Hey minna! Here's an update. I know, it's amazing. Well I found a little bit of time to write out some chapters for some fics, but it's been hard with school and all. Now on with the chapter!

Disclaimer: I do not own Inuyasha and co.

Life Continues: Chap 6

~ Inu's POV ~

I took my time walking downstairs, buying myself a couple minutes to sort through my thoughts some more and think of something to say to them. I sighed as I reached the bottom of the stairs and prepared myself to face my friends and mate. I sniffed the air and could tell that Miroku and Sango were in the living room. The smell of hot chocolate floated to my nose along with the delicate scent of my mate. I looked towards the kitchen to see Kagome preparing hot chocolate and pouring it into rather large and very abstract looking mugs.

I looked down at the floor and walked into the living room, plopping down on the small couch near the window. I yawned and could feel Miroku and Sango's eyes on me. I had my eyes closed so that I didn't have to look at them. I wasn't really in the mood to see their suspicious looks at me. I could still feel their eyes and it was really annoying me.

"What?" I growled out sounding rougher than I had intended to.

"Where have you been?" Sango asked.

I kept silent and opened my eyes halfway to stare off into space, or rather the creamy white ceiling. I dazed and my mind began to drift. Suddenly I saw a flash of someone's hand before my eyes and I blinked out of my trance. I looked up to see Kagome standing next to the couch, a worried look on her face.

I sat up leaving her room to sit next to me. She sat down and handed me a mug. I accepted it from her and took a sip before staring at the floor. I felt the hot liquid burn my tongue and slide down my throat, but I didn't feel any pain. I heard Miroku gasp and whine after burning his tongue after taking a swig of his own hot chocolate.

I felt a pair of eyes on me and glanced out of the corner of my eyes at where Kagome was seated next to me. She looked so sad and confused. Feh, that's how I felt on the inside, yet an emotion over-powered all the others. Anger. I was angry at myself for what I had done and for being gone so long, putting Kagome through the worry and pain of me being gone. How could I tell her what I had done, what had happened over the course of time that I had been missing. I looked at my claws and smirked sadly. Even though I wasn't being controlled anymore, I was still just a cold-blooded murderer.

"Inuyasha?"

My ears twitched and I snapped out of my reverie. I looked at Miroku, his face puzzled and concerned.

"What?" I asked half-heartedly.

"Where have you been?"

I stayed silent again.

"Inuyasha?" he asked in a demanding tone.

"I don't wanna talk about it." I mumbled. I didn't hear anything more, so I sighed and stood up. Without saying a word, I walked off to the kitchen. I didn't hear any footsteps, so no one followed me. Good, I don't feel like dealing with any more questions, especially from Sango or Miroku. I pulled open the fridge and grabbed a can of pop and set it on the counter. I turned around and hopped up onto the counter top and took a drink. What was I going to do? My thoughts continued to run, jumbled through my head for what seemed like hours.

Suddenly I felt something touch my shoulder causing me to jump and snap out of my thoughts. I jumped slightly and moved away from the touch.

"Inuyasha?" I heard a tiny, quiet voice speak.

I looked up and relaxed a little.

"Kagome..." I mumbled and looked down to avoid her eyes. I feel so guilty, if our eyes meet, I don't think I'll be able to keep quiet. I can't let her look at me. I closed my eyes as I felt her lift my face up. Her skin was so soft and touch so gentle that I didn't resist her, though I kept my eyes shut.

"Inuyasha, look at me." I heard her whisper but I kept my eyes shut.

"Please?"

Her tone was so full of sadness and worry that I felt my heart melt. How could I deserve someone like her? Why am I making her sad like this? I gave in and opened my eyes. Our eyes met and couldn't help but stare deeply into those dark pools. They always held so much emotion usually happiness, but now they just held something deeper than sadness. I felt paralyzed by her gaze. I couldn't move and my throat tightened up, not allowing me to speak. I wanted to tell her everything, but I didn't want her hurt. But wouldn't I just hurt her more if I didn't tell her? Wouldn't she think that I didn't trust her?

Minutes of silence passed between us, though it seemed like hours. I finally made up my mind.

"Kagome." I whispered out, my voice a little scratchy. "I... I lost it and killed two people."

I watched scared of her reaction. I saw her eyes widen and I looked down in shame. I was about to pull away from her hand and walk away when I felt her arms tightly wrap around me. My eyes widened and I hugged her back, resting my head on her shoulder.

"It's going to be ok Inuyasha. We'll figure something out." I heard her whisper. "Don't worry, love."

I was slightly shocked by her last statement. She still loved me, even after I had killed again? She loved me, even if I was a murderer again. I held her close to me and felt her hands rubbing my back gently. We would make it through. Together we could find someway to sort everything out.

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Ok that's it for chapter 6. Sorry it took so long to update. If anyone has any ideas, let me know. Also let me know if I should continue or not.

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