What had seemed like internally, was really only three hours. But the roads had been so packed to the brim, and the sun felt as though it's heat had increased by forty degrees -if not more. By the time they had arrived at their destination, the area was almost full. There were only a few campsites remaining. And all of which just so happened to be at the complete opposite end of the entrance.

It wasn't the best; in fact it was far from it. A slightly shaded corner, a fire pit and wire was all it had to offer. And even still, that cord just about sagged all the way down to the ground. The gravel path was nearly gone, but was still able to make the pick-up wobble a little. As the truck came to an abrupt stop Kagome's smile fell to an obvious scowl.

"Is this where we'll be staying for the next couple of days? Or are you guys just pulling my fucking leg?" Each girl shot her a terrifying glare. "You know, we could have gotten a better site if SOMEONE hadn't taken so fucken long!" mused her best. "Yeah I know. You seem to have such high standards now Kagome. We're sorry if it's not to your majesty's liking. And even more if it's not as wonderful as your 'dog' in shinning armor" Kagome's facial colour changed a little, becoming red, as she tried to suppress her anger. "Firstly he's not a 'dog', he's half human and half dog demon. Secondly he's not mine..." This made Kagome's voice crack slightly as she summoned all her strength to say what came next. She shifted slightly "...He's Kikiyo's"

The statement had hurt her deeply, like a fresh wound. It cut through her heart like a hot knife through butter. Slicing and dicing on it's way. She hated to be reminded that Kikiyo controlled him like a puppet and it's master. Her heart had been aching for him since a few months ago. Unfortunately, that's when she -Kikiyo- started to appear more frequently. Almost as though she could sense Kagome's desires, and taunted at the fact that she'd NEVER have what was in her Possession, Inu-Yasha's heart.

"Don't worry Kag, I'm sure he feels at least a tad bit loyal towards you. Don't judge a dog by his fleece" "That would be a book by it's cover Kahimi" "Sure whatever. The point is that you can't judge him just yet." Kagome brushed away a quick falling tear. "Don't cry Kag. Everything will be alright, we promise" "Who's crying? I'm not crying. What are you talking about?"

Kagome's view shifted from her friends to a steamy hot spring. "I think I'll go take a bath" She stumbled off as though in a daze, only to leave her mesmerized pals behind. They gaze blankly at her slowly vanishing form in the far off distance.