A/N: Ok, here goes Chapter 11! We had to spread my Grandma's ashes down Orchard Hill at our farm today. Mixed in with the snow and wind. And the cows watched us the whole while. My friend won't know if she has cancer until about 5 weeks. It's torture for her.

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Chapter 11- The Boy, Shippou

"Shippou?"

"Hai."

"Why are you crying?"

"I got scared."

"What were you scared of?"

"The movie."

"Oh. Where are your mommy and daddy?"

"They're dead."

"Oh, I'm sorry."

"It's ok. Some couple who might want to adopt me decided to take me with them to the movies."

That's sort of stupid. I take that back. That is REALLY stupid. A seven year old? Going to see L O T R? You've got to be kidding me.

"You don't like them?"

"No one can replace my mommy and daddy."

"They don't want to replace you. They just want you to feel loved and good. They don't want you to worry about things."

"Really?"

"Hai."

"Shippou!" It was a voice from behind me.

"Miako-san!"

"Dear, why are you out here talking to some stranger. You don't even know her!"

"But, Miako-san, Kagome is nice!"

"So that's Kagome?"

It seemed that Miako-san (Mr.) had arrived.

"She told me that you aren't here to replace my parents. You're here to love me and make me feel good and not worry about things."

"She's seems smart. She must be a very smart and talented girl."

(Mrs.) Miako-san turned to me and whispered her thanks and left with Shippou.

It seemed that the movie was now out. Inuyasha was rushing through the crowd to get to me.

"What were you about to ask me in the theater?"

"Nothing. I'll tell you later."

He must think I am dense. He's still sweet though.

"So what was that runt crying about? The movie."

"Uh-huh. He got scared. His name is Shippou."

"What kind of parents would let a little kid like that see L O T R?"

"I wondered that myself. But, he's an orphan and the Miakos were taking him out."

"Oh. They're still stupid."

"I wish I could take him home and be a 'mother' to him."

"Like that would happen."

"It would if I had a husband."

"Why do you think your husband would let you take him?"

"Because I know I can get my way-" I almost 'with you', but I was still playing that I was dense. So I simply finished it with "with…almost everybody."

"…Feh…"

"Come on Inuyasha. It's cold."

Inuyasha put his arms around me and held me closer to him, letting me share his heat.

We got into my car, but he drove. We went over to his apartment, just to see about it.

It was still a mess. Everything was in shambles. Everything was everywhere. We began to clean up a bit, and it looked better. Most of the mess had been papers. The owners had fixed his window and now, it seemed great. It seemed back to normal.

"Want to stay over here tonight?"

"Umm, I think I need to get home."

"I don't want to leave you alone Kagome…"

"I know. I don't want to be alone."

"So why are you going?"

"I don't want anything to happen. Why don't you stay over at my place?"

"I want to be here."

"Inuyasha, you're a selfish pig!"

"Feh!"

"Inuyasha, I hate you!"

I didn't mean those words. I was just mad. He looked so broken and confused. He seemed horrified and angry at the least.

"Inuyasha, I don't mean that."

"Listen Kagome. I know you didn't. You just sort of scared me."

"I could never hate you. I love you."

"I love you too."

I walked over towards him and laid a gentle kiss on his lips. He put his arms around my waist. I felt safe.

"I have to go home."

"Meet me tomorrow."

"Ok."

I slowly walked out the door and sighed. I wish he wasn't always in so much trouble.

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That annoying phone. It woke me up every FREAKIN' MORNING!! GIVE ME SOME PEACE!

"Moshi moshi?"

"Kagome?"

"Hojo?!?"

"I was wondering…" Oh no. He better not say,

"do you want to go out sometime?"

Yep. He just did.

"Listen Hojo,"

"I know you don't have a boyfriend. Naraku took care of that guy. And thanks for lying to me. I found out anyway."

"Creep! Asshole! Why would I go out with you if you took away me boyfriend!?! Who do you think you are?"

"Yomotachi Hojo."

"And I'm Higurashi Kagome! Good night! I want my sleep that I have been denied for the past WEEK!"

"Touchy. Girls get sooo touchy."

"Shut…the…fuck…up!"

"Kagome! You cuss!"

"When I get mad enough I do!"

"Ohh, dear me-"

I didn't hear the last words he said. I hung up on him. Then I blocked his number. That should teach him.

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"Konnichiwa? Umm, is there a boy named Shippou here?" I had been to 4 different orphanages in Tokyo. I wanted to see that cute little boy again. I wanted to adopt him, BAD!

"Hai. He is. Would you like to see him?"

"Hai! Arigatou!"

She led me back to a lounge and about 3 minutes later Shippou came out.

"Kagome!"

"Shippou!"

"Kagome, why are you here?"

"I came to see you."

"Ohh, Kagome?"

"Nani?"

"Will you adopt me?"

"I might Shippou. I hope I can."

"Kagome, will you? I mean, if you can?"

"Of course."

"I really like you Kagome."

"I really like you too."

"Will you come see me again?"

"I'll come three times a week, ok?"

"Hai!"

"Shippou! You need to finish up your school work!" A lady stuck her head in the lounge and beckoned for Shippou to follow.

"Kagome? Will you see me again this week?"

"Hai. I'll come. Now, go do your school work."

"ok."

He walked back through the door.

He is soo cute!

A/N: Ok, do you think Kagome should adopt Shippou? Yes or no? When? I need to know!

I just think the little fox is SOOOO adorable!

~~~Y.L.S.

Never ever never M.S. or A.R.A.