That was all, Inuyasha needed. One big leap and a tight grip on Johns neck and Kagome was free. With an angry growl Inuyasha pushed him on the ground. John stood up quickly. "You damned asshole! You've ruined my suit!" He grabbed Kagomes left wrist. "And you slut, don't forget, that as your husband, I have the right to do whatever I want with you, at any time!"

Kagome didn't hold back anymore, freed herself from Johns iron grip, pulled the ring from her finger and throw it to Johns feet. "I AM NOT YOUR PROPERTY! And now go away, I never want to see you anymore!", she yelled outraged.

"You little…" That was all, what he could say. Inuyasha gave him a hook to the chin, sending John a few meters through the air. Groaning for pain he stayed on the ground. "And now, beat it! If you are touching her again, I will rip you in pieces. I will never leave her with someone like you!" He throw a despising glance at John and walked away to the well house. "Come on, Kagome, we have a lot to do."

Kagome was too excited, to follow him. Again, in a short period of time, her life changed dramatically. "Is that all you have to say? You beat him up and everything is okay?"

"What else do you want? I've done you a favor, believe me. So stop shouting at me! Ungrateful wench!" Her desperate look and the tears on her cheeks made him feel guilty. "Sorry…for the ungrateful wench", he whispered.

"I am 26 years old, you have just destroyed my future and expect me to continue like nothing has happened? That's not enough for me, anymore!"

Surprised Inuyasha returned to her. "Hey, what's the matter with you? Do you want to say that you would have become happy with this guy? "

"You know what? There's only one man, who can make me really happy, but this idiot was too busy chasing a girl, who wants him dead!" His eyes became bigger, when he realized what her words meant. "Kagome, I'm so sorry…"

"I hate you! Go to hell, I have enough of you and your damned jewel!" Crying she ran back into the house.

"NO! KAGOME!"

Inuyashas heartbreaking cry woke up Kagome. She lifted herself up and blinked confused. They were in the forest and she wore her uniform. Her heartbeat was very fast.

I'm not 26 years old! It was just a dream! Just a dream…

But this dream was so real for her. Would she give up on Inuyasha so easily?

Could she really hate him, for helping her?

Could he ever give up on Kikyou?

Beside her Inuyasha woke up slowly. "Dont leave me alone", she heard him say quietly.

"Dream of Kikyou again?", she asked irritated. She just dumped a good looking, rich but egoistic American and he kept on dreaming of Kikyou! That was too much for her.

"What? That's none of your business", he mumbled tired and yawned.

"I should have stayed with John, although he didn't love me." Her words had the desired effect.

"What did you say?" Inuyasha was full awake now. Kagome stood up.

"Where are you going? It's dark already."

" I'll have a walk." But without fire it was very cold this night. Kagome put her hands around her body and walked further. Suddenly Inuyasha was in front of her. "You were 27 and about to marry a jerk named Jack."

"I was 26 and his name was John! Why do you know that?", she asked surprised.

"I had the same dream. – You would leave me for such an idiot?"

Kagome sighed. "It was just a dream, calm down."

"I'm totally calm. But if you would have the choice, then you would go with such an idiot?" Kagome rolled her eyes. She was tired and had no nerve for a fight. "Well, maybe…"

"Kagome, this dream was no coincidence. Both of us have dreamt the same…isn't that weird?"

"Inuyasha, it's late, I want to sleep, what's your point?"

"This dream…if it's really happening…and you return 10 years older….you mustn't use the well anymore!" He was serious about it.

"And how shall I go home?" She shook her head and wanted to return to their camp. She was trembling. Inuyasha followed her. "You stay here, of course."

"Impossible. I have to go to school. And my family would worry about me." She would never give up her familiy just for the shards.

"They can stay here, too!"

"It's not their time! And it's not my time." She knew that this would hurt him, but it was true. It was not her time.

"Keh, then go back to your time", snapped Inuyasha and stopped offended. Sighing she turned around to face him. "It was just a dream! A dream! There will be no time shifting! Don't be such a baby." Now she was shaking all over. Inuyasha took his haori, took a step closer to her an placed it around her shoulders. Thankful she pulled it closer. Their hands touched, because Inuyasha hadn't let go off his haori. He took his chance and take her hands. She threw a nervous glance at him.

I know this glance, he is thinking about Kikyou!

But this gesture, holding her hands so tightly, gave her a warm and comforting feeling.

Yes, for him, she would give up her family.

"Now, I understand. It was the old woman", said Inuyasha thoughtfully.

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