I really apologize for taking so long. For the past week I have had a cousin over so I couldn't update. But I am trying to apologize by giving you guys your chapter here and one for my Kenshin story tommorow. Besides during this break I have finally seen the first and 2nd Inuyasha movies! I'm so happy. They are very good and I can't wait till I can see the 3rd and eventually the 4th. Anyway, enjoy my updates.

Disclaimer: "Ears, ears, ears, how fluffy and cute you look upon the top of Inuyasha's head! (Turns to reviewers and blushes) Oh sorry you need a disclaimer- I do not own Inuyasha. Now leave me alone and read my chapter before I die of humiliation."

Ch. 4 Healing Up

Kagome's eyes snapped open as she awoke from her nightmare.

She noticed that her head throbbed and her shoulder ached. Her body was still drenched in sweat and her breathing was a little labored.

Slowly the dream faded and memory of last night came back to her.

"Inuyasha!" the girl yelled sitting up. She then regretted doing it because of the pain.

The room was familiar. It was a small little house just outside Kaede's village. She had been there a couple times for quick reloading of supplies. The owners now lived in the village for safety and left the house for Kaede's use.

It was sunset outside but a fire had already been started inside to keep her warm. No one else seemed to be around. A futon lay empty on the opposite side of the fire to her. It was as if someone had been there but had abruptly gotten up and left.

Birds chirped outside and Kagome knew that there was no danger around. The only thing was that she was worried about Inuyasha. She had passed out and left him and Miroku to deal with Kikyo. Next thing she knew she was here. Although before the last nightmare she had a dream that she was in Inuyasha's arms.

There was no way she was going to learn anything by laying here.

She got up, even though her shoulder felt like hell, and wobbled toward the door. Her eyes squinted as she tried to use that arm to pull back the wooden stick blanket of a door.

"What are you doing!?" a loud voice yelled as she entered outside.

The miko looked up and saw Inuyasha several trees away running towards her. Kagome smiled at this. He seemed fine.

"Inuyasha . . ."

"Kagome are you stupid or something? Get your butt back in there! You shouldn't be up." The hanyou screamed a little quieter as he got to her.

He heard an angry grunt from the girl and she turned away from him, but did not move an inch from her spot.

"Some way to treat me after I was worried about you. For all I knew you were dead! Then I would be . . ."

Inuyasha heard her voice start to get shaky as she trailed off. 'Great. Now I'm going to make her cry again. What was I thinking? Kami I'm such a jack ass,' the boy thought to himself.

"Kagome . . ."

The girl felt herself being picked up and held tightly to her boyfriend. Her wounded shoulder and arm was purposely put facing the outside as so as not to be bumped when Inuyasha walked. She wanted to protest to even the idea of him carrying her, but she knew it wouldn't matter.

Inuyasha brought her inside and laid her gently upon the futon. He pulled the sheets over her waist but left the shoulder area uncovered.

"It's time I change the bandage anyway." The boy grunted looking around for the medicine and cloth. Kaede had left way more than was needed and it should be easy to find.

"What about you? Were you hurt at all last night?" Kagome said noticing for the first time that her sleeve was completely ripped off. This must have been Inuyasha's work. He knew that there was no other ways to change the wound without her slapping him. 'Smart Man,' she said to herself with a smile.

"I was, but it's not your fault. It was my choice." the miko heard the hanyou say. He then flashed a nice smile at the girl. "Since it has been almost a full day I'm all healed. Apparently Miroku got to bring Kaede on time. So were both fine. She said though, that we couldn't move you any farther than here."

His hand shot up and he laughed in triumph as he found what he was looking for under his futon.

"Then where is everybody?" Kagome said in worry as she sat up again and flinching in pain.

Inuyasha gently pushed her back down on the futon and started to unwrap the bloody bandage around her shoulder. His face was calm and he seemed only worried about her wound. This was quite an unusual face for him.

"The villagers were seeming to have a bit of trouble with some lesser demons eating their crops. They went to go help." He blushed and tossed aside the stained cloth. "Shippo and Kaede said something about it was good to leave us alone because we need some time alone. Damn Miroku is rubbing off on them."

Kagome turned her head toward the window and blushed as well. She hated people bothering her about 'spending time with Inuyasha'. It didn't help that all her friends found it amusing to tease them about their relationship and now Inuyasha too. Time to change the topic of discussion.

"So what did happen with Kikyo last night? Why are we all still alive?"

The boy wrapped the new bandage around her wound with complete care. His face was more serious now. It was almost sad. Kagome wished she hadn't asked him now. She was afraid to know the answer.

"She uh . . . . apparently wasn't having fun. And uh . . . . basically said she wanted us to heal up and train up for a better fight in a few months."

He said this with hesitation. Kagome now knew he wasn't saying it all. Still he must not feel like telling her everything. The girl guessed she somewhat understood. It was none of her business anyway what he had said to Kikyo.

"I see." She closed her eyes with a sigh as Inuyasha tightened the bandage and tied it.

The miko could hear the rustle of Inuyasha's clothes and hear and feel a slight thud as he lay down beside her.

"Kagome?" he said as he gently caressed the closest cheek with the tip of his long thumb claw.

"Hai?" she said shivering in pleasure at the touch.

"You realize that I won't betray you, don't you? There is nothing that you have to worry about yesterday. All I did was tell Kikyo that I didn't want to remember her like that. I think she still has some feeling left. After I said that she looked scared and suddenly left saying what I already told you she said. I don't know why I didn't just tell you. It's not like I don't trust you."

Kagome opened her eyes and saw the hanyou was smiling at her. She smiled back at him and lied herself on her right side. (The un-wounded shoulder side.)

Inuyasha changed his position so that he lie on his back and let her set her head on his shoulder. He put his arms around her waist and played with her raven hair between his fingers.

"I know you wouldn't betray me. I trust you too Inu-kun." The girl said closing her eyes again and snuggling her head closer to his.

"Well I always feel bad about the whole Kikyo thing after something happens. Especially when you get hurt because you're with me. It's always my fault you get hurt like this." he said slightly touching the wound.

"Inuyasha, it's like I have told you before, I am with you by choice. It's my choice to be with you so it is my fault. Now stop whining . . . . I'm tired."

The hanyou smiled at this. He felt her breathing slow and he knew she was asleep. With a small blush he kissed her on the top of her head and closed his eyes.

Inuyasha did not notice that there was someone outside the window who was watching them with an evil grin on their face.