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A/n: I do apologize for the long wait and I do hope this chapter's worth it! *bows and skuttles off into the wilderness*

Bachelorette
Chapter 6:

Last Time: "Well, I hope you had fun." He stated and walked out the door, leaving Kagome to herself. Slowly she walked up the stairs, remembering everything once more.

She finally reached the top and turned a few corners before getting to her bedroom. She pulled the drawers and grabbed her pajamas that were waiting for her. Quickly Kagome got dressed and ready for dreams to fill her head.

Kagome uncovered her sheets and waited for sleep to fall upon her. For the day ahead would involve another difficult decision.

*** Part One:

During the night Kagome shifted and tossed in her bed. For her, sleeping was usually an easy thing to get through, but tonight it was as hard as flying without wings. Something kept telling her to stay awake and let time go by slowly instead of closing her eyes and knowing that the next time they would open, it would be morning, and not to far ahead was her decisions.

"Making choices isn't a difficult task! All that they're asking me to do is break the hearts of the men that willingly showed up in hopes of getting my proposal!" Kagome grumbled sarcastically as she pulled her pillow from under her and placed it on top of her head. "I hate this."

The next thing she knew, her eyelids grazed the pillow that covered her face, and shut tightly against the bottom lids. "I-don-wanna.make desic-" Her mouth laid open stopping her from finishing the sentence, and light snores took over.

"Why me?" Kagome looked above at the ceiling fan that was spinning about. "I didn't want to fall asleep! But look what happened." That were neatly spread, were now in a bunch around the bottom of the bed. (Hey! That rhymed!) And feet kicked them away, as her figure stood up and threw her arms up in the air giving herself a moan of stretching satisfaction, before quickly taking a shower and getting dressed.

When she dragged her tired body out of the bathroom, everything was finished for her. Her hair was brushed nicely and was down as usual. Her clothing choice was another casual attire, khaki capris, along with a nice shirt to match. "I'm ready." She told herself. "For anything."

She walked down the steps and into the Bachelorette's kitchen where a special breakfast was laid out for her, along with a sealed rose envelop, placed along the plate. Kagome stopped as soon as she saw the envelop, and cautiously approached the table and sat down in the chair before it. One of her hands clenched the note, as her free hand's forefinger slid between the top. 'Now what?' Kagome thought as she pulled the note out and opened it. The note read-

Kagome,

As tonight will be yet another rose ceremony, you will need to decide which males will be staying, and which will be leaving. To help on your decisions, you and the guys will "Take a break" and be joining you in a pool party around 12:00 p.m. I'll be seeing you then. Get ready as soon as you want.

-Bachelorette Host

"I just took a shower also." Kagome sighed as she placed the finished note back where it was and jabbed her fork into her meal. "I don't mind pool parties so this might be fun.Mmm strawberry filled."

***

Kagome paced back and forth the clock in the living room. After breakfast she had dashed upstairs and dressed in her bikini underneath her clothes. She thought the suit revealed too much, but she figured boys are into seeing a women's body, besides, she forgot her onepiece. Now all that she had to wait for was the clock to strike Twelve, and she'd be one step closer to a dip in the refreshing pool, with attention on her.

"Kagome." A voice said.

Kagome jumped, she didn't expect anyone to be in the room. "He-llo." She managed to recover and smile at the person behind her.

"Now you know what to do. Study their behaviors, it might help you make your choices tonight." The host said.

"Oh. Don't remind me."

"I know it's tough."

"No you don't." Kagome smiled out of the corner of her mouth. "Well, we'll see how it goes won't we."

"Yes, why don't you go outback by the pool and I'll send the guys out there for you." He said as he walked swiftly to the door and stared out the window.

"Okay, thank you." Kagome left her place at the mantle, and showed herself to the door leading outside. Her long legs stepped out into the hot day. "It's a nice day for a pool party." She said to herself as she then plopped down in a chair against the wall. Her head leaned back, and stared into the sky, enjoying each second of the moment. "Just perfect!"

"Can it be to perfect?" Kagome lifted her head up to see Sesshoumaru standing with his back turned to her, looking out into the view.

"No, no. I guess not." Kagome fidgeted with her hands. Once again she could feel the heat appear on her cheeks, she tried to hide it as best she could before Sesshoumaru could notice. 'Why must I blush so easily?' She asked her mind. "You're quite the gentlemen."

"I try." Sesshoumaru said. "I guess I'm the only one here at the moment. But I don't mind-"

"Who said you're the only one? Dog boy." Kouga showed up, and Kagome could tell he was enjoying the spotlight for the second. He was leaned up against the wall looking as cool and collected as he could. He then moved, and within a blink he was besides Kagome. She didn't feel as comfortable as she did yesterday before everything happened, but she didn't show any signs of weakness. "I think Kagome's had enough of your putrid "flattery"." He said glaring at the demon lord.

"I'll deal with you soon enough, but please leave the lady of your rabid breath." Sesshoumaru said coolly, as he walked to the side of the pool, and ignored Kougas mutters.

Their argument was then broken when Kagome suddenly stood up and rushed to the door. "They're beautiful, Hojo!" Sesshoumaru's head whirled around to try and see what all the fuss was about, Kouga did the same. There stood Kagome with a bouquet of sunflowers, Kouga rolled his eyes and Sesshoumaru went back to staring at the pool. Hojo beamed at the delight of Kagome and started telling her about how to keep them living for a longer period.

The conversation must've been going on for a couple minutes longer than Kagome expected because once she looked around everyone seemed to show up and started talking to the others. The host had now walked outside and was motioning for Kagome to be beside him.

"Excuse me Hojo." Kagome pardoned herself and walked by the host.

"Everyone!" The host spoke clearly and loud. "At this pool party Kagome will be watching your every move and your actions may take part in her decisions tonight. You may begin the party, enjoy yourselves and have fun!" And with that they were left open to start.

Some of the guys started to approach her, to try and talk, but her idea was to get into the pool. She went to the edge, and started looking around to see if everyones eyes were on her, sure enough, they were. She didn't like the idea of getting undressed in front of them but how else was she going to do it? Slowly she began taking everything off, so she would be just in her bikini, and she quickly retreated into the water.

***

Part one: End Since you all have been waiting for this chapter, I decided to have it in two parts. (Hopes she doesn't confuse anyone) they'll contain the event and the rose ceremony. The second chapter will be much longer than this. And you can expect it sometime later this week.or sometime shortly.

Stick with me! ^^