Hey guys! Got chapter three up. On the same day as chapter two! Man! I'm On Fire!!

Well, nuff said, read it and tell me what you think..ok? Enjoy!

chapter III of Love lost - love found

Kagome parked her car in the vacant spot right next to the elevator in her garage. InuYasha had found it amazing how she was able to maneuver such a powerful car through the crowded streets of NewYork. It seemed almost like she was another person.

'She is a whole different person, you dope!' he thought to himself. ' Don't you remember? You've missed out on 10 years! Ofcourse she's changed! Did you honestly think that she'd remain like she was then? 19 for ever?'

His mind battered him with such ferocity that he instantly slammed his hands over his head, dropping the luggage he had in his hands to the elevator floor. Kagome gave him a concerned glance.

'What's going on? It must be the sudden change of altitudes...' she thought as she returned her sight back to the elevators numberboard.

....76...77...78...79...80...81...82...83...84...

'I wonder what he'll think of my flat... Wait a minute! Why should I care if he likes my apartement or not? It's not like he's here to see me..!'

The number hit 89 and the doors opened to a very silent and thoughtful couple.

"It's this way..." Kagome said as she walked over to one of the wooden doors on the floor.

"You live here all on your own?" InuYasha asked while they were walking through the hallway.

" Well, yeah...most of the time I'm here alone..." she said hesitantly, as if afraid of what he'd think of the fact that she was alone, not just living alone.

"I work a lot, so I don't really come home until late at night. And I don't actually use all of the rooms..."she continued when she saw him looking over at a few more wooden doors leading away from the hallway. Pointing in their direction she added, "I gave some of them to my staff..."

"Staff ?" he asked as he stopped at the entrance of the livingroom. "You have a staff ?"

"Well yeah. But it's just a small one..." she smiled. "Maybe 4 or 5 people. Let me see...Naraku's my chauffeur, Kagura's my dresser and hairstylist, Kanna's my maid, Shipp's my make-up artist, aaaannnd....oh yes, and Jaken's my chef." Kagome said as she counted her staff on her fingers. "Five."

'Sheesh. She really has managed so well on her own...to think that she commands our worst enemies from our past...' InuYasha thought as he continued to admire the luxorious furniture and designs of the penthouse.

"I had a bedroom prepared for you on the same floor as my bedroom." Kagome said interrupting the strain of thoughts of the handsome hanyou. "It's just this way..." she continued as she led the way to a black marble staircase.

InuYasha's eyes widened as he saw the stairs. Kagome laughed when she saw his reaction.

"Just chill, will ya? It's only on the second floor..." she said with a smile.

'ONLY? Only on the second floor? How many floors are there in this place?' he thought with eyes as big as teeplates.

Anticipating his inner questions Kagome replied immediately "Three. But the third floor is basically just a terrace with a pool."

It was as if Kagome had said her s-word again, 'cause InuYasha fell down with a splat when hearing of the size of Kagome's house.

Kagome burst out laughing.

'What is it with him? He's only been here for about an hour and he already makes me feel at ease...it's just something about him...can't figure out what exactly...' she thought still smiling as they entered the hallway leading to the bedrooms.

"Your bedroom's here." She said as she opened a door leading to a big room with huge floor-to-ceiling windows, a massive bed and some clothing cabinets.

"Unfortunately you have to share the bathroom with me," she explained apologetically pointing to the doors on his right side. "My room is the one next to the bathroom. I'm going to go down to my office now, so that you can unpack in privacy. If you have any questions or problems, just come and get me, ok?" she continued, giving him another stunning smile before exiting the room closing the door behind her.

'Unfortunately? For her or me? I don't mind sharing...it brings back such great memories...' InuYasha thought when he was left alone.

Remembering the times they had had with Kagome always made him smile. He was glad he had come to her. Maybe he could get his life in order now.

InuYasha turned around facing the giant windows. The city of New York was slowly recovering from it's lunch-time-rampage.

"...Kagome..." he said in a whisper.

No, he would definately not let Kagome slip through his fingers again. Not this time.

Soooo? Any good? Still bad? Tell me! I'll try to get chap four up tomorrow, but no promises, ok?

hugz and kissez, ane-ue