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A/n: Hee hee, I got on this morning and saw ten reviews and was all happy! So here is a new chapter. Won't give you any hints except that Kagome's pulling a total 180 on her emotions...
Haruka: Who can argue with a cookie?
Rykokitty: Thank you for your review. You reminded me that I needed to stay true to my plot and not, what's the words, false advertise I guess you could say, about what my story was truly about. I never said though, that Kagome did not 'like' Inuyasha. I just put that she wasn't ready yet to get so intimate with him. I'm sorry you were under the impression she didn't like him. However, I seemed to feel a bit disappointed in myself after reading your review...Sooo, I dedicate this chappie to you, m'dear in thanks for getting me back on track. I'm sorry for the 'let down'...:'(

Undiscovered

Chapter Eight: Caught Up In The Moment

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'Why do I do this to myself?'

Kagome stared helplessly up at the bright stars above her. She felt helpless because of the mixed emotions swirling around her, confusing her so badly that she didn't know what to think. She rolled onto her side to the slumbering half demon beside her.

He'd caused this, this sudden strain of emotions. A whirlwind of what to think and not to think.

When Kagome was with Inuyasha, actually speaking with him, she felt so sure of herself, so special. He made her feel unique and powerful and she loved that rush of adrenaline that he could cause with one devious glance. She loved everything about him, but still, when he wasn't talking with her and her thoughts were allowed to roam, she began to feel insecure once again.

Already in the past twenty-four hours, they'd made love twice, and it wasn't like Kagome had protested against it or anything, it was just that she wasn't sure if she was ready to give herself to him everytime he wanted it. 'How much will he want it?'

Kagome frowned at that thought. 'It's not a chore!' She knew that, but even if she loved being with him and the wonderful feelings he could bring out of her with a kiss...she just wasn't sure if she was ready for it all at once.

He was a possesive lover, both of them knew that, and perhaps it was one of the many personality traits of his, that had attracted her to him. But she had just now accepted that they were okay to love each other and practically given up her future for him.

'I love him though...how could I ever imagine loving another guy?'

She was so young though and still had a future ahead of her that would now, forever include Inuyasha. It couldn't help but be a bit of pressure upon her.

For fifty years, Inuyasha had been bound to a tree and obviously he had neither aged nor matured, but he seemed much more ready to spend the rest of his life with her than she. She could never take back what had happened between them and she would never dream of doing so, it was just that she needed some space for a bit.

She was still in high school, and more than half the girls her age were not even considering marriage unless it be to the latest movie star or pop singer. They weren't meeting the love of their life nor making love. They're main concerns were shopping, gossip and catching the cutest boy's attention.

Kagome continued to watch her dreamy lover with a soft smile, even while her inner self was curled into a small ball, thinking aloud about the problem at hand.

There was a reason why girls her age did not find such boys as Inuyasha...he was half demon, he was from another era and he wasn't the easiest of people to get along with.

Also, girls her age were not ready for the emotional strain from such a powerful relationship, even if hers were still in the beginning stages...or something like that. Girls her age and any teenager really, including Inuyasha, easily got carried away. They let their emotions run wild and let their bodies do most of the talking.

'So that's it...I got carried away.'

She brought a hand up to throat and felt the two small scabs. To her relief, Inuyasha had not bitten her last time her made love to her. She still kept her promise to be his and without a doubt, still loved him desperately. It was just that she needed some time to think.

'I'll tell them in the morning,' coaxed her body, trying to pull her into sleep.

So with a small kiss to Inuyasha's lips, she snuggled closer to him and fell asleep.

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"What do you mean, leave?" sniffled Shippo, sitting pleasantly upon Kagome's lap.

Kagome smiled down to him as a mother would. "I'm just going home for a few days to make sure everyone's okay. I miss my family." She missed them of course, but she knew the true reason for her leaving.

She looked up Inuyasha with a small sigh and turned to gather her things.

Both Sango and Miroku caught the pleading look from Kagome and turned to one another for a silent agreement.

"Maybe someone should walk Kagome to the well?" suggested Sango brightly, rising up with Miroku. The monk sighed. "I have to go get some water from the stream or I would." He patted Kagome's shoulder and walked past her. Sango sighed. "Well someone has to cook breakfast...Inuyasha, why don't you walk Kagome since we're all busy?"

He looked over her shoulder for a brief moment and rose up without a word. He walked to Kagome and simply ordered, "C'mon."

Kagome looked back to Sango and she only shrugged, not understanding what his cool tone meant either.

Kagome obidiently followed just a step behind him, and once out of sight from the others grabbed his hand and stopped him. "Inuyasha, what's the matter?" she asked quietly, studying his eyes. 'He's acting as if I'm leaving him for forever.'

He looked down to her from behind silver bangs. His eyes seemed a bit hazy, as if he were trying to conceal something. "Why are you leaving...really?" he finally replied. Kagome sighed, glancing to his hand within hers then back to his still steady gaze.

"The real reason?" she asked. He only nodded.

"I need to think, that's all." She looked up to him and placed a bright grin upon her lips. "It won't be long and it's nothing bad...I just need to sort somethings out, okay?" His silence made her uncomfortable. Inuyasha being silent was nearly an oxymoron in Kagome's view.

He, instead of speaking, led her to the well. They didn't speak as Kagome sat upon the wooden lip of the well, staring at him with a sad frown. "What's wrong?" she asked, touching his shoulder with a strong grip.

Inuyasha sighed. He didn't want her to leave him depressed and worried. He would explain everything to her once she returned. He mentally grinned as an idea hit him.

"You're off to see Hoto aren't you?"

Kagome stared at him in disbelief. After everything they'd done, he was worried about her running off with Hojo?

"Inuyasha! How dare you think that after all we've done! I'm going to do just as I said and by the way...it's Hojo, not Hoto!" With that she steadied herself on her palms and gave him one last angry scowl. "I said I'd be back in a few days, so I hope not to see you until then!" she spat bitterly.

Inuyasha couldn't conceal the smile from his lips as she slipped down.

He was definitely concerned about her sudden need to leave, and was curious if she were having second thoughts about what had happened...but why would she? She acted so...ready when they were together. Yes, she was still nervous at times, but she seemed to be enjoying herself.

This was why he had Kagome around, she didn't let him think too much into things. With her gone, he knew that any little detail he would nit-pick until there was nothing left to analyze.

"What's wrong, Inuyasha?" asked Sango once he re-entered their small camp nearly half an hour later.

He was glaring at the ground and didn't even hear Sango, as he was too caught up in his thoughts. He strutted over to his small perch above the stream and plopped down, silencing everyone's pestering questions.

Miroku looked to Sango and she, once again, shrugged. "I guess it had to do with Kagome's leaving?"

Miroku nodded, looking at his brooding companion. "Something like that...oh well, guess we can only pray for Kagome to get back soon?" Sango nodded, looking over to the coloring fox. "Yes, his mood won't be the most of pleasant ones, that's for sure."

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Kagome pulled herself from the well and walked up to her house, breathing in the familiar scents around her. 'How dare he? Hojo?! Inuyasha, you idiot!'

The cool evening air bit at her skin and cooled her temper. She would worry about him later, she was hungry and needed to speak with her mother.

She was home and for now, that was all she would be concerned with.

She always loved coming home after a long time, it made her appreciate it more.

"Mom!" she called, looking about he home. "Yes?" came her mother's gentle voice.

Kagome chased the sound up to Sota's room. She grinned to the two as Sota tried to tell his mother about some video game before him. Her mother glanced up to her with a look that said, 'I have no clue what he's telling me.'

Kagome just watched them, her heart warming. It was nice, the way her family could bring her instant peace. She sighed, watching her mother rise up and pat her little brother upon his head. "I'll play later, okay? I've got to make Kagome dinner."

Sota looked up and grinned. "Oh, hi Kagome, back again?" She nodded before following her mother into the kitchen.

For quite some time her mother was silent. She rarely asked Kagome what she'd been up to while in the past. It was just as Sota's video games, she didn't seem to understand. 'But she does understand relationships,' thought Kagome with a soft smile.

Her mother turned to face her and smiled at her daughter. "I hope you want something with chicken...Grandpa's out shopping right now, but who know's when he'll finally get back here." Kagome laughed gently before sitting down with her mother at the table.

Kagome squeezed her hands together before looking up to her mother. "Something wrong, Kagome?"

The young girl nodded. "We need to talk, Mom."

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A/n: Told you she flipped on us. Now, she doesn't suddenly hate Inuyasha or anything, she still loves him, it's just that she's unsure about all these new emotions and such...if anyone was confused or something. Well, the second genre in this story is drama, so without it, it would be nothing but fluff n' such. So I decided to throw this in there. I'll give ya a lil preview for the next chappie...Inuyasha recieves a visit from 'somebody'...hee hee, r/r please! :P