Okie, this chapter is kinda long so it should make up for the really short one i had last time. I'm gonna do review responses at the end of my chapters from now on. But ppls please read the Card Captor Sakura fanfic called Yuesangel. It's really good and it deserves more reviews than it has so please R&R that fanfic. Also R&R this chappy.

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Chapter 3: Rain and Lies

Oh shit! I better get out of here! Inuyasha thought, realizing that he was in Kagome's room. What'll she say if she finds out I'm in here?

He quickly got up and practically ran to the door.

Kagome heard a small click and sat up. She rubbed her eyes and looked around sleepily, shielding her eyes from the morning sun.

She noticed that Inuyasha wasn't there any more and she figured that he'd just left.

Kagome sunk back down into the sea of blankets and tried to go back to sleep. A few minuets later she gave up trying and flung the covers off of her.

She slowly got up and when she did she trudged into the kitchen in pursuit of something to drink.

"Well, hello Kagome. Did you sleep well?" Miroku asked, pouring himself some orange juice.

"Yeah, I guess so." Kagome said, heading towards the refrigorator. "What time is it?"

"It's almost 10." Sango answered, walking into the kitchen.

"Wow, I slept kinda late then." Kagome said.

"That's okay, everyone gets tired." Sango said, looking for something to fix everyone to eat.

"Umm...Sango, how long am I allowed to stay here?" Kagome asked.

"As long as you need or want." Sango answered.

"You mean it?" Kagome asked.

"Yeah, I don't mind at all." Sango said, giving Kagome a reasurring look.

"Okay, I just need some time 'til I can get back up on my feet." Kagome said, breathing a sigh of relief.

"Okie, so how many eggs do you want?" Sango said, asking everyone.

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"Hey, has anyone seen Inuyasha today?" Miroku asked.

"No, I haven't seen him all day." Kagome said. "But if you need me I'll be outside, I'm going for a walk."

"Okay!" Sango and Miroku replied at the same time.

Kagome walked out the back door down to the lake, letting the cool fall breeze play across her face with caressing hands.

She stared out across the lightly rippling water, enjoying the fresh air, glad to be away from everyone, escaping from reality in her own little world.

Kagome tore her gaze from the water and looked at the sky, noticing that it was clouding over, the patches of pale blue sky becoming almost invisible.

Kagome then looked back at the water, watching the patterns the wind drew on the water's surface, deep in thought.

She was stirred from her thoughts by a cold drop of water hitting her forehead. Kagome looked at the sky again noticing how dark it'd gotten.

Then a sudden burst of wind blew her hair back and it began to rain.

Kagome tilted her head back, closed her eyes and enjoyed the cool breeze and cold rain.

She couldn't explain it but she'd always loved rain, ecspecially just standing in it, feeling the water run down her body.

Kagome was deep in thought again 'til she heard someone speak.

"Ya know you could get sick like that." Inuyasha said, walking up to Kagome.

"I know but I just couldn't help myself. I love standing in the rain. So I'm gonna take my chances and enjoy myself." Kagome said, turning to face Inuyasha.

"Oh okay, but don't you think it's time you came in? It's getting kinda cold." Inuyasha said.

"In a minuet." Kagome said, turning her face back to the sky.

Inuyasha stood with his hands in his pockets, watching Kagome.

A few minuets later Inuyasha broke the silence by saying, "Do you wanna go in now?"

"Not yet, you go on without me." Kagome said, keeping her face turned towards the sky.

"Well, okay I guess." Inuyasha said.

He stood there for a few more minuets watching Kagome then he turned and left.

Kagome heard him go but didn't follow right away. A little while later she decided that it was time to go inside 'cause she was completely soaked, and the cool breeze made her feel kinda cold.

She turned and walked back up to the house, leaving her thoughts outside.

Before she could make it to her room she heard Sango shriek and say, "Kagome! Why are you so wet?!?"

Kagome stopped and slowly turned around, realizing that she'd been caught. "Umm...when I went out for my walk I got stuck in the rain." Kagome said avoiding the real truth.

"Well, you better get dried off before you catch cold." Sango said, shaking her head slightly.

"Okay, that's what I was doing anyway." Kagome said, thankful that Sango had believed her lie.

"Well, okay. Oh, dinners gonna be around seven or so, so don't be late." Sango said, heading off down the hall.

Kagome walked to her room after grabing a towel and shut the door behind her, thankful for privacy.

As she was drying off she began thinking of why she lied to Sango. I don't want to tell them my reason for standing in the rain. I do that to get sick and die, I don't wanna go on living. I just don't want them to know right now.

Kagome searched through her drawers for something to wear, and after that she pulled her notebook out from under her bed and took it over to her desk.

She sat down and flipped to an empty page but before she could start writing she heard a soft knock at the door.

"Umm...who is it?" Kagome asked, shutting her notebook and going over towards the door.

"It's me." came Inuyasha's voice.

"Okay, hold on a sec." Kagome said, putting her notebook back under her bed.

She opened the door and said to Inuyasha, "Yeah?"

"Can I come in instead of blocking the hallway?" he said.

"Sorry, sure. Come on in." Kagome said, walking over to her desk chair and pulling it out for Inuyasha.

As he walked over to the chair Kagome sat down on her bed wondering why Inuyasha wanted to see her.

"So whatchadoin?" Inuyasha asked.

"Nothing, just wondering what to do now that I'm inside."

"Well, do you have any cards?" Inuyasha asked.

"Yeah, why?" Kagome said.

"Well, do ya wanna play a few games?" Inuyasha asked.

"Sure let me get them." Kagome said, getting up.

She walked over to her backpack and started rummaging around. A few minuets later she found them.

She walked back over to her bed, sat down and motioned for Inuyasha to come over and sit down.

Once Inuyasha was seated across from her she said, "So whaddya wanna play?"

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They played various games, Inuyasha winning very few, 'til they grew tired of that and started a conversation.

"So why do you like standing in the rain?" Inuyasha asked, setting sme cards down.

"Oh, i dunno. I guess I always have." Kagome said, avoiding his eyes.

"But why?" Inuyasha said.

"I've always loved the rain, the feel of it running down my body. I've always found it relaxing." Kagome said, beating around the truth for the second time that day.

"Well, if you say so." Inuyasha said, realizing that she was hiding somethng.

"Kagome, Inuyasha, dinner!" Sango yelled from the kitchen.

"Well, I guess we better go." Kagome said getting up.

Kagome felt a hand grab her wrist and she heard Inuyasha say, "Wait!"

He went into a standing position and looked down at Kagome. "What are you hiding from me?"

Kagome looked down, not wanting him to know the real reason. "I told you why I like the rain."

"No you told me what you wanted me to know, not the truth." Inuyasha said.

Kagome continued staring at the floor, tears welling up in her eyes. "Maybe I don't wanna tell the truth! Maybe I don't want people to know how I feel!" Kagome said, her voice cracking.

"But why? If you let people know then they can help you!" Inuyasha said.

"I know that, but I'm afraid to trust anyone." Kagome said, not bothering to dry the tears that now fell from her eyes.

"Look at me, it's okay to be afraid! I'm afraid of alot of things." Inuyasha said, looking into Kagome's eyes.

"Yeah, like what?" Kagome asked bitterly.

"I'm afraid to live normally 'cause I was shunned by everyone. Why do you think I'm here? My house was burned!"

"But why? You're a youkai, you're well respected by everyone!" Kagome cried.

"No, I'm not. I'm not a youkai but a hanyou. So therefore I'm shunned by the world." Inuyasha said.

Kagome didn't know what to say but she just continued to cry. She felt two strong arms wrap around her and embrace her. She cried even harder.

"Hey, what's with all the tears?"Inuyasha said,looking at Kagome.

"You aact like you care about me. Do you really?" Kagome said, looking at him with her tear stained face.

"Why wouldn't I care?" Inuyasha said, seeing pain, sadness and hope flash across Kagome's face.

"Because no one cares for me!" Kagome said.

Inuyasha drew her to him and embraced her 'til she calmed down. When she did calm down neither of them made a motion to draw apart. They just stood there like that 'tik they heard Sango holler again.

They drew apart finally and went to dinner feeling at peace with themselves and the world.

Okie, now for reveiw responses:

bleedin black rose-YAY! u reviewed again and you mean! u think it funny that jonathan was torturing me earlier! that not nice!lol

tsukasa293- thanks for the review, very greatly appreciated.

Okie, that's all. this chappy was a bit shorter than i had originally planned but ne way plz R&R.

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