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Love Is Never Easy

Chapter 11: I'm running out of idea's for chapter titles


"That arrogant bastard! I'll never forgive him for what he did to Kagome!" "Calm ye self Inuyasha." The silver-haired boy looked down at the old woman sitting on the floor drinking tea. It had turned out that deciphering the code and saying the name of the Temple (which was rather obvious) would open up a portal to the temple through the internet, the website was just a cover. (Go figure...don't actually try it) He had hit ground in a temple where the High Priestess Kaede found him and after exchanging introductions she told him Kagome's story, though with much reluctance.

Inuyasha was currently in a raging fit after hearing the story. "Inuyasha, do ye know why I told you this story after everyone else would not?" Inuyasha stopped storming around and looked at her blankly. "It is because ye will have to fight in Kagome's place. This fight of here's to come Monday will not be against Kikyo, but against Naraku most likely. And I do not think she will be able to fight him." Inuyasha crossed his arms and nodded, "Okay hag, so how do I get back?" Kaede snapped her fingers and pointed to a regular door. "Go through there Inuyasha and ye shall be home." Inuyasha raised an eyebrow but walked to the door instead. "And Inuyasha." He stopped and looked at her. "Ye best not tell Kagome about our meeting."

Inuyasha nodded then opened the door. He shaded his eyes as a bright light shone through. He shrug and walked through the door having the light envelope him. The next thing he knew he was standing in his room. He looked around a little confused and looked back at his open bedroom, through it was the hallway. He just shrugged and flopped down on the bed thinking about what he had heard. 'Being betrayed at a young age would hurt anyone...' "Oh, Inuyasha there you are. I just got word from Kaede. You've been gone almost an entire day." Inuyasha looked up and saw his mom standing the doorway then looked at his clock which read 12:30. "Oh..." "Inuyasha...I heard what's going...and I think it would be best if you spent your time watching over Kagome. Just be sure she's safe...if Naraku is involved he might not wait to get to her." Inuyasha sat up and looked at her. "You knew didn't you?" Aiko sighed, "I was there that day. Kagome was torn after it happened, she didn't know wether to be angry or sad. It took a toll on her." Inuyasha nodded and stood up, "Rin here?" "Came back awhile ago." "I'll be at Kagome's." Aiko nodded as her son walked down the hallway picking up a pair of miscellaneous keys along the way.

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He arrived at Kagome's house in ten minutes, though he ran almost every single red light and could have sworn he had the cops on his tail for a minute or so. He instantly got out of the car and ran up the stairs. 'Her mom should really think about a driveway.' When he got to the top everything looked the same...except for the motorcycle parked in front of the house. He figured he'd asked how that got there later seeing as how there was no driveway. He went up and knocked on the door...no answer. He rang the door bell...no answer. He got irritated on rang it a few more times. "Hold your fuckin' horses already!",came an annoyed voice from inside. Thou it didn't sound like Kagome's mom. The door opened and revealed Aya. "You!" Inuyasha said pointing at her. "Lower your finger, and my name's Aya. Come on, Kagome's up in her room."

Inuyasha walked in and followed her up to Kagome's room. "This house seems pretty bleak and quite. Where is everyone?" "What d'ya mean?" "I mean Kagome's mom, brother, and her grandfather who use to cover me with sutras, though they never worked." Aya paused for a moment on the stairs but then continued, "It's not my place to say." Inuyasha scoffed, 'I've been hearing that a lot recently, mind telling my why?" 'Because we feel it would be better if Kagome told you herself." "We? Who else is in on this?" Aya had to smirk, "More than you wanna know." She stopped at Kagome's door. "Go on in. You'd be the first besides Sesshoumaru to get her out of her corner."

Inuyasha raised at eyebrow at her but went on into Kagome's room. The room was almost pitch black except for the rays of light coming through the window. "Uhh...Kagome?" He saw something move and the lights flickered on showing Kagome right next to him. "Aya has to dramatize everything. I'm not going to school tomorrow though if that's why you're here." Inuyasha looked at her. "Why would you say that?" "Rin pestered me about it, Sango came by, and Miroku called..all yesterday. I thought you had given up on me." 'I can't tell her...' "What on this earth would make you think that?", Inuyasha asked though he already knew the answer. "Kagome looked out her window at the sky. "Nature, Inuyasha. It doesn't matter if your human of demon anymore we all react the same."

Inuyasha grabbed Kagome by her shoulders. "Kagome, look at me." She glanced quickly at him but then looked away. "Kagome, come on." He had desperation in his voice . Kagome was still reluctant but looked into his eyes. "There is nothing that will ever make me leave you. Not Kikyo, not Kouga, nothing and no one, not even Naraku." She looked into his eyes searching for something...then she saw it, understanding. 'He knows...' Kagome wrapped her arms around Inuyasha and hugged him. At first he was surprised but then he gently wrapped his arms around her. Tears soon soaked the front of his shirt as Kagome cried gently. After a few minutes Kagome stopped crying and cuddled up to him. "How long have you known?" Inuyasha was taken aback for a moment but soon answered, "Less then a day."

Kagome nodded slowly not letting go. Aya cam in after a few more minutes. "Kagome, your going to have to let go of him sometime. He probably has to go home.", Aya said as she tried to pull Kagome away from Inuyasha. Inuyasha growled protectively and held her tighter not wanting to let go of her. Aya glared at him. "Don't growl at me dog-boy." "Who are you calling dog-boy? Wench." Aya fumed "Wench?! Why you...you..." "What's the matter? Dog got your tongue?" Inuyasha smirked triumphantly as Aya continued to fume. "Why you little?" Aya lunged at Inuyasha but was stopped by Kagome's shield.

Aya reflected against the shield and hit the floor. "Don't you even think about it." Kagome lowered her hands and Inuyasha smirk grew wider. Kagome then turned around and looked squarely. "And you better stop being such a jerk, Aya's my friend." Aya smirked and stuck her tongue out at Inuyasha and Inuyasha growled in response. Kagome sighed and rubbed her head. 'What the hell can get me out of this?' Then it hit here, the only thing these two probably had in common. "Who wants ramen?!" "RAMEN!" Aya and Inuyasha shouted happily at the same time. "Yep, I just have to go down to the kitchen to...god."

Inuyasha and Aya headed for the door and got there at them same time getting caught then fighting to see who gets to go first. Kagome just sighed, pushed them through and continued on her way down to the kitchen. Ten minutes later Kagome set three bowls on the table, one for Inuyasha, one for Aya and one for herself.. She didn't even sit down before the two were gobbling down theirs. '-_-, well at least it's keeping them peaceful...but I've lost my appetite.' Kagome pushed her bowl away, just looking at the two eat made her sick. Both set their empty bowls down and looked at Kagome's full one.

"You going to eat that?" Aya asked. Inuyasha glared at her, "Of course she is. You should eat Kagome." "I will later, Inuyasha. You two can share it." Aya smiled and happily took half and gave the rest to Inuyasha who looked at it for a moment. He's obsessiveness over ramen was quickly replaced with his caring for Kagome. He could tell she hadn't eaten in awhile so he got up and put the bowl in the fridge. Kagome looked at him oddly but didn't say anything. The three spent the rest of the afternoon playing around, laughing, and arguing. It was around 5:00 when Inuyasha caught sight of the time. "Hey Kagome, where's your family? I haven't seen them all day."

Kagome fell silent and looked at the ground. Aya hit her over the head, "You haven't told him yet?" "Kagome rubbed her head " ...no." Inuyasha looked at them. "What? Told me what?" "umm...my mom got a job in America and she moved there with Grandpa and Sota." Inuyasha looked at her incredulously, "Your kidding me! You mean you've been living here alone! Why didn't you tell me? You could come and stay with me." "That's why Inuyasha, I'm not leaving this shrine." "Fine then I'm staying with you." Kagome and Aya's mouths hit the floor. "What?" "I-Inuyasha, you can't stay here..." 'And why not? I was going to anyways with the Naraku guy about, I can't very well let him get to you or anything I'd never forgive myself if I let anything happen to you." "B-but..I-I m-mean..." "What? It's not like your mom will care. She doesn't live here. And I'm not going to leave you unprotected."

"Kagome is quite capable of taking care of herself!" Aya shouted defensively. "I don't care, I'm not leaving her side!" The two jumped up and glared daggers at each other. Kagome stood in between the two and pushed them apart. "Will you two just quite it already?" "I just don't understand how you can like such a jerk Kagome.", aya sneered. "Well I don't understand how you can be friends with an annoying little whelp.", Inuyasha retorted. More daggers are glared. Kagome sighed, "You two are giving me a headache."

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It's short, I know, but I'm in a rush cause I've been flaking on my studies. My mom's getting pissed at me. Anyways, I started Driver's training which means I can drive...with an adult 25 or older in the car. But still, I can drive.