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Chapter 9

Kagome was now walking in the moonlit path that led to the Bone Eaters Well. Her cheeks now dry, but her eyes still brimming with tears that she refused to let fall, she cursed Inuyasha with every ounce she had in her. Her head bent down, she didn't see Inuyasha headed straight for her. She finally looked up when he was right in front of her. The sun was now on the horizon, slowly reciding into the mountains.

" Inuyasha!" Kagome gasped. She knew that she should apologize, but he also hurt her, and that she deserved an apology as well.

"Kagome. I...I wanted, I wanted to tell you something...I..." Inuyasha was stuttering and fidgeting with his hands, looking at the ground.

" Yes, Inuyasha." Kagome was acting patient, but deep down, she was burning to know what he wanted to tell her.

" Well...You see, I was, umm, talking to Mirouku, and, umm...well, I wanted to tell you that, well, that, umm, I'm..." He looked up at her, and saw that she was eager to know what he was trying to say. He looked deep in, as if looking for the words in her eyes. But then, he lost his confidence as she smiled at him. That radiant smile that showed him her heart. Kind and gentle, and ever-patient with him. This wasn't the time.

" I'm sorry." Inuyasha whispered, head back down, and hands in front of him. He looked like a little school boy apologizing for forgetting his homework, and her smile grew.

" It's okay Inuyasha. I forgive you. And I want to say that I'm sorry as well. I never thought of you as an annoyance. It's the complete opposite of that, I think that you support me, whenever I need it from you. You were only trying to help, and I acted like a complete jerk." It was Kagome's turn to face down, and look like the school girl.

" Kagome, you could never be a jerk. You wanted to be alone and I should have respected that." Kagome giggled. " What is it?"

" It's seems that we always have to argue, even when we're saying sorry." Kagome giggled and looked at Inuyasha. She gave him a brilliant smile that warmed him up. At that moment the sun vanished behind the mountains, darkening the sky. And then Kagome realized, that the moon was anew. She stared at the sky and then down at Inuyasha, only discovering his transformation into a human. He stared at her, surprised at what happened.

" I guess I forgot about it." Kagome smiled and then felt kind of guilty, since he had forgotten because of her.

" Inuyasha, why don't you come home with me?"

" You mean you're still going home?" Inuyasha said, trying to hide his disappiontment. But then he smiled, remembering her request.

" It's safer. No demons. And plus, we can talk, and I can let you know what's been going on." Kagome seemed reluctant about the last part, but he just nodded and said yes.
" Great, lets go." Kagome grabbed his hand and led him to the well, not paying attention to the blushing human she was dragging with her. ( I could stop here, but I said longer chapters, so I'll give you longer chapters. Humph.) Stopping at the well, Kagome let go of Inuyasha's hand and then climbed on to the edge. Inuyasha did the same, and grabbed her hand this time.

" Okay, 1...2...3!" Kagome jumped in, and brought Inuyasha with her. Letting the time pass by, into the future, she glanced over at Inuyasha, and blushed when she saw that he was already staring at her. Inuyasha quickly looked away, and then glanced quickly, just to make sure she wasn't staring at him, and she wasn't. When they finally felt firm ground underneath them, he let go of her hand, and offered her a ride.

" Don't forget Inuyasha, your not a half-demon anymore. You can't just jump out of the well." She giggled and began climbing the rope ladder, telling Inuyasha to follow. He put a hand on the ladder and looked up. Immedaitley, he looked away and blushed deeply. Kagome looked down at Inuyasha, and was puzzled at his exppresion.

" What's wrong Inuyasha?"

" Oh, umm, nothing, don't mind me." Inuyasha quickly gave her a smile and then continued to climb the ladder not looking up, but srtaight forward, until he heard Kagome's footstpes on the ground of the well house. He climbed hastily, and then followed her out to the cool night. The bright lights of the city always dazzled Inuyasha, and he stared at the many colors and buildings in the distance. Kagome stared at him and was reminded of his little knowlegde of her world.
'Maybe I should show him around a bit, just so he doesn't feel like such an alien here.' Kagome thought to herself. She looked at her house and then immediatley got anxious. Inuyasha, sensing this, gave her a concerned look, but she only smiled and headed to the house. If only he weren't here, I would feel more at home. But, like always, he has perfect timing to ruin our lives.' With these grim thoughts in mind, she placed her hand on the doorknob, and opened the door.

Dum! Dum! Dum! A cliffie? Nooooo!