"I'm back," shouted Kagome as she entered the hut.

"Kagome's back," yelled Shippo as he attacked Kagome and attached to her leg.

"Hey Shippo how are you," asked Kagome as she ruffled his hair.

"Fine but Inuyasha still hasn't returned yet."

"He hasn't returned from the last two days," said Kagome shocked. Oh my God what if he got hurt? Wait this is Inuyasha he probably is just fine right?

"Nope, but Miroku says he is just sulking in his tree." That's a relief.

"Hey Shippo why don't you gather everybody up so we can pass the presents out."

"Okay Kagome," whispered Shippo as he went to go round everybody up. As soon as everyone was rounded up Shippo handed out his presents to everyone. They all received a picture of who he thought they liked. Miroku got a Sango picture but was knocked out because of the use of his perverted words. Sango got a picture of Miroku and had a little blush. Kagome got Inuyasha's picture and smiled. Inuyasha got Kagome's picture but said it looked nothing like her that she was uglier than that. This made him receive a big sit command from Kagome. Kagome then passed out her present to the others.

"Why Kagome thank you for this first aid kit it shall come in handy," said Kaede as she went to go sort the future medicine supplies.

"Yes thank you for this mallet," grinned Sango as she eyed Miroku and his wandering hand.

"Thank you Kagome for this book it shall come in most handy," smiled Miroku as he tried to pull a move on Sango but ended getting hit with her new supplied mallet. After that incident Inuyasha left the hut. He couldn't stand all the what you call it warmth in the room so he went to his tree to think.

Damn, Kagome got everyone nice presents and what do I get her a crummy bracelet. Damn it if only I was a full demon not a stupid half breed. As Inuyasha banged his head on the tree. Do I even want to be a full blooded demon? What if I kill my friends? But I don't want to be human; cause then I couldn't protect her. This really sucks.

"I'll go find Inuyasha," stated Kagome as she went to go look for him. She always knew where he went to the Goshimboku. It was their first meeting place and where he was pinned to the tree. Ina away Kagome felt connected to him though that tree.

Mean while at the hut Kaede had retired to her bed. While Shippo was in the hut fast asleep. Once Shippo was asleep almost nothing could wake him up. This was the perfect time for a certain monk for a squeeze.

"You damn pervert don't you know any better," shouted Sango as she used her newly required mallet. Rubbing the back of his head Miroku replied.

"Yes I do, here."

"What is this," asked Sango as she stared at the strangely wrapped present.

"Just a little something," said Miroku looking innocent. Sango then proceed to open up the gift which revealed a pair of beautiful chopsticks. The chopsticks were first in a deep purple that had a gold trim go up to the top point of the chopstick with a lily at the tip.

"Oh my god Miroku how could you pay for this," whispered Sango shocked at the gift.

"It was nothing at all for someone as beautiful as you," as he leaned in for a chance to steal Sango's which she allowed.

"Hey Inuyasha why don't you come out of that tree," shouted Kagome trying to get his attention.

"Feh fine," said Inuyasha annoyed as he jumped down from the tree with grace to Kagome.

"Here, Inuyasha this is for you," smiled Kagome handing him the present. Inuyasha opened the gift and was surprised that Kagome would get him anything, but this is Kagome we are talking about.

"Thanks Kagome." Inuyasha then turned away from Kagome. Just as I thought he didn't get anything for me because I'm not her.

"Kagome are you okay," asked Inuyasha worried.

"Yeah I'm fine."

"No your not what is it."

"Is it because you didn't get a gift," questioned Inuyasha as his ears drooped a little.

"No it's fine I know that you don't like to give stuff freely to people."

"Here," huffed Inuyasha as her handed her the bracelet that he fixed.

"What is it?"

"Just open it okay," sighed Inuyasha as he turned away from her. He didn't want to hear the screams that it was ugly or the big sit he would be receiving in a few moments.

"I got you something but it got destroyed, but I tried to fix it," explained Inuyasha still turned away from Kagome.

"It's beautiful," expressed Kagome with happiness.

"What," asked Inuyasha turning to face Kagome surprised.

"I said it's beautiful," repeated Kagome looking into Inuyasha's eyes.

"How is it beautiful it's broken and has some of my hair tied to it to make it stay in place," questioned Inuyasha putting his hands across his chest and pouting.

"Because it came from you," smiled Kagome as she went closer to him and gave him a hug. "I love you Inuyasha."

"I want to love you too Kagome but you can't love me," spoke Inuyasha softly ending the embrace.

"Why, because of Kikyo," said Kagome looking distraught.

"No, I got over her along time ago," replied Inuyasha lifting her chin.

"Then why," asked Kagome looking into Inuyasha's eyes again. She could get lost in those pools of amber every time.

"Why, isn't it obvious I'm a half breed you can't love me okay;" sighed Inuyasha. "Because you deserve someone better like that Hobo kid in your time."

"But I don't love that Hobo kid I just love you for who you are," said Kagome lovingly to Inuyasha.

"Really?"

"Really truly Inuyasha," smiled Kagome as she flicked one of his ears.

"I love you too my Kagome," replied Inuyasha before he stole Kagome's first kiss that night.