Chapter Six: Shock and Awe

Ever since the near disaster with the snake demons, the gang had decided to go their separate ways. Miroku had wished to travel to his father's gravesite and pay homage now that Naroku had finally been defeated. Songo had left for the demon slayer's village to repair her weapons and hopefully find Kohaku. Inuyasha and Kagome set out to find more sacred jewel shards, leaving Shippou with Kaede. They had planned on meeting back at Kaede's village in two weeks or so they could share their experiences with each other.

Although Kagome had recently been going through her feminine cycle, she had decided to stay with Inuyasha despite the added discomfort. Often times when she was tired, Inuyasha offered to carry her as he walked. There in his arms, she would fall asleep with comfort in knowing he was right next to her. The real reason Inuyasha liked to carry her is that he could feel free to enjoy as much of her delicious scent as he pleased. He loved to just walk down the dirt road with her in his arms, taking in deep breaths of her intoxicating aroma. Everything was just peachy for them or, at least it was.

"Inuyasha can't we please stop here for the night?" Kagome begged him

"No, just finish packing your stuff so we can get moving" Inuyasha stated frankly. Normally, Kagome would have just done as she was told and follow Inuyasha onto the trail once again. But, due to Inuyasha's bad timing, he wasn't so fortunate.

"But I really want to stay here" Kagome continued, "I'm tired and dirty and I want to relax."

"Will you just shut up so we can get going?!" Inuyasha snapped.

"No, I don't want to you jerk!" Kagome screamed back.

"Well who cares about you?"

"Inuyasha!!! (gulp) SIT!"

"Would you stop doing that?!" Inuyasha yelled after recovering from the spell. Kagome, who had been acting on her subconscious, suddenly came to as to what she had done.

"Oh, I'm sorry Inuyasha I didn't mean to" Kagome blurted out.

"My butt you didn't," Inuyasha yelled back, "what is wrong with you today!"

Inuyasha took one look at Kagome prepared for the inevitable 'SIT' attack that would soon follow. Instead of anger, Kagome suddenly felt sorry for him.

"Inuyasha… I really am sorry"

"Wha… Why?" Kagome searched her mind for a suitable way to explain her situation to Inuyasha.

"Well….. this is one of my feminine weeks. She whispered very softly.

"What is that supposed to mean?" Inuyasha responded, truly confused.

"You know its one of those times when I um… bleed. With that last comment Inuyasha's eyes widened in shock and concern.

"Its perfectly normal Inuyasha, it happens to Songo and every other girl my age I promise!" Kagome spat out to counter his concerned look. Inuyasha still wasn't totally convinced.

"But, where are you bleeding, I don't see any on you" Inuyasha questioned defensively.

"Well um… it's kinda hard to explain ummmmm…" Kagome pondered.

"Is it bad? Can I see it?" Inuyasha continued.

"Absolutely not!" Kagome yelled back.

"Why"

"Because"

"Please tell me"

"Just because ok?! Stop being so nosey!" Kagome yelled out before she thought. "If you'll excuse me, I'm going to the hot springs." Inuyasha just stared at her in amazement and fear until she walked out of sight.

'What was that all about' He wondered to himself.

'Well I'd better go apologize before she gets too mad at me.

Note: Keep the heart rates steady folks, there's and explanation.

In the weeks following his almost fatal injury during the snake demon attack, Inuyasha had become much closer to Kagome now that he knew she loved him.

Inuyasha then remembered that she said she was going to the hot springs. He began to contemplate his options.

'Well I really should go and apologize to her but what if she doesn't want me around her when she's bathing?' He thought to himself.

'Or maybe she would let me bathe with her' Inuyasha thought excitedly and raced off towards the hot springs.

'This feels so nice….' Kagome thought as she slipped off her towel and stepped into the water wearing her two-piece swimsuit. Eventually her thoughts drifted back to Inuyasha.

'I hope he's not too mad at me' She said to herself.

'Wait! Snap out of it! Don't let him ruin your swim!' Her mind screamed. She pulled out her soaps and shampoos and began to wash herself with a furious look on her face.

'Well, at least she's wearing something' Inuyasha remarked to himself. He watched Kagome reach for some odd looking bottles and squeeze some of their contents onto her hands. He winced and nearly fell over when he noticed the fiery look she had on her face.

'Maybe I should go back… But she looks so cute when she pouts.' He smiled to himself. He moved himself back out of his thoughts when he saw her standing out of the water.

'She's getting out so soon?' His fleeting chance disappearing before him, he made a split second decision and jumped out from behind the bush.

'Well I have to face him sooner or later…' Kagome thought, 'might as well get it over with' Suddenly a pair of arms reached out from behind her and pulled her backwards. She let out a shriek of terror as the hands slowly moved around her stomach and down to her hips. She pushed the arms away and spun around, in a fighting stance only to see a very surprised Inuyasha standing in front of her with WHAT?!

NO SHIRT ON!!!

Things are getting interesting (smirk) even though its my story, its still a good ending  see y'all in chapter seven!