Author's Note: Hey- It's me again! Of course, I know my first fanfiction was really bad, but I promise this one will be better! Okay, I'm going to tell you the truth: my first fanfiction stunk on ice! So I'm pretty sure that this one is better, but not by much! Well, read on! Also: I need to know if I spelled things right and what the right spelling is for haori (Inuyasha's red outerwear)! Also, this takes place after the Shikon Jewel was taken to hell by Kikyo and Naraku is dead. Thanx. If you got a little extra time, how about reviewing! Enjoy!

Disclaimer: Of course, I do not own Inuyasha or any other Inuyasha characters. But OMG I wish I did! lol I love Inuyasha!!!!

"……" Talking

…..(italicized) Thinking

Chapter One : Need More….Ramen!

As usual Miroku, Sango, and Shippo were out getting supplies for breakfast that morning from the village and had left Inuyasha to watch over Kagome so she didn't get into any more trouble. Kaeda was in the forest gathering herbs for a sore spot on Sango's back from carrying her weapon for too long.

Inuyasha watched Kagome as she slept soundly. He couldn't get over how beautiful and serene she looked. I always got so close to telling her my true feelings, but constantly either Miroku or myself stopped me. It was just too damn hard! He started to reach out to touch her face, but all of a sudden Kagome started to stir and turn around. Inuyasha didn't want her to see him looking at her with the tenderness he knew showed on his face. Before she woke up, he rushed out of the hut…leaving the mat flapping in the wind and climbed into his favorite tree and pretended to be asleep.

She woke up earlier than usual, but decided to keep her eyes shut hoping she could fall back into a deep slumber. Except, strangely she felt as if someone was watching her. She faked a stir and turned onto her side. She very slowly opened her eyes to see the mat flapping and something crimson running out of the hut. Hmm. That looked a little like the color of Inuyasha's outerwear. But what was he doing in the hut? Surely he woke up as soon as the sun came up, he would have had to to have warded off all those demons that had come to seek out the big chunk of Shikon Jewel she carried before the break of dawn. Oh well, she was hungry and she knew that supplies were running down. Maybe she could go back to her own time and bring back some Ramen and other food supplies and necessities. It might also do her some good to take a well earned shower for a change. She needed to talk to Inuyasha about going home because she knew how touchy he gets if she stays past a limited amount of time in her own time.

That was close. I wonder what is taking everyone else so long. Inuyasha gazed at the door of the hut. I can feel my feelings for her getting stronger. I guess with Kikyo out of the way I can think clearer now. He saw Kagome slowly pushing back the mat that served as the door to the hut. The wind blew and pushed her hair back from her face. God, she was beautiful. She started looking for him in the trees. Now what? "Inuyasha! I need to talk to you! Where are you? Please come out from wherever you are!" Oh great, she wants to talk! He jumps down to the tree and lands right in front of her. "Oh! Um, Inuyasha I need to go back to my own time to get supplies," said Kagome. "No! You're not going. I refuse to let you go! I will use force if needed!" Inuyasha resisted.

"I'm going to get more Ramen!" says Kagome in a teasing voice, reaching up to tug on one of Inuyasha's white dog ears. He dodged out of her reach. Man, those puppy dog ears make him look so sexy! I can't believe I'm thinking of him that way! Stop it Kagome stop it! "Oh, alright. But I only said yes because of the Ramen!" Inuyasha proclaimed. "Of course you did," Kagome teased.

They started to make their way to the well. Stopping only to tell Shippo, Sango, and Miroku, as they passed them, that they were going to get more supplies from Kagome's time. They jumped through the portal and came out in Kagome's time.

How good it felt to be home again! She started to think of all the relaxing things in her era they didn't have in the Feudal Era. But Inuyasha is in the Fuedal Era. A tiny part in her mind said, she mentally slapped herself for thinking that. She climbed out of the well and started to go to her house. When, out of nowhere, Inuyasha comes up from behind her and lifts her up and carries her to her house. "You take too slow." He grumbled. "I want Ramen now!" It feels so good to be in Inuyasha's arms. She regained consciousness when he put her down in front of the stove in her kitchen. She began to make him Ramen and told him to go watch some T.V. Her mom had left a note on the counter telling her that she was off visiting some distant relatives of Kagome's grandfather and she took Souta and him with her. OMG! I'm ALONE with Inuyasha! Too bad he doesn't notice anything though. He only wants me to make him Ramen. That jerk!

He had enjoyed carrying Kagome. He was thinking of a reason to carry her on the whole way to the well and then on the way to her house. After a mental struggle with himself, he agreed on saying that the reason to carry her is because he wants to get Ramen faster. I know that wasn't true, but I can't tell her the real reason I want to carry her. She would freak out and probably slap me like Sango slaps that pervert Miroku when he feelsSango up. He wasn't really hungry, but would eat it anyway…you can never be too full.

Kagome finished up the meal and put it into a bowl. She took him the bowl of Ramen and told him that he could eat it while watching T.V. She wanted to take a shower. No, A bath. A bubble bath. With soothing music pouring out of the radio. Now that seemed nice. She quickly ran upstairs and started to get her bath ready. While it was heating up and the bubbles were forming she turned on some nature music. When the bubble bath was ready she slowly slipped into the warm water. Hmm. Sooo soothing! I love bubble baths. Too bad there is no such thing in the Feudal Era Sango would LOVE one. It started to rain out side. No pour. No STORM. All of a sudden the house went pitch black. Black outs! I love blackouts. But not in the middle of a bath. She didn't even think of Inuyasha's feelings about this. She totally forgot they didn't have power in the Feudal Era.

When the house went black and the T.V. turned off by itself, Inuyasha FREAKED! Nothing had ever happened like this before. His eyes quickly adjusted and he ran upstairs to find Kagome so she could explain it to him. He ran into her room, but she wasn't there. Where is she? He ran into Souta's, her mom's and her grandfather's rooms, but Kagome wasn't in either of them. Neither, he realized, was her family. Then he remembered he hadn't seen them this whole time. Oh, well, they must be out somewhere. Right now I need to find Kagome and FAST! Finally he reached one last room and jerked open the door. "Kagome? Are you in here?" He whispered nervously. "Yeah, but don't look toward my voice, I was taking a bath when the light went out." She told him shakily. Taking a bath! It's so hard to fight the urge to look at her. Ugh. It was overpowering and I know it would get worse if the lights came back on, but I have to find out what this is and what causes it. He looked around or something to sit on. Aha! The toilet, perfect! There was a little barrier between the bath and the toilet so he wouldn't be able to see her unless he peeked around. He sat down and asked her what was happening.

She was having such a great time until the lights went off. Then Inuyasha barged in and sounded pretty scared. She knew he depended on her to tell her what was going on. So, after he asked, she explained at length what a blackout was and told him that usually heavy storms can cause them. She felt the fear roll off him in waves and relief replacing it. She told him to hand her a towel and she dried off and wrapped the towel around herself, while she was standing in the tub. She let the water drain out and then stepped out of the tub. "Inuyasha, I'm covered, but not fully. I need to get into some clothes, except I cannot see where to go. I wish to get into clothes before the lights come back on. Can you guide me to my room?" He looked over at her. Man, she looks pretty good in a small towel. I wish I could see her like that more. "Sure." Inuyasha grumbled. "As long as you get some clothes on fast!" He didn't want to take the chance of his barriers breaking. Did she know what kind of mental stress she was putting him through? " I will try to get them on as fast as possible." She promised. He took her hand and led her through the upstairs hallway and stopped in front of her room. "Here." He said. "We're in front of your room." "Thanks." It took all of my self-control to not say, "Kagome, you don't need any clothes." But I know that would be VERY wrong. I keep forgetting she can't see in the dark. How will she find clothes to wear? He was about to open the door a crack and ask her if she needed help, when she came out dressed.

She told him to help lead her down the stairs so she could get a few candles and flashlights. Who knew how long this blackout would last? This was going to be a VERY LONG night.

Author's Note: Hey, not really good I know I promise to make the next chapters better and longer. Sorry there wasn't really much romance, but I promise there will be a good deal of it in the chapters to come. More soon, I have a LOT of time on my hands because of Thanksgiving Break! WELL, time for me to head off to bed! Good Night everyone!

-Melody