NoTe: As Always neither Ragnorak nor I own InuYasha in any shape or form (tear). Well I'm guessing that you read the first part and enjoyed it enough to read the second chapter (yayee!). I think he did a great job but now it's my turn. (Remember Needles? That me) Its Kagome's POV and I hope you all enjoy it. (Review please!!! Gives reader sad puppy dog face)

I just turn and fled.

"Kagome! KAGOME!"

It was no use. He could yell for me all he wants, but I will not go back to him. Tears tried to start as I went past so many trees. Knowing I should not run far I slowed down to a walk. 'Did I finally tell him that I loved him?' But I knew even if I did, all boys in general and especially InuYasha could not read in between the lines. My secret was still safe for now at least.

The last couple of years haven't been easy for any of the gang. 'I'm always worrying about myself.' This realization stopped me in my tracks. Everyone else has already gone through so much. My problems seemed like nothing compared to theirs.

The strain of the day finally took its toll. I could feel my legs start to cramp 'How long have I been walking?' After walking a little further I saw a bent tree in the distance. AS I approached the beauty became known. It was a glorious tree except for the fact that towards the root the tree was cut and laid over at its side.

I climbed up and sat on the tree. Even though it was on its side I got a better view of the forest. Maybe it was just because I took time to look around but I started to notice the little things. Strange flowers, the way the tall grass blew in the breeze, and...a strange shadow?

Behind one of the larger trees a sinister shadow started to appear. I have gotten used to shadows sense I've been here. Most of them are just shadow demons that really pose no harm or threat. Only problem was that this particular shadow had bright orange eyes. Once it noticed that I saw it, it started bounding towards me.

Before I had time to react the little shadow was clutching my waist and yelling "KAGOME!" I let a sigh of relief to realize it was Shippo.

"Kagome, why'd you run off? I was worried!"

I couldn't help but smile at his display of affection. 'At least someone was worried about me.' "I'm sorry Shippo, I didn't mean to make you...Hey wait a minute! How did you know I ran off?"

I could tell he was searching for a lie. His face was way too easy to read. "Alright" he started "I kind of followed you and InuYasha when you two went out to talk."

"Why would you do that Shippo?" He had never shown an interest in us before.

"I just thought that he might tell you something important. But I was horribly wrong." He kind of looked sad at that statement.

"Did I go off on him too hard?" I asked

"Just a little, but I'm not saying he didn't deserve part of it."

I sighed and with Shippo in my arms hopped of the tree. "If it'll make you feel any better I will eventually apologize to InuYasha." Shippo looked confused at this. "I just can't deal with all of this right now. I need to think."

"Does that mean your going back to your time?" He asked with the adorable puppy dog eyes that I simply can't resist. But how else could I explain this to him. I knew that my feelings for InuYasha were more than just a school girl crush. We had been through too many highs and lows for it to be at that level. Though I am much older than when we first meet, I never learned how to deal with boys. This was all new to me.

"No I'm not going back to my own time." I liked the peace of the past. There was something soothing about the pace here, unlike back at my home time. "Maybe you should get back to camp Shippo."

He looked a little shocked at my words. "Don't make me leave you Kagome. I promise I'll be quiet, just let me stay."

Maybe a little company wouldn't be so bad. I leaned against the fallen tree with Shippo on my lap. Hours must of passed by, he feel asleep early and I just stroked his fur trying to stay awake. I was dozing in and out of sleep.

Though I was drowsy I noticed something red coming towards us. "InuYasha?" I asked quietly. 'He came for me?'

Then I blacked out.