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Thanks everyone for reviewing and I'm so sorry for not updating in a long time, I'll make this good.

Chapter 3- Dearly Beloved

(Dearly Beloved/Jesus of Suburbia- Green Day)

Kagome's eyes opened wide. Tears clouded her vision. She closed them quickly and shook her head lightly. 'Stop it. Stop thinking of him. Stop hearing his voice. Just…stop, Kagome…stop.'

She drew in a shaky breath and didn't even bother to turn around or look over her shoulder.

"How…how did you know that was my name?"

"Kagome…" The voice spoke as if it's owner was slapped across the face.

Footsteps slowly made their way toward her. Kagome could barely hear anything. The blood was rushing threw her ears so hard; all she could hear was a dull roar. 'That voice…it's the same as…the same as…' Her eyes brimmed with tears and she made a small sobbing sound from within her throat. The footsteps had stopped and she could feel the person standing behind her, staring at the back of her head.

"Kagome…" The voice repeated, this time sounding soft and gentle. "It's me…remember?"

Kagome couldn't find her voice. All that came out of her was another small, muffled sob.

Suddenly arms surrounded her, pulling her into a well-toned chest. She flinched. Snow-white hair fell over her shoulder when the person rested his chin on her head.

Kagome started crying all out now. This was almost too much to understand all at once, even though it was just one thing happening to her, right now. Her shoulders began to shake and she pulled away from the arms. Spinning around, her tear-filled eyes met with piercing, yet soft, gold eyes.

Kagome didn't know how long they stared into each other's eyes. She searched for any signs of deception or lies in his, and his reflected something…something she hadn't seen in his before. Longing, anxiety, happiness, even love?

Dearly beloved, are you listening?

I can't remember a word that you were saying.

Inuyasha ((A/N: If you didn't guess that was him by now, that's pretty sad…v.v)) lurched forward and caught Kagome in a tight embrace. He nuzzled her hair and breathed deeply. Kagome clung to him helplessly, resting her cheek on his shoulder and stared absently at the off-white wall.

Are we demented or am I disturbed?

The space that's in between, insane and insecure.

Inuyasha let out a sigh. He lifted Kagome's face toward his with two clawed fingers. She stared blankly into his eyes.

"Kagome…I'm never leaving your side again…Ever."

Reality hit her full force. This wasn't like her dreams. This was real. This was actually happening. Her eyes brightened and they brimmed over with happiness. She smiled up at Inuyasha, chasing away any doubts in his mind. He smiled back and wiped the tears away with his thumb.

Oh therapy, can you please fill the void?

Am I retarded or am I just overjoyed?

Nobody's perfect and I stand accused.

For lack of a better word and that's my best excuse.

Kagome reached up and tweaked at his ear playfully. "I missed these cute ears." Inuyasha purred playfully and twitched his ears lightly, making Kagome giggle.

Becoming more or less serious, Kagome grabbed a hold of his hand and guided him to the door. "Inuyasha…you need to tell me everything."

YAY! All I have to say is enjoy, sorry it's not long but I wanted this to me a happy reunion chapter only. The next one will come quickly, I promise…IT'S NOT A CLIFF HANGER!

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