Disclaimer: Don't Inuyasha. Never will. tear

I am soooooo sorry guys! (not that many care) My internet went down and then I found out that I had a virus so I had to delete everything. Including my stories! I just hope you guys haven't given up on it and that this chapter had the same quality as the first.

Kagome looked at the person that was standing before her. He had just saved her life. 'Where did this guy come from?' "I just asked you a question. Are you gonna answer me or cat got your tongue?" He said waiting.

Kagome nodded and pointed to her throat. 'Can't' she mouthed. He stared at her, dumbfounded. "I'm Inuyasha, what's your name?" He asked.

Kagome stared and went into her pocket and pulled out her notebook that she carried with her just incase she can into people like him who couldn't understand that she was mute. She began writing down her name.

As she was doing this Inuyasha looked her up and down. He noticed her dark clothes and how her eyes had looked sad despite her smile. Her long hair was beautiful and framed her face nicely. She smelled of lavender. When she handed him the notepad he glanced at it and read. "So your name is Kagome huh? How old are you? How are you getting home?"

She held up her finders to show that she was sixteen. Kagome went for her bus ticket but found that it was not there. She looked down and could not find it anywhere. It was an awkward situation for both of them when she looked up and shrugged. Inuyasha stood helplessly and pondered whether to take her home or not. In the end his pity won him over, "Can I take you home?"

Kagome nodded vigorously, she took a step closer to him and lifted up her hand. Inuyasha was stunned. Kagome was petting his ears. The poor half demon stood in silence but all he could say was, "Ummm," No body had ever done this to him before. Most looked at him in disgust or tried to avoid contact. But this girl was not afraid and did not make prejudgments.

Kagome noticed what she was doing and backed away blushing. "Where is your home?" He asked.

Kagome pointed west and they started walking. When they got to Kagome's apartment she dragged him inside. It was a small apartment and there were boxes with labels on them everywhere, she probably just moved in. There he met an old woman dressed in red and white. Kagome skipped to her and started violently making hand movements in front of her face and pointing everywhere. After the spasm the old lady walked over to the door way where Inuyasha stood, feeling rather alone. "My name is Kaede Higurashi. Kagome tells me that you saved her from a mugger and that you walked her home, Inuyasha. I must thank you for her." She said and bowed.

'How can you get that much information from waving around?' Was all Inuyasha thought. "Uh, how come Kagome doesn't talk? Where does she go to school?" He was full of questions.

"Two years ago Kagome lost her family in a brutal slaughter. She hasn't talked ever since, the doctor said that when she felt safe enough she would speak again in time. We just moved in as you can see but Kagome will be going to Reshi High School." Kaede explained. (OK I couldn't think of a school. So sue me! Actually please don't)

Inuyasha looked at Kagome. No wonder there was so much depression in her eyes. At least they would be going to the same school together, but that would be in a month since it was summer break.

"Is it ok if I come back tomorrow?" Inuyasha asked, he wanted to see as much of this girl as he could.

Kaede glanced at Kagome and Kagome nodded, almost of the chair she was sitting in. "I think that will be fine Inuyasha."

Kagome waved as Inuyasha left. She went into her room and collapsed on her bed. She had a strange feeling as though she was floating. She recognized this as happiness, something she hadn't felt in a long time. Why did her parents have to leave he like that? Didn't they know she couldn't live with out them?

She reflected on her day. Inuyasha might be an actual friend. All her other ones couldn't call her cause she didn't use the phone. When she smiled it wasn't just one of her im-just-smiling-so-you-belive-im-okay smiles, it was a true one. With that she fell into a busy sleep hoping for tomorrow.

Ok now this time I won't take as long to write another chapter. So review and tell me what you think I really want to know.