Someone to love

By: kitty1040

Disclaimer: I do not, in anyway, own Inuyasha. Thank you (lol).

Ch.2

The light fought the curtains to get through to the other side. Familiar smells seeped into Kagome's room. A moan came from her mouth, and hesitantly, her eyes opened. She yawned and looked at her clock. 12:30! WHAT? Oh man Inuyasha's gonna kill me! Kagome flew out of bed and into her bathroom. She took a quick (yet relaxing) shower, and brushed her hair, and put her uniform on. She ran down the stairs and jumped back in suprise. "Inuyasha?" He was playing with Buyo, but looked up to his name and stood up as soon as he saw Kagome. "Have a good sleep?"

Kagome nodded. "I'm sorry for keeping you." he shook his head. "Nah. That's okay. I just got here anyway." He's in a good mood today. Kagome looked down. He's always in a good mood after he sees Kikyo. She nodded and smiled sadly. She sat on the stairs. She just watched him play with Buyo for awhile. "I'll be right back. I have to get the supplies." She flashed him a warm smile, and walked upstairs.

They got to the well, and before they jumped, Inuyasha took hold of Kagome's hand. Pink slipped unto Kagome's cheeks and they jumped. As much as he loves Kikyo, I can't help but care for him anyway. I just don't think he realizes just how much he hurts me emotionally. When they got to the other side, she got on Inuyasha's back and he jumped to the land.

Shippo ran up to Kagome and jumped in her arms. Kagome hugged her surrogate son, and said, "Sup?" He looked at her funny, wrinkled his nose and jumped down. Shippo ran into the hut, and told the others she was back.

When they walked out, she ran up to them. "Hey. Do you guys know what donuts are?" They shook their heads and looked at her confused. She giggled, and searched through her backpack. She took a box out, and handed each of them a glazed donut. Inuyasha sniffed it and took a bite. His eyes brightened. "Hey! These are pretty good!" Sango took a small bite and smiled. "They are sweet." She ate another bite. Miroku nodded, and inched towards her. "Perfect match." Miroku said. Sango looked over at him, "What's that supposed to mean?" He took her hand and said, "It's sweet… just like you." Sango blushed. "Oh and would you mind bearing my children?" Sango shot a look at him and hit him with the haraikotsu. Miroku yelped and ran towards Shippo. "Idiot." Was all Shippo managed to say.

They started on their journey (yet again), and they had even managed to get a jewel shard. Inuyasha was in an unbelievably good mood. Kagome caught up to Inuyasha and walked with him in silence. Kagome looked down on the dirt path, glancing up at Inuyasha once in awhile. "Why do you keep looking at me?" Inuyasha suddenly asked. "I- I'm sorry. I'm just thinking." Inuyasha nodded and continued.

Before Inuyasha started seeing Kikyo on a regular basis, Kagome was comfortable talking to Inuyasha. Now she wasn't sure what to say. It was hard for her to talk to him, knowing that it would just last a little while. He would be away talking to Kikyo all night. And even when Kagome tried to talk, he'd just give those one-word answers like, "yeah" "oh" "Whatever". Kagome was always so close to him, even if they did fight a lot.

Kagome sighed. "What's the matter?" Inuyasha said, without even looking at her. Kagome's chest tightened. I don't think he realizes that he's really hurting me. She was about to answer; tell him how she felt, but before she could, she stopped. "Inuyasha," she began. He looked at her. "What is it Kagome?" "I sense a jewel shard. And another presence." She and Inuyasha ran ahead while the others followed.

Inuyasha growled, and Kagome gasped. Sesshoumaru was down on the ground, and another demon was attacking him. "A Fox demon!" Shippo and the others caught up. Shippo saw the demon and gasped. "A Fox demon! Like me!" "But it's a bad demon." Sango replied. Shippo nodded.

The fox demon's sharp claws dug into Sesshoumaru's flesh. Sesshoumaru was almost knocked out, but an arrow hit the fox's flesh and it screamed. It frantically looked around to find Kagome in ready position. "WHATR'E YOU…" Inuyasha yelled. Why is Kagome helping Sesshoumaru! He thought.

Sesshoumaru looked up to find the same thing the Fox demon did. He was just as surprised. I almost tried to kill her. Why is she helping me? The fox demon sprang at Kagome, but Inuyasha attacked it before any harm came to Kagome. Kagome smiled warmly at Inuyasha. "Thank you." Pink slipped unto Inuyasha's cheeks. He turned around quickly and replied with a "Feh." Kagome giggled.

The demon was exterminated, and Kagome ran over to Sesshoumaru. "Wench. Why'd you help me?" Sesshoumaru said to her. She frowned. "I'm NOT a wench. My name is Kagome." Kagome. Interesting. Why did she give me her name? "Are you okay?" Kagome asked the Demon lord. He tried to get up, but he fell. "Guess not. Sango!" Kagome yelled out to the demon exterminator. "Yes Kagome?" She yelled back. "Get Kilala over here."

Kilala carried the Taiyoukai, and Kagome sitting behind him. Why is she helping him! Inuyasha kept thinking. Sesshoumaru did not say anything the whole way to Kaede's hut. "We'll tend to your wounds." Kagome said softly. She smiled at him, and tried her hardest to make him feel welcome. Why is she being so tender? I've tried to kill her in the past, and she's still being so compassionate. Kagome noticed he was deep in thought and she giggled lightly. She didn't want to disturb him anymore so she was quiet.

When they got to the hut, Kagome, Shippo, and Sesshoumaru went inside. Miroku and Sango waited patiently outside, and Inuyasha went to his tree and mumbled, cursed and pouted under his breath.

Kaede put the bandages and medicine on, and Kagome sat by him watching his face intently. His face was emotionless. He has a mask on. I wonder if he can feel anything or is just an ice prince? He glanced over at her, and caught her staring. He raised an eyebrow, yet no emotions came. When Kagome realized that she was staring, she immediately looked down at her fingers, and blushed. "S-sorry Sesshoumaru." Shippo looked up at her, but said nothing.

When the bandages were complete Kaede said, "Ye should rest here for awhile, and heal up." She left the hut and Shippo followed her out. It was just Kagome and Sesshoumaru. She shifted uncomfortably, and kept looking down. "Why did you save me?" Sesshoumaru asked coolly. Kagome looked up, shocked. "U-umm. I don't really know. You looked hurt, and no one really deserves to umm… suffer like that…" She stopped and looked up. He said nothing but just nodded.

"ARRGGGGH!" Inuyasha yelled out his frustration. "Why the hell did she help that bastard!" Miroku sighed. "She's just a very kind person, and excepts everyone. She gives everyone a chance. I mean, she gave you one." He smirked but faded when Inuyasha gave him a glare. "THE HELL DO YOU MEAN BY THAT!" The others sighed, and ignored him.

Kagome and Sesshoumaru sat quietly. Sesshoumaru seemed to be deep in thought, and so was Kagome. "So…" Kagome said, trying to think of something to say. Sesshoumaru raised an eyebrow. A rumble came from Kagome's stomach. She blushed furiously, and looked down. "Ummm… I-I'm going to start dinner… if you want anything you can, you know… let me know." It was uncomfortable to talk to one of her enemies. What if he killed her then and there? He is a bloodthirsty killer after all. She put on a smile, and walked out of the hut.

Kagome set up dinner. And of course they had ramen. Kagome held two bowls and as she went into the hut, a voice called out to her. "Kagome! Hey! If you eat all that ramen your gonna get FAT!" Kagome stopped dead in her tracks. She turned around slowly. She looked at Inuyasha and smiled sweetly as she called out, "Inuyasha…" uh-oh. He knew EXCATLY what would happen. "Sit." He fell out of the tree and hit the ground with a thud. "For your information INUYASHA," Kagome began, "One of them is for your brother." With that, she stomped into the hut.

Sesshoumaru looked up at Kagome when she came in stomping. She sat by him and huffed when she got comfy. "Your brother can be SO obnoxious sometimes!" She pouted. Then her expression softened. "Oh yeah, here. I made an extra bowl for you!" she handed the ramen to him and smiled. "What is it?" he asked, suspiciously. He sniffed it. Although it did smell good, he didn't want to take any chances. "Its called ramen. It's really good. They are just flavored noodles… pretty much." She giggled and took a bite. "Try it. Don't worry, there isn't any poison in there." Sesshoumaru sniffed it once more and took a bite. It isn't as bad as I thought. He took a bite, then another. Kagome laughed. "Good huh." Sesshoumaru nodded.

"What are they doing in there?" Inuyasha mumbled, as he heard a laugh come from the hut. Miroku sighed, "He shouldn't be so worried. She's laughing. Not screaming." Sango nodded in agreement. Inuyasha glared at the two. "Quit whining Inuyasha." Kaede said sighing. "DON'T TELL ME WHAT TO DO WENCH!"

"How are you feeling?" Kagome asked after awhile of silence. She looked up at him with her sapphire eyes filled with worry. He didn't answer right away. "I will be fine." He finally told her. "You should stay here for the night and get a good night's rest." She said to him. He nodded. "I'll umm… Check on you in a little while." She added, stood up, and left with the empty ramen bowls in her hand. Why is she so gentle with me? I don't get it.

The sky was filled with oranges, and purples and pinks. Kagome sighed and smiled at the site. She found a small hill leading to a path and sat down on a soft patch of grass. She watched the sunset, and then saw the stars come out. She smiled. She never got to see the stars and moon so clear in her time.

A little later she lay down continuing to watch the stars and she saw a glimpse of red plop down next to her. "Hey." The voice said. She looked up at Inuyasha. "Hey." She replied softly, gazing back at the stars. "I love the stars," she began, earning a look from Inuyasha. "They are so bright and beautiful." Kagome said. A warm smile on her face made her look like an angel in the moonlight. She was truly content. Inuyasha's face softened.

Kagome yawned and looked at Inuyasha drowsily. "Go to bed." Inuyasha commanded. She looked up at him. She smiled. "All right. Goodnight Inuyasha." She slowly got up from her spot, and went into the hut.

When she went in, she saw Kaede cleaning out Sesshoumaru's wounds again. He growled at the other woman in pain and glared at her. She ignored it though and walked up to Kagome. "Stay here tonight. Keep Sesshoumaru company." Kagome nodded, and when Kaede left Kagome sat next to the taiyoukai. She dug through her overly large backpack and threw a pillow at him. "Here," Kagome began, "You don't want to be uncomfortable against the hard wall do you?" He grunted, but non-the less, took it.

Kagome lay down next to him and yawned. "See you in the morning Sesshoumaru." Soon, she fell asleep. This girl… Kagome… is very kind. But I don't deserve it. Why is she so caring? He looked at the girl. I'll be gone by tomorrow anyway so it's not worth thinking about. He closed his eyes and he too, fell asleep.

Whew. Hey whatsup. Plz R&R. I tried hard to make these chapters long, so I hope they are actually worth it. Tell me if there is something I should change or add to make it better. All right. Thanks

Alie