"The Untouchable"

Chapter 4: Burned by An Old Flame

Author's Note: I wanted to give Little WOLF LOVER the credit for the ending of my last chapter; I loved her stories so much that I thought I'd use a part of her story in my story since she is so good with the whole bikes and action type of thing. I totally forgot to give her credit for the whole last scene! Hectic day…sigh But anyways! I'll get back to writing and just shut my cake hole! Ha-ha! Thanks everyone! Enjoy!!!!

Recap:

"Hey stop" the principal yelled as they rode off. "Who did Miss Higurashi leave with?" he asked but everyone feared to answer seeing what had happened to Ruirin. "Does anyone know?"

"I don't know but he was...ouch!" An anonymous voice said causing Sango to laugh and Miroku to shrug....

Kagome's POV:

"Inuyasha, where are we going?" Kagome yelled over the bikes loud purr. Hanging on tightly as he weaved through traffic.

"Back to my place…" He answered stoically as he began to speed up. After about 20 minutes, Kagome came face to face with the part of town her mother told her to never go to alone. A place people would call the 'sketchy' part. Lifting her head off of Inuyasha's firm back, she got a better look at the place Inu called 'Home'. Old, broke down buildings filled the streets as though trying to suffocate them. Slowly growing closer and closer as though they were about to engulf her and Inuyasha. It was still day but as the night drew near you could see the full moon start to grace the purple sky. She started to wonder when they were to reach their destination as the minutes passed. Looking up she watched as the street lights flickered on and flashed by one by one. When Kagome was about to lose patience, she felt the bike slow its fast pace. And pull into a small, dark alleyway where a small indoor garage waited. Parking the black bike in the cramped space, Inuyasha shut off the engine and took off his matching black helmet. Sliding off the bike Inuyasha shifted his molten ambers towards Kagome who was currently taking her helmet off as well. Kagome could feel his stare piercing her which caused her to look up and smile.

"So is this your place?" She asked out of curiosity and fascination while looking around the poster covered garage.

"Yeah" Inuyasha replied, following her glances. "All these posters belonged to my dad. He died when I was young and left me with my older brother. Who eventually deserted me to fend for myself?"

Kagome could only nod and give him a small, sad smile and decided to change the subject, for the better.

"So! Are we going to stay out here in your wonderful garage or do I get to see the rest of your home?"

"Right this way" He directed with a light chuckle and smirk. Taking her hand in his, Inuyasha weaved her through all of his bikes and tools that lay dismayed on the floor here in there.

Stepping through the door that was connected to the garage, Kagome came face to face with what looked like some sort of lounge area in a motel. The walls of the place were peeling in paint which caused her to grimace and gulp. There were a large flight of stairs leading up into what Kagome thought were at least two floors of apartments. A small living room or waiting room was located to the right and what seemed to be a desk was on the left. An old man was smiling eerily at her.

"My apartment is on the 2nd floor. Come on…Oh and hey Mr. T!" Inuyasha waved never letting go of Kagome's shaky hand. Please lord; don't let him know I'm freaked out…please! Control shakiness, control. BREATHE! Kagome glanced once more at the eerie old man, who was smiling lustfully at her causing her to squeeze Inuyasha's hand a little tighter and allow him to gently pull her up the small flight of stairs which led to his apartment.

Once up the stairs Kagome was drug down the old hallway, which was lined in graffiti to a room with what looked like the numbers 66. Except the second 6 was broken leaving it to hang which read room 69. Digging out his keys, Inuyasha opened the old door while walking in with Kagome following behind with a small smile.

The outside was quite deceiving considering how considerably clean and tidy his room was. When you first walk in you are faced with a small, roomy kitchen and a small table located to your left. A living room lays ahead the walls painted an egg shell white with a big black sofa set. Then there seems to be two small bedrooms located on both the left and right of the walls in the living room.

"This looks great!" Kagome commented taking in her surroundings.

"I know the outside is deceiving, I could feel you shaking." Inuyasha answered with a small smile but it soon faded leaving a serious expression in its place. "Listen Kagome, I would never let anything happen to you. As long you are with me anyway. I will always be there to protect you." He said true fully while taking her shoulder in his hands causing her to stare straight into his beautiful eyes.

"You promise?" She questioned but knew he was very serious. For his eyes changed a darker color.

"I promise." He replied firmly then laughed. "I see Mr. T really liked you. You must be pretty special…"

"Yeah…right. What was up with the eerie stares?" Kagome gulped visibly which caused Inuyasha to laugh harder.

"He does that to everyone. Boy and Girl…I know it's strange but you just learn to ignore it. He's been around this place for more than 30 years." He answered walking into the kitchen part of the apartment. "You hungry?"

"Yes!" With that answer Kagome plopped down onto the huge comfy couch. She gasped in surprise when it seemed to sink down around her. "Whoa, I love your couch!"

Inuyasha looked up from his cooking and smiled lightly at the sight that unveiled in front of him. "Yeah, it took me two hours of sitting in about every couch in this city to find one to my liking."

"Good choice. So Sir, what is on the menu today?" Kagome asked getting out of the suffocating sofa with a sigh, and then walked over to small bar that surrounded the stove to lean comfortably on it.

"I was thinking…a couple rolls of hibachi sushi, steamed rice, and some ramen. Is that okay with you?" He questioned looking into her chocolate eyes. Seeing them light up and nod happily. While a hungry look gleamed in them.

"That sounds SO good! I can't wait!"

"You should be hungry. With the two bites of salad you had today…" Inuyasha mumbled stirring the contents in the bowl.

"I heard that!" Kagome said with a playful pout. "Do you mind if I look around?"

"No, go ahead…" He answered confused by her question but let her proceed.

Kagome walked away from Inuyasha and into the living room where she began looking at some of the pictures that hung carefully on the walls. Scanning through them thoughtfully, her eyes grazed across one that caught her attention. It truly was a beautiful picture. There was a 4 yr. old Inuyasha laughing gleefully in the arms of a beautiful woman while a man, who was most definitely Inuyasha's father stood proudly beside the couple. While another young man who looked like an older version of Inuyasha stood in front of the small family smirking arrogantly at the camera. Kagome's eyes shifted to stare at the beautiful woman holding Inuyasha with such care and love. Her long black hair swayed around her as Inuyasha grabbed it playfully. The woman's smile was so soft and full of love as her dark eyes gleamed as she stared at the handsome man beside her. Taking her eyes off of the woman, she looked at the man taking in his every feature. His hands held firmly onto the shoulders of the 13 year old boy that stood in front of him. And she was sure if anyone was there, they could feel the authority and proud ness that radiated off the man. His long silver locks much like Inuyasha's and his brother's also flowed in the wind while the cherry blossoms fell lazily around them creating the perfect picture.

She glanced at Inuyasha who had continued cooking and now was over at the sink which was opposite from the stove most likely getting the rice ready for steaming. He looked exactly the way he did in all his pictures except for his once happy, gleaming eyes were more intense and stressful looking. This acknowledgement caused her to sigh and walk over to him. When he had set the rice in the steamer and she saw his hands were free from work. She grabbed him into a tight, firm, and comforting hug letting her head rest on his firm chest. Kagome could feel his heart quicken as she nestled her head more comfortably into his body.

"Inuyasha…" She whispered once she felt his muscled arms wrap around her small body, responding to the hug.

"Yeah?"

"I'm sorry"

"For what?" Inuyasha questioned looking down at the small, dark head that was leaning against him. He could feel his heart had not returned to its normal pace. What was she doing to him? He had never felt this way…

"Everything…for what you had to go through. You didn't deserve that and I wish I could take all the pain you went through away." Kagome said looking up at him seeing his molten eyes darken. Just when his heart was starting to return to normal, she just had to look up. Kagome silently pondered on why his eyes kept changing from light to dark. But she was unable to say anything more as Inuyasha's warm lips were pressed softly against hers. Even though she gasped in surprise she snapped her eyes closed and wrapped her arms around his neck and stretched up to pull him closer. His soft kisses turned heated and possessive and she could do nothing but return them. They parted to gain their breaths and Kagome smiled up at him while he ran his fingers down her cheek in soft caress.

"Hey Inuyasha, are you there? Open up…please" A soft voice from outside echoed totally ruining our sweet moment. Kagome quietly sighed while unwrapping her arms from around Inuyasha's neck, feeling all the warmth she had once felt vanish to be filled with the room's coldness. She heard Inuyasha let out an irritated, frustrated growl slash groan. And glance once more at Kagome with sad, apologetic eyes which her eyes mirrored in returned. Following him to the door silently curious see who the person was that had interrupted unknowingly. Kagome's thoughts drifted back to the voice she had heard. Her eyes widening at her sudden acknowledgment! If she wasn't mistaken that was a woman's voice!

Lashing the door open, Inuyasha came face to face with a beautiful woman. With long, raven colored hair cascading down her back in soft waves, much like her own. Soft tears which were now glistening down her cheeks at just the site of him causing him to halt and swallow the harsh words that had almost escape.

"Kik…" Before he could finish he was slammed against the door by the small figured woman. Kagome could only watch the couple in slight jealousy.

"Inuyasha…Inuyasha…I wanted to see you." The woman cried burying her head deeper into his chest.

"Kikyo…" Inuyasha whispered to himself almost as if he couldn't believe she was real.

"Inuyasha, is that you?" A man questioned. Kagome didn't even notice he was there. It was as if he had appeared out of nowhere.

"Shippo…?" All of his attention was turned towards the small guy named Shippo who now stood in front of him. After prying Kikyo off of himself, Inuyasha stepped towards him. "What's up with you, man? You've gotten smaller since I last saw you." Inuyasha laughed patting the guy's head, Kikyo forgotten for now.

"No, you've just grew taller!" Shippo laughed looking up at his friend wide eyed.

"Hey…how did you find me?"

"We saw you with some girl? And just followed you! I see you still have your father's bike…" Shippo said with an ashamed voice.

Kagome…Inuyasha thought his eyes now shifted towards her direction. Shippo followed Inuyasha's gaze where he soon saw the beautiful girl that stood in the door way. Not making in movement as all eyes were on her.

"So…you are?" Kikyo said with slight venom now standing in front of Inuyasha, glaring…hard.

"I'm Kagome Higurashi…" Her voice was firm as she made contact with Inuyasha. Touching his arm softly, causing him to smile warmly at her. And take her hand. She watched his eyes darken while she smiled back at him. Both snapped out of their moment when hearing a small throat clearing or cough signaling.

"Oh, how would you guys like to go out to e-eat…oh shit? The food!" Inuyasha turned sharply towards the door making no intention of letting go of Kagome's hand. Everyone walked, some sprinted into the small apartment. To see it filled with smoke, allowing the alarm to go off in a screech. Inuyasha NOW let go of her hand so he could throw the burnt rice in the sink with an annoyed sigh. "Well…how bout it? Wanna go?" He asked putting a hand behind his head in a sheepish manner. Causing Kagome to laugh and turn to look at the couple who were also laughing beside her. Kikyo giggled flirtatiously, her eye gleamed brightly at the sight.

Kye-chuang's take out

"It was so awful of you. You didn't keep in touch at all after we graduated from junior high…" Kikyo whined, her hands holding her head up. "I didn't even know what high school you went to…and when I called your brother, he just said you weren't home…"

"Sorry. I was really busy." Inuyasha said with a bored expression. Kagome wondered why he wasn't going to tell the others he didn't even know where his brother was. For some reason she felt special he would share that with her and not the others. But soon Kagome got lost in her thoughts. What…am I doing here? It's the same restaurant; I've been to a million times. But I feel like I've come here for the first time. I just want to go away, somewhere…anywhere. Kagome thought to herself sighing as she tuned out their conversation. Right when she was going to tell the others she wasn't feeling well. Kagome felt Inuyasha grab her hand, never looking at her but still had an expression of knowing. At first she was shocked…but once she realized her eyes gleamed happily. Looking over at him with a small smile, Kikyo apparently saw this. An alarmed, hurt expression swept over her face…Inuyasha totally missing it. Kagome glanced towards Kikyo only to be shocked at her. There she was in a dazed, painful looking emotion washing over her. She barely whispered out a small sentence…

"I-I don't feel well…"

"What's wrong? Do you have a cold?" Shippo asked while concern laced his voice.

"I don't know. I feel really dizzy…" She answered placing her hands on her face.

"You should probably go home, Kikyo." Inuyasha said stoically. Like he knew something everyone else didn't.

"No. No. No. I want to stay with you…I haven't seen you in so long." Kikyo answered with a teary voice.

"Don't be such a baby." He spoke.

"But…" Kagome said worriedly a shocked look on her face. She couldn't believe how heartless he was being. Hearing her voice, Inuyasha looked at her with a questioned look. "Why don't you take her home, Inuyasha?"

Out in the Parking lot

"Aren't you coming with us, Shippo?" Inuyasha asked looking at the man.

"No. I'll take the bus. I live in the other direction." He answered turning to gaze at Kagome, who Inuyasha stared longingly at.

"I'll be back. Right after I take Kikyo home. Wait for me." With that sentence Kagome waved with a sad smile but watched the taxi take the away.

"Sorry…to put a downer on things…" Shippo said with a lowered head.

"It's okay…I guess things come up." Kagome answered turning towards him. Her small smile once again graced her lips.

In Car…

"Are you okay, Kikyo?"

"Yeah…" She answered quietly. But soon snapped her head up from its lowered position and smiled brightly. "I feel great! You're here!"

Inuyasha looked at her shocked.

"Hmmm…I feel like seeing the ocean! Hey, why don't we go to Odaiba? Let's GO!" Kikyo's laughter filled the small taxi cab.

"Kikyo?" Inuyasha questioned.

"Driver, could you take us to Odaiba instead?" Seeing the driver nod and smile she looked at Inuyasha's shocked face and giggled. "Ah, Odaiba"

"………" Inuyasha sat quietly not saying a word as he looked out the window ignoring the girl bouncing happily next to him.

Kagome's POV

"I don't know…Kikyo doesn't mean any harm, but she's so self-centered…" Shippo said with a sigh as he looked at Kagome to search for any sign of emotion as the two sat on the steps of the restaurant. "Everyone just spoils her because she is pretty. She's always been so popular, she just got whatever she wanted."

"………" Kagome sat silently as she listened to the words that were coming out of her newly found friend taking it all in.

"Even today, I wanted to come alone…but…she started crying."

"Kikyo…was Inuyasha's girlfriend wasn't she?" The question slipped but she made no sign to cover it.

The Ocean

"Wow, this is beautiful! It smells like the ocean…" Kikyo whispered running towards the water as it washed slowly and gracefully upon the shore. The warm sunny breeze blew through her long hair make it dance. "Are you mad?"

"I'm just so dumbfounded, it's so typical." He whispered hotly to himself.

"B-But I really didn't feel well before! I felt SO bad I wanted to die!" Kikyo tried to cover up her mistake but panic started to rise within her.

"You haven't changes at all…" Inuyasha told her boldly as she grabbed his hands. "Your moods change constantly. You're crying one minute and laughing the next."

"But didn't you say that's what you liked about me? Didn't you say you liked me?" She questioned removing her hands from his hands to move them on his shirt. "Didn't you say you liked me? Hey Inuyasha…do you still like me now?"

"………" Inuyasha could only stare dumbly at this woman in front of him. She was so self centered he wanted to spit.

"I still like you now…" Kikyo confessed, as she blushed a little. "And I always will, no matter what..." With that said she gave him a soft, gently hug. Inuyasha just hung there like a doll. Not returning it as he looked down on her…stoically.

Kagome's POV

"I see…so you know that his family all died…except for his brother, Sesshomaru…that bastard." Shippo said with hatred, looking at his hands…glaring. "It was right after that, that Inuyasha started acting weird."

"He became a little quieter after his mother and father dies…but we all thought he'd be alright. Inuyasha was strong, so we figured he was fine. But what we didn't realize was that Inuyasha was slowly breaking on the inside. Kikyo was going crazy. But Inuyasha never came back after Christmas break. The Doctor said that he would recuperate in the hospital, just to make sure he was going to be okay. But we never found out…."

Ocean

"Ahhh! The waves are chasing me!" Kikyo giggled

"Watch it, K" Inuyasha warned seeing how close the big waves were getting.

"I'm fine…I'm fine…" Just when she had nodded her foot slipped on the slick, wet rock. But Inuyasha already had a firm, solid grip on her arm. Pulling her towards him where she fell gleefully into his arms while hugging him to her, tightly. Inuyasha just looked down at her as if he was hypnotized.

Kagome's POV

"The reason I came was to find out the truth and to see how Inuyasha was doing…shit…well…Kagome, I think I'm gonna go. The bus will be here any minute. It's getting pretty late. I hope Inuyasha doesn't take too much longer? I have no idea where they could be?" Shippo said while looking at his watch then glancing at her sad face. Making him want to curse Kikyo…

"Alright Shippo…I'll walk you to the bus stop." Kagome said sadly, getting up with the help from his hand.

Somewhere else

"Sango, where's Kagome?" Miroku asked worriedly.

"She said she was going to wait for Inuyasha at some restaurant?" Sango answered with a shrug.

"Does she even know where Takemura's house party is?" He questioned once again seeing her shrug. Why do I have a bad feeling about this?

"Hey Miroku, that Kikyo girl is Inuyasha's old girlfriend right?" Someone asked all Miroku could do was give them a shrug and a 'dunno' glance. "Isn't that a bad idea leaving those two alone?"

"But Inuyasha seemed a little different today?" A voice yelled to the crowd

"Shut up! Inuyasha isn't that bad!" Another voice yelled.

"………" Miroku sighed in silence as he took another swig of his drink.

Inuyasha's POV

"That you for taking me home. I had a lot of fun today." Kikyo said her arms behind her back in a cutesy manner. "I'm so glad…you're alive. When can I see you again?"

"Huh? Hm…huh?" Inuyasha questioned leaning up against her brick fence that surrounded her huge house, keeping it safe from the busy streets of the city. "I'm busy too, you know. I don't have time to be humoring your every whim." At that comment Kikyo looked up with a confused glance, it was a wake up call from the old Inuyasha she was so use to.

"Do you really want to leave that badly? Is it because that girl is waiting?" She asked with a dazed look. Inuyasha head snapped up from its lowered position at the thought and conversation about Kagome.

"I don't think she'll last. I can't believe she likes you that much. She gave you up to me…the second I gave her a look. I would never do that. No matter what, I would never let another girl near you." Kikyo spoke with a possessive tone but yet it was truthful. "No matter what happened to me…no matter what names I was called, I'd never leave the side of someone I loved. I'll see ya later…" With that she turned around to get one last look at him before walking inside with a small, sad smile.

Inuyasha walked off down the side walk, where he turned to look at her house. Amazed at how close it was to there school but was shocked to see Kikyo looking out the window watching his every move while her small hand on the window, a longing look glazed her features. With that he took off in a sprint wanting nothing more than to apologize to Kagome and talk to her…

Kagome's POV

Kagome stood next to Inuyasha's black bike, that he had drove her and himself to the restaurant while the others took a taxi. She let her hand grope the seat still fascinated with its soft texture. But even though she was looking at the bike in wonder, her mind was off somewhere else. It was now dark, and she was beginning to worry.

"Your owner's taking a while to come back…I wonder what he's doing?" She said talking to the bike. Even though she felt stupid it seemed to help ease her emotions and what she was feeling. "I wonder what happened…two years ago when his parents dies. I'm so stupid. There's no point in thinking about it." Kagome continued this time laying her head on the cool metal of the bike. "It's pathetic, to just wait here…" That's when she heard a twig break…someone was there. "Inuyasha!" Her face lit up with hope as she stood up abruptly. But her face fell when she saw no one. Sighing she looked back down towards the bike…but that's when she saw someone out of the corner of her eye.

"Miroku!"

"I got worried because it's getting late. It's not good for a girl to be alone at night. Too dangerous…" He said stoically watching her every move.

"I'm so stupid, and naïve." Kagome answered now sitting on the bike looking at her hands. Not even noticing Miroku getting closer.

"I know you care a lot about, Inuyasha. But if you just do as you're told. You can't really yourself much of a girlfriend, can you?"

"Whoa, whoa, whoa…I just met the guy like 3 day ago. We're not even dating…" Kagome corrected quite quickly with a swallow. Miroku just smiled…

"But I can tell you care about him…that's why you need to be more demanding."

"I know…I'm just scared that Inuyasha won't like me. I don't want to be a pain…" Kagome sighed as she spoke from the heart. Miroku, like a brother to her couldn't stand seeing her this way so he gave her a much needed hug.

"Miroku!?!"

"uh…" Kagome said as her eyes grew big at the sight she saw. There was Inuyasha catching the two in an 'affectionate' embrace. He was out of breath and all he could do was stare at the two, emotionless.

"No. This isn't what it looks like…" Miroku said pulling away from Kagome not ashamed of his actions. He hadn't done anything wrong, and he wasn't going to act like it. "Inuyasha, don't jump to conclusions…I already have a girlfriend. And plus it's your fault wondering off like the way you did. Leaving Kagome all by herself…do you know she could've been raped?! If you aren't careful, you'll be the one crying. We'll all be at Takemura's party come by if you feel like it…Later." With that he walked away two fingers up in the air giving a 'bye' sign. Leaving the two alone…which was an awkward moment?

Kagome was the first to speak as she watched him carefully. "That's not what Miroku meant…I was upset and he was consoling me…that's the only reason he would say something like that…"

"I know. He's not the type of guy to make a pass at someone else's 'girlfriend'. Unlike someone else we know…" He whispered while looking on the ground. Kagome was really confused but still refused to ask about the whole girlfriend thing.

"You really liked her, didn't you?" She said not looking at him.

"………" Inuyasha was silent.

"You know how I know…because even with me, you were still worried about Kikyo…" Kagome replied knowingly.

"You're a better person than I am. I'm totally pissed off. I saw you and Miroku, and even though Miroku isn't that type of guy. Come to think of it a lot of things pissed me off today. Whatever…let's go hang out with everyone. He said it was at Takemura's, right?" Inuyasha asked not even turning around to look at her face. Suddenly, Miroku's voice shoved its way into Kagome's mind. You should be more demanding…

"P-Please…Just be with me for a little while. There was so much going on today we really haven't gotten to really hang out much. Except for this morning…so…Just 5 minutes, I want to alone with you." She suddenly felt proud she had gotten that out. Even though she was always loud spoken and demanding. It was different around him; she turns into this mouse that can't talk.

"That's Pathetic." He whispered those hit hard. She couldn't stop the tears that formed in her eyes as they cascaded down her soft cheeks. "Just kidding…" But his laughs were cut short when he saw her. The tears wouldn't stop! She wanted to scream but couldn't! Inuyasha's eyes got wide seeing her. He didn't mean to hurt her feelings. "It was a joke! I was kidding!" Inuyasha yelled but it didn't stop her tears. "Shit! This isn't funny!" All he did was grab her small form up in his arms, holding her clothes wile wiping her tears away. "I'm sorry, Kag…I'm so sorry…I didn't mean to hurt you…" With that he kissed her again and again just repeating sorry for only her to hear.

Pulling back slowly, Inuyasha looked at his bracelet that adorned his wrist. Eyeing it, he quickly made up his mind with a nod that Kagome didn't feel.

"Kagome I want you to have something." He whispered into her thick, silky soft hair. With that said she looked up to give him her full attention. "This is my good luck charm…I want you to have it. It belonged to my mother…so don't lose it. But if you are ever in trouble and I'm not there with you. In a kind of way I am through this." Inuyasha said with a small smile as she looked curiously at the beautiful, loop bracelet. "Here" With that he took it off gently and grabbed her wrist in his large hands where he could properly put it on her. Once on, Kagome got a better look at it.

"That is so beautiful; Inuyasha…but I can't accept it." Kagome whispered entranced with the gold item that held so much meaning. She looked up at him with new tears. And she watched his smile fade.

"Why not?" He questioned firmly. As if she was rejecting him.

"Because it's so special…it belonged to your mother! I don't think she would want me to have it…"

"But I want YOU to have it…" His smile now returning seeing her generosity, Kagome looked up at him as the tears spilled down her cheeks.

"I love it! It's so beautiful!!" With that she jumped on him giving him a huge hug.

"Kagome…will you put up with me?" He said once again whispering in her ear. As he put her down so he could really look into her face.

"Are you asking what I think you are asking?" Kagome asked with a huge smile. When seeing him nod she screamed a "Yes!" and once again jumped on him. There once past problem now forgotten. For now they just wanted to be in each other's presences. That's all they needed…

Takemura's Party

"Hey Miroku, where's Kagome? Inuyasha isn't back yet?" Sango asked confused when seeing him alone.

"Inuyasha's back."

"What? So you why didn't you bring them?" This was just really confusing her.

"Forget about them. Let's just leave them alone for a while…" Miroku answered all Sango did was shrug clearly confused both inside and out.

"Ok?"

"They won't be coming…" He said with a small smile while taking Sango's hand and walked her back into the party, giving her a peck on the lips and the cheek.

Next Morning at School

"I get it. Instead of hanging out with us…you'd rather be all lovey-dovey with Inuyasha…" Sango said leaning up against the wall of the school and laughed as Kagome gave her a glazed, happy smile. "Anyways, I'm glad you guys are okay. So…are you guys officially dating now?"

"I guess so…he said so last night…" Kagome shrugged with a giggle. That sentence will forever stick in her mind and…heart. What has gotten into her?

"But is it really over between Inuyasha and that Kikyo girl?" Sango questioned obviously curious.

"Yeah…that's what Inuyasha said."

"If you really Inuyasha. Don't ever let him go." Sango said seriously.

"What is it with this entire love business thing? Everyone has been telling me about this…I know I really like Inuyasha and I want to share everything with him…just be around him every waking moment. But I don't know if it is love?" Kagome tried to explain but only got a hopeless batting of lashes from Sango which she only rolled her eyes.

"Sounds like love to me!"

"I've only known him for 4 days?...That's not long enough to fall in love someone!" She argued apparently hard-headed.

"Who said love takes a while to form? There is a thing called love at first sight!" Sango was determined to make her see even if it takes an hour.

"You know what my first of sight of him was?" Seeing Sango nod with anticipation she continued. "I ran straight into him in the hallway, smacked me straight on my butt. I wanted to hit him, curse him, and everything because all he did was walk off." Ok so she lied! She could tell her best friend about her little…HUGE…incident with Ruirin. But at least she didn't lie about her feelings. She really did want to smack him, curse him…but now…all she ever wanted to do was kiss him and be in his arms 24-7. She sighed…

"You okay, Kag? You're zoning again?" Sango asked but soon caught sight of her watch and she too sighed. "We better get inside before we are late! Come on!" Grabbing Kagome's arm she dragged her inside with no questions asked.

Outside after school

"Guys are so bad. They see a pretty girl and go nuts!" A girl said talking to her group of friends. Kagome and Sango stop to over hear a little of their conversation. That's when they turned to see who the guys were all huddled around. And right off they knew it was Kikyo, smiling in all her glory.

"That uniform's from Seiwa, isn't it?" A guy asked her with a 'wanna' be sexy smirk on his face.

"Don't you have to be smart and rich to go to that school?" Another asked

"Are you a little Princess?"

"No, I'm just a normal girl…" Kikyo answered while a sweet smile graced her features causing all the guys to melt. Normal girl…my ass…a normal girl with a freakin' butt load of money…

Sango thought greedily with a grim scowl on her face, not even thinking as she walked towards her stomping all the way.

"Wait Sango!" Kagome called but Sango just seemed to block her out.

"Hey! What do you think you are doing here?!" Sango yelled angrily as Kagome came to a abrupt stop to watch the scene unfold.

"I'm just here to see Inuyasha. Is that a problem?" Kikyo asked with a sugary sweet tone.

"Hell yeah it is! I don't know what went on between you and Inuyasha in the past. But he's dating Kagome now. SO why don't you STOP trying to stir things up!?" Sango yelled…Kagome was about to die…Thank you Sango, for announcing to the world!

"I'm not trying to stir things up. It's gunny that you're getting all worked up because a friend from Junior High came to visit him." She giggled back as if nothing was going on.

"You bitch!" Sango screamed pouncing on her…full force.

"AHHHH!" Kikyo to screamed trying to protect herself as she dropped everything she was once holding.

"Sango!! STOP!" Kagome yelled latching herself onto Sango's ready to aim and punch arm.

"LET ME GO! I'LL KNOW SOME SENSE INTO HER!!!" She yelled trying to rid herself of Kagome, who had a death grip on her.

That's when Kikyo saw it…and everything around her faded as she looked at the small, golden bracelet came into her view.

Flashback

"Wow! What a pretty bracelet! Can I have it?" Kikyo asked Inuyasha who laughed as she greedily grabbed his arm to get a better look of the beautiful item that adorned his wrist.

"Sorry, but no…it's my good-luck charm." Inuyasha said smiling…

End of Flashback

"Why? That's Inuyasha's! Why are you wearing it that bracelet?!?! Take it off now!" Kikyo lunged on a shocked Kagome who could only shield herself from the flying arms and hands that were smacking her brutally. "I TOLD YOU TO TALK IT OFF!"

"NOOO!" Kagome said shoving her off so hard she fell back on the side walk with a smack. Hitting her head hard on the cement causing a scrap and cut of the side of her forehead.

"KIKYO!" At that voice Kagome halted what she was doing at that moment which was protecting the bracelet as well as her.

"I-I'm…sorry…" Kikyo said as she fell on Inuyasha. "You…did it all on purpose. You act all sweet in front of Inuyasha but really in your heart, you think I'm just in your way. What a bitch! I HATE YOU!"

Smack

"Give it a rest!" Inuyasha yelled

Everyone gasped at the fact that Inuyasha had just raised his arm to a girl. Kikyo had practically died on the inside as she stood shocked that he actually hit her and hard. Kagome to stared shock…

"Damn. Cat fights can get violent in their own way but who knew that even Inuyasha would raise his hand to a girl…I don't know if I see him the same way?"

"Apologize to Kagome." He said to Kikyo who was crying.

"I'm sorry…"

"Don't come by here anymore, Kikyo. It's irritating."

"Yes…" She answered him softly.

"Let's go, Kagome…" Inuyasha said taking her hand in his.

"But Inuyasha…" Kagome began

"It's okay let her go…"

But Kagome kept watching her as she began walking with out noticing the huge diesel that was coming towards her. Taking baby steps out on the busy road.

"Inuyasha! Look!" Kagome said practically turning him to see the headlights getting closer and closer to her until they were inches away from her.

"AHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHH! INUYASHA!" Kikyo's screams echoed through the air…

Author's Note:

DONE WITH CHAPTER 4! Yah! So what did you guys think?! Review! I'd sure appreciate it! Sorry it's been SO long! Thanks for everything! Love ya'll all!