-Chapter 5-

Kikyo's death and The new Kagome

"Kagome, I'm so glad that your going to be ok! Why on earth would you starve yourself? And why would you go without sleep?" Sango asked, a week after Kagome had moved in.

Kagome shrugged. "I don't know, Sango." I can't tell you, Sango, not yet...

I'm the only one who knows now... Kaede is gone... I need time...

Sango nodded. "I guess. Well, I'm glad you moved in with us. Now I won't be lonely. I mean, I've always had mum, and Kohaku, but I wanted someone my age."

Kagome smiled, and fell into a plush bean bag chair.

"Kikyo..." Inuyasha murmured, as he walked her to her high school, Priestess High.

Kikyo stopped, and turned to Inuyasha. "Inuyasha, I can't continue this. I've fallen for another. I'm in love with a human, Onigumo."

Inuyasha froze, and looked at her. Seriousness filled her eyes, and a coldness was there as well.

"Kikyo, how long..."

"Long enough. Now leave, Inuyasha! I never want to see your face again!" Ripping her hand from his, she pelted onto the street.

But she was too reckless, and did not see the car as it smashed into her. Inuyasha watched in horror as the car brakes screeched, but it was too late. It smashed into her, knocking her to her feet.

"KIKYO!" He ran onto the street, and fell to his knees. The driver of the car jumped out.

"Oh my God. I am so sorry! I'm calling the paramedic's!" A frail old man cried, pulling out a cell phone.

But Inuyasha knew it was too late. As the old man turned to talk privately, Inuyasha watched her soul depart her body. It hovered for a second, then vanished.

The man turned back around. "They're coming, son."

"Its too late. She's gone." Inuyasha told him, and the man bowed his head.

"I am very sorry. Were you close to this young maiden?"

"Yeah. We were dating, but we just broke up. Listen, tell the paramedic's that they're too late. I have to go call people. Please make sure she gets taken care of." Inuyasha took off, feeling the need to tell Kagome.

BBBRRRRIIINNNGGG! "I'll get it, Sango!" Kagome called, grabbing the cordless. "Hello?"

"Hello, Kagome? Is Sango there?"

Kagome smiled. "Just a second, Mirokou."

"Kagome! Who is it?" Sango asked, coming into the room. Her hair was still dripping from her shower, and a fuzzy towel was wrapped around her.

"Its for you. The lecher is calling!" Kagome laughed, passing her the cordless.

"What is it, Mirokou?"

"Well that's not a very nice greeting! But I'll get to the point. Sango, will you go on a date with me?"

Sango nearly dropped the phone. "Hang on." She covered the receiver. "Kagome! Mirokou asked me out on a date! What should I say?"

"Say yes, duh! Mirokou is one of the sexiest, all be it perverted guys in the whole school! And he asked you!"

"Ok! Mirokou? You still there? Alright, I'll go on a date with you. When? Tonight? Ok, see you at seven." Sango clicked the button, and screamed.

"Sango, what's wrong?"

"Its five thirty! I'll never be ready in time."

Kagome smiled. "Sango, just be thankful that I'm here. Sit down, I'm going to do your hair." Sango smiled gratefully, and sat down. Kagome smiled, and set to work.

One hour later.

"Sango, you look gorgeous!" Kagome cried, staring proudly at her handiwork. Sango's elegant long raven hair was pulled into two messy buns, with side bangs.

"Thanks, Kagome." Sango hugged her friend, and the doorbell rang.

"He's early? Its only six thirty!" Kagome cried. Sango shrugged, and the girls ran to the door. Sango took a deep breath, and opened the door.

Inuyasha pushed in. "Hey Sango. Where's Kagome?"

"Uh, hi Inuyasha. She's right down there." She pointed down the hall, and Inuyasha ran down.

Kagome was just settling back into her bean bag chair, when Inuyasha barged in.

"Inuyasha? What are you doing here?"

"Kagome, Kikyo and I broke up. But right after she dumped me, she ran onto the street and...and..." He trailed off, staring at the ground.

Kagome cautiously stood up, and walked in front of her best friend. Slowly, she wrapped her arms around him in a hug, and he clung to her as if he would never let go.

"Kagome, I just don't understand how she could say that she loves me for four years, and then turn around and say she fell in love with someone else! And to top it off, she gets hit by a car!" She listened to his harsh words, sinking back into her very familiar unhappy place.

Even with her gone, he still loves her... Even after she broke his heart... I don't understand... Why do I feel this way? Because when you were alone, he was your friend. When you were sad, he made you laugh. When you were alone, he let you know that he was there. You love him, yet he doesn't feel the same... But is that why I feel this way? Yes. You are hopelessly in love, and he just lost someone he loved dearly. You need to be strong, for his sake.

"Inuyasha, I don't know what to say. You know me, never good with words. But I need to ask you one thing. Did you love her?"

Inuyasha pulled away, staring at Kagome. God, she reminds me so much of Kikyo... How come I've never seen how beautiful she is? "I think I thought that I loved her, but deep down, I didn't."

Kagome nodded, understanding. "Then you need to continue your life as if she never came into it. Have fun, date, run wild! And always know that your best friend Kagome will always be by your side."

Inuyasha smiled, and hugged her. "Thank you, Kagome. You're the best."

Three days later, Kikyo had been re-cremated, and Inuyasha had spread her ashes in a small pond. The gang's life had continued normally, as if nothing had ever happened, except with Kagome. Can she win her battle with depression? And will she finally tell her deepest secret? And will Inuyasha finally realize his feelings? Will there ever be lemons? Stay tuned to find out!

Author note Hey guys! Thanks for sticking with this story! I know its rated M, but lemons will come! For those of you who are perverts and like to read the lemon stuff, but yeah! So, please remember to Read and Review!