CHAPTER 4:

STAYING OR LEAVING?

A/N: Well, here's the next chapter of summer flower. I'm trying to update my stories for my readers to make up for my other times I didn't. Well, I'm very sorry! Please read and review!

Inuyasha dropped his jaw. "W-What the-" he couldn't even speak. "What…she…here…" he could only say some words.

Sesshomaru grinned evilly. "Well, Kikyo just came back. I met her in the airport and-"

Inuyasha still was shocked. "You bastard! Why'd you bring her here! Y-You-"

He began to blush. "Ugh…"

Kikyo stared right at him. What was he supposed to do? Inuyasha gulped. He didn't want to seem evil infront of Kikyo.

"Well, Sesshomaru, ol' goody ol pal! I'm gonna go upstairs…and…get ready for bed…heh heh…" he patted Sesshomaru's back. As Inuyasha stomped upstairs, he couldn't help but look back at Kikyo. He could see that Kikyo wore red lipstick. (A/N: You'll see what it has to do with the story later) certain painful, sad look came across his face. I haven't seen her in years…damn she's gotten cute… he thought to himself. She's looks really different too…

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Kikyo sat down on the couch. The time was now eleven o'clock P.M. (A/N: time went pretty quick huh?)

Sesshomaru handed her a cup of hot cocoa. "You must be tired."

Kikyo smiled. "No…not really. It's nice to see you again Sesshomaru."

Sesshomaru leaned back on his chair. "You too Kikyo."

"Hey…has…" Kikyo began. She put the cup down on a table and kept her eyes on her hands. "Has Inuyasha changed?"

Sesshomaru thought. "Well…yeah. Actually he did. Sorry to say, he just got a girlfriend."

Kikyo's heart felt like it was stabbed by a million knives. She looked up at Sesshomaru, smiling weakly. "R-really…?"

Sesshomaru looked at her. "Don't worry. He'll probably break up with her sooner or later."

Kikyo still didn't feel better. She didn't want to bring up the conversation of Inuyasha anymore. It just seemed to hurt her heart. "Where will I sleep?"

Sesshomaru smiled. "Oh…you'll be in the room upstairs."

Kikyo smiled. "Um…thank you for taking me in."

"No problem!"

"Um…but where is it?"

"Next to Inuyasha's room. You've been there before haven't you?" he said evilly.

Kikyo blushed. "What do you mean! Sesshomaru…you have a sick mind." She rushed to her room.

Sesshomaru chuckled. "Hah…I love playing jokes…"

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Kikyo slowly walked passed Inuyasha's room. She found the room she'd be sleeping in and carefully put out her stuff. Then she looked at the clock. "Oh…it's getting late. I should get to sleep."

Kikyo was about to sleep when a thought rushed through her mind. She slowly walked out of her room. Then she stopped when she reached the room next to hers, Inuyasha's. "Inuyasha…?"

As Kikyo walked through the room, a warm feeling warmed her heart. It felt just like a long time ago…warm and cozy. She looked at his desk and found a picture Haku, her, and Inuyasha together. They were so happy. Tears fell down her cold cheeks. "Inuyasha…"

"Nnnn…Kikyo…" Inuyasha said, stirring in his sleep. Kikyo walked to Inuyasha. She put her hand on his cheek.

"Inuyasha…"

"Kikyo…" he mumbled.

"Good night." She said as she kissed the cheek that she had her hand on. Then she walked out of the room. A small red mark was on his cheek.

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The next morning Inuyasha touched his cheek. For some odd reason, his face was all red. "What happened…?" he asked, still half asleep.

CHHHHH! Inuyasha walked downstairs to see what that sound was. It was Kikyo cooking some eggs. "Kikyo…"

Kikyo looked up at Inuyasha. "O-Ohayou Inuyasha-kun." She saw that Inuyasha's face was red and he rubbed his cheek. Kikyo chuckled a bit.

"What?" he asked, a bit embarrassed.

"Your cheek. What's wrong?"

"I dunno." He sat down on the table. "This morning I just felt so weird." He looked up at Kikyo. His golden eyes stared at Kikyo. Her raven hair glistened in the morning sun's brightness and her brown eyes stared right at his eyes. She wore an apron and a white shirt with some jeans. Her hair was tied up and Inuyasha thought she just looked so beautiful. Perhaps it was because he hadn't seen her in a while or maybe he just really liked her that she was so beautiful. But Inuyasha based his opinion on the years that had passed. Kikyo obviously had grown into a woman now.

"Inuyasha…?" Kikyo asked.

Inuyasha's eyes wandered to her face. "Yeah?" he asked like he was in a trance.

"Um…never mind."

Inuyasha got up. "Are you going to start living here?"

"Maybe…why?"

Inuyasha's heart throbbed. "Y-You are?"

Kikyo realized he didn't want her here. "Or maybe not." She quickly said.

"Uh…I have to go get dressed." Inuyasha said, leaving the kitchen.

"Inuyasha?" she asked once more.

"Hai?"

"You don't want me here do you?"

Inuyasha gulped. Then he quickly left the room.

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That afternoon, Inuyasha went out. He didn't have class today and so did his friends so they were all going out to have fun. Inuyasha was thinking of inviting Kikyo but then rethought about it and decided no.

"Inuyasha! Over here!" Miroku called.

Inuyasha ran over there. "Hey, where's Kagome?"

"Kagome's heartbroken." Sango said. "By you."

"Why did you break up?"

Inuyasha gulped. Oh yeah…that's right. "Look! I don't want to have a relationship with my friend. Most results show that relationships with friends actually break up their friendship if you break up the relationship."

"Yeah. I guess your right. But-but you have to say that to Kagome." Sango said.

"True." Miroku said, understanding what Inuyasha meant.

Inuyasha took a breath. Whew… but he knew the real reason. He knew he couldn't date Kagome, knowing he didn't even like her. His heart was still stuck on one person.

"Well, let's not waste time. Let's go find something to eat. Then we'll go see Kagome-chan." Sango directed.

"Sure." Miroku followed Sango.

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The three had found a perfect place to eat. They sat down and began ordering their food. After that, they began talking.

"So, what are you gonna say to Kagome."

"I'll just simply tell her that I don't want to start a relationship with my friend. That's all."

"Yeah…" Miroku and Sango agreed.

"And well. I can't think of anything right now."

"Hey, what were your friends like before you met us?" Miroku asked out of the blue.

Inuyasha thought. "Why?"

"I just wanna know."

"Well, I had some in high school but we separated. We were really good friends…there were three of us. But…now I hate them!"

"Why?"

"Well…I don't really hate both of them. Just one."

"Who were they?"

"One was named Haku and the other…" he paused. "The other was Kikyo."

"Why'd you break up?"

Inuyasha smirked. "For some stupid reason."

"Don't you ever miss them?"

Inuyasha thought. Yeah…yeah I do… "No. I have you guys now."

"Yeah. You have us now." Miroku said proudly.

Inuyasha faked a smile. "Heh."

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The three were heading for Kagome's place now. Inuyasha's thoughts were on that question still that Miroku had asked. Don't you ever miss them?

"We're here!" Sango yelled.

They all stepped out of the car and knocked on the door. Souta, Kagome's little brother, opened up the door. "Hey. Here to see Kagome?"

Miroku pushed Inuyasha in front. "He's here to see her."

Inuyasha nodded. "Uh…yeah."

"Come right in." Souta said in a tired voice. Inuyasha followed Souta up to Kagome's room.

KNOCK-KNOCK!

Kagome threw a pillow at the door. "Leave me alone…"

"Kagome. It's me, Inuyasha."

"LEAVE ME ALONE!" she yelled.

"KAGOME!" Inuyasha slammed open the door and broke the lock. "I came here to say I'm sorry! There! You happy!"

Tears fell down Kagome's cheeks. "You're such a meannie!"

Inuyasha sighed. This isn't working… "Look Kagome. I don't want to start a relationship with my friend. It's just wrong. You see. If we ever break up, then most likely will our friendship too." He lifted up Kagome's chin. "Understand?"

"Really? That's the only reason?"

Inuyasha nodded. "Yeah." He lied.

Kagome hugged him. "Inuyasha! Oh Inuyasha!"

For the rest of the day till nine o'clock, the three spent their day at The Higurashi's. Then they went home.

But Inuyasha had been thinking. Did he miss Haku or Kikyo? Inuyasha began to think. Kikyo…I don't feel comfortable of you staying in my house…but…but I don't want you to leave. Why can't I figure out the reason that I feel so uncomfortable!

Inuyasha looked at the mirror in the car. The red thing on his cheek still remained. It suddenly hit him. He remembered Kikyo wearing red lipstick. Then…then the only thing possible is…Kikyo…she kissed me! Inuyasha's face turned bright red. Kikyo…do you…do you hate me…or…like me…?

As Inuyasha was dropped off by his friends, he slowly opened the door. Kikyo looked right at him when he entered the room. "What's going on?"

"I decided to leave. I guess…I shouldn't be here."

Inuyasha looked at Sesshomaru. "No…where will you go?"

"I'll go to one of my relatives. I'll find a way."

Inuyasha watched helplessly as Kikyo was about to walk out the door. Then he heard himself yell out, "KIKYO!"

Kikyo turned back. "Inu…yasha…? Inuyasha!"

Inuyasha had his arms around her. His head was near her ear. "Kikyo…today I realized that…that I don't want you to go. I-I want you to stay by my side…and me by yours. Kikyo…today I realized that I wanted you by my side…forever…or as long as it can be."

Kikyo widened her eyes. Her face turned red but at the same time, hot tears fell down her cheeks. "Inuyasha…!"

Inuyasha tightened his grip around her. "Kikyo…stay with me…"

Kikyo looked at him. "I'll stay Inuyasha..." she said. "I'll stay."

Inuyasha let go of her. Those words echoed through his head. I'll stay…

That night, Inuyasha and Kikyo slept peacefully, their minds thinking about each other.

"Kikyo…" Inuyasha said.

A/N: hey, my minds dead on what to do next. Sorry, this chapter may have been a little conry. Well, please read the next chappie.