Hey I'm really, really, really sorry about the delay. I have been having some major familial issues and I hadn't had any time to work on my story. Once again I apologize completely. Anyway, I hope I am able to do the story good, here we go.

Note: I do not own Inuyasha.

Kagomes POV

I really was frozen for such an emotional time. It had to have been hours since I told Miroku and Inuyasha about myself, but the shock had yet to wear off. Luckily today was Saturday so I had time to straighten myself out before school. I was still going no matter what. I had to watch Inuyasha and Miroku closely. Now that Naraku became the enemy he'll surly try to attack. And what better place then the exact place he put me. I refused to lose more people because of me.

I hadn't left Inuyashas because one, I was exhausted and two, in all truth, I didn't want to leave. The apartments lived-in messiness was relieving and Inuyashas scent all over everything calmed me down. I had no idea, and I wasn't sure I wanted to find out why he calmed me so. A day before we had been in each others faces and fighting. Now, here I was in his house… sleeping. I heard Inuyasha clinking around in the kitchen. The door slammed signally Mirokus 7th return from his outside smoke. I was glad. I hated the smell of smoke. Even with him all the way out in the living room I could faintly smell the disgusting odor.

My body was creaking telling me I should get up and move. I went out in the main area. I was sure my appearance of the up most quality. Yeah, and I'm heaven. My hair was a black rats nest that out everywhere. I had dark circles under my eyes and my face was slightly flushed from when I scrubbed my face a few minutes before. I was wearing some clothes Inuyasha gave me. A black t-shirt and a pair of shorts. It definitely wasn't glamorous, but it was damn comfortable. I came and sat on one of the stools next to the counter. I watched Inuyasha move around almost on auto-pilot. I could smell eggs and pancakes, my stomach growled.

"Supper is almost done." He flicked on a switch that started up a fan.

"Smells good." I offered trying to break the uneasiness. He put a plate in front of me and I ginger began to put butter on my pancakes. Behind I heard Miroku get up and put his jacket on.

"I'm leaving. Mushin and Shippo will wonder where I am. I'll tomorrow. Later."

Inuyasha gave a nod of farewell and I waved over my shoulder. All my sights were set on was my food. The only noise in the apartment was the sound of chewing and the ticking of a clock one the wall. I looked up from my plate and watched Inuyasha. I saw his ears twitch towards me meaning I had his attention.

"Is……is it…" I couldn't get it out of my mouth. I kept thinking of my burnig house and what Naraku might do to Inuyasha and Miroku if I didn't do something soon.

"Is it what?" Inuyasha was looking at me now. I sunk a little in my chair. His eyes. I still couldn't get over them . If I was standing they made me weak in the knees. My heart immediately softened under his gaze. The way he looked at me though was what made me so happy. He looked at me as an equal. I hadn't wore my bandanna the whole time I was there. It was weird to have clear cut sounds. He looked at me as someone, not a something. I never had the courage to stand for myself when I was exposed in the light. But soon a night took over so did I. The thought gave me my voice back.

"Is it alright if I stay longer?" In my heart I hoped everything that he would say yes.

Inuyashas POV

She said those words so quietly. He scent gave off anxiousness. In a split second I had my answer, but I faked thinking on it. I didn't want her to see my eagerness. That might creep her out and she'll run away. She was so beautiful. It was hard to believe I had sworn her an enemy 2 days ago. Her hair was messed up but it gave her a normal sleepy glow. And her attire just made me fall for her more. My clothes were on her giving a scent of the mixture of hers and mine. It was true bliss. It was amazing how I fell so fast. In a matter of hours. Now that was true miracle. What I would give to have her. I wouldn't do anything ever to hurt her though.

"Sure, you can stay as long as you like."

A smile erupted from her mouth. An ear to ear smile. I was happiest guy alive to have made her smile like that. She got up and took her plate to the sink. Her hands were shaking. I wondered what she was thinking. When she came back from the kitchen her eyes looked heavy again and I jerked my head towards the bedroom door. She nodded and went to sleep again.

After I cleaned up the kitchen and made sure that the door was locked, I settled on the couch and turned the TV on. The volume was on low so not to wake Kory…I mean Kagome up. I thought about her name. Kagome fit her much better. I tuned my ears towards the bedroom and heard her soft breathing. She was dead asleep. It was good, from the looks of it she needs a good weekends sleep.

My thoughts turned to Naraku. No doubt he had planted her here in this town. Probably gave her her apartment and set up the job. I remember how scared she was when Naraku pressed that button . She didn't deserve that. She never deserved that. I was thinking about the many ways I could chop Naraku up and other creative ways of torture to make up for Kagomes. Even though I'm sure he'd ever reach her quota before he died.

I swore then and there to take Naraku down. Not to mention it would still take down Mirokus and Is records. We'd be clean. I thought about my life. My mother and father died when I was really young. Sesshomaru took care of me before he was sure I could take care of myself and then left to his own apartment. My whole life I had been ridiculed because I was a half-breed. The only one who really accepted me was Miroku. Then when I was a sophomore I met Sango and she didn't care. She talked to me and hung out with me. Before I knew it I had a group of friends. Of course I didn't let them on that I cared. I couldn't fool them though. And then when Kikyo came into my life I was complete. I had friends who cared, a home and a good job. And I had some one who loved me. Look how that turned out though. Kikyo left me. It still hurt a little to think about it. Honestly, I totally forgot her when Kagome came into town a few days ago.

I got up and went down the hall to check in my room. Kagome was on her stomach with the covers up to her waist. Her milky skin stood out on the black sheets and pillows. Her soft breathing was entirely calm. I sat on the edge of the bed and pulled the sheet over her. I tucked a loose strand of raven hair behind her ear.

The one thing on my mind now was Kagome. What I would give to have her as my mate. To hold her, and comfort her, and protect her. Most of all love her. I brushed my hand on the side of her face to sooth her. She pushed her cheek into my hand

I smiled.

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