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Note: This is another one of my favorite chapters of this story. I made it a bit longer than it used to be (like 2 pages longer)… But it's still not that long. Sorry! Hope you guys like it anyways :D Urgh.. I still haven't thought of an idea for the sequel… Should I even write one? Hm.. Going to have to think about that. Well anyways, enjoy the chapter and don't forget to review!

Chapter 10

I sighed, falling back onto my bed, and stared at the ceiling for a minute. I felt a cold breeze blowing at my bare legs, and I shivered. I was still in my pajama shorts –despite the fact that it was a little past 2:30 in the afternoon. I pulled myself under my warm quilts and snuggled in.

I smiled as I watched as my cat Buyo stalked in, along with Shippo, following close behind. Both hopped in the bed with me for a cuddle –it was nice (besides for the fact that Shippo smelt slightly of cheese).
I let my mind roam, as I neared sleep, and my smile faltered as I thought about my 'date' with Hiten, about the fight between him and Inu-yasha, and what happened afterwards.

It had been a week since then, and Inu-yasha had seemed to be avoiding me ever since then and the incident in his car afterwards. Oh God… If only I could've answered him!

FLASHBACK

I had dragged Inu-yasha over to his car, opened the door and pushed him into the drivers seat. I walked around to the other side and hopped in. Finally, I took a good look at the damage Hiten had done.

His nose was still gushing blood; there were a few bruises on his face and arm; and his arm was trickling a little blood since Hiten's bite had actually punctured the skin. I pursed my lips together when I looked at the bite. God, Hiten was so barbaric! He could've given Inu-yasha some kind of disease or something!

"Oh Inu-yasha..." I said reaching in my purse and grabbing the packet of bandages I always carried around. I put one on his arm, and then gave him a napkin for his nose.

He smiled a bit at me. "Thanks..." He said quietly. He wiped up the blood on this face before beginning to hold it to his nose. Despite the state he was in, he still looked incredibly handsome. I blushed at that thought.

"Why'd you do that?" I asked him quietly, after an awkward moment of silence spent looking at my shoes. I glanced back up at him.

He looked up suddenly, from the same position. He looked into my eyes and blushed. "I don't know… I guess, I just didn't want you to go out with that dipshit." He whispered, his eyes diverting from mine and staring at the wheel in front of him, while smirking slightly.

I smiled a bit. "Can I give you a reward Inu-yasha for your bravery?" I giggled girlishly. My smile widened. I slowly reached my hand over to his, and fit my fingers through his. God, his hand was so big! His skin was tough, but it felt nice against mine.

He glanced up at me. He looked surprised. What, did he think I was going to be angry at him? "Why do you want to give me a reward?" He asked. His eyes seemed to roam all over my face.

"Cuz you rescued me. Like you said –I didn't exactly want to go on the date with him. I like someone else… A lot." I told him, giving his hand a squeeze.

He looked at me startled, a smile beginning to come over his handsome lips. Despite the fact that there was blood on his face, that smile seemed to bring butterflies to my stomach.

I took a deep breath, gathering all my courage, before I leaned over and slightly brushed my lips against his, electricity seeming to rush through my body. He then pressed his lips back against mine and we kissed in hunger. We let go of each others hands, and his hand came behind me, around to my back and he pulled my body over onto his seat so I was sitting in his lap.
My hands reached around his neck, pulling his face closer to mine, He ran his tongue over my lip, and I opened my mouth, as I gasped at how good this felt. Our tongues seemed to battle, as our hands roamed each others bodies. God, every single time his hands touched a different part of me, I seemed to get an electric shock!
Finally we both pulled back, both of us breathing hard. My cheeks were probably flushed, but I didn't care as I smiled at him, and he smiled back. I couldn't help but notice his nose had stopped bleeding, while we had our little make-out session. I giggled as I thought of it.

He took my hands in his and gave me another nice, but quick kiss. "Kagome," he breathed.

"Yes?" I looked into his eyes.

"I think... I think I love you." He said finally said, looking me deeply in the eyes. He looked so unsure, and scared.

My mouth fell open. I didn't know what to say, and I didn't seem to be able to move. I thought for a second… All these feelings I was feeling. He made me feel so good, I couldn't stop thinking about him, he brought butterflies to my stomach, he was so sweet… I shut my eyes for a second before opening them.

And just as I was about to say something in return, there was a knock on the passengers window. I turned and looked out it, seeing the concerned face of my good friend (who had spoiled the moment), Sango.

She opened the door. She didn't even seem to notice the position we were in. "Hi Inu-yasha," she said giving a little wave. "Can I just take Kagome away?"

"I..." I began to speak up.

"Thanks!" she smiled and leaned in, and yanked me off his lap, across into the other seat, and out of the car. I didn't even have a chance to wave good bye to Inu-yasha!

END OF FLASHBACK

"Why didn't I say anything to him?" I yelled, banging my fist down on the bed making it shake a bit.

Shippo sat up and stared at me. "Gome? Are you mad?" he asked in his cute little voice, his big eyes staring at me.

I smiled a bit, despite my recent burst of anger, and the fact that that golden eyed, silver haired man still plagued my thoughts. "Not really Shippo. I guess you could say I'm mad at myself." I sighed.

"Why?" He gave me a puzzled look.

I sighed. I didn't really feel like explaining my love life to my toddler brother. "Cuz I should have said something when I had had the chance." I said. I hopped out of bed, leaving him there with Buyo before heading down stairs to the kitchen.

I grabbed a granola bar and munched on it silently, thinking. Suddenly, I realized something. I should tell Sango! She'd know what to do. She was pro at these things… Even though she was the one that stopped me from answering Inu-yasha in the first place.

I pushed that thought away, as I quickly picked up the kitchen phone and dialed Sango's number. It rang three times before someone picked up.

"Hello?"

"Hi, it's Kagome. May I please speak to Sango?" I asked Sango's mom. Sango's mom is really nice, but ever since Kikyo's death she's always been giving me these concerned looks.

"Oh hello Kagome! I'll go get Sango for you." She said before I heard her put down the phone and walk off. I then heard her call for Sango, and Sango respond before probably picking up the portable in her room, I guessed.

"Hello?"

"Hi Sango."

"Hey Kag –what's up?" Sango asked.

I sat down in a chair and closed my eyes. I'd just tell her quickly. Get it over with. It'd be fun to hear her shocked silence.

"Inu-yasha told me that… He thinks he might love me." I stated.

There was a silence at the other end, and despite the conflict I was having inside of me, I couldn't help but grin right then. I could imagine her shocked reaction. Whenever Sango was shocked or surprised she got this one look on her face that always made me laugh.

She finally spoke up. "Did he really?" she asked me. "That... That's wonderful!"

"He did –and I never was able to answer him. Now he's been avoiding me for the whole week." I sighed –without even noticing it, sounding sad.

Sango laughed. "God your stupid! You need to talk to him! I hope you realize that if you didn't tell him that you love him then, then he'll just assume you don't love him back, and he'll leave after graduation –and then you'll never be able to fix it, and that's only three weeks from now you know." She said, matter of factly.

Shock ran through me and I couldn't say anything like she couldn't before. I looked over at my calendar and saw that it was true. In three weeks time, Inu-yasha was going to be graduating, while I'd still be going to Shikon Jewel High School next year for grade 11. Without him.

"Kagome? Are you still there?" Sango asked.

I shook my head coming back from my thoughts; tears beginning to well in my eyes. "You're right..." I whispered.

"Kagome are you crying?" she questioned in surprise.

Why shouldn't I be crying? That was a dumb question. I tried stopping but I just began to hiccup. I stopped trying to stop, and I began to sob.

"Oh my god... You definitely need to tell him! Phone him now!" she said hanging up on me.

I stared at the phone for a secon. I smiled, while gulping. I should have done that from the start. I turned off the phone then turned it on again and dialed Inu-yasha's number slowly.

I was going to go through with this.

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Inu-yashas mind

I was lying on my dead, staring at my ceiling, doing nothing. I'd barely done anything for the past week. I felt so stupid, hurt, angry, frustrated, sad… All the emotions inside of me were battling away… All cuz of one girl, and one thing I said. It just slipped! I shut my eyes, and ground my teeth together. I knew it was true, and it felt good to tell her… But it hurt so much not knowing how she felt.

Suddenly, the phone rang. I continued just lying there, but I turned my head and I stared at my phone, just sitting there at my bed side table. I let it ring three times before I finally realized Sesshomaru wasn't answering it. I slowly picked it up.

"Who is it?" I growled into the phone, being as rude as I wanted.

All I heard was gulping. Whoever was the one phoning my house was… crying. "Who is this?" I asked nervously, all anger leaving me. I hope nobody had died or anything.

"Kagome." A quiet voice said between sobs.

My eyes widened, and I sat up straight with a jolt. What could be wrong? "Kagome? What's wrong?" I asked in concern.

"I never answered you before in the car... I wanted to so badly, but Sango dragged me away… And now you're leaving for college soon!" She exclaimed, her sobs beginning to sound harder.

So this was what it was about? Did… Did Kagome love me as well?

"Do you…" I hesitated for a second. "Do you love me too Kagome?" I asked quietly. Please say yes, I prayed silently, my eyes shut tight. Please say yes.

"Yes… I love you Inu-yasha."

I smiled, tears beginning to come to my eyes for once. I couldn't remember the last time I had cried besides for when I was truly unhappy, but for some reason, I felt like I needed to now.

"I love you too, Kagome."

End of chapter 10

Authors Note: YES! I like it much better than it used to be. I hope you guys do too:D Tell me if you want a sequel or not… Or if I should just write an epilogue, saying what happens afterwards. Anyways, don't forget to review!

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