A/N: A bit longer than the other chapter. .:pats own back:.

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Make a Choice

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Kagome felt as if the ground had disappeared beneath her as she heard the unbelievable words. She had wanted to hear them so much… all this time, she had yearned for him to hold her in his arms…

She was stock-still as he leaned towards her and pressed his lips on hers. She didn't react. What's going on…? she thought, the whole situation feeling surreal.

All thoughts flew out of her head as Inuyasha put his hands on her waist and pulled her closer, never breaking the kiss. She slowly started to close her eyes, about to kiss back, but Inuyasha's face suddenly flickered… a flash of black hair, blue eyes… it disappeared as suddenly as it came, and Inuyasha's silver hair was replaced in her view.

But that much was enough for Kagome. She opened her eyes wide, and pushed Inuyasha away. He took his hands off of her and prevented himself from falling. He stared at her incredulously.

"What do you think you're doing?" she yelled. She drew back her right hand and hit him hard across his cheek. His hands slid out from beneath him and he slipped off the bench, landing on the floor.

"What the…?" he mumbled, fingering his red cheek. "I thought you loved me too, Kagome…" his voice was low, disappointed. Kagome didn't hear him. She put one hand on her chest, her heart racing. I love Kouga… But why does Inuyasha have the same effect on me like before? she thought.

She truly didn't know the answer to probably the most important question in her love life. Do I love Kouga or Inuyasha? Even though I said I love Kouga… why is Inuyasha still on my mind…?

Before she could contemplate further, the doors to the operation room opened, and the group of doctors and nurses strolled out. Kagome ran over to them. "How is he?" she asked.

"He'll be alright. Actually, this is the first time I've seen a survivor of a punctured lung, it's amazing! He could still breathe after all the…" he was interrupted by the bespectacled doctor. "Taro! Honestly, I cannot believe you are not a small child. It would be befitting of you. Miss Kagome," she said abruptly, and turned to her. "Your friend is in excellent condition. You may visit him when he is moved to his ward." With that, she strode down the hallway, the others scuttling behind her.

Akemi stepped to Kagome, and winked. "Don't mind Dr Rei. She's just a cold hearted monster, is all. Best doctor we have though, so we have to put up with her." Kagome smiled at her, and they chatted for a while, Kagome trying to avoid Inuyasha's eyes as she talked.

"What's with the weird clothes, anyway?" Akemi asked, and Kagome took in a small breath. She had been thinking about a suitable lie to cover it up, and had a decent one. "The clothes? My mom was driving us to a costume party, you know, and…" Akemi nodded, signaling that she didn't need any more explanation.

When Akemi finally took leave of her, Kagome felt alone. She didn't want to be left with Inuyasha; where had her mother disappeared to? She had heard her saying that she had brought the tea… Kagome smiled when she saw her mother walk up the hallway towards her, somehow carrying three cups of steaming tea.

Mrs Higurashi smiled at her daughter and handed a cup to her, and offered one to Inuyasha, who was sitting thoughtfully in one corner. She set it down in front of him when he didn't react to her.

Kagome sat down on the bench again, sipping her tea (which tasted awful), and waited around until after whatever the other nurses in the operating room were doing, and rolled Kouga out. She stood up immediately, and set her tea down, running to Kouga's side.

He was under a thin white blanket, and his chest was wrapped with clean bandages, with no hint of blood on them. His head too was covered with bandages, and his hair had been let down. He was unconscious, but Kagome followed him all the way to his ward anyway.

At last they reached his ward and he was set down on his bed. Another person entered the room and put Kouga's pelt and other things on a table. Kagome went red when she realized Kouga was naked, only a thin blanket covering his form.

A nurse ushered her out and shut the door, apparently to get Kouga ready for visitors. Kagome stood awkwardly outside the room, and saw her mother and Inuyasha ambling slowly towards her.

"Kagome." Her mother beckoned her, and Kagome walked over to her. She took her a few paces away form Inuyasha. "Kagome," she said again. "You know if you have any problems, I'm here for you. I won't force you to tell me, but I think it would be better if you confide in somebody," said Mrs Higurashi, smiling at Kagome knowingly.

Kagome smiled back nervously, but didn't say anything.

Soon, the nurse stepped out of Kouga's temporary room and nodded curtly at them, walking away. Kagome immediately went inside the room, but Inuyasha stayed put, looking like he was in deep thought.

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Kouga slowly drifted into consciousness for who the hell knows how many times that day. His eyes flew open as a familiar scent invaded his nose. "Kagome!" he croaked out, and he saw her face above his. No one else was in the room.

"Hey Kouga…" she said softly, and brushed a lock of his hair out of his eyes. He reveled in her touch while it lasted, and brought up his own hands to hold her hands. He sat up, but Kagome shook her head, and slowly coaxed him back down.

Kouga couldn't help but feel like a weak human, laying down all the while, not doing anything. This modern time of Kagome's is too comfortable. They're like a bunch of wussies clumped together. Hah. I bet no one knows how to use a sword now, or even hunt properly, he thought savagely. He shook his head, trying to shake off all loose thoughts. Ever since he got up, he had been feeling strange.

Kouga looked up at Kagome's beautiful face. She was just sitting on the edge of his bed, not saying anything. She looked… guilty. Why? "Kagome… what's the matter?" he said hoarsely, and cleared his throat.

She jumped slightly as though shaken from a reverie, and smiled at him. "Nothing," she said. Kouga sat up again. "Okay, Kagome, I won't prod. But I wanted to ask you… are you alright? That demon… did it hit you –"

He never got to finish his sentence; Kagome had pressed her lips against his. He took in a sharp breath as her tongue pushed against his lips. He parted them, and she slid it inside, gaining dominance. As Kouga tasted her sweet mouth with his own tongue, he couldn't help but feel that she wanted to see something; that she was searching for something in their passionate kiss.

Well, I hope whatever she wants to find, she'll not be lacking, he thought, and laid her down quickly. She didn't protest, instead she slid her hands low to his waist. Kouga was wearing nothing but the standard hospital-issue flimsy clothes, which served no purpose whatsoever in hiding his body in that way.

He let out a low moan into her mouth as she moved him so that he straddled her. He sunk in on her body so that he was grinding into her, and Kouga broke off their kiss, lowering his nose to her neck and taking in her sweet scent. The smell aroused him to no end, and he had to fight very hard to not do anything Kagome wasn't ready for.

Just then, a hesitant knock was heard on the door. It was really soft; only Kouga heard it. He cursed whoever was daring to interrupt them, and ignored it.

Then someone started banging on the door, and Kagome put her hands on his shoulder.

Kouga grumbled loudly as Kagome slid out from underneath him, and he turned over to lie on his back. She brought her lips close to his ears, and whispered the words which Kouga had worked so hard to hear. "I love you, Kouga…"

Kouga captured her lips with his again, but kept it short. "I love you too, Kagome," he said huskily, after breaking off the kiss. Kagome smiled sweetly at him, and got up to unbolt the door.

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That did it. She loved Kouga. Maybe she just had leftover feelings for Inuyasha; but she definitely loved Kouga. She did imagine she was kissing Kouga when Inuyasha kissed her. Even though it was for an instant. I would've definitely kissed Inuyasha back if I really loved him, she thought. I wonder if that slap was really all that necessary, she thought again ruefully.

She slowly stood up, and Kouga caught her wrist. She smiled at him and took her hand gently out of his, and unbolted the door. Inuyasha burst in. "Why the fuck did you lock the door?" he yelled at Kagome.

She winced, but didn't say anything. Kouga sat up. "What the hell do you want, mutt?" he shouted back at him. Inuyasha turned to him, his face red. Kagome saw him ball up his fists, shaking with anger.

Kagome's stomach dropped. Inuyasha must have heard them through the door. She hadn't doubted for a minute that the door would protect her, but she was relying on Inuyasha's inattention. Apparently he was very attentive.

"What were you two doing?" Inuyasha asked angrily. Kagome gulped, and didn't reply. "Kagome, why are you with this bastard, huh? What about me? I told you that I LOVE YOU!" Inuyasha burst out.

Kouga suddenly jumped to his feet and walked to Kagome's side, and snaked his arm around Kagome's waist. "Just back off, mutt." He said in a warning tone.

Inuyasha widened his eyes and his mouth fell open. Kagome wasn't even resisting that asshole! "Kagome! W-What the fuck is going on…?" he stuttered, shocked. Kagome looked at him with sad eyes. "I'm sorry, Inuyasha, really I am. I did love you, I still do… but I can't be with someone whose mind is constantly on another… Inuyasha!"

Inuyasha had grabbed her roughly by the shoulder, and crashed his mouth against hers in a quick kiss. Before Kouga could react, he broke off. "Tell me, Kagome. Tell me you didn't feel anything."

Kagome was stunned. She slowly raised a finger and brushed it against her lips. This was it. This was her last chance. Did she love Kouga, or Inuyasha?

"You're gonna pay for that, mutt!" Kouga said, flexing his claws and baring his teeth. Kagome shook out of her trance-like state. "No, Kouga." She said simply.

Kouga gaped at her. "B-but Kagome… he-he…"

"You would sink as low as him if you try to hurt him."

Kouga straightened up and out of his fighting stance. "You're right. I wont sink as low as that dog." He smirked at Inuyasha.

Kagome too looked at Inuyasha, who still seemed to be waiting for her answer. He tried to step closer to her, but Kouga blocked him. "Enough, muttface. This is as close you'll get to her from now on."

Inuyasha ignored him and talked to Kagome over his shoulder. "Well, Kagome? Do you love me or not?" he said, his whole demeanor of a defeated dog. He already knew the answer. How couldn't he, when Kouga was dropping so many hints?

"No, Inuyasha, I don't. I love Kouga."

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Inuyasha stomach felt as if it had disappeared. He felt empty, knowing that this girl who he loved had gone off with the wolf. He suddenly turned and sprinted out the door. He heard Kagome's mother calling out to him as he ran out the door. Inuyasha didn't pay any attention and just bounded in the direction of the well. He needed to get out of Kagome's time.

He didn't think anything, just concentrated on getting to the well and to the Feudal era. Once he was out the well and landed on the soft dewy grass, did he start to think.

It was early morning; no one was awake yet. The sun was low on the horizon. Inuyasha delved deep into the forest until he reached a small stream cutting through the centre of the forest, and jumped up a tree.

"No, Inuyasha, I don't. I love Kouga."

He squeezed his eyes shut, and started breathing deeply. This can't be happening… I thought Kagome loved me! Miroku had said it too!

"You know, Inuyasha, I think Kagome has a thing for you. She cries every time you see Kikyou… I think you should give her a break and…"

"JUST SHUT UP, MONK! WHO IN THE FUCKING HELL ASKED YOUR OPINION?"

"Alright, Inuyasha. I was just giving you advice. No need to bite off my head. By the way, why are you blushing so much?"

"I'M NOT BLUSHING."

"Okay, okay, just stop shouting!"

"Feh."

Inuyasha's haori got dark maroon circles as they became wet. Inuyasha put a fist on his eyes, thinking about all the time Kagome and he had been alone. They were always so close together… when had he lost her?

He heard a faint rustle below, and he hurriedly jumped down, doused his face in the stinging cold water of the stream, and squinted into the bushes. His eyes widened as a beautiful woman with long raven-black hair wearing priestess's clothes came into view. His heart speeded up and the lump which had been in his throat disappeared.

"Kikyou…"

"Hello, Inuyasha. I presume you were quite disappointed the last time. I apologise; I had better things to do than meet you at that time."

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A/N: I like Kikyou. She's a better character than Kagome, I feel. But I have to stick with her attitude. I don't want too much OOCness, you know.

MANY THANKS TO ALL THE PEOPLE WHO REVIEWED! I FEEL SO HAPPY!

And I wanted to respond to these reviews:

Black Metalmark – No, I didn't spell it wrong. I finally got off my ass and added a few words to AutoCorrect, so it's all coming out …correct… now. See: colour, grey, humour, apologise… you get the idea.

TurboTwistedFire – Yeah. The Animax version has dubbed it with its own voice… people. Kagome's voice is irritatingly nasal. I cringe every time I hear it… But Inuyasha, Miroku, Sesshoumaru and Kouga are good. And I found a way to work around the mistake. I don't want to change it, the scene looks so good in my mind… anyway. It was a dream… dreams aren't always accurate…

kogaskrazyluver178 – Sounds good! But I have other ideas on my mind… why don't you start a fic?

Bishounen of the day: Hiten, the elder Thunder Brother. HE'S CUTE! And Angemon from Digimon. Also Seraphimon. And Yue from Card Captor Sakura. That's it… no wait. There's Holyangemon or whatever his name is, I forgot… somebody please haul me off to the asylum.

Er… bye. I spoke too much. DON'T FORGET TO REVIEW!