AkeryouSesshoumarusMate don't worry Koga will be appearing soon, but a word of warning he will be publicly humiliated and maybe injured. The first song is 'Scarecrow' by Montgomery Gentry, and the second song is 'At the Beginning' by Donna Lewis.

Bubblez4ya thank you I hope you didn't have to wait to long for this chapter.

QT102 don't we all? Sigh I wish I could do that, but until that day I will live out my dreams through the characters.

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Now on with the story…

Inuyasha was running through the forest with no destination in mind. He soon found himself at the base of the GoShinboku. Whenever he was confused or upset he would always eventually find himself here. Today was no different.

'So still think she sounds like a dying bird?'

'No. I will admit she does have a great voice.'

'So we're going to continue courting her?'

'Of course.'

'Good. Though even if you said no I would still court her.'

'Over my dead body!'

'So you do like her.'

'Feh.'

'Cause if you don't I will take up the pleasure of courting.'

'No! I mean I'll do it.'

'Only if you let me out every once in a while, I still want to see her. Deal?'

'Deal. Great now I'm making deals with myself.'

After all his thoughts were settled he headed beck to the castle. Greeting his was the smell of fried fish and bread. 'Wow this smell even better then before.'By the time he got to the dining room everyone was seated, but no one was eating, "Why isn't anyone eating?" Inuyasha asked.

Kagome smiled at him. "We were waiting for you. Family eats together."

Inuyasha was stunned. He almost kills, kidnaps, and threatens her and yet she accepts him and him pack as family. He didn't notice that he had walked over to the table and taken the seat next to Kagome. As soon as her sat down everyone started eating, Inuyasha couldn't help but stare at Kagome.

'Maybe youkai is right. I think I am falling for her.' Just then Kagome looked up. When she saw him staring she looked away to try and hid her blush. It didn't work.

"Oi, Kagome." Inuyasha started but stopped as everyone stared at him. 'Come on its not that surprising that I use her first name. Ok maybe it is but still.'

"Earth to Inuyasha? Hello? You wanted to tell me something?" Kagome questioned as she waved her hand in front of his face.

"Huh? Oh yah. I just wanted to tell you can leave the castle gates whenever you want. As long as you tell someone that you're going and are back in time to make dinner." Inuyasha said.

There was a moment of shocked silence. Then Kagome leaped out of her seat and hugged Inuyasha, successfully knocking him out of his chair. "Thank you! Thank you! Thank you! You have no idea how much this means to me! Don't worry I promise to be back in time to make dinner and at least one person will know where I'm going. Excuse me I have to go get ready." With that she got up and ran to her, or rather Inuyasha's room. Leaving one dazed and confused hanyou lying on the dining room floor.

"That was very generous of you Inuyasha." Sango commented.

"It seems our temperamental friend it learning to trust. I never thought I'd live to see the day." Miroku said as he wiped an imaginary tear from his eye.

"Shut up, it's not that big of a deal. I mean I know I would hate being confined to a house and gate. I figured she'd want to stretch her legs." Inuyasha stated.

"Your considering what she wants? Who are you? Where's Inuyasha? What have you done with him?" Shippo questioned at a rapid speed.

"I am Inuyasha, runt. It's not that much of a shock I can be considerate when I want to." Inuyasha explained.

Sango, Miroku, and Shippo stared at each other for a few minutes before they broke out laughing. If you listened closely you could hear what few words they could get in between breaths.

"…considerate… never…"

"Pinch me…. must…dreaming…"

"…this….dream…also…dreaming."

After five minutes of uncontrolled laughter Inuyasha just left them. He was on his way up to his room when he heard humming coming from inside it. He cracked open the door just enough to see inside. Kagome was swaying and dancing around while singing softly. Inuyasha did not bother trying to pick up the word just concentrating on the sound. Slowly he walked into his room and started dancing with her. One hand intertwined with hers and the other on her hip. Kagome didn't pull away, just simply flowed with him.

'I never noticed how graceful she was. She's funny, calm, quick-witted, and everything my mate should be. I have to agree with youkai. He did find a perfect mate.' All to soon the song ended and they broke apart.

"Thank you for the dance my good sir." Kagome curtsied and smiled brightly. 'He's getting nicer. I think I'll like staying here.'

"The honor was mine." Inuyasha bowed. 'Wow I have fallen for her.'