Chapter Ten

Kagome looked at Inuyasha lying on the mattress beside her bed.She had used alot of energy and effort to try to bring him home, on the trusty bicycle of hers. Suddenly, she remembered about Sango and Miroku. She jumped off her bed, careful not to step on Inuyasha and reached out for her small purse. She whipped out her cell phone and saw many missed calls, from both Sango and Miroku. She immediately dialled Sango's number and waited patiently for her to pick up.

By the first ring, Sango picked up, her voice hollered out of the cell phone, Kagome instantly placed her phone two feet away from her ear.

"WHERE ARE YOU?", Sango exclaimed, as though she was shouting to Kagome over 3 football fields.

"Sorry, Sango. I'm at home now. Inuyasha's with me, he's drunk."

"Hehh... Kagome, I didn't know you are so naugh... 'WHACK' " Miroku was obviously smacked hard by Sango.

"Sango, you're not putting this on speaker, are you.." Kagome, asked, on the verge of laughing.

"No... wait, give me back the phone, you phoney..." Kagome heard alot of violent background noises, which she would not want to think of, " What exactly happened?" Sango said.

"Well, after you two left, we went to some western restaurant around the corner. He was drinking too much alcohol, as though it was his last day on earth." Some male giggling was heard, followed by some slapping noises. Kagome continued, " He was saying weird stuffs.. obviously cos he was drunk. He slept halfway, so I brought him home. CAUSE, I have no idea where he lives." Kagome emphasised her last statement, to prevent any misunderstanding and decided to leave out the other details.

"Oh, Kagome, we were so worried. We thought Inuyasha killed you or something. You know, he does stupid, and unreasonable things sometimes" Kagome laughed softly, "So, I guess you are safe and sound at home?"

"Yes, and how was your movie?"

"Oh, you don't want to know. Half of the time, was distracting. Till now, I don't even know what was the movie about."

"Okay, I guess I know what was going on. Well, you were excited about... "

"KAGOME..."

"Oops, sorry.. "Kagome apologised and felt extremely guilty, as she heard Miroku's voice in the background questioning about Kagome's 'excited' statement.

"Sigh, I'll see you round in school on Monday." Kagome said her goodbyes and placed her phone down on the table. She glanced at Inuyasha sleeping peacefully on the bed, and suddenly thought about what Inuyasha told her earlier on.

Her face showed a slight tinge of redness, as she remembered how Inuyasha embraced her, under the starlit sky. And, she suddenly remembered what he said, before he fell asleep on her shoulder. Thanks for saving me twice... Kagome thought to herself silently, But I thought I only saved him once this whole time during the car incident.. and nothing else? Don't tell me.. he remembered? She felt her heart lifted as she sat down at the foot of her bed, hold on, he was drunk, so I guess he did not have a conscious mind to confirm that particular statement... He was just blabbering rubbish, senseless words, I guess...

Kagome decided to wait till the morning to ask him about it. She switched off the lights and tucked into the bed, snuggling under her cosy comforter, feeling safe and sound, knowing that Inuyasha was right beside her.

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Inuyasha woke up when the sun rays entered through Kagome's tinted window. He squinted and peered around, before realising he was in Kagome's house, and in her room. He stood up, and saw Kagome still sleeping soundly in her bed. He felt awkward, what did I do last night? How did I end up in her room?

Just then, Kagome's mother called them down for breakfast. Inuyasha glanced at Kagome, who was still sleeping soundly. He approached her cautiously, and lightly tapped her on her shoulder. Kagome stirred in her sleep and for a moment, Inuyasha thought Kagome would mumble his name again. This time, she didn't but she woke up and saw him staring down at her, she gasped and quickly sat up. "How long have you been awake?"

Inuyasha scratched his head, "Well, just. "He paused, and asked Kagome uncertainty," What happened last night? "

"Well, you got, drunk."

"WHAT? Drunk? Did I do... anything to you...""

"No, don't worry. You were mumbling nonsensical things.. that's all." Kagome heart sank, as she thought Inuyasha would remember what he said to her.

"Oh, okay. Well, hope it didn't trouble you.."

"No, it didn't. By the way... " She wondered if it was alright to ask him about last night, "What do you mean when you said I sa..."

"KAGOME, COME DOWN FOR BREAKFAST! IT'S GETTING COLD!"

Inuyasha got the confused look on his face and was stoning on the spot. Kagome hissed and grabbed Inuyasha by the arm and pulled him down to the kitchen.

Kagome's mother placed the sandwiches on the dining table and motioned for them to come forward and have them. She looked at Inuyasha and gave a sweet smile, "Good morning Inuyasha. How are you feeling now?"

Inuyasha mumbled under his breath, "Head's a little heavy."

Surprisingly, Kagome's mother caught what he said and replied, "Well, its natural, since you were all drunk last night."

Kagome sat on the table and grabbed a sandwich and started eating it. Kagome's mother looked at her and said, "Well, I think you should bring Inuyasha around after breakfast. He needs some fresh air, poor guy."

Inuyasha raised his eyebrows, he was perfectly fine, just having a throbbing headache. Kagome nodded as Inuyasha sat down two seats away from her.

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"Kagome, where are we going?" Inuyasha ran after her, sounding exasperated.

"I'm going to show you around my house.." She paused for a moment and added, "and the shrine."

"Really, your family owns a shrine?"

Kagome nodded softly, and both of them passed the sacred tree. Inuyasha felt weird all over when he passed that particular tree. He stopped and looked up at the tree.

"Kagome, was this tree planted a long time ago."

"Guess so, it was here ever since I was born.. " Kagome answered, but she thought silently to herself, it was here more than centuries ago. You were pinned on that tree, Inuyasha... But obviously, she did not dare to voice it out, in case she make Inuyasha irritated again.

"Really, well, there's just something funny about the tree." He walked off , "And, where is the shrine you wanted to show me?"

Kagome rushed to his side, and pointed ahead, "Up ahead. But its kinda isolated."

"Cool... " And with that, he rushed up the stairs ,opened the door and disappeared into the shrine. Kagome wondered why he was so excited about visiting a shrine and decided to brush away those thoughts and hurried after Inuyasha.

She peered into the shrine, and realised there was no one inside. "Inuyasha? Where are you...?"

Kagome jumped, when she heard her cat, Buyo which was situated near the well.

"Oh, Buyo. You gave me a nasty fright. Oh dear, where is Inuyasha?"

She scanned around the inner shrine and found no one there. It couldn't be, I know I saw him entering but.. where is he now?

She noticed Buyo purring and scratching the well. It seemed that Buyo was directing Kagome to the well. Suddenly, it struck her. She immediately ran out of the shrine and towards her house. She ran up the stairs and flung her bedroom door open. Kagome rushed to her drawers and took out a small bottle containing the gleaming shikon jewel and placed it around her neck.

"Darn...Inuyasha!"

She returned to the shrine and without any second thoughts, she jumped straight into the well, hoping that she could find Inuyasha in time...

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A/N: Okay, some of you may have got the wrong idea, but Inuyasha hasn't recalled his memories of his past life. He has only some flashbacks, which explains his liking and behaviour towards Kagome in this chapter, as well as the ones upcoming.

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I'll start on the next chapter, asap. Meanwhile, wish me luck while I mug for my preliminary examinations next monday. Sigh. ):