I'm posting chapters 22-25 today. I guess I'm just feeling very nice today.

Dislcaimer: I don't own Inuyasha

Chapter 23: My Wench

"So than Inuyasha was dying and you got to his side after breaking free of the restraints...? But how did Akahito die and how come you two look perfectly fine?" Sango questioned.

"Well after Akahito disintegrated he left behind the sacred jewel and not just half, he left the whole thing. So I made I wish that Inuyasha and I could live through this and return to the sacred tree where we first met. So after that the jewel purified and..."

"How did Akahito disintegrate?" Sango asked cocking an eyebrow. A blush swept across Kagome's face. "Didn't Miroku say something about there only being one way to kill a hate demon and that was with love?" Sango could feel herself being overjoyed with that thought. This could only mean Inuyasha and Kagome finally admit how they felt about each other.

"Well, I'm done here." Kagome tried changing the subject and stood up from the water.

"Not so fast." Sango pulled Kagome's arm. "Tell me how he died. Maybe I can use the same method next time I come across a hate demon."

Meanwhile

"Yes, I understand. So the jewel was purified, but like I asked before how did Akahito die?" Miroku questioned knowing very well the answer.

"Kagome purified the jewel with her wish." Inuyasha said for the tenth time trying to change the subject.

"But how did he die, Inuyasha?"

"Listen monk, in case you haven't noticed every time you ask that damn question I change the subject. I obviously don't want to talk about it and it's none of your business." Inuyasha growled.

"If you would have said that earlier I could have already been at the hot springs." Miroku said disappointedly. Inuyasha blinked a couple times in confusion.

"But the girls... wait a minute... you were going to spy on them, again! Haven't you learned your lesson yet you lecher?"

"Why Inuyasha." Miroku's voice became dramatic. "I am very offended by that comment. I only go there to keep look out and make sure they don't get hurt, but a wondering... fish..."

"What about a demon?"

"That's your job. Now if you'll excuse me I'm going to make sure the girls stay safe." Miroku turned and started heading off towards the spring only to be pulled back by his collar as Inuyasha grasped it.

"Oh no you don't. You're not going any where near that spring. Every time you get caught I always end up getting sat."

"My faithful friend... why miss out on an opportunity to see Kagome full flesh. If you come you'll be able to see all you want."

"Unlike some people, I'm not a pervert." Inuyasha crossed his arms giving Miroku a glare. "Don't you get to see enough of Sango already?"

"Well..."

"Don't tell me she and you haven't... yet." Inuyasha gave Miroku a look of disbelief.

"It's better that we marry first any way." Miroku commented.

"Yeah right, monk. When you asked all those girls to bare your pups I never heard you ask them to marry you." Inuyasha turned away from the monk.

"So Inuyasha when do you plan on asking Kagome to marry you?" Miroku asked slighly. Inuyasha coughed as a blush formed on his face.

"What the hell are you talking about monk?" Inuyasha sneered. "Who mentioned anything about me asking Kagome mate?"

"Well I only figured since you two were the ones who defeated Akahito." Miroku shrugged his shoulders. "But maybe I was wrong and you'd rather find another woman. That would leave Kagome with... Koga." Inuyasha growled at this comment.

"What are you talking about! Kagome would never want that mangy wolf!"

"But if she can't have you, why wouldn't she want someone like you?"

"WHAT? Koga's nothing like me! I'll kill that wolf next time he comes by if he dares look at Kagome!"

"Why Inuyasha, I've never seen you seem so protective." Miroku smiled at how easy it was to make his friend rowdy. "Now if you don't mind I think I've wasted enough time with this conversation. I have something to attend to." He began heading off in the direction of the spring when the two girls appeared from the forest and watched him.

"And just where were you heading monk?" Sango asked angrily. Inuyasha stood and watched with his arms crossed. Of course Inuyasha had smelt them coming, which is why he didn't stop Miroku. He wanted to see the monk get pounded.

"I was.." Miroku smiled nervously and put his hand behind his head.

"Sit boy." Kagome said as she came closer to Inuyasha.

THUMP

Inuyasha went face first into the ground and growled.

"I didn't even do anything!"

"You..." Kagome knelt down in front of him. "Were going to let Miroku go and spy on us."

"I wasn't! I smelt you two coming so I decided to let him go and bump into you guys on the way back."

"Oh so than it was for trying to get Miroku in trouble." Kagome smiled. Inuyasha glared.

"I'm so sick of your damn sit commands for no god damn reason. Everyone else gets away with it... but, no not the hanyou!" Inuyasha bit out as the spell wore off and he stood up. He began to walk off.

"Where are... you going?" Kagome asked as she too stood up. She was surprised at his sudden outburst.

"Feh... out of your damn sitting range." He jumped off into the woods. Kagome shook her head disappointedly and turned back to the two who were no looking in her direction.

"Did you two eat yet? I could make you some RAMEN or something." She said making sure she said ramen extra loud so Inuyasha could hear.

"No thanks Kagome. We already ate before we came looking for you two." Sango said.

"Oh about that.. I'm sorry we didn't tell you before we left and worried you." Kagome apologized.

"No need for apologies." Miroku said. "We should go to see Kaede and Shippo. They're the ones who were really worried." Kagome nodded and followed behind Miroku and Sango in the dark of the night. She walked about ten feet behind them quietly. 'I hope Inuyasha comes back tonight.' Kagome thought, not really in the mood to worry about the reckless hanyou.

Meanwhile

Inuyasha jumped through the forest trying to get rid of his stream.

"Stupid wench!" He growled. Than felt him self smiling. "My stupid wench." He slowed his pace down and decided now was a good time to head back after all her had heard Kagome mention the ramen.

Meanwhile

Kagome sat there next to the fire in front of Kaede's. Sango and Miroku were explaining where Inuyasha and Kagome had been to Kaede and Shippo, since Kagome didn't feel like telling the story again.

She sighed. She hated this. She was already beginning to worry about Inuyasha. She always worried when he just ran off.

"What a baka! He knows it worries me when he runs off like a... like a baka!"

"Hey wench! Who are you calling baka!" Inuyasha came from the woods and looked at her. He saw a flash of relief in her eyes.

"You." She said with a smirk.

"Oh really." With in moments Inuyasha was in front of Kagome. His face only inches away from hers. Kagome gasped at the sudden closeness.

Inuyasha brushed his cheek against Kagome as he brought his lips near her ear.

"So.." He began in a husky voice that scent chills down Kagome's spine. "I guess that means you're in love with a baka?"

"So... You're in love with a wench."

"My wench." He kissed her neck softly.

"Not yet, I'm not." She said.

"Not yet?" Inuyasha questioned with a grin. Kagome blushed.

"Hey you two come on in." Miroku called from the hut door. (A/N: Don't you just hate interruptions?)

"Coming!" Kagome stood up and ran to the hut. She was still embarrassed about her slip up.

Inuyasha stood up and followed behind her.

As soon as Kagome came in Shippo jumped on her and hugged her.

"Kagome!" Shippo hugged her in joy she was safe.

"Kagome ye should get some rest. It's been a long month for you." Kaede suggested. Kagome smiled warmly at her.

"I'm fine. Thanks." She walked over to her bag and rummaged through it and pulled out two cups of ramen. "Does any one besides Inuyasha want ramen?" Kagome turned and face them as they all nodded their heads no. "Okay, but if you want some just ask." She stood up and began cooking the ramen over the fire. As if cooked Kagome decided to start a conversation.

Well that was a quick chapter.