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Author's Note: Chapter five is here and running! There's a whole ton of stuff going on in this chapter! Way too much to keep track of!

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Inuyasha: She's lost it again.

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Inuyasha: Then why isn't anyone reading your story?

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Kagome: Great going!

Inuyasha: Damn. It was better when she was laughing like a psycho.

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Chapter Five

"AH! YES! Summer break! Finally! I thought it'd never come!" Miroku exclaimed happily as he and Inuyasha walked out of the college doors to their dorm.

"Yeah, summer, great," Inuyasha said without emotion.

Miroku looked at his friend. "Come on, Inuyasha. It's been two weeks already. Get over her. Is she dumped you, then she must be crazy,"

Inuyasha shook his head. "But it hurts. I love her, Miroku,"

"Well, then this summer, you'll just have to find another love. A red-hot summer romance, just what you need!" Miroku said spiritedly.

"I don't think I can do that," Inuyasha said.

"Please! For me! Please!" Miroku begged, but Inuyasha said nothing. "Aw, forget it. Come on, we've got to pack for our trip. Let's get going," He dragged Inuyasha by the collar to their dorm room.

(At the same moment)

"Kagome, I have something I need to ask you,"

Kagome, surprised at the sudden seriousness in Koga's voice, turned to him. "What is it, Koga?" she asked, voice light.

Koga took Kagome's hands in his, and said, staring deeply into her brown eyes with his own blue, "Kagome, will you marry me?"

"He proposed!" Sango shrieked. "Oh my god, Kagome! That's wonderful!"

Kagome nodded, not sure if she had the exact same feelings as her friend did. Kagome sighed and looked up from her bed at the bulletin board next to her. One picture caught her eye. A photo shop snap of her and Inuyasha.

Kagome sighed. It was now two years later. She was nineteen, and had just finished her sophomore year of college. She and Sango had bought an apartment together near their college, the summer last. They shared the rent and everything else. Sango had become like Kagome's replacement best friend. Right now, she was more excited about her marriage proposal than Kagome was. Kagome had met Koga in her literature class. He was a year older than her, in Sango's year, and was incredible sweet. They'd been dating for a year now, and for the most part, he had removed the pain from her heart. But, that night, Kagome had never expected him to actually propose to her. She knew she still loved Inuyasha, and she didn't want to hurt Koga.

"Well, what did you say?" Sango asked.

"Um, I-I said I needed time to think," Kagome replied truthfully. "Koga's so nice, he understood, and we finished our date and he dropped me off,"

"Kagome, what's there to think? Koga's a great guy. All he does is make you happy. He's always flattering you and everything. Why didn't you say yes?" Sango said.

"Ah, well, it's because I-" Kagome began and then hot tears welled her eyes.

Sango jolted. "Oh, Kagome, I'm sorry. I-I forgot," she said apologetically.

Kagome hastily wiped the unexpected tears from her eyes. "It's okay," she said. "I-I still love him, Sango. But, I-I'm just fooling myself, aren't I? How could I still love him? H-He doesn't even love me. He probably forgot all about me,"

Sango went over to comfort her friend. She put an arm around Kagome's shoulders. "Kagome, I'm sure he hasn't forgotten you," she said soothingly. "But, if you really feel that way, then maybe being with Koga will do you good,"

Kagome sniffed. She took another look at Inuyasha' smiling face in her photo. She shook her head. She really was kidding herself. He loves Kikyo, Kagome. Not you. Never you. She thought. But, Koga loves me. Maybe, maybe I can learn to love him back. "Maybe you're right, Sango," she said finally. "But, I still need a little more time,"

"Here you go," the employee said, handing Inuyasha and Miroku two smoothies. "That'll be six fifty,"

Inuyasha opened his wallet and removed some bills. A piece of paper fell to the floor. Miroku picked it up and stared at it, surprised.

"Do you want this back?" Miroku asked as they left the shop. He handed Inuyasha the paper that had fell out.

"Where'd you get this!" Inuyasha exclaimed.

"It fell out of your wallet. I didn't know you kept a photo of you and Kagome in your wallet," Miroku stated, still surprised.

"Well, yeah," Inuyasha said turning a bit pink.

"Just surprising," Miroku said with a shrug.

Inuyasha looked at the photo shop stickers he and Kagome had taken once at a movie theatre. Kagome had the other half of them. He sighed, and put them safely back into his wallet. This way, at least, Kagome was always with him.

"Hey Kagome!" Koga exclaimed happily when she opened the door for him two days later.

"Hi, Koga," she said with a smile.

Koga leaned over and kissed her on the lips, then slid an arm around her waist. "So, are you ready to go?"

"Yeah, but, um before we go, I have something I need to tell you," Kagome said.

Koga noticed the seriousness in her voice, and turned to her. "Come on, let's sit and tell me what's going on," He led her to the small table and Kagome sat down; Koga took the seat beside her. He took her hands. "What's up?"

Kagome took in a huge breath. She knew what she had to do. This was going to be a big step for her, but she needed Koga. The pain in her heart was still very hard to bear. She didn't think she'd ever be able to get over it. Koga loved her, and Kagome decided that maybe after time, she'd be able to love him, too. "Koga, remember what you asked me a few days ago?" she finally said.

"How could I forget?" he said, with a slight smile.

"Well, um, I-I have my answer," Kagome said.

Koga stared at her. "Y-You do? Really?" he asked.

She nodded. "My answer is yes," she said. "Yes, I will marry you,"

"Yes? Yes. Yes!" Koga exclaimed excitedly. His blue eyes danced and his face broke into a bright gorgeous smile. He lifted Kagome to her feet and hugged her tightly to his chest. "Yes! God, Kagome, you've made me the luckiest guy on the earth!" Then he held her face in his hands and kissed her tenderly on the lips.

Kagome kissed him back, a single tear ran down her cheek. Too late to turn back now. There's nothing I can do except go forward. Inuyasha has Kikyo, and now I have Koga. Th-This is just how it'll have to be.

"Hi, can I take your order?" Sango asked.

The guy looked up and shook his head. "No, I'm just waiting for a friend for right now," he replied.

"Oh, all right then," Sango said. She turned to another customer.

The guy adjusted the earrings on his ears, and watched the girl for awhile. She's pretty hot…he thought. "Hey, can I ask you something?" he asked, and she turned to face him.

"Yes?"

"Well, I was wondering if you'd like to go out with me?" he asked.

Sango blinked, surprised. Well, he is cute…and he doesn't seem very flirty. "Um, yeah, sure," she said with a smile. "I'm Sango, by the way,"

"Sango," he repeated. "A beautiful name, for a beautiful lady,"

Sango twitched. No! He's one of those phony flattery guys!

"Hey, do you have a friend who could come too? One of my friends just had a bad split up and needs another girl," the guy said.

Sango thought of Kagome. Even though she was dating Koga, Sango was pretty sure Kagome would come if Sango asked. There was no way in hell she'd be going out with this guy alone. "Yeah, I've got a friend," Sango said. "Um, here's my address. Come by tomorrow night," She quickly jotted her address down and handed him the paper.

"Thank you," he said, putting the paper into his pocket. "Oh, and I'm Miroku," he said, with a wink, then got up and left.

Sango watched him meet up with a raven haired guy outside, that looked very familiar, but she couldn't place.

"What do you mean you got us a date!" Inuyasha demanded.

"I mean, that I got us a date," Miroku said. "We're going to double date,"

"But I don't want to!" Inuyasha said.

"Listen, we're on summer vacation. We're in another city, having a good trip, and it's only natural-no, it's required-to meet girls and go out on dates!" Miroku said.

"And I said I don't want to!"

"Aww, is little Inuyasha still upset over Kikyo?"

"Don't say her name,"

"She wasn't that great, if you ask me,"

"No one did,"

"I think Kagome's much better,"

Silence.

"Don't say things like that," Inuyasha said, and with a huff he walked into the other room of the apartment they'd rented.

Sango was getting ready for the date that night while debating on how to break the news to Kagome. She was pretty sure Kagome wouldn't go without a fight. Then there was the fact that if Kagome didn't even show up before seven that there wouldn't be a date at all.

Just then, Kagome ran into the room, dumping a ton of books onto her bed. "Phew," she sighed. "Classes were an absolute horror today. I want nothing better to do than just sit back, relax and-"

"Oh, by the way, we're going out with two guys," Sango cut in quickly.

"…What!" Kagome exclaimed.

"Um, well, I met this guy and he asked me out, but he wants another girl for his friend. Please come with me, Kagome! I don't want to be all alone," Sango said.

"Have you forgotten that I'm engaged! I just can't be going around dating other guys!"

"But, they're just visitors. They don't even live here. They're from Tokyo. So, come one. Just one date, and then we'll hardly ever see them again," Sango begged.

"I don't know. Maybe I should ask Koga," Kagome said.

"You know he'd say no," Sango said. "He's way too protective of you,"

"Yeah, you're right," Kagome sighed. "Well, I suppose I can go…"

"Yes! Thank you, Kagome!" she said.

"Well, I'm going to need time to get ready…" she said.

"Take as long as you need," Sango said. "We'll be outside waiting for you,"

"I'm sorry, my friend just got back from classes late." Sango apologized to Miroku and his friend.

"Not a problem," Miroku said with the way of his hand. "What did you say her name is?"

"Kagome," Sango said.

Miroku blinked, and glanced at Inuyasha who didn't seem to notice anything. "Is she nice?"

"Oh, she's the nicest. She's top of her class, and everything," Sango said.

Top of her class? …Kagome…? Miroku couldn't help but realize this connection. But, Inuyasha was just staring off into space.

Just then, Kagome came running out the front doors. "Oh! I'm so sorry, I'm late!" she said. She looked at Sango and then turned to look at the guys. Kagome almost fainted. "Miroku!" she exclaimed.

"Kagome!" Miroku said, surprised.

"W-What are you-wait, if you're here, then…" Kagome turned as Inuyasha turned to face her. The two stared at each other for a long time.

"K-Kagome?" he breathed.

"I-I-Inuyasha…" Kagome said slowly, then she spun on her heel and dashed back inside.

Inuyasha just stood there for a moment.

"What the hell are you doing? Go after her!" Miroku yelled.

"N-No, I've got nothing to say to her," Inuyasha said.

"What do you mean? Go after her, right now!" Miroku said.

"D-Damn it!" Inuyasha yelled, and then ran after Kagome, as Sango shouted the number and floor of their apartment after him. He punched the button for the elevator, but it wasn't coming down. He swore again and then took the stairs, running up to the third floor, and down the halls to room 232B. "Kagome! KAGOME! Open up! Let me in, damn it!"

"Go away!" Kagome yelled back.

"No way in hell am I leaving! Let me in, or I'll run the door down!" Inuyasha yelled.

After a few minutes, Inuyasha heard the door click open, and Kagome peered outside. "What do you want?" she asked.

"I want to talk, let me in," Inuyasha said firmly.

"…Fine…" she said after a moment, and let him in. "Well, your in, what do you want to say?"

"Do you live here?" Inuyasha said instead.

"Yeah. Me and Sango rented it out last summer," she replied.

Inuyasha turned to her and said, "Why did you leave?" he asked.

Kagome lowered her head. "I-I just couldn't stay there,"

"Why? What happened?"

"It's nothing, okay?"

Inuyasha reached out to her, and took her arm. "Kagome, do you know how much you hurt me when you left?" he asked with seriousness in his eyes.

Kagome looked up at him quickly. She then removed her arm from his, walked to the door and held it open. A tear slid down her cheek as she said, "You have no idea what it's like to be hurt,"

Inuyasha stared at her, not able to reply.

"Please, go, now. An-And tell Sango I'm not in the mood to go out," Kagome said, trying to stifle her tears.

Inuyasha nodded, and walked out. But at the door he said, staring right at her, "I'm not leaving soon. I'm not leaving without you," Then he was gone.

But even though he had left, all the pain remained.