Chapter 9

Kikyou stood outside Inuyasha's door, a small smirk on her face. He was hers, and there was nothing that little tart could do about it. After watching the apartment for the past year, she had noticed something very important about her Inuyasha, he didn't have a girlfriend. Until what's her name showed up, again. So a plan started to form, and eventually she couldn't stand it anymore, she had to put it into affect after seeing the little slut and her Inuyasha fighting.

Of course things went wrong when Inuyasha shoved her outside…but that would be corrected, all that needs to be changed is her…once she's gone everything will work out perfectly.

Kagome sighed and leaned her head against the cool glass doors of Inuyasha's apartment building. She had spent the entire night at that damn park, and she couldn't think of anywhere but here to go. Of course here wasn't exactly the ideal choice either. What was she going to do? Inuyasha probably wanted to smack her for everything she said, let alone let her stay with him for a while. She just couldn't find anywhere that felt like home anymore, except that damn apartment.

Kagome walked inside and over to the elevator, just in time for the doors to open. She stood back for a second to let the woman inside out, but was frozen when she saw that it was Kikyou. Kagome couldn't move, only think about why that whore was here. Had Inuyasha called her when Kagome had left? Were they back together? Kagome's eyes started to water, and she quickly turned and left, unable to go up and see him right now. She didn't see the little smirk that crossed Kikyou's lips, or think to just ask Inuyasha. Within seconds she was gone and she knew just where to go…

Inuyasha paced back and forth in his living room, having already called everywhere trying to find her. Nothing had come of that but worrying everyone else. The only thing left to do was to go out looking for her, but he just couldn't bring himself to leave should she call.

After another 10 minutes he decided to change his message machine so that it told her he was looking for her and to come over and he would be back later, then left a similar note on his door.

He walked into the hall way and paused, sniffing a little to get a better sent. 'Damn it Kikyou, why were you here so long?' he thought, rolling his eyes at her idiocy. He took the elevator down to the ground floor and once again stopped, this time his eyes widening. 'She was here? Why didn't she come up? And why was she crying?'

Without a moment more to think about it he was off in a blur, speeding so fast that no one but demons knew he was even there and not just the wind. In moments he had caught up with her and had wrapped his arms around her from behind, hiding his head in her neck.

He felt her stiffen and start to struggle. "It's me, I won't hurt you." He whispered. When she still didn't relax or say something he knew that something was wrong. "Kagome?"

"Why was Kikyou at your place? Why did you write that book? Why do you care so much?" she whispered, her voice a whirlwind of emotion.

It was Inuyasha's turn to stiffen and he pulled back slightly. So much had happened in the course of one damn day it was amazing that either of them could have any more emotion left. But it seemed that it was going to be one of those days, hell maybe one of those life's…

"Kikyou was skulking again I guess, and I wrote that book because I had too, because if I was going to find you that was the best way. And how the hell should I know why I care so much?" Inuyasha snapped, starting to feel completely spent.

Kagome started to relax against him, happy to know that he hadn't called Kikyou. Today has just sucked for all of them and it wouldn't get better she suspected. "Inuyasha?" she whispered.

"Hmm?" he mumbled.

"I just want to rest for a while; can I go back to your place for a while please?" Kagome asked, a heavy tiredness settling over her shoulders. She felt Inuyasha pull back and take her hand in his. He started to walk back towards his apartment and she followed, just wanting to get some sleep.

When they reached Inuyasha's apartment Kagome headed straight back toward the bedroom, and climbed into bed, not even able to thank Inuyasha before she was out cold.

Inuyasha walked into the room after her, amazed at how quickly she had fallen asleep. He climbed in next to her, pulling the covers up around the two of them. He pulled her closer to him and tucked her in underneath his chin, a small contented sigh escaping him. After the past year or so just being here, just holding her, that was enough for now. After today, after all the shit that had happened, it was just nice to lay down and relax.

Too bad he couldn't get to sleep. Something just seemed wrong, why had she agreed to come back after exploding yesterday? So many bad things had happened to her, yet she still trusted so easily. No matter what he would not let anything happen to her, he would never lose her trust. And he would never lose her if he had anything to do with it.

'So this is love…' he thought.

Kagome woke up and felt an arm around her. It took a while to understand where she was, and panicked. A small shriek escaped her lips and she pulled away from the person next to her. She couldn't see anything, it was pitch dark outside and nothing made sense to her. Taking deep breaths she slowly started to calm down and realize just where she was.

As her memories returned to her she slowly climbed back into the bed and shook Inuyasha, trying to wake him up. All he did was snore, and roll onto his back, sprawling across the entire bed. Kagome rolled her eyes and shook him harder, and when nothing came of that she got up and went to the bathroom.

A few seconds later she was back in the room with a bucket full of water, and a few seconds after that Inuyasha was sitting up sputtering and soaking wet.

"What the hell?" he yelled, shaking his head dry like a dog.

Kagome giggled slightly and answered, "You wouldn't wake up and I wanted to talk to you."

Inuyasha glared at her slightly and got up, walking over to his closet and stripping his shirt off to replace it with another. Kagome blushed slightly, unsure how to respond to a shirtless Inuyasha. She didn't have to think about it long because he threw another shirt on right away.

Inuyasha turned around and raised an eyebrow. "So, what did you want to talk about?" he asked.

Kagome took a deep breath and sat down on the bed, patting the place next to her. Inuyasha sat down next to her and Kagome leaned her head on his shoulder. "Inuyasha, what are we going to do? I love you, and you know that but all of this is just so damn confusing. I can't go home, my mom is so nosey and wouldn't understand, I can't go to my own dorm room because my roommate is just like my mom, and I don't even know if here is an option. So much has gone on, so many bad and good events, I'm just so confused!" She raised her head and Inuyasha almost broke at the sight of tears streaming down her face. "I-if I stay, what will happen?"

Inuyasha wrapped his arms around her and pulled her into his lap, holding her close. "If you stay you won't have to leave. I will not make you leave and I love you too, so this is your home as long as you want it to be." He whispered into her ear, and smiled slightly when she held him back.

After all the confusion, after all the happiness, the loss, and the pain they were finally together, and Kagome was not going to just let that go. She would take him up on his offer, and this would be her home.

Kagome raised her head up and smiled, looking him in the eyes. Her eyes drifted slowly down to his lips and she slowly leaned forward, pressing her lips to his. Inuyasha was stunned for a moment, but quickly responded, pulling her closer and deepening the kiss. Inuyasha plunged his tongue into her mouth, exploring her eagerly. A small moan escaped Kagome and she pulled him even closer.

Inuyasha stood up, picking Kagome up and turning her so that she was lying down on the bed. Inuyasha climbed in next to her, pulling her close and kissing her, this time slower, tasting her completely. Inuyasha slide his hand under her shirt, tracing his fingers slowly up and down her back.

Kagome pulled back slowly, looking him straight in the eyes, searching for something. Inuyasha gave her a small smile, and leaned his forehead against hers.

"You ok?" he whispered.

A small smile spread across her face, and she nodded. She kissed him gently on the lips and snuggled against him. He smiled and held her, finally content with how his life was going.

Happily ever after? Maybe, but a happy beginning? No doubt

End of the story!

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