Chapter 6

The next few days were difficult for Kagome, other then adjusting to motherhood on spur of the moment she wanted the woman who nearly caused her her baby's life to pay, but not so much that she would have to appear in court for days on end. The last thing she needed was to draw so much attention to herself that word got back to her caretakers in Florida. They would send for her and she would lose her baby. That, she promised her baby daughter, will never happen. She settled for having the medical bills paid off and the woman even offered to buy her groceries and baby clothes to show her gratitude for settling so quickly.

Kagome knew that people labeled her a fool for "letting it go" so easily, but they didn't know. They knew nothing about the situation much less why she was living there in the first place. She was lucky enough to have a place to stay with Kaede. The woman was a strong God-fearing woman, she seemed a bit senile at times but Kagome enjoyed her company. The old woman took to Kloie as soon as they arrived, she taught Kagome how to properly clothe, change and bathe the baby. After the second week Kagome was thankful for any second she had alone.

She looked over at her daughter, sleeping peacefully in her crib. Kagome watched the tiny chest rise and fall, she smiled and sat up. Switching on the baby monitors she slipped on her coat and put the monitor in her pocket. She closed the bedroom door and tiptoed through the living room and went outside. Closing the door she looked up the curved stairs to see the light on in Inuyasha's part of the house.

What could he be doing? She wondered, stepping out the main door, she closed it softly and sat on the porch. Kagome snuggled up against the couch, she thought it was odd to keep a sofa outside in the winter but it did feel nice and was warm to be against, she sighed and looked at the mountains. Snow flurries danced in the wind the sky was dark, starless much darker since the night of the New Moon. She shivered. The only sound was the soft breathing of her daughter from the baby monitor. I've been here almost three weeks and no word from anyone…She smiled, they must have finally given up.

The main door opened and Inuyasha looked at her, "Oh. I was wondering why the light was on, I didn't wake you did?"

She shook her head. "I couldn't sleep."

"Kloie still keeping you up?"

"No not this time," She looked down focusing her attention on the sofa's pattern. "It's kinda funny."

"Hmm?" He looked at her.

"I've wanted to sleep for days and now that I can I can't seem to fall asleep." She looked down again not sure of what to say. They hadn't been alone together since they first met; he drove her to the store a few times nothing more. She hadn't had much time to think about that night at the star, Kagome glanced at him, their eyes met then parted quickly. Why does it have to be so awkward with us?

"So when do you start at Win Dixie?" He asked breaking the silence.

She flinched, "I don't. The manager said I wasn't qualified to come in with an infant so I guess I'll be broke for a while longer."

"Kaede isn't being hard on you is she?"

"What? No of course not, she's wonderful I just feel bad. I can't pay for any groceries or anything for Kloie. Kaede buys everything for us and the baby goes through diapers like they were made on trees." Okay that was about the dumbest thing you could say. She cleared her throat, "I-I just want to help her out maybe repay her for the kindness she's shown me." Nice save.

He leaned against the door frame and smiled, noticing her embarrassment. Inuyasha looked at her; she was so cute bundled up in her coat. Her hair was pulled into a messy bun she had circles under her eyes from being up at night. He often heard the baby crying from downstairs. It been a while since he was able to talk to Kagome alone, there were so many things he wanted to ask. What exactly happened to make her leave home and why had she told him off that day at the coffee shop when she thought he was someone else? And most importantly why had she kissed him. Inuyasha eyed her.

"What?" She asked.

"Hmm?"

"You're staring at me kinda funny." She tilted her head.

"Oh, sorry." He looked away, "You comin' to church with us tomorrow?"

Kagome blinked Church? "I don't know I'll have to take Kloie with me and I don't think pulling out my breast in the middle of the preacher's yelling would be very good." I hope that worked. I'll say anything to get out of being with a group of Bible bangers. That's the last thing I need right now is a bunch of them in my business…again… She looked up at him when he didn't say anything, he was blushing. Jesus, all I said was breast he must have had a very sheltered childhood or he's just a pervert. She shivered.

"No I don't suppose that would be a good idea." He sighed, "Sorry I asked."

"Inuyasha, I really didn't mean to be rude it's just…my experience with church people- I mean…." She stopped. Damnit.

"I know what you mean, Kagome, please continue."

"Can I say something really quick?"

"Sure."

"I really like how you pronounce my name." Oh my god…I sound like a damn idiot! Where in all hells did that come from!?

He laughed, "Why's that?"

"Most people say 'Kago-may' but it's just Kagome with you. I like that." She smiled. Can I be anymore obvious? She jumped when a cry came from the baby monitor, "That's my cue." She stood up, "It's been nice talking to you, Inuyasha. Goodnight." Kagome said passing him and going into the house.

"Wait." Inuyasha said before she went inside her part of the house.

"Yes?"

"May I ask what happened that made you not want to come to church?" His violet eyes softened, staring into hers.

Kagome looked at the floor and then back at him, giving him a sad smile, "God and I aren't on speaking terms. Goodnight, Inuyasha."