Santa's Little Helper

A/N: The holidays have now arrived and I have to work my ass off to finish this, I hope I won't have to cut it off a little. I hope you all have a happy holiday! And remember to take advantage of the food this only happens once a year. Chapter 4 is now finished enjoy!

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Quote of the day: Isn't it funny that at Christmas something in you gets so lonely for - I don't know what exactly, but it's something that you don't mind so much not having at other times.

Fact of the day: The use of a Christmas wreath as a decoration on your front door, mantel or bay window symbolizes a sign of welcome and long life to all who enter.

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Santa's Little Helper

Chapter 4:

By WintersBlaze

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Beep, Beep, Beep…

The white hospital room echoed the beeps gently. The crisp white sheets were no longer blanched white, as they were spotted with blood. Dark hair clashed with the white pillow.

A dark pair of teary eyes blinked and the girl that owned them sighed. Looking over her side she saw her mother sleeping peacefully on her bedside, a book laying on the ground.

Swinging her feet over the edge Kagome carefully stood up. Grasping her I.V. pole, she slowly walked out of the room.

It had been a couple of days since the incident and Inuyasha was still unconscious. This had been Kagome's daily routine. Wake up, see her mother sleeping by her side, then walking over to visit Inuyasha.

Room 312 came into to view. The light colored door opened easily and Kagome stepped into the equally bright room as her own. The hospital gown fluttered as a gust of air greeted her, making her feel chilled in her almost nothing attire. Sliding her slippered feet across the floor she came to the silver-haired boys bedside. She winced at how he looked. Even though she saw him before it still made her eyes sting. Tubes upon tubes were hooked up to him. His face was pale, making him look ghostly. A hospital cap was placed on his head. Why was he always wearing something on his head? Poor guy, he didn't deserve this. This was all her fault. Why did she have to follow him?

Leaning over to look at him a couple of tears ran down her face and onto the bed. She wiped her eyes on the back of her hand and lightly took his hand in hers. How is it that she only met this guy a few days ago, but it felt like she knew him her whole life?

"How are you feeling today, Inuyasha?" Kagome sighed as silence followed.

Letting go of his hand she folded her arms neatly on the bed and set her head on them. She'd have a nap, maybe buy the time she awoke he would wake up too.

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Beep, Beep, Beep…

The white walls glared in Inuyasha's eyes as he tried to open them. Squinting around the room everything was blurry. A warm bundle was lying beside him, making only that half of him warm. Lifting a shaky arm, Inuyasha placed his hand on the bundle and it stirred under his touch.

The raven-haired girl lifted her head showing hopeful brown eyes.

"Hey Kagome." His voice was weak, barely even a scratch. He gave a weak smile in her direction.

Tears sprang to Kagome's eyes and she placed her hands over face.

"I'm so sorry, Inuyasha." Kagome whispered softly, shaking her head. "I thought something was wrong, I didn't mean-"

"It's okay Kagome."

Kagome stared incredulously at him. "It's not okay, you could have died, and it would have been my fault!"

Tears streamed down her face and on to the hospital gown. She gave him a sad stare only to receive the same in return. Wiping her eyes with the back of her hand she stood up from her seat. "I should go."

"No, don't go!" Inuyasha grabbed on to her uninjured wrist. His lips held worry; his face held surprise but his eyes held helplessness.

Turning around Kagome looked at him.

"What?" she asked softly.

Blushing lightly Inuyasha dropped her hand watching it hand fall back to her side.

"I mean um…"

A small smile graced Kagome's face and she sat back down at her previous seat.

"I'll stay with you, Inuyasha"

Inuyasha looked away out the curtained window. To embarrassed to look at Kagome, he had just shown vulnerability. "Well, only if you want too."

"Believe me, Inuyasha, I do."

His head turned towards her and he smiled her as she smiled at him. 'Thanks, Kagome"

"What friends are friends for, right?"

His smile only got bigger. "Right"

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It had been another 4 days before they would let Inuyasha out of the hospital. Even though Kagome had already been released she still spent her days with him in the hospital, and it was a hard job looking after an antsy Inuyasha. Between the food fights in the cafeteria and all of the frightened nurses, she was glad he was getting out of there.

"Okay so remember, if you feel any pain, I have subscribed you some-" The doctor paused "Are you listening to me, sir?"

Inuyasha continued to chew on the mangled straw that he currently had in his mouth. " Yeah whatever."

Kagome sighed. At least he was back to his normal self.

Kagome smiled at the doctor. "Thank you, doctor, if he feels any pain I will be sure he gets his painkillers." she answered for Inuyasha taking the small slip of paper from the doctor.

"It's good he has someone like you, are you his girlfriend?" It was amazing what such an innocent question could have on some people.

Inuyasha froze dropping his straw on the ground, while both him and Kagome turned 10 shades of red in 2 seconds.

"N-no doctor, we are just friends." Kagome stuttered, waving her hands in front of her. By the color on her face some people would have guess she were chocking to death.

"Good friends." Inuyasha ended off equally stunned and red. He quickly bent down to pick up his dropped straw. He examined it closely.

"We should be going, now." Kagome nudged Inuyasha and he looked up from his straw.

"Yeah, thanks doc"

He was just about to put the straw back in to his mouth when the doctor grabbed it from him.

"Hey! That's my straw!"

The doctor turned around and grabbed a coffee stir stick sitting on the desk. "Here, you can this one."

Inuyasha grinned like a child. "Sweet."

Kagome watched him and sighed. "Coming?"

He gave an irritated glare. "Hold on, don't get your thong in a bunch!"

The doctor watched their little feud.

"Why are you always so rude you said you wanted to get out of here!"

"Well, excuse me, but I had to get a new straw!"

"Who cares about a stupid straw!"

"Hello! I care!"

The doctor laughed and shook his head. They were going to make quite the couple one day.

Inuyasha and Kagome argued on down the hallway until the closed doors of the elevator ended their friendly feud.

Everything was back to normal.

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A/N: Chapter 4 is now kaput! w00t! I got christmas tomorrow i still have to buy coffe for my dad --' Oh i have a good idea! How about ya'll give a review for christmas! wow i am just one smart cookie. Well make sure to have nothing but fun tomorrow! Later!