In With the New

A/N: I don't own Inuyasha…Rumiko Takahashi does.

Thanks for reading this! More people read it than review, which is fine, but the hits are decreasing as I continue chapters, am I losing readers? Well, if I would get reviews, then I could fix what's wrong with this story…I am writing this for your entertainment after all. :-D

Just to clarify for those who don't know: when I put in the last chapter, or any chapter in this format, Next Chapter: Sesshoumaru comes out next chapter and Naraku returns, or etc, etc …that is a preview NOT a title for my next chapter! A title like that would be too long. lol! Thank you.

Chapter 5: More to the Drama

Inuyasha stood there, staring at the door just thinking about Kikyo. She didn't say when he would see her next. He suddenly looked around him. He was alone. It finally hit him, "Oh, shit! I was with Kagome! Where'd she go!" He felt like a total jerk for ignoring her like he did. Why did Kikyo lunge at me when I had company anyway? He wondered. Maybe Kikyo didn't notice Kagome either. For all he knew, Kagome might've gone back out the front door. He opened the door and saw her car and bike still parked. Could she have walked? He grew slightly worried and went to check her room.

Kagome heard a slight knock on her door. The feeling of dread washed over her. She simply muttered, "It's open." Inuyasha stepped in. "Kagome" was all he managed to utter. She wanted to yell "GO AWAY," but really didn't have an excuse to. He wasn't anything to her. "So, that was Kikyo, huh?" Kagome stated, trying to sound friendly. She had a scary, fake smile plastered on her face. Inuyasha stared at her so seriously. What could he possibly have to say? She thought worriedly, even though he didn't have to explain anything to her. "Did you still want to hang out with me?" He asked. He looked down, his ears flattened slightly as he awaited her response. He just looked so worried and adorable to her. She wanted to throw her arms around him and comfort him. She couldn't imagine what it must've been like for him to run into his ex. Then again, she didn't know exactly how much he had loved Kikyo or how serious their relationship was. "Of course. I'll go grab a movie, unless you don't trust my taste." She replied. "No, it's fine." He said.

"Okay, it's the second movie we rented, so I haven't seen it yet."

"What's it called?"

"Shikoku," Kagome answered and she read the back of the DVD cover. (A/N: I recommend this Japanese movie to Inuyasha fans cuz the story line reminded me of the Kikyo, Inuyasha, and Kagome story. It's about three best friends, two girls and a guy. One of the girls is Chiaki Kuriyama a.k.a Go Go from KILL BILL, and she dies at 16. The other girl moved away to Tokyo prior to her girl friend's death. Well, Chiaki was dating the guy friend when she died. Then, the girl that moved away returns to her home town and falls for her best friend! Then, Chiaki's priestess mother raises her back from the dead and she gets jealous that her best friends are in love with each other! So Chiaki would be Kikyo's character and it follows like the Inuyasha/Kikyo/Kagome thing like that. So, I would highly recommend! LOL ok, back to the story. SORRY!)...Kagome briefly read the summary to Inuyasha and he seemed interested. She put the movie in the DVD player and sat next to him on the bed. Her bed was parallel to the wall and was the only piece of furniture facing the television. The television sat atop her dresser, which was across from her bed.

Kagome fought the urge to snuggle up next to Inuyasha. Inuyasha could tell Kagome seemed a little tense because she kept shuffling. Kagome thought maybe she should've picked another movie because this was kind of a love triangle story. She felt uncomfortable suddenly. She felt flushed and warm. I wish I hadn't worn a long sleeve shirt! She thought. "Are you okay?" He finally asked, pausing the movie. "It just feels a little warm in here is all. I was told I had the warmest room in the house so yeah, hehe." She nervously replied. He raised an eyebrow at her. "Get relaxed then would you?" He sounded annoyed. He added, "It was pretty stupid of you to wear a long sleeve shirt during summer." She frowned angrily and replied, "well, it was cold in the morning!" She got up to change her shirt and told him, "please, avert your eyes." "Feh! Like I would want to look!" He snapped as he crossed his arms and looked the other way while closing his eyes. She threw her shirt and skirt over his face. He grumbled, but wouldn't take them off till she told him she was done changing. She put on a white, short sleeved blouse and a green pleated skirt. She told him it was okay to look now. "Finally. You took so damn long to get dressed." He remarked, tossing her clothes on the floor, and, played the movie.

Kagome was glad to spend more alone time with Inuyasha, but she almost wished something would happen between them. He just looked so attractive sitting there, watching the movie. He was sitting so close to her and the atmosphere was perfect. If he had tried to pull something at that moment, she wouldn't stop him. Seeing Kikyo kiss him made her wonder what it would be like to kiss him herself. For all she knew though, those two were back together. Besides, he didn't seem the type to initiate anything. Kikyo had kissed him after all and he wasn't a pervert like Miroku. Sango told Kagome about when he and she had watched a movie together he kept grabbing her. Sango seemed to like Miroku, but, she didn't want him to think he could do whatever he wanted to her.

Inuyasha glanced at Kagome from the corner of his eye. She kept fidgeting next to him. He wished he knew what she was thinking about that was making her so uncomfortable. Then again, maybe he didn't want to know; if she was thinking about him and Kikyo, then no wonder she was uncomfortable. He hadn't said anything about it to her. Even though he wasn't dating her, she was his friend and he had left her out completely. He felt guilty and didn't know what to do about it.

Neither said anything to each other. When the movie ended, Inuyasha stood up right away and said, "I better do my homework. I've got a lot of reading to do." "Yeah," Kagome agreed, "I have homework, too." Instead of going to his room, Inuyasha dashed to Miroku's. Kagome waited a couple of minutes and went straight to Sango's room.

0o0o Miroku's Room o0o0

Miroku saw Inuyasha dart into his room, glancing behind him. "What's with you?" He asked Inuyasha. "Nothing…eh…" Inuyasha said awkwardly. Miroku paused his Playstation 2 game. "What happened? Did you anger Kagome because I tried to say hi to her and she totally walked passed me not even noticing." Miroku said. I knew something was wrong! Inuyasha thought to himself, gritting his teeth. Miroku noticed the intense look on Inuyasha's face.

"Calm down Inuyasha, you're gonna pop a vein that way. Just tell me what happened."

"I took Kagome to school and I was giving her a ride back. When we came in, Kikyo was here picking up her mail. Kikyo suddenly," Inuyasha's cheeks turned pink and he muttered the last part as he looked at the floor, "kissed me." Miroku looked at Inuyasha wide eyed, grinned and replied, "What are you complaining about!" He patted Inuyasha on the back. "Shut up will ya," Inuyasha snapped, "that's not the point! I felt bad 'cause Kagome was there and I forgot about her!" Miroku sighed and said, "It's simple. You must talk to Kagome. It's the only way to make things right." "But, Miroku, I don't know what to say to her." Inuyasha admitted. "That, my friend, I can't help you with." Miroku replied.

Meanwhile…

0o0o Sango's Room o0o0

"That happened while you were standing there!" Sango exclaimed in surprise. Kagome nodded her head, then, said, "It's kind of funny when I tell you about it now." "Inuyasha didn't say anything to you?" Sango asked. "Nope and I guess, why should he?" Kagome replied with a shrug. Kagome's brown eyes looked saddened.

"If it bothers you that much, just talk to him."

"And tell him what? He's not my boyfriend or anything." Kagome blushed after saying that.

"Say 'I thought you and I were getting close, but if you'd rather be with Kikyo, then I don't mind being friends.'"

Kagome's eyes narrowed into slits. She couldn't imagine herself saying anything like that to Inuyasha. She sighed. Sango could see she didn't like her suggestion so she said, "Well, ask yourself this question: do you really want to be with a two timer?" "It's not really two timing." Kagome stated. Is it? "Well, then, just give it some time. Just hang out with him and whatever happens happens." Kagome smiled at Sango's last suggestion.

0o0o0

Just as Inuyasha came out of Miroku's room, Kagome came out of Sango's and they were face to face in the hallway (well, not face to face cuz Inuyasha is taller than Kagome.) "Kagome," he began, "about earlier today. I-eh..." Kagome could see Inuyasha was having trouble expressing himself and he seemed tense, so she spoke up, "It's okay. I know you didn't mean for me to be right there during such a personal moment. If it had been Sango or Miroku there instead of me, it would've happened anyway." He seemed relieved and didn't say anything. "Well, I have a lot of homework. See you." She said and went to her room. "Yeah" was all he said, then followed suit and went to his room.

At 3AM, Kagome heard Naraku return from wherever he was. She noticed he had been gone for a week because his mail has started to pile up. "Does he have to be so loud coming in?" She groaned to herself. His room was noisy for the next hour and she was unable to fall asleep. She was so annoyed she got up and opened her closet. She knew his was right on the other side, so she threw a pair of shoes at the wall. His room grew quiet and she went to sleep.

After school that day, Kagome had no homework and it was her only day off for the next four days. She was so excited to have free time that she didn't know what to do with it. As she entered the front door, Naraku was headed out. She smiled nervously as she nearly bumped into him coming in. His expression remained emotionless and he just passed right by her and went out. Every time she ran into him, it was awkward and he never said or did anything. She probably wouldn't have felt so awkward if she hadn't thrown a shoe at the adjoining wall last night.

Kagome was in the kitchen making a sandwich when Koga approached her, "hey, long time no see. What you been up to, Kagome?" "Work and school." She replied as she spread mayonnaise on the wheat bread. "Is that all you're having for lunch?" He asked.

"Yes. Why?"

"Let me take you to lunch."

"Oh, Koga, that's nice of you, but I'm almost done making this."

"Wrap it up for later."

The next thing she knew, Koga had her be the arm and was leading her out the door. "Wait a minute! You didn't let me wrap up my sandwich!" She exclaimed. Inuyasha came out of his room because he could hear Kagome sounding, what seemed to him, distressed. When he saw Koga's hold on Kagome's arm he grabbed Koga by the shirt collar. Koga let go of Kagome and she stepped away from them. "What the hell do you think you're doing!" Inuyasha growled. "What's your problem, Mutt-face?" Koga shot back. "Why is it that every time I see you, you're harassing Kagome?" Inuyasha aggressively asked. "He wasn't harassing me!" Kagome protested. Inuyasha's hold on Koga loosened as he addressed Kagome, "What the hell are you defending him for!" Just then, Sesshomaru walked up in the middle of the scene. Koga said "see ya" and ran off. Kagome stood silent.

Inuyasha turned to face Sesshomaru. Sesshomaru spoke in a calm, cool, serious tone, "Inuyasha, do you really think it wise to fall for a fellow roommate again?" Kagome's cheeks turned red. Inuyasha glared at him angrily. "Why are you so angry? You don't mean to tell me that little display just now wasn't out of your petty emotion of affection for this girl." Sesshomaru said. Inuyasha just growled at him with clenched fists. He would've said something smart back at him, but didn't because he was the owner of the house and was letting him rent a place there. "Hn." Sesshomaru slightly smirked and with a brush of his hand through his long white-silver hair, he went into the house.

Kagome looked at Inuyasha nervously. He was so angry; he looked like he was going to explode. "Inuyasha." She softly said. "WHAT!" He snapped. "What was that with you and Sesshomaru just now?" She asked. "Feh! We're not exactly close," He replied, "why?" She just shook her head. He turned to go back inside. "Well, are you coming or what?" He irritably asked. She nodded and followed him inside.

A/N: Sorry it took me so long to update. I had some difficulty writing this chapter…Well, review and help me out here! I didn't put any citrus yet because 1) Inuyasha and Kagome don't seem to know each other that well yet and 2) if I do put citrus (as in no lime or lemon, just a little something) will I have to up this rating to an M no matter what cuz it will get deleted? Anyway, please review and let me know what you think! THANK YOU FOR READING and WAITING FOR ME TO UPDATE! Preview of next chapter: Kagome visits home and other stuff! Lol.

See ya soon!

Michi4