Hi everyone!! I'm so glad that you guys enjoyed the last chapter!! I have to admit that it was one of the saddest things I've ever written… I had to make my favorite hanyou die! (sniff sniff) Anyways, MANY thanks to my reviewers!!!!

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Thank you to all my reviewers once again!! I got the most number of reviews in this chapter!! I think it was because of that cliffy I left… should I leave more of those? Lol, just kidding, I won't torture you all… that much!! Don't forget that Kagome still DOESN'T know about the accident okay? And "today" is New Years. But let's pretend that these students have school on New Years okay? Thank you once again! Enjoy this chapter!!

Chapter 10

Kagome looked around the train station, looking for that familiar flash of silver; her brown eyes, sifting through the crowd. But to her dismay, there was no streak of silver to be seen. Sighing, she saw the train arrive into the port. The teen walked to the back of the train and sat, looking out the window, waiting for the train to depart.

"Hi Kagome," greeted Kouga.

"Hey, how have you been doing? I haven't seen you in a while," asked Kagome, politely.

"I'm fine. Where's Inuyasha? You two are usually sitting next to each other."

"I don't really know. It's unusual really; he hasn't missed the train ever since he started school." Worry evident in her voice. She was so occupied on Inuyasha, that she completely missed the tint of jealousy in Kouga's tone.

"Then do you mind if I take this seat then? I'm sure Inuyasha won't mind."

Kagome nodded, keeping silent, but at the same time, trying to keep up her cheery facade.

Throughout the trip, Kouga tried to make conversation, but Kagome gave him one word answers, so he gave up. The pair quietly watched the scenery go by until they reached the city where the school was.

Kouga and Kagome walked to the school, which was a few blocks away from the station. When they reached the campus, there were already clumps of people waiting for school to start.

"Hey Kouga, come here, we need to talk to you!" shouted Ginta, one of his friends. Kouga gave a nod to signal his friend that he had heard.

"I'll see you in class alright?" Kagome gave him a smile and headed to her locker when they separated. Along the way, she greeted many people. They smiled back, but they weren't cheery "hello" smiles, but pity smiles. All around Kagome, there were whispers, but the raven haired girl was oblivious to it all. She opened her locker and took her books with her and shut it. There, she came face to face with Sango.

"Morning Sango. Happy New Year's Day! Have you seen Inuyasha? I haven't seen him all morning."

Sango's eyes then flashed a streak of pain and pity for her friend.

"You mean you don't know?"

Slowly, Kagome's smile faded. She knew it was something serious with Sango's tone of voice. Her eyes darkened in worry for Inuyasha. What could have happened to him?

"Let's walk to class first and I'll tell you there ok?" Sango soothed Kagome, knowing how worried she was.

The two exchanged what they did last night and finally reached the classroom. Both opened the door and entered. But the room suddenly became silent when Kagome entered. Whispers and stares of pity replaced the silence and Kagome turned to Sango.

"What happened to Inuyasha, Sango? Please tell me." Her chocolate depths pleading.

Sango sighed, it was now or never. She took in a deep breath and started to talk, when the door burst open.

"Kagome Higurashi!! Where the hell is Higurashi?" A loud angered voice echoed through the hallways. Suddenly, the door burst open. There was Kikyo, but her face was red with angry and sorrowful tears trailing down it. She marched up to Kagome and confronted her.

"You, It's ALL your fault!! You were the one he was coming to see. And you are the one who caused him to die! Why couldn't it have been you, you insolent wretch? He was my first love and YOU took him ALL away." Kikyo was pushing Kagome back with anger.

"That's enough Kikyo. It most definitely isn't Kagome's fault for Inuyasha's death." Sango reprimanded, defending her friend. Her gentle brown eyes were now filled with hate and disgust for the girl in front of her.

Kikyo stiffened at Sango's words, knowing full well, that she shouldn't mess with Sango anymore. She slowly turned towards the door and departed. Sango turned back to Kagome. But she wasn't there. There was a loud door slam and running footsteps. Sango sighed and sat wearily in her seat, knowing full well that she should have told Kagome before Kikyo did.

Tears were freely running down Kagome's face as she ran into the campus grounds. There were still a bunch of people there and some threw glances towards Kagome's way. Everyone in the school knew how close Inuyasha and Kagome were. She kept running and sobbing until she ran into a warm body. She looked up to see a familiar set of cerulean blue eyes. The boy drew her close, embracing her.

"Oh Kagome, I'm so sorry." He mumbled and rested his chin on her head, letting her head rest on his chest. The girl stepped closer into Kouga, taking in his warmth and taking his comfort.

"I didn't really like Inuyasha, but he didn't deserve to die."

"Come on Kagome, let's get to class." Kagome nodded in agreement and walked with Kouga, back to class.

It seemed like the day slipped by without Kagome noticing. It was like she was numb and standing still, while everyone else was moving. Everyone was kind to her, for she was the one suffering the most; she was the one that lost more than a friend.

At lunch, Kagome didn't eat and just left to sit outside under the sakura tree. Sango looked out, watching her best friend. It hurt her to see Kagome like this. Sango was the one who was usually down in the dumps and Kagome had always cheered her up. So now, Sango felt like she was letting her best friend down. Suddenly, a comforting hand was laid on her shoulder. Looking up, she saw non other than the school's pervert, Miroku Houshi.

"Please, not now, Miroku. I'm not in the mood for one of your perverted acts today."

"Don't judge me that quick my dear Sango." He joked. But then his voice turned serious. "Don't worry Sango, she'll be fine." As he sat down sitting next to Sango. "All she needs is time."

Sango turned and faced Miroku, her face with an expression of compromise. She nodded in agreement. She sighed and to Miroku's surprise, leaned onto his shoulder. His arm rose up and gently nudged her closer to him, his head leaning on her head.

"Thanks, Miroku." She whispered, still observing her friend outside. He nodded and the two sat there watching their beloved friend.

"I'm home mama." Kagome yelled, her voice full of sorrow and exhaustion. Footsteps were heard in her direction and Kagome suddenly found herself in her mother's arms.

"I'm sorry Kagome, I know how much that boy meant to you." Tears suddenly found their way to Kagome's eyes and she embraced her mom. "If you need anything, just give a shout okay?" Her mother met Kagome's eyes and gave her a heartfelt smile. Kagome nodded and headed upstairs. "Oh and by the way, there's a package for you on your bed, it just came this afternoon."

"Okay, thanks mama."

Her feet tiredly walked up the stairs and opened the door to her room. She threw her book bag on her bed and changed into her pajamas. She collapsed on the bed and closed her eyes, trying to calm down from today's events. She turned her head to the right and opened her eyes, revealing a neatly wrapped brown package. Her weary brown eyes examining it, wondering who it could've been from. There was no return address, so the only way to find out was to open it.

She carefully ripped the package where it was taped and took the box out. Carefully lifting the lid, her eyes widened in surprise in what she found, a tape and a CD. There was a note that said to play the tape first, so she complied with the directions.

At first, there was a little static and then a familiar voice came on.

"Hey Kagome. I hope you got this right on New Year's Eve, before our meeting. If it didn't, I'm sorry, I guess the post office was really busy." There was a slight pause and Kagome's eye's started to burn and a lump was forming in her throat, threatening to unleash the tears. She listened on.

"Anyways, here's a present from me to you. No, it's not the tape." There was a chuckle at the end of that sentence. "I hope you like it, it's a CD I made for you. I noticed that in band class that you liked to hear me play the drums and you like guitar, so I downloaded some songs that I thought you might like. Some of it's classical, with only the piano, so I guess you could say that this CD has a variety. So, I hope you like the present and Happy New Years!! I can't wait until tonight to tell you who my favorite human is. And remember this, we will be friends forever. I want you to be happy always."

Tears were running freely down her cheeks. Stumbling towards the bed, she picked up the CD and placed it in the player. The first song started to play, soothing Kagome, but causing her to cry even more.

"Oh, Inuyasha, I know how I feel. But I'm sorry I never had the chance to tell you, that I love you."

The next day, Saturday, the six friends (Kouga, Kagome, Ayame, Sango, Miroku, and Kikyo) traveled to Cerulean Lake to pay tributes to Inuyasha. Cerulean Lake was suggested by Kagome, secretly remembering the memories she shared with Inuyasha there. Kouga, being the leader, gave each person a sheet of white paper and lit each one on fire. The ashes of the paper drifted into the clear waters of the lake. Sobs of Kikyo were heard, and Ayame came and comforted her.

"Inuyasha, why did you leave us? I loved you and now you leave before I told you." Kikyo called out, her tears hitting the snow. She turned towards Kagome and looked at her. Kagome's face was dry and passive.

"Why are you not crying? Aren't you depressed that Inuyasha died? Aren't you -" Kikyo accused.

"That's enough, Kikyo." Sango interrupted.

To tell the truth, Kagome had stopped crying because of two reasons. One, she was still numb over the loss and two, she knew Inuyasha would not approve of them mourning over him too long, he would want them to be happy.

Kind of sad ain't it? I wanted to add the Sango/Miroku part in there to make them get closer together, so they can get together in the end! Just a heads up for all, next chapter is like ten years later. Okay?? This story is far from ending!!

Oh and by the way, if people are wondering about the paper burning thing, I think it's a sign of respect and a good-bye to the dead in some religions.

Anyways, reviews are welcome! I want to know what you all think! Reviews motivate me to update faster!!

Till next time.

-Animemistress419