Everlastingly Bonded By Love

This is an edited chapter. Thank you for all of your wonderful reviews. I'll be looking forward to what you have to say to my next chapter. ENJOY!

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Warning: Sexual Content; Offensive Language

Rating: M for Mature

Couple: Inuyasha and Kagome (Based)

Disclaimer: I do not own Inuyasha or any of the characters associated with the series now or ever.

Recap: "Almost stroked me?" Kagome looked at Miroku and her eyes narrowed in annoyance. "In my sleep?" Miroku gulped and stepped back. "Wait... did you say he tossed you all the way across camp?" Kagome turned to where Inuyasha had been standing. He was gone. She frowned. He had run off again. "Lets just get breakfast ready." Kagome said and went over to the water Inuyasha brought. She began to boil the liquid and pulled out the ramen cups.

Once the water finished she poured it into the cups and let it sit there till the noodles softened. She passed them out to everyone. Sango fed Kirara cat food, like usual. Inuyasha remained the only one who didn't eat, considering he still hadn't returned. End Recap

Chapter 3: Morning In The Modern Era

Kagome sat down and began eating her breakfast. She gazed around the area, hopefully. Inuyasha still hadn't come back. She was beginning to get worried. She looked over at Miroku and Sango, who were eating quietly together and Shippo, who was sitting with Kirara.

She frowned. She was the only one eating alone. Usually Inuyasha would sit next to her, or they would all sit in a circle. She stared into her food and realized she was more tired than hungry. She had hoped Inuyasha would have let her sleep farther. An hours worth of sleep wouldn't allow her to last the day.

Kagome noticed that she had to restock on her supplies and as soon as Inuyasha got back she'd have him take her back to her own time, so she could stay a couple days. She would go to school when she got a chance and see her friends too. She hadn't seen them in a while and was wondering how they were doing.

The miko, of course, wouldn't tell them about how far her relationship with Inuyasha had gone. She wouldn't tell anyone and that was the pact she made with her mate.

She continued to aimlessly stare into her bowl, when she suddenly felt a hand on her shoulder. She turned and saw Sango looking down at her.

"Is everything alright, Kagome?" Sango asked with a look of concern. "You seem kind of down this morning... and tired."

"I'm fine Sango. Just... yeah.. I'm tired."

"Did you and Inuyasha get into an argument or something last night?"

"No, it's not that. I need to get back to my time and replenish my supplies. I don't have much left. My mom is probably starting to get worried. I haven't been back there in a month. I also need to see my friends from school. I haven't talked to them in a while."

"Are you sure that's all?" Sango asked. Kagome nodded. "I can have Kirara take you back? There's no telling when Inuyasha will return. We'll tell him you needed supplies and will be gone for a couple days if you want?" Sango continued to keep an eye on Kagome's expression. The demon slayer noticed Kagome seemed to become more depressed. It was probably because she wouldn't get to say goodbye to Inuyasha.

"Inuyasha will be mad if I don't tell him..."

"He'll get over it." Sango interrupted. Kagome looked at Sango and smiled.

"Alright, I guess that could work than. Thanks." Kagome stood up and emptied her plate of ramen in the bush. She grabbed her stuff first and then a cup of ramen. "Give this to Inuyasha when he gets back, please." Kagome held the cup out to Sango. Sango took it and nodded.

"I will. Kirara!" Sango called. Kirara walked to her side. "I need you to take Kagome to the well. Can you?"

"Meow." Flame assaulted the feline, transforming her. Kagome grabbed her bag and mounted the cat demon.

"Thanks, Kirara. Be careful!." Sango shouted as the demon jumped up and sored into the sky. Kagome waved back. Miroku approached Sango. "I'm worried about Kagome. She seemed kind of down."

"Kagome is strong." Miroku replied.

Later

Kirara landed with a small, barely noticeable thud, in front of the Bone-Eaters Well. Kagome got off. She mad her way over to the well with her backpack. She really wanted to go back to her own time and get some things off her mind for a little while. She wasn't really being much of a help, considering there weren't any jewel shards around that she sensed. Now was the perfect time to go back.

Kagome turned and watched Kirara fly off back to her companion. Kagome then looked at the Inuyasha Forest. She hoped Inuyasha would come out. She only wanted to say goodbye and tell him she was leaving. She didn't want an argument when she returned and she didn't want him to try and come get her either.

Kagome sighed. He wasn't coming. Who knew where he went or why? Not Kagome. She decided if he wasn't going to come than it was his fault she never got a chance to say farewell. She faced the well again and leaped into it. She was almost immediately greeted by a blue, warming light.

When she landed on the other side she looked up. The blue sky was replaced with a brown roof. She started climbing steps that were installed in the well for her in and out trips. She tossed her bag over the top and then pulled herself up.

Running to and then into the house, Kagome saw that no one was in the kitchen, so she moved on. She went into the living room and no one was there either. She walked upstairs. Sota was at school. Mrs. Higurashi was cleaning the bathroom and gramps was probably out front tending to the shrine grounds.

Kagome walked into the bathroom and her mother turned to her, beaming.

"Kagome, dear, you're back. I was beginning to get worried." Mrs. Higurashi hugged her daughter and pulled away. She began to spray and wipe the mirror down. "How was your time in the feudal era? What kept you so long?"

"It was boring." Kagome replied and leaned against the wall. 'That is.. when I wasn't with Inuyasha alone.' She thought. "We didn't get any leads on Naraku and I didn't sense a singal shard."

"A month and no shard? Maybe there are only a few left, making it harder to find them."

"Yeah, definitely."

"You ate breakfast?"

"Some. I'm not really hungry."

"Well it's to late to get to school so you might as well just help me clean."

"Clean?" Kagome moaned. "Okay I'll clean, but afterwards I have to shower and go to the store for some things I need for next time I go to the feudal era."

"Sure thing, Sweetie." Mrs. Higurashi continued sanitizing the bathroom. "You can start in the living room."

"Okay." Kagome went to her room, throwing her bag down. Afterwards she headed down the stairs. She pulled out cleaning supplies from the closet and started her chore. It wasn't really all that messy. All she would have to do is neaten up Sota's games, dust, and vacuum.

After Kagome finished cleaning, she put the away the materials. She stood there for a moment, admiring her work. Everything seemed to be in order. Cleaning had seemed to take her mind off of her hanyou companion.

"Mom, I finished the living room!" Kagome informed.

"Good, that's all you needed to do. You can shower now."

"Thanks." Kagome ran up the stairs and into her room. She jumped back and almost screamed when she saw Inuyasha on her bed scowling. "What are you doing here?" She exhaled strongly. "If you came to get me, I'm not going back yet. I'm staying a couple days." She went over to her drawers and pulled out some clothing for after her shower. She grabbed a bath robe and slung it over a chair.

"You didn't tell me you were coming."

"You didn't tell me you were leaving before either." She retorted and began to remove her clothing in front of Inuyasha. He watched her, but it wasn't like he hadn't seen her nude before.

"So you should have told me. Instead you have Sango tell me."

"I wanted to come back." She bit out in annoyance as she removed her last shred of clothing and placed the rob around her.

"I heard you didn't eat and seemed pretty upset." His voice softened. Kagome looked at him and then just grabbed her things.

"I wasn't hungry."

"Don't give me that."

"I wasn't! If you would have let me sleep more I would have been more hungry than tired... You can go now. After I shower and get supplies I'm going to nap or watch TV, since there's nothing else to do until my friends get back from school." Inuyasha was a little offended that she was trying to get rid of him.

"Why the hell do you want me to go so bad? You hiding something or you just want some time with that Homo guy?"

"I'm not.." She sighed. "I'm not hiding anything. I'm just don't feel like arguing today, okay?" She opened the door and left to her shower. Inuyasha huffed and leaned back on Kagome's bed. He growled. It was frustrating. Him and Kagome had physically grown close, but it seemed like they had somehow grown farther apart mentally.

Inuyasha knew a cause for this was probably the distance between them while others were there. He hadn't bit Kagome yet, which would complete their mating ritual. He would have to eventually. Demons could still take her for their own if she wasn't marked. Kouga could take her. Inuyasha growled again. If he bit her, Sango would know, because Sango knows about most demon mating. She would probably end up seeing while trying to wake Kagome up, or maybe in the hot springs. Inuyasha couldn't risk anyone knowing until Naraku was defeated. Naraku could use it as a weapon and try to harm Kagome.

Inuyasha heard the door open and turned as Mrs. Higurashi entered.

"Oh, Inuyasha. You're here. You surprised me." Kagome's mother said and walked over, picking up Kagome's dirty clothing. She placed it in a hamper that she held against her side. "How have things been going between you and Kagome?"

"Ah..." He blushed at the reality. Inuyasha wasn't used to conversations with Mrs. Higurashi and hated answering questions like that. "Good." If Kagome wanted her mother to know, she would tell her herself.

"That's nice." Mrs. Higurashi left with a large smile. Inuyasha's lids dropped over his eyes. Kagome would want him gone when she came back in. He didn't care, though. He had a right to see her. He would at least get a kiss before he left, especially if she had to be gone a couple days.

Later

Inuyasha was getting tired of waiting. He tapped on the end of the bed, patience leaked away quickly.

He was relieved when Kagome finally walked into the room. She had blown dry her hair and dressed already.

"You're still here?" She went over to the dresser and placed her brush down. "I'll go to the store later." She noticed Inuyasha's tired expression. It caused her to yawn at the thought of sleep. "I'm to tired to go yet." She walked over to the bed. "Move." Inuyasha backed up towards the wall a little more and Kagome lied down under the covers. She tossed it over Inuyasha and leaned back into his chest. His arms wrapped around.

Inuyasha didn't know why she had suddenly decided to cuddle, but he really didn't mind at all. Apparently she wasn't as mad as he had first thought her to be.

After a few moments Mrs. Higurashi knocked and entered. She was surprised to see the two teens sleeping together. She was confused as to what to do. They seemed fine and didn't look like they would do anything more. She decided to leave it be for now and talk to Kagome about it some other time.

Sorry! Reading over this chapter, I realized just how boring it was. I wish I could redo it somehow, but I can't, because I've already posted the next chapters.