Kiroshi arrived home late that day.

"Dad! I'm home!" he yelled right when he stepped inside the house. Why do I even bother telling him...? He doesn't care anyway. Kiroshi's mom had past away when he was young and his dad hardly ever paid attention to him.

Kiroshi opened the door to his room and fell on top of the bed. His face looked toward the ceiling as he thought. Kagome... I only knew her for like two days. But she trusts me so much...Is everything she said true?

Kiroshi turned over and faced the wall. I can see her face... In my mind I can... Grrr! Shut up Kiroshi! You do not have feelings for a girl you hardly know... but... I can't stop thinking about her...

Kiroshi turned his head and started to fall asleep.

Back at Kagomes house...

Kagome was in her pajamas. She had turned the lights in her room off and was under her covers. Kagome just couldn't go to sleep knowing all these things. Kiroshi is... really Inuyasha...

The next day Kagome ran to school. When she arrived she walked to her classroom and peeked in. Kiroshi was sitting where he usually sat. Suddenly her friend Ayumi popped up out of no where.

"Kagome? What are you looking at?"

Kagome suddenly turned around and quickly responded "Nothing!"

Ayumi had a mischievous smile on her face. "Oooohh... You were looking at the new boy huh? He's pretty cute don't you think?"

Kagome smiled. "Yea... He sure is..."

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Kagome gathered her things. It was the end of the school day and she was tired. Suddenly she looked up and saw that Kiroshi wasn't there. She quickly grabbed her books and ran out of the classroom. As she walked outside she saw Kiroshi walking down an alleyway. She followed him quietly. Soon he stopped in front of an old apartment. She hid behind a tree as he walked into the apartment.

So... He must live here...

Kagome quickly ran to the front door. She slowly hid behind the door. She turned to peek inside when suddenly something grabbed her hand. She tried to scream but only a muffled sound came from her mouth because someone had covered it with their hand. The person pushed her against the wall. Scared because she didn't know who it was, she opened her eyes and tried to focus on who it was. When she found out he let go of her mouth.

"Kiroshi?"

"Kagome? Were you just following me the way home?"

"Well I wouldn't exactly say following! It's more along the terms of... well..." Kagome stopped talking. Kiroshi's face was only an inch away from hers.

"Well?"

"I... I... I guess you could say I was following you... But not in the bad way!"

Kiroshi loosened the grip on Kagome's hand. Kagome noticed just now that he was still holding on to it.

"Why were you following me?"

"I don't know... I guess I was just waiting for you but I couldn't find you and and..."

Kagome stopped breathing. Is it just me or is his face coming closer to mine... Kagome held her breath.

Kiroshi moved back. "Well... Don't scare me like that... I thought you were some robber or something..."

Kagome stared for a few second and then smiled. "You thought I was going to rob you or something?"

"I didn't know who you were..."

Kagome giggled to herself. Suddenly she noticed how dim it was.

"So... you live here?"

"Umm... Yeah..." Kiroshi walked down into the darker hallway and stopped next to a door that read 315. He fumbled inside his bag to look for his keys. He didn't notice Kagome was still looking at him." You want to come in?" he offered.

"Sure!"

Kagome walked in with Kiroshi into a messy living room. It was medium sized and was a lot brighter then the hallway. Kagome sat down on a small wooden chair.

"I know it's not that clean. My dad and I forget to clean the house usually."

"How about your mom?"

Kiroshi stopped walking and stayed silent for a minute. "She's... Not here..."

Kagome had a puzzled look on her face but it changed into a sad expression when she understood what he meant. "Oh... Kiroshi... I shouldn't have asked... I'm so sorry..."

"Feh... I don't care... It's been a long time anyway. I'm over it."

Kagome looked up at him and smiled. Suddenly her smile became a blank expression. He really does look like Inuyasha... I miss you so much Inuyasha... I can't stop thinking about you... It's like... Kiroshi reminds me of you... That's why it hurts... That's why it hurts so much to be with him... Kagome slowly put her head down. Suddenly she started to sob softly. Tears fell down from her eyes. Kiroshi suddenly turned and saw her crying.

"Kagome?"

Kagome leapt up from the chair and ran out of Kiroshi's house. Her hand was against her mouth and she was sobbing uncontrollably. Kiroshi ran out of the house after her. Kagome ran down the street and into the alleyway. She quickly ran but she suddenly tripped on her own foot and stumbled on to the ground. She tried to get up but she couldn't. When she looked at her knees she understood why. Both of them had been cut on the sidewalk. Kagome struggled to get up. As soon as she did she started to run once more. Suddenly something grabbed her wrist. Kagome turned and saw that it was Kiroshi. She tried to pull away but he didn't let go.

"What's the matter with you Kagome? First you start crying and now you're running away from me? Why did you fall? Why did you cut yourself? Why are you running away? What the hell is the matter with you?" Kiroshi yelled at her.

Kagome only looked away. She tried to pull away but she was out of breath and her knees hurt. Kagome stopped struggling and fell to the floor on her knees. She was crying and her knees were bleeding at the same time.

Kiroshi bent down beside her.

"Kiroshi...I'm sorry... I'm so sorry..." she said through muffled sobs.

Kiroshi looked at her fiercely. Kagome thought that he would yell at her and ask her why she was being so stupid but that didn't happen. Suddenly he grabbed her hand and pulled her to him. Kagome was surprised at first but then felt relaxed in the safety of his arms. He held her close to him and said "Don't scare me like that. I was worried...about you..."

Kagome only rested her head in his arms. I feel so safe...