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A/N) Hi everyone, I'm really, really sorry that I haven't updated sooner, I guess I kinda forgot, lol. But now I've remembered I'll make sure I carry on. The pairings are Kagome/Inuyasha but they might change depending on how the story progresses. I would like to personally thank:

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I think I've left it long enough.

Recap:

"Erm….. I" Inuyasha was starting to get a little annoyed,

"Well?"

"I… I" Kagome was definitely losing it now; she started shaking, due to her nervousness.

"JUST SPIT IT OUT, WENCH." Inuyasha shouted.

In shock Kagome just blurted it out.

"Inuyasha, I love you," it wasn't till a couple of seconds later, did she realise what she'd done. Kagome put her hands up to her mouth, unable to look Inuyasha in the eye, as embarrassment took over her. Inuyasha on the other hand couldn't believe what had just happened, and stood there silently contemplating what to do. The silence caused Kagome to start thinking the worst. What if he doesn't feel the same? What if he still loves Kikyo? Oh god I'm such an idiot, why do I keep doing this to myself. And with that last thought Kagome, began to move away from Inuyasha, she wanted to get away, far away from him right now.

She turned around, and was about to walk, when she felt a pair of arms wrap around her shoulders, Kagome turned back only to see Inuyasha.

"I love you, too Kagome," he said as he pulled her closer to him.

"Huh…" was all Kagome managed to say, as Inuyasha brought up his hand up to her face, cupping her cheek. He then slowly brought his face closer to hers, closing the distance between them. Their lips met, in the most delicate of ways, her lips are so soft, thought Inuyasha as he kissed Kagome. It wasn't rough or demanding as Kagome thought it would have been, but gentle and caring.

Kagome was the first to break the kiss; she felt like they'd been kissing for an eternity, as she gasped for breath, not that she minded. Kagome wrapped her arms around his waist, as she buried her face in his chest, Inuyasha in turn wrapped his arms back around her shoulders and rested his chin on the top of her head, and gently ran his claws through her hair. This will be a perfect memory, thought Kagome.

They stood there for about fifteen minutes, completely silent, there wasn't any need for words, as they held each other consumed in the love, they had just admitted to each other.

Suddenly Inuyasha went rigid, smelling something familiar, he looked around and saw it was Kikyo's soul collectors. Kikyo. Inuyasha released Kagome from their embrace.

"Kagome go back to the hut, there's something I need to do." He said as he ran off into the forest.

"Hey…..Inuyasha wait," Kagome shouted after him, confused at not knowing what made him run off like that, she decided to follow him.

Inuyasha ran deep into the forest, following Kikyo's soul collectors, till they gathered in one place, he knew she would be there. He stopped running and walked into the clearing, as expected she was there.

There was an eeire silence as Inuyasha slowly walked up to Kikyo, then he stopped just about a foot away from her. Kikyo stared at him blankly, yet with a little amusement apparent in her eyes, she knew why he was here. Inuyasha was here to give her the answer to her question she had asked him at their last meeting.

Flashback

The group settled down in the area where they had decided to make camp, after the bathing and eating was done, they decided to get some rest. Considering they were still looking shards of the Shikon Jewel, and their hanyou friend would have them up as early as possible, to continue looking for them, they thought an early night would be in their best interest.

While the others slept on the ground, Inuyasha sat in a tree, thinking of how they were going to defeat Naraku, that was until he saw Kikyo's soul collectors in the distance. Jumping down from his perch in the tree, he hoped he didn't wake any of his friends up, checking that they were still asleep, he ran towards the soul collectors. Upon seeing Kikyo, he grabbed her, and held her in a tight embrace.

"I missed you Kikyo"

"Inuyasha" she said as she pulled away from him.

"When are you coming to hell with me?"

"I can't, not yet"

"What keeps you here, Inuyasha? Is it my reincarnation? She shouted

"…………"

"I see, then I'm going to have to ask you to choose, it's either me or my reincarnation" and with that she turned and walked away.

"Kikyo, wait,"

"I want an answer next time we meet, Inuyasha" she said as she disappeared into the forest

Inuyasha sighed in defeat, thinking Kikyo had gone he slowly made his way to the camp. Unknown to Inuyasha, Kikyo reappeared, watching him leave, she started to chant something, quietly so he didn't hear her. When she finished, Kikyo smirked, why not have a little fun with her reincarnation, while she was at it. Having known that Kagome had been there that night, while Inuyasha was with her.

End Flashback

Kikyo couldn't help but show a little smile, after thinking about the end of her last encounter with Inuyasha, but also she knew Kagome was nearing the couple. This will be good, I hope your ready for this Kagome, she thought as Inuyasha moved closer to her, and wrapped his arms around Kikyo, just like he had done with Kagome, minutes before.

Kagome struggled to keep up with Inuyasha, but finally reached the spot where he and Kikyo holding each other in an embrace, when Kagome saw this she went stiff, like a deer caught in the headlights. Regaining her composure Kagome hid behind the tree she was stood next to, it was far enough not to be seen, but close enough to allow her to hear what was being said.

"Inuyasha, what have you come here for?" Kikyo asked although she knew why.

"I needed to see you, Kikyo"

Kagome was trying so hard not to let her herself walk away from them, she needed to know what was going on. Why does he need to see her? I mean we just admitted how we feel, maybe he's come to tell her that he's chosen me, and this is the end. With this thought Kagome felt a little happier, so she continued to listen.

"Have you decided, Inuyasha?"

"Erm……"

Seeing his hesitation, Kikyo knew he was going to try and get out of giving her, her answer. So she started to mouth the chant, which she had used after their last meeting, as soon as she finished, Inuyasha eyes became dull, she smiled knowing it had worked.

"I will ask you again Inuyasha, have you decided?" she said in a more stern tone

"Yes I have"

"So who will it be?"

Kagome stood up and moved a little closer, anticipating hearing him say those three words, I love Kagome. Those words that made her feel like she was walking on air.

"I love you, Kikyo"

"Oh…Inuyasha" Kikyo said moving closer to him, the evil smirk evident on her beautiful face, as she turned to look where Kagome stood.

Kagome couldn't believe what she just heard, sadness clearly displayed on her face, as her tears started to fall. How could he, how could he do that to me, she thought as her emotions swiftly changed from sadness to anger. Kikyo moved away from Inuyasha, knowing what was going to happen, as she had seen this a few times, when he had come to meet her, and Kagome had found them.

"INUYASHA, SIT!" Kagome screamed as loud as she could, before running off in the direction of the well.

Inuyasha went down with an almighty thud. Kikyo took this chance to leave, not wanting to be there when he got up, knowing he would be angry, but they would meet again, she was sure of that.

Inuyasha slowly came out of the daze, when he did he climbed out of the crater he had made on impact

"Shit that hurt, what the hell have I done this time?" he shouted out into the forest, thinking he might get an answer.

He sniffed the air, to find the direction that his pain inflicter had taken, when he came across the scent of graveyard soil and bones. Oh yeah, I came to see Kikyo, and then,…… I guess Kagome saw us. Damn I better go find her before she leaves, on that thought he took off after Kagome, knowing full well, where she was going. Unbeknownst to Inuyasha, Kikyo and Kagome, someone had been watching them, silently taking everything in, with a look of disgust.

Kagome could see the well, it amazed her that she had gotten there pretty quick. Well who wouldn't move quick after having their heart ripped out, and shoved back in their face. She approached the well and was about to climb over, when she felt herself being pulled back, she turned round and saw it was Inuyasha.

"Get away from me!" She screamed as she tried to get out of his grip.

"Kagome, I"

"Don't, I don't want to hear it" Kagome was still trying to get away, but only managed to move herself and him nearer to the well.

"But……..I"

"I said I don't want to hear it, now let go of me" she started to cry again, and when Inuyasha didn't say anything she added, "I hate you."

Inuyasha just looked at her, he couldn't believe what she had said, she had never said that to him before. He was shocked and hurt at the same time, as he realised how much he had hurt her this time round. Guess I deserved that. With a guilty expression on his face, he decided to release her. Not knowing he was going to let go of her, Kagome was still struggling, and when he did, she stumbled back, with enough force that it threw her over the edge of the well, hitting her head on the other side, knocking her unconscious. Inuyasha watched as Kagome was thrown back, into the well, he watched in horror, as she was knocked unconscious. He ran to grab her before she completely went through the top of the well, but it was to late, when he reached the top, the blue light had already engulfed her taking her to her own era in the future.

Well what do you think? I promise to update sooner, all comments welcome.

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