Kagome's mouth dropped open.

She stood and pushed past him, then leaned against the slightly opened door.

Her voice was solem.

"I want to believe you, Inuyasha..I really do."

"Why don't you believe me!"

"How do I know you're not just going to go back to Kikyo tomorrow?"

For a moment Inuyasha didn't respond.

"...Do you really hate me?"

"Answer my question!"

"Answer mine!"

Kagome sighed.

"I don't hate you, Inuyasha.."

"Do you hate Kikyo?"

"..No."

"Then why did you say you hate me?"

"Because you called me Kikyo! And when you do that, I feel worthless!"

Miroku's words ran through Inuyasha's head.

You compare her to Kikyo.

Inuyasha stood behind Kagome. His voice softened.

"I know you're not Kikyo...you're Kagome."

Kagome sniffeled.

"Even though you're so much like Kikyo, you're a whole other person."

"You're strong..and beautiful, and you're caring."

"And..I love you."

Kagome turned to him, wrapping her arms around him.

"I love you too, Inuyasha."

Inuyasha pulled her to him, enclosing her in a kiss.

Kagome pulled back for air, leaning agaist the hanyou's chest. He gently stroked her hair.

"What are you going to do about Kikyo?" Kagome's voice was quiet.

"Don't worry. It'll work out."

He looked at her. "Ready to go back?"

For the first time that night, Kagome smiled.


Ahhh sorry this chapter is late. I'm sorry its short. I promise the next chapterwill be up by tomorrow night(i'll ty reeeeeaaaallly hard) and it'll be long.

I've been sick, and I've had all these paaaaratys. lol

i've kinda lost my muse..so review:D

Again, I'm really sorry