Chapter Four

I am delighted to hear this is your first Fanfic you read on here. But I am afraid to say that last chapter was the last of the happier chapter in this story. It all goes down hill from here; and no Sota is not going to spot them naked…

As I laid there in peaceful bliss, with the soothing sound of Inuyasha's heavy breathing, I realized just how lucky I was. This could have been Kikyo, but it's not. It's me. I'm so happy I could die! I forced myself to stay awake all through the night. I was determined to spend every waking moment with Inuyasha as much as I could.

As he laid there while he was tranquilly dreaming, I starred at him for many hours of the night. I wanted to penetrate into his mind, know his every thought and worry. I wanted to know his every hope and dream. I even wanted to know about his horrific past; when he was little and teased, when his mom died.

I wanted to dive into the depths of his mind, find out what makes him overjoyed or what gets him really ticked. I wanted to know every little detail of his life. I wanted to know how to make his life better. I didn't want to sound selfish, if anything I wanted to be selfless. I just wanted to make his life better and for him to remain happy. But of course it's also an equal exchange. From his happiness comes my happiness too.

I hoped and prayed there would be more occasions like this, but I was wrong…

In the early morning of the day, just right after it began to break, Inuyasha woke up. I had actually fallen asleep on him and he caressed my long black hair to awaken me. For awhile I just let him stroke me, but he caught on too quickly that I was awake. "Come on Kagome, it's time to get up." I attached myself on his chest and wouldn't budge. He laughed at my attempt for a moment and then slid out of bed. I flopped my face into my pillow. "Now's not the time to be sleeping." He said, while putting on his white undershirt. "Come on Kagome get dressed."

I ended up wearing my black turtle neck with my blue skirt ensemble. As I grab the edge of the well I pulled myself up to see the beautiful scenery of big trees surrounding me with a clear blue sky. As I threw my leg over I get out of the well and stumble in the grass. I hear a familiar laugh and look up. It was Miroku and with him were Sango, Shippo and Kirara.

"Very delicate lady Kagome." He said, while still snickering.

"Thanks Miroku," I said sarcastically. "I was hoping no one saw that."

"Lady Kagome," began Sango. "Where's Inuyasha?" I thought he was in front of me. Now that I look around I don't see him anywhere.

"That's odd," I muttered. "I could have sworn he was here just a minute ago…" I began to search frantically for him.

"Lady Kagome what's wrong?" asked both the monk and the demon slayer.

"Nothing!" I shouted back, as I entered the forest. If he was not out looking for Miroku and the others that only means one thing…

As I ran into the depths of the dark forest I realized where I was. I stopped for a moment at the tallest tree. Even though I was in a hurry I stood in place and gazed at one of the beauties of nature. This is where Inuyasha and I meet for the first time... I stayed there for awhile, almost hypnotized, not daring to look away.

Eventually I wrenched my gaze away from the tree that was putting me under a spell. I heard voices, familiar voices. "Inuyasha, I was wrong to deny you. My heart is filled with hatred for you, and yet, I still long to be in your grasp again."

"Kikyo…" I gasped. NO! Not this! Not after yesterday! I edged around the tree to sneak glimpses of them. Inuyasha was holding Kikyo's hands and giving her the most loved look I ever seen.

"I know you won't deny your heart either." She puts one of her pale, delicate hands on Inuyasha chest. He closed his eyes and sighed. He was thinking hard about this decision. Once he had made up his mind he opened them again and starred at her lovingly.

"Of course not. I love you Kikyo and I have always loved you. I will go anywhere you go, as long as," He pulled her into a tight embrace. "As long as, I'm with you."

"Inuyasha," she caressed his face. "You have made me so happy." She held onto him for dear life as her soul stealers arrived. They wrapped themselves around the couple and began to carry them away. I could not let this happen.

"Inuyasha!" I screamed, as I ran into the open. Kikyo and Inuyasha could clearly see me as they floated away into the sky. Inuyasha looked at my saddened face. He showed very little emotion, maybe a hint of remorse at the most. Kikyo on the other hand showed me a look of utmost loathing.

As I watched my lover disappear beyond my reach I distinctly see him mouth, "I'm sorry." He vanished without a trace. I collapsed onto my knees as tears filled my eyes. I couldn't handle it anymore. I no longer tried to hold back tears. I fell to the ground and pounded it from my anger.

"Inuyasha, why! How can you do this to me! After what you just told me last night! After what we did last night!" I stayed there for many hours just crying myself out, the tears never stopping. I kept screaming into the sky for my loved one who could not hear me. The only way I returned inside was when Kaede took me and brought back to her hut to calm me down…