I'm terribly sorry for the long wait. I think this story's cursed...seriously. I won't bore you with the grueling details, just know that it is. I'm sorry this chapter's so short, but it got to the point that I was feeling pitiful for having you guys wait so long for me to deliver. I'm working on the next chapter now, and HOPEFULLY I won't loose it this time.

Summary- Kagome is a librarian that gets pulled into the world of darkness. Strange things begin to happen after she meets a vampire. Will her world have a storybook ending? Or will it end in tragedy?

Disclaimer- me no own...you no sue!

Recap-

"Well it's one of the queerest things, you know." Said Inuyasha"But that bastard Sesshoumaru showed up at our safe house just before dawn and told one of the young ones to send me a message that you needed help. Something about you needing looking after, that he couldn't do it himself since the sun was coming up. He didn't say you were half-dead." Inuyasha finished amid more curses that sounded something similar to "stupid bastard and fucking prick."

Chapter 15

Inuyasha and Kouga continued to hover over Kagome for the rest of the day. At some point it became clear to the two that Kagome might be better off resting in her bed instead of the couch. It took them a few hours to realize that the hole in her wall was allowing some of the cool breeze to come in. It's not that it was cold outside, it's just that with the waning year, the nights were getting cooler; and dusk was fast approaching.

Kagome snuggled deeper into her covers and tried desperately not to think of what might happen when night approached. She didn't want to see Sesshoumaru, or hear his deep voice, or see his golden gaze...'So much for not thinking about him.' She still wasn't quite over the pain...though she couldn't blame him for his reaction. Yes, he'd left a note saying he'd still come see her, but he did nothing to qualm her fears of his disgust. 'Why would he Kagome?' She thought to herself, 'You are disgusting to him. A guy that drinks blood to live is disgusted. You've outdone yourself this time girl.'

She could still hear Kouga and Inuyasha in her livingroom doing gods know what. It was obvious that they were trying to keep quiet, but their movements reverberated easily through her thin walls. There were sporradic muffled conversations as if they talked only when necessary so as not to wake her. Too bad she'd been up for the past half-hour.

Kagome felt a twing of regret in her heart. They would leave her too; just like everyone else. Anyone that found out about her gift/curse left her. It was that simple, and now Sesshoumaru was leaving her. Yeah, he said he'd be back, but Kagome knew in her heart that the only reason he was coming back was because he felt pity for her. He probably felt responsible for her being in the condition she was in and so would make up for it by helping her get better. Once she was well enough to be on her feet again though, he'd leave to. Kagome hated pity, and she planned on telling him just that once he arived.

She didn't need anyone and never did. She was an independant woman damnit! Even still, a small voice in the back of her mind hinted to the fact that it was nice to have someone there to lean on; which was mercilessly squished. Those kind of thoughts are what keep battered women with their abusing husbands.

Kagome sighed to herself for what seemed like the millionth time that day. There were a few more muffled curses coming from her livingroom, and again Kagome was considering telling them that she was awake. Again, she let the urge die, instead opting to study her ceiling. It was layered in accoustic, otherwise known as the popcorn stuff. Kagome tried to see what pictures she could make out of the various clusters and formations. She found that if she tilted her head and squinted, Bugs Bunny could be seen chewing on his carrot, but if she looked at the same spot regularly, it looked like a person spinning with their arms spread wide.

"I see you're up." Inuyasha stated. He'd apparently stuck his head in to check up on her and found her staring at her celieng as if the answers to the univers were found on it. Kagome harbored the thought that perhaps the answers to the univers COULD be found if she stared at the popcorn formations long enough, but no one had that kind of time. Inu's head was soon accompanied by Kouga's as Inuyasha walked past the threashold and into her private domain.

"You're up! How do you feel? Do you need anything? Water? Soup? Are you hungry? I can make you something else if you like? How about some tea? Are you thirsty? Don't just stand there Inuyasha, get my girl some sustenance!" Kouga dissappeared again as he tore through her kitchen; followed by various crashes, bangs, curses, and what sounded like explosions here and there.

Kagome just chuckled and shook her head at the wolf's antics. She was sure that with all the noise someone would call the super, or worse, Houjo would come to investigate. Inuyasha was still standing a few feet in her room staring at her. When she noticed his eyes on her, Kagome sobered up.

"What? Do I have something on my face?" She challenged. It was Inuyasha's turn to chuckle and shake his head.

"Naw, it's just I've never heard you laugh before. I take it you're feeling better?" Kagome just smiled warmly at him and nodded. She felt a little creeped out that her laughing would suprise him so much. Had she really been so cold towards him? She noticed him looking at her covered keyboard and could tell that he wanted to ask about it.

Inuyasha looked at her and dipped his head towards the innocent instrument. Kagome nodded her head, and Inuyasha walked the few paces to it. He reverently removed the velvet cover, and allowed his hand to gently glide over the keys.

"Do you play Inuyasha?" Kagome asked. It was obvious that she'd startled him out of whatever trance he was in. He looked sheepishly at her and then back to the keys.

"I used to...long ago. Would you like to hear a song?" Kagome just smiled at his back before realizing that he couldn't see her. "Yes Inuyasha, I would like that very much."

Inuyasha pressed the power button and began to play. The tune was quick yet elegant, as Inuyasha's fingers weaved and swayed. The song was a masterpiece that took her back in time to a place filled with balls, banquets, and romance. She envisioned a turn of the century setting filled with chivalry and intrigue; roses and whispered words. In short, it took her breath away. The song told a story that tugged at the heartstrings, and Inuyasha was the puppetteer. When the music ended, Kagome couldn't find words to describe the awe that she found herself in.

"I'm a little rusty, I'm sorry if it sucked...I knew I should have gone pianissimo for the second half of the cresendo, and retarted the tempo more during the end..." Inuyasha would have continued his rant but was cut off by Kagome now that she had regained her breath.

"Inuyasha, that was the most beautiful song I've ever heard! It was perfect, though I don't recognize it. Who was the composer?" Inuyasha blushed and mumbled something but Kagome couldn't hear.

"I'm sorry, what was that?" She asked.

"I said I wrote it, there ya happy now?" His gruff voice boomed. Kagome was a little taken back by the information. Who knew that someone as rough-around-the-edges could creat such a masterpiece. It only proved that there was more to people than what met the eye. This was obviously a side of Inuyasha that very few people knew about. She was touched that he'd share something like this with her, and promised to cherish this moment.

"Well Inuyasha, it was very beautiful, and I thank you for sharing it with me." Kagome placated. Just then a knock was heard, and Kouga yelled that he would be the one to get the door. Kagome groaned inwardly. There were only three people that would be at her door; her super, Houjo, or Sesshoumaru, and she wasn't looking forward to any of them. Truth be told, she'd forgotten that Sesshoumaru had planned on coming over. He'd obviously seen the look of desperation in her eyes.

"I'm glad you liked it." Inuyasha reached over for her hand, "If you ever come to your senses about that bastard Sesshoumaru, you'll always have a place in my coven." Sesshoumaru could be heard talking to Kouga through the thin walls. Inuyasha gave Kagome's hand a firm squeaze befor he let it drop back into her lap. He then left for the front room, no doubt about to give Sesshoumaru a piece of his mind.

End Chapter

Sorry for all the mistakes that I'm sure are in here. I proofed it once or twice, but that doesn't mean that there weren't things that escaped my notice. I lost my Mic. Word so no more spell checker. I hate to admit it, but I'm pretty sure that I'll need a BETA-reader. If there're any volunteers let me know. Again, I'm sorry for the long wait, and I'm sorry this chapter is so short.

Review Responses.

nekolover- LOL, yes, I do have a wolf...hybrid. He's timber wolf, arctic wolf, huskie, and alaskan malamute, and he's BIG. He's like a giant beautiful teddy dog, and he's so FLUFFY too. Thank you for reviewing. .

BelleDayNight- BELLE! LOL, the only reason Inuyasha did was Sesshoumaru asked without blood having to be spilt was because Kagome's involved...then again...who's to say that blood WASN'T spilt XD. Anywho, thanx for reviewing and telling me what you think. I know how busy you've been with school, and I appreciate it.

stoictimer- In answer to your question...I haven't thought about what Sesshoumaru might do during the day. I don't like the thought that he'd sleep till sun-up. I'm sure I'll have him do SOMETHING...I just haven't figured out what yet. Thanx for the review.

Kuroi Tamashi- sigh sadly, yes, this is all in flashback. I keep forgetting that. ; but please bare with me. I WILL get back to present times at some point. Try thinking of it like Swordfish, if you've seen the movie. It starts at the end, and the entire movie is a flashback. That's what I'm trying to do here. Does that make any sence? Thank you for your review.

InuyashaMoonBaby- I like the movie Underworld too, though if I had to choose a favorite vampire flick, it'd have to be Brahm Stocker's Dracula...the one with Keanu Reeves? And as for Queen of the Damned...I much prefered the book, maybe it's because I read the book long before the movie came out. Ah, se la vi. Thank you for reviewing.

Kelly- lol, I didn't realize that I HAD left you with a cliffy...but in hindsight...I guess I did. Sorry 'bout that. When I decided to write this, I wanted to do something different that I hadn't come accross before, and I think I accomplished that. Thank you for your review, and I look forward to hearing from you again.

Nymphetamine- Here's the update...though...I'm still waiting for the rack. You promised! pouts. lol, thanx for reviewing.

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