Yukina: I was planning on updating on April 15 but since I found this story on 2 people's alert list... I had to update!

Kagome: I see you're quite happy about it!

Yukina: Yeah I got inspiration to update!

Kagome: Good for you! ... Wait... Where's Sango?

Yukina: I dunno... Usually she's here...

Disclaimer: IDON'TOWNGRAVITATIONORINUYASHA... Did Ya Catch That?

Chapter 3: Sugar Stars - A New Band?

Kagome opened her eyes and blinked... 'Where am I? What happened? I thought I was at Yuki's apartment...' She scowled as the memories came rushing back to her, 'right... I left when I met Shindou-teme...'

She climbed out of bed and walked into the kitchen... Where Sango was cooking breakfast. Yuka was doing laundry. And Eri was running a hot bath. Kagome asked," what's going on guys?" They looked at her for a moment then went back to their business.

"Excuse me! Don't ignore me! I'm asked a damn question, now answer it!"

Sango sighed and turned around to her," we're helping you out today..." Yuka decided to help Sango ut in explaining cause everyone knew Sango wasn't into the 'touchy-feely shit' as Sango called it.

"Yesterday we noticed when you got back from your friend's house, you seemed kinda sad. So we decided to do all your choirs today..."

Kagome nodded and thanked them. Eri waved it off," here, your bath is ready..." Kagome smiled softly and went into the bathroom. After undressing, she stepped into the tub. It was so hot, it would send most people screaming. Just the way she and Sango liked it!

'I wish I could have a normal life... First I became a time traveler... now that I'm back, I set out to start over and I find out my childhood crush is... is...', she shook her head and tried erasing the thoughts away, ' I always knew Yuki wouldn't be as attached to girls as they are to him... but... but I envy Shindou. He seems to be such a sweet guy... But look at me... a love sick fool, just as always.'

'All the guys that are close to me... I can't have a relationship with... Ryuichi is too... ehhh Ryuichi. Tohma is my cousin, Yuki is homosexual, Inuyasha and Miroku aren't here, and Fujisaki is my cousin too', Kagome sighed, ' my love life sticks... I'm almost 30 years old... Maybe I should just give up on love...'

Kagome shivered,' this water is too cold... Eh... COLD? How long was I in self pity mode?' Kagome literally jumped out the tub and took half of the water with her... It splatered everywhere, but mostly on the floor.

"Eh heh... oops..."

S.I.N.G.4.M.E.

Shuichi asked for the millionth time while sliding on his pants," are you sure it was okay to let her leave like that? I mean... I think her feeling were hurt..."

Yuki growled while lighting a cigarette," if you mean Kagome... then you shouldn't worry. She's a moron. She'll get over it and come back."

The pink haired man nodded, but was still worried about Kagome... Even though he has only been with her for a minute or two. Shuichi put on his sneakers and yelled while running out the door," okay Yuki, I'm leaving!"

A few seconds after the door closed, it opened again and a cute-looking Shuichi said," I'm coming back early so wait for me!"

S.H.I.N.E.4.M.E.

"So Seguchi-san approves of our band..." Eri asked as they arrived in front of NG Record.

"Yeah, he said he'd support his cutest cousin ever " Kagome chirped.

"Did you just add that part in" Yuka questioned.

"Shut up" Kagome blushed.

Her 2 friends and sister shared a laugh but all was silent a familiar voice...

"Na no, na no, na no, na no, na no da" it sang cutely.

Kagome looked left and right," oh no... I gotta go!" Sango smirked and Yuka and Eri looked confused.

"Ooh Kagome!"

Kagome literally froze in mid step and turned her head slowly... Only to be tackled to the ground. "I love you too... Ryu-chan... Kuma-kun..."

"Kuma-kun" Sango, Yuka, and Eri asked in unison.

Ryuichi held up his soft, pink-bunny toy with pure pride and joy," Kumagoro!"

"Oh... didn't ya know... Kuma-kun is my boy friend!"

"Your WHAT!"

Kagome laughed and stood up. She gave Ryuichi a quick 'Buddy Huggy' as they called it and sped off, still laughing like a maniac. (Huggy Buddy is a friendly hug. I got it from when me and my best friend hugs. We yell Buddy Huggy and then hug... Sometimes we accidently say Huggy Buddy! XD)

S.I.N.G.4.M.E.

Yuka began playing a soft tune on her guitar and she was soon followed by Eri's key board. Kagome gripped her microphone as Sango too began to play the guitar. Kagome gulped and swallowed nervous spit in her mouth. Here she was... in a studio... Not recording but showing what they could do. It would be okay if it was just them. But... her cousin was watching...

It was almost time for her to begin singing. But, there was a ticklish feeling in her stomache. She sighed and took a deep breath. Then she began the song...

Yesterday, Kotoba ga tarinakute (Yesterday, words were not enough)

Surechigatta to shitemo (Even if we pass each other, don't stop)

Yamenaide motto wakaritai (I want to understand more)

Toki ni hitoro ni naritakute (Sometimes I want to be alone)

Tabi wo shite mo kororo wa (Even as I journey, my heart is not content)

Umaranai soshite taisetsu na hito ni kizuku yo (And then I take notice of the one that's important to me)

Kagome fought off her urge to smile as her friends joined her for the chorus.

Itsumo itsumo (Always, always)

Sou umakuyuku to wa kagirinai mainichi Dakedo waratte (Days will not always go well, but do smile)

Kimi ga kureta (The amount of joy I felt)

Tatta hitokoto ga dorehodo ureshitkatta ka (With only the few words that you gave to me)

Zutto zutto oboeteru (Is what I will always remember)

The chorus ended and it was time for Kagome to continue her solo part. The music played and played... but no singing. Sango, Yuka, and Eri stared at Kagome. Kagome fell to her knees and cried... Sango gasped and dropped her guitar... Yuka and Eri gasped... Sango let her favorite, most prized possesion drop to the ground... Like it was unimportant.

Eri stopped playing and so did Yuka. Sango knelt down beside her sister and placed a hand on her shoulder. Kagome stood up and ran out. Yuka and Eri thought as Sango ran after,' that was weird... Even for Kagome!'

S.H.I.N.E.4.M.E.

Kagome hugged her knees to her chest and sniffed. 'Why... why did I run away? Why am I crying? Oh someone please help me...' Kagome looked around the dark room she was hiding in. The room was nearly empty... The only thing in it was a rug, three chairs, and dusky old desk. 'Where am I anyway? I was so busy running from Sango... Sango, that's right... She was worried about me... But I ran when she tried comforting me. She must hate me now...'

Suddenly the lights clicked on and someone yelled," there she is!" Kagome looked up to see Noriko smiling at her with Ryuichi by her side. Noriko extended out her hand... Wanting Kagome to take it. But Kagome shook her head and turned away from them.

"Kagome do you have a tummy ache" Ryuichi asked walking toward her.

Kagome shook her head.

"Okay... what's the matter" Noriko asked, kneeling down beside her.

"Sango hates me. She tried helping me but I rejected her. And I-" Kagome continued sobbing. Noriko fished in her purse and pulled out a hankerchief. Kagome took it and wipe away the tears even though more fell.

Noriko stood up and smiled, even though she didn't even know who this Sango person was," don't be silly Kagome... Sango could never hate you."

Kagome still sat there...

"Here you can borrow Kumagoro" Ryuichi handed her his cute bunny toy. Kagome gladly accept it and hugged it closely.

"Are you okay now?"

Ryuichi frowned as Kagome cried even more and hugged Kumagoro even closer.

"How bout some candy?"

Tears...

"Wanna play my video game?"

More tears...

"Kago-chan, don't cry... Crying makes you hungry!"

Laughter...

Noriko blinked as Kagome broke out into laughter," R-Ryu-chan... I wasn't just crying because I was sad. I was crying because I was happy!"

'Kagome is as weird as ever...'

Kagome handed Kumagoro back to Ryuichi and smiled,' I feel better now. Everyone was so worried about me and I didn't let them try to help... I was being such a jerk... I'll go apologize to Sango and tell everyone I'm okay!'

Kagome gently tapped Ryuichi on the shoulder," tag, you're it!"

Noriko sweat dropped as the two of them ran out of the room. 'I guess age as nothing to do with maturity...'

Yukina: Chapter 3 has ended. I tried making the chapters longer but... (Sweatdrop) I'm lazy... Hahahaah now review me or feel the wrath of Kumagoro!

Kagome: Um... um... I didn't like this chapter... At all!

Ending Theme Song

Forever, For-never

I still can't believe (You're gone)

How can I achieve (My true happiness)

Forever (For-never)

Hold me in the mornin

Kiss me in the after noon

For-never (Forever)

Don't feel sad

I'll see you soon

You're gone

Dead

I can't clear

My head

Forever (For-never)

Forever (For-never)

Next Time : Second Encounters - Double Date?

Kagome glared at Shuichi as he clung to Yuki's arm. Shuichi glared back as she grabbed his other arm. Yuki growled," will you two let go?"

"Kagome, don't you have a date?"

Kagome blinked and looked beside her where her date once stood. "OhmygoshIlosthim" she screamed.