"And so what? He is her friend! And if he's her friend, he is mine! It doesn't matter if he is a son of the enemy! He honestly cares for Kagome, and even she is with him I know he would never put her in danger!" Inuyasha looked down at Kagome. "That is all that matters to me. I do not want to see Kagome cry. I do not want to see Kagome sad. Even if it's not with me…"

Kagome looked up at Inuyasha, controlling her sobbing. She reached up and wraps her arms around his neck, hugging him. Knowing and is glad someone understands her. Inutaisho only watched, only to be now proud of his son. He saw himself and his late wife within the two children. Inutaisho then placed his hand son top of their heads.

"I will find Hakudoushi."

Kagome looked up at Inutaisho and nodded. Inuyasha beamed up at his Father then went to nuzzle Kagome.

"We'll find him and make sure he's ok."

I Promise You

By Serenity Angel Tsukino

Chapter Four:

Confessed Feelings

Part Two

Seasons came, seasons went. The two children grew up to be fantastic people. Kagome, only 13, as was just as wise as or wiser in her miko magic than her own Father. She could serious wounds with just a touch. Every weapon she wields is purified. She can also perform the protection barrier over her kingdom by herself now. Inuyasha had grown in strength and being only 17, quickly matched up to Sesshomaru's vigor. But, as always, the two were inseperatable. After confessing his feelings to Kagome, he had always a soft tone. Everyone could tell how deeply in love Inuyasha was with Kagome. But their parents were afraid of Kagome's feelings. Kagome was still young, even though she does whatever Inuyasha asks for, they were not convinced she was truly in love with Inuyasha. Both Fathers and eldest brother brought it up to Inuyasha's attention, which Inuyasha didn't like what he was hearing.

"What does it even matter if she returns it or not? It's none of your business!" Inuyasha snapped, but then it dawned on him. "It's about the Shikon no Tama, isn't it?"

All three of them tried to find another excuse but they failed. Inuyasha growled at them.

"What do you need that for? Isn't just a legend?"

Higurashi sighed and stood up from his chair. He walked around his desk towards Inuyasha,

"With the jewel we can officially destroy Naraku. The jewel will give us the power of where his heart is located."

"Then why not ask Kagome for it?"

"Because when a Miko gets the jewel they normally don't tell anybody at first. You're the only person she trusts and is the closest too. Surely she had told you she had the jewel." Higurashi said, looking at Inuyasha with hope.

Inuyasha looked away from him, seeing too much of Kagome in him.

"No…she hasn't said anything about it. I don't think she knows anything of it."

"Did she confess her feelings to you?" Inutaisho asked.

Inuyasha looked straight at his Father. Inuyasha started to think really quickly.

'Iie…she hasn't said the official three words yet. But she is just a kid-'

"Inuyasha." Inutaisho snapped Inuyasha from his thoughts. "Did she or did she not confess to you?"

Inuyasha glared at him.

"No…"

Sesshomaru sighed.

"Otou-san I think these two are a lost cause. If the Miko girl doesn't confess-" Sesshomaru was quickly silenced with a punch to the face.

Sesshomaru fall back but got back on his feet quickly. He snarled at his little brother, who growled back.

"Don't talk about her that way! She is just a kid! She is …just…still a kid." Inuyasha lowered his voice, the feeling of his confession not returned is starting to take his toll.

"I beg to differ." A young female voice snapped.

Inuyasha turned around to see Kagome in the doorway with Sango and Miroku behind her. Kagome, was in full royal attire. It was a red and white kimono with the symbol of her kingdom on the back. She wore her hair up, done in curls around her crown. When she was in her Princess mode she truly acted like the Princess she was raised to be.

Inuyasha just stared at her and walked over to her.

"Kagome-"

"I may be young but I am not stupid." Kagome walked over to Inuyasha and cups her hands over his cheeks. "What's wrong?"

Once touched Inuyasha's anger and doubt melted away. Inuyasha murred (a dog-like purr) into her hands. Kagome looked over at the two Kings who quickly averted her gaze, knowing she can read their thoughts. She looked over to Sesshomaru and noticed to the swollen cheek.

"Sesshomaru-san!" Kagome let go of Inuyasha and ran over to Sesshomaru's side. "What happened?"

Sesshomaru's face turned red and backed off and turned away.

"Besune."

Kagome stopped, noticing him backing away. She turned back to Inuyasha, who just took her hands in his.

"C'mon Kagome. Let's go."

And without question or complaint Kagome followed Inuyasha out of the room. Sango and Miroku followed them, without words. Inuyasha noticed them behind him and he stopped.

"Miroku. Sango. May I have a word with Kagome alone?"

Kagome looked up at Inuyasha, who didn't even bother to turn around to talk to their friends. Kagome looked back at them, giving Sango 'I don't understand what's going on' look. Sango was going to protest on Kagome's behalf but Miroku grabbed Sango's arm and forced her to bow gracefully.

"Of course my Lord. C'mon Sango." He then pulled Sango with him back down the hallway.

Once they were out of ear shot, Inuyasha continued down the hallway, holding Kagome's hand, bring her to the door out to the gardens. They step outside to almost be blinded by the morning sunlight. They walk onto the path and slowly walked to the garden's center. They go to the water fountain and he motions for her to sit at the edge. Kagome does what she was told and Inuyasha got on his knees before her.

"Kagome…I-"Inuyasha stopped, looking up at her.

She was beautiful, too beautiful for him. Just only 13 and everything about her capterivates him. Her smile, her soft chocolate eyes, her pink lips, her snowy white skin. He wanted to take her there. He cupped his hands over her cheeks and pulled her into him. He kisses her slowly, then more deeply. Kagome closed her eyes and returned the kisses, making Inuyasha's heart leap, his hungrier started to grow. He placed a right hand on Kagome's back and pulled her off the edge of the fountain and into his lap. Inuyasha then parted Kagome's lips with his tongue and Kagome gasped but gave into him. He growled eagerly, placing his left hand on her hip, trying to pull her even closer to his body if possible. Inuyasha tore himself away from her lips then started down her neck, and once at the base of her neck bit her, drawing a bit of blood, piercing the skin just so very lightly. Kagome whimpered and she placed her hand son his chest.

"Stop…" Kagome pushed against him. "You promised to wait…"

'Shit…' Inuyasha cursed at himself.

He pants, looking back into her eyes, pulling back just a bit, but not letting her go.

"You…you were saying something…"

"Yeah…" Inuyasha could of careless, he wanted to taste Kagome again.

Kagome stared into his golden eyes, breathing hard, reading him, and knowing what he wanted to say was important.

"Well?"

"One more kiss…" Inuyasha whined, leaning forward.

Kagome gave into them and locked lips with him once more. Quicker this time to deepen and making this time more passionate. Within ten minutes Kagome pushed him back again, panting harder this time. Inuyasha panted as well, his ears bent back. He whimpered and Kagome only smiled.

"What is it…you…wanted to say?"

"Kagome…" Inuyasha's brain started to work again, and he didn't want to ruin this moment.

It was rare when Kagome and he were alone. Either Sango would pop out from somewhere and attacked him for being a 'pervert'. Sango, 17, has taken care of Kagome as long as she can remember. To Sango, Kagome was her daughter. And if it wasn't for Sango interrupting it would be their Fathers or his brother.

Inuyasha took a deep breath and exhaled rather nervously.

"Kagome…do you love me?"

Kagome gave him the eye of 'Nani?'. Did he doubt her feelings for him?

"Inuyasha…of course-"

"No Kagome." Inuyasha looked at her hard, which he never usually do. "Do you love me? Tell me if you really love me."

He doubted her feelings. Kagome looked up at him, scared to even respond. Why was he doing this?

"You…you promised not to…push me…" Kagome pulled away from him, trying to get him to let go of her.

Inuyasha didn't loosen. He held her tightly, pulling her as close as they were before their kiss.

She looked into his eyes, tears in her eyes.

"Why are you crying?" Inuyasha asked, softening to her wills again.

"Because…you rejected my song…and now you want words. Very…important words."

"That was a long time ago Kagome…"

"And what? I sang it twice again and you still hesitated. You never came forward!"

"I am sorry! It's just…"

"It's just what? It just doesn't feel right? Am I too young for you? You want someone as old as you like Sango?"

"No!"

"Big breasted-"

"No!"

"Then what? Then what do you want! The Shikon no Tama!" Kagome screamed and Inuyasha eyes widened.

She knew about it?

"Why…why do you want it…?"

"Your father says-"

"I can careless what my father says. I want to hear what you say."

Inuyasha bit his bottom lip and looked down.

"I was told…when a miko who holds the power of the Shikon no Tama, and she is truly in love the jewel will appear. Honoring them and protecting them for all eternity. I never see it Kagome…I haven't seen it…Does it mean my feelings go unreturned? Do you care for someone else? Am I not your soul mate?"

Kagome quickly cupped Inuyasha's face with her hands and she took a deep breath.

"Setsunasa no kagiri made-"

Inuyasha turned from her and let her go, having her fall on her back. Kagome looked up at him, tears streaming down her face.

"You were lying…"Kagome whispered which made Inuyasha look at her. "…you promised…not to lie anymore…"

Inuyasha leaned forward to touch her but she backed away, standing up on her own.

"Gomen-nasai kudasai Inuyasha-sama." Kagome bowed gracefully, as she started to sob uncontrollably. "For me not being what you were looking for. For doubting yourself. For doubting me."

She looked down at him and Inuyasha's heart broke that every instant. He stood up quickly but she continued to back away.

She then turned away running towards the giant Sakura tree. Inuyasha kept after her.

'I can catch up to her easily….why can I reach her!' Inuyasha reached out for her, but he seemed to slow down.

Left, right, right, left. Straight then another right. He followed her through the maze, slowly being a step behind her each time.

'Kagome….Kagome…' Inuyasha started to run faster.

The two made it out of the maze to the stream. Kagome took a hard left, nearly tripping and ran, following the stream up to the giant sakura tree. Inuyasha slide to a stop, landing himself into the stream. He turned left and stopped once Kagome stopped at the tree. She leaned forward against it, crying.

'What to do…what to do…make her stop crying…' Inuyasha started to panic. 'I love her…what do I do?'

Then a voice whispered to him.

"Sing"

"Setsunasa no kagiri made dakishimete mo, itsumade mo hitotsu ni wa narenakute…fureau no wa itami dake, futari wa musunde kudasai…."

Kagome stopped crying and turned around to see Inuyasha, and above all things, singing.

"…bokura…no mukuchi na yoru ni hisonderu ima mo kitto…" Inuyasha struggled to remember the words.

"…sabishisa wa shiru tame ni deau no da to, kuchidzuke wo kawasu made shiranakute…" Kagome, still in a rather nervously voice, sang the next verse.

" Soredemo ima kimi to aeta yorokobi ni furuete iru. Kokoro wo sasaete kudasai…." Inuyasha finished the last line.

"Hai…kokoro wa sasaete…" Kagome ran at Inuyasha and jumped into his arms.

Inuyasha clung to Kagome tightly, not wanting to let her go ever again. The wind then started dancing around then quickly, as it carried loose sakura blossoms.

"I love you…Inuyasha…I always have…I just thought you knew…"

Everything around them seemed to fade away in a cloudy haze.

"I knew…I just really wanted to hear it…I am sorry Kagome."

"Kagome…" Kagome looked up at Inuyasha, knowing the second time her name was said it wasn't him.

Kagome looked around her to see unfamiliar surroundings. The garden and sakura tree was gone. They were surrounded by a yellowish cloudy haze and there were two figures standing not too far from them.

"Kagome, my sweet little Kagome." The voice was familiar, but where did Kagome hear it before?

"Mama?" Kagome let go of Inuyasha and walked over to the two figures.

A lady, dressed in a white and golden kimono, with the same kingdom symbol held her arms out to the girl. Beside her was another lady, dressed not as fancy, but in a geisha kimono of white and blue.

Kagome walked quickly to the lady and they embraced.

"You have grown so much…such a little lady. Your Father must be so proud of you. Oh look, isn't that your boy?"

Inuyasha's ears go back, recognizing the other woman.

"Hello Inuyasha, are you not going to greet your Mother?"

Inuyasha, sheepishly, walked over and bowed to her.

"…Okaa-san…"

Both women giggled at Inuyasha and Inuyasha's Mother reached out and glide her hand over his left cheek.

"I bet your as strong as your brother now, huh, Inuyasha?"

Inuyasha only nodded, murring at the touch.

"To think our little ones are together. I knew they would get along great. Now Kagome…Inuyasha, listen. We do not have much time." Mrs. Higurashi held Kagome back and looked her in the eyes. "The Shikon no Tama."

Mrs. Higurashi placed a hand over Kagome's heart and Mrs. Inutaisho placed a hand over Inuyasha's heart. A pulse goes through both of them and they look at each other. Then both mothers pulled out half a jewel and they place them together. Then Mrs. Higurashi takes the full jewel and places it on a silver chain, then puts it around Kagome's neck.

"This jewel will protect both of you until the end of time. But, until you are strong enough to use to, hide it. Show and tell no one." Mrs. Higurashi leans down and kissed Kagome's forehead.

"Protect her Inuyasha. Take care of her." Mrs. Inutaisho embraced her song quickly then let go.

The two nodded sadly and both the mothers pouted.

"Chin up Kagome, you still have your Father to take care of you. And now you have Inuyasha. We'll be watching over you, we've always had." Both mothers started to fade.

Tears ran down Kagome's cheeks but she smiles warmly at her fading mother.

"Hai Mama! I will!" Kagome waved.

"We found them on the ground, they seemed to be sleeping sir." Inuyasha's ears twitched, hearing Sango talking to someone.

"Were they hurt?" He heard the voice of his Father.

"No sir,…is something wrong, if I may ask my Lord?" Miroku sounded nervous, why?

"Do not wake my son, or the Princess. Just give them this message…"

"Message?" Inuyasha mumbled but then caught Kagome's scent. "Kagome…"

Inuyasha pulled Kagome closed and murred loudly before falling back to sleep.

OMG! I couldn't help it! My last chapter was wicked so I just had to write other one. I am a genius! I know…but pplllleeeaaaassseee review!

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