Kouga walked down the street kicking a can. 'I miss her so much... I was such an ass...' He then saw Sango talking to a man he didn't reconize up ahead. 'I might as well talk to her' he thought."Sango! Hey Sango!" Sango turned and looked, saw Kouga smiled and beckoned him over.
"Hey there Kouga! Any luck?" Upon seeing how he looked she guessed otherwise. He looked like he hadn't slept in days.
"Not really Sango... I found out she was staying with an inu-hanyou, and I called but she didn't answer me. I feel like shit Sango... I mean I want to still be friends with her and help with my child..." he trailed off. "Oh and who's lover-boy?"
Sango blushed. "Oh this is Miroku, he was one of Kagome's friends. She set us up a little while ago." She said while sending a smile in Mirokus direction.
"So you're looking for Kagome huh?" Miroku said. "She called me the other night asking if she could stay at my place. She got kicked out when he father found out she was pregnant... And who's this inu-hanyou?"
"I've heard his name is Inuyasha." Kouga said with a snarl.
"Inuyasha! One of my neighbours when I was growing up was called Inuyasha. Over the past year we sort of grew out of contact. Maybe I could help you. And I should call Kagome anyways. I hope I can get you guys to at least talk. The Kagome I know would at least want to talk to you. And if you want more you'll have to take it slow. I mean she's been through alot lately..." Miroku said with a thoughtful look on his face. Kouga nodded his head. He knew that Kagome had been through alot, and he wanted to support her.
"Well it was nice meeting you Miroku, and Sango I'll keep in touch. I want to know Kagome's okay..." He waved good bye and continued on his way.
Inuyasha was sitting on his couch watching The Phantom of the Opera with Kagome. It was at the part on the roof of the opera house where Christine chooses to get engaged with Raoul her childhood sweetheart, and to help capture the phantom. Kagome was in tears and mumbling something about she wouldn't be able to choose. Inuyasha loved watching this movie. But while he was watching it with Kagome he couldn't help but think of his predictament with Kouga and Kagome. Would he be her Raoul or her Phantom? He hoped he wouldn't have to be one. He was feeling a very strong connection with Kagome and was happy that she was still living with him. Tomorrow she would be starting work, and he was nervous about it. He didn't want men fawning over his Kagome. Wait a sec. 'HIS' Kagome? When had she become 'HIS' Kagome? 'Oh well' he thought with a sigh. 'It's what she wants'. He looked over and noticed her watching the movie in rapt attention. It was the final scene of the movie where the Phantom had Raoul tied up and Christine had to choose between living with the Phantom and Raoul living, or her going free and Raoul dieing. She ended up showing the Phantom that he wasn't alone and kissing him. But she left with Raoul. This part always almost made Inuyasha cry. It was so emotional. He could smell tears, he looked down and saw Kagome crying. Once again he hoped that it wouldn't turn out like that. He didn't want it to.
After the movie finished Kagome got up and started cleaning up the living room. Inuyasha pulled out the DVD and put it back in it's case, then put it with the rest of his huge collection. When they were finished cleaning they walked towards their rooms and Inuyasha kissed Kagome on the top of her head and said goodnight. After she closed the door he went into his room and sat on the end of bed hoping that he wouldn't become a phantom in their situation.
Kagome walked into her room feeling uneasy about the day's activities and decided she needed a bath. So she drew herself a bath with lots of bubbles and climbed in. She could almost feel all of her troubles slip away. Then she began to think about Kouga. It was nice that he wanted to be part of her life again... but could she deal with him again? If she became dependant on him and he left. What would she do? She decided that the least she could do was to hear him out. But how could she do that? If Inuyasha found out... he would be very angry. She would have to talk to Inuyasha about this. She would talk to Sango about this. Sango always knew what to do.
The next morning Kagome woke up realizing she had fallen asleep in the bathtub, she quickly jumped up and ran to the toliet for another bout of sickness. She hoped Inuyasha wouldn't hear, because it would be rather embarassing if he barged in with her stark naked. After she washed her face. She threw on a robe and went to the kitchen to prepare breakfast. Today I think it'll be...Bacon and eggs! Maybe with some toast on the side. Oh I haven't had this in so long... As Kagome was preparing breakfast she looked at the clock in the kitchen and realized it was 6:47 Inuyasha usually didn't get up until after 7. Kagome had a mischievious smile cross her lips. I'll get him up early today... she said with a chuckle. After everything was prepared and set out, Kagome snuck into Inuyasha's room. Careful to not make any noise... Then when she was right beside his bed, she jumped onto to bed yelling "WAKE UP!" Needless to say Inuyasha woke up to a smiling Kagome rolling around on his bed. Which made him smile. Then the delicious smells of breakfast called to him so he ran out of bed to the kitchen where he promtly began consuming breakfast. When Kagome walked back into the kitchen, she happened to notice that Inuyasha was butt naked. She screamed and ran into her room, locking the door.
When Kagome had finally calmed down. She got ready for work. Even though she didn't start until noon. She caught a public bus and was at work at 11:30 when Kaede was showing her what she'd be doing. She would stay at the front of the resturant and greet people. Ask the number of people in their party and then seat them appropriately. Not too bad right? Her day was going fine until near the end of her shift a dark man with long brown hair approached. When she asked how many people he looked her up and down, and said that only he was in his party, and then he introduced himself as Naraku.