R&Rs

Right now, it's still only xangelqueenx that's reviewing, but I'm not gonna let that get me down! Thanks a lot for reviewing xangelqueenx! At least that lets me know someone reads my stories and thatI should continue it.

Disclaimer: I don't own Inuyasha, but I do own Inuyasha Volume One written by Rumiko Takashi.

Kagome headed for the flap, but before she could go out, Inuyasha said, "Be safe, Kagome." Kagome turned around in a sort of shocked way. "Ok.", she replied cheerfully with a smile. And with that, she left.

Sigh. "Why couldn't I just pretend I didn't see them and just go out and tell her the truth?" Sigh. Inuyasha struggled to lay back down. Then he went back to sleep.

From a distance, there was someone, or something, watching...waiting...

Chapter Four

"Ahhh...This feels so nice", said Kagome. "Yes it does", replied Sango. They were silent for a minute or two.

"You know Kagome, I think you and Inuyasha would make the perfect couple."

"Ehhh! Now way! I-I mean, what if he still likes Kikyo! No way, I don't think it's gonna happen. It would be too good to be true anyways."

"Kagome, trust me, he's head over heels for you! Okay, let me tell you a secret. Inuyasha has been practicing all day, over and over again, for just the right words to express his feelingsto you!"

No way! That can't be true! Inuyasha...practicing for me? It can't be..."You're pulling my leg Sango! He would never practice saying such thingsfor me! Plus, why would Inuyasha ever practice thatfor anyone besides Kikyo?"

"Don't you trust your play-sister? Come on, you know he likes you. I can tell you like him too and don't try to deny it Kagome. You know it's true."

Kagome turned red. I do feel like he's been a lot nicer lately. And he has been a little over protective sometimes...

"Now Kagome, you can see Inuyasha seens like he's having a hard time telling you the truth. So, the next time he seens like he's at it, push him into telling you! Alright?"

"...Uhh..."

"Come on Kagome!"

"Uh...Ok, fine. Deal!"

"Now that's the spirit Kagome!"

Meanwhile, behind the bushes, someone, was watching as Kagome and Sango were playing and splashing each other. "Don't even try itKagome Higurashi,because you know you're not good enough for my dear Inuyasha. He still has a weak spot for me. So you might as well not get your little hopes up too high." And with that, she disappeared behind the thorns and thickets...

Kagome stopped splashing as she felt a presence.

"What's the matter Kagome", asked Sango."Oh nothing, I thought I felt a presence earlier, but I guess it was just my imagination. "If it were Miroku, he would be in big trouble once we get back to camp.Watch him turn black and blue magically." Kagome laughed, but then got serious again. "But Sango, I'm sure that was not Miroku. It had an evil Jaki to it. It had Kikyo's Jaki..." "...Kikyo's? Are you sure? Didn't she disappear when she got caught in that landslide?" "No, I'm sure that was Kikyo just now. We should get back, it's dangerous here." "Yes, let's go." And the girls headed back to camp.

When they returned to camp, neither spoke of the conversation they had at the bathing spot.

"Why so glum girls", asked Miroku. "Is it because of Inuyasha? Well he seems to be doing a lot better.The bleeding has stopped completely now."

"No Miroku! Who said we were glum",asked Sango.

"Well you guys aren't talking much. And someone ought to bring food to Inuyasha."

"I think I'll do it", volenteered Kagome.

"Leave it to the girlfriend", joked Shippo. But nobody besides him and Miroku laughed.

"I guess I'll bring it to him now." "Ok, Kagome, be happy ok?", said Sango worriedly.

"Haha, why wouldn't I be happy", asked Kagome as she forced a smile. "Oh nothing", replied Sango as she looked down. Kagomewalked towardsthe tent.

"Inuyasha? Inuyasha, wake up, dinner's served", she said as she laid the plate down.

"Thanks Kagome." Kagome helped him up.

"Inuyasha, what would you do if I told you Kikyo was still alive?" "Hmm? Why ask that", asked Inuyasha with his mouth full.

"Huh? Oh, no reason. Just asking."

Inuyasha seemed suspicious. "Are you sure Kagome? It seems like you're hiding something from me...There's nothing to hide, we're friends right?"

The words "We're friends right?" echoed through Kagomes head. It saddened her to think that Inuyasha only thought of them as friends.

"Yeah, we're friends..." And Kagome left the tent and ran into the woods. She needed some time to think things over.

He only thinks of us as friends! How could I have been so stupid to think that we were more than friends! Ugh I hate myself! Why did I have to fall for Inuyasha! Besides,the one he loves is Kikyo, not me!Tears spilled from her eyes. But a voice spoke out to her.

"Stop crying." The words were cold, and filled with hatred. They could only belong to one person. Kikyo...

So how was it this time? I don't know why I put Kikyo in my story. I guess my brother was bugging me too much (those of you with little brothers know what I mean). Ok R&R. Thanks! xoxo

cindy