I'm back, and I'm busy again. So updating will probably be cut to every few days, unfortunately. I know by now you are probably tired of my chapters ending in cliffhangers… but I find that that is the best way to avoid writers block, unless I have a really good idea. Anyway, I'll quit yammering and start the chapter!

Acting

Damn it, she saw me! I need to be more careful! I can't let that happen again, but I sure as hell can't continue to hang off this windowsill all night!

Inuyasha swung himself up onto the window ledge, and began his nightly watch. Once again, he slipped away at dawn and slept until eleven. At eleven, he got ready and made lunch for himself and Kagome. After a nap (among other time spent hardly talking or not at all), Arani brought dinner for the three of them. After he wolfed down his food and left the room, he went to his bedroom and waited for Arani and Kagome to go to bed. Tonight, he was strumming his guitar, volume turned down, just playing random notes.

I wonder why I've been having all these dreams lately, I wonder if it's connected to Kagomes' arrival?

He continued to play, a soft, beautiful melody forming at his fingertips, flowing like water, sweet and pure. It was if it was an emotion, expressing itself through his music, and he soon became lost in it. When he finally came around, he looked at the clock, and began raging.

"DAMMIT! I'm late now! I completely forgot what time it was!"

He ran out to his balcony, and made his way to Kagomes' room. He stayed there once again, keeping watch over her. Things went in this manner for the next three weeks, Kagome healed quickly, and was moving around, getting used to full motion again, seeing as she had been confined in bed for so long. Thought she was progressing quickly, she listened to the doctor when he said not to push herself too hard.

One morning, Inuyasha was eating breakfast in the kitchen. He was tired, probably because he didn't get much sleep after his nightly watch. He was just sitting there, staring at his cereal when he saw Arani walk in out of the corner of his eye.

"Good morning." He mumbled.

It's way too early for this. I should still be asleep.

"Good morning!" A brisk voice answered.

Inuyasha looked up, and realized that it wasn't Arani, but Kagome. She was standing in front of him, in one of his mothers' outfits. This one was also stunning on her. It was a navy blue skirt that reached her knees, and was made of a light airy material. The top was a light blue tank top, and over it, she had a see through, short-sleeved shirt. She was wearing the locket, and her long curtain of dark hair was hanging past her shoulders, shining, and still slightly damp from a shower.

"Uh… good morning Kagome…" Inuyasha said, still recovering.

Why is he staring at me? I mean, I've been here for over three weeks, why is he gawking as if he's never seen me before?

Damn she's lovely. She really looks like my mother.

Kagome sat down and looked at Inuyasha.

"May I have some of that?" She asked, gesturing at the cereal box.

"Whatever." He said, getting up to fetch a bowl.

Once he returned, he poured cereal for her and they began to eat in silence. After a while, Kagome spoke up.

"I know I shouldn't overdo it, but do you think you could show me around?"

"Fine. It's not like I have anything better to do."

"Thank you Inuyasha. But…."

"What?"

"I don't want to push myself too hard, so can we do the neighborhood tomorrow, and just the house today?"

"That's fine."

After they finished eating, they cleared the table and Inuyasha began the tour. He showed her almost everything, from top to bottom, and even the garden out back. When they had finished, Kagome only had one question.

"Inuyasha, where do you sleep?"

"In the attic."

"May I see your room?"

"My what?"

"Your room. I'd like to see it."

" Fine. Whatever. I don't care."

They headed upstairs, and Kagome could hardly believe what she saw when Inuyasha opened his bedroom door. His room was magnificent. It was sunlit, spacious, and had a beautiful view. His bed was in the center, and his guitar and equipment was in one corner. The door to the balcony was open, with the screens shut, to keep insects out. It was all so wonderful.

"Inuyasha, you play guitar?"

"Yeah. So?"

"Can you play something for me?"

"Sure, I guess."

He picked up his guitar and started playing that mysterious song again, no mistakes, no wrong notes, just the purity of the music. Kagome could only stare.

Wow, he's really good. I had no idea. By the way, what song is this? I feel as if I've heard it before…

When Inuyasha had finished, Kagome clapped, and the two went downstairs, and had ramen for lunch. During lunch, Kagome began to yawn, and went to rest when they had finished eating. Inuyasha went up to his room and napped, preparing himself for his final night watch. Now that she was better, she didn't need to be watched THAT closely anymore.

They had sushi for dinner with Arani, and Kagome was very happy to be eating dinner at a table again. After dinner, Kagome went p to her room to go to bed, exhausted by the day's activity, even with the nap. Just before she entered her room, she turned to Inuyasha.

"Goodnight Inuyasha. Thanks for showing me around."

"It's not a big deal."

"Yes it is. See you tomorrow."

"Fine."

Inuyasha went to his room, switched on the television, and played video games until Kagome had gone to bed. Then, he took up his place on the windowsill for the last time.

I'm glad she's doing better, and I haven't had one of those dreams in over a week.

Inuyasha drifted off, and because of his sleep deprivation, failed to leave at dawn. He slept until he felt the morning sun on his face. Opening his eyes, he saw that it was late, and immediately freaked out.

What if Kagome saw me?

He was so excited, he failed to be careful on the ledge. He fell, and landed in the tree below Kagome's window.

Ouch! That hurt like hell!

Kagome heard the crash and opened her window to investigate, thinking it was the person she thought she had seen outside her window. But there was no one to be seen.

Meanwhile, Inuyasha lay in the tree. Silently fuming at his own stupidity.

There ya go. Sorry it took so long. Things have been psychotic around here lately, and I don't think it will improve anytime soon. I've been really busy, but I'm still trying to update as soon as possible. Thanks for your patience, Twilight.