Wut's up guys? Me thinks it's time 4 an update. So w/ a quick thanks 2 darkmistwolf1991 and InuYasha'sLover me says on w/ the story!

Disclaimer: Sadly, I don't own Inuyasha. Oh well, I can dream right?

Chapter 8

The next two days flew by and soon it was the day of Kagome's first court date. (ok, just 2 warn u all now I don't know a whole lot about this kind of stuff, so if I'm wrong on something then just bear w/ me.) Sango had brought her a nice black jacket and pants suit the night before. Inuyasha, Sango and Miroku got there early on Friday morning and Inuyasha gave her a reassuring hug when he saw her standing there looking so nervous.

The three friends were dressed fairly nice but not decked out in their best court attire, cause they wouldn't be doing anything today but listening. When Sesshomaru finally got there they all piled into the black Mercedes. Sango sat up front with Sesshomaru, Miroku sat right behind him, Kagome was in the middle and Inuyasha was sitting behind Sango. During the ride to the courthouse Inuyasha silently held her hand. It was a small gesture, but she appreciated it all the same.

When they arrived at the courthouse the group walked up what seemed like hundreds of blindingly white marble steps before they got to the top where they walked into the old building through two giant wooden, foreboding doors. Once they were in the tall domed entrance room Sesshomaru lead them off to courtroom three.

Inside the room where her fate would be decided there were only a handful of people, including them. Sesshomaru led the way up to the front. When the group came to the short oak gate Inuyasha, Sango and Miroku walked off to the right to sit in the front row, right behind Kagome and Sesshomaru. Sess walked on through and Kagome followed him over to the table and they sat down to await the start of the trial.

The judge finally came in; they stood, bowed and sat back down. The plaintiff went first. He stated his case against Kagome and why. Next, Sess defended his client and gave the valid reason for her behavior. This began they argument session to top all argument sessions up to this point in time. Finally, when the afternoon had crept up on them the judge called it a day. The group got up and quickly left the oppressing building.

Once they were back at the club Sess said his goodbyes and he told Kagome to try and relax and that she had done great. As they walked inside Kagome thought to herself,

'I did good? I didn't even do anything. I just sat there the whole time.'

She was brought out of her thoughts when a comforting arm wrapped around her shoulders. She looked up to meet Inuyasha's amber eyes.

"Try not to think about it for now, okay?" he said softly.

He gave her shoulders a light squeeze before letting go. They went to the back room and changed into more comfortable clothes. (NOT all together.) Then they spread themselves out across the couch and floor in Kagome's room. While some music was playing in the background the four friends talked about casual things and there were some comfortable silences where they just sat there together and listened to the music that was playing.

Sometime, around midnight, Sango and Miroku fell asleep on the floor. Inuyasha got up from his spot on the couch and covered them with a blanket. He then walked back over and sat down next to Kagome. He sighed softly and settled further into the comfortable couch. He then felt a slight weight on his right shoulder. He looked down to see that Kagome's head was resting there.

Inuyasha smiled lovingly and gently wrapped his arms around her. Kagome stiffened instinctively at first but then relaxed in his arms. They sat there enjoying each other's company and warmth when one of Inuyasha's favorite Green Day songs, Good Riddance came on.

Another turning point A fork stuck in the road Time grabs you by the wrist Directs you where to go

So make the best of this test

And don't ask why

It's not a question

But a lesson learned in time

It's something unpredictable

But in the end is right

I hope you had the time of your life

Inuyasha turned his head to look at Kagome. She felt him move and looked up at him, so now they were looking into each other's eyes and their faces were mere inches apart. Inuyasha slowly leaned in, his left hand coming up to caress the side of her face. He stopped when he was about a hairs width from kissing her. their hot breath washing over each other's face. He looked into her eyes to see if she had any objections. When he knew that there were none, he closed the gap, pressing his lips firmly against hers.

So take the photographs

And still frames in your mind

Hang them on a shelf of good health

And good time

Tattoos of memories

And dead skin on trial

For what it's worth

It was worth all the while

It's something unpredictable

But in the end is right

I hope you had the time of your life

They pulled apart and looked at each other, a slight pink tainting their faces. It was then that Kagome gave Inuyasha the first real smile that she had given anyone since the death of her parents. Her eyes held so many emotions at that moment, but the one that was most prominent was love.

It's something unpredictable

But in the end is right

I hope you had the time of your life

It's something unpredictable

But in the end is right

I hope you had the time of your life

As the song ended they curled up on the couch together. Inuyasha wrapped his arms around her protectively. Kagome's last thought before she fell asleep was,

'It certainly is something unpredictable."

Alright. I'm done 4 this chap. U all got ur kiss, r u happy now? U better be. Lol, jp. Review peoples! Arigato!

Ja ne,

Ume