Chapter 6 : What Love Brings- Doubts and Silliness

Kagome stared intently at her misty image in the mirror, reflecting on her life. To be more specific, the troubles in her life.

Inuyasha has been such a wonderful husband, it's hard to believe he was that arrogant jerk when the Shikon Jewel was still broken, she thought. Because of that, it surprised me when he acted shy around me, especially when we're talking about the future. And it's always fascinated me that he has to keep his true feelings inside in front of other people. I am truly honored that he has chosen me to give his soul and feelings to. Yet, that's the part that's been cruelly nagging at the back of my thoughts ever since we got married. I hope that it really is me that he chose. Not just someone that looks like….Her. I love him so much, but I've always had second thoughts about our marriage. Even though we are happy, we still haven't really talked about the past. The past meaning Her. Kikyo. My reincarnation. The miko that fuels my doubt. I am scared to approach Inuyasha with my thoughts for fear of his rejection. My thoughts being, "Why me?" I pray that he will talk to me about Kikyo instead of me approaching him. I truly love my husband and I pray this love is real. And I-

"Kagome! Where are you? I need your help! Get your butt down here! I need my ramen, woman!" Kagome was startled out of her reverie by the call of Inuyasha.

Kagome sighed and took a moment to brush out her hair. Satisfied she yelled loud enough for Inu's sensitive ears to hear, "I'm coming!". She ran downstairs and was met with the sight of Inuyasha destroying the kitchen, looking for the object of his distress. Kagome smiled slightly and shook her head.

"Inuyasha, stop it! I'll get it, Mr. Impatient," Kagome said. She walked cautiously over to the fridge, trying to avoid all the strewn about objects on the floor and opened it. She took out the noodles and set it in the microwave. (A/n: We know there's no microwaves and refrigerators but there are now because we said so! lol) Inuyasha scowled and huffed, "Feh! I knew where it was, I was just fooling ya!"

Kagome raised an eyebrow and asked, " If it was a joke than why did you destroy our kitchen?" At Inuyasha's tense shoulders and flustered expression she rolled her eyes and continued, " You will clean up this mess."

Inuyasha's ears went back and he whined, "But Kagomeeeeeee!" Kagome tapped her foot and replied, "Sorry, that won't work this time."

"Fine," Inuyasha gave in and he cleaned up the mess as Kagome prepared the table for their food. Ten minutes later and Inu had finished. Inuyasha was waiting and watching patiently as she finished eating, too. She felt guilty somehow under his gaze and she looked down. I have to tell him now….Kagome thought. Inuyasha must have saw her pull a look because he asked, "Is there something the matter, baby?"

Kagome gulped and said, "No……… well, actually……….yeah, there is."

"What is it?"

"I want to talk." Inu looked stricken but gulped and said, "What about?"

Kagome took a deep breath, looked away from his eyes, and said as calmly as she could, "Kikyo."

(A/n: Sorry for the short chapter! We'll update only if you give good reviews! Thanks!)