The Tessaiga laid deep in the wooded area where InuYasha had tossed it. And of course the one to find was the old sword smith Tōtōsai. "The damn fool, it's a wonder he's lived this long. Well I guess I better find the ungrateful brat and return this, the Gods know he needs it." So with the sword in hand he headed back to the city and to find InuYasha. 'He sure is a stubborn one old friend, who knew your son would be so much like you.' Tōtōsai though as he placed Tessaiga in his belt. "Looks like I'll have to pound it into his head about this sword. He really is clueless when it comes to important things like this. True the barrier keeps other demons from holding the sword, but half demons can hold it with no affect from the barrier." The old sword smith was becoming angry at InuYasha carelessness and only wished the pup's father was still around to correct his son.

InuYasha found himself unable to return to Kagome's room after he told her about his feelings towards her and his past. The smell of her tears had all but driven him mad, and now here he sat. Slouched back in his seat, arms crossed and his chin resting on his upper chest. He was tired of this life and now here he was facing the past again. 'Damn!' He cursed in his thoughts. 'I can't deny it, I am falling for her. This feeling is just like before, just like with...Haruhi.' The words from Miroku kept playing over in his head. "You can't keep your walls up forever InuYasha, it's time you let them fall. At least open your heart and allow Kagome to have a small part of it." InuYasha hated to admit it, but Kagome had already claimed more then a small part of his heart.

As the day went on nurses and doctors would pass by, some went into Kagome's room while others passed by him. InuYasha noticed a few nurses would share a few seconds, while others stopped and ask him if he wanted anything. Of course he declined and would continue pouting about what was on his mind. By the time supper was served, InuYasha had found himself now pacing around the lobby. He needed something to do and just sitting around was making things worse. "Dammit, I need to get out and do something this place is driving me nuts!" After ranting to himself InuYasha felt someone tap his shoulder. Looking to his side he saw a nurse standing.

"Excuse me sir, Are you the one with Ms. Higurashi?" InuYasha nodded yes. "Great, she's being released in a few minutes. Please wait here and I'll wheel her out." Now he really felt nervous and the thought of seeing her again made his heart pound faster. InuYasha growled to himself for being so weak right now, and wished he could just runaway from all of this. He didn't like this feeling of desire and the more he thought about her, the more he wanted to just take her. "Sir? Excuse me, sir?" He jump from his thoughts, and saw the nurse had returned. Looking down he saw Kagome in a wheelchair, even her eyes stayed down not wanting to look at him. "She's already to go home, here's the list of medicines she can use for pain." InuYasha took the list then went behind the wheelchair. The nurse waved goodbye as well as Kagome, but InuYasha stayed neutral and did nothing but push Kagome in the wheelchair.

As he wheeled her out of the hospital, a car pulled up to the pick up area. Kagome felt relieved seeing Miroku or Sango get out. It was way too awkward being alone with InuYasha. "Hey Kagome, is InuYasha treating you okay?" There was a quick glance between Kagome and InuYasha. Which told Sango things weren't going very well. "Okay well anyway I bet you can't wait to get a nice shower and relax in a real bed. InuYasha, I hope you don't mind sleeping on a sofa?" The hanyou only, "Keh!" And looked off in the distance. Sango looked back at Miroku and went to help Kagome into the car. "I made your favorite Kagome, so I hope you're hungry."

Kagome smiled at her dear friend. "You know I can't wait to eat some good food, Sango." Kagome said excitedly, as she put on her seatbelt. It was then she noticed InuYasha was walking away. "I guess he prefers walking, instead of riding. Oh well maybe it's best." Kagome lowered her head and soon the tears that she was trying to hold in, poured out. Both Sango and Miroku knew something had happened while they were away, but what, would have to be known at a later time.

"I'll walk along with InuYasha, we'll meet up at your place Sango." Miroku said as he waved. Sango agreed and waved back. Not sure if it was safe or not, Miroku kept his distance from InuYasha for a bit. Until he decided enough was enough. Reaching out he grabbed InuYasha's shoulder stopping him. The said half demon stopped and stared at Miroku's hand. "Don't be like this InuYasha, I know what's bothering you so just stop being this...this rock that won't break. I know you told Kagome more then you wanted, I can tell you finally opened up to her. I can tell because the pain is written all over your face."

Yanking his shoulder from Miroku's grasp, InuYasha gave a threathening growl. "Hands off Miroku, what I did is my business and only mine! That woman means nothing to me and if you think this date thing will change how I feel, you're sadly mistaken." Moving away with his clawed hands stuffed in his front jean pockets. InuYasha picked up his pace and was soon out of Miroku's view. He didn't need this and he wasn't going listen to some so called friend as Miroku put it, tell him how he felt about a woman. 'Dammit, why must I be so weak and let these things get to me. Kagome isn't the one for me, she died years ago and I can never get that life with her back again.' InuYasha thought as he kicked a stone along the path.

In the distance Miroku simply stood watching InuYasha as he walked further away. 'He's trying to run from this, even though deep down I think he knows he's losing the battle.' As much as Miroku wanted to help his friend he knew it was going to be hard. Finding no point in following InuYasha, he simply turned and headed to where the girls were off to. 'I really hope he comes around soon, it's time he lets the past go and starts over I know the date night will work. After all Sango picked the best sexy dress I've ever seen.' Miroku's thoughts stoped when a car horn blew. "Ok now what?" Miroku turned to see Sango and Kagome in the car approaching him and sighed. 'Well at least Kagome is safe and now hopefully she can get back to her life. And with InuYasha at work with her, I know Kouga won't try anything.' Or at least that's what Miroku thought, little did the happy friends know the Kouga threat was far from over. Among many other's who wanted something from InuYasha as well.