Chapter 22: Phone call

"You came in the end." Inuyasha said happily.

Kagome nodded and cupped his cheeks gently before smiling "Inuyasha there's something I want to tell you." Kagome said smiling and her breathing slightly laboured by running.

Inuyasha's eyes widened and as he looked into her eyes, he couldn't help but feel anxious. Was she...was she going to...

"Inuyasha I..."

"Okay team let's get going make us proud!" The coach said barging in, causing Kagome to groan in anger whilst Inuyasha's face clearly showed his annoyance. "Come on you lot stop standing around here, off you go your entrance will start in 10 minutes." The coach said before patting Inuyasha on the back "You'll do good Yasha, make us proud."

Inuyasha bowed and once the coach left, he turned to Kagome seeing her smile "Don't worry, I'll tell you later. Good luck Inu." Kagome stood on her tiptoes and kissed his cheek before smiling and running back to find her friends. Inuyasha took a deep breath as he placed one hand over his heart. 'She was about to...she was...' Inuyasha shook his head as he turned to see his team's annoyed looks, he shook his head a little and started grinning showing a little of his fangs. He fully turned around and crossed his arms.

"Okay boys, are we all ready to win tonight!" Inuyasha said shoving his fist into the air.

Everybody else did also as they yelled "Yeah!" excluding Koga who was still growling and glaring daggers towards Inuyasha.

Inuyasha gave a nod and turned back around ready to lead the Lynx's into the third round. Inuyasha jumps up and down twice before stretching his legs, then tightening his hair band of his ponytail. Once he was done checking his laces and attire, he then hears the commentator start of.

"Okay everyone! Welcome to the third round of the championships where we have two teams playing tonight from two different schools. Firstly give it up for the Sharks who are here to represent Mori High!" Once the commentator finished, Kagome noticed from the stands that the team Sharks were running out in green uniforms, they looked to be much more built and stronger than the last team, however she had full faith that Inuyasha would lead the Lynx's to victory in this round. "And here they are the Sharks, give a round of applause everybody!" Kagome however didn't clap, and neither did Sango or Jakotsu. Kagome knew that Kohaku was in the back of the stages waiting for her. She was going to find him within the first 15 minutes of the game change to Kazuki spend the time with Inuyasha during the break, and then change back into Kagome for the rest of the game. She realised that Kazuki has been a little distant from Inuyasha ever since she turned into his girlfriend. Kagome was thrown out of her thoughts as she Jakotsu elbowed her and inclined his head to where the commentator was.

"Okay ladies and gentleman, now it's time to introduce a very special team that has won the championships last year, please give a big applause to the Lynx's who are presenting Fukuoka High! Everybody!"

Inuyasha put on his trade smirk as he ran out into the gym, causing everyone from Fukuoka to stand and cheer loudly heck even most of the girls and some guys from Mori High were cheering. Kagome stood up and cheered loudly as she saw her boyfriend run around the gym proud, his lean muscled body contracting with every step, his fringe swaying smoothly and perfectly, his hair wild and free in his ponytail, but most importantly the pride he had on his face as he waved at certain people along with the rest of the team, Miroku behind him pointing over to her direction,

Inuyasha looked to Kagome and gave a wide grin as he gave her a wink and a thumbs up. Kagome smiled as she nodded and gave two thumbs up before returning to clapping. Sango turned to Kagome and smiled gently as she saw her sister. She noticed Jakotsu doing the same thing, and they were both thinking the exact same thing. 'I'm glad she's smiling.'

"Okay captains in the centre!" The referee shouted.

Inuyasha took a deep breath and with a pat on his back from Miroku he walked into the centre coming face to face with the captain of the other team. The referee had a whistle in his mouth and a ball in one hand. He looked between both Inuyasha and the other captain before setting the rules. "Okay there is not allowed to be hitting, pushing, slapping, holding, Illegal pic/screen meaning no tripping the other on purpose. You can't walk or travel with the ball, no double dribbling, and passes need to be quick no time consuming, and no back court violation. If anyone breaks any of these rules, then the team will have a warning. Three warnings throughout this whole journey and you are disqualified. The Sharks already have one, so your team need to be careful, the Lynx's have none so far, so let's start!" The referee placed the whistle in his lips and blew at the exact same time the ball was in the air, and the schools started to cheer as they saw Inuyasha hit the ball first passing it to Miroku.

"Go Inu!" Kagome said happily as she jumped up and down. Inuyasha turned and winked at Kagome who in turn blushed and winked back. God she was about to declare her love for him and here she was blushing.

Inuyasha turned back to see a team member throw the ball at him and as he jumped to catch it he threw it in the hoop from a side angle, and bingo "ONE SCORE FOR THE LYNX'S." The commentator shouted out. Inuyasha smirked along with his team members causing the crowds to cheer happily. However the Sharks were not happy. Kagome cheered happily. 'That's my Inuyasha.'

Inuyasha grabbed the ball and dribbled it as he looked around he then spotted Koga and much to his annoyance he knew Koga was his only chance for this round and threw the ball at him. Koga not wanting to lose grabbed the ball and dribbled it as he ran and passed it to Miroku who in turn saw Inuyasha near the hoop and passed it to him, however as Inuyasha jumped to catch it, the captain from the other team managed to beat him and took the ball from his grasp. Inuyasha cursed under his breath before running to catch up to him.

Soon fifteen minutes passed and the Lynx's had scored 4 where'd the Sharks had scored 5. "AND THE LYNX'S ARE BEHIND BY ONE POINT."

Inuyasha was determined to score at least two more goals before the first half was over. Inuyasha growled lightly as he nodded towards Miroku and spoke with a few other members. The referee blew the whistle again and Inuyasha started running the other side as he saw that the other team were about to score. Two could play that game in his eyes. As suspected Inuyasha saw the other captain was about to score. Once Inuyasha saw him throw the ball at the hoop he jumped up and catched it perfectly before throwing it at Miroku. Miroku grabbed it and passed it to Koga who passed it to another member.

Kagome bit her bottom lip as she saw the score board. The Lynx's were one point behind, never has she seen the Lynx's behind since the start of the competition. The competition was starting to get harder, but she had faith that Inuyasha would win, just like he always did. However she noticed that she needed to change and whispered to Sango who nodded "Kohaku is there, be careful Kag's" Kagome nodded and slowly walked down the steps before running behind the bleachers. However unbeknowest to her Kikyo had smirked and started to walk down the bleachers as she carefully manoeuvred towards the back.

Kagome looked around and hugged Kohaku grabbing the bag "Thank you Kohaku, I owe you so much don't I." Kagome said smiling sadly.

Kohaku shook his head "Your my sister Kag's I will always be there to protect you. But a few sweets wouldn't hurt." Kagome smiled and embraced him once again tightly kissing his forehead, to which Kohaku whined. Kagome ruffled his hair and ran to the changing rooms but not without looking at the game once more. She smiled as she saw Inuyasha commanding and piercing his eyes on the ball. Kagome ran into the changing room and locked the door. However Kikyo had taken a photo beforehand.

Kikyo frowned a little as she waited, about five minutes later she saw...Kazuki. She knew it. She knew something was strange. Kikyo smiled evilly as she grabbed her camera and took a photo of Kazuki well Kagome, and soon walked of. This was great, now she had evidence, her heels were clicking as she smirked. "Inuyasha, I will show you just how pathetic that girl is. You'll be crawling to me before you know it." And with that Kikyo's inky black hair disappeared through the door along with the clicking of her shoes.

Kagome ran back to the bleachers and stood in a different spot before quickly waving to Sango and Jakotsu letting them know she was okay. Kagome then turned around and saw Inuyasha was now shouting orders as well as the coach. Kagome shouted in her male voice "Come on Inuyasha! You can do it!"

Inuyasha heard a male voice and turned to see Kazuki. He grinned as he nodded and instantly turned serious as he began running around the court. Inuyasha took a deep breath as he blocked the ball again and threw it to another member of the team. He had his girlfriend and his best friend there. He could do this, he had to beat the Sharks, for Kagome and Kazuki, and himself. Inuyasha studied the court and saw the ball was being dribbled by a Shark member. He stood still for a moment getting a weird look from Miroku.

He wouldn't lose, he had to concentrate. His eyes were bouncing from the ball to every possible direction it could go. He then saw the member throw the ball to the captain of the Sharks. He smirked as he studied his footing. He always leaned on his right, but something must have happened to hip as it never leaned as far down as the other. which means he would lean to the right to throw better, causing the ball to fall more on the right than to the left. Inuyasha ran to the goal and jumped to the right side. And just like that he grabbed the ball and quickly dribbled it across the court only focussing on the hoop before throwing it from the first line meaning it would be two points. He jumped up and threw the ball allowing it to fall into the hoop neatly, allowing another point to go to the Lynx's. He smirked as the crowd cheered and as he turned he saw Kazuki smiling and jumping up and down cheering. He smirked and put his thumbs up, however as he was looking for Kagome he couldn't find her and frowned a little, maybe she was just very well hidden. He was distracted by Miroku and other members as they jumped on him.

Soon the half time bell rang. Kagome ran towards Inuyasha and smiled before patting his back "You did amazing!" Kagome said happily feeling the shot of electricity bolt through her hand.

Inuyasha smirked and ruffled her hair "Oi shorty where have you been? I didn't see you in the beginning of the game?"

Kagome halted for a moment before shrugging "Sorry mate, traffic and all and I was getting a lift. But I can see you guys are a tie."

Inuyasha nodded however he smiled causing Kagome to internally gasp. "I don't care, because we're going to win, I know it."

Kagome gave a small smile 'Oh Inuyasha, you are always so happy. I only wish you could be this happy for the rest of your life.' "Hey shorty have you seen Kagome?"

Kagome froze a little before shrugging "Said something about needing to go to and check on something, I don't know where she went though." Kagome said trying to act as nonchalant as best as she could.

Inuyasha shrugged and Kagome was happy he bought it. "Oi shorty, how about we celebrate our victory in an arcade, my treat." Inuyasha said smugly.

Kagome chuckled "Oh you are so arrogant you know that. I hope you do win just so I can get that free ticket. Remember you owe me two favours, don't forget."

Inuyasha rolled his eyes "I get it, I get it. How could I forget when you are nagging it in my ear like a girl."

Kagome punched his shoulder and frowned "Oi, I am not a weak girl you idiot." Kagome then smirked as she heard him laugh quietly.

"Damn you even hit like one." Kagome groaned and ran after him as he stuck his tongue out and ran away from her.

"Get back here Takahashi you're mean tot be resting! Not running!" Kagome ordered laughing as she remembered this moment that time in the cafeteria. 'We always run for each other don't we Inuyasha...although very soon I know you'll be running...and never coming back.' Kagome said sadly. Soon she slowed down without realising and saw Inuyasha smiling as he spoke with Miroku. Kagome pouted 'That git' Kagome smiled gently however as she felt a sting in the corner of her eyes. 'My stupid git'

"AND THE BELL GOES FOR THE SECOND HALF. PLAYERS GET READY!"

Kagome was shocked had half an hour passed that quickly? Kagome then turned to Inuyasha who was walking up towards her. "Oi shorty be ready for the arcade this week-end."

Kagome shook her head as she gave a small smile "Alright alright you just focus in winning that game, otherwise I will beat you up."

Inuyasha snorted and ruffled Kagome's hair "Okay whatever you say shorty."

Kagome playfully punched his shoulder before shoving him onto the court "Now play and stop being so arrogant."

Inuyasha nodded however he took one last look around the bleachers and still had no sight of Kagome. He frowned slightly, he wanted to spend his break with both Kagome. Inuyasha shook his head before patting Miroku on the back. He looked to see Koga on the other end glaring. Inuyasha glared right back before snorting and walking into the middle of the court. He couldn't waste his time on an idiotic pathetic person like him. Inuyasha then heard the referee blow his whistle before he held up one hand in the air and the other hand occupied the ball. "Both captains in the centre!"

Kagome heard this and was about to go sit down on the bleachers, however she turned around and noticed that Inuyasha was sort of sad. Was it because he couldn't see Kagome? Kagome looked at him then to the score board. it was a tie so far, and she knew that Inuyasha was feeling somewhat sceptical about this game. She turned to Sango and Jakotsu and Kohaku on the bleachers motioning her to come up. She thought for a moment as she bit her lip. Kagome walked up towards Kohaku. "Kohaku pass me the bag please."

Kohaku nodded "Where do I meet you next?"

Kagome looked at Kohaku before looking back at Inuyasha. Kagome took a deep breath "No Kohaku, I need to be Kagome for the next hour."

Sango looked at Jakotsu a little worriedly, however Jakotsu told her that it would be alright. Sango nodded and hugged Kagome "Be careful Kag's"

Kagome nodded and ran towards the changing rooms before quickly taking of her jeans which allowed a black mid thigh flowy skirt to re-appear, along with her tank top and mini cardigan. She then made sure her converses were tied properly, before grabbing her wig and taking it of gently. Kagome combed through her hair once quickly before running out with the bag. Once she got to the bleachers she ran up them and passed the bag to Kohaku. "Thanks, how's it going?"

Sango sighed "Well the Sharks are two points ahead now. Inuyasha just keep being thrown of, and the Lynx's for some reason cannot beat them."

Kagome was slightly worried. Inuyasha would never allow the other team to be two points ahead. She needed to make sure he knew that she was there. So when she saw Inuyasha walking back to the centre once again after the Sharks scored, she cupped her hands around her mouth and shouted "Inuyasha, don't give up! You can win this Inu!"

Inuyasha swivelled his ears as he grabbed that feminine voice he longed to hear. He slightly turned his head and saw Kagome there next to Kazuki's girlfriend. Those ebony curls he loved so much were hung beautiful over her shoulder, her eyes expressing the passion and trust she had in him. Inuyasha wanted nothing more than to run up and kiss her, however once he heard the whistle he turned quickly and jumped as he grabbed the ball once again before the other captain. He started running to his hoop on the right side before seeing the other team had blocked him fairly well. As he kept bouncing the ball he averted his eyes and saw Miroku there with his arms above his head in the open. Inuyasha smirked as he turned to the other side to see another team member, he nodded to them and saw that his plan worked. The Sharks were stupid enough to look towards his direction and in a blink of an eye Inuyasha threw it the opposite direction allowing Miroku to successfully grab the ball and dribble it towards the hoop.

Inuyasha ran to the right more as he saw Miroku throw the ball to another member who passed it to Koga who passed it to him, and in an instant Inuyasha threw the ball and it landed perfectly. "AND THERE IS ANOTHER SCORE FROM THE LYNX'S. THE NUMBER ONE PLAYER INUYASHA TAKAHASHI HAS MANAGED TO SCORE ONE MORE POINT FOR THE LYNX'S."

Kagome cheered loudly as she clapped, Jakotsu and Sango both clapped as well where Kohaku smirked. Kagoem was so happy as she saw the team congratulate her boyfriend. Kagome blushed as she saw him wink at her and blow her a kiss. Many people in the crowd tried to look for the person Inuyasha blew such an endearment too, but couldn't spot her. Kagome was thankful and simply winked back secretly. Inuyasha grinned and threw his fist in the air.

"Come on mate let's win this!" Inuyasha said to his team.

As the rest of the game commenced, the Lynx's had managed to win two more points being one point ahead of the Sharks. However the Sharks instantly caught up and were now one point ahead of the Lynx's. Kagome was worried as she saw the scoreboard alternate every five minutes. Both teams were really good, but she knew that the Lynx's were better.

Inuyasha was starting to sweat if that was even possible. Well it was in this case, Inuyasha tried his damned hardest to figure out a way to beat them however with only two minutes left till the game was over at this rate they would lose. Inuyasha quickly used his reflexes but was too late as another team member snatched the ball of him.

"OH AND THERE GOES NUMBER 21 FROM THE SHARKS HAS HE SUCCESSFULLY STEALS THE BALL FROM TAKAHASHI. WILL HE SCORE...?"

Inuyasha growled and ran towards the ball. Kagome groaned as she saw that Inuyasha needed to score further away in order to score two points to win. She looked at the timer which said only one minute.

"Come on Inu! Come on!" Kagome encouraged.

Inuyasha was waiting around the middle, where he saw the ball being passed to various people. He saw the time. He had to score from the middle to earn two points. He needed two point,s but a long distance shot was hard, even for him. He was mostly lucky the other times. Inuyasha however shook his head, he would win and he would do it. As he waited patiently he saw Miroku with the ball and nodded towards him, however another team member tripped him causing him to fall on his arm and twist his ankle. Inuyasha instantly ran to him.

The referee blew the whistle "Time out! Stop the timer!"

"IT SEEMS AS IF NUMBER 3 FROM THE LYNX'S HAS BEEN DOWNED. THIS CALLS FOR A PENALTY SHOT FOR THE LYNX'S."

Inuyasha grabbed Miroku's hand and saw him wince. "Are you okay man?" Inuyasha asked worried as he helped Miroku up.

Miroku smiled "I'm, fine Inuyasha. Make sure you beat these mother fuckers, since you have to take my penalty shot."

Inuyasha nodded and saw a team of first aid hurry him on a stretcher. "THAT IS NUMBER 3 FROM THE LYNX'S OUT OF THE GAME FOR NOW, MEANING TAKAHASHI NEEDS TO SHOOT THE PENALTY."

Kagome bit her bottom lip as she saw a dear friend of hers taken away. She narrowed her eyes as she looked at the other team members. She then felt a tap on her shoulder, she turned to see Hojo. "Oh Hojo, hey where have you been?"

Hojo smiled "I wasn't going to come, but I thought I'd come and cheer Inuyasha on. I can see how the game is going though."

Kagome nodded, she then turned to see Sango and Jakotsu as well as Kohaku stare at her. She then jumped a little "Oh sorry about that, Sango, Jakotsu, Kohaku this is my friend Hojo. He's the one who knows about my secret and has helped me all this time."

Hojo bowed as he smiled "Hello there, my name is Hojo Akitoki, pleased to meet you."

Sango shook his hand "Pleasure to meet you too. Thank you so much for taking care of her."

Hojo shook his head "No worries, I love her as a friend, I'm more than happy to help." Hojo then turned to Jakotsu and blushed a little. Jakotsu looked him up and down and blushed himself as he took out his hand awkwardly. "Hi."

Hojo smiled nervously but nodded his face red as a tomato "Hello."

Sango turned to Kagome with a shocked look. Kagome leaned in "Hojo's gay."

Sango oohed she turned to see the two boys getting along, and slightly flirting. Sango smiled gently as she leaned her head on Kagome's shoulder. "Well looks like Jakotsu has a reason to come to these games now." Sango teased.

Kagome giggled as she saw Kohaku's shocked expression. She turned his head so he faced the court "Look at the game your too young to date."

Kohaku growled and humphed. Kagome however heard a whistle from the referee and took a deep breath. "Inuyasha's about to shoot the penalty." Sango looked up also.

Inuyasha walked to the farthest line, that would equal two points if he successfully shot the ball. Inuyasha looked around to see his team and the Sharks around the semi-circle, their bodies and hands ready to run in if need be. Inuyasha glared at the captain who tripped his best friend. He would win this, not only for him and for Kagome, but for Miroku also. "Okay you only have one chance, this throw will be worth two points if it's in the Lynx's are through to the next round if you miss then the Sharks move forward. You have unlimited time, but only one shot. Good luck." The referee said as he threw the ball to Inuyasha. Inuyasha grabbed the ball and looked at the object intently as he was nervous. The future of the Lynx's depended on this moment, and on his shoulders. Could he do this?

Inuyasha looked around and saw his team members look at him with anxiousness, and worry. He then looked at the hoop and bounced the ball once before holding it again. He felt like he was suffocating, it was all or nothing, and he had to make this shot otherwise he would hate himself. He wanted to live of basketball, and he knew that moments like these would occur various times, if he couldn't even handle this pressure what made him think he could become a famous player. He sighed heavily and heard people tapping their feet in impatience. He then turned to Kagome. As he saw Kagome's smile, he suddenly felt all his worries fade. He loved her smile, that sweet angelic beautiful smile. He wanted her to smile like that forever, forever on him knowing that she was proud of him. Inuyasha was shocked when he saw her stand up all of a sudden, but then he heard her whisper. And his eyes widened.

Kagome saw him gaze on her, and suddenly she could feel all his worry and apprehension seeping form those heavenly molten gold iris's. She felt Sango tighten her hold on her hand, and at that moment she knew this was the perfect time. The perfect words to tell him.

Kagome stood up, people were staring at her as she was the only one, but she didn't care. She whispered to him slowly, knowing he would understand.

"I love you." Kagome said softly.

When Inuyasha heard those words seep from her cherry red lips, he felt a sudden surge of power and strength in his veins, a sudden heat and pride puff in his chest. She loved him, Kaogme Higurashi loved him, she had faith in him. He grinned and looked back to the hoop. He was going to do this. He was going to win and he was going to do it to prove to every-one that he would not be beaten so easily. Inuyasha bounced the ball once more before he bent his knees slightly and closed his eyes before taking a deep breath and once he felt ready he jumped up and felt the ball graze his fingertips as it left his grasp and headed for the hoop.

Inuyasha looked at the ball as it reached the hoop, it bounced on the edge once. Kagome tightened her hold on Sango's hand as her eyes were wide with worry, and her bottom lip was being assaulted by her teeth.

Inuyasha saw the ball bounce again and just as it did he fell inwards, and suddenly grazed the strings of the goal as it slid through. The Lynx's had won.

The referee blew his whistle and the commentator cheered "AND THE NUMBER ONE PLAYER OF THE LYNX'S, INUYASHA TAKAHASHI HAS SUCCESSFULLY SCORED TWO POINTS. LADIES AND GENTLEMAN THE WINNERS OF THE THIRD ROUND OF THE CHAMPIONSHIPS, PLEASE GIVE IT UP FOR THE LYNX'S!"

Inuyasha suddenly saw his coach and his team members huddle around him as they laughed and cheered.

Kagome laughed happily as she turned to her friends. They all looked at her and pushed her. Kagome smiled and ran down the steps of the bleachers, her hair flailing wildly behind her as her skirt twirled and bounced.

Inuyasha smiled and laughed as he was showered with praise, however he then smelled a familiar scent near him and as turned around he saw on of the people he wanted to share this win the most with. He ran through the crowd and saw Kagome grin as she stood there, her arms opening. Inuyasha quickly wrapped his arms around her waist and twirled her, his grin never disappearing.

Kagome laughed happily along with him, and when he put her down he quickly dipped in and placed his lips over hers. She instantly closed her eyes as she wrapped her arms around his neck. Inuyasha could faintly hear his team members hooting and wolf whistling along with a few groans from the girls as they cursed for choosing Kagome over them. But Inuyasha didn't care, as he felt her lips move gently with his, and the way their bodies moulded perfectly, he knew that she was the only girl he'd want to cherish forever. Speaking of forever. Inuyasha broke the kiss, however left his lips to still graze hers. His forehead leaning on her own as their eyes were locked onto one another's.

"Kagome, did you meant it?"

Kagome was confused for a moment but then smiled when she figured out what he meant. She combed one hand through his hair as the other was laying around his neck. "I did. I love you Inuyasha."

Inuyasha felt his heart explode with happiness, as his stomach tingled. He heard the honesty in her voice, and bent down to give her one more passionate kiss. His arms wove around her an dpressed her body closer to his own, as his tongue battled with hers for dominance. He felt her gently bit his bottom lip and graze her tongue over his fangs. He moaned a little in pleasure. He broke the kiss for a second as he said barely in a whisper "I love you too Kagome. I love you." Kagome smiled as her eyes shone with love and adoration for him, before both sealing their words with their lips.

Unbeknownst to them of a certain wolf demon behind them. Koga snarled as he saw the show of affection between the two. He growled and Inuyasha heard this, his eyes darkened however as he ran towards the wolf demon. He then bared his fangs slightly.

"I know you've been talking with Kikyo Koga." Inuyasha said suddenly.

Koga growled and smirked "Oh really?"

Inuyasha sniffed once "You fucking smell like that bitch. I want you to tell her something on my behalf you bastard."

Koga growled and was about to punch Inuyasha when he heard his words. "Tell her to never hurt Kagome again."

Koga was confused "What the fuck you talking about mutt."

Inuyasha leaned closer as he grabbed the front of his shirt a little to hide their quarrel. "You tell her, I will never, ever fall in love with her again, I will never degrade myself to date such a low life girl like her who only opens her legs to whoever is waiting in line. I swear if you or her ever do anything to intentionally hurt Kagome again, I will personally come back and hunt you two down."

Koga was confused "What the fuck do you mean hurt Kagome?"

Inuyash asnorted "Ask the bitch."

Inuyasha then felt a tug on his arm her turned to see Kagome. "Inuyasha what..." She then turned to Koga, and Inuyasha quickly growled as he shielded her from him.

"Don't worry Kagome, let's go." Inuyasha said wrapping an arm around her waist before walking of to celebrate with the others. Kagome looked back to Koga once more before turning back around.

"Ouch! Koga what the hell-" Koga slapped Kikyo as she spoke, which shocked her beyond belief. Kikyo screeched as she pushed him "What the hell is your problem!"

Koga growled "Inuyasha came to me. He fucking came up to me and told me that Kagome was in danger. I joined you because I wanted her back! I didn't want her to get hurt in the process. I might hate the mutt but Kagome is very close to me. So tell me what the hell was he talking about!?" Koga said glaring as he punched the wall next to Kikyo's face.

Kikyo started to chuckle, causing Koga to be confused. Kikyo went into her purse and took out a cigarette before lighting it, she let out a puff of smoke as she glared "I just gave her a taste of what is like when she messes with me. Nothing wrong with that is there? You did the same with my Inu-baby when you punched him all those months ago."

Koga growled "That isn't what I asked bitch, tell me what the hell did you do!?"

Kikyo rolled her eyes "I got a couple of blokes I know to scare her a little. No biggy." Kikyo said nonchalantly.

Koga was shocked and quickly wrapped his hand around her throat "You mean to tell me you wanted her to get raped!"

Kikyo smirked as she grabbed his loose hand around her neck and threw it at his side. "I was merely showing her that the world is cruel. She seems to be the princess that get's everything, tell me how are you not mad at her? How come you don't hate her? She ran to your best friend and casually started admitting feelings for him that were once held for you." Koga felt a twinge of pain in his chest at her words. Kikyo saw this and loved every minute of his writhing in torture. "Tell me why it is that you don't hate how she is constantly around him, both as Kazuki and as Kagome."

Koga growled "You have no legitimate proof-"

"Oh but I do, Koga dear." Kikyo took out a camera. "I have all the proof right here."

Koga looked at the camera before scowling. Kikyo merely smirked as she took another puff from her cigarette.

"Oh! I win you again shorty!" Inuyasha shouted as he turned the wheel of the car turning it so it bumped with Kazuki's.

Kagome however growled and glared "Oh shut up! I will not loose!" Kagome said in her manly voice as she pressed down on the gas pedal harder speeding up her car as it collided with Inuyasha's car.

Inuyasha frowned "Oi!"

Kagome turned and smirked "Revenge is a bitch isn't it Mr. arrogant."

Inuyasha smirked as he did something that took Kagome by surprise causing her car to slow down, with his passing the finish line. Inuyasha laughed happily "ACE!"

Kagome humph'ed "You cheated!"

Inuyasha flicked his room-mates forehead "Revenge is a bitch isn't it shorty."

Kagome growled playfully as he chased after him around the arcade. It was the week-end, and they were the only ones, as 'Kagome' had a prior engagement and Hojo was with Jaykotsu, apparently something about meeting up. And then Sango wanted to stay at home and sleep in, whilst Miroku was at home with his parents tending to his injuries, Kohaku was with some friends, and so Kagome had decided to let Inuyasha pay for them to hang out in the arcade.

"Hey shorty what's the matter your in a daze."

Kagome shook her head "Oh nothing, sorry. Anyway what do you want to go on first?" Kagome asked him. Inuyasha thought for a while as he scanned the room and noticed the basketball shooting rings were on the other side.

"That! Come on I want to test your skill. Since we haven't been having those morning work-outs for a while. I think we really need to get back on them."

Kagome laughed "Okay, just you wait I'm going to beat you!"

Inuyasha had a smug smirk on his face "Yeah sure whatever shorty." Inuyasha ran towards the game and inserted the money before grabbing a ball and throwing it scoring easily. Inuyasha turned to Kazuki and gave him the ball "Your turn shorty."

Kagome stretched her arms a little as she walked in front and threw the ball and...failing. Inuyasha smirked and chuckled. "Uh-huh so much for beating me shorty."

Kagome groaned and punched his shoulder "You were just lucky, you hear me lucky." Kagome then crossed her arms with a humph.

Inuyasha laughed at his room-mates childishness and threw the ball once again successfully getting it into the hoop. "Come on shorty lighten up, I've had years of practice it's understandable that you'd be way too smug."

Kagome stuck her tongue out "Me smug? Your the smug one feh."

Inuyasha laughed "Your even copying my language that's cool." Inuyasha threw the ball and as he scored another point he started thinking. Kagome turned to him and nudged him a little.

"Oi what's the matter?" Kagome said gently.

Inuyasha smiled dreamily "Did you ever feel like Sango was the perfect one? The one that you know or feel that you can spend the rest of your life with her. Loving her and cherishing her?" Inuyasha asked looking down.

Kagome was shocked, her heart rate sped up and her cheeks were turning a dark shade of pink. Why was he asking this? Did he...did he think that maybe...? "Why do you ask?" was the only thing that came to Kagome's mind at that moment.

Inuyasha smiled "Because I thought at that moment, when I saw Kagome smile at me, when I felt Kagome in my arms and laughing, praising me, being proud of me, showing me and telling me that she loves me...I couldn't help but feel that I could live with that for the rest of my life. I mean I had Kikyo and I was too blinded by the attention to realise that I didn't love her, and even if I did I know for sure I would never feel this way for her as I do now for Kagome. I really do love her shorty, I don't want to think too ahead of myself, but I could so easily picture us in the future, taking life step by step. But then for some reason...I feel a little twinge in my heart telling me that something bad is going to happen. Do you think that maybe...Kagome would want what I want?"

Kagome was...there were no words for how she felt at that moment. It was a mixture of shock, love, happiness, worry, fright. She felt so many emotions at that moment, and never in her life did she ever think that Inuyasha saw her beyond anything but a girlfriend. She could picture it, a future with Inuyasha. She blushed at the thought, they would live together, laugh together, go out together, hang around with Miroku, Hojo, Jakotsu, Sango and even Shippo and Kirara when. Then maybe if everything went okay they would probably get married, then have little Inu's running around. Kagome blushed even more, they never did anything further than making out and here she was thinking about kids.

Kagome looked up and saw the sincerity in his eyes "From what I know about Kagome...she has always wished for a life with one person that would unconditionally love her. And without a doubt she would want the same thing."

Inuyasha smiled and ruffled his room-mates hair. "Thank's shorty."

Kagome smiled but deep down she felt like crying, both of happiness and sadness. 'I love you Inuyasha, I want that life...but I know that I will never have it.'

Inuyasha was laying on the sofa in the dorms as he was switching channels on the TV. It was the week-end and he was alone once again. However he smiled as he thought of seeing Kagome next week-end. He was planning on telling her just how much he loved her, and maybe if she allowed him he could court her, and then it could lead to something more permanent. Inuyasha groaned as he thought of his mark on her beautiful swan like neck. He looked down to see a fairly nicely sized bulge. Inuyasha sighed as he got up and grabbed some water.

However he heard his phone ring from the bedside table and went to open it. When he saw the number he was about to end the call, he couldn't. Instead he answered as his bangs covered his eyes. "Hello."

"Hello my son, I hope you are doing well?" Inu-Taisho said through the other side of the phone.

Inuyasha nodded "Hm."

Inu-Taisho sighed a little "Well son I am calling you to inform you about some business."

Inuyasha held in a growl "As you know, you are inherited to at least half of the company and Sesshomaru the other." Inuyasha hmmed again. "Well, it seems that Sesshomaru has declined his half in order to live abroad with a female. I was very angered by this, but he was dead set on declining his half. So because of this incident, I want you to know that from this day on, you will be in charge of the whole corporation as the next CEO after me."

Inuyasha's eyes widened, he then squeezed the bottle of water that it exploded. "What?! I told you I don't want to take over anything. I want to live my life the way I want it, I don't care if Sesshomaru declined, I'll decline also."

Inu-Taisho growled "Inuyasha this is serious business, you cannot just give this up, without you this business will fall."

Inuyasha growled even more "Think about me for once in your life! Why can't you understand that Sesshomaru left because it might have been a happier life for him. I have another life in mind father and it has nothing to do with the business."

Inu-Taisho growled "You will not speak to me in such a tone young man!"

Inuyasha growled "I decline whole-heartedly father."

"Think about it son. And when you come with a final answer I'll from it by next week, if you really don't want to then tell me next week. But I am giving you a week to think about this and your future."

And with that the call ended, with Inuyasha throwing his phone on the sofa and falling on his knees as he shouted in anger.

Hello everyone! I am sorry if I made you all wait too long, but since it was Christmas and new years I was a tiny bit busy. But I have worked on this chapter for at least five days and re-read through it, plotted the next chapters and calculated that I have around four to five more chapters left :( However we still have a way to go, so I hope you all carry on reading.

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