AN: Hello everyone. Its been a while since I update. My excuse is all the drama I've been going through. My ex was the perfect muse for this story and when we broke up I was going through a rough time, writing only made it worse. But I'm better now. I want to thank everyone for the reviews on the last chapter. I want to especially thank Cpsullivan2 for all the reviews and inboxing me about how much she likes this story and can relate to some things. It gave me the push I needed to try to write. So here it is. I apologize everyone, for the wait.

My first week here went by well. I met all of the other residents; there were 6 when I got here, but one of the girls had left the day after I came. Now it's me, 2 girls, and 3 other guys.

My roommate is a pretty cool dude. He's beyond weird and I think his drug use has done a little bit of permanent damage, but he's a nice guy.

The others are alright. Everyone is respectful to each other but I don't really talk to anyone much. Most of my free time I spend texting or talking to Kagome. I've also been studying as well. I didn't do that great in high school and there are a lot of smart guys working in the family company. Since I want to move up, I need to get some book smarts.

So Sesshomaru bought me some really boring books but it'll help me know what the fuck is going on around the building. Eventually when I get my life back on track, I can work alongside my brother.

It's Monday, I'll be going to work as usual, but I can finally have a little more freedom than usual. After I get home from work and finish my chores, Kagome is coming over.

I'm excited.

I sat downstairs in the kitchen and watched out the window for Sesshomaru's car to drive up to the house.

He pulled into the driveway right on time and I made my way to the car. I greeted him as I got in.

"Hey." I said, putting my seatbelt on.

He nodded. "Good morning. How was your weekend?"

I shrugged. "It was boring."

"At least you have your phone now."

"Yeah," I agree, "now I can Skype with Kagome and Kaiya."

We drove in silence for a few minutes before Sesshomaru spoke up.

"Have you read any of the books I bought you?"

Not really. "I've skimmed through them."

He narrowed his eyes at me.

"What?" At least I opened them.

"Inuyasha, those books are meant to teach you something."

I sighed. "I know, I know."

Sesshomaru shook his head, and we resumed the silent commute.

We made it to the building downtown and parted ways once inside. He went to his office, and I went to the basement where the mailroom was.

I quickly organized all the things that needed to be delivered according to my route and I wasn't paying attention when I turned around and ran into someone.

That someone who I knocked on the ground.

"Oh shit." I said bending over. "I'm so sorry, are you okay?"

The lady shook her hair out of her face and I was surprised to see bright green eyes looking up at me.

"Akira?"

She got up slowly. "Hey."

I could remember the last time I saw her and the last time I had heard about her.

"Wow," I said, reaching out my hand to help her stand up, "How are you?"

She brushed her clothes off and smoothed out her hair. "I'm doing really well actually."

"That's great."

"Yeah," she smiled, "Mr. Takahashi was so kind as to let me keep my job. So sorry for ratting you out." She joked.

"No," I smiled, "I'm glad you did. I'm 3 months clean and sober now."

"That's great." She said back to me. "Well, I need to get back to work. It's my first day back, so I don't want to do anything wrong."

"Right." I said. "I should do the same."

We both gave each other an awkward smile and then continued doing our own things. I saw her a few times throughout the day. But she and I both know we shouldn't really associate with each other.

Finally after a long and boring nine hours of work I made my way to Sesshomaru's car to wait for him outside. I can't wait to get out of the mail room. It's easy enough but it's just boring. The days are so long and boring, and when I get home I get to look forward to doing chores.

My face lit up.

After my chores Kagome gets to visit.

I found myself sitting on the porch of my temporary home waiting for Kagome to get here. We both agreed that as much as I miss Kaiya, we aren't going to bring her here. So she will get dropped off with Rin and Sesshomaru while Kagome visits me.

After what seemed like hours, Kagome's car pulled up in front of the house. I felt my heartbeat speed up.

She got out of the car and smiled at me. I stood up and walked near the edge of the porch stairs as she walked over to me.

"Yash." She smiled, coming closer.

I didn't say anything. I just grabbed her and pulled her tight. I tucked her head beneath my chin and held her. Her arms made their way around my torso and she hugged me.

I looked down and kissed the top of her hair, breathing in her scent. Oh she smelled so good. Her body was so warm. She was so beautiful.

I finally let go and gave her a hard kiss on the lips. Her eyes were closed and she was smiling when I pulled away.

I smiled at the effect I had on her.

Once she opened her eyes and let out a breath I spoke. "I missed you so much."

Kagome nodded. "I missed you too." She stood up on her tip toes and gave me a small peck.

I grinned and stepped away from her. "Want to hang out here?" I gestured towards the patio furniture.

"That's fine with me."

I nodded and took her hand, leading her to a loveseat swing. We sat close to each other. She was on my left side; I had my left arm around her shoulders and my right hand holding hers.

We sat together quietly, both of us just enjoying the comforting presence of one another.

Eventually Kagome spoke. "So," she said softly, "how are you?"

I let out a breath. "I'm great."

"That's good."

"What about you?" I asked.

She shrugged her shoulders against me. "I'm doing okay, I guess."

I frowned. "What's wrong?"

"Nothing," she shook her head and looked up at me, "I just get lonely sometimes. And taking care of Kaiya can get a little overwhelming; thankfully school is over so I don't have that on my plate at the moment."

"I'm sorry," I felt a little guilty; "I wish I didn't fuck up, so I could be there to help you."

"I know. It's okay."

It's not okay though. "Do you still love me?" I asked.

She blushed and looked away. "Yeah."

"Why?"

"I don't know, Yash. After all that you put me through, I really don't know how I could love you."

My guilt increased. "Kagome," I started, "I never meant to put you through all this. I feel like such an asshole. I'm so sorry for everything. You deserve the world and all I've done was make your life harder. I don't deserve someone as amazing as you. I appreciate every second that you are mine, because I know you had every right to leave me but you didn't."

She smiled and looked away. "Oh shut up."

I smirked and kissed her temple.

She turned and looked up at me with her big blue eyes. No words were spoken. We just gazed into each other's eyes and I felt my heart speed up.

And then the moment was ruined.

The screen door opened and two of my housemates came outside rushing down the stairs and into the yard. One of them turned around and stopped in his tracks to stare at Kagome.

I felt my blood boil as I watched him check her out.

"Hey man." I warned.

"Oh," he looked at me, "sorry dude."

I continued to glare at him until he joined his friend walking down the street.

I felt a slight pressure on my hand from Kagome, making me look back at her.

"Yash." She looked concerned.

"I'm sorry," I sighed, "I just don't want him thinking he can look at you like that. You're mine."

"Well, thanks. I think." She blushed. "Forget about that guy. Let's enjoy our time together."

I nodded. "You're right. I'll deal with him later."

"No," she narrowed her eyes at me, "you will suck up your pride and not start a fight."

"I never said I was gonna fight him."

She rolled her eyes and crossed her arms. "You didn't have to; I saw the look on your face as he walked away."

I laughed.

"I'm serious, Inuyasha." She put on her mom-voice.

"Alright, alright," I wrapped my arm back around her and pulled her close, "I'll play nice."

"You better, because if you start a fight and get kicked out I'm gonna kick your ass," she said, "and then when I'm done with you Sesshomaru is gonna beat you up too."

"Ha," yeah right, "I'd beat Sesshomaru's ass."

"Well let's not find out, okay?"

"There's nothing to find out. If me and Sesshomaru were to get in a fight I would win."

She smiled. "Of course you would." That sounded like sarcasm.

"You don't fuckin believe me?" Wow. "Alright then, next time I see him I'm gonna knock him out, one punch."

"Don't." she said.

"No." Forget that. "I can't have my own wife thinking my brother could beat me up."

"Inuyasha I was just joking," she frowned, "please don't start a fight with Sesshomaru."

"Why? So I don't get beat up?"

"No," she said desperately, "because it would be immature."

"It's not immature, it's my instincts. My woman thinks another man can beat me so now I have to show her that I'm the alpha male, not him."

"You've got to be kidding me." She put her hand on her forehead. "Men…Inuyasha, I love you. I am not trying to insinuate that Sesshomaru could beat you up or that is better than you in any way. My whole point was that if you start a fight with your housemate then I will be very upset with you and Sesshomaru will be too. Especially since he has put so much effort into helping you. Okay?"

I sighed.

"Okay?" she asked again.

"Alright already," I said, feeling a little annoyed.

"Good. Now can we continue to enjoy my visit today? I have to leave soon."

I sighed. "I know. I'm sorry."

She reached out for my hand and gave me a smile. "It's okay."

After being at the halfway house for a month I decided that I was ready to go home. I wanted to be with my family. The original plan was to stay here for a few months but I had the time to focus on myself and my sobriety, so now I think I'm ready. I've been working Monday through Friday and I have been studying business with help from my brother. I have all the tools to be successful so even though a lot of people want me to stay at this house, I know myself better than anyone and I want to go home.

I want to go to sleep with my wife every night and wake up with her every morning. I want to help her raise our daughter. I don't want to miss any more of Kaiya's life than I already have. I just want to prove to everyone that I'm not a fuck up and I can do it.

I was in the office signing off on some paperwork so I could leave the place. I decided to surprise everyone with the news. So I was going to catch a cab back to the house and call Sesshomaru during the drive.

I said my goodbyes to my housemates and waited on the porch steps with my luggage for the cab to pick me up. The driver made it after about ten minutes of me waiting, and we put my things in the trunk and left.

I unlocked my phone and pressed to call Sesshomaru.

He answered on the second ring.

"Inuyasha."

"Hey." I said.

"Is everything alright?"

"Yeah," I smiled, "I'm just calling to tell you that I'm going home."

"What happened?"

"Nothing happened. I decided that I was ready to leave, so I left."

"Why couldn't you just stay for a couple more months?"

"A couple more months isn't going to do anything but make me miss my family more."

"You had privileges to see Kagome and Kaiya."

I rolled my eyes. "Whatever. It's done. I'm on my way to the house now; I'm ready for this Sesshomaru."

"You should not have left."

I moved the phone away from my ear to glare at his contact picture.

"Inuyasha." I heard him from the short distance.

I held the phone back up to my face to talk. "You don't think I can do it."

"I think you overestimate yourself."

"Well I think you underestimate me."

"Inuyasha you should have talked to me about this before you left."

"Well it's too late. Anyways I'm about to pull up to the house, so I gotta go. Pick me up at my house tomorrow, okay?" I paused for a moment as a lightbulb went off in my head. "Actually, forget that, I'll drive myself to work."

"Hn." There was a ding noise letting me know he ended the call.

I put my phone in my pocket as I turned onto my street. I had butterflies in my stomach, I was excited!

We couldn't pull into the driveway soon enough and once we did, I hurried up and paid the man, then got all my shit out of his car and closed the trunk.

I moved my things from the driveway to the front stoop and quickly put my key in the door. My hand was trembling a bit so it took me a few seconds to actually get it in the keyhole. Finally I unlocked it and turned the knob, pushing the door open.

AN: Thanks for reading. Reviews are always appreciated!