Disclaimer-Never have never will own Inuyasha

Well i really don't have an excuse for the lateness of this chapter...except the usual, getting back to school and then trying to make it through finals. so here you go...enjoy.

Chapter 10

Kagome sat looking at her computer screen. She wondered if he would be annoyed with her for asking a question that didn't pertain to homework or math class. He was on line and she wanted his advice. He was a guy after all and he knew how they thought. Kagome didn't think things could get much worse then they were now and therefore saw no harm in asking a question.

"I need a little help"-littleshinyjewel

He didn't respond as quickly as she hoped.

"With what?...You didn't have class today"-Doggydog

Kagome was a little offended that he didn't want to speak to her about something other then class. Then again he was her tutor, tutoring was his job, and they had never discussed anything out side of math problems.

"Your right never mind...forget it...it was stupid anyway"-Littleshinyjewel

He could tell Kagome wanted to talk, it was obvious that something was bothering her.

"Ok I have known you long enough to know when something is wrong"-Doggydog

There was a long pause. Kagome was contemplating weather to get into this conversation or not. If she did this conversation would change their relationship. He would be her teacher and adviser at the same time. It would be a just another reason for them to continue with their relationship after she completed this math course.

"Kagome I know your there...whats going on?...sorry if i seemed a bit short"-Doggydog

"Um how do you know my name?..."-Littleshinyjewel

"Oh well I mean...Like i said before I know everything...you're my student its only fitting that I Know your name"-Doggydog

That was close, Inuyasha had never used Kagome's name in an on line conversation before.

"So tell me what's wrong?"-Doggydog

Kagome went into detail about what Kikyo had said to her. She told him about the threat to fire her and about how she would have Inuyasha for herself.

"I think you have some decisions to make Kagome"-Doggydog

"Yea I know...but I don't know what to do"-Littleshinyjewel

"Its about what you want...Do you want to be with this guy Inuyasha"-Doggydog

"I...I don't know"-Littleshinyjewel

It hurt Inuyasha to read that. He was hoping she wouldn't have a doubt in her mind about being with him but he couldn't blame her Kikyo had put her in a bad position to make a decision like that.

"Well I think that's a question you need to find an answer too..."-Doggydog

"Are you scared that you won't have a place to go?"-Doggydog

"You seem to have a lot of friends that care about you, especially your friend...Sango?"-Doggydog

"She wouldn't let you be out of some place to live...She loves you"-Doggydog

For her tutor to talk about her friends like this. Kagome felt horrible. How could she have doubted her friendship with Sango...her tutor was right, Sango would never let her be without a place to stay. They were like sisters. If one hurt, the other did as well.

"Are you there?"-Doggydog

"Yea...I'm just thinking"-Littleshinyjewel

"That's always a good thing"-Doggydog

Kagome had finally made up her mind. It was time to be a real adult and take a risk.

"I think I'm going to go...and thanks"-Littleshinyjewel

"Of course...see you"-Doggydog

He signed off.

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Kagome returned to face Kikyo this time with a whole new attitude. Ayame had never seen such a look of determination on Kagome's face before. It was a little nerve raking actually and it made Ayame raise a lot of questions.

"Whats going on with you this morning?", Ayame said. Realizing that she was talking to Kagome who seemed to have a wide range of emotions that changed on a day to day basis. She was anxious to hear what today was to bring about.

"I'm tried Ayame", She said as she fumbled with her book bag...shoving it under the desk.

"Oh...that's the story of your life isn't it?" Ayame said with a smile hoping she was going to get a laugh out of Kagome...it didn't work.

"Not that...I mean I'm tired of Kikyo treating me like trash", she said as she put on her name tag. "Yesterday was the last day for that...Today is a new day...with a new Kagome"she said working the wrinkles out of her polka dot scrubs.

"That was a little sinister", thought Ayame to herself. She wasn't sure what Kagome meant, but she would later find out.

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"Hi can I help you?", Said a cheery voice from behind the counter, not even bothering to look up.

"Yea uh...I'm looking for a girl by the name of Sango", Inuyasha said.

Sango felt a little strange looking up and seeing Inuyasha standing in front of him. But there was something different about him this time. He has a worried look on his face.

"Oh...I remember you--yea you the one who took Kagome out on a date" she said smiling.

"I need to talk to you about something", He said nervously

"Well Inuyasha...now really isn't the best time...so how about later?"Sango said writing down her phone number down on a napkin.

Inuyasha watched as Sango scribbled down her number and then placed it his jacket pocket.

"Thanks...i'll call you later."he said on his way out the door.

Sango wasn't sure what was going on but knew it must be pretty important for him to want to talk to her about Kagome.

"Hey miss...your line is warped about the corner", she heard someone say from the back of line. Sango was so caught up in her thoughts she had forgotten all about working.

"Sorry...who's next?", she said.

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Inuyasha walked into the clinic and right past the front desk without a word. Kagome watched as he walked in to one the back offices and slammed the door. She couldn't blame him for not wanting to speak to her.

"Still haven't come to your senses yet have you?", Ayame said shaking her head.

"Wait"Kagome said.

"Wait...wait for what?...the end of the world?...go make up with him" she said giving Kagome a push.

"Not yet...I need to deal with Kikyo first"she said in response.

"Speaking of the Devil..."Ayame said. Kikyo had just walked in. She walked past the front desk without a word to either of the girls. But just when they thought they were in the clear she turned around and began giving her usual orders.

"Damn...i knew it...i thought she would just walk by...damn"Ayame said to herself.

"Sorry what was that?...i didn't catch it?"Kikyo said even though she heard every word.

"Nothing...thought you uh...were going to your office...you know like you usually do"Ayame said trying to clean it up...but at this point it didn't matter. Kikyo was already upset.

"You should watch what you say...that's why you work for me...and its not the other way around!!"Kikyo said forcefully.

"SHUT UP!!"Kagome said. "It's my turn to stand up for you"She added. Ayame sat back down.

"Wh-What did you just say?"Kikyo said shocked.

"You heard me...don't pretend like you didn't"Kagome said.

"Why you little...I-I will have your job for that!"Kikyo said as an attempt to scare Kagome back into submission.

"Fine...you want it-take it...you can have it..."Kagome said picking up her things.

"What-What are you doing?..."Kikyo said starting to panic...she hated losing control of a situation.

"What does it look like Kikyo?...I'm leaving...I've had enough-and I'm sorry it took me this long to realize that I don't have to be treated like this...your the trash in this situation...not me"

Inuyasha came out of the back and stood in the hall. A small smile spread across his face. "She did it!" he thought to himself.

Kagome hugged Ayame and walked out the door. Kikyo didn't know what to do with herself. For the first time Kikyo didn't have anything to say.

"haha...she told you "Ayame said as she watched a stunned and very angry Kikyo go back to her office.