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Hey everyone! Well, this is chapter 16. Sorry for the wait! lol well ENJOY and don't forget to review! By the way, I find no need for the re-caps anymore. I take it all of you skip those parts anyway so from now on I'm just gonna go right into like in the old days when I just came out with this fic... lol okaaay then. Now, READ ON.

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They were all headed for the fair when Miroku's stomach gave a huge growl. He smiled at them all and shrugged.

"We skipped breakfast, can you blame me or my stomach?" Miroku said and Inuyasha laughed.

"Well, there's a waffle house right over there. Wanna go check it out and get something to eat?" Inuyasha said and pointed in the direction of the waffle house. They all smiled with already watering mouths because they were all so hungry and Miroku's stomach gave another big growl as they started walking towards the waffle house even though it was lunchtime.

At the Waffle House

The 6 were all seated at their table and waiting for their waitress to come and take their order.

"So what are we going to do today?" Sango asked. Kouga rolled his eyes.

"Sango you gotta stop doing that!" Kouga said to her and she looked confused as well as a bit hurt by his rude outburst.

"Doing what?" Sango asked and Kouga rolled his eyes once more, though he had tried not to.

"Ya know, the taking charge thing. You really gotta stop doing that cause it's driving me insane and I'm probably not the only one who feels this way." Kouga said and Sango looked even more hurt. Then the group all glared at Kouga and comforted Sango telling her she was really helpful but maybe they should all take turns when taking the job of being the "leader." Soon their waitress was there once everything was back to normal.

"Hey everyone, welcome to this fine waffle house. Do you all have something picked out or should I come back in a few minutes?" She asked them and they all smiled up at her and said no they were ready.

"Okay, so what'll it be?" The woman asked them. They all ordered the same thing, waffles. Some had strawberries with whip cream on them though and all either got milk or 'freshly squeezed' orange juice. Once they got their food they ate happily. Halfway through the meal Inuyasha spoke up.

"Well, we do need a plan. We can't head off to the fair not knowing what we're going to do." They all agreed. Kagome smiled slightly.

"Hey Inu, why can't we just 'play it by ear,' huh?" Kagome spoke up after eating another bite of her waffle. Inuyasha laughed a little knowing the joke poked fun at him then he shrugged.

"That's not the best idea if I do say so myself Kags, next time think before you suggest." Inuyasha said with a smirk and Kagome looked at him amused.

"I was just repeating what you said before. I mean it is what you said right?" She spoke and Inuyasha laughed slightly again, defeated by all the looks everyone gave him, knowing they heard what he had said the other night as well.

"Well then now that we have the whole 'by ear' thing settled who's gonna take charge?" Kouga asked shoving a gigantic strawberry into his mouth. Sango smiled in a slightly malicious way.

"Hey Kouga how about you take charge for today, hmmm? I mean I'm sure you can do it, it's wicked easy!" Sango said with a bit of revenge hanging on her every word.

Then she thought, 'You put me down and now I just want to see what gave you the right to do so.' Sango then began eating laughing on the inside at the awe struck Kouga.

"Come on Sango, you know as well as I that I'm a pretty bad leader when it comes to this shit. Other stuff, I'm not that bad at. But taking charge at fairs, parties, malls, and all that kinda crap I don't do half as well as Kagome might." Kouga spoke and they all looked at quiet Kagome neatly eating her waffles. Kouga laughed out loud at his ridiculous comment, even if he was just kidding.

"Excuse me, but Kouga that wasn't very nice." Kagome said as she wiped her mouth with a napkin. His laugh stopped immediately.

"I'm sorry Kagome, I didn't mean it of course." Kouga said to her and she smiled a small smile.

"I know it's okay, I just don't understand why people always assume that just because it's me I don't have any leadership skills, which I don't I just wish people would ask." Kagome said as she finished up with the last bits of her waffle.

They all just sat there staring at her as she continued, "I mean it wouldn't be the first time. 'Kagome's waaay too quiet to do anything right,' 'Kagome is such a damn loner!' 'She's soooo weird!' 'Kagome this and Kagome that' when will people quit treating me like... I don't know, nothing. Ya know, like dirt and like I don't have feelings? Because in case you haven't noticed I do!"

"Are you finished?" Sango asked her with a bit of an angry tone in her voice. Kagome looked up at her.

"Why yes, yes I think I am finished." Kagome spoke pushing her plate away. Sango took a quick bite of her food then took a deep breath.

"Well then, I can not believe what you just said!" Sango spoke. Kagome frowned then went to say something but Sango stopped her. Kagome stopped right away and waited. "One question Kags: What are you talking about?" Sango didn't wait for her to reply. "I mean what are we to you? Nothing? Yeah, you heard me. We have been nothing but kind and generous to you. We have been nothing but friends to you, and you go off and say something like that! Kagome please, stop putting yourself down like that. It's supposed to be only us five... six. This is supposed to be fun." Sango had, for a moment, forgotten that Alexis was there. "Kagome, with us you're with friends which means you can't say people treat you like dirt because we treat you like a friend, like a somebody. Kags, we love ya so chill okay?" Sango looked to her no longer angry but upset her friend would say something so cold and sad.

"Okay, I know. I'm sorry I just... have to get used to this caring stuff. I mean I know you all care and that's great it's just... for so long no one really did so it's a bit of a change." Kagome said to them all. They nodded their heads in understanding and Sango smiled at Kagome.

"Okay well I have an idea!" Alexis spoke up. Everyone turned to face her and she blushed realizing she had slightly just killed a nice moment but she blew it off within two seconds. "My idea is that we all choose two places that we want to go to today. That would be twelve places to go to and since it's our last day and night here why not have a fun time by going to the places we want, who's in?" She asked. They all liked the idea so they agreed that they would each choose two places to visit.

Once they were all decided on where they were going they started to head for the fair. Alexis had written all the places they were going to go to on a napkin they got from the waffle house.

"Okay so Inuyasha wants to go on the Ferris Wheel and one roller coaster, Kouga wants to go on the Twister and wants to see a show, Miroku wants to play some games and go on the Yo-Yo, Sango wants to go see another magic show and check out a ride she saw though can't remember the name, Kagome wants to check out some craft tents and maybe, we're definitely doing this, see a fortune teller, and I want to make my own shirt with those tie-dye colors on it and I wanna go on that rock climbing thingy!" Alexis said as she read off what she had written on the napkin.

"Hey Lexi, how long and large is that napkin? I mean how the hell did were you able to write all that?" Sango questioned. Alexis rolled her eyes.

"It's normal size, Sango. Don't forget I used the back too!" Lexi spoke and they all laughed as she showed them her scribbles. Miroku squinted his eyes trying to read her writing.

"My God, Lexi how the hell can you read that?" Miroku questioned her. She slapped him slightly on the shoulder.

"It is my writing so I don't know maybe I'm used to it?" Lexi spoke sarcastically though she was smiling. Inuyasha laughed realizing what one of Sango's things were.

"Sango how the heck are we gonna go on a ride you saw but don't know the name of it?" Inuyasha questioned her and she thought for a moment.

"Well, I know what it looks like and that'll help." Sango said as they all started to head to the Ferris Wheel.

"Yeah but just in case we can't find it maybe you should pick something else." Inuyasha said as he bought tickets from that same woman he had before.

"Hey, don't I know you?" The woman asked pointing at Kouga with her cigarette. "Yeah your that kid that said 'Fuck you very much' aren't you?" Kouga shrugged slightly. The woman smiled.

"I like you kid, you remind me of some of my old buddies." She said with that same small smile. Inuyasha laughed as Kouga started to smile at her and she took another drag of her cigarette then blew out in their direction. His smile started to fade but then it came back as the smoke disappeared.

"So what'll it be today, Dog Man?" The woman asked Inuyasha as she put out her cigarette. Inuyasha scowled at her slightly then gave her a ten for 35 tickets. The woman's face was plain as she handed them 55 tickets, 20 more than what they were supposed to get. Sango had a perplexed expression and was about to say something when the woman held up a hand.

"Didn't you know a sale's goin on?" The woman questioned them seriously as she started to count the money she had as she stuck another cigarette in her mouth. "Yeah, there's a sale. You gave me a ten I give you 55 tickets. Says here," She pointed to a blank piece of paper, "You get 20 more than usual tonight. Ya obviously don't have to use all of em but you can split em and use em for keepsakes or summin, I really don't care." They all smiled ear to ear and the woman couldn't help the smile that graced her lips as she put the money away and took another drag on her cigarette then blew out but not into their faces as she had before.

"Thank you," Kagome said to her.

"You guys have fun tonight, ya don't know how lucky you are right now. You're so young, so free. Let the whole world know that tonight you're the stars and they're the audience. They'll be the ones who envy how much fun you're having..." She seemed to be going back to a time where she wasn't as miserable as she looked at that moment. Then she shook her head and looked at them with a small smile. "Sorry bout that. Just have fun, it's the last night of the fair ya know." And with that she turned her back to them as a tear slid down her cheek but she wouldn't turn and see them. That was the last time she'd see those kids and she knew that, she was okay with that. Then she went back to counting the money and smoking her cigarette. She soon heard someone say, "Miss," It was time to get back to reality, time to get back to her job.

As the group all walked towards the Ferris Wheel they all seemed to have a strange energy burning within them. They were all sad by that woman but it was also because of her that they wanted to have the best night of their lives. Once they were in line they knew someone had to break the silence.

"Well..." Miroku spoke and they all looked at him. He gulped slightly then continued, "I think we should do our best to have a great time tonight and use every single ticket that woman gave us." Kagome thought of how Miroku had referred to her as 'that woman' and she wished they had gotten her name and felt bad they hadn't. But there was no time for feeling bad now, they were about to go on the Ferris Wheel and they were about to have an awesome night.

"Kagome, snap out of it! We're gonna leave without you." Inuyasha's warning voice said to her as he walked into the ride. Kagome then followed forgetting mostly about that woman.

In the first cart (What the heck are those things called? Ya know the compartment things or w/e idk lol well I'm gonna call them carts) was Inuyasha and Kagome, the second held Miroku and Sango, and the third was where Kouga and Lexi were.

With Inuyasha and Kagome

"So..." Inuyasha started while staring directly to his right out at the parking lot. Kagome smiled to herself. "Ya having fun so far?" Inuyasha asked her. Kagome looked towards him. He seemed nervous and he was purposely not staring at her. To say the least she was confused but she still answered him.

"Yes, I'm having a great time, thanks." Kagome said to him and he started to nod his head, happy she was happy. He turned his head slightly and looked into her eyes. But, she wasn't looking in his direction she was looking at the beautiful view. He smiled in spite of himself as he realized how truly beautiful Kagome was. He continued to smile as he looked away from her. At that very moment Kagome looked directly into Inuyasha's eyes but he looked away. Kagome sighed to herself as she started to smile thinking of that night before when she had laid with Inuyasha because she was scared.

'He'd protect me and he'd never hurt me. He wouldn't be like my father, he's be so wonderful...' Kagome thought. She sighed once again then turned to look away. As the ride was nearing the top they both turned to face one another. When their eyes connected they felt something neither of them had ever felt before, love. Yeah sure they'd felt the love from their parents or relatives but this was different, very different. Even though it was too early to say anything for sure, they knew their feelings and no one could take that away. Inuyasha smiled at her very defeated and all of a sudden tired but needing to be near her, needing to hold her. Kagome smiled back but she hadn't smiled in a defeated manner, she was more awake than she had been in years.

With Miroku and Sango

Miroku looked at Sango as she started to shiver. He smiled at her and she rolled her eyes as she rubbed her bare arms.

"I have no idea why I didn't bring at least a sweater, ugh I'm so stupid." Sango spoke, half to Miroku and half to herself. Miroku shook his head slightly still smiling as he unbuckled himself from the ride. Sango gasped as she stared at him.

"Miroku what in the wor.." Sango had started but Miroku sat beside her and put an arm around her. As he did this the cart tilted back and Sango screamed slightly but Miroku hushed her.

"It's okay Sango, don't be afraid." Miroku soothed and she started to ease up a bit and lean back but then it tilted even more and she got right back up. Miroku sighed, this wasn't going to be easy. His arm was no longer around her and she was sitting straight up. He put his hands on her shoulder.

"Sango, for once in your life will you just trust me?" Miroku asked. She smiled slightly and looked at him then she looked around. The sun was out, though it wasn't too strong, and the sky was blue with fluffy clouds in the air making beautiful picture. She started to slowly lean back in his arms, trusting him.

With Kouga and Lexi

"So Big Bro, how's your life been without a sister to hassle?" Lexi asked laughing slightly. Kouga shook his head laughing but he did so sadly.

"I missed you Lexi and I wish I never lost you." Kouga said staring at her and she gasped quietly. She hadn't expected him to respond that way. Kouga just smiled at his sister wishing she understood.

"Lexi, all I'm saying is you were... are the best sister a guy could ask for and I want you to know I love you and always will." Kouga spoke and Lexi laughed slightly.

"I love you too Kougs (No that is not a typo, it's a nickname. I'm only saying this because the A is right next to the S and someone might think I spelled it wrong.)." Lexi said. They both went to hug one another but then realized they were buckled in as the belts choked their stomachs and pulled them back. They both started to laugh as the ride came to an end.

As everyone started to get off the ride they all gathered into their group. They were all eyeing each other suspiciously because everyone seemed different. Inuyasha looked as if he was struggling with something, Kagome looked so amazingly happy, Miroku was smiling at Sango even if she wasn't looking at him, Sango was so warm looking, and Kouga and Lexi seemed to be... brother and sister.

"Hey," Inuyasha said to the others than he walked ahead of them all without another word. Kagome smiled at him and he stopped slightly then continued. Then the rest followed him to their next destination: a random roller coaster they found cause Inu-man wanted to go on one.

Once they reached a decent looking roller coaster Inuyasha got in line. When no on followed him he got slightly confused and looked to the group while motioning with his hands to follow him. Kagome went beside him but no one else did.

"Um, Inuyasha no one wants to go on a roller coaster right now. But, I sorta do!" Kagome said to him and he scowled slightly.

"Figures. Well if no one wants to go, what's the point?" Inuyasha asked her and she shrugged as the line started to move. Soon it was their turn to go on the roller coaster and Kagome suddenly didn't want to go on. Inuyasha sighed slightly then turned to her.

"Hey Kags, now's not the time to freak out on me. Now, are you going on or not?" He asked semi-nice. She smiled then went ahead of him to go onto the ride. He smirked slightly and followed her.

On the Roller Coaster

As Inuyasha and Kagome were reaching the top of the last hill (or w/e it is)they were going down Kagome realized that it wasn't only the last, it was the highest and steepest as well. She held her breath and grabbed Inuyasha's arm as they started to go down. He was shocked for a second or two then he looked to her and she looked back, frightened by the huge hill. Inuyasha had no idea what came over him but he touched her face slightly then pulled her close to him. They were going at a very fast speed but time seemed to stop. Their hair was flying everywhere and their breathing was fast as Inuyasha went even closer and their noses skimmed each other's. They didn't even blink, afraid the moment would end. Then, ever so slightly, Inuyasha touched his lips to hers and pulled her all the more closer. As soon as he did that, the ride was over and time caught up with them. They reluctantly separated and got off.

As they came up to their waiting friends, their hands brushed and Inuyasha had to hold her hand and he did. The others were just staring at them as they walked up hand in hand.

'Wonder what happened on that ride,' Everyone thought as they headed off to their next stop.

Well, there ya have it! Chapter 16 lol. I hope you liked it! ttyl all, plz review.