Days went by, then weeks, then months. And now? It's been a full year since Inu Yasha and Kagome have seen each others faces. Not a night that went by did Inu Yasha not dream of her. He woke this night, just like any other in a cold sweat. He looked to the ground, hoping it was all a dream..that Kagome would be there. But all there was a peaceful gang sleeping. No Kagome. Her smell, her face was gone. He sighed and laid his head against the tree. "I can't believe it's been a year already." He frowned and looked towards the sky. He thought about going to her countless times, but the thought of her rejecting him kept from doing so. "I need to see her. Even, if I don't get to speak to her." He jumped from the tree and quietly walked past the others. "See you all soon." He spoke softly, then ran to another world. Just to see how the one he loved was doing.

Kagome stood outside her house, laughing with a few friends from school. "Wow, Kagome I can't believe it's been a year. And you've been sick FREE!" Kagome kind of frowned, "Yes, it has been a year hasn't it?" She smiled slightly and looked towards the well. She scratched her head and smiled widely. "OMG, and how can we forget! It's been a year for you and Hojo as well!" One of her friends squealed loudly. Kagome jumped at her friends sudden loud voice. "Yes, it's been a year for that too." She laughed and bit her lip. "What are you two love birds doing today?" Kagome tilted her head. "Honestly, I have NO idea. He said it was a surprise." All her friends giggled and Kagome shook her head. "You all are so weird, now let's go to the mall." All of them nodded and began walking.

Inu Yasha jumped from the wall, just in time to see Kagome and her friends walking off. His face turned red as he looked at her. She looked a pretty much the same, maybe a little taller, her hair longer. But other then that, the same. She still held that same delicate beauty. He smiled at seeing her, he sighed as he thought about running towards her and hugging her. But he held himself back, "Remember, I just came to watch and see how she was. Then I'm gone."

Kagome stopped and looked at her friend, Juna. Then she slowly turned around, Inu Yasha's eyes got wide and he quickly jumped out of view. Kagome scratched her head and shrugged. "Hm.. I thought someone was watching me." She smiled and laughed. "Ah well." She said and everyone continued walking. Inu Yasha pulled himself from the bushes. "Damn, I need to be more careful." He wiped all the leaves off of him and the felt something bit his hand. He looked at his hand to find a spider attached to it. His eyes widened as he panicked and shook his hand really fast to get it off. "AHHHHH." He kept yelling, "Off off off!" Kagome heard the yelling and shook her head. "I'm going crazy." She thought. "Stop thinking about him." She said mummbled to herself. Her friends looked at her. "Stop thinking about who?" Kagome's face turned red and waved her friends off with her hand. "Of Hojo, of course..." She said slightly laughing. "Awwww." Her friends squealed. Inu Yasha finally got the spider off and sighed. "Damn things." He said and began walking, trying to hide himself from Kagome.

"Aweee, the mall!" Juna yelled out. "Now, let's go find something for Kagome to wear tonight!" Kagome laughed. "No, I'm okay. I'm just going to wear the dress I wore to prom." Juna gasped. "Oh no missy. You will not go in that! Come on now, might treat!" She said smiling and pulling Kagome along with her. Kagome laughed as she did so. "Your going to end up breaking my arm today Juna." Inu Yasha walked into the mall and groaned. "Eghhh, I hate this place." People kept looking at him. "Mommy, does that man have ears?" Inu Yasha looked around at the people. "Heh, eh...it's a costume for a party." Everyone nodded and just continued on their way. He looked at a stand in the mall, and when the owner wasn't looking he grabbed a hat. He put it on and hurried off. "Now where did Kagome head off too." He suddenly saw her friend pull her into a lingrae store. His face turned red, "Should I actually go over and watch this?" His face turned a bit redder thinging about it. "Why not?" He said and rushed over. "He looked threw the class and slightly laughed at the confused Kagome having tons of bras and night gowns being thrown at her. "Try this on. And this. And this!" Her friends yelled out, throwing the stuff at her.

Kagome fell to the ground finally. "Okay guys. I think this is enough." She sighed and shook her head. "I don't see why I need this stuff anyways." Juna smiled. "Wellllllll, don't you want to look hott for Hojo when he beds you for the FIRST time." Kagome's eyes got wide and her face became very flushed. "OMG JUNA!" Juna grinned. "Oh come on, it's been a year. Give him some already." Kagome's face turned even redder, and she covered her face. "You all are sick." She said and slightly laughed. She got up and grabbed a few things. "I'll try these on and that's it." She smiled and walked into the dressing room. Inu Yasha frowned, "So their still together." He said softly. He sighed and shook his head. "I don't like that." He said with a slight pout. He looked up as Kagome walked out of the dressing room. His jaws dropped. Kagome stood wearing a black, lacey top and some black undies to match the top. They were slightly see threw, she turned herself in a circle and smiled at her friends. "What do you guys think?" Her friends whistled and laughed. "Sexy!" Kagome laughed. "I feel kind of awkard in it." Juna laughed. "You will get used to it, now come on let's check out. We have more shopping to do!" Kagome laughed and walked back towards the dressing room. First stopping and looking towards the entrance where Inu Yasha was hiding. Inu Yasha jumped back and hid behind a sign. He gulped and covered his eyes. "Omg, that was to much for me right now." His face beat red.

After checking out Kagome walked out of the store and headed for a shop that was full of gowns for special occasions. She looked around the entrance of the lingrae store. She sighed and shook her head, "Why do I keep feeling his presence?" She shook her head again, and slightly smiled at her friends walking out of the door. They all headed to the next store. Kagome walked in to the store and looked around, soon she spotted a silk red dress. Her eyes widened as she looked at it, she walked over to it and picked it up. "Guys, what do you think?" They all nodded and smiled. "Try it on." Kagome smiled cheerfully and walked into the dressing room. Moments later she walked out, she looked stunning. She had put her hair up, kind of messly but it still looked good. The dress came practically to her feet, she looked in the mirror and smiled. "I like it." Juna walked up to Kagome and placed a hand on her shoulder. "Well then let's get it." Kagome looked at her through the mirror. "But, it's so expensive." Juna shrugged. "So, come on."

Inu Yasha hidden still looked at Kagome. His breath was taken away at the sight of her. "Wow..." He spoke quietly. Kagome went and changed and the dress was paid for. Inu Yasha sighed, "I have to talk to her now." He walked out of the mall. "But not now, later.." He said as he made his way to her house. Kagome stood for a moment against the store counter, a frown on her face. "I swear I keep feeling him close to me." Juna looked at her, "Hey sweetie, what's wrong?" Kagome just looked up and smiled. "Nothing. I'm fine."

Hours later Kagome arrived home, she looked at the clock on the wall. 7: 15. "I have to meet Hojo in a hour..Better get ready." She said carrying the things bought earlier upstairs. She walked into her dark room and laid the things on her desk. She turned on the light and turned around, bumping into something. She winced and looked up, she gasped and backed up. "Inu Yasha!" Inu Yasha looked at her with sadness in his eyes. "Hey Kagome..." Kagome's eyes filled with tears. "W..what are you doing here?" Inu Yasha sighed. "I missed you.." Kagome looked at the ground. "You've been watching me all day, haven't you?" Inu Yasha nodded. "I had to see you. It's been driving me crazy." Kagome looked at him and nodded. "Oddly enough, I've missed you too." Inu Yasha smiled and walked closer to her, he placed his hand under her chin and leaned in to kiss her. She quickly backed away. "No Inu Yasha." He tilted his head. "But you just said..." Kagome nodded. "I know what I just said. I have missed you. But I'm with Hojo."

Inu Yasha frowned. "Do you love him?" Kagome didn't look at him. "Do you love him?" He said a bit louder this time. Kagome sighed. "Inu Yasha please.." Inu Yasha shook his head. "No, you don't. I know you don't love him." He grabbed her and pulled her close. He kissed her deeply and Kagome kissed him back, tears fell down her cheeks. Inu Yasha pulled away and whispered in her ear. "You can't love him. You have to love me...I love you Kagome." Kagome pushed away and fell to the floor, tears fell freely down her face. "Inu Yasha, why...why now. Why couldn't you say that before." Inu Yasha sighed and sat down in front of her. "Because...I'm Inu Yasha...I'm stupid, I'm an ass. I don't know. But, I'm saying it now.." Kagome looked at him, a small smile came across her face as she jumped into his arms and kissed him. "I love you too." She said softly. "But, I can't stay right now. I have a meeting with Hojo." Inu Yasha growled. Kagome shook her head. "Don't worry...After tonight, him and I are over."

Kagome got up and went towards the bathroom. "I have to get ready." You can stay here while I'm gone." She said as she close the bathroom door, the shower came on. Inu Yasha sat on her bed as he heard her pull her clothes off. He gulped and grabbed a pillow placing it over his head. He started thinking about seeing Kagome in the lingrae, he threw the pillow down and got up. He walked to the bathroom door and opened it. Kagome turned and looked at him, her eyes wide. He walked up to her and pushed her against the shower wall. The hot water falling on to the both of them.

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Well!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! That's the fourth chapter! I will continue this little scene in the 5th chapter. That is, if I get the reviews that I want!! So come on! Send in those reviews!!