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Ever since that fateful walk to ber apartment with Inuyasha, she couldn't stop thinking about him. She had so many questions. Who was the girl that he was in love with? What happened? Does he still talk to her?

" Um, earth to Kagome the dishes aren't going to wash themselves. " Sango said with a chuckle.

Kagome snapped out of her thoughts and smacked herself with her soap covered hands. " Sorry Sango, I guess I've been out off it these past few days. " Kagome said with a sheepish grin.

" You guess?? " Sango said in a shocked tone.

" Ok fine I know I've been out of it. It's just that Inuyasha walked me to my apartment the other day and I saw another side of him. It's like he was actually human, and I saw such pain and hurt in those eyes. It was so different from the Inuyasha I already know. " Kagome said as she scrubbed the dishes.

Sango raised a brow and said, " Really? I didn't know Inuyasha was that soft. But I don't know Kagome if he was being genuine, it could be another act just to get you in bed with him. Just please becareful okay? I don't want you to get hurt. "

Kagome shook her head and said, " Don't worry I'll keep my distance. "

" Good morning Ladies. " Inuyasha said as he strode into the kitchen.

" Speak of the devil. " Sango said as she dried a dish. " Hey what's that supposed to mean? " Inuyasha said with a pout.

" None ya. " Sango said with a smile.

" I hate it when you chicks do that. " Inuyasha said with a grumble. Inuyasha then turned his attention to Kagome who hadn't said a word the moment he walked in. Her back was to him and all he knew was that she was intent on finishing the dirty dishes in the sink. Ever since the talk they shared the other day, she looked at him differently. Was it pity? Was it understanding? The hell if he knew. He didn't need her pity. He didn't need her to understand. All he wanted was to continue on with his plan. But he was growing impatient. It's been practically a week or so and still they hadn't moved from square one. ' I'll have to fix that. ' Inuyasha thought to himself.

" Hey Kagome I was wondering if you want to hang out this afternoon. " Inuyasha said with a smile.

Kagome stopped scrubbing and turned around with wide eyes. Did he say he wanted to hang out with her? Why? What was his motive? All these questions and more popped up in her head and as this happened she looked like a deer caught in headlights.

" Uh Kagome Earth to Kagome! Is that a yes or what? " Inuyasha asked with a roll of his eyes.

Kagome snapped out of her panic and merely shook her head. " I don't think that's a good idea. " Kagome said as she turned around and picked up another dish to scrub.

Inuyasha went over to her side and leaned on the counter a bit further so he could see her face. " And why isn't that good idea? Listen, I think we got off on the wrong foot and I want to make it up to you. I won't try any moves on you. I promise. " Inuyasha said with a smile.

Kagome eyed him with skeptical eyes. ' Should I? He said he wouldn't try anything. And maybe I'd have a chance to talk to him more about the girl in his past who might have been the one who made him be this way. ' Kagome thought to herself.

" Alright. I'll go with you. " Kagome said. Sango coughed a little but said nothing and continued to dry dishes. Kagome looked at Sango and saw the panic in her eyes. She knew Sango meant well, but maybe Inuyasha was actually genuine and just wanted to spend time with her and talk to her.

Inuyasha smiled and said, " Excellent. "

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Kagome changed out of her work clothes and examined herself in the full length bathroom mirror. ' Kami I look plain. ' Kagome thought with a sigh. She wore light blue jeans with a red tanktop and black converse. " Well it's not like it's a date or anything. " Kagome said to herself.

But why did she even care about her appearance? It was just Inuyasha.

But that was the thing that bothered her.

It was Inuyasha.

Kagome smacked herself and walked out of the bathroom. ' Stop it Kagome. It's just a friendly outing. It's nothing more. ' Kagome thought as she bounded down the stairs.

She was so into her thoughts that she didn't notice Inuyasha waiting at the bottom of the stairs for her. Her eyes widened as she realized this at the last possible moment. She missed the last two steps in shock and started to fall to the floor.

She closed her eyes and waited for the impact, but it never came. Solid arms held her tight and kept her from falling. She opened her eyes to find golden eyes staring back at her. She found herself in Inuyasha's iron clad arms, his face practically centimeters apart. Kagome fought with all her might to control her racing heart, but to no avail.

Inuyasha just stared at Kagome's chocolate brown eyes. For some odd reason, he found himself wanting to get lost in them. He found himself wanting to protect those eyes, to protect this girl in his arms. His sensitive ears caught the rapid beat of her heart. He smiled. So she was getting attached to him.

But for the moment he totally forgot about his cruel plan. He totally forgot how he wanted to gain her trust and then break her heart and throw it back at her. He totally forgot why he even wanted to do it. All he knew was that he wanted was to keep this girl in his arms a while longer. He found himself slowly tilting his head and leaning down towards her lips. Kagome found herself closing her eyes and leaned upwards towards him. Their lips were so close. They could each others breaths on their faces.

CRAAAAASSSHHHHH!

Kagome and Inuyasha snapped out of there dreamlike state and looked to see Sango smiling awkwardly and standing over a pile of broken glass.

" Sorry, the vase was too heavy for me I guess. " Sango said with a sheepish smile.

Inuyasha shook his head and said, " It's ok. So Kagome ready to go? "

Kagome just merely nodded. Was she about to kiss Inuyasha? Thank Kami that Sango dropped that vase. And as if on cue Sango winked at Kagome's direction and left the room to find a broom.

She had to be more careful. This was Inuyasha that she was dealing with.

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Inuyasha took Kagome to the movies. He claimed he wanted to see some movie about some red demon from hell or something like that. Kagome thought it wouldn't be that good. But actually it was alot better than she thought. She couldn't help but giggle when Inuyasha would scream " hell yeah " everytime the demon made a wise comment and killed a monster. And all that time he didn't make a pass at her since that moment they had at the house.

When the movie was over Inuyasha took her to a coffee lounge so they could talk. They sat at a small table for two, both had coffee at their hands. And Kagome was just playing with her stirring stick so that she wouldn't have to look at him. But she knew she would have to eventually.

Inuyasha then decided that it would be himself who would break the silence. " So why are you working for me and Sesshomaru? " Inuyasha asked as he sipped his coffee.

Kagome breathed and look up at his curious golden eyes. " Simple. I need the money. I have an apartment to pay, food to buy, and there's school as well. I don't have millions at my feet like you do. " Kagome said with a sad smile.

Inuyasha saw the sad, worn look she gave him. He never worked a day in his life. His father saw to that. He got everything he wanted with the snap of his fingers. He didn't know what it was like to actually work for what you wanted. He felt like a pure idiot at that very moment. He couldn't relate at all to her.

" Sorry. I don't know how that feels or what it's like but I'm sure things will work out for you in time. " Inuyasha said with a smile. Kagome looked at her coffee again and said, " I hope so. "

Inuyasha felt that urge again. It came back full force. He wanted to reach over and hold that hand which was mere inches away from his. He wanted to tell her that everything was okay. ' Damnit. This has to stop. How can I go through with my plan if this keeps happening? ' Inuyasha thought angrily. He had to get this urge under control. He must. And he will. Inuyasha used all the strength he had to silence the urge. And no longer did it bother him. For the moment anyway.

Kagome saw the conflicting emotions in his eyes. He seemed worried, upset, and almost angry. Why? Did she say something wrong? Did she offend him?

" Are you ok? " Kagome asked.

Inuyasha shook his head and said, " I'm fine. "

Kagome nodded and sipped her coffee. ' There's more to him than just his playboy image. There has to be. ' Kagome thought to herself.

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Inuyasha drove up to Kagome's apartment complex and parked his car. He looked at Kagome and said, " Well this is your stop my lady. "

Kagome smiled and said, " Thanks Inuyasha. I had fun. "

" Yeah me too. " Inuyasha replied.

Before another word was said Kagome leaned over and kissed Inuyasha on the cheek.

" Mama Mia! " Inuyasha said with a wiggle of his brows.

" Don't get any ideas buster. It's a thank you kiss. " Kagome said with a giggle as she got out of the car and closed the door.

Inuyasha watched as Kagome walked into her building. Things were certainly going his way for his plan. She would be his in no time. But is this what he really wanted? Did he really want to hurt this girl?

" I'm screwed. " Inuyasha said as he banged his head on his steering wheel.

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" I'm screwed. " Kagome said as she hit herself with her pillow. Why did she kiss him? What possessed her to do that? He was a pervert, a playboy who didn't care about anyone but himself. But then again, there was still more to him than meets the eye.

" Conflicting emotions suck. " Kagome said with a sigh.

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so sorry for the delay. i had a really bad case of writer's block. please don't kill me! :(

love,

theloneangel