Chapter 14

A/N I hope you enjoyed the last couple chapters. Here's another. Please RR. I do not own Inuyasha

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"I see you found your way back darling." Inuyasha mom said from the table. Kagome blushed then nodded and followed Inuyasha to their seats. "You've met my husband Toga, my eldest son Sesshomaru, his wife Kagura. Next to her is her sister Kanna and her husband Hakudoshi. Everyone this is Inuyashas new friend Kagome."Izzy said.

Kagome was in Heaven, first they had mini shrimp appetizer things. She didn't know what they were but they sure was delicious, a light salad, then the best chicken alfredo known to man. So far she was was very pleased by the meal that kept coming. Chewing on her garlic bread knot she continued to listen to the conversation and added in when someone asked her input. "So Kagome, I hear today is your birthday?" Kagura asked. Kagome took another sip of her wine then said "Yes, my best friend took me out last night and that's where I met Inuyasha." She turned to him in time to see him smile a little. "Well dear did you get to see your parents today?" Izzy asked also taking a sip of wine. Everyone looked to her and waited for her to answer. Kagome smile faltered and she took another sip of her wine. Looking up from her plate she put her fork down and noticed everyone was looking expectantly at her. "No, I couldn't see them today."

"Why not dear? I'm sure your mom and dad would love to hear from you." Izzy said before taking a sip of her own wine. "My family isn't around anymore." Not taking the hint Izzy continued by saying "Are they out of town? I'm sure when you take a break from school you can either take the train or fly out to see them."

"Mom!" Inuyasha said understanding what Kagome was trying to say. Only a few others understanding as well. Everyone else was just as oblivious.

"That would be great but I don't think a train or plain goes to Heaven. My family died a while ago."

She looked into her eyes and saw that she understood now. Trying to brave a smile she continued. "My dad passed away from cancer when I was 12 and my mom, grandpa and brother were killed in an accident a couple years ago." Everyone looked at her apologetically but no one knew what to say after that. Inuyasha rubbed her back but she shook him off a little before saying "It's fine, it's in the past. It still hurts as expected but I have to stay strong and work on my future." She pushed her plate away suddenly not hungry anymore. "Oh my, I'm so sorry dear. I didn't know." Izzy said truly hurting for the girl. To lose her parents and brother so tragically had to hurt. "Nobody knows really except my best friend Sango. She also lost loved ones to cancer. Maybe that's another reason we're so close. She's the only person I have left." Kagome said thanking the maid for refilling her glass. "Well honey, not anymore. Now you have us. You're more then welcomed to come over at anytime you'd like." Izzy said smiling at her. Kagome returned the smile and thanked her.

The rest of dinner went by smoothly and she actually had a great time. But she couldn't help the pain from bringing up the memories. She hadn't thought about how much she missed having a family dinner. Inuyasha had volunteered to drive her home and she gladly took the offer. The ride home was quiet but she didn't complain with all the things going threw her mind. When they got to her house he also offered to walk her up to the door. Inuyasha opened the car door for her and they began to walk toward the house. Kagome stopped dead in her tracks when they reached a few feet in front of her door. Inuyasha growled and pulled Kagome behind him then said "What the hell are you doing here?!"

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"So did you have fun the other night?" Koga asked sitting down on the large white sofa.

Ayame came and sat next to him handing him a cup of tea before saying "Yeah, I hope the girls had fun. Why did your friend snap on Kagome like that?"

"Inuyasha you mean?" she nodded. "I know he was being an ass but I don't fully know his past like Miroku does. I know he had sworn off women, and men, and everybody in between. He threw himself into his work and hasn't been the same since. I'm pretty sure it had something to do with his ex." Koga finished while laying his head head on her lap. Ayame soaked it all in for a minute before saying, "Well I hope he'll be alright."

"Hey Ayame, do you want to go out for dinner tomorrow night?" She smiled the prettiest smile he'd ever seen and nodded. "Great then it's a date." Koga smiled and turned to watch tv. That's how they spent the rest of their evening. Talking every once and a while but they were both content. After about two hours Koga decided to call it a night.

"So I will pick you up at around seven tomorrow?" "Yeah, where are we going so I know what to wear?" Koga tapped his chin as she walked him to the door. "You know what, I don't know yet but I'll figure it out tonight." Stepping out of the door he turned around and looked at her. "But you know what, when I do figure it out I'll let you know what to wear but I'm not telling you where to. It'll be a surprise." Ayame just smiled and walked up to him. After staring in his eyes for a while she stood on her tippy toes to kiss him. He met her half way and they shared an amazing kiss. After about a minute or two but what felt like forever they broke apart, both looking flushed. Giving him a last peck she gave him a hug and said "Text me when you make it home?"

"Of course."

They said their last good byes and she watched him walk down the hallway and around the corner. Smiling ear to ear she closed the door and ran to call Kagome and Sango.

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A/N I hope you liked it. I'll be working on the next two chapters this week. Hopefully I can do it before I go to Atlanta Friday.