Chapter 2:

Oo Inuyasha's Kiss oO

FLASHBACK

It the first day of Kagome's sophomore in high school. Inuyasha had asked her to wait for him under the oak tree later that day. Kagome sat beneath the giant tree and held a small pink flower in her hand.

"He loves me, he loves me not..." Kagome frowned with each not, but her smiles returned at each 'love' petal. Her heart raced as she neared the last few petals and at the height of her childish excitment, she was startled as the bushed beside her shook. She quickly threw the mangled flower aside and feigned sleep. She found to her embarrassment that a squirrel had startled her, and mumbled "Stupid squirrel" under her breathe. Kagome searched for her flower to see if she could still discover her fate, but could not find it. Giving up and deciding she could cope without knowing whether 'he loved her' or not, she stretched out under the leaves of the tree and soon truly dozed off.

A while later, Inuyasha emerged from the same bushes that had startled Kagome earlier. He looked around for Kagome, and realized it was her sleeping form under the shade of the tree.

"Damn, I took too long." Inuyasha gazed at Kagome. She's beautiful. Inuyasha thought to himself. His amber eyes soften as he approached her. He looked down at his best friend, for more than three years now.

If I tell her, what will she think of me? Will our friendship change? Or will it strengthen?

He had debated for some time whether or not to tell Kagome his secret. Would she accept him for who he was, or would she fear him? Inuyasha breathed in Kagome's scent- it intoxicated him. He sat down next to her. I have to tell her and whatever happens, happens- for better or for worst. Inuyasha was about to wake her but he couldn't bring himself to disturb her slumber.

Without realizing what he was doing he placed his hand on her head and started stroking her hair. The sensation of her soft tresses between his fingers amazed him. He looked at her calm face, he lifted his hands to cup her cheeks. Lifting up her head gently, he began to inch closer to her, until he could feel her breathe.

Inuyasha had never gotten this close to Kagome before, her sweet smell overwhelmed him, fogging his thoughts, and glazing his eyes. He softly pressed his lips against hers.

He quickly jerked his head back and started backing away. What the hell… Inuyasha had never had such strong desire for Kagome before and now he had kissed her. Why did I…

He looked at Kagome and could not deny, whether they were old or newly formed, he felt for her. He had feelings for her. With this realization, the sudden self declaration of amour, he yearned for Kagome.

He suddenly wanted to hold Kagome in his arms and caress her. He wanted her to fall asleep in his arms and lay her head on his chest. He wanted to kiss her, hug her, feel her perfect skin, press her body against his own, and explore it every inch of it.

Perv! How dare you think of her in such a way! A voice from the back of his head yelled, Your just as bad is Miroku! He listened to the voice and agreed, but then a faint, softer voice whispered, But you loves her…

"Inu… yasha.."

Kagome's eyes fluttered open, her head ached a bit.

"Inu… yasha.." She mumbled again. She somehow knew he was there, she sensed him in a way she could not explain.

Inuyasha stared at her.

Do I love her?

Yes you do. The voice at the back of his head answered, but the other voice responded in turn.

What if he does? Is he willing to risk telling her? Is he willing to loose his closest friend? He is more at risk revealing his feelings than his secret. Inuyasha agreed with this part of himself. One secret at a time.

"K-Kagome," Inuyasha began.

"Yes, Inuyasha," Kagome replied, standing up and brushing of her skirt

"Kagome we've been..." He couldn't find words, they felt trapped in his throat. "We will always be friends right? The best of friends, right?" Inuyasha finally managed to say.

"Yeah. No matter what happens through bad and good, and maybe even weird." Kagome said with a small giggle.

"Well, I want to tell you something… Do know what tonight is?" Inuyasha asked.

Kagome thought for awhile then looked at the sky. Sun was setting, sending waves of violet and pink into the sky.

"Tonight's the night of the full moon!" Kagome exclaimed.

"Yeah that's right," He took a deep breath. "Kagome I'm not exactly normal…" Inuyasha's words trailed off. He was never good with words. Looking to the sky he saw the sun dipping below the horizon. I'll show her rather that tell her.

"Kagome, come with me." He offered his hand to her, and she grabbed it. The feel of her touch sent a small electric tingle up his arm as never had before. Inuyasha lead her to the top of the hill, a perfect view for a sun set.

"Kagome, do you like sunsets?" Inuyasha ask, releasing her hand and he did.

"Uh-huh." She reponded.

"Well, you're gonna get a surprise after this one. Sit down." Kagome sat down facing the setting sun.

"What do you mean?" She asked confused. Inuyasha sat crossed-legged behind her. He leaned forward and held out his arms, but let his hands hang milimeters away from her waist.

"Kagome, is it alright if you sit with me?"
Kagome turn around and in a barely audible whisper said "Yeah."
She felt his hand tighten around her waist, pick her up and softly place her in his lap. She was in awe at how effortless is was for him to pick her, and even more so gently.

"Kagome, it's ok to lean against me."

Kagome did as he suggested and felt Inuyasha's warm body against her. Inuyasha took both of her hands in his and place them in her lap.

"Kagome… I want you to know." He fought for the words, unsure which to use. "I am not normal."

"You said that already…"

"I didn't explain to you why though." He paused as he saw the sun sink a little lower. "I just want you to know that you're my best friend and nothing could change the way I feel about you." He said hastly, but sun seemed to race him. "Can you promise me something?" Inuyasha asked her. Kagome turned around and looked in his eyes, "Anything."
"Will you always be my friend no matter what?"

"Of course." She said without hesitation.

"Close you eyes then." The sun traveled lower and in a few seconds it would be gone.

Once the sun sank below the horizon, it began. Kagome thought she imagined it but Inuyasha became warmer. The hands on top of hers, though she could not see, she felt them change. She could somehow feel the aura surrounding Inuyasha change.

"You can open your eyes." Inuyasha whispered.

Kagome opened her eyes. She looked down at her hands and saw Inuyasha's. The nails had grown into claws. She turn around. Inuyasha had his eyes close. His expression was one kind of like a dog's when he is about to be hit. Kagome's eyes widen, his hair was now silver, not the black it usually was and he donned a pair of white dog ears.

Inuyasha waited for Kagome's reaction, he imagined one of revolt.

"Your a demon? A half breed, a hanyou?" But nothing. He could still feel Kagome in his lap. He kept his eyes close, fearful of a negative reaction. Then he felt Kagome change positions. He waited for a shout of horror, a cry of disgust. When he heard nothing, and the silence was too long, he became confused. Then he felt a explosion of heat emitting from his ears. Opening his eyes, he saw Kagome facing him, massaging his ears.

She was so concentrated that she had not noticed him open his eyes. When she had started petting his ears, Kagome felt Inuyasha's body relax, and the tension she noticed that had hung around her, vanished.

Inuyasha had not felt so much pleasure in his body, coursing through his veins. The feel of Kagome in his lap, his arms around her. He felt so close to her, as if she was his other half, nobody else could complete him. Her smell bombarded his nose, and he began to feel his lower region throbbed for her. He jumped back and was thankful he was wearing baggy pants.

Kagome flinched, thinking she had done something wrong. But now she got a whole view of him. There was silence between them. Kagome didn't know what to say, she wanted to ask so many questions but found no words.

Inuyasha couldn't bear the silence. She hates me… He turned and started running away from her. Why did I have to show her my half-demon form? Why did I have to go and ruin our friendship? Why…

Inuyasha could not hear the cries of Kagome, pleading his return.