It's been a whole week since the talent show. Kagome was claimed as the winner. And she was so proud of herself. She was over her shyness and her stage fright. But of course with that over and done with she couldn't help but wonder what Fang really looked like... Who was Fang? What did his face look like? And most of all... why did his voice sound so familiar? But where did she hear it? Ah this was making her insane! All Kagome wanted was to know who Fang was and she wanted to know now!

But she knew that it wasn't her choice, it was Fang's choice and his alone. Nothing more could be done about that and that was never going to change. Not now not ever. Well not at the moment. Kagome was brought out of her thoughts when she heard a voice saying "hey Kagome!" She turned around to see Inuyasha. She happily said "hi Inuyasha. Something wrong?" He shook his head as he said "no every things alright. I... I... want to tell you something..." Kagome stared at him as she said "alright what is it?" Inuyasha was trying to calm his thoughts as he said "I... I... never mind..."

Kagome was confused. Why would Inuyasha want to tell her something but than say 'never mind'. This wasn't making sense. But the look on his face told her that it was something that he's been hiding from her for a while. He really wants to tell her but he wasn't sure how she would react. Kagome wanted Inuyasha to open up to her. But he wasn't that open with her. Well he was open just not open enough to tell her what was on his mind.

Kagome stared at Inuyasha from the corner of her eye as she wondered what was on his mind. She couldn't help but wonder. He's always so distant from her and yet also open at the same time. Most things he kept to herself. Why though? Why would he keep things from her? But than again she could also understand for he's been alone for a long time. She could tell from his eyes. Inuyasha looked at her as he said "well Kagome... I was wondering if... you'd like to... uh... hang out sometime... just... you and me...?"

Kagome couldn't believe her ears. Was he asking her out on a date? There was no way that he was. Was there? Kagome wanted to answer him right away but her mind was still in shock. What was her answer going to be? Duh there was no reason to have to think this through. She wants to know him better. Before she could answer him she felt someone grab her from behind. Inuyasha gasped as he said "let her go Koga!" Koga held up a gun as he said "I don't think so. Kagome is my girl. And I won't let you have her."

Kagome was scared. She feared for Inuyasha's life. Of course she wanted to make sure that he was going to be alright so she screamed "don't hurt him Koga!" Koga just looked at Kagome than back at Inuyasha. But he moved away as he said "I'm going to make sure that he can't have you Kagome. So I have to kill him." Than Koga shot the gun. But of course Inuyasha moved so fast that it was almost impossible too see him moving. Than Koga was on the ground knocked out.

Kagome was by Inuyasha's side as she asked "are you ok? How did you do that?" Inuyasha looked away as he said "I'm fine. I'm very fast from all of the hard training I had to do." Kagome nodded than she gasped as she said "YOUR HURT!" Inuyasha stared at his shoulder and saw the blood on his shirt from where the bullet hit. He of course didn't feel any pain. Being half demon had it's advantages. Kagome calmly said "we should get you to a doctor..." Inuyasha's eyes widened as he screamed "NO! I'm fine... I'm a quick healer. I just have to take the bullet out, wrap up the wound and I'll be good as new."

Kagome could only nod. Ok so she knew that Inuyasha was stubborn. But did he fear doctors? Or was there a story behind it? She'll ask him about that later. But not now. Inuyasha stood up as he said "well... I'll see you tomorrow. I have to head home and take care of my arm. See you oh and be careful alright Kagome." Kagome stood up and gave him a firm nod telling him that she would be careful. After all she would be safe at night, thanks to Fang protecting her...

Kagome walked home alone. She was wondering what would happen next. Inuyasha seems to be a weird and strange guy, but she couldn't help but like him. But she felt so shallow. For she's in love with Inuyasha and Fang. This was messing with her head. Fang was a half demon and yet she was in love with him. Inuyasha a human boy and she was also in love with him. All of this was messing with her head. Than she just fell asleep. All of this stress wasn't helping her at the moment. All she wants is to sleep it out.

But as soon as she fell asleep Fang came in through her window. As soon as he saw her all he could do was stare at her with a small smile. He knelt to her as he thought 'Kagome... I wish I could tell you who I really am... But I can't... I can't risk it... I don't want you to fear me. I don't want you to hate me... I want to keep protecting you. I've always wanted to protect you as soon as I first set my eyes on you when I saved you. I want to stay by your side now, and forever... but sadly humans life spans are limited... I've lived for over two hundred years... I'll protect you for the rest of your life Kagome... cause... I... love you more than my own life...'

Than Fang started to brush his hand through Kagome's hair as he smiled at her. That was all he wanted to do was to look after her while she slept. But he knew that he would have to get some sleep as well. A few hours before the sun came up Fang left Kagome's room and went to sleep himself. Kagome woke up and saw that her window was still open. At first she thought that someone had broken in but than she saw the foot prints on the floor. Right away she knew that it was Fang. All she could do was smile as she said "Fang... even when I'm sleeping you'll still come to protect me..."

Than she got ready and left her house. Of course bringing two lunches, one for her and the other for Inuyasha. As soon as she got to school she didn't see Inuyasha any where. This was strange... Why wasn't he here? This was very, very strange... She walked up to Miroku and Sango asking them if they've seen Inuyasha. But they haven't. This of course was making Kagome worry more. Why wasn't he at school?

Else where

Inuyasha was sleeping in his "home" and was in a deep sleep. Of course this was to be expected. Not getting a lot of sleep would have catched up to him at some point. He's only been getting two hours of sleep every night. Then there was the fact that he was looking after Kagome every night and the shot he took. He was in some great need of rest. And nothing was going to stop that. There was only one thing on his mind as he said "Kagome... I... love you..."

Hours later

School ended hours ago and Kagome was stuck cleaning the class room. It took longer than expected for she was by herself. All she wanted to do was go home. It was Friday and that was just a huge bonus for her. Two days of doing nothing. Well maybe hanging out with friends but other than that nothing else. But when she thought she was alone, she had to think again. For she could sense someone following her. When she turned around she saw a strange shadow. It was someone, but she couldn't tell who it was. Maybe it was Fang!

But when she got a closer look she saw cold black eyes staring at her. This of course scared her out of her mind. All she could think of was to run for dear life. Kagome ran faster than she ever did before. She guessed that fear could do some strange things to you when your about to be attacked by someone. Or a demon. It was hard to say. As she ran she couldn't hear him running but she could still sense him following her.

Than she turned the corner to only find herself at a dead end. When she turned around she saw the man getting closer, and closer. On his face was a wicked smile. The kind of smile that normally you only see in horror movies when the bad guy is about to kill you. Too Kagome it was way worse than that. She fell to her knees in fear as she thought that she was going to die. And no one would know what happened to her. The man was up to her and said "at last. I'll get what my master wants."

He reached out to grab Kagome until something kicked him in the head screaming "STAY AWAY FROM HER!"Kagome came out of her shock to scream happily "FANG!" He looked back at her than back at the man saying "just what do you want with her?" The man wiped the blood from his mouth as he said "I'm just following orders. My master told me to get the girl. That's all I know." Fang growled at the man as he yelled "JUST LEAVE KAGOME ALONE! I WON'T LET YOU TAKE HER TO ANYONE!"

Than Inuyasha charged at the man. But sadly this man was too a demon. So they fought for what seemed like hours. Inuyasha used his claws to fight as for the man he used his fists. Not as strong as claws but still affective. Than Inuyasha jumped at him as he said "I WON'T LET YOU TAKE KAGOME FROM ME!" When Fang was about to slash at him while in mid air the demon grabbed Fang by the collar of his cloak and threw him to the wall. Fang flipped through the air and his back made contact for the wall.

When he hit the wall he landed on the ground out cold. But as he was falling his hood came off. Showing his face to Kagome. Kagome was in shock. This couldn't be real... There's just no way that he... that he could be him... It just wasn't possible... Her eyes widen as she saw some blood on his shoulder. But it wasn't from this demon, but from a gun shot. So she knew who it was... But didn't want to believe it... All she screamed was "INUYASHA!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!"