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Childhood Part II

"Mom! I'm going outside! I'll be back in by sundown!" Kagome yelled.

"Alright hun!"

Kagome ran to the park. Inuyasha better not have stood her up! She smiled when she saw him sitting on the monkey bars, waiting.

"You are late Crygome!" he folded his arms.

"Pop-tarts know nothing of time limits. And that's not my name."

"Keh, it is until I think of a new nickname for you." He stared at her curly pigtails. "Miss Piggy?"

"No, plus, that name is taken. So, what are we doing today?" she climbed up the monkey bars and sat next time him.

"It's a surprise."

"C'mon, all you said was you had an idea for today, well, its today, so be like milk and spill!"

Inuyasha turned to face her. "Just because you said that, I should not even tell you. That was so lame!"

"Forgive me, oh non-lameness."

"Forgiven, anyway, come on." He grabbed her wrist and dragged her off the bars.

"Where are we going?" Kagome asked worried as they went deeper into town, she was only 6 years old, she barely remembered all the street names. Her eyes widened as she saw his destination, it was the local fair! It was always open during spring, summer, and ended in fall. After school, kids would go there and spend the rest of their tiny allowance in that place. Kagome's been there a few times, but since her and the rest of her friends were poor, it would be an occasion when they'd go.

"Inuyasha! How can we have fun here? We have no money!"

"Who said I didn't have any money? It's better to appear ignorant, than to open your mouth and remove all doubt." He snorted.

"Who'd ever thought you knew Mark Twain. That coming from someone who said 'impressioned' a mere day ago."

"My mom's into that kind of stuff, and that was a simple mistake."

Kagome rolled her eyes. "Whatever. Ohh! Let's get some cotton candy!"

"Let's go on some rides first; I don't want you barfing on me."

"How much can you afford?"

"Don't worry your little piggy head about it, I'll let you know when I'm low."

That day, Kagome and Inuyasha rode three rides and ate a roll of cotton candy, shared a hot-dog, and won a stuffed dolphin in a water balloon-popping contest.

"I can afford one more ride. Let's ride on the Ferris wheel."

"Oh wow! Ok!" she continued to hug her dolphin. Inuyasha paid the fair for the both of them. Sunset was the most beautiful part of the day in Kagome's opinion. The colors of red, purple, and orange would clash against the sun, making it all the more beautiful.

"Oh Inuyasha, today was so much fun, I never knew you could be this fun." She giggled.

"This was my way of saying thanks." He hid his eyes under his bangs, also hiding his blush.

"Thanks for what?"

"For…defending me back there…why did you do it? And why do you take me making fun of you all the time? Are you really this nice, or really stupid?" he continued to not look at her.

Kagome sat the dolphin to her side. "Inuyasha, I can't ever understand the turmoil you've went through as a hanyou, but I do know you don't deserve it." She sighed and looked out in the distance.

"People…are ignorant. They know nothing than what they hear. Prejudice was always ridiculous to my mother. Love is love and people are people. Hanyou's are people too, no matter what they say. Don't ever let anyone say you're anything less Inuyasha. I may be young, but my mom and dad aren't like everyone else, they actually teach me about these things, they don't want me growing up sounding as ignorant as everyone else." She turned to him and smiled. "And why do I take the insults? Because…they aren't really insults, if they were, you wouldn't be sitting here with me. I like you, as you are. I wouldn't change a thing about you." She nudged him.

Inuyasha was blushing so hard, he couldn't look at her. "Tha-thank you…you really mean all that?"

"Look at me." She grabbed his chin to make him look at her. "I meant every word."

Inuyasha felt funny. Being so young, he couldn't understand the way he was feeling. What ever it was...knew he didn't want it to go away.

"You…really aren't like most humans…you shouldn't change either…Kagome. I like you too." He took her hand in his. Kagome just smiled and rested her head on his shoulders. She would always remember that Ferris wheel ride. Forever. By the time they got off the ride, it was getter darker, and they decided it was time to head back home. The walk was silent but they still were holding hands. In a moment like this, words would be nearly meaningless. Inuyasha's mind was reeling though, he wanted Kagome around just a bit longer...

"Come meet my mother!" Inuyasha blurted.

"Oh no, I don't think I can, it's night time." Kagome frowned.

"I'll walk you home, and you can call your mom from my house! Please?" his dog-ears flattened.

"Oh…ok!" Kagome knew he did that on purpose, but she gave in anyway and followed him to his house. Inuyasha's house was cozy and quite expensive looking.

"Inuyasha? Is that you? Where have you been young man?" A beautiful young woman stood at the doorway. Her stern face softened when she saw Kagome.

"Hey mom. Sorry I'm late, I didn't know I'd be at the fair that long," he turned, "and this is Kagome."

"Hello ma'am!" Kagome bowed.

"Ah! So you're the famous Kagome, you were all my son talked about last night." She chuckled. "And please, Miss Izayoi will do."

"MOM!" Inuyasha blushed in embarrassment. "Hehe, sorry dear."

"Miss Izayoi, may I use your phone? I have to call my mommy."

"Oh of course! It is dark, she must be expecting you, come in!"

The inside was decorated in old art, scrolls, and paintings of geishas. After looking around, taking in the refined look of the house, Kagome called her house.

"Hello!? Kagome!?" Her mother picked it up on the first ring. Her voice was shaky and filled with panic.

"Hi, sorry ma, I went to the fair with my new friend Inuyasha, and I'm at his house."

"God, don't scare me like that! I was about to call the police! Be home in fifteen minuets young lady!"

"Yes ma'am. Bye."

"Was she upset? I will accompany you home if it is required." Izayoi offered.

"Mom, no need for that, I'll walk her home." Inuyasha stuck his chest out.

"Well aren't you a brave boy?" she giggled as she tugged his ear. "Mom, not in front of company." He frowned.

Kagome just laughed. "No Miss Izzy, she was fine, but I do have go."

Izayoi laughed. "Miss Izzy! I LOVE IT! Inuyasha, call me that! I'm obviously cool now!"

"No…and cool? Nah mom. You're still mom." He laughed as she fake her pout.

"Ready Kagome?"

"Yeah, good night Miss Izzy!"

"Haha, good night and take care honey." She waved and saw them out the door.

"You're mom is gorgeous! And so nice! Miss Izzy is awesome!" cheered Kagome.

"Thanks, I'm sure your mom is too."

"Want to meet her tomorrow?! She'd like you, dad too! Come to dinner, in fact, bring your mom!"

Inuyasha smiled. "That's a great idea!" they reached her house.

"I'm so excited, I probably can't sleep tonight!" she squeezed the dolphin.

"Yeah! Let's meet up in the morning, so we can plan!"

"Okay! Night Inuyasha!" she kissed him on the cheek before running into the house.

Inuyasha touched the cheek she kissed and smiled. His life was officially made now.

Too bad fate had other plans for them.