Inuyasha: Uh... is it me, or was that a sad attempt at a cliff hanger?

Kagome: Ya'know, I think you might be right. Either that, or he forgot to put in our comentary.

Me: (sweat drop) Uh... heh heh... yeah, it was... a cliff hanger.

Kagome: You forgot, didn't you?

Me: Well, it was kinda late and... um... uh

Inuyasha: What the hell? You're the author, there's no excuse! I mean really, how late could it have been?

Me:(in a growing roar) Uh, I was up for like, twenty-four hours straight. I had to type the second chapter at like five in the A.M.! So, I'm sorry if your 'end-of-the-chapter' commentary, wasn't one of the more important things on my mind!

Kagome: Ouch! The truth really hurts. Studying for a big test?

Me: More like seven and they're all before winter vacation.

Kagome: Sev-... wow, you've got it rough. Right Inuyasha?

Inuyasha: Like hell he does! I bet they're real easy.

Me: (picking up Inuyasha's most prized possession) You wanna know what else is easy?

Inuyasha: Gah! Put that down! That's a 1960 Gibson Les Paul! It's priceless!

Me: Speaking of the past, here's Chapter 3.

(bang, bam, whack)

Me: Oh yeah, I'd like to thank Amy 1993 for the review. Thanks for adding me to your favs too. Also, Hanyou-Inuyasha, please enjoy and I hope she puts that sword away before killing everyone... heh heh. (sweat drop)

DISCLAIMER: I don't own Inuyasha. That's why reality sucks. Well, on with fic.


Chapter 3: Remember When

Inuyasha had carried Kagome back to her house. It wasn't exactly a smooth ride, so needless to say, the two were surprised to see that Shippo was still asleep.

"He must be tired. Or maybe he really misses you.", Inuyasha said, while putting Kagome down.

"Well, we'll talk more when you're asleep, okay?", She nodded to his question.

Kagome would have talked to him on the way to her house, but she was too comfortable and at a loss for words. The only man she could really live and be happy with, was back from the dead. This made her think.

He's so warm. Was he ever really dead? And what's up with this light? All she could think about was that and how the only one who ever held her right was him.

Alas, Kagome had become sleepy all of a sudden. "See ya later.", was the last thing the hanyou said before taking a few steps back and dropping into a pile of clay. Moments later, the jewel that was in him, had hovered into Kagome's hand. She walked inside and closed the door behind her.

The house wasn't big, but it was far from small. There were two bed rooms, a master bathroom, a living room, a big kitchen and a small music studio. Kagome was to tired to notice that she'd put Shippo on her bed. She was making her way to the studio that was just down the hall. She collapsed on the couch as soon as she entered the room. She was now fast asleep.

"Geez, Kagome! You ever notice how long it takes you to do something? I'm surprised you ever made it to school." Inuyasha was slightly annoyed, but appeared to be glad that she'd finally fallen asleep.

"Inuyasha... I thought... I thought you were dead... I'm so confused...", she said, with a hurt and sad look. Inuyasha drew Kagome into a hug. "Remember the first day of senior year, back at school?", he was trying to bring up some fond memories.

"Yeah, I remember. Wow... it was a real doozy, huh?", Kagome was recalling the more eventful part of the day.

Flashback:

The first day of school had just ended on Friday for Kagome. Making her way to her bike, her cell started ringing.

ring ring... ring ring... ring click.

"Hello, Inuyasha.", she said, plainly.

"Hey Kagome, could you meet me at Jackie's, around nine thirty?", he asked, exasperatedly.

"What's wrong? Why' re you mad?", she asked, a little worried.

"I-it's nothing... I'm trying to ignore some one."

At that, Kagome started to crack up, "HA HAH... AHH, I'm sorry. So it was nine thirty, when?", she was now at her motorcycle.

Inuyasha smiled into the phone, "Tonight!... That okay?", he asked, in an almost pleading tone.

"Eh, sure. I'll even beat you at karaoke, just for fun!", she teased him.

"Big talk for a little shrimp! Fine, bring your best game and I'll get a judge.", he was playing along.

"Good! I'll bring one too!", she added, not about to be out done. "But... uh... who're you gonna bring"

"If he's lucky, I might get Miroku.", no sooner had he said that, Kagome asked, "Are you really gonna bring that pervert?!"

"I said IF he was lucky.", reminding her. "What about you?", he asked.

"I guess I could bring my friend, Sango.", was all she said.

"Hey! I gotta go, later!", Inuyasha said, in a hurry.

click

As she was getting on her motorcycle she was wondering why the school didn't provide motorcycle-rider-friendly skirts. Luckily, she was wearing her gym shorts, too.

Later that night:

When Kagome pulled up to Jackie's Karaoke Bar's parking lot, everyone stared at her. There was mist coming off the exhaust pipes of her bike. That mist gave off a mysteriousness and made Kagome look more like a goddess than she already had. She had changed out of her school uniform and into something more fitting for a club, which is what the bar was on a Friday. She wore a dark green, long-sleeved shirt that had holes at the ends for her thumbs. She also wore black, leather cargo pants and white sneakers. The clothes she wore were mostly form fitting. Her hair was in a long braid and her bangs covered her right eye.

Honestly, whenever she went out, Kagome liked to match her bike as much as possible. And after her last one was hit by a train, she'd bought a new one. Though it wasn't really "new", it still performed like the racer it was built to be. It was fast, but after Kagome tuned it up, it was even faster. The body was all black with green wisps to accent the shape of the body. The rims were white and each wheel had a single green neon light that lit up when in movement. The only thing hotter than the bike was Kagome. It showed when she walked, because heads rolled and eyes were popping.

At the door, Kagome was spotted by one of her not-so-best friends and Inuyasha's girlfriend at the time. She was calling to her, "Hey! What're you doing here?!" It was Kikyo, who was surprisingly territorial for not being anywhere near demon status.

"It is a public bar, ya'know." Kagome said, trying to rid herself of the major annoyance.

"Yeah well, by the looks of it, I'd say you're going in there to get some. Guess you're easier than you look, huh?", Kikyo just hit a nerve.

Staying calm, "And who are you to talk?! Looks to me like you've already got some and now you're gonna go back for more. The only time a slut should call some one else easy, is when she's looking in the mirror.", she said, pointing to Kikyo's outfit... or lack thereof.

Kikyo was a micro mini skirt that looked like something you'd buy at Spencer's. She had a strapless top that barely covered her chest and a pair of stripper boots. Not to mention, a ton of make-up on her face that made it look fake. Even still, her face went visibly red. "SHUT UP!! I'm looking for some one! What does that have to do with what I wear?!", she stated angrily.

Kagome smiled, "I could ask you the same thing."

Kikyo opened her mouth to say something, but was at a loss for words. After a few moments she got frustrated and walked inside.

Kagome took a few seconds to cool herself down. She was now getting reassuring whistles of "hotness". So, feeling better about herself, Kagome went in.

"Hey! Kagome! Over here!", Inuyasha yelled over the loud music, as soon as she walked in.

In the karaoke room:

"So, you bring any one?", Inuyasha asked, as they both took a seat on the couch.

Kagome gave one of her intense "You're goin' down" stares," Heh heh... Nope.", she said, while shrugging her shoulders.
Inuyasha fell over at the responce.

"Hey where's Miroku?", she asked.

"He wasn't lucky, but then again, in all the years I've known that fool he never really has be lucky with the ladies.", he sighed.

"Well, then how would that affect him coming or not?", she was curious.

"Well... I thought IF he actually got a girl some time today I'd invite him. But, as usual, he was out cold by the time I found' em... Oh yeah, I met your friend, Sango, today. She helped me look for him.", He'd just remembered.

"Really? You like her, too", she asked with relief.

"Yeah... Thing is... Well, has Sango told you that she liked some one in school?", he asked almost worriedly.

"Now that you mention it... Sango did say that she saw some one she thought was funny.", it then struck her, "But her idea of fun is...", she trailed off.

"I swear I didn't know. I mean... he grabbed her ass when we found him. I was confused 'cause she barely tapped his hand and the started flirting with him. I have to say... I don't think I'll do something that stupid again.", he said, in a regretting tone.

"No... I think it's about time she found some one she'll get along with. I know you'd never known this, but she has no family. Kinda like me. We've practically been sisters for about ten years now.", she said, thinking about something she never wanted to remember.

"What happened...?". Inuyasha blurted this out, but tried to stop himself.

"Well, to put it plain and simple. We were sitting next to each other on a plane. We'd gone to school together so we were friends. Anyway... the plane was taking off. But, some demon was being chased and ran through the airport. He... He crashed into one of the engines and knocked it into the cabin.", Kagome was tearing up.

"Look, it's okay. I never should've asked", he said trying to cheer her up.

" I'm sorry. I just haven't told any one before, I wanna finish it.", Kagome had a look of determination on her face.

"Okay. I'm all ears.", he tried to smile, not really sure if it would help, but it did.

"Gee, I never would've noticed, what with your puppy-dog ears and that face you make when you want something.", she giggled and started rubbing Inuyasha's ears.

"Heh heh... You wait, I've got a little surprise in store for you later.", he said through clenched teeth and with a red face. He wasn't angry, just a little bit embarassed.

"Uh... Is Kikyo a part of it?", she was hoping that was not the case.

"Man, she really isn't hard to spot in a crowd, is she?", He replied with shoulders shrugged.

"No, but she's even easier to spot at the front door... speaking of which, we've been here for like, twenty minutes and I haven't even heard Shippo yet.", Kagome was now looking around the room for a sleeping little fox demon, but to no avail.

"I had Koga baby-sit. He didn't mind. Well, I should start the game, huh?", Inuyasha asked with a pointed finger.

"Sure. Besides, the couch is too comfortable to leave. Hurry up! I wanna lay down!", playful teasing filled her voice.

"Gimme a break, you're so short you could lie down on the couch and your feet wouldn't even come close to touching me, shrimp.", he said as a pillow came crashing into his face, knocking him to the floor.

"Seems like the pillow touched you and it's smaller than I am.", Kagome teased even more.

"You suck.", was all Inuyasha could say before he went to go start the karaoke machine. Kogame justed smiled and laid back.

knock, knock

Some one was at the door. Inuyasha said the door was open, but the knocking continued.

"I'll get it.", Kagome said, with an annoyed tone in her voice.

She opened the door and was about to say "Hello", but she was cought in a kiss.

TO BE CONTINUED...


Me: Ya'know... I kinda said I'd explain why Kagome was a half-breed in this chapter, but I thought this would be more fun.

Kagome: Wow! Now that's a lot better than than the other cliff hanger. So... who am I kissing?

Me: (whispers in Kagome's ear)

Kagome: Whaaaat?!?!?!?!

Inuyasha: ( Laughing at what he just heard) HA HAH. That's just to damn funny.

Kagome: Keep laughing and you'll end up with another guitar wrapped around your neck

Me: Something tells me she'll do it, too.

Inuyasha: Shutting up.

Me: Well I hoped you've enjoyed chapter three. Working on chapter four, so reviews would be nice.

Kagome: Look he's begging. Hmph, I hope he fails those stupid tests.

Me: Ha, sucks for you when I already took them. I failed the science test, but had the highest score. Go figure.

Inuyasha: That makes you the smartest idiot, huh?

Me: That's it! I'm turning you into a little "puppy-dog" and giving you Kagome. At least that way she'll know some one with a crappier life than hers. So if you guys wanna pick what kind of dog Inuyasha will fated to be, let me know. I'll keep score of the votes. Later

(In the background) K: Inuyasha, roll over, play dead, go get some coffee.

I: My life sucks... Damn you author! Damn you to HEEEEEEEEEEEELL!!!!...