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HAPPY NEW YEAR!!!!!!

Well I promised to have a new chappy up so, here goes nothing. I'm really appreciative to all the people who reviewed. All of y'all who didn't, I know who you are! Yea I know it's late...I was gonna have it posted Thanksgiving Day...but somethings came up . So please bare with me.

"Kagome." He gently pressed his lips against hers, then back as quickly as he had. She blinked once, twice, three times, and blushed, all traces of tears gone. She buried her head into his shirt, blushing. Inuyasha rubbed her claws softly across her spine, making her shiver softly, but in a soothing sense. Her worries gently eased as she fell asleep, one last thought graced her mind. 'He feels so warm.'

Inuyasha held onto Kagome, his grip tight around her. 'I knew I shouldn't have let her go with that creep, but I didn't think this would happen. That damned wolf's scent is all over her.' He thought gently falling back against the bed, pulling her up under his chin before pulling a blanket over them. He wrapped her closer, before putting his head in the crook of her neck breathing in the scent that was hers, a scent of sweet Sakura blossoms. Drifting half way asleep, keeping his senses alert, just in case anything were to come for her.

A loud pounding came from the other end of the door, but it was left ignored. "God damn Inuyasha." Miroku cursed, before pulling out his key to the hanyou's apartment. He walked into the house and straight to the bedroom, where he figured he would be. Sango followed close behind him. He stopped mid-stride In the door frame of the room. Sango smacked straight into his back.

"Ou-" Miroku clasped a hand over her mouth before it became to audible, and pointed to the bed. The couple laying in the bed, completely intertwined in each other's arms. Sango's jaw dropped as she backed away and sat down on the sofa. Miroku shut the bedroom door quietly before moving to the sofa as well.

"I was not expecting -" A loud, unfathomable growling interrupted him. Miroku's chin slowly rose back, seeing Inuyasha, cradling Kagome in his arms bridal style, her chin tucked into the crook of his neck. Miroku went quiet for a minute before doing something he would soon regret. "Oh, Inu, why don't you let me hold Kagome while you get dressed?"

"You ever lay a hand on her, and I'll make sure you never touch anything again." He growled, punching him firmly in the back of the head. That's when Sango noticed the bruises on the young girl's body.

"Inuyasha...what happened." Sango's voice was coated in worry.

"That damn wolf." He growled, his temper still not cooled from the interruption of his slumber. "Why the hell are you guys here? Get out."

"We were worried about you and Kagome. You guys didn't show at school, and that's not like either of you!" Sango stood up defiantly protesting the fact. Kagome shifted closer to Inuyasha in her sleep, earning another soft growl from Inuyasha.

"Calm your ass down. You saw she's fine, now leave!" He growled, shifting Kagome so her head was hidden in his neck, wrapping a blanket tight around her battered body. His face was stern.

"Fine!" Sango said, irritated walking to the door. "But we'll be back after school to check on her. Come on Miroku."

"Yes, ma'am!" He jumped off the couch and hurried out the door. Sango shut it behind them, leaving Inuyasha and Kagome in peace again. Kagome whimpered softly as Inuyasha pulled her closer to him.

"Kagome..." He whispered softly as he buried his face in her hair. He took in her scent, gently kissing the top of her head, walking back into the bedroom. Gently, he laid her down, but she wouldn't let go of him. He smiled and slide in next to her. She moved close into his chest and wrapped her arms tight around him, not planning on letting go.

About 4 hours later

Kagome stirred a little, starting to stretch her arms out when she felt a warm, masculine chest pressed against her. 'Oh my god. How could I forget what happened.' She felt a surge of pain run through her, letting a small whimper escape her lips. The whimper alerted Inuyasha, and sent him to cradling her close to him. "Are you okay Kagome?" He cooed, looking at her in concern.

She nodded softly. "Yea, I'm okay, Inu." She cringed, with a soft whimper when Inuyasha's hand slid on her hip. She held onto him closely.

"I need to redress that." He said softly, sending shivers up her spine. He set her down to his side and got up., walking back toward the kitchen to get some antibiotics and some new bandages. When he reemerged he walked over and set it down on the bedside table before he walked over and picked her up, carrying her over to the other side of the bed and setting her down. "Raise up your shirt a little."

"WHY?" She stuttered, turning beat red. Inuyasha just sighed and pressed a hand on her stomach, making her cringe.

"Remember, he raked his nails down your stomach. Now stop being so stubborn." She blushed a little, holding up her shirt, her toned stomach creased the claw marks that were edged with red. 'Kagome, I swear I'll protect you from now on.'