DISCLAIMER:I do NOT own any of the character ideas used in the following fan fiction. It is just an original story idea using the characters of the Manga/Anime.

Other than that I hope you guys enjoy this story being re-made. Having new experiences I am hoping to be able to reach a more realistic aspect to the feelings involved throughout the story. It will be shaped as I go, so prepare yourself for an emotional roller-coaster and please, feedback is always good.

The sounds of nature woke Inuyasha- feeling a warm body next to his he smiled and opened his eyes. Confusion ran across his brain until it all came back in a head spinning rush.

Kagome…

His heart skipped a beat and then a spike of guilt washed through him at the realization of the feeling he held just moments ago.

Kagome felt the jostle of hair against her face and she wiggled closer- not wanting to fully wake up.

Five more minutes…

Finally she slowly opened her eyes to see golden orbs watching her.

"Hey" her soft voice broke the silence.

"Hey" he responded.

She turned on her stomach tucking her arms under her head for added support.

"Thanks for keeping me warm"

Inuyasha blushed as he moved to sit- legs crossed, careful to keep the warmth from escaping.

"Do you miss your bed?"

He asked, startling Kagome.

What an odd question to start the day.
"Hmm….a little bit. But a bed is always replaceable. You weren't"

Her response came smoothly and he couldn't sense any hesitation from her.

"That was an odd question" she stated beginning to stretch and rise to sit across from him.

"What about your mom? Souta? Or Grandpa?" he continued.

A look of shock flashed to her face- her eyes dropping to the newly placed ring on her left hand.

Flash Back

She stood at the wells edge- feeling the wind caress her face. Shock ran through her as she stared down the well- seeing the feudal era at the end of it.

"Kagome! Are you in here?" her mother's voice rang out.

The door to the shrine slid open further as her mother walked in behind her. In her hands was an old yellow bag. A replica to the one she used her last trip through time.

A look of confusion crossed her face as she looked to her mom.

"Mom… how did you know?"

Her mom chuckled… "I can't explain it… but it's a feeling I always got whenever you would come home from your travels. I had a feeling you would be here…"

"But mom… I… I don't know what to do…. I don't want to leave you...but-"

"Kagome-" her name fell softly from her mother's lips as she set down the yellow bag.

"Sometimes, you have to listen to your heart.

We loveyou- and we will be okay.

Because if you go- I know you will be with people you love- and someone who will protect you.

It may not be the life I imagined you would have- but it would be full of the love you deserve….and… I can live with that.

Knowing you would be happy"

Tears formed in her moms eyes as she finished speaking.

Kagome ran to her mother's arms- tears in her eyes.

"Oh mom!"

My last hug….

Reluctantly she pulled away- her mother wiping tears…

"Here- wipe your tears- Souta won't be home for a while- but we can record a video for him"

She held up her phone.

"I would ask you to wait but… I have a feeling we don't have the luxury of waiting" she glanced over at the well.

Kagome's heart raced at the realization of her decision.

"Mom...I'm… happy, and sad to go. I hope Souta can forgive me for leaving without physically saying goodbye."

She jumped as Buyo unexpectedly rubbed against her legs.

Picking up the cat her mother started recording and Kagome bid her brother farewell.

As she swung her leg over the edge her mother remembered some final items.

"Take this bike- I know it's an old habit, and Kagome- take this-" her mother removed her wedding band- with a single diamond in the center-sandwiched between two sapphires.

"Something to remember both your father and me"

Slipping it onto her finger, it fit perfectly.

Tears welled up as Kagome lowered the bike before her, dropping it-paying it no heed as it fell before her.

She turned to her mother who was next to her at the wells edge. Wrapping her arms around her mother- she felt so much strength in her mothers grasp.

"I love you Kagome." she spoke clear and firm.

She let go of her daughter for the last time.

"Good-bye mom" Kagome said- her voice cracking.

"Don't say good-bye" her mother responded. "Say, I'll see you next time!" her voice went up in pitch as her mother gave her a teary smile.

Kagome looked at her mother, and pushed away from the edge- as she fell down she glanced up seeing her mother's face peer from the edge as a purple haze filled her vision- until a clear sky was above her-with a silence hitting her ears- signaling she was back where Inuyasha awaited.

end flash back

She took a breath steadying herself from the memory. The fear of never seeing her family again was definitely fresh in her mind. It has only been a few months since she came back.

"When you grow up- your expected to start a life-move out-and build a life for yourself." she began to answer.

"When the well closed up three years ago.. I did my best to get back into the life I had. With my friends-finishing school- and looking towards the future"

She paused.

"Well, to be honest, I was struggling with that last part. I just couldn't see a future without the people I care about in it.

I wasn't sure what direction to go- I was so lost after I graduated. I had all this time to think about how much I missed you all… how much I missed you."

Warmth spread to her cheeks as she spoke.

"I thought of you and everyone else every day I was away.

Wondering what you guys were up to- how the weather was during the winters-thinking back on the long walks we had between villages- just talking...nothing in my time could replace you guys.

And I missed everyone so much every day, and it only got worse when I had more time to think on it."

"In a way, I had already started my life here with everyone. It was a part of me- and I think… the well opening up- was my last opportunity to come back and live in the life I had built.

I was sad and scared to leave, but my mom was there and she knew even before I did what was going to happen."

"I am definitely going to miss her. She always knew what I needed before I did" Her hand shot up to her eyes to wipe the tears.

Inuyasha raised his hands to comfort her, pulling her to him.

"I'm sorry Kagome- I didn't mean for you to choose me over your family.. I-"

He was cut short as she laughed.

"Inuyasha- I love you, but I also love Sango, Miroku, Shippo, Kohaku, everyone I know here, is a part of my life."

"My family understands that I made a life here, and they will love me no matter what I chose, but I had a chance to be happy.

Here with you and everyone else. So I took it."

She pulled back to look at him, tears now drying on her cheeks.

"I am here because I chose to come back for you AND everyone else I love."

She smiled beautifully at him, the morning sun coming in through the door giving her a glow that seemed to only happen when he looked at her.

"And I would choose it again. Every Time. So don't worry- like I said the yesterday, even if this never moves past friendship, I am where I am meant to be."

His heart sped up as she spoke. Her eyes captured his and before he knew what he was doing, he moved forward capturing her chin in his hand.. and placed a kiss on her full lips.

Hearing a small gasp of surprise from Kagome, before she leaned into his kiss, wrapping her arms around his neck, deepening the embrace.

As their lips parted she looked up at him. Joy radiating from her body in a way that only happened when he held her like this.

"I am where I am meant to be, and I can't wait to start my life."

A/N:

Thoughts so far :p Has anyone caught on to Inuyasha's mysterious thoughts? Can you imagine leaving your family behind for the life Kagome describes? Oooo can't wait to share more with you!

-KKB