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.

My OC's are Sinha and Kaya.

No warnings for this chapter, just turmoil. :p

-KKB

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'Suddenly Inuyasha pictured little feet. He saw her with two children in front of him. Dark hair and gold eyed children. And SHE was staring straight at him smiling.'

A low growl of frustration filled the night sky-as Inuyasha recalled his thoughts from just a day ago, and now- the sudden invasion on his mind just when things were getting serious with Kagome.

'- a flash of sun kissed skin and hazel eyes -'

He shook his head clear of the picture. His ears flattened as he rubbed his head in frustration.

I owe her- I can't just leave her behind for someone I met after she left….she loves me, she is only here because of ME. And I love her. Kagome has given me so much...I do.. I love her.

His train of thought tormenting him. His ears remained flat as his mind turned to the Hanyou who had recently entered his life. Well, it really wasn't that much time for the two-realistically. Time just moved differently for half-demons.

Sinha…..

~~~~~~~~~~~Flash Back~~~~~~~~~~~~~~

The day was annoyingly warm as Sinha was washing clothes in front of her home.

Inuyasha sitting idly by waiting to help her hang the cloth after if needed.

She beat the cloth and scrubbed thoroughly, making sure to focus on the grass stains embedded in the pink flowers.

"I hope the stain comes out- I really love this print you know." she announced pointedly.

A flush ran across Inuyasha's face.

"I said I was sorry-I just got a bit carried away"

Thinking back to their morning together, a smile crossed her lips. The specific details of HOW the cloth got stained warmed her heart.

"Besides, you needed to wash it anyway- it smelled rough" he continued- a hint of playfulness filling his voice.

Sinha jolted at the comment.

"I thought you LIKE the way I smell" she chided throwing a hand of soap-filled water at him.

Inuyasha dodged the spray and sprung behind the Hanyou- wrapping his arms over hers.

The move efficiently prevented her from soaking him through.

Inuyasha laughed- burying his face into her neck- "Oh it isn't so bad when I'm close…" he teased.

Sinha giggled as she leaned into him.

"Not so bad? Hmm… what would make it better?" she joked.

Inuyasha smiled into her hair.

"I was just kidding Sinha- I love the way you smell. I could remember it forever."

She turned and gave him a playful smile.

"Careful Inuyasha- Don't tell me things like that if you're not gonna commit to me. I might fall for you."

He paused- a pout filling his lips.

"Besides- we both know your waiting for your friend to come back. Kagome right?" she continued.

His heart jumped upon hearing her name.

There wasn't anything he couldn't tell her. Sinha knew everything about him. The past year and a half had been filled with him telling her stories of his life. Sprinkled with stories of her own. The fox-demon bringing light into his life when he was in a dark place.

Having just lost Kikyo and then Kagome returning to her own time, Inuyasha had no one to turn to. And out of nowhere- Sinha had appeared.

After spending time together- he learned that apparently- she had always been there. Stories from her life matching up with the time-line of the gang. She noticed him first- a few years ago- when the Band of Seven briefly roamed the lands again. She herself leading Mukotsu away from her village promising to wed the fool before slipping away and running home.

On her way home she avoided the Hanyou as he raced through the forest. Wanting to avoid further conflict that day. But soon after she saw him again- accompanied by most notably a young fox demon and a strangely dressed miko when they passed through her village. After that- she kept tabs on them each time they passed through- sometimes all together- sometimes not. Until she ran across him alone in the forest looking lost.

The rest is history- their friendship took off as Inuyasha stuck around.

Stories of his childhood-finding solace in her shared experiences, from tormenting memories to fond ones with their human parents.

"Sinha! Where's the wash tub!" a voice suddenly yelled from inside the home.

As well as memories of her very much alive mother.

His ears twitched as Sinha's mother suddenly appeared.

Kaya.

She was a Beautiful Fox demon from the north- Shiny Brown hair that shimmered as she walked-with a long brown-red tail trailing behind her- Bright green eyes full of laughter and knowledge- and a smile that instantly made you feel at ease. She too had sun-kissed skin that she passed to her daughter.

Though human in appearance- her tail was the only real pointer to her Demon Identity.

Inuyasha really enjoyed Kaya's company- she never judged him-didn't particularly care for wolves-and kept him on his toes with her uncommon banter.

"Ah- what are you washing? Want me to take care of this? I'm tired of being inside…" her mother began, not even blinking at the pairs close contact.

Sinha began to move away-his hold reluctant to let go.

"Okay mom- you can take over if you like. I'll just start on lunch.."

"Oh that's okay baby- I made some vegetable and meat skewers already. I know at least Inuyasha smelled it."

She looked pointedly at him now.

"Or was all that sniffing I heard you smelling up on my daughter"

Inuyasha's face exploded with color.

Sinha's laughter filled the air as she watched the pair, a slight hue of pink filling her cheeks realizing she too hadn't smelled her mothers cooking at all.

"Ah mother- you sure love to tease him." she nudged her mom- eyes gleaming.

"Oh come now- I'm just giving you a hard time Inuyasha- you know that." Kaya teased.

Sinha went to grab the food as her mother and Inuyasha worked the laundry.

He watched her trail inside- and kept tabs on her scent when she wasn't in sights. A habit he picked up on whenever he would leave to spend time with Miroku and Sango. Smelling for her until he was too far to smell her without the winds help.

He never stayed long- mostly he spent his time with Miroku on the short trips- feeling a brotherly bond with the Monk more than with his half brother Sesshomaru. Also a reluctant fear of the demon slayer if she were to find out his whereabouts. Considering her friendship with Kagome.

Not that there is anything to be guilty of… inner thoughts ranted.

They talked about Sinha- Kagome-and everything else that was weird and complicated.

But Kagome would return one day, and Inuyasha had told Sinha everything, so she knew they couldn't get too serious.

I always do that huh… he thought to himself briefly.

Well- Sinha made sure to remind him of his commitment to Kagome. Often he found himself forgetting that big detail when around her.

Often following his instincts instead of using his head. Which was how her floral print kimono had gotten into it's stained predicament currently. A soft smile forming as he thought about their morning together.

Crap…

How am I going to keep my promise to Kagome if I stay here….

But the thought of leaving didn't appeal to him either. There is a level of comfort here- like he fit in…

This is going to be complicated...

~~~~~~~~~~~~~End Flash Back~~~~~~~~~~~~~~

Kagome stirred the coals of the fire- knowing Inuyasha hadn't come inside yet bothered her a bit.

He is thinking about something…

She just knew something was eating at her friend. Time had passed since they last spent this much time together, and yes, they both changed a lot- but- some things stayed the same. Like how he would stay away alone when he was thinking about serious things.

She thought back to the small intimate moment they shared earlier- blushing at the realization he had looked at her naked torso. This time without having to pull away. She hadn't seen a gaze like that in a long time.

The only other person who ever looked at her like that was…...well…. Was Kouga. And only when he thought she wasn't looking. That look of hunger- like she was something to be devoured….

Warmth spread through her- while a shiver ran down her spine.

Striking blue eyes filling her mind.

I wonder what he is up to….he's the only one I haven't seen….and I have been too scared of Inuyasha's reaction if I ask him.

I could always ask Sango. Her thoughts turned to the pack leader. Her heart beating anxiously at the realization of how little information she had about their demon friend since her return. It was literally zero.

Ahh…. Being an adult can be fun… she joked to herself.

"Welp- I guess I'm off to sleep" she said mostly to herself than to anyone in particular.

We can try again tomorrow Kagome…

Her final thoughts a stark contrast from Inuyasha's as the moon continued to rise.

A/N:

Hello! What do you think? Sorry it's a short chapter. I like to get all of the content related to a scene on one page. I leave small cliff hangers- well- at least small for now mwahahaha.

Sinha and Kaya warm my heart. And Inuyasha is driving the Struggle Bus at this point with his heart and head being mixed up. Poor Yash! Don't worry- he will figure it out soon. To Kagome's dismay.. but hey- I told you I was vamping up to bring our man around.

Stay tuned to see how their relationship turns! Please leave a review 3

-KKB