Title: Love Is A Funny Thing

By: Youkai No Rin

Disclaimer: I wish that way I could sue whoever reported me.

Rin: Love Is A Funny Thing is being reposted chapter by chapter, and I am also going through it and cleaning, editing and revising. Please bare with me, I know those of you readers who had been reading LIAFT it was up to Chapter 18 before it was taken down.

Yasha: And when it reaches Chapter 18 we'll be continuing the story.

Rin: The thing that really gets me is that LIAFT was almost complete when it was taken down and deleted. That pissed me off beyond belief. You can thank "Anime Is My Thang" for complaining about it.

Yasha: I don't forgive her, never will. Anyways enjoy the story and don't forget to leave a review! Flames are for my fire:)

Kagome sat down on the grass and pulled her yellow book bag towards her. Slowly she started to pack it full with the left over food, blankets, and other necessities that she hadn't used in the last few weeks. She smiled as her thoughts drift towards the events in the past few weeks. They were getting closer to Naraku and even though the final fight on the horizon worried Kagome, she knew she'd be okay and so would her friends. Suddenly arms wrapped themselves around her shoulders. Kagome jumped and tried to spin around in the arms that held her so tightly.

"Guess who?" A strong voice whispered in her ear.

Kagome stopped struggling and relaxed in the arms trapping her. "Inuyasha, what if someone sees us?"

"They won't I sent Miroku, Sango and the runt off on a hunt for some of your stupid herbs." He said his tone husky as he nibbled on her earlobe.

Kagome laughed at how Inuyasha called Shippo runt all the time. Over the past few years of them chasing Naraku all the time Kagome and Inuyasha had grown closer to each other. It all seemed to be true that one night Inuyasha saw Kagome take a bath in the hot springs. He had no control over himself and he confessed his love to Kagome. Ever since then every moment they got alone Inuyasha and her would share a romantic moment. Inuyasha really was a lot nicer when he was loving, Kagome had noticed. Although they had never taken their relationship to the next level which dealt with becoming Inuyashas mate she got the hint that he wanted to and planned to once Naraku was dead.

Inuyasha kissed Kagome on the cheek and stepped back right before Sango, Miroku, and Shippo came walking out from the forest into the clearing. Once again Sango and Miroku were at each other's throat. Kagome smiled as her friends conversations reached her ears.

"Well Miroku if we hadn't taken the right turn then we never would have found the demon now would we?" Sango argued.

"So what we got rid of it didn't we?" Miroku countered.

Sango threw her hands up, "I give up Miroku! That's not the point though we barely got out alive!"

Miroku shook his head, "Okay Sango what ever you say." Inuyasha and Miroku walked off, and just as they left her hearing range she swore she heard Inuyasha yell "Brat!"

Kagome smiled at her friend when she came to sit next to her. "Hey Sango and how was your trip?"

"Hell." She said shortly, "Here's the herbs and I take it your leaving again tonight."

Kagome nodded taking the bag of herbs from Sango. "Yes I have one more exam and then I have whole winter vacation here with you all."

"Well that's good news!" Sango exclaimed hugging Kagome.

"Yes it is. I am leaving in about an hour and I'll be back in three days, okay?" Kagome asked.

"Fine with me. Inuyasha said it's okay?"

Kagome nodded, "Of course I have he said 'keh' that's all"

Sango laughed at Kagome copycatting Inuyasha. It was so uncommon to get an answer out of Inuyasha besides, 'keh'. Kagome finished packing and stood up. She slung it over her shoulder and walked to where she had seen Inuyasha jump into a tree.

"Hey!" She yelled up.

No answer.

"Inuyasha!" She called again.

Still no answer.

"Hate to do this but---SIT!" Kagome yelled as a hanyou dressed in red fell from the tree and slammed into the ground making a five-foot deep hole.

"Wench." Inuyasha muttered.

"What was that Inuyasha?" Kagome asked sliding down into the hole.

"Nothing."

Kagome knew Sango, or the others wouldn't come over here so she quickly kissed Inuyasha on the cheek and whispered, "Gomen Inuyasha please forgive me."

"I do Kagome besides I'm use to it." Inuyasha whispered back.

Kagome smiled down at him and then jumped out of the hole and over to the well. She waved to her friends, before jumping into the portal that would take her back home. Falling through the many dimensions Kagome smiled at the thought of Inuyasha and how much she cared about him. She appeared at the bottom of the well and climbed easily out of the well by using the rope ladder, her mother put there every two weeks for her. She opened the doors to the well house and stepped out into the bright sun. She walked to the house and slipped in the key. Unlocking the front door Kagome stepped in. Back home, Kagome thought happily.

She checked the clock and saw that it was only noon; her mother wouldn't be home for another two hours. She dropped her bag on the couch and went into the kitchen. Kagome took out a soda from the fridge and opened it. Drinking it she headed upstairs. She was exhausted and thought about taking a nap. She collapsed onto her bed, gave one big yawn and was asleep in seconds.

"Kikyo", Inuyasha whispered in disgust.

"My, my, my Inuyasha you still remember my name. What a shock." Kikyo said. She stepped closer to Inuyasha and he stepped back away from her.

"What's going on Kikyo?" Inuyasha asked sternly.

"Nothing Inuyasha. I just wanted to see you one more time before I leave." Kikyo said her voice seemed sad.

"What do you mean before I leave?" Inuyasha questioned.

Kikyo let out a fake laugh that sent chills down Inuyasha's spine. "Well I think it's time I leave this world and go back to what I was...dead. I see my reincarnation has taken you from me so what is the point in I staying?"

Inuyasha thought hard, it seemed as if he couldn't move. Wait! He couldn't move! What the hell! "Kikyo what did you do to me?"

"Nothing bad Inuyasha it's just I thought that if I can't have you, then I'll just take you." Kikyo said before reaching Inuyasha and kissing him passionately.

Inuyasha tried to move, tried to resist but all feeling left in his body, and he collapsed. Why was he doing this? He could fight it couldn't he? So why wasn't he? Inuyasha tried to think about Kagome and how much he loved her---but here was Kikyo. So many years ago Inuyasha had dreamt about holding her, kissing, caressing, loving Kikyo and then she died and he got stuck to a damn tree. Now fivety years later he was here with her, loving, touching, and kissing her. But so much had changed Inuyasha loved Kagome, he did! So why was his body saying no to stopping and yes to making love to Kikyo? Inuyasha couldn't fight it. Slowly but surely he gave into her slow burning touches, and exciting kisses.

Kagome woke up to the darkness of her room. I'm so stupid how could I forget it? Kagome thought hitting herself on the head to punish herself. She kicked off her sheets and stretched to the ceiling.

"Hmmm guess I have to go back and get it", Kagome said miserably. She really just wanted to sleep right then but she had to go back to the Feudal Era and get her textbook for her final exam.

Kagome quietly slipped down the stairs to the front door. She opened it and stepped out into the chilly night air. Kagome shivered for a second before heading towards the well house. She welcomed the warm air inside the house. Kagome jumped into the well and closed her eyes as she fell through the many times, before reaching the other side of the well and landing on the soft ground. Kagome straightened herself and grabbed a hold of the long vine extending from the top. She climbed out of the well and landed softly on the ground. Kagome scanned her surroundings, it was dark and she suddenly got scared that some demon might be out hunting and an urge to eat human for dinner. Kagome sternly shook her head and took a deep breath. That was nonsense; she shouldn't be scaring herself like that. Besides she couldn't feel any dangerous youki around her. Nothing to worry about Kagome...She assured herself.

Kagome walked a few feet when she heard some noises in the forest to her left. Curious Kagome started for the trees. She suddenly stopped, at the sounds that were coming from behind the bushes and trees. Grunting, moaning, and occasionally muffled screaming filled the surrounding air. Kagome would have turned around and left whoever was behind the bushes alone if it wasn't for what she heard next.

"INUYASHA!" A woman's voice screamed.

Kagome stopped as she recognized the voice. Kikyo, she thought.

Kagome ran to the bush and pulled it back. She felt her world go numb as her sapphire eyes locked onto the sight in front of her. A scream ripped from her throat, she covered her ears to stop the noise but the moans and grunts that had stopped at her scream still filled her mind. Behind her eyelids she could still see them. Inuyasha and Kikyo. No, more like Inuyasha making love to Kikyo. Kagomes heart was shattering and there was no one to pick up the pieces.

Inuyasha stopped his movements and turned around to see Kagome standing there her hands clamped over her ears and a scream coming from her throat. His mouth dropped and his eyes clouded.

"Kagome." He whispered.

She backed up and tried to tear her eyes away from the horrible sight. But all she could see was Inuyasha and Kikyo making love over and over again. Kikyos terrible smile when she looked at Kagome, a smile that ripped away what little heart Kagomes had piece by piece. Then there was Inuyasha, his eyes they pleaded with Kagome, so much pain was in them but Kagome couldn't believe it. No, not Inuyasha and Kikyo---it couldn't be, no it wasn't! It was some kind of sick joke, to prove how much Kagome loved Inuyasha, yes that was it! It had to be! But no matter how many times Kagome told herself that the more it seemed to be a fantasy to her. It was right there! The truth was right there in front of her! Inuyasha was making love to that damn walking corpse. Kagome turned and fled to the other side of the woods, leaving Inuyasha to yell after her, and Kikyo looking rather pleased.

Kagome ran and ran until she could run no more. Her leg muscles cramped and crumpled beneath her, bringing Kagome down onto the hard forest floor in a heap at the feet of a tall oak tree. Her vision was blurred and clouded by her tears of pain and sorrow. She cried and screamed her heart out. The pain hurt so much she wanted to die. Kagome clung to herself as she let the tears come. No this can't be happening! Kagome pleaded. She cried on the hard ground for what seemed like hours, when she suddenly heard a noise from a nearby bush. Kagome quickly sat up and rubbed her red eyes.

"Who's there"? Kagome demanded peering hard at the bushes. Her breath caught in her throat as fear clutched her heart painfully. She had been so occupied crying she hadn't felt anyone come near. The image of a terrible demon, with dripping fangs and blood shot eyes flashed in Kagomes mind for a brief moment.

A tall shadowy figure stepped forth. When Kagome realized whom it was she screamed. No not him! Please Kami stop hurting me! Kagome thought terrified. Strong golden eyes stared down at Kagome as the shadowy figure stepped into the light of the moon that streaked through the trees in broken white rays.

"Sesshomaru." Kagome whispered.

Rin: Please make me happy by reviewing again guys!

Yasha: Yes, please do! It would mean alot!

Rin: Ja-ne guys, the next chapter should be up in a few days.