FOR THOSE OF YOU WHO'VE ALREADY READ THE FIRST THREE CHAPTERS ONLY, IF YOU HAVEN'T READ THEM YET SKIP THIS PARAGRAPH: I hope I didn't confuse you who've already read the first three chapters, but I'm weird and I had to make the fic look 'neater' I guess. I dunno. Anyway, I have changed a few things in the fics, like spelling errors, and even add/taken away some sentences. But I will say this, at least read the part between Kyo and Tohru again in the first one, I added a couple more fluffy details -heart- and I also fixed a little mistake I made where Shigure picked Kagome up D: haha I missed that the first time, thank you very much Funabisenu. The last big change I made was in ch. 2 with Train. I changed quite a few things, so please re-read it? Maybe?? I don't think I changed anything in ch.3 with Sasuke.

PLEASE READ THIS FIRST, IT'LL EXPLAIN A FEW THINGS. THANK YOU.

Ok, I got this idea from Death by Squishy and Bishonen'sFoxyMiko, and they've said they don't mind :)

This is a group of oneshots centered around Kagome being paired with characters from all over. This is a good and fun way to get ideas out of your head and also for you readers to sometimes find a rare pairing.

I give my Readers the opportunity to make a request, but be warned I don't know when it'll be finished. If I don't know the show I won't be able to do it, and I'll let you know if I can't. Also, one thing I do ask of your requests is, please no yuri/shoujo ai/girkXgirl and definitely no lemons or limes but other than that it should be fine as long as I know the anime.

On a final beginning note, it says complete, but it's technically not. I only put that since the oneshots are complete when I add them (of course). I hope I didn't just confuse you more =) Now...

PLEASE ENJOY WHAT YOU READ

DISCLAIMER:I don't own Inuyasha or Fruits Basket

PAIRING:Kagome/Shigure

SPOILERS: For about the last 10-15 chapters of the Manga, just to be safe. I can't remember exactly the chapter numbers.

SUMMARY: Shigure has been slightly depressed lately, though no one knows why. He's stopped writing and has even stopped teasing Mii, his publisher. Mii is slightly worried, more so for the books not being written, and has decided to introduce him to one of her cousins, Kagome, in hopes he might find inspiration in her. It turns out, he finds much more than just inspiration.

-CHARACTER AGES-

Kagome- 23

Shigure- 25

WARNING: None

TERMS: Yukata- it's basically a thinner sleeping version of a kimono.

SIDE NOTE: This story starts on Thursday. I don't think I mentioned how Kagome knows someone in here already, but let's say they just know each other -.-' I'm bad at missing details

Tohru knocked on the door leading to Shigure's office, but no answer came. "Shigure...?" she slid open the door and saw the man in question with his right elbow on his desk, head in his right hand, and a forlorn expression marring his face. She walked over to him and touched his hand, making him jump slightly. He looked up at her, "What's the matter Shigure?"

Shigure feigned a smile for her and answered, "Why nothing at all my flower! Hm, I'm starting to get a little hungry, would you mind starting dinner?"

Tohru frowned, but didn't argue. "O...k... well, whatever it is, I hope you feel better soon..."

"Really, I'm fine! I promise." Shigure tried to reassure her with a laugh that didn't quite reach his eyes, but she didn't buy it and he could tell. To his relief, however, she didn't say anything and left for the kitchen.

As soon as she was gone, the smile imediately left his features and he sighed as he went back to his previous position. "What am I going to do? I know I need to forget but... I can't..." then, a rare tear slipped down his face.

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Tohru was finished cooking in the kitchen and was fixing to wash dishes when she felt a weight on her shoulder.

"What's wrong?" a voice asked from behind.

Tohru looked at the hand on her shoulder and smiled as she looked over her shoulder at the person. "Kyo... something's wrong with Shigure but... I'm not sure what." She placed her delicate hand upon his. "He's been depressed since last week." she frowned in worry as she remembered the man's fake smile. Kyo's hand was replaced by his head as warm arms crept their way across her stomach and locked her in the boy's strong and loving hold.

Kyo and Tohru had figured out how to break the curse. Unfortunately for the rest of the family, it only broke the curse on Kyo. They both came to find out that each of the members must find someone who's not cursed to love them in order to break the curse on themslves, but not the entire family. The only way to break the curse for the person, though, is they of course both have to love each other and then they have to seal it with a kiss. So far, Kyo is the only lucky one to find that key, Tohru. Ever since they had broken his curse, he'd become more affectionate towards her now that he could, without worrying about turning into a cat of course. He also didn't have to wear his rosary beads anymore. Most of the family's feelings towards him changed for the better, but he didn't care, as long as he had Tohru's love, that was all that mattered. That was all that ever mattered.

"I think we should just not bother him for a while. He's going to have to deal with that editor of his sometime today anyway." Kyo lightly nuzzled her neck as he tightened his hold a little.

"Ms. Mii is coming today? Do you think I should make some more food?"

Kyo gave one last squeeze and a kiss on the cheek before he let her go, "I will, you do the dishes." he offered as he walked to the stove. "Gotta make enough for two extra, she said she's bringing one of her cousins over." he shrugged.

"Oh? Do you know if it's a girl or a boy?" Tohru asked curiously as she washed the dishes.

Kyo shook his head, "She said it was to try and 'inspire' the dog so it's probably a girl."

Tohru giggled. Just then, someone knocked at the door. "Oh, uh, coming!" she dried off her hands on the apron she was wearing and headed for the door. "Who is it?" she asked opening the door.

"Hi Tohru." Mii waved from the other side of the door.

"Hello Ms. Mii! I see you came just like Kyo said you would." Tohru said as she let Mii inside with a smile. A girl that looked to be in her early twenties followed Mii in. She had mid-back ebony hair, a pretty face, bright smile, and beautiful oceanic eyes.

"Hello!" the girl waved happily, "My name's Kagome Higurashi, I'm Mii's cousin." she said and bowed.

"Oh yes! Kyo told me she was bringing a relative. I'm Tohru Honda." she smiled wider and returned the bow.

"Nice to meet you!" the girls chorused.

"So, where's Shigure?" Mii asked.

Tohru's face saddened a little, not going unnoticed by Kagome. "He's in his office..."

As Mii went to said place, Kagome put her hand on Tohru's shoulder to catch her attention. "What's the matter?"

"Be careful with him... for some reason he's been depressed since last week, but no one I've asked knows why..." Tohru answered.

"Oh... well, I'll try and cheer him up. No one deserves to be depressed." Kagome smiled as she walked after Mii, but before she got to the hall, someone appeared in the doorway.

"We have visitors? Huh, Kagome? What are you doing here?" A certain rat of the zodiac asked curiously.

"Oh, hey Yuki." Kagome waved.

Tohru was confused. 'They know each other? I wonder how...?' she then went back to the kitchen to finish the dishes and talk with Kyo.

"I didn't know you lived here. I'm here to try and cheer up this Shigure person." Kagome answered as she and Yuki walked to Shigure's office. "I heard he's been pretty depressed since last week... do you know what happened?"

Yuki frowned, "I'm afraid I don't. Well, good luck." he smiled and went back upstairs.

Kagome put her hand on the sliding door but paused for a minute.

"Mii, I'm not in the mood. Please leave." a male exasperated sigh was heard.

Mii sighed as well, "No. I'm not going to let you get even more behind in work than you already are. Why are you so upset anyway?"

"You wouldn't understand..."

"Humph. Well, I've brought along someone I want you to meet. She's really good at coming up with all kinds of stories, so I figured she could help inspire you."

"I doubt it..."

"What was that?"

"Nothing."

"Ugh, you're being so annoying. I'm going to find Kagome so you two can meet."

Kagome slid open the door just as Mii was on her knees fixing to stand. "Uh, no need I'm right here."

"Oh good, there you are. Well, Kagome this is Shigure Sohma. Shigure, this is Kagome Higurashi, my cousin." Mii said as she stood. "I'll leave you two to chat and brainstorm... Shigure, I need you to finish a book by the end of the month." she said and slid the door shut.

Shigure didn't even acknowledge Kagome's presence as he put his head down on the desk in front of him.

"Uhm... so what exactly do you write?" Kagome asked trying to start a conversation.

"You're still here?" Shigure asked as he lifted his head to look at the woman in front of him.

"Yes I'm still here." Kagome huffed. 'He's pretty cute...'

"Nn..." Shigure's head flopped back down to his desk with a painful thud.

"You know... Tohru's worried about you. And so is Mii, in her own... twisted way." Kagome sweatdropped. "Anyway, what's gotten you so down? Tohru said you've been like this for about a week now."

Shigure sighed, "You probably wouldn't understand either..."

"Give me a hint as to why I wouldn't understand." Kagome crossed her arms and put them on the desk in front of Shigure.

"It's a matter of the heart..." Shigure answered vaguely.

"Someone you loved didn't return your feelings? And left with someone else?"

Shigure's head shot up, and came to face Kagome's sad reminiscent face. "In a way... how would you know?"

"Because that's what happened to me." Kagome's eyes were clouded as memories passed through her mind of the Feudal Era.

"Oh..." Shigure looked away and put his head, yet again, on his desk. It was then quiet at least for a good 30 minutes.

"How long has it been since you've been out of the house?" Kagome asked all of a sudden, shaking the memories from her mind.

"Nn? Where did that come from?" He asked as he looked at her again.

"My mouth." Kagome answered bluntly. "Well, I was just curious."

"A while... why?" Shigure asked suspiciously.

"Well, there's a new theme park opening tomorrow. I'm going to get you out of this house for some fresh air tomorrow, no buts about it." Kagome grinned.

"And why would I go to a theme park with you?" he asked.

"Like I said, to get some fresh air. And if you say you're not going, I'll just have to make you." Kagome smiled creepily, making Shigure shiver, as she stood and walked to the door and slid it open. "Well, I'll see you tomorrow Shigure. Oh, you might want to wear something else besides that yukata and I hope you like roller coasters!" she said before she disappeared behind the sliding door of his office.

Shigure sighed and sat back against a pile of books. He held his hand in front of him, formed a fist then opened it back up again and smiled slightly. "Tomorrow will be very interesting..."

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Kagome waved to Tohru and the others as she got into Mii's car. "I'll see you all tomorrow!" she said excitedly. She had also invited Kyo, Tohru, and Yuki to the park the next day. Yuki declined, but Tohru said yes and that of course means Kyo is going to go. She looked to Mii, "I can't wait for tomorrow, if I can convince Shigure to have some fun, maybe he'll come out of his depression." she then thought to herself 'He said it was a matter of the heart... that'll take a little while to heal...'

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Kagome came without Mii this time. She walked up to the front door and knocked. "Tohru? Kyo? Shigure? You guys ready yet?" she called.

The door opened and an orange head of hair peered out. "Hey." Kyo slid the door open completely and let Kagome in. He was wearing his jeans, black t-shirt, and red flannel shirt. "Tohru's getting dressed."

"Oh all right. I'm going to go see if Shigure is getting ready too." Kagome grinned. "Which room is his?"

"Hm? Oh the one next to his office." Kyo answered as he went back into the living room.

"Ok." Kagome made her way to said room. As she came up to the door, she knocked. "You decent? No parts I don't need to see exposed, right?"

She heard a sigh. "Yes..."

Kagome opened the door to find Shigure half-shirtless, putting on a black button up shirt. He was also wearing blue jeans. She grinned again, "Nice abs." she teased.

Shigure glared at her and turned around to finish buttoning up his shirt.

"Grumpy are we? It's not like I said nice ass... though you do. Well anyway, being grumpy's better than being depressed. I'm going to wait in the living room with Kyo." She said as she did just that. This time, Tohru was there also waiting. She was wearing jeans, and her light blue blouse. "Morning Tohru!" Kagome said excitedly as she sat beside the girl.

Tohru smiled brightly, "Good morning Kagome!"

"You guys picked a good choice of clothing for the theme park." Kagome smiled. She herself was wearing a green semi-loose t-shirt with 'So, is your girlfriend made of plastic or rubber?' in dripping black writing, and blue jeans.

Shigure finally came out of his room with his hands in his pockets and an annoyed expression.

Kagome stood up beside Shigure, took his cheeks and forced him to smile, also making his eyes cross and his eyebrows furrow together. "You better at least do that once or twice before today is over, got it?" she smiled as she let go and wiped the drool on his shirt.

Shigure rubbed his abused cheeks. "That hurt you know..."

"I know, now let's get going before the park gets too crowded at the entrance." Kagome said as she walked out the door to Mii's car. "I don't have my own yet so I have to borrow Mii's." she explained when she saw Shigure's scared expression. "Don't worry, she's not coming with us." she laughed.

Shigure relaxed and got in the back seat with Kyo, while Tohru sat up front with Kagome, and they drove off to the theme park.

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Kagome, Shigure, Tohru and Kyo walked up through the entrance of the park.

"You shouldn't have paid for all of us, Kagome!" Tohru said worriedly.

Kagome shook her head in response. "Don't worry, I can afford it. Don't even think about paying me back, just go have fun with Kyo while I try and get Shigure to have at least some fun." she smiled.

"Ok, thank you very much. I'll see you later then." Tohru smiled as she grabbed Kyo's hand and they walked off towards a ride.

"Now, I understand you're having a hard time forgetting about this person, but you're going to have to let it go sometime. Ok?" Kagome touched Shigure's shoulder and smiled, "Let's go try and have some fun shall we?" she said and started walking towards a roller coaster.

Shigure stared at the shoulder Kagome had touched. When she put her hand there, instant warmth that Shigure hadn't felt in a long time rushed through him. The corner of his mouth raised a tiny bit and he followed Kagome to the roller coaster.

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Kagome and Shigure had just gotten off of their fourth roller coaster, and they were both a little dizzy.

"Ugh... I think we should go on something a little slower this time Shigure, I'm about roller coastered out." Kagome said with a laugh as she saw Shigure's eager nod of agreement as he bent over clutching his stomach.

"Four roller coasters in a row will do that to you, you know..." Shigure said as he straightened himself. "I'm actually surprised neither of us puked yet."

Kagome slapped her hand over her mouth, "Don't mention that or I might..."

Shigure chuckled.

Kagome pointed at him and smiled, "You smiled!" she said excitedly. "BwaHAH! I knew I could get at least one out of you!" She wore a triumphant face.

Shigure shook his head with a playful roll of the eyes. "So what ride are you going to drag me onto next?"

"Definitely something slow..." Kagome put her hand to her chin in thought. "Oh, how about the ferris wheel?! I've never gotten to go on one before!" she suggested excitedly as she grabbed Shigure's hand and dragged him towards said ride.

They got in line and were soon loaded onto the ride. Kagome kept fidgeting with her shirt. "I can't wait, and it's dark too! All the lights will be on!" she said in excitement as the ride started going around until they were on top. "Wow... it's so beautiful!"

Shigure looked out also. "Yeah..." he then snuck a glance at Kagome, and sighed inaudibly. 'This isn't good... if I start to care for Kagome... I may have my heart broken again... I'm not sure I'd ever be the same after a second time.' he thought to himself as he shut his eyes.

Kagome looked at Shigure and smiled, 'He looks so cute sitting there like that.' "Don't fall asleep on me now."

Shigure opened his eyes and looked at Kagome, then looked back out the window. "I'm not..."

"Good." she laughed as the ride came down to let them out. Once they walked away from the ride, they spotted a certain couple waiting for them. Kagome waved, "Hey guys! I hope you had a good time!" she said as they came up to her.

Tohru nodded enthusiastically. "Yes, we had a great time!"

Kyo smiled fondly at Tohru before all four of them walked to the exit.

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Shigure was the first through the door as he headed to his room.

Kagome looked down the hall worriedly. "I hope I didn't push it for the first day..."

"Nah, he was just tired, the lazy bum." Kyo answered with a smirk.

Kagome sighed in relief, "Oh ok, that's good. Well, I guess I'll see you guys tomorrow." she smiled.

"You don't want dinner?" Tohru asked.

"Nah, I'll cook somethin' up when I get home." Kagome answered as she left. "Bye!" she waved.

"Bye, see you tomorrow!" Tohru called back.

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It was about 3:00p.m. when Kagome finally showed up. She came bursting through the front door without knocking and ran to the living room entrance, "I'm so sorry! I slept in because I was so tired and, and... no one's here..."

"It's not that no one's here, the others aren't awake yet. I guess you wore them out yesterday." a voice said from behind her.

"Even Shigure?" Kagome asked as she turned to face Yuki.

Yuki laughed, "Yep, even Shigure. What exactly did you all do yesterday at the park?"

"Well, Me and Shigure rode four roller coasters and the ferris wheel, but I'm not quite sure what Kyo and Tohru went off to do." Kagome answered as she went to sit at the table.

Yuki joined her across the table. "Hmm... well are you hungry?"

"Um, no that's ok. I know how bad you are with cooking." Kagome laughed.

Yuki laughed nervously and scratched the back of his head. "Yeah."

"Say, do you know if anyone already has plans for dinner?" Kagome asked.

"No, Tohru doesn't usually plan ahead for dinner." a voice joined the two.

"Ah, I see you've finally decided to come out of your room?" Yuki accused.

"Well if that's the case. Yuki, when Tohru wakes up, tell her I'm going to fix you guys dinner tonight. As for you Shigure, we have some shopping to do." Kagome grinned as she took Shigure's hand and dragged him out the door.

"Uh, wait. I haven't-" Shigure was interupted.

"Oh yeah... you need to change, sorry." Kagome grinned sheepishly as she let go of his hand. "You better come back down though." she crossed her arms.

"I will, I will..." Shigure waved his hand lazily as he went back into the house and came out a few minutes later dressed in comfortable black slacks and another, brown this time, button-up shirt.

Kagome smiled. "Ok, do you know how to drive?"

"NOOOOOOO!!" Yuki burst out of the front door. "Don't let him drive! He'll kill you and all the people around you!! After he's driven you around once you're cursed!"

Kagome and Shigure both sweatdropped. "Ok... then you'll have to tell me where the grocery store is. I'm not too familiar with this area." she said after Yuki went back inside with a sigh of relief.

Shigure nodded and got into the passenger's seat while Kagome got into the driver's seat.

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Kagome and Shigure came back from the grocery store about an hour and a half later. (so it's now about 4:30p.m.) They both walked through the front door with two bags in each of their hands.

"Phew, that took a little longer than I thought. Especially that butcher, he took forever getting our meat!" Kagome exclaimed as she put the groceries away. Kagome then went into the living room and Shigure sat down. "I hope everybody likes teriyaki beef with stir-fried vegetables on rice noodles." Kagome grinned as no one objected. "Alright! Kyo, I'll need your help in the kitchen."

"What? Why me?" Kyo asked.

"Because you're the only guy in here that can cook. I know how Yuki is. And I don't want to make Tohru work since she cooks all the time." Kagome smiled.

Kyo huffed as he stood and followed Kagome into the kitchen. "Yeah whatever..."

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It took about three and a half hours for everything to be cooked and eaten. (so it's now about 7:00p.m.)

Kagome sighed, "Ok, now that everyone's done eating. While me and Shigure were out, we also rented a movie to wat-" she was interrupted as a loud crack of thunder rolled through the skies,making the power flicker. Her eyes widened, and as another crack sounded she lunged for the person closest to her with a slight scream. Once she made contact with the person, she heard a 'poof' and felt fur. She looked in her arms to find, "... A... dog...?"

The dog's ears were back and it looked worried. 'Not again...'

"You're... you're...-"

'You're a dog?! How disgusting!!' The memory flashed through his mind and he awaited the same reaction.

"-HOW CUTE!!" She squeaked and hugged him tighter. She then looked around the room, "Ok, so if Kyo and Yuki are human... that must mean, you're Shigure!" she let go of the confused dog and rubbed his head.

Shigure relaxed under her touch involuntarily, but then pulled away slightly. 'I... I can't get close to someone again...'

"Oh sorry." Kagome apologized. "You ju-"

BOOM

Kagome squealed again and latched onto Shigure. She started to shake slightly, "I-I'm sorry... but I'm sc-scared of thunder... I-I'm so p-pathetic." she squeezed her eyes shut and refused to let go of her current source of comfort, Shigure.

"Don't say that, Kagome! Everyone's got their weaknesses..." Tohru tried to comfort her.

"Yes, Miss Honda is right. You shouldn't be ashamed that you're afraid of thunder. The damned cat is afraid of water." Yuki agreed.

"Oi! Not anymore!" Kyo was ignored.

"They're right you know..." Shigure looked at her.

Kagome still didn't relinquish her hold on Shigure or stop shaking, but she looked back at him.

"Why don't you stay here tonight Kagome? That way you won't have to drive home in this bad weather." Tohru smiled.

Kagome nodded and covered her face in Shigure's fur while Yuki decided to explain the curse to her.

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After a good while, Shigure felt Kagome's grip loosen and she slid down to the floor.

"Looks like she fell asleep." Yuki said and yawned. "Well, I'm going to bed..." he said again before following the same path upstairs that Kyo and Tohru had taken only moments before.

Shigure slipped away from Kagome's hold and went into the bathroom with his clothes. Another 'poof' was heard, and then the rustling sound of clothes before Shigure came out human and fully dressed. He walked back over to Kagome with a sheet in hand as not to trigger the curse again, stooped down, and picked her up, carrying her into his bedroom. Once he laid her down on his bed and covered her with the blanket, he went back into the living room with a couple more blankets and the sheet. One he put on the floor, lying down on top of it, and the second one he covered himself with. Before to long, he fell asleep also.

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Kagome's eyes slowly opened to see soft black sheets. "Nnnn...? Where am I?" she sat up and stretched with a yawn. "Oh yeah... I fell asleep on Shigure last night..." she blushed slightly and looked around. "I'm in his room? Then... where did he sleep?" she asked herself curiously as she got up and walked into the living room. "Ah-ha, so that's where you slept huh?" Kagome giggled and sat on the floor next to him. "Ahem... Ohhh Shiiigureeee... WAKE UP!" she yelled.

Shigure's eyes shot open and he sat up looking around in panic. When he saw Kagome, he glared at her and plopped back down on his make-shift bed and pulled the covers over his head. "I'm sleepy... leave me alone..."

"I know, but..." Kagome's smile faded into a serious expression. "I want you to tell me what happened. What made you so depressed, while everyone else is asleep. You'll feel a little better after talking about it."

Shigure stiffened. "No..."

Kagome sighed as she stood and walked toward the kitchen. "Well, if you change your mind-"

"Wait..."

Kagome turned around to see Shigure sitting up staring at his hands. "Yes?" she asked gently.

"When I was still in high school... there was a girl that I liked in the next classroom over. I never had the nerve to talk to her, until one day I chanced it and asked her out. She said yes, and we dated for a while. When we had gotten out of high school, my feelings for her had deepened considerably... and I figured hers did to, but I found out different one night. I had picked her up for a date one night when I was 19. We were walking down her sidewalk... but she tripped. She grabbed onto me for support, and I turned into the dog you saw last night." Shigure's face saddened considerably at the painful memory. "She didn't accept me and the curse... the next day she went to Hatori to get her memory erased... She just got married last week to someone else." Shigure shut his eyes and turned his head, as a lonely tear slid down his face. All of a sudden he felt the same warmth on his shoulder that he had felt at the theme park.

"Now that you've told me your story... I'll tell you mine." She said softly.

-one month later-

Kagome had been visiting Shigure to help him with his book. During that time, she had developed feelings for him. Sadly, she knew he didn't feel the same way so she never confessed. They had completed the book and he was turning it into Mii today... the same day she had to go home to Tokyo for a book tour she had to do. It was a book she wrote about her adventures in the Feudal Era, though she gave the characters different names of course. She also had to go back there because that was where she lived, near her Mom so she could help out with Souta at school and other things... so she wouldn't be coming back here anytime soon...

She was currently walking up to Shigure, Kyo, Tohru, & Yuki's home to tell them the news while Mii went to get Shigure's book. As she opened the door, they all were in the living room.

After Mii had the book, they all talked for a while. Shigure was smiling again, and that made Kagome happy. It was getting to be near time for her plane to start boarding (55 mins.), and she frowned. Everyone noticed, and looked at her slightly worried, except Mii who frowned as she new this would be hard for Kagome to leave her new friends.

"What's wrong Kagome?" Yuki asked worriedly.

"I... have to back home to Tokyo today... and I won't be able to come back for a while... probably not for a few years... I'm going to miss you guys." she smiled sadly.

Shigure's eyes widened, then returned to normal, but with sadness in them. "I see... well, we wouldn't want you to miss your plane. We'll come with you to see you off." He said sadly.

Kagome's eyes, her not noticing Shigure's depression, filled with even more sadness. "Yeah..."

-at the airport- (Mii's not there)-

Kagome said a few last words.

"Now boarding 4:00 flight to Tokyo. Now boarding 4:00 flight to Tokyo..." came over the intercom.

"Well... I have to go. Bye, I'll miss you guys..." Kagome said sadly and hugged Tohru. She looked at Shigure for a moment, then put on a fake smile, "I hope your book does well! Bye!" she said as she turned and ran a little ways to the terminal, walking the rest of the way.

Shigure, Kyo, Yuki, and Tohru all turned to walk away.

Yuki looked at Shigure, "You know... you may never get a chance to tell her once she gets on that plane..."

Shigure stopped in his tracks, and the others stopped ahead of him.

"Shigure...?" Tohru asked worriedly.

'No... I can't fall in love again... I won't be able to stand having my heart broken again...' He thought to himself. He then turned to look at Kagome's retreating back, and something clicked in his mind as he squeezed his eyes shut. 'Ah, hell I don't care anymore! I love her and I can't let her go!' he thought as his eyes shot open and he suddenly turned all the way around, running after Kagome.

"Shigure?!" Tohru panicked while Yuki stood there with an all-knowing smile.

'So he's finally gonna tell her. "C'mon, let's wait for him outside.

"KAGOME WAIT!" Shigure shouted as loud as he could, unknowingly getting the attention of the people around him as well.

Kagome stopped and turned around to see Shigure running towards her with a distressed look on his face. Once he was about three feet away, he slowed to walking to her.

Once Shigure reached her, he dropped to his knees in front of her, and put his head down, clutching the bottom of her shirt hem as if he was afraid to let go. Which he most likely was...

"Don't go... please, don't go... don't leave me... I don't want to be alone again..." Shigure shut his eyes as tears started to roll down his cheeks. "I love you!" he almost sobbed out.

The people around them 'awww'ed quietly and waited for Kagome's reply.

Kagome knelt down in front of Shigure, and his hands dropped to his side while the tears continued to fall as his head remained bowed. She put a hand on each of his cheeks, raising his head to meet her gaze. "I've been wanting you to say that for so long..." she said and smiled. "Shigure... I love you too!" her smile widened as his sad expression morphed into a surprised one.

Suddenly, Shigure, forgetting about the curse for an instant, smiled a relieved smile as he hugged her to him, landing his lips upon hers in a sweet kiss.

At first Kagome was a little surprised, but soon responded happily. She would've put her arms around his neck but they were currently pinned to her sides.

Shigure pulled away for air and whispered happily, "I didn't change..." he put his forehead onto hers. "I didn't change... we broke the curse..."

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After They had both confessed to each other, Kagome still went back to her home, but only for two weeks so she could pack what she needed and to tell her Mom, who was more than thrilled that she found someone else.

(It's about 9:00 at night) Kagome walked out of the airport and started looking for a certain someone. Suddenly she felt arms wrap tightly around her waist, then let go so she could turn around. "Shigure!" she squeaked as she wrapped her arms around said man and kissed him. He returned the kiss just as enthusiastically. "I missed you." she smiled.

Shigure grinned. "I should hope so. I missed you too. Now, lets get you home." he smiled as he put her luggage into a taxi.

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Kagome walked into Shigure's house and dropped her luggage onto the living room floor, exhausted from the long flight. She went into the closest bathroom and changed into a pair of shorts and a t-shirt, when she came out she yawned hugely before asking, "So, where am I sleeping?" she asked groggily.

Shigure smiled as he walked up to her and put his forehead to hers. "Shouldn't that be obvious?"

Kaogme smiled back. "Good... I need some major cuddling after being away for two weeks." she giggled cutely and ran into Shigure's room, plopping down on the bed, snuggling the sheets. "I love the smell of your bed!"

Shigure chuckled as he came out of his bathroom in a pair of sleeping shorts and crawled into bed, wrapping his arms loosely around Kagome.

Kagome smiled and cuddled into his chest, and kissing his collar bone. "I love you so much..." she moved her head up to where her nose was touching his.

Shigure smiled. Right now, he was the happiest he'd ever been in his entire life. "I love you too." he said as he gave her a quick kiss and shoved his nose in her hair. She nuzzled into the crook of his neck, as both of them soon fell comfortably asleep.

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