AN: The Final chapter, so long in coming sorry for the hiatus, but at least it was only for a month or two I think, whatever lol. Yes this is the final chapter, I highly doubt I will write a sequel, if I do it would only be a One-Shot. Anywho thank you all for sticking with the story I hope you love it as much as I do! I am very sorry for the long wait, for some reason I had it in my head that I posted this chapter, so so so sorry! Thank you StevieWonderboyx for bringing this to my attention! R&R! The song is the acoustic version of I'm Yours by Jason Mraz

Zuki sat under the Goshinboku with Bankotsu siting to her right. Inuyasha had refused to explain why they had to be there at the crack of dawn over the phone which hadn't put Zuki in the best of moods. As soon as he told her what he needed her help with her bad mood instantly evaporated and she gave him a hug. After Inuyasha had gotten over Zuki hugging him he had spoken to Bankotsu. Zuki had missed when the two boys had become friends but at some point in the last few months they had gotten close enough for Inuyasha to know every single song Bankotsu had written, even some that Zuki hadn't heard of. Inuyasha and Bankotsu were talking about songs when Kikyou sauntered up to them with a small smile.

"Her Zuki," she said sitting down to Zuki's left. Bankotsu glanced at Kikyou but didn't greet her, Inuyasha just kept talking.

"How are you?" Zuki asked quietly not sure how she was supposed to act around the recently broken up couple.

"Really good, Inuyasha told you my idea?" She asked with a big smile.

"Your idea?" Zuki cast a long glance towards Inuyasha she noticed the faint bush.

"He gave me the impression that it was his idea," she said with a smirk. Thi made Kikyou laugh, it was quiet but nice to hear Kikyou finally laugh.

"C'mon," Inuyasha said gruffly to Bankotsu and the two boys got up and headed a few feet away from the two girls.

"So why the change of heart?" Zuki had to ask.

"Inuyasha and Kagome are made for each other, I've known it since before the accident, I just didn't want to be alone." Kikyou looked like she was going to explain some more but Bankotsu walked over and held his hand out.

"Inuyasha picked the song but you haven't read the lyrics and you're a better lyricist then me." Zuki smiled and took his hand, instead of letting go they held hands as he led her back over to the bench Inuyasha now sat at.

"Here's the song," Bank said grabbing a piece of paper and giving it to Zuki. Zuki quickly read over the lyrics making a few changes here and there but overall the song was good.

"Okay so when do you want us to do this?" Zuki asked handing the paper back to Bank.

"Tonight, Kikyou is going to take Kagome out and let me set up here for when she gets back," Inuyasha said quietly. Zuki thought it was sweet that he was getting all flustered about his plan.

'So we should be here at…?" Zuki trailed off watching Inuyasha expectedly.

"Oh um six," he said his blush deepening. He didn't know why he was so embarrassed, part of it was because he was slightly ashamed that his ex girlfriend was the one who was pushing the whole thing to happen that day.

"Okay then, we will be back at six," Zuki said happily jumping to her feet. Inuyasha nodded and stood as well, Kikyou gestured to him and he went to talk to her. Bank had just finished reading over the changes Zuki had made and stood, he was standing very close to her.

"What do you want to do until six?" He asked liking the way he could feel the heat radiating off her body. Zuki had to tilt her head back so she could look up at him, she had never quite realized how much taller then her he was.

"I don't know, it is Christmas soon…" Zuki trailed off not realizing the seriousness of her words. Bankotsu thought about what she had said, he had forgotten that Christmas was coming up and didn't know if Zuki expected him to do anything for her.

"Did you want to do something for Christmas?" He asked tentatively. Zuki glanced up at him sudden realization of what that question meant.

"Oh, couples usually do things together on Christmas don't they?" She asked stupidly. Her father was American so Christmas at her families house had always been different. It had taken her mother years to finally accept that Christmas was a family holiday in the US and not a couples holiday. Her father had tried to make sure his kids realized that as well so if they ever went to visit family in the states it wouldn't be such a shock for them to experience all the family stuff.

"Er, yeah they do," Bank said not sure what was going on in Zuki's head.

"Well, are we a couple?" Zuki asked giving him a sly smile, she noticed the way he blushed when she gave him a hard time.

"Yes," he said defiantly surprising her with his bluntness.

"Then yes, I would like to spend Christmas with you, we don't have to exchange gifts if you don't want to," she added to take some of the pressure of the holiday off.

"No, I want to get you something," Bank said quickly, he had actually been thinking about Christmas all morning and had the perfect gift for his new girlfriend. Zuki couldn't help the happy smile that broke over her face at his last comment.

"Okay, but what about today?" She asked remembering that they still hadn't decided what to do for the day.

"Well, since Christmas is tomorrow and I still have to get you your present, did you want to have breakfast and then just meet back here at six?" He asked not really wanting to part from her but knowing it needed to be done.

"Breakfast sounds great." Bank leaned down and gave her a quick peck on the lips before taking her hand and leading her away from the shrine to get breakfast.

Zuki sat on a bench outside a bookstore watching a group of young girls fawn over a new manga that had just been released. After Bank had dropped her off at home Kagome had called her and asked her to come along with her and Kikyou to do some shopping. At the present time Zuki was waiting for Kagome and Kikyou to show up, they had to take a detour on the way and pick something up for Mrs. Higurashi.

"Zuki!" She looked up at the sound of her name and smiled at her friend walking quickly up to her.

"Hey, how are you feeling?" Zuki asked noticing the tape covering the ut on her temple.

"I feel great, so what was it that you wanted to tell me?" Kagome asked glancing around looking for her cousin. Kikyou saw them and they waved her over before Zuki could tell Kagome about her and Bank.

"Well, you know how Bank came home with Yasu and I?" Kagome nodded eagerly knowing where this was going but wanting to hear it from her friend.

"Well, we're together now," Zuki said quickly not bothering to draw out the explanation. Kagome gave a elated squeal and hugged her friend tightly around the neck.

"I knew you two would get together, oh! It's Christmas tomorrow, you have to get him something!" Kagome said looking around. Zuki heard Kikyou snicker and shake her head.

"She's on a mission now," she said softly. Zuki sighed and nodded and let her friend drag her from store to store looking for the perfect gift. Kagome kept pointing out watches and men's jewelry, but nothing seemed to call out Bankotsu to Zuki. After two hours Kagome was starting to get frustrated and Zuki was just tired.

"Look, I could get him a guitar pick and he would be happy, it isn't that big of a deal," Zuki said collapsing into a booth at WacDonalds.

"How can you say that, it's your first Christmas together of course it's a big deal," she said placing the tray of food on the table between the three girls.

"Well I just can't picture Bankotsu wearing a watch, he just isn't the watch type," she responded taking a fry and looking out the window.

"Kikyou, what did you get Inuyasha your first Christmas together?" Kagome asked. Kikyou looked down at her burger trying to remember.

"I think I got him a book," she said taking a bite.

"A book?" Kagome asked incredulously, how were her friends so unromantic.

"Yeah, a book on sword fighting," Kikyou said remember the book really well.

"You two are hopeless," Kagome said sadly. The two girls exchanged looks before shrugging and finishing their food. After lunch Zuki managed to convince Kagome to go into a local music store just to have a look at the instruments. Happily Zuki found something that wasn't extremely expensive that Bankotsu would love.

"An Electronic Songbook?" Kagome asked looking at the new purchase.

"Yes! This way he can put all of his music into this and not worry about carrying around the sheet music, it's practical and thoughtful," she responded proudly putting the songbook back in the bag.

"Whatever you say, I still think a nice stainless steel ID bracelet would be nice," she said rolling her eyes slightly.

'Well you can get that for Inuyasha," Zuki said with a smirk. Kagome blushed deeply and glanced at her friend and then warily to her cousin to be slightly surprised at the laughter in her eyes.

"Kagome, Inuyasha likes you, I'm sure of it," Kikyou said trying to get her cousin to open up and relax. Kagome mumbled something incoherent before walking quickly to a bookstore down the street.

"I think she's worried you're against it," Zuki said watching her friend.

"I know, I'll make sure she stops thinking that by tonight though," she responded with a small smile.

"It's really good of you, you know? To help them," she said looking over at her friends cousin. Kikyou looked at her and gave her a warm smile before nodding in thanks. Another hour of mindless shopping went by before the three girls parted. Zuki went home to wrap the present she had gotten for Bankotsu and then she planned on taking a quick nap before she was going to head back to the shrine.

Zuki sat in the passenger seat of her brother's car, Bankotsu at the wheel. Neither of them had a ride that could fit two people and two guitars so Zuki convinced her brother to let them take his car. The drive was quiet but not awkwardly so, just comfortable. Bank would take Zuki's hand whenever he didn't have to shift or make a turn. The normal twenty minute trip from Zuki's apartment to Kagome's shrine took an extra twenty minutes, but she didn't mind. Bank pulled the car into the visitors parking lot so Kagome wouldn't notice anything suspicious when she got home. Zuki's jaw hit the floor when she saw the shrine grounds, Inuyasha had recruited Rin's help in decorating the shrine and Rin had gone above and beyond the call of duty. White glowing paper lanterns were strung from the Goshinboku to the tops of the fences and buildings, casting a warm happy glow over the place. Right under the tree two stools sat and a few feet from them a blanket was laid out with a basket filled with Zuki suspected, food.

"Wow," Bankotsu said from her side. Zuki nodded in silent agreement before readjusting her guitar case and walking over to the stools. Inuyasha was nowhere to be seen, but Rin was hanging a few more lanterns.

"This is beautiful Rin," Zuki complimented before she set her guitar down gently on the ground. Rin turned and beamed at her friend before going back to work. Inuyasha choose that moment to come running out of the house looking frantic.

"You're late!" He shouted causing Zuki to flinch.

"Yash, it's five fifty, we aren't late," Bank said rolling his eyes.

"Calm down, it's going to go great," Zuki said giving him a reassuring smile. Inuyasha just growled at her before turning to talk to his sister in law in a hushed voice. Rin just shook her head before she took his arm and lead him back into the house.

'What is he so nervous for?" Bank asked sitting down on the stool and pulling Zuki to stand between his legs.

"Oh I don't know, it can be pretty nerve wracking to finally confess your feelings, especially if it's your ex's cousin," Zuki said putting her hands lightly on Bank's shoulders. His hand rested on her hips, sitting down like this the top of his head came to just under Zuki's eyes. They sat silently with each other just enjoying the cool night until Kikyou would arrive with Kagome and the plan would unfold. It didn't take long for the time to pass, soon it was six thirty and the two teens were setting up their guitars getting ready to play. The plan that Kikyou had laid out and Rin improved was a simple one, Bankotsu and Zuki were going to play the song that Inuyasha had picked as soon as they saw Inuyasha leading Kagome towards them. Neither of them had been informed of what to do if anything went wrong, they had just been told to play the song and make themselves scarce. She didn't know why, but Zuki was starting to get nervous, she never got nerves before a performance, but so much more relied on this song then any of her other performances. Zuki glanced over at Bank who gave her a reassuring smile, looking back over the grounds Zuki saw Inuyasha approaching with Kagome. Zuki looked at Bank and he nodded before starting to play the simple chords and start up the singing.

Well you done done on me and you bet I felt it

I tried to be chill but you're so hot that I melted,

I feel right through the cracks

And now I'm trying to get back

Before cool dun run out, I'll be giving it my bestes

And nothin's gonna stop me but divine intervention

I reckon it's again my turn,

To win some or learn some

But I won't hesitate

No more, no more

It can not wait I'm yours

Zuki started to play the simple guitar part the helped add to the song.

Well open up your mind and see like me

Open up your plans and then your free

Look into your hear and you'll find love, love, love

Zuki sang along when Bank sang 'love.'

Listen to the music of the moment people dance and sing

We're just one big family

And it's our godforsaken right to be loved, loved, loved, loved, loved

Zuki song along when Bank sang loved and then sang with him for the rest of the song.

So I won't hesitate

No more, no more

It can not wait I'm yours

Kagome was in shock, she saw her friends sitting under the Goshinboku, he eve felt Inuyasha's hand on the small of her back, but her brain just was not letting her understand what was going on.

There's no need to complicate our time is short

this is our fate

I'm yours

"Kagome?" She heard Inuyasha speaking to her but her mind was starting to catch up and her voice wouldn't work.

I've been spending way too long checkin my tongue in the mirror

And bendin over backwards just to try to see it clearer

But my breath fogged up the glass

And so I drew a new face and I laughed

I guess what I'd be sayin is there ain't no better reason

To rid yourself of vanities and just go with the seasons

It's what we aim to do

Our name is our virtue

Kagome looked over at Inuyasha, his face set in a scared slightly hopeful gaze. She opened her mouth trying to form words but gave up closing her mouth and shaking her head. She felt her eyes burning, of all the times to start crying. Inuyasha didn't quite know what to make of her reaction, she hadn't said a thing since they got close enough to hear Bank and Zuki playing. Inuyasha continued leading Kagome to the blanket he had laid out, he had long stopped listening to the song, instead focusing totally on Kagome. He felt a jolt of fear when he smelled her tears, but she didn't smell sad, she was happy, ecstatic, so why was she crying? Inuyasha helped Kagome sit down her feet tucked under her before sitting cross legged in front of her watching her with wary eyes. Kagome had her eyes closed and was just happily listening to the music trying to compose herself before she spoke. Too soon the song was done and her eyes flew open to be caught by the golden ones of Inuyasha.

"Kagome?" He asked again reaching out to take her hand. Kagome closed the distance and gave him a watery smile.

"Yes Inuyasha?" She asked her voice sounding much clearer then she expected it to. Inuyasha blushed and glanced over to make sure Zuki and Bank were far enough away, he saw them retreating into the house.

"Did you like the song?" He asked softly not able to meet her eyes.

"Yes," she said simply, giving his hand a squeeze.

"Oh, um, good," he responded feeling his cheeks burn. The two sat in silence, Kagome trying to be a patient as possible, Inuyasha had never been good with his feelings, but this was starting to go on forever.

"Inuyasha, was there something you-" His lips crashing down on hers cut her question off. She was startled at first then her eyes fluttered closed and she lost herself in the passion of the kiss. Inuyasha never knew where he got the nerve but he was better with actions then words, and a kiss seemed to be a pretty good indicator of his feelings. His free hand snaked it's way around Kagome's wait pulling her a bit closer to him. Kagome's free hand found it's way to the back of Inuyasha's neck as his tongue darted out asking for permission to enter. Kagome's lips parted slightly and the shy battle between their tongues started, slowly becoming more aggressive. The two hands that had been holding each other parted, Inuyasha went to Kagome's waist pulling her fully into his lap, Kagome's other hand now pressed against his chest feeling the heat of his skin through his shirt. Their steamy kiss ended abruptly when shouts and cheers coming from the house startled both teens. Kagome spun her head around and blushed deeply to see her entire family plus Zuki on the front step cheering for them. A low growl from Inuyasha had her turn back around and smile at the hanyou who's lap she now occupied. Inuyasha stopped growling at the intruders when Kagome giggled, he quickly looked to her beaming face and couldn't help but smile.

"How did I end up in your lap?" Kagome asked playfully looking down at her position. Inuyasha arms tightened around her wait, pulling her even closer to him.

"I don't know, but I want you to stay here," he said leaning his forehead against her own.

"I want to stay here too," she said softly feeling his breath on her mouth. Inuyasha kissed her quickly then pulled back slightly to look into her eyes.

"I love you." It took a moment for Kagome to register what he had just said, but as soon as she did, her lips were on his in a fierce kiss. Inuyasha almost lost his balance but righted himself and couldn't help the small smile against Kagome's lips at the reaction to his confession. After another breathless kiss Kagome pulled back with a smile.

"I love you too." This time Inuyasha was the one to initiate the searing kiss. The two teens stayed in that position most of the night, between kisses they would talk about trivial things. They made plans for Christmas the next day, deciding not to exchange presents but to spend the day together. The two young lovers sat long into the night in each others arms, unaware of the people watching them happily from the house.

Epilouge

Christmas came and went without much happening. Word of Naraku's capture and subsequent execution was pushed into the shadows, being overpowered by the new that Kagome and Inuyasha were finally together. Kikyou seemed to be the one most happy about all of it. Zuki gave Bankotsu his present, which he loved causing Kagome a lot of confusion. Bank had found a white gold guitar shaped necklace in the same shape as Zuki's preferred guitar. Kagome thought both of their gifts were strange but both the them were happy so she didn't press the matter. Inuyasha broke the promise of no gifts and gave Kagome a simple but beautiful bracelet. He hadn't planned on breaking the promise, but as soon as his mother found out he and Kagome were together, she had given him the gold bracelet saying that if he didn't give it to Kagome for Christmas she would cut off his allowance, he figured it was a fare trade. On new years Kikyou surprised everyone by going to the police and turning herself in. The police were so surprised by her confession they didn't charge her, so long as she promised to be a witness for any future trials involving any of Naraku's goons. The wind witch that had helped kidnap everyone had pulled a 180 and turned on Naraku the moment she got the chance. New years also brought the happy news that Inuyasha was going to be an uncle. Rin had happily announced that they were going to be having a baby. Miroku had been the only one who tried to figure out when the child could have been conceived, receiving a sharp hit from his girlfriend for asking. At the moment Zuki and Kagome sat happily on Zuki balcony overlooking the Tokyo Bay. Inuyasha and Bankotsu were inside playing some new fighting game while the two girls sat and chatted happily.

"Kikyou doesn't seem to mind going into the police station all the time," Zuki commented pulling her blanket around her shoulder tighter.

"No, I think she likes one of the interns," Kagome said with a giggle. Zuki smiled and snuggled deeper into the blanket enjoying the warmth. The sound of the balcony door sliding open cause both girls to turn and see who was intruding on their girl talk. Inuyasha stood in the doorway looking sulky.

"What wrong?" Kagome asked shifting slightly so he could join her on the lounge chair. Inuyasha moved and sat down next to her burying his face in her hair and mumbled something. Bankotsu was close behind him looking quite pleased with himself.

"What did you do to Inuyasha?" Zuki asked quirking and eyebrow at her boyfriend

"Nothing he's just a sore looser," Bank said plopping down next to Zuki and kissing her forehead.

"Am not!" Came the muffled response. Kagome wiggled her arms free and proceeded to rub Inuyasha's ears which improved his mood greatly.

"Too bad you don't have something like that," Zuki said with a mock frown.

"Well…," Bankotsu trailed off and Zuki pushed his chest slightly.

"You're worse then Miroku sometimes," she mumbled snuggling up to him. Bankotsu laughed a bit before pulling her close with one arm.

"So what do you guys want to do?" Kagome asked still rubbing Inuyasha's ears.

"We could watch a movie?" Bank said looking down at the top of his girlfriends head. Zuki head shot up and she sent a mischievous grin in Kagomes' direction. Kagome caught on quickly and nodded in agreement. Both girls got up quickly and pulled their boyfriends inside the warm house before rushing off to find the movie. Bankotsu and Inuyasha exchanged looks wondering what had their girlfriends so excited, they soon found out.

"No! We are not watching Mulan!" Bankotsu said pushing himself off the futon to grab the movie before they could put it in. Inuyasha stayed silent, the glare Kagome had given him told him that he had no choice and should just stay quiet.

"Yes we are watching it, Inuyasha doesn't care," Zuki said clutching the DVD to her chest. Bankotsu stared in disbelief as his friend just shrugged and crossed his arms. Kagome happily walked over to her boyfriend and snuggled up next to him to watch the fight between Bank and Zuki.

"Please? You and Inuyasha can pick the next one?" Zuki said looking at him with sweet sad eyes. Bankotsu groaned and mumbled fine before flopping back down on the futon shooting a glare at Inuyasha. Zuki started the movie and went to cuddle with her boyfriend. Neither boys would admit it out loud, but they enjoyed watching these kinds of movies with the girlfriends. Bankotsu liked the way Zuki sang along to every song under her breath and Inuyasha liked the way Kagome would get extra affectionate after watching the movie. The four teens happily watched the movie together, enjoying each others company happy that things finally turned out right.