Author's note: This is the FINAL chapter of A Summer to Remember. I'd like to thank all of you out there who read and reviewed this story! Stay tuned as there WILL be a sequel unlike any other for this story. ENJOY! (And I'm also sorry for the LONG delay in writing any of my stories. I've been so busy this past summer (with hanging with friends and my new boyfriend and doing other stuff) and college started not too long ago for me and I've been really busy with that. I'll try to set up a schedule for myself of when to write my stories and keep you guys happy!)

Disclaimer: I do not own InuYasha

A Summer to remember

Chapter 30: As life goes on...

Sango, Miroku and InuYasha stood in front of the condo puzzled as they watched Kagome run down the boardwalk. Miroku rolled his eyes and Sango hit his arm.

"WHAT?!" Miroku yelped.

"You know what." Sango glared at Miroku. Sango walked over to InuYasha and sized herself up with him. "This is all YOUR fault! Because of you being so selfish and egotistical, Kagome is like this!" Sango said poking InuYasha's chest.

InuYasha stood there as Sango screamed at him. It got really annoying and he barked back. "BACK OFF WOMAN!" InuYasha pushed Sango to the side and walked off.

Miroku caught Sango who was about to fall over her own two feet. He helped her stand up-right and brushed back her dark hair. Sango looked at Miroku and tears started forming in her eyes. "Why does he have to be like this?! He's such a jerk for treating my best friend so badly."

Miroku moved his hand from Sango's hair and placed it on her cheek. "Some guys just don't know how to express their true feelings. I must confess that sometimes I don't know how to express my own sometimes," Miroku paused and moved his hand from Sango's cheek to her back, slightly moving it lower and lower. "I do admit InuYasha IS a fireball at times, but his heart is in the right place. He just tells things the way they are, but when it comes to women...well, that's a different story." Miroku chuckled.

Sango lowered her head and gave a faint smile. "I guess your right, but men are so stupid!" Sango's eyes grew very wide when she felt Miroku's hands now on her butt.

"JERK!" Sango screamed slapping Miroku, making him fall over. She brushed her hands and walked into the condo leaving a swirly-eyed Miroku to defend for himself.

InuYasha shoved his hands into his pockets and stared down at his walking feet. His heart felt torn between his emotions and the girl he truly loved. He didn't know what to do about anything, all he knows that he's afraid. Afraid of denial or even just a bad relationship.

"HEY! Watch where you're going pal!" A big, burly man yelled as InuYasha walked into him, not paying attention.

InuYasha looked up at the man who was shaking his fist. "Sorry..." InuYasha looked back down and kept on walking.

Shortly after his running in to, InuYasha heard some cries coming from somewhere nearby. He listened closer and realized who it was. InuYasha sped up his pace and walked to the beginning of a dock. He looked down the dock to notice a crying Kagome sitting where they fell asleep a night or two before. He wanted to sweep her off her feet and dry away her tears. But the other side of him was afraid of what she'll do after what had happened earlier.

The sun was already setting and was almost gone. The golden red rays reflected off of Kagome's ebony hair making it glow with the radiance of an angel. Slowly, InuYasha walked over to Kagome hoping not to startle her. Unexpectedly, Kagome stood up and turned around to face InuYasha. She was definitely surprised by InuYasha standing only a few feet away from her. Kagome looked away and pulled back her hair letting some of the dying light hit her face. InuYasha was speechless while staring and admiring at Kagome's beauty.

"What are you doing here?" Kagome asked softly, yet harsh.

InuYasha was still scared. "I...I...I'm sorry about...earlier...I don't know what came over me..." InuYasha trailed off.

There was tension in the air between the two. InuYasha could tell that Kagome was uncomfortable and that he wasn't welcomed there. InuYasha continued to look at Kagome. She lifted her eyes and their gazes met. Kagome slowly approached InuYasha and leaned in.

"I'm sorry..." Kagome whispered and walked on by.

InuYasha sharply turned around. "What do you mean by 'sorry'?"

"I'm sorry that I ever fell in love with a selfish jerk like you!"

Those words struck InuYasha like a double-edge sword. He was in shock. A breeze came and tossed Kagome's hair around.

"Please...just let me explain..." InuYasha tried to plead.

"Enough damage has been done for one day, good-bye." Kagome turned around and walked away.

InuYasha wanted to kill himself for being such an idiot. He lost a great and beautiful girl because of his emotions. Just standing there watching Kagome walk away, InuYasha began to cry.

The next morning seemed to last forever for Kagome, but not long enough for Sango.

Making sure that all their belongings and souvenirs were packed and ready to go. Miroku was over to wish the two a safe trip home. Kagome was so glad that InuYasha wasn't around. From what had happened she couldn't bear to see his face anymore. But there was something inside her, tugging at her, that she could get rid of, so she tried to ignore it.

Sango's stomach began to growl while she was sitting on the couch. "Hey Miroku, is there anyplace to get some breakfast before we go?"

"There sure is sweetie!" Miroku smiled. "Lets get the car packed and I'll take you there."

Soon enough Kagome, Sango and Miroku loaded the car and drove down the road that was parallel with the boardwalk. About five minutes later Sango parked the car and walked into the street entrance of one of the boardwalk restaurants.

"This place had really good waffles and pancakes! I come here almost every week." Miroku informed as he found a table by a window.

Almost immediately after they sat down a waitress came over to take their orders. "Hey Miroku! What are you doing here so early and who are your friends?" The waitress smiled.

"Hi Mindy! Oh, this is Kagome and Sango. They were here for the week on vacation." Miroku answered back.

"Nice to meet you."

Kagome and Sango just nodded back.

"Now, what can I get for you? The usual Miroku?" The waitress asked taking down orders.

"Yes ma'am! What about you guys?" Miroku said looked at Kagome and Sango.

"Hmm...I'll have what Miroku's having." Sango answered.

"uh...I'll just have a glass of orange juice." Kagome replied.

"That's it? C'mon girl you gotta eat something!" Miroku scolded Kagome.

Sango hit Miroku over the head. "Stupid guy...she's still depressed, leave her be!"

The waitress wrote down the orders and walked away. Shortly after the waitress came back with the drinks and food. The three ate their food, paid and walked back out to the car. Kagome sat inside the car while Sango and Miroku were saying their goodbyes.

"I'm going to miss you so much!" Sango said.

"Me too! I hope I'll get to see you again soon." Miroku replied slipping Kagome a piece of paper. Inside of it was a necklace with a heart charm on it. Sango looked at the paper and saw that it had his phone number and e-mail address. Sango hugged and kissed Miroku one last time and hopped into the car.

"Do you want me to give you a ride home or something?" Sango asked.

"Nah...I was just gonna hang around here for a while and maybe meet up with Inu." Miroku said, taking Sango's hand and kissing it. "Thanks for the offer though." Sango blushed and started the car. "Bye guys! Come back again!" Miroku said waving to now both Kagome and Sango.

"Bye!" Kagome and Sango said together and then driving away.

After driving a little ways, Kagome turned around and looked back to barely see Miroku walking back down towards the boardwalk. As they passed more of the other buildings Kagome saw a familiar figure with long black hair leaning against a palm tree. As soon as she saw him wave she ducked down into her seat and stared at the road before her.