Come one, come all! This is my new InuYasha fan fiction. (Not that there was an old one)

I've recently gotten back into InuYasha and therefor I have decided to write a fan fiction, because I haven't been able to find one that isn't AU and is post Anime. So... here's what happens AFTER Final Act Episode 26! Enjoy!

One can never truly express the feelings that gazing upon the one you love can bring. Our eyes dilate, our heart rate and breathe quickens, our souls take flight and so much more. After a year of seeing someone every day, you tend to take their closeness for granted. However, if one day you were no longer able to see them, you'd only have memory to keep you going. It's true what they say, you don't know what you've got until it's gone. And no one knows the feeling as well as someone who waited three years to once again make eye contact with the love of his life. After three, torturous, agonizingly long years InuYasha could not even begin to describe his emotions when he was reunited with his beautiful priestess from another era; Kagome. But if he were to make his best effort to pick one word of description, he would say... Bliss.

The day Kagome had reemerged from the Bone Eaters well was without a doubt the happiest moment of InuYasha's life thus far. He remembered her face, her expression; filled with love, surprise, and above all else elation. He remembered the way her body had trembled as he stood before her, and the way she fit perfectly against him as he embraced her. He remembered her sweet smell mixed with salty tears of joy filling his senses and drowning out the world around him. He remembered the way her eyes had sparkled as she was was greeted by her friends and familiar faces, all eager to speak with her.

As InuYasha watched over her mere days later, he found himself unable to look away from her. His eyes were fixed on Kagome as she played with Sango and Miroku's children. He watched as she chatted freely with Kaede and Shippo and the way she lit up around her dear friends. He observed the way she glowed when she understood something Jinenji had taught her about the medicinal herbs she had plucked from the earth. And through all of this, more than anything, he wanted to leap down, scoop her up and carry her away so he could have her all to himself. It was all he could do to sit atop Kaede's hut and let her converse with everyone. He knew wasn't the only one who had missed her, but he was sure he had missed her the most.

Kagome's face flushed anew with each glance behind her at her half demon guardian. His golden eyes warmed her from afar, and she found herself unable to concentrate on anything anyone said to her. She blankly nodded as the little fox demon chattered away at her, not wanting to ignore him, but preoccupied with thoughts of spending time alone with InuYasha. Sadly, she would have to wait a while longer for such a luxury.

She had slowly begun to readjust to living in the fudeul era only three days after returning. She had spent the previous nights in Kaede's house while InuYasha and Miroku were off slaying demons; a part time job they had picked up during her absence. She felt a bit disappointed at not having InuYasha near while she had slept, watching over her like the days when they had camped out in the woods. She could hardly contain her excitement as she fantasized about him actually sleeping beside her instead of perched in a tree above her.

"Kagome. Kagome! Earth to Kagome! You better get your head of of the clouds before you burn your fingers." Sango's stern voice pierced through Kagome's day dream, forcing her back into reality just in time to pull her hand back before the bubbling water spilt out.

"Oh! Sorry... I'm not helping much am I?" The young woman said sheepishly,
pulling the pot off the heat before the contents were ruined. "My head is just not with me."

Sango smiled understandingly, "No worries. I know exactly where your head is. The same place InuYasha's was for three years, no doubt."

"I can't imagine him spacing out like I do." Kagome retorted as she desperately tried to get the bubbling to simmer down.

"Well," Sango began as she threw a pinch of salt into the pot Kagome was nearly juggling, immediately causing the bubbles to dissipate. "believe me, he nearly slayed himself many a time while he wasn't paying attention."

Kagome sighed, picturing him hard at work exterminating demons to pass the time.
She could only imagine how lonely he had been, for lord knows how long her days had felt without him with beside her. A smile quickly regrew on her face when she realized that she would not have to be faced with the possibility of never seeing him again.

"Kagome!" Sango called loudly, once more snapping her back into the present,
"The food is on fire!"

"Ah! Sorry! Sorry!"

InuYasha scowled as he and Miroku walked along the winding path back to their home village. The young monk beamed brightly as he readjusted the strap which held his carry bag filled with payment. They had journeyed rather far this time to a castle where three large bear demons had been attacking innocent people.
The young lord of the castle had specifically requested them after hearing stories of their skill, and had made the foolish mistake of allowing Miroku to name his price. Fine silk kimono's and heavy artisan crafted pots filled with high grade rices lined the greedy monks pocket, while his companion walked empty handed.

"Feh. Another scam well done, Miroku, you owe me now. You know the deal." The hanyou said, turning a single half opened eye towards his friend.

"Ah yes. A deals a deal. You help me with a job, I help you with yours. But a days worth of work will only get you a days worth of work. It's only what's fair." Miroku answered smugly as he caressed the silks with his finger tips, sure they would fetch a good price if sold or at least get his wife's favor.

"I'm almost done anyway. One day is all I need. Then our hut will be done and I can ask Kagome if she would like to live with me...," He muttered, trying desperately to stop the rising heat in his cheeks while maintaining his mask of indifference.

"You say that as if you think there's a possibility she would decline." Miroku pointed out questioningly, raising his palm to shield his eyes from the early afternoon sun. The village was in sight, and he was not looking forward to laboring in the hot sun with InuYasha.

"I know she cares for me, but, does she love me? And what if she isn't ready to settle down? What if she declines out of fear or-"

Miroku cut the rambling young man off by smacking him in the head with his staff, "Don't be stupid. That kind of thinking will only cause you to doubt yourself. You know how much Kagome scarified to be near you. She gave up her whole life in her time to be with you, and you think she's scared of living in a house together with you? Be logical."

After slamming his curled fist into the Monk's head as payback, InuYasha suppressed a smile at the pleasing statements. He pointed his clawed finger towards the hill on the outskirts of the village, "I'll be at the hut, meet me there after you drop off your luggage."

"Of course." Miroku called as he began walking towards his own home. Before approaching his house he turned and shook his head while wiping beads of sweat from his brow, "Why did I ever make such a bargain?"

I've already written the next chapter... but... I wanna know if you guys think this is worth continuing? It doesn't really have a plot, it's just going to kinda be a story about life. I'll throw in a bunch of fluff, maybe an action scene or two, etc. etc. Tell me what you wanna see and I'll try to work it in. Review and let me know what needs fixing, and if you think I should keep writing! Thanks!

And for those who don't know-

Hanyou - Half Demon

Miko - Priestess

Kotatsu - A low to the ground, Japanese style dining table. (Usually used in cooler seasons but oh well)