A/N I’M ALIVE! Sorry, I haven’t updated for so long, I got soo got up in school. My procrastination is catching up and the homework starting to pile. But I’ll try to update once in a while.

PLEASE READ THE NEXT FEW NOTES!!

My story is kind of in an alternate universe. Konoha is in the feudal era and there’s not much advanced technology.

Kagome is the same age as the rest of team 7.

Kakashi is younger than in the manga/anime, he’s just 5 years older than them.

There is only parts of the Naruto plot with different times when it occurs.

The voting is already over and the pairing will be Sasuke/Kagome/Kakashi.

The characters are also OOC at times.

And if there are anymore questions, just leave them in a review, and I’ll try to answer as soon as I can.

Now on with the story!

Disclaimer: This is going to be the last disclaimer I put up since, everyone already knows I don’t own Inuyasha or Naruto. And these are getting tiring to type up.

Chapter 8

Eventually, the festivities began to die down. The crowds became smaller until almost everyone had left.

Kagome, Sasuke, Ino, Kakashi, Shikamaru, and some others stayed behind to help with the clean up.

“That was such an awesome parteh!” Ino cheered while sweeping.

Kagome giggled, “Yea, it sure was. It seemed like everyone was having fun. Although, I didn’t see much of Sakura.”

“Don’t worry about it so much, Gome. She… changed a lot ever since you left. She began almost obsessing over Sasuke-kun. It was always Sasuke this, Sasuke that.”

“What about you, Ino-chan? I thought you liked him, too?”

Ino chuckled, “I almost forgot to tell you. Me and Mister everything’s-so-troublesome are together now.”

Shikamaru, who was just walking by, taking out the garbage, let out a sigh, although the grin that cracked through said it all.

Kagome squealed girlishly, “Oh my gosh, Ino! I’m so happy for both of you! You guys look sooo cute together!”

Ino blushed and muttered something about needing to sweep other parts of the room.

Kagome, who was wiping up all the tables, finished up her job and made her way to Sasuke and Kakashi to see of they needed any help washing the dishes.

The kitchen was stuffy and smelled of all the foods they ate that night. All the foods they ate mixed together. Not very pleasant than when they actually ate it.

Kagome’s stomach queased a bit, but she went onwards.

She soon found the two men, Sasuke washing dishes and Kakashi drying.

“Hey, do you guys need any help?”

we’re almost done anyways.”

Both looked up simultaneously. Kakashi grinned behind his mask, eye crinkling up. “It’s ok,

Sasuke gave a nod.

“Sasuke, you finish washing up and call me to dry the dishes. I’ll keep this lovely lady company while you finish.” Kakashi called back, already taking Kagome by the arm, and walking the startled girl out.

Sasuke’s POV

I watch as Kakashi takes Kagome out. I started to say something, but then I stop, thinking better of it. Right now, I could use this time to figure some things out.

Like, why do I feel like this around her? My stomach flutters nervously when she’s around, but I rage when she’s with other guys. I’m not myself when she’s around, but I can’t stand not to be around her. Kagome Higurashi, what are you doing to me?

My hands are automatically scrubbing the dishes while I think. They’re already starting to prune up with all the time I spent washing them.

I think back to the kiss under the mistletoe. It was completely innocent, yet it left me feeling week at the knees, and warm inside. No matter how cheesy it sounds. It was my first kiss, and I hope it was hers too.

What the hell am I thinking again? This sounds so corny. Especially coming from me.

Ughh. Might as well finish the dishes.

I laugh.

Kakashi wanted to spend time with my Kagome, but what he forgot was that he still needs to dry them. So, I can walk her back to my place while he’s drying them.

What. The. Hell. Did I just say.

“My” Kagome? Since when was she mine? I wish though. But I doubt she’ll give me a second chance after I rejected her all those years ago.

I grin mischievously, glad no one is around to see.

Then all I have to do, is make her want me again, but this time, things will be different. I’ll make sure of it.

I guess this is what all those girls mean when they talk about crushes. Hm. My head is starting to hurt thinking about all this. I’ll just finish up here.

Hey. I wonder if this means I’m crazy. I’m talking to myself in my head. Nahh. How could I be crazy? I’m probably one of the saner people here.

… O..K.. I’ll stop talking now. Thinking. Whatever.

End Sasuke’s POV

The cool night air was a refreshing after the stuffiness of the kitchen. Kagome closed her eyes, forgetting about Kakashi for a while, and just… felt the breeze on her face, lifting her hair, billowing it back.

Kakashi stopped and watched in wonder the beauty before him. The blood rushed to his face although no one would be able to tell because of his mask.

The jounin, stepped closer. Dazed, and staring at her pale face, luminated by the sliver of crescent moon, her naturally arched brows, the small nose, now pink from the chill, and finally, plump, luscious lips, pink and glossy.

Kagome’s POV

The wind feels so good. Although, the party was great, I can’t stand being inside so much. I’m so much more used to the outside, nature.

But, being back with everyone is feels so good. I truly missed them all. They’ve all changed so much. Especially Sakura. What happened to her? To the kind, caring, easily angered girl I once knew?

But then again, there’s Sasuke and Kakashi. I don’t want to get hurt again, but now, it seems like they’re BOTH interested. And I’m afraid I haven’t exactly completely gotten over them yet.

UGHHH. WHAT DO I DO??

Stupid Sasuke. Stupid mistletoe. I still can’t get out of my mind when we kissed. When he stole my first kiss. His lips are so soft, and so warm. A big difference from his cold attitude.

What do I do? Do I still like him? But what about Kakashi? I think about him a lot too. His soft as down grayish hair, the way his eye crinkles so adorably when he smiles. The outline of his muscular body underneath his clo-

““Kakashi! The dishes are washed, now go and dry them.”

My eyes snap open, caught off guard.

My thoughts are interrupted by Sasuke’s voice. What do I do now? He’s coming over. I can already feel a blush coming on. Ah well, I’ll just hope for the best.

End Kagome’s POV

“Kakashi! The dishes are washed, now go and dry them.” Sasuke’s voice sailed smoothly through the still air, snapping Kakashi out of his trance. Kagome’s eyes snapped open. She smiled at him and waved him goodbye as he reluctantly walked away, passing by Sasuke.

The silver haired man glared at the younger male for ruining such a nice moment. Sasuke just smirked. Kakashi didn’t like the look on the Uchiha, and wished he knew some jutsu about reading minds.

Sasuke had something in mind, and whatever it was, it wasn’t going to make Kakashi happy once he found out.

End Chapter 8

A/N I hope this was a pretty good chapter, considering I’m pretty rusty from not writing for so long. That and I’m no good with the romantic, loveydovey stuff. Well, please review! And before I forget, for those who didn’t get the pairing they wanted, I’m also writing oneshots. I’ll take requests for pairings in those for sure. (: