Kagome heard him before he came through the door. She didn't bother to listen for a knock because she knew it wouldn't come. So when she heard the door open all she said was,

Kagome: You know, polite people usually knock and wait for the person who owns the house to open.

Inuyasha (grinned): Never said I was polite now did I? I'm good, nice to see you too.

He grabbed hold of her hand and pulled her off of the couch and into a crushing bear hug.

Kagome: I missed you too, Inuyasha.

Inuyasha: Gosh I haven't seen you in so long.

Kagome: I was beginning to think you weren't coming back.

Inuyasha: I've got something for you.

Kagome: Aww thank you.

Without warning she punched him hard in the arm.

Inuyasha (rubbing his arm): Ok so no gift. What did I do?

Kagome: Why didn't you call?

Inuyasha: Aww, you missed me.

Kagome: Inuyasha, you're the most infuriating person I've ever met!

Inuyasha: I'm sorry, Kagome. I was...uhhh...busy.

Kagome: I bet! Where's what's-her-face anyway?

Inuyasha: We broke up.

Kagome: Well Surprise, Surprise!

Inuyasha: Hey, I don't appreciate your sarcasm.

Inuyasha Takahashi and Kagome Higurashi have been best friends forever. So naturally they knew everything about each other. They also correspond frequently. So it wasn't any wonder Kagome was worried when she didn't hear from him for four weeks after he left for his vacation in the Bahamas.

Kagome: Why'd you two break-up anyway?

Inuyasha: Have you ever noticed how shallow she is?

Kagome (laughs): Well it took you long enough. I can think of a few words to describe her. "Shallow" would be the most flattering.

Inuyasha just smiled, putting her gift on the couch.

Inuyasha: So what have you been up to while I was away?

Kagome: nothing.

Inuyasha raised his eyebrows.

Inuyasha: Now why don't I believe that?

Kagome: Believe what you want.

She walked to the kitchen to get some coffee. Inuyasha followed her.

Inuyasha: Come on Kagome. It's me Inuyasha. Can you talk to me please?

Kagome (sighs): ok. Fine. I'm kinda dating the mayor's son.

Inuyasha: What? No way!

Kagome: Uh huh

Inuyasha: When did this happen?

Kagome: Well about 2 or 3...

Inuyasha (interrupts): 2 or 3 weeks after I left?

Kagome: No. 2 or 3 days after you left.

Inuyasha: You're kidding.

Kagome (smiles): I'm serious.

Inuyasha: Let me guess. He's tall, has blue eyes, mysterious, good looking and a bit of a rebel.

Kagome: No, you're not even... How'd you know that?

Inuyasha (groans): Kagome! Every guy you date fits that description!

Kagome: No they don't!

Inuyasha: Yes they do!

Kagome: You're serious?

Inuyasha: Would I lie to you?

Kagome just stared at him.

Inuyasha: ok so I would. But you've always been able to tell.

Kagome: Oh my goodness! I do, don't I?

Inuyasha: Does that description remind you of anybody?

Kagome: Should it?

Inuyasha: Well it should. You've had a crush on him forever and you're transferring.

Kagome: What...who are you talking about?

Inuyasha: My best friend, Kags!

Kagome: Miroku? I'm over him!

Inuyasha: Really? Then why do you date guys that remind you of him?

Kagome: I don't!

Inuyasha: You know what Kagome? This is none of my business. I'm not your keeper.

Kagome: Darn right you're not! Who are you to judge me?

Inuyasha: And what's that supposed to mean?

Kagome: It means that you should be the last person to give me advice about dating when you can barely keep a girlfriend.

Inuyasha: That's by choice.

Kagome: Please! You don't have any taste in women!

Inuyasha: Nope, none whatsoever! But that also is by choice!

Kagome: What? Oh

Suddenly they both started laughing.

Inuyasha: Gosh, I missed you.

He gave her another of his bear hugs.

Inuyasha: I've got to go now, honey.

Kagome: Why?

Inuyasha: well mostly because I need a shower and a lot of sleep.

Kagome: Well ok then. See you tomorrow?

Inuyasha: Lunch?

Kagome: How about Breakfast?

Inuyasha: What's wrong with lunch?

Kagome: Well I have a date with Koga.

Inuyasha looked perplexed for a little while then understanding dawned.

Inuyasha: Mayor's son. Ok.

Kagome: Is that ok?

Inuyasha: Why wouldn't it be?

Kagome: I guess it would.

They walked through the living room, from the kitchen, to get to the front door. Inuyasha stepped outside and turned to look at her. Kagome hugged the door to her.

Kagome: See you at around 8am tomorrow then.

Inuyasha: It was great seeing you Kagome.

Kagome (laughs): You weren't gone that long, Inuyasha.

Inuyasha grinned; she smiled and closed the door.

Inuyasha went straight home stripped down and jumped right into the pool. His vacation wasn't as relaxing as he thought it would be. It caused a lot more trouble than he thought it would. Now he was in hot water and it's going to be quite difficult to get out unburned, if he wasn't burned already that is.

Red head: Who are you?

Inuyasha stood up in the pool. The red head looking at him was dressed in a black minuscule bikini, which left little to the imagination. She was quite voluptuous but that was the last thing on Inuyasha's mind. He wasn't surprised, nor was he worried. He was quite accustomed to his best friend Miroku bringing home countless beauties.

Inuyasha: I can ask you the same question. My friend's latest conquest, I presume?

Red head: So he told you about me?

Inuyasha had to resist the urge to burst out laughing. His friend probably didn't even remember her name.

Inuyasha: Nope. It's just a lucky guess.

Red head (pouts): oh. Well I'm Amanda.

Inuyasha: Nice to meet you, Amanda. I'm Miroku's friend, Inuyasha.

Amanda: I didn't know Miroku had a friend.

Inuyasha (tongue in cheek): Oh yeah! He's even got a mother and father too. Do you know where he is right now?

Amanda smiled seductively threw back her long red hair.

Amanda: He's in his bedroom.

Inuyasha (grins): Mmm gotcha. Please excuse me.

Inuyasha went quickly into the house and upstairs to his room to towel off and get some clothes on, and then he went directly to his friend's room. He found him looking out of the window, nursing a scotch.

Inuyasha: Still up to your old tricks I see.

Antonio: You know me, my friend. I need excitement.

Miroku turned around to look at him.

Miroku: How was your trip?

Inuyasha: Never mind my trip. Who's that girl downstairs?

Miroku: I asked you first.

Inuyasha: Don't remember her name huh?

Miroku: Of course not.

Inuyasha laughed. Typical Miroku.

Miroku: So are you going to tell me about your trip or do I have to punch it out of you?

Inuyasha: It was uneventful.

Miroku: Liar. You went with that girl you were seeing.

Inuyasha: Yeah so?

Miroku: What do you mean, "Yeah so"? What happened?

Inuyasha: You wouldn't believe me if I told you.

Miroku: Try me.

They heard footsteps on the stairs.

Miroku (sighs): That'll be the red head.

Inuyasha: Amanda

Miroku: What?

Inuyasha (laughs): That's her name.

Miroku: hmm, is it? Get out.

Inuyasha: Round 2?

Miroku (grins): Try 5.

Inuyasha couldn't help laughing. He loved his friend dearly but the man just couldn't be called responsible. Miroku was four years older than Inuyasha and a rebel. Neither friend could commit but Miroku did his best to escape any kind of relationship with women except the very basic kind, if it could be called a relationship at all.