As Inu Yasha lunged for the demon in front of him, Kagome let out a shriek. She didn't like spiders anyway so having a 20 foot one charging her was not at the top of her 'fun' list. Trying to compose herself she sighed with relief as Inu Yasha easily tore him up.

"God woman!! You really should learn to control your 'baby' fits!" Inu Yasha huffed as he landed gracefully beside her.

"B-baby fits?! Do you have ANY idea what you are saying?" Kagome's temper flared.

"Uh…DUH!! Do I need to spell it out for you? You are a baby, a wimp, an unfit--" His mocking tone was cut off abruptly at the look on Kagome's face.

"Inu Yasha," she smiled sweetly, "SIT!" And with that Inu Yasha face-planted so hard it took the combined efforts of Miroku, and Sango to lift him free of the dirt.

As Inu Yasha staggered to his feet he glared at Kagome, "You wench…one of these days…" he shook his fist with the unfulfilled threat.

His mistake. With that Kagome calmly picked up her bag, lunch supplies, sleeping gear and homework, and strode away. "Where the hell is she going?" Inu Yasha thought out loud.

"In answer to your questions, I am going home and no you CAN'T stop me so humph!" And with that Kagome disappeared down the sacred well.

"Stupid wench always gotta be so damn dramatic, doesn't she?" Grumbled Inu Yasha as he strode away, completely oblivious to the death stares from Miroku, Sango, and little Shippo.

On the other side of the time barrier, Kagome was climbing out of the well. As she reached the top she swung her body up, and over the side. Sitting down on the damp floor, she rested her head against the, surprisingly warm, sacred well. "Well fine then," she huffed, annoyed, "If he thinks I'm a 'baby' I will just stay on this side of the well. Let's see how long he lasts without me!" With that settled she picked up her stuff and headed to her house.

"I'm home!" Kagome shouted excitedly. It's been awhile since I've been home, and man is it good to BE back!...So what if Inu Yasha doesn't like it…this IS my real home…or is it? Shaking her head to get rid of such thoughts, she ran up to her room.

She couldn't get to her room fast enough. Throwing open her door she spied her beautiful bed. Pouncing on it, she was asleep before even getting under the blankets.

The next morning Kagome awoke with the sun. The first thing on her very long 'to-do' list was taking an extremely nice HOT shower.

As she let the steaming water run over her aching body, she thought again about how lucky she was to have all these 'present-day' advantages. Hm…I wonder what would happen if I made Inu Yasha live in MY time…sighing heavily Kagome shook her head.

Why do ALL my thoughts have to somehow end up back on HIM? It's not like he DESERVES my every second…does he? Pondering this she stepped out of the shower, reluctantly wishing she could climb back in and stand in the soothing waters all day. Shivering Kagome pulled a warm fluffy towel from the cabinet and wrapped it around her wet body.

Back in her room, Kagome put on her school uniform and adjusted the short green skirt around her slim figure. I really HAVE been working out in the Feudal Era. This skirt is almost too big now and mom just got it. She ran a hand over her toned stomach and realized that she wouldn't have to worry about a bikini making her look 'big' this summer. Oh man, she would be the envy of all the other girls. She smiled just thinking about it.

As she pulled a red comb through her long midnight-black hair she delighted herself noting that it had grown another inch, making the length reach to mid-back.

The telephone on the wall jangled Kagome from her reverie of her hair length, "Hello?"

"Uh…Kagome is that you…?"

"Yes this is Kagome. Can I help you…Hojo?" She sighed patiently as he stuttered up a conversation.

"How d-did you kn-know it was me?" Sounding happy he continued, "Well I guess when I DO call you so much you would start to recognize my voice huh-" Kagome would have been fine with just letting him keep on rambling, but she had just looked at the clock and fell out of bed, shocked at the time.

"Uh Hojo? Do you think we could continue this conversation later? I'm…uh…going to be late for school…"

Sounding surprised Hojo questioned, "Are you sure it's a good idea for you to be back in school after that bad case of…"

Kagome lost her train of thought as she wondered what crazy excuse her grandfather had come up with this time. Oh why can't I just be sick with the FLU for once? Does it always have to be so embellished? Crazy grandpa… Grabbing socks she sat down and heard Hojo still talking away.

"…Kagome did you hear what I said?"

"Uh—no…I'm sorry Hojo, but I just…" looking for an excuse she figured the truth wouldn't hurt him too bad, "I just got d-distracted…could you repeat the question…please?"

"Oh. I was wondering…since you are going to school do you want to walk with me?..." He sounded hurt only for a few seconds. Kagome was once again astounded at his lack of deflated ego when she was around…Why is he always so nice to me? I really don't deserve it. Don't get me wrong it is a wonderful reprieve from Inu Yasha's rude manners---THERE I go again! Always with Inu Yasha in mind!

The quiet on the other end of the line reminded her that she had yet to answer the young man's question.

"Um well…it's just that…" Just then a picture of Inu Yasha flashed through her mind. Shaking her head she thought, Why shouldn't I have fun with my friends? Who does he think he is anyway?! She got so worked up about it that when she answered she noted that she was breathless, "What am I saying?! Of course I'd LOVE to walk to school with you!"

She could almost see the smile that Hojo had on his face when he replied, "YES!!!...I mean uhhh alright…I'll be there in fifteen minutes…Oh and Kagome?" The question lingered briefly.

"Yeah?"

"Thanks…Goodbye!"

Smiling at the thought of Hojo running all over town just to see HER, she gently pushed the phone into the receiver and sat down on the bed to think.