AN: Okay, Here's another chapter ENJOY!

"So have you lived here all your life?" Hokaru asked eager to learn more about her.

"Yeah I guess. How about you?"

"I've lived in Japan all my life, but I just came to Tokyo a few months ago. I needed a change of scenery."

They continued there discussion until they reached the mall. They entered to see all the people rushing about store to store. "Well Thank You" Kagome said with a smile.

"You are welcome and thank you for letting me walk with you" He replied

"Oh no problem. I guess I'll see you around" She said as she began to turn to walk away.

"I'll be looking forward to it." He said as he watched her walk away.

'He seemed like a pretty nice guy, there is just something about him' she thought as she weaved in and out of the crowd.

She made her way to the first clothing store. She went through rack after rack. She finally picked out a little spring dress. It was light yellow with a woven pattern at the bottom. She took it to the dressing room and proceeded to try it on. Once on she stared at herself in the mirror. The dress hugged every curve and came up mid thigh. 'I wonder if Inuyasha would like it…………what am I thinking about him again for'

She returned to her normal attire and left the store. 'No matter what I do I can't forget him' she walked around for a while just watching the world around her. She came up to the food court. She stood in line to get something to drink. 'I wonder how he's doing' she thought. 'He's probably with Kikyo……'

"NEXT" Her train of thought was interrupted by the clerk. She saw she was next.

"Oh sorry, can I get a small coke please." She said while digging for money. 'Where is it' she thought back to earlier that day. 'I left the house so fast I didn't bring any money with me' She looked up at the clerk waiting for the money. "Sorry I forgot my money" The clerk looked at her and shook his head, he reached for the drink.

"Here let me get it." A familiar voice said.

She looked over. 'Hokaru' He took out his money and handed it to the clerk. "That's ok you don't have to." She quickly spoke up.

He smiled at her, "Please I insist"

Before she knew it the drink was paid for. "Here" He handed her the drink. "It's not your day is it" He said with a chuckle.

She blushed as she walked to a nearby empty table and sat. He followed and sat across from her. "Thank you" She said giving him a smile.

"Don't worry about it"

Inuyasha finally came down from the tree. 'They make it sound so easy, I would get her…But what would I say' He walked straight to the well without even realizing it. He stood next it. 'I guess I'll have to figure it out when I get there' He jumped into the well.

"It's about time" Miroku said as he stood up.

"Do you really think he'll bring her back?" asked Shippo

"As long as he doesn't do anything stupid" Sango added

Miroku stood next to Sango and grabbed her hand. "I hope you would never leave me my love"

Sango blushed as she moved in closer to him. Her lips were inches away from his when she came to a sudden stop. His hand had made its way to her bottom stroking it. SMACK "Maybe if you would quit being such a perv" She scowled as she stormed off.

"I wouldn't stay with either of you" Shippo said shaking his head

"I swear Sango it's cursed" He said running after her.

Inuyasha crawled out of the well. 'I can't pick up her scent, where did she go' He thought making his way to the house. He opened the door and walked into the kitchen. "Where's Kagome?"

Startled Sota turned. "Inuyasha, it's about time you came, but Kagome isn't here. It's the first time she's left the house all week."

"Hmm" He turned heading for the door.

"Hey where are you going?" Sota yelled but hears no answer just the front door closing.

'She must still be mad. I just have to wait for her' He thought as he jumped on top of a shed overlooking the busy street. He sat down, watching and waiting for her to return.

Kagome and Hokaru walked around the mall talking for the rest of the afternoon. "Well I suppose I should be getting home" Kagome said

"Yes it is getting late" They walked back to the entrance.

"It's dark already" Kagome said peering out the doors.

"Well I am just gonna have to walk you home" He said with a pleasing smile.

Kagome looked at him with a hesitating look. 'I don't really know if I want him to walk me home, but I don't really want to walk at night by myself.' She thought, but finally agreed to his offer.

The walk home seemed to take forever but finally they reached the bottom of the stairs to the shrine.

Inuyasha had fallen a sleep. He awoke at the presence of Kagome's scent. "It's about time she got home" He opened his eyes and looked down at the street seeing her with this stranger. 'Who the hell is that?'

"Well thank you again for everything Hokaru" She smiled.

"Anytime……….Hey I was wondering if maybe you wanted to go to a movie this Saturday" He didn't show any sign of nervousness.

"Um…well actually I……" She tried to find the words to let him down easily. She looked up at him and locked eyes. 'What is it about him' He moved closer to Kagome grabbing her waist and pulling her towards him. 'He's going to kiss me' she thought trying to back away. But her body wouldn't listen and didn't budge.

"KAGOME"

Inuyasha jumped at this unknown stranger. Hokaru let Kagome go and jumped back amazingly fast.

'Inuyasha' Kagome was now staring at him standing in front of her. "What are you doing here?"

"What do you think I am doing here, I came to get you." He said turning his attention back at the stranger. "It's a good thing too" He growled at the stranger standing there staring at him, irritated by his interruption.

"Inuyasha leave him alone he's a friend" Kagome pleaded with him.

"This demon is your friend?" Inuyasha said glancing at her over his shoulder.

"A demon" Her face showed her confusion.

Inuyasha turned back hearing the low laughter of the demon. "You are smarter then I gave you credit for. You're the half breed Inuyasha are you not?" He asked as he stared at him.

"How do you know who I am?"

Hokaru put his hand to his face wiping off make-up from his cheeks revealing his demon marks. Green streaks ran across his face. "I happened to sense a jewel shard about three months ago. I followed it to this shrine. I watched the two of you ever since. I heard of a half-breed who protected the priestess who guarded it."

"You are after the shard?" Kagome said almost sounding hurt.

"Yes, but not for power. I wanted it to become human. So when I saw the fight you two had last week I knew this would be the best time to make my move."

Inuyasha and Kagome stared at him with confusion. "Why would you want to become human?" Inuyasha finally asked.

"Over time I learned to disguise myself and walk among them without being noticed. I am among the few who do. I wanted the shard to be able to walk among them as an equal. To not be different to live a normal life"

"So you don't want to be a demon anymore then" Kagome looked at him with sadness in her eyes.

"No. And I had heard that the priestess who protected it was beautiful. But when I saw you for the first time I had no words to describe you. I couldn't take my eyes off of you."

Kagome began to blush and Inuyasha now clutched his fists growing jealous. "You leave Kagome alone you hear me."

'Inuyasha' Kagome looked at him giving a little smile.

"I do not wish to fight you. I know now the jewel is out of my reach. I shall leave." He turned to walk away.

"HOKARU" Kagome yelled running after him. "Thank you" She said putting her arms around him. He returned the hug holding her close.

'Why is she hugging him' Inuyasha said growing angry.

They let go of there embrace. He put his hand to her cheek. "You take care now Miss Kagome." He turned and disappeared into the distance.

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