Ch 7

By the time Kagome got back she was tired out of her mind. And of course Inuyasha had to be a pain in the ass.

"Where did you go? You left yesterday." Kagome rubbed her temples to rid herself of the headache.

"Gee. I thought you would have gone after me and barked at me there. How courteous of you to wait until I get back." She snorted and walked off.

Why does she have to be so moody? Damn Wench. She better watch it before I loose my temper. Inuyasha followed Kagome at a safe distance back to the village.

Hm. Exams are coming up. I have to study. Kagome veered off in the direction of he bone eaters well. Inuyasha still followed her but she didn't mind. She hopped into the well followed shortly by Inuyasha.

"Kagome? Is that you dear? Why are you home?" Kagome's mother walked out of the kitchen when she heard commotion by the door.

"Hai, Mama. I'm back. Exams are really close and I need to study." Her mother nodded in agreement.

"Oh…before I forget. A nice young man stopped by today. Wondering where you were. I told him you were at your aunt's again. He said he hoped to see you at school." Hojou-kun.

"Aw. Thank you Mama." Kagome could here Inuyasha growling behind her. Oh great. Kagome ran through the house up the stairs and made a mad dash for her room. Inuyasha was faster. He blocked her way to her room.

"Care to explain?" Kagome gave him an innocent look.

"Not really. No."

"Kagome…" Inuyasha warned. Kagome raised her hands in defeat.

"You shouldn't be over reacting. You've met him before. Actually you attempted to kill him at the cultural festival. Besides he is only a friend. THAT'S IT. I promise." He eyed her just a little longer. Then he let her into her room to study.

"Kagome! You have a phone call!"

"Hai!" Kagome ran for the phone. When she answered she had expected one of her girlfriends but that wasn't what she got.

"Higurashi?"

"Hojou-kun? What a pleasant surprise. Mama told me you stopped by. What can I help you with?"

"I was just wondering if you wanted to go to the movies with me. There is one that just came out that I heard is really good." Kagome heaved a sign. Hm. Sorry Hojou. But it isn't like I can leave without getting questioned. 'Yeah Inuyasha I'm going on a date with the guy you tried to kill' sure that would work.

"Higurashi?"

"I'm so sorry Hojou-kun. But I can't. Ever…" okay my reason is kinda true…I guess. Yuka, Eri, and Ayumi seem to think it's true. "Hojou. I can't because…because I have a boyfriend. I'm so sorry. I know I've gone out with you before. But that was just friends to me." A long pause. "I am really sorry."

"No. don't be. I wish you the best of luck. I'm glad I am one of your friends." Kagome let out a breath she didn't realize she was holding in.

"That is great Hojou. Me too. I have to go now. Studying for exams. See you at school."

Kagome hung up and sank to the floor.

"What a relief."

"Inuyasha do you have to come to school with me?"

"Damn Straight I do."

"But there is no reason. Look, Hojou called last night…" Now Inuyasha looked pissed

"On that fffOnnnnnn thing?"

"Yes. I told him that I just wanted to be friends. Like Kouga? Just friends."

"Feh. Whatever. If I find out he is hanging around you…"

"JUST GO HOME!" Inuyasha actually looked scared at that point. Kagome walked off and as she did she heard Inuyasha grumble a few curses and walk off in the opposite direction.

"KAGOME! Who was that?" Yuka ran up to her followed by Eri and Ayumi.

"Was that your boyfriend?" I don't think I like your tone Eri. Kagome thought to herself.

"Yes actually it was. He walks me to school."

"But what about Hojou? I thought you guys were doing great."

"We are…now that he knows I just want to be friends, and he is okay with that. Now can we drop the subject? I have to get to class so I can study a little bit more." Eri and Yuka watched Kagome walk off as Ayumi ran up beside her.

"Kagome-chan. I think your boyfriend is really sweet. And your hair matches. That is so CUTE! Anyway. I'm glad you cleared things up with Hojou." Kagome smiled at her friend. You were always my favorite Ayumi.

"Thank you…say do you want to come over after school? So you can meet him. Well I know you guys have already but to have a real conversation." Ayumi lit up.

"I would love to!" With that Ayumi ran off into the building. Kagome sighed and walked after her.

AFTER SCHOOL

Kagome gathered up her books. I guess there is no turning back. I can trust her. I'm sure of it. I just hope Inuyasha isn't jealous still…

Ayumi found Kagome just outside the school before they walked home.

"So Kagome. You have seemed kinda distant. What's wrong?" Kagome looked at her a little confused.

"What do you mean?"

"Well in class I see you staring off into space. And you just seem so much quieter. And are Yuka and Eri getting on your nerves?" ON the money.

"Well yeah, just a little. They talk so little of Inuyasha. It makes me mad." Ayumi nodded in agreement.

"I can see that. They do tend to pry to much into other peoples business."

They continued their walk to Kagome's house chatting about school and what Kagome had missed.

Finally they stopped at the shrine steps. Both were laughing hysterically.

"Ha ha. So he yelled it across the gym? Oh my god. I have missed so much."

This is it. No turning back. Got let this work out right.

A/n: okay so I said it would be a while before my next chapter but. It is 1 in the morning and I can't sleep. So sorry if the story sucks a little. I'm at a point were I'm making it up as I go. (Really professional huh?)

Yes I know the chapters are short. But I am an amateur. Well review please!