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waiting for Christmas. I meant Christmas, not my birthday!
Ch. 2 Departure and Revelation Inu-Yasha arrived just in time to see the ends of Kagome's hair follow her down the well. He knew better than to try and follow her immediately. She'd likely sit him to hell. Mentally kicking himself, he paced around the well.
*Why do I always do that? I sometimes wonder how I can be so stupid* "Why do I always hurt her feelings? Why can't I just be nice to her?" he asked no one in particular. He stared at the well, as if waiting for it to give him an answer, and rubbed his head where Sango had attacked him. ~ flashback to Sango launching the hiraikotsu at his noggin ~ Cringing at the memory, he decided he'd better follow Kagome before Sango came after him again. He jumped into the well, silently praying he'd find a way to apologize without making Kagome even more mad at him. Besides, he didn't come back with her, he'd better not come back at all if he wanted to stay in one piece. He knew better than to underestimate a pissed off woman. ~Kagome's time~ Kagome walked through the back door of her house and dragged her stuff upstairs into her room. She was about to fall on the bed and scream into her pillow when the doorbell rang. "Just great. Who could it possibly be? What perfect timing." she muttered to herself as she quickly walked back downstairs. Smoothing her hair, she opened the front door a crack and looked out. The door flew open when she saw who it was. (A/N: DUM DUM DUUUM!!) "H.Hojo?! What are you doing here?" she stammered. "Hey Kagome! I'm glad you're home. You're friends told me you were going somewhere this weekend, but I was hoping to catch you before you left" Hojo said easily. "Well, my plans were cancelled at the last minute. I'm stuck at home" Kagome said bitterly. "I'm sorry to hear that. But listen, since you aren't busy, would you like go out with me tonight?" he asked. *What do I say? I'd love to go, but what if Inu-Ya.., stop right there Kagome. I don't care if he finds out or not. Serves him right if he comes after me and I'm not here* "Kagome? Is something wrong?" Hojo asked, concern showing in his voice. Kagome shook her head, clearing all her thoughts, and smiled at him. ~Inu-Yasha~ On the other side of the well, Inu-Yasha sighed as he walked. *Why do I feel like I'm walking towards my death?* *Because,* said the other voice in his head, *You're afraid she might not forgive you* "I guess" he muttered to himself. "I know I'd be hurt if she didn't forgive me, but I'd deserve it." He stopped and looked up at Kagome's window. It was closed, but he had perfected how to open it from the outside. (A/N: Hmm, wonder how he knows?) He jumped up, released the latch with his claw, and slid the window open, grabbing the sill as he began to descend. He pulled himself up, grinning despite his worries. As soon as he straightened, he looked around, assured himself Kagome wasn't in there, and took a deep breath. *I love it in here. Her scent is everywhere* His little moment was cut short when he heard Kagome's voice downstairs. Deciding he'd better get it over with, he began trudging down the stairs, wondering why she was talking to herself. He pointedly avoided the seventh step, since he knew it creaked. He stopped short when he got to the bottom. He'd heard a male voice. Growling low in his throat, he peeked around the wall, giving him a good view of Kagome, standing in front of the open door, talking to someone. Leaning out a little farther, he saw the boy he recognized as Hojo. (A/N: What, does he stalk her when she goes to school or something?) He had to refrain himself from lunging out of his hiding place and chasing the boy. He listened intently as Kagome started to speak. She flashed her famous smile at Hojo. *How I wish I could be on the receiving end of those more often, or better yet, be the reason behind them* Inu-Yasha thought, looking sad. "Sure Hojo, I'd love to do something with you tonight." She stated warmly. *What!* Inu-Yasha's mind screamed. Hojo grinned, "Great, maybe we can see a movie or something." "Sounds great" Kagome said enthusiastically. "Okay then, I'll be back around 7. See you then!" Hojo called as he turned and walked back down the steps. "See you later, Hojo!" Kagome called. She waited until he was out of sight, sighed contentedly, then shut the door and turned and headed for the stairs, back to her room to change.
I know, I know. You're all thinking "What! She's gonna end up with Hojo!?! This is supposed to be an Inu/Kag fic!! *Ducks to avoid keyboards being thrown at her head* I'm sorry, but I'm not going to make any mean comments about Hojo, because he is a decent guy and treats Kagome right, so there will be no (or little) Hojo bashing in this fic. Please R&R! But remember, the fewer reviews, the more Hojo-ness!!! Mwahahaha!! Ja ne! Minamiyu
Ch. 2 Departure and Revelation Inu-Yasha arrived just in time to see the ends of Kagome's hair follow her down the well. He knew better than to try and follow her immediately. She'd likely sit him to hell. Mentally kicking himself, he paced around the well.
*Why do I always do that? I sometimes wonder how I can be so stupid* "Why do I always hurt her feelings? Why can't I just be nice to her?" he asked no one in particular. He stared at the well, as if waiting for it to give him an answer, and rubbed his head where Sango had attacked him. ~ flashback to Sango launching the hiraikotsu at his noggin ~ Cringing at the memory, he decided he'd better follow Kagome before Sango came after him again. He jumped into the well, silently praying he'd find a way to apologize without making Kagome even more mad at him. Besides, he didn't come back with her, he'd better not come back at all if he wanted to stay in one piece. He knew better than to underestimate a pissed off woman. ~Kagome's time~ Kagome walked through the back door of her house and dragged her stuff upstairs into her room. She was about to fall on the bed and scream into her pillow when the doorbell rang. "Just great. Who could it possibly be? What perfect timing." she muttered to herself as she quickly walked back downstairs. Smoothing her hair, she opened the front door a crack and looked out. The door flew open when she saw who it was. (A/N: DUM DUM DUUUM!!) "H.Hojo?! What are you doing here?" she stammered. "Hey Kagome! I'm glad you're home. You're friends told me you were going somewhere this weekend, but I was hoping to catch you before you left" Hojo said easily. "Well, my plans were cancelled at the last minute. I'm stuck at home" Kagome said bitterly. "I'm sorry to hear that. But listen, since you aren't busy, would you like go out with me tonight?" he asked. *What do I say? I'd love to go, but what if Inu-Ya.., stop right there Kagome. I don't care if he finds out or not. Serves him right if he comes after me and I'm not here* "Kagome? Is something wrong?" Hojo asked, concern showing in his voice. Kagome shook her head, clearing all her thoughts, and smiled at him. ~Inu-Yasha~ On the other side of the well, Inu-Yasha sighed as he walked. *Why do I feel like I'm walking towards my death?* *Because,* said the other voice in his head, *You're afraid she might not forgive you* "I guess" he muttered to himself. "I know I'd be hurt if she didn't forgive me, but I'd deserve it." He stopped and looked up at Kagome's window. It was closed, but he had perfected how to open it from the outside. (A/N: Hmm, wonder how he knows?) He jumped up, released the latch with his claw, and slid the window open, grabbing the sill as he began to descend. He pulled himself up, grinning despite his worries. As soon as he straightened, he looked around, assured himself Kagome wasn't in there, and took a deep breath. *I love it in here. Her scent is everywhere* His little moment was cut short when he heard Kagome's voice downstairs. Deciding he'd better get it over with, he began trudging down the stairs, wondering why she was talking to herself. He pointedly avoided the seventh step, since he knew it creaked. He stopped short when he got to the bottom. He'd heard a male voice. Growling low in his throat, he peeked around the wall, giving him a good view of Kagome, standing in front of the open door, talking to someone. Leaning out a little farther, he saw the boy he recognized as Hojo. (A/N: What, does he stalk her when she goes to school or something?) He had to refrain himself from lunging out of his hiding place and chasing the boy. He listened intently as Kagome started to speak. She flashed her famous smile at Hojo. *How I wish I could be on the receiving end of those more often, or better yet, be the reason behind them* Inu-Yasha thought, looking sad. "Sure Hojo, I'd love to do something with you tonight." She stated warmly. *What!* Inu-Yasha's mind screamed. Hojo grinned, "Great, maybe we can see a movie or something." "Sounds great" Kagome said enthusiastically. "Okay then, I'll be back around 7. See you then!" Hojo called as he turned and walked back down the steps. "See you later, Hojo!" Kagome called. She waited until he was out of sight, sighed contentedly, then shut the door and turned and headed for the stairs, back to her room to change.
I know, I know. You're all thinking "What! She's gonna end up with Hojo!?! This is supposed to be an Inu/Kag fic!! *Ducks to avoid keyboards being thrown at her head* I'm sorry, but I'm not going to make any mean comments about Hojo, because he is a decent guy and treats Kagome right, so there will be no (or little) Hojo bashing in this fic. Please R&R! But remember, the fewer reviews, the more Hojo-ness!!! Mwahahaha!! Ja ne! Minamiyu