'Oh my gosh.... what am I going to do? I can't talk to him... I can barely stand to see him! He might only be Konte but he looks like Inu-Yasha! Every time he looks at me, or speaks, my heart beats a billion times a second!' When Kagome finally decided to leave the rest room she found Hojo and Konte having a glaring war.... *Sweatdrop*

"Uh guys?"

"Yes Kagome?" Hojo answered in a semi-sweet manner; never averting his eyes from it's target.... The battle continues

Trying to break the glariness... for it was getting a bit too intense, Kagome questioned, "Anyone want to dance?" Both of them looked up at her with this,

"I would" Simultaneously stated.

*Sweatdrop* "heh....." Konte was the first to get up and grab Kagome's hand; (blushing) she let him lead her to the floor, giving a short glance behind her at Hojo, and shrugged, smiling apologetically. (Not that she really was sorry; she preferred to be dancing with Inu- ...Konte over Hojo any day!)

'Why that bastard... Who does he think he is?! Kagome is MY girlfriend, MY date, and lastly; all MINE!'

'What am I thinking? I'm acting foolish, childish even, over this girl.... God she is beautiful' The fast tempo music, and the way Kagome seemed to let every ounce of herself get swept away in it, was getting to be too much for Konte.... With his heart pounding and his throat dry, he muttered a curse and pushed past her. "I've gotta go."

"Hn?" Was the confused reply, by this time she had stopped dancing and watched him leave. *sigh* Great.... Here comes Hojo.....

"What did that freak do to you Kagome?!" Hojo asked concerned, for he had noticed the rejected look upon her face.

"Nothing..." she stated with a sigh, "I just want to go home."

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"BAKA! BAKA! BAKA! I am so stupid..... Why did I have to say anything? Why am I letting her get to me, I am not like this!" Konte hit the wheel in frustration.

"Women problems eh Konte?"

The icy voice sent chills down his spine. Without looking he continued to drive; this one was not to trifle with.

"Why are you here Tamao? Are deal is finished, I told you already, no." Konte stated in the same coldness.

"Can one not help a friend out, when he is in need?" The shadowy figure stated with a smirk.

"Yes, one can, but you don't!"

"Oh, I am hurt! Did you not like the 'help' you received from me the last time?" This was his game, and his rules, Konte was just running around on the board.... The smirk stuck, in an almost cocky grin.

"You know very well the answer to that, you ruined my life! Now I suggest that before I call the authorities, you would remove yourself from my car, and stay out of my affairs." He said while pulling over onto the curb.

"Very well, if you do not want the information I have on your new love interest, then I will depart...."

"What do you mean information?" Konte said turning around for the first time, to stare into the frigid reddish eyes this 'creature' possessed.

"She is not what she seems, but I suppose you must ask your brother about that now wont you?" With that he got out of the car and started walking away.....

"Feh!" Konte pulled away from the side, and glanced in the mirror, 'of course' he thought; the 'man' was no where to be seen..... (I could stop here... but everyone would say 'Your chapters are soooo short! You need to make them longer!' So I won't...)

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"What did he say?"

"Konte is ours and in time, that girl as well... They won't suspect a thing" The dark creature smiled evilly.

The other smiled as well

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Warm rays of sunlight fell upon her face as Kagome blinked the sleep out of her eyes... Her head pounded and she wasn't ready to go to work today, no wait, she didn't have to go to work, it was Saturday. With a look at her clock she found that it was three in the afternoon.... That woke her up.... 'What in the world!!!! How could I sleep in so late?!?!' She got dressed, got some coffee, and left for the shrine.... She would be going back for the first time in Five years.

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She got out of her car, shaking slightly... She new what this would mean, she would have to face her past, and it was one she did not want to uncover.

Kagome's mom came out and greeted her warmly, "You can do it, I know you can, they will understand." With that she hugged her daughter and walked her to the shrine house.

Unknown to them, a dark creature watched from the bushes, when he felt her miko power flair, he thought he would be caught, but the girl just shrugged it off and jumped into the well. 'So, the girl has finally gone back to her little friends? He will be pleased to see her again won't he?' He thought sarcastically being the evil thing it was. He knew something she didn't.....

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Shippou sat there in boredom.... It seemed that the last five years were pent in the 'merry' mood... Trapped in a village with nothing to do... "I wish Kagome were here," he remarked to Miroku who just sat there, trying to stay interested in the shape of a certain demon exterminator.... (not too hard to do!) Sango, just leaned against the wall of the hut, eyes closed.... "Yeah well she's not, and I'm not sure if Lady Kagome will return to us at all..." Miroku took his sight from the unsuspecting Sango towards Shippou.

"You know, I think the heat is getting to me.... I thought I just heard Kagome..."

"Well it must be the heat because Kagome isn't he....." Sango had finally spoke, and opened her eyes just in time to see Kagome walking into the hut.... the others had gone speechless.

"KAGOME!!!!!!" Shippou squeaked and ran over to her, rapping his arms about her waist. (for he was 11 years old now)

"Shippou? I can hardly believe it! Look how you've grown!" Kagome exclaimed in delight.

"Kagome-chan!? Is it really you?" Sango asked amazed, she embraced her as well.

"Who else would it be?" Kagome asked, beaming with joy. "I'm so happy to see you all! Miroku! Get over here!" With the hug he gave, he added a rub to her backside.....

"HENTAI!!!!!" With that she slapped him.... Some things NEVER change....

Sango glared at him....

"What?!! Can I not greet Lady Kagome back without getting hit for it?!"

"Not with your types of greeting...." Sango muttered - -;;

"Kagome! Why did you run away from us?!" Shippou questioned.

Kagome looked down, "I was afraid I guess....."

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Author's Note: Lol, what do those last statements remind you of? Hmmm..... Sorry... still is short, will always be short.... but short allows me to write about a chapter a day... I probably will not post on weekends, and they will be no longer then 4 pages on WORD, so please do not get your hopes up.... Thanks for all the people who posted, I really appreciate it, the reviews keep me encouraged that SOMEONE out there likes my Fic.... Anyway; Byes