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Manipulating Meanings

Inu Yasha opened his eyes quickly, but shut them once again with the glaring sun. He sat up and looked around the small hut for the beautiful face that he was blessed with every morning. Though he didn't mean to, he enjoyed watching Kagome sleeping. She looked so young and innocent; so full of joy and love. His heart began to beat faster.

Where the hell is she?'

He calmed down when he remembered all that had happened the night before. He quietly walked out of Kaede's hut, and started towards the well. The heavenly smell of angel's wings filled his nostrils and he ran even faster. There lay Kagome, asleep underneath a tree. A smile spread over his face, happy that she was okay.

"Hey you! Are you Inu Yasha?"

Inu Yasha turned towards the forest and saw the boy from the night before walking towards him. As he approached, he waved his hand as if they were the best of friends. Inu Yasha took a step back and he looked a bit vicious with his evil snarl.

"Who the hell are you? How did you get here?"

"My name is Hojo. Kagome took me here. She has told me a lot about you."

"Are you Kagome's boyfriend?" he cut in.

A dazzling smile spread across Hojo's face. "Did she say that about me?" Unfortunately he was cut short by Kagome's voice.

"What???? Inu Yasha, what are you doing here? Were you that worried about me?"

A slight look of embarrassment smoothed his angered eyebrows. But before anyone could notice, his eyebrows bunched together once again and he ran towards Kagome.

"Kagome, we need to talk!"

He grabbed her arm and threw her up on his back. She held on for dear life while he sprinted into the forest. Mean while Hojo looked on after them, wondering if he had said something wrong.

I hope he doesn't hurt her. I can't believe she called me her boyfriend! I knew she would come to her senses sooner or later.'

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"Why the hell did you bring that pathetic bastard over here? How could you so easily tell him about this world? I thought this was a secret an-"

"INU YASHA!!!! Don't you EVER say that about Hojo! He has put up with me being gone all the time, and since he suspected something, I told him everything. He won't tell anyone. This is the only time that he is coming over and he'll only be with us for a few days. Please be nice to him."

"NO! That is not ok. He is a weak little boy. I don't want to baby- sit both him and you."

"Excuse me? You do not baby-sit me! I am fifteen years old! And Hojo is almost a man. I could survive out here on my own. I DONT NEED YOU!"

Kagome and Inu Yasha gasped at the same time after Kagome ceased her fit.

"I see. Well then, I guess you two lovers better go your own way. I won't be there to protect you, so stay out of trouble."

Inu Yasha turned from her and started to walk off through the forest.

I can't believe her. Obviously she prefers Hojo over me by far.'

"Inu Yasha, WAIT!" Kagome ran after him. " I am so sorry. I didn't mean that. I was just so angry and I lost my temper and I-"

"Just go. Your boyfriend awaits you."

My boyfriend? Who? Hojo? Oh my god; this is an awful day!'

Before she had time to stop him, Inu Yasha jumped into the trees and disappeared among the leaves. Kagome slumped over and began to sob.

When the sun was high in the sky, she realized that it was time to get back. He wanted to take Hojo to Kaede's hut and introduce him to the others.

Hopefully they'll like him more.'

All right you know the drill: R&R! Dōmo arigato! Fuki