Kagome ran quickly into her house and tried to forget that she was crying. which didn't work all that well, since her eyes were blurred from unfallen tears.

When she got to her room she threw her bag at the floor with frustration and despair. Then sat on the edge of her bed and buried her face in her hands.

Why am I crying so much? I mean it's not like we broke up or anything...Oh,theres why. My longing for InuYasha seems to have replaced any reasonable thought inside my head.

And she couldn't help but admit that spending all her time thinking about InuYasha wasn't all that bad...If only they were a couple...at least
then it would be justified.

The Next Day

Kagome actually didn't want school. What she wanted (besides, of course, InuYasha) was a silly medical excuse. Where were those wacky things when you needed them?

"Oh well" she said softly to herself then gathered her books to head to school.

So she walked, and thought. Then thought some more...and more...and again, more. What were her thoughts exactly? In case its hard to guess: InuYasha.

I am completely delusional if I think that for one second I have a chance with him....So I'll just be delusional.

"Kagome!" one of her friends yelled.

She stopped walking and turned around, "Hey!"

"We're glad you're feeling better"

"Yeah i heard appendicitis is really bad"

Kagome flustered, "Well...yeah...bad."

The three girls stared at her.

"Anywaaay! We should celebrate your wellness" one suggested.

Kagome smiled, it was just what she needed. it would get her mind off of InuYasha and she could just be normal.

"We can invite Houjo too!"

...Yay...

"Sounds great" Kagome replied.

They continued walking to school and the three girls constantly talked then asked Kagome something like 'isn't that right?' or 'don't you agree?' and she'd nod. knowing absolutely nothing about what they were asking.

So there was school. There was the not understanding anything. And there was the invite conversation at the end of the day.

"Kagome!"

"Hey Houjo"

He smiled, "How are you?"

"Good. How about you?"

"Great. Your friends told me of this get together you're having and they invited me. I said I'd love to come" and then he grinned.

"Great! I can't wait to see you there" and she returned the bright smile he's given her.

"Where?" he asked.

She blushed, " I have no clue...meet me at my place by six"

"Okay. See you then" One more grin, and he was gone.

"Bye..."

And she continued walking home. she had told her mother of her return, not telling why but just saying she needed a break. Sota had been happy to see her back and had greeted her with a huge hug.

Kagome went to her room and was surprised by what she saw.

"What are you doing here?!?" She asked gleefully.

"To make you absolutely stunning for Houjo tonight!" they squealed