Star: Hey! I'm sooo happy! And so sorry, that I've been putting this off for so long. I don't know why, cause all I had to do was repost the chapters, but oh well. Anyway, hope you like this one.

Disclaimer: Because I'm in such a good mood, I won't put up a fight...Ok yes I will! He's mine! Why can't you let me have him just this once? Lawyers:glare. Ok, fine. Don't own Inuyasha T.T. (at least that's what they think)

In the Light, Hidden by Shadows.

last time----------------

'What was that! I could feel the presence of a demon. But it doesn't feel hostile or evil. It felt kind and friendly, and...very familiar. It can't be him. He would't come...would he? Ok, now I'm losing it. He's not here. But the thought of him here makes my heart go faster. I can't deny it. I miss him too much. I'll always miss him, but I'm on a date now with someone new. I can't dwell on the past. Though, I wish he really would come. I'd give him the biggest hug ever, and sit him the hardest ever. Oh well. I shouldn't think of this. Now, back to the date.

Inuyasha watched as Kagome and Hojo walked away. 'Why did she look back here? Could she sense me? No! Impossible. Her miko powers aren't that strong yet.' Inuyasha looked at the arm wrapped around Kagome's waist. 'Grrrr. How dare he touch Kagome! She's mine!' It was all he could do not to kill Hojo and take Kagome. He followed the two people through the trees, hidden from all sight.

Kagome was enjoying her date with Hojo. "That was a great movie. I really liked it. (ok, lets pretend the movie's over) Where to next?"

"Well," said Hojo, " We could got to the fair. They have a singing contest today. You should enter."

"Oh no! I'm not gonna. I can't sing," said Kagome with a smile.

"Come on. I've heard you sing before. You have a great voice."

Inuyasha could agree with him. He had heard Kagome sing before. She had a beautiful voice that Inuyasha loved to listen to. The hanyou thought she sounded better than angels. He wanted to hear her sing, but he had to stay hidden and concentrate on how to get Kagome back.

"Come on Kagome. The contest is about to start and we have just enough time to enter you in."

"Okay. Okay," giggled Kagome. "I'll enter...on two conditions. One, you win me the biggest stuffed animal here."

"Sure," said Hojo.

"Second, I get to choose the song."

"Ok. What will you sing?"

"I think... a sad one. One of those break-up songs."

"But why? You have such a great voice. Why sing a sad song?"

"It's...it's to get over my ex-boyfriend," said Kagome quietly.

"Oh," said Hojo knowing not to pry anymore. "Well, whatever you sing, it will be great."

"Thanks Hojo." Kagome said as she gave him a hug. Then the couple went to the sign up booth.

'Grrr. Stupid Hobo. Why'd she hug him? Maybe she has gotten over me. Wait! Where are they going?' Inuyasha could no longer follow them, or else he'd be exposed. But lucky for him, the stage was surrounded by trees.

He watched Kagome sign up. She was number 27. The last. Inuyasha groaned inwardly when he realized he'd have to listen to 26 people before he could hear Kagome's sweet, melodic voice.

After an hour, Kagome finally stood up. Inuyasha

had almost fallen asleep, but when Kagome's scent blew to him he woke up.

"Contestant number 27, Kagome Higurashi will sing "Never Had a Dream True!" yelled the MC.

Kagome stood up, closed her eyes, and took a deep breath. 'Ok, now no crying girl. This is the last thing I will give him. The music started, and the spotlight competely bathed her in light, as she opened her eyes and began to sing.

During the whole song, Inuyasha never missed a single note. He heard everything that she sang. Not only that, but he felt tears in eyes. 'That was for me. She sang that for me, which means she's really over me. But, at least I got to hear her angelic voice one last time. She was the best here, and I think she should win.'

Obviously, the entire crowd thought so too. They gave her a standing ovation that was so loud, it drowned out all other noises.

"Ladies and gentlemen, we have a winner! Miss Kagome Higurashi! Your prize is... a free all day and night pass for you and three friends! Congratulations!" yelled the MC over the still cheering crowd.

"Kagome, you were great!" said Hojo as he rushed to give her a big hug. "That was the best singing I've ever heard."

"Really? Arigato Hojo," she said as she blushed. "If it wasn't for you, I wouldn't have entered. So thanks." She gave him a kiss on the cheek, which left Hojo and Inuyasha gaping. Kagome quickly freed herself from Hojo's embrace and walked on. "Come on. You have to keep your part of the deal."

Inuyasha watched Hojo run to catch up with her. 'She...she kissed him? She actually kissed him! How could she? And she hugged him too, but...she didn't look too happy about that part. Maybe there's hope!' With new determination, Inuyasha followed them all night.

Kagome's POV--------------------

'That was weird. When he hugged me I felt... totally empty. I felt absolutely nothing. Usually I feel warm and happy, like when... like when Inuyasha used to hug me. Oh well. I probably have to get used to it.

Regular POV (after the fair)--------------

"Thanks for tonight Hojo. I had a great time. I didn't realize it ha gotten so late," said Kagome as she checked her watch. 9:30p.m. 'Mom's gonna kill me.'

"You're welcome. I had a great time too," said Hojo as they stood outside Kagome's house. "Too bad it had to end so soon."

"Yea. Tonight was the most fun I've had in a long time. And thanks for my prize," she said as she set her giant stuffed teddy bear on the ground. "Good night Hojo," she said as she gave him a hug.

"Good night Kagome," he replied as he hugged her back. (ok. For all the readers, this next part is fluff between Hojo and Kagome. Please don't hate me or flame me, because they will NOT be getting together)

Hojo and Kagome looked into each others eyes as they slowly moved closer together. Before their lips touched though, they hesitated, not knowing what to do. They slowly moved forward again, but when their lips brushed against each other, they again hesitated. This was their first kiss and they wanted it to be perfect. Finally their lips touched and they shared their first kiss. It wasn't deep or passionate, just a simple kiss that was ended quickly by both people.

"Well. G..good...night," stuttered Kagome as she looked at the ground.

"Good night," answered Hojo as he released her from his arms. "See you Monday."

Kagome watched Hojo walk down the steps of the shrine, picked up her bear, then went inside. ' I had that feeling again,' she thought as she headed for the bathroom to take a shower. 'When we kissed, I felt empty. Like something was missing, or that something was wrong. I guess I'm just tired.'

Outside, Inuyasha was still getting over the shock of seeing the kiss. "Did that just happen? No way! They kissed?" he whispered. He had hopped that they wouldn't kiss all night, but now that he saw that he was crushed. "But wait," he said as he perked up. "Again it looked like she didn't like being in his arms, and after that kiss she looked... That means..." Inuyasha was now lost deep in thought.

After half an hour, he saw Kagome walk in and get into bed. By that time he had a plan. But for his plan to work, Kagome had to be asleep. But right now she was reading. Inuyasha waited impatiently for an hour, till he saw her turn off her light.

Inuyasha excitedly jumped to her window sill. He had to be very quiet so that she wouldn't wake up. he carefully opened the window and silently slipped into her room. He was very tense, but tried his hardest to keep calm. He cautiously picked Kagome's sleeping form up, and lept out the window and to the well house. He nervously walked down the steps, trying not to step on the parts that creaked. He finally got to the well, and jumped in.

Oh yea, Inuyasha had a plan, and nothing and no one would interfere.

Star: Yay! The chapter is finished. Hope you liked! Please review! hugs