Still DON"T own Inuyasha. I just own this fanfic. So, please enjoy the randomness of this chapter. This is Hojo and Kikyo scene, so have fun.
Chapter 3: Hojo and Kikyo
Hojo saw the injured girl run off into the woods. He couldn't help but feel sorry for her. Kagome's friend had been just too harsh to slash at her like that.
He hoped to find her to make sure she was okay. He pushed past the branches that clawed at him. The sound of soft crying soon found its way to his ears.
There, behind a bush, sat the girl at the stream. She was nursing her arm but having a hard time wrapping it. Tears ran down her delicate faces. Hojo stepped out of the bushes, startling her.
"Who are you?" demanded Kikyo, jumping up.
Hojo took a deep breath and met her empty gaze. "I-I wanted to see if you are okay."
"Who sent you?" questioned Kikyo. A fire started up in her eyes once again.
"No one. I came alone," replied Hojo, gently.
Kikyo sat down. She went back to her attempt at bandaging her arm again. "You were with Kagome and Inuyasha, weren't you?"
"Yes," answered Hojo.
A low sound of frustration emitted from Kikyo. She fumbled with the bandage again. More tears stung at her eyes as the pain came back. The pain in her arm and in her heart made it unbearable to even think.
"Let me," insisted Hojo, coming closer. He took the bandage from Kikyo and, gently, took her arm. Kikyo shuttered at his touch as her cheeks blushed.
Tenderly, Hojo wrapped the bandage over the wound. Then he smoothed out the bumps with his hand as gently as possible. A smile crossed Kikyo's face. No one had touched her since Inuyasha, and even he didn't make her feel this way.
Kikyo placed her hand over Hojo's and looked up at him with pleading eyes. "Please, don't stop."
"As you wish," smiled Hojo. (yes, that is from Princess's Bride. Love that line)
"What's you name and why are you dressed funny?" asked Kikyo.
"My name is Hojo. I came through the well with Kagome and ended up here. Where is here anyway?" asked Hojo, looking around.
"Oh, you are from Kagome's time. This is my time. Kagome calls it 'Feudal Japan'," replied Kikyo, her heart sinking.
As Hojo took in the news, he let go of Kikyo's arm. A stunned expression passed over his face. Kikyo stood up and sighed. She looked down at the boy with a new sense of life.
"I can help you go home," suggested Kikyo.
Hojo looked up at her. "I-I think I want to stay here."
Without revealing her excitement, Kikyo asked, "Why?"
Answers ran through Hojo's mind as he lost himself in Kikyo's gaze. Only one thing came out. "You're injured. I-I got to stay and help you."
Normally, Kikyo could take care of herself. She never really needed anyone else to do that. But this time, the request of a stranger seemed appealing to her. She liked it and the thought of company.
"Is that okay?" asked Hojo, standing up and standing in front of her.
"Yes, it is, Hojo," smiled Kikyo.
OH, what will happen next? Find out! It will be fluffy, so very fluffy. You might be able to make clouds from it! :Ahem: Sorry. Please Review!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!