Disclaimer: The characters of Inuyasha are owned by Rumiko Takahashi, but this story belongs to me

Chapter Sixteen: Kikyo and Kagome Speak

October 28th

Kikyo stood in front of the mirror, blocking it from the wide-eyed Hojo. She thought she might have seen a little drool at the corner of his mouth. Peeking over her shoulder she saw that Kagome was now finally dressed, so she moved away from the mirror.

"Nice timing," Kagome complained as she sat at the edge of the bank and looked into the water, now completely covered.

Kikyo shrugged. "Now we are even. You caught me in a similar situation only three days ago if you remember."

"Sure, but you didn't have an audience!"

"Higurashi! It's true!"

Kagome turned her attention to Hojo. "Hi Hojo. I guess Kikyo already told you the whole story. You haven't told anyone have you?"

"No! Of course not! You can trust me." He didn't bother to hide his eagerness to please. What Kagome found interesting, however, was the look that Kikyo gave him out of the corner of her eye.

"Who is this wimp?" asked Inuyasha as he poked a claw at the reflection in the water. The images of Kikyo and Hojo distorted as the water rippled.

"He's a friend from school," she explained. "What are you doing in my bedroom?"

The young man blushed, but did not take his eyes off of his friend. "I have been tutoring Kikyo and helping with her homework. She is very smart and catches on quick. I don't think you will have to worry about failing grades when you return."

Kikyo blushed. Inuyasha scowled. Kagome wasn't sure what to think.

Hojo gasped as another demon's face appeared to the left of Kagome and appeared to be preparing to pounce.

"Look out!" he called as he pointed towards the approaching demon.

But it was too late. The demon pounced. Shippo landed on Kagome's shoulder and curiously peered into the water.

"This is Shippo. He's a fox demon. But he's also a friend."

"Who are they?" whispered Shippo.

"Remember how I told you I was from another world?" Shippo nodded. "The boy is from my world, we have been friends for many years. The girl is Kikyo, the one I traded places with."

"Your world is underwater?" Shippo was in awe.

Kagome giggled. "No, but it's a long story, I'll tell you tonight."

Kagome talked with Kikyo about how she liked school and if she was going to be going to the annual Halloween festival. They talked about the teachers and their classmates. Eventually her mother and brother showed up to say hi, and eventually Miroku made an appearance as well. Finally the image began to shimmer, and they knew that their time for visiting was over.

Kagome took Shippo and lead Miroku back to their camp. She didn't see Inuyasha scowl and slash at the water.

"Feh."