DISCLAIMER: if I owned Inuyasha I would be…passing every test in the school mysteriously…heeheehee

Ch. 6 New Love

Kaede sighed as she looked at her hands. "Seems like my hands are getting shaky. I'm getting old, aren't I Kagome?"

Kagome hesitated. "Eh, what? No, no! Where did you get an idea like that? You know what, Kaede? I healed a girl named Sango and a man named Inuyasha. I'm their hostess."

"Oh? Not the same Inuyasha, right? I thought…" she trailed off.

"Well, yes. He is the same one. I think I'm ready for stuff like that. Not just…herbs." Kagome dropped a dried leaf disgustingly. "I start to smell weird."

Kaede laughed. "Oh, you silly child! You ARE ready. I knew, I just didn't want to risk it. Well, anyway. Now you can help me. Oh, my vacation…well, unless you want to, Kagome."

Kagome thought about Kaedes' offer, but not for long. "Of course! But not this week. My guests…"

"Ah, yes, yes, yes." Kaede interrupted. "I understand. Just tell me when you wish to begin."

Kagome watched Kaede leave. She usually went to a friends' house for lunch, while Shippo and her stayed to watch the small booth. "Let's eat!"

Shippo dug hungrily into the basket and took out his o-bento. He began walking towards Kaedes' house, where Tamika was. "Mmmmm……"

Kagome sighed and put her lunch away, she wasn't very hungry. Her eyes were half-closed with boredom. Suddenly, a flash of white hair passed her.

"Inuyasha?" She stood straighter. Kagome looked around, only to notice a boy's stares. ((Hojo…)), remembered Kagome.

She was more mesmerized with every step he took closer to her. Finally, he stood in front of her. "Hello."

"Uh…er…hi." Stammered Kagome. She looked around. There was no one else on the small road.

"What do you recommend for drowsiness? It's not for me…" He smiled at her and Kagome looked away, shy.

"Uh…how drowsy?" Kagome looked up and into his eyes. She sensed a wave of pleasure pass her as he smiled again. She liked it when he smiled.

"Enough to be conscious, but weak as a kitten." He laughed for no apparent reason. "How long have you've been studying herbs and such?"

Kagome reached for the herbs ((A/N:obviously, I don't know it so I'm not going to say what it is)) and smiled also. "For a while, now. What do you do?"

"Nothing that would interest you." He didn't immediately grab Kagome's herbs, but slowly took out his coins, placed them on the counter, and rested his hands besides hers. "Where do you live? You seem to spend a lot of your time here."

Kagome blushed. "I live about two miles down that road. You?"

"I live alone in the forest, not next to any path or road. I like being away from all the noise. I suppose you do too." Hojo smiled once more.

"Yes." Kagome didn't cease to blush. ((I'm acting like a big moron. He thinks I'm an idiot for blushing like a fool. He's a weirdo anyway…a beautiful weirdo.))

"You look nice today. Not that you don't always, but, you seem especially nice today." Hojos' hands touched the tips of Kagome's fist, then altogether picked them up in his own hands.

"Uh, thanks. Thanks a lot." Kagome looked surprised.

"If you want to go somewhere with me, why don't you tell me? I'll be here tomorrow. Are you going to be here?" Hojo kissed her hand softly, making a tingly sensation where his lips had been.

"Y-y-y-yes."

Hojo let her hand go, walking away, herbs in hand. He left the money and a stunned Kagome.

"Oh…"

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Sango and Miroku walked slowly up stream. They wanted to get away from Kikyo and Inuyasha so as they couldn't see what they were doing. Along the way, Miroku and Sango spoke softly, a giggle was heard every so often.

"Do you think we're far enough?" Sango looked around. Miroku did the same, and when he saw no one, he grabbed her by her waist and began kissing her neck.

"Wait, Miroku! I think I hear someone!" Sango pushed him away just as Inuyasha jump in front of them.

"Ah, Inuyasha. What a surprise." Miroku said in a flat voice.

"Yeah, it's me. What are you guys doing?" He laughed. "Why do I even ask? You guys are groping each other, and supposedly you only know each other for a short while. I swear, what is the world coming to?"

His last sarcastic remark earned him an evil glare from Sango. "Okay, Inuyasha. You've made your point. Now, go along with your girlfriend."

Inuyasha walked past them, looking at each one of them as he passed. He turned after a few steps. "I think I know what you guys are going to do at that pond…." He smiled and jumped away.

Miroku placed a hand on his chin. "You know, Sango, that's not a bad idea."

Sango laughed and pushed him away.

As they got closer to the small pond, the more Miroku wanted to rip Sangos' clothes apart. Sango, however, was calmer and thought that, indeed, they were going too fast. After all, Miroku had wanted to buy sex from her.

Sango sat down next to the green body of water. Miroku sat behind her and began massaging her shoulders. His hands traveled down to her arms and over her breast. Sango laid down on his lap. "What are you doing Miroku?"

He smiled down at her and came closer for a kiss, but kissed her cheek instead. Sango had turned her face, laughing. "Miroku, I think Inuyasha's right. I mean, look at you."

She laughed. Miroku sat there, confused. "You're not enjoying this? I don't know about you, but I am." He reached down further, below her waist, but was stopped by Sangos' hand.

"Miroku," Sango sighed. "Let's just sit here, like this."

Miroku looked down at Sango, her hands fondling his hands. ((This is nice.)) Miroku thought. He sighed and watched Sango whisper small things to him as she rested. Safe, with him.

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"Bye, Tamika! I'll come back tomorrow. And I'll bring my mommi!" Everyone laughed at Shippos' remark.

"Sayanora, Kaede-chan." Kagome began to walk away. She soon noticed that Shippo was not with her. "Shippo?

"Kagome-chan, can Shippo stay with me again. I promise I'll be good if he does!" Tamika clasped her hands together toward Kagome and began bowing feverishly.

Kagome laughed. "Ask your grandma."

Tamika looked at her grandma and Kaede nodded in approval. Tamika and Shippo cheered and went inside.

"I hope it's not too much of a bother…" Kagome began. She was a little embarrassed.

"Oh, Kagome! Don't worry; your family is my family. Have a good day today, Kagome." Kaede wobbled off and soon disappeared inside her hut.

Kagome began to walk toward her home, it wouldn't take that long. After all, it was just two miles away.

Suddenly a flash of white hair past her. "Inuyasha? This isn't funny no more! I know it's you! Come out!"

But instead of Inuyasha, she saw Hojo. "Oh, hi, Hojo."

"Hello, Kagome. Can I walk you to your house?"

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A/N--- hi! Its me ducki! I'm sorry it took so long. And one more thing…this is for "INU-LEMON-LUVR" ……………YOU DIE!!!!!! MUAHAHAHA! I HOPE YOU DIE IN HELL FOR YOUR KIKYO REMARK! EVERYONE KNOOOWS KAGOME IS GOING TO GROW UP TO BE A PREPPY HOUSEWIFE…NOTHING MORE!!!......okay, I got that out of my system. I know the retard will get angry, and a few ppl out there, but respect my point of view okay? And I we won't talk about this…ever again….