omg! its been so long! i've missed it so much! had a lot of work 2 do..so im SO SORRY! even now..i still hav exams & assignments to hand in..but i cudnt help myself hehe..i had much fun writing this chapter 2! lol..hope u enjoy it as much as i've enjoyed writing it lol..hopefully newaiz! xD

DISCLAIMER: dun own..altho wud lyk 2 very much!

CHAPTER 11:

As Kagome lay upon her bed, she felt exhausted from the day's events. She could not believe she had not realised who the man had been much earlier. He had grown to be a very close acquaintance, and although she wished so hard it had been Inuyasha, Kagome could not say that the meeting with Miroku was a bad one.

Well, maybe it was a bad meeting, seeing as I didn't recognise him until now, but nevertheless, seeing him in this era is as amazing as the day Naraku was finally defeated. I wonder where Inuyasha could be. Furthermore, maybe all Sango and Shippo are in this era as well. Maybe it's finally getting closer to the destined time Midoriko had mentioned.

For the first time in four years, Kagome was actually feeling happy. It's only been about fifteen minutes since I left the café. Maybe he might still be there, and with luck, I might be able to catch him.

Jumping off her bed, Kagome grabbed her jacket, slipped into some runners and ran out the door, however, not before leaving a small note on the refrigerator for her mother. Slamming the door behind her, Kagome jogged through the streets, careful not to slip as she weaved through all the passers-by making their way home. It would be a good ten minutes before she reached the café.

Too long. Way too long.

Eagerly, she ran on.

Back at the café, Miroku sipped on his cappuccino. It had been ten minutes since the girl had left. She had looked lonely, and although he could not place it, he knew her somehow. Even though he had only been in town for less than a day, and didn't know anybody, he somehow recognised her face. Maybe I've seen her elsewhere. Maybe it was some other town on my journey through Japan. Although Miroku knew it could not be, he could not help but wonder where he had seen her before. Inaudibly, Miroku sighed. People were beginning to clear out the café slowly now, so he left some bills on the tables as another waitress hurried to clean up the mess and collect the money. Walking out, Miroku felt the chills of the evening skies and wrapped his coat closer around him. Walking down the block, Miroku turned into another long street as he began his walk home.

About ten metres up the street from where Miroku had just turned, Kagome was making her way carefully towards the café. She was carefully looking down at the pathway for any signs of dangerous puddle like she had slipped in slightly earlier as she hurried through the neighbourhood. Crossing the road, she missed Miroku as he turned down a street. Hurrying down into the café, Kagome was panting slightly as she found no signs of the man she had been sitting with earlier that day. Slumping into an empty booth, Kagome felt frustrated as she tried to calm her breathing. Aargh! If I hadn't fallen!

On the opposite corner of the block where the café was nestled, Miroku stopped to feel his pockets. Damn! Must've dropped out of my pocket when I stood up. Checking his watch, Miroku concluded he still had time to make it to the café to claim back his wallet if he hurried. His roommate would kill him if he didn't pick up the box of ramen he had ordered. Thinking of his roommate, he shuddered and hurried the way he had come. Luckily I didn't go too far. Just then, the rain started to pour. Oh my god. Not close enough to get away unsoaked. Groaning, Miroku paced himself as he ran cautiously through the rain.

Kuso! Kagome cursed inwardly as she looked out the window. It was raining and she'd be soaked to the skin by the time she reached her house. Getting up, she looked over one more time at the booth she had been sitting in, only to see a wallet. Curious, she walked over and picked it up. Checking the insides, it confirmed her thoughts. It WAS Miroku, and this was his wallet. Deciding that she'd find him in another not-so-rainy day, she pocketed his wallet, and prepared for her run through the rain. She prayed she wouldn't slip again. Taking a deep breath, she exhaled as she ran out the doors of the café.

The rain came down harder as Miroku raced through down the street now. He was becoming completely soaked, and he didn't like the feeling of his clothes weighing him down. As he turned the corner, he completely collided into another girl, sending her backwards, sprawled on the ground.

"Itetetetete…" Miroku groaned as he picked himself off the ground, "Sorry! I wasn't watching where I was going and I was running…"

"Miroku!" Kagome exclaimed, astounded.

"Huh?" Looking up, Miroku spotted the girl he had met earlier in the café, "How do you know my name?"

"You don't remember me?"

"No…"

"Oh…" the girl replied, as she picked herself off the ground, "Umm..long story then, I guess. Do you live closely around here?"

"Umm yep. Just one and a half blocks down."

"Oh ok." The two stood in awkwardness as the rain poured in around them. Coming to his senses, Miroku spoke up…

"Well, we should…"

…Until he got interrupted. At that same moment, a car drove past, sending waves of water to soak Miroku through further. The girl had avoided being hit as he suddenly found her standing under a small shelter. Turning around to face the back of the car, he glared at its dimming lights as it moved further and further away.

"You asshole!" Shaking his fist at the back of the car, dripping wet.

Suddenly the car stopped. The headlights came rolling back into view as the car backed down the street to stop in front of Miroku.

"Oh shit!"

Miroku quickly ran to hide behind Kagome as she giggled at his attempts to hide. Suddenly, the windows rolled down, and another familiar face sat behind the wheel. He growled at the cowering Miroku. Kagome gasped. Miroku peered out from behind Kagome.

"Inuyasha!" the pair exclaimed at the same time.

"Kagome!" the words rushed out of the driver's mouth. Miroku peered curiously at the girl. Is this one of his secret girlfriends? Kagome continued to stare at the driver as he too peered inquisitively at the small-framed teenager.

wee! hehe..i hope u'll review! i've missd those 2! lol hehe..how kool is miroku? xD wellz..keep reading & reviewing minna! even im tryn 2 get in2 those habits lol..weneva i get da tym 2 read newaiz xP l8rz!