Hey guys here's the next chapter, hope you like it!

Previously – Kagome had been gone for weeks. Miroku and Sango found out that Inuyasha never betrayed Kagome. Inuyasha decided to go to Kagome's world beyond the well and tell her that he didn't betray her.

Hojo, Inuyasha or both?

Once Inuyasha had passed through the well he instantly caught Kagome's sent. It's been way too long! He thought to himself. Inuyasha was walking out of the well's hut, when he heard Kagome say

"I'm going to see Eri, Yuka, and Ayumi at the mall!" Kagome opened the door and walked outside. Inuyasha had heard Kagome open the door, so he jumped into the nearest tree. Oh no! I hope she didn't see me! Inuyasha thought to himself. When Kagome had walked outside she saw a red blurry, and it appeared to have silver hair. Kagome just stood there not knowing if what she saw was Inuyasha or if she was just imagining it. Why am I thinking about him at a time like this? Kagome thought to herself.

"Bye! I'll be back soon!" she finally said. Kagome started to head to the mall. Inuyasha followed her the whole way, not ever letting his eyes look away. Kagome finally arrived at the mall, and so did Inuyasha. There is no way I'll blend in here! I'll just have to wait outside in hiding! Thought Inuyasha. He then jumped into the big tree by the malls entrance. Kagome saw her friends waving her over.

"Hey guys!" Kagome shouted as she ran over to them.

"Hey Kagome, how are ya?" asked Eri.

"I'm good" Kagome replied, "Except on the way here it felt like someone was following me!" Inuyasha was listening closely on the conversation Kagome and her friends were having, and when Kagome said she thought someone was following her he began to think. Do I want to see Kagome so bad that I'm willing to get caught?

"Yes, I do!" sighed Inuyasha. It had been so long since Kagome had been to the feudal era; Inuyasha was beginning to think Kagome would never come back. The more he thought about it, the more he knew how sad his life would become.

Kagome and her friends had been in the mall for hours and Inuyasha was still sitting in the tree by the malls entrance. Inuyasha began wondering if Kagome had been kidnapped, or worse…..if she had been hurt! Kagome finally came out of the mall and started to head home. Inuyasha was following Kagome and admiring her from a far. Okay, I'm getting really paranoid now! Kagome thought to herself as she looked over her shoulder to see if anyone was following her.

"Okay, I know your following me!" Kagome shouted. Inuyasha was surprised that Kagome had seen him, but was actually glad. Inuyasha was about to come out fro his hiding spot when Hojo walked up to Kagome.

"Hey Kagome, what's up? Are you okay? You look stressed!" said Hojo. Inuyasha growled at the sight of Kagome with this weakling. HOW DARE SHE! Thought Inuyasha.

"Oh Hojo, hi!" said Kagome, she was glad to be with someone. "Is there anyone behind me?" she whispered.

"No, are you feeling okay?" asked Hojo as he put his hand on her forehead. Inuyasha let out an angered grow.

"You don't have a fever, but still I don't think you're well enough to go out tonight!" Hojo said.

"No, I'm fine," replied Kagome happily. She was happy someone truly cared about her. "I've just been having to deal with a lot right now" she sighed remembering Inuyasha with Kikiyo.

"Oh, you mean the other guy?" Hojo asked softly. Other guy? Thought Inuyasha, could that be me?

"Yea" Kagome said sadly. Inuyasha's ears dropped at Kagome's answer.

"Do you want me to walk you home?" Hojo asked kindly.

"That would be nice!" smile Kagome. Inuyasha watched in the trees as Hojo and Kagome walked home together. Inuyasha was furious, because Hojo kept flirting with Kagome and she didn't seem to mind it.

"Kagome" said Hojo.

"Yes?" she replied.

"Are you just going out with me because of what happened between you and that other guy?" he asked looking Kagome straight in the eye.

Am I? Kagome thought to herself. Hojo and Kagome walked in silence for a while, Inuyasha was waiting eagerly for Kagome's response; as was Hojo.

"No" replied Kagome. YOU LIE! Shouted a voice in Kagome's head. YOU LIE! Poor Hojo! All you've been thinking about is Inuyasha, you can't deny that! Then an unsure look came over Kagome's face.

"So it is true what I said!" Hojo replied sadly.

"A little, but I still want to go out" Kagome said sternly.

"Okay!" shouted Hojo happily. WOW! What happened? Inuyasha thought to himself, so Kagome is using Hojo to get over me! Well I have to talk to her soon then….before she falls in love with…that..that human!

Kagome and Hojo arrived at the shrine, as well as Inuyasha.

"Well I'll see you tonight!" Hojo said as he walked Kagome to the door.

"See you tonight!" replied Kagome with a smile.

Inuyasha still watching from above growled at the thought of Kagome with another man. Hojo walked home with a bounce in his step, I'm going out with the greatest girl tonight! He thought as he walked home.

"I'm back mom!" shouted Kagome as she walked in the door.

"That's good, supper is ready! So come eat" called Kagome's mother.

Kagome went and ate her supper, and Inuyasha still was waiting for the perfect time to talk to Kagome, and try to win her back. After he supper she began to get ready for her date with Hojo. Inuyasha watched Kagome from his perch in the tree; he admired how beautiful Kagome looked and how he wished things weren't the way they are.

"I love you Kagome" whispered Inuyasha, "And don't you forget it!"

Okay that's the end, hope you liked it! Sorry it took so long I wasn't sure what to write! Okay it may seem like a cliffhanger, but I didn't know how to end it….so sorry! Please read and review! Thanks a bunch! Oh and Doragon-akuma, please don't take your story down! It is really good!