-looks around- ¬¬

spotlight lands on her OO

-yelps and falls to the floor, begging forgiveness-

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Disclaimer:: Okay, let's say this so that everyone can be happy, yesh? I don't own Inuyasha... -sob- but I DO own this story- this plot. So... HA!

Chapter 10: Unmade Promises

Kagome shook her head gently and blinked back tears.

'I will not cry.' She willed herself. 'I will not cry.'

The young miko stood at the edge of the all too familiar well. The link between modern and the Sengoku Jidai. The cool damp bark beneath her hand felt comforting, and yet, it brought a feeling of remorse.

"Kagome-chan?" A soft voice called. A gently hand brought itself to her shoulder, and Kagome turned to look at the sad magenta eyes. "Must you leave?"

Kagome shook her head again. "I dunno what to do, Sango-chan. I have to think things over carefully. I- I'm just so confused." The teenager leaned her forehead against the Tajiya's shoulder. Sango patted Kagome's back.

"Things will turn out fine, Kagome-chan. You'll see." The girl smiled gently, pulling away. Kagome nodded and turned away, leaning over the well's edge.

"I probably won't return for a while. Sayonara Sango-chan." With a wave, the miko disappeared over the edge.

"Sayonara," Sango whispered.

"KAGOME-CHAN!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!" Familiar voices called. The teenager turned.

"ERI-CHAN, YUKA-CHAN, AYUMI-CHAN!!!" Kagome squealed with delight. The three friends rushed over to Kagome.

"Is your typhoid better now?" Eri asked, concern showing in her eyes. Yuka and Ayumi nodded. Kagome chuckled uncertainly.

"Don't worry, I'm much better now." Kagome smiled.

"Good!" All three replied. Smiling and giggling, the four friends walked side-by-side with one another toward their school.

"Higurashi!" The well-known male voice stopped Kagome in her tracks. Eri and Yuka nudged Kagome playfully in the ribs. A tall boy with brown hair and a confident smile strode over to the four, handing Kagome a small brown bag.

"Umm.. Ohiyo! Ano..." Kagome started.

"Inside there's Ginseng tea, all the way from China. It's supposed to be good for you." The boy beamed.

"That's really nice of you, Hojo-kun." Ayumi commented, grinning at Kagome.

"Arigato, Hojo-kun." Kagome said, putting it away in her book bag.

"Um... Higarashi... If you're not busy, I was wondering if you'd like to go to the movies on Saturday." Hojo asked shyly, scuffing the dirt with his shoe, looking embarrassed.

"Saturday?" Kagome repeated.

'I was planning to go back to see Sesshoumaru- and Inuyasha on Saturday...'

"You have to go, Kagome-chan!" Eri exclaimed. Yuka nodded in agreement. "You deserve to have some fun after that-" Eri leaned closer to whisper in her ear. "That stubborn-jealous-bad ass-selfish-no good-violent ex-boyfriend."

Kagome assumed she was talking about Inuyasha and shrugged one shoulder.

'Hojo-kun's real nice... demo...'

"I don't know Eri-chan. I might..." She faded off, turning to avoid looking at Ayumi, Eri, and Yuka's expectant faces.

"Ano, Higurashi..?" Hojo asked nervously. Kagome turned and bowed her head.

"Gomen Hojo-kun, but can I have some time to think about it?"

"That's no problem! I'll cya later then." With a wave and a smile, Hojo walked off toward the large white building they called school.

"Kaaaaaaaaaaaaaaagome!!!" Yuka and Eri yelled. "What's the matter with you!?"

Kagome blushed and looked away. "Gomen." Was all she said. Ayumi patted Kagome's shoulder.

"How 'bout you tell us what's wrong, ne?" Ayumi asked gently. Kagome blinked in surprise.

"What?"

"There must be some new guy you like, Kagome! Or else you wouldn't be blowing Hojo-kun off like that." Yuka crossed her arms angrily.

Kagome's cheeks flamed. She played with the straps of her backpack. 'Should I tell them?' She thought. The three waited patiently for Kagome's answer.

"Well... You know my ex-boyfriend?" She started hesitantly. The three nodded. "Well, I think I might be falling for his older half-brother."

There was a gasp from Eri and Yuka, who then looked at her accusingly. Ayumi, seeing nothing wrong with that, smiled.

"What's he like, Kagome-chan?" She asked. Kagome sighed dreamily.

"He is probably the best looking guy on earth!"

Yuka and Eri clicked their tongues disapprovingly.

"Is he violent? I mean, he is related to your no-good-ex-boyfriend."

Kagome thought for a moment.

"He used to be. But he's changed somehow. He's caring, kind, and... not like Inuyasha."

"Inuyasha?" Ayumi questioned. Kagome's eyes went wide open, stuttering for an answer.

"Um, er, that's my ex-boyfriend..." She replied, looking downcast for the first time that day.

The expressions changed on Eri and Yuka's faces, seeing their best friend like this.

"Maybe this new guy is perfect for you, Kagome-chan." Ayumi said gently. "I just hope you know what you're doing." Kagome nodded, and the three continued their way to school.

'I do too...'

Sorry if that chapter sounded bad!!! Plz plz plz forgive me, but I was kinda lost in what I should do. If you want u can review review review, but I'll understand if you don't bcuz of the bad chapter. Newayz, I promise to update soon!!!

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