Hi all, sorry this has taken me so long to get out.  I have actually had the chapter written for quite a while but have had no time to type it out.  Those who have read my other stories know this is not usually the case, but there has been way to much going on. I hope that you are enjoying this story because I have found it difficult to write.  On with the fic.

            I do not own the oh so wonderful hanyou.

"Moo" = talking

'Moo' = thinking

Why are you here?

            Kagome climbed out of the well and made her way to Kaedes.  'What am I going to tell Inuyasha?  I obviously can't tell him what really happened.'  Kagome was so absorbed in her thoughts she did not even notice the said hanyou standing in her path.  She was suddenly aware of him when she hit his chest face first and immediately found herself on the ground.

            "What are you doing here wench?"  Kagome looked into his amber eyes as she tried to think of an excuse.

            "I…I…um…Souta and I got into a fight so I came back."  Kagome crossed her fingers in hopes that he would buy the story.  Inuyasha looked at her for a moment, and then proceeded to toss her bag over his shoulder and walk to the village, leaving behind a very relieved Kagome still on the ground.  She stood up, dusted herself off, and raced after the hanyou. 

            'I can't believe he bought that.'  Kagome finally caught up with Inuyasha.  They silently walked back to the village.  Kagome would sometimes get the feeling that Inuyasha was looking at her, but she dared not look back and him.  As they neared the edge of the village, a brown fur ball attacked Kagome.  For the second time she was on her butt on the ground.  'Now I know how Inuyasha feels.'

            "Kagome, I missed you so much!"  The kitsune proceeded to hug her as though his life depended on it.

            "But Shippo, I have been gone only a day."  She gave him a gentle squeeze and sat him on the ground.  She yet again stood up and dusted herself off. 

            "I'm glad your back, we can look for shards now."  Inuyasha almost sounded happy about her coming back.

            "Actually, I plan on leaving in the morning.  I have to study."  'And hopefully he won't be home.' She quickly added in her head.

            "But you just got here."  Kagome could see the vein starting to pop out of his forehead. 

            "I came back just for the day.  I needed to get away form him…I mean Souta of course."  'Please Inuyasha, don't fight with me this one time.  I don't know if I could stand both you and my father hating me.'

            Inuyasha crossed his arms (you know what I mean) and released a "Feh!"  followed by "Stupid wench!"

            They spent the day peacefully and relaxed.  Kagome left in the morning just before dawn in order to get ready for school.  Of course she met a bit of ressitance, but Inuyasha quickly learned his place in the matter – in the ground.  When Kagome disappeared down the well, the hanyou found himself wondering about her.

            'She is lying to me.  There is definitely something wrong with her.  She smelled – different, and with a tinge of fear.  Something is not right."

            Kagome hoisted herself out the well and entered her house.  She slipped her shoes off and set her bag down – unaware of the eyes that followed her every move. 

            "Where were you last night?"

            Kagome could feel her chest tighten as reality came crashing back to her.

Sorry this is still pretty short guys.  I have about eight or so more pages written, but not in the computer.  I promise they will be up soon.  Please review because it really motivates to keep posting.  Thanks!

Bbhm