Firstly: I do not own Inuyasha. Never have and never will.
Secondly: I am so sorry for the wait! I have been busy with school now that my break is over. Thank you for your patience and I hope you enjoy the chapter!
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I was in my room reading on my bed when I heard my front door unlocking.
"Kagome! It's me!" Hojo said loudly as he walked down the hall. He was in the living room and I put my book down to greet him.
"Took you awhile, I've missed you!" I gave him a hug and put my ear to his chest. I could hear the steady beating of his heart. He patted my head and then took a step back and smiled down at me. He kissed me on the forehead and then sat down at the table as I walked into the kitchen and started putting our dinner on the table.
"Sorry I was so late, I would have gotten here earlier to help you make dinner but I got caught up with my work and studying-
"Don't worry about it! I'm just happy that we finally have a few minutes together because this weekend is going to be busy as well!"
"This weekend?" He asked me with a quizzical look. Then a few seconds later his face with replaced with the realization and I knew the next few words would disappoint me. "Kags, I'm so sorry, I totally forgot about that and now I have my internship- I just. Um, I'll make this up to you! I promise!" He flashed a smile at me and reached to hold my hand. He began to rub his thumb over my hand and I felt a cold sadness start to grow in my body. He was so busy all the time and I just had to go along with it. Did we even have a relationship anymore?
"You look really beautiful today." He tried using words to soothe the situation. I smiled back at him.
"Really Hojo, It's okay. I know that you're doing really well and with your graduation coming soon I understand that your time is going to be preoccupied. I hope we can find some time for us though eventually." I said as I moved my hand from his and got up from the table. I walked into the kitchen and placed my dish in the sink. His phone buzzed and he started texting someone.
He got up from the table and left his plate there. I turned around and watched him as he continued to text and put on his jacket and shoes at the same time. He proceeded to leave my slice of cake on the dining table and then walked down my hall. I heard my door open and shut. I walked into my room and shut my bedroom door. Then I heard him running back and open my door. He came and stood in front of me and grabbed my hands.
"This is the second time Hojo" I glared at him.
"My mind is everywhere right now and I know I'm being a horrible boyfriend but things will change I prom-"
"promise." I said as I cut him off. I let go of his hands and walked towards my front door, he was right behind me and I opened the door and held out my hand. "I want my key for a little bit, when you have time to think about me and this relationship then you can have it back."
"Kagome, I care about you so much and I understand." He took the key out of his pocket and put it in my hand. He kissed me on the cheek and walked out the door.
"Earth to Kagome!" Yuka whispered in my ear. I woke from my daydream fog and looked up at Eri as she was handing me the list of people that had signed up for the beach cleanup. She looked at me with worry knowing as usual that something was wrong with Hojo and I.
"So, where is Hojo, Kags?" Eri asked me.
"He's not coming, his internship interferes or something." I replied as I took the list.
"We'll talk about this later! For now I need you and Yuka to make sure that these people get their directions to the beach and get their clean up supplies." She walked away to help a girl that had walked in. I scanned the list until I found a name I didn't expect to see.
"Why is he coming?" I said under my breath
"Who?" Yuka asked me.
"Hey Kagome, I am so happy I signed up for this, who is that girl over there?" I turned around to face Miroku who was eyeing Eri from across the room.
"Really Miroku, I can't leave you for one minute without you-" He stopped mid-sentence as he looked at me. Holding two duffle bags and then he winked at me. He pushed the bags into Miroku's arms. "Here hold these; they'll keep your hands safe from making a fool of yourself." He snickered at Miroku.
"Okay, what is going on?" I could feel my cheeks getting flushed as I looked at the two. Miroku was wearing jeans and zip up hoodie with our schools lacrosse emblem on it. Inuyasha was wearing a t-shirt, jeans and his stupid smirk. Eri was at my side again and smiled at Inuyasha and Miroku.
"Kagome, this is Inuyasha and Miroku. Guys this is my second in command! She can help you with anything. Kagome, the teams have to do some community service as part as the school "athlete's give back" campaign, isn't that nice that the lacrosse team picked to come with us?" She smiled at me.
I grinned back. This weekend that I had planned with Eri and Yuka was now turning into a bad decision. Hojo was supposed to be coming and this was finally going to be a weekend away to get our relationship back on track. Eri pulls me with her and Yuka to her car so we can leave.
"Okay now it's time to tell you the bad news. Since the lacrosse team is coming, that means that some of the journalism class volunteered to come in order to get them in the paper next week. So, um, I couldn't say no and-" Eri slowly lost her words as she waited for me to say it.
"Kikyou is coming." I sighed.
"What! Why didn't you tell me sooner! I am so excited I'm going to call her right now!" Yuka said.
"No!" Eri and I said in unison. At least I had one person on my side. I really hate that Sango had to work this weekend now.
I was walking on the beach with Miroku picking up random pieces of garbage. The beach was filled with 40 college students working to clean it. It didn't take long and most the beach was finished. Miroku and I were the farthest away from the group and even though he was a pervert he kept asking me questions about Sango.
"So she has no one she's interested in... at all?" He pried. We both knew what he was really asking.
"Miroku, she's single but if you took her on a nice date that could probably change..." I looked over across the beach at Inuyasha with Kikyou and Yuka and a group of other people walking back to the hotel.
"Oh Kagome, as much as I am flattered that you think I like Sango, I could never give up my lady killer ways! Don't let Inuyasha fool you though, he'd much rather have only on girl."
I turned around and glared at Miroku's facetious grin.
"I think you're forgetting about Hojo." I said to him.
"I'm just trying to be a good friend to you Kagome!" With that we started walking back to the hotel as well.
Later that night a bonfire was set up for the group by the staff hotel. That and a late night snack were provided in thanks for our beach cleanup service. I sat alone all bundled up in my sweater and jacket when Inuyasha plopped down onto the ground. He had a blanket around him over his jackets as well.
"Finally, some alone time." He looked at me from under his hood and blanket. The fire lit up his eyes into a bright color. I felt my stomach do flips.
"I'm surprised you wanted to see me when you've been so busy getting interviewed."
"Don't be so flattered. Today was exhausting with all those people around me. It's just good to be around someone that isn't so annoying." He scoffed. "Why are you looking at me like that?"
I quickly turned away and felt the heat rushing to my face.
"Is every meeting going to be like this? You being mysterious or ruuu-ude?" I shivered out the last word and felt like a moron. I could feel him looking at me but I wasn't sure.
"I'm sorry... you know, you're not the easiest person to read and I'd like to become friends." He said.
"Okay. Friends."
"Awesome, so you'll bring Sango to one of mine and Miroku's games?"
"What? Why?"
"Because he really likes her and I'm a good friend."
"Fine, but we get good seats right?" I looked at him and batted my eyes at him. He laughed before agreeing and then put his blanket around me.
"Oh thank you! Are you sure you don't want it?" I asked him.
"No I'm pretty warm now." He stood up and held out his hand to me. I grabbed it and instantly felt warmer. He pulled me up and I stood facing him still holding his hand. He looked at me. His eyes staring into mine and I felt myself inch closer to him like I had no control. "We should get going, it's pretty late now." He said as he began to blush. I let go of his hand and started walking towards the hotel. Not long after and Miroku appeared at my side.
"Who is forgetting about Hojo now?" He whispered in my ear.
