Ok in my point of view that last chapter sucked ass, so I'll try to make this one better.

After putting the jewel shard away Kagome sat down on her bed and flipped through her calendar. She knew Shippo's birthday was next month and debated if she should go or not.

"I'm sure Shippo would be happy to see me." Kagome thought. She fell back onto her pillow and cuddled with the stuffed bear that Inuyasha won for her at the fair.

Flashback

Inuyasha was getting frustrated he was trying to knock down some stupid bottles with a tiny ball. Kagome was cheering him on, he wanted to win Kagome the big white teddy bear dangly in front of him. That Hobo guy and won Kagome one and if Inuyasha won the big white one it would put his to shame.

Inuyasha threw the ball and missed; he saw Kagome frown.

Inuyasha picked up the last ball and looked at Kagome, she flashed him and encouraging smile. Then he tossed the ball knocking down all of the bottles.

Kagome jumped at Inuyasha and kissed him on the cheek. They both blushed and the guy in charge handed Kagome the big plush bear.

Flash back over

"That's it I'll visit Shippo for his birthday." She snuggled up to the bear and fell into a dream sleep.

Kagome's dream

Inuyasha approached Kagome. His golden eyes seemed to be looking into her soul. He pulled her close and kissed her. Kagome opened her eyes in shock but slowly closed them. Her limbs melted like butter under his touch.

She held onto Inuyasha for support he pulled her closer and intensified the kiss by slipping his tongue into her mouth. Their tongues intertwined in perfect sync. Inuyasha ran his hands through Kagome's soft raven hair.

Kagome had another dream soon after.

It was of her and Hojo. Hojo kissed Kagome just like he did on their date. But this time they were in a green meadow and fireflies were surrounding them with a wonderful glow. Hojo's kiss was good but compared to Inuyasha's it was like kissing a dead cat.

Dream over.

Kagome woke up and hurried off to school. She saw Ayumi, Eri and Yuka on the way.

"Hey guys." Kagome said with a big grin on her face.

"So last night went well?" Yuka asked.

"Yeah really well" Kagome said dreamily.

"Tell us what happened." Eri said.

Kagome told them the whole story including the heart stopping kiss.

"Wow, so do you guys go out now." Ayumi asked

"Well no" Kagome frowned "but I'm sure he'll ask soon."

"Wow Kagome, you'd sure be lucky to have a boyfriend like Hojo." Yuka said

"Yeah" Kagome whispered. They continued to walk and talk all except Kagome who remained quiet.

Inuyasha sat perched on top of his favorite tree. He looked down at the bone eaters well. He jumped down from the branch and ran to it. When he was about ten feet away from it he slowed down to a brisk walk. He touched the side of the well that was the last place Kagome was before she left. He looked into the well and jumped in. He wished to be engulfed into the blue-pinkish light. He wished to climb out of the well and be greeted by Kagome's smiling face. He missed that face so much. He just wanted to see her just once more. His feet hit the bottom of the well. He at down and touched the walls: he hadn't see Kagome in nearly three months.

He reached into his kimono and pulled out Kagome's scarf. He inhale her scent, it was faint but still there. He inhaled it until something else caught his nose. Inuyasha jumped out of the well. The familiar stench hit his nose with great force.

"Damn, how could I have not noticed that stench, Kouga."

Inuyasha follow Kouga's scent and quickly found him.

"Hey mutt face, I came to visit Kagome but I don't smell her. Where is she?"

Inuyasha cringed at Kouga. "She aint here you mangy wolf." Shippo appeared out of Kaede's hut and jumped onto Inuyasha's shoulder.

"Well when is she coming back?" Kouga asked. Inuyasha and Shippo exchanged looks.

"We don't know." Shippo said

"What do you mean? Where did she go?"

"Home" Inuyasha said blankly.

"Well aint she tell you when she'd be back." Kouga asked

"Yeah" Shippo said. "Never" Inuyasha and Kouga both looked at Shippo.

Inuyasha was shocked how Shippo said never. As if he'd given up hope.

"N-n-n-never." Kouga

"Yeah never" Shippo said as he jumped down from Inuyasha's shoulder and walked away.

"Shippo come back here." Inuyasha said as he chased after him; leaving a stunned Kouga alone.

Inuyasha quickly caught up him Shippo.

"She is coming back Shippo." Shippo looked at Inuyasha; his once shinning eyes full of kid like wonder were now dull.

"I don't know Inuyasha." Shippo said then he turned back around and continued walking.