Otose: Sorry about not updating last week guys!

Roger: well at least you're updating.

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Kagome smiled as she and Sanzo walked down the street back towards the shrine. Things had gone well and she started to notice that Sanzo was opening up more, well to her anyway. It was an improvement though.

"Say Sanzo, how about tomorrow we go shopping for supplies?" Asked Kagome as she looked up at him.

Sanzo looked down at her, "I guess, what are you going to buy?" he asked wondering what they could possibly need.

"Well, I need to get another first aid kit; I promised Shippo and Goku I get them some candy, I'm pretty sure you're low on cigarettes and would like more. You can also buy another lighter, and there is also food to be bought as well." Kagome said as she went through a mental check list.

Sanzo nodded, alright it was reasonable enough, and it was true, he was running low on cigarettes and a new lighter will come in handy.

"Alright fine, I'll go with you tomorrow." Great, he was becoming whipped.

"Thanks Sanzo!" Kagome cheered as she gave him a peck on the cheek. Sanzo stiffened but relaxed, after this much time, he still wasn't used to her sudden affectionate gestures.

"You're … welcome." He said a bit hesitant on the whole thing. Kagome smiled as she paid no mind to it. Finally they made it to the shrine steps.

"We're home." She said as she looked up at Sanzo.

"Kagome!"

Kagome looked up at the shrine steps, her eyes widening, in shock and horror.

"Hojo?" She said in total disbelief. He smiled as he walked the rest of the way down to stand in front of her and Sanzo.

"I'm so glad I caught here. I just finished asking your mom if you were in. I hope you're feeling better." He said, as he gave her one of his shy boyish smiles.

Kagome sweat dropped, was he serious?

"Oh no, I'm fine trust me." Kagome said as she nudged Sanzo. He took that as a sign to interfere.

"Kagome, we should get going, your mom is probably wondering where we are." Sanzo said as he grabbed her hand and took a step around Hojo. Hojo eyed Sanzo and spoke.

"I'm sorry, how rude of me I'm Hojo who are you?"

Sanzo narrowed his eyes at him, and then looked back at Kagome.

"You go on ahead, I'll catch up." He said, letting go of her hand. Kagome gave an unsure look, but left anyway trusting that he wouldn't harm the idiotic boy. As soon as Kagome left his line of vision, he turned on Hojo.

"I don't know you think you are, but stay away from Kagome." He said, glaring at him.

"What? I will not, I will not abandon her like this." Hojo said, offended by the man.

"No, she told me about you. I don't care if you're trying to help her out, but you should know something."

"Oh? And what is that?" Hojo asked, narrowing his eyes. Sanzo smirked.

"I'm her boyfriend, and have been helping her get better."

Hojo's expression dropped. Her boyfriend? He had to be lying; he had been working hard trying to get Kagome to return his affections.

"I didn't know Kagome had a boyfriend. Why wouldn't she tell me?" Hojo asked, hoping that maybe the guy will slip up.

Sanzo gave a cruel smirk; he loved messing with people's minds.

"Because she's too nice to say it to your face, didn't you ever wonder why she wouldn't go out on those dates with you?" Sanzo asked, waiting for the boy to leave dejected.

A frown appeared on Hojo's face. What the man was saying, is true she never went on any of dates he had asked her. With a sigh Hojo faced the older man.

"Fine, but that doesn't mean I won't be coming around!" and with that said he left.

'Tch. How annoying.' Sanzo though as he walked up the stairs leading up to the shrine. He just might have to shoot the boy, if he became a problem of course.

He opened the front door and walked inside, he was greeted by Kiyoshi.

"Hello Sanzo, so how did your talk with boy go?" He asked, as he slithered up onto Sanzo shoulder.

"The idiot thinks he can still win over Kagome." He answered as he walked into the living to sit down. Kiyoshi hissed at the information, how pathetic and stupid of the human boy.

"Where's Kagome?" Sanzo asked, wondering where she could of gone too.

"Right here, I went upstairs to help my mom with something." Kagome said as she walked into living and taking a seat next to him. Sanzo nodded, as Kiyoshi jumped from his shoulder and onto Kagome's lap.

"So, how about we watch a movie?" Kagome suggested as she looked at Sanzo. He thought about it and nodded, a movie sounds fine. Kagome smiled as she got up and went to put the movie into the VCR.

"What movie is it?" Sanzo asked, wondering what they were going to watch, 'better not be a chick flick', thought Sanzo as he watched Kagome put the DVD in.

"It's called 'Men in Black.'" Kagome said as she sat down next to Sanzo and grabbed the remote from the small counter desk. Sanzo nodded, it sounds good, certainly not a chick flick.

"Hey I'm going to go make some popcorn, okay?" Kagome said, as she got up and went into the kitchen to get the snack.

"Ok," Sanzo said as he watched her get up, and with it out himself knowing, watched her backside as she walked away. Kiyoshi gave a little ferret smirk, but said nothing. Kagome walked back into living room. Kiyoshi slipped out of there, deciding to leave these two alone.

"I decided to wait here while the popcorn pops." Kagome said as she leaned her head against his chest. Sanzo nodded as put an arm around her shoulder. Both smiled, it felt nice knowing that there was someone who cared for you.

"Kagome?"

Kagome looked up only to have warm lips pressed against hers. She smiled as she returned the favor.

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Otose: Hoped you all liked it! Gabriella Temperence, hoped you liked the ending ;)

Roger: yes, well hope you all can review and have a great weekend or week.