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Chapter Four

Kagome's heart dropped when she heard someone yell out her name. "KAGOME IS THAT YOU?" As she carefully examined the car, she noticed the driver was Hojo. He stopped the vehicle and got out of the car and ran to Kagome. "K-Kagome… I knew it was you… I was looking everywhere for you!" "Hojo… I was so afraid, I thought…" He put his arms around her and gave Kagome a tight hug. "Don't speak, everyone was so worried about you, should I take you to a hospital?" "Please don't, I'll be fine I just need to get home." Hojo agreed right away with Kagome and brought her to his car. There was a bit of silence in the first few minutes in the car, but Hojo managed to break it.

"Kagome, what happened to you?" There was a worried expression on his face and he wanted answers, yet he didn't want to push her. "I'll explain everything to you later okay?" "Kagome, please just speak to me" Hojo looked over at the tired girl and noticed she had already shut her eyes. She must be exhausted; I wonder what happened to my poor Kagome… Hojo couldn't take his eyes off of her. He's had feelings for Kagome ever since middle school and since then he's been trying to win her heart. It was so hard trying to get Kagome's attention back then, with her illnesses and all, but now I may have a chance to actually be with her… he then recalled a memory from about two years ago:

Flashback

"Kagome… I'm glad we've gotten closer… I mean since you're always in school now" said Hojo as he was reaching Kagome's hand. Kagome couldn't help but notice his hand movements, so she slowly moved hers away. "Yeah, uhm I'm feeling a whole lot better these days, who would've knew!" A fake laugh came out of her as she tried to cover up the sadness in her voice. She had still been recovering from the day her and Inuyasha parted. "You know Kagome, I've been keeping something in me for a very long time and I never thought I'd actually tell you this but I think it's time…" Hojo had a sincere look on his face as he was speaking to Kagome. "What is it Hojo?" She knew what was coming and she wasn't ready to face it. "I really really like you Kagome and I want to know if you feel the same way" there was a pause. "Hojo, that's very sweet but…" He had a very disappointed look on his face "Oh, how foolish of me… thinking Kagome Higurashi could like me" He managed to laugh it off, but deep inside it hurt him like hell. "Hojo, listen I need to focus on school for now… it's the only thing I have left and I just don't have time for a relationship…" Kagome managed to make up an excuse and he believed every bit of it. A smile went upon Hojo's face. "Well then, when you're ready, I will make you mine! And that's a promise Kagome." Hojo gave her a hug and walked off with a smile on his face. Kagome then thought to herself "How could he make such a promise, why would he wait for me? Why should he waste his time on someone who just doesn't feel the same way? Oh Hojo can't you see, we're just not meant to be."

End of flashback

Hojo grinned. There's no excuse now, nothing will stop me from getting what I want. Kagome I made you a promise and I will make you mine. Hojo finally arrived at the Higurashi residence. He parked his red vehicle by the drive way and shook Kagome lightly. "Kagome, you're home wake up" Exhausted as she was, she managed to open her eyes and looked outside the faded window. "I'm home… thank you Hojo, really" "I'm coming inside with you Kagome, I'm going to support you; I'm going to be by your side" Kagome felt a rage in her body, she felt angry at Hojo for saying that. I don't need your support Hojo, Inuyasha protects me not you… She shook her head and felt sorry for Hojo. Kagome's mother was waiting by the door for her. "Kagome sweetie, are you alright?" Mrs. Higurashi gave her daughter a warm hug and thanked Hojo for finding her. "Please come on in Hojo, make yourself at home." Kagome said her hello to Sota and gramps, but they all wanted an explanation. They all wanted to know what had happened. Mrs. Higurashi offered everyone some green tea, as they sat around the kitchen table.

Kagome took a deep breath and told them everything that happened. Clearing her throat she managed to say "I was foolish, I could've been killed. But I wasn't and thankfully for Hojo; I arrived home safely." It was silent in the room. Hojo managed to say something "I think we should report the men, no one deserves to ever be in a situation like that… finding these criminals will save a woman's life." "Curse those men! I shall put a curse upon them, they will regret the day they've even met you Kagome!" yelled out her grandpa. Kagome laughed, "You guys are too much" "too bad Inuyasha wasn't here to protect you! He would've- "Before Sota could finish his sentence his mother gave him a look. Hojo thought to himself Inuyasha… is that Kagome's ex-boyfriend? The guy Kagome's friend would talk about? "I'm exhausted, I love you all so much but I really do need my rest." Thanks for killing my mood Sota… Kagome faked a smile and got up. "Alright dear, I will file a report to the police you go get your rest." Mrs. Higurashi gave her daughter a hug. Kagome said her goodnight and went upstairs to her room.

Kagome closed the door behind her and stood in the mirror. She chuckled. Look at me; it looks like I fought a demon or something. She changed into her pink pyjamas and threw out her clothes. "I never want to see those things again." She heard a knock on her door. "Come in" Hojo smiled at her. "I'm so thankful, If I haven't found you I could've lost you Kagome" there he goes again…

Hojo placed himself near Kagome. "You remember two years ago, when I confessed I liked you? Yeah I made a promise. I don't break promises Kagome." He reached for her hand and this time she didn't let go. "Hojo…" Kagome blushed lightly. Is this wrong? "Kagome, I've had a huge crush on you back in middle school… but now" His face began to get close to hers. Why won't I stop myself, what am I doing? "I really think I'm in love with you Kagome…" Love, how can he love me? Because of the way I look? I fell for Inuyasha because of his character. His looks were a bonus. Hojo continued to get close to Kagome. "Hojo stop." He backed away from her in shock. "Was it something I said Kagome?" Kagome's eyes filled with tears. "Hojo, please leave…" He then felt anger and envy in his heart. "It's because of your ex-boyfriend isn't it?" "What, you know about Inuyasha?" "Look, your friends told me all about him. I don't know who he is, but clearly he's not here now. "Kagome began to cry. "Hojo… you're honestly the sweetest guy ever, but I'm not good enough for you. I'm a troubled girl who's in love with someone else, you truly deserve better." Hojo couldn't bare it. He couldn't hear this anymore. "Kagome… I understand, as someone who loves you I guess I need to do what's best for you." Hojo got up from her bed and gave her a hug. "Hojo…" "Don't worry about me Kagome, I will always care and love you. But you're right I do deserve better." With that Hojo left Kagome's room and closed the door behind him.

Why can't I be happy? Why after three years do I have to suffer? I can even maintain a relationship because I'm in love with someone who I'm never going to see again… Kagome had no more strength to cry, she fell into a deep sleep.

Feudal Japan:

Inuyasha has been building his house for days. Non-stop hours, he hardly slept; he really wanted this house to be an amazing one. Miroku, Sango and their kids visited him. "Inuyasha, we're here!" Miroku yelled out, holding Ai and Mai's hands. Sango was carrying Kenta on her back. Inuyasha smiled. "Welcome to my home." Inuyasha already build the outside of the house. The land was pretty big with a huge sakura tree along the river side. His home wasn't like the sheds that were in the villages; it was pretty big and had beautiful patterns on the outside of the home. Miroku gasped. "Inuyasha… how did you make these beautiful patterns on it?" "Feh, back in the day my mom showed me how to paint. I'd paint when I was a child… I didn't have friends, so it was a way to pass the time." "Uncle-Inu!" the twins yelled out as they ran to see him." "Inuyasha… if Kagome was here, she'd be so proud of you" Sango said as she opened the entrance of the house.

Inuyasha didn't start the inside of the home, so it was pretty empty. "Yeah, I finished the outside but I didn't get a chance to do the inside yet…" Miroku looked at Sango and gave her a nod. "Inuyasha, we've missed you and all but we're actually here to help you finish this house." "Are you guys kidding me? Why would you bother doing that? I'm fine on my own" "we wanna help Inu too!" whined Ai. "Me three, me three!" said Mai as she tugged on Inuyasha's red kimono. "I guess it won't hurt… but" "great, what do we start on?" blurted out Miroku. "Hey look, I need it specifically my way. I'll do the paintings… I just need some material for the walls and some wood to construct the furniture." Sango smiled. "Well it seems like we've got lots to do, we better get started now!" Inuyasha looked at her children. "Uhm Sango, what are you going to do about these two?" said Inuyasha as he picked up Ai and Mai. "Alright you two, do you want to help Uncle-Inu out?" "Yes mommy" "Alright you two, go along with Inuyasha and behave!"

The children ran off with Inuyasha with a big smile on their faces." Sango put Kenta down on a blanket beside her. He was only a few weeks old and slept most of the time. Miroku looked at his wife "I really want to do this for Inuyasha, he's always been there for us… he's always been helping us with our house, food and our children. I think this is the least we can do to show our thanks" "I couldn't agree more Miroku" Sango leaned over and gave Miroku a soft kiss. "I know I'm handsome Sango and you can't resist my lips" "Oh, you really think so Monk?" Miroku brought his hand to her backside and groped her. "That's enough Miroku!" Sango said as she gave him a light slap. "Hmm, you don't seem to mind at night dear Sango." Even though they've been married for three years, Sango still blushes at the things her husband says, from time to time she will give Miroku a slap when he gropes her. But he can't help but smile when she does so.

Present day Japan:

Kagome, stop crying I'm right here. I've always been right here. Kagome looked up and saw the hanyou. I can never forget those golden eyes she thought. "Inuyasha how, did you get the well to open?" Her body couldn't move; she felt paralyzed. "It's the way I feel, that's why it opened" "Inuyasha I don't understand… and why can't I move my body?" Inuyasha smiled. "I can't answer that question for you; it's something you need to understand for yourself." The half-demon smiled and began to disappear. Kagome cried out "Inuyasha, Inuyasha come back! What do I need to understand? Please don't leave me…"

That was chapter four! I hope the last part didn't confuse you too much… but you'll see in the next chapter I hope you liked it:) and I want to thank those who take the time to review, I truly appreciate it! I also want to thank those who favor my story, that's very sweet of you. Unfortunately, I will not be posting two chapters a week, like I did this week. My spring break is over, which means I'm back to lots of studying and school waaaah:( But I will be posting a new chapter every week so be ready! Haha, thanks for reading xoxo Katerina.