Kagome, being born to a life of destiny and fate, had always believed in both those things. The classroom stank of sweat and cosmetics, but it didn't deter Kagome in finding true love. The blue hair, cat-like manner and predatory gaze of one Ikuto Tsukiyomi made her feel so young and girly. As if, at only fifteen, those two years of heartache never happened. Yes, this was love…right? Kagome was smart, but when it came to these things, she had no clue at all.

"Class, we have a new student," smiled the teacher. Everyone grumbled quietly, clapping under the teacher's warning glare. Kagome walked in happily, bouncing on each step.

"Hello! My name is Kagome. I love practically everything! My strongest point would probably be archery," Kagome said shyly. The teacher gave her an encouraging grin and assigned her a seat next to Ikuto. Fate! She hurriedly ran over to the seat.

"Hi. I'm Ikuto Tsukiyomi." Kagome looked up, blushing and hoping he couldn't see her face aflame. She knew that, of course. She had seen his records lying on the principal's table and thought it couldn't hurt to have a peek. She wouldn't tell him that; no need to think of her as some sort of stalker.

"Hello," she nodded.

"You're really pretty. Your black hair frames your beautiful face," Ikuto said twisting a strand of her hair and whispering sweetly in her ear. Kagome blushed more till she was as red as a tomato. People around them rolled their eyes. Ikuto may be nice, but he was such a flirt. Kagome didn't take any notice, she was busy.

"It's your birthday tomorrow, right?" Kagome asked him.

He looked at her in surprise, "How did you know?"

Kagome fidgeted, "I-I sa-saw th-the lun-lunch ladi-ladies talki-talking about maki-making a cake fo-f-for you," she lied.

"Liar," he smiled, "But I'll forgive you."

Kagome smiled back; good they were friends.

Now I need to buy him a present.

Kagome smiled in happiness. She had found the perfect present! It was a beautiful necklace, with sapphires and emeralds. It had cost a whole year worth of her savings, but it was worth it. She knew he was going to like it. She walked a few metres and heard voices. A girl's and a boy's, a couple.

"I said I didn't want to see you again!"

"Aww, miss me?"

"No!"

"Love you too."

Kagome knew that voice, but couldn't quite place it. Overcome by curiosity, she went to look at the fighting couple. What she saw made her stomach turn unpleasantly.

She watched, trembling, as Ikuto Tsukiyomi licked a pink-haired girl's ear. The girl was small and young. Or maybe she just looked liked that. Ikuto wasn't a paedophile. She dropped the present so delicately wrapped. Like raindrops, she fell onto the moist ground. The rain poured, mourning the girl's loss. She hated the rain, as it was heartbreaks middle name. It brought gloom, despair and darkness. In a way, Ikuto was darkness. She was light. Perfect match. He would love her when it's raining, and she'll love him when it's not. Yet, she remembered what a villager in the feudal era had said:

"Everyone has a soul mate. However, there is a reason why people fight, argue and leave each other. Others just feel like they haven't met 'the one', but they just don't care. Lots of people aren't with their soul mates, Kagome."

Kagome's lip trembled, remembering another time.

Flashback:

"I love you!" sobbed Kagome.

"I know," said Inuyasha calmly.

"I want you!"

"I know."

"I need you!"

"I know."

"We can be together forever!"

"I know," said Inuyasha, "But the thing is, I don't want to be with you."

"What?" whispered Kagome.

"You heard me."

"Bu-but we're soul mates."

"Soul mates?" scoffed Inuyasha, "There is no such thing!"

"Yes there is."

"Not true!" said Inuyasha, then he leaned down, "If it was true, though. Kikyo would've been my soul mate."

At that moment, Kagome's already fragile heart, shattered into little pieces.

End flashback

So all Kagome could do was watch as the rain poured down without any light to stop it.

Ikuto heard a rustle and turned from his fun to find a delicately wrapped present. He looked at the label and his eyes widened.

For me?

The necklace that he found looked so expensive. He looked around to see who had dropped it. There was no one at all. Shrugging, he went back to teasing Amu, not knowing how much pain he was causing.

"Thank you, Kagome," whispered Ikuto. Yoru snuggled up to him and at that moment Yoru could've sworn Ikuto blushed.

"Must be the light," whispered Yoru. There was no way that Ikuto had fallen for someone.

Kagome woke up, bleary eyed.

"Who knocks at this time of day," she grumbled.

"Look, I've had a really upsetting-" Kagome started. She blinked at the people in front her.

"You're all here. You're all real!" sobbed Kagome.

Another oneshot. The next chapter of Tainted Light is soon up, just so you know. If you want, you can continue this story. However, like before, you have to actually continue it. Just tell me first :). So Ikuto actually knows that Kagome gave him that present, and was that a blush? Who are those people that are on Kagome's doorstep. If no one continues this I might make another oneshot following after this story, but that would probably be after Tainted Light. Please review, and though I would like a nice comment or two, please give some constructive critism to help me improve my stories.

Have a nice day,

Tenshi 'Gome ;)

P.S Do something nice for someone. Who knows? One simple good deed could brighten someones day. Give them some sunshine to stop the rain.