Demons have their mates predestined. Every ningen, miko, hanyou, and youkai is born with their predestined mate already planned. Demons and hanyous are more fortunate than their human counterparts seeing as they automatically know who their mate is upon smelling their scent. Today's governments has even adapted to put this occurrence into consideration in making modern-day law. Looking back, societies even thousands of years ago implemented their own forms of rules to live by especially concerning this entire "bonded to someone you don't even know" ordeal. Until now, we still don't know how or why this 'phenomenon' occurs, though there are many ongoing investigations and theories, there was one thing that was for sure.

That's just how the universe worked.

I hadn't met my mate up until I entered Shikon High for my first year of high school.

She smelt of sakura blossoms, vanilla, and the ocean breeze with a tint of honey. She had long raven black hair that draped down until her lower back with a brief curtain of bangs that partially covered her forehead. She had a heart-shaped face, adorned with full, rosy lips and a cute nose. Her eyes were a deep, rich and beautiful color of azure blue. Her skin was flawless, fair and probably smooth to the touch from what I saw. She was well-built, average height, but with long, slender legs and truth be told, fair assets. She gave off the aura of a miko undergoing training, but was nevertheless very strong.

She was perfect.

I took in a deep breath, taking her scent in, and tried to keep myself composed. No form of preparation could have prepared me for this moment. Despite having been told by both my father and my older brother what to expect when this moment arrived so I would be somewhat prepared, I still didn't imagine it would be this bad.

See, upon meeting your mate, there are three things that can happen. First option is that you would faint on the spot. A rare occurrence, but sometimes happens. Second, is that you go into blind, full-demon mode and everything from there can either go downhill or something else, depending on your species. Last option is that like in any option, you will feel weak and pleasured at the same time for a varying amount of time, then will return to normal.

Someone up in the heavens must've been feeling good towards me that day because I was granted option 3.

My demon surged inside of me and said "Mate" repeatedly, like a mantra in my mind. Then it happened.

The sudden race of your heart, the shortness of breath you immediately feel, or the sense that time was standing still. You feel as though you're walking on clouds, and can't imagine anything wrong in the world.

It was pure bliss.

My best friend since childhood Miroku, who was there with me at that moment, almost had a heart attack the moment I fell on him, and had no idea what was happening to me for about 5 minutes.

Then I came back down to earth. Where I had yet to introduce myself to my mate and angel.

"InuYasha! What the hell?!" Miroku cried out.

"Sorry about that Miroku. I just met my mate." I grinned sheepishly, gaining my balance.

"Wait.…THAT WAS IT?! Where? Who?!" Miroku jumped, scanning the courtyard.

"I need to talk to her." I said adamantly, beginning to make my way to her.

"Woah, woah woah WOAH, there, mister. You need to approach this rationally and with a clear mind! You can't screw up this moment- first impressions are KEY!" Miroku panicked, grabbing my arm.

"MY MIND IS CLEAR. Now let go of me Miroku! I'm going to go talk to her!" I said, pulling away from his grip and tightening my own grip on my school bag. I could hear Miroku haphazardly following.

She was with two other girls. One had long brown hair and chocolate brown eyes, who smelt like a demon slayer and stood about an inch above my mate. The other girl was distinctly a wolf demon who stood at about the same height as the brunette, with red hair and bright green eyes.

Taking in my mate's wonderful scent one last time before I was in talking distance I prepared myself.

I was going to introduce myself.

Right.

But then what? You don't just introduce yourself to someone for no good reason. And I didn't want her to think I knew she was my mate or anything on the spot otherwise she'll become aggressive or shy away!

Oh dear Buddha, I was getting too close! I DIDN'T HAVE A PLAN YET!

"Excuse me," I said without thinking.

My mate and her two companions turned to face me.

My mate was so beautiful up close, I almost fainted on the spot.

"Sorry," I said, clearing my throat and my mind. "I'm Takahashi InuYasha," I smiled, earning a smile from my mate and her companions.

"Nice to meet you Takahashi-san, I'm Higurashi Kagome." My mate spoke, her voice as sweet and smooth as the honey she smells of. Not too squeaky, but also not drastically low for a woman.

"Please," I bowed slightly, "Call me InuYasha."

She laughed lightly, which made my heart flutter, and then smiled, saying "Then please call me Kagome, InuYasha."

I could've died right there and then and I would've had no regrets in my life.

"You're a inu demon, InuYasha. Not a very common race found going in semi-mediocre high schools like this." the brunette stated friendly.

"I'm a half-demon, actually." I corrected, purposely avoiding the class question .

"That explains the adorable ears Kagome's been absolutely dying to touch since she first laid eyes on you." The wolf-demons laughed. Then looking towards my said mate with an eyebrow raised, she blushed furiously.

"They just look so cute and soft…" She confessed quietly, and I laughed heartedly.

"Maybe later. Here's not really the place, you know?" I smiled, and she blushed an even deeper shade of red, making her look even more beautiful then she already did.

"Is there something you wanted to ask of us InuYasha? You called for our attention." My mate Kagome said considerately, changing te subject, and I internally began to panic.

I hadn't planned this far. Miroku was right! I shouldn't have done this without planning thoroughly!

"Actually, Kagome…" I trailed off.

Somehow sensing my distress, Miroku decided to interfere, and I swear to Buddha, I was never more grateful he was my best friend.

"My name is Houshi Miroku. Sorry about that, he approached you because of me." Miroku chuckled sheepishly. Turning his head to the brunette who up until that point had been watching my exchange with Kagome, he resumed speaking.

"Excuse my friend and myself, I just couldn't help myself from admiring your captivating beauty." He spoke smoothly, grabbing her hand and bending down to kiss it, shocking the brunette, Kagome, and the wolf demon girl. I released the breath I was holding at this point, and thought sadly about where this was going. He was probably going to ask her his famous question then get his ass whooped by this girl.

"May I know your name, miss?" He asked kindly, his lips a millimeter away from her hand.

"M-My name is Taijiya Sango." She introduced.

"What a beautiful name, perfect for such a beautiful woman as yourself." He smiled warmly.

"I-I-I don't know what to say… Houshi-san…" The girl spoke, obviously flustered. Miroku stood straight, and sent her his 'charming' smile and just then, I thought that it could actually work. She obviously wasn't against his advances, and he hadn't asked the question yet, so maybe there was still a chance for the pervert!

"Why not just say you'll call me Miroku then, dearest Sango?" He replied.

"A-a-alright then… Miroku." She smiled softly.

"Please allow me to accompany you to the office for our schedules and to our classes, dearest Sango." He said, which gave me serious hope for him.

"I-I-I…" She hesitated.

"She would love to." Kagome and the wolf-demon said in unison, shoving her in the direction of Miroku, which led to Miroku holding her hand and them walking to the direction of the school building.

"YES! FINALLY! SANGO'S GONNA GET A MANN!" The wolf-demon said enthusiastically, jumping up and down.

"And Miroku will finally find himself a girl." I smiled. "Sorry, I didn't catch your name." I said to the wolf-demon girl.

Laughing she introduced herself. "I'm Shirookami Ayame, but you can call me Ayame." She said happily.

"Nice to meet you Ayame-san." I greeted back.

"chan is fine with me!" Ayame chirped back, and InuYasha laughed.

"So the reason why you came to us is because your friend was interested in Sango?" Kagome asked me then, and I laughed.

"Not exactly, but part of the reason, yes. Really, I came over to ask if any of you guys knew where the principal's office was. I heard it was off the office and wasn't there during the school orientation." I said sheepishly, silently patting myself on the back for the great excuse.

"Of course you weren't at the orientation. Any one of us would've remembered a cutie like you." Ayame said cheekily, winking at Kagome, who blushed. "I think I recall seeing your friend though. Didn't he know where to go?" She then asked.

"Miroku, being the guy he is, didn't remember much besides the office and the bathroom." I chuckled, intentionally missing out that the reason why he didn't know the rest was because he was too busy asking upperclassmen if they'd bare his children.

"You're lucky then! I just happen to know where the principal's office is. I'll lead you there." Kagome offered graciously, and I couldn't have asked for a better mate.

"I'll go on ahead to the office then, and along the way maybe find myself my own hottie!" Ayame cheered before running off.

Blushing adorably again, Kagome cleared her throat. "This way." She smiled, and from there I knew.

My three years at high school were going to be great.