Author's Note: Yep, another story. I really like this idea because I only see people write about ghosts or something similar to that. I wanted to try out something new. I don't want to give away too much, but it's a romance and mystery kind of story. Please read and tell me what you think. Thanks!

The Yearbook

"Wow," a girl breathed. "That's her?"

Currently, she was surrounded by her two guy friends, flipping through each page of their high school yearbook in the park.

On the second glossy page of the hardcover book, there was a photo of a beautiful, teenaged girl from ten years ago. She was the daughter of the wealthy family that owned Shikon High School, but she had disappeared immediately after the Homecoming football game. Every year, she always had the second page of the yearbook dedicated to her.

The girl, a demonslayer named Sango, stared in awe at the beauty of a young woman. The picture had the girl doing a casual pose, one hand on her hip. She was wearing a silver, glittery dress that ended at mid-thigh. A sweet smile spread over her pouting pink lips, and her skin was a healthy shade of peaches and cream. Her ebony locks gently waved to the middle of her back in attractive waves. Her most stunning feature were her hazel eyes. They held so many emotions in that gorgeous shade of chocolate. Even though she wasn't wearing one bit of makeup, she looked like an angel from heaven.

"Damn," both boys breathed in unison. They had to admit she was lovely.

"So, she was kidnapped or something?" Miroku, one of the guys, asked. He was a monk who didn't follow the traditional ways of one. His short black hair was pulled back into a small ponytail, which really brought out his fascinating violet eyes.

"I guess," Inuyasha, the male half demon, slowly answered, never removing his gaze from the photo. "It says she just . . . Disappeared after the Homecoming game when she was a junior."

"She was also a cheerleader," Sango added. She was reading the inscription underneath the picture.

It read:

"Kagome Higurashi was the daughter of the founder of Shikon High School, Yuki Higurashi. She was a respected junior who befriended every student, even the freshmen. She was involved in many activities and clubs, like Art Club, the school newspaper staff, and Cheerleading. On October 2, 1998, the Homecoming football game took place at the Four Souls High School football field. Shikon High won the game, and threw a party to celebrate the victory. Kagome, who also attended the party, left at around midnight to drive home. Unfortunately, she was never seen again. Her car was left unsupervised on the curb of Shikon Park, and there were no traces of her disappearance. Nothing was found. Detectives believe that she has committed suicide, but no one knows for sure. It was heartbreaking news for Shikon High School, but we will always remember Kagome. We love her with all our hearts and thank her for showing kindness to all of her classmates. Thank you, Kagome. We love you."

Sango lowered the book from her face. "Oh my god," she gasped. It was such a horrible, tragic event. Kagome was only sixteen when she disappeared. Or died . . .

"I feel bad for this girl," Inuyasha solemnly murmured.

"Too bad she's dead," Miroku said. "I so would've dated her."

"Dammit, Miroku!" Sango hissed. "Do you have to ruin everything?"

"Sorry, I was being honest."

"Obviously," Inuyasha scoffed. A soft wind blew, causing his long silver hair to dance in the breeze.

It was the day after the three friends had graduated from high school. They were so relieved to finally be free from educational torture for a while. Inuyasha and Sango had been friends since seventh grade, and befriended Miroku when they were all freshmen.

As a graduation present, Inuyasha's parents had allowed him to spend his summer at their beach house, giving him permission to bring along his friends. They were leaving tomorrow. But there will be other people going to the beach for the summer, too. Like Shippo, a fox demon who was now a sophomore; Kouga and Ayame, an engaged wolf demon couple; And Kikyou, Inuyasha's ex-girlfriend. Kikyou remained friends with the hanyou even after their breakup junior year.

Inuyasha looked up at the blue cloudless sky, wondering how this summer will be different from the others. He wanted a girlfriend. Someone who'd stay by his side no matter what. Someone who loved him even if he was a half demon. Someone who held something unique from the rest of the girls.

"Hey, Inuyasha? Helloooooo? Earth to Dog Boy!"

He snapped back to reality when he saw Sango's hand swishing over his face. "What?" he dumbly asked.

The brunette planted her hands on her hips. "You were spacing out again," she answered. "What are you thinking about now?"

"You should know by now," he said, brushing past her to get to his car. Miroku had already left to eat dinner at home.

"You're still moping over being single?"

He rolled his golden eyes. "Yeah. So?"

Sango sighed. "Inuyasha, you've always been searching for 'the one'. There's not a single girl who fits your description perfectly. Besides, you haven't dated for the whole senior year. Girls like you, dude. They think you're hot, but you turn them down --"

"And what's wrong with wanting the perfect girl?" Inuyasha interrupted. He yanked his car keys out of his jeans pocket.

Sango shook her head. He wasn't getting the point. No girl was perfect. None. "Never mind." She fished out her keys from her purse.

"Anyway," the hanyou broke the silence. They were both fumbling with the metal keys, trying to open their cars. "You all packed for tomorrow?"

"Almost," she honestly answered. "I need to buy more bathing suits."

He raised a black eyebrow. "What, three aren't enough for you?"

Sango glared at him. "I am not going to wear the same bathing suits again and again! Gross!"

He flinched at the demonslayer's shrieks. "Okay, okay. Calm down. I was just asking." He flipped through each key one at a time. There were about ten keys, and he was having a hard time finding the right one. "Why do I have so many damn keys?" he asked aloud.

Sango snorted as she finally managed to unlock her car door.

"I only use two, and I have ten keys," he continued. "In my sleep, did I murder a janitor and steal his keys?"

Sango giggled. "I dunno. Did you?"

He shrugged. "How would I know?"

"I don't know." Sango shut her door and rolled down the window. "I'll see you at your house tomorrow at eight in the morning, okay?"

"Alright," he called back.

"See ya!" Sango backed up and sped away.

Inuyasha finally managed to get his car door open and slipped inside, clutching his yearbook to his side. He slammed the door shut and sat still for a moment. He flipped to the second page and stared at Kagome Higurashi.

Why would such an innocent girl commit suicide? Or why would anyone murder her? She was so nice to everyone in the school, and everyone liked her back. Who did this to her?

Inuyasha thought for a moment. Strangely, he wished that she was alive. Inuyasha Takahashi and Kagome Higurashi. It sounded nice. Of course, the poor miko died, leaving no clues behind to what could've solved the reason for her disappearance.

But she didn't. Even the demon cops with an intensive sense of smell couldn't sniff out anything. Detectives and police officers have been searching for two years for any sign of the schoolgirl. As usual, nothing came up.

Inuyasha stared at the posing teenager for another five minutes. Some people said that she looked kind of like Kikyou. Some said she looked like a goddess. Inuyasha favored with those who claimed that she looked like a goddess. Sango and Miroku sided with the opinion, too. Only an idiot would think that Kagome Higurashi and Kikyou Tama looked similar.

His cell phone shrilled suddenly, breaking him out of his train of thoughts. He flipped it open and put it to where a normal human ear would be. "Hello?"

"INUYASHA TAKAHASHI!!" --He flinched-- "Where are you, young man?! You were supposed to be here an hour ago! I want you to move your little bottom back to the house right now!"

Inuyasha sighed quietly. "Sorry, Mother. I was looking through the yearbook with Sango."

"I don't want excuses! I want you to get home immediately! Your dinner's getting cold, and I am NOT, repeat not, going to hold up the family because you're lollygagging and going goo-goo-ga-ga over a picture of a pretty girl! If I don't see those adorable puppy ears of yours in ten minutes, I will personally hunt you down and drag you home by the ear! Do you hear me?!"

Inuyasha's jaw dropped. Wow, his mother was furious. At least she wasn't cussing. "Okay, Mother."

"Alright. Bye."

"Bye."

He flipped his blood red phone shut and turned the key in the ignition. The last thing he wanted was to be screamed at by Izayoi, his mom. She was only human, but she was quite a scary woman when she was angry.

Hopefully, he thought. This summer will be the best one ever . . .

Yay! The first chapter is finished! Remember to R&R and tell me what you think about the idea so far!