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Important Author's Note: This story is the sequel to Different Worlds, Same Desire. One of my loyal reviewers suggested a sequel and we both worked together to create one. AnimeKG thought of the summary and the outline of the story. I only did some minor adjustments. So basically, this whole story goes to AnimeKG, I am just the person who wrote it. I truly thank you AnimeKG for the inspiration and the idea. This is your story!

AnimeKG: She credit's me too much!! Yes I did suggest it and yes I did help with the outline, BUT I was inspired by the true work of my talented co-author, Truth demon, (hold for applause) and she deserves as much credit as I do. I will be editing this story, so expect me to leave comments!! MUWHAHAHAHA!! Yes, I am crazy, and proud of it.

Summary:Kagome and Inuyasha are happily together in their senior year of high school. When two new transfer students show up, everyone is curious because one of them is said to be Inuyasha's best friend. But when Kagome discovers that it is Koga, Kagome begins to worry. Inuyasha doesn't know of Kagome's past with Koga. So in order for Kagome to avoid more problems, she makes a bet about whether Koga can get the other new student, Ayame, to go out with him, loser has to leave the school. But then things go horribly, horribly, wrong.

Same Friends, Different Enemies

Chapter 1 – New Beginnings

Kagome had just woken up by the annoying sound of her alarm clock. Lately she had been going through alarm clocks like crazy and was now currently on her fifth. This time though, she picked out an alarm that buzzed for a short amount of time, long enough to wake her up, and then shut off before she damaged it.

Stretching the sleep from her muscles, Kagome rose from her queen sized bed, making sure to avoid a sleeping Boyu, and headed to her drawer to gather today's clothes. Deciding on gray wash jean hip huggers, a black tank, and her favorite black converses, Kagome headed over to the bathroom across the hall from her room. Just as she emerged from her dark cave of slumber, a hyper active Souta came running down the hall.

"Watch where you're going twerp!" shouted Kagome as she leapt back into her room to avoid being trampled.

Kagome looked down the hall where Souta was jogging in place as he faced her. "One," he said quickly, obviously running out of breath. "I am older, officially making you the twerp; two, I have something important to do and if I don't hurry I will be late." Turning swiftly, Souta ran a few more feet to his room and abruptly shut the door. Kagome just shook her head, not wanting to know.

"Breakfast you two." shouted Mrs. Higurashi as she emerged from the kitchen, holding a dish towel. Mr. Higurashi sat at the table reading today's paper, slowly sipping his coffee.

Kagome came bounding down the stairs and into the kitchen. Saying 'hello' to her mom and dad, Kagome took her seat and began dishing up her food.

"Where's your brother?" asked Mrs. Higurashi. Kagome glanced up from her bite of omelet, shrugging in an I-don't-know way and then continuing to devour her breakfast.

Mr. Higurashi finished his paper and looked over at Kagome, quirking an eyebrow at the sight of Kagome's leg bouncing rapidly as she ate. "What has got you all fired up." he asked curiously, noticing the cease of movement after he finished.

"Today is the first day of my senior year. I guess I'm just excited." replied Kagome nonchalantly.

"I bet it's because she gets to see Inu-Poo for the first time since school let out." said Souta as he rushed into the kitchen, quickly grabbing breakfast to-go.

Kagome shot him an evil glare. "I told you to stop listening to my conversations when I'm on the phone. And I don't call him that, it was just a joke between Sango and I." seethed Kagome as she watched Souta roll his eyes and dash out of the kitchen before she could find something to throw at him.

Kagome calmed back down, determined not to let her stupid brother get her riled up. But she did have to admit that she was excited to see Inuyasha. He left a week after school let out to do some family vacationing. Sure she talked to him regularly on the phone, quite often earning reprimanding looks from her father for talking as she did so, but it wasn't the same as seeing him in person. 'I really do miss him; I can't wait to see him at school. I bet he's changed a lot, seeing as how their vacation was in the Bahamas, he's probably all tan,' thought Kagome enviously as she took in her pale ivory skin.

Kagome was brought out of her thoughts when Mrs. Higurashi announced that it was time to go to school. "Souta will drive you today since your father is taking the carpool. But you need to hurry because Souta has to be at an important meeting soon and he doesn't want to be late." Kagome rolled her eyes, remembering that Souta was called in for a job interview at a local restaurant.

"Yeah, hurry your slow as – butt up." said Souta, quickly glancing at Mrs. Higurashi, making sure she didn't catch his almost slip up.

"Smooth idiot." said Kagome as she passed by him, smirking at his face. Souta, in return, glared at her which she obliviously ignored and walked up the stairs.

Souta dropped off Kagome at her school after a long and violent car ride. Kagome opened the door, making sure to flick him hard in the ear one last time before she left. Getting angry, Souta tried to flick her back, but she was out of the car before he could do so. Settling for a huff and a quick look of annoyance, Souta put the car in gear and drove off.

Kagome was just about to turn around when two strong arms encircled her waist. Twisting around enough to see his face, Kagome smiled brightly and launched herself deeper into his hold, hugging him tightly around the neck.

"Inuyasha!" screamed Kagome, completely filled with joy at the sight of him.

Inuyasha laughed as he hugged her back just as firmly. "Miss me?" he asked.

Kagome pulled back far enough to see his face. "Nope." she answered simply.

Inuyasha stood there stunned while she untangled herself from him and started walking towards the entrance. Inuyasha turned to watch her leave. Then, without warning, Kagome turned abruptly and raced into his arms. Inuyasha caught her around the waist easily. "Of course I missed you!" she said passionately. Making sure to give him a deep, longing kiss to show him just how much she missed him.

Inuyasha smiled into the kiss. Setting her down he gazed into her chocolate brown orbs that always made his mind go hazy. "Good," he said cockily, "because I missed you like crazy."

Kagome laughed at his tone, giving him a slight punch in the arm. Taking a hold of his hand, they both walked into the school, ready to begin a new year filled with lots of fun and laughter.

I doesn't matter how long she has been going here, the thought of attending a school where the vermin she disliked roamed free still frustrated her. Thankfully, she has gotten used to them, enough to where they weren't in any immediate danger from her.

Inuyasha and Kagome walked over to their lockers, coincidentally right next to each other. Inuyasha glanced down at Kagome warily, already seeing the evident signs of irritation on her face. Hugging her closer to him, Kagome looked up at Inuyasha and smiled a smile of apology. "You'd think I'd be used to them by now." she said, more to herself than him.

Inuyasha knew that the people that surrounded them at this very moment were really the only things that could irritate Kagome this much. After being in this school for a year, Inuyasha understood perfectly why she felt that way about them. Already several girls where given death threats by Kagome for flirting with him. Even Rin, who is normally a sweet and quiet girl, has begun to develop a dangerous side when she noticed the Prep girls taking interest in Sesshomaru.

Inuyasha grabbed his English book out of his locker just as Sango and Miroku showed up. "Did you hear?" asked Sango as she leaned on the locker next to Kagome's.

Kagome shut hers and turned to face Sango. "Hear what?" she asked curiously.

Sango smiled a very happy smile. "I just heard from the local gossip group that Kikyo has transferred out of Shikon High." Sango couldn't hold back the smug and triumphant look from her face.

Kagome stood there shocked, but not all that surprised. After what happened last year, she was amazed Kikyo stayed this long.

"I can't say I'm sad to see her go." said Miroku.

"Me neither. I can only imagine what it was like for you all. I didn't have to deal with her as much as you guys did." said Inuyasha, inwardly rejoicing that he would never have to experience the full extent of Kikyo.

"Consider yourself lucky." said Kagome, a flash of anger and hatred appearing on her face at the mere thought of the slut.

"Anyway," said Sango as she directed the conversation away from the piece of trash that they no longer had to deal with. "I have some more news." Sango then pulled her book bag around to her side and began rummaging through it.

While she busied herself with one of her famous treasure hunts, Kagome turned her attention to Inuyasha. "So Inuyasha how was the Bahamas?" she asked, clearly noticing the darker tone of his skin.

"Oh yeah," chimed in Miroku. "I heard about that. I also heard that they have an awesome water park attached the hotel you stayed in."

"Yeah, it was awesome. Aside from the beach and hanging out around town, I spent a lot of my time there. Couldn't get enough of that slide." he said.

"I bet they have some delicious women there huh?" asked Miroku suggestively.

Before Inuyasha could even answer, two swift blows connected with Miroku's head. Kagome and Sango shot him heated glares, Inuyasha visibly shaking his head.

"Watch it Miroku." said Sango warningly before getting back to searching in her bag.

Kagome rolled her eyes at Miroku, wondering if that was all the guy ever thought of. "I guess Miroku," said Inuyasha, finally getting a chance to answer. "I truthfully didn't notice, there were too many other things to do."

Miroku gave him a knowing look to which Inuyasha just rolled his eyes. Inuyasha was smart enough not to do the stupid things Miroku does in fear of harsh reciprocation. Plus, he doesn't need to involve himself with other girls when he has the best one in the world right in front of him. Inuyasha gazed lovingly at Kagome as she went to help Sango look for whatever she was looking for.

"Hey guys!" came a happy voice from behind them. Everyone looked over to see Shippo, Rin, and a stoic Sesshomaru. Shippo was holding a bright yellow piece of paper that looked to be a flier for something.

"There it is!" shouted Sango as she pointed to the paper in Shippo's hand. "I've been looking for that for the last five minutes."

Shippo eyed her questioningly. "Uh Sango, are you okay?" he asked, concerned for her mental well-being.

"Umm yeah? Why?" she asked, confused as to why he would ask that.

"Because you didn't even remember giving me the flier this morning when we got here." said Shippo.

Sango looked at him before realizing that she actually did give it to him. 'I wonder why I didn't remember that.' she thought inquiringly. "Must've forgot." she said.

Shippo refrained from commenting, knowing that even though she sometimes forgot things, she packed a mean punch, a punch that Shippo definitely didn't want to be on the receiving end of.

"Anyway," began Sango. "I was going to tell you about this flier I saw." Sango took the flier from Shippo and held it out so everyone could see.

Everyone gathered around to get a view of the flier. In big bold letters was the name of a television show called "Hunting for Talent." Kagome quickly read through the rest of the information, noting that this television show would be coming to their school and hosting a talent contest three weeks from today.

"I watch this show all the time. These people go around to different schools and stuff looking for people who have some kind of talent. They then host a contest and who ever wins gets to perform whatever their talent is on the show which is aired after a couple of days later." explained Sango as everyone eyed the flier.

"So whoever wins performs live on this show? Is that all they win?" asked Shippo, inwardly trying to think if he had a talent good enough to win this.

"Yeah, you win a first place trophy and this opportunity to be on TV." confirmed Sango.

"So you want to enter it?" asked Kagome, thinking that this would be really cool, especially if she won.

"Yeah right, my only skill is fighting. And there are a lot of people out there who know Judo." said Sango.

"Yeah, but you also know Kendo. I heard that it's hard to learn weaponry fighting. You never know, they could find that impressive." said Kagome.

"True, but I was thinking that you could enter since you have such a good singing voice. You could do a duet with Inuyasha, I heard he's a good singer too." said Sango, silently hoping that Kagome wouldn't refuse.

"Sounds good to me." said Kagome, after a short pause. "Would you like to do it Inuyasha?"

Inuyasha stood there quietly for a moment. Not very many people knew he could sing; it's not exactly the thing to broadcast.

Kagome's birthday was a next week, actually a week from when the talent show starts. He had been clueless as to what to give her for her birthday seeing that she wouldn't like the idea of jewelry, saying that she didn't need to wear jewelry as a sign of his feelings. Inuyasha agreed with her, saying that a person's feelings shouldn't be expressed through material things.

That's when it struck him that he could write a song for her. It just happened to be a coincidence for this talent show to come along. But this show would be the perfect thing for Kagome. He could give her a copy of the lyrics for her birthday, and make it even more special by performing it with her.

"Sure, and I'll even work on the song." said Inuyasha.

"Uh…how can you do that when I need to know what we're singing?" asked Kagome.

"Don't worry about it. I'll give you the lyrics in plenty of time for the show." reassured Inuyasha.

Kagome nodded her head and smiled. Before much else could happen, the bell rang and everyone headed of to their classes. Inuyasha and Kagome joined hands and headed to their English class, both thinking how much better it was going to be now that Kikyo was no longer in it.

Truth Demon: This story is a little different than my others. Mainly because there are two people working on it rather than just me. AnimeKG has graciously editted this story for me and I greatly appreciate it. I couldn't believe some of the mistakes I made. But anyway this is the end of Chapter 1. I hope you enjoy it!!

AnimeKG: That's was a wonderful chapter!! Now I want all you reviewers to go press the pretty purple button that says review before I destroy the world and the site along with it!! MUWHAHAHAHA!! Ignore me I'm crazy (Truth Demon - "Yes you are crazy, but aren't we all!! lol) but seriously give this author her props and review!! OR ELSE!! MUWHAHAHAHA!!