Secrets

Summary: She knew it was only a matter of time before her past would catch up with her. She just never expected it to be so soon. AU,Crossover IY/PoT

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Ryoma wondered if they were ever going to shut up.

The gossip and rumors were even worse than when he arrived.

However, he simply shrugged as he sauntered past the gossiping boys and girls and continued to his classroom. What did he care if there was a new transfer student? It was really no concern of his.

"Ohayo Ochibi!"

"Eiji-senpai."

"Morning practice was intense ne?"

"Un,"

"Well, see you later!" Eiji ran off before Ryoma had a chance to respond.

Before he could get far, another person called out to him.

"Ryoma-kun," He stopped upon hearing the familiar voice. "It's been a while ne?" He turned to see a face he had sorely missed. However, he would never tell anyone that.

"Kagome."

She smiled brightly causing several boys to stop and stare, and the girls to gossip even more.

"How does she know Echizen-san?"

"Do you think they're dating?" He could hear the girls whisper is hushed and hurried tones.

"I am lucky to meet up with you here," She laughed as she linked arms with him and continued down the hallway. "However, it is a shame we're not in the same class."

"Is that so?"

She giggled. "You haven't changed at all Ryoma-kun."

He just scowled, but continued to let her hang on him. He had missed her after all.

"Ohayo Echizen!" Horio called racing down the hallway to meet the pair with Kato and Mizuno trailing behind.

"Eh, who's this?" Horio blurted, clearly confused seeing a girl hanging on Ryoma so casually.

Kagome smiled and bowed. "I'm Higurashi Kagome. Nice to meet you."

A deep rouge stained Horio's cheeks as he took in the full beauty of the girl before him. "Uh…uh…Horio Satoshi. Nice to meet you too." He finally managed.

"Kato Kachiro."

"Mizuno Katsuo." Both murmured somewhat embarrassed and shy feeling her sapphire gaze land on them.

"Ah, I can't be late on my first day," She suddenly announced seeing the time. "Ryoma-kun, I'll see you after school ne?"

He shrugged and said, "Yes."

"Bye!" She called over her shoulder, leaving three very awestruck boys in her wake.

"Echizen, how do you know her?"

"I met her in America."

"Really?" Both Kato and Mizuno asked as they took their seats in class.

"I think she's pretty! Did you see those eyes? I think I'm in love." Horio gushed as the sensei rose from his position to start.

"Horio,"

"Yes, sensei?" Horio's posture turned rigid.

"Please read page 130 aloud."

Horio opened his book and stood. "Yes, sensei."

Boy did he have a lot to tell the other tennis members at practice.

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"Eh, really? Ochibi with a girl?" Eiji asked enthusiastically, listening to Horio, Kato, and Mizuno relay the earlier events.

"Yes, and she's beautiful."

"Do you think she's Echizen's girlfriend?" Oishi wondered as they stood on the tennis courts waiting for practice to start.

"My calculations say that the chances of her being his girlfriend are .01 percent." Inui supplied as he opened his notebook.

"Eh…well who is this girl?" Momoshiro asked as the other regular members gathered around.

"Her name is Higurashi Kagome. Blood type AB, stands at five feet and one inch. She has lived in America for the past four years and attended the same school as Echizen while in America and is an incredible archer." Before Inui could continue with the data he had collected on her, a voice alerted them to a new addition on the courts.

"Wow," They turned. "You sound like a stalker."

"Eh, that is…I." Inui looked like he was about to wither away.

She giggled. "I'm only joking. All of that information can be found in the school's database or in the US Archer magazine article on me."

"Yes," He looked relieved, but all those around knew he had done much more research than that.

Momoshiro and Eiji gawked.

Horio, Kato, and Mizuno weren't kidding. She was a total knockout.

"Ah to be young. You scoundrel! I thought you were into Sakuno." Momoshiro teased pulling Ryoma into a headlock.

"Momo-senpai, that hurts!"

Fuji had moved so quickly and quietly, the other members were astounded to see him standing in front of Kagome.

"I am third year singles player Fuji Syuusuke. It is a pleasure to meet one of Ryoma's friends from abroad." While most girls would have turned a rather lovely shade of red, Kagome merely smiled politely and bowed.

"Higurashi Kagome," She straightened. "But I suppose you all already know that." She joked, letting her gaze slide over to their data king.

Ryoma, not liking where this was going, said, "Un, Kagome, I'll walk you to the gate."

"Okay." She laughed letting Ryoma gently take her hand.

"Mou! No fair Ochibi! We haven't even gotten a chance to introduce ourselves." Eiji cried as he latched onto Ryoma's form.

"Hi! Hi! I'm third year Kikumaru Eiji and this is my doubles partner Oishi Shuichiro."

"It is a pleasure to meet you both. I hear you guys are quite the duo on the court."

Both of them blushed upon hearing her words. It was true that they often got compliments, but they were never from anyone like Kagome.

Then Kaido surprised them all when he walked forward and said, "Kaido Kaoru, fushhh." The regulars feared she might laugh in his face and incur his wrath, but Kagome merely smiled and bowed.

Once Takashi and Inui introduced themselves, Ryoma figured Ryuzaki-sensei and Tezuka Buchou would like to meet her as well.

"Sensei, this is Higurashi Kagome. She just wanted to see the facilities before I walked her to the gate." Ryuzaki-sensei smiled and bowed as Kagome did the same.

Ryoma then turned to introduce Kagome to Tezuka, but before he could get the words out Kagome placed a gentle hand on his arm and said, "That's okay Ryoma." Confusion was evident on his face, but he closed his mouth.

Kagome then turned her bright, sparkling eyes toward Tezuka and said, "It's been a long time ne, Tezuka onii-chan."

He lifted his steady gaze to meet hers. "It has."

A/N: I love Prince of Tennis and Inuyasha, so I thought I would combine them. I am sorry if the tennis guys seem a bit out of character. I am trying to keep them as they are, but I have been having difficulties with Tezuka, Ryoma, and Kaido. Please forgive me if they are out of character. Suggestions on how to keep them better in character would definitely be appreciated. Also, the pairing is undecided. If you guys have any suggestions feel free to let me know.