A/N: Hey guys so I've spent the past couple of weeks editing and rewriting a few chapters while working on a new one that should be published soon. I hope the edits/added material can hold you over until the new chapter is published. Thanks for reading!

I do not own Inuyasha. I only own the idea of this story.

The stage lights shine in her eyes, and instantly she feels nauseous. All she can see are blobs and dust motes floating by. Music starts to echo through the speakers and automatically her feet move to the beat. Slowly but surely, she lets go...letting her body move as it chooses. The music stops and applause echoes as the blobs stand to their feet imploring her for an encore. A bouquet of roses is placed in her arms as she hears, "You were absolutely beautiful darling." As she turns to see who the deep, loving voice belongs to...her alarm clock goes off.

"KAGOME! GET UP OR YOU'LL BE LATE FOR SCHOOL!"

The raven-haired girl rolls over to see that it's 6:45 and groans.

"I'M UP MAMA!" she yells back, hoping her mother won't come up the stairs, but those hopes are dashed when the door swings wide open.

"You don't have to yell dear. I may be old, but I'm not deaf," her mother grumbles, but her scowl is quickly replaced by a smile that makes Kagome dread what's coming next.

"I can't believe my baby is starting her last year of high school!" she begins to cry.

"Aw crap, not the water works," Kagome mutters.

Luckily before her mom can close her in the death grip she calls a hug, Kagome's cell phone chirps and she instantly grabs it. She sees that her new best friend, Sango, has sent a text.

Sango: wanna walk to school together?

Kagome: of course

Sango: alright, meet ya at 7:30?

Kagome: sounds good!

Kagome sets her phone down and narrowly dodges her mother's hug and barricades herself in the bathroom and showers.

After drying off, she peeks cautiously out of the door to make sure she won't be attacked and grabs some clothes to wear.

After 15 minutes of indecision, Kagome decides on a purple dress and black flats. She puts her hair up in a messy bun and applies some mascara. She grabs her glasses and as she looks at herself in the mirror, panic strikes her—It's her first day of her senior year of high school...at Shikon High, a school for humans, demons, and hanyous,...in Tokyo where she's only lived for 3 weeks. Sango knocks on the door, and Kagome spins around and tries to smile.

"Nervous huh?" Sango smiles knowingly,"Don't worry Kagome. You'll be fine. You and I have become friends and you just moved here three weeks ago."

Kagome sighs and half heartedly smiles, "I know, I know."

Kagome grabs her backpack and digs her leotard and dance shoes out of her closet.

"When are you gonna use that?" Sango asks, pointing at the leotard.

"I want to dance during my free period, since ya know your school has a dance studio that doesn't get used anymore?" Kagome says.

Sango just laughs and drags her friend down the stairs and out the door. The girls laugh and joke the whole way to the school. Kagome's feet immediately stop as Sango starts to go up the stairs to the door.

"Come on 'fraidy cat! The school won't hurt you!" Sango jokes.

Kagome gulps and mutters, "easy for you to say miss demon slayer," and begins to ascend the steps.

Suddenly Kagome hears the worst noise the gods ever brought into existence.

"Uh could you get the hell out of my way new girl?" a girl shrieks as she shoves past Kagome.

Kagome clenches her fists but reminds herself to breathe.

'Expulsion on the first day is never a good first impression'

Sango pulls Kagome up the rest of the stairs and says, "Ignore her. That's just Kikyo. She's been the queen of mean and, in my opinion, queen of sleeping around since like 9th grade."

Kagome sighs and mutters, "Let's just go get our schedules and start this day."

Sango and Kagome grab their schedules and squeal in delight. They have all the same classes! The girls hurry up the stairs and into their senior English class. Sango scans the room and immediately scowls.

"What's wrong?" Kagome asks.

Sango points to some guy with a ponytail sitting on some girl's desk.

"It's him!" Sango groans, "He's the biggest womanizer in this school!"

"Who also has the hots for Sango," a girl with red hair says from behind them.

Kagome turns to look at her and the girl smiles.

"The name's Ayame, I'm a wolf demon, and yes I'm being serious. Nice to meet you," she says as she takes her seat.

"I'm Kagome, nice to meet you too," Kagome replies with a smile.

Sango sticks her tongue out at Ayame, but their playful expressions suddenly turn malicious causing Kagome to turn around to see why.

'Crap'

It's that awful Kikyo girl.

Kagome drops her head on her desk and mutters, "oh Kami why!" under her breath.

Ayame and Sango chuckle as Kagome sits back up just in time to see a flash of silver from the corner of her eye. Before Kagome can say a word, the teacher enters the classroom.

"My name is Mr. Onigumo. I'll be teaching all of you the finer points of grammar, mechanics, and how to appreciate essays, stories, and plays. Now, answer when I call your name."

He makes his way down the list until he stops at Kagome's name.

"Higurashi, Kagome?"

"Here," she squeaks and feels everyone's eyes on her.

"Yes, she's new, idiots! Now turn around!" Sango threatens.

Everyone complies and Mr. Onigumo continues taking attendance and starts a long-winded introduction to grammatical errors.

Sango and Kagome compare their schedules to Ayame's and discover that she is also in all of their classes. The three girls all walk to biology together when Kagome suddenly walks into something that feels as sturdy as a brick wall. She falls straight on her butt and cringes.

"Hey! Watch where you're..." the voice stops, and Kagome peeks up to see who was about to verbally assault her.

Her mouth nearly falls wide open.

This boy is GORGEOUS.

The boy has long, silver hair and gorgeous amber eyes. As Kagome takes a quick survey of him, she notices little white triangles atop his head.

'Are those dog ears!?'

Before Kagome realizes it, her voice was coming out of her mouth.

"I'm sorry. I just need to pay more attention," she says flashing an apologetic smile as she adjusts her glasses.

He stays silent until the boy Sango had pointed out in English class peeks out from behind the silver-haired guy.

"The name's Miroku. Ignore ole doofus Inuyasha here." His words are cut off by the silver haired boy smacking him square in the gut.

"I AM NOT A DOOFUS!" he snaps and then turns to Kagome.

"It's no big deal, accidents happen. So, are you new here?" he asks.

"Yes, my mother and I just moved here about 3 weeks ago from Kyoto," she says timidly.

He just kind of nods then grabs his books and says, "Gotta get to class...see you later, uh"

"Kagome...Kagome Higurashi," she answers with a smile.

He smirks and says, "See ya later Kagome," and grabs his friend Miroku by the collar and heads to class.

Sango, Ayame, and Kagome head up to biology. Kagome can barely focus. She answers when her name is called during roll check. Suddenly, she feels her phone vibrate, and a text interrogation ensues.

Sango: so...Inuyasha's pretty nice to look at eh?

Kagome: Don't start with me Sango

Sango: Start what? I'm not the one drooling over there with a weird look in my eyes

Kagome: oh shut up :P. So uh…were those dog ears I saw?

Sango: Why? I thought you didn't want me to "start" with you?

Kagome: SANGO

Sango: okay okay. He's a hanyou...half human half dog demon. If you're gonna be all googly eyed over him you might as well try and go for it.

Kagome: Go for what?

Sango: him ;)

Kagome feels her face flush and rise as the bell rings. The three girls head to lunch and grab some seats after getting their trays.

"So...you got the hots for ol' fluffy boy huh?" Ayame grins.

"Sango, I swear if you don't start keeping your trap shut" Kagome sighs and begins to feel embarrassed.

"Hey! I didn't say anything to Ayame," Sango says in her defense.

"It's true. She didn't. You literally can't be any more obvious about it though," Ayame smirks.

Sango and Ayame continue to aggravate Kagome until Miroku comes up to their table and sits beside Kagome. Sango shoots Miroku a dangerous glare.

"Ah, Miss Kagome, we didn't have the pleasure of formally meeting. I'm Miroku. Might I say you are incredibly beautiful?" he flashes a grin that quickly disappears when Sango's hand collides with his cheek.

"Beat it lech!" Sango growls and raises her hand again threateningly.

"But my dear Sango, I was merely being a gentleman," Miroku says feigning innocence.

"A gentleman who just wants to see what's up her dress," a familiar voice interrupts.

Kagome turns to see it's the guy from earlier, Inuyasha.

"Inuyasha that isn't true," Miroku grumbles.

Inuyasha motions for Miroku to move and takes his seat beside Kagome. Kagome glances at Sango only to get a thumbs up and a wink. Kagome groans internally for being so socially awkward. Trying to break the silence, Inuyasha clears his throat.

"So, what made you move here to Tokyo?" he asks while taking a bite of his ramen.

"My mom got a better job offer here," Kagome says and sighs, "I just wish I didn't have to leave my dance studio behind."

Kagome avoids eye contact thinking back to the actual reason she and her mother moved.

He gives her a quizzical look and says, "You dance?"

Before Kagome can response, Sango butts in, "Oh yeah, Kagome does it all, modern, ballet, lyrical, jazz…"

"That's MORE than enough Sango," Kagome nearly screeches out of embarrassment.

Inuyasha chuckles and says, "Well, maybe I'll see you dance sometime?"

Kagome swallows nervously and stutters, "Uh..uh sure."

He grabs Miroku and they leave.

Sango grabs Kagome's arm and says, "Come on love-struck, let's get math over with so you can go dance."

Kagome immediately jumps up and nearly sprints towards math class.

Math passes without incident and Sango shows Kagome to the empty dance studio. Kagome instantly feels at home. Mirrors, wooden floors, and bars all along the wall.

Kagome smiles and says, "Come get me when you're ready to leave."

Sango nods and heads to gym.

Kagome changes into her leotard and ballet shoes. As she stretches, she can't help but think about what Inuyasha said at lunch.

'Surely he was just messing with me. He's probably just trying to humor the new girl. Don't think too much into dummy,'

She grabs her phone and wireless speaker. She scrolls through the artist listing and settles on Maroon 5. She plays the song "Stutter". As the music begins, she starts to dance. Kicking and strutting, dropping into splits and circling her hips, she feels herself turn into the girl described in the song. She spins and leaps, not noticing the sound of the door opening and closing. A pair of golden eyes watch her quietly. The song comes to an end and Kagome finally notices the stranger in the room when he speaks.

"Hmm, Sango was right...You are good," Inuyasha says with a smirk.

"Inu...Inuyasha?" She asks in disbelief.

He smiles at her, winks, and starts to move towards the door.

As he opens the door, he turns over his shoulder and says, "I guess I know where I'll be coming during my free period from time to time."

Kagome stares at the door in disbelief until Sango opens the door. Kagome gathers her stuff and tells Sango about her surprise audience. Sango looks at Kagome with a smug smile on her face.

"Oh no, don't give me that look. I'm sure it was nothing. We literally just met," Kagome says defensively.

"Kagome, you have no idea how major this is! Up until the end of school last year that bitch Kikyo had her claws in him! You could potentially have the hottest guy in school interested in you!" she jumps up and down.

"Sango...let's not kid ourselves. He could just be messing with me," Kagome sighs.

Sango just shakes her head and roll her eyes. The girls make sure they have their things and head to Kagome's house. As they approach Kagome's house, Sango pauses and hugs Kagome.

"Don't think this conversation is over. I expect you to respond to my texts once I get home," she says. Kagome nods then heads towards her front door. Once inside, Kagome treks upstairs to grab a shower. She sets her phone on her bed and hears it ring as a text message come through. '

I'll get back to her after my shower."

After scrubbing her troubles and stress away, Kagome puts on my pajamas and unlocks her phone.

Sango: So are you gonna tell me why you're hesitant to have a crush on Inuyasha?

Kagome: I'm not hesitant…I just think you're making this into more than it is.

Sango: Hmm….well maybe I should just text and ask him

Kagome: SANGO I WILL END YOU

Sango: Oops…too late. Already sent it

Kagome groans. 'You just can't leave it alone can you Sango?' Kagome grabs her phone and responds.

Kagome: Wait. Since when are you two friends.

Sango: Well I wouldn't say we're like best friends.

Kagome: -_- you're screwing with me aren't you?

Sango: hahaha we've been in school since we were little. We aren't like super close, but yeah we're friends enough to have each other's cell numbers

Kagome: I. Hate. You.

Sango: No you don't :) Especially not after what I just found out.

Kagome: ….spill it

Kagome sits up immediately waiting for Sango's response.

'Why are you nervous you weirdo?'

Kagome receives a message from Sango of screenshots of her conversation with Inuyasha.

Sango: See? He thinks you're attractive!

Kagome: Ooo attractive. How nice to know he finds me visually appealing.

Sango:…..I'm gonna punch you when I see you tomorrow. TAKE THE COMPLIMENT

Kagome: mmk. Fine. It still doesn't mean anything though.

Sango: yeah okay. Keep telling yourself that Kags. I'll see you in the morning.

Kagome: later Sango

Sango: later. May your dreams be filled with images of dog boy :P

Kagome rolls her eyes and heads downstairs to the kitchen. She finds a note on the fridge.

Picked up a shift at the hospital tonight. Call me if you need me. -Mom

Kagome opens the fridge and looks in the drawers and shelves. She opens the freezer and grabs a frozen pizza and preheats the oven. Kagome picks up her phone and opens her Facebook app. As she scrolls through her newsfeed she notices a few notifications.

'Hmm three friend requests. Well let's see who wants a glimpse into my boring life'

Kagome first notices requests from Ayame and Miroku, but she freezes when she sees the last one and who it's from: Inuyasha. Kagome accepts Ayame's and Miroku's requests and hovers her thumb over Inuyasha's.

'Stop being so scared'

Kagome takes a deep breath and hits the accept button. She sets her phone on the counter as the oven beeps letting her know it's preheated. As she's putting her pizza on a pan to go into the oven she hears her phone buzz twice.

'Oh crap. What now?'

Kagome unlocks her phone to see that Sango has created a group chat for Kagome, Ayame, and herself. Kagome laughs out loud when she sees the name of the group chat.

Kagome: Glad to know we're your "main bitches" Sango

Ayame: Really? Really Sango?

Sango: If you don't like it then change it.

Kagome places her pizza in the oven and sets a timer. She unlocks her messages as she heads to the couch to wait for her pizza to cook.

Sango: Alright so I filled Ayame in before I created this group chat.

Kagome: Of course you did

Ayame: So now it is mine and Sango's mission to get you two together…or at the very least get you a little action so you'll lighten up.

Kagome: I take offense to that. I'm not uptight.

Sango: yeah okay. You get until the end of the first week to lighten up. If not, then me and Ayame are gonna make you loosen up.

Ayame: Ok. Enough threats. So, how do you actually feel about dog boy Kagome?

Kagome: Well…I mean he's attractive.

Sango: yeah no shit we all know you think he's attractive. I'm sure your drool-covered bio notes are more than enough proof of that.

Ayame: hahahaha

Kagome: should we also be trying to set Sango up with Miroku?

Sango: you wouldn't dare

Kagome: Oh I would indeed dare. Try me.

Ayame: Ladies! Back on topic please. Now, it's good you find him attractive BUT could you see yourself dating him?

Kagome: well….I don't know. I don't actually know him.

Sango: that's a good point. So how about this? You work on getting to know him with some helpful nudging from your best friends (us) and we can take it from there.

Ayame: say yes….cave in to the peer pressure Kagome.

Kagome sighs and rolls her eyes as the timer goes off. She sets her phone down and goes to take her pizza out of the oven. She leaves the pan on the stovetop as the oven cools and grabs her phone.

Kagome: fine. Now if you don't mind, I'm going to eat my pizza and watch Netflix in peace.

Sango: I don't mind. And you certainly won't mind when it's Inuyasha that's there eating pizza and watching Netflix with you.

Kagome shakes her head and refuses to respond. As she walks back into the kitchen and cuts her pizza she hears her phone. She unlocks her messages and can't help but laugh.

Sango: AHA no response. You forfeit. I win.

Ayame: -_- Sango…keep it up and I'm gonna help Kagome set you up with Miroku.

Sango: you wouldn't dare

Ayame: Oh I would…now stop. See you guys at school tomorrow!

Sango: yeah yeah. See you guys in the morning.

Kagome: See you guys tomorrow!

Kagome fixes herself a plate and grabs a drink. As she heads to the couch, her phone buzzes.

'Oh my god what on earth is Sango trying to start now?'

As she unlocks her phone she sees that it's not a notification for a text….it's for a Facebook message from Inuyasha.

'Breathe. It's no big deal. Just be yourself…or maybe a less dorky version of yourself'

Inuyasha: What's up?

Kagome: Oh nothing. What're you up to?

'See? Not so hard'

Inuyasha: Nothing. Sitting at home bout to eat some pizza.

Kagome: Pizza? I guess great minds think alike since I'm also eating pizza.

Kagome groans immediately after she sends the message. 'Way to not dork it up Higurashi'

Inuyasha: Oh really? Eating with your friends? Or maybe your bf?

Kagome: I'm actually by myself. Sango and Ayame weren't invited and I don't have a boyfriend.

Inuyasha: A pretty girl like you doesn't already have a boyfriend?

Kagome all but chokes on a piece of pizza.

Kagome: Idk about pretty, but no. No boyfriend.

Inuyasha: Hmm. Well don't worry. Pretty girl like you will have some lucky guy wrapped around your finger in no time.

Kagome feels her face flush.

Kagome: You think so huh?

Inuyasha: I know so. I'm sure you've already found some viable options.

Kagome: Today was the first day of school silly.

Inuyasha: And? Like I said, a pretty girl like you will have plenty of options in no time. That is unless you've already settled on someone?

Kagome gulps.

'Easy Higurashi…don't play into his hands just yet'

Kagome: Well there is one guy that's caught my eye. Kinda tall, muscular, hangs around with a dork who can't keep his hands to himself. But, I'm new and don't know him all that well so…

Inuyasha: Hmm. Sounds like an ass to me, but I'm sure even an ass like him would want to get to know you.

Kagome: well maybe he'll take a chance and talk to me at school tomorrow.

Inuyasha: oh I'm sure he will. He'd be stupid not to.

Kagome covers her mouth to keep from squealing.

Kagome: Well, here's hoping. I hate to end this conversation but my hot date with Netflix is calling so I'll see you tomorrow maybe?

Inuyasha: See you tomorrow Kagome

Kagome takes screeshots of the conversation and sends them to the girls' group chat. She grabs a throw pillow from the end of the couch and covers her face and screams. Kagome starts to nibble on her pizza again when her phone vibrates. She opens the group chat and laughs uncontrollably.

Sango: I can't believe this. Here I thought I was gonna have to force you to talk to him. Look at you flirting all over the place. I feel like a proud mom.

Kagome: hey hey he started the conversation not me.

Sango: Oh you more than happily continued the conversation

Ayame: Still think he's just messing with you?

Kagome: Well I mean it's always a possibility

Sango: OH MY GOD STAHP

Ayame: Just accept it Kagome

Kagome: yeah yeah whatever you two are lucky I even sent those for your viewing pleasure

Kagome puts her phone down and continues eating her pizza.

'I don't think I've ever been more excited or anxious about going to school'

Inuyasha put his phone down as Miroku walks into the living room with pizza.

"And just what is that smirk all about?" Miroku asks.

"None of your business," Inuyasha retorts.

Miroku eyes Inuyasha suspiciously before snatching his phone. Inuyasha jumps up and walks towards Miroku slowly.

"Hand over the phone Miroku," Inuyasha threatens as Miroku tightens his grip on the phone.

"It's that new girl isn't it?" Miroku asks as Inuyasha looks down.

"Oh my god it is!" Miroku says rather pleased with himself.

"Just give me the damn phone you idiot," Inuyasha growls.

Miroku ponders his options and hands the phone over deciding he'd rather not die tonight. Inuyasha puts his phone in his pocket, and the two sit down to watch TV and eat. Inuyasha stares at the TV ignoring Miroku's persistent questioning.

'I can't believe I'm actually excited to go to that hell hole tomorrow'

Inuyasha smirks to himself.

"SEE! What is that smirk about!?" Miroku demands.

Inuyasha rolls his eyes.

"I'm not trying to make this into a big deal. I just want to see where it goes," Inuyasha finally responds.

"Slow and easy huh? Can't say I'm surprised," Miroku says.

"Well can you blame me? After what Kiky…"

"SHE WHO MUST NOT BE NAMED," Miroku interrupts as Inuyasha rolls his eyes.

"Yeah that bitch. After what she did to me can you blame me for being careful?" Inuyasha asks.

"No. I get it…but you gotta admit. Kagome's pretty cute. And that ass…OW" Miroku cries rubbing the spot where Inuyasha's hand collided with the back of his head.

"Watch it," Inuyasha threatens.

"Ooh already protective are we?" Miroku grins unaware of the hand approaching the back of his head again.

SMACK.

"One day you're gonna learn to quit while you're ahead," Inuyasha grumbles.