Chapter Two – Sesshoumaru Taisho
"Almost there" Sango chimed to Kagome, ignoring her boyfriend "Mr Gakushi will be glad that we have another pupil in the class, he's always complaining that the class is too small" They then climbed up the long flight of stairs, turned left and went straight into the music room. There they found a youkai with long silver hair, golden eyes, magenta markings, a crescent moon and pale skin who wore smart black jeans and a white shirt that was unbuttoned slightly to reveal the top of his abs. He was leaning against one of the desks as he strummed away on a guitar. He was absolutely gorgeous. Kagome bit back a gasp when she set her eyes on him, how could someone be so handsome?
"Yo Sessh, what was so important that you had to miss registration?" Inuyasha barked as he made his way to his brother
"That, little brother, is none of your concern" His silky voice sent shivers down Kagome's spine "I'm surprised to see your here, don't you usually take the long route to this class?"
"Well I was with Sango. I'm helping her with the new girl" Inuyasha motioned to Kagome
"A new girl?" Sesshoumaru moved his hypnotic golden gaze to Kagome "Cute" He mused causing Kagome to blush
"WHAT?!" Kagura had just entered the class when she heard Sesshoumaru's words "Y-you think she's cute?" She pushed past Inuyasha and took in Sesshoumaru's features
"Is that a problem?" He asked as his gaze moved to hers but turned slightly colder
"Well...no" She then shrank away from Sesshoumaru's eyes and turned to move to her seat, she barged past Kagome and sent her a warning glare
"Why that..." Sango was about to teach her a lesson when Kagome caught her arm
"Don't worry about it Sango" She smiled softly
"Kagome you can't let people walk over you like that" Sango sighed "She'll try to make your life a living hell" Kagome was about to protest when Mr Gakushi entered the classroom
"Come on everyone, take your places" Sango then took Kagome's arm and led her to sit beside her at a desk "Today we shall be discussing what you shall be doing for your practical exams" His gaze then met Kagome's "Oh? And who is this?"
"Kagome Higurashi sir" Kagome bowed her head
"Ah yes, I was told I was going to have a new girl. Well you are very welcome to be here Ms Higurashi, our class is now slowly increasing" He mused "You look like a girl with a lot of talent, I hope my assumptions are right" Kagome nodded and Mr Gakushi moved back to the middle of the class "Right class, when I call your name I want you to tell me what you are intending to do for your practical exam" He then grabbed a writing pad and took his seat behind his desk "Inuyasha?"
"Guitar"
"Mizuki?"
"Flute"
"Sakura?"
"Guitar"
"Yuki?"
"Guitar"
"Kagura?"
"I don't know" She shrugged
"Then you better had think of something fast" Mr Gakushi warned "Your exam is in two weeks"
"Piano?"
"Yes that should be fine" He muttered "Sango?"
"Violin"
"Miroku?"
"Triangle" He grinned as if it was something to be proud of causing Mr Gakushi to roll his eyes
"Poor boy" The class snickered at his comment "Kouga?"
"Drums"
"Kagome?"
"Vocal" She breathed quietly. Mr Gakushi cocked a brow at her reply
"Vocal? Interesting, we've never had a vocal before" He mused "During your break could you come back here so I can assess your voice? Unless you'd like to do it now?"
"I'll come back at break" She blushed slightly when she noticed everyone's eyes were on her
"I look forward to it" He smiled. He then continued "Naraku?"
"Guitar"
"And Sesshoumaru?"
"I can do either piano or guitar, it doesn't bother me"
"I'd like you to play the piano" Mr Gakushi replied "Too many are doing guitar as it is" Sesshoumaru nodded in understanding. He was about to continue when his phone began to ring, he took it from his pocket and read the caller ID "My apologies class but this is a very important call that I must take" He then stood and headed for the door "Make sure Miroku doesn't go anywhere near the computer" Everyone laughed and nodded as he left.
"I told you Mr Gakushi would like you" Sango beamed at Kagome "See there was nothing to worry about" Kagome smiled back when someone tapped her shoulder. She turned to meet deep crimson eyes that belonged to a tall masculine figure with long black curly hair and pale skin who wore casual blue jeans, a black shirt and a navy blue waste-coat
"So you're the new girl" He smirked as he sat in the empty seat beside her "I'm Naraku Onigumo. Kagome right?" She just nodded, something didn't seem right about this guy "I must say Kagome, you're a very beautiful girl. How about we hook up sometime?"
"Naraku why don't you go spread your poison somewhere else?" Inuyasha snapped "The last thing Kagome needs is a creep like you asking her out"
"Mind your own business dog" Naraku spat back and then turned back to Kagome "So how about it?"
"I'm sorry but I don't think so, not after the way you just treated Inuyasha"
"But..."
"Ya heard her" Kouga jumped from his chair and stood in front of Naraku's view "Now move along" Naraku stood and glared at the wolf
"Watch your back" And with that he moved back to his original seat. Kouga rolled his eyes and jumped in the seat that Naraku had just sat in
"He's not someone you should be around, he has a bad reputation of playing girls. He also has his own gang which he uses to bully some of the guys into giving him their lunch money"
"Sounds like a jerk" Kagome muttered "Don't tell me he's one of those guys who stare at girls changing in the locker rooms as well"
"Nah, his friends usually do that...and Miroku" Kagome turned to Miroku to was grinning sheepishly "But everyone knows Miroku has a reputation of being a lecher"
"As long as you don't have your eyes on me Miroku" She mused. Mr Gakushi then re-entered the class
"I would like you all to begin practising with your practical work. I've just been informed that there's a staff meeting at break today, so Kagome I would like to hear you now. I shall take you into the music storage room" Kagome nodded and stood "If there are problems, please wait until I return" And with that he took Kagome off to the other room. Once inside he closed the door behind him and sat at a dusty old piano "The first thing I'd like you to do Kagome is some scales, have you been taught that before?"
"Yes sir, I've just completed my grade 5 singing"
"Oh? Well then we'll go straight to a song. Could you tell me what songs you sung for your grade 5?"
"Yes, I sung 'I Could Have Danced All Night', 'The Virgin Slumber Song' and 'Panis Angelicus'"
"Ah those are beautiful songs but can be quite difficult, I'm surprised" He mused "Let's do 'I Could Have Danced All Night'" Kagome nodded and took a big breath as he began to play
"Bed! Bed! I couldn't go to bed!
My head's too light to try to set it down! Sleep! Sleep!
I couldn't sleep tonight.
Not for all the jewels in the crown!
I could have danced all night!
I could have danced all night!
And still have begged for more.
I could have spread my wings
And done a thousand things I've never done before.
I'll never know What made it so exciting;
Why all at once My heart took flight. I only know when he
Began to dance with me I could have danced,
danced, danced all night!" Mr Gakushi stopped and looked up at Kagome in absolute wonder
"My my, you have a most beautiful voice Ms Higurashi"
"Thanks" Kagome blushed
"Yes, I believe you shall do well in your practical. You may return to the class and see what your fellow classmates are up to" Kagome nodded and returned to the class. When she entered she went straight to Sango who was currently tuning her violin "Hey Sango"
"Oh hey Kagome" Sango smiled "How did it go?"
"He said I had a beautiful voice" She beamed
"Awesome, I hope I can hear you one day" She then placed some music on the music stand "Could you tell me if this sounds good or not?"
"Sure" Sango then began to play away. Man, she sounded like a professional. She didn't play one note wrong at all, it was truly amazing and beautiful. Inuyasha came up beside Kagome and grinned
"She's awesome"
"Yep" Kagome grinned "She has real talent"
"Thanks guys" Sango smiled as she tried to keep her eyes on the music
"Just relax ya shoulders babe, ya gonna get all tense if you keep straining" Inuyasha explained "No wonder why you always ask for a shoulder massage" He mused
"I can't help it, I'm just concentrating" She resisted the urge to roll her eyes. Mr Gakushi then re-entered the class and went about helping Kagura on the piano, she didn't like that. She was trying to seek help from Sesshoumaru who was trying his best to ignore her.
"Kagura you're not playing properly, have you had any lessons since the last time I heard you?"
"I've had one or two from Sesshoumaru" She shrugged "He's usually busy when I call"
"Then I suggest you get a new teacher, Sesshoumaru has his own studies to worry about" Mr Gakushi sighed as he moved away from Kagura "Class I didn't realize how fast the time has gone, pack up your instruments and we shall continue next week. The bell for next lesson will go at any minute now" Everyone did as they were told and grabbed their bags
"So where to next?" Kagome asked Sango
"We have English but Mr Myouga isn't in, I think he's off with the flu" She shrugged "We'll have a free lesson so we can just gossip. The supply teacher is very down to earth, she lets us get away with anything"
"Who is in that class?"
"Everyone in here along with Ayame and Kikyo" She rolled her eyes "There are some other morons there too but I'll have to show you to explain who they are" She then linked Kagome's arm once again just as the bell went and they went on to the next lesson. Inuyasha and Sesshoumaru dawdled behind as they chatted amongst themselves
"So how come you're helping the new girl?"
"Sango made friends with her this morning and introduced us, she's a nice girl but is rather timid" Inuyasha shrugged
"What do you expect little brother? It's her first day, of course she's going to look timid and shy. She seems very modest though"
"Yeah, I think once she settles in she'll be rather feisty. Did you hear what she said to Naraku?"
"Yes I did" Sesshoumaru smirked "The spider deserved the rejection, he only wants her for her looks. He would most probably try to bed her on the first date"
"You can hardly talk Sessh, you're always sleeping with girls"
"Yes but I don't play and lie to them. I have respect for the opposite sex unlike him. It is not my fault that the girls I date usually end up being sluts"
"True" Inuyasha shrugged "I've noticed that every dude she walks past checks her out"
"Well she is rather attractive" He mused "She has something that says adorable, innocent and cute"
"Just make sure Kagura doesn't hear you say that, she'll make Kagome's life hell otherwise" By now they had arrived at English and went about taking their seats. Just like Sango said, Mr Myouga wasn't in so the sub gave them a free lesson. Sango introduced Kagome to the sub and then showed her where to sit. They met back up with Ayame and the chattering then began. Kagome noticed everyone was staring at her once again making her feel uncomfortable. Sesshoumaru sat beside her so that he could talk to Miroku and Kouga more easily as they were sitting opposite, he too noticed that everyone was staring at her.
"Just ignore them" He told her "They're just curious as you're new, this school hardly excepts new students unless they have something special about them"
"It's just embarrassing" She smiled softly as she looked into his golden gaze "You seem to have your personal stalker" She mused as she inclined her head to a glaring Kagura who was sitting at the other end of the class
"Yes" He sighed "She's a bother. It seem you will have more than one with all the guys drooling over you"
"Guys drooling over me?" She laughed "Like that would ever happen"
"Haven't you noticed? All the boys were staring at you on your way here"
"Like you said, they were most probably just curious"
"Their looks weren't of curiosity" He smirked "I heard them murmuring that you're hot" Kagome blushed at that
"They must be blind then"
"For such a talented little thing you sure don't have much confidence in yourself"
"Talented?" She tilted her head cutely to the side
"I could hear you when you sung just now" He then saw her worried expression "Don't worry no one else could, my hearing is very sensitive since I am from the inuyoukai clan. I must you have a very nice voice"
"Thanks..." She blushed "If it's all the same you're a good guitarist"
"Why thank you" He smirked "How are you finding your first day so far?"
"Okay I guess" She shrugged "It's a nice enough place though everyone seems to be shoved into their own groups"
"I suppose they are. You have your typical cheerleaders, jocks and nerds. No school would be complete without them"
"Why would this little group be classed as?"
"I suppose it's a mix really. Inuyasha and Kouga are jocks since they're on the school's football team; Ayame is on the cheerleading squad because she's an excellent gymnast; Miroku is considered a nerd since he can't do anything right and Sango is just Sango. She's too good to be a nerd and would never considering being a gymnast with Kagura and Kikyo on the squad"
"What about you? Where do you fit into the whole group thing?"
"Inuyasha calls me a jock just because I'm popular, he said I got the title without even working for it" He then looked over Kagome "I believe you would be like Sango. I think you're going to be very popular and will most probably end up dating a jock like her"
"What about that Naraku Onigumo?"
"He's on the school's football team along with all of his friends over there" He pointed to the group of guys that were surrounded by cheerleaders "His friends call themselves 'The Band Of Seven', most of them are players except for Bankotsu and Jakotsu. Bankotsu is going steady with his girlfriend Abi and Jakotsu is gay, he's crushing on Inuyasha" That caused Kagome to burst out laughing
"Awe poor Inuyasha" She giggled "I bet Sango isn't amused"
"She finds it very amusing. She's always teasing Inuyasha about him"
"I guess I'd be tempted to do the same. What about the rest of the group? Do they all play girls?"
"To some extent, Mukotsu; Suikotsu and Renkotsu are the ones you need to keep an eye on. If they see someone they like then they will do anything to get their hands on them. They all have restraining orders from girls who had to move away due to their obsessiveness"
"Oh? Do you have a restraining order against any girls? Sango said that Kagura has a fan club set up for you"
"No I don't bother with them, it's only a piece of paper at the end of the day. My father has gotten one for Kagura since she's always trying to get near the house to see me"
"Creepy"
"Indeed she is"
"You're dad's is very protective of you then"
"He's a very wealthy business man, he owns the biggest company in Japan – Taisho corporation. He's cautious when it comes to myself, Inuyasha and our little sister. He has a lot of enemies who would love his business so it is natural for him to act like that when it comes to us"
"Oh I get it" Kagome then smiled "I'm sure he has to be cautious since he has a lot of money too, anyone can get into houses these days. To lose all that money would definitely be a problem. But I guess family is more important than money, most crimes these days have something to do with money"
"I'm surprised" Kagome arched a brow at Sesshoumaru "You're the first girl who hasn't begun to flirt with me as soon as I mentioned my wealth"
"Money isn't something I particularly care about" She shrugged "And my interests in a guy is his personality...and I have no idea why I just told you that"
"Don't worry about it" He mused "Just make sure Naraku and his friends don't hear you, I'm sure they'll lie through their teeth until you fall for one of them"
"Well Sesshoumaru I guess I'll have to thank you for all of this helpful advice, you certainly know a teenage boy's mind very well"
"Naturally, I am one after all"
"So are you telling me that you do the same to get a girl?" She asked with a grin
"No, it would be far too much work to keep the lie going" He smirked
"I guess it would be a chore. Have you always gone to this school?"
"Yes, I have lived here all my life. Though I would love to travel the world"
"My advice is to wait until you've finished school, your education goes everywhere otherwise" Kagome then sighed "My mom has dragged me from country to country ever since I was little, she has finally promised to stay here until I leave school. I will then have to make my own decision whether to move with her or live here by myself"
"I'm sure you will make the right choice when you leave school" Sesshoumaru reassured with a smile which made Kagome catch her breath "What do you want to do in life?"
"I have absolutely no clue" She laughed "I'm not someone to plan ahead of time. What about you?"
"I have to take over my father's company when he's ready to retire"
"Is that something you want to do?"
"Yes, I have always had an interest in his work"
"I'm sure you will have to work a lot of hours, it will be draining"
"Not if you enjoy it" Kagome was about to continue on with their conversation when the bell for break chimed "Hmm time flies" Sesshoumaru mused as he stood from his seat and threw his bag over his shoulder. Kagome followed suit when Sango tapped her shoulder
"I'm so sorry Kagome but I have to go see Mr Gakushi about my music, will you be okay for a few minutes?"
"Sure thing, don't worry about me"
"I'll look after her Sango" Sesshoumaru spoke "We will meet you either by the benches or in Art, depending how long you'll be"
"Thanks Sessh, you're a life saver" Sango then gave Kagome a small hug "Don't worry, Sesshoumaru will protect you from any perverts" She motioned to Miroku and Kouga "They're too afraid to be around Sesshoumaru if Inuyasha isn't there so you'll be fine. Inuyasha has a meeting with the coach"
"Okay, no problem" Kagome beamed "Catch ya in later" Sesshoumaru then placed his hand on the small of Kagome's back and led her from the classroom without another word "How do you know I have Art next?"
"Because you have the same lessons as Sango" He replied as he lead her down the corridor, they received some envious and curious looks from people but they just ignored it. Kagome now had information of his status in the school so she could understand people thinking why a guy like Sesshoumaru would even consider talking to someone like her. He led her down a flight of steps and almost to the exit when one of the teachers tapped his shoulder "Excuse me a moment Kagome, just stay by here and I'll be right back" Kagome nodded and leaned back against the wall whilst the teacher dragged Sesshoumaru further away for some privacy. She let out a small sigh and examined the various announcements pinned up all around the wall opposite. 'Try outs; piano lessons; concert tickets; chess club; sign name here to join the almighty super heroes? Hmm, must be a nerd group. Dungeons and dragons most probably' She was pulled out of her thoughts by someone standing right in her view. She looked up to meet deep brown eyes, wild black hair and green markings which most probably had to do with some statement. She didn't know why the guy had markings, he wasn't a youkai or anything. His tall and muscular figure towered over her as he grinned at her
"Hey" He slapped his hand against the wall, right beside her head and leaned down to meet her sea-green gaze "The name's Suikotsu, yours is Kagome, right?"
"Yes..." Everything about this guy screamed danger. Kagome took in the guy from his messy hair right down to his battered trainers, he was one of the guys from her English class. One of the guys that Sesshoumaru warned her of "Do you mind if you stepped back? I need to breathe" Perhaps sounding slightly confident would get him to back off
"What if I don't? You're so damn hot" He grinned "I think you and I could be great friends"
"I don't think so" She was about to walk away when a boy very much shorter than Suikotsu blocked her path
"Where's the fire? Can't you stay with us a little longer?"
"Can you please get out of my way?" This was definitely not a good thing, the way they looked at her was like a lion getting ready to pounce at its prey and it didn't help that they both reeked of tobacco and alcohol
"Awe come on baby" The shortest of the two pushed her back against the wall "We haven't even gotten to know each other yet" He then bowed his head "I'm Mukotsu"
"You have no chance with a girl like this Mukotsu" Another guy said who had just blocked off her last chance of freedom "I'm sure she'd like a guy who's actually taller than her or at least the same height" He then grasped Kagome's chin and forced it up to meet his shocking narrowed gaze "I apologize for my friend's behaviour Ms Higurashi, would you like me to escort you from them?"
"I can escort myself if you moved" She frowned as she snapped her head away from his hold
"Feisty. I like that" Suikotsu smirked "What do you think Renkotsu? Do you think she'd like to come for a walk with us to the top of the school football pitch? No one would disturb us there"
"I believe that would be an excellent idea" Renkotsu chimed "Would you like to accompany us Mukotsu"
"But of course" He grinned "Come along Kagome, we'll give you a proper insight of who runs this school"
"I'm not going anywhere with any of you" She snapped as she stood her ground "All three of you are just gross, why don't you go and try to get lucky somewhere else?"
"Don't you even know who we are bitch?" Mukotsu growled
"We're members of 'The Band of Seven', everyone around here listens to us and all of the girls love it when we take them to the top of the pitch" Renkotsu boasted
"Well sorry but I won't be your little whore, now get out of my way"
"I don't think we will" Suikotsu moved in closer "I think you're too cute to just leave be, now come with us before I drag you there. I could always get some of the cheerleaders to burn you"
"Back off" All three turned to meet Sesshoumaru's cold and unforgiving gaze "Unless you want to be searching for some missing limbs"
"Awe come on Sesshoumaru" Mukotsu laughed "She's such a hot little thing, surely you wouldn't stop us from having her"
"She is with me" Sesshoumaru stated as he pushed Suikotsu and Mukotsu out of his way and grasped Kagome's hand "Don't advance on her again unless you'd enjoy me pounding the life into you" All three backed off as they muttered threats under their breaths "And stop acting like you own the school, you're just pugnacious little twerps who like to pick on the weaker lot" And with that Sesshoumaru turned and took Kagome from their lustful gaze. He lead her straight outside and into the fresh air
"Thanks Sesshoumaru"
"Sorry I couldn't get there sooner" He smiled "They should back off for a while now, they're petrified of me"
"Do you have a reputation or something?"
"I guess. I have studied martial arts since I was very young so I am more than capable of defending myself, Inuyasha used this as an advantage when he used to get bullied. He told everyone about me which resulting in them backing off. But I believe they respect me more than fear me"
"Oh I don't know" Kagome mused "I think it's both by the way those three ran with their tails between their legs"
"Hm. Come on let's go to Art, the bell will ring soon and I'm sure you'd like to get settled before the rest of the class arrive"
"Can you read minds?" She laughed as he lead the way
"I wish" He remarked "Though I am very good at reading people. You're not as innocent as you come off, I'm sure you're just as feisty as Sango and Ayame"
"Perhaps that's why we clicked instantly" She beamed "I do believe I have made some very good friends today"
"And it's only third lesson" He winked
"I guess I'm just lucky" She shrugged jokily...
Here's the next chapter
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I realize Sesshoumaru is slightly out of character with Kagome but I wanted to focus more on his youth so I'm assuming he'd be slightly nicer. Personally I believe that as he grew he became more colder since he was lonely and resented what his father did but this fic will have no such past so there is really no reason for Sesshoumaru to be so cold. Just thought I'd clear that up
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