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Chapter Two
It was hard walking up to the school when my knees wanted to give way. Not only was it a long walk to the entrance, the school was intimidating.
The building was fairly old; constructed out of copper brick. It stood very tall in the middle and layered down on either side. The glass windows sparkled in the sun as te also layered from high to low; short to long across the walls.
"Wow," I gasped, as I hauled myself to the front doors, which of course were twice the size of me. "I cannot believe I will be studying here."
Kaede chirped as she opened the doors. "You are going to have so much fun!" I doubt it. Nothing is fun alone.
"I will try and make the best of it." We stepped inside and it was just as gorgeous as it was outside. The flooring was an off-white granite and it carried throughout the entire building. A soft grey paint on the tall walls accented the off-white granite. Some air plantu hung out from square holes in the walls. There was also hints of amethyst in the building as well.
I was intrigued with my new surroundings that I did not hear the footsteps of one of the staff.
"Irashaimase," (A/N: Formal Japanese word for "welcome.") A young voice said. "I am Hitomi. I am one of the receptionists and the head of the girl's dorm. If you need anything, you come to me."
She wore a white blouse, dark grey skirt, a matching blazer, nylon stockings and cute two inch high shoes. Her thick black hair was long but put back into a tight ponytail. She was in her early 30's and had crow's feet that no amount of make-up could hide. It must be from the stress associated with working here. She still looked pretty either way.
"Hello Hitomi…-san. It has been a while since I last had to be formal. I am Rin-san and this is Kaede-san, my guardian." We introduced ourselves and Hitomi started to speak once more.
"Hello, take this." She handed me what looks like my student card. "This is your student identification. Keep this with you at all times as you will need it to get into your buildings common room and dorm room. It is also for security reasons."
That seemed pretty obvious. Why else would they have student identification?
Hitomi turned and started for the door on the right side of the building. "Please, follow me." She spoke as if she had bitten out of something foul.
Kaede and I followed her through the doors and down the corridor. On the walls there hung framed awards and certificates achieved by previous and current female students. "The students really take pride in their work," I said taking notice. Or they're just conceited.
"Yes, they do," she agreed. "We encourage our students to achieve more than just their 'best'."
"It's wonderful," added Kaede. I didn't think it was that wonderful but it sure was impressive. There were tons of awards. I'm surprised I was even accepted; being homeschooled and all.
We finally made it to another large door and I swiped my student card across the scan pad. As I did, I heard a little "hmph" come from Kaede. I told you, she really does not like technology.
The door opened and we were in the girls' common room. Large curtains were collected on other sides of the windows to bring in the afternoon light. There was a large flat screen tv -that could have been the width of my room back home- along the far right wall. Couches and chairs were placed around the television and other parts of the room. A kitchen was too my left and it was stocked with assorted foods and beverages. Desks used for studying were placed next to it and under the stairs that started spiraling up from the middle of the room.
The three of us climbed the massive staircase up to the floor of the dorm rooms. Once you were at the top, you had the choice of either going straight or turning right over the bridge. We however continued straight. How could this school possibly get bigger?
Rooms and rooms were passed and I was getting the feeling that we headed down the wrong wing. Room 56…62…74…
Hitomi stopped abruptly at room 77 and I almost walked into her. She looked at me with those piercing eyes. "I'm sorry Hitomi-san, I wasn't paying attention." I apologize sincerely.
"Clearly." she said flatly. What a bitch.
We held each-others stare as Kaede piped in, "Rin, open the door for us! I would like to see your room."
I didn't want to look away but it was Kaede, you always listened to Kaede. I took my student I.D and swiped it across the pad. It beeped and the door opened.
"My room is huge!" I yelled. Again, there was a kitchen with more food and drinks, a desk, a dresser, and two twin beds. "Closet room too! Holy crap!"
"Rin!" Kaede said in a stern voice. "Watch your language young lady."
It's a good thing she can't read my thoughts. "I'm sorry Kaede. I'm just so excited! I thought the room would have been smaller." I wanted to do cart wheels, that is, until Hitomi spoke. Ugh, what now?
"This is your room that you will be sharing with another one of our students here. She is in class right now." She stood tall in the doorway but I could tell she was impatient. "That reminds me," she stopped talking and looked through the mass of papers she was carrying. "Ah! Here it is" and she handed me the paper. "This is your course outline. It has the name of the course, room number, teacher, and time of start."
I looked blankly at the sheet of paper which read my schedule.
BREAKFAST AT 7:30
Health Science at 8:30 – 10:30
5 minute break
Chemistry at 10:35 – 12:35
LUNCH AT 12:35
Biology at 1:40 – 3:40
5 minute break
Physics at 3:45 – 5:45
DINNER AT 6:45
I must have been staring at my schedule for some time because I heard Hitomi speak. "You'll get used to the schedule soon enough, Rin." She looked at her watch and it looked like her face light up. "It is now 12:20 so lunch starts soon."
"Thanks but I think I will stay here until my next class starts." I added, "plus there seems to be food in here."
She gave me that look, the look of disgust. What is wrong with this lady? I have done nothing wrong! "Very well, Rin." She went quiet then said "Walk your grandmother out before the students are out of class." That was when she left.
"Well that was rude." I chimed in.
"Oh Rin, don't worry, you'll be fine! Now we better go."
I walked Kaede to the car and we said our good-byes. I watched her as she drove off. Salty tears were running down my face. I was alone. No one was here but me; in a place where my head mistress hated me. Fan-fucking-tastic.
I wiped the tears off my face and headed towards the main entrance. It must be lunch hour now; I could hear the laughter of students from outside.
As I entered the building, everyone, male and female; human and demon, went quiet. I was the focal point in the room. All of their eyes were on me. I heard mumbles coming from each direction, asking each other if they knew me or if they had seen me before.
I walked. That was all I could do.
I ended up at my room. I had lost track of where I was going but thankfully I made it here. I stumbled to get my student I.D but I managed it get it. Across the pad it went and I walked into my room where a girl about my age sat on one of the beds.
"Oh, hello!" The girl cheerfully greeted me as she put her book down. "My name is Kagome! You must be Rin! Hitomi told me that you arrived."
This girl, Kagome, was definitely beautiful. She was at least three inches taller than I. Her hair was black and the length ended just above her waist. She wore the same uniform as I did.
"It's nice to meet you Kagome." I walked into the room and sat on my bed across from her. "I guess we're roommates."
We continued talking for some time. I found out she was a human who was also a miko like Kaede. We exchanged schedules and we were in biology together.
"Do you want to head to class now? I want to introduce you to my boyfriend before lunch ends."
"Yeah, sure." I didn't really want to but I figured I would meet him eventually.
I got more stares as Kagome and I walked through the corridor. Some whispers were getting all too familiar. I sped up wanting to get out of there.
Kagome hardly had to move to catch up. She put her hand on my shoulder to stop me. "Rin, what's the hurry? We still have 20 minutes left of lunch." She had a concerned look on her face.
I turned to face Kagome. "I… I just… Everyone here is talking about me as if I'm outcast." I stuttered my words.
"That's because you are." Those words didn't come out of Kagome's mouth. They came from a voice behind me. That voice was all too familiar; one I never wanted to hear again.
I turned around and there he was, standing with his friends who acted like his body guards. It was Koga.
I stood there in utter shock. Out of all the schools here, he had to be at this one. I had no idea what to do or say. My body was shaking and was slowly shutting down. Not again. I thought they were gone for good.
"Aw, looks boys, she's scared," he cackled. "You thought you could get of me, didn't you?" There was more cackling from him and his friends. "Stupid bitch. I'm a wolf demon, you'll have to do a lot better than that."
"Hey! Don't talk to her like that." Kagome slapped him across the face.
She slapped him pretty damned hard because he landed right on his bitch. Good, he deserves it. He got up and boy was he mad. His eyes were glowing with rage.
"You fucking bitch!" He screamed when he began to stand up.
Students were gathered all around us by now. I looked at the crowd that we had created non-intentionally. In the corner of my eye I saw a boy with long silver hair with bright golden eyes that could be seen from a far. No way. I looked towards where we were standing but he was no longer there. Maybe I was just imagining it.
A new voice cut in and I focused back on the situation. Koga was still yelling and threatening Kagome and I but there was someone new. I looked at him more closely and he too had silver hair and golden eyes. Could this be him? I thought his hair was longer?
"Back down, Koga." The boy said sternly.
"Your bitch of a girlfriend slapped me!" Girlfriend?
"You probably deserved it. Now go." He demanded.
It took every ounce of Koga and his guards to back down. "I'll be back for her and that scrawny weakling too. This isn't over." Then off they went and everyone around us scattered.
Kagome and the silver haired boy embraced in a hug and a few kisses. He looked at me over her shoulder.
"Who is she?" He said distastefully.
"Oh, this is Rin. Rin this is Inuyasha my boyfriend."
"Thank you for saving me again." I said to him.
Both Kagome and Inuyasha looked at me with confused expressions.
"Huh?" They said in unison.
"You saved Kagome and I just now and then you saved me all those years ago." They were still giving me that look. "I'm not crazy!" I pleaded.
"I have no idea what you are talking about." Inuyasha implied.
This whole conversation was making me uncomfortable. I could see that it was making them uncomfortable as well. If it wasn't him who saved me all those years ago, then who was it? Who saved me?
"Inuyasha… could she be talking about your brother?" Kagome suggested looking concerned again.
" Half-brother and I hope not.
I did not like the sound of that. Could this half-brother of Inuyasha really be all that bad? "Where can I find him?"
Quietness fell upon the two. This must be bad. But who can be worse than Koga?
Finally Inuyasha spoke, "I better go, have fun in biology." He walked away towards one of his classes.
The way he said "biology" was suspicious. Maybe he just doesn't like biology.
When Inuyasha left, Kagome and I did the same and headed towards our class. I was looking forward to our biology class. I would pick this science over physics and chemistry any day.
Kagome scanned her student card and we both walked inside. A lot of the students had already taken their seats. We searched the room and found two available seats next to each other in the third row to the front.
As we sat down our professor walked in. He was tall and had a muscular figure. His outfit consisted of black trousers, a white dress shirt and an amethyst colored tie. Once he reached the middle of the class, he introduced himself as Yamauchi-sensei.
About six minutes into class, the classroom door slammed shut. I swear everyone jumped at the loud noise. All heads turned, including the sensei's, and there stood a boy who was not hard to miss. It was him. Him. The boy wore the male student's seifuku: a white dress shirt, grey trousers and a grey and amethyst tie. Tall, maybe 5'10, a lean build; silver hair that draped to his knees, golden eyes that glowed in the darkened atmosphere and a fluffy boa that looked as if it were attached to his body.
"Finally decided to join us, Sesshomaru?" Yamauchi-sensei checked. Sesshomaru continued his way to one of the last open desks, seven desks away from mine.
Sesshomaru… Kagome nudged my shoulder interrupting my thoughts. Maybe it was a bit too obvious that I was staring.
"That is Sesshomaru, Inuyashas half-brother. He is a daiyokai." Kagome whispered, leaning across her desk.
After all of those years not crossing paths, we end up in the same school and the same class. What people say is true: it is a small world.
I couldn't pay attention to the rest of class, let alone the rest of the day. All I could think about was: my savior was back.