A/N: Hey everyone!... I'm really surprised that so many people like my story so far!... there were a lotta hits when I logged on and checked my stats and there are a lot of reviews (or maybe it's just me) for just the third chapter… n e ways… I kno it's not the most original plot, but there's going to be a lot of twists along the way… ooh yes… I have a question for authors: How do you write your stories? Like… do you type it on the computer and just post it? Or do you write it down, type it, and then post it? … Cause I'm tryna figure out which way's easier… and so yea… thanks a lot! Ooh yea… also, should I put the review responses at the top or at the bottom of the chapter?... (that one's for everyone who reviews) THANKS!... do I type too much here?

Everyone! I'm telling you now! I AM a 13 year old girl in Junior High, turning 14 in Jan. thanks for guessing!

Review Responses:

Mikimew: I can try to do that, but I'm not sure if it will fit in because it would be highly unoriginal for me to do so… but I'll to my best to comply and make him in most of her classes. Also, you'll find out why Kagome keeps her head down a little later in the story… (I don't kno the real reason myself, but I assure you, it will all work out)

Nomadgirl66: Yes, Kagome adopted Shippo. The whole story behind that will come out in later chapters


Hiding Behind Myself, Chapter 3

Started on: Monday, November 28, 2005

Finished on: Friday, December 30, 2005

Music class had already started when Kagome finally found the room.

"Sorry sensei, I lost track of time and couldn't remember where the room was. Please, forgive me," Kagome said, bowing.

"Ah, Miss Higurashi, please take your seat, unless you can't remember where it is," Mr. Teki teased, getting laughter from his other students.

"No matter, we were just introducing a student that will be staying with us for the rest of the year. Class, InuYasha Takahashi. InuYasha Takahashi, class. Now, sit anywhere you want."

InuYasha looked around for a bit before resting upon Kagome's bowed head. He made a move to walk to the empty seat behind her, but a hand on his wrist stopped him. Looking down, he rolled his eyes at who he saw.

"Let me go Kikyo. I thought I already told you to stop bothering me," InuYasha said boredly.

"Inu, you know you want me back. So why do you keep fighting me with this?" Kikyo asked.

"You cheated, I broke it off, it's been over for a year, and besides, I've already got my eyes on someone else," InuYasha answered, glancing towards Kagome. He smiled a bit before he turned back to Kikyo, feeling his arm at his side.

"Who! I'll kill the slut that tried to take you away from me! I'll fucking kick her-"

"Kikyo. Will. You. Shut. Up! She's done nothing to you, so screw off." After that said and done, InuYasha took his chosen seat.

"Hey Kagome," InuYasha whispered. "Long time no talk." He cringed. 'Geeze, go and make a fool of yourself already. Way to go InuYasha. Gah, could I be anymore of an idiot! Keh. Dammit I've gotta stop talking to myself.'

"Hello InuYasha-san. How do you do?" Kagome asked.

"Great now that I'm talking to you. And please, just call me InuYasha."

"Alright, InuYasha," Kagome replied.

For the rest of the class period, Kagome and InuYasha whispered amongst themselves. Finally, the bell rang and Kagome headed to the gym for Athletics. She was passing an empty classroom when she was suddenly pulled inside. Kagome went without a fuss, recognizing the aura of her "kidnapper".

"Hello Kagome. I think we should talk."

"What about, Sango? Is something wrong? Whatever it is, you can tell me," Kagome said worriedly.

"I'm sorry to just pull you in here like that. About when we first met, I apologize for being rude. There are just so many things, too many rules to follow! I can't take it anymore, Kagome!" Sango exclaimed. Balls of tears were forming in the corners of her eyes, but before they could fall, Sango brushed them away with the back of her hand.

Kagome gasped sharply and brought her head up. Moving closer to Sango, she said," Sango-chan! You're obviously under stress. I'm sure you wouldn't wanna talk to me about something like this."

"No Kagome! This is ABOUT you! She's making me like this! She's going after everyone! I've had enough! I don't care anymore!" Sango cried hysterically.

"You have to help me, Kagome. Please, please, help me!"

"Wait, what's about me? Who, exactly is after you? You're not making any sense! I can't understand what you're talking about. Why don't you start over, from the beginning, please," Kagome suggested.

"Alright, I'm sorry Kagome-chan, but everything I'm about to tell you is totally and completely true."

Taking a deep breath, Sango opened her mouth to begin, but then the tardy bell rang.

"Damn. Listen, Sango, what class o you have next?"

"Boys and girls athletics, you?"

"Same. Let's go, I don't think coach'll go easy on us," Kagome said opening the classroom door.

"Come by my house this afternoon, here, lemme write down my address," Sango said, getting out a piece of paper.

"Okay," Kagome said," Is it alright if I bring a couple of people? I can't leave them alone."

"Yea, it's fine," Sango replied, handing Kagome the piece of paper.

"Thanks, now let's go before we get any later than we already are," Kagome panted out, running to the gym.

After school, Kagome picked up Souta and Shippo.

"Kagome-mama, where are we going?" Shippo asked.

"We're going to my friend's house for a little bit," Kagome replied, searching for Sango's street. Five minutes later, she came across Sakura Lane and went over to Sango's house. Walking up the steps, Kagome observed the outside. She had a medium sized house, with red bricks and three windows n the front. In the corner there was a small garden with a variety of flowers and what looked to be healing herbs.

"Hey nee-chan, whose house is this?" Souta asked.

"Sango's. Don't worry about it." Kagome knocked on the door and waited.

"Can I- Souta? What are you doing here, man? I thought you had to go somewhere," Kohaku said.

"Kohaku? I- I did have to go somewhere, so here I am. I didn't know you lived here," Souta replied.

"Hey, Kohaku, was it? Could you please get your sister? Sango lives here with you right?" Kagome asked.

"Yes, she does Miss…"

"Kagome," Souta filled in for her.

"Right, Miss Kagome, come in and make yourselves at home while I go get Sango," Kohaku said.

Stepping through the door, Kagome and Souta observed their surroundings. They noted the coffee table n the middle, the medium sized television set, and the comfortable looking couch with a matching chair set.

Hearing footsteps from the hallway, Kagome turned to see Sango and her brother.

"Souta, go chill somewhere. Sango and I need to talk for a little bit," Kagome said.

"Yea, Kohaku, show him around then go play some video games in your room or something," Sango added.

"Alright, come on Souta, my nee-chan just got me this really awesome game," Kohaku said excitedly, tugging Souta along.

Making sure they were both gone, Sango directed Kagome to one of the matching chairs and taking a seat opposite from her.

"I don't know where to start. Ano… I guess it all started when I moved here, about 2 years ago. I had just gotten my schedule and wasn't watching where I was going… "

-Flashback-

"You stupid- oh hi! You must be new here. I'm Kikyo Yamuro, and you are?"

"Ah… I'm Sango, pleased to meet you," Sango said, holding out her hand. After Kikyo made no move to shake it, Sango let her hand fall to her side.

"Let me give you some advice and choices… Sango," Kikyo said her name with disgust in her voice. "It's every person in this school for themselves. There are the jocks, Goths, punks, and so on. You're either one of them or an outcast. By the way you look now, you're an outcast. I can help you; you just have to roll with my crew."

Sango contemplated over her answer before she said," Yes."

-End Flashback-

"She had me do everything she needed, like kicking peoples asses, shopping, and all that junk. She found out that I'm poor and parentless, so she used it as blackmail against me. I couldn't get out," Sango continued.

"Why? That's a stupid reason to just give up, Sango. You shouldn't care if you're poor or whatever, you should be proud of whom you are," Kagome explained.

"Well duh, I know that now," Sango said playfully. "I'm just ready to break out and show everyone who I really am. I was so stupid back then," she sighed wistfully.

"Ano… I think I can help you with that Sango-chan. You gotta confront Kikyo about it. In front of the whole school even! You can show everyone the real Kikyo! Oh, change the way you dress too, you look sort of "punkish" to me," Kagome suggested.

"Exactly what I was thinking, Kagome-chan. I think we'll be really good friends!" Sango exclaimed.

"Me too! Now, let's go pick out your clothes," Kagome said enthusiastically. "Lemme ask you one thing first, though."

"Sure, but I wanna ask you something too," Sango answered.

"Why did Kikyo want you to go after me? I didn't do anything to her," Kagome said.

"I actually don't really know all the details. I think it was something about you 'stealing her man' or something. Anyway, my turn! How come you won't show anyone your face Kagome? You're beautiful from what I can tell, not that I like you like that or anything," Sango stammered.

Kagome laughed gleefully.

"It's nothing to worry about San-chan, just something that happened a long time ago. You know what? We're more alike than ya think Sango." And with that Kagome pulled Sango along the hallway, trying to find her room.


After she picked out Sango's outfit, Kagome, Souta, and Shippo went home.

At school, Kagome met up with Sango on the school steps and waited for the bell to ring.

"Sango! What the hell do you think you're doing, talking to that nobody! " Kikyo whispered furiously. "I can't believe this!"

"You can't believe this! I had to stick up with your whiny ass for TWO years! Well you know what Kikyo? I'm done with dealing with your shit," Sango said. "Beating kids up, just because you don't like them, or because they talked back to you. You made me ignore people who I might have wanted to be friends with, and for what in return? NOTHING! You can tell people that I don't have money, or parents, because I'm done with you."

"It's like that, huh? Fine then Sango, be the bitch you are, I was tired of your shit anyway," Kikyo said, walking away.

"Alright Sango! That's my girl," Kagome exclaimed, hugging Sango.

The girls sat back on the steps and chatted away happily. Kagome suddenly took her hood down and sighed. Sango looked at her curiously.

"Hey, a girl's gotta breathe some fresh air one in a while," Kagome laughed.

"Kagome!" A voice shouted excitedly.

At the sound of her name, Kagome turned her head and searched for the owner of the voice.

"It is you! Hey Kags! Remember me?" A body came in her line of vision.

Instantly, she stood up, hugged the intruder, and hooked her legs around his waist, her eyes shining happily.

"It's been so long, almost three years," she said with content.


Well, that's the end for now… thanks for waiting patiently… this was supposed to come out a few days ago… I've been so busy with helping my mom get ready for the New Years Eve party… I haven't had enough time to get this typed and posted… so thanks!

Next chapter: Find out who the person is… Inu sees Kag hugging the "intruder" and see what happens!

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