Chapter Three – Settled
The rest of the day had run rather smoothly, she found that Sesshoumaru was in most of her classes along with Inuyasha and Kouga – Sango too obviously. She already seemed to know her way around the school so that was an upside and she didn't receive any more trouble from any of the guys. Sesshoumaru saw to that personally. It did make Kagome wonder why he was so protective of her, he hardly even knew her and yet he was acting as if he's willing to take a bullet for her. It was very strange indeed. Kagome didn't mind though, she just brushed it off as the person he usually was.
Now it was the end of the day and Kagome was exhausted. Her new friends decided to walk her to her car which she greatly appreciated, she watched other school kids run for their buses as they walked and she was grateful that she had her own ride. She led her friends over to her black convertible and threw her bag inside "Wow Kagome, your car is stunning" Sango gapped
"Thanks" Kagome smiled "I guess that's an upside of living with a very successful mother" She joked as she leaned against the black paintwork "Do any of you need a ride home? I'm sure I'd be able to find your place eventually"
"No thanks, we all have our own rides" Ayame beamed "Kouga's taking me home since we're neighbours"
"And I'm going over Yasha's so I'll be riding with him" Sango added
"And I'm grounded" Miroku sighed "Mom's going crazy just because I trashed the computer, I have to be home as soon as possible"
"And yet you are hanging around here" Sesshoumaru mused
"Crap!" Miroku then pecked Kagome's cheek and ran straight off to find his car. Kagome laughed at his childish behaviour and wiped her cheek with the back of her hand
"Lecher" Sango mused as she rolled her eyes "Ne Kagome, do you want my number? We can gossip all night if ya want"
"Sure" Kagome grinned as she slid her phone from her back pocket and exchanged numbers with Sango "Is there any time where you can't talk?"
"Nope, how about you?"
"Nope" Sango winked and then looked down at her watch "Where is he?" She looked around the emptying school grounds hoping to seek the person she sought
"Yeah, where's the brat?" Inuyasha looked to his brother "Ya don't think some guys have jumped her?"
"No, she's with Kohaku. I can smell them coming this way"
"Um who are you talking about?" Kagome asked rather baffled
"Sango's brother and the Taisho's sister" Ayame replied as she took Kagome's phone from her grasp and punched in her number "I'm always available for a chat too" She winked as she handed the phone back "Come on then Kouga, my mom's gonna start worrying"
"Yeah yeah" He muttered as he scribbled something down on a piece of paper "Here you go Kagome, here's my number and address. Don't hesitate to drop by if you ever need a shoulder to cry on" He then handed her his details and dashed off to his car with Ayame screaming threats as she chased him
"Those two give me a headache" Inuyasha groaned "Sessh, I'll drop Kohaku at Sango's on my way home and you can take Rin" Sesshoumaru nodded just as two figures began running toward them huffing and puffing
"About time" Sango huffed as she lightly backhanded one of the figures who was her brother "Kohaku where have you been?"
"Sorry sis, we were stopped by Naraku and his group on our way here"
"Did any of them touch you?" Sesshoumaru growled as he pulled his little sister to him and inspected her
"I'm fine Sessh" Rin sighed at her overly protective brother "None of them harmed me but one did advance on me"
"Who?" Inuyasha too growled as he peaked over Sesshoumaru's shoulder
"I don't know his name, he's quite short for your age. He's roughly Kohaku's height"
"What did he say to you?"
"He wanted to take me for a walk up to the top of the football pitch" Kagome looked over Rin apologetically, it was obvious who had advanced on her. It made her sick. Rin looked so innocent and naïve, the perfect target for those perverts. By the looks of her she could only be in the first if second year
"Mukotsu" Sesshoumaru growled "How did you manage to shake him off?"
"Kohaku kneed him in the groin"
"Nice one" Inuyasha high-fived Kohaku "Did I mention that you're perfectly welcome to date my sister regardless of what Sesshoumaru says?"
"Inuyasha this is hardly the time" Sango rolled her eyes
"We only have one problem" Kohaku gulped "After he recovered he and his group began to chase us, they should show up at any moment"
"Heh, let them" Sesshoumaru stated as he pulled Rin to stand by Kagome "This is my little sister Rin by the way" He said as he met Kagome's gaze "Rin stay by Kagome whilst I see to your problem"
"Sure thing" Rin beamed and turned to Kagome "Hey Kagome, are you new here?"
"Yep" She smiled "And your brother saved me from the same pervert earlier"
"That's something we have in common" She mused just as Naraku and five of 'The Band of Seven' showed themselves
"Yo Sesshoumaru move it, we have a score to settle with those kids" Naraku ordered
"I don't think so" Sesshoumaru stood protectively in front of his sister
"Awe come on Sesshoumaru, you can't have that one as well. You already stopped me from having the new girl" Mukotsu sighed "And besides I didn't know you liked them young"
"You disgusting idiot" Sesshoumaru growled "That's my sister"
"Oh...shit..." Mukotsu began to take small steps backwards "I-I didn't know, I s-swear"
"I'm not interested in the girl" Naraku rolled his eyes at Mukotsu cowardice "The boy needs to learn a lesson"
"Keh, just try it" Inuyasha snapped as he stood in front of Kohaku "Why don't you go pick on someone your own size?!"
"Like you?" Naraku took a step forward
"Yeah like me" Inuyasha flexed his claws as he too took a step forward. That was as far as they got as the school staff began leaving the building and making their ways to their cars
"Onigumo! Taisho! Take it somewhere else!" Mr Gakushi shouted as he unlocked his car. Naraku growled and shoved Inuyasha
"We'll continue this soon" He then began to leave with his group. Inuyasha was about to jump for him when Sesshoumaru caught his arm and pulled him back
"You've been suspended enough this year, we'll get them another time off public grounds" Sesshoumaru then turned to Kagome "This isn't common by the way"
"Don't worry about it" Kagome mused "I'll be heading off now anyway, my mom will start to worry. I'll catch ya tomorrow"
"I look forward to it" Sesshoumaru smirked causing her to blush "Come along Rin" He then wrapped his arm protectively around his sister and walked off to his silver Aston Martin. Kagome gapped at his car as Sango came over and hugged her
"I know what you're thinking" She laughed "Inuyasha has the same one in red. It's scary how wealthy their father is"
"Yep"
"Well see ya tomorrow"
"Uh bye" Sango, Inuyasha and Kohaku then went off to the hanyou's car as Kagome jumped in hers and started the ignition. She then pulled out of the parking lot and made her way home.
Within ten minutes Kagome had pulled up at her new home which was once a holy place where tourists visited to learn about Japanese culture. She climbed out of her car and locked it whilst grabbing her bag and heading into her home. "Mom, Souta I'm home" She called as she dropped her bag by the door
"Oh hello dear" A middle aged woman greeted as she left the kitchen whilst wiping a plate in her hands "How was your first day?"
"Great" Kagome beamed as she and her mother returned to the kitchen, she took a seat at the small dining table whilst her mother put the plates away "I made lots of friends"
"Oh? Already? That was fast, I assumed you'd be too shy to talk to anyone"
"Well this girl Sango was the first to come up to me after her boyfriend Inuyasha barged into me in the corridor this morning. He apologized for it after though. I also met Sango's friends and Inuyasha's brother Sesshoumaru. They all made me feel welcome, Miroku and Kouga were a bit too welcoming if you know what I mean" She laughed
"I don't blame them" Ms Higurashi smiled as she came and sat next to her daughter "You are a very beautiful young girl"
"Don't start" Kagome rolled her eyes "There are some jerks at that school too. One asked me out but Kouga told him to leave and then three of his friends cornered me in the corridor but Sesshoumaru came to my rescue. He was looking after me all day"
"I'll have to thank him when I see him"
"The same jerks were picking a fight with his little sister and Sango's little brother so that's why I was a little late coming home"
"I hope you didn't get involved" Ms Higurashi frowned "You know how I feel about violence and your safety"
"I was perfectly safe mom, Sesshoumaru stood in front of me and his little sister all the way through it" She then sat back in her seat and stretched "Ne where's Souta?"
"He's gone out with his new friends, he literally came in from school; dropped his bag off; got changed and went out. I'm glad he's settling as well"
"Yep" Kagome smiled "Has Gramps called?"
"Yes, he has to stay in hospital longer than we thought. There's no need to worry though. A few more weeks and he'll be home with us"
"Well as long as he gets better, that's the main thing" Just then her phone began to ring, she pulled it from her pocket and examined the caller ID "It's Sango, I'll be upstairs if you need me" And with that Kagome answered her phone and ran upstairs to her room...
3 months later
Kagome today was walking to school, her damn car just had to go and die on her this morning. Well she guessed it was her fault since she didn't check the fuel gage but it still shouldn't have left her hanging like that. The car was supposed to be her best friend for crying out loud, why did it have to betray her? Sighing Kagome began to speed walk down the pavement, she knew she would be late today. There was no way she could get there in ten minutes. Damn car. Why did her mother have to live in a shrine house anyway? Why did it have to be so far from school? "I'm so getting detention" She muttered to herself as she began to pick up her pace slightly. There was no way she was going to run. It may be sunny and hot today but it was also windy. Wind and the short skirt she was wearing would not go down well. She should have really called Sango to give her a ride. And why didn't she? Kagome pondered on that one, why didn't she call Sango? It would have made life a whole lot easier. Just as she was about to bash her head into a lamppost a silver Aston Marin pulled up beside her. The roof elegantly pulled back to reveal Sesshoumaru sitting amongst the leather interior wearing his casual blue jeans and his black figure hugging t-shirt
"And why are you walking to school Ms Higurashi?" He asked with a smile
"My damn car died on me" She huffed as she folded her arms
"Get in" Kagome's mood immediately brightened as she slid over the door and landed in the grey leather passenger seat
"Thanks so much Sesshoumaru, you're a life saver"
"Don't worry about it" He mused as he watched her strap in "You can owe me later" He then pulled out into the busy traffic and carried on making his way to school
"And how could I possibly owe you Sesshoumaru?" Kagome asked as she fiddled with his stereo
"As you know tonight is Friday and everyone is going to the movies, you can come with me"
"Awe but you know I hate horror movies" She pouted as she folded her arms
"You'll have me to cuddle to" He smirked whilst keeping his eyes on the road
"So I have to be your date?"
"You can call it that if you like"
"Sesshoumaru Taisho you are far too cruel for your own good"
"And that is why you love me so much" By now they had arrived at the school and Sesshoumaru was now currently trying to find a free parking space
"So what horror movie are we watching? I heard Sango talking to Inuyasha about watching a horror but she never said what movie"
"Paranormal Activities" He replied as he pulled into a parking space "It is supposed to look very realistic. I do not believe it will be very good. It's just about a few humans running around with video cameras"
"Anything will scare me" She sighed as she opened Sesshoumaru's car door and got out, Sesshoumaru followed suit and locked the car behind him. He then walked over to her when he actually caught sight at what she was wearing. A short pink skirt; a white elbow length blouse that showed some cleavage and pink boots. She looked stunning. When he noticed she was watching him he quickly stopped staring and playfully wrapped an arm around her shoulders
"What time should I pick you up?"
"What time is the movie?"
"I believe Inuyasha said it is 7:30pm"
"Then come get me at 7:00pm" Kagome replied as she pulled her bag from his car "You should really put the hood up, someone might try to hot-wire the car"
"They wouldn't dare" He mused as he took his own bag and led her into the school. No one bothered to stare at the fact that Sesshoumaru had his arm around Kagome, it was something that they usually saw. Everyone knew they weren't together but still got jealous when they walked like that. "What do we have first today?"
"History I think" He pondered "Yes, History and then Music"
"Do we have maths today?"
"Nope"
"Great" She beamed as they made their way to their registration class "Maths is so boring, I don't understand any of it. He's such a rubbish teacher"
"I'll tutor you if you like, I find I'm quite good at maths"
"You're good at everything Sessh" Kagome mused
"No everything, I believe you are the better artist"
"Hmm can't disagree with you there" She giggled "Is anything else going on after the movie?"
"Yes, Inuyasha is dragging us to McDonalds" Kagome could hear the displeasure in his voice causing her to grin
"Why do you hate that place so much?"
"Because it is full of screaming brats and the food is plastic"
"You always eat the food when we go there"
"I don't really have a choice" He sighed
"Awe poor you" She laughed as they arrived at their destination. They found all of their friends at their seats as well as some enemies. Kagura scowled at Kagome when she saw Sesshoumaru's arm around her causing Kagome to bite back the urge to laugh. Sesshoumaru too saw this and decided to pull Kagome closer just to annoy his stalker. Once they had annoyed Kagura enough they walked over to their friends and sat at their usual places. "Hey guys" Kagome greeted as she sat in between Sango and Ayame
"Hey Kags" Sango too greeted as she hugged her friend
"Kagome is coming with us to see 'Paranormal Activities'" Sesshoumaru declared as he jumped in between Inuyasha and Miroku
"How did he manage to convince you to go?" Ayame asked a little shocked "You hate horror movies"
"My car died this morning so Sesshoumaru gave me a ride. He said I owed him and proposed that I have to be his date for tonight"
"Awe Sessh that's mean" Sango laughed
"Hang on" Kouga dragged his chair over to Kagome and sat in front of her "So you'll go on a date with him but not with me?!"
"If it makes it any better I was kinda blackmailed into it" Kagome smiled apologetically with a small shrug
"Let's be honest Kouga, Sesshoumaru actually knows how to woo a girl" Inuyasha laughed "You just want to get into Kagome's underwear"
"And you're taken anyway" Ayame huffed as she pulled his ear "How many times do I have to tell you?"
"Ugh" Kouga huffed at his fellow wolf's persistence "Women" He muttered as he stood and moved back over to sit by Miroku
"Yo Sessh I think me and you should sneak into the 'New Moon' screening after 'Paranormal Activities'" Inuyasha proposed
"Why would I do that? You know I have no interest in the Twilight chick flicks"
"He's only saying that because he knows Kagome's heart is for Edward Cullen" Sango snickered
"That is part of the reason Sango" Sesshoumaru mused as he winked at Kagome who just rolled her eyes "I believe it is just too cheesy. There is no such thing as vampires and why would a girl fall for such a thing when she knows what he is capable of"
"Love conquers all" Kagome poked her tongue out at him "Edward Cullen is a true romantic"
"And he's hot" Sango beamed but instantly regretted it when Inuyasha turned to glare at her "I mean...uh...not as hot as you honey?"
"Yeah he better not be either" Inuyasha snorted "But anyway, Kohaku is taking Rin to see that movie tonight. I think we should go and see if he tries to make a move on her"
"And what would you do if he did?" Sango raised a brow "Surely you wouldn't attack my little brother"
"What? Uh no...of course not" Inuyasha mentally winced "I'd just give him some boundaries"
"Sure ya would" She rolled her eyes "If you harm my brother you'll be sorry"
"I always knew Sango was the Alpha in your relationship" Sesshoumaru mused
"Shut it" Inuyasha growled "At least I have a relationship. You just run around sleeping with sluts"
"Kagome are you going to let him call you that?" Sesshoumaru smirked when she blushed
"Keep dreaming" She huffed "I have standards"
"And yet you're going on a date with me"
"It's not a date. It is one friend owing the other a favour"
"Call it what you want" Oh how he loved to tease her "I shall be taking you home as well today so that means you will have to owe me again"
"Sango will you please take me home today?" Kagome gripped her friend's arm and tugged it
"Inuyasha is taking me home sorry" She laughed
"Inuyasha will you?"
"I would but Sesshoumaru would make sure that I can't"
"Ayame?"
"I'm getting a ride with Kouga"
"Kouga?"
"I would if I didn't have to take Ayame home"
"Don't ask Miroku" Sango laughed "He'll end up getting lost and then Sesshoumaru will have to come get you both from China"
"Damn it" Kagome groaned "Fine I'll just have to walk then"
"I'll throw you in my car if I have to" Sesshoumaru smirked "I'm not going to let you walk home on your own with people like Naraku running around who take the same route home"
"Fine you win" She huffed "What else do I have to owe you now?"
"I'll let you know when I think of something"
"Great" She sarcastically remarked as she let her head hit the table...
The rest of the morning rolled out rather smoothly. Kagome made it through History, Music, Science and English with no problems at all. Now it was lunchtime where she and Inuyasha had arranged to meet the rest of the group in the cafeteria. They were about to enter when Naraku and his group blocked their way "Well well what do we have here?" Naraku smirked as he folded his arms "We have a washed up mutt"
"Move it Naraku" Inuyasha growled, making sure Kagome was safe behind him
"I don't think so, we still have a fight to settle"
"Fine bring it on, why did you even bother to bring your friends? So that they could watch you cry?"
"Heh, they'll be the ones fighting you" His gaze then met Kagome's "I'm gonna take her for a walk"
"The hell you will" Inuyasha was about to jump for Naraku when five of The Band of Seven grabbed him and began to drag him off
"Inuyasha!" Kagome went to run after him when Naraku grabbed her and pulled her back "Let go" She snapped as she struggled against him
"Come on Naraku let her go" A boy around their age with a long black braid interjected "She's obviously not interested"
"She will be once she's beneath me Bankotsu" Naraku snickered
"What about Inuyasha?" Another boy dressed oddly like a girl whimpered "I can't have him covered in bruises"
"Shut up Jakotsu. Why don't you go fight his little girlfriend, perhaps Inuyasha will like you then" Naraku then shoved his hand over Kagome's mouth and began to drag her away "I'll show you the time of your life"
"Mhm" Kagome growled against him. She then stamped down on his foot as hard as she could and bit his hand. He cried out in pain allowing Kagome to snap out of his hold and run straight into the cafeteria. Naraku was right behind her and almost caught her, luckily she managed to swerve but collided straight into someone's chest. She looked up and was relieved to find Sesshoumaru holding her. The inuyoukai though didn't meet her gaze instead he was glaring daggers at the hanyou in front of him
"Get the hell lost" He growled as his grip tightened on Kagome
"No matters" Naraku grinned "I have another engagement I must attend to" And with that he ran off. Kagome immediately clicked on to what he was talking about and shook Sesshoumaru
"Sessh, Naraku got his friends to beat up Inuyasha. They dragged him off somewhere"
"What?!" Sango gasped as she overheard her. She shot up from where she sat and ran straight out
"Damn it" Sesshoumaru growled as he chased after Sango with Kagome and the rest right on his tail. Sesshoumaru followed Naraku scent right outside and to the bike sheds where some of the pupils took drugs, smoked, fought or just rutted. It wasn't long before he caught the scent of his brother's blood. He sprinted right behind the sheds to find Naraku's friends restraining Inuyasha whilst the spider himself continuously punched and kicked Inuyasha in the gut. Sesshoumaru growled dangerously as he threw Naraku from his brother along with his friends who ran from the scene as soon as they caught sight of the taiyoukai. Sesshoumaru caught his brother before he collapsed and set him down on the ground, there Kagome and Sango ran to his aid whilst Kouga, Ayame and Miroku chased after the Band of Seven. Naraku stood and wiped the blood from his mouth "How dare you harm my brother! Give me one reason why I shouldn't lop off your head"
"The fight was between me and him. Why should you get involved?" Naraku snapped. Everyone who was behind the sheds stopped what they were doing and watched the scene unfold
"Why did you have to get your friends involved?" Kagome shouted from Inuyasha's side "If I hadn't run to Sesshoumaru then you would have had them beat him whilst you dragged me off"
"You're the one who missed out" He smirked "Honestly Kagome, I would have shown you the time of your life" He licked his lips. Sesshoumaru stood in front of Kagome to block Naraku's view and raised his claws "If you hit me I'll see to it that Inuyasha gets it harder next time"
"There won't be a next time" Sesshoumaru stated coldly "You'll learn never to touch my brother again" And with that Sesshoumaru dashed forward and punched Naraku in the gut causing him to double over in pain "That's just a taster. If you come near either Kagome or Inuyasha again I'll really lay it in to you" And with that Sesshoumaru turned to his brother and lifted his arm around his shoulders, he then gripped Inuyasha's waist and pulled him to his feet
"Is he going to be okay?" Kagome asked as she linked Sango's arm
"He'll be fine" Sango replied as they began to follow Sesshoumaru "Give him an hour or two and he'll be back to his usual loud mouth self"
"We're taking him to the nurse" Sesshoumaru called by to them "He can then rest up at home and will heal much faster"
"I don't wanna...go home..." Inuyasha slurred as he struggled to keep his eyes open
"Well you are" Sesshoumaru stated as he carried him back into the school building and to the nurses office. Once there Sesshoumaru sat his brother down on one of the chairs and waited for the nurse to come in "The nurse should be fired. She's never here" He huffed as he stared out the window
"We are all aware of how crap she is" Sango sighed as she sat next to Inuyasha "How are you feeling?"
"...fine..." Kagome walked over to Sesshoumaru and sighed
"Are you sure he's going to be okay?"
"Yes" Just then the school nurse entered looking rather annoyed
"What are you all doing in my room, come on outside. I've had enough of...oh" She stopped bantering when she saw Inuyasha's state "What happened this time?" She quickly ran to the sink, dampened some cloth and brought it to wipe the blood from Inuyasha's mouth
"Naraku and his damn friends" Sango huffed
"Then I'm assuming I shall be seeing them very soon" The nurse then looked up Sesshoumaru "Please tell me you haven't beaten them so hard that they have to go to hospital"
"Naraku was the only one who was dealt with by me, he only received my fist in his gut. He should be fine" Sesshoumaru replied "As for his friends I do not know"
"I take it Miroku and the wolves are chasing them?" Sesshoumaru nodded causing the nurse to sigh "You are very lucky to have so many people looking out for you Inuyasha"
"Keh...I don't feel too lucky at the moment"
"Sesshoumaru is there anyone at home who can come get your brother?"
"My father should be able to get him from work" Sesshoumaru replied as he grabbed the phone from the nurses desk and punched in his father's number. He then waited for someone to answer on the receiving end "Hello? Yes I would like to speak to Inutaisho Taisho please. Sesshoumaru Taisho. Yes I'll hold" Sesshoumaru looked at Kagome who was dying to laugh, he sounded so posh. Sesshoumaru was about to tease her when his father came on the phone "Hello father? Sorry to call during work but I need you to come fetch Inuyasha. He was jumped by Naraku Onigumo and his group. He's okay he just needs some rest. Yes, okay. Bye" He then hung up the phone and turned to the nurse "My father shall be here within a half hour"
"Okay, only one of you can wait with Inuyasha until then"
"Can I?" Sango asked Sesshoumaru "You know what I'm like"
"Yeah sure" Sesshoumaru replied "Come on Kagome, let's see how Miroku, Kouga and Ayame are fairing" Kagome nodded and allowed Sesshoumaru to once again wrap his arm around her as he led her from the nurse's office and back to the cafeteria where their friends were most probably at "What were you laughing at just now?"
"Oh..." Kagome then giggled "You sounded so posh when you spoke on the phone to your father"
"Hn" Sesshoumaru squeezed her shoulder causing her to jump "Do not tease me girl, unless you wish for me to do something cruel to you tonight at the movies"
"We're still gonna go to the movies? In Inuyasha's condition?"
"He'll be fine by then, all he needs is at least an hour's rest. No big deal"
"I hope you're right" Kagome sighed "The last thing we need is him overdoing himself"
"I'll see to it that he doesn't, if I find he is then I shall take him home"
"And leave your date by herself?" Kagome then laughed "Some date"
"There's just no pleasing you" Sesshoumaru mused "First it's not a date and now it is and now you want me to look after Inuyasha but not leave you one your own. You're a very difficult girl Kagome Higurashi" He then leaned down and pressed his head against hers "What am I going to do with you?"
"Lock me up and throw the key away" She shrugged playfully "Then again I would never let you have the pleasure of keeping me to yourself"
"We'll see Kagome, we'll see"
There you go
Sorry it took so long
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