AN: Hey everyone! Sorry this took so long to post! Thanks to all that have reviewed my fan-fiction, it's inspired me to continue on with the story and try to write even more. I hope you all enjoy this next chapter! How is Inuyasha gonna deal with his little "Mark Check-up" on Kagome? Hmm… I wonder…

Disclaimer: I totally don't own Inuyasha, however, I do own every idea in this fan-fiction so no copying! Please and thank you.

--Next day at School—

It's official… my life… is totally falling apart, bit by bit, as days past by. All because of one stupid guy…why can't he leave me alone in my own dark space? Why must he always end up where I am, and follow me place to place? I was content with who I was before I ever met him. My darkness kept me company, my shadow was my one true friend…So how, how can one simple guy… ruin everything I've tried so hard to maintain? What exactly is it that grants him the power to capture my breath every single time I see him in the halls or staring right back…Just what is so special about this person?

"Kags! Were you even listening to my poem? Come on, seriously I need your expertise in writing poetry! I suck at writing! My poem's due first period too! Come- on Kags please, help me! Do you not know just how serious this is? I even said the "silent" word, please!" pleaded Sango as she kneeled on both knees onto the wet grass and begged for help.

Huh? Woah… I just totally spaced out… After what happened yesterday I can't seem to get that damn Inuyasha out of my head! Argh! He even ended up being the main point of my poem, god… what the hell is wrong with me? Why can't I stop thinking about him?

"He-l-l-o? Kags? What's up with you today? You're totally spacing out more than usual. Are you sure you're okay? Is something bothering you?" asked Sango as she stood up, brushed away the grass stains on her black jeans and stared at Kagome for any sign of weakness.

"Huh? Oh yeah. I'm fine. I just can't… seem to concentrate today, it's really irritating…" mumbled Kagome. Sango seemed to understand Kagome perfectly because she didn't bring up the subject again.

"I know exactly what you mean Kags, don't worry." Replied Sango as she hesitantly patted Kagome's back and then quickly walked toward their first period class.

--Inuyasha's POV—

"Hey Miroku, isn't that Sango with Kagome over there? Hmm… I wonder why Sango's kneeling? I don't think I've ever seen Sango act "soft" before." Exclaimed Inuyasha as he let out a long deep yawn. He didn't get any sleep last night all because he couldn't get his mind off of yesterday and … off of Kagome.

"Sango, my sweet! My beauty! Look at your graceful slender skinny body kneeling on one leg! Oh what can I possibly do to make you all mine?" shouted Miroku full of affection. –Bonk- "Ouch! Inuyasha! What'd you do that for? I was only expressing my inner strong feelings for Sango. You didn't have to hit me…"

"Shut-up…Now I really wish I didn't say anything… I already have enough to worry about today…" mumbled Inuyasha.

"…Woo…. Is stubborn tough Inuyasha having little bitty problems? Could it be… girl problems?" started Miroku in baby talk.

"…"

"Her name… perhaps beginning with "K"? She goes by the name…Kagome?" Miroku grinned devilishly.

"Mind your own business! Feh… Kagome, ha! That's a good one. Who would ever fall for a dark creepy girl like her anyway?" laughed Inuyasha with uncertainty. "Truthfully I don't know why I have so much to worry about… nor do I know if it's all because of Kagome…"

"Hmm… let me think. His name starts with an "I" and he has long silver hair and sharp deadly fangs." Snickered Miroku.

"Shut up you bastard before I break that jaw of yours…" threatened Inuyasha.

"All right, all right. I was just teasing you. But seriously, we need to talk to her, and you're the right guy for the job." Winked Miroku.

"Hey don't make me the-

"Inuyasha… you need to face her. Think about it if you never talk to her again how will you ever find out whether or not she's marked by that Koga guy you were talking about?" exclaimed Miroku.

"Feh… why should I even care? I mean this is stupid…I shouldn't even be wondering if she's marked or not…" sighed Inuyasha.

"Why? Simple… Inuyasha just admit it, you like her. You love her more than you think. I guess it was love at first sight. Still… I do sometimes wonder why you chose such a tough chick to like. Especially since she's the kind of girl who is not afraid of anything." Yawned Miroku.

"I… like her? That's stupid… me? Love her? You're crazy man. I'm going to class." Spat Inuyasha as he walked into the school with jumbled thoughts.

--In Class—

"Class, today I'd like you to work in your groups again but for only half the class time and hopefully we'll be more progressive than last time. The second half of class will be focused on the poems you were all supposed to write for last night's homework. Kagome, may I please speak to you privately for a moment?" asked the teacher. "It seems… your group isn't working together… is there something wrong? Also, just yesterday you created quite an uproar… is Inuyasha and Miroku pestering you?"

Ugh… I hate talking to teachers, they think that they will make everything just perfect when in reality they just make matters worse.

"No." replied Kagome as she rolled her eyes.

" Are you sure? If you want I'd be happy to switch you out of their group and into someone else's." suggested the teacher. Kagome stared blankly at the teacher and thought.

Say yes Kagome! Say yes Kagome! Switch out of the group! You hate them don't you? You hate them… say yes…yes…

"I…I…no, I'll stick to my current group." Replied Kagome as she sighed and walked towards Inuyasha and Miroku.

I can't believe I just gave up my only chance to switch groups…

"Last night's homework assignment to write a poem was so hard! It took me hours to finish mine and in the end I only wrote three lines! Can you believe? That's all!" shouted Miroku in disgust!

"Yeah, yeah, whatever… sigh… I completely forgot about the poem…all because of that stupid Kagome-

"Let's get to work freaks." Sighed Kagome as she suddenly appeared and sat cross-legged in front of them.

"Oh! Why Ms. Kagome, you have returned. Welcome back." Grinned Miroku as he winked to Inuyasha.

"Feh. Why the hell is she back? Didn't she say she was going to switch groups or something like that?" mumbled Inuyasha.

"Honestly… not offensively Ms. Kagome, but I thought you clearly stated you were planning on switching groups?" asked Miroku.

Argh…Miroku is such a…

"Actually I changed my mind, in fact I had the opportunity to switch groups but I disdainfully declined the offer. Looks like you two weirdo's will be stuck with me for this project, are you two up for it? I'm sure I can still switch if you'd really want me to." Suggested Kagome.

"…So that's why she's back in our group. Wait… she said she chose to be back in our group; does that mean she doesn't hate us?" thought Inuyasha.

"I see Ms. Kagome-

"If you say "Ms. Kagome" one more time I'm going to explode. Just call me Kagome." Mumbled Kagome a little annoyed. "Besides, what am I supposed to call you two, freak pervert and freak pup?"

"Kagome, isn't there any way we could all get along? I mean this is bogus, we need to work together to finish this project." Stated Miroku. Inuyasha and Kagome both stared at him blankly then each other before turning their heads and saying "humph!" "It was worth a try…"

I can't stand these two! I can't believe I said no to the offer!

"… I… I'm willing to try if Kagome is." Said Inuyasha suddenly. Miroku glanced at both Kagome and Inuyasha whom were eyeing each other, as if they were playing a staring game.

"Fine." Was Kagome's reply, "So, what should our main idea be?"

"Beats me." Said Inuyasha.

"Can't you at least try to think? Or is that noggin of yours smaller than a pea?" said Kagome irritably.

Are you dumb or were you just born stupid?

"I seriously have no idea, chill. Come on; please don't start a fight already! Did we not just agree to work together?" Sighed Inuyasha.

"You just said you'll try to work together if I will and I'm willing to try whereas I don't see you putting in any effort to his project so why should I?" spat Kagome angrily.

"You really need to chill…" sighed Inuyasha as he crossed his arms and leaned back on the ground.

"…Chill… chill!" shouted Kagome as her voice began to raise.

How can he expect me to chill when he's not participating in the group? I mean who the hell cares what he thinks but we made a deal! He tries and I tries!

"That's enough you two, I've already thought of a main idea and a plot. The story will be about a couple, boy and girl. They're happily in love when one day, the boy notices his girlfriend flirting with another guy at school. Later on that day the boyfriend yells at his girlfriend for flirting, but she says she only loves him. He trusts her and stops following her place to place. But then one unfortunate day, he catches his girlfriend and that guy she's been "flirting" with making out in the storage shed. This goes to show you that trust isn't always real and you can never truly trust somebody no matter how close or how much they mean to you. So, what do you to think?" suggested Miroku happily. "Oh yes, Kagome you'll be playing the naughty girlfriend of course and let's see… I… I think I'll be the boy's she's supposed to flirt with. Inuyasha, you'll be her boyfriend."

Anything to get this project over with, even if it means I have to be the jackass's girlfriend.

"… I'm gonna kick your ass you bastard!" shouted Inuyasha. "I can't believe you thought of a plan to help me find the mark-

"What mark?" questioned Kagome curiously. "Also, I for one like the idea, I can't wait to see how you'd react if your girlfriend were to ever cheat on you."

What? A mark? Why would Inuyasha be interested in a mark?

" You argh… ugh never mind. The mark, is actually my bookmark; I thought you might have it somehow." Lied Inuyasha.

You're the worst liar ever…

"Uh-huh… and exactly how would I gain possession of your stupid bookmark?" asked Kagome.

"Uh… well it fell out of my backpack during art class and since I sit next to you I thought possibly you might have it but just don't know who's it is." Lied Inuyasha nervously. Kagome eyed Inuyasha carefully but seemed to trust his little story.

Seems convincing enough I guess. Ah what the hell, I shouldn't even care what he's trying to find out.

"I assure you. I don't have your little "mark", as you would call it, maybe it fell out at your old seat. You should check because people at this school like to pick up random thing just on the ground. If someone's taken it, you'll most likely never see it again as yours." suggested Kagome before sighing and straightening out her tang top.

You could think of some other possibilities, don't just accuse me and assume I'd take it.

"Wow Kagome, I've never heard you speak so much… you know you're actually not as bad as I thought you were when I first saw you. Now that I think about it, it's actually pretty fun talking and listening to you. We should hang out more often, wouldn't you agree Inuyasha?" grinned Miroku mischievously.

You're joking right?

"Feh." Replied Inuyasha under his breath.

"Oh wow gee I'd love to but… you know, I wouldn't want to hang out with two freak shows, no offense of course. You're not bad yourself Miroku, still the pervert I think are though." Remarked Kagome sarcastically.

Those names suit the both of your real well, too bad those aren't your actual names.

"All right class, please return to your seats and let's move onto our poems. Who would like to volunteer and read theirs to the whole class?" asked the teacher. No one raised his or her hand. "In this case I'll have to pick random people. Ah Hojo why don't you go first?"

" Winter flakes fall on heads. Sky as gray as clouds. Birds flown south from coldness. Round white balls fall from the sky. Everything is silent during winter. Thank you." Bowed Hojo as he sat back down.

That sucked…

"Very nice Hojo… a little out of season but it'll do. Let's see… Miroku why don't you go next?" smiled the teacher. "We'll have Inuyasha right after and then Kagome."

"Ahem, just to tell you Ms. Sakura, my poem isn't at its best quality. Could I redo it for homework?" asked Miroku wishfully.

Ha what a joke…

"No, I'd really enjoy it now if you may." Said Ms. Sakura quickly.

"Fine. Ahem… Rounded flesh balls with a tiny dark spot at the center, oh how I long to just reach and touch, reach and touch its soft and squishiness. Oh the agony, will I never be able to claim a pair as mine? Will I never find my one true love? Wait, what's this? I believe it is she, she is whom I long for, long brown hair and muscular arms. It's her, the maiden's name, which is Sanga. Thank you." Bowed Miroku as the whole classroom applauded and cheered. Sango's whole face flushed pink as Miroku stood up and read his poem to the whole class, a poem about her body and his love for her.

That damn pervert! Sango must be humiliated… then again not everyone knows he's talking about her.

"Very… interesting Miroku. A tiny bit, inappropriate I would have to say though. Your use of words was very nice. Okay Inuyasha, you're next." Said Ms. Sakura.

"Umm Ms, Sakura I have a confession to make." Sighed Inuyasha.

"Okay… let's hear it," said Ms. Sakura sarcastically.

"I didn't do it-

"I know, but just create one on the spot improvise and say whatever is on your mind."

Smiled Ms, Sakura. "I know you can do it."

I'm sure you can do it too Inuyasha. Yeah right…this should be entertaining.

"What's on my mind… okay…Damn… but all I have on my mind right now is Kagome, nothing else! What do I do? Uh… Brand new to an unknown place. People staring at your unusual face. Two pointed ears that twitch like a dog's. Who wouldn't run away from one such as I, there is no one of such nature so kind and caring as one I'd wish for. I have friends and fan clubs, nothing more. How I look has become popular when all I want is to be left alone. Thank you." Made-up Inuyasha as his forehead began sweating. The whole classroom was silent when Inuyasha finished and stared at him as if he were an abstract piece of art. Suddenly, Miroku stood up and loudly cheered, everyone followed as the classroom was filled with whistles and cheers, louder than ever before.

That was… amazing…though I really don't want to admit it. It was right on the spot too. I actually…kind of liked it.

"Very nice Inuyasha, I am quite impressed with your work. Be write it up and hand it in tomorrow, since you did such a good job today I'll give you an extension. Next, Kagome let's hear yours." said Ms. Sakura as she sipped her cup of coffee. Kagome hesitantly stood up and walked to the front of the classroom. Suddenly, someone in the class threw a piece of crumbled up paper at her while another shot a spitball onto her face.

Who threw that? What the hell is their fucking problem? Why can't they just leave me alone so I can get this over with.

Sango was about to stand up in fury when Inuyasha stood up and told everyone to listen up. Everyone immediately hushed and waited for Kagome to begin.

He helped me… no one's ever done such a nice action for me before, well except Sango but still…

"Ms. Higurashi? Are you ready?" said Ms. Sakura nicely.

Oops almost forgot I'm in front of the whole class thinking to myself. Ahem…

"My life… is totally falling apart, bit by bit, as days past by. All because of one stupid guy…why can't he leave me alone in my own dark space? Why must he always end up where I am, and follow me place to place? I was content with who I was before I ever met him. My darkness kept me company, my shadow was my one true friend…So how, how can one simple guy… ruin everything I've tried so hard to maintain? What exactly is it that grants him the power to capture my breath every single time I see him in the halls or staring right back…Just what is so special about this person?" Kagome didn't wait for a response and quickly sat back down at her seat. The whole classroom was full of whispers and soft chatter. All of them were wondering who is this special guy of Kagome's? Did he go to their school? Was he hot?

Sigh… great I think created another rumor about me.

Inuyasha glanced at Kagome whom had her head laid face down on her desk. "Who's this person she's talking about? Is he her secret boyfriend? Is it that wolf bastard? I need to know…" thought Inuyasha.

Why is Inuyasha staring at me? I can feel him concentrating really hard, is there a reason?

­--After Class in the halls—

"So Kagome, who's the special someone?" snickered Allison, a random classmate. "Is he your boyfriend? Oh oops, I forgot. You don't have a boyfriend because you're a social outcast! Ha, ha, ha, ha, ha!"

You're such a bitch…

"God, what the fuck is her problem." Said Sango in disgust as Allison and her posse walked away.

"Beats me." Replied Kagome.

They think they're all that…when really they suck worse than moldy bread.

"Damn Kagome, don't you ever get angry over those preppy thong-showing girls? They're complete bitches! I say one day we should kick their asses and see how they react to their bruised and bleeding faces. They'll probably pull out a com powder first thing and check." Laughed Sango. "What I'm trying to say is that don't let those goody-goody girls get to you."

"Thanks Sango, I appreciate your support." Sighed Kagome.

"By the way Kagome, your poem rocked!" shouted Sango as Kagome exited the building.

--Lunch—

"Hey Kagome! Why don't you and Sango join Inuyasha and I for lunch?" yelled Miroku over the playing field.

What's with the change of heart? Oh yeah… he mentioned "hanging out" more… ha, as if I'd ever do that.

"If you want to eat with Sango so bad, ask her yourself you idiot!" Shouted Kagome, as she was about to walk off campus.

"Gee… Kagome always eats lunch with Sango. I wonder why the turn of tables…" pondered Miroku.

"Maybe it's because your assuming she always eats with Sango. Maybe she only eats with her on certain days." Suggested Inuyasha as he slurped his ramen up.

"I guess so… you're probably right. But still, I do wonder where she's going…" snickered Miroku.

"Don't get any nasty ideas you pervert, maybe she's just getting something to eat off campus, I mean we do have those privileges you know." Said Inuyasha as he finished his beef flavored ramen.

"Uh-huh… oh well… who knows what she could be doing now… maybe even possibly meeting with her secret guy?" Miroku grinned. He had caught Inuyasha.

"That special guy of hers? You're right! She probably is huh? You know what Miroku, I think we should tail her." Said Inuyasha as he wiped his mouth with a napkin and stood up to throw his trash away.

"Ooo I like the sound of that." Snickered Miroku.

"Tailing Kagome huh? Count me in. To tell you the truth, she usually does eat with me, only on her saddest or worst days does she ever eat alone. I'm worried about her, though I hate to admit it in front of you idiots." Said Sango suddenly as she hopped down from a nearby tree.

"You were eavesdropping my sweet? And worried you are? I say we leave immediately to calm my poor Sango." Grinned Miroku.

"What's with you and Kagome always calling the both of us idiots I mean we're not that bad are we?" asked Inuyasha.

"Uh, yeah, in our eyes you are." Replied Sango bluntly. "Let's get the hell out of here!"

AN: Okay so that was chapter 4, I hope you all enjoyed it! I wonder where Kagome's headed off to…I guess we'll just have to wait and see huh? Please review! It'd really help to see how you all like the story so far or what you don't like about it! Thank you!