On My Orders

Summary: So he could snap his fingers and get what he wants, right? Well...pretty much, and it was no different with his beloved Kagome...though, she didn't do it because he snapped his fingers and expected it to be done, it was to humor him, because when they were alone...it was nothing like that. He respected her beauty, and her talent, but he refused to let anyone else see that talent. That is...until he over hears a direct challenge to his girl, and watches as she struggles between his orders and her pride...

Anime/Manga: InuYasha/Prince of Tennis

Pairing: Kagome/Keigo

Genre: Romance/Humor

Rated: M for Mature Content

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Kagome looked in complete and utter shock. "They did amazing! Though..." Kagome blushed, "I won't lie, I was getting a bit worried when Kaidou-San pulled out that dive for the ball and managed to hit it around the pole still...crazy..." Kagome jumped the wall with Akaya beside her, running over to Marui, she handed him his bottle of water. Jackal got his from Akaya before being helped into a standing position. "You guys did awesome!"

"Yeah...you were both great,"

Kagome grinned, "Marui-Kun, you look a little worn out...but thanks to you and Jackal, Rikkaidai takes Doubles Two! Yukimura-Buchou will be happy about this."

Marui smiled, "You are keeping your eyes on the goal, aren't you Kagome. Next competition, you'll play, right?"

"...I don't know...I hope so...I will try my best to take down whoever it is I am to play against..."

"And I'll be there rooting you on."

Kagome stood up and held her hand out to him, pulling him up, she grinned as the four of them made their way off court. "Next is Doubles One, Niou-Kun and Yagyu-San...our Invincible Pair up against Seigaku's Golden Pair." She smiled at the red head as he looked in her direction, blushing before turning away from her. "Neko-San...he'll give you two a run for your money..."

Niou frowned, "You think they are better than us, puri~"

"I'm not saying that...but those two won't just hand over this match without a fight. If you plan to read Neko-San, don't be too surprised when he starts bearing his claws at you."

Kagome had, as of the last few weeks, become obsessed with Seigaku's acrobatic and prodigy. While she also maintained an interest in the littlest one, those were the two who really caught her eyes. She saw potential in the red haired Neko's eyes, and she saw unyielding growth of skill in the Prodigies' playing.

Kagome looked up at the stands and noted the different schools which had come to see the matches. Her eye caught one particular person, he gave her a small nod, motioning her to the side and Kagome looked to her left. Marui had noticed this exchange as well.

"Go, we can hold down the forte for a few minutes."

Kagome sighed, "I'll be back."

Marui nodded and watched her go, looking up as a white and grayish blue tennis jacket vanished into the crowd.

"Ah...!" Akaya cried as he pointed off in the direction Kagome was walking. "What does Gakuto-Senpai think he's doing!?"

"Senpai?" Marui felt himself twitch, clenching his fist tightly, he bopped his kohai over the head.

"Ouch! What was that for!?"

"He doesn't even go to our school!"

"Doesn't matter! He comes by the house all the time!"

"Fraternizing with the enemy?"

Jackal laughed at his partner, "Really Bunta, don't put such thoughts in Kirihara's head."

Akaya blushed, "You can't really call it fraternizing...he doesn't come for me..."

Marui couldn't stop the grin from forming on his cheeks, "Oh, I'm sure he doesn't...so, he only comes for Kagome?" By this point he was forced to sit down as his laughter took him by surprise and caused him to lose his balance.

"...Marui-Senpai...Baka!" Akaya ran off in the same direction of Kagome as Marui kept on laughing over his own joke.

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Kagome glanced at the courts from where she now stood. From where she stood, she could see here neko was already starting to get riled up. The first game was won by Seishun...but they were losing the second game was not going as easily as the last. '...Niou is beginning to play with him. Neko-San...'

"Kagome-San!"

"Mukahi-Kun...you wanted something?"

"Yeah..." Mukahi stuck his hand into the pocket of his jacket and sighed, "I don't really feel comfortable playing delivery man...but, well...here." He pulled out an envelope and held it out to Kagome.

She wasn't sure if she should take it, she knew who it was from, and was afraid she would run back to him if she were to take it. "I don't think I should...take it...sorry." She turned and left him staring after her. Her eyes already starting to sting as she forced herself not to cry, she wouldn't do that during the finals. Not where the Rikkaidai Regulars could see her, and not where she'd cause problems for them.

She quickly found herself sitting by Marui, but Akaya wasn't there, and she was honestly...too lost in her thoughts to care. 'Keigo...what are you trying to do? I can't do this alone, I need your help...but not like this!'

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Akaya looked at Mukahi from his spot behind the tree Kagome had just run past. Walking out from behind the tree, he sighed before calling out to him. "Oi, you, with the annoying haircut!"

Mukahi scoffed, "I have the annoying haircut?" He turned and faced Akaya, "You realize you look like you have seaweed growing from your head, right?"

"Humph...the note. Give it to me,"

Mukahi shook his head, "No...It's for Kagome."

"Yeah, I know. I'll put it in her room on her desk or dresser, somewhere she'll see it. She's never going to take it from you, or even me. But in the safety of her room...she'll read it. However, you need to tell Keigo-Sama...he needs to stop trying to talk with her. It's hard enough for her to keep from running to him; he only makes it harder for her. His help will come by supporting her, and keeping his distance."

Mukahi handed over the letter and glared at the younger teen. "Make sure she gets it."

"Right."

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ME: Here is chapter 25! 26 will come once I receive another 25 Reviews, and the total is tallied to 575R's~!