A/N: If you haven't noticed, yet, my stories are usually centered on two people. ^_^;;;; I'll need to fix that. Well, I'll try to squeeze Inuyasha in, but Inu/Kag aren't particularly my favorite…^_^ So, here comes the time fast forward…
Chapter Six
A light blanket of snow coated the ground, blinding people with its brilliance. The sun shined overhead, offering light with no warmth. Kagome stepped lightly through the snow, loving the school for letting the students wear whatever they wanted during the winter months. She probably would have turned into a popsicle in that flimsy uniform. Now, she adorned a pair of black pants and a long-sleeved white shirt that read "Angel" in the center. Over that, she had a light blue jacket.
Other students also sauntered through the thin layer of snow to the school. Kagome walked next to Inuyasha and Sango. Over the last couple of months, she had made a few friends, of which were included Miroku, Sango, and her boyfriend, Inuyasha. Funny how things turn out. Kagome leaned casually on Inuyasha, still sleepy.
"Tired?" he asked, shifting so that she was more comfortable.
"Mmm," she answered, closing one eye, "Tell me when we get to school."
"We're already there," he said matter-of-factly, shouldering her off.
"Feh," she said, straightening up.
It really wasn't the kind of relationship where both loved the other with her and Inuyasha. It was more like he loved her, but she didn't quite 'love' him. She didn't know why. He was a nice guy and all, when things came down to it. He's good-looking, too…so why don't I take him seriously? Kagome sighed, pushing the thought from her head.
"Hey, Kagome," Sango called, falling in step with her, "what's up?"
"Oh…nothing," Kagome said, smiling at her best friend. I haven't seen Sesshoumaru for months.
"Oh, okay," Sango said, a bit dejectedly. That means she'll tell me at lunch.
Inuyasha and Miroku had a different lunch period that Sango and Kagome, so that gave them time to talk alone. Kagome had met Sango a few weeks into school, when she was transferred here from another school. They had become best friends immediately. Later, Kagome found out, even Sango was in Sesshoumaru's fan club, though not as avid a member as some. Namely Kikyou. Inuyasha had not found out about Kikyou quite yet, but Kagome intended to tell him, one day, that she was her twin sister. Kagome had asked a couple times about his relationship with Kikyou, getting replies of 'it's a long story' and 'she wasn't serious about it'. He never went into detail. Wow, she must have gotten him good. Someone waved a hand in front of her face.
"Kagome?" Miroku called, seeing that his friend was in La-La Land.
"Huh? What?" Kagome answered, coming out her thoughts.
"There's Kikyou," he said, pointing in front of him, "She's waving at you."
"What?!" Kagome exclaimed incredulously.
Looking to Inuyasha, she found him staring at Kikyou as if she was some ghost. Slowly, his expression started to soften as she walked towards them, the expression of arrogance set like stone on her face.
"Hey Inu," she said coolly, smiling softly. "How've you been without me?"
Kagome's temper started to rise by the audacity of her sister. "What are you doing here?" she snapped.
"Saying hello to Inuyasha," Kikyou replied.
"You know each other?!" Inuyasha exclaimed, eyes wide.
"We're twins," they replied in unison.
"Wow," Sango, Miroku, and Inuyasha said together.
Kikyou turned to Inuyasha, setting the full force of her gaze on him. "What were you doing these past months?" she asked innocently.
"No, the question is, where were YOU?!" Inuyasha answered, glaring at her.
"You didn't ever come to see me," she said, "And now, it looks like you're with another girl."
"So?" Kagome retorted, "He's got the right to be."
"Is that so?" Kikyou inquired smoothly.
"Yeah, it is," Kagome said, growing impatient.
Sango and Miroku quietly left the scene, not wanting to get into any trouble with Kagome's well-known temper flares.
"I can't believe they're twins," Sango said quietly, hooking her arm through Miroku's.
"Yeah, amazing, isn't it?" he replied.
The two had become a couple almost immediately after Kagome introduced Sango. It seemed that Sango didn't really mind his antics as long as they were directed towards her. But now, with her arm hooked through his, he couldn't really do anything.
Inuyasha was holding Kagome back. "Let me go!" she screeched at him, trying to escape.
"Yes, let's see what she can do," Kikyou said, smirking.
"I agree!" Kagome said, still trying to wrench away from Inuyasha's death grip.
"Don't do that, Kagome," Inuyasha admonished, holding her more tightly.
He had both her arms locked at her back as she struggled to get free. "You're gonna get kicked out of school," he said harshly.
Kagome's struggles diminished until she stood quietly. "Don't come near me, Kikyou," she said vehemently.
"Who would want to?" Kikyou retorted, "You're an outsider."
"For the last and final time!" Kagome shouted, loud and clear, "I'm not going to join a fan club that mindlessly worships a gorgeous guy!"
Almost the whole student body went quiet at Kagome's declaration. All stopped in their tracks, staring at Kagome. Only one person kept walking, and that was Sesshoumaru. He calmly strolled through the snow, towards Kagome. Everyone's attention turned to him. Even Kagome's eyes wandered over to his pristine figure. Inuyasha growled at his half-brother's approach, releasing Kagome. She watched as Inuyasha glared down the worshipped student. It finally hit her, after months and months. They're brothers! That's why Inuyasha's not afraid of him! She mentally kicked herself for not figuring out sooner. Before she knew it, Sesshoumaru was standing in front of her, leaning down.
"You've just made yourself the most hated person in school," he whispered, barely audible.
With that, he walked away, the mask of cold indifference plaguing his face. Kikyou looked livid. She walked over to Kagome and raised her hand in the air, swiping it across her sister's face.
"You shouldn't have said that in front of him, sister dear," she spat, glaring down at her younger sibling.
"Why not?" Kagome snapped, placing her hands on her hips, "Is it because I'm not part of his fan club and yet, he still talks to me, and not you, who has been a loyal member for a while, now?"
Inuyasha stared at Kikyou in amazement. "You're part of the dumb club?" he asked.
"This girl in front of you," Kikyou said, indicating Kagome, "is the only girl in the school who isn't."
"Give it up, Kikyou," Kagome said tauntingly, "Sesshoumaru would never talk to any of you even if his life depended on it," she said turning to leave. "Especially you."
Inuyasha was dumbfounded. Why would Sesshoumaru talk to her anyways? He quickly caught up to Kagome, looking back at Kikyou one more time.
"I would have to agree with her," he said, smirking at the girl who stood alone.
Kikyou clenched her teeth and fists, trying to resist the temptation to tear something apart. One of the fan club members walked up to her, handing her a piece of blank paper. Taking it, Kikyou tore it to shreds, letting it float to the ground like the many snowflakes that began to fall. "I'll get her," Kikyou muttered under her breath.
Kagome stomped down the hall, daring anyone to get close to her. Inuyasha followed a little bit behind, wondering if he should talk to her or not. Deciding, he caught up to her and placed a hand on her shoulder. It seemed to calm her a bit and she stopped stomping, going at a steady walk.
"What did he say to you?" Inuyasha asked after a while.
"That I was turned into the most hated person in school, now," she answered indifferently.
"And you don't care?" he asked incredulously.
"I know three people, or rather, four people don't hate me totally." She reasoned.
"Who's the fourth?" he asked curiously, only able to list three.
"Well, there's you, Miroku, Sango," she said, ticking the names off on her fingers, "And Sesshoumaru, himself."
"S-Sesshoumaru?!" Inuyasha exclaimed, unable to believe her.
"Yeah, sure," Kagome said calmly. "He considers me a challenge."
"A challenge?" Inuyasha inquired, totally lost today.
"Forget it, long story," Kagome said, walking into her first class.
She strolled toward Sesshoumaru, keeping a placid look on her face. He was leaning against the wall, watching her indifferently. She stood in front of him, glaring at him.
"If anything," she said calmly, "You made me the most hated person in school."
He stared blankly at her, biting back his evident smile. "Would you like me to reverse the effect?"
The bell rang, students starting to swarm into the room. Sesshoumaru smirked, cupping her chin in his hand. Without waiting for an answer, he kissed her. Inuyasha stood, completely caught off guard. All the fan girls standing in the room fainted. Sesshoumaru broke the contact, leaning down and whispering, "Now, you're feared."
He walked casually to his desk and sat down, acting as if nothing had happened. Kagome glared at him as she sat down next to him, considering there was no other place in the room. If she sat next to Inuyasha, she would be questioned to death. If she sat next to one of the fan girls, heaven forbid, she would be glared and grumbled at for the whole class. Sitting next to one of the boys in the class was out of the question, as they were all staring at her now. Inside, she was livid, flaring, totally burning with hate. Outside, she had a cool mask of calm. Turning to him, she asked calmly as possible, "Does it humor you to toy with me like that?"
She received no answer, only an almost imperceptible smirk.
A/N: How was it? Not too bad, I hope. Well, I probably won't be updating for a while. Now, I have run out of inspirations. Suggestions, anyone? ^_^ I know, this isn't much of a half Inu/Kag…I'll try to fix that.