Summary: Sango is your ordinary college freshmen girl, except she's failing in every class.The senior brain and lech, Miroku, has been assigned to tutor her. Can it be love or hate at first sight? Will their so-called bestfriends be there to push them together? Or will chaos break out?

Standard Disclaimer: Any of the characters based on in this story or poem or one-shot do not belong to me what-so-ever. Inuyasha and everyone/ everything else all belong to Ms. Rumiko Takahashi and many others. Do not sue since I have admitted shamelessly that I do not own Inuyasha and etc. Nor do I own the songs that I put in my story or this idea. This fic 's plot is really based on my friend 's, Denisse, imagination.

The Tutor and the Tutee

By Roo-Roo

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" Oh my god Mama, " she said, " I can't do this.." The long-sleeved white shirt she wore shifted as she raised her hands to cover her burning face. Her long skirt, which was a dark blue, hung around her knees. Her eyes, dark brown with a twinge of red, darkened with unconfidence and her hair, a light shade of black, hung low down to the waist part of her shirt. " Oh do come on honey, " said her mother comfortingly, " You'll do fine in college. "

Sango Ryumaitsa knew her mother was lying. She had barely been able to pass chemistry, which she should've able to pass in her second year at high school. She had only memorized how to do some of the calculus problems because she had listened to a tape the night before. Sango knew college wouldn't be easy for her. Eighth grade math was hard to her, how could she ever survive?

" I'm sure you will, and so does Kohaku. Don't you Kohaku? " asked her mother, giving her younger brother a sharp kick under the table. Twelve- year-old Kohaku Ryumaitsa yelped, nodded quickly and returned to playing his prescious video game. Sango rolled her eyes, raising her arms once more as her mother drew a paper ruler across her thin frame.

Asaki Ryumaitsa was in the fashion business, always making dresses. Her only daughter, Sango, had always felt bad that she would have to leave soon and her mother would lose the figure where'd she'd measure her dresses. Mrs. Ryumaitsa was a pretty woman with small, dotty blue eyes that Kohaku had inherited and long light brown hair that fell directly over her elbows.

" Mama.." whined Sango, arms getting heavy as her mother continued to measure across. " Oh, sorry dearie! " her mother exclaimed, dropping the rular immedentily. Her daughter's arms fell not-so- casually to her sides and Sango stepped down from the stool. " Come Sango, just this dress! You're leaving tomorrow and I might not finish it! " her mother pleaded, giving Sango the ever famous `puppy eyes`. " Fine! " she gave in, causing Kohaku to snicker. A move was made to slap the boy upside the head when her father's stern yet amused voice boomed," Sango! Don't move! "

Whenever Tairu Ryumaitsa told you to freeze, you'd better freeze. Sango's hand, midair, inches from Kohaku's head, froze and Kohaku's head, once bobbing with laughter stopped abruptly. " Very well." said their father, stepping into the room. His hair, however, was a dark, itchy brown that Kohaku had gotten and his eyes were a dark brown. He dropped his suitcase on the carpetted floor of the apartment and exclaimed, " Move! " Kohaku and Sango herself sprang onto their father, hugging him close.

Mr. Ryumaitsa had just arrived home from a very loooong business trip to New York City, which was halfway across the world. It had been four months since the family had last saw him. " Happy Belated-Birthday darling! " he cried, hugging Sango tightly. " Thank you Otou-chan! " she said, addressing him formally like he always wanted. " Otou, " whined Kohaku, " Will you ever take me to visit the Kaiyo Statue? "

The Kaiyo Statue was a large pewter statue that towered high above on a cliff that rose above the Sea of Japan. It was of the Ocean God, who was a very powerful man with a long, blue mane falling beneath his knees. No one could ever tell the colour of his eyes, since whenever the sun caught it directly, it'd turn a light turquise blue. But whenever darkness swept over it, it'd become as sapphire as the ocean surface.

" Soon Kohaku, soon.." answered Mr. Ryumaitsa, then turned to Sango, who brightened. " I've brought something for you. " he said, leaning over to his bag. " Otou-chan! Lemme see!! " she exclaimed, holding out her hands. " Her name's Kirara, " her father said, handing her a small kitten who `mew`ed cutely. " AW! " screamed Sango, hugging the cute kitten in her arms." Thank you Otou-chan! " she said, kissing his cheek. She bowed briefly to her mother, ruffled Kohaku's already tousled hair, smiled to her father, and left for her room.

The apartment complex of Danasukai Apartment Homes was somewhat large, somewhat small. The living room was the largest part of the household ( not counting the master bedroom ) and Sango, being the generous girl she is, gave up the big bedroom so her little brother could have it. Sango's room was plain with a twin bed lying to the side; her radio placed on the ground beside it; her computer, a very old one, sat on the other side of the room; her alarm clock sitting right beside her radio; her closet, a small,old dusty wardrobe hung by the door; and the walls were bare, except for a Boa callender hanging up on top of her computer on the wall; the telephone, a cordless, electric phone, sat on her desk where her computer was settled.

After settling down on her bed, for which it was eleven o'clock at night, and cuddling with the squirming Kirara, Sango reached for the phone that was laying beside her pillow. Kirara mewed, the hair prickling against Sango's fingers as the kitten purred in content. Sango smiled delightfully, settling the phone back to its position standing up on the desk. (AN: . Don't ask how she put it on her table without standing up..I tried it once...ended up hitting my computer and a big spanking..*_*)

Tomorrow she'd be going to college.

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On September 7th, which was the day which Sango was supposed to arrive at Sakumai University, the weather was damp and the sky, no longer the bright sunny blue that it had once been, leered darkly with gray. The old, black Toyota Camry lumbered its way down the driveway, driven by Mr. Ryumaitsa, who's hands were trembling. His baby, his Sango, was leaving.

" Bye Mama! Bye Kohaku! Come Kirara! See you on Thanksgiving!! " she called, waving a hand high in the air. Kirara dashed behind her, mewing in content. Kohaku and Asaki ran up, the small boy exclaiming, " No Halloween?! " Mr. Ryumaitsa glanced at his daughter, who had positioned herself on the frotn seat, and she replied, " Sorry Kohaku. " she offered him a smile, " But I promised I'll try and send some candy. "

Sakumai University was a three-hour drive away from the Danasukai Apartments Homes so Sango'd have a hard time coming home for the holidays. Especially with Tairu leaving for travel all the time. Mrs. Ryumaitsa had noticed this pattern and cried herself to sleep last night. But their baby, Sango Takanashi Ryumaitsa, was leaving for college. Sprinkles of water fell delightfully down and Mrs. Ryumaitsa wrapped an arm around Sango. " Bye Mama, " the daughter whispered, hugging her mother closer. " Love you.." her mother murmured, letting go. Kohaku shivered, taking his mother's hand and dragging her into the house.

Sango was wearing a light blue long-sleeved shirt with a long, black jean trench coat. Her jeans were also black, dragging across the floor. " Otou-chan, " began Sango, wringing hands in her lap, " Could you pick up Kagome on the way there? " Identical eyes of his own pleaded with him. He smiled, " Oh course my hime, " he said. Sango's face flushed.

Kagome Higurashi lived one hour away from Sakumai University, although she'd have to take the bus to reach anywhere. Her parents had divorced when she was just barely ten, on the day just before her birthday. Three years after the seperation, her father, angry and drunk, had accidentily drove himself down a hill, crashing and hitting his head with a strong concussion. After that incident, her mother drove herself crazy with grief and died mysteriously.Kagome forgot how her mother died after such a long time. And Kagome was left alone take care of her younger brother, Souta and grandfather.

They pulled into Sakamentai City, stopping right before a small house. The shrine in the back had been blocked off for reasons no one knew. Except Grandpa Higurashi, who had not spoken sicne the incident of the death of his daughter. " Kagome! " shouted Sango, pulling herself out of the warmth of her father's car and into the bristling, cold wind. " Kagome! " yelled Mr. Ryumaitsa helpfully.

Kagome had come out several minutes later, forcing off a crying Souta. " Souta-chan, " she pleaded, " I need to go! " Sango gave her father a sad look. " Kagome! " he called, giving in, " Get your grandfather and Souta ready! They'll spend some time with us! " Kagome's brown eyes brightened and she nodded, dashing inside the house.Sango glanced at the clock. 8:03 A.M. " Hurry up or we'll be late! " she called." Bye Otou-chan! " cried Sango, hugging her father tightly. Kagome smiled, hugged her family and thanked Mr. Ryumaitsa. " Arigato, " she said. " Bye Souta, be a good boy okay? " she asked, kissing the top of his forehead.

Sakumai University was a large, brick building with two large mahogany doors hanging in the center. There was a golden garden in front of a beautiful fountain, which was a good impersation of the Kaiyo Statue. " Ooooohhhhhh!! " squealed one of the many girls passing by. Sango's hands wringed in her pockets. " Oh come on Sango, " said Kagome comfortably, offering a small smile, " You'll do fine! "

Sango forced a slight smile. How come everyone was lying to her?

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At Registration..

" ITE! "

" Watch it wench! "

Kagome's face flushed with rage. Her long ebony hair fell to her elbows, cutting off the skinny, dry elbows. Her eyes were a sparkly brown and they drew a deadly glare at the long-haired guy who had just accidentily rammed into her. " Wench?! " she exploded in fury. Golden, speckled eyes shifted to her in annoyance before he shifted away, throwing back a vague, " Brat! " Kagome gasped and stromed after him. Sango had to smile. Crushes..she thought. She knew when Kagome had a crush.

" Excuse me, " asked a soft voice. It belonged to a sweet looking girl with short brown hair and light blue eyes. " Yes? " Sango asked, glancing down at her schedule. Her roommates were: Kagome, Koharu Meimitsu and Rin Hacaitsa. " Have you seen a guy with silver hair and golden eyes? " she asked. " Yea. " Sango replied, pointing down the narrow yet crowded hallway. " Was there another boy with him? Short--" Sango inturrupted. " Nope, just him. " The girl's eyes lowered in a sad movement. " Oh..arigato, " she shuffled away.

As Sango began to walk down where she'd sworn Kagome had walked down, stromign after the silver-haired guy, she would swear she felt a hand brush against her backside. With rough, jingling beads too.

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Three Months Later...

`Sango Ryumaitsa`

wrote the bright, bold letters against the typed project. Sango felt good about this project. In her other projects for History, she had failed every single one. But this time, she had help from Kagome who was the best at history. She lifted the front paper up and gasped.

F - :(

"What?!" Sango exclaimed, marching up to Mrs. Hanachika's desk. "How did I get a F?!" she shouted. Mrs. Hanachika replied, "You didn't do very well Ms. Ryumaitsa. I expect the next project, and your class grades, to improve or you won't pass the first trimester finals."

Later, after classes, Sango collasped on her bed. Koharu, the girl who had come to her at the beginning of the year, rubbed a hand lightly against Sango's back. " All you need Sango, is a tutor. "said Rin breezily, combing her long black hair. Sango's eyes brightened.

A tutor! That was she needed. Someone who'd tutor her in every class.

But..could she find anyone WILLING to?

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This is based on my life. I had to get a tutor once.. but we never got together. We did become bestfriend though. ^^