Teenage Affections

Author's Note: This is my first A/U fic and third Inuyasha fic. Basically, they're all fifteen and in high school and Kagome is a new girl in the school. Due to the fact I DON'T like Kikyo, may not be in this fic! Sorry! Please read and review... and please don't give me any bad reviews.

Disclaimer: I don't own Inuyasha or the characters.

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Chapter 16

Sango smiled a bit when Kagome leaned forward in awe, looking curiously at the new locket her friend was wearing. Christmas break had just ended and the two friends were standing at their lockers just before homeroom, looking at the necklace Miroku had gotten Sango. "Wow, Miroku must really care about you." said Kagome grinning and causing her friend to blush.

"I didn't know this was what he was going to get me when he said he was going to give me something nice... And he wouldn't take no for an answer when I finally got it." she said and looked at Kagome. "What did Inuyasha give you?"Kagome lifted her sleeve and showed Sango a bracelet made out of what seemed to be blue marble prayer beads.

"Its not the most expensive thing, but its the thought that counts." she said w ith a smile. Sango looked at her friend and smiled, nodding in agreement. "Oh, and he also gave me this." She reached in her shirt and pulled out a necklace with a pearl looking jewel at the end. "He says he got it from the Fuedal Era museum we went to and it was the only one they had."

"What's it called? Its gorgeous." said Sango.

"I think he called it the Shikon Jewel-"

"The jewel of the four souls?" The girls turned around and saw Kouga come walking over to them, looking at the jewel around Kagome's neck. "That's suppose to be the jewel from that old legend huh?" he asked as he came over and tried to sneak his arm around Kagome. Kagome managed to slip away how ever.

"That's exactly what it is, Kouga. Know anything about it?" she asked, smiling up at him sweetly. Kouga blushed a little and grinned at her dumbly, nodding his head.

"Yeah, I heard a ledgend about it. Back in the Fuedal Era a lot of people came after a sacred jewel called the Shikon Jewel because it was thought to grant the holders deepest desires." he informed as he looked at the jewel. "Course, just because it was the only jewel at the temple doesn't mean Hanyou actually got you the ACTUAL Shikon Jewel."

"If you got something to say, say it to my face, Jock boy." They all turned around when they saw Inuyasha walk up with Miroku, giving Kouga a very hard glare, which he returned.

"Relax Inuyasha. Kouga-kun was just telling us the story behind this jewel." said Kagome. Inuyasha frowned a little.

"Story? Its just a pearl isn't it?" Kouga snorted rudely.

"Shows how much you know, dog breath. This jewel is actually worth thousands if its what we think it is." He informed and Inuyasha growled, going up to Kouga, but Kagome got between the two.

"Its too early in the morning you two. Come on before Miss Kaede has to come out here and give you guys detention." she said, smiling cheerfully at Inuyasha, who just grunted and walked away. Miroku laughed and shook his head, looking at Sango and grinning.

"Shall we go to class?" he said. Sango smiled and shook her head.

"I'm gonna be with Kagome today." she said. Miroku seemed a little put out by this, but nodded. Sango kissed his cheek quickly. "Meet me after school so we can study." she said. Miroku grinned and nodded, managing to steal a quick kiss before running on after Inuyasha. When he reached his friend, Inuyasha looked at him with a raised eyebrow.

"Why aren't you with Sango?" he asked. Miroku looked at him innocently.

"What're you talking about? I'm not allowed to hang out with my best friend?" he asked. Inuyasha rolled his eyes and stopped when he saw Jaken, the squirt who was always tagging along after Sesshomaru. Both he and Miroku stopped when they heard him talking to someone in a very serious tone.

"So, what has Inuyasha given the lovely Miss Higurashi? A jewel?" Jaken nodded his head.

"It is called the Shikon Jewel. Worth thousands-"

"Is that all?" Inuyasha's eyes narrowed when he saw Jaken squirm under the coldness of what he recognized as Naraku's voice.

"Well I'm not sure if he knows, but the jewel is said to possibly have sacred powers that have been hidden for years..." Miroku nudged Inuyasha and gave him a serious look.

"We've gotta get out of here before one of them notices us-" Inuyasha shook his head and listened.

"Well, I must admit you are being of good use to me, but what is it you want?" Naraku asked. Jaken continued to fidget and looked down.

"Sesshomaru is constantly bothering with this little girl..."

"You wish for her to be out of the way, right? No problem. Be on your way Jaken. I've got classes." Without warning, Miroku grabbed hold of Inuyasha and quickly ran off to another side of the school. Inuyasha was confused until he felt his body hit the ground and he glared at Miroku.

"What're you doing?! We've gotta get to that little bastard, Jaken, before he can get anyone hurt!"

"I doubt Naraku will actually use Jaken of all people to attack any one." said Miroku and crossed his arms, looking thoughtfully at nothing in particular. Inuyasha looked at his friend and got up.

"Then we do nothing?" he asked. Miroku looked at him and nodded.

"Not yet... not until we find out what he's really up to." he answered, not noticing someone was actually lurking not too far away, listening in on them.
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Miroku walked out of the school kicking around a soccer ball without much of a care. They didn't have much snow, so the ground was clear and he was bored. He was going to have to hurry to Sango's house, seeing as he had an unexpected detention and didn't tell her he was going to be late. He knew she was going to scream at him. As he walked across the parking lot, Miroku paid no attention to the small group sitting around a tree until one of the members came over and stood in front of him. He frowned and looked up from the soccer ball. "Kageroumaru, what do you want? Shouldn't you be tagging along your big brother somewhere?" he asked, frowning. Kageroumaru was Juuroumaru's little brother. Juuroumaru was an upper classman who everyone seemed to fear as much as they feared Naraku. In fact, he was one of Naraku's companions, which is why everyone avoided him and his little brother.

"Listen Houshi, I'm here on official business for Naraku WITH my brother and a few friends. We've come to learn you're going to be in the way of what Naraku is after." said Kageroumaru as he watched Miroku begin to walk by, kicking at his soccer ball carelessly. His eyes narrowed and he growled in annoyance. "Bad move, Houshi!" he yelled. Miroku quickly dodged the attack, but it wasn't quick enough and he cringed when he felt something slice his arm.

"What the... You've got a weapon on you?!" Kageroumaru smrked, showing Miroku the pocket knife he had handy as a few of his buddies showed up.

"Always be prepared." Miroku swore under his breath. The one day he didn't have Inuyasha with him.