A/N: This chapter was gonna be a bit different, but DottySmithfan gave me a really cute idea, so I'm going to try and fit that in some way. Teehee! Thanx.

Chapter 3: A bad start

BBBRRRRRRRRRRRRIIIIINNNNNNNNNNGGGGGGGGGGG!!!!!!!!!!!! Kagome's alarm clock went off. She was starting to realize how dumb it was of her to bring them along. What would happen if Inuyasha lost his temper? But she was going to look on the bright side of it and pray that everyone would behave themselves.

Kagome walked down the hall to wake Sango, who was somewhat excited to see this 'school' that Kagome was always having to attend. Miroku was already awake, but Inuyasha was still sleeping. However, he'd awaken at the magic word 'tests'. And soon he was busy rushing everyone else to hurry up so he could destroy them and Kagome could quit coming back to her time altogether.

Sango was still a bit worried about the skirt, complaining that it was too short and all the attention Miroku kept giving her butt. But Inuyasha refused to put on his uniform or his hat and was slowly but surely making Kagome annoyed at him.

On the bus

Miroku was already scouting the bus for pretty girls. Sango stared out the window. The bus stopped and a familiar face hopped on. No other than Houjo who was busy talking to Kagome and causing Inuyasha to have to interrupt. Inuyasha didn't know what it was about that boy, but he didn't like him. There was something about his smile that made Inuyasha want to punch his teeth out.

Kagome had started to introduce Houjo to her friends and each one shook his hand but Inuyasha who just kept on giving him the evil eye and referring to him as 'hobo'. Kagome nudged him.

"What?" Inuyasha faced him and shook his hand…firmly. Kagome, noticing this, snatched their hands apart. "Well we better get going," she apologized to Houjo practically rushing off the bus as it stopped at the school.

"What was that for, Kagome?" Inuyasha asked.

"Why did you grip his hand like that? Like you wanted to break it off."

"I did," He admitted.

"Inuyasha!"

"It's true."

"Oh, wow!" A group of girls pushed Kagome out of the way to get to Inuyasha. "You are so cute! Marry me! I love your ears." Inuyasha blushed at the attention. They started touching his ears and going crazy over him.

Kagome looked over. Humph! Stupid jerk, now he's talking to the girls.

Miroku, seeing as Kagome was angry, walked towards her with his hands outstretched.

Inuyasha looked over with a glare. He walked over and smacked him in the head. "Yo, Sango's yours. Kagome's my girl, hands off!"

Everybody looked over shocked. The girls started whispering and spreading rumors.

Why did Inuyasha say that? Kagome wondered… She stared at his arm, which was wrapped around her waist.

What came over me, Inuyasha thought at the same time.

"Kagome!" a voice called that evidently didn't hear what happened.

"Houjo?"

"I was wondering if you'd like for me to walk you to homeroom."

"That would—" she started.

"Look, buddy, I'm walking her, so walk alone," Inuyasha butted in. Houjo looked a little angry at first, but then just decided to walk away. "That loser sure is persistent."

"Inuyasha, why don't you like Houjo?"

"Cause he's a dumb ass."

"Oh come on. I think you're jealous."

"Me? Jealous of who?"

"Houjo! Weren't you listening?"

"Well, I'm not. Do you like him or something? Is he this 'test' thing that you're always going out to see?"

"No, he's not. And what if I do like him?" she teased.

"So you do!" he accused, his nostrils flared angrily. He couldn't believe it, anything else she'd said was blocked out he was so upset.

"No, Inuyasha I…" Kagome struggled to explain.

"Feh. I don't need you." He walked off.

"Inuyasha, wait! Where are you going?"

"Why do you care?!"

"Because… Oh just forget it, but you're gonna get yourself lost!" Just as she'd said that, the homeroom bell started to ring.  "Great, now I'm late," Kagome said dashing down the hallway. All that over Inuyasha! He's going to get detention for skipping or something. She slipped into homeroom to be surrounded by her 3 friends, Megumi, Ai, and Hikaru.

"Hey, Kagome, feeling better?" Megumi asked.

"Yes, I am."

"Alright, let's cut to the chase," Ai said, "I thought you and Houjo were hitting it off. Now the rumor says you go out with the new boy."

"You two are an item?" Megumi asked wide-eyed.

"Uh…" A flashback switched into her mind. Kagome's my girl, hands off! And then, Look, buddy, I'm walking her, so walk alone.

"If you ask me, that boy is kind of cute," Hikaru said. "What's his name?"

"Inuyasha."

"What kind of name?" Ai asked puzzled.

"But if I were you, I wouldn't waste my time. He can be a total jerk sometimes."

"Sure, but you weren't saying that when I saw you two walking together. His arm wrapped around your waist. Romantico!" Hikaru said unconvinced, "So how long is he staying?"

"Just for a while." At that point you could hear commotion in the hall. God, if that's Inuyasha again. I swear… Kagome peered out the door. There were a large swarm of girls in the hall.

"You're so fine!" a girl screeched.

Kagome could see Sango pushing her way out of the crowd. "Sango, what's going on?"

She went on to explain how Miroku had been walking her to class and then all of a sudden thousands of girls were surrounding him and commenting on how fine he was. And Miroku just ignored her and went to them. She hadn't seen Inuyasha while they were out either. Kagome was getting worried.

"Kagome, where are you going?" Sango called after her.

"To find Inuyasha."

"Stupid bitch, what does she know?" Inuyasha said to nobody. "I'm not gonna get lost. Demons have a good sense of direction." Inuyasha looked around. He had to admit (although not out loud) that he was lost.

"Excuse me," a voice said.

Was that voice talking to him? He turned around to see a girl with long black hair and violet eyes. "Here," she handed him a flyer. "There's going to be a Sadie Hawkins dance."

"A what?"

"A Sadie Hawkins dance. The girls ask the boys. It's at 9:30 p.m. to 12:30 a.m. in the gym. You new here?" He nodded. "Well, I could show you around if you want…," she said like almost pleading.

"Feh! I know where I'm going," he walked off.

"Well, um… I might be heading that way too so uh…"

Why was that girl following him around? He wanted her to leave, but he didn't really know where he was going. "Fine."

"Sango!" Miroku called walking after her. "Why are you upset with me? Was it because of all the attention the girls were giving me?"

Sango turned around. "First off, you left me after it was your stupid idea to walk me to class. Second, who cares about those girls? Happy? Now leave me alone!"

He had finally caught up with Sango. "Hear me out for a moment, I'm sorry about that. I didn't mean to leave you or disrespect you."

Sango looked over at him. She didn't want to forgive him so easily but he sounded so sincere, and real apologetic. "Fine, apology accepted. Now help me find Kagome."

"You're the boss." He flashed a smile.

Where could Inuyasha be? Kagome had searched all around school and still hadn't found him. I knew it was a bad idea to bring them here, but I was caught up in the fun. I didn't consider the consequences, she thought. Then she spotted some white hair and quickly dashed towards it.

"My name's Yuka," the girl told Inuyasha, as if he really cared. "Yours?"

"Inuyasha."

"That must be a nickname."

He didn't know what that meant, but he nodded anyway. For a second he thought he saw Kagome, but quickly turned down the thought.

Kagome now realized the white hair was Inuyasha and he was walking with…Yuka Takashiro. She was the school's everything. She was very sneaky, but always seemed like a goody-goody in front of the teachers, but it wasn't like Kagome really knew her like that. Those were just things Ai would tell her.

Just as she was about to walk over there she saw Houjo coming towards her. Don't let him see me, she prayed.

"Hey, Kagome."

Shoot! "Hey, Houjo."

"So have you heard about the Sadie Hawkins dance?"

We're having one of those? Just great! I guess it's better than a regular one since Houjo can't ask me. What are you talking about, Kagome. You like Houjo right? He's perfect, but…

"Kagome?" Her thoughts were interrupted by Houjo's voice.

"Oh, no now is my first time hearing about it actually."

"Have you planned on asking anyone?"

"Not really."

"Houjo, come on," some boy yelled.

"Well, consider me when you're looking for someone," he said walking off.

"Sure thing." She waved. When she turned her head, Inuyasha and Yuka were gone.

"What's that you say?!" Miroku and Sango asked in unison.

"Girls ask the boys," a boy said.

"OH," Miroku said clearing his throat, "Sango, don't you have something to ask me?"

"Yea." Miroku grinned. "What class are we going to?"

Miroku dropped to the ground. "If I'm not mistaken, you're supposed to be inviting me to the dance."

"Oh… I'll have to think about it."

Kagome walked in late to her next class to see Miroku, Sango, Inuyasha, and Yuka sitting at a table. Houjo wasn't in this class to Kagome's delight.

"Hey, Kagome-chan, over here!" Sango called waving her hand. "Saved you a seat." Kagome took a seat next to Sango.

"Inuyasha," Kagome hissed. "Where were you?"

He smirked. "I found my way here, didn't I?"

"Yes, but--."

"Higurashi-san, your reasons for being late?" the teacher's voice interrupted.

"I-I wasn't paying attention to the time," she answered lamely.

"So, Kagome, who are you going to invite to the Sadie Hawkins dance?" Yuka asked.

Kagome flashed Yuka a look. "I-I really don't know quite yet."

"You, Sango?"
"Um… I don't know either."

"She's going to ask me, she's just not aware yet," Miroku told her.

"No one's asked you right, Inuyasha?" Yuka asked.

"What?" Inuyasha asked, not paying attention.

"Class, upcoming we will be taking a field trip to a resort beach," the teacher announced. The class cheered. "We will be staying at the Grand Hyatt Hotel for a night. The bus leaves at 6 a.m. on this Saturday. I'll have more details later."

Gosh, Kagome thought, things sure are coming by quickly. It's already Thursday. It's such short notice.

"Excuse me, Ms. Yamamoto, we need you in the office," the intercom interrupted.

The teacher glanced up. "Alright." She walked out the classroom.

Ai, Megumi, and Hikaru rushed over to Kagome and took her to a corner of the classroom. "So, Kag-chan, you asking your boyfriend or Houjo?" Megumi asked.

Before Kagome could even answer, Ai interrupted, "If you're going to ask him, you better ask now."

"Yea, that witch Yuka's been looking at him."

"We're kind of having an argument now," Kagome told them with a sweat-drop on her head. They were so determined to get the two of them out on a date.

"So," Hikaru said, "you'll need a date and the problem will be solved and you'll be dateless if you don't ask now."

"What?" Kagome asked puzzled.

"Go." Ai pushed her towards Inuyasha.

"Hey, erm… Inuyasha, could I speak to you for a moment."

"For what?"

"Just come here."

He followed her away from the table. "Would you like to go to the… SadieHawkinsdancewitme?"

Inuyasha smirked. "Yuka already asked me."
A h ! M E G A M I – S A M A!

That dirty tramp Yuka. Things are moving quickly, but there's one thing all stories need…ACTION! Sorry to take so long. But I'm back!