Previously, On Punk Mikos And Demonic Preps: Whoops, thought Kagome. She had almost hit another car, she was so lost in daydreams.

Inuyasha, do you have any idea what you do to me?

Of Punk Mikos and Demonic Preps

Chapter Fourteen

Never Give Her A Reason

Kagome was happy all day, though she seemed to be avoiding Inuyasha and would blush ever time they locked eyes. Sango and Eve noticed it, and kept sending each other looks over the dark haired girl's head. What exactly had happened last night?

They decided to broach the subject at lunch. Sango sat on one side, Eve on another. Unfortunately, Kagome was paying no attention to either of them caught up in a litany of "Oden! Oden, oden, oden!".

It was nearly as annoying as the Song That Never Ends, which Eve loved to sing under her breath during class.

When Kagome looked up, she was met with two pairs of eyes staring intently at her. She nearly fell out of her chair. "What?!

"We wanna know what's up." Sango narrowed her eyes.

"Huh?

"Something's up, Miss I'm-Gonna-Smile-Till-My-Mouth-Falls-Off." Eve quipped.

Kagome nearly blushed. "Nothing. Really.

"Uh huh. And I'm Utada Hikaru. Spill. What happened last night after we left?" Eve retorted.

"Seriously, nothing. Inuyasha walked me home. And we met up with some guy who threatened us, and then I went home.

Sango and Eve were staring at her again. "What??

"You're not telling the truth.

"Yes, I am! We were skating along, got threatened by this dude, and then I went home!

Eve was about to remark that Kagome kept blushing at Inuyasha and being threatened doesn't usually constitute impersonating a tomato when a gruff voice behind them spoke.

"He was not just some dude, and you know it.

Kagome, Sango and Eve all jumped about a foot in the air.

"Of all the gods and goddesses, don't scare me like that!" Kagome turned with an accusatory glare to a smirking Inuyasha.

Sango pounced on the opportunity and asked "So, why don't you tell us why Kag's in such a good mood.

To their surprise, he blushed and glanced at Kagome, whose cheeks were equally red. "Nothing. Like she said." He raised an eyebrow. "Except for the dude we met up with part. He knew you, Kagome. Not some random weirdo.

Kagome glared. "they asked why I was in a good mood, not why I was in a bad one.

Inuyasha mentally crowed. He put her in a good mood!

"he's just this guy I don't ever want to see again, because he's an abusive, conniving, cowardly bastard!

Inuyasha's eyes widened. The fear scent was back, along with a great deal of anger. He grabbed her arm.

"C'mon. I need to talk to you.

She stood up and turned with him, to almost smack into Kouga's chest.

"Gah!" Kagome sat back down abruptly. "God, Kouga, you're as bad as Inuyasha!

"Oi, dog shit, where are you going with my woman?

"Oh, for-Over there." Inuyasha pointed with one hand, the other pinching the bridge of his nose.

Kouga growled. "She's not going anywhere with you!

"Oh, really? How about I ask her. Kagome, would you come with me so I can talk to you alone?

"Sure.

Kouga snarled. He was about to land a good punch on Inuyasha when Kagome stood up.

"Kouga, I. Am. Not. Your. Woman. Get it though your head. I mean, you're sweet and everything, but you're just not my type.

"But, Kagome-!

"No, Kouga! You don't own me! If I want to, to hug that guy over there or kiss Inuyasha senseless, then I will! Now, I am going over there with Inuyasha, and I am going to talk to him. Alone. You are going to go sit down and not bother me ever again. Got it?" Inuyasha blinked. Kiss him senseless?

Kouga nodded. "Good.

Ignoring Inuyasha, Sango and Eve's wide eyes, Kagome grabbed the hanyou and stalked over to an unpopulated area of the cafeteria. Inuyasha glared at everyone until they were out of sight.

"You should get that glare patented.

"I have.

"Now, what was it you were going to say?

Inuyasha shook himself. "Oh. Right. I wanted to talk to you about whatsisname, Naraku.

"I don't want to talk about him.

"Well, I do! He scared you shitless! I could smell it! Not to mention you called him abusive earlier." Inuyasha's voice softened. "What did he do to you, Kagome?" He placed his hand gently on her cheek. Kagome raised hers to cover his.

"He's my ex. I went out with his for a year or so. He wasn't always like you saw him." Kagome closed her eyes and moved back a step. "He was so sweet. Everything a girl could ask for.

"Then, one day, he met me at a park, and he wasÉdifferent. Cold. He started hurting me, mentally. Calling me thingsÉ" Her shoulder shook as she relived her memories. Her eyes were clenched shut.

"He didn't stop there. I thought I'd have the bruises forever. I couldn't wear white clothes anymore.

"No one noticed. Or they didn't care, I don't know. I never told my parents. I had this crazy idea that it was all my fault. He's hurt me because I did something." She took a breath, missing Inuyasha's horrified looks.

"I never told anyone. No one would believe me. He was an angel to everyone else. Plus, he was important. People weren't going to mess with that kind of power.

"I got my head together and left him. Transferred here. It's just like him to follow. I had almost forgottenÉa normal life helped me forget. Then he was there.

Kagome sank into a nearby chair, hands in her lap. Inuyasha stroked her hair.

"Why didn't you tell the police?

"I'm afraid. He'll probably just pay them off anyway.

"Alright. Here's what I'm gonna do. I'm gonna help you get over the freezing fear every time you see him. Last night, you were talking big, but you're legs were shaking. I'm gonna help you get over it.

Kagome looked skeptical. "I can defend myself. And, anyway, no offense, but he's a master at fighting.

Inuyasha smiled. "I'm not to shabby either. Growing up with a brother like Sesshoumaru kinda does that to you. Plus, I'm half demon.

He stood. "Let's go back before your friends freak out." He turned, but was stopped by a hand on his shirt. "Kagome?

Her eyes were on the ground. "There's something else that makes me forget him. Besides a normal life.

Her voice was low. Inuyasha squatted in front of her. "Kagome?" he repeated. She raised her eyes to his and he very nearly gasped. Ice blue bored into gold. "What makes you forget?

One word, spoken low and full of want. "You.

And Inuyasha found himself forgetting, lost in the warmth of her mouth.

Back at the lunch table, her friends were so curious, Kagome thought they might've been neko youkai in a past life. Eve was extremely offended.

"Hmph. I prefer the canine race, thankyouverymuch."

"Could that be because you have crushes the size of China on the canine youkai at our school?" quipped Sango.

"Actually, no. I've liked dogs and wolves and everything else canine since I was really little. Now, weren't you going to spill?" Kagome did. Spill. Not everything, just about Naraku and how Inuyasha was going to help her train. Contrary to popular belief, Eve could keep secrets very well (as could Sango) and so Kagome had no qualms about telling them.

"Wow." Said Eve when she was finished. Then her eyes got all starry. "That's so cute!!!" Sango and Kagome groaned. "What?! It is!" Sango rolled her eyes.

"Sango?" Everybody looked up. Miroku was standing by them with an uncharacteristically serious look on his face. Sango frowned.

"Yes?"

"Could you come with me?" Sango was the only one who saw the wink, and she flushed.

"Um, sure.

Once away from prying eyes and ears, Miroku turned to Sango.

"Gods,ÉiÉthoughtÉiÉwasÉgoingÉtoÉdie" he said frantically in between kisses. Sango smiled against his mouth.

"Wonder what that was all about?" asked Kagome. Eve shrugged. Blue narrowed. Maybe she and Inuyasha were not the only ones who had something happen last night

Kagome offered Inuyasha a ride after school, and since she was going to his house anyway, he accepted. Kagome tossed him her helmet and secured her bag to the Shadow. She was about to slide on when a shriek that sounded like a particularly angry cat rang out through the courtyard.

"what the hell?" Inuyasha turned and sighed. "Oh, for god's sake

Kagome looked around curiously.

Kikyou stalked towards them, her hands stiff at her sides. "what did I say, you bitch?!

Kagome sighed as well. That girl never gave up! "Yash, I beg your forgiveness beforehand. There may be broken bones at the end of this.

Inuyasha looked pained, but nodded.

"Hey, Miss Priss. What'cha want?

"What do I want? I want you to stay the fuck away from Inuyasha!

"Oh, for fuck's sake! He's a big boy! He can make his own decisions, he ain't yours! When will you get that through your abnormally thick skull?!" Kagome ignored the growing crowd.

"He is mine! He wants me!

"Delusional much?

"Oof! Get out of my way, numbskulls!" Eve broke through the crowd, hair shining bright. She stood tall, easily done as she towered above pretty much everybody. Kagome, not for the first time, wished she had eve's legs. They were so long.

"Ok, missy, I suggest you leave before I kick your tiny ass myself.

Kikyou looked up at Eve. "I'd like to see you try.

Eve raised a slender red eyebrow. "Girl, not only am I taller and stronger, I am also considerably smarter and more versed in the ways of a fist fight. Don't test me.

"I'll do whatever I want.

Eve sighed. "Sorry, Inuyasha." She brought a stiff hand down on Kikyou's neck, and she crumpled. Inuyasha blinked.

"You really didn't have to apologize in advance. She was starting to annoy me.

"Eh, habit." Eve felt someone behind her, grabbed the hand near her shoulder and flipped the person over her back. She found herself staring into intense blue eyes. "Oh! Kouga! Sorry!

Kouga smiled up at her. "No problem, gorgeous." Eve flushed and helped him up.

"I am so sorry." Eve started babbling, almost tripping over herself as she brushed his off. Kouga chuckled.

"Really, it's no problem. In fact, are you doing anything Saturday?

Eve froze. "Um, no.

"How about we go out for dinner?

Eve moved her mouth wordlessly.

"That's a yes," said Kagome. She gave Kouga Eve's number and steered the redhead over to the bus stop.

"Okay," she breathed, "Let's go, before anyone else attacks us.