Disclaimer: You all know I don't own the InuYasha characters… I don't own the weapons or attacks either. I just own basic stuff like characters I create with my imagination and so on. Also I don't own song lyrics that may show up in this story.
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AN: Again the characters thoughts will be in italics. I'm having fun writing this story and I keep getting more ideas. My life is a bit weird sometimes but that's ok. The story is progressing more and more. This part is here to help the story connect to something I have planned. Readers rule and all you authors out there are awesome!
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Chapter Two: Resuming Our Lives From Broken Pieces
Sun shone through the windows in the Higurashi's house. It was still early in the morning but it was a school day. "Kagome! You got to wake up, you've overslept!" Sota said urgently. A huge snore followed by a murmur was the response. The more Sota tried to wake his sister up the more she seemed to resist. Looking around for something that could wake Kagome he ended up spotting their cat, Buyo.
Kagome's not going to wake up so I'm just going to have to get Buyo to do the job. She won't be happy once she wakes up… so I'm going to flee soon.
Sota placed Buyo on Kagome's bed and watched the cat for a second. It had an odd look on its face but seemed to know what Sota was thinking. As soon Sota left the room Buyo pounced on Kagome's face. Feeling the cat's claws digging into her face Kagome woke up screaming. "Sota!!! You'll pay for this!" Kagome screeched. Looking over at her alarm clock, which hadn't gone off, she noticed it was almost 8:00 o'clock.
Oh no, I'm going to be late for school! I didn't even get a chance to study for the test I have today… I'm going to fail, yet again, another test. InuYasha must have unplugged my alarm clock while searching for me. Hmmm… where is he? Last time I saw him he was laying on the lawn. Can't think about that right now… I've got to hurry! The teacher will give me a detention if I'm late today!!!
Hopping around the room trying to find the rest of her uniform Kagome put on her clothes fast as possible. Running downstairs she grabbed her backpack and her lunch as she headed out the door. "Kagome! You didn't eat breakfast!" her mother called as she exited the house. "Can't talk, go to go! I'll be late for school!" Kagome replied hastily.
Grabbing her bike Kagome quickly headed for school. To her horror Hojo was waiting for her. Trying to avoid him she headed in the side door to her school, but Hojo decided to tag along. No matter where Kagome went Hojo followed, so she just headed to put her stuff away.
When Kagome's friends spotted her at her locker they ran up to her and started whispering. "So…are you and Hojo going to become a couple? I know you like each other" Kagome ignored the comment and closed her locker door before running off to class.
I can't believe they still want to pair me with Hojo! They don't seem to realize that I've lost any small interest in him that I ever had. The last thing I want to worry about is a guy. I can't trust guys anymore…
Time was ticking and the bell was about to ring, which would signal the start of the first class of the day. Somehow Hojo and Kagome's friends got to class before her and she ended up slipping into class just after the bell rang. "Detention Ms. Higurashi!!!" the teacher squawked at her, leering at her from behind her thick glasses. Everyone around her started to laugh because they never expected Kagome to get a detention.
A big red slip was placed on Kagome's desk and her face started to turn red out of anger as the teacher started to write on the board. It just happened that the teacher decided to make them copy a ton of notes. Kagome scrawled the notes on the board quickly and tried to memorize them all before the teacher decided to plunk the test on their desks.
This is one of the worst days ever… first I wake up late, then I'm pestered about Hojo, I get a detention, then have to copy tons of notes, and I'm going to have a test which I didn't get a chance to study for!!! What else could go wrong in my day?
"Time for the test!!!" the teacher said evilly and plunked a thick bunch of papers on everyone's test. A bunch of people groaned when they looked at a couple of questions, claiming they couldn't do the test. It only took Kagome ten minutes but she finished the whole test. When the teacher saw she was done she snatched the papers and checked over her answers.
"Kagome gets 100 percent for completing the test and getting all the answers right while the rest of you get a failing mark since you didn't bother to try!!!" the teacher squawked as she ran up and down the rows of desks. "We really need to get a new teacher…" Kagome whispered to her friend beside her. The girl giggled and nodded as the teacher ran into the wall.
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Sesshomaru looked all around Kaede's village and was surprised not to find his half brother, InuYasha,there. All he found was InuYasha's old group members. "Do any of you know where InuYasha is?" Sesshomaru asked them. When that name was brought up all of them glared at him. "Why should we know where he is? It's all because of him that Kagome's gone…" Shippo said while looking at the ground.
That girl that hung around with InuYasha is gone? What kind of idiotic thing did he do that could drive her away? If they can't help me then I'll just have to find someone else…
He didn't waste any more time talking to InuYasha's old friends. The moment Sesshomaru was about to leave InuYasha arrived. Struggling to get farther with the help of Kikyo, InuYasha made it over to where Sesshomaru stood. For a while the two brothers just stared at each other in silence.
What's he doing here? I though Mr. High and mighty would just leave me alone after the Shikon Jewel was complete along with Naraku defeated. What could he possibly want from me now?
"Where's you girl InuYasha?"
"Are you blind Sesshomaru? She's right here!!! My girl's Kikyo… not Kagome!"
"My my, you're denser than I thought you were…"
"Hey what's that supposed to mean?"
"I don't have time to deal with idiots…"
"Sesshomaru… I hate you"
Good… because I hate you too. You've been a nuisance to me for quite some time now InuYasha. You never seem to learn from your mistakes… and that will be your downfall
With a grin on his face Kouga appeared behind InuYasha, tapping him on the shoulder. When InuYasha turned around, and saw who it was, a sweat drop appeared on the back of his head.
Why do I have to deal with all the annoying people today? I seem to be attracting them somehow. I better run before Kouga gets a chance to ask where Kagome is. I know he'll ask because he still wants to make Kagome "his woman". What an idiot… good luck with trying to finder her.
InuYasha started to stroll away, pretending to ignore Kouga and Sesshomaru, but they stopped him right in his tracks. "What do want now? Can't you see I have more important things to do than deal with you two? So could you please move so I can get on with my life?" InuYasha growled, being very irritated. Kouga smirked and shook his head. "You're not going anywhere until you tell me where Kagome is!!! I heard you were the one that caused her to leave… now talk!" Kouga said while glaring at InuYasha.
Sticking out his tongue InuYasha still continued to walk away. "Where's Kagome? I know that you know…" Kouga said as he stood in InuYasha's path.
"So what if I do…I'm not going to tell you! You have no business with Kagome anyhow, so goodbye!" InuYasha stated as he walked with his eyes closed.
Following behind the group of guys was Kikyo, but they hadn't noticed. Kikyo suddenly cleared her throat and caught all their attention. They have a right to know where Kagome is and how to visit her. InuYasha's too stubborn to tell them, so I'll tell them myself.
"I know where Kagome is… and how to get to where she is," Kikyo said while looking towards them. Both Sesshomaru and Kouga approached her to hear more. "No, don't tell them!!!!" InuYasha said while freaking out. Kikyo ignored him and said "Kagome's in her own era now, to get to her you have to travel through the Bone Eater's Well. It isn't too far away, you just have to…" Before she could finish InuYasha covered her mouth.
"Let her finish…" Sesshomaru said as plucked InuYasha's hand off Kikyo's mouth. With a small smile Kikyo continued what she was saying. "…follow the path, it leads right to the well" InuYasha slapped his forehead and groaned. Why did Kikyo have to go and bring Kagome back into everyone's life again? She couldn't just be quiet and let everyone move on with their lives could she?
Quickly Kikyo led them all to the well and dragged InuYasha along with her. "…But I don't want to go down through the well again Kikyo! I like it here and I don't want to go back again" InuYasha whined. Shaking her head Kikyo was a bit embarrassed to be connected to InuYasha at the moment.
"Let's see if it'll work for us…it might not allow us to travel to Kagome's era" Sesshomaru whispered to Kouga. Immediately after Kouga pointed to InuYasha with an evil grin and laughed. With a quick lift both Sesshomaru and Kouga tossed InuYasha straight down into the well. "Ahhhhhhhhh!" InuYasha screamed as he fell headfirst down the well and then crashed on his head at the bottom of the well.
"Haha! It didn't work… you can't go and see Kagome now!!!" InuYasha shouted as he looked up towards the top of the well. His eyes went all wide when he saw a lot of people other than just Kikyo, Kouga, and Sesshomaru jump down the well right after him. Oh great! They're going to either crash into me and I'll end up at the bottom of a pile of people or we're all going to end up in Kagome's era with me at the bottom of the pile yet again. Like this is what I wanted!!!!
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(Lunchtime at Kagome's school)
I really thought I could escape Hojo's antics but no… he just had to follow me. There's no time for myself anymore. Besides, Hojo's already driving me crazy and the day's not even over yet. Look there goes Hojo again… oh no! He's found me!!Standing nearby was Kagome's friends, giggling and saying how cute Kagome and Hojo would be together as a couple. Hojo handed Kagome a bunch of flowers to Kagome and gave her a big smile. "Here take these…" Kagome said and handed the flowers off to one of her friends.
Lunch seemed to take forever as Hojo ranted about how much he loved her and her friends babbled about random things. Kagome was actually glad for once when the bell rang. Running off she headed off to class and seated herself. What she forgot was that Hojo was also in this class. A few people giggled as the class was about to start and Hojo passed a letter up to Kagome through the rows.
Quickly she read the note which was a note asking her on a date. Hojo waved when Kagome looked back at him from somewhere at the back of the class. He had noticed Kagome's weird behavior and was concerned about her since he had a huge crush on her. The paper was crumpled up into a ball and thrown at Hojo's face by Kagome while she glared at him.
"I'll take that as a no then…" Hojo said as a red mark appeared on his face, slouching in his seat as his classmates laughed at him. Kagome just turned around and rolled her eyes. "Be quiet class… we have new students who've just arrived and that have decided to join us today…" the teacher said. Kagome looked over at the door and practically fell out of desk as she shrieked when the new students came in.
"That's no way to treat the new students," the teacher said while glaring. Before the teacher came over she quickly hid the evil plans she had drawn. The new students included almost everyone from her journey in the other era. InuYasha, Kikyo, Sesshomaru, Miroku, Sango, Shippo, Kouga and Nazuna. The only eyes that met Kagome's when she looked at the front was Sesshomaru's. Kagome quickly glanced away being uncomfortable with him looking in her eyes.
Everyone but InuYasha headed over to empty seats in the classroom. The teacher pointed to desk behind Kagome and told him to sit there. As InuYasha walked down Kagome's aisle she tripped him. Whistling innocently as InuYasha looked around for the student who tripped him she pretended to be studying. Thinking it was the person across from Kagome that did it InuYasha started to beat up the person.
Looking down the sheet the teacher tried to find his name. "InuYasha! Go see the Principal for your punishment! I don't feel like dealing with you now, so go!" the teacher said. The only thing she received as far as a response was a "Keh!" as he headed off to the Principal's office.
"You can't do that you evil hag!!! That kid tripped him!" Kikyo roared in anger towards the teacher. The teacher just glared and sent her to the Principal's office along with InuYasha. A paper plane hit Kagome's head that said, "Will you be my woman Kagome?". Knowing who it was from Kagome just threw it back to the sender. Kouga blew a kiss to Kagome the moment she turned around.
What a wonderful week this is going to be… not! It's only Monday!!! No!!!! It can't be… I'm trapped with them for the rest of the week!
In the Principal's office InuYasha and Kagome were seated in front of the desk having no clue what a suspension was. The teacher had sent an email to the Principal about their behaviour and they were going to get a suspension. "I hear that both of you disrupted the class… and it's only your first day here … that earns you a suspension I'm afraid" the Principal said. "I don't really care what you think… it's not like I really wanted to come here!" InuYasha said with his legs crossed while sitting.
"That's the wrong type of attitude mister"
"I don't care… what I think is what I think. I'd rather not listen to you at all"
"Do you want to be suspended for longer?"
"Do I care? I don't even know what a suspension is!!!"
"It means that you're not allowed to be at school or on school property for the next four days… got it!"
"Keh! I'm out of here… this place stinks"
InuYasha bolted out the office and ran out the school. "I'm sorry about his behavior… he's always like this…" Kikyo said as she rushed after InuYasha. InuYasha sure has a way for getting into trouble all the time. I still love him though; I'll stick by him no matter what.
"Group work… now everyone I've decided your groups for you. They've been decided over lunch; go to your group when your name is called. The first group includes Miroku, Sango, Shippo, and Nazuna… the second group includes Kouga, Kagome, Sesshomaru, and Hojo… the third group includes…"
The moment the guys heard their names called they dragged their desks over to Kagome's and they all sat facing each other. Hojo and Kouga fought over who got to sit by Kagome but when Kouga showed his fangs Hojo couldn't help but back down. Hojo muttered to himself as Kouga put his arm around Kagome's shoulder the moment he sat down.
Humph… I should be sitting beside Kagome, not him. That guy's weird and I don't trust him. From the look on Kagome's face I'd say she knows him… but hows that possible? I thought he just arrived. Hmmm… seems kind of strange…
Would you stop looking at me like that Hojo? Ugh… I wish Kouga would take his arm off my shoulder; I don't want to be near him. He doesn't get the message now does he?
With a shove Kagome pushed Kouga away from her and Hojo kept giving her funny looks. ""What?" Kagome said while looking at Hojo; he just blushed and looked away. This time Kagome felt herself pulled even closer to Kouga. His warmth radiated on her and Kagome didn't like the feeling of being near Kouga. "So… you still haven't answered me… will you be my woman Kagome?" Kouga whispered into her ear.
Kagome slapped Kouga on the cheek and glared at him. "No! I will not be your woman!!!" Kagome shouted. Everyone in the class turned to look at her and Kouga. Kagome swiftly thought of something to say while blushing. "We're practicing for a future drama presentation that will be taking place later on," Kagome said. Everyone clapped thinking she had just done a practice performance and her acting was good.
Walking over to Hojo as she stood up Kagome whispered "Can you please trade seats with me? Kouga's really bugging me and I'd really appreciate it". Looking behind Kagome's shoulder he saw Kouga's eyes transfixed on Kagome. With a gulp he agreed to switch spots. Sitting down where Hojo had been sitting Kagome sighed. The books were swapped and it was quiet in her group.
"So… let's get a start on the group work guys…" Kagome said with a smile. "Group work… what's that?" Kouga and Sesshomaru said, looking at her like she was insane. Her smile faltered and she couldn't help but be slightly annoyed. I can't believe they don't know what group work is! Sure, they don't like to work with others and they're from another era… but how hard is it to work with others. This work will never get done…
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(A couple of hours later…)
"Hey Mom, Sota, Grandpa… I'm home!" Kagome said as she entered her home. When there was no response Kagome started to search around the house. In the kitchen she found her mom cooking a meal. "Oh… welcome home Kagome! I've been busy with our guests… that funny friend of yours with the weird ears and some girl" Kagome's mom said. "What!!!" Kagome shrieked and shocked everything nearby.
"You're other friends all found their own apartment building to stay in. It's close to our home if you want to visit them" Kagome's mom said as she handed over a sheet with the address. Kagome quickly glanced at it but she was still shocked about what her mom first said.
"How did we get stuck with having them stay here?"
"It's only for a short while… until they find their own place to stay"
"Mom! Why did you have to take them in?!!!"
"Kagome…I thought you'd understand… after all, they are your friends"
Ha… right, that's such a good joke I forgot to laugh. They're not my friends anymore! Not Kikyo and InuYasha anyway… especially not Kikyo. I never did like her very much. Now they're staying at my house and I have to put up with them! How much worse could this get?
"Mrs. Higurashi…" InuYasha said, and then noticed Kagome. InuYasha looked at her with an awkward expression. She's already home? Now I'll have to deal with her yelling at me, again. This is all her fault… if she hadn't gotten together with Nobunaga then this all wouldn't have happened. I'd have been with her… not Kikyo. Don't look at me Kagome… I can't bear to look you in the eye again.
"What are you doing home so early InuYasha?" Kagome snapped all of a sudden. "What does it matter to you? You didn't care about my feelings… so why should I bother to talk to you?" InuYasha retorted and turned his back to Kagome.
What's he going on about? I don't understand! He seems to think that I don't care about his feelings… but over what? I didn't do anything, so I don't see why he's mad at me. If anyone has the right to be mad it's me. I've had a lousy day having to put up with crazy people that have crushes on me and I was in detention for most of the lunch hour. It was InuYasha that broke my heart… he's the one who doesn't care about others' feelings.
"I didn't do anything to you InuYasha! Tell me why you're home so early!!!" Kagome said, clenching her fists at her side. "Fine Miss. Grumpy! I'm here so early because I got suspended from school for the next four days!!!" InuYasha said and glared at Kagome. It just made Kagome laugh even harder. "You got suspended just for that! Hahahahaha!!!!" Kagome roared.
"It's not that funny…" InuYasha muttered under his breath. "Well… it's not like I wanted you two to stay here… not after what YOU did…"
I don't even know what she's talking about. She was the one that broke my heart. Now I know how much I truly love Kikyo. If Kagome doesn't want to talk to me, I won't talk to her. I'll go off and find Sota or something so I have an excuse to get away.
InuYasha dashed away leaving Kagome standing there staring into space. "Where are you going InuYasha?" Kikyo asked as she headed down the stairs but only got a response of "talk to you later". As soon as Kikyo reached the bottom of the stairs she saw Kagome. There was a thick tension between the girls and they glared at each other. They didn't personally like one another.
"So what did you do to InuYasha? Did you put some of your evil magic on him? I've noticed InuYasha's been acting strangely… I know it has something to do with you!" Kagome said. "Sure… he has been acting a bit strangely, but I didn't put any 'evil magic' on InuYasha. Why don't you go ask InuYasha yourself if you want find out!!!" Kikyo replied rudely.
I merely used my words to influence InuYasha into liking me in return and choosing me over you Kagome. Poor InuYasha's acting strangely because he thinks you betrayed him. You also seem to think InuYasha betrayed you. Ha ha… it's funny; because of me you'll never get together with InuYasha. You had your chances… and now InuYasha's mine. You can't seem to get over him though… you don't even have the courage to talk to him Kagome.
"InuYasha won't talk to me… and I don't want to talk to him either"
"That's your problem"
"Did I ask for your opinion Kikyo? Well I didn't so leave me alone. I don't want to talk to you either"
In a mad rage Kagome stomped up the stairs past Kikyo and went over to her room. When she looked behind her she saw Kikyo following her.
"Kikyo! I said leave me alone!!! And would you stop following me?!"
"No"
The door was opened and Kagome was about to walk in but Kikyo went in ahead of her. "Nice room Kagome… too bad it's not yours anymore. This is going to be my room while I'm staying here. Take what you need and leave immediately"
"What! You can't kick me out of my own room in my own house!!!" "I believe I just did"
With a smirk Kikyo shoved Kagome out of the room and dumped a bag of her clothes and stuff on top of her. "Kikyo!!!" Kagome said as she banged on the closed door to her room. After a few minutes it was obvious Kikyo wouldn't let in. Kagome slumped on the floor and let out a huge sigh as she picked her belongings up.
Looks like I'm not wanted here anymore. My life's been turned upside down, all thanks to InuYasha and Kikyo! There's no more room in here to stay so I'll just have to find somewhere else to stay. Before I leave I should say goodbye to Sota… who knows how long I'll be gone.
Kagome slowly walked over to her younger brother's room and peeked in. Both him and InuYasha were playing together. "You're the best InuYasha" Sota said as InuYasha helped him finish building one of his toys. InuYasha smiled at Sota and then looked by the door. There was Kagome, just standing there and watching them. He could see a bag slung over her shoulder as well.
He thought about giving her a glare but saw a sad look appear on Kagome's face. Tears formed in her eyes and she was shaking. InuYasha realized that Sota was still prancing about the room. Before InuYasha even had a chance to get up Kagome ran away. He wanted to comfort her and take away her pain for a second; he had heard Kikyo and Kagome's conversations.
From the look on Kagome's face something told him that there was something that he didn't know; something that Kikyo hadn't told him or that he hadn't found out. Kagome… you're not here right now… but was it I that caused you this pain or was it both Kikyo and I? I'm really sorry and I'd like to say this to you now… but I can't. Just please forgive me Kagome…
"Sota… can you stay here for a sec?" InuYasha asked. Sota nodded and InuYasha exited the room. Knocking on the door of Kagome's (now Kikyo's) room he waited for a response. After a few seconds he heard "Who is it? It better not be Kagome!" "Kikyo…it's InuYasha not Kagome… besides she left and I don't know when she'll return"
Kikyo ran over to the door and opened it with a grin on her face. It took Kagome long enough to leave! Now it's just my wonderful InuYasha and I. There'll be no interference from that wretched girl. I've had enough of her annoying comments and seeing her face. Happy day! Kagome's gone!!! Just InuYasha and I! I thought the day would never come, but it has come all thanks to me…
When InuYasha saw Kikyo's face when she opened the door he gave her an odd look. "What are you so happy about Kikyo?" InuYasha exclaimed. "Oh… it's nothing!" Kikyo lied. Looking at her face he didn't believe her for a second. She IS hiding something from me… but what? I think it has to do with Kagome… she seems glad that Kagome's gone. Also Kikyo has been acting awfully suspicious…
"Tell me the truth Kikyo… I know you're lying to me. Why…? I don't understand Kikyo! Why are you lying to me? Is it something I did?"
"I don't have to tell you anything. Besides… you're not ready to hear the entire truth about what's happening…."
"Tell me Kikyo! I need to know the truth about what's going on!!!"
"No you don't…" and I won't tell you InuYasha. I want us to be together forever. When that girl Kagome started to influence you again I had to get you away from her. I hate Kagome! It's you and I that are meant to be together; you're not meant to be with Kagome. Until you see the full picture the truth will be hidden from you.
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Kagome stood looking around for the apartment building, but she couldn't find it. Her mom had made it sound a lot closer than it actually was. Sighing she slowly sat down and thought about where she'd go. In her bag she had enough money to rent a place for a while, but then what? Kagome didn't know how long InuYasha and Kikyo would be staying at her home. Time had flown by and it was starting to get dark. Everything looked different to Kagome during the night. Looking around she hoped for someone to come and find her, to bring her to a warm place.
Rocking back and forth she started to sing. Her pretty brown eyes reflected in the setting sun and drew Kouga to her. For once she was actually glad to see Kouga, which surprised her. Kagome looked up at him and took his hand as he helped her up. "Do you know how to get where Sango, Miroku, and Shippo are?" Kagome whispered. With a nod Kouga led her to the apartment building. "It's that one over there" Kouga said while pointing to a certain door. Before Kagome could thank him he was gone. Knocking on the door and waiting Kagome looked around the place. It was really nice for an apartment building.
Sango opened the door and grinned when she saw Kagome. Instead of wearing her usual clothes Sango was now wearing a faded black t-shirt and a pair of black flare pants. When Miroku walked up behind Sango you could see Miroku in a pair of baggy blue jeans. "Can I come in? Kikyo kind of stole my room and I have nowhere to stay now..." Kagome said. Miroku and Sango brought Kagome over to the couch and discussed some different options about where she could stay.
"You could stay with Kouga... he's the only one without a roommate..."
"I think I'd rather sleep on the floor than stay with him. Didn't you see the way he's been lusting after me today"
"...or you could stay in the apartment room down the hall... it's still free"
"I think I'll take that option... thanks you guys"
Exiting the room Kagome headed over to the room Sango had mentioned. As the door creaked open she looked inside. It had a large window with light blue curtains and the room had a nature design to it. Plopping onto the bed Kagome realized that all she wanted was some rest. Later a knock on the door startled Kagome and she sat up. She had slept for an hour and now it was about 8 o'clock at night. The person entered the room with a small box and faced her. "Here's some more of you stuff Kagome" Sota said as he placed the box on the floor.
"Thanks Sota... but why are you out so late?"
"I can't say... I've got to go before mom notices I'm gone. Bye Kagome!"
That's strange... how did Sota find out where I was and so fast? Someone had to have told him... otherwise he wouldn't have gotten here. I'm curious what Sota brought me though. I think I'll take a small look...
Inside the box was all her favourite stuffed animals and some treats that included a bunch of chocolate. "Thanks Sota" Kagome whispered to herself. Placing the box near her bed she also looked for a nightshirt and some pajama bottoms. After the nightclothes were slipped on Kagome just sat by the window and stared outside. Looking at the people who were still rushing down the sidewalks. With a huge yawn she gave up trying to stay awake any longer. Before falling asleep Kagome left the door slightly open, knowing it was just herself and her friends in the building.
Early in the morning Kagome was still asleep and someone entered her room, the person being Sesshomaru. Looking down at her pretty face he couldn't understand why anyone would want to get rid of the girl. Quietly walking closer he studied her since he never bothered to before. To him she looked like an angel the way she was laying and the way her raven colored hair framed her face. He wanted to be with her yet there was a sense that she was off limits to a pure demon like himself.
Poor girl... she's probably still mad at InuYasha. I don't how quickly she'll trust anyone again but I can only hope... I can only wait. Hopefully I'll be able to win her heart since I love her... I've been drawn to her for some time now, except back then she was still after InuYasha. InuYasha has his own girl so why can't I find love. How come it's always me that is pushed away?I deserve to find love and have a happy life as much as anyone else does. No one else accepts that because they don't like anyone that's different. It's always make fun of the different and then get rid of them. I'll change that way of thinking and people will understand. Things will be different if you choose me Kagome...
Suddenly Kagome's dream ended and she woke up; her automatic reflex kicking in. That was whacking whatever was nearby, and at that moment it just happened that it was Sesshomaru. As she heard something fall to the floor Kagome blushed and closed her eyes saying "Sorry about that! Didn't mean to!" Sesshomaru looked into Kagome's brown eyes and couldn't take his eyes off hers. As Kagome sat there she felt awakward as Sesshomaru started to stare at her. Looking over her t-shirt she looked to see if their was a food stain anywhere, but there wasn't.
Why is he staring at me like that. It's kind of awkward, seeing as he is related to InuYasha and he is InuYasha's half brother. Hmmm... this puts me in an odd position now. Hey... wait a second, why's he here right now? Is he stalking me or something because that would be really creepy. :o He's actually moving closer to me... what's going on...
Kagome was suddenly pulled into a kiss by Sesshomaru. Sesshomaru held Kagome in his arms and made everything seem alright. Don't worry Kagome... everything will be alright. Just trust in me for once, as hard as it may be. Please don't reject me like many other have before. All I want is to be by your side and that's not asking much. If you let me be there for you I can promise you that I'll stay loyal to you and only you...
Kagome was lost in sudden scenario taking place. After he pulled out of the kiss and smiled at her Kagome got a weird look on her face. With a quick slap on the face Kagome walked out of the room. I can't believe he just kissed me! What was he thinking? Does he do this to all the pretty girls he sees. Hold on... this isn't right... earlier on our journey Sesshomaru hated all humans. He's changed... but when did this happen? I'm even more confused than before!!! As soon as I get my heart broken by InuYasha another guy tries to move into my life. I don't get why this is happening, maybe I'll just clear my head.
Kagome ran out of the apartment building and sat all alone and just watched the sun rise. Everything was happening so fast and as the new things continued happening it only confused her more. She wasn't sure what she felt anymore and tears trickled down her cheeks. So much pressure lay on her shoulders and it was going to be hard to make a decision. There was three guys that she knew liked her and would compete to win her heart. Those guys included Kouga, Hojo, and now Sesshomaru.
Shaking her head she felt a deep sadness in her heart. Either way she would end up hurting two of them, and she didn't want that. Also, if she didn't choose any of them she'd be hurting all three of them. Realizing what time it must be Kagome got up and started to get ready to go to school. More problems were sure to show up... and the small problems would continue to grow bigger until she dealt with them. Sooner or later she'd deal with them but not right then.
As Kagome picked up her bag she noticed a note on the floor length mirror. Picking it up she looked at it and read it to herself. Hmmm... let's see what it says. 'Dear Kagome, I'm sorry if I insulted you or upset you when I kissed you earlier this morning. I don't know what I was thinking... so if you're mad at me please forgive me. I understand if you won't talk to me for a while. Just please don't hate me... all I want is to get to know you better. You're probably one of the only people who will accept me. Let's put aside our differences and try to understand each other. Hopefully we can start a new friendship, who knows. I'll be looking forward to seeing you again at school. I've already left so you won't find me here in the apartment building, Sesshomaru'
Aww... that's so sweet! It makes me feel bad for slapping him on the face. I should be the one saying sorry to him. I should make it up to him for I did. Maybe getting to know Sesshomaru won't be that bad. I'll take him up on the offer of friendship... what do I have to lose?
As Kagome entered into the hall whistling her friends came out of their rooms. "You're in a surprisingly good mood... what happened that cheered you up?" Sango asked while leaning on the wooden frame of her door. "Oh... it's just someone helped me realize that life's not that bad..." Kagome answered. As they all walked to school in silence it was obvious that some of them had gotten together recently. Sango and Miroku had their arms interlinked and Kouga was happily carrying Nazuna in his arms while smiling at her.
When Kagome saw this she let out a sigh of relief; one less guy she had to deal with. The choice of which guy to pick became more clear to Kagome. As they all slid into class and took their seats the teacher wrote something on the board. "It's karaoke time everyone!!!" the teacher announced. "Huh? What's that?!" someone blurted, it sounded like Kouga's voice. "It's where you sing along with the words to the song... the words will be projected onto the screen at the back of the room. You'll have music to sing along to!" the teacher explained.
(Seperate thoughts of people)
Oh great! I have to sing in front of Kouga... Hojo...Sango...Miroku...Shippo...Nazuna and Sesshomaru. At least I don't have to worry about InuYasha or Kikyo seeing me sing, they're suspended from school for the rest of this week!
Now I can showthose weird new guys that I'm better than them. I'll win Kagome's heart for sure!!! I am Hojo hear me roar!
Look at Nazuna now... she looks nervous. I'll go talk to her and calm her down. Singing the song I get should be fairly easy...
Everyone's going to make fun of me because I'm short! I'm the only one with a tail here and they keep pulling it to see if it's real. I don't want to sing in front of everyone... do I even know how to sing?
Kagome's looking so pretty right now. I bet she has a wonderful voice... I can't wait to hear it. Maybe this will be a good chance to impress her. I don't like that kid with brown hair that's lusting after her though...
I love Sango... she has a nice butt! Oooooh! Maybe I could... nah... she'll just slap me again.
I can't believe he's just staring at my butt again. He doesn't seem to get it that I hate it when he does that. Haha... I can't wait to see Miroku make a fool of himself.
Singing should be ok for me... but I never thought I'd end up going out with a demon. It seems sort of odd since I used to despise demons. Kouga's really cute though and I couldn't turn him away when he came to me. He's like an adorable little puppy! I'm glad that I met him... he's really changed my life... oh I wonder who will sing first.
"...And the first person to sing will be... Nazuna!" the teacher said happily. As the class cheered her on Nazuna slowly went over to the microphone and faced the class. The screen where the words were was behind the audience. Whispering something in the teacher's ear and going to the front Nazuna began by saying what song she would be singing. "I'll be singing "I'm with you" by Avril Lavigne. As the class became quiet she started to sing the lyrics as the appeared on the screen.
I'm standing on the bridge, I'm waiting in the dark.
I thought that you'll be here, by now.
There's nothing but the rain, no footsteps on the ground.
I'm listening, but there's no sound.
Isn't anyone tryin' to find me,
Won't somebody come take me home.
It's a damn cold night, tryin' to figure out this life.
Won't you take me by the hand, take me somewhere new.
I don't know who you are but I, I'm with you, hm.
Nazuna looked into Kouga's eyes for a split second and showed her emotion for Kouga. It was true that she didn't know Kouga very well and Kouga was the person she was now with.
I'm looking for a place, I'm searching for a face.
Is anybody here? I know...
Cuz nothing's going right and everything's a mess.
And no-one likes to be alone.
Isn't anyone tryin' to find me,
Won't somebody come take me home.
It's a damn cold night, tryin' to figure out this life.
Won't you take me by the hand, take me somewhere new.
I don't know who you are but I, I'm with you, I'm with you,
She sang this part with a lot of emphasis and the crowd seemed to enjoy her singing.
Oh, why is everything so confusing?
Maybe I'm just out of my mind.
Yeah, Yeah, Yeah, Yeah, Yeah!
It's a damn cold night, tryin' to figure out this life.
Won't you take me by the hand, take me somewhere new.
I don't know who you are but I, I'm with you, I'm with you.
As Nazuna finished the song everyone clapped and waited for someone to volunteer to be next. Since no one would come forward and sing after Nazuna the teacher called upon Hojo. Looking uncertain for a second he whispered the song he wanted to sing and the teacher set up the background music. "I'll be singing "Why Do You Want Him?" by Green Day. I'm dedicating this song to a girl in our class, Kagome..." Hojo said. As soon as he said that people started making weird sounds at Kagome. She just blushed and hid in her seat from Hojo.
I saw you standing alone
With a sad look on your face
You called him on the phone
Looks like he left you without a trace
Tears falling out of your eyes
He's living in a disguise
You've been feeling bad for so long
You wonder if its right or wrong
Why do you want him
Why do you want him
Hojo stared into Kagome's eyes and tried to see what she was thinking. He wanted her to feel guilty at that moment and he didn't care if he hurt her feelings. Kagome was supposed to be his, or so he thought.
Now many days have gone by
And you still sit there and cry
You're feeling bad for yourself
His memory will always dwell
You're so obsessed with his love
That's why push came to shove
You've been feeling bad for so long
You wonder if its right or wrong
Why do you want him
Why do you want him
Why do you want him
Why do you want him
I don't know who Kagome likes for sure, but I know that it's not me. She cares about someone else and it hurts me deeply. I don't understand how she could love another person. I've known her for longer than any of them... why didn't she choose me?
You find a way out
To throw it all away
But you can bet
You got something to say
Why do you want him
Why do you want him
Why do you want him
Why do you want him
The moment Hojo finished he looked at Kagome. She just looked away and avoided his gaze. Glad with his success he sat down but couldn't get a thought out of his head. Why does she want him? What's so great about him and what more does he have to offer her? He's stolen Kagome from me... and I thought she liked me. It looks like she doesn't anymore. If only he wasn't in the way!!!
Someone volunteered to sing next and that person was Kouga. As he prepared to sing his song he didn't look at anyone in particular. After some discussion with the teacher he was finally able to choose the song he would sing. Taking the microphone he secretly dedicated the song to someone he knew. "I'll be singing a song called "The Reason" by Hoobastank"
I'm not a perfect person
As many things I wish I didn't do
But I continue learning
I never meant to do those things to you
And so I have to say before I go
That I just want you to know
I've found a reason for me
To change who I used to be
A reason to start over new
and the reason is you
The person who influenced Kouga to change for the better was Kagome. Even though he decided to be with Nazuna, Kagome would always be in his heart.
I'm sorry that I hurt you
It's something I must live with everyday
And all the pain I put you through
I wish that I could take it all away
And be the one who catches all your tears
Thats why i need you to hear
I've found a reason for me
To change who I used to be
A reason to start over new
and the reason is You x4
I'm not a perfect person
I never meant to do those things to you
And so I have to say before I go
That I just want you to know
Nazuna was amazed by Kouga's talent and she sat their watching him. Smiling the whole time that she was so lucky to have him.
I've found a reason for me
To change who I used to be
A reason to start over new
and the reason is you
I've found a reason to show
A side of me you didn't know
A reason for all that I do
And the reason is you
At the end of the song Kouga went over to Nazuna and gave her a big hug. Nazuna started to blush as she hugged him back. Not even the teacher minded this because she thought the two of them looked cute together. "Come on class... the rest of you still need to go up and sing. So who's going to be next... or am I going to have to choose?" the teacher said. A bunch of fingers pointed to different people and it wasn't clear which person they wanted to go next. Suddenly all the fingers pointed at Kagome. "What! You want me to go next? Couldn't someone else go before me?" Kagome said while waving her arms wildly in front of her face and blushing like crazy.
The teacher looked at her and said "Come on Kagome... I bet you have a lovely voice. We'd like to hear you sing". Kagome only became more nervous when Sesshomaru flashed her a smile. "Oh all right..." Kagome said and headed over to the front. I didn't expect to be singing in front of everyone so soon. I guess I'll just have to do it, no matter how embarrassing it is. Who knows what the others will think about my singing. Hmmm... song... I didn't even choose one. I don't know what to sing that won't end up making me look like an idiot.
Kagome went over to the teacher and started to ask her different questions so she could figure out what song she'd sing. The teacher nodded and then whispered to Kagome a couple of songs that would be good for her to sing. Carefully deciding Kagome was able to choose one of the songs. As she stood at the front of the class everyone just stared at her. Sesshomaru leaned back in his chair and waited to hear her sing. A couple people waved at her as well. Taking the microphone into her hand she took a small gulp before speaking.
"You can do this Kagome!" Sango cheered, which made Kagome feel a bit better. Kagome put the song she was going to sing into the machine and went back to the front of the class. "Since you guys chose me to sing next that's why I'm up here .I'll be singing a song called..."
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AN: More to come soon ;). That's all for now... you'll have to wait until the next chapter to find out what will happen next. I am working on three stories (including this one), a website of my own, and keeping up with a role play site. Yep, I'm busy... but I'm still writing :D