As he gently kissed her lips, the heavens opened rejoicing with the couple, whose love saved the world from total chaos. As the magical kiss ended the magik couple looked around, all that was left to do was to burn the body of their beaten foe, but the body, it was gone…
"Ahh, a perfect ending." Kagome said while she typed the last sentence in her book. She smiled to herself, "I set this up perfectly for a sequel!" She squealed in excitement.
"Now, I just have to have Sango read and proof it and then find a company that will publish it." She said smiling all the while. "Alright, now print!" she 'told' the computer.
Kagome sat back and admired her work. 'I hope I can get this published.' She sat back and began to review and critique her story from beginning to end.
She glanced at the clock, "SHIT… I'm going to be late! It's the first day of the new-year and my 'stick-in-the-mud' professor is going to lecture on the importance of punctuality again!" She screamed as she ran to start her morning routine.
She quickly threw on a baby pink spaghetti strapped dress that had an asymmetrical skirt. The bottom part of the dress began at her left mid-thigh and ended an inch before her right knee. The dress was of a chiffon material, so it swayed when she walked lightly fluttering against her knees. On her feet she wore three inched Nina heels and to complete the look she brushed her ebony-blue locks to a shine, put on some mascara, light brown eyeliner, and to finish it off, some shiny lip gloss.
She looked into the mirror, "Ok I have no time to change so this is great!" She smiled as she ran over to the printer where the extra copies of the soon-to-be-book laid waiting for her to come and pick them up.
She sighed. 'Sango, had better like this, I mean she is the pickiest person I know, if she says it's good then there is no questioning it!'
Suddenly her cell phone play the theme from Mission Impossible, "Hey Sango, what up?"
"Girl you are going to be so late! You need to get your butt moving! Sango said.
"I know I know I was finishing up something plus I'm dressed and everything." Kagome said running down the hall of her apartment, going down the stairs to the parking garage.
"Well you had better hurry your class starts in five minutes, you need to get a move on! If you meet me in the parking lot, I picked up some breakfast for you. I knew you would be late on the first day again." Sango scolded.
"I'm sorry I am coming I was just working on-" Kagome began to tell Sango on the way out the door, purse in hand and car keys 'at the ready'.
"Yeah, yeah I know your book no surprise there, but you have to be here, so lets get your butt moving, Kags. See ya soon!"
"Bye Sango, later." Kagome hung up the phone and began to walk down the ramp in the parking garage. She unlocked her red 2005 Volvo S40, a sensible car, according to her mom. The car was a gift for making the Dean's list two years in a row, from her mom, a surgeon. Her Mom was so proud of Kagome for following in her choice profession.
Kagome is a 19-year-old junior in college. She graduated high school when she was 16-years-old, She took all of her classes early to achieve her dreams sooner. Kagome dream is to become a physician as well as a published author. Kagome is a young vivacious girl with a beautiful pale clear complexion with ebony-blue hair that reached to her mid-back. She has beautiful brown eyes with flecks of blue-gray in them that seem to tell all. Although she was never very tall, her height was a scant 5'5" she always had maintained 'her girlish figure'. She was a very attractive young woman, in her own right.
Throughout her high school career she had blended into the 'wood work', so to speak. She was never very popular and was always 'too busy' for a boyfriend. When she started college not much had changed, she still was as determined as ever and she still was a bookworm. She had gone out in the past on dates, to a few dances, and other school functions. Even with these 'new ways' she still had 'no time' for a boyfriend. She had several dates that were left broken hearted. Especially Hojo Douji and Kouga Youkai. These two were determined to marry Kagome.
Kagome had only got out with Kouga a few times in a week when he thought that she was prefect for him, so he proposed. Although Kouga was tall, about 6'2", ruggedly handsome, and he had the most brilliant blue eyes. Those eyes seem to peer right into your very soul. Kouga was a gentleman but, he had an opinion that did not fit anywhere with Kagome's plans. Kouga believed that a woman should prepare meals for her husband, cook and clean for her husband, have many children for her husband (A.N. Do you see a pattern here?). He wanted a 'whipped' little wife that would just stay at home and be happy. Right then Kagome knew that he was not right for her. She is very goal oriented, and she wanted to have her profession before staying at home, part time. Kagome knew that she would never be a housewife and Kouga wasn't really her type anyway, so she declined acceptance to the proposed proposal.
Hojo Douji was one of the unfortunate men to get his heart broken by Kagome. Now even though Hojo was attractive he was extremely dense, and Kagome being the compassionate person that she is couldn't just tell him to go away, so she went out with him a couple times, when she could find no logical excuse. Hojo finally got the hint when he asked her to marry him. Kagome finally snapped and let him have it. She told him that she only thought of them as friends. Hojo was never very assertive, they went out on a total of eight dates and never once did he kiss her. Sure, she got a peck on the check, but this is college, a time of exploring and getting to find your soul mate and you can't do that unless you know if they can kiss!
She got in and quickly zipped over to the J. L. Thompson building, the science building. It was a one-minute drive from her apartment. She quickly located her best friends silver 2005 Ford Focus.
Sango saw Kagome pull up in next to her. "Hey Kags, come on you are cutting it close again this year! Sango was also a junior this year. She is a 21-year-old, with dark brown hair that was worn in a ponytail. Sango was tall for a girl she was about 5'10". Sango was a very attractive girl, who was known for her Martial Art skills. She is very strong and determined, just like Kagome. She has big brown eyes that complement her perfect tan complexion.
Kagome and Sango have been best friends since Kagome meet her when she was in the third grade. After they were first introduced they were inseparable. They had both decided to go into the medical field together. Kagome wants to become a Healer; a healer is a type of doctor for youkai, hanyou's, and human alike. Becoming a healer means using her miko powers to heal, instead of conventional surgery. Sango, on the other hand, is going into Youkai medicine.
Sango is descended from a long line of demon exterminators, even though she still practices the tradition, she wants to use her infinite knowledge of youkai to help them and to help create new medications that are more effective for the injury or disease for youkai.
Kagome laughed, getting out of her car. "Yeah, I know, but I'm here now, see I did make it on time! "
"Yeah barely and let me remind you that I brought you breakfast."
"Yes, I know and I'm so happy that you are such a awesome friend to me!" Kagome smiled.
"Well you are right." She gave Kagome the cappuccino and the blueberry muffin she bought. "So what were you doing this morning that caused you to be so late?"
Kagome took the muffin and cappuccino with a thank you to Sango. They began walking toward the Thompson Building. "Ummphf mmupmhp muppmhf."
Sango laughed, "Kagome swallow first and then tell me what you were trying to say."
Kagome swallowed. "I was writing, Sango. I finished it!" She exclaimed excitedly.
"You finished it, get out! I can't believe it! You have to let me read it!" Sango exclaimed.
"Of course you're going to read it I made two copies this morning one of you and one for me to go over again before I bring it to one to the English professors to correct." She looked at her watch. "But, it looks like you will have to wait to hear about my brilliant ending, class is about to begin."
Sango sighed, "Yeah, I guess you're right. What is your first class?"
Kagome shuffled through the manuscripts she was holding, pulling her schedule out with a victorious cheer. "Ok, I have Anatomy Phys., Microbiology, Biochemistry, then Advanced Judo today. What about you?"
Sango looked at her schedule, "I have Microbiology Lab, Physiology, Advanced Judo, and Grammar Speech.
"Wow, we have a lot to do today." Kagome sighed, "And we only have lunch together. Do you want to meet in the SUB (Student Union Building), for some pizza or something?"
"Yes, that sounds good what time can you go and get lunch." Sango said.
"My Micro class ends at 11:45 so can we plan on 12:00?" Kagome said.
"Well my Physiology class gets done at 12:00, so that sounds good to me." Sango smiled.
While they were talking they walked into the science building. They were getting close to the lab, since they came in the back way. "Alright Kagome here's my class I'll see you in for lunch at 12:00." Sango said.
"Ok see you later Sango and here, please take my manuscript to critique it." Kagome smiled, as she gave the copy to Sango.
"Ok. Kagome." Sango laughed. "I'll read it later, and I'll give you my truthful opinion of your story."
"Thanks Sango, I really trust your opinion." Kagome began to giggle. "Oh, and Sango say hi to Miroku for me, will you!" Kagome said when she took a look at her watch and quickly began to walk to class.
"Wait a minute Kagome, what do you mean 'Say hi to Miroku for you' he's not in my class, he doesn't even have the same major!"
Rub, rub
Thwack, smack, smash "PERVERT! STOP TOUCHING MY ASS! YOU PREVERT!"
"But, Sango you know that my hand has a mind all its own. I can't control it."
"Miroku you are 100 PERVERT!" Sango screamed down to hallway to her best friend, "Kagome, you are so dead when I see you next!"
Kagome continued down the hallway at her fast pace since she was running late, laughing the whole way to class. 'I know she likes him, but it's just too funny to see her beat Miroku up.'
She had her head down reading over her manuscript, she wasn't really paying attention to where she was going and she ran into someone, not so soft. She fell to the floor and dropped her manuscript in the fall.
"Ugh… sorry I wasn't watching where I was going. I'm so sor-" She looked up to see the hottest guy she had ever seen. He was tall; he looked to be about 6'3", with silver hair and undoubtedly a demon, because he had little silver ears on the top of his head. He had a bronze tan from the summer and a tight red tee shirt on that looked like second skin against his toned chest and abs. He had a pair of loose fitting jeans on and flip-flops to complete his look.
Kagome looked up into his eyes, a molten amber blazing with an unknown fire. He looked down at her "That's alright, are you ok?" He gave her a sexy white smile that sent a shiver down her spine.
"Yeah…I'm fine… Sorry I didn't mean to-" Kagome started to say, while the hot mystery man helped Kagome to her feet.
"That's fine, not a problem. If you could just direct me to the Anatomy Phys. room, that's my first class and I just transferred here this year." He smiled.
Kagome's ragged nerves were completely frazzled when he flashed another sexy smile her way. She smiled, "It's the least I can do for running you over. I have that class right now too it's this way. She smiled.
"Thanks for the help, this is a very big campus and I forgot to grab my map from my apartment before I left this morning." Inuyasha stated.
"No problem, I got so lost my first year here too, it really is a big and confusing campus, so I know how you feel. I'm sorry I didn't even get your name." A now very flustered Kagome managed to spit out.
"My name is Inuyasha Takahashi." He stated. "And you are…?"
"Oh where are my manners, my name is Kagome Higurashi." She put her hand out, "Nice to meet you."
He took her hand and brought it to his lips, lightly kissing the back of it, "Yes, it is nice to meet to you, Kagome." He purred.
Kagome giggled, "Same here, but come on we are going to have to hurry to make it to class on time today. The professor is really strict when it comes to being on time, food for thought." She said smiling.
"Thanks, hey if it isn't much trouble could you help me locate to rest of my classes after this class? Since it's 8:30 this class will end at 10:00, my next class is at 10:15 and I don't know where it is." Inuyasha asked sheepishly.
Kagome smiled, "Yeah, that won't be a problem, meet me right outside these doors after class, ok."
He smirked, "Until then, Kagome thank you." He walked into the class and sat in the very back of the lecture hall.
"Sure." A now breathless Kagome managed to reply. She went and sat next to Rin, one of her other good friends.
"Hey Rin, what's up!" Kagome asked.
"Hey Kags, not much, but you sure are cutting it close today!" Rin smiled when she saw the sheepish look Kagome had on her face.
"Yes, well you know how time flies when your doing something important." Kagome finished smiling.
"Ah hun, I know how that goes. Anyways, Kagome who was that delicious specimen I saw you talking to not a moment ago?" Rin smirked; Kagome was beginning to look quite flustered.
"Oh well I was being my usual graceful self and I ran head on into him."
"Oh my God, I would love to be in your shoes, girl! He is so hot! So you ran him over and we then were talking about what?" Rin asked impatiently.
"Well he asked me where his first class was and as it turns out we had the same class so we walked in together."
Rin pursed her lips in thought, "Sure… and that is why he was kissing the back of your hand." She smiled.
Kagome began to stutter, she was becoming more and more flustered by the minute. "Oh, well, you see…um-" She never got to finish.
"Ehm, class lets begin." The professor began in a deep, loud booming voice.
'Oh thank Kami, saved by the punctual prof.'
Rin looked over at Kagome giving her a look that said 'If you think that you are off the hook because the stupid old fart wanted to begin class, think again.'
Kagome just smiled and gave her the responding look that said, 'I will tell you later, I promise.'
"Alright, now that I have everyone's attention, we can begin. In this class you will be expected to dissect a human cadaver and accurately name every bone, muscle, and organ found in the human body by the end of the semester." Professor Aleron began his lecture on the materials presented this semester and the syllabus that describes the class's progress.
Before the Professor called the class to session, Inuyasha was sitting in the back of the lecture hall using his keen senses to listen in on what Kagome and her friend were talking about.
After they had walked in together he noticed that Kagome went to sit next to a friend in the back right row, about four rows in front of him. He watched her as she went and greeted her friend with the same beautiful smile she had flashed toward him earlier that morning.
'Kami, what is it with this girl? I mean I don't really even know her and yet I need to protect her and be with her, always. What is this feeling, I have never felt quite like this before damn it!'
As Inuyasha puzzled over this dilemma in his mind, he was drawn again to Kagome. He watched how animated and beautiful she was. He was sitting four rows behind her and could still make out the blush on her rosy cheeks when her friend asked her about him. He smiled, 'She is so different from any of the other girls that I've ever dated. I mean Kikyo, thought we were perfect together, but she never could really be for me. She always hid all of her emotions and never was carefree or fun. She could never laugh at herself and she was never readily willing to help a stranger in need. But, Kagome…'
His train of thought was broken when the professor called the class to session. As the lecture of the year long proceedings began his mind began to drift back to a certain raven beauty, sitting just rows in front of him. He began to fidget aimlessly as the minute hand slowly ticked toward the 12. 'Just three more minutes and then I can go and talk to her again. Maybe then, I can sort out what this feeling is if I can spend more time getting to know her better.' He smirked to himself, 'Maybe she would even agree to have lunch with me, I hope.'
As the professor concluded his 'interesting' lecture for the day he finished by saying this final note, "Tomorrow you will be assigned lab partners for the semester. All lab partners will be male and female."
Groans were heard throughout the lecture hall. Professor Aleron glared at everyone as he said, "Well it wouldn't have to been that way except that the last time I let my class pick their own partners, the girls wouldn't stop their gossiping and the men wouldn't pay attention to anything. So, this is the benefit of having a class before you spoil your semester." He smiled grimly, "You may all go and thank last year's students for your new assignments. Have a nice day!" He finished cheerily.
Everyone began to leave the hall except for three people.
"Kagome, come on you have to tell me!" Rin practically shrieked.
Kagome smiled, "Rin I'll tell you later alright I have to meet with someone now alright? Kagome asked.
Rin looked at her disapprovingly, she completely missed Inuyasha standing not three feet behind Kagome waiting for her to finish. "Ok then, but you had better tell me at lunch, I mean it!" Rin yelled as she left the room.
Kagome just shook her head, "Sometimes I think Rin puts way to much time into my social life." Kagome said to herself.
Inuyasha came right up behind her and set his hand on her shoulder, effectively startling Kagome. He smirked as he saw her jump, "Sometimes friends just want to help and they think the best way they can do that is by butting in all the time." He smiled.
Kagome laughed, "I think you're completely right." She nodded to herself, "Ok, lets see where your next class is." She said to Inuyasha while they began walking toward the exit.
"Here's my schedule, I have mostly science courses today, but I don't know where they are located." He stated.
Kagome looked over his schedule, 'Anatomy Phys., ok we're done with that. Next, Microbiology, Biochemistry, then he has Weapons Training at the same time and place I have Advanced Judo, ok so he can just come with me today!' Kagome smiled brightly overjoyed with the conclusion she just came to.
She looked up at him, "Well you have all your classes with me today except for your Weapons Training, but I have Advanced Judo in the same arena, so I can help you find your way there. If you would like you and I could walk together to our classes today…I mean if it's not an inconvenience to you."
He looked at her with wide eyes, "An inconvenience, I should be asking you if it's an inconvenience for you to show me where all my classes are located." He smiled, "Besides, it's not everyday that such a beautiful girl would help me find my way around here." He smirked as he saw her blush begin to manifest across her cheeks.
Kagome's heartbeat began to pick up as he looked at her with a cheeky smirk planted on his luscious lips. "I'm sure you would have no problem finding a girl to help you find your classes. Besides," she waved her hand, "I know that there are many beautiful girls here that would be willing to help you find your way around." She finished with a small blush rising against her cheeks again.
He looked at her about to reply when she said, "I must say Inuyasha, that you have got to be one of the best liars I have ever heard." She began to laugh harder at the look of pure astonishment on his face, "Though I have never gotten such wonderful compliments before so extra points for you."
Inuyasha looked over at Kagome and grabbed her arm, in order to halt her progress to their Microbiology class, "Kagome, I wasn't lying when I said that you are beautiful." Kagome looked up into his eyes and saw to look of sincerity and concern in his eyes, 'He thought I was serious! Oh my Kami! Now What! Think Kagome, think!'
"Inuyasha I was just joking, sorry I should have warned you that I am a very sarcastic person and completely stubborn as well." She flashed him a sexy smile, which changed to a pout, "Are you saying you don't like it when you are teased or wrong?" She increased her pout when she added the 'puppy eyes'.
Inuyasha looked relived, 'Thank Kami, I thought she was serious! Whew…' When he saw her sexy smile it felt like his stomach dropped to his feet. He was about to use his polished tongue to give a little teasing right back at her, but then she just had to pout those perfect rose colored, plump lips at him. 'Someone up there really hates me! Kami, I want to kiss her right now! Ok, Inuyasha deep breath, think of something smooth to say to put the ball back in your court, come on think, I know!'
"Well, I can take a good teasing as well as the next person, but I should tell you that I have a soft side for sarcastic, stubborn women." He flashed his most advantageous smile.
Kagome's pout was wiped right off her face, 'Kami, help me get through this day. He is so hot and he is an intellectual equal, finally someone to spar with! My knees feel like jello, what is happening?'
Inuyasha smelt the spike in her scent when he flashed her his smile. "Well I suppose we should get to class, I mean doesn't start in like five minutes?"
Kagome looked down at her watch, "Oh my gosh, you're right. We had better get going if we want to make it on time."
With that they began walking toward the east side of the Thompson building.
Inuyasha looked over at Kagome. "Kagome?"
"Yeah, what's up?"
"I just want to thank you for taking the time of your day to help me out, I really owe you." Inuyasha said.
"Oh no you don't. I don't mind at all, it's nice to have someone I know in my next class."
He smiled, "Well still I want to make it up to you. Can I at take you out to dinner sometime?"
Kagome was speechless, "D-dinner, would be great. When?"
He smiled, "Whenever it's convenient for you."
"How about tomorrow night, I only have two classes tomorrow so I can show you the rest of the campus then if you like."
"Tomorrow night it is then. What time is your last class tomorrow?"
Kagome quickly looked at her schedule, "Let's see my last class tomorrow is my Training class and that finishes at 1:00."
Inuyasha looked over his schedule; "I have a class from 12:30 until 2:00. So, can I meet you in front of the library?"
Kagome smiled, "Sure, sound good to me. The whole campus tour should only take an hour and a half so-"
"I'll pick you up at 7:00, if that's ok?"
"Yes, that would be great."
They just walked into the Microbiology Lab. There were only a few seats left and they were in the front.
"Hey Inuyasha, would you mind being my lab partner in this class?" Kagome asked.
Inuyasha looked at Kagome and smiled, "Sure, where would you like to sit, in the front row or in the second row? There are so many selections to choose from." He finished with a characteristic smirk lingering on his lips.
She flashed a small glare his way, "Ok, smartass front row, right in the center."
Inuyasha laughed, "Alright front and center it is."
They began to walk over and sat down in the two available seats. There was about two minutes left before class began, while Kagome was setting up her paper to take notes and her tape recorder, just in case she missed anything, Inuyasha was trying to muster the courage to asked Kagome to lunch today.
"Um, Kagome?"
"Hun?"
"I was wondering, I just got into town and haven't picked any groceries up yet, so I was planning on eating lunch out today. Would you like to join me?" He asked.
Kagome almost giggled when she saw the hopeful look in his eyes. "Sorry Inuyasha I have plans for lunch with my friends already, but would you like to join us? I promise it won't be all girl talk and gossip. Sango will probably bring Miroku with her and I bet you will have some classes with him." She was crossing her fingers, waiting for his final decision.
"Actually that would be great, thank you." He replied. 'I knew a Miroku Houshi in high school I wonder if it's the same guy. Well I guess I'll find out at lunch. He was always a good friend, until my father made me move to an 'elite' school.'
Kagome smiled, "I'm sure you will like my friends. They can get a little crazy but they are really great people."
Inuyasha nodded and glanced at Kagome, "If they are anything like you, I'm sure I will like them."
Kagome blushed resurfaced for what seemed to be the umpteenth time that day, "Well-"
Her smartass response was cut short when Professor Doyle called the hall into session. As the professor progressed through his rehearsed speech on how important Microbiology is to the medical field and how every student should put in double the time in this class then in any other class, Inuyasha glimpsed at Kagome through his peripheral vision watching as she took notes and paid the utmost attention to professor's grading scale and his test formats.
'What is it about this fiery little bookworm that has me so intrigued? She is so different then any other woman, she doesn't demand my attention or compliments about anything. She is so independent, tenacious, witty, and stubborn, so much like me, we seem to be a match.
But, you just met her less than four hours ago, how could you possibly know? his inner voice argued.
I don't know but I feel something that I've felt before. I really want to get to know Kagome better. My father always told me to trust my instincts. So, I think I will try to do that. That is if Kagome will give me a chance.'
The professor was just concluding his speech about the year and materials that will be covered. "Alright, I want everyone to read the first three chapters in your microbiology book by Wednesday's class. Dismissed, enjoy the rest of your day." Professor Doyle told the class.
Kagome was just putting her materials away when she noticed that Inuyasha was watching her again, she noticed that he was checking her out all through class. 'I wonder… is he willing to give my sparky sarcastic personality a chance.' She smiled, "Are you ready to go to lunch Inuyasha?"
He gave her a dazzling smile in return, "Of course, I'm starving!"
Kagome laughed, "Alright then, let's go. We're eating at the Student Union Building today and we only have 15 minutes to get completely across campus."
"Lead on mon captain!" He grinned.
"Smartass, let's go." Kagome laughed walking toward the door.
