Author's note: Wow. I feel like I'm in high school again. My boyfriend broke up with me, a week later I meet a guy in my bio lab (who just happens to be my partner) and start to have a crush on him (unexpectedly). We hang out and all and I find out that he likes me too (or at least I think so). But the thing is he's not real constant with his feelings and I'm get confused and irritated b/c I dunno whether to continue to like him back or not. :takes a deep breath: OK…there's more to the situation but I just wanted to give an overview because I'm hoping that it gives me great inspiration for this story and my other ones!

Disclaimer: I do not own InuYasha

The best years of our lives

Chapter 6: Old faces, same old problem

Looking up from her book, Kagome heaved a huge sigh. Her and Sango were still under the cherry tree after Miroku had left on his "mission".

"Will you quit worrying Kag! Everything will be just fine!" Sango tried to comfort.

"Who said I was worrying?" Kagome raised an eyebrow, though she was trying to hide that she WAS worried.

"Your book did. You've been back and forth through that book faster than a cheetah on the hunt."

Kagome looked back down and blushed red.

"Look…Miroku will be back shortly and hopefully he'll have InuYasha with him. It's getting close for our next class to start anyway."

Kagome sighed again. "I guess so." She closed her book and placed it back in her book bag.

Sango noticed that there still wasn't a smile on Kagome's face. "Cheer up! Please? I know InuYasha may seem like a jerk right now, I'm sure he'll turn around." 'It'll take a miracle that only God can do to make InuYasha not a jerk.' Sango thought to herself.

Kagome tried to crack a smile while she stood up. Sango followed her lead while swinging her book bag onto her back.

"Well well well…look who's here…" Sango said quietly to Kagome.

Miroku blinked his eyes and rubbed his head. He took a closer look at the person he ran into. Could it really be? "Wha…what the hell are you doing here Sesshomaru!"

"Thought I'd just drop by seeing as though I'm passing through town and wanted to see how you and little brother are doing." Sesshomaru said, still suave as ever.

"Well…InuYasha ran off somewhere and the girls are back at school." Miroku informed.

"Ran off? And shouldn't you be in school too?"

"I am…I'm on lunch break and was just heading back. You can come if you want." Miroku started to head back towards the school.

"I think I will for a little bit. But why did InuYasha run off?" Sesshomaru started to follow Miroku.

Miroku sighed. "It's all too complicated."

Sesshomaru glared at Miroku. Miroku felt a chill run up and down his spine. He hated when Sesshomaru did that.

"Well…" Miroku started. "He's having girl problems…again."

"Not a surprise."

"I know. But this is different."

"How so? Does it still involve Kagome?"

"You remember Kagome?"

"Yeah, who couldn't?" Sesshomaru winked.

Miroku chuckled. "Well…it does involve her a bit…actually, a lot. You see…there's this chick who has a 'thing' for InuYasha and this chick gets whatever she wants. InuYasha fell for her hook, line, and sinker. So of course as you can figure out Kagome gets thrown out to the curb while InuYasha is taking a free ride."

Sesshomaru nodded his head and let out a few "hmms". "This is a bit odd for InuYasha. But it's pretty normal for him not to express his feelings and emotions right."

"You can say that again." Miroku agreed.

Shortly, Miroku and Sesshomaru made it to the high school. There were a few small groups of students scattered about, but most of them were heading into the building. There was still some amount of time left so Miroku figured that Kagome and Sango were sill in the courtyard.

"Hey, there's still some time before class starts. Did you want to say hi to the girls?" Miroku asked, opening up the front door.

"Sure, I'm sure that it wouldn't hurt to visit for a little bit." Sesshomaru walked into the school after Miroku.

Walking down a couple hallways and several staircases, the two made it to the courtyard, where the girls were. Miroku and Sesshomaru entered the small space and was welcomed by Kagome's surprised look and Sango's half-way irritated stare.

"I guess you guys remember him." Miroku said sheepishly, pointing back to Sesshomaru, who was standing a couple feet behind Miroku.

"It's a pleasure to see you both again." Sesshomaru said, not moving.

Sango and Kagome gave weak smiles.

"What are you doing here anyway?" Sango asked curiously.

"I'm passing through actually. I ran into Miroku and figured that since I had some extra time that I'd see you two." Sesshomaru noticed Kagome's low-spirited complexion. "Are you ok Kagome? Is it InuYasha?"

Without making eye contact, Kagome slowly nodded her head.

"InuYasha is going to pay dearly the next time I see him." Sesshomaru whispered into Miroku's ear. A lump formed in Miroku's throat as Sesshomaru's words pierced his mind.

"How so?" Miroku whispered back.

"Just look at Kagome…depressed as ever. Obviously she still has strong feelings for InuYasha. You can see it in her eyes."

Miroku glanced over at Kagome, who was clutching her book bag straps and staring at her feet. She looked up at Miroku and Sesshomaru, catching her eyes. They were filled with, disappointment, loneliness, hate, and even love. Miroku started to understand more now, but he still didn't have the heart to tell Kagome what InuYasha said.

"Hey…I'm sorry to burst your guys' bubbles, but it's time to go to class." Sango said while walking to the doors where Miroku and Sesshomaru were standing.

After Sango went into the school, Kagome followed her lead along with Miroku and Sesshomaru. They headed to the classroom and sat down in their usual seats, leaving Sesshomaru in the hallway.

Just to be curious, Sesshomaru stuck his head into the room. He saw Kagome and Sango at one side and Miroku on the other. Sesshomaru saw the person sitting next to Miroku started to growl low.