Gah! I know I know…I'm taking forever to update. Well I was up for 21 hours yesterday and therefore am completely dead so poo on you all. Anyway…please enjoy this chappie!

Disclaimer: Ok ok…I don't own Inu-yasha….although I mean if Takahashi don't want him I can totally take him off her hands -- DON'T SUE ME!

LAST TIME:

Collecting herself the teacher turned to the rest of the class. "Ok. Who would like to read their poem first? Anyone?" The class, like all classes, was still. A frustrated sigh sounded from the teacher. She peered around. "Miroku, how about you? Let's hear your poem."

Standing and clearing his throat, Miroku began.

CHAPTER 3: CLASSES

"Um….okay…I named the poem, 'Stalker':

As a shadow I follow your quiet footsteps

Through dark and damp, the fearful road

Neither seen nor heard yet just beyond reach

The shaky breaths you feel waver not from cold

A whisper slips by as the night soon deepens

An orb from above dimly piercing

Reflecting the eyes, shining with tears

Memories fighting to take wing

Your battles are fought in secret

The blood stains your face but none else may see

Would you give it all up for a savior?

He's here in the shadow, answer his longing, be free."

(A/N I have no idea if my poem is actually very good but for the sake of the story it's going to be)

The class was silent for a few moments while Miroku sat down awkwardly. Finally, the teacher broke the silence with quiet applause. "Wow Miroku. That was amazing! See class, this is how I want you to write!" The teacher cooed and gushed on, pointing out how wonderful and amazing Miroku was for about the rest of the class period. When the bell tolled out, Miroku grabbed his stuff thankfully and rushed out of the room, Kagome in his wake.

Miroku leaned against the wall and sighed while Kagome came over with a smile. "Miroku that was really good."

With a grin, Miroku replied her. "You flatter me. Honestly it wasn't all that. I swear the teacher is a drama queen." He rolled his eyes and shook his head. Kagome grinned too.

"Hey Miroku…what's your next class?"

"Math, same as you. I can show you the way." Before getting her answer, Miroku looped his arm around hers and marched her off to their next class. Upon arrival Kagome noticed Sango already sitting down and she waved.

Sango smiled and waved back, motioning for them to come sit beside her. When they got close she said, "Hey guys!" She then looked at Miroku suspiciously. "Have you been good?"

He held up his hands innocently. "I haven't touched her, I swear." Sango still had her eyes narrowed and he sighed. "Oh Sango, you know you're the only woman I'd ever grope."

"Stuff it lech." She all but growled before turning to Kagome. "How's your day been so far?"

Kagome paused with a sheepish (BAH!) expression. "Eventful." That caused Sango to laugh. "So erm…anyone else in this class?"

Sango rolled her eyes dramatically. "Unfortunately yes." At that very moment, Koga strode in with a very high and mighty expression. He then noticed everyone else and walked over with a smile. "Speak of the devil…" Sango muttered under her breath.

Koga was very quick to, for the second time that day, grasp Kagome's hands in his own. "Ah my fair Kagome, It's wonderful to see you again!" Kagome sweat dropped and he smiled wider. "I think I will enjoy this year." A small blush crept up Kagome's face and she pulled her hands away just as Sango struck Koga over the head.

"Jeez Koga! Just get over it will you?" She glared and crossed her arms. "You're gonna scar her for life!"

Koga stuck out his tongue immaturely and huffily crossed his arms as well. "What do you know?" Miroku sighed and sat down behind Sango shaking his head. Kagome slid away from Koga slowly and sat in front of Sango. With another huff, Koga sat beside Kagome and gave her an apologetic smile. "I'm sorry you have to listen to Sango's banter. You'll get used to it." He sent a glare Sango's way.

She just returned the glare. "God…"

They were all saved from the argument by the teacher walking in and calling for the class to sit. She then began the lesson and Kagome started jotting down notes. Sango poked her with the end of her pencil. "You don't HAVE to pay attention Kagome." She whispered. "Usually all she does is rant about her family." Sure enough, by this time the teacher had connected a perfectly logical review of the quadratic formula to her summer trip to New Zealand with her cousins. Kagome sighed and narrowed her eyes, stuffing her paper back into her binder.

Meanwhile Miroku was getting extremely bored, which definitely wasn't a good thing. (A/N: You can imagine lol) He began watching the back of Sango's head with a small, perverted smile. A few seconds later Sango jumped up in surprise. "HENTAI!" She took her binder and belted Miroku over the head, causing him to launch face forward into his desk. The teacher stared.

"Miss Taijiya what on earth are you doing?" Sango gave her a blank look. Realizing that she had just practically murdered Miroku in front of the whole class, she mumbled a small apology and took her seat, her face turning a bright red. Koga snickered and watched as Miroku rubbed the large bump on his forehead. Kagome lifted her eyebrows and looked back at Sango who was glaring at both Koga and Miroku and seething.

After what seemed like hours more of boredom, the bell finally rang, releasing the grateful students who were just about to hear about how their math teacher's cousin had toe fungi. (A/N I so had a teacher like this last year lol) The other two of Kagome's classes leading up to lunch, she had to deal with completely alone, except for study hall in which Kikyo was situated. Unfortunately for Kagome that wasn't at all reassuring. The arrival of lunch brought great joy and Kagome practically skipped down the hall. My god…some of these teachers. I swear I'm going to go insane. Grabbing her lunch bag from her locker and slamming the door, she was completely immersed in her thoughts. Consequently she walked straight into someone's chest. Red faced, she looked up.

Inu-yasha gave her a death glare. "Watch where you're going, will you wench?" Kagome huffed and crossed her arms.

"Well excuse ME. You weren't exactly paying attention either!"

A big smirk lit his face. "At least I was going the right way." The blush on Kagome's cheeks deepened quickly and she mumbled something about just touring the school during the passing period before turning herself around and walking quickly the other way. Inu-yasha shook his head in slight disgust. This girl is a nuisance. He told himself. And yet…strangely entertaining. In silence he proceeded to lunch.

AUTHOR'S NOTES:

Ugh…I'm sorry y'all I would write more but I'm reeeeeeeaaaaaally tired. You're gonna hafta wait. Annnnyway…thanks to all those that reviewed, I feel very special. Ok little preview onto the next chappie: Inu and Kagome are gonna have their first project night! Yay! We will delve a bit into Inu-yasha's life possibly. Maybe a tiny bit of fluff. Obviously accidental on their part harhar. Ooh and ok I'm thinking of writing a few more fanfics…I have a few ideas and I would like to know what y'all think. Ok here they are:

BLOODY MOON

Kagome's mother was just killed and Kagome isn't taking it too well. Now Souta's life is in danger too. Will Kagome realize the danger and snap out of her sulking to protect him? How can Inu-yasha help?

ONE SONG

The monk Miroku has fallen for the lovely princess Sango. But she's being sent out of the kingdom under threats of assassination. What will Miroku do when she goes missing? Will he bring her back against her will to stop a war?

MORTAL FLAME

Emperor Sesshomaru has ordered the death of all humans in his kingdom. But when one shows up on his doorstep he has to decide whether to defy his own rule and spare her life or kill the only person he ever cared for. SessKag

So? What do ya think? Please let me know! I would like to know which y'all like the best cause once I get a bit further into this first fanfic I may start one of these as well. Wow two at a time…think I can do it? Lol Somehow I doubt it. We'll see. PLEASE REVIEW!

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