Chapter 8: Someone's Watching

Kagome opened her eyes Monday morning and smiled. She had had the most wonderful dream…

She had been walking in the rain and Inuyasha had come, and then they kissed.

She brought her fingers to her lips…

"Wait…that did happen…" she beamed.

The rest of the weekend had gone by fast. Kagome had told Sango what had happened and they had spent Sunday at the mall with Inuyasha and Miroku. Kagome was a little disappointed because she and Inuyasha had had no to alone that day…

Putting on some jeans and a pink t-shirt, Kagome headed off to school.

As she drove she chewed on a piece of toast that she had stolen from Souta's breakfast plate.

She parked in the school parking lot and hurried toward the school. As she turned around a corner she ran into something warm and hard. The person grabbed her around the waist to keep her from falling.

"I knew that I would sweep you off your feet on day…but I didn't think literally."

Kagome looked up to see Inuyasha hovering over her, a stupid grin on his face.

She smiled, "Hey Inuyasha."

Kagome tried to stand up but Inuyasha held onto her waist.

"Come on Inuyasha, let me go! I'm gonna be late for class!" Kagome moaned.

Inuyasha's eyes flashed with mischievous, "In a moment…"

And before she could protest, he sealed her mouth with his. Kagome melted into the kiss and moved her arms around his neck and into his hair. Inuyasha crushed her body against his as he deepened the kiss.

As they kissed, a form moved in the shadows, watching the unknown couple.

"She is mine…" a deep voice hissed.

…………LATER……………..

After Inuyasha had pried his lips off Kagome they went to their classes.

When lunch finally came, the four of them met and headed off to the cafeteria. Half way there Kagome stopped.

"What's wrong Kagome?" Sango asked as she absently slapped Miroku for trying to grope her.

"I forgot my lines for the play!" Kagome exclaimed.

"Don't worry about it Kagome," Inuyasha shrugged, "You have until Friday to memorize your monologue for tryouts."

"That's only four days away Inuyasha!" Kagome quickly spun around and raced for her locker.

When she turned the corner she was surprised to see Kouga standing in front of her locker. When he saw her he smiled and walked toward her.

"I knew you would have to come to your locker some time," he grasped her hand and Kagome flushed, "I wanted to talk to you."

"About what Kouga?" Kagome asked.

"About the dance next Friday," Kouga stepped closer to her.

Kagome bit her lip…personal bubble much?

"What about it?" Kagome decided to take the path of acting dumb…maybe Inuyasha would come and interrupt…

"You are going with me right?" his big brown eyes bore into her.

"Um…" she stammered, "Actually Kouga…I'm kind of going…with Inuyasha."

His face instantly turned to one of extreme dislike and Kagome could hear him growl as his grip on her hand tightened.

"What are you talking about Kagome?" he asked, "You're my woman! How could you even think of going with a piece of trash like him? Did he threaten you or something?"

Kagome cheeks flushed with rage.

"Don't call him trash!" she exclaimed.

Kouga ignored her, "Well don't worry Kagome, you and me are going to go together and Inuyasha can't stop us. If he gets in our way, I'll take care of him. You don't have to worry about him anymore Kagome."

"Would you listen for a minute!" Kagome yelled, "Inuyasha didn't threaten me! He asked and I said yes! We are together now Kouga!"

Kouga's face fell.

"You're not serious?" he breathed.

Kagome ripped her hands from his and crossed her arms across her chest.

"Look Kouga, you are a really sweet guy…but I'm sorry, the answer is no," Kagome sighed.

Kouga sighed and suddenly Kagome was pulled up against his chest in an embrace. She blushed furiously and tried to get away, but he was way to strong.

"Kouga! What are you-"

"Shh," he whispered, "It's ok Kagome, I understand. It's ok to be scared. He won't hurt you. I know you have feelings toward me. I won't give up on you Kagome."

And before she could do anything he let her go and ran down the hall toward the parking lot.

Kagome sighed.

That was close…it's a good thing that Inuyasha wasn't watching, cause he would be so-

"Ahem," someone cleared their throat behind her.

Kagome turned around and came face to face with Inuyasha, who looked murderous.

"Inu…Inuyasha?" Kagome stammered.

"What was that all about Kagome?" he fumed.

"It was nothing I swear!" Kagome approached him but he turned his back to her.

How immature…

"Look Inuyasha, he asked me to the dance but I told him that I was going with you! He went on and on about me secretly liking him! He hugged me I swear, it didn't mean anything," Kagome was beginning to panic.

Inuyasha turned to face her, a huge smile on his handsome face.

"I know, I was watching the whole time," he smirked, "I just wanted to see the look on your face if you thought I was mad!"

Kagome flushed about ten shades red, causing Inuyasha to laugh even harder. She clenched her fists.

"Inuyasha…" she hissed, "SIT!"

His laughing instantly stopped and he went face first into the cold ground. Kagome around and started to head back to the cafeteria without waiting for Inuyasha.

"Kagome! You get back here!" Inuyasha ran after her.

Kagome was forced to stop when he grabbed her shoulder and spun her around.

"Look Kagome…" he ran a hand through his hair nervously, "I guess I kind of deserved that. I didn't mean to upset you. I'm sorry…"

Kagome glared at him but slowly a smile crossed her lips.

"I know, I just wanted to see the look on your face if you thought I was mad!" Kagome laughed.

Inuyasha looked scandalized. He growled and pulled Kagome to him, trapping her in a breath taking hug.

They were forced apart when the school counselor broke them apart, lecturing them on how to behave appropriately in school.

The bell soon rang and they went on with their days. When the bell rang again, signaling the end of school Kagome waited for Inuyasha outside of the gym. They had planned to go to the ramen restaurant with Miroku and Sango.

As she waited she noticed that Inuyasha's older brother, Sesshomaru was approaching her.

He was very handsome, she had to admit that. But there was something about his aura that chilled her. It wasn't that he was evil…just…different, and perhaps a bit emotionless.

"Hello Sesshomaru," Kagome smiled softly as he stopped in front of her.

He nodded, "You are waiting for Inuyasha?"

She nodded.

"You should not be waiting alone," he said, his eyes blank and mesmerizing.

The way he said it…in such an unemotional way made her shiver.

"What do you mean?" she asked, gripping her school bag tighter.

Sesshomaru paused and his eyes glanced around, as if he was looking for someone.

"I cannot say, for you are being watched," he said softly, "But I have heard things over the past few days, things that concern you."

Kagome paled as she looked around and the various students walking around them.

"What are you talking about Sesshomaru? Who's watching me?" she breathed.

"He is watching," he said.

"Who is? Why are you telling me this?" Kagome was starting to freak out and she glanced in the gym, wondering what was taking Inuyasha so long.

"I am telling you this because you helped him live," Sesshomaru said.

Just them Inuyasha came out the doors and put his arm around Kagome.

"What's wrong Kagome? You look like you've seen a ghost," Inuyasha asked.

Kagome pointed at Sesshomaru, but when she turned…he was gone.

Where did he go?

"Are you sure you're ok?" Inuyasha looked concerned.

"Actually Inuyasha, I'm not feeling very well," Kagome lied, "Can we go out some other time? Maybe tomorrow after practice? I think I just want to go home and rest for a while."

Inuyasha looked disappointed, but he nodded, "Sure, I'll call you later tonight ok?"

Kagome nodded and Inuyasha kissed her on the cheek.

They went their separate ways to their cars and when Kagome got in her car, instead of leaving, she just sat there.

'He is watching…' Sesshomaru had said.

Who? Who was watching her?

Kagome shivered. Could that person be watching her right now?

'…you helped him live'

What had Sesshomaru meant by that? She was sure that he had been talking about Inuyasha…but why? How had she helped him live? Had he been dying or something?

She sighed and turned on the engine.

"Might as well go home, there's no point in staying here all night," she said to herself.

When she got home she was greeted by Souta who was playing video games with Shippo. For the past few days Shippo had been around so much that Kagome considered him as family.

She was so deep in thought that she didn't hear her brother say hi.

"What's with her?" he asked Shippo as they watched Kagome climb the stairs to her room in silence.

Changing into her pajamas she crawled into bed and turned out the light. It was still early and bright out, but she just needed to relax and think for a while.

But her thinking was interrupted when the phone rang.

"Hello?" Kagome answered.

"Hey Kagome, it's Sango," Sango's voice echoed in her ear.

"Hi Sango."

"Where were you guys? Me and Miroku went to the place and you guys never showed!"

"I didn't feel good so I guess Inuyasha went home. I'm so sorry, I forgot to call to tell you that I wouldn't make it!" Kagome groaned.

"It's ok, Miroku and I haven't spent one on one time together for a long time," Sango sighed.

Kagome laughed lightly, "I'm sure you guys had fun."

There was a long pause.

"Sango?"

"He kissed me Kagome…" her voice said softly.

Kagome smiled brightly, "I wondered when that would happen. that's so wonderful Sango! How was it?"

"Kagome!"

"What? I'm your best friend, don't I have the right to know?" Kagome asked.

"I suppose," Sango said, "…it was really good. I thought he would try to grope me while he did it, but it was sweet…really gentle."

"That's so wonderful Sango…I'm so happy for you!"

"Thanks Kagome. Well, I have to go. I hope you get better!" Sango said.

Kagome said goodbye and then hung up.

Suddenly there was a tap on her window and Kagome jumped. When she looked out the window she was surprised to see Inuyasha perched in the tall tree right outside.

Kagome quickly got up and opened the window, letting him in.

"What are you doing here?" Kagome asked.

He flushed, "I tried calling but the line was busy so I decided to drop by to see how you were doing."

Kagome smiled, "That's sweet of you."

Inuyasha didn't say anything.

"Inuyasha? What's wrong?"

He looked at her with his big amber eyes, "What's going on Kagome? Why did you lie to me back at the school?"

Kagome blushed, "I-"

"I'm a half demon Kagome. I would be able to smell it if you were sick," Inuyasha began to pace the room.

Oh shit…

She didn't want to tell him…he would just get worried…

But she didn't have a choice.

"Sesshomaru was talking to me while I was waiting for you after school," Kagome sat on the edge of her bed.

Inuyasha spun around and looked at her, his eyes intense, "What did he say? Did he hurt you? If he hurt you I'll-"

"Inuyasha!" Kagome exclaimed, "He didn't hurt me…he warned me…"

That shut him up. Inuyasha looked…scared? He sat beside Kagome on the bed and took her hand.

"Tell me," he whispered.

So she told him exactly what Sesshomaru had said.

Although she kept out the part Sesshomaru had said about Inuyasha. She didn't think that Inuyasha would be comfortable explaining that part…

When she finished her eyes were fogged with tears.

Inuyasha growled, "It's that damn Kouga! He's been after you since the first day of school! In the change rooms he's always bragging about how one day he's going to get you to fall for him…"

He talks about me in the change room? Kagome thought, men are so weird…

Inuyasha noticed the tear fall down Kagome's cheek and he kissed it away, hugging her.

"Don't worry about it Kagome," he whispered in her hair and he pulled her onto his lap, "I promise that I won't let anyone hurt you. Not ever…"

Kagome hugged him back, trying to bite back her tears.

She had been here for almost two weeks and already she was being followed.

"Oh Inuyasha…" she whimpered.

He kissed her temple and they sat there for a few minutes in silence.

There was a soft knock on the door and Souta walked him. He froze when he saw Inuyasha embracing Kagome in such a manner and blushed.

"Um…dinner…is ready," he mumbled.

He left and Inuyasha let go of Kagome.

"I should go," he smiled.

Kagome shook her head, "You came all this way. Stay for dinner."

His smiled widen, "That would be awesome, I smell steak!"

Kagome laughed and kissed him softly.

"Thank you Inuyasha," she whispered against his lips.

He kissed her back, brushing a lock of hair behind her ear.

When they went downstairs Kagome noticed an extra place setting at the table. Her mom smiled when they came.

"Souta told me that you were here Inuyasha, so I made a plate of food for you," her mom said.

"Thank you very much Mrs. Higurashi," he smiled and sat down.

Kagome sat by Inuyasha and they all began to eat.

The further they got into dinner, the more Kagome forgot about the mysterious person who was watching her at school…and maybe even at home.

Maybe it was Kouga…maybe it wasn't.

As long as she had Inuyasha, she knew she would be okay…