Chapter Six

Inuyasha raced up the stairs to his class, his face flushed. "Why... why am I blushing?" He rubbed his cheeks to attempt to get rid of his blush but apparently, he made it even redder.

Meanwhile, Miroku was still staring, mouth wide open at Sango. He repeated his question, "What did you just say to him?"

"...That whatever he says, I'll believe him?"

"But... "

Sango glared, "Look, if he's really Inuyasha, why can't he remember the past, like us? Since he's so determined that he's not, I'll believe him... But still, I'll treat him as the good ol' and rebellious Inuyasha..."

Kagome spoke up again, "But... I can't stand the fact that... he doesn't remember anything..." Sango squatted beside Kagome and wrapped her arms around her shoulder. "Don't worry Kagome-chan, I'm sure we'll find a way or something..."

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A week passed. The trio did not hang out much with Inuyasha, let alone engage in any conversation with him. Even though Kagome was sitting right beside Inuyasha, they didn't talk, unless necessary.

Kagome noted that Inuyasha was beginning to relax in her presence. There was less retorting and arguing during group discussions as Inuyasha just sat there and wrote his ideas down. The teachers began to like him, including the numerous girls in school. Notes and gifts were pouring in every single day and soon the presents were even occupying Kagome's desk.

One day, Kagome came early into the class and walked to her desk, which was full of flowers, letters and gifts. "Great. Inuyasha's fanclub members.." She gently picked the presents and helped pile them neatly on Inuyasha's table. Just then, Inuyasha came in and saw Kagome busying clearing the desks. He walked to her gave her a helping hand.

Kagome looked up instantly and withdrew her hands, afraid that Inuyasha would scold her for touching his things.

"I was just trying to place them on your desk.. 'cos there were some on my table.."

"Thank you.." Inuyasha told Kagome, without looking up at her.

"..What..?"

"I said, thank you. Thanks for helping me."

"Oh. Okay." Kagome nodded softly and sat down at her empty desk. She took out her notebook and started scribbling in it. Inuyasha, on the other hand, was busy looking through the presents, hoping to find something good and useful out of it. Suddenly, he grunted and gave a low growl. "Keh, these are not mine." He grabbed a handful of presents from his pile and pushed it over to Kagome's table.

"Nani?" Kagome looked at the presents Inuyasha was picking from his pile and placing it on her desk. She picked them up and blushed a little. "Oh, its from Houjo." She opened the rest and noticed it was all from different guys from the level.

"Hmm. Seems like, you're quite popular too.." Inuyasha said, his face looked jealous and furious. He looked away and stuffed the presents into his desk and the rest on the table. The class started filling in and the two did not speak a another word to each other for the rest of the day.

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After school, Kagome rushed home to run an errand for her mother. Miroku went for his design class and Sango stayed back in class rushing her mathermatics homework. Suddenly, she heard a loud crash outside the class followed by a grunt. She paused and listened.

"What do you want?"

The voice sounded familliar, Sango thought as she slowly stood up from her seat .

"You were the one who stole all the girlfriends from the guys in the school..."

"I DIDN'T.."

"Don't you deny, you.. liar. "

Another crash was heard. Sango knew something was wrong. She rushed out and gasped. In front of her, was Inuyasha lying on the floor, with three guys surrounding him. Inuyasha looked determined to beat them, but he seemed badly injured and was outnumbered.

"Stop it. What are you people doing?" Sango rushed in front of Inuyasha and shouted at the guys.

"Let's see, another girl joining the Inuyasha fanclub?" The guy's voice was laced with sarcasm. "Are you falling for this jerk's little tricks, lady?"

"I am not. And leave him alone.."

Inuyasha managed to stand up and he tried to push Sango away, "Please, don't get involved."

Sango stood still and looked right at the three guys, "You three green-faced monster. Its not as if Inuyasha stole them. It was the girls who stick to him like magnets. You better leave it or I.." She paused and flexed her arms, "make you all sorry you were born."

They stared at Sango in horror and gulped, before retreating. Sango turned to Inuyasha, "Are you okay?"

Inuyasha gave mumbled under his breath and gave a soft nod. His face grew hotter and hotter, and he blushed. He wrenched his arms away from Sango's grip and ran away. Sango looked at Inuyasha quizzically. What?

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The next day after school, the trio hung out together at the usual place. Inuyasha watched them behind a grey pillar, focusing especially on Sango and Kagome. His heart started to beat very fast, blood rushing furiously into his face, as he thought about the incidents with Sango the past few days. She seems to stand up for me, unlike the rest... Inuyasha then glanced at Kagome. He does not understand why his heart started to race when he was with her, and why he gets so jealous when other guys fancy Kagome.

Inuyasha realised he had a slight liking for Sango. Miroku seemed to be a very competitive love rival, as so it seemed. Inuyasha felt he should fight for Sango, since she was so understanding. He kept silent and silently watched them talking under the oak tree.

Meanwhile, Miroku was thinking about asking Sango out for a movie, but he was not prepared for Sango's violent reaction. Sango grabbed her pink purse and stood up, brushing her green pleated skirt. "I need to get back to class to get my biology textbook. Be right back!" She ran into the building and felt someone's hand grab her.

Sango whipped around and saw Inuyasha, his face down, leaning against the pillar.

"Inuyasha?"

He slowly released his grip and slowly looked up at her, his face looked constipated, as though he wanted to say something, but could not.

"Erm, if you have nothing to say, I've got to rush to get my book before the classroom is locked..."

Inuyasha leaned in and gave Sango and tight hug. Sango's eyes widened as she stood there, not shocked by Inuyasha's actions. He didn't let go, nor speak a word. Sango froze on the spot.

Outside the school compound, Kagome looked at her watch and exclaimed, "Oh, I have to go now. My mom needs me to watch over Sota. Tell Sango I say bye." She gave a wave and rushed through the school compound.

With her head down, she rushed in and stopped, noticing someone in front of her. She looked up, seeing Sango's red face and a guy hugging her from the back. Kagome stood frozen on the spot. Sango pulled away from Inuyasha and he turned back.

"Kagome?" Inuyasha mumbled.

"Kagome... its not what you think..." Sango tried to explain.

Tears started to well up in her eyes as Kagome took one step back and ran away from them, not wanting to hear any explaination. She had seen enough. How could Sango do this? How could Inuyasha...

Her tears started to fall as she ran out of the school and she found herself in front of the sacred tree. She looked up and suddenly, there was a vision of Inuyasha pinned to the tree. Kagome gripped her chest and knees fell on the ground. Behind her, she heard footsteps running in her direction...

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A/N: I apologise for this delayed update. Well, I hope you like this chapter and all. I know its quite depressing but don't worry, things will turn out fine in the upcoming chapters, AND, don't jump into conclusions yet. -smirks- Haha, and thanks for the reviews. PLEASE keep them coming, it'll make my day! (: