Chapter 2

The new student

Kagome stood looking down into the well, it's darkness felt empty and sad, tears fell and slowly doped into the well one by one. She felt an overwhelming sadness creeping slowly from every corner. "Stop it, you should be happy! Inuyasha is probably already with Kikyo and… and…" The tears began to fall more rapidly, like waterfall, into the well. Kagome laughed in spite of the situation,

"If I keep this up we could bathe in this well!"

She turned away from the well and made her way up the stairs. She glanced back only once and shut the doors. She walked back to the house, she glanced around her and memories of her and Inuyasha flew at her from every direction. He had come many times to her era and made such a mess of things, but still she loved it when he was here with her. Kagome blinked and found herself standing in front of the sacred tree.

"Oh… Inuyasha if only…," Tears once again creased her eyes; they tasted bitter and sweet at the same time.

"Maybe we will meet again. I mean hey you never know."

She turned and walked into the house, the smell of fresh stew filled her senses. "Hey mom, I'm home!"

Her mother walked out of the kitchen, tears streamed her face.

"Mom! WHAT IS WRONG?!"

Her mother smiled back at her."When I heard you come in I realized that… well you didn't stay."

Kagome stood there; did her mom really think she would stay? Was she so aware that Inuyasha and she loved each other? "Mom can we change the subject?"

Her mom smiled, "Sure honey, so how about some hot stew?"

Kagome smiled, she would do okay, school started back tomorrow and she would be normal again, and not in the "hospital". Well that's what her friends think at least. She laughed at the thought of their faces when she was in school for more than a month.

Kagome set on the edge of her bed and looked out the window. "Well tomorrow always brings a new promise! Every cloud has a silver lining." Silver… that's the color of Inuyasha's hair; it was always so soft and smooth. I loved it when I got to ride on his back I was never alone or tired. Well he did run off to Kikyo and to save others but he always came to save me above everyone else!

She rolled over onto her back and closed her eyes. If she had to go to school tomorrow she had to get some sleep.

The school bell began to chime and Kagome was running late. "Dang, I'm gonna be late why didn't any one wake me up?" She didn't have an alarm clock anymore because Inuyasha had broken the last one that she had. She smiled at the sweet memory. Kagome slid across the school hallway and into her classroom right as the last bell chimed. "Woo! I made it!"

Suddenly she heard her name. "Kagome, your back!" She looked up to the trio running at her full speed. "Are you okay? So your knee surgery turned out okay?" Kagome frowned, grandpa! Knee surgery?

"uh.. Yeah I'm fine and the doctor said I shouldn't miss anymore because I've had everything a young person could have."

The trio smiled "That's good! Come on we need to sit down, I heard there is a new student and he's totally hot!" Kagome smiled; great I hope that they don't try to set me up again!

"Class!" Kagome looked up at the teacher. "I have someone to introduce to you. He is a new student here at our school, so I want you to be extra nice. His name is Inu Harata."

A boy entered the classroom and smiled at everyone. Kagome gasped as she looked at him. He had long black hair and had a strong look about him. It can't be? This is not possible! "Kagome!" She looked up "Uhh… yes maim?"

The teacher shook her head. "I want you to show him around since you are partners now for the project."

Kagome knitted her eyebrows. "What project?"

The teacher replied "While you were out sick I assigned a project for the class to complete. Since you just got back and he just started today you are partners."

Kagome heard all the girls around her whispering hatred toward her because she had Inu as a partner. Inu walked up to her and smiled, Kagome looked away down at her books. She felt his warm travel across her cheeks.

"Hey um… so is this teacher mean or am I the only one that is getting that vibe?" Kagome looked at Inu. Suddenly she was overwhelmed by feelings she couldn't explain. She raised her hand.

"May I go to the bathroom? I don't feel so well."

The teacher nodded and Kagome rushed out into the hallway. She didn't notice Inu watching her and frowning. Why didn't Kagome recognize me? She probably didn't think this was possible, but for now I won't tell her it is me and pretend to be new, then when I think she can handle it I will tell her.

Kagome entered the bathroom and turned on the sink. "Kagome get a grip on yourself you love Inuyasha not this other guy!" Kagome splashed herself with water and looked into the mirror. Had she already begun to forget Inuyasha or is the reason she was drawn to Inu because he looked like Inuyasha? Kagome smiled at her reflection. "Well it may be that Inuyasha is Inu's great-great-great grandfather. Meaning Kikyo is his…she laughed and dried her face.

She walked out of the bathroom bumping into someone. "Oh excuse me. Are you okay now? You gave me a scare in the classroom."

She looked up in Inu's brown-amber eyes.

"Oh, it's you! I'm fine really, I just got back from the hospital so…"

"Well that does sound bad! I'm glad you came today or we wouldn't be partners." Kagome looked up as he turned. I could swear he smiled at me when I mentioned being at the hospital Who would do that?.

She shrugged and ran to catch up to Inu "Hey Inu! Do you want to work on the project at my house? And then we could get some ice cream!" Inu turned and looked back at Kagome, has she already gotten over me? I mean she doesn't know it's me after all, does she see other guys when she comes to this era? Inuyasha didn't know why but he suddenly felt jealous of himself.

"Sure I would love to. Do you mind if we stop by and get some ramen first?"

Kagome shot around and stared at him but he silently smiled. She knew something was up! Could this be a trick put together by some one? No, she decided to ignore it. "Okay sure, come on Inu!" They walked out of the school and headed down the street toward the market.

They arrived just before closing time so the store was pretty empty. "Hurry Inu, the ramen is right back here!" They hurried to the back of the store and picked up some instant noodles.

"Kagome?" Kagome turned around. "Mmmm?..."

As she turned she banged her nose into his shoulder. "OWWWW! Man I'm so clumsy!" Kagome began to laugh rubbing her nose. Inu looked down at her and began to laugh along. Kagome stared up at him. She couldn't help but think to herself. I think I might really like having Inu around, he acts just like Inuyasha and who knows maybe God sent him to comfort me. Kagome smiled up at Inu and took his hand.

"Come on let's go to my house to work on this project!"

Inu smiled down at her. "Alright as long as I can stay for dinner!"

Kagome stopped and thought for a second, "Alright you can! Besides I was gonna ask you anyway!" Inu smiled as they walked out the door and down the street to her house.

Next Time!

Chapter Three Inuyasha meet Hojo.