Recall: "Kagome…" Dammit, what the fuck did they do to that little head of yours? Kagome started to inhale deeply, calming herself down a bit. She then dropped her head, looking as if she has been defeated.

"Thanks again for helping me. But, I think it's best if you never talk to me again." With her bangs covering her eyes, she ran off. She could hear Inuyasha shouting her name a few times, begging for her to come back to him. She couldn't…

She couldn't think straight.

She couldn't concentrate.

She couldn't reach out…for help…

She couldn't get help. There was no saving her. Not without dying. Those bastards had convinced her that if anyone tried to help her they would die.

…I've lost it…

Chapter 5: How to Relax

Another fifteen minutes before the bell rang to release everyone to their next block.

Inuyasha made his way to the cafeteria, still in shock as to what just happened. Fuck... He cursed punching a nearby locker. I shouldn't have let her get away. She was not in the right state of mind. Not to mention, what if those wolf bastards managed to get their hands on her. He stopped walking, growling to himself. Like hell. They better not fucking touch her or they're mine. He sighed to himself. What the hell did I get myself into? Try to talk to the woman, and I make her situation worse. And what the fuck does that bastard Naraku do to her anyways?

"…more like a sane pedophile."

He couldn't get what she said out of his mind. He didn't want to jump to conclusions, but she said that he wasn't supposed to find out. She was keeping a secret.

Secret or not, she's gonna fucking explain what she meant.

Pretty soon he reached the cafeteria, instantly regretting missing a meal. Fucking wolves, messing with them and shit.

"Yo Inuyasha." Miroku called out. Inuyasha walked over and sat down with him and his girlfriend.

"What's up?"

"What the hell happened to you?"

"It's nothing." He said, grunting in discomfort.

"It doesn't sound like nothing." Sango said.

"Whatever."

"Hey, I was only saying."

"Well mind your business." She shrugged. He was still pissed off about the Kagome situation. He wasn't sure about what to do or how to handle the situation. I'll figure something out.

Speak of the devil

While scanning his eyes around the area, Inuyasha noticed at the end of the cafeteria, Kagome was laying on the table, staring at the ceiling, while munching on an apple. She managed to find a quarter so she bought the only thing she could. She didn't care that people were staring at her. Inuyasha was outside and the wolves were in the hall. She wanted to lay down and relax so that's what she was going to do.

Of course people are gonna think you're crazy when you do stupid shit like this! He thought to himself. He wanted to go over to her, ask her more questions, demanding some answers. Or, maybe apologize for forcing her to talk. Maybe just go over and say nothing…

Maybe

He was getting angry again. Thinking about this woman was driving him up the wall. But, it couldn't be helped, there was no getting away from her.

In mind, or in spirit.

"Inuyasha," He heard Miroku call out, interrupting his thoughts. "What's going on?"

"Feh, it's nothing." He answered, going back to staring at Kagome. Miroku knew me better than that.

"It is not. It's about Kagome, isn't it?" His head shot back towards his way. Was it really that obvious that he was staring at Kagome? Sango sucked her teeth.

"What's wrong with you?"

"Can't stand that whore." She said, crossing her arms. This made Inuyasha growl at her. Don't fucking say that about her. He noticed how protective how he was being of her already. The feelings are getting worse. Sango looked at him with much confusion. "What? I mean it's true isn't it?"

"Leave her alone Sango, she doesn't deserve it." He was getting quite annoyed with everyone feeling the need to call Kagome names. True, he called her a whore himself, but he didn't mean to do so. And he apologized for it.

"Since when do you stick up for her before?"

"I'm doing it now." She got quiet.

"Calm down Inuyasha." Miroku said. "Sango, my love, wasn't there a time when you and Kagome were friends?" She huffed.

"That was before she made it clear that she didn't want me 'bothering' her any longer."

"What do you mean?" Inuyasha asked.

"Kagome and I were really good friends. Told each other everything no matter what." She sighed. "Anyways, when her mother remarried, Kagome was out of it a little. It kinda broke my heart to see her a little distant. She started to talk to me a lot less than usual. Then when her mother died, Kagome didn't come to school for an entire week. Remember Miroku?" He nodded. "Yeah, and then when she did come to school, she completely ignored me. I could tell it wasn't the same Kagome…"

"Kagome, where have you been?" Kagome just walked past her. She was almost in a zombie state. Her eyes were blood shot red, messed up hair as well as clothes. "Kagome?"

"What?" She said annoyed.

"Are you okay?"

"Do I fucking look okay?" Sango was shocked, Kagome doesn't curse.

"Kagome, what's wrong? What happened?" She said nothing, just kept walking. Sango then grabbed her arm. She suddenly snatched away from her.

"You're bothering me."

"Kagome…what's-"

"Leave me the fuck alone!" She screamed before running away from her former friend.

"I was shocked, and angry. So I went to Naraku, and he told me that she was found with a 20-year-old man after her mom died. He then said that she was just mad because he and his father had to throw him in jail. He seemed real upset when he told me." Inuyasha looked at her in disbelief. "Yeah that's disrespectful. I mean, I understand she lost her mother, but to not even morn her death? Instead running off with some man. Her mom was so nice too. And her new family tried helping her, but instead she rejected them."

"But, Kagome told me that he was lying."

"Why are you even talking to her?" Sango asked.

"Because…" He stopped. Those fucking dumbass rumors. If it wasn't for them I'd probably tell the entire world. But, instead I care what these fucking people think.

"Inuyasha, you should tell Sango. I mean you told me in freshman year." Miroku said. She looked at both of us.

"Tell me what? What's going on?" He exhaled.

"She's my fucking mate." She was quiet. Who wouldn't be…what does one say to something like that?

The bell rung shortly after and they went their separate ways. Yeah, Kagome's my mate. My fucking mate. I knew when I first laid eyes on her. For some reason, I had a strange and annoying desire to be around her. It's even worse now. We're older, and it's almost time that we mate. We would already have plans about our future by now if I wasn't such a bitch ass.

A couple more classes later (mostly with her) and then came the end of the day. He spent most of the day trying to grab her attention, but to no avail. He thought maybe he'd get more luck once in detention. While trying to get her attention, he made one of the teachers annoyed with the constant disruption. Long story short…

Detention

Inuyasha was getting ready to turn the corner when he saw Kagome. Perhaps this would be a perfect time getting some answers. He was about to walk up when he saw Naraku come from the opposite corner and begin following her.

"Where the hell are you going?" He asked. Getting closer to her.

"Detention." She said, not facing him, instead trying to walk faster away from him. She was getting ready to run when she was grabbed and slammed up against the lockers. Inuyasha's jaw dropped. So she wasn't fucking lying. Without them noticing, he slipped into a nearby classroom to get a better look.

Kagome was crying, but she was trying to calm herself down. She didn't want to let Naraku think he gotten the best of her even though he pretty much did.

"Didn't I send for your ass?" He whispered. Inuyasha was fortunate to have demon blood, otherwise he wouldn't have heard. "Didn't I?" He grabbed her hair and tightened his grip.

"Y-yes."

"Then why didn't you come?"

"I had shit to do." His other hand went her neck, his claws tracing over major veins.

"And they are more important than coming to see me?"

"I-I…"

"Oh Kagome, Kagome…" He teased before squeezing her neck. "You just enjoy your punishments."

"L-Look, I'm gonna be late for detention." He smirked.

"Being a student teacher has many benefits. I can excuse your tardiness. Meanwhile, I think it's time you received another lesson." Her eyes widened as his hand went to the zipper of her sweater. She stopped his hand.

"Not here."

"Not here? Are you denying me?"

"N-n-no I…"

"What have a told you about denying me?" She was panicking, she had to calm down…

"Hey teach." Naraku and Kagome looked over to see Inuyasha walking towards them. This made Naraku pull the zipper back up, also releasing his hold on her. Kagome was definitely panicking now. She wasn't entirely sure if this was a good thing or a bad thing. He saw. He fucking saw. What's he going to say?

"Hello. Can I help you?" Naraku asked.

"Nope, but Kagome's gonna be late for detention." Kagome went to run by his side, but Naraku had his arm around her.

"She won't be long. Perhaps it would be best if she met you there."

"No, actually I think it's best if I waited for her…here. To make sure she's alright."

"She fine." His patience was wearing thin. Who was this dog? And why was he so infatuated with Kagome? He made it so no one wanted to be bothered with her. Didn't he hear the rumors?

"Doesn't look like it." He smiles. Was this dog trying to step into on his territory?

"Hm, very well. I have a meeting to go to anyways." He turned to Kagome, his eyes staring at her darkly. "After detention, I want you to come straight home. There's much we need to talk about." He then kissed her head before walking away, not without glaring at Inuyasha, he just glared right back until he was out of sight. Kagome frantically went into her bag for her inhaler and took a couple puffs.

"Are you alright?" He asked. Her breathing started to get better.

"What kind of a question is that?" She asked as she started to walk away. Inuyasha just stood in front of her, halting her movements.

"Kagome." She looked at him, her eyes still red and puffy from crying. He moved a strand of hair away from her face. She gave him a look of confusion. "You know, you really are beautiful." The comment made her blush.

"What are you doing?" She asked. He couldn't take it. His arms suddenly wrapped around her body, holding her tightly trying to comfort her.

"Kagome I'm so sorry." She wasn't hugging him back, but I he was just satisfied with her letting him hold her; taking in her scent.

"What are you talking about?" She said calmly.

"This whole thing. I didn't mean to force you to give me answers. Now I kind of understand what's going on."

"Understand? There's nothing to understand." He released her, wondering what the sudden change of mood was about.

"Kagome I just saw-"

"You didn't see anything." She said. Obviously not wanting to talk about what just happened. But, he knows. He fucking knows. Naraku's gonna kill me. I have to go… "I have to go."

"No, wait…where?"

"Detention."

"Let me walk you." She sighed.

"Inuyasha-"

"Please. I have detention, too. Just let me walk with you. To make sure nothing happens to you."

"I'll be fine. Trust me, the more people don't see us together, the better off both of us we'll be." He scoffed at her.

"Kagome, I don't give a damn about what people say any more. I want to be around you, and if people have a problem with it, then they can fuck off." His arms then wrapped around her torso. At first she felt uncomfortable. This is where Naraku placed his hands, there and other places. But then she felt…

Nice

The feeling was nice.

"Trust me, okay?"

"You won't leave me alone will you?"

"Nope." She giggled.

"I guess it would be okay if we walked to detention." He then grabbed her hand, escorting her away. She blushed at the contact as did he. But it felt…

Good

Relaxing

She could breathe easier.

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