Parting ways, both said quick prayers before walking off to their first classes.

In gym, InuYasha kept looking over his shoulder, waiting for someone to try anything. Kouga stayed clear of him, as well as the rest of the guys, none were stupid enough to tango with the half-demon anymore.

"Where are you, you son of a bitch?"

His instincts were on high alert, and even the gym teacher took one look at his face and walked the other way.

The guy dressed in black hid in the shadows as he sat on some bleachers.

'That's right, InuYasha. Know that you are the prey and I am the hunter, waiting for my moment to strike.'

"Naraku!"

The gym teacher hollered at him from the floor.

"Get your butt in gear and run your laps!"

Looking upwards to the bleachers, InuYasha got a glimpse of the pale guy glaring at the teacher, and something about him really gave Inu the creeps.

The student walked slowly down the metal steps, passed the teacher, and the older gentleman started coughing uncontrollably. Naraku stared in disgust and walked out of the gym while everyone crowded around their teacher, trying to help him.

InuYasha ran to the front office and told them his teacher needed help, and made his way to Kagome's first period just in time for the bell.

Grabbing her stuff, Kagome walked out of class and into InuYasha's broad chest.

"Hey Inu! Everything alright?"

He held her close and picked her up bridal style, ignoring the stern voices of the teacher around them. Running through the halls, he didn't let her go or stop until they were outside.

Putting her down, he grabbed her hand and started walking.

"InuYasha, what are you doing?"

"Listening to my instincts to protect my mate."

Holding his arm, she allowed him to walk them to his house. Going inside, Kagome set her bag down on the couch and gazed at her troubled love. InuYasha felt her eyes on him, and glanced up to see her slowly, gracefully walking up the stairs, swaying her hips and looking at him over her shoulder through her lashes.

"Are you coming, Inu?"

Gulping hard, he followed, yes like a dog, up the stairs, never taking his eyes off her round apple bottom peaking precariously from under her skirt with each step she took.

Walking into his room, she hopped on the bed and proceeded to languidly undo the tie around the collar of her uniform.

He came in the room and had to bite his bottom lip to keep from moaning at the sight before him.

There she was, lounging on his bed, one leg bent to show a slight hint of frilly pink panties, arms resting on his pillows, hair a little messy, and the first three buttons of her top undone. It wouldn't be a complete fantasy without the 'come hither' smirk that she just did.

He was powerless to her feminine wiles, and Kagome motioned for him to come to her.

"Come on, Inu. Let me take your mind off things for a while."

(Some time later)

Curled up to InuYasha's side, Kagome drew little hearts with her finger on his chest.

"Are you going to tell me why we ditched school today?"

Sighing heavily, he pulled her even closer and kissed her forehead.

"I think, I mean, I have an idea of who may be the one after us."

She lifted up to look at him.

"Really? Who do think it is?"

"This weird guy in my gym class. He walked by the teacher and the poor man started coughing like he was choking, then I got a light whiff of some type of miasma. I think he was testing his powers to see if he was strong enough to cause any real damage."

"Power? You think he's a demon then?"

"I'm not sure. His scent has changed since the beginning of the year, it's not demon and it's not human."

"Half-demon, like you?"

"If he's half-demon, it's not like me. He wasn't born with demon genes…I really have a bad feeling about this guy."

"Maybe, because we know who he is now, we can be one step ahead of him and find out what we can about him. Someone at the school has to know him."

"Yeah! We can do our own detective work."

Stretching, Kagome slumped back down on InuYasha's chest.

"For now, let's get some sleep. If I now you, round two will be in about ten minutes."

Smirking evilly, InuYasha lifted the covers over their heads.

"Guess again, Kagome."

Looking down, she smiled and ran her hands over his rippling abs.

"Looks like round two begins now."