^*Secrets of Memories*^
CHAPTER 5: A New Student/An Old friend?
Disclaimer: *cries* No I don't *sniffle* own *hiccuphiccup* Inuyasha. *sniffle* K, I said it. Now read on! *sniffle*
Special Thanks: clueless_major- I'm glad you like the story and thanx for the info. about the kids. though I'm all confused now cause I've heard several things. :P Oh well, I'll figure it out...thnx again!
Celestriel moonlit mirage- Well it sux that you were told not to tell, but I understand. I'll keep the hints in mind and hope someone else tells me :P till then I guess I'll just have to keep saying Inu's mom. Thnx for reviewing! ^-^
Stephanie-Here's the chappie! The next chapter is already written. So it should be up by next week, if I get through chapter six. :P I like to have another chapter written up before putting another out, just in case. I'm weird. plus it's less stressful for me. Thnx for reviewing and check back soon! ^-^
riah89- Glad you think it's awesome. I'm trying really hard on this fic. It's my second one and i'm racking my brain for ideas ^-^ so do enjoy! thnx for the review! :)
tiarah- Sorry about the cliffie..hehe I try not to, but I take a stab at it when given a good opertunity. Glad to know you think it's good tho along with the story ^-^ Don't worry though, they will meet Inu soon enough! :)
Inuyasha's bitch- Thnx for the compliment, I'm glad you're enjoying the story ^-^ I thought I was spelling her last name wrong *hits self in head* I'm such a moron. please excuse me, I haven't watched Inuyasha in a while and I've been having probs. with my computer so I couldn't look. Yao or Moriko you say?? hmm.. which do you like best? no one seems to know or will tell me :P so why not you choose! hehe I'd appreciate it. Thnx ^-^
Lostinashadow- Yupp Inu's back!! yay!! hehe. It's about time huh? I thought so. Just hope that all you readers will like the things I have planned. Thnx for the compliment about my writing. You made me feel special ^-^ what you said was more than enough, thnx!! here's the next chappie. Enjoy!
A/N: Thank-You SOO much for reviewing you guys! I've never gotten so many reviews before, you're all awesome! Thnx for all the info and positive responses. You guys rock! So this next chappie is dedicated to all of you. Enjoy and keep responding. I love hearing what you guys think ^-^
~words~ are thoughts "words" are what's said **words** are flashbacks -.- are change of place
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His amber eyes sparkled as they scanned the entire classroom of every face. They widened slightly, but not noticibly enough, when his sight rested upon Rin and Kagome, who were sitting next to each other. Their gasps caught Kouga's attention as his jealousy grew when he saw how his supposed 'woman' was gazing at the hanyou before the class.
"This is Inuyasha class, our new tranfer student. Some of you may recognize him, for he has lived here before. Lets see, we shall place you next to..." The teacher scanned the room of drooling girls before spotting and empty desk. (Remember where one is?? hehe I knew I left that seat open for a reaon.^-^)
"Ahh yes, Kagome, next to Miss. Higurashi. Please raise your hand child" the teacher stated smoothly.
Kagome could not believe this. She was holding her breath as she slowly raised her hand. Inuyasha made his way to the seat next to her. Kagome put her hand down as she looked at her old friend from the corner of her eye.
Rin nudged her, but Kagome only glared at her not to say anyhting. Rin nodded as she understood.
It finally clicked into Sango's and Miroku's minds as to who the new student was. They gasped as the whole class turned their attention to them.
"Is there a problem Sango and Miroku??" the teacher questioned seeing as how they interrupted his lesson.
"Umm..n..no. Nothing's wrong sorry for the interruption" stuttered Sango as she tried not to look at Inuyasha.
"Yes please do excuse the interruption sir, our biggest apologies" Miroku said with a little more confidence.
"Well I should hope so. Now, if I may finally continue my lesson?" the two nodded and the teacher went on.
Kagome looked at them, as they looked back at her showing that they knew who Inuyasha was. She sighed lightly and faced back to the teacher. ~Wow...this is going to be a long day~ She thought as the bell rang signaling lunch.
Before Kagome could do anything Rin had already grabbed her hand and were heading out the door right behind Inuyasha. The two stopped as they saw him head to the roof. Kagome jerked her hand away from Rin before speaking.
"Are you crazy! What are you doing Rin!?" she screamed in a hushed tone.
"Trying to get you to talk to your long lost friend you idiot. Don't tell me that you don't want to cause I can see it in your eyes." Kagome sighed at her friends words.
"Listen Rin, yeah I want to. But who knows if he even remembers, we were so young..I doubt he does-" Rin cut her off before she could continue.
"Well so what what if he doesn't remember? At least you will know. I mean damnit Kagome you've thought about him these ten years just like I've thought about Sesshy. If I was you I'd like to know if he remembered me at all. You'd be doing the same if we were in opposite positions. So get going! It's better to try than not trying at all. Now go!"
Rin pushed Kagome halfway up the stairs then bolted, leaving Kagome no other choice. Kagome lowered her head as she made her way up the steps, the whole time fumbling with her hands as if they were the most interesting thing.
When she reached the top she opened the door slowly to hear his now, gruff voice.
"Listen, who ever you are just go away. I'm not in the mood, so get lost." Kagome just smiled half heartedly at this. She knew he had a hard time trusting people.
"Well it seems you still have the same temper from ten years ago Inuyasha." At her voice he whipped around to see Kagome standing there.
She closed the door and took a few steps towards him as the wind blew past them, making her hair swirl around her.
"I missed you so much Inuyasha, it's been a long time" Kagome said gazing at him with a soft smile.
Inuyasha knew it was her, yet it didn't seem real. It was going to hurt so much, but he decided to act like he did not know her, just like his father had told him and his brother to do with everyone. They did not want to, but they agreed knowing their father had good reasons to his orders.
"What are you talking about you idiotic girl, I have no idea who you are. My memories from ten years ago have nothing to do with you. You must be confusing me with someone else, for I would never associate with such a pitiful human" he stated.
The pain stung so badly. She wanted it to be him so badly. ~Damnit, it is him! Why won't he tell me it is? Why does he have to be so stubborn, was it really that bad to know me? Can he rally not remember?~ Kagome thought as she looked down, the smile lost from her face.
Inuyasha flinched as she gazed at the ground. He could sense the tears building up in her eyes. He didn't mean those words, he didn't even want to say them. His ears perked up at the sound of her soft voice.
"I'm sorry, my mistake..." she spoke quietly, and looked up at him. "Sorry to have bothered you, I guess I should go now" Kagome turned and headed towards the door. Inuyasha just looked at her retreating figure. He could not bare hurting her like this, and he decided not to, even if it was against his fathers wishes.
"Kagome.." she stopped at the sound of his voice as tears threatened to fall. "We'll talk later" Kagome turned her head slightly and smiled. She nodded to him and headed back down the stairs as Inuyasha continued to watch her.
The bell rang and the students headed back to class. Most of the kids were back inside as Kagome entered, with Inuyasha trailing behind. The two were both heading to their seats when Naraku eyed Kagome, she shivered and nearly lost her balance.
She caught herself and tried to act like nothing happened as she took her seat. However, she could not hide the incident from four worried pairs of eyes.
~I wonder what that was all about. Something doesn't feel right here~thought Inuyasha as he also took his seat.
"So you're Inuyasha?" asked Miroku from behind the hanyou. "Uh, yeah, why is that a problem?" he asked with a slightly deadly tone to it. Miroku sweat dropped.
"No, not at all, don't mind him. He can be an idiot sometimes *SMACK* not to mention a pervert!" Sango said as she glared at the houshi.
"Anyways, I'm Sango and he's Miroku. It's nice to meet you. You already know Kagome and Rin I believe" she stated. Inuyasha eyes the two girls as they turned away and started a conversation. He looked back at Sango with a blank stare.
"Uh, not really, but whatever." Inuyasha just stared at the two trying not to bring anymore attention that he was not suppose to.
Thankful for him the teacher came in and started the lesson yet again. Everyone took their seats and groaned while Inuyasha was saying an annoyed thanks in his head.
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Gym came quickly during the day, and since the guys and girls were split up Miroku hung with Inuyasha. Kagome had by then explained what had happened up on the roof. They all thought he really did not remember his childhood with Rin or Kagome.
"Hey, was it me, or did that weird looking guy in our class give that Kagome girl a weird look?" he asked trying not to be interested and ending the silence between the two as they were changing.
"No it deffinately wasn't just you. That jerk's name is Naraku. He's probably trying to get to Kagome after what happened" stated Miroku with anger apparent in his voice.
"What do you mean, did something happen between them?" Inuyasha felt totally clueless. Miroku just sighed before he decided to explain. Knowing Kagome was probably going to kill him later for telling.
"It started a few years back when the two first met. Kagome thought they really hit it off, and he made it seem he was really interested, but it wasn't like that at all." Miroku had a really serious face on, Inuyasha could tell there was a lot behind the story.
"He tricked and decieved her to no end. They started dating, and things went down hill. He started trying to make her do things she didn't want, and formed into a totally different guy we all met at first. We soon realized this was him naturally, and the first guy was the fraud. It was an act to get to Kagome's family's money." He was clenching his fists tightly now as he remembered the events.
"She tried to stop him but he's a demon and was just too strong for her. Sango and I helped as much as we could, but in the end he still got away. The jerk broke Kagome's heart and got to her pride. He disapeared till a couple of weaks ago when he showed up here at school. It only started more problems."
By now Inuyasha's temper was rising. He could not believe that someone would ever do such a thing to his old friend. He listened intently as Miroku went on.
"Kagome had gone back to school cause she forgot her books. However, she wasn't alone. Naraku cornered her when she tried to leave and beat her pretty badly. I'm not sure what happened or what he did, but he hurt her bad. Today was her first day back."
Inuyasha did not know what to say. He just stared at Miroku, there was something else in is eyes. It looked like guilt.
"My cousin had seen them earlier at lunch. He had threatened her, and of course Kagome didn't say anything so we wouldn't worry. We knew she would be in trouble when he told us. Thats when we rushed back to the school and found her. If we had been there earlier we might have been able to help her. Thank-god we were there at all, or she would have-"
Inuyasha didn't want to ear the end of the sentance as he interrupted Miroku. "I'm sure there's a reason you showed up when you did. But she's still here so that's good. That ass is gonna pay for what he did, and you can count on that."
Miroku nodded at Inuyasha's confident words. It seemed as if he would take down Naraku right then and there as the boy passed by. Inuyasha almost pounced on him as he cracked his nuckles, but Miroku held him back.
"It's not worth it right now Inuyasha. Let him think he's won for now. Then we will hit him and cause him more pain, and hurt his pride like he did to Kagome. Right now she doesn't need us trying to fight her battle." He nodded back to his new friend.
Kagome had picked loyal friends, and they cared for her a lot. He was glad she had them. He forced his anger down, as he saw the creep walk to the gym with his lackies following behind. He let out a growl as he finished getting dressed and headed out with Miroku.
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Their final class of the day came after gym. Everyone was tired, for they had all played competitive rounds.
After what Miroku had told Inuyasha, he could not get his mind off the girl. He had even wondered if any of it would have happened if he had still been here.
It infuritated him that there was nothing he could do. He starred to his left where she sat. He thought about how she had not changed much, and was just as kind as she had been years ago. Yet, there was that pain in her eyes. Probably from that jerk.
The teacher was lecturing as usual and Inuyasha could not pay attention. Kagome had started to drift off from the lecture also. Joining the rest of the class. That was until she felt someones eyes on her. She knew that it was not Naraku for she would have felt a cold shiver from his disgusting gaze.
Kagome turned to her right and found Inuyasha looking at her thoughtfully. She mouth to him in silence 'What?' wanting to know why he was staring at her. He just sat there for a moment ponderering.
~Should I tell her I know her. I can't, father wants us to keep quiet. I don't understand why. Him and mom have been acting so fucking weird lately. It's driving me insane. Something's up, both me and Sesshoumaru have felt it. Grrr... that's it. Screw them. I'm tired of it hurting. I've wanted to see her since I left. Acting like I forgot is torture. I'll tell her then..yeah~
Inuyasha was brought out of his thoughts as he saw Kagome ask him what silently. He didn't want to say anything now so he just responded back in the same way she had done and said 'Nothing' as he turned back to the teacher. Each second dragging on for what seemed like forever.
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The students scattered as the bell for the end of school rang. Inuyasha gathered his stuff as he slowly followed the trio of friends off school grounds. He made sure he was a good enough distance away so that he was still able to smell where they went.
Sango and Miroku went their seperate ways to their houses, though very reluctantly. Kagome practically pushed them off down the road. She was really getting tired of everyone being so worried about her. It was agrivating. She just sighed as she continued on her way home, lost in her thoughts.
Kagome could not believe it. Never would she have imagined such a thing to happen. Inuyasha was back. The same guy she had missed all thes years was back again, even if he had not admitted it. She still knew it was him.
She walked at a slow pace to her house. She finally reached it after a while. Kagome gazed up at the shrine steps in a daze.
~I don't want to go home yet. I've been cooped up too much recently. Mom will understand if I'm late.~ With her final thoughts she headed across the street to her favorite park as a child.
She half-smiled at the old memory that had been haunting her as she sat herself down on the same, faitful edge of the sandbox. Maybe her memories had been clues that he was coming back, who knows.
Kagome stayed there gazing at the setting sun. Not wanting to move, and to be able to live in the peaceful state she was in for ever. However a voice cut into her thoughts.
"It seems we've met here before, a time long ago...a small girl with a skinned knee, and a concerned young hanyou."
It was Inuyasha, but Kagome did not dare to turn around. Her eyes had started to water just at the thought of the old days. She had tried so hard to hold it all in, but with him back now, it was just too hard for her to manage. Even more so now that he was some-what admitting he rememberred.
Inuyasha stood there gazing at her slender, turned back.
~Maybe she's disgusted by me. After seeing me again, and me lying to her...I wouldn't blame her. After all I expected her to be when I first met her, like everyone else. I guess her feelings changed after all these years.~
It was then he caught the scent of it, salt. Tears were beginning to form in Kagome's eyes and he knew it was his fault. His heart shattered. He had only wanted to see her. He HAD missed her, though he had not admitted it aloud.
Inuyasha had followed her home to make sure she was ok, and only came up to talk.
~Great you idiot! Look at what you did. Just leave, can't you see that your presence here is killing her. Get lost!~ he screamed at himself thinking that she was disgusted with him being there.
But before he could turn away, or even say a word, Kagome had turned around and lunged herself into his chest.
"Inuyasha..." she cried as she clung to his shirt, drenching it with the tears she sobbed out.
"It has been so long! I never thought that I would see you again!" Kagome could not control herself. This was all she had wanted to do since he left, cry her frustrations into his arms.
He had meant so much to her and she lost him. Hell, he still meant a lot to her. The damn memories had just made the pain worse and more magnified than they had been previously.
Inuyasha did not know what to do at her actions. He just put his arms around her and hugged her close.
~Gods, how I missed being able to do this~ Inuyasha said to himself. He could feel Kagome's cries softening.
He smiled fondly down upon her, even though she could not see, before he spoke.
"How ironic we meet again in the same place we first met with you wailing and hurting my ears just like the first time."
She nudged him with her arms knowing it was a joke and smiled lightly into his chest as she, once again, tightened her grip on his shirt. She could feel him tighten his arms around her before he continued to speak.
"I was just kidding" he stated with his toothy grin before going on. "It's definately been too long Kagome. I'm sorry I didn't say it before and I denied knowing you. But.... I..I missed you too."
Kagome's breath caught at his words as she pulled a little away from him to look into his gorgeous eyes. Those amber eyes held warmth, caring, and sincerety as they looked into her own grey-blue eyes.
He was not lying and she knew it. She smiled at him as her face glistened in the setting suns' light from her earlier tears shed. He gently wiped the rest of her tears away before replacing his hand around her waist.
Kagome stared at the hanyou in front of her. She had known what the meaning of that word meant for a long time now. She never cared, not once. Not even when he was still around when they were kids. He was just as cute in the setting sun as he was the first time she layed eyes on him.
However, something was different. A piece of jewelry glinted in the suns rayes and caught Kagome's attention. She let go of Inuyasha and moved her hands to the piece of jewelry on his neck.
Inuyasha loosened his grip slightly, but never let go as he realized what she was looking at. She fingered the locket, remembering it well as it glittered in the sun. She smiled as she glanced up at him, and he smiled back. She turned her attention back to the necklace and opened it to reveal the same pictures she had placed in it ten years ago.
She giggled at the photos before she spoke. "I wasn't sure if you had kept it all these years, let alone wore it" she whispered as he nodded at her.
"I wouldn't just toss it aside. It was from my bestest friend ever" he stated in a childish tone. She giggled again, this time at his tone, before he went on in a more serious tone.
"I told you I would find you...that we would meet again, and here we are. I didn't break my promise." Kagome closed the locket gently as she encircled her arms around Inuyasha's neck and hugged him.
"I knew you'd be back. I never doubted you, you always kept your promises. It has just been so long that I started to loose hope" she said lightly enough for his ears to hear.
Inuyasha smiled in content and relief knowing that she had not thought of him as scum, like his earlier thoughts suggested. He breathed in her sweet scent as they stood in their embrace. He did not want to forget this moment ever, even knowing his father was sure to be mad for not following his wishes.
Kagome smiled one of her true one's that she had not shown in a while as she fingered Inuyasha's ears. She heard him pur slightly and giggled at this and old memories of the times she would do this.
Neither noticed the eyes that were watching them the whole time, even as the two sat down to talk. Sango and Miroku grinned at one an other with the thought of their friend finally happy and close to her old friend in which she had talked about for so many years.
That is, until Sango felt a familiar hand where she did not want it. *SMACK!*
She slapped Miroku upside the head as she screamed pervert, both echoing through the streets and catching the attention of the previously mentioned couple.
As the monk fell to the ground, Inuyasha and Kagome turned toward the bushes to see a fuming Sango walk out. A moment later she was followed by a hand-printed Miroku. The couple both sighed, seeing as how Inuyasha had already been briefed on Miroku's lechurous ways.
Kagome sweat-dropped as she stood to greet her friend.
"Sango, I'm not going to ask why you were even in the bushes, let alone with Miroku. I'll just settle for the questions of what you're doing here?"
Sango gave Kagome an evil glare at the end of her first statement and sighed when she stated her question. She explained that her and Miroku were just coming to check up on her to see how she was doing after what happened when they spotted her in the park. Inuyasha showed up before they could go over, and they decided not to interrupt.
"Well, great job of not interrupting" Kagome said sarcastically. Miroku and Sango just sweat-dropped.
Kagome decided to invite them all inside since it was getting dark out. She was sure her mother would be surprised with the extra visitor.
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A/N: So how was that chapter? I know Inuyasha is a little out of character right now, but I'll try and get him to his normal self soon. Unless you guys like how I've got his character...It's ur decision so let me know in a review ok? k! Oh and I was also wondering if you wanted Kikyou to make an appearance? If so let me know and I'll work her in however you want. Just keep in mind this is an Inu/Kag fic ;) ...Sorry that my chapters aren't coming out on a regular basis, but I've been so busy and stressed out lately.
I swear every week I lose sumthing new. Last week I thought someone stole my purse on April fools, but my friend had just put it in her locker so no one would steal it. I had been so upset, it was bad..neways, after that this week I lost my glasses. Right before my concert for band. yeah I'm a band person :P thankfully my teach found em', wouldn't have been able to read the music without em'. Not like I can play the upperclassman music.
You see I'm a Junior in the freshman band cause the upperclassman band is during another one of my classes that I wasn't giving up. It happens every year..stupid school anyways. I just got the music for it like two days before the concert. Three pieces, leves 6 and 5. Thats on a scale 1-6. Talk about major pressure, especially with the marking period ending. Gah, it's been so much work. And I still got a D+ in math...grr.. stupid teacher. I did extra work and it didn't help. she sucks...wow I'm really babbling.
I'm gonna go before I bore any of you guys even more with my rambling..REVIEW please!! I love you guys..you make me happy with your reviews so pleaz do! I'll try to think of a chapter six soon ^-^ hehe catch ya later! ~*SailorInu1*~
CHAPTER 5: A New Student/An Old friend?
Disclaimer: *cries* No I don't *sniffle* own *hiccuphiccup* Inuyasha. *sniffle* K, I said it. Now read on! *sniffle*
Special Thanks: clueless_major- I'm glad you like the story and thanx for the info. about the kids. though I'm all confused now cause I've heard several things. :P Oh well, I'll figure it out...thnx again!
Celestriel moonlit mirage- Well it sux that you were told not to tell, but I understand. I'll keep the hints in mind and hope someone else tells me :P till then I guess I'll just have to keep saying Inu's mom. Thnx for reviewing! ^-^
Stephanie-Here's the chappie! The next chapter is already written. So it should be up by next week, if I get through chapter six. :P I like to have another chapter written up before putting another out, just in case. I'm weird. plus it's less stressful for me. Thnx for reviewing and check back soon! ^-^
riah89- Glad you think it's awesome. I'm trying really hard on this fic. It's my second one and i'm racking my brain for ideas ^-^ so do enjoy! thnx for the review! :)
tiarah- Sorry about the cliffie..hehe I try not to, but I take a stab at it when given a good opertunity. Glad to know you think it's good tho along with the story ^-^ Don't worry though, they will meet Inu soon enough! :)
Inuyasha's bitch- Thnx for the compliment, I'm glad you're enjoying the story ^-^ I thought I was spelling her last name wrong *hits self in head* I'm such a moron. please excuse me, I haven't watched Inuyasha in a while and I've been having probs. with my computer so I couldn't look. Yao or Moriko you say?? hmm.. which do you like best? no one seems to know or will tell me :P so why not you choose! hehe I'd appreciate it. Thnx ^-^
Lostinashadow- Yupp Inu's back!! yay!! hehe. It's about time huh? I thought so. Just hope that all you readers will like the things I have planned. Thnx for the compliment about my writing. You made me feel special ^-^ what you said was more than enough, thnx!! here's the next chappie. Enjoy!
A/N: Thank-You SOO much for reviewing you guys! I've never gotten so many reviews before, you're all awesome! Thnx for all the info and positive responses. You guys rock! So this next chappie is dedicated to all of you. Enjoy and keep responding. I love hearing what you guys think ^-^
~words~ are thoughts "words" are what's said **words** are flashbacks -.- are change of place
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His amber eyes sparkled as they scanned the entire classroom of every face. They widened slightly, but not noticibly enough, when his sight rested upon Rin and Kagome, who were sitting next to each other. Their gasps caught Kouga's attention as his jealousy grew when he saw how his supposed 'woman' was gazing at the hanyou before the class.
"This is Inuyasha class, our new tranfer student. Some of you may recognize him, for he has lived here before. Lets see, we shall place you next to..." The teacher scanned the room of drooling girls before spotting and empty desk. (Remember where one is?? hehe I knew I left that seat open for a reaon.^-^)
"Ahh yes, Kagome, next to Miss. Higurashi. Please raise your hand child" the teacher stated smoothly.
Kagome could not believe this. She was holding her breath as she slowly raised her hand. Inuyasha made his way to the seat next to her. Kagome put her hand down as she looked at her old friend from the corner of her eye.
Rin nudged her, but Kagome only glared at her not to say anyhting. Rin nodded as she understood.
It finally clicked into Sango's and Miroku's minds as to who the new student was. They gasped as the whole class turned their attention to them.
"Is there a problem Sango and Miroku??" the teacher questioned seeing as how they interrupted his lesson.
"Umm..n..no. Nothing's wrong sorry for the interruption" stuttered Sango as she tried not to look at Inuyasha.
"Yes please do excuse the interruption sir, our biggest apologies" Miroku said with a little more confidence.
"Well I should hope so. Now, if I may finally continue my lesson?" the two nodded and the teacher went on.
Kagome looked at them, as they looked back at her showing that they knew who Inuyasha was. She sighed lightly and faced back to the teacher. ~Wow...this is going to be a long day~ She thought as the bell rang signaling lunch.
Before Kagome could do anything Rin had already grabbed her hand and were heading out the door right behind Inuyasha. The two stopped as they saw him head to the roof. Kagome jerked her hand away from Rin before speaking.
"Are you crazy! What are you doing Rin!?" she screamed in a hushed tone.
"Trying to get you to talk to your long lost friend you idiot. Don't tell me that you don't want to cause I can see it in your eyes." Kagome sighed at her friends words.
"Listen Rin, yeah I want to. But who knows if he even remembers, we were so young..I doubt he does-" Rin cut her off before she could continue.
"Well so what what if he doesn't remember? At least you will know. I mean damnit Kagome you've thought about him these ten years just like I've thought about Sesshy. If I was you I'd like to know if he remembered me at all. You'd be doing the same if we were in opposite positions. So get going! It's better to try than not trying at all. Now go!"
Rin pushed Kagome halfway up the stairs then bolted, leaving Kagome no other choice. Kagome lowered her head as she made her way up the steps, the whole time fumbling with her hands as if they were the most interesting thing.
When she reached the top she opened the door slowly to hear his now, gruff voice.
"Listen, who ever you are just go away. I'm not in the mood, so get lost." Kagome just smiled half heartedly at this. She knew he had a hard time trusting people.
"Well it seems you still have the same temper from ten years ago Inuyasha." At her voice he whipped around to see Kagome standing there.
She closed the door and took a few steps towards him as the wind blew past them, making her hair swirl around her.
"I missed you so much Inuyasha, it's been a long time" Kagome said gazing at him with a soft smile.
Inuyasha knew it was her, yet it didn't seem real. It was going to hurt so much, but he decided to act like he did not know her, just like his father had told him and his brother to do with everyone. They did not want to, but they agreed knowing their father had good reasons to his orders.
"What are you talking about you idiotic girl, I have no idea who you are. My memories from ten years ago have nothing to do with you. You must be confusing me with someone else, for I would never associate with such a pitiful human" he stated.
The pain stung so badly. She wanted it to be him so badly. ~Damnit, it is him! Why won't he tell me it is? Why does he have to be so stubborn, was it really that bad to know me? Can he rally not remember?~ Kagome thought as she looked down, the smile lost from her face.
Inuyasha flinched as she gazed at the ground. He could sense the tears building up in her eyes. He didn't mean those words, he didn't even want to say them. His ears perked up at the sound of her soft voice.
"I'm sorry, my mistake..." she spoke quietly, and looked up at him. "Sorry to have bothered you, I guess I should go now" Kagome turned and headed towards the door. Inuyasha just looked at her retreating figure. He could not bare hurting her like this, and he decided not to, even if it was against his fathers wishes.
"Kagome.." she stopped at the sound of his voice as tears threatened to fall. "We'll talk later" Kagome turned her head slightly and smiled. She nodded to him and headed back down the stairs as Inuyasha continued to watch her.
The bell rang and the students headed back to class. Most of the kids were back inside as Kagome entered, with Inuyasha trailing behind. The two were both heading to their seats when Naraku eyed Kagome, she shivered and nearly lost her balance.
She caught herself and tried to act like nothing happened as she took her seat. However, she could not hide the incident from four worried pairs of eyes.
~I wonder what that was all about. Something doesn't feel right here~thought Inuyasha as he also took his seat.
"So you're Inuyasha?" asked Miroku from behind the hanyou. "Uh, yeah, why is that a problem?" he asked with a slightly deadly tone to it. Miroku sweat dropped.
"No, not at all, don't mind him. He can be an idiot sometimes *SMACK* not to mention a pervert!" Sango said as she glared at the houshi.
"Anyways, I'm Sango and he's Miroku. It's nice to meet you. You already know Kagome and Rin I believe" she stated. Inuyasha eyes the two girls as they turned away and started a conversation. He looked back at Sango with a blank stare.
"Uh, not really, but whatever." Inuyasha just stared at the two trying not to bring anymore attention that he was not suppose to.
Thankful for him the teacher came in and started the lesson yet again. Everyone took their seats and groaned while Inuyasha was saying an annoyed thanks in his head.
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Gym came quickly during the day, and since the guys and girls were split up Miroku hung with Inuyasha. Kagome had by then explained what had happened up on the roof. They all thought he really did not remember his childhood with Rin or Kagome.
"Hey, was it me, or did that weird looking guy in our class give that Kagome girl a weird look?" he asked trying not to be interested and ending the silence between the two as they were changing.
"No it deffinately wasn't just you. That jerk's name is Naraku. He's probably trying to get to Kagome after what happened" stated Miroku with anger apparent in his voice.
"What do you mean, did something happen between them?" Inuyasha felt totally clueless. Miroku just sighed before he decided to explain. Knowing Kagome was probably going to kill him later for telling.
"It started a few years back when the two first met. Kagome thought they really hit it off, and he made it seem he was really interested, but it wasn't like that at all." Miroku had a really serious face on, Inuyasha could tell there was a lot behind the story.
"He tricked and decieved her to no end. They started dating, and things went down hill. He started trying to make her do things she didn't want, and formed into a totally different guy we all met at first. We soon realized this was him naturally, and the first guy was the fraud. It was an act to get to Kagome's family's money." He was clenching his fists tightly now as he remembered the events.
"She tried to stop him but he's a demon and was just too strong for her. Sango and I helped as much as we could, but in the end he still got away. The jerk broke Kagome's heart and got to her pride. He disapeared till a couple of weaks ago when he showed up here at school. It only started more problems."
By now Inuyasha's temper was rising. He could not believe that someone would ever do such a thing to his old friend. He listened intently as Miroku went on.
"Kagome had gone back to school cause she forgot her books. However, she wasn't alone. Naraku cornered her when she tried to leave and beat her pretty badly. I'm not sure what happened or what he did, but he hurt her bad. Today was her first day back."
Inuyasha did not know what to say. He just stared at Miroku, there was something else in is eyes. It looked like guilt.
"My cousin had seen them earlier at lunch. He had threatened her, and of course Kagome didn't say anything so we wouldn't worry. We knew she would be in trouble when he told us. Thats when we rushed back to the school and found her. If we had been there earlier we might have been able to help her. Thank-god we were there at all, or she would have-"
Inuyasha didn't want to ear the end of the sentance as he interrupted Miroku. "I'm sure there's a reason you showed up when you did. But she's still here so that's good. That ass is gonna pay for what he did, and you can count on that."
Miroku nodded at Inuyasha's confident words. It seemed as if he would take down Naraku right then and there as the boy passed by. Inuyasha almost pounced on him as he cracked his nuckles, but Miroku held him back.
"It's not worth it right now Inuyasha. Let him think he's won for now. Then we will hit him and cause him more pain, and hurt his pride like he did to Kagome. Right now she doesn't need us trying to fight her battle." He nodded back to his new friend.
Kagome had picked loyal friends, and they cared for her a lot. He was glad she had them. He forced his anger down, as he saw the creep walk to the gym with his lackies following behind. He let out a growl as he finished getting dressed and headed out with Miroku.
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Their final class of the day came after gym. Everyone was tired, for they had all played competitive rounds.
After what Miroku had told Inuyasha, he could not get his mind off the girl. He had even wondered if any of it would have happened if he had still been here.
It infuritated him that there was nothing he could do. He starred to his left where she sat. He thought about how she had not changed much, and was just as kind as she had been years ago. Yet, there was that pain in her eyes. Probably from that jerk.
The teacher was lecturing as usual and Inuyasha could not pay attention. Kagome had started to drift off from the lecture also. Joining the rest of the class. That was until she felt someones eyes on her. She knew that it was not Naraku for she would have felt a cold shiver from his disgusting gaze.
Kagome turned to her right and found Inuyasha looking at her thoughtfully. She mouth to him in silence 'What?' wanting to know why he was staring at her. He just sat there for a moment ponderering.
~Should I tell her I know her. I can't, father wants us to keep quiet. I don't understand why. Him and mom have been acting so fucking weird lately. It's driving me insane. Something's up, both me and Sesshoumaru have felt it. Grrr... that's it. Screw them. I'm tired of it hurting. I've wanted to see her since I left. Acting like I forgot is torture. I'll tell her then..yeah~
Inuyasha was brought out of his thoughts as he saw Kagome ask him what silently. He didn't want to say anything now so he just responded back in the same way she had done and said 'Nothing' as he turned back to the teacher. Each second dragging on for what seemed like forever.
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The students scattered as the bell for the end of school rang. Inuyasha gathered his stuff as he slowly followed the trio of friends off school grounds. He made sure he was a good enough distance away so that he was still able to smell where they went.
Sango and Miroku went their seperate ways to their houses, though very reluctantly. Kagome practically pushed them off down the road. She was really getting tired of everyone being so worried about her. It was agrivating. She just sighed as she continued on her way home, lost in her thoughts.
Kagome could not believe it. Never would she have imagined such a thing to happen. Inuyasha was back. The same guy she had missed all thes years was back again, even if he had not admitted it. She still knew it was him.
She walked at a slow pace to her house. She finally reached it after a while. Kagome gazed up at the shrine steps in a daze.
~I don't want to go home yet. I've been cooped up too much recently. Mom will understand if I'm late.~ With her final thoughts she headed across the street to her favorite park as a child.
She half-smiled at the old memory that had been haunting her as she sat herself down on the same, faitful edge of the sandbox. Maybe her memories had been clues that he was coming back, who knows.
Kagome stayed there gazing at the setting sun. Not wanting to move, and to be able to live in the peaceful state she was in for ever. However a voice cut into her thoughts.
"It seems we've met here before, a time long ago...a small girl with a skinned knee, and a concerned young hanyou."
It was Inuyasha, but Kagome did not dare to turn around. Her eyes had started to water just at the thought of the old days. She had tried so hard to hold it all in, but with him back now, it was just too hard for her to manage. Even more so now that he was some-what admitting he rememberred.
Inuyasha stood there gazing at her slender, turned back.
~Maybe she's disgusted by me. After seeing me again, and me lying to her...I wouldn't blame her. After all I expected her to be when I first met her, like everyone else. I guess her feelings changed after all these years.~
It was then he caught the scent of it, salt. Tears were beginning to form in Kagome's eyes and he knew it was his fault. His heart shattered. He had only wanted to see her. He HAD missed her, though he had not admitted it aloud.
Inuyasha had followed her home to make sure she was ok, and only came up to talk.
~Great you idiot! Look at what you did. Just leave, can't you see that your presence here is killing her. Get lost!~ he screamed at himself thinking that she was disgusted with him being there.
But before he could turn away, or even say a word, Kagome had turned around and lunged herself into his chest.
"Inuyasha..." she cried as she clung to his shirt, drenching it with the tears she sobbed out.
"It has been so long! I never thought that I would see you again!" Kagome could not control herself. This was all she had wanted to do since he left, cry her frustrations into his arms.
He had meant so much to her and she lost him. Hell, he still meant a lot to her. The damn memories had just made the pain worse and more magnified than they had been previously.
Inuyasha did not know what to do at her actions. He just put his arms around her and hugged her close.
~Gods, how I missed being able to do this~ Inuyasha said to himself. He could feel Kagome's cries softening.
He smiled fondly down upon her, even though she could not see, before he spoke.
"How ironic we meet again in the same place we first met with you wailing and hurting my ears just like the first time."
She nudged him with her arms knowing it was a joke and smiled lightly into his chest as she, once again, tightened her grip on his shirt. She could feel him tighten his arms around her before he continued to speak.
"I was just kidding" he stated with his toothy grin before going on. "It's definately been too long Kagome. I'm sorry I didn't say it before and I denied knowing you. But.... I..I missed you too."
Kagome's breath caught at his words as she pulled a little away from him to look into his gorgeous eyes. Those amber eyes held warmth, caring, and sincerety as they looked into her own grey-blue eyes.
He was not lying and she knew it. She smiled at him as her face glistened in the setting suns' light from her earlier tears shed. He gently wiped the rest of her tears away before replacing his hand around her waist.
Kagome stared at the hanyou in front of her. She had known what the meaning of that word meant for a long time now. She never cared, not once. Not even when he was still around when they were kids. He was just as cute in the setting sun as he was the first time she layed eyes on him.
However, something was different. A piece of jewelry glinted in the suns rayes and caught Kagome's attention. She let go of Inuyasha and moved her hands to the piece of jewelry on his neck.
Inuyasha loosened his grip slightly, but never let go as he realized what she was looking at. She fingered the locket, remembering it well as it glittered in the sun. She smiled as she glanced up at him, and he smiled back. She turned her attention back to the necklace and opened it to reveal the same pictures she had placed in it ten years ago.
She giggled at the photos before she spoke. "I wasn't sure if you had kept it all these years, let alone wore it" she whispered as he nodded at her.
"I wouldn't just toss it aside. It was from my bestest friend ever" he stated in a childish tone. She giggled again, this time at his tone, before he went on in a more serious tone.
"I told you I would find you...that we would meet again, and here we are. I didn't break my promise." Kagome closed the locket gently as she encircled her arms around Inuyasha's neck and hugged him.
"I knew you'd be back. I never doubted you, you always kept your promises. It has just been so long that I started to loose hope" she said lightly enough for his ears to hear.
Inuyasha smiled in content and relief knowing that she had not thought of him as scum, like his earlier thoughts suggested. He breathed in her sweet scent as they stood in their embrace. He did not want to forget this moment ever, even knowing his father was sure to be mad for not following his wishes.
Kagome smiled one of her true one's that she had not shown in a while as she fingered Inuyasha's ears. She heard him pur slightly and giggled at this and old memories of the times she would do this.
Neither noticed the eyes that were watching them the whole time, even as the two sat down to talk. Sango and Miroku grinned at one an other with the thought of their friend finally happy and close to her old friend in which she had talked about for so many years.
That is, until Sango felt a familiar hand where she did not want it. *SMACK!*
She slapped Miroku upside the head as she screamed pervert, both echoing through the streets and catching the attention of the previously mentioned couple.
As the monk fell to the ground, Inuyasha and Kagome turned toward the bushes to see a fuming Sango walk out. A moment later she was followed by a hand-printed Miroku. The couple both sighed, seeing as how Inuyasha had already been briefed on Miroku's lechurous ways.
Kagome sweat-dropped as she stood to greet her friend.
"Sango, I'm not going to ask why you were even in the bushes, let alone with Miroku. I'll just settle for the questions of what you're doing here?"
Sango gave Kagome an evil glare at the end of her first statement and sighed when she stated her question. She explained that her and Miroku were just coming to check up on her to see how she was doing after what happened when they spotted her in the park. Inuyasha showed up before they could go over, and they decided not to interrupt.
"Well, great job of not interrupting" Kagome said sarcastically. Miroku and Sango just sweat-dropped.
Kagome decided to invite them all inside since it was getting dark out. She was sure her mother would be surprised with the extra visitor.
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A/N: So how was that chapter? I know Inuyasha is a little out of character right now, but I'll try and get him to his normal self soon. Unless you guys like how I've got his character...It's ur decision so let me know in a review ok? k! Oh and I was also wondering if you wanted Kikyou to make an appearance? If so let me know and I'll work her in however you want. Just keep in mind this is an Inu/Kag fic ;) ...Sorry that my chapters aren't coming out on a regular basis, but I've been so busy and stressed out lately.
I swear every week I lose sumthing new. Last week I thought someone stole my purse on April fools, but my friend had just put it in her locker so no one would steal it. I had been so upset, it was bad..neways, after that this week I lost my glasses. Right before my concert for band. yeah I'm a band person :P thankfully my teach found em', wouldn't have been able to read the music without em'. Not like I can play the upperclassman music.
You see I'm a Junior in the freshman band cause the upperclassman band is during another one of my classes that I wasn't giving up. It happens every year..stupid school anyways. I just got the music for it like two days before the concert. Three pieces, leves 6 and 5. Thats on a scale 1-6. Talk about major pressure, especially with the marking period ending. Gah, it's been so much work. And I still got a D+ in math...grr.. stupid teacher. I did extra work and it didn't help. she sucks...wow I'm really babbling.
I'm gonna go before I bore any of you guys even more with my rambling..REVIEW please!! I love you guys..you make me happy with your reviews so pleaz do! I'll try to think of a chapter six soon ^-^ hehe catch ya later! ~*SailorInu1*~