She's Lookin Through Me

Chapter Two – The Loser?

By Patche

Disclaimer – Inuyasha isn't mine… (Le sadness)

Summary – A girl who moves to a new school to be with her cousin, Utada Yuki. Yuki is the most popular boy in his whole school, so, thanks to him, Kagome is granted with that same luxury. In her new school, she has grabbed the attention of every boy... even our favorite hanyou. Rated-T for some cussing and minor limeyness?

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"Ohayou! Yamaru-sensei!" Kagome gasped looking around frantically. She'd just walked into the classroom and found the whole class rising out of their seats for her.

"Heh…" She said nervously.

"Ohayou, class." She turned to see a taller man with dark hair and glasses standing behind her. He had a kind face and a bright smile. "This is Higurashi Kagome." The class sat and listened with intent ears as the teacher explained everything about the new student.

Kagome looked nervously over the crowd and saw… again… every boy staring at her. She gave an annoyed and disgusted look as she watched one of them lick their lips. Kagome continued to look around the class and found… Inuyasha.

She suddenly smiled like crazy. Why was she smiling? She didn't even know the boy… but… she could get to know him.

"You may choose your seat, Kagome." Yamaru-sensei said kindly. Kagome nodded and looked around at the available desks. She knew there was one next to the unsuspecting Inuyasha, but wanted to seem like she was looking hard for one.

Sighing, she took the seat next to Inuyasha and smiled brightly. Yamaru-sensei picked up his coffee mug and made a pathetic face at the lack of coffee inside. He sighed disappointed and turned to the class.

"I'll be right back… I'm desperate…" He said sounding lifeless as he walked out the door.

Kagome turned smiling to the boy next to her. She could hear the whole class whispering, wondering why out of all the chairs available… she chose to sit with him.

"I'm Higurashi Kagome!" She said chipperly. Inuyasha looked at her with disgust.

"Yay for you." His tone was dry as he turned away from her. Kagome furrowed her brows.

"Umm… I just wanted to sit with you because you look kinda… lonely… back here… all… by your…" She didn't even want to finish. She'd gotten her hopes up, obviously. Inuyasha wasn't even facing her. She knew why he didn't look at her like she was a steak ready to be bitten into… it was because he didn't even like her.

Inuyasha noticed her sad face and softened his gaze on her a bit.

"Umm… thanks." He said quietly. Kagome turned to him, gasping. 'He's thanking me?' She thought crazily.

"For… you know… sitting back here. You're putting a lot on the line, you know?" Kagome gave him a curious look as he explained.

"Your reputation." He finished, gesturing to the class in front of them. Kagome saw all the boys and girls whispering nonsense to each other. Rumors beginning. She could hear it now…

'Do you know what Yuki's cousin did?' 'No way! She's way to good for that creep! Maybe something's wrong with her…'

"It's not too late to pick another seat. I'd understand." Inuyasha said indifferently watching Kagome's expression as she heard what the kids were saying.

She shook her head and turned back to him.

"I don't really care…" She shrugged. "I mean, who cares what they think? They don't even know me yet." She said giggling.

"You're Utada's cousin." Inuyasha said sharply. Kagome gasped and looked at him. How had he known?

"Y…you know Yuki?" She asked shocked. This wasn't going to fare out so well… if Inuyasha knew Yuki then… then Yuki would find out that she was talking to him and… she'd be in trouble.

"Keh! Who doesn't know that creep? He's the most popular boy in school. Girls drool over him and guys all want to be him." Kagome nodded. She hadn't even thought of Yuki until now. The whole class was talking about her sitting with Inuyasha… word was bound to get out and… Yuki would be pissed…

Sure, she was scared of her cousin. Yuki was famous for his temper-tantrums as a child that led to more violent things. He'd sent her to the emergency room a few times over stupid things like eating two cookies instead of one.

He was a scary person… and Kagome knew it better than anyone. She knew that if Yuki told her not to do something… she'd better cover her tracks.

But she still wondered… why would she have to stay away from Inuyasha?

"Umm… actually… I think I'll find a different seat." Kagome said quietly. Inuyasha nodded understandingly and watched her walk away to the desk right next to Akito Hojo, leaving him alone in the back row again.

'Figures… that's gotta be the first time anyone's even approached me in a year…' He thought to himself slinking down. 'But she's no different… her reputation's at stake…'

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"Hey, Kags! Over here!" Yuki shouted from across the parking lot. Kagome smiled and began running to him when she tripped. Kagome gasped waiting fro her face to meet the cement… but it didn't. Who? Kagome found herself in strong arms as she was lifted back to her feet. Her eyes met with Hojo's and she smiled a bit.

"Thanks, Hojo." She said quietly. Hojo nodded.

"You should be more careful… such a beautiful girl doesn't need scratches on her face." Hojo smiled and hopped onto his bike, riding off. Kagome felt her cheeks heating up as she continued on her way over to her cousin.

He was surrounded by his usual group. However, once he saw Kagome… he managed to break away from them.

This wasn't good.

"Hey, Kagome." He said, taking her away from the school as they began their journey home. Once they were far enough away, Yuki grabbed her by the shoulders and stared her down.

"I hear you sit next to Inuyasha in your first block…" He sounded calm. Kagome gulped.

"Umm… well… I did, but I moved once I realized who he was…" She said shakily. Yuki growled and shook her.

"Kagome, I told you to stay the HELL AWAY FROM HIM!" He shouted now. This is what she was afraid of… Yuki's angrier side, which he kept hidden from everyone but her.

"I'm… I'm sorry… it won't happen again…" Kagome stuttered out. Yuki sighed and let her go, walking off with her in tow.

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It was the next day and lunch time. Kagome decided against eating in the cafeteria and headed out to the courtyards. She didn't want to be anywhere near Yuki right now. Last night, they hardly talked.

He was so angry about the Inuyasha thing. Kagome had figured it out though… he was upset because Inuyasha wasn't exactly a popular guy here… and if his cousin was hanging out with the school loser, then what would that make him, right?

Kagome sighed angrily and walked outside. There was a giant oak tree with leaves the color of blood hanging over the door. She walked over to the trunk, where she saw no one sitting, and sat down on one of the roots above the ground.

"You know, I still don't get it."

Kagome gasped. She'd heard a voice coming from… the tree?

"Who is there?" She asked looking around. No one was in the courtyard… just her. She heard footsteps in the grass and turned to see Inuyasha standing there. This time, his long, white hair was pulled back into a braid and his eyes were still ever so golden. She couldn't help but smile. So far, he was the closest thing to a true, non-horndog, friend.

"Hi." She said softly. Inuyasha kept his gaze on hers as the wind blew through their hair, blowing it. Kagome smiled and tucked a piece behind her ear.

"What don't you get?" She asked remembering Inuyasha had asked her a question.

"You seemed so ready to pick a new seat yesterday… and here you are today… out here." He sat down on a branch near her. Kagome nodded slowly.

"It's that no one else's out here, huh?" Inuyasha asked before she could answer.

Technically… that was the reason. But it wasn't the whole reason.

Kagome sighed and shook her head. "No, I just wanted to be alone. I didn't know I'd find you here." She said as a red leaf fell onto her head. Inuyasha felt himself blushing a little.

'She is gorgeous… gotta give her that…' He thought to himself, crossing his arms over his chest. Kagome laughed and picked the leaf off her head.

"So… you want to be alone?" Inuyasha asked. Kagome nodded and looked up at the tree that covered them.

"I'm not actually one of those people who likes attention…" She said softly. Inuyasha scoffed.

"You seem to care enough about your reputation, though." Kagome turned her head to face him and cocked it to the side. He was hurt… she didn't blame him.

"It's not mine that I'm concerned with." She confessed. "Yuki's is the one at stake, really. I don't care what these people think of me… but if they knew that Yuki's cousin is doing something, it kinda takes away from his respect." She shrugged.

'So that's why she didn't want to sit with me…' Inuyasha thought to himself. He felt a smile begging to make it's way onto his face, but he managed to suppress it. This caused his cheeks to blow up somewhat. Kagome caught it and started laughing.

"What are you doing?" She asked looking at the ridiculous face he made. Inuyasha let the air pent up in his cheeks out and furrowed his brows while his deflated cheeks turned red once more out of embarrassment.

"Don't laugh at me!" He shouted. Kagome couldn't help it. It was such a funny face.

"Stupid wench…" He scoffed.

AN – Thank you for all the reviews! I love you guys so much! Umm…new chapter up (yay). It was very unthoughtout… but that's okay. New chapter should be up soon! Leave me love!

QUESTION… PLEASE READ: I'm buying a domain soon enough and I'm so torn between making an Inuyasha character shrine, a Kagome character shrine, or a couple's shrine (Even though there are about fifty million already out there) So… let me know what you guys think I should do since they both are my favorite characters and I love the relationship. I can't do all three… maybe just two… but I'm so far thinking a Kagome shrine and an Inu-Kag shrine… so… help me!

Review please… even if it's about something I did wrong… I love reviews.

Love always,

Patche