Author's Note: Sorry for the delay because I had my examinations. And thank you, everyone for your reviews. I really appreciate them. Kagome's Girl is the only reviewer who has guessed it correctly. Well, this chapter is dedicated to reviewers who have reviewed the previous chapter: Kagome's Girl, smfan, daydream14, Cold Kikyo, kougarocks98 and seehuey. I hope they would see this chapter and like it.

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CHAPTER 19

At School,

Has Sango and Miroku reached the Fuuka Hospital? Inuyasha thought. (A/N: The hospital is actually the School's Hospital so it is a short distance from the school. All the injured students are admitted there, like Inuyasha who got concussion early in the chapter.) Inuyasha vaguely heard his coach saying about the soccer match they would be having three or four weeks later. After the coach dismissed them, Inuyasha carried his bag pack and walked towards the school gate.

At Kagome's ward,

"You should not mix with her, Kagome. Who was the one who think that this friendship would not carry on sooner or later?" Sango asked. "Who? Kagome, you should know the answer because you are there too."

"I… I… I…"

"Voice out your objection, Kagome," Miroku said, his voice was forcing Kagome. He was rubbing his left cheek. Ouch! But somehow, I enjoy her beatings, Miroku thought, recalling what Sango had did to him before they entered Kagome's ward. I hope the mark would not be obviously visible. "You will regret if you are such friends."

"Kagome, listen to us. You just transferred to this school. You would not understand people, like Kikyou's feelings." Sango and Miroku widened their eyes. Please believe us, Kagome, Sango thought.

"I… I… I… thought… only Inuyasha…. would not want to… be friends… with me… It… seems like I'm wrong," Kikyou sniffed. Kagome laid her hand on Kikyou's shoulder. "Stop insulting my friend. You know, it brings courage to confess that you almost commit something bad, simple things like stealing. We have to forgive these people. There are some people out there, who do not want to be honest and did not turn themselves in for the crimes they did," Kagome said. "Let bygones be bygones. What do you want her to do?"

"You said that she is your friend?" Sango was puzzled. Why must you pity Kikyou? I cannot believe it. "Please tell me that I was not paying attention or you have said the wrong words."

"She did not," Miroku whispered.

"I do not care what you say. I am NOT GOING TO LET KIKYOU JOIN US," Sango said, almost shouting. "Me too. It is two verse one," Miroku said.

"Let's wait for Inu…" Before Kagome could finish her sentence, there was a knock on the door. It was Inuyasha.

"What did I miss?" Inuyasha asked, looking from Kagome to Sango. Then, he spotted Kikyou, sitting on a chair. "Why are you here?"

"Just in time, Inuyasha. We are wondering whether to let Kikyou join us. It is your answer that matters us a lot."

"Hmm… hmm… I am not sure," Inuyasha said. (A/N: Although he always get good results in school, he is bad at making decisions. Take this as an example) Miroku fall in anime style. "You decide. My answer is half-half." Inuyasha went to sit on the couch near the door of the ward. Miroku and Sango felt hopeless. They do not know whether to let Kikyou join them or not.

Kikyou saw the look on their faces and stood up. Everyone in the ward looked at her. "You do not have to consider about whether to let me join you guys or not. I came not because of this, but to ask Kagome for her forgiveness," Kikyou said, and walked towards the door. She was about to open the door when someone from behind put a hand on her shoulder to stop her.

Kikyou turned around and saw Kagome. "Please stay. Be my friend. Having more friends is better than having more enemies. I would teach them a lesson if they dare to bully or insult you."

Kikyou smiled. "Unfortunately, I think my request is quite demanding."

"Tell me. Maybe I might think it isn't that demanding as you thought."

"Will you let Sesshoumaru and Rin join us too?"

Kagome bitted her lips. This is tough, Kagome thought. She turned back and looked Inuyasha, Sango and Miroku with pleading eyes. What should I do?

You want her to join us, not me, Inuyasha, Sango and Miroku thought. You settle yourself. Kagome saw the you-settle-yourself look in their eyes and sighed. Must I settle this matter myself? Kagome put down her hand.

"Do you want Sesshoumaru and Rin to join us?" Inuyasha, Sango and Miroku just shook their heads. "You guys have to tell me your views and opinions. I do not want to be the one in charge," Kagome said.

"You are now. We let you decide but if anything happens, it is your responsibility, Kagome," Sango said. Some friends you are, Kagome thought.

"Sesshoumaru, Rin and you are welcome to join our group," Kagome said happily. Kikyou smiled. "Thanks. I am going to tell Sesshoumaru and Rin about this."

After Kikyou left the ward, Inuyasha stood up. "Are you sure about this?" He asked Kagome.

"Yeah. Give her a second chance."

"We know her very well, especially Inuyasha. She is one of those people who cares about popularity," Sango said.

"We shall let her know being popular is the same as being normal, ordinary people."

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End of Chapter

Chapter 19 ends here. What am I writing? I know the idea of letting Sesshoumaru, Rin and Kikyou join the group is ridiculous. Well, how was it? Please review. How would Kikyou persuade Sesshoumaru and Rin, who hate Inuyasha and care about popularity?