First of all, I would really like to thank the people who reviewed. You guys are awesome! Oh, and I just realized I spelled Sota's name wrong in the previous chapter, and I'm sorry about that. (I spelled it Souta) So now! On with the show, before angry readers start throwing rocks and ducks at me.

Disclaimer: No, I do NOT own Inu-Yasha, but I am saving up. So far, I have…2 dollars and 37 cents. Is that enough?

Chapter 2: Settling In

"I am SO sorry!" Kagome burst out as she scrambled off the man in underneath her. He picked himself up gingerly, as if afraid she might try to attack him. "I didn't mean to! I was just standing there, and I slipped and…" Kagome trailed off as the man pushed his hair away from his face and glared at her coldly. His face was very handsome, if a little expressionless, and he had strange markings on the side of his face, which could have either been tattoos or scars. (Hah, bet you thought it was Inu for a second there.)

"And who might I ask, are you?" The man asked, in a chilly tone.

Kagome gulped. "Um…I'm Kagome Higurashi. I rented a room here. You know, for school, I'm going nearby to the…" The man seemed to wince, then stepped aside to let her in.

"I own the rental house," said the man as he led her through the house. "Just try to keep your room fairly clean, don't cause any trouble, and don't steal anything, because I'll know if you do." He glanced at her then, and his eyes flickered dangerously. Just then they arrived at Kagome's room.

"The kitchen is down there, your bathroom is the door just across from it, and the other rooms I am renting out are down the hall." He turned to leave, his white hair flowing gently as he walked.

"Wait!" The man turned around, his golden eyes glowing with annoyance.

"What?" He said in a flat voice, as if he REALLY didn't want to know what she was going to say.

"Um…" Kagome hesitated then blurted out, "What's your name?" The man looked surprised for a second, then quickly recovered.

"Sesshoumaru." He said simply, then turned around and left Kagome standing by the door to her new room.'

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Kagome woke up the next morning to her alarm clock blaring in her ear.

"Baka!" she muttered as she slammed her fist onto the unfortunate machine, immediately silencing it. 'The first day of school…' Kagome thought to herself, feeling energy suddenly coursing through her body. She rubbed her eyes and got up and looked around at her room. The walls were plain white, the room was small, the bed was uncomfortable, and all the furniture was the bed, a dresser, a closet, and a small desk. Kagome loved it. She was finally on her own, making her own way in the world.

Kagome fairly danced to her suitcase and pulled out some jeans and a dark blue tee shirt. She then went to her jewelry box, and pulled out the locket her grandfather had given her. Hesitating, she slowly opened the locket, and it revealed a picture of her family smiling back at her. Kagome blinked back tears as her eyes misted over, and clasped the locket around her neck.

Kagome took a deep breath and then wandered out into the hallway. She made her way to the kitchen and smiled when she saw Miroku already there. She was surprised though, when another boy was there as well. Kagome stared at him, blinking. 'He's hot!' She thought before she could stop herself. He had his short brown hair pulled back into a pony tail, and looked still half asleep as he ate some Cheerios.

"Ah! Kagome!" Miroku smiled when he noticed she had joined him. The other man looked up.

"Hey," he said, flashing a killer smile. "I'm Kouga. I'm staying here as well. Miroku was just telling me all about you. It's nice to meet you." Kagome smiled, then frowned. What exactly had Miroku been telling Kouga? She shrugged, then got her own bowl of Cheerios.

"So, are you both ready for the first day of school?" Kouga asked. Kagome and Miroku looked at each other, smiled, and said at the same time, "No!"

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Kagome stared at the school in front of her, letting students flow around her on either side. She felt like she was electrified. Going to a new school, with new people. She could start this year however she wanted, be anyone she wanted to be. Kagome broke into a huge smile and stepped forward…only to be knocked over by someone and fall onto the ground. She looked up to find a young woman standing over her, with long black hair.

"I'm so sorry! It's just the first day of school, and so hectic, I wasn't watching where I was going!" The girl helped Kagome up. "My name is Sango, by the way."

"I'm Kagome." Kagome said, smiling. "And it's okay. I don't mind a little dirt." The girl still looked guilty, but a bit relieved, and she and Kagome chatted as the walked towards the school together.

"Hey Kagome! I finally found you." Kagome looked around to see Miroku materialize from nowhere, and walk towards her and Sango with a wicked gleam in his eyes. Sango began to turn around as well, but not fast enough. Miroku rubbed her backside as he walked past her. What he wasn't expecting was her reaction.

"HENTAAIIII!" Sango yelled as she swung her arm around and hit Miroku on the side of his face. Hard. Miroku looked stricken, with his mouth hanging open, and blood quickly rushing into the white handprint on his cheek. Sango was breathing heavily, her cheeks red, and glaring dangerously at Miroku. Kagome couldn't help it. She burst out laughing. Sango and Miroku both looked at her, and couldn't help but chuckle too. When Kagome could finally gasp in a few breaths, she made introductions.

"Miroku, giggle this is Sango gasp. And Sango, I see you have met chortle Miroku." Kagome smiled as her two new friends inspected each other from a distance. Both their gazes were wary. "We had better get to class now you guys." Kagome said, because it looked like if she didn't stop them, they would stand there like that all morning, daring the other to look away first.

"All right. See you at lunch Kagome," said Miroku, throwing a last curious glance at Sango, then turned and disappeared into the crowd.

"You sure have some weird friends." Sango muttered, but she smiled, and then turned to go to her class. That left Kagome standing there when she realized she had no idea how to get to her first class.

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Kagome was flushed and breathing hard from wandering around the school. It was a good thing she had come here early, or else she would have been late. She was already cutting it close as it is. Students were beginning to disappear into classrooms. Who knew a school could be so confusing? Kagome dodged into a nearby corridor, and then went up a flight of stairs. Suddenly, the numbers began to come close to the one on her schedule. Kagome began to jog down the emptying corridor, and cut quickly around a corner.

She slammed into someone who was coming equally as fast from the other way. Knocking them both to the ground, Kagome winced as her shin connected with the wall and a stray elbow hit her head. They both picked themselves off the ground, and the boy in front of her brushed back a mane of black hair from around his face, leaving Kagome to stare into the most mesmerizing pair of purple eyes she had ever seen.

"Watch where you're going, wench!"

Yes, in this story, Inu-Yasha is human. I couldn't really figure out a way to make him a demon. Hmm, Kagome seems to be running into a lot of people this chapter. Well, that's okay. She's funny when she's clumsy!

Kagome: I am NOT clumsy.

Inu-Yasha: YES, you are!

Kagome: Well, hah! You're human!

Inu-Yasha: Yeah, what's up with that? (Glares at Gwenwhyvar)

Kagome: And what's with me being clumsy? (Glares at Gwenwhyvar)

Sango: And why didn't I beat Miroku to a pulp? (Glares at Miroku…and Gwenwhyvar)

Miroku: And why did I…okay, I got nothing. (Glares at Gwenwhyvar anyway)

Gwenwhyvar: I have totally logical reasons for everything, and that is…HEY LOOK! A purple panda! (Everyone turns to look and Gwenwhyvar runs away) Gooooooodbyyyye! (Chains herself to computer to finish next chapter)