Chapter 28: Back To School

A short chapter.

"I'm…So sorry!" Kagome cried into his shirt. "No…Don't be…Its ok. You'll get through this." Although he hadn't the slightest clue as to what was really going on he just held her and did his best to comfort her.

----Sango and Miroku----

"I love you." Sango sighed as she opened her eyes and saw her lover laying beside her. ""I love you too," he whispered back as he wrapped his strong arms around her and pulled her into him. Miroku loved the feeling as he held her tight and some hair strands fell lightly across his cheek. Her deep breaths were calming and her soft touch gave warmth to his body.

"It's time we get up…" Sango sighed. He could tell she wanted to stay there, wrapped in his warm embrace. "Five more minutes…" he mumbled in a sweet moan. Sango sighed. "Let me go or get up." Miroku opened an eye. "If I get up I don't have to let you go?" Sango blushed and rolled her eyes. "Don't be silly! I have to go take shower and-" Sango was cut off by the perverted look the man holding her gave her. "Miroku!" Sango raised her voice. The look on his face was wiped off and replaced with worry. "Alright, alright." He mumbled as he unwrapped his arms from her and stretched.

----Sesshomaru and Rin----

Rin breathed in the fresh, comforting scent. What was causing the scent had slipped her mind. All she knew is she never wanted to move. She felt warm send secure. Her eyes were softly shut and her breaths deep and tranquil. Her arms were hugging something, most likely a large teddy, to her tightly. The teddy was warm and seemed to be the cause the peace and comfort around her. Finally she dared to open her eyes.

Sesshomaru lay in front of her, holding her loosely in his slumber. Rin gasped slightly before cuddling more into his chest with a deep blush. 'Some teddy bear' her thoughts teased her earlier assumption. Rin sighed and let her self drift into sleep.

Sesshomaru opened his eyes a slit. The girl in his arms was awake. Her breathing slightly changed and her eyes slid open. At first she seemed shocked by the sight of him but then she pulled herself closer, her cheeks glowed pink. When her breathing became steady again he shifted his body so she was leaning on top of him. He looked down at her. Her face was blissful and angelic. Her hair was spread out across his chest and her self. He lowly lifted a hand from around her body and pulled some of her hair back so he could see her face better. The soft strands mingled with his fingers.

Sesshomaru found himself wondering why he felt this way about her. He hadn't thought it possible but he believed this to be true love. But did she love him that way to…?

----Inu-yasha and Kagome----

Kagome and Inu-yasha remained like that for an hour or so. It was late into the night before Kagome slowly drifted into a deep sleep. Inu-yasha slowly laid back and leaned her on his chest. What was she trying to tell me…? What ever it is we'll get through it, together. I love her and won't let her go. No matter what. Kagome…I promise. I'll change I'll change my ways for you, anything for you. Inu-yasha looked at the dark ceiling before falling asleep…

Kagome's eyes flickered open in the morning, glancing at the clock she realized the time and date. One word made her jump out of bed and run to her washroom. School. About to run out of the bed room she realized she had forgotten something very important, or rather, some one.

Inu-yasha was still in deep sleep, oblivious to the time. Kagome rushed over to him, about to shake him gently awake she got a better idea. She brushed his lips with hers, making sure he was only half awake before pushing him completely off the bed.

So.

Thud. "Ow!" Inu-yasha howled as his rear came in rough contact with the carpeted floor. "What was that for!" he shouted as he rubbed his back. "You're late! We have school to attend to you know! We've already missed half this semester!" Kagome preached. She was about to continue until she saw Inu-yasha's face. His eyes were sparkling as they starred up at her and his mouth twisted into a small, suspicious smile. "What are you giving me that look for?" Kagome asked tiredly. "You're even cuter when you rant about school." He whispered as he tugged on her hand, pulling her to the floor with him. Kagome blushed.

Inu-yasha laughed before standing up and walking to his washroom and slamming the door shut. Kagome blinked before glaring at the closed door. "Hmph." Kagome grumbled as she lifted herself off the floor. She went into the kitchen before realizing they didn't have any food. "Oh great. Just perfect." Sarcasm dripped from her hoarse voice. Giving the clock a quick glance she decided she hadn't any time to go buy something. She would have to wait until lunch. Her first class would start in ten minutes…

Inu-yasha looked himself over in the mirror. His hair was freshly washed and dried so it shone bright in the light. His eyes were tired and worn but still held a golden glow. He put a hand on his stomach where a tight bandage was still wound around him. He flinched at the sudden pain as his fingers pressed down on the spot where the knife had plunged into his body. Then he slowly dragged his hand up to his shoulder. The long-ago-made gash was still aching. He sighed. It would take a long time to heal…No matter the consequences. Then he opened the door to go and start his school life all over again.

"She left without me!" Inu-yasha growled to himself as he ran out the door. "Five minutes to get there! I'll never make it." He grumbled and ran for the stairs. He jumped every three steps and ran down the halls. The bell sounded and doors slowly closed. Inu-yasha put his foot in the door as the teacher pulled on it. "Made it." He whispered to himself. His eyes met her warm, chocolate gaze as she laughed. He gave her a look telling her she would pay for not waiting or waking him earlier. He went to his seat and the lesson went on.

Half way into the lesson Inu-yasha was asleep. When he felt a piece of crumpled paper he groaned. Rubbing his head he picked up the sheet. Turning around he caught Kagome's sly gaze. He smirked and opened the note.

Meet Sango, Miroku and me at the picnic table under the oak tree out back for lunch. Hugs and kisses, Kags.

The note read. Inu-yasha scribbled a "sure" and threw it back. Then, resting his head on the desk once more he let his gaze wonder out the window. A robin was sitting on an old branch chirping cheerfully, without the worries of a college student. Did birds have troublesome worries like they did? Who knew…Inu-yasha stifled a yawn as the teacher droned on and on. The never-ending lecture seemed to be made to put him into a deep slumber. At this rate, it would work.

Kagome sighed as she fought to focus on the words the teacher spoke. She had missed so much and needed to keep up. 'What's the point? You know you will be missing MUCH more school soon…' a mocking voice echoed in her mind. 'Shut up!' She argued with the taunting words in her head. The bell rang, blocking out any other comments for her "inner voice". As soon as she stood up a warm arm wrapped around her and pulled her back.

"Not here, baka!" Kagome blushed as a couple of passing girls gave her the evil eye. Kagome broke free from his embrace and turned. He smirked. Kissing her full on, he broke away almost as soon as it had started. "See you later Angel" he whispered in her ear before running off. Kagome turned. She could feel the heat rising as she turned. Seeing a familiar face she smiled and waved…

A/N

Hey all! So sorry it took long and its short and not my best piece of work. I promise I'll try to be a tad more dedicated and will write longer chappies. Thanks for reading! Review or the evil spirits will haunt you! (so scary xP) Jokes! (I'm sure you knew that ) luv ya'll bye!