A/n: okay, so first of all, THANK YOU so much for your reviews. Well in this chapter, I'm introducing Kikyo and Naraku. And here's the next chapter, for all my wonderful fans, haha. Well, no more delays and here you go!

The Ties that Bind

By: Youkai no Hikaru

Summary: He left her to go on a quest, but before he did, he left her a locket that would open up when he returned. He never did. Sess/Kag.

Why is it that when

You feel like you're falling

Down a black hole,

No one's there to catch you

It's like no one cares

That your heart is breaking

Yet, somehow

An unexpected person

Helps you out

Someone you never expected

But you know they were always there

How can someone you always ignored

Be your savior?

Through your heartbreaking and sorrowful moments

They were always there…

Just like when I thought…

…I ran out of reasons to smile…

You came along

-Poem by Youkai no Hikaru

Chapter 5: Obsessed Fans

When the term started, Sesshomaru and Kagome were always seen together, even in the class. It wasn't long before they were known as the school's hottest couple. There were two separate fan clubs about Kagome and Sesshomaru. The girl hated and envied Kagome, and always threw themselves at Sesshomaru's feet and swooned when he was near. It was also vice versa with the guys when they saw Kagome, excluding the swooning. They always stared at her, but when Sesshomaru caught them and gave them a death glare, they would look away. Of course, what point of a fan club is there, if there aren't any obsessed fans?

"Sesshy-chan!" a shrill voice called.

Sesshomaru sighed, knowing exactly who it was. He kept walking.

"Wait! Please," her whiny voice called. She reached up to him and put her hand on his shoulder.

"Kikyo, obviously you should know that I already have a girlfriend," Sesshomaru shrugged off her hand.

"But, Sesshy…" Kikyo's dull brown eyes begged at him and he knew better than to fall for that petty look.

"But, 'Sesshy' as you oh-so nicely said it, doesn't want to spend his day with you," said a voice behind the two.

Kikyo turned around. He eyes narrowed at the girl in front of her. "You must be mistaken, Higurashi-san. I only wanted to ask Sesshomaru a favor."

"Oh really?" Kagome raised an eyebrow. (I wish I could do that) "Well if all you needed was a favor, then why the need to be so close?"

"Well..uh…"

"I see. So if you ever remember what your favor was and need to ask him, please make sure you give Sesshomaru his space," Kagome said calmly and walked away with Sesshomaru.

"You'll pay for this Higurashi," Kikyo glared at the back of Kagome and went looking for someone she knew would help her.

(A/n: I COULD leave it here for now, seems like a good ending, but okay, I'll continue the chapter. I'm not THAT mean)

Earlier that day…

Kagome was off to meet Sesshomaru after class when she bumped into someone. She almost fell on the floor, but someone caught her.

"I'm so sorry about that, Higurashi-san. I wasn't watching where I was going," a man with dark hair and dark red eyes stared at her.

"Oh, it's all right," Kagome brushed herself off, and bent over to pick up her books.

"Here let me get that for you," the man bent over as well, and handed Kagome her books.

"Thanks, um…"

"Naraku Zakoji, but please…call me Naraku," said Naraku.

"Well, thanks again, Naraku. I'll see you later," Kagome said and started to walk away.

"Wait, um…I was wondering if you could have lunch with me," Naraku asked.

Kagome shook her head. "You should know better. I already have a boyfriend, and there's no one else that I would rather spend the rest of my life with. We can be friends thought right?"

"No, we can't. I'd rather be more than that. We won't be friends…for now," his bangs covered his eyes.

"I'm sorry about that," Kagome walked away quickly, she really wanted to get away, and had a gut feeling that she needed to save Sesshomaru from a very clingy person.

"So, I met up with Naraku today. He kind of gives me the creeps, " Kagome told Sesshomaru.

"Well obviously. All stalkers are 'creepy'" Sesshomaru smirked.

"What do you mean by 'stalker'?" Kagome looked at him incredulously.

"Apparently, you fail to notice that Naraku follows you everywhere on campus, ever since he saw you at the beginning of the year," Sesshomaru explained.

Kagome stopped in her tracks, and glanced over her shoulder. There was no Naraku to be seen. Only bustling students scrambling to get to their next classes. A strong arm wrapped around her shoulders.

"Don't worry. I'll protect you. I'll never let you go ever again," Sesshomaru whispered into her ear.

Kagome leaned in to his protective embrace. " I know."

Together they walked to their next class.

a/n: wow that is kinda short, but please don't let that stop you from reviewing my story!