GUYS! Guess what? My bridal shower is in two days! :D I'm so excited. I guess I'm supposed to get lots of lingerie and 'stuff for the bedroom'? Lol. We'll see ^.~ I'll let you know! Anyways, sorry for a late update again. Been busy as usual! But here is chapter 12so enjoyyyy :)

Oh, by the way, alot of you are wondering who the mystery guy that attacked Kagome is...I guess I was trying to make it a little obvious when I was describing him so go back and read his description k? ;) Otherwise, you will find out soon!

Chapter 12: You made those for him?

"Ouch!"

Sango hopped away from the stove and clutched her index finger, glaring at the pot in front of her.

"Did you burn yourself again?" Kagome giggled from beside her, lowering the heat on the stove and examining her friends finger. "It's not too bad this time. Do you want the ice pack?"

"I'm fine," Sango mumbled, leaning against the counter. "I don't normally cook."

The two girls were standing in Sango's kitchen, making homemade chocolates for Valentines Day, which was the next day. Kagome had suggested it because she and her mother used to make chocolates all the time, and she had a delicious recipe. Sango had burned herself at least three times now, and it had reminded Kagome of the other night when InuYasha had burned himself too. She smiled at the memory of him attempting to cook for her, and how she had taught him a simple recipe the next day.

"Well, the chocolate should be fine on the stove for a little while now," Kagome said, grabbing her water as she and Sango went into the living room and collapsed on the couch.

Sango stretched and took a sip of her soda. "I hope mine turns out okay. It didn't look nearly as good as yours."

"I've had practice. I'm sure yours will taste great."

"We'll see."

Kagome absentmindedly twisted and untwisted her bottle cap, wondering who she was even going to give her chocolates to. A couple faces flashed through her mind but she shook her head a little to clear it.

As if reading her thoughts, Sango leaned forward and rested her chin in her palm. "So who are you going to give your chocolates to? The anticipation is killing me."

Kagome nibbled on her thumb nail and shrugged. "I dunno yet. What about you?" She wiggled her eyebrows. "Miroku?"

"As if," Sango scoffed, waving the suggestion away. "I'm sure he's getting tons of chocolate from his many admirers."

The word admirer reminded Kagome of the letter resting beneath her mattress, and the fact that she was still in the dark about who had written it. Would she get another letter tomorrow? Since it was the most romantic day of the year?

"Well, I still think you should try," she told Sango. "You never know what may happen."

"Okay, then who are you gonna try to give yours to?" Sango shot back curiously. "Koga? Hojo?"

"What?" Kagome asked, shocked. "I would never give them to Hojo!" The thought made her stomach turn and she took a gulp of her water.

"Koga then?" Sango asked.

"I...we only went out once," Kagome replied, shifting slightly in her seat. And it didn't turn out so well, she thought to herself.

"So? That was only a couple days ago. And you still haven't told me how it went."

Kagome didn't reply immediately, and Sango sensed there was something she wasn't telling her. She placed a hand on Kagome's shoulder and gave her an encouraging look. "You can tell me. Was it really that bad?"

"No, Koga is a great guy..." Kagome said slowly. "The date just got a little...interupted. I had to go home."

"Why?"

Kagome took a deep breath and told Sango what had happened with the strange man, and how InuYasha and Miroku had saved her. She shivered at the remembrance of the cold look in the man's eyes, the way he had backed her into the wall, the mocking tone he had used.

"It was so scary," she said quietly. "I'm just grateful InuYasha and Miroku found me. But needless to say, Koga and I called it a day and I went home."

Sango simply stared at her, looking both shocked and contemplative. It was awhile before she said anything.

"So then...why don't you give your chocolates to InuYasha?" she asked, cocking her head to one side. "He saved you. And to me it sounds like he has feelings for you, the way he rushed to your rescue."

"No," Kagome said defensively, shaking her head. "It's not like that. He can't like me...look at how many other girls he has. He will probably get more Valentines Day gifts tomorrow than Miroku." She looked at her hands. "Besides, I don't want to give chocolates to someone if I'm unsure of how they feel about me. That's an awkward situation waiting to happen."

She didn't add the part where it would make living with him permanently weird. She would have to move out...how could she live with him if she gave him chocolates for Valentines Day and he rejected her? She shuddered at the very thought.

Sango made a "hmph" sound and looked at the clock. "Well, it's your choice. The chocolate should be done by now though shouldn't it?"

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Valentines Day turned out to be quite chilly, and Kagome pulled her scarf tighter around her neck as she stood in front of the school. Pulling open the door, she hurried inside as a rush of cold wind practically pushed her in. As she headed towards her locker, she immediately noticed a change in the atmosphere.

It was electric, and she watched as hoardes of giggling girls weilding chocolate and cards and flowers brushed past her. The boys were trying to act indifferent but she could tell that they were just as excited about today as the girls were.

The chocolates in her backpack felt as though they were weighing her down yet she knew they were no more than a few pounds; she was constantly aware of their presence. She dreaded the decision of who she would ultimately give them to. Maybe she would just keep them and eat them all to herself...

When she reached her locker, she glanced at InuYasha out of the corner of her eye. His locker was only a few down, and she felt a pang of jealousy as two girls approached him, both looking like freshman, both blonde haired and glassy eyed. One was blushing as she handed InuYasha a little bag of candy and a card, then she and her friend zoomed off, squealing to one another.

InuYasha rolled his eyes and opened his locker, jumping back as candy and chocolate and cards poured out and onto the hallway floor. He swore loudly and bent over to pick everything up. It was just like in a movie, Kagome thought to herself with a slight smile.

Opening her own locker, she noticed a few bags of chocolate and some cards. Nothing immense enough to spill out onto the floor, like InuYasha's, but she still felt flattered. One letter caught her eye though. It was identical to one she had received only last week.

Snatching up the letter and closing her locker, she turned to see if InuYasha wanted any help cleaning up. To her dread, Yura had beat her to it. The brown haired girl was chatting up a storm as InuYasha looked about ready to bash his head into the wall.

Kagome decided it was best to leave them be and headed into her classroom. Sinking into her seat and removing her backpack, she inhaled deeply before opening the envelope and removing the letter.

Sure enough, it was the same scrawl that had been on her previous secret admirer letter.

Kagome - today is Valentines Day; a day for lovers, couples, romantics...and I find myself thinking of you today. And everyday for that matter. I hope you have a wonderful day and only wish I could be spending it with you... Your Secret Admirer.

The letter was shorter than she had expected it would be but she found herself rereading it a few times before finally setting it down. It was so frustrating not knowing who he was! She had never had a boyfriend, let alone a secret admirer. It was killing her. Before she could dwell on it any longer, however, Sango walked into the room and plopped down in her desk, swiveling around to face Kagome.

"You brought your chocolates right?" she asked in a hushed tone, a gleam in her eye.

"Yeah?" Kagome answered, looking puzzled.

"Me too. I think I figured out who I want to give them to," Sango said, looking pleased.

"Who?"

"Kuronosuke. From class 3A? He's a senior, and gorgeous," she said dreamily, resting her elbows on Kagome's desk. "Maybe he will even ask me to the spring dance!"

"That's great!" Kagome said enthusiastically. "I'm so happy for you Sango."

Sango pulled her chocolates from her bag and winked. But before she could get up to give them to Kuronosuke, a voice stopped her.

"Aw, dear Sango, you didn't make those for me?" Miroku whined, leaning against her desk and pouting his lips.

Sango looked annoyed and shook her head vigorously. "You don't need anymore chocolates. I'm sure you have plenty."

"But I've been looking foward to yours the most."

Something about the way he said it made Kagome think he might be telling the truth. She saw the way Miroku looked at Sango, and vice versa. They liked each other, she was sure of it...yet why did Miroku always have to joke around or Sango pretend to be angry with him?

"Y-You're just saying that," Sango muttered, but she looked unsure.

"I'm not. You went to all that hard work just to make those chocolates. I can tell by the way you wrapped them," Miroku stated, indicating the red bag Sango had carefully placed all her chocolates into and tied with a gold bow.

"You can?"

"Does anyone know you better than I?"

Sango laughed at that, but than looked uncertainly at her chocolates. She seemed to be having a debate inside of her head. After a minute or two, she slowly handed them over to Miroku, who actually looked surprised.

"Here," she said shyly, looking away.

"Oh..." Obviously he hadn't thought she would give them to him. "Thank you so much my lovely Sango. I will know each and every piece was made with love and care." He smiled cheerfully as Sango snorted.

"Don't let it go to your head."

Miroku seemed to ignore this last comment and looked at Kagome. "Who are your chocolates for?" he asked, pointing to the little bag peeking out from her backpack. "Or are those chocolates you received?"

"Oh," she said dumbly, staring at her chocolates. "No, I made them." She convinently didn't answer his first question.

"I bet they're for InuYasha," Miroku winked, and before Kagome could respond he went over to his desk and sat down. Just then, InuYasha walked in, Yura trailing behind him.

"I said I already got enough stuff," he was saying in annoyance, trying to wave her off. "I don't need more."

"But Inu, they're from me!" Yura said in a high-pitched voice, trying to make him take the candy and card she had gotten him.

"Don't call me that!"

"But I helped my mom do dishes and laundry to earn the money to buy these!" Yura said with a disgusted look, the idea of dishes and laundry revolting her. "You can't just not take them!"

"Watch me!"

Kagome was so focused on what was happening between the two of them, she didn't even notice Koga appear beside her until he said hello.

"Kagome? Hello?" he asked.

"Oh! Hi, Koga," she said, turning her head to look at him. "What's up?"

"Happy Valentines Day." He smiled and produced a bouquet of beautiful pink and red roses from behind his back, setting them on her desk.

"Oh Koga," Kagome breathed, lifting them to her face and smelling them. "They're lovely. Thank you."

"You're welcome," he said modestly, rubbing the back of his head. "I thought they suited you."

She nodded and suddenly felt extremely bad that she didn't have anything for him. How horrible would she look if she didn't give him something in return?

Sango caught her eye, and seemed to be indicating the chocolates in Kagome's backpack that were poking out. Kagome bit her lip, not sure what to do. Should she really give him her homemade chocolates?

She could still hear InuYasha and Yura bickering, but she couldn't help but wonder how he would feel if she gave Koga the chocolates she had worked so hard to make.

"Um, I, uh, have something for you too," she finally said, reaching into her bag and handing him the chocolates. "I hope you like milk chocolate."

Koga stared at the little bag. "Are these homemade?"

"Uh huh."

"Kagome..." he said, "thank you! No one's ever made me homemade chocolates before. I'll savor every bite." He smiled and waved as he left the classroom.

Kagome watched him go and suddenly became aware of InuYasha's gaze on her. She looked over at him and was surprised when his gaze didn't waver.

"What?" she asked, feeling uncomfortable.

"You made those for him?" he asked, a bit harsh.

"Well...I didn't really make them for anyone in particular," she replied softly, looking away. "I just felt bad I didn't have anything for him I guess."

InuYasha didn't say anything and when the bell rang and class started, that was the end of that. But Kagome found it difficult to concentrate throughout the day, even at the student council meeting and on her way home. She kept picturing the look on InuYasha's face when he'd asked You made those for him?

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And sorry not a lot happened in this chapter, I just wanted to get V. Day out of the way because the REAL stuff begins in the next chapter and on... :) stay tuned guys!

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