Kagome awoke with a start. Today was her 18th birthday and she could smell the pancakes her mother was making for her like every other year.

Lifting herself up and out of bed she hurried to the bathroom to shower before her little brother, Sota, could. Making it just in the knick of time she closed and locked the door in his face.

"Kagome! Come on! I need to shower!" Sota yelled through the door while listening to his sister turn on the water.

"Sota, it's my birthday! I deserve this!" Called Kagome as she undressed and braced her self for the scolding water to his her while she entered the shower.

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Inuyasha yawned as he calmly strolled through the hallway with Kikyou attached to his right arm. He looked down at her as he noticed her attention was elsewhere.

"She sure does look a lot like Kagome. I wonder why that is." Inuyasha thought to himself. He as pulled from his thoughts when he heard Kikyou grunt in disgust. Following her gaze his eyes landed on none other than he soulmate.

"Kagome." he internally sighed. She was walking through the hallway with absolute grace. Her waist length raven hair was pin-straight and pulled back with a coral headband. She had very little make up on except for the winged eyeliner that made her eyes appear almost cat-like. She had on PINK leggings that hugged her curves like no other, a plain low-cut white shirt that showed just enough to tease, and white sandals with coral and gold accent stones.

"She's stunning." Inuyasha was yet again pulled from his daydreaming when he heard Kikyou begin to screech like a mad woman.

"What the hell are you doing here?! I thought I told you I never wanted to see you again!" Kikyou yelled, getting in Kagome's face.

"Listen, bitch. I'm not dealing with you shit, especially not today." Kagome tried to move passed her but was shoved into the nearby lockers instead.

"No, you listen. You two-faced, lying, slut! I want you to go home never come back here again!" Kikyou was practically foaming at the mouth when suddenly Kagome's fist came in contact with her temple, knocking her out like a light. She scoffed at the unconscious Kikyou and stepped over her body continuing on her way.

Inuyasha walked over to Kikyou and lifted her over his shoulder, feeling sorry for her. That is until he noticed her bright pink thong peeking out from under her short skirt on display for everyone to see. He grimaced slightly at the fact that he is with this...girl. She is just that, a girl. She is nowhere near the young woman Kagome is.

Eventually he reached the nurses office, laid her on a cot, and explained to the nurse that she tripped and hit her head off a locker. He then left to attend his classes so he couldn't get expelled.

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Later on Kagome was again enjoying her lunch under the shade tree as Inuyasha walked up and took a seat next to her.

"I'm sorry for the way Kikyou treated you." He half mumbled, not used to apologizing to anyone. He was tough and he was feared. That's how he got what he wanted. NOT by apologizing. "I don't know what came over her. She doesn't usually freak like that unless provoked."

"It's okay, I guess. I know how she is." Kagome sighed. Leaning her head by to rest on the trunk behind her.

"You two know each other?" Inuyasha was kind of taken aback. Kikyou's never mentioned Kagome to him before.

"Yeah. Unfortunately, she's my cousin." Kagome glanced over to see surprise etched on his face. "His beautiful face..."

"You're cousins?! The how come she hates you so much?"

"She claims I stole her now ex-boyfriend from her. I didn't but there's no getting through that thick skull of hers." Kagome didn't know why but she was basically spilling her life story to a guy she just met yesterday, and it felt right.

Inuyasha nodded in agreement and they ate the rest of their lunches in a comfortable silence. He periodically glanced at her, memorizing every detail about her appearance. Unknowing to him that she was also sneaking looks at him.

After what felt like a peaceful eternity, the bell rang to call them back to class. Inuyasha jumped to his feet and extended his hand to Kagome who just finished collecting her things. Smiling, she accepted the help and grasped his hand. To their surprise an overwhelming sense of belonging swept over them as soon as their skin touched. Kagome blushed letting his hand go after what seemed like an abnormally long time, quietly thanked him, and walked briskly back into the school.

"What was that?" Inuyasha pulled his hand to this chest and stood for a second longer before beginning his walk back into the building.

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The rest of the day went by unbearably slow. The two couldn't shake the other from their minds. Inuyasha made his way down the schools front steps to his red 2015 Mustang convertible completely engulfed in the thought of Kagome. Finally reaching his car he got in and noticed someone already in the passenger seat.

"Miroku, what are you doing? How did you even get in here?" Inuyasha questioned his best friend.

"I'm a master of many skills, my friend." Miroku chuckled. "I came for some advice." He lowered his eyes to his hands and twiddled his thumbs.

"What kind of advice?" Inuyasha noticed how nervous he was and was shocked. Miroku was never the nervous type. He was confident and outgoing.

Miroku didn't look up from his hands and quietly spoke. "I want to ask Sango on a date but don't know how. What if she rejects me?"

Inuasha couldn't believe it. "He's nervous about a girl? What is this? Has Hell frozen over? He must really like her." Smirking, Inuyasha finally spoke. "Oh Miroku, don't worry. I have just the idea that might help you out."