AN: Whoo-HOOOO! Big humongous thanks to all my readers, reviewers, followers, and favoriters! Over 200 views on this thing! I'm in a really write-y mood, so I made a new chapter! I've decided that I can't do a chapter a week anymore, basketball is starting and I have semester tests in a few weeks, so I have some other commitments to attend to. Anyway, I will aim for every two weeks, or if/when we have a snow day for school. I guarantee a chapter Monday, because NO SCHOOL! But other than that, I will stick to the above goal.(Hee-hee, sounds so professional, right?) Anyway, to my best reviewer, kitsune-snuggler12: I forgot to mention last time, but yes, there are demons. (I'm a little late, but eh) And did you really like the fingerspelling? I did my best! And to anyone else who got confused by this part: I'm sorry if I made it seem like Inuyasha was human, it was an accident. I'll have to go back and change that eventually. Thanks to emeraldd30, who pointed it out that I didn't make that clear enough. So, a word here for potential reviewers. Another reason to review is to point out any and all grammar mistakes you see in the story. I am a nut about grammar, and feel terrible if I screw it up. So, please tell me!

This one is a lot more dramatic, but I feel like it got a bit heavy. By the way, sorry to any hardcore Kikyou fans! I decided last minute that Inuyasha would be a little OOC in this, and be crushing on Kouga, not Kikyou.

Disclaimer: I don't own anything Inuyasha involved or any rights involving it.

Now, on with the show!

Inuyasha huddled up behind the rest of his friends, ears tight against his head. He really didn't like Kouga. The wolf demon smelled bad, and showed up at the most inopportune moments. Like right now.

Sesshomaru translated as Inuyasha signed rapidly. 'What do you want, you smelly wolf? Here to get pounded again?' Kouga bristled, growling slightly.

"And what is that supposed to mean, mutt? You can't even beat me in your dreams." Sesshomaru motioned back to Inuyasha.

Kagome looked up at the new arrival while he and Inuyasha fought. He, Kouga, was slightly taller than her, with pale blue eyes and long black hair tied up in a ponytail. His clothes were weird, like fur and armor all over. He had a headband holding his bangs back, and they flopped over the top of it, covering his forehead. He had two lackeys dressed similarly, one with a silvery mohawk, the other with his hair slicked back.

'I wonder if this guy's a good demon or a bad demon.' She mused. He didn't seem to react badly to any of the humans around here, not that he had reacted at all. Did that mean he was just so used to them being around? She got excited, grinning widely. She had never been to an interracial school, where demons and humans had the same classes. It got her worried at first, to be in the same room as demons. But so far, these demons didn't seem half bad at all.

She shook her head as Kouga pushed her aside and fisted his hand, walking towards Inuyasha. Miroku pulled a staff out of nowhere, holding it up in a defensive position.

"Don't come any closer, Kouga. You won't touch Inuyasha again." He glared daggers and Sango joined him, wielding an oversized boomerang. She was more relaxed, but from what Kagome could tell, she was the more experienced fighter with her weapon.

'Okay, maybe not everyone is so nice after all…' she sweatdropped.

Inuyasha put one hand on either of their shoulders and gently pushed them aside. Their eyes opened wide and stared at him. He nodded to each of them and they stepped out of the way entirely. Sesshomaru joined them, pulling Shippou by the tail. Inuyasha boldly strode forward, but Kagome could see the fear and hurt in his eyes. She wondered what Kouga had done to the smaller boy. His ears were slightly lifted, almost a hopeful look.

Kagome felt a strange fluttering in her chest at the look. He was so innocent in that moment, she just wanted to hug him tightly and never let him go.

Inuyasha slipped a small notepad out of his pocket, along with a pen. He opened the pad to a blank page and scribbled on it quickly. 'Why are you here, Kouga? I know it's not for a nice conversation with classmates.' Inuyasha held the notepad up to Kouga's eye level. Kouga read it quickly and grabbed the pad, snatching the pen from him as well. Kouga scribbled furiously and shoved the pad in Inuyasha's face.

'And what do you know about conversations? It's not like you have ever had a civil one. As for why I'm here, I wanted to see who had the guts to scream at you, mutt.' Inuyasha's ears went back all the way.

'Look behind you, genius. That girl yelled, I think. I don't know for sure.' Kouga turned to glance at her, then looked back. 'Now you've seen her, get the heck out of here. You don't have anything else to do here.'

Kouga looked hurt. His eyebrows furrowed, and he frowned. He took longer writing his words now. 'Tell me why you are so upset. I can tell, so don't try to lie. I'll find out sooner or later.' His eyes softened and he put a hand on Inuyasha's shoulder, stepping closer. He tilted Inuyasha's head up, forcing the younger to look at him.

Inuyasha took the notepad back, tears filling his eyes. He ducked his head and shook it, backing away from Kouga. The demon let his hand drop. Inuyasha looked up one last time, and turned to Sesshomaru.

His brother quickly approached, wrapping his arms around the younger and pressing his face into his chest. Sesshomaru glared down at Kouga, baring his fangs slightly. "I think we're done here. I don't know what you said to him, but you won't ever say it again. You won't speak to him, ever again. I'll make sure of it. We're done here. You should leave now."

Kagome looked on, confused as Kouga walked away dejectedly. She edged over to Kikyou, the only one who seemed calm in all of this. She whispered urgently "What's going on? Why did Inuyasha start to cry?"

Kikyou looked at her, surprised. "You could tell he was crying? I barely could, and I've known him for years."

"I don't care. Why was he crying!" She whisper-shouted. "I'm so out of the loop on this one, I don't get anything that's going on here! Please tell me!"

Kikyou snorted. "Geez, slow your roll. Okay, so Inuyasha used to get bullied really badly at his old school for being deaf. When he moved here, the same started. Then, Kouga stopped the bullied and beat the crap out of them. Inuyasha started falling in love with him, but Kouga doesn't roll that way. He got his heart broken, and somehow, that got brought up here. Kouga does love him, but more like a brother than a lover. He doesn't mean to do this to Inuyasha."

Kagome 'oohhed' and nodded. "Aw, poor guy. This must be killing him. I can't even imagine what he's going through."

Kikyou sighed. "Well, it took him a long time to get over. I feel bad; he's going to get his heart broken again."

Kagome looked over, startled. "What do you mean by that? Is he still in love with Kouga?"

"Yes and no. He got over Kouga a while ago, but he still has his hopes. My main concern is that he's started to act like he likes me. I hope he doesn't, but if he starts to, I won't feel the same. I don't want him to get hurt like that again. The first time, he was suicidal for weeks. If it happens again, he might go through with it."

Kagome gasped. "Really? It was that bad? I wouldn't have guessed, seeing him. He seemed so happy with his friends." She gave him a sympathetic look. "How do you know he likes you?"

"I don't. It's just a hunch, but after a few months here, he started to act weirdly around me. He hadn't been like that before. One day he would blush and stutter when I was around, and the next he would ignore me completely, act like I didn't exist. It infuriated me to no end. I did like him, but just like Kouga, I don't have those kinds of feelings for him." She sighed again. "Don't get me wrong, the guy's amazing. He's one of the most inspiring people I've ever met. You would have to try hard not to like him. He's sweet and thoughtful, but stubborn and strong-willed at the same time."

Kagome nodded. She could see that he was stubborn, and she figured anyone who met him would be instantly taken with the boy. "How old is he, to have his heart broken like that?"

"Yasha is fifteen. He's lived here for four years. It's crazy, to think that he was only eleven and so in love with another boy, so quickly. I have never seen someone so sure of themselves before. This kid is one of a kind."

Kagome nodded. This kid was seriously screwed up, but he still had the strength to laugh and mess around with his friends. She shook her head. This school was crazy. She needed to get out before she got screwed up, too.

After Kouga walked away, head hung low, Sesshomaru pulled back from his brother and bent down to his level. Inuyasha's eyes were red and swollen, but no tears had yet fallen down his face. They stayed on the ends of his eyelashes, threatening to cascade down with a single blink. His lips trembled dangerously. He didn't know where their relationship had gone wrong, he didn't know what he did to make Kouga reject him, and he didn't understand why Kouga wouldn't let him move on entirely.

It was killing him to wonder why Kouga kept playing with his feelings like this.

AN: Sort of shorter, only 1,428 in Word. I think I did well, so yippee! Review with that wonderful button down there, no, to your right, farther, right there! Yea, click that and tell me what you thought. Forget the whole no flaming thing, I'm a big girl! Gimme your best shot! (Not really!)