A/N: Thank you for the reviews you guys!!!

Okay so now that school is back in session, what will Myoga-sama decide for Naima. Oh yeah, Myoga will be normal size in this story. Something about having someone that small run a college doesn't seem right to me, lol


The ride to school Monday was a very long one. Not distance wise, but mentally. As I rode my Suzuki down the interstate, heading towards the campus, my mind was swirling around with thoughts as to what Myoga-sama might decide to do with me. At this point I didn't know if he would allow me to stay or kick me out for good. My stomach was notted up with very nervous butterflies. I don't think that I had ever been this nervous in my life. If was even more nervous than I was when I lost my virginity all those years ago. The fate of my future rested in someone else's hands. I no longer controlled my own destiny, so one can see why I wasn't a happy camper right about now.

I pulled up in the parking lot in front of the admissions hall where Myoga-sama's office was. I parked my motorcycle and began to slowly tread towards the door. When I got inside, my hazel eyes scanned the room for Myoga-sama's secretary. She was currently by the coffee machine. "Um, excuse me, Haruka-san?" Haruka-san turned around to face me.

"Oh Naima hi," the friendly human female said with a big smile, "Myoga-sama is in his office waiting for you." I smiled weakly at her.

"Thank you ma'am," I replied before turning and walking down the hallway to see the Dean of Students. 'How in the world did I get myself in this situation,' I thought as two feet hesitantly walked down a long row of offices, 'I've never even had more that a few detentions throught high school and those were for talking or being late to class. Now I'm a risk for expulsion for fighting?! Damn, Naima. You are losing it and fast.' When I came to Myoga-sama's door, I stopped. I took in a few deep breaths to calm my nerves before knocking.

"Who is it?" I hear him ask. I had to take another breath.

"I-Its Naima, Sir."

"Come in Naima." I did as he instructed and slowly opened the door. "Shut it and come sit down." I obeyed again and took a seat in one of the leather chairs in front of his desk. He coughed and had a thoughtful expression before he began to speak. "Before I tell you my decision, I want to know if you have learned anything from this situation?"

"I have."

"Oh? I would like for you to tell me what you have learned." I sighed deeply.

"I have learned that you need to think about things before you act and when you do act, you need to act very responsibly."

"And?..."

"And I've also learned that if you break the rules, you should be ready to be grown up about it...and face the consequences." Myoga-sama gave me a small smirk as he tapped his pen against his cheek.

"Hmm...it seems as if you have learned something during this experience. I'm glad to hear it." I nodded my thanks. We both were very quiet for a few moments as Myoga-sama still continued to hold his thoughtful gaze. "You know Naima," he began, twirling his pen, "after you left my office on Thursday, I had already made my decision as to what I should do with you. I had already decided to expel you." I sighed deeply and hung my head. So I'm...expelled? No more, Yokai University? "...But," Myoga-sama continued, "something happened the next day that started to make me change my mind about things. You are a very, very lucky girl Naima. Because if it wasn't for Sesshoumaru and Naraku, my decision for your expulsion would have been final." I looked up at him with wide eyes and raised eyebrows.

"Sesshoumaru and Naraku?!" I asked, shock not even close as to what I felt right then. Myoga-sama chuckled a little.

"Yes, Naima. Sesshoumaru and Naraku pretty much saved your skin. Naraku came by here really early that Friday morning and Sesshoumaru came by after the day classes were over. Naraku told me that Tsubaki had been harassing you and that he thought that you had a just cause to fight her. He said that he thought that if you hadn't stood up for yourself, she would have continued her harassing. As for Sesshoumaru, he said that throughout all the years he's known you, you really haven't been too violent with people. He said that if you fought someone, then they must have pushed you to your breaking point. Funny how both men pretty much said the same thing." I still couldn't believe what all Myoga-sama had told me. Naraku and Sesshoumaru both came to my defense?! Even after I betrayed Sesshoumaru and wouldn't answer Naraku's calls?! They still stuck up for me?!

"I...I don't believe it," I said, more to myself than to him. Myoga-sama chuckled again.

"Well believe it. You have some really good friends Naima because they pretty much saved you. After hearing what they had to say I was convinced that this was a spur of the moment bad decision you made. Plus the fact that you went to Coach Takemaru and apologized of your own accord helped your case as well. Coach Takemaru informed me of that himself. Sooo...even though you did break the rules, I believe that you deserve a second chance. My decision of you being suspended from track throughout college still stands, but I will allow you to remain a student here." My eyes immediately went wide and a huge smile plastered itself on my face.

"T-Thank you so much Myoga-sama!" I cried sticking out my hand and getting out of my seat. Myoga-sama smiled as he shook it.

"Alright now. Go on to class and behave yourself, for there will not be any third chances, no matter what the circumstances are." I nodded my head.

"Yes Sir."

"Alright then. Take care and behave."

"I will. Thank you again Myoga-sama."

"You're welcome Naima."


As I sat through my classes throughout the day, I couldn't help but think about how Sesshoumaru and Naraku cared enough to go to Myoga-Sama and convince him to let me stay. Both of my relationships had become very distant than they once were and I no longer sat beside either of them in the classes we shared. Still, its clear that their love for me is still as strong as my love for them. If only there was some way that I could be with both of them so when I finally did make my decision, I wouldn't have to break one of their hearts. It would be much easier if one of them was abusive or a complete asshole, but they are not. I have two very good men to choose from and each time I'm around them, I grow more and more confused as to which way I should go. And now, after finding out how they stuck up for me, my decision has become even more difficult to make.

After the final classes were over, I immediately ran up to Sesshoumaru before he could leave. I had to thank him for what he did whether he wanted to hear it or not. "Sesshoumaru wait a second!" I cried out to him, stopping him in the hallway before he got too far. He turned around, face as beautifully blank as always.

"Naima," he simply said as a greeting. I smiled up at him as I hugged my books close to me.

"I-I just wanted to say thank you for what you did for me. You know, for going to Myoga-sama and all. I really appreciate it. He decided to let me stay."

"Its nothing," he modestly said in his trademark monotonic, but every so sexy, voice of his. Things then became really quiet between us.

"So, ummm...how's school going for you?" I asked the first thing that popped into my head. I didn't want him to leave yet.

"Things are well. How about you?"

"Well great as of right now. I mean, I get to remain a student so things are quite perky."

"That's good." Slience again. "Well, Naima, I have to go meet Koga in the lounge. I'll see you around in class. Goodbye." He turned around and began to walk away. I wanted to stop him. I wanted to just tear down that defensive wall that he had put up and just kiss him and tell him how much I loved him. Even through his indifferent facade, I knew that Sesshoumaru was still hurt because I'm not so sure if he's who I want to spend the rest of my life with. Maybe things would get better between us in time. I hated to see him in pain and I still missed him so much.

I turned around and began to walk towards the library to do some studying, when a very familiar and sexy smelling cologene caught my nose. "I'm happy to see that Li won't have to kill you now," a deep, sensous voice softly said behind me. I turned around and met my best friend's crimson gaze. I smiled softly.

"No she won't. All thanks to you. I appreciate how you stuck up for me." A slight blush appeared on his face.

"Oh you know about that?" he asked, putting a hand to the back of his head, "Myoga-sama wasn't supposed to tell you. Damn snitch." I giggled a little, thinking that it was cute since he was slightly embarressed.

"Well, like I said, thank you." Naraku smiled at me.

"No need to thank me my dear. That's what I'm here for. Anytime you need me, I'll come running." He then sniffled a little. I cocked my head to the side with a questioned expression.

"You got a cold?" I asked.

"Um, yeah, I think I might be coming down with one."

"Where'd you get it?"

"Oh don't worry about it my dear. I won't let you get it. Can't be having you sick now can we?" I smiled softly again. "Are you happy that you get to stay?"

"I'm very happy that I get to stay."

"Good, because all I want is to see you happy." All of a sudden, the same very sad look that he got when he came to visit me Friday afternoon came back. What was going on in his head?

"Naraku? Is something the matter?" I asked with concern. He shook his head no and smiled, although I could tell that the smile was forced.

"Stop worrying so much about me my dear. Just as long as you're okay, I'm okay. Really." I narrowed my eyes at him a bit, but nodded in agreement. "I have to go take care of some business right quick, alright. I'll see you around, okay?"

"Alright." He gave me one last weak smile before walking pass me and continuing on his way. Unlike with Sesshoumaru's sad look, I was unsure as to why Naraku's red eyes suddenly glossed over with sadness. Maybe it was because he was disappointed that he couldn't be with me like he wanted or maybe it was because he knew that my love for Sesshoumaru is what's holding me back from possibly becoming his girlfriend. No...it was something else. All of my vibes kept hinting that Naraku's actions meant good bye. But why? He's not going anywhere so why would I vibe that? Hmm...oh well. Must be my imagination playing tricks on me again.


Naraku's POV

"Are you sure about this man? You do remember what Coach Taisho and Coach Nagata warned you back when it was football season, right?" Bankotsu asked me as we stood outside in the parking lot in front of the science hall, patiently waiting for someone to arrive. I nodded my head as I looked through some picutres of Spring Break in Miami on his digital camera.

"I've never been more sure of anything in my life."

"But why Naraku? I don't understand it. One minute you're outside at 6:00 in the morning, standing in the pouring rain, waiting for Myoga-sama to show up so you can talk him into letting your wifey remain a student, and the next minute, you go and do this. I don't get it. What is up with you?" I chuckled lightly.

"I'm in love. Love will make you do some strange things."

"Strange things like this?" I sighed deeply as I continued to look at the beautiful Miami scenery.

"We should go here next year for Spring Break too. I'll go with you all next year," I said, changing the subject. Bankotsu noticed my change of topic and snatched the camera away from me.

"We aren't talking about Miami right now, Naraku," he firmly said, putting the camera back in his back pack. "All I want to know is, is are you sure of what you're planning on doing? Because once you do it, you can't turn back. You know that he will capitalize on this and get her back." I shrugged as I once again sighed.

"I'm tired of seeing her cry. I'm tired of seeing her suffer. So, do I really have a choice?" Bankotsu gave me an awed look.

"You are a strange man, but a real man no less. I don't think that I would ever be able to do with to Sai though. Especially not after Miami." I chuckled a bit.

"You had fun, huh?"

"Yeah buddy! Although she wouldn't give me any, but we still had lots of fun. But a man can continue to have his dreams until my fire goddess comes around." I laughed and shook my head at my crazy human friend. Just then, Bankotsu nudged my arm.

"Look. Here he comes."


Sesshoumaru's POV

"Sesshoumaru, you are more quiet than usual. Is something wrong?" Koga asked as we walked out of the science hall and began to make our way to my car in the parking lot.

"No. I'm perfectly fine," I lied to my wolf demon friend. Something really did affect me. Anytime I'm near Naima it has an effect on me. It honestly bothers me that we aren't able to talk like we used to and I want to kiss her plump and pillow soft lips and get back with her more than anything. I love that panther demon so much and if only I was able to lay her down and make love to her like I really desire to. But I can't let my heart rule my head at the moment. My head must stay in control until she can say for sure that she loves me and only me.

"Did Naima find out that you talked to Myoga-sama for her?" Koga asked me as we walked through the open gates of the parking lot.

"Yeah. She..." My voice trailed off in mid sentance as we continued to walk towards my car. Koga looked at me confused and was about to say something, but then he saw why I stopped. My eyebrows immediately furrowed as I saw the half demon whom I despise and his best male friend standing beside my car. What in the hell was he thinking? Did Naraku honestly want to go to his grave early? I kept walking until I was a few feet away from the two men. I gave Naraku a hard nosed glare and his wasn't very friendly either. "Move," I simply said to the spider demon. Naraku shook his head.

"I need to talk to you."

"I have no desire to talk to you about anything. Now get out of the way and away from my car."

"Sorry. I refuse to move until we talk to each other." I knew that my face couldn't hide the annoyance I currently felt at the arrogant half breed. I didn't know what it was, but Naraku always seemed to bring the worst out in me. The next thing I knew, my back pack was on the ground and I had prepared my hands for my light whip.

"If you won't move of your own will, then I shall force you to move," I snarled at him.

"Sesshoumaru calm down. You remember what your father and the other coaches said," Koga pleaded with me.

"Yes Sesshoumaru, calm down. I didn't come here to fight," Naraku insisted, "All I simply want to do is talk to you about Naima. I came here to face you like a man and talk things out like men." I smirked a little as I slowly lowered my hand, my demonic aura slowly going back to its normal state.

"You want to talk things out like men huh? Well what kind of man goes around and trys to steal another man's girlfriend? Huh? That's not a man, Naraku. That's a bitch." My statement obviously struck a nerve within the half demon, for a glint of anger flashed through his eyes.

"You can say what you will Sesshoumaru. I know what my motives were for doing what I did. I love Naima and I want her back. That's my only reason for what I did.

"Yeah right. You don't love her, you lust after her. How dare you say that you love her after what you did all of those years ago? How dare you betray her and then claim that you are madly in love with her?"

"I do love her."

"You can never treat her like I can Naraku. You can never be as strong for her like I am."

"I'm the one who taught her how to love Sesshoumaru."

"No Naraku. I was the one who did that. I was the one who fixed the damage to her heart that you caused with your selfishness. I'm the one who was there for her when she needed me the most. I'm also the one who is there for her now, even though she questions her love for me. I'm the one who put that million dollar smile on her face. That was me! Not you!"

"Now you know damn well that Tsubaki's spell was the only reason why we split, so don't you dare give me that 'I-was-there-when-you-weren't crap'. We both know that if that spell wouldn't have happened, you wouldn't even be in the picture right now."

"How are you so sure Naraku? If you truly were Naima's one true love, then she would have left me and already be with you. But she's not is she? I don't care if it was a spell or not, the fact still remains that I was her rock. I taught her what real love was. I'm the man that she needs in her life! I'm the one who makes her happy!" I was suprised for letting my anger flow out like that. Once again, the spider demon was able to draw my rage out into the open. We both stared at each other in silence for a few moments.

"You're right Sesshoumaru," he finally said after a while, "I can't argue with the facts. You really do make my Naima happy. I hate to admit it, but she really does smile more whenever she's near you. That's why I came here to talk to you today. I love Naima and I do want her in my life...but what's the point if she's not happy. Her happiness is what concerns me the most. So if you are the one who can make her the happiest...then I have no problems stepping aside." I knew for a fact that my face couldn't hide my disbelief of what Naraku had just said. I slightly turned my head and cocked an eyebrow. He was walking away?

"What?" I asked, positive that I was hearing things. He sighed deeply.

"You heard me. You are really the one who can make her smile her brightest. So I have no choice in the matter. I'll...I'll leave you both alone. I won't come between you two ever again." I narrowed my eyes at Naraku, thinking that this was just a scheme of his.

"So you're going to threaten to leave, just so she will have sympathy on you? How underhanded, Naraku."

"No, I never said anything about leaving. I just won't interfere with your relationship anymore."

"You should have never interfered in the first place." He became silent again and I became even more suspicious. "All this time you've been trying to win her back. Why do you all of a sudden want to stop?"

"I've already told you. I desire her happiness more than anything. I just want to do what's best for her because I love her so much. I don't want her to continue to have so much drama in her life. So even though I'm walking away, I am still certain that you don't love her more than me."

"Oh yeah? And how do you figure?"

"Because you desire to keep her as your girlfriend whereas I desire to make her my wife. That's how I know." I sneered at Naraku.

"You don't know anything about whether or not if I want to marry her or not."

"Then why havent you made her your fiance? You two have been together for almost three years and you claim to love her with you whole heart. Yet, you haven't proposed. Maybe you don't love her as much as you claim." I had to fight back the urge to strike Naraku after saying something so ridiculous like that. "I have no problems letting her go because my love for her burns that strong. If its meant to be, she'll come back...if not, then...then you better treat her right." Once again, silence fell upon us.

"Don't fool yourself Naraku. You seem cocky because you have that spell excuse on your side. But don't forget that the spell only worked because of your own insecurities. If you truly loved Naima, then you would have never feared her leaving you." And with that said, I picked my back pack off of the pavement. Our eyes continued to send sparks at each other as I slung the bag over my shoulder. "I don't need for you to walk away in order for me to win Naima's heart back. I'm perfectly capable of doing that myself. But be warned, if you ever come between us again, I will take you out." He smirked at me as he and Bankotsu began to walk away.

"Whatever you say Sesshoumaru. Like I said I have no problems letting her go. Maybe that's what it will take for her to find the smile that I put on her face thoughout the earlier years. I have no regrets and no reservations at all, because I know that I fought as hard as I could for her love. I'm sure that Naima will see that for herself in due time. I know for sure that I fought harder for her than you did. So if you lose her, its your own damn fault. Not mine."


A/N: Oooo they are mad! lol