Angel: Ok everyone, I'd like to introduce my new co-author InuTaiyoukaiGalOfDarkAndLight, but you can call her Inu. She's pretty cool so be nice or I'll, uh, let my son spit up on you, bwah-hahahaha. Sorry I'm slightly sleep deprived...

Inuyasha: We can all see that. And this new girl better not make us fail!

Inu: I'm right here you know!

Inuyasha: Good! Don't mess us up!

Sesshoumaru: Leave her alone.

Kouga: Yeah, Muttface! I don't see you helping Angel out while she's taking care of her pup!

Inu: Thanks guys, especially you Sesshoumaru, but if Inuyasha bothers me not only will I kick his ass, Angel's son will spit up on him to.

Inuyasha: Oh, yeah?

Inu: -cracks knuckles- Bring it on, hanyou!

Angel: This is a good introduction... Hehe. u

Angel's Disclaimer: Sadly I do not own any characters in this story except Chad, and maybe a few others later. They belong to Ms. Rumiko Takahashi and if I owned them Sesshoumaru would be lock in the hall of bishis for eternity so no fan girl could get drool on his perfectness, except me and now Inu!

Inu's Disclaimer: As she said, I don't own. If I did the pairings in the series Inuyasha and Kikyou would be together, who should be burning in the deepist pit in town. And that Sesshoumaru would be mine.

Things Change

by Angelmom07 & InuTaiyoukaiGalOfDarkAndLight

Chapter Two: Finding a way out

"Kagome, honey, are you feeling better this morning?" Her mom asked through her bedroom door, concern filling her voice. "Chad said you looked pretty ill yesterday and that you went to bed before I got home."

Kagome groaned as she rolled over. After Chad had left her room she had taken another scalding shower, pulled all the sheets and blankets off her bed, and cried herself to sleep, it was starting to feel like that would be her life from now on. She didn't feel like going to school, she wasn't even sure she could get out of bed, but she knew what would happen if she stayed home. "I'm fine mom, I'll be downstairs in a few minutes."

"Ok dear, oh and Sango called, she said someone backed into her mom's van so she's letting her use the car for a few days. She said Miroku is taking her on his vespa and you'll need to walk or get a ride."

Kagome climbed out of bed and walked over to her closet. Today was casual day so the students could wear what they wanted as long as it followed the guidelines. She picked her favorite pair of low-rise, stone-wash jeans and a tight fitting black t-shirt that said "Don't hate me because I'm beautiful..." in pink on the front and "...hate me because your boyfriend thinks I am," on the back. She didn't really like the shirt, but Sango had bought it for her so she wore it every now and then to make her happy. She put her clothes on and stood in front of the mirror. There were still a few visible bruises on her arms, but nothing she couldn't pass off as being clumsy or rough housing with her brother.

After checking the time she cursed to herself and ran downstairs. "I'm heading out mom, if I have to walk I have to go now so love you and see you tonight!" she called as she pulled her shoes on and grabbed a hoodie.

"Don't be silly Kagome, I'll give you a ride," Chad said walking out of the kitchen.

"That's ok, really, I need the fresh air," Kagome replied, running out the door and down the steps of the shrine. She slowed her pace and her breathing on the way to school and plastered on a fake smile as she walked up the front steps.

"Kagome! Wait up!" Inuyasha called, jogging to catch up with her. "Where were you yesterday? I was worried."

Kagome tried to ignore the arm he was wrapping around her waist, but couldn't. "Get off me," she huffed pushing him away. "What part of 'it's over' do you not get? You want Kikyou, fine go back to her, you're love life is none of my concern." Inuyasha stopped and watched her walk away, hurt dimming his usually bright eyes.

Kagome sighed as the bell rang for lunch. Today hadn't been very helpful at all, she couldn't focus in any of her classes and Inuyasha was looking at her like she'd ripped his heart out and stomped on it. As she walked into the cafeteria and sat at her usual table she looked around and realized that nothing made sense. She should be mad at Inuyasha, not the other way around, but she couldn't really worry about that right now. The thought of Chad kept running through her head and she couldn't think of anything to keep away from him. It looked like there was no way out, no way to save herself from him. "Earth to Kagome!" her friend Eri said throwing a french fry at her, the whole table laughed. When Kagome looked up she took that as the signal to continue. "Sooo, we're all dying to know what's going on! Inuyasha, your permenent hip attatchment for like ever, is sitting all the way at the other end of the table and you're sitting here totally lost in thought."

Kagome looked at her friend. "Inuyasha and I broke up, it's no big deal."

"Then why do you look so completely lost?"

"It has nothing to do with that, I just have alot to think about... Look, I need to think and it's too loud in here, I'm going out into the courtyard," Kagome said getting up and walking outside.

"What's her problem?" Eri asked watching her leave.

"Maybe she forgot to take her anit-bitch pills this morning," Yuka said causing the whole table to laugh again.

"Why me?" Kagome asked herself out loud as she sat against the wall and put her head in her hands

"Who knows, life is funny like that," replied an unfamiliar voice. Kagome looked up and confusion splashed across her face. In front of her stood a guy she didn't know. He had long black hair that was pulled into a pony tail, his eyes were an electric blue that pulled you in, and his flawless smile was breathtaking. "I'm Kouga, I just started today. I couldn't help but notice you seem a bit distracted. Anything I can help with?"

Kagome gave a sad smile and looked down. "It's nothing really, just some personal stuff, you wouldn't understand."

"I might understand more then you know," he said sitting down beside her.

"No...I'm pretty sure you wouldn't..." Kagome muttered to herself.

After a few minutes of silence a bell rang from inside signaling the end of thier lunch period. "Well, reguardless we can't just sit out here all day. I do believe we both have classes to go to," Kouga said standing and offering a hand to her.

Kagome smiled, just sitting quietly with him helped, even if she couldn't talk about her problems. She took his hand and blushed when he pulled too hard and she landed against his chest. "Thank you," she said sheepisly, straightening herself out.

"You are very welcome," he replied flashing her a smile that could kill.

The rest of the day had been uneventful. She and Kouga had compared schedules and realized they had every class after lunch together so they sat together and talked most of the time. It felt good not to have think about her home life. At the end of the day he even walked her to her locker, something Inuyasha rarely did. Girls glared at Kagome for being with Kouga, but she either didn't notice or didn't care because she just kept smiling and walking. When they got outside Kagome realized something she hadn't thought about Chad since lunch, now she was going to have to go home and face him. She shuddered at the thought and jumped when a jacket was placed around her shoulders. "You shivered so I thought maybe you were cold," Kouga said smiling at her. "I know I'm new and it's a hassle to show me around, but do you mind showing me where a good coffee joint is? I'll buy you whatever you want for your trouble."

"Sure," Kagome replied. Now she wouldn't have to go straight home and there would be less of a chance that she and Chad would be alone together. She pulled the jacket tighter around her and walked to the coffee shop closest to the school, a little place called 'Geno's'. "This is the best place around, they have the greatest muffins and an awesome Mochaccino." Kagome instantly regreted showing him the place when she saw Inuyasha, Miroku, and Sango sitting in the corner booth. As soon as her scent hit his nose Inuyasha looked up and anger filled his eyes when he saw Kouga. "Inuyasha..." she said in a low, threatening voice as he walked toward them.

"What are YOU doing here Kagome? And who the hell is this?" Inuyasha spat angrily.

"What the hell does it matter to you dog breath?" Kouga replied stepping in front of Kagome protectively.

"I'll tell you why it matters, Kagome is mine!"

At this Kagome stepped from behind Kouga and glared at Inuyasha. "Excuse me? I'm not, nor was I ever, 'yours'. We dated, that doesn't make me your property! Besides, if you want Kikyou so bad why do you keep bothering me?"

Inuyasha pulled back a fist that was quickly grabbed by Miroku. "This isn't the time or the place Inuyasha."

"Whatever," he mumbled. "I don't feel like having coffee anymore." With that he left the cafe, giving Kagome a look of hurt and disgust as he walked past her.

Kagome sighed as she and Kouga walked over to the booth where Sango and Miroku were. "Sango, Miroku, this is Kouga, he's new to the school and I'm showing him around. Kouga, these are two of my best friends, Sango and Miroku."

Kouga nodded to them. "It's nice to meet you, mind if I join you?"

"Of course not," Miroku said politely. "You'll have to forgive Inuyasha, he has no manners and a very short fuse."

"So, what's up? Eri said you checked out on them at lunch then just left and went out in the courtyard," Sango said to Kagome.

Kagome frowned. "I just have alot on my mind and I'm tired of her always trying to put her nose where it doesn't belong."

"I know what you mean, she won't leave me alone about Miroku! She asks me everyday if we're dating, how it's going, what we have planned, I mean come on, get a life right?"

Kouga waved a waitress over to their table and cleared his throat quietly to get everyones attention. "I'll have a Double Chocolate Chip Muffin and a Mochaccino."

"I'll have the same," Kagome said.

"Can I get you anything else?" the waitress asked.

Kouga looked at Kagome's friends. "Sango, Miroku, you guys want something?"

"No thanks, we've already ordered," Miroku replied smiling.

"Then I'll be back shortly with your order."

Miroku looked around and squinted to read a sign on the front counter by the register. "Looks like Geno needs a waitress."

Kagome smiled and her eyes lit up. "Miroku you're a genius!" she said jumping up.

Miroku looked confused as Kagome walked to the counter. "I've been told that before..." He said quietly to Sango. "But I'm not really sure what just happened..."

Sango nodded as she watch Kagome talk to the cashier.

Angel: Well that's the end of chapter two! Now review or I will sick Cthulhu on you, and don't think I won't!

Inu: She will, she sent him on Inuyasha once before.

Inuyasha: Gr, don't remind me!

Sesshoumaru: I remember that.

Kouga: -smirks- Yeah, last week. Who can forget that?

Inu: It was very amusing watching Inuyasha grovel.

Inuyasha: Shuddup!