A/N: Hey thanks to those of you have reviewed.

x-moon-surfer-x= all I have to say is who doesn't like her and to those of you who do like Kikyo… what's wrong with you.

Anyway on with the story!

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Beep Beep Beep Be-

"Ugh," Kagome turned off her alarm clock silently cursing it. 'Come on girl. It's your first day of work. Get up and get ready!'

After a few minutes of persuading herself she slid out of bed, showered, ate breakfast, threw on some comfortable clothes she could move around in, and hopped into her car.

Soon her cell phone went off.

"Hello," she greeted.

"Hey Kags, justed wanted to make sure your up."

"Thanks Sango. Yeah I'm on my way there now."

"Hmm you sound happy," she said suspiciously.

"Why shouldn't I be? I got a job as a dancer instructor, this is going to be awesome," Kagome said happily into the phone.

"Well you seemed to have forgot about Inuyasha. And you couldn't have on your own that quick so who is he," she questioned.

"His name is Toshiro. I met him at the club last night," Kagome explained.

"Ohh details please!"

"Well after I left you guys he bumped into me, asked me to dance, and that's it. Well there would have been more if Inuyasha didn't ruin it," Kagome seethed.

"What? What did he do," Sango yelled.

"He walked over there said it's time to go, Toshiro was polite, Inuyasha rude, and he dragged me away."

"Ah man."

"What?"

"He could be the guy for you. Was he that white haired dude I saw you with?"

"Maybe and yeah. Oh I got to go. Bye."

"Bye and good luck!"

Kagome closed her phone and walked into the community center. She headed over to the front desk where a kind-looking old lady sat.

"Hey, I'm Kagome. I'm the new dance instructor," she introduced herself.

"Hello, I'm Kaede. Hold on one sec," she said. She pressed a button and spoke into a little microphone connected to the intercom.

"Hitsugaya, please come to the front desk," she looked up at Kagome. "Someone will be right with you. He's the other dance instructor."

"Alright, thank you," Kagome said and sat down in one of the chairs. A few minutes later a man stepped out of the door beside the desk.

"What do you need Kaede," he asked her.

'I know that voice,' Kagome thought.

"The new dance instructor is here," she said and pointed at Kagome who gasped when she saw who it was.

"Toshiro."

"Hey Kagome. You're the new dance instructor," he asked.

"Yeah. It's a small world huh," she smiled.

"Amazingly small. But it does explain you dancing. Come on, I'll show you around. We have a few minutes before your class starts," he said walking back towards the door he just walked out of.

"Alright," she said following him. 'I already love this job,' she thought following the man that kept popping up in her sleep.

Toshiro showed her the locker rooms for dancers, the actual dance studios (surprisingly they share one and teach the same class), and the halls that lead to other classes.

"Alright now that you know where everything is, heres a key to your locker. Our class starts in a few minutes so let me catch you up. We're working on hip hop right now. You can sit over there, see what we're doing, and jump in any time you want. If you have any suggestions or want to help the students feel free to," Toshiro explained.

"Ok, this is going to be fun," Kagome said and sat down in the chair he pointed to and watched as teenagers walked in to the studio.

They all stood in front of Toshiro and waited for him to start. A few guys were staring at Kagome.

"Class, this is Kagome. She is the new instructor I told you about. She will watch us and see where we are. When she has a comment or suggestion listen to her. I've seen her dance and she is really good. After this class she too will be showing you moves. Got it," he asked the class. His answer was a series of yes, nods, and a couple of guys cheering about the new hot teacher.

"Alright settle down and lets get started," Toshiro laughed.

For the next hour and a half Kagome watched them dance and gave advice to some who had trouble with the footing and balance. The look Toshiro gave her told her he was impressed at how she was able to help them and how they already liked her.

Soon the class was over and Kagome and Toshiro were getting ready to leave.

"Wow, Kagome you did great," Toshiro said finished getting his stuff together.

"Thanks."

"Hey how would you feel to coming out to eat with me and one of my friends tonight," he asked her.

"I would love to but I already promised one of my friends I'd hang out with her, sorry," she declined.

"It's cool. If you want she can come too," he offered.

"Alright, here's my number and address, come by anytime after 4," she said handing him a card she scribbled on.

"Thanks," he said sticking it in his pocket.

"Toshiro," a girls voice said in a sing-song voice.

"Hey Mo-Mo," he said and a woman around 20 walked into the room.

"Hey Toshiro. Is this the new instructor I heard some boys talking about," she asked looking at Kagome.

"Yeah, Kagome this is Mo-Mo, Mo-Mo this is Kagome."

"Oh, Kagome. The girl you met at the club. Nice to meet you," Mo-Mo said sticking her hand out.

"Nice to meet you too," Kagome said taking her hand.

"So," Mo-Mo turned to Toshiro, "did you ask her out?"

Toshiro, who was drinking from his water bottle, choked, "what?" Water running down his chin.

"Did. You. Ask. Her. Out," she said more slowly. Kagome giggled at the sight of Toshiro.

"No, I just met her," he answered finally.

"Well ask her," she demanded stepping back some so he was facing Kagome.

"Mo-Mo, stop it. I don't really know her. We just met last night," he argued.

"So? That didn't stop you from talking on and on about her," she argued back.

"Will you just shut up," he begged, a blush appearing on his face.

"Fine. Did you at least invite her to hang out with us tonight," she asked.

"Yeah, I'm bringing one of my friends with me," Kagome answered.

"Cool, well see you guys tonight," Mo-Mo said running out of the room.

"So… You were talking about me," Kagome teased him.

"Uhh," was all he said as his blush darkened.

"Don't worry I'm just messin with you. If it makes you feel better I talked about you to one of my friends," she said walking out of the studio.

"Wait, did you say good or bad things," he yelled down the hall.

"That's for me to know and for you to find out," she answered sending him a wink, and walking out of the building.

'Hmm, maybe I should ask her out. We'll see tonight,' he thought as a smile spread onto his face.

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"Hey Kagome," Sango yelled as she entered the house.

"Hold on Sango, I'm in the shower," Kagome yelled.

"Alright."

10 minutes later Kagome walked downstairs wearing jeans, a tight blue shirt that said in white letters 'Blue Eye Beauty' with a simple eye design winking, and white tennis shoes.

"Hey Sango, you mind if we change our plans a little?"

"Depends. What's the new plan," she asked looking away from the tv.

"Well a guy I work with asked me to hang out with him and one of his friends. Your welcome to join us," Kagome explained.

"Alright. Who's this guy and what's his friends name?"

"His friend's name is Mo-Mo. She is really nice. And the guy's name is Toshiro," she said hoping Sango would catch on.

"Toshiro, wait! The guy you met at the club last night," she practically yelled.

"Yeah. He's the other dance teacher."

"Oh my god! This is amazing," Sango actually yelled. "The guy you met and practically have a crush on is your co-worker? I'm so happy for you."

"Why, were just hanging out," Kagome said pushing Sango off her.

"Yeah but it could lead to more than that."

"Whatever."

Ring Ring Ring

Kagome went and picked up her phone.

"Hello?"

"Hey sweetie."

"Uh who is this?"

"Oh you don't remember me? Come on think. 3 years ago on one special night."

Kagome went pale and shaky.

"Kagome who is it," Sango asked seeing her friends change.

"Leave me alone," Kagome said into the phone.

"Sorry but I can't. I can't stop thinking about that night, your body, or the sounds you made. I can't wait to hear them again," the deep voice on the other line laughed.

"No," Kagome yelled slamming the phone back onto the table.

"Kagome! What's wrong? Who was it," Sango asked more urgently.

"It was him Sango. It was him," she cried into her friends chest.

"Shh, it's ok. Calm down. I won't let anything happen to you, none of us will," she said soothingly.

Soon she was able to calm down. To help clear her mind she watched tv with Sango and finished getting ready for tonight.

"Are you sure you want to go out tonight," Sango asked seeing a car pull up next to hers.

"Yeah I can't let him control my life," Kagome said answering the door.

"Hey Kagome," Toshiro said. He looked at her shirt ," I agree."

Kagome felt her cheeks heat up at the comment. "Thanks. This is Sango."

"Hey Toshiro," Sango said coming up beside Kagome.

"Hi. You two ready," he asked.

"Yep," they answered and they all got into Toshiro's F-250. The whole ride there they talked about different stuff. Got to know each other.

Soon they stopped and walked into an Outback Steakhouse.

"This alright with you guys," Mo-Mo asked.

"Yeah."

"Totally."

"How many," the hostess asked.

"4," Toshiro answered.

"Alright, right this way," she said leading them to a booth near the back.

"Your waiter will be right with you," she said and walked back to greet more costumers.

Sango slid into one side of the booth and Mo-Mo sat beside her. "I'm just trying to get them together," she whispered to Sango. Sango nodded her understanding.

Kagome slid into the other side with Toshiro slid in behind her.

"Hey Mo-Mo, there is something I need to tell you," Toshiro said.

"Yeah."

"You suck at whispering," he said, Kagome nodded her agreement.

"Well I'm sorry but it's been a while since you've been laid and I just want to help you out," she said defending herself.

"Why did you have to say something like that," he whined hitting his head on the table.

"It's the truth," she said. Kagome and Sango were trying not to laugh.

"Can we change the subject please," he begged lifting his head up.

"Sure. How about we look at our menus," Kagome suggested.

"Alright," they agreed.

Soon the waiter came up, put some bread on the table, and asked what they wanted.

Sango and Mo-Mo got salads, Kagome got chicken and fries, and Toshiro got steak with steamed vegetables.

The waiter left and came back with their drinks. He gave Kagome her soda and a daiquiri.

"Uh, I didn't order this," she said.

"Oh, another costumer paid for it and asked me to give you this." He pulled a napkin from his pocket and handed it to her.

"Ok, well I do like daiquiris but who would buy it for me."

"Read the note," Toshiro said.

"Alright," she said and looked down at the napkin. She read it and went deathly quiet. Her breathing stopped and she went pale again.

"Kagome, what is it," Sango asked. Toshiro took the note from Kagome who was know staring at the drink as if it were poisonous.

Toshiro read the note aloud:

Dear Kagome,

Maybe this will help you remember that special night, enjoy, I know it's your favorite.

Love always N.O.

P.S. I'll see you in 1 week. Until then.

Toshiro looked up to see pure rage on Sango's face.

"That bastard," she said through clenched teeth.

"What? Who is this," Toshiro asked concerned.

"S-sango," Kagome stuttered.

"Don't worry. He won't come near you," she reassured.

"Who," Mo-Mo asked.

"You want me to tell them," Sango asked Kagome. Kagome nodded and Sango sighed.

"Three years ago, Kagome dated a guy named Naraku. He was really nice but you can get a bad vibe from him easily. Kagome was going to break up with him but he threatened her. He said he would make her regret it. She found pictures, videos, and other things in his office one day. They were horrible. He was stalking her and some other girls. That night he raped her and she called the cops. He swore he would come after her. And know he is," Sango finished with hatred in her eyes.

"Oh my god," Mo-Mo breathed.

"Don't worry Kagome. I'll help you," Toshiro said wrapping his arms around her trying to comfort her.

"No you can't if he finds out you did he'll kill you," she said looking up at him.

"I don't think so," he said. "Come on guys. We're leaving."

They all stood up and left. Toshiro never left Kagome's side. When they go back in the truck Toshiro dropped Sango and Mo-Mo off at their houses. He pulled up Kagome's driveway. She just stared at her house, wondering if he was in there.

"Kagome. Do you want me to come in with you," he asked seeing she wasn't going to get out.

"Please I'm afraid he might be in there," she begged never taking her eyes off the house.

Toshiro nodded and stepped out of his car walked over to her door and let her out. He could feel her shake with fear. If he ever saw this Naraku he would kill him for putting so much fear in his Kagome. 'Wait my Kagome? She isn't mine but I'd like her to be.'

When they got inside he led her to the couch and sat down beside her. He kept his arms around her. She was still shaking.

"Kagome, please calm down. I'm here. He won't hurt you as long as I'm here," Toshiro whispered.

She looked up at him and he saw she was crying. "Promise?"

"Promise," he said with no hesitation. He looked into her eyes and saw fear but it was slowly disappearing with each passing second. He couldn't help it but like a magnet was between them. He slowly lowered his head to hers. He breathed in her scent. She smelt like lilies and vanilla. His lips brushed against hers. They closed their eyes and were about to kiss…

When the phone rang.

Toshiro sighed in frustration and answered it for her.

"Hello?"

"Stay away from her," a man yelled into the phone. After he said that a bullet went through the window and into the wall barely an inch from his head. Kagome screamed out and Toshiro covered her body with his.

"Who are you? Is this Naraku," he yelled into the phone but all he heard was the dial tone.

"Damn!"

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A/N: I hoped you guys liked it. Please review, all comments are appreciated. Bye, I'll update soon cause I'm having a lot of fun with this story! This chapter was 11 pages. That's the longest I've ever written. Yay!!!