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"I mean can you believe her?!"

I open my locker and switch out my British Lit. for Chemistry, "Well she did tell you to clean your room. I can hardly blame her for doing it herself when you refused to."

Iggy sighs, "But still, she threw away a lot of my personal property."

"You should have cleaned your room." I shut my locker and begin walking to class.

Iggy follows continuing her rant and I politely begin to zone her out.

It's been almost two weeks since I first started here and so far, with the help of Iggy, my transition here went smoothly. Of course there were some unpleasant encounters with Jewel: hair pulling, slapping, name calling, but as much as I wanted to retaliate-god how I wanted to retaliate- I kept seeing Sesshomaru in my head, and how he will immediately snatch me from this school and drop me in to a private one by the end of the month.

So I grit and bare it with the best dignity I could scrape up. As for the raven haired boy…well…he's still watching me, and yes it's a bit unnerving as well. It's almost as if he is waiting, for what, I can hardly imagine.

"Do you think I should wear more girly clothes?"

I stop and look her over, "Well, regardless of what anyone else says you look nice to me. Baggy pants and BDUs don't do much for any girl."

"But, those are my leisure clothes" she began as I continue our way up the stairs. "I wanna be able to run, jump, and-"

I slam hard into someone and stumble back. My books and such fly to the ground as Iggy catches me.

"Watch were your going!"

A voice snaps as I kneel down to pick up my things. "My apologies."

The person snatches up all my books before I could reach them forcing me to look up at him. His jet black hair is pulled back with a dark red clip and his face looks as if it is slightly colored with makeup. He wears a male uniform-sloppily- but the way he carried himself, I could have easily mistaken him for a girl.

He holds my books closer to his chest as he give me the once over, "Well…you're prettier than Jewel, I'll give you that."

"Excuse me?" I happen to glare past him at the source of a sudden movement. The raven haired boy from the lunchroom my first week here stands not too far off. His face is in the palm of his hand, and he shakes his head as if suffering from some great embarrassment.

My attention immediately goes back to the feminine man as he grabs my chin and examines my face.

"Hmm, you have a pretty face I suppose." He lets go and circles around me, " An 'ok' body, a pretty perky ass for someone from England, although these need to grow some more."

He indicated towards my breast and I flush.

"Just who the hell do you think you are?"

The man nods, "Yep, defiantly need to grow those suckers out. He's a breast man."

My entire face goes warm as I snatch one of my books back from him.

"Geez, is this how you treat all your upper classmates?"

"Only the ones who are as vulgar and rude as you," I hiss. "Now return my things this instant, and I shall not report this heinous crime to the proper school authorities."

He stares at me for a moment before bursting in to laughter.

"Oh! You are just too cute! I mean really who says 'shall' anymore?"

I close my eyes and grit my teeth.

"Jakotsu, leave her alone, you old prude!"

He stops and stares at Iggy, "Ew, I don't think anyone was talking to you…table top." Iggy's face goes red, and she looks to the ground. "Yeah, so why don't you crawl back into that dirty little hole you manage to pull yourself out of every day."

I see the shamed look on her face and my blood begins to boil, "Look here, Jack-otsu! It's one thing to embarrass me and insult me, but when you direct this blatant act of pure cruelty towards my friends THAT'S where I draw the line." I step closer to him and grab the rest of my books. "If you ever insult my friends again I swear I will slap you straight."

Jakotsu's eyes grew wide for a moment, and he begins to laugh once more, "Oh, my god! You are just too damn adorable! I just wanna keep you as my little doll."

I slap his hand away, grab Iggy's arm, and push past him trying not to do anything I will sort of regret later.

The bell rings and I stop in front of my chemistry class. I let out a slow exhale and regain my composure.

"Thanks"

"For what?"

"For what you said back there. I know I can be annoying and all, but still…thanks."

I place my hand on her shoulder and smile, "First off, if you were annoying I'd tell you, and second, I do see you as a friend, and that is what friends do. "

Iggy suddenly pulls me into a tight hug, and I gasp. Who would have thought someone so small could be so strong. I exhale as she releases me and wave her goodbye before slipping in to class.

I press my skirt down at the sudden gust of wind and lean against one of the large brick pillars in front of the school. I specifically told Inuyasha to meet me here to walk home. I glare at my watch and give a low growl, "I ought to kill him."

I rest my head back and close my eyes. My thoughts bleed into memories and the wind plays through my hair.

It was a Christmas years passed before Inuyasha's birth. I remember being so excited that morning, running from one room to the other before bolting down the steps to our massive tree. There, I began sorting through the gifts. If it was Sesshomaru's, I toss it carelessly to the side and if it was mine I'd shake it to see if daddy put a kitten in it.

I never did get that kitten. Instead I got a half brother.

Either way, I remember being picked up and tosses in to the air by my father. We'd laugh, he'd kiss my forehead, and then let me pick out one of his jazz records. I loved those records, especially the ones with the saxophonist. I wanted to play the sax, but mother said it wasn't a lady's instrument.

The door slams and my eyes snap open, "Sorry didn't mean to scare you."

I glare at the raven haired boy, and he gives me a confidant smile.

"You didn't scare me. I thought you were someone else."

"Who?"

"None of your business. Have you come to finish your friend's evaluation of me?

"No, actually I came to apologize."

I look out in to the street, "I don't accept apologies unless they are straight from the offender's mouth. I do not deal with the middle man."

"Yeah, well this is about as good as you'll get from Jakotsu."

I look back at him and notice that he has gotten a lot closer.

"Look, he really didn't mean anything by it. Women aren't really his favorite kind of gender."

"Obviously"

"And anyway, he did take a liking to you which is a first for him."

"Oh, lucky me." I push off the pillar and begin walking down the stairs.

"Hey, wait."

I stop, but don't turn around.

"Geez, I'm not much of an expert on the whole etiquette thing, but isn't it rude to just walk away from a conversation?"

I clench my teeth slightly before walking back up to him with small smile on my lips. "I'm sorry. I didn't know that pathetic excuse for an apology was a supposed to be a conversation starter. Normally, people introduce themselves as a starter before hitting on a topic."

He chuckles softly and takes my place against the pillar, "Jakotsu was right. You are feisty"

"Well I'm glad my fits of anger amuse the two so much."

"No, wait come on I'm just messing with you. You're absolutely right about the name thing though. Normally when I hit on girls, I do introduce myself, but since the whole thing with jakotsu-"

"Wait, did you say you were hitting on me?"

"Attempting to anyway."

I stare at him blankly before pinching the bridge of my nose, "I'd hate to brake this to you…"

"Bankostu"

"Bankotsu, but I do believe a certain red headed girl would not be too happy to discover that her boyfriend is not as faithful as she believes."

Bankotsu chuckles, "It doesn't matter. I plan on breaking up with her a while back ago and now," He walks over to me, "I have a reason."

"OH NO!" I push him away and glare, "No, no, no. You will not drag me into your…your…baby mama drama."

He laughs, "My what?!"

My face flushes as I realize that I used the wrong term, "I don't know! Just don't drag me into whatever mess your breakup is going to cause."

"Aww, it's ok. You don't have to be afraid of Jewel." He smiles, "I'll protect you."

I scoff, "I am NOT afraid of her."

"Well you sure like to let her beat up on you a lot."

My eyes flash red, "Only because if I ever retaliated, I'd kill her."

He raises an impressed eyebrow and I turn my back to him.

"I simply want to make it through these last few years of school so I can get on with my life."

I freeze as he pushes my hair over my right shoulder allowing me to feel his breath against the back of my neck. I spin around to face him, but my glare falters at the sight of how close he is to me, "DON'T TOUCH ME." I snap regaining my composure and he laughs.

"Oh, this is going to be a lot of fun.

My face flushes involuntarily and the front door of the school bursts open , "Get away from her Bankotsu!"

Without taking his eyes off me, Bankotsu dodges Inuyasha's lounge by stepping to the side-taking me with him I might add- and I manage to catch Inuyasha by the collar for his uniform cancelling his violent meeting with the concrete steps.

Inuyasha gives off a growl as he yanks himself from me and steps up to Bankotsu, "Back off my sister."

Bankotsu eyes widen slightly, and he pushes Inuyasha to the side, "Wait! So you mean to tell me you and this fine piece of-"

"WATCH IT!"

He smiles, "I mean, you and her share the same genes?"

Inuyasha grabs his shoulder and turns him around, "Yeah, we do so keep your hands off her or else."

Bankotsu crosses his arms, "Or else what, dog boy?"

"Ok." I step between the two and push them a few steps away, "Inuyasha, you've had me waiting out here long enough so let's go. Bankotsu, I would say it was a pleasure making your acquaintance, but that would be a degree of lying I am not comfortable with. Goodbye."

I grab Inuyasha's collar and drag him down the steps before he has a chance to protest.

"Tell me."

"For the last time, Inuyasha, nothing happened. We were just talking."

"Are you sure?"

I stare at him in disbelief, "Hmm, well let's see….I was there….so…yeah, yeah I'm pretty damn sure nothing happened."

He sighs, "You know what I mean."

I gently pat him on his back, "I know, but you have to understand, I can take care of myself. I am the one who is supposed to take care of you remember?"

He crosses his arms and mutters something unintelligible, "Still, I don't like this sudden interest in you, Lizzy. I'm serious! Keep an eye on him or else you'll end up doing something stupid."

"Inuayasha, this 'interest' is just a faze. Bankotsu is about to break up with his girlfriend so he's just looking for a rebound. I'll give it a week, maybe a week and a half before he starts stalking some other poor girl."

"He's stalking you?"

I shake my head, "No…well…not exactly ok. Plus, even if I did like Bankotsu- WHICH I DON'T-you and I both know Sesshomaru would rather send me to a convent than let me date a human." I suddenly stop, "By the way, if you had been in front of the school like I told you to be I would have never met bankotsu."

He begins to back away, "Ok…look… it wasn't my fault. Kagome made me stay and do classroom duty and-"

"Kagome? Who is this Kagome?" I ask raising my eyebrow and Inuyasha blushes.

"N-no one. Look I… I got to go…do…do stuff okay."

"What kind of stuff?"

"None of your business."

"Does it have anything to do with this Kagome girl?"

"Shut up!"

I laugh as I watch Inuyasha stalk off, "Be home by dinner."

He waves the comment off and I turn the corner.

I walk in silence for a couple of blocks before an eerie feeling of being followed washes over me. I glance behind me, but see no one. I sniff the air, but nothing specific catches my attention. I cross the street and take the short cut through the park. A twig snaps behind me and I turn.

A growl rolls through my throat as I scan the empty pathway. My eyes flick over to the rustling leaves and without warning I lunge towards it my poison claw impaling the oak tree and slowly rotting it away.

"Shit girl!"

I look over and see Bankotsu crouching to my left rubbing the slightly singed hairs at the top of his head.

I pull my claw out and glare, "Why are you following me?"

"Geez, any lower and that would have been my face." He mutters as he stands.

"That's the point. Now answer my question." I say with a snarl and he smiles.

"I wasn't following you. You just happen to be walking in the same direction I was."

I place my hands on my hips and glare at him, "So let me see if I understand correctly. You were creeping around in the bushes behind me-"

"I wasn't creeping."

"You were CREEPING in the bushes, but you WEREN'T following me?"

"See, creep is such a negative word. I was merely observing the plant life of the park up close that's all. Geez, someone is thinking a little too highly of themselves today."

"Whatever." I make my way back to the path and continue to walk home.

"Now wait a minute, since we're on the same path an all, why not walk together?"

"Go away or I will alert an officer of the law."

"Aw, come on…uh"

"Elizabeth."

"Elzabeth, right. Come on, after that magnificent display of fighting ability you and I both know you can handle little ole me."

I reach the end of the park and make a left.

He follows.

"You know, come to think of it. I don't think I've ever dated a demon before."

"Well you won't be popping that cherry with me, so go find someone else before I get upset."

He falls silent, but continues to follow me.

I take in my surroundings and note that the path to Sesshomaru's is a block away. I can see him stealing quick glances at me with that stupid arrogant smile still plastered on his lips.

I groan and face him, "What!? What do you want?"

He puts on an innocent face, "What are you talking about? I'm just walking."

My eyes narrow, "Don't make me ask again."

"Alright fine, I want you to go out with me."

My glare drops, "Excuse me?"

"One date. If you don't enjoy yourself, I'll leave you alone."

"No"

"Why not?" He lightly strokes my cheek, "Afraid you'd fall for me?"

I knock his hand away, "Hardly. My brother will not approve."

"Tch, I can handle that little runt."

I smirk, "No, my other brother. The eldest. "

His face falls, "You have another brother?"

"Yep, he's a full blooded demon too. Just like me. Only stronger. And he just LOATHES humans."

"Well then just lie and say you're going out with a friend."

"And why would I lie to my beloved brother just to see you. I don't even like you."

He places a hand over his heart and winces, "Ow…that really hurt my feelings."

I roll my eyes and hail a cab.

"Alright fine, don't go on this ONE LITTLE DATE with me. That's cool. I'll just bug the hell out of you tomorrow, and the next day, and the next day, and the next day, and the next day, and the next day, and the next day, and the next day, and the next day, and the next day, and the next day…"

My nails scrape against the cab door and I sigh, "Fine! ONE date….Friday…at 6….meet me at the library. If your even one minute late, the date is off."

"Why the library?"

I slam the door and the cab drives off.

I mean really, what harm could one date do?