InuYasha Fan Fiction ❯ I'll Be There For You ❯ Study Partners? ( Chapter 22 )

Chapter 22: Study Partners?

 

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Classes started and the friends soon fell into a routine. They would meet together for dinner during the week, and then spend Saturdays studying together in one of the libraries on campus.

 

Inuyasha often saw Kikyo on campus and discovered that she was in his Chemistry lecture. Whenever they would meet, Inuyasha would give her a polite greeting and Kikyo never pushed beyond that.

 

 

“Before you leave, make sure to study for the exam scheduled for next Monday. It will cover everything we have been over so far and will account for 30 % of your grade.” Mr. Crosby gathered his papers and left the auditorium as the students groaned and grabbed their things.

 

Inuyasha was heading out to meet Kagome for lunch when Kikyo called his name. He turned and saw her rushing his way.

 

“Inuyasha, could I study with you for this test? I am having problems keeping the formulas straight.” Inuyasha nodded.

 

“I guess that would be okay. You could meet us tomorrow on the fourth floor of the main library. We sit in the far right corner. Be there at 1 pm.”

 

Kikyo gave him a relieved smile. “Thanks Inuyasha. I'll see you there.” She left, heading to her next class.

 

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“Hi there angel.” Inuyasha leaned over and kissed Kagome's cheek. She smiled distractedly as she continued to type on her laptop. Inuyasha slid into the seat beside her, spreading out his text books. Miroku and Sango hadn't shown up yet, and he knew that Koga and Ayame had gone home for the weekend.

 

“What are you working on?”

 

“Oh, just that stupid 10 page paper for English. I have all my research done; now I have to put it together.” Kagome grimaced. English was not her favorite subject.

 

“Hey guys, sorry we're late.” Miroku pulled out a chair for Sango before taking one for himself. They both pulled out their calculus books and worked on the problems that had been assigned. Everyone was working diligently when they were interrupted by a familiar voice.

 

“Hello Inuyasha. I hope that I am not late.” Kikyo smiled at the group before grabbing a chair and sitting at the end of the table next to Inuyasha.

 

Kagome, Miroku, and Sango looked at each other in confusion. Inuyasha, seeing their looks explained. “She is in my chemistry class and asked for help studying for the exam on Monday. I offered to help her today.” The others smiled at the newcomer and made small sounds of welcome before going back to their work.

 

For the next couple of hours, all that was heard were the low, murmured explanations and the click of Kagome's keyboard. Sango glanced over at Kikyo several times, becoming disturbed at how close she sat to Inuyasha and the fact that she constantly seemed to be touching him. There was just something about her that Sango didn't like.

 

 

“Thanks for your help, Inuyasha. I think I got it now. I'll see you in class. Bye everyone.” Kikyo stood and left the table with a small wave. Once she was gone, Inuyasha excused himself to the restroom.

 

Sango took advantage of his absence. “Did you see how Kikyo was practically all over Inuyasha? She couldn't keep her hands to herself.”

 

“I noticed that as well. I wonder what she intends.” Miroku leaned back and stretched.

 

“I am sure she didn't mean anything by it. She was just trying to be considerate and not disturb us,” Kagome hurried to the girl's defense. Sango and Miroku exchanged glances, not convinced of Kikyo's “innocent intentions”. Sango started to say something, but closed her mouth when Inuyasha returned.

 

`That woman definitely requires watching,' Sango thought to herself. `I bet I can get Miroku to keep an eye open as well.'

 

 

Kikyo became a regular part of their study group after that. Koga was furious, refusing to be in the same room with her. He and Ayame started to come later, after she had already left. Miroku reported that Kikyo would often call the room in the evenings to talk to Inuyasha. Kagome still defended her whenever Sango or Miroku brought up their concerns.

 

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The semester was coming to a close. Miroku had crashed with Sango in her room, watching a movie. Kagome had gone out to take back some notes she had borrowed from a classmate, after which she would go over to Inuyasha's room where he was napping.

 

Kikyo had dropped by Inuyasha's room to get some help with her chemistry. When she knocked on his door, he seemed surprised to see her there.

 

“Umm, come in Kikyo. What do you want?” He opened the door and let her in, running his fingers through his mussed hair. Kikyo smiled at him and sat on his bed.

 

“I can't seem to figure out how to do these problems. Could you help me?” Inuyasha shut the door partially and went to sit beside her.

 

“Okay, but why didn't you call first?”

 

Kikyo pouted and said, “I was over this way and thought I'd pop in.” Inuyasha sighed and proceeded to explain the problems. Kikyo managed to hide her grin. She was one step closer to her goal.

 

A few minutes later, Kikyo heard Kagome's voice as she greeted one of the guys down the hall. `I can't believe my luck! Now's my chance to drive a wedge between Inuyasha and Kagome!' As Kagome's steps neared the door, Kikyo threw herself onto Inuyasha, who in astonishment, fell back onto the bed. She straddled him and began kissing him.

 

Kagome reached Inuyasha's room and went to knock, only to notice the door was open a little. Pushing it open, her eyes widened with shock and tears started rolling down her cheeks. “Inuyasha….” Kagome gasped out before turning and running down the hallway. Her only thought was to escape.

 

Inuyasha heard Kagome say his name, breaking the paralysis that seemed to have stricken his body and mind. He threw Kikyo off of him and ran to the stairwell “Kagome!” His voice echoed in the empty space. Turning back to the woman who had followed him, his eyes flashed angrily as he growled. “What in the hell were you thinking? Get out of here now!” He pushed past the smirking girl, running into his room and slammed his door shut. Inuyasha grabbed his phone to call Sango to see if she knew where Kagome may have gone.

 

Kikyo stared at the closed door before walking down to the street. Taking out her cell phone, she flipped it open, dialed a number and waited for the person to pick up. “Hey, it's Kikyo. She's all yours.”

 

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TBC

 

A/N: Thank -you for being patient with me. I have been a little stuck on how to get the story to the next stage. I hope that you enjoy this chapter. As always, Read, Enjoy, and Review!