-1Hello, I am somewhat new to Fanfiction, meaning that I have been here, but I haven't written anything yet. I hope you like anything I write and don't hesitate to criticize. I need to improve, and how can I improve if you don't tell me the truth, eh?

Disclaimer: I don't own any Inuyasha characters. -cries-

Prologue:

Sesshoumaru Taishou couldn't believe his luck. The angel walked into his office, his school asking for a job. He normally didn't offer a job right away, but this was an exception. A teacher where she wants to work at just quit and he had to have a substitute. She just happened to be a teacher. He was actually quite surprised at all her academic achievements, and happy to help. He just didn't show it. He sat there and looked her over. She couldn't be over twenty three and yet she still wanted to teach third grade. Being the principal of Shikon Elementary, he needed only the best to teach the children. After all, he had to keep his reputation at being the most successful school system out there.

He told her to come to school the next day, when the next semester of school started. She thanked him and left. He leaned back in his chair and thought about how he became the principal of an elementary school. He had always had a soft spot for children, they were innocent and they didn't know the horrors of the world, like he did. When he first told his father, InuTaishou, about him wanting to be a teacher, his father didn't like it one bit. He wanted him to become a business tycoon and inherit the company, but Sesshoumaru wanted to teach. At first, he taught teenagers, but soon found that he worked better with children. His own daughter, Rin, is in third grade and she is the only love in his life. Her mother, Kagura, had left them for his rival, Naraku Onigumo. He owned a high school named Bone Eater High. He had no idea why it was called that, and frankly, didn't care.

He and his daughter weren't affected very much when she left, and now that live in his big house, just the two of them. Thinking of his daughter, he let a small smile surface on his usually indifferent mask and thought about how it was when they first were together without Kagura.

-Flashblack-

Rin climbed into her daddy's bed late at night, when she knew everyone else was asleep. She needed to talk to him and that was the only time she could because he would always be so busy. She was relieved to find him awake, reading a book. He was now promoted by the principal who retired, Kaede. She was an old family friend. She readily gave him the job and left. She also gave him her number in case he needed it in the future. After leaving, he went to this new school to find it in a difficult situation. It was about to fall apart. He had fixed it up with the money he got from being the Taiyoukai of the West, and now is very proud to call the school his own. She tapped him on the shoulder to get his attention, knowing that he had heard her come in, but didn't acknowledge it yet. "Yes, Rin?" "Daddy, I need to talk to you about Mommy." This got his attention immediately and he put the book down. "What is it that you need to tell me?" His looked at his daughter with soft eyes. He had always loved her and always will, no matter what happened with her mother or not. He smiled at her, earning a grin back. "Daddy, Rin doesn't want to go with Mommy. Rin doesn't like her and she doesn't like Rin." Sesshoumaru let the smiled fade slightly when she looked at her lap as if ashamed. He scooped her up in his arms and held her in his lap, leaning down to talk to her, directly in her ear. "Don't worry, little Rin, Mommy won't come and get you. If it makes you feel better, I don't like Mommy much either…" She looked up in his eyes and they just stared at each other a few minutes before Rin yawned. "Well it looks like my little Rin is sleepy…" She shook her head 'no' before yawning again. "No, daddy, Rin is not sleepy, Rin wants to stay up with Daddy!" He chuckled at her and started 'purring' a sleepy tune to her. She pouted, "No fair!" Immediately she fell asleep and he let her curl up on his broad chest. He decided that it was time for him to go to sleep as well and turned off the light.

-End of Flashback-

Sesshoumaru sighed. The divorce had gone pretty well, and Kagura never got near Rin to make her life miserable. He glanced at the clock on his wall and got up immediately, seeing it 6:00 pm. He had to get home to Rin. He knew that tomorrow was going to be interesting and couldn't wait to know more about the new teacher. Kagome Higurashi.

Chapter 1:

Kagome groaned. What was that awful noise that woke her up. She had an awesome dream about a singing banana and burrito…okay maybe not an awesome dream, a very random dream more like it. She hit the alarm clock trying to 'kill' the noise and rolled over again. Just as soon as she closed her eyes, someone came into her room and threw her curtains open, letting the light shine in. She groaned again and covered her eyes. She was about the fall asleep again, when said person decides to talk. "Kags…Kags…Kags wake up!" She opened her eyes slowly and saw her brother standing there, smiling. She glared at him and looked to the evil alarm clock. "It's five o' clock in the morning? Why wake me up at this ungodly hour!?" Her brother, Souta, smirked. "Hey Kags, don't you have to get ready for work?" This got her attention, and she jumped up out of bed before falling on her face with a blunt 'oomph'. Souta obviously thought it the funniest thing in the world because he burst out laughing.

"Souta!" She whined, "it's not funny!" She looked down to find herself trapped in her sheets. After escaping them, she stood and stretched. After hearing two satisfying clicks in her back, she looked at Souta who had finally calmed down enough to breathe. "Souta, what are you doing here? And how, may I say, in Kami's great world, did you get in?" He sighed and said, "Kags, mom kicked me out again. I also got in by the key that you gave me in case Ship needs me." Her eyes brightened at the thought of her adopted son, before she looked at the clock. She ran about her room, grabbing the clothes that she is going to wear and shower items. While she ran about she talked to Souta. "Hey Souta, can you wake Shippo up? I need to jump in the shower." "Sure, Kags." He left her to her business and left her room, soon hearing her turn on her shower. He shook his head at her fondly and walked down the hallway in her apartment. After getting to the door with the sigh that says 'No Girls Allowed,' he opened it and peered in. He saw the little redhead sound asleep. He closed the door quietly and walked over to him.

"Ship? Ship? Time to wake up, Ship." The little bright redheaded boy opened his eyes slowly to reveal Emerald eyes. His eyes adjusted to the light and he saw who woke him up. Immediately he jumped up out of bed and into the awaiting arms of Souta. "Uncle Souta! What are you doing here? Is momma up yet? Did she sleep in again? What are we going to do with her? She's gonna be late for work! I'm hungry. Can we eat? Can you help me get dressed? I'm in the third grade now! Momma's my teacher!-" Before he could continue, Souta put a hand over the little kit's mouth. He was amazed that he said all that in one breath. "Ship, I'm staying here for a little while. Kagome is in the shower, or out of it by now. Yes, we can eat. I made blueberry waffles. I can also help you get dressed, where's your uniform?" He looked around and saw the little uniform sitting on the desk across the room.

"You know, Ship, you are just like your momma. Now let's beat her and get ready first!" The little boy jumped up and down, and started grabbing all his books and his backpack and then stopped in front of Souta, holding out his uniform. Souta helped him in it and they both went to the kitchen, to sit down.

Kagome didn't want to get out of the shower, but knew she had to hurry so got out and dried off. She then wrapped the towel securely around her and walked into her room. After getting dressed, she blow dried her hair and put it up in a messy bun. She left her bangs down, and they framed her face and covered her eyes. She had on a little eye shadow, a blue color, black mascara and eyeliner, and a little lip gloss. She walked into the kitchen where she heard her son and brother talking. Or, more like Shippo talking and Souta trying to keep up.

As soon as Kagome walked into the room, all talking ceased. They gawked at her and all she did was shrug and get her milk and syrup for the pancakes. They looked her over and they thought the same thing at the same time 'Is that Kagome?' She was wearing a suit for women, with black pants, a black jacket that was opened up to reveal a white button up shirt and a red tie. The tie was loosened and the first few buttons on the shirt were left unbuttoned. She had on her little black glasses that looked good on her. Under the pants, she had on black high-heels. What was so amazing was that she looked good, the outfit hugging her curves perfectly, but it was still appropriate for teaching. She gave them a pointed look to stop staring. "What?" They both realized their jaws had dropped and closed them with a click.

"Kagome, what time do you have to be at work?" She ate, thinking a minute before looking at the clock and seeing it was 6:30. "I have to be there by 7:30, so as soon as we finish here, we'll leave, okay, Ship?" Said child nodded vigorously and kept eating. "Souta, will you clean these up when we leave? By the way, what did you do this time to get mom to kick you out? It must've been pretty bad…" She shook her head at her little brother. He was eighteen, and she was twenty-two. He had been kicked out for numerous things and came to stay with her at her apartment. Her apartment was pretty big and had four rooms, two bathrooms, a considerably big kitchen and a huge living room/ dining room. It was at a good price, her friend, Inuyasha Taishou owning it. He let her stay there for as long as she needed and she only needed to pay so much a month. She realized she had gone off thinking while eating and came back when she realized Souta was talking.

"Well…" He rubbed the back of his head sheepishly. "I kinda didn't tell her what I was doing at a bar." She looked at him and frowned slightly. "Souta what were you doing at a bar? I mean, you're under aged and everything." Souta sighed. "I had to meet my girlfriend there. She broke up with me and I got a little drunk…" She sighed this time. "Souta, don't do that with Shippo here, got it?" He nodded and she checked her watch. She suddenly jumped up. "Oh, Kami, where did the time go? We have to go. See you later, Souta. We'll talk more later." She gave a pointed glare at him. He cowed from her glare and after they walked out, let out a breath he didn't know he had held.

Kagome opened the front door for Shippo and made sure that he was buckled in before she sat down in front of the wheel and started the ten minute drive to school. She was happy she got a job so close to where her apartment is and smiled a little to herself. The ride there was a quiet one, each of the pair lost in their own thoughts. They arrived and she took a deep breath, parking where the designated area for teachers is. She let out the breath and looked at Shippo, seeing him do the same thing. "Relax, this new school will be different, but I'm sure you'll do fine. Besides your in my class." She got out and walked around the car, letting Shippo free of the evil seat buckles and grabbing his hand. "Mama, I'm sure you'll do fine too." She smiled at him and they walked to her new classroom together. As soon as they got there, she set her briefcase on her desk and opened it up. He went to the back and put his things in his cubby then sat in the desk assigned him. This is going to be a…different…day….

Chapter 2:

Sesshoumaru saw her get out and talk to the little boy. His heart sank as he saw it must be her son, although he doesn't look a thing like her. So she was married. He laughed sadly to himself since he was alone. Of course she's married. She's beautiful and caring, good with kids. Who wouldn't want to marry her. He decided that he needed to watch her class, to make sure she's worth the payment and so he exited his office, hiding his emotions behind the usual cold mask.

He walked to her class, and all the children ran the other way and made room for him. They didn't want to get in his way. All except one who launched themselves at his leg and clung on. He looked down and his eyes softened to see Rin clinging to him. He detached the mass known as Rin from his leg and balanced her on his hip. "Rin? Are you okay?" Concern immediately came as he saw her crying. She looked up, tears in her eyes still. "Papa, what if Rin's new teacher doesn't like Rin?" He chuckled a little and wiped away her tears. "I'm sure she'll love you. Who care resist?" She smiled brightly at him and hugged him, then jumped down, grabbing his hand and 'dragging' him to her class. "Papa is going to this class, is he not?" He chuckled again and ruffled her hair before straightening out as they were now at the room.

Kagome had just sat down and arranged her things on her desk with she heard a knock. Shippo perked up a little, he had been coloring, and listened. "Please come in." Her sweet voice called through the door. She looked up to see her boss coming in. She immediately stood up and bowed respectfully. "Mr. Taishou. Can I help you?" She straightened up and looked behind her when she felt a tug on her suit jacket. After seeing it was Shippo hiding behind her, she giggled slightly before turning back to her boss, her son clinging to her leg. He merely cocked an eyebrow at the kit, but looked at her. "I'm going to evaluate you today. I need to make sure you are worth the time." She smiled slightly and nodded, inclining her head a little. "Of course, I hope to not disappoint you."

She then saw a little black head peak from behind Sesshoumaru. She smiled and knelt down, Shippo still clinging to her. "And who might you be?" The little girl peered at her before burying her face in her Father's pant leg and saying a muffled "Rin." He chuckled slightly at his daughter. "My daughter, Rin. Rin come out and meet Mrs. Higurashi." "Miss. Hello, Rin." Rin peered out again and was pushed forward by her father. She smiled shyly at the new lady. "Rin, I would like you to meet my son, Shippo." She then proceeded to push her own son in front of her and wrapped her arms around him. She whispered something in his ear that neither demon could hear, despite their powers. The shy boy immediately perked up and glomped his mother before turning back around and walking up slowly to Rin. He looked at his shoes as he spoke. "Hello, I'm Shippo." Rin immediately grabbed his hand and dragged him back to where he was sitting. "Wanna draw with Rin?" Shippo said an excited, "Yes!" and they got to work. Kagome giggled a little then looked back to Sesshoumaru. "Mr. Taishou, you can sit in the chair by my desk, if you wish." He nodded and just stared at the children for a few minutes. "So, are you married?"

She was slightly startled at the sudden question, and smiled slightly. "No, I've never even had a boyfriend. I adopted him, I actually met him on the streets. His family had died and he was all alone." She looked at her son, a small smile on her face. Then she looked back at him, blushing slightly. "I don't know why I just told you that…I've only told my family…" She looked away, blushing more. He mentally smirked. 'So she is shy is she? Cute. And that blush makes her look even more cute.' He was brought out of his musings with the bell rang. She went to her desk and got everything situated while he sat in the chair by her desk. He for the first time, looked at what she was wearing and admired it. It hugged her body perfectly. He then looked around noticing the chairs filling.