InuYasha Fan Fiction / Yu Yu Hakusho Fan Fiction ❯ Those We Leave Behind ❯ Gossip and Blackmail ( Chapter 7 )

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Those We Leave Behind

Chapter Seven

Gossip and Blackmail

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What was she doing to him?

It had proven extremely difficult for Kurama to regain his composure enough to be around her without pouncing on top of her.

That song. Why did she have to sing that song? It was so suggestive. Far more suggestive than she would be with him.

His train of thought continued along this track for the course of his ice cold, ten minute shower. He had promised Kagome they could leave early so she could arrive in plenty of time to obtain a class schedule, learn the basic layout of the school, and settle in.

They had left the house around half-and-hour before Kurama normally left.

He was considerably calmer than twenty minutes before and they were pleasantly enjoying each other's company. Their chat involved things like her family, her old school, her old friends, and other tidbits she was willing to share.

He felt bad about not sharing parts of his past with her, but his history was so complex he could not reveal much without revealing it in its entirety.

They enjoyed the walk so much that neither was aware of the already spreading gossip.

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“Did you see that girl with Shuuchi?”

“Look at what she's wearing. It's obvious she's a slut.”

“She must not be from around here.”

“You mean he's had a long distance relationship all this time!?”

“That's why he wouldn't go out with me!”

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Kagome felt very self-conscious once they arrived.

Until this morning, Kagome had forgotten to pick up her uniform. She planned on doing it yesterday, but she did get lost a few times and had to shift priorities.

She would just have to deal without it for now. Kurama, however, was quite pleased. Normally he took interest in neither the girls of his school, nor how they looked at him with their puppy love in their conservative red uniforms.

Kagome was another story.

The girls' uniforms at his high school were red and, the hem of their skirts traveled all the way to their knees. Kagome stuck out like a sore thumb. Not only was her uniform's white and green color a fleeting departure from the monotonous red, but it also revealed half of her thigh. And man, did she have perfect thighs.

She felt very uncomfortable with the many stares from the male population. Kurama appeared wary of any boy who approached. It was too bad her schedule and his were not the same. His first class was on the other side of the floor.

“Kagome, if you find yourself in trouble, just say you know me. I have a great deal of influence around here.”

“An over-inflated ego is what you have. I'll be okay Dad. I learned how to tie my shoes and everything!” She truly was glad he was there. Her false sarcasm revealed how nervous she was to him.

They agreed she should wait in her trigonometry class for him to come by after his advanced placement Calculus class. Then they could walk to their second period PE class together.

They parted in the hallway one minute before the bell rang and Kagome nervously walked to the room Shuuichi had pointed out earlier.

She noticed many of the students were already there, talking amongst themselves. When she entered, everyone stopped and stared.

“Can I help you?” asked the graying teacher in his mid-forties with glasses.

“Yes,” she answered giving a polite bow. “My name is Kagome Higurashi and I am a newly enrolled student. This is the first class listed on my schedule.” She then handed the schedule to the man and smiled politely.

After a moment of staring at the paper, he smiled back to her politely and calmed her nervousness slightly by saying “Well Kagome Higurashi, my name is Mr. Hashishima.” The man turned to the class and said, “Class, please welcome Miss Higurashi.”

She was received with some genuine smiles, some jealous glares, and some obnoxious catcalls which caused her to immediately glue her eyes to the floor.

“Miss Higurashi, if you would please take that vacant seat along the side of the classroom please.” After she was seated and taken out her notebook, Mr. Hashishima continued, “Now class, today, as a part of our unit on the Feudal Era, we will be discussing some of the social aspects.”

Mr. Hashishima, who had been standing at the front of the class, moved the vacant desk in the front row forward a few feet while still speaking.

“Many of the different regions were at war, hence the title Warring States Era. The type of effect this had on their social structure was extremely important.”

Mr. Hashishima had finished moving the desk. It was still facing forward, but its front was against the board. He then sat on top of the desk facing the class.

“Who can tell me what type of society these people lived in?” He glanced hopefully around the room. “No one? Wel- Yes Miss Higurashi.”

Kagome didn't know if she should raise her hand or not. Nobody else was willing to try so she figured why not. By the time she raised her hand, her teacher had already begun speaking. However, when he noticed her willingness to participate, he stopped and invited her to answer.

“Well,” she began uncertainly, “the average person lived in a small village. Everyone, including women and children, worked the land. Most typically, they grew rice and tended to the rice patties daily. They also bred animals. Each village would have a skilled healer either living in the village or in a neighboring village. These healers, most commonly, knew a good deal about herbs, birthing, defending the village, leading, and exercising and defending against demons.”

At the last part of her statement, several giggles broke out.

Mr. Hashishima glared at her disbelievingly. She felt as if she would be scolded. Not many people nowadays believed in demons.

“Miss Higurashi,” he began very slowly and deliberately, as if deciding exactly how he wanted this phrased. “I believe that is the most...”

`Here it comes' was the thought on most peoples' minds. They expected the teacher who picked apart answers he felt were incomplete. His criticisms were usually harsh and they felt bad for the poor transfer student. She certainly was not prepared for what was to come.

“...complete and perfect answer I as an educator have ever heard.”

`What!?”

“In that brief description, you have capture all of the basics to a villager's life in the Feudal Era.” He now addressed the entire class. “The poorer people were concerned with only a few things that encompassed the entire span of the things that could influence them. For instance, food. Everyone had to work. If you wanted to eat you and your family worked extremely hard. Next, the healers.

“They were basically the moms or older sisters who took care of everyone. They chased away all the bullies, in their case wild animals and attackers, who tried to interfere with life. They tended to the sick. Most importantly to them, she would protect against demons which were a very big concern in those times. Now, we associate these so-called demons with foreigners who looked little like us.” He finished the introduction to the unit and addressed Kagome once more.

“That was very nicely done Miss Higurashi. I am impressed. Class, this leads us to the topic of our next assignment. We will be discussing legends. These legends most commonly dealt with demons of artifacts dealing with holy energy of some sort. Although we discredit such claims today, at the time, these people based their lives on such legends. Next week, I will be assigning projects you will present. These projects will include the legend itself, how it affected the people of the time, and a conversion of the legend into a modern day situation. Tonight's homework will be to read the first section in your book. That's all I have for today. You are excused when the bell rings.” He returned to his desk and sat down.

The students gathered and talked amongst themselves. Kagome stayed seated and went over her schedule once more.

She was approached by a group of three of girls. “Hi. You must be Kagome,” one of them said cheerfully.

`Who else would I be?' Kagome thought as she nodded and smiled cheerfully.

“My name is Kiana. This is Sori and this is Seta. We wanted to welcome you to our school.”

“Thank you.” Kagome took in this opportunity to take in their appearances. They all had a pale complexion, but their hair was very different. Kiana's hair was drawn up in a wavy ponytail, Sori's hair was in a bun held up with combs, and Seta's was in braided pigtails.

“Why don't we start off by telling you about the school,” suggested Seta. “What's your next class?

“That sounds great. I think it's PE.”

“First, though, we want to try and get outta here quickly so we can catch a glimpse of the hottest guy on campus,” assessed Kiana.

“Seriously, and I heard he got a new girlfriend,” interjected Sori.

“No way! That's not fair!” cried Kiana.

“You guys don't actually believe that? For all the years we've been in his fan club, he's never had a girlfriend,” replied Seta.

“All the more reason why we should check,” answered Kiana.

“I'm sorry. Who are we talking about? I didn't know regular high school boys had fan clubs.”

“Regular high school boy? Believe me he is no ordinary high school boy!”

Kiana took a good deal of offence to this statement. The new girl shouldn't be saying things she knows nothing about. “Sori's right! He has perfect red hair...”

“...and the most beautiful green eyes,” finished Seta.

RING!

“Come on Kagome. If we don't hurry, we'll miss him!” bellowed Sori.

“You guys go ahead. I have to wait for a friend.”

“Aw! We waited too long. We'll never get to see him now!”

"Oh well. I guess one day without seeing the great Shuuichi Minamino won't kill us. Sori, Kiana, and I will get over...Huh?"

While Seta had made her complaint, the subject of their discussion glided confidently into the room.

“Excuse me ladies. Have you seen- ah! Kagome. There you are. I was afraid you had departed without me,” he mocked laughingly.

“Why on earth would I do that to the Great Shuuichi Minamino? Seriously though, did you know you have your own fan club?” This was nice it made her feel less awkward. Little did she know, her desire for him to loosen up was slowly emerging as Youko and his playful nature seeped to the surface.

“Why? Are you considering membership, thus expanding my, as you put it, `over-inflated ego'?”

“No! What I was considering was breaking into your underwear drawer and selling your boxers!”

“I'll buy!!!” echoed three voices that had remained silent during the course of the bantering between the two.

“Guys! I'm so sorry! Shuuichi these guys have been so nice to me and I just neglect them.” Oddly enough, she had been totally serious for the first time in their conversation.

“Well, it's a pleasure to meet you three.”

“Their names are Kiana, Sori, and Seta.”

Kurama kissed the backs of their hands as Kagome announced each of their names and motioned to them.

“Do you think we could invite them over some time?”

Girls who obsessed over him, in his house? Not a good idea! “We'll have to discuss that option with Mother later. For now we must proceed toward the locker rooms.”

“Okay! Bye guys! It was great to meet you!” she shouted as she waved her good-byes.

Kiana, Sori, and Seta each responded differently to the chance meeting

“Was that really Shuuichi Minamino kissing our hands?”

“Were they related?”

“Do you think she serious about selling his underwear?”

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