InuYasha Fan Fiction ❯ All To Myself ❯ Chapter 3: Celebrity Status ( Chapter 3 )
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By: MysteriousFlame 
Kagome begins to branch out a bit and learn to have friends once more. And what is this? a bonfire hmmm....
Anime/Manga: InuYasha Fan Fiction | Genre(s): Drama / Hentai / Romance | Type: Alternate Universe | Uploaded On: 07.16.2010 | Pages: 3 | Words: 8.2K | Visits: 330 | Status: Completed
Kagome begins to branch out a bit and learn to have friends once more. And what is this? a bonfire hmmm....
Anime/Manga: InuYasha Fan Fiction | Genre(s): Drama / Hentai / Romance | Type: Alternate Universe | Uploaded On: 07.16.2010 | Pages: 3 | Words: 8.2K | Visits: 330 | Status: Completed
AN: Hey guys!!! Yeah! Me and emeraldragoness were able to get another chapter out!! We’re both really proud of this one took her one day then me one day just for you! Okay just so all you guys know we went through and revised chapter one and two and added a lot, a lot more so please go through and read it. Hopefully the characters are more developed now! Thank you please review the more reviews we get the more we get excited to write! Enjoy Enjoy!
Chapter Three: Celebrity Status
Kagome plopped down on to her bed taking a deep breath before sighing it out. She stretched her aching limbs trying her best to loosen her joints. Looking towards the clock she could not help but grimace at what she saw.
12:13 a.m.
Growling in frustration she rolled out of bed, she had just begun a part time job not but a week ago. Kagome had been a waitress before so figured it would be easy enough. God, was Kagome wrong. She picked a smaller diner; even better the one that Sango’s family owned. Only she did not think that it would only be her, Sango and one other girls working there. Kagome did not know how Sango did it! It had been a week and a half since she had began Shikon Academy. It had been interesting for lack of better words.
As the first week had progressed she and Sango became the closest of friends. Sango was her fist real best friend that she had ever had in her life. The two had really kicked it off in the last two weeks, which she could not help but notice elated her cousin very much. The thought brought a smile to Kagome’s lips. Miroku and Sango continued to go around in circles, it was obvious that there was an attraction between the two. Kagome had learned from Sango that Miroku was quite the play boy, which not only disgusted Kagome but pissed her off. Was that what Miroku would always be doing when they were younger harassing poor women? He would not be a pervert on her time. No she would slap him into shape if it was the last thing she did. However, it was evident even with Miroku’s ways that he cared very much for Sango and liked her. Now, how Sango felt would probably take a little longer for Kagome to figure out. She knew he liked him as well, but, she would not do anything about it!
School had not been that bad. She was fitting into her classes and learning who to stay away from. There were several fights that broke out in a regular school day. Mainly the fights consisted of demons trying to prove dominance. Even more scary was when she learned about the death toll, people would actually kill in that school, and the school cared none the less. Slowly with the help of Sango, Kagome was learning fast the ways of demons, some of them at least. Now the mikos and witches such as Kikyou that was beyond her. Kikyou always acted as she owned the school, her pose devised up of Yura, Kanna, and Kagura all of which followed the tainted miko aimlessly. Kagome was still unsure of the grudge that Kikyou held against her surely it still was not because of the first day of school. Kagome though did not care one way or another.
Kouga still popped in and out of her life over the past week or so. Kagome just sighed in annoyance. She was not sure why the demon was so taken with her. She was just fortunate they shared no classes together. He continued to try and bring her gifts and promised they were meant together. If he called her his women one more time she thought she would scream perhaps. Sango explained it was a demon thing and had something to do with her scent. To be honest the first few days a lot of demons continued to come on to her. Some were scared of Kouga, however, most of them left her alone because of a certain half breed.
Inuyasha.
Her thoughts came back to him often over the last week. It had been happening a little more and more each day. He would never admit it out loud, however she was sure it was him, when she overheard demons talk about a demon telling them to back off and not mess with the new girl or they would answer to him or Mirkou. It was odd Sango had explained the half demon thing to Kagome. They were not accepted like normal demons nor did they have a place with regular humans. However, all these demons that plagued this school were afraid or at least cautious of Inuyasha. She could not help but smile at that a bit. If only he was not so obnoxious and did not make her so damn mad.
Kagome walked over to her window lifting it to invite the fresh air into her room. She thought a little more about Inuyasha. He had for the most part avoided her the past week, they had only really talked a few times. She recalled the events.
(Flashback)
“So why are you so intent on following me now?” He simply asked.
“Hey you asked me!” Kagome studied him slightly, he for some odd reason looked so sad to her. Her eyes widened slightly. “Well maybe because I just want to talk to you.” What was she doing she thought to herself. Here she was chasing him down. This man had been such an ass to her, and now she sounds like an idiot trying to keep him from walking away. But, not a few minutes ago the things he did and said. ‘Ugh, get a hold of yourself girl!’ She just stared at him trying to studying his every movement like she could read his mind.
“Stop staring at me you obnoxious woman. It wasn’t like I was actually trying to stand up for you or anything. That demoness just pisses me the fuck off. So don’t take it as a favor or anything because you haven’t stop driving me nuts since you got here. Besides that god awful stench of yours is making me feel nauseous. Psh, this nice girl act, I don’t know if I completely feed in to it, women are out for nothing but…” Inuyasha stopped his bashing once he got a good look at the contortions of Kagome’s face.
‘Back to old Inuyasha, who exactly was he trying to fool?’ Kagome was not sure what she had thought. It made her happy when he came to her rescue at least that was how she viewed it. It had been a long time since anyone had ever done anything like that. But, once Inuyasha said all that all she could think about was how dumb she felt. Of course it was not what she thought. She felt it, the tear ducts in her eyes beginning to fill with the salty water that would soon fall down her face. She knew her face was beginning to scrunch up trying to control the tears. She needed a quick getaway was what she needed.
Inuyasha studied her for a split second before she bowed her head. “Thanks, I was not trying to be a burden. Really, I can take care of myself though really.” And that was it, after that she turned on her heel and walked away back to what he could only assume was class. Soon after the smell of tears stung his nose, he hated tears enough already, but hers, hers has been the worst yet. The salt burned his nose and the sudden sadness made him feel so guilty.
Kagome groaned at the events that had transpired between them. “Ugh why am I thinking about that stupid jerk? I’m sure I’m wrong he wouldn’t tell anyone to leave me alone.” Kagome sat in her hot bubble bath. She knew she always tried to keep as clean as possible, but his comment about her stinking really got to her. ‘Do I really smell that bad to the other youkai?’ Submerging herself under the bubbles, she tried not to think about him. Sango had said her scent was most likely what was provoking other demons. Was it because she smelled bad she was getting the reactions she was getting? ‘Ugh, she was thinking about it again whatever, I can’t let him get to me.’ Once out of her bath, she changed into a long sleeved white cotton nightgown and crawled into bed to succumb to the memories of what followed their next short conversation but a few days ago.
(Flashback)
The next day at school, after that conversation between them, Kagome had entered her final class wondering just what this one had in store. Kagome took the seat in the very back like she normally did. Sango had two of her five classes with her; she could not but wish she had this one with her too though. And that was when he walked in. It confused Kagome when Inuyasha also sat in the back right next to her. She could feel his eyes studying her but just ignored it, still hurt and mad about the last real conversation they had.
That was when a male student who was most likely a demon, because of his strange colored eyes, leaned over at her. “So Kagome, is it? How would you like to skip this class and go somewhere a little more private, I can give you some one on one when it comes to demons, teach you things this class never could provide?” he asked. This had been the third time since school had begun that this demon had hit on her. She knew it was only a matter of time till he said something to her. He always seemed to be where she was. Kagome showed a look of disgust as the said demon began to reach for her hand.
Inuyasha kept his eyes on her from the moment he had walked in. The past week had been quite the adventure, not only was he experiencing such strange foreign feelings, but he was doing his best to protect this bundle of joy to his left who was not even paying attention to him. After the fiasco with Yura he had seek Miroku out telling him about the strange events and image he had seen of a very frightened Kagome cowered down hiding in a dark room. Miroku was unsure of what it meant himself, but it was evident it bothered him. Inuyasha also cornered Miroku about Kagome never being touched. To, which Miroku explained he had tried telling Inuyasha she was a good girl. This only angered Inuyasha as he accused Miroku of basically condemning her. Inuyasha did not think he could ever forget the shocked confusing look that Miroku had given Inuyasha. To which Inuyasha explained untouched girls were basically a walking billboard to demons saying, “Okay, here I am take me now!” and now she was stuck in a school full of them. Inuyasha had almost become so lost in thought that he missed the oncoming demon approaching Kagome.
The demon halted his actions suddenly when a growl emitted from the ill tempered half breed next to Kagome. The demon looked up at him and his eyes widened before he sulked away from Kagome to head back to his seat. Unknown to Kagome what the demon has seen was a very much red eyed Inuyasha emitting death to him if he even thought about touching the girl. Demons did not necessarily need words to communicate to each other Kagome was slowly realizing.
When Kagome had looked over at him, normal deep golden eyes met her chocolate ones as she just stared, unsure what to say. Inuyasha caught sight of her staring and blinked a few times. Damn. “Look I’m not gonna apologize alright!” He had not meant to hurt her feelings their previous encounter but he sure had done his part to make up for it. Inuyasha knew with her innocent scent, she would attract a lot of demons, and he had kept that at bay. The only thing unsure to him was just who was he doing it for? Him? Or her? Inuyasha had tried his best to keep his distance still unsure of what it was he was feeling himself.
Kagome was again confused was he talking about the prior day or what just happened. She smiled slightly feeling like she was beginning to understand him a little bit. He was the one making school life a little easier for her. Maybe it was his way of apologizing. She did not know why but it made her feel happy and almost warm in her chest.
“Geeze, bitch!” He muttered leaning back into his seat when he caught her light smile.
Kagome hissed and then he went and said something like that. Perhaps she was giving him way too much credit after all.
Reality hit Kagome again as she laid back in bed. Once the week had began again the two classes she shared with Inuyasha had been less eventful. He just continued to study her. “Yeah, stupid Inuyasha I don’t care if I see him again, stupid jerk,” she muttered, although knowing it was a lie, she just closed her eyes ready for sleep.
Beep…Beep…Beep…Beep… SMACK!
‘Morning already?’ Kagome sat up and stretched her stiff limbs still feeling annoyed over the obnoxious sound of the alarm clock. She had noticed that for the past few days in which she had been working at the diner, she had been sleeping harder. It was beginning to feel like she was not getting enough sleep at night; actually she doubted she even budged at night, because it was definitely getting harder to wake up.
7:30.
‘Ugh, guess I need to get ready for work…Who’s idea was it to work on the weekends again?’ Kagome changed from her nightgown to her work uniform, it was a black and white maid type uniform, but was not provocative like someone would see in a porno or anything. She heading to the bathroom to brush her teeth and fix her hair. There was a note on the fridge from her mom…she had picked up a morning shift as well at her job.
“Well, ok then.” Kagome sighed. She hardly ever saw her mother anymore. Kagome hated the fact that she had to work so much.
Kagome jumped at the loud blaring music the erupted from her purse. She headed over to the counter to rummage through the contents before coming across her phone. “Hello?”
“Kagome? Its Miroku. Wow I’m surprised you’re actually up this early seeing how you are definitely not a morning person. In fact, you are really a grouch in the morning sometimes and eye sore even if you do not brush your hair.” Miroku teased his cousin.
“Ugh, Miroku did you call just to insult me? Or is there a higher purpose here, because I’m kinda in a hurry,” Kagome decided it was way too early for his antics.
“Well actually I was wondering what you were up to today?”
Kagome slipped her shoes on with her free hand still holding the phone up to her ear. “Well, I’m about to go to work I got the morning shift at the diner.”
“Oh, well then I’ll just stop by and visit with you then. I don’t want to get you in trouble for being late. I thought you were off today.” He rambled a bit.
“Hehe, thanks Miroku. See you later.” With that said she shut the flip phone sitting it on the counter as she turned to open her fridge to poke around for something quick to eat. She decided upon an apple easy to run and eat.
‘Ok, random phone call of the day, check! Sigh, now to work.’ And she was out the door.
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Five hours with no break, Saturday mornings were always busy enough but today it streamed from breakfast to lunch without hesitation. There usually was a pause between the two meals but not today. Sweat was upon her brow as she bused another table. As lunch time was almost over slowly, her section was beginning to clear out. The lunch crowd began to disperse their swollen bellies full with a good meal. Sango had sent her a quick text saying that she would be in soon to visit. Which would be nice of her for Kagome had picked up her shift for her after all.
Another hour or so passed. Finally, she was down to her last table as they were getting ready to pay, the bell on the door chimed. Kagome looked up to see Sango. ‘Perfect!’ Kagome waved her over to her section and sat her in one of her booths. Since she was no longer busy, she could find time to visit for a bit, especially since she had already cleaned a majority of her section. Her replacement would be coming in within the hour anyways.
Checking in with her table one more time she headed over to Sango sitting herself in the booth across from her friend. “Hey Sango! How are you doing?” she gave her a friendly smile.
“Ugh, the meeting only ran for an hour, thank the gods. Thank you so much for working for me on such short notice Kagome,” Sango had an equal smile. She had known that it was a little hard for Kagome to settle in and she sure did not want to work her to death. She had been having a hard time recruiting for the diner, so they were a lot shorter staffed than she liked. “So you’re almost done right?”
“Yeah, why what’s up?” Kagome did not miss Sango’s implications.
Sango smiled ever bigger. “Well, were going shopping, because we need new outfits for tonight!” She announced.
“Oh yeah, so what’s tonight?” Kagome could not help her curiosity.
“The annual academy bonfire,” Miroku said as he came up behind Kagome.
“Bonfire?” Kagome moved aside so that Miroku could sit in the same booth. He held a smirk of happiness what luck, Sango was here as well. Every since she had befriended Kagome he was finding himself not only running into her more but they were frequenting in more conversations that did not always lead to him being smacked.
“Yeah, ya know…big logs, lots of fire, at night, on the beach…Geez haven’t you ever been to a bonfire before?” Inuyasha’s gruff, sarcastic voice came from behind the group. He walked over to the booth as well sitting next to Sango once she scooted over to the end of the booth as Kagome had done earlier.
Kagome turned and faced Miroku, “Geez, you had to bring this ass? And for your information, not that it’s really any of your business, no. I’ve never been to a bonfire before jerk. Sheesh.”
“Whoa there princess, watch that mouth of yours people might be listening,” Inuyasha laughed sliding his hands behind his head to cradle it comfortably as he leaned back into the booth. “So what don’t like playing with fire? Or just couldn’t make precious time?”
“Maybe it’s because I haven’t lived somewhere long enough for someone to invite me, nonetheless in a place that would have one, you jerk!” Kagome motioned for Miroku to move. Once taking her up on her gestures and moving, she stormed away from their table and went to take care of the other table’s tab.
“Wow, Inuyasha. Way to be insensitive,” Sango muttered from her side of the table.
“Way to stick your foot in your mouth, Inuyasha,” muttered Miroku as he rolled his eyes.
“What?” Inuyasha looked from Miroku to Sango then over to where Kagome was busing now empty table.
‘Kami, he can be so dense,’ Miroku thought. “Dumb ass, she never really had any friends while in high school. Her father died her freshman year and Kagome dropped everything to be there for her mother and grandfather. It’s been nothing but work, work, work, for her. She’s never done the social scene.” Miroku slapped Inuyasha upside the head, “Think next time before you open your mouth, huh?”
Inuyasha just glared at him, “Well how in the hell was I suppose to know?” He went back to looking at Kagome embarrassment evident. ‘Never part of the social scene, huh? Well, that’ll be changing soon enough. She had lost her father huh? Inuyasha had lost both his parents at a tender age but he never had to take care of anyone except himself.’
“Well, Sango, I don’t know what you were doing for lunch, but would you do me the honors in joining me for a bite to eat?” Miroku peered over at her hoping she would just take him up on his offer.
Sango looked down at her hands. What was he doing? Why would he ask such a stupid question? Of course what could it hurt? She was really trying to take Kagome’s advice and just try being around him more and see what would happen.
Why hasn’t she replied back yet? If she turns me down, I’ll never hear the end of it from Inuyasha. But then again, he’s not even paying attention to us right now. Actually he was not even any longer sitting with them but instead was making his way over to Kagome.
“Yeah, that sounds fine.” She smiled almost shyly at him. Hook, line, sinker!
“Wonderful,” he flashed her one of his most genuine smiles that could knock any woman off her seat.
‘His smile…damn.’ It’s a good thing she was sitting. There isn’t any cocky attitude or rudeness, but genuine happiness. He reached out and grabbed her hands across the table. “Sango, I know this isn’t really a date, but I feel like I must ask. I feel like the time is finally right?”
“Yea, Miroku?” She whispered. No looked so serious her heart began to pound harder against her chest.
“Will you bear my children?”
Her eyes widened. What? Slap! “Perverted Houshi!”
Upon falling out of the booth Miroku collided with a rather attractive lady who was passing him by too likely get to her table.
“Oh, my dear lady, you are such a beauty a humbly apologize for knocking you down.” He whispered dreamily as he clasped the girl’s hands in his. “Do tell, what is your name?”
The women laughed awkwardly, “Oh, I share the same name as my husband, who is kindly waiting for me at the booth over there.” She laughed slightly getting up and heading toward the said husband. “Oh, that is a shame, “Miroku sighed feeling a very ominous cloud crackle over him it was known as Sango.
“MIROKU!!” Sango screamed taking a nearby chair, allowing its contents to come crashing down on the helpless yet deserving man on the ground. “You are UNBELIEVABLE!” She screamed even louder before dusting of her hands and turning around to walk away.
Kagome looked up in time to witness the whole scene, now Miroku lay lifelessly on the ground with a bright red hand print across his cheeks and some new forming bruised. Leave it to Miroku to still hold that dumb grin. She had not even noticed Inuyasha standing next to her. His attention as well as hers was on the other two. “Sorry Kagome, but I need to get going. We can post pone shopping if you have nothing to wear I’ll let you borrow something. I’ll see you later tonight, ok?” Sango said as she walked out the door. Kagome smiled and gave her a short wave, only to turn around and run smack into Inuyasha.
“Humph!” she fell back slightly, why is it he was so strong she felt like she ran into a wall. A normal person would have been knocked back as well.
“Hey easy there,” Inuyasha gently grabbed her arms, preventing her from falling back any farther than she had already gotten.
“Can I help you?” she snapped wondering why his grasp on her had yet to wane in grip. ‘Ok, I deserved that,’ Inuyasha thought.
“Look I didn’t know. Just, sorry alright.” Damn now he was embarrassed. That was supposed to be Kagome’s role not his. He liked teasing her but he did not want to hurt her.
Well that’s just downright shocking. “Uh, Ok.” Wow she was not sure if she had thought he was capable of apologies.
“Well, look if its an official invite you want, come to the bonfire tonight alright. It’s out in a quite cove on the beach. Even better it’s not something faculty comes to, so it’s like one big party.” Inuyasha would admit he felt really awkward at that particular moment.
“Oh, thanks, but I don’t know. I’ll have to think about it.” Kagome whispered. Truth was she was a little afraid. She did not go out and do things often so she should be elated, however, she could not help the bit of uncertainty that she felt.
“Keh, didn’t ya basically tell Sango you were goin?” Inuyasha pushed a little.
Kagome nodded but did not say anything as she averted her eyes to the ground.
“Ok, well, here’s the address if ya change your mind.” He passed her a small piece of paper with the address to the beach and his cell number.
“Huh, uh thanks.” She gave him a weak smile as he walked out the door, shortly followed by a recovering Miroku. He looked at his cousin, who was still intently looking at the piece of paper Inuyasha had given her, and shook his head. Great, it was happening no matter how much he had pleaded with Inuyasha. When he noticed that he caught Kagome’s attention he gave a short wave made way out the door.
‘Hey Sango uh, about this bonfire tonight, have any suggestions on what to wear?’ Kagome threw her phone down on her bed. Work was dead after her friends left. After a long bath and a hot soak, she finally talked herself into being more involved with other people. Why not, right? She had to start over and stop being so afraid. This time would be different
‘Hey! Good because there is no way I would have let ya back out! I would have dragged you if I had too. Don’t worry about clothes. I’ll be over there in a few minutes and I’ll bring something and we’ll get ready together! See you then!’ Sango replied to her text. Awesome. She went and turned her flattening iron on while she waited for Sango. Minutes later the doorbell rang with Sango holding a big bag of what she could only imagine to be all the new clothes she had bought today.
“Whew! That was record time!” Sango smiled. The girls ran up the stairs and dumped the bag upside down, spilling its contents upon the bed. There sat two bathing suits and two outfits.
Kagome’s eye twitched. ‘Oh, dear, my bra covers more of me than this. “Uh, Wh-what’s this?” She dared to ask.
“That my friend is your new bathing suit courtesy of me; I thought that you might need a welcome to the neighborhood gift.” Sango flashed a smile. She pointed to the rest of the contents, “And that one is mine and the rest of the clothes are what we are wearing tonight!”
“Uh, ha ha I hope you kept the receipts Sango because I don’t think so. There’s barely anything there!” Kagome screamed proving her point as she stretched the little material of the string bikini.
“Kagome stop, it’s not like it’s that bad really!” Sango reasoned.
Kagome held up the top against her body. Ok let’s see she was a C cup and this looked like it would cover an A maybe, just maybe a B cup. Yes, it was not really that bad at all what was she thinking. “Uh, so say Sango are we going to a bonfire or to strip at a night club?” sarcasm just dripped off the tip of Kagome’s tongue.
“Oh, stop being a prude. It’ll look hot and sexy. Don’t worry, you’ve got the body to pull it off. Trust me. You want to impress Inuyasha, right?” Sango smiled. Maybe that would do the trick. Truth be told, Sango was so angered by Miroku’s wondering eyes that she went back to the mall and picked out the skimpiest looking suits she could find. That was right she was going to show him just what it felt like to be jealous! And she was pretty sure that she could not have done it alone so what better than with a friend. She smiled goofily.
“Wha-a-a!” Kagome yelled. She was unsure of what bothered her more Sango’s comment or Sango’s face at that very moment.
Sango stopped day dreaming and glanced over at Kagome. “What? I thought you liked Inuyasha?”
“When did I ever say that?” I cannot believe this is happening. Why would Sango say such things? It was not that she liked him; it was just that she was curious. He was the one always seemed to just be there anyways. And even worse he always pissed her off! Yeah! That’s right. Liked Inuyasha, ha, oh gods…
“Oh, it was a secret?” Sango whispered. Sango tried not to giggle Kagome’s reaction had to be much worse than hers was when she was accused of liking Miroku. Perhaps Kagome did not realize yet that she was crushing on Inuyasha. Sango could not help but think about how strange the string of events had been. Both Inuyasha and Miroku had been acting much different lately. Sango knew neither of them would be if Kagome would have never moved here. Sango did not like that thought, she had been so lonely before Kagome. Not that Miroku was not good company, but, a good girlfriend that just filled up different voids. She sighed looking up at a still shocked looking Kagome. “Well…so?” Sango pressed on.
“Well, I, uh, I don’t know what you’re talking about,” Kagome turned her back towards Sango. Eh, how to get out of this one?
Sango knew it was new for Kagome so decided they could talk more about this another time. “Anyways…here try this bikini on with this outfit. It’ll turn heads.” Sango grabbed the clothes and pushed her towards the bathroom.
She’s got to be kidding me! Kagome swallowed the bullet and just got herself dressed, she walked out of the bathroom and gave Sango a spin. Kagome was wearing a dark navy blue two piece that brought out the color of her eyes beautifully. Over her bottoms she had a cute short khaki skirt that didn’t leave much to the imagination. Over her top she had a dark burgundy see through poncho that fit tightly around her body, it was merely for looks providing absolutely no warmth against the cool breeze of the night.
“Wow, Kagome. You look amazing! Inuyasha’d be stupid if he didn’t notice you.” Sango smiled as Kagome gave her a dirty look. “Hey I got something that would loosely cover your top just for your modesty sakes.” She offered.
“Sango it’s see through that kinda defeats the whole purpose when you can see through it!” Kagome complained only earning more giggles from Sango.
“Well, same goes for you. I can tell that you and Miroku have a little something something going on. I do think that, that will definitely push some of his buttons.” Sango was in a similar outfit. She had a bright yellow two piece with khaki short shorts and a loose knit/holey pink tank top. Kagome thought this out a little bit Sango was normally a bit more conservative than this. “Sango, let me ask you something. Are we dressed like this because you want to make a certain someone jealous? And am I just along for the ride?”
“Well, we should at least have some fun, right? They usually have a cookout and someone always brings beer or something.” Sango totally ignored Kagome’s accusations.
“Oh, ok.” Kagome sighed. Part of her was a bit curious to what reaction she would get from Inuyasha, that however just made her feel embarrassed. Kagome did not think she really had the best body, she like everyone had a bunch of imperfections she was constantly reminded of that.
Sango noticed her friend’s mood change. She grabbed hold of Kagome’s wrist with a comforting smile, “Come on let’s get going!” Both girls gathered around Kagome’s bathroom mirror to put on some last minute fresh makeup, and then they were off to the beach in Sango’s topless black Jeep.
“And here we are! Beautiful Ishikari-hama Beach!” Sango announced as she threw her Jeep into park. The drive had not been very far from Kagome’s house. Most of the ride neither of them said anything as Sango just blasted music.
“Wow, this is great. Perfect timing too, the sun is just now going down.” Kagome jumped out of the jeep and faced the beautiful waters. The blaze was already going at full heat and the smell of roasting hotdogs were wafting through the air, making both girls stomach growl out loud.
“Ha, geeze Kagome did you just not eat anything today or what?” Sango laughed linking arms with the slightly younger girl. “Ugh, as if! That was totally your stomach Sango!” Kagome laughed as well.
“Hehe, well let’s get going then,” Sango pulled on Kagome’s linked arm practically dragging her down the path. They made their way across the street, heading towards the loud music. What should have been a short walk to the beach, seemed to take much longer as they kept turning boy’s heads and earning a plethora of catcalls from a majority of them. Some of those guys then earned a hard slap to the face by their girlfriends they were walking with. It began as awkward for the girls, never having this kind of attention before, to where they were actually enjoying it, giving smiles and small waves to them.
“Ha, Sango I’m going to kill you…” Kagome whispered as the attention began to increase ever so more. She yanked on Sango’s arm enough to bring slight discomfort.
“Kagome lets go around the path that way we’ll avoid a few people.” Sango mentioned taking them through a shrub area. She was beginning to think that perhaps this dressy sexier for attention was a bad idea, seeing to how she was getting attention alright just not from who she was originally wanting it from.
Kagome was thinking much the same thoughts that Sango was. Although, she was against this “let’s show some skin” thing from the very beginning. The shrub was not being generous to her legs she could only assume that Sango was having the same issues. How much more did they have to walk?
“Well, well, well. If it isn’t my girl, Kagome,” Kagome could feel the presence behind her and definitely recognize that voice attached to the very misleading words.
“Uh, hey Kouga. What’s up?” Kagome took a step back, getting some space between her and his heat radiating body…
“Not much. My, don’t you look sexy tonight? I knew you’d come to me eventually. Once you saw what that dog-turd was, I knew you’d come back.” Kouga grabbed Kagome around her waist and pulled her close to his body.
“Hey! Let me go Kouga,” Kagome warned pushing against his chest. Sango had seen enough. Wasn’t Ayame his intended? So what was he doing hanging all over Kagome? Even more so it was apparent that the feelings were very much unwanted by Kagome. Just as she was going to say something to break up the love-fest, a set of strong yet slender arms wrapped around her waist pulling her back to his chest.
“Well, well, well, what have we got here? Here’s a hott lil’ mama. Baby, are you finally ready to be with me tonight? Why else would you have dressed like this?” His warm breathe tickled her neck, but she was not enjoying it in the least. This is wrong! She craned her head around to see Takeda. (AN: he’s the prince that fell in love with Sango and he’s OOC…sorry).
“Takeda let me go.” Sango elbowed him in the stomach as hard as she could, but he wouldn’t let her go. “I’ve told you, I’m not interested!”
“But Sango, you look so delicious tonight. Can’t I at least have you tonight to get a taste?” His grip became tighter around her wrists, making her cry out in pain. “My family is rich I could take care of you for four or five lifetimes.” Takeda cooed.
“Takeda, seriously let me go! You’re hurting me!” Sango was beginning to feel a little panicked. She knew she could take Takeda, but, the way he had her arms she could not get away from him enough. She glanced over seeing Kagome in much of the same state. Wolf demons were the type of demon driven by lust. If Kouga was indeed being driven by that then she would not be able to reason with him. Worst of all her and Kagome had trailed off the intended path
“Kouga, let me go!”
“You heard her.” Inuyasha yelled “Yes, let go!” Miroku also piped in. The two walked up on the little scene. Both of their arms were crossed across their chests, both sporting equally severe pissed off looks.
“Oh yeah and who are you to tell me any different?” Takeda questioned.
“Heh, its only Dog-Turd. He’s nothing. Now where were we Kagome?” Kouga whispered into her ear causing her to grimace.
“Ugh, get off me Kouga now!” Kagome stomped on his foot with as much force as she could put into her heel. Kouga groaned in pain leaning over. Kagome took the time to knee him in the groin with the same amount of force she put into stomping on his foot.
Takeda turned for just a second to see what was going on with Kouga. Sango took the opportunity and slammed her head backwards and busted Takeda’s nose, stunning him enough to let go of her. Sango then turned and threw a right hook as hard as she could to his face. He went flying back and landed on his ass. If it was even the slightest bit possible he could swear little birdies were flying around his head.
Kouga grabbed his now retracted groin and hunched over in pain. Kagome grabbed hold of his shoulders and knocked him off balance sending him to the ground. The demon remained curled up in a ball attempting to not vomit.
“What’s going on?” Ayame came running up on the scene and became worried when she saw Kagome knee Kouga in the groin and not to long after push him down to the ground. ‘What the hell?’ She tried to run passed Inuyasha and Miroku only to have Inuyasha grab her wrist and stop her.
The two guys were standing there in shock but also impressed, but soon snapped out. “No, don’t be mad at her. Kouga is getting what he deserves,” Inuyasha simply stated.
“What in the hell do you mean?!” Ayame screamed feeling bad for Kouga who was on the ground groaning in pain.
“He was hitting on her. He was also rough-handling her.” Miroku offered in not enjoying either of the girl’s predicaments.
“Oh,” Ayame turned to look at the seething girls as the yelled at the fallen men. “Well then, I guess he had it coming.” She was sad to see that Kouga still did not understand that he was supposed to be with her. That was what was decided between their family’s a long time ago. But why does he keep going after all the other girls?
Soon after both Kagome and Sango ceased their onslaught on the boys and took a look around. A small circle had formed around them, witnessing the boys being put in their places. Both girls stopped and almost looked up locking eyes with Inuyasha and Miroku. Sango walked away from Takeda with one last foot kick and made her way towards Miroku who produced a bottle of beer and offered it to her. Kagome gave one last look around the crowd and snuck off towards a smirking Inuyasha feeling suddenly very exposed.
“Remind me not to piss you off eh,” Inuyasha chuckled as he slung his arm around her shoulders, escorting her towards the bonfire seats.
“Inuyasha you piss me off almost every day.” Kagome looked up at him with her eyebrows raised.
He tightened her arm around her. “Geeze, women, give me a little bit of credit here.”
“Sango? Shall we?” Miroku offered his arm as he too escorted her away from the group of people.
Once the girls got seats around the fire the boys went off to get them some hotdogs, since they worked up an appetite.
Miroku and Inuyasha made their way up the hill to the table filled with the grilled contents. “What are they wearing?” Miroku shouted once they were out of hearing distance from the girls.
“Damn, I dunno man but they sure both look hot! And not really leaving much to the imagination. I’ve never known Sango to dress like that though the more I think about it.” Inuyasha answered
“Yeah, Kagome is very conservative she would never normally dress like that either” Miroku answered.
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“Kagome! Kagome! I heard you got in a fight? Is this true?” Hojo came running from the now dissipated scene.
“Hello, Hojo. Well sorta, but I’m fine. Thanks.” She nodded at him to reassure him.
“I don’t know, you could slip into a traumatic shock or may have broken something and the adrenaline is just coursing through your veins and you can’t feel anything. Do you need any medicine? Ice pack?...” The boy babbled at Kagome. She looked at his with the utmost confusion.
“She said she’s fine. You think we’d let anything happen to her?” Inuyasha said with his hands full behind Hojo making the strange boy jump up.
‘What the hell? Never let anything happen to me? I’m not his possession or anything.’ “Honest Hojo, I’m fine. Thank you though.” Kagome still did not quite understand Inuyasha.
“Beat it Hobo. You’re not needed here.” Inuyasha was starting to get mad that this guy was not taking the hint that Kagome did not want to mess with him.
“Its Hojo, and only if Kagome tells me she’s fine.” He looked at Kagome as if expecting a response.
‘Sheesh! What’s this kid’s deal with Kagome?’ Sango thought as both her and Miroku watched from the sidelines, it was like watching a bad soap opera.
“She has you idiot! Twice now!” Ok, this kid is dense and really starting to piss me off, Inuyasha thought.
“Really, Hojo, go enjoy the bonfire. I’ll see you around ok?” Kagome offered him a reassuring smile.
“Only if you’re sure, Inuyasha is not acting like some rabid animal is he?” Inuyasha growled in protest at the boy’s remark. If he had been a demon this would not had been an issue, because he would have taken him down.
“I’m fine Hojo! Now leave please!” Hojo just nodded and glared at Inuyasha and made the ‘I’m watching you’ motion, still convinced that Kagome wasn’t safe with Inuyasha. As soon as Hojo was out of earshot, Kagome huffed, “Oh my Kami! He just doesn’t get it does he?”
Sango chuckled from her seat, “I’ve never seen him attach to anyone like that before. I mean I’ve seen him have a crush here and there, but it’s like you’re his obsession.” She raised her eyebrows seductively at Kagome.
“Gee, thanks Sango.” Kagome grumbled feeling sick to her stomach at the thought.
Before Kagome could respond, several people came walking up to their little group, “Hey Kagome, heard you put Kouga in his place!”, “I hope you hurt him good!”, “Good job Sango! I’ve always loved you”, “You can protect me any day ladies”, “Wow, that was hott. Do you have boyfriends?” The random banter continued as the group passed by the obvious couples sitting next to the fire.
“Uh, yeah, hehe, thanks,” the girls were mumbling till they group had completely passed by. It seemed like the adolescent people were non-stop. All of the attention was starting to make Sango uneasy, her nerves jittery. Not, only that but suddenly she felt really open to Miroku. He had not really said anything yet. What if he thought she looked funny? She quickly finished her second beer and cracked open her third.
“Sango, are you ok?” Miroku noticed her nervously drinking after random people started talking to them. Actually come to think of it she had seemed nervous most of the day.
“Yeah, I’m fine.” Sango whispered.
“Ok, well, would you like to go for a walk with me? There’s some great trails through here.” Sango wasn’t sure…last time they were left alone, he asked if she would bear his children! I don’t really want to leave the public’s eye, but then again the rest of the party would not leave them alone!
“You know, sure why not?” She smiled as she threw away her third empty bottle into the fire as she grabbed a fourth bottle. Sango got up on slightly uneasy feet thankful that Miroku offered her his hand to steady her.
Kagome watched intently. “Miroku?” She called out once she got his attention. “Don’t you do anything you’re not supposed to, be on your best behavior you got that!” She scolded.
Miroku sighed, then seriously look up at Inuyasha. “And you!” he accused. Inuyasha’s ears flicked up a bit at the stern sound of Miroku’s voice.
“Hey, What the hell did I do?” Inuyasha argued.
“Don’t. Touch. My. Cousin!” He warned before following the unsteady Sango who had already gotten a decent lead on him.
After the two disappeared from sight, Inuyasha stood up and offered his hand down towards Kagome. “Well, shall we?” She looked up at him with her big innocent eyes wondering just what he was planning.
“Uh, what?” She said suspiciously.
“Let’s go for a walk down by the beach. No one’s down there. Come on.” He offered her a smirk as she took his hand much like Sango had Miroku’s. Inuyasha lifted her clear up off her feet slightly before setting her down. Kagome gasped slightly it was still hard for her to believe he was so strong.
They quietly headed down to the shore. “Did you want a beer or do a shot or anything, I didn’t even think about asking before we left?” Inuyasha was really trying his best at this gentlemen, he was not sure why it was just the way she was making him act.
“Oh, uh, no thanks. I’m such a light weight that the party would be over too soon for me. I’m not a big drinker anyways I guess. ” She whispered. The continued the path silently.
The night had just begun and no one really had any idea just how crazy the night would be.
Chapter Three: Celebrity Status
Kagome plopped down on to her bed taking a deep breath before sighing it out. She stretched her aching limbs trying her best to loosen her joints. Looking towards the clock she could not help but grimace at what she saw.
12:13 a.m.
Growling in frustration she rolled out of bed, she had just begun a part time job not but a week ago. Kagome had been a waitress before so figured it would be easy enough. God, was Kagome wrong. She picked a smaller diner; even better the one that Sango’s family owned. Only she did not think that it would only be her, Sango and one other girls working there. Kagome did not know how Sango did it! It had been a week and a half since she had began Shikon Academy. It had been interesting for lack of better words.
As the first week had progressed she and Sango became the closest of friends. Sango was her fist real best friend that she had ever had in her life. The two had really kicked it off in the last two weeks, which she could not help but notice elated her cousin very much. The thought brought a smile to Kagome’s lips. Miroku and Sango continued to go around in circles, it was obvious that there was an attraction between the two. Kagome had learned from Sango that Miroku was quite the play boy, which not only disgusted Kagome but pissed her off. Was that what Miroku would always be doing when they were younger harassing poor women? He would not be a pervert on her time. No she would slap him into shape if it was the last thing she did. However, it was evident even with Miroku’s ways that he cared very much for Sango and liked her. Now, how Sango felt would probably take a little longer for Kagome to figure out. She knew he liked him as well, but, she would not do anything about it!
School had not been that bad. She was fitting into her classes and learning who to stay away from. There were several fights that broke out in a regular school day. Mainly the fights consisted of demons trying to prove dominance. Even more scary was when she learned about the death toll, people would actually kill in that school, and the school cared none the less. Slowly with the help of Sango, Kagome was learning fast the ways of demons, some of them at least. Now the mikos and witches such as Kikyou that was beyond her. Kikyou always acted as she owned the school, her pose devised up of Yura, Kanna, and Kagura all of which followed the tainted miko aimlessly. Kagome was still unsure of the grudge that Kikyou held against her surely it still was not because of the first day of school. Kagome though did not care one way or another.
Kouga still popped in and out of her life over the past week or so. Kagome just sighed in annoyance. She was not sure why the demon was so taken with her. She was just fortunate they shared no classes together. He continued to try and bring her gifts and promised they were meant together. If he called her his women one more time she thought she would scream perhaps. Sango explained it was a demon thing and had something to do with her scent. To be honest the first few days a lot of demons continued to come on to her. Some were scared of Kouga, however, most of them left her alone because of a certain half breed.
Inuyasha.
Her thoughts came back to him often over the last week. It had been happening a little more and more each day. He would never admit it out loud, however she was sure it was him, when she overheard demons talk about a demon telling them to back off and not mess with the new girl or they would answer to him or Mirkou. It was odd Sango had explained the half demon thing to Kagome. They were not accepted like normal demons nor did they have a place with regular humans. However, all these demons that plagued this school were afraid or at least cautious of Inuyasha. She could not help but smile at that a bit. If only he was not so obnoxious and did not make her so damn mad.
Kagome walked over to her window lifting it to invite the fresh air into her room. She thought a little more about Inuyasha. He had for the most part avoided her the past week, they had only really talked a few times. She recalled the events.
(Flashback)
“So why are you so intent on following me now?” He simply asked.
“Hey you asked me!” Kagome studied him slightly, he for some odd reason looked so sad to her. Her eyes widened slightly. “Well maybe because I just want to talk to you.” What was she doing she thought to herself. Here she was chasing him down. This man had been such an ass to her, and now she sounds like an idiot trying to keep him from walking away. But, not a few minutes ago the things he did and said. ‘Ugh, get a hold of yourself girl!’ She just stared at him trying to studying his every movement like she could read his mind.
“Stop staring at me you obnoxious woman. It wasn’t like I was actually trying to stand up for you or anything. That demoness just pisses me the fuck off. So don’t take it as a favor or anything because you haven’t stop driving me nuts since you got here. Besides that god awful stench of yours is making me feel nauseous. Psh, this nice girl act, I don’t know if I completely feed in to it, women are out for nothing but…” Inuyasha stopped his bashing once he got a good look at the contortions of Kagome’s face.
‘Back to old Inuyasha, who exactly was he trying to fool?’ Kagome was not sure what she had thought. It made her happy when he came to her rescue at least that was how she viewed it. It had been a long time since anyone had ever done anything like that. But, once Inuyasha said all that all she could think about was how dumb she felt. Of course it was not what she thought. She felt it, the tear ducts in her eyes beginning to fill with the salty water that would soon fall down her face. She knew her face was beginning to scrunch up trying to control the tears. She needed a quick getaway was what she needed.
Inuyasha studied her for a split second before she bowed her head. “Thanks, I was not trying to be a burden. Really, I can take care of myself though really.” And that was it, after that she turned on her heel and walked away back to what he could only assume was class. Soon after the smell of tears stung his nose, he hated tears enough already, but hers, hers has been the worst yet. The salt burned his nose and the sudden sadness made him feel so guilty.
Kagome groaned at the events that had transpired between them. “Ugh why am I thinking about that stupid jerk? I’m sure I’m wrong he wouldn’t tell anyone to leave me alone.” Kagome sat in her hot bubble bath. She knew she always tried to keep as clean as possible, but his comment about her stinking really got to her. ‘Do I really smell that bad to the other youkai?’ Submerging herself under the bubbles, she tried not to think about him. Sango had said her scent was most likely what was provoking other demons. Was it because she smelled bad she was getting the reactions she was getting? ‘Ugh, she was thinking about it again whatever, I can’t let him get to me.’ Once out of her bath, she changed into a long sleeved white cotton nightgown and crawled into bed to succumb to the memories of what followed their next short conversation but a few days ago.
(Flashback)
The next day at school, after that conversation between them, Kagome had entered her final class wondering just what this one had in store. Kagome took the seat in the very back like she normally did. Sango had two of her five classes with her; she could not but wish she had this one with her too though. And that was when he walked in. It confused Kagome when Inuyasha also sat in the back right next to her. She could feel his eyes studying her but just ignored it, still hurt and mad about the last real conversation they had.
That was when a male student who was most likely a demon, because of his strange colored eyes, leaned over at her. “So Kagome, is it? How would you like to skip this class and go somewhere a little more private, I can give you some one on one when it comes to demons, teach you things this class never could provide?” he asked. This had been the third time since school had begun that this demon had hit on her. She knew it was only a matter of time till he said something to her. He always seemed to be where she was. Kagome showed a look of disgust as the said demon began to reach for her hand.
Inuyasha kept his eyes on her from the moment he had walked in. The past week had been quite the adventure, not only was he experiencing such strange foreign feelings, but he was doing his best to protect this bundle of joy to his left who was not even paying attention to him. After the fiasco with Yura he had seek Miroku out telling him about the strange events and image he had seen of a very frightened Kagome cowered down hiding in a dark room. Miroku was unsure of what it meant himself, but it was evident it bothered him. Inuyasha also cornered Miroku about Kagome never being touched. To, which Miroku explained he had tried telling Inuyasha she was a good girl. This only angered Inuyasha as he accused Miroku of basically condemning her. Inuyasha did not think he could ever forget the shocked confusing look that Miroku had given Inuyasha. To which Inuyasha explained untouched girls were basically a walking billboard to demons saying, “Okay, here I am take me now!” and now she was stuck in a school full of them. Inuyasha had almost become so lost in thought that he missed the oncoming demon approaching Kagome.
The demon halted his actions suddenly when a growl emitted from the ill tempered half breed next to Kagome. The demon looked up at him and his eyes widened before he sulked away from Kagome to head back to his seat. Unknown to Kagome what the demon has seen was a very much red eyed Inuyasha emitting death to him if he even thought about touching the girl. Demons did not necessarily need words to communicate to each other Kagome was slowly realizing.
When Kagome had looked over at him, normal deep golden eyes met her chocolate ones as she just stared, unsure what to say. Inuyasha caught sight of her staring and blinked a few times. Damn. “Look I’m not gonna apologize alright!” He had not meant to hurt her feelings their previous encounter but he sure had done his part to make up for it. Inuyasha knew with her innocent scent, she would attract a lot of demons, and he had kept that at bay. The only thing unsure to him was just who was he doing it for? Him? Or her? Inuyasha had tried his best to keep his distance still unsure of what it was he was feeling himself.
Kagome was again confused was he talking about the prior day or what just happened. She smiled slightly feeling like she was beginning to understand him a little bit. He was the one making school life a little easier for her. Maybe it was his way of apologizing. She did not know why but it made her feel happy and almost warm in her chest.
“Geeze, bitch!” He muttered leaning back into his seat when he caught her light smile.
Kagome hissed and then he went and said something like that. Perhaps she was giving him way too much credit after all.
Reality hit Kagome again as she laid back in bed. Once the week had began again the two classes she shared with Inuyasha had been less eventful. He just continued to study her. “Yeah, stupid Inuyasha I don’t care if I see him again, stupid jerk,” she muttered, although knowing it was a lie, she just closed her eyes ready for sleep.
Beep…Beep…Beep…Beep… SMACK!
‘Morning already?’ Kagome sat up and stretched her stiff limbs still feeling annoyed over the obnoxious sound of the alarm clock. She had noticed that for the past few days in which she had been working at the diner, she had been sleeping harder. It was beginning to feel like she was not getting enough sleep at night; actually she doubted she even budged at night, because it was definitely getting harder to wake up.
7:30.
‘Ugh, guess I need to get ready for work…Who’s idea was it to work on the weekends again?’ Kagome changed from her nightgown to her work uniform, it was a black and white maid type uniform, but was not provocative like someone would see in a porno or anything. She heading to the bathroom to brush her teeth and fix her hair. There was a note on the fridge from her mom…she had picked up a morning shift as well at her job.
“Well, ok then.” Kagome sighed. She hardly ever saw her mother anymore. Kagome hated the fact that she had to work so much.
Kagome jumped at the loud blaring music the erupted from her purse. She headed over to the counter to rummage through the contents before coming across her phone. “Hello?”
“Kagome? Its Miroku. Wow I’m surprised you’re actually up this early seeing how you are definitely not a morning person. In fact, you are really a grouch in the morning sometimes and eye sore even if you do not brush your hair.” Miroku teased his cousin.
“Ugh, Miroku did you call just to insult me? Or is there a higher purpose here, because I’m kinda in a hurry,” Kagome decided it was way too early for his antics.
“Well actually I was wondering what you were up to today?”
Kagome slipped her shoes on with her free hand still holding the phone up to her ear. “Well, I’m about to go to work I got the morning shift at the diner.”
“Oh, well then I’ll just stop by and visit with you then. I don’t want to get you in trouble for being late. I thought you were off today.” He rambled a bit.
“Hehe, thanks Miroku. See you later.” With that said she shut the flip phone sitting it on the counter as she turned to open her fridge to poke around for something quick to eat. She decided upon an apple easy to run and eat.
‘Ok, random phone call of the day, check! Sigh, now to work.’ And she was out the door.
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Five hours with no break, Saturday mornings were always busy enough but today it streamed from breakfast to lunch without hesitation. There usually was a pause between the two meals but not today. Sweat was upon her brow as she bused another table. As lunch time was almost over slowly, her section was beginning to clear out. The lunch crowd began to disperse their swollen bellies full with a good meal. Sango had sent her a quick text saying that she would be in soon to visit. Which would be nice of her for Kagome had picked up her shift for her after all.
Another hour or so passed. Finally, she was down to her last table as they were getting ready to pay, the bell on the door chimed. Kagome looked up to see Sango. ‘Perfect!’ Kagome waved her over to her section and sat her in one of her booths. Since she was no longer busy, she could find time to visit for a bit, especially since she had already cleaned a majority of her section. Her replacement would be coming in within the hour anyways.
Checking in with her table one more time she headed over to Sango sitting herself in the booth across from her friend. “Hey Sango! How are you doing?” she gave her a friendly smile.
“Ugh, the meeting only ran for an hour, thank the gods. Thank you so much for working for me on such short notice Kagome,” Sango had an equal smile. She had known that it was a little hard for Kagome to settle in and she sure did not want to work her to death. She had been having a hard time recruiting for the diner, so they were a lot shorter staffed than she liked. “So you’re almost done right?”
“Yeah, why what’s up?” Kagome did not miss Sango’s implications.
Sango smiled ever bigger. “Well, were going shopping, because we need new outfits for tonight!” She announced.
“Oh yeah, so what’s tonight?” Kagome could not help her curiosity.
“The annual academy bonfire,” Miroku said as he came up behind Kagome.
“Bonfire?” Kagome moved aside so that Miroku could sit in the same booth. He held a smirk of happiness what luck, Sango was here as well. Every since she had befriended Kagome he was finding himself not only running into her more but they were frequenting in more conversations that did not always lead to him being smacked.
“Yeah, ya know…big logs, lots of fire, at night, on the beach…Geez haven’t you ever been to a bonfire before?” Inuyasha’s gruff, sarcastic voice came from behind the group. He walked over to the booth as well sitting next to Sango once she scooted over to the end of the booth as Kagome had done earlier.
Kagome turned and faced Miroku, “Geez, you had to bring this ass? And for your information, not that it’s really any of your business, no. I’ve never been to a bonfire before jerk. Sheesh.”
“Whoa there princess, watch that mouth of yours people might be listening,” Inuyasha laughed sliding his hands behind his head to cradle it comfortably as he leaned back into the booth. “So what don’t like playing with fire? Or just couldn’t make precious time?”
“Maybe it’s because I haven’t lived somewhere long enough for someone to invite me, nonetheless in a place that would have one, you jerk!” Kagome motioned for Miroku to move. Once taking her up on her gestures and moving, she stormed away from their table and went to take care of the other table’s tab.
“Wow, Inuyasha. Way to be insensitive,” Sango muttered from her side of the table.
“Way to stick your foot in your mouth, Inuyasha,” muttered Miroku as he rolled his eyes.
“What?” Inuyasha looked from Miroku to Sango then over to where Kagome was busing now empty table.
‘Kami, he can be so dense,’ Miroku thought. “Dumb ass, she never really had any friends while in high school. Her father died her freshman year and Kagome dropped everything to be there for her mother and grandfather. It’s been nothing but work, work, work, for her. She’s never done the social scene.” Miroku slapped Inuyasha upside the head, “Think next time before you open your mouth, huh?”
Inuyasha just glared at him, “Well how in the hell was I suppose to know?” He went back to looking at Kagome embarrassment evident. ‘Never part of the social scene, huh? Well, that’ll be changing soon enough. She had lost her father huh? Inuyasha had lost both his parents at a tender age but he never had to take care of anyone except himself.’
“Well, Sango, I don’t know what you were doing for lunch, but would you do me the honors in joining me for a bite to eat?” Miroku peered over at her hoping she would just take him up on his offer.
Sango looked down at her hands. What was he doing? Why would he ask such a stupid question? Of course what could it hurt? She was really trying to take Kagome’s advice and just try being around him more and see what would happen.
Why hasn’t she replied back yet? If she turns me down, I’ll never hear the end of it from Inuyasha. But then again, he’s not even paying attention to us right now. Actually he was not even any longer sitting with them but instead was making his way over to Kagome.
“Yeah, that sounds fine.” She smiled almost shyly at him. Hook, line, sinker!
“Wonderful,” he flashed her one of his most genuine smiles that could knock any woman off her seat.
‘His smile…damn.’ It’s a good thing she was sitting. There isn’t any cocky attitude or rudeness, but genuine happiness. He reached out and grabbed her hands across the table. “Sango, I know this isn’t really a date, but I feel like I must ask. I feel like the time is finally right?”
“Yea, Miroku?” She whispered. No looked so serious her heart began to pound harder against her chest.
“Will you bear my children?”
Her eyes widened. What? Slap! “Perverted Houshi!”
Upon falling out of the booth Miroku collided with a rather attractive lady who was passing him by too likely get to her table.
“Oh, my dear lady, you are such a beauty a humbly apologize for knocking you down.” He whispered dreamily as he clasped the girl’s hands in his. “Do tell, what is your name?”
The women laughed awkwardly, “Oh, I share the same name as my husband, who is kindly waiting for me at the booth over there.” She laughed slightly getting up and heading toward the said husband. “Oh, that is a shame, “Miroku sighed feeling a very ominous cloud crackle over him it was known as Sango.
“MIROKU!!” Sango screamed taking a nearby chair, allowing its contents to come crashing down on the helpless yet deserving man on the ground. “You are UNBELIEVABLE!” She screamed even louder before dusting of her hands and turning around to walk away.
Kagome looked up in time to witness the whole scene, now Miroku lay lifelessly on the ground with a bright red hand print across his cheeks and some new forming bruised. Leave it to Miroku to still hold that dumb grin. She had not even noticed Inuyasha standing next to her. His attention as well as hers was on the other two. “Sorry Kagome, but I need to get going. We can post pone shopping if you have nothing to wear I’ll let you borrow something. I’ll see you later tonight, ok?” Sango said as she walked out the door. Kagome smiled and gave her a short wave, only to turn around and run smack into Inuyasha.
“Humph!” she fell back slightly, why is it he was so strong she felt like she ran into a wall. A normal person would have been knocked back as well.
“Hey easy there,” Inuyasha gently grabbed her arms, preventing her from falling back any farther than she had already gotten.
“Can I help you?” she snapped wondering why his grasp on her had yet to wane in grip. ‘Ok, I deserved that,’ Inuyasha thought.
“Look I didn’t know. Just, sorry alright.” Damn now he was embarrassed. That was supposed to be Kagome’s role not his. He liked teasing her but he did not want to hurt her.
Well that’s just downright shocking. “Uh, Ok.” Wow she was not sure if she had thought he was capable of apologies.
“Well, look if its an official invite you want, come to the bonfire tonight alright. It’s out in a quite cove on the beach. Even better it’s not something faculty comes to, so it’s like one big party.” Inuyasha would admit he felt really awkward at that particular moment.
“Oh, thanks, but I don’t know. I’ll have to think about it.” Kagome whispered. Truth was she was a little afraid. She did not go out and do things often so she should be elated, however, she could not help the bit of uncertainty that she felt.
“Keh, didn’t ya basically tell Sango you were goin?” Inuyasha pushed a little.
Kagome nodded but did not say anything as she averted her eyes to the ground.
“Ok, well, here’s the address if ya change your mind.” He passed her a small piece of paper with the address to the beach and his cell number.
“Huh, uh thanks.” She gave him a weak smile as he walked out the door, shortly followed by a recovering Miroku. He looked at his cousin, who was still intently looking at the piece of paper Inuyasha had given her, and shook his head. Great, it was happening no matter how much he had pleaded with Inuyasha. When he noticed that he caught Kagome’s attention he gave a short wave made way out the door.
‘Hey Sango uh, about this bonfire tonight, have any suggestions on what to wear?’ Kagome threw her phone down on her bed. Work was dead after her friends left. After a long bath and a hot soak, she finally talked herself into being more involved with other people. Why not, right? She had to start over and stop being so afraid. This time would be different
‘Hey! Good because there is no way I would have let ya back out! I would have dragged you if I had too. Don’t worry about clothes. I’ll be over there in a few minutes and I’ll bring something and we’ll get ready together! See you then!’ Sango replied to her text. Awesome. She went and turned her flattening iron on while she waited for Sango. Minutes later the doorbell rang with Sango holding a big bag of what she could only imagine to be all the new clothes she had bought today.
“Whew! That was record time!” Sango smiled. The girls ran up the stairs and dumped the bag upside down, spilling its contents upon the bed. There sat two bathing suits and two outfits.
Kagome’s eye twitched. ‘Oh, dear, my bra covers more of me than this. “Uh, Wh-what’s this?” She dared to ask.
“That my friend is your new bathing suit courtesy of me; I thought that you might need a welcome to the neighborhood gift.” Sango flashed a smile. She pointed to the rest of the contents, “And that one is mine and the rest of the clothes are what we are wearing tonight!”
“Uh, ha ha I hope you kept the receipts Sango because I don’t think so. There’s barely anything there!” Kagome screamed proving her point as she stretched the little material of the string bikini.
“Kagome stop, it’s not like it’s that bad really!” Sango reasoned.
Kagome held up the top against her body. Ok let’s see she was a C cup and this looked like it would cover an A maybe, just maybe a B cup. Yes, it was not really that bad at all what was she thinking. “Uh, so say Sango are we going to a bonfire or to strip at a night club?” sarcasm just dripped off the tip of Kagome’s tongue.
“Oh, stop being a prude. It’ll look hot and sexy. Don’t worry, you’ve got the body to pull it off. Trust me. You want to impress Inuyasha, right?” Sango smiled. Maybe that would do the trick. Truth be told, Sango was so angered by Miroku’s wondering eyes that she went back to the mall and picked out the skimpiest looking suits she could find. That was right she was going to show him just what it felt like to be jealous! And she was pretty sure that she could not have done it alone so what better than with a friend. She smiled goofily.
“Wha-a-a!” Kagome yelled. She was unsure of what bothered her more Sango’s comment or Sango’s face at that very moment.
Sango stopped day dreaming and glanced over at Kagome. “What? I thought you liked Inuyasha?”
“When did I ever say that?” I cannot believe this is happening. Why would Sango say such things? It was not that she liked him; it was just that she was curious. He was the one always seemed to just be there anyways. And even worse he always pissed her off! Yeah! That’s right. Liked Inuyasha, ha, oh gods…
“Oh, it was a secret?” Sango whispered. Sango tried not to giggle Kagome’s reaction had to be much worse than hers was when she was accused of liking Miroku. Perhaps Kagome did not realize yet that she was crushing on Inuyasha. Sango could not help but think about how strange the string of events had been. Both Inuyasha and Miroku had been acting much different lately. Sango knew neither of them would be if Kagome would have never moved here. Sango did not like that thought, she had been so lonely before Kagome. Not that Miroku was not good company, but, a good girlfriend that just filled up different voids. She sighed looking up at a still shocked looking Kagome. “Well…so?” Sango pressed on.
“Well, I, uh, I don’t know what you’re talking about,” Kagome turned her back towards Sango. Eh, how to get out of this one?
Sango knew it was new for Kagome so decided they could talk more about this another time. “Anyways…here try this bikini on with this outfit. It’ll turn heads.” Sango grabbed the clothes and pushed her towards the bathroom.
She’s got to be kidding me! Kagome swallowed the bullet and just got herself dressed, she walked out of the bathroom and gave Sango a spin. Kagome was wearing a dark navy blue two piece that brought out the color of her eyes beautifully. Over her bottoms she had a cute short khaki skirt that didn’t leave much to the imagination. Over her top she had a dark burgundy see through poncho that fit tightly around her body, it was merely for looks providing absolutely no warmth against the cool breeze of the night.
“Wow, Kagome. You look amazing! Inuyasha’d be stupid if he didn’t notice you.” Sango smiled as Kagome gave her a dirty look. “Hey I got something that would loosely cover your top just for your modesty sakes.” She offered.
“Sango it’s see through that kinda defeats the whole purpose when you can see through it!” Kagome complained only earning more giggles from Sango.
“Well, same goes for you. I can tell that you and Miroku have a little something something going on. I do think that, that will definitely push some of his buttons.” Sango was in a similar outfit. She had a bright yellow two piece with khaki short shorts and a loose knit/holey pink tank top. Kagome thought this out a little bit Sango was normally a bit more conservative than this. “Sango, let me ask you something. Are we dressed like this because you want to make a certain someone jealous? And am I just along for the ride?”
“Well, we should at least have some fun, right? They usually have a cookout and someone always brings beer or something.” Sango totally ignored Kagome’s accusations.
“Oh, ok.” Kagome sighed. Part of her was a bit curious to what reaction she would get from Inuyasha, that however just made her feel embarrassed. Kagome did not think she really had the best body, she like everyone had a bunch of imperfections she was constantly reminded of that.
Sango noticed her friend’s mood change. She grabbed hold of Kagome’s wrist with a comforting smile, “Come on let’s get going!” Both girls gathered around Kagome’s bathroom mirror to put on some last minute fresh makeup, and then they were off to the beach in Sango’s topless black Jeep.
“And here we are! Beautiful Ishikari-hama Beach!” Sango announced as she threw her Jeep into park. The drive had not been very far from Kagome’s house. Most of the ride neither of them said anything as Sango just blasted music.
“Wow, this is great. Perfect timing too, the sun is just now going down.” Kagome jumped out of the jeep and faced the beautiful waters. The blaze was already going at full heat and the smell of roasting hotdogs were wafting through the air, making both girls stomach growl out loud.
“Ha, geeze Kagome did you just not eat anything today or what?” Sango laughed linking arms with the slightly younger girl. “Ugh, as if! That was totally your stomach Sango!” Kagome laughed as well.
“Hehe, well let’s get going then,” Sango pulled on Kagome’s linked arm practically dragging her down the path. They made their way across the street, heading towards the loud music. What should have been a short walk to the beach, seemed to take much longer as they kept turning boy’s heads and earning a plethora of catcalls from a majority of them. Some of those guys then earned a hard slap to the face by their girlfriends they were walking with. It began as awkward for the girls, never having this kind of attention before, to where they were actually enjoying it, giving smiles and small waves to them.
“Ha, Sango I’m going to kill you…” Kagome whispered as the attention began to increase ever so more. She yanked on Sango’s arm enough to bring slight discomfort.
“Kagome lets go around the path that way we’ll avoid a few people.” Sango mentioned taking them through a shrub area. She was beginning to think that perhaps this dressy sexier for attention was a bad idea, seeing to how she was getting attention alright just not from who she was originally wanting it from.
Kagome was thinking much the same thoughts that Sango was. Although, she was against this “let’s show some skin” thing from the very beginning. The shrub was not being generous to her legs she could only assume that Sango was having the same issues. How much more did they have to walk?
“Well, well, well. If it isn’t my girl, Kagome,” Kagome could feel the presence behind her and definitely recognize that voice attached to the very misleading words.
“Uh, hey Kouga. What’s up?” Kagome took a step back, getting some space between her and his heat radiating body…
“Not much. My, don’t you look sexy tonight? I knew you’d come to me eventually. Once you saw what that dog-turd was, I knew you’d come back.” Kouga grabbed Kagome around her waist and pulled her close to his body.
“Hey! Let me go Kouga,” Kagome warned pushing against his chest. Sango had seen enough. Wasn’t Ayame his intended? So what was he doing hanging all over Kagome? Even more so it was apparent that the feelings were very much unwanted by Kagome. Just as she was going to say something to break up the love-fest, a set of strong yet slender arms wrapped around her waist pulling her back to his chest.
“Well, well, well, what have we got here? Here’s a hott lil’ mama. Baby, are you finally ready to be with me tonight? Why else would you have dressed like this?” His warm breathe tickled her neck, but she was not enjoying it in the least. This is wrong! She craned her head around to see Takeda. (AN: he’s the prince that fell in love with Sango and he’s OOC…sorry).
“Takeda let me go.” Sango elbowed him in the stomach as hard as she could, but he wouldn’t let her go. “I’ve told you, I’m not interested!”
“But Sango, you look so delicious tonight. Can’t I at least have you tonight to get a taste?” His grip became tighter around her wrists, making her cry out in pain. “My family is rich I could take care of you for four or five lifetimes.” Takeda cooed.
“Takeda, seriously let me go! You’re hurting me!” Sango was beginning to feel a little panicked. She knew she could take Takeda, but, the way he had her arms she could not get away from him enough. She glanced over seeing Kagome in much of the same state. Wolf demons were the type of demon driven by lust. If Kouga was indeed being driven by that then she would not be able to reason with him. Worst of all her and Kagome had trailed off the intended path
“Kouga, let me go!”
“You heard her.” Inuyasha yelled “Yes, let go!” Miroku also piped in. The two walked up on the little scene. Both of their arms were crossed across their chests, both sporting equally severe pissed off looks.
“Oh yeah and who are you to tell me any different?” Takeda questioned.
“Heh, its only Dog-Turd. He’s nothing. Now where were we Kagome?” Kouga whispered into her ear causing her to grimace.
“Ugh, get off me Kouga now!” Kagome stomped on his foot with as much force as she could put into her heel. Kouga groaned in pain leaning over. Kagome took the time to knee him in the groin with the same amount of force she put into stomping on his foot.
Takeda turned for just a second to see what was going on with Kouga. Sango took the opportunity and slammed her head backwards and busted Takeda’s nose, stunning him enough to let go of her. Sango then turned and threw a right hook as hard as she could to his face. He went flying back and landed on his ass. If it was even the slightest bit possible he could swear little birdies were flying around his head.
Kouga grabbed his now retracted groin and hunched over in pain. Kagome grabbed hold of his shoulders and knocked him off balance sending him to the ground. The demon remained curled up in a ball attempting to not vomit.
“What’s going on?” Ayame came running up on the scene and became worried when she saw Kagome knee Kouga in the groin and not to long after push him down to the ground. ‘What the hell?’ She tried to run passed Inuyasha and Miroku only to have Inuyasha grab her wrist and stop her.
The two guys were standing there in shock but also impressed, but soon snapped out. “No, don’t be mad at her. Kouga is getting what he deserves,” Inuyasha simply stated.
“What in the hell do you mean?!” Ayame screamed feeling bad for Kouga who was on the ground groaning in pain.
“He was hitting on her. He was also rough-handling her.” Miroku offered in not enjoying either of the girl’s predicaments.
“Oh,” Ayame turned to look at the seething girls as the yelled at the fallen men. “Well then, I guess he had it coming.” She was sad to see that Kouga still did not understand that he was supposed to be with her. That was what was decided between their family’s a long time ago. But why does he keep going after all the other girls?
Soon after both Kagome and Sango ceased their onslaught on the boys and took a look around. A small circle had formed around them, witnessing the boys being put in their places. Both girls stopped and almost looked up locking eyes with Inuyasha and Miroku. Sango walked away from Takeda with one last foot kick and made her way towards Miroku who produced a bottle of beer and offered it to her. Kagome gave one last look around the crowd and snuck off towards a smirking Inuyasha feeling suddenly very exposed.
“Remind me not to piss you off eh,” Inuyasha chuckled as he slung his arm around her shoulders, escorting her towards the bonfire seats.
“Inuyasha you piss me off almost every day.” Kagome looked up at him with her eyebrows raised.
He tightened her arm around her. “Geeze, women, give me a little bit of credit here.”
“Sango? Shall we?” Miroku offered his arm as he too escorted her away from the group of people.
Once the girls got seats around the fire the boys went off to get them some hotdogs, since they worked up an appetite.
Miroku and Inuyasha made their way up the hill to the table filled with the grilled contents. “What are they wearing?” Miroku shouted once they were out of hearing distance from the girls.
“Damn, I dunno man but they sure both look hot! And not really leaving much to the imagination. I’ve never known Sango to dress like that though the more I think about it.” Inuyasha answered
“Yeah, Kagome is very conservative she would never normally dress like that either” Miroku answered.
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“Kagome! Kagome! I heard you got in a fight? Is this true?” Hojo came running from the now dissipated scene.
“Hello, Hojo. Well sorta, but I’m fine. Thanks.” She nodded at him to reassure him.
“I don’t know, you could slip into a traumatic shock or may have broken something and the adrenaline is just coursing through your veins and you can’t feel anything. Do you need any medicine? Ice pack?...” The boy babbled at Kagome. She looked at his with the utmost confusion.
“She said she’s fine. You think we’d let anything happen to her?” Inuyasha said with his hands full behind Hojo making the strange boy jump up.
‘What the hell? Never let anything happen to me? I’m not his possession or anything.’ “Honest Hojo, I’m fine. Thank you though.” Kagome still did not quite understand Inuyasha.
“Beat it Hobo. You’re not needed here.” Inuyasha was starting to get mad that this guy was not taking the hint that Kagome did not want to mess with him.
“Its Hojo, and only if Kagome tells me she’s fine.” He looked at Kagome as if expecting a response.
‘Sheesh! What’s this kid’s deal with Kagome?’ Sango thought as both her and Miroku watched from the sidelines, it was like watching a bad soap opera.
“She has you idiot! Twice now!” Ok, this kid is dense and really starting to piss me off, Inuyasha thought.
“Really, Hojo, go enjoy the bonfire. I’ll see you around ok?” Kagome offered him a reassuring smile.
“Only if you’re sure, Inuyasha is not acting like some rabid animal is he?” Inuyasha growled in protest at the boy’s remark. If he had been a demon this would not had been an issue, because he would have taken him down.
“I’m fine Hojo! Now leave please!” Hojo just nodded and glared at Inuyasha and made the ‘I’m watching you’ motion, still convinced that Kagome wasn’t safe with Inuyasha. As soon as Hojo was out of earshot, Kagome huffed, “Oh my Kami! He just doesn’t get it does he?”
Sango chuckled from her seat, “I’ve never seen him attach to anyone like that before. I mean I’ve seen him have a crush here and there, but it’s like you’re his obsession.” She raised her eyebrows seductively at Kagome.
“Gee, thanks Sango.” Kagome grumbled feeling sick to her stomach at the thought.
Before Kagome could respond, several people came walking up to their little group, “Hey Kagome, heard you put Kouga in his place!”, “I hope you hurt him good!”, “Good job Sango! I’ve always loved you”, “You can protect me any day ladies”, “Wow, that was hott. Do you have boyfriends?” The random banter continued as the group passed by the obvious couples sitting next to the fire.
“Uh, yeah, hehe, thanks,” the girls were mumbling till they group had completely passed by. It seemed like the adolescent people were non-stop. All of the attention was starting to make Sango uneasy, her nerves jittery. Not, only that but suddenly she felt really open to Miroku. He had not really said anything yet. What if he thought she looked funny? She quickly finished her second beer and cracked open her third.
“Sango, are you ok?” Miroku noticed her nervously drinking after random people started talking to them. Actually come to think of it she had seemed nervous most of the day.
“Yeah, I’m fine.” Sango whispered.
“Ok, well, would you like to go for a walk with me? There’s some great trails through here.” Sango wasn’t sure…last time they were left alone, he asked if she would bear his children! I don’t really want to leave the public’s eye, but then again the rest of the party would not leave them alone!
“You know, sure why not?” She smiled as she threw away her third empty bottle into the fire as she grabbed a fourth bottle. Sango got up on slightly uneasy feet thankful that Miroku offered her his hand to steady her.
Kagome watched intently. “Miroku?” She called out once she got his attention. “Don’t you do anything you’re not supposed to, be on your best behavior you got that!” She scolded.
Miroku sighed, then seriously look up at Inuyasha. “And you!” he accused. Inuyasha’s ears flicked up a bit at the stern sound of Miroku’s voice.
“Hey, What the hell did I do?” Inuyasha argued.
“Don’t. Touch. My. Cousin!” He warned before following the unsteady Sango who had already gotten a decent lead on him.
After the two disappeared from sight, Inuyasha stood up and offered his hand down towards Kagome. “Well, shall we?” She looked up at him with her big innocent eyes wondering just what he was planning.
“Uh, what?” She said suspiciously.
“Let’s go for a walk down by the beach. No one’s down there. Come on.” He offered her a smirk as she took his hand much like Sango had Miroku’s. Inuyasha lifted her clear up off her feet slightly before setting her down. Kagome gasped slightly it was still hard for her to believe he was so strong.
They quietly headed down to the shore. “Did you want a beer or do a shot or anything, I didn’t even think about asking before we left?” Inuyasha was really trying his best at this gentlemen, he was not sure why it was just the way she was making him act.
“Oh, uh, no thanks. I’m such a light weight that the party would be over too soon for me. I’m not a big drinker anyways I guess. ” She whispered. The continued the path silently.
The night had just begun and no one really had any idea just how crazy the night would be.