InuYasha Fan Fiction ❯ Best Man Steals the Bride ❯ New Car Syndrome ( Chapter 6 )

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The Best Man Steals the Bride

By: Msmelanie

Chapter Six: New Car Syndrome

Day: Sunday

Place: In front of the Cinema

Time: 7:58 P.M.

Hojo smiled at his friends as they started to enter. "Hi guys."

Then, his eyes wandered directly over to the goddess that lifted her eyes just so to stare at him through her bluish grey eyes.

He sighed. "H-hello Kagome."

Kagome looked at him with a 'so-so' expression. "Hello."

Inuyasha rolled his eyes at Hojo's lousy attempt. 'After all I did, he better do better than 'Hi'.' He thought grumpily as he followed everyone to the ticket counter.

Place: En route to movie room

Kagome was silent as the group continued walking to their seats. She kept looking at Hojo questioningly. "Sango." she whispered. "Will you trade spots with me?"

Sango quietly gave her consent and slowed down unknowingly to the guys, while Kagome sped up in front of her smoothly.

Inuyasha smiled on the way to the premiering movie room. He had fixed everything up just right. Kagome would be right by Hojo, making it easier to pull his moves.

It was going to be perfect.

Well, it was supposed to be. It wasn't until everyone sat down that the guys realized the plan didn't quite work right.

Hojo looked over grumpily at Sango happily sitting next to him. He looked over at the end of the row.

And realized Kagome was sitting next to...

Inuyasha.

Hojo tried to calm his breathing. 'Calm down Hojo. This is just a mistake. Inuyasha's not interested in Kagome. Not at all. She's not his type. They just read together. Side by side...probably, but it's JUST reading.' he said to himself determinedly. 'But did he snuggle up beside her? NO!' He closed his eyes. 'Inuyasha goes out with girls like Cookie, Candy...not Kagome.' Still, he couldn't help glaring at his friend.

Meanwhile, Inuyasha was completely noticing Hojo's looks. 'Dammit! When'd those girls switch places? I know they had to! I set the order we went in myself!' Inuyasha looked over to his side suspiciously at Kagome.

Kagome just frowned at him. "I know why you chose this movie." she whispered.

Inuyasha was about to protest when someone else caught his eye.

"Kagome!"

Kagome smiled as her friend came to stand in front of her. "Hi Kouga."

Kouga looked down the row and saw three dissaproving glares. "Am I interrupting?"

"No, Kouga. Of course you're not." Kagome replied sweetly. "We all came out as friends. Would you like to join us?"

Kouga continued to smile at the bone-chilling glares he was receiving from the males in the room. "I'd love to."

Time: 8:58 P.M.

Hojo barely watched the movie. He couldn't stop focusing on the fact that Kouga kept trying to hold Kagome's hand.

But even more than that...

He couldn't help noticing that Inuyasha didn't look at all pleased with Kouga trying to hold Kagome's hand either.

Inuyasha leaned over to Kagome's ear. "Kitten?"

Kagome kept her eyes on the movie. "Hmm?"

"Why are you friends with..." he gestured over toward Kouga with his head.

Kagome turned her attention to Inuyasha. "Why are you so interested?"

"He's got a reputation." Inuyasha replied.

Kagome just raised her eyebrow. "Reputation?"

"Yeah." Inuyasha sighed. 'Could this girl be more ignorant?' "Why do you think he's called 'the wolf'?"

"Because I really like dogs." Kouga interrupted as he smiled innocently at Kagome. "Really, they are wonderful. Did I ever tell you my labrador had puppies yet?" he asked as he patted Kagome's hand.

Inuyasha made a small disbelieving sound.

Miroku bent over to look at Inuyasha. "Inuyasha?"

"What." Inuyasha answered grumpily.

"Could you be quiet? We are trying to watch the movie." Miroku stated.

Inuyasha ignored his friend's plea as he looked back at Kagome who was enjoying the movie. Then he looked at 'the wolf' who was apparently enjoying watching Kagome.

Even Hojo was not enjoying the movie. He wasn't enjoying the fact that Inuyasha and Kouga were sitting by Kagome. He wasn't enjoying the way Kouga kept watching Kagome. But above all, he did NOT enjoy the fact that Inuyasha kept staring back and forth between Kagome and Kouga.

'Why is he doing that?' Hojo asked himself as he crossed his arms. 'Why does HE care so much that Kouga's pulling moves on Kagome? I'M the one who's supposed to care! Not him!'

Time: 9:10 P.M.

More than halfway through the movie, Kagome started to yawn. Repeatedly.

"Kagome?" Kouga whispered. "Are you okay?"

Kagome yawned again. "Yeah. It's just that I got up too early. I had to work most of the day until Inuyasha came over."

Kouga looked at her sympathetically, which caused three more frowns to be sent his way again. "I could take you home if you like."

Kagome smiled at Kouga. "That'd be-"

"-A bad idea." Inuyasha growled at Kouga.

Kouga looked at Inuyasha. "Obviously Kagome's tired. I believe that it would be a good idea to take her home."

Inuyasha did not give in. Letting 'the wolf' take Kagome anywhere in a car was out of the question.

"Then I'll do it." Inuyasha declared as he stood up. "Up girl. I'll take ya home, then come back for everyone later." Inuyasha felt a chill run up his back, and turned around to see the source causing it. A glaring Hojo. "You wanna come?"

Hojo managed to fake a smile. "No. By all means, get going."

Inuyasha shrugged his shoulders while Kagome yawned again as she started to exit the theatre room with him.

Hojo was on the edge of his seat while Miroku knowingly sank deeper into his chair.

Place: Outside the theatre/Near Inuyasha's ride

Time: 9:15

"I'm surprised you didn't say Hojo was going to take me home." Kagome said as she looked over at Inuyasha.

Inuyasha just shook his head no. "Normally, I would've." He looked over at his car as he strolled over to the hood. "But I've only had this baby for a week." Inuyasha smiled proudly at his car as he polished the hood with his jacket.

Kagome laughed as she got in. 'New car syndrome. Blinds everyone.'

Place: In front of Kadowaki

Time: 9:30 P.M.

Kagome looked over at Kikuchi. "Thanks for the ride. When's your last class tomorrow?"

Inuyasha tilted his head back. "5:30. Remember?"

Kagome sweatdropped. "Sorry, I forgot. Don't forget to come by if you find time. Try to call though, if you can."

"Yeah, yeah." Inuyasha mumbled.

"And don't forget to read 'The Good Earth'." Kagome reminded him as she started to get out of the car.

Inuyasha groaned.

Kagome just chuckled at his reaction. "See you Kikuchi."

"Eh. Whatever." Inuyasha replied as he drove away.

Place: In front of Hojo's apartment

Time: 10:00 P.M.

Hojo slammed his door shut angrily as he got out.

"Easy!" Inuyasha complained.

"Shut up!" Hojo yelled back.

Inuyasha opened his door and got out. "I said I was sorry Racoon!" Inuyasha shouted. But like I said, this is my NEW car! I couldn't just let you drive a chick home alone in it!"

"She's not just a chick! She's KAGOME!" Hojo shouted back angrily. "And you were the one who OFFERED to drive her home alone!"

"I invited you!" Inuyasha rebutalled.

"Oh, yeah! How kind, man!" Hojo answered sarcastically.

Inuyasha strolled over to Hojo. "Hey. Read my lips. She. Is. Not. My. Type! Okay? Now, chill."

Hojo looked at him, not fully believing him.

"Hey." Inuyasha frowned. "I'm doing all this crap for you. Remember?"

Hojo sighed. "Yeah, I know."

Inuyasha smirked. "Raccoon, we haven't done anything fun for a long time! Not since you broke up."

Hojo started to calm down as he looked at his friend.

"All my goal is, is to get you back so we can have fun again." Inuyasha insisted. "Oh, and to get a big favor from you later, but that's it."

Hojo chuckled. "Yeah. Hey, man? Am I being a dumbass or something?"

"Completely. You are seeing things that ain't there." Inuyasha smirked before he headed back toward his car.

"Hey Inuyasha!" Hojo shouted out playfully.

Inuyasha looked back at Hojo.

"If I do get Kagome back...and if after awhile, she accepts my proposal? You wanna be the best man?" Hojo asked.

Inuyasha gave a disgusted look. "You do know that marriage is just another name for 'living hell', right?"

Hojo ignored the comment.

Inuyasha sighed. "But if you want me to be the guy dragging you into hell, I guess I will be." He gave Hojo a thumbs up. "See ya."

Hojo sighed happily as Inuyasha took off. 'Kagome will be my bride. Inuyasha my best man...and I'll be Kagome's husband.'

He walked off happily to his front door. "Things are really starting to look up."