InuYasha Fan Fiction ❯ FRESHMAN YEAR ❯ Computer Lab ( Chapter 2 )

Author's Note:

Er, I would just like to clear up the academic calendar thing of this story. I patterned it not according to the academic year of the United States but that wherein the school year starts in June and ends in late March or early April. I like that school year better. It lets my characters have summer breaks. And there is a break in the middle of October; and in between December and January.

 

And, yes, InuYasha and Kikyou's hair were chopped off by ME. XD I like short hair, Kagome might have hers cut off, too.

 

Disclaimer:

Just for kicks, I'll have disclaimers before every chapter instead of that and-this-applies-to-the-whole-story kind. Again, characters of this fan fiction are owned in full rights and legalities by Rumiko Takahashi. I wish they were mine. ^^

 

FRESHMAN YEAR

CHAPTER 2 Computer Lab

 

The next day…

 

The bell rang and students flooded the halls. There were lots of chatting, some were sprinting to get to their next class while the others where in no hurry and were off to their lunch breaks, which is a bit late, given that they've had 11.30-1.00 classes. Kagome and Sango were one of those who were in no hurry. Kagome just got out of her Chemistry class while Sango was off of History. They met on the way to the cafeteria. Sango was ready to grill Kagome. `She is so gonna sing!' Sango thought. She waited for her and she never showed up again. So much for being on the honor roll and reputation!

 

“Kagome! Kagome Higurashi, I'm talking to you!” Sango shouted, with absolutely no regard for the other people passing by the halls. They looked at her and at the focus of her shouting, a dark haired girl who was darting in and out of the crowd in an attempt to lose her friend. But the girl was hungry, so she went into the cafeteria. “You are not getting out of this talk, missy!” Sango said under her breath.

 

Sango went inside the cafeteria which was a long hall with two floors. The first floor was full of food services. There are franchise stalls of fast food chains. Food cooked by the cafeteria ladies, burger and pizza stalls, and one corner was filled with smells of pasta sauces and herbs and spices. There is a condiment table at the far left side while the soda fountain was at the opposite side. Trays and spoons and forks were situated all over the place and the rest of the space where covered by tables, the typical metallic and long tables with equally long benches. The tables at the second floor were different, diner-style, with cushioned seats.

 

Kagome was in line for a pesto pizza when Sango caught sight of her. “Kagome, what the hell?” she claimed. “What happened to you yesterday? I went out at the intermission, figured you may have died of hypothermia outside, but then you weren't there. Not at the lobby, the food stop nor the powder room!”

 

“Sango, I just.. didn't feel like going anymore.” Kagome took her plate and heade for the sodas. “Thanks for sending my bag home.”

 

“Yeah, I barely noticed you left it, thank goodness Kouga saw it.” Sango said. She picked up a plate of spaghetti. “Where were you? You didn't answer your phone.”

 

“I.. left my phone at home.” Kagome said. “You know me.” They took a seat. There were a couple of people. Some were going, the others just arriving and some were just chilling, probably had no more classes for the day. “I met someone. We were bored so… we left.”

 

“Someone? Who? Do I know him? Is it a him?” Sango shot at Kagome.

 

“Hold up, hold up,” Kagome actually raised her hands. “Yes, it was a guy. Name's Ashitaka InuYasha. Did he go to our school?”

 

“Elementary? Hmm… Ashitaka… doesn't ring a bell.” Sango said. “No, I don't think so. But the name is familiar. Like I've heard it somewhere.”

 

“Ah.. maybe he's famous. Or rich?” Kagome offered while slicing the crust off her pizza. “You think?”

 

“I dunno. Maybe.” Sango said. “So, where'd you go? It's only the two of you?”

 

“We just uh, went around campus. It wasn't anything. I know what you're thinking. No, he didn't ask for my number. Not that I have memorized it or anything.” Kagome started. “He had a car, we drove around. He offered we went for a bite, but I didn't really know him so… plus, I really felt, not so good. I'm sorry.”

 

“Hey,” Sango said. “Seems like you earned a new friend. No big.”

 

“Well hello there ladies!” Kouga said. He was alone and only had an apple with him. “Mind if I joined in?”

 

Kagome shook her head no while Sango offered a “No. Sure, come along.”

 

They chatted for a few minutes and figured out that they all had the same next and last class (at least for Kagome and Kouga, Sango still had Home Economics) which was Computer. “Great isn't it?” Sango said. “Old stuff with History, technology in Computer and then I have to die of boredom in Home Ec!”

 

“Hahaha, it isn't so bad.” Kagome said. “At least you only have three classes for Wednesdays and Fridays. We have four for TWThF, you know.”

 

“But I have five for TTh! After beating ourselves up from PE classes on Mondays, I get five classes waiting the following day!”

 

Kouga wasn't bothered by his schedule since he had longer breaks than Sango. “You can exchange classes if you want.”

 

“Yeah, and come home at 6.00? No way!” Sango exclaimed. “I guess there's just no easy way, huh?”

 

 

“If you guys are finished, I think we should get going. It's nearly 2.30. And I just want to get Computer done. Then I'm home.” Kagome said, picking up her tray and standing up.

 

“Let me,” Kouga said. “Yours, too, Sango.” He dropped off the trays and they went straight for the Computer Laboratory.

 

“Why didn't you have lunch Kouga?” asked Sango. “You had a 12.00 o'clock break?”

 

Kouga was just about to answer the question when he was cut off by silver-haired guy staring at Kagome from the ComLab door. “Kags, that weirdo is looking strangely at you.”

 

Kagome was dumbfounded. `Weirdo? Huh?' “What? Where?”

 

“Straight up.” Sango said. `Is that the guy from yesterday?' she looked at Kagome. Kagome looked back and, as if able to read Sango's mind, nodded and looked back at the guy. `InuYasha,' she thought. “Is he a freshman?” asked Sango. Kagome nodded again.

 

“You know that guy?” asked Kouga. He looked at the guy and at his weird silver hair. `Who the hell is this guy? And what's with his hair? He thinks he's cool and all? And Kagome seems to know him, how'd that happen.'

 

InuYasha smirked, like he's enjoying the obvious awkwardness between the three. He cocked his head and went inside the laboratory.

 

The threesome outside exchanged what-the-hell-was-that looks. One of their classmates had to shout at them to make them move again. “Yo, people! Computer class is this way.”

 

Kikyou walked past the three while fumbling at her bag, she had to get her alcohol bottle out. She's read magazines and knew that computer keyboards had germs as much as a chopping board. She cant have germs in her hands, that she may transfer to her hair while combing. And her face! No, she cant bare that. “Get your alcohols and sanitizers ready.” She said loudly as they entered the room. “There are germs and microbes here.” Some of the boys smiled, looking at her face more than they cared about her cleanliness theory. Most of the girls rolled their eyes, and had a `What a flirt!” look in their faces. [A/N: I thought of bitch or slut but, would fourteen year olds use that?]

 

“That's right. All of you, sit down in front of one of the terminals.” The computer teacher was a chubby and small woman. She wore a black blouse, the third and fourth buttons were almost bursting and crisp white slacks. “Now, bring out your index cards. Make sure you paste a 1x1 picture of you. These will serve as your score cards for activities, recitations and presentations.”

 

Everyone started to look into their bags to take out their requirements. The teacher continued, “I'm Fumiko. Yes, call me that. And, pass your cards and I'll make your seating arrangement. While I do that, take a second to get to know your classmates. You will be pairing up for the first and second quarter. So, chose your Lab partners wisely!”

 

Everyone got excited with the partnering up and stood up and mingled with classmates. Some were a year level higher who failed to take a Computer class or failed to pass. Kagome was smiling at Sango, she was sure they were pairing up but..

 

“Oh, hahaha, Kagome.” Sango said. “You see, while I was sitting there, I uh, talked to that girl. She's from my History class, you see. A transferee. I thought I'd pair up with her, she doesn't know anyone here yet, you see.”

 

Kagome looked fine with it, which shocked Sango. This was supposed to be her revenge, for Kagome's little stunt yesterday. “Oh, okay. I'll go find someone else then.” Kagome said.

 

Kagome was about to approach one of the girls when someone from behind said, “Do you have a partner already?” She knew the voice. “No, not yet, InuYasha.” She smiled. “I'm looking for one. You?”

 

“Yeah, do you want to be mine?” InuYasha asked.

 

“Huh? What?” Kagome said, what were they talking about?

 

“My partner. Do you want to be my partner?” InuYasha smiled.

 

“Oh! Oh, that. Haha,” Kagome laughed sheepishly. “Sorry, I lost it. Uh, are you sure? Me?”

 

“Is something wrong with you?” InuYasha asked. “Huh, Higurashi?”

 

“I sound insane to you. I knew it, how did I expect anyone to understand.” Kagome said. “Is something wrong with me? Nothing's wrong with me. Do you think there's something wrong with me?”

 

InuYasha looked at Kagome while she went on and on about having something wrong with herself. He can't help but smile at the girl. She was fun. “Hahaha, Kagome, Kagome.” InuYasha held her in place. “I never said there was something wrong with you. You asked if I was sure, with partnering with you. With you. I asked if there was something wrong with you.” He paused. “Something wrong about you that I shouldn't pick you?”

 

Kagome's face flushed red. Her mouth hang open and she quickly turned her back at InuYasha. She breathed deeply and regained her self. “Haha, so..” she began. “You know what? I'm supposed to be smart. I used to be on the honor roll. Wow, ahha, I didn't understand you the first time huh? So, partner? Sure.”

 

“Great. I'll write down your info.” InuYasha said, bringing out his PDA. “Name, okay. Number?”

 

“My number?” Kagome asked. “I.. don't know it.”

 

“Hmm?” InuYasha half pursed his lips. “How about that?”

 

“I'm sorry, I.. I'll get yours then I'll just call you,” she compromised, taking a piece of paper from her pocket. “How's that?”

 

“Yes, yes, that'll be great.” InuYasha said. “Ano.. ichi roku go no nana ni hachi san desu. [A/N: Uhm.. 165-7283. Sorry, Im trying to practice my Nihonggo. Lol.]

 

“So I'll call you then. Tonight? Is tonight good?” Kagome asked.

 

“Anytime. Or just leave a message.” InuYasha said. “You know what? Since you are a breakthrough in this time of dependence on technology, seeing as how little you manage to make cellphones rule your life, why don't we just use the hardy telephone?” He was almost smiling now.

 

Kagome wasn't amused. “I'm sorry if I'm such a caveman to you.” She handed the paper back to InuYasha for him to write down his home number. Before he was able to give the paper back to Kagome, the teacher started calling out names for the seating arrangement.

 

“This is, at least for most of you, a new beginning. A first time, a new world.” Fumiko sensei said, more like a literature teacher would sound like while discussing Shakespeare than any computer teacher known to mankind. “I've placed most fo you beside students who didn't come from the same elementary school as you did. So you'll get to meet new people, make new friends. I'm not your adviser, or anything, but really.. I want this to be a great year for this class. The friendlier, the better. There will be group projects and presentations, so it's best you know who you will be dealing with.”

 

InuYasha handed the paper back to Kagome when he's name was called. He was seated somewhere at the front row,, which for this class wasn't a problem, since they will be facing computer terminals and not the whiteboard. InuYasha was quite tall for a freshman, surely taller than most of the boys.

 

Kagome, who was at the third and last row, was sandwiched between a girl which she recognized from a lower class from elementary and to her left was a guy. His hair was messy, it touched his ears and his collar. He smiled at her and held out his hand.

 

“Hi,” he said. “So, you'll be my seatmate huh? I'm Matsuno Miroku.”

 

Another Author's Note:

I cannot explain it for the life of me but I spell it as InuYasha. That's just how it is. That's how it must be, for my soul. ^^ And I spell it as Kouga, should it be Koga only. It should, ne? Nah… wakarimasen!!!! Tsugi! :)