InuYasha Fan Fiction ❯ Hidden Tears ❯ My New Best Friend ( Chapter 2 )

Hidden Tears

Summary: Kikyo is the loveable and sophisticated twin, while Kagome is the plain and quiet one. What happens when Kagome gets close to someone unexpected……… like Kikyo's boyfriend?

A/N: This is not going to be a kik/inu story! I h8 that pairing, I hate it sooooo much that I can't wait till I see the end of her. Grrr……..*ROAR* ^_^;

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Chapter 2: My New Best Friend

"Alright, let's do it." Kikyo said as she pulled out a text from her pack.

"Yeah………" Inu yasha said as he sat down on Kikyo's bed bouncing up and down. He looked around. There in the center of the room stood an old-fashioned four-poster canopy bed. The wood was dark and polished. There were a variety of crystals displayed on top of her drawers.

The door of Kikyo's walk in closet stood opened and Inu yasha could see tons of delicate and beautiful dresses that hung from their hangers.

"So! Here, let's start with math." Kikyo said. She handed Inu yasha the textbook and he flipped to the right page. They heard a knock on the door.

"Come in!" Kikyo called out.

Kikyo's mom appeared at the doorway, holding a tray. "Here's some strawberry covered chocolate. If you want some drinks, just holler and I'll get it," Ms. Higurashi said as she gave them a smile.

"Thanks, mom!" Kikyo said.

"Yeah, thanks," Inu yasha echoed.

Ms. Higurashi walked out and started towards the stairs. She passed Kagome's room on the way, and shouted through the shut door, "Kagome! If you want something to eat, just come on down. There's some snacks in the kitchen cabinet."

"All right," Kagome replied sullenly.

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Kagome left early the next morning to school. Kikyo woke up later than her, as usual. Inu yasha was going to pick her up to school.

At home, Kikyo just finished her breakfast when Inu yasha arrived 15 minutes later. Kikyo quickly kissed her mom good-bye and followed Inu yasha towards his red Mercedes.

They caught up with Kagome a few minutes.

"Hey, isn't that Kagome up there?" Inu yasha asked. Kikyo looked up and saw a girl with a green uniform, walking at a slow pace.

Kikyo nodded. "Let me see if she wants a lift………" When they caught up to Kagome, Inu yasha slowed his car down. "Hey, Kagome! Do you want a ride?" Kagome, startled, turned around and glanced at them tentatively. "Inu yasha won't mind, if that's bothering you," Kikyo said.

"Um………. Okay." Slowly, Kagome dragged herself over and gave them a half-hearted smile. "Thanks."

Kagome sat in the back seat, unaware of the conversation that was going on between Inu yasha and Kikyo. She just sat there, staring straight ahead. When they got to the school parking lot, Kagome got out of the car and thanked Inu yasha again. Before anyone said anything else, she disappeared inside the building.

"So, Kagome! Who's that hottie over there?" Sango chirped as she caught up with Kagome.

"Hmm? Oh, that's Kikyo's boyfriend." Kagome answered quietly.

"Oh. You know, I always wondered why Kikyo gets all the guys, while you don't. I mean you guys look exactly the same. Well, almost. But still!" Sango exclaimed.

"Because I'm emotionless. I'm empty. Kikyo's filled with laughter, joy, and beauty. People see all the good qualities in her. Nothing in me, I'm like an empty bottle," Kagome answered looking down onto the floor.

"Oh! You know I didn't mean that. You aren't like an empty bottle. You're just hiding your emotions. You can be a cheerful girl just like Kikyo," Sango said gently.

Kagome stared at Sango. She sighed, "I don't think so."

Sango had difficult times in her childhood days, as well. Her family had died from an accident when she was small and was left alone in the house. She had no other relatives to take her in, so she was adopted to a nice couple, who couldn't get a child.

"Oh come on, Kagome, stop being so negative. I know how you feel, because I've been through that before. You shouldn't leave your feelings bottled up in yourself. You should talk to me about your family and anything else with me. I'm always going to be there with you. You know that don't you? It's always okay to cry," Sango said. "Everyone will know what a bright girl you are, if you'd just let them."

Kagome looked at Sango sadly. "Thanks, Sango. You're the only one who actually understands how I feel."

Moments later, Kagome walked into her English class right as he tardy bell rang. She quickly slipped into her seat.

"All right, class. I want you all to take out the writing assignment you had for homework last night," Mr. Arakida instructed. "You will all come up one by one, presenting it in front of the entire class."

Kagome listened to her classmates' poems they wrote with a blank expression on her face. When it was finally her turn, she stood up and walked up to the front.

She read her poem aloud with the same expression on her face:

Today I met a new great friend

Who knew me right away.

It was funny how she understood

All I had to say.

She listened to my problems

She listened to my dreams.

We talked about love and life

She'd been there, too, it seems.

I never once felt judged by her

She knew just how I felt.

She seemed to just accept me

And all the problems I'd been dealt.

She didn't interrupt me

Or need to have her say.

She just listened very patiently

And didn't go away.

I wanted her to understand

How much this meant to me.

But as I went to hug her,

Something startled me.

I put my arms in front of me

And went to pull her nearer.

And realized that my new best friend,

Was nothing but a mirror.

(A/N: It's a poem retold by Kimberly Kirberger. I thought it was a great poem that fit the story well. ^_^)

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"Bye!" Kikyo said as she waved to her friends. Kikyo and Kagome walked side by side next to each other exiting the school grounds.

"Um, so! What did you do for school today?" Kikyo said hesitantly trying to get a conversation going on.

"Nothing much……….." Kagome said looking the other way.

"Oh. Well, I'm going to be having another cheerleading practice early in the morning tomorrow. I can't believe we are going to make to the nationals!" Kikyo said happily.

"Yeah. Congratulations." Kagome said expressionlessly.

"Yeah." Kikyo said. She looked at Kagome and tipped her head back a little, "Um, Kagome? Is everything alright?"

"Yeah." Kagome said.

They entered their house as their mother walked down the stairs holding the laundry basket.

"Welcome home, Kikyo!" Ms. Higurashi said smiling. "………and you too Kagome."

"Hi, mother." Kikyo walked up the stairs and added, "I have an early cheerleading practice tomorrow, so can you wash my uniform?"

"Said and done," Ms. Higurashi said smiling as she pulled her cheerleading outfit out from the pile of clothes, "Oh, by the way, Kagome, help me fold these up."

"Alright." Kagome said. The phone rang as Kagome walked into the kitchen to answer it, "Hello?"

"Hey, Kikyo?" a guy's voice asked from the other end.

"Um, I'll go get her." Kagome said. `Figures,' Kagome thought to herself. `Every time the phone rings, it's for Kikyo. It's rarely ever for me.' She quickly ran up the stairs and knocked on Kikyo's bedroom door three times.

"Yeah?" Kikyo asked from the other side of the bedroom.

"Phone," Kagome said. Kikyo opened the door as she took the cordless phone from Kagome's hands.

"Thanks," Kikyo said and closed the door gently, "Hello?"

"Hey, Kikyo. It's me, Inu yasha."

"Oh! Hey!" Kikyo said gleefully. She was happy to hear from him, "What's up?" She flopped onto her bed and laid her head on her pillow.

"I was bored. Wanted to call SOMEONE. I didn't know what to do," Inu yasha said bored.

"Oh, gosh. I have a little bit more of homework to do, so maybe later we can go out and grab a bite?" Kikyo asked.

"Sure, I don't care. Do you need any help on your homework? I can help you so we can got out earlier," Inu yasha said.

"Desperate are we?" Kikyo giggled.

"I just want to get away from this house. I wish I had a huge project. I can't believe I'm saying that, but I am. There's absolutely nothing to do around here," Inu yasha said with a sigh.

"Hmm, why don't you come over right now? You can help me with my homework. I need help anyways," Kikyo suggested.

"Sure!" Inu yasha said.

"Alright! I'll see you then." Kikyo said laughing lightly.

"Bye."

"Bye."

Kikyo pushed the off button and walked out of her door down the stairs until she was in the kitchen to put the phone onto it's right place.

"Who was that?" Ms. Higurashi asked.

"Inu yasha." Kikyo answered.

"Ah. He's a sweet one isn't he? Better not lose that one. Not to mention, he is hot looking." Ms. Higurashi said teasing.

"Mom!" Kikyo whined.

"I was just kidding!" Ms. Higurashi said laughing.

"Oh, yeah. I just invited Inu yasha over so he could help me out a little on homework and then we're going to go out for a while. Is that okay?" Kikyo asked.

"Of course. Anything for my dear daughter," Ms. Higurashi went to the sink and began washing the vegetables for dinner.

The doorbell rang just a second after. Kikyo rushed to the doorway and saw Inu yasha standing there looking as hot as ever. He was wearing a red T-shirt with black jean pants. (A/N: Bah, I hate describing guy's clothes! I can't describe!)

"Hi!" Kikyo said.

"Yo." Inu yasha answered back and walked in, "Let's work!"

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"I'm stuck," Kagome muttered. She twirled her pencil around and around. She had been stuck on the same math problem for a long time. From the other side, Kagome could hear Inu yasha and Kikyo laughing and enjoying their time.

"I have to stay in this bedroom, doing nothing but sit around and stare at this empty room all day. Joy," Kagome said with sarcasm dripping in her tone.

She sighed and decided to go downstairs in the living room, where she could work on her math homework and watch TV at the same time. As she opened the door she bumped into someone. Her textbook slipped from her hand and landed on the floor along with her notebook and pouch.

"Sorry," Kagome apologized.

"Oh, no, I'm sorry. I wasn't looking." Inu yasha said. He bent down and helped Kagome pick up her books.

"Oh, you don't need to do that. I've got it." Kagome said as she quickly gathered her things.

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A/N: Mmkk, so, er….i guess that's all. -_- I dunno what to say, but hopefully you at least enjoyed this.