InuYasha Fan Fiction ❯ Never to be Seen ❯ Who Said Science Was Easy? ( Chapter 6 )

Never to be Seen

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Chapter 6

Who Said Science Was Easy??

 

 

 

Disclaimer: Despite what the beginning says, I do own it…..ok maybe not lol.

 

Summary: She was a shy, soft-spoken, girl unseen to the world. He was an outgoing, loud-mouthed boy everyone knew and loved. He was in all her classes, sat next to her, and fell in love…with her sister.

 

 

 

 

Students filed into the small science classroom, excited that it was finally the last period of the day. It was the middle of the week, and everyone just wanted it to be the weekend already. The class was noisy as each person came in, going to their seats, some still standing to talk to friends. The class bell rang twice, signaling the start of class, and for the most part, everyone took their seats, quieting. They had finally finished the next chapter in chemistry and now they had a small test today on the chemicals they had learned about.

 

“Ok class, settle down.” The students were now fully quite, paying attention to the teacher. “Today we are going into the lap for your test. You will have five liquids in front of you. You must correctly identify the liquids, and mix them together to make a plant fertilizer. If you are unsure about a chemical, ask me and I will assist you. Be aware that every question you ask will subtract ten points. Now, as for lab partners, I will number you off, and your partner's number is next to yours on the board. One,” The teacher began, pointing to each of the thirty-two students. Kagome, in a table of four, got numbered seven. Laughing to herself about the `lucky' number, she figured it would take more then luck to get paired with Inuyasha. “and, thirty-two. Ok, find your partner and head on down to lab.” Chairs clanked as students stood, glancing at the board she found her number. `Number twenty-seven.' She thought to herself, then looked shyly around, finding Miroku and walking over to him. She stood behind him, tugging on his shirt sleeve to get his attention.

 

“Hey, what number are you?” He asked happily.

 

“Seven, do you know who got twenty-seven?”

 

“Who said twenty-seven?” Inuyasha cut in, turning around in the crowded space. When Kagome didn't speak up herself, Miroku cut in.

 

“Kagome has number seven, I think she's your partner.” Kagome shook herself out of her stupor.

 

“Sweet, I have a smart kid in my group.” Kagome didn't know if she should be offended, or happy at the compliment/insult. “Shall we?” He gestured in front of him, letting her go first. Kagome did her best to fight back the blush she was sure was going to come. Led by the teacher, the class walked in a line down the hall to the lab. Lab consisted of a tiled room, with electrical equipment, and two large metal desks. Cabinets and shelves lined the walls, no doubt painted with fireproof paint. Each table had eight setups for the vials, liquids, droppers, anything the teacher thought they might need. Kagome walked over to an empty spot, with Inuyasha following to stand next to her, Miroku and his male partner, his name unknown to Kagome, across from them. As the teachers explained, Inuyasha folded a piece of paper, capturing Kagome's attention as he wound it into a small triangle and aimed it at the two boys, who were listening to the teacher. With a flick of his finger it flew across the table getting Miroku in the face, causing him to make a funny face. Inuyasha suppressed a laugh looking to Kagome who had to cover her mouth as well. Continuing to talk, the teacher seemed almost oblivious to them, as they continued their game of shooting the “football” back and fourth. Kagome did notice when the teacher happened to look over and took a step towards them. Inuyasha must have noticed as well because he grabbed the football and acted as if he had been paying attention.

 

“Mr. Takahashi, what is it I just said?” The teacher asked angrily. Dr. Hirata, normally nice, was very tall and broad, easily reaching about six-foot-ten.

 

“Uhhh….” He looked over at Kagome's paper.

 

Always wear goggles when in lab and don't fool around

 

“Always wear your goggles when you're in lab and don't fool around.” He replied, quickly, covering up the fact that he really hadn't been paying attention. Glancing over at Kagome, Dr. Hirata, looked down at her blank paper.

 

“Very well, this is your first warning.” He bit out, returning to his place. Kagome and Inuyasha turned their backs to him, giggling a little.

 

“Thanks.” He whispered as Dr. Hirata began again.

 

“No problem.” Kagome replied. They quickly began after that, Kagome looking over the liquids a little uncertainly. “Ok I think…. No maybe not…. Oh my god, I forgot which one is which.”

 

“Well, didn't it say that phosphorous is transparent?” He asked, trying to help her out.

 

“I think that's right. Ok, so add in the ammonium nitrate, about up to here.” She instructed, pointing to a mark on the beaker. He nodded, adding it in up to the line. Kagome was still a little afraid about adding the wrong liquid. Especially since she had no idea what they were. Going with Inuyasha's guess, she measured out some of what they thought to be phosphorous into a vial. Taking a deep breath, she handed it to Inuyasha. “I hope it's right.”

 

“Well, I guess we will find out.” And find out they did. Not only was it the wrong liquid, but it also all but blew up, spurting liquid everywhere. Inuyasha tried covering the top with his gloved hand, but it only served to spray the liquid up even more. Kagome screamed backing away with the rest of the table. She didn't realize she had grabbed his shirt until he covered her hand with his own. She immediately turned red and snatched her hand away. Dr. Hirata stomped over angrily.

 

“Well I'm glad that I didn't give you oil fuel, then you might have really done some damage.” He hissed, furious at them both. They both looked at the mess, still smiling, despite their better judgment. “Both of you have failed this assignment and have detention after school.” They both gaped as he walked away.

 

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The rest of their class period, they spent cleaning up their mess, both still laughing. Even now, as they sat in the empty room, they still wore smiles. Detention consisted of misbehaving kids in the auditorium with two hours to complete a packet that was so easy, a fifth grader could have done it. They finished it with over an hour to spare. They both sat close to each other, not saying anything as their teacher graded papers. Every so often they would lip some word to each other, but eventually, Dr. Hirata would catch them. Suddenly he cursed, standing up.

 

“I have to go to the restroom, and I have a few stops to make, I'll be back in fifteen minutes. When I get back, you better be in these exact seats.” Both of them nodded dumbly as they watched him exit. Both of them burst out laughing, finally free to let it out. It took a few minutes for both of them to calm down, now and then adding in a little comment like “I can't believe it exploded”, “Did you see how mad he got?”, or “We should have set something on fire”. When they did calm, Inuyasha stood up, stretching his back with a grunt.

 

“Ever been up on stage?” He suddenly asked.

 

“What?”

 

“Come here.” Grabbing her hand he took her down the stairs to the bottom where the stairs to the stage were. They went up those as well, standing in the middle of it, looking out at the empty seats. She had never been up on a stage with so many seats facing her. It was a little nerve racking. “Isn't it awesome?”

 

“Yeah…” She agreed. “Do you often perform on a stage like this?” He shook his head.

 

“With the exception of school productions, rarely.”

 

“Even with your band?”

 

“Bone for a Thought is still in the beginning stages. When we get more public spots booked, then we will get higher in the social ladder.”

 

“I think you guys are really popular already. I don't know anyone who isn't excited for the dance on Saturday.” It was true, the school was buzzing about both Bone for a Thought and Deceitful. “Are you going with my sister?”

 

“Yeah, I asked her on Monday.”

 

“Oh yeah,” She nodded “How is that…going?”

 

“Really great! She's wonderful.” There was a long silence that followed. “Has she…had a lot of relationships?” The question was so sudden, it almost startled her.

 

“I'm not going to lie to you, you are probably her fifteenth in a long line that never last more then a couple months. Not that it will be the same with you!” She added quickly when his shoulders slumped. “I think… that she has really found a good man this time.”

 

“Thank you.” his large fangs gleamed in the stage lights with his grin. A click upstairs made them jump then scramble nearly falling on a couple of occasions to get back to their seats. They both sat down in their original seats just as Dr. Hirata cam back in.

 

“Ok both of you get out. I won't give you an F on the assignment, but I will dock thirty points from your grade. Go home and do your homework.” He dismissed them with a wave of his hand.

 

“Oh and when I say stay in your seat, try to listen next time ok?” He took out a purple cell phone that was next to his foot and threw it to them. Inuyasha caught it easily handing it to her. They both giggled to themselves as they walked out.

 

“I can't believe he didn't take it.” He laughed pointing a finger to her cell phone which, at that precise moment, beeped. They both laughed harder as he looked at his finger. He pointed it to her and she slapped it away.

 

“Watch where you aim that thing!” She giggled. “I don't want to explode.”

 

“I'm sorry I wanted to see if I could turn you on.” Her breath caught in her throat so quick it made her choke. He laughed even harder, putting a hand on her shoulder.

 

“I'm sorry, don't kill yourself, it wasn't that bad.” She realized he didn't really mean it seriously and laughed with him.

 

“It's fine I-“ She looked down at her hand, then flipped open her ringing phone. “Hello? I just got out of… Sango is working at her mom's place… No you have to!......What do you mean you can't? Fine, I'll find a way to get home…. Yeah bye.” With a click the cell was shut and disconnected.

 

“Need a ride home?”

 

“Yeah would you mind?”

 

“Not as long as you don't mind riding on a bike.” He opened the glass door easily with one arm. Kagome and Inuyasha had both given their stuff to Miroku to drop off at their houses before he left for the day, not wanting to take it home, and not being allowed to work on homework. Kagome would probably never admit it but, she was as giddy as a school- well I guess she WAS a giddy schoolgirl.

 

“No I don't mind.” She just hoped the extra bit of excitement didn't show through as they walked over to his black Harley. “Nice bike.”

 

“Thanks.” He chuckled, slipping his jacket on and tying his hair back. “Ready?” He asked handing her a helmet. Nodding she put it on, straddling the back of his back. She could feel the points on her legs, where his touched hers. She gripped the seat as he started up the bike with a slight rev to the engine. He reached back grabbing her hands and placed them on his sides. “Hold on.” That was all the warning she got before the front of the bike lifted a few inches off the ground and zoomed off. She didn't notice how her hands had curled to his chest, nor did he seem to notice how she squeezed him, pushing their bodies together. One thing for sure, neither of them noticed how perfect they fit together.