InuYasha Fan Fiction ❯ Smokes and Mirrors ❯ My Name Is... ( Chapter 4 )

Smokes and Mirrors

 

 

Chapter 4: My Name Is…

 

It was hilarious. It really was and she would have missed it if it weren't for a pair of eyes burrowing holes into her. She just wanted a simple little nap to get her thoughts cleared. But noooo… This guy just had to keep staring. Finally giving up on the nap, she looked up in time to see him turn to his friends' location.

 

Come to think of it, they were such a strange group of people.

 

One of them, she recognized; the one with the short dark hair. She's seen him before at the shrine. It was a little over two years ago. At that time he was a monk in training, or at least that's what she remembered. Her mother wanted them to meet, but upon his third or fourth visit Kagome had her bags packed and ready to go. That's when her trip around the whole of Japan started.

 

Kagome snapped out of memory lane and stared at the 'monk' once more. He was leaning in towards his girl friend and was way to close for comfort. If it were her in that girl's position, the guy would have trouble breathing by now. However, before she got to finish her thoughts of exactly what she'd do…

 

SMACK-CRASH-CLANK

 

Within seconds, the so-called monk was sprawled on the floor. Wow was all she could think of. The girl whose space was invaded looked pissed off and outright flushed from embarrassment.

 

Note to self: never get on her bad side.

 

Their third party had a look of boredom. “Haven't you learned you lesson yet?”

 

So he's done this before? Second note to self: stay clear of lecherous monk.

 

The look on Miroku's face was priceless, though. Everyone was snickering and chuckling at the trio's expense, and she couldn't help but join along. Quickly she diverted her eyes and bit down hard on her lips. She mustn't catch anyone's attention thanks to her giggles and she almost made it too. The key word here is almost.

 

Those eyes. She felt them again.

 

She stopped laughing and looked away. If she wanted to be left alone, she had to ignore her surrounding. Ignore to be ignored; that was her motto.

 

She was getting nervous now, not because she couldn't take him on since she sure as hell could, but because he kept digging holes in her back. If he didn't stop it soon, she'd snap! Before she could, though, the teacher walked in and the bell rang. She knew the expression was over-used and utterly idiotic, but she couldn't help herself.

 

`Saved by the bell!'

 

“Hello class. As you all know, we've got a presentation this morning. So let's hurry up and get the presence done with.” Ms. Stukino took out her note books along with the attendance sheet. She called out names as each student rose and sat one at a time

 

The moment the teacher started talking, Kagome zoned out again, only responding when she heard her name. But that piece of mind didn't last long. Sooner than she thought, the attendance was taken and the teacher was calling her to come up in front. Kagome sighed. `I do that way too often…' She got up, went to the front, faced the inevitable and took a deep breath.

 

“So Kagome,” Ms. Stukino took the first step. “Tell us a bit about yourself.”

Kagome thought of this a little. “Like what?” was her intelligent answer. How uninspiring.

 

“Well. Are you sixteen or seventeen?”

 

“Sixteen.” At least it was something.

 

“Ok. How about you tell us what you like and dislike.”

 

Kagome thought about it and wondered if she should tell them everything straight out or just the important ones. Without much more thought, she started. “I hate skirts.” This she said while looking at the teacher, her tone dull and monotonous. Redirecting her attention back to her classmates, she continued. “I like my space.” This time she was looking at Miroku. “And I don't like it when people stare.” Now she pinned Inuyasha down. Once again diverting her eyes, she talked to the rest of the classroom. “Leave me alone, I'll leave you alone. I didn't come here to make friends, so don't expect a shoulder to cry on and don't think I need one either.” Turning to the teacher, she asked. “Can I sit now?”

 

This girl was by far the weirdest Ms. Stukino has ever encountered. “Ah… Well, let's see.” She turned to her students. “Does anybody have any questions?”

 

Before one could even consider a question, Inuyasha beat them all to the pole. “Where do you live?”

 

Kagome glared at him, already knowing he's going to be a pain in the ass. “None of your business.”

 

But Inuyasha won't be let down that easy. “What's you last name?”

 

“What's it to you?” Her eyebrow ticked in annoyance.

 

He smirked. “Being my classmate, it's important to me.” He could just go up to the teacher and ask her, but he was pissing her off and was enjoying every second of it.

 

“Being classmates means nothing to me.”

”Well what are we suppose to call you? Kagome What'shername?”

 

“Just don't talk to me.”

 

“What if you talk to me?”

 

“I won't. I have no business with anyone here.”

 

“Then what were you doing with that Higurashi brat?”

 

The question caught her off guard. Higurashi brat? Did he mean Sota? “What are you talking about?” Now she was more than pissed off and annoyed. She was confused.

 

“Freshman Sota Higurashi.” Inuyasha knew he hit something. The look on her face said so. “What's your deal with him?”

 

Everyone's attentions was focused on Kagome. What was she doing with him? They all knew Inuyasha didn't lie about people related things when he wanted answers. So now they were all curious and a little worried. Kagome felt the pressure rise and build around her. This had to stop right here, right now! She narrowed her eyes, nothing but cold hatred visible and all of it aimed at one person. She lowered her voice to a deadly tone. “My personal life is none of your fucking business.”

 

She didn't wait for a reply from the shell-shocked student, nor did she wait for the teacher to dismiss her. She went straight to her desk, never once looking back. She had to cool off before she did something she might regret.

 

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Staring at the board and wildly scribbling things in her notebook is how Kagome spent her first class. At least that's what it looked like from Inuyasha's point of view. He kept glancing her way since their Q&A Showdown was over. He was surprised at the amount of hateful emotions that crossed the girls face to come up with a comeback. And now all he did was glance her way, worried the girl might hold a grudge against him. Not that he cared! He just didn't want to have an enemy in the same classroom as himself.

 

So you see, he wasn't scared.

 

Just petrified!

 

The girl was scrawling nonsense in her notebook and none of her answers were correct when asked a question. Whatever happened to the girl from yesterday? He couldn't have pissed her off that much… Right?

 

He looked back at the board, catching what he missed. The bell rang and damn was he relieved. This has been the longest one hour class he's ever experienced. He looked to his right, but a few desks away where Kagome used to sit was now an empty spot. The girl was fast!

 

“So, you coming?”

 

He looked in the direction of the voice. His friends were waiting for him. Sango looked angry and Miroku was worried. Inuyasha picked up his things and joined his friends. His only consolation for the day was the fact that it was Friday. That gave the girl the week-end to cool off, but only if they both made it through the day itself.

 

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A.N.

 

I really didn't know what was on my mind when I wrote this, but anyway… Yesterday is but a memory and tomorrow a dream… I hope you enjoyed it!

 

Thank you for reading. Please R&R. It's helpful and very encouraging!

 

See ya! ^_^