InuYasha Fan Fiction ❯ Something Happens... ❯ Chapter Three ( Chapter 3 )

Disclaimer: Inuyasha is the property of Rumilo Takahashi and Kuch Kuch Hota Hai is the property of Karan Johar. I own this computer…that's about it.

“It starts eleven years ago at college, just as I was about to return from studying abroad. The true story starts before that. Your father was a student there and his very best friend was Kagome Higurashi…”

“You ready to get your ass handed to you by a real man?” Inuyasha smirked confidently.

“Maybe if you could point one out to me I'd be able to tell ya…” Kagome shot back, securing her ever present ponytail.

“Okay then. Go!” he shouted, purposely tossing dirt in her face as he took off from the start point. Sputtering and wiping her eyes for a moment, Kagome muttered about cheaters as she took off after him around the track. Catching up with him on the second lap, she handily beat him in the third. As he panted with his hands on his knees she shot him a cocky smiled and began the daily taunting.

“So what is that? 300 plus to zip?” she teased wiping her face. “Really, I don't know why you even come every morning…”

Growling, Inuyasha got in her face. “You only win cause you cheat!”

Eyes flashing, Kagome drew herself up to her full height to yell back. “Me!? You threw dirt in my face! And you still didn't win!”

As they yelled back and forth, an underclassman passing by shook his head. “Inuyasha and Kagome are fighting again…”

“What's new?” his cohort scoffed.

Both parties huffed and turned away from each other.

Baka! Why does he have to be such a sore loser?

Wench. Why does she have to gloat?

Glancing at each other, Kagome stuck her tongue out at him and he returned the gesture before they turned away again. Bumping her with his shoulder until she laughed, he smiled and pulled her into a headlock. Mussing her hair as she struggled away, he held out his hands to her. She slapped them and flipped hers they same way. Once he'd slapped back, they tweaked each other's noses.

“What class do you have today?” she asked as they walked side by side off the track.

“Doesn't matter.” he shrugged, ripping the wrapper off of a protein bar. “ `m ippin'et n'way.” he mumbled around a huge bite.

“Wanna try that again without the see-food display?”

“Ha.” he said flatly before swallowing. “I said, I'm skipping it anyway. I have track practice.” Inuyasha took another bite, making sure to open his mouth as wide as he could.

Kagome's lips turned down in disgust. “I really wonder sometimes how you manage to get girls.” she muttered. “And you do not have track practice. You're probably just going to hang out with Miroku and harass the girls gymnastics team.”

He paused his chewing and scowled. “So what?”

“Exactly.” She rolled her eyes. “Well don't think I'm gonna help you make up your homework…”

“What good is having a supersmart best friend if she doesn't help you with homework?”

“I would. If you actually took your lazy ass to class.”

“Such a mouth on you. No wonder you don't have a boyfriend.”

“Who has time for guys?” she scoffed. “Besides, they're all losers here.”

“Uh huh.” he smirked. “Catch you after dinner. I'll bring my make up work.”

“Don't you-ugh.” she groaned as he ran in the opposite direction.

“Good day, Miss Higurashi!” a woman called out. She turned to see Headmaster Kadae walking toward her. Smiling widely at the older woman, she returned the greeting. “Where are you off to?”

“Oh, nowhere in particular, just finished my morning run.”

“Ah yes, I heard you and Inuyasha were quarrelling again…”

“Oh nothing serious.” she pooh-poohed the idea with a wave of her hand. “Best friends, you know?”

“Yes, yes.” she smiled. “I was actually seeking you, Miss Higurashi. You see, my niece is coming back from her schooling overseas and will need some help getting re-acclimated. I thought if she had a guide it may help.”

“Of course, I would be honored.” she assured the older woman.

“Excellent! Kikyo will be here tomorrow morning. If you will, please meet her in the main hall at eleven.”

“Great! I'll see you - her - both of you, tomorrow.” she stammered then smiled. Kaede nodded and went on her way. Kagome walked back to her dorm thinking on what homework was due in which class and how to better her lap time.

“Kagome!” a girl called out as she stepped off the elevator and onto her floor. Turning, the resident advisor ,Sango, was approaching. “You left your electric blanket on again.” she scolded lightly.

“Sorry!” she winced guiltily. “Slipped my mind.”

“I know you get up early but please try to remember…”

“Of course if she had a man to keep her warm at night, she wouldn't need that stupid blanket…” one of the girls called out. The other laughed.

“Well you have quite a few to spare, Eri.” Kagome shot back, smirking. There was good natured laughing again as the girl shrugged and nodded. “Why does everyone think I need a boyfriend anyway?”

“It's not that we think you need one, it's that we think you can't get one.”

“Why not?” she shot back, indignant.

“Well to be fair Kagome, half of your wardrobe is Inuyasha's.” Sango admitted, looking at her appraisingly.

“And the other half is purchased from the boys section.” another girl chimed in.

Tugging on her oversized sweatshirt, she studied it. “What? It's clean and comfortable. Can't ask for much more than that. Besides, Inuyasha's clothes fit me better than they fit him.”

“Speaking of, what's going on there?”

“Going on where?” she asked, bewildered.

“With that cute best friend of yours?”

“Um, ew.”

“You know what they say, Kagome.” Sango smiled. “Best friend then boyfriend…”

“Not with him. Gross…” she groaned “We're friends and that's it. Heck, we fight most of the time anyway…”

“You know what they say about…”

“Enough!” she swatted at her playfully before going to her room. Heading for the shower, she stripped of her sweatshirt, tee, and track pants, throwing them as she went. As she washed her hair, she considered the girls' words.

Me and Inuyasha? Together? No way. He's rude and dirty and annoying…he eats too much…flirts with anything that moves…curses like a sailor…no. Her fingers slowed as she pursed her lips. I mean, he is kind of cute…for a pig. And he can be really funny and pretty brave. He's a good athlete and nice…every once in awhile. Shaking her head, she snapped herself out of those thoughts. No, no, no. Never. What on earth are they thinking?

The next day, Kagome spotted his familiar snowy head, bent over the ear of a giggling blonde.

“It's Friendship Day, you know? But this bracelet is just for you. It's the only one I'm giving out…cause you're special.”

“Really?” she grinned up at him, eyes sparkling. Kagome rolled her eyes.

“Of course.” he assured her, fastening the clasp.

“I heard he gave one to Yuzuki just an hour ago.” Kagome called as she came up to them. The blonde glared at Inuyasha as he stammered, wide-eyed. Throwing the bracelet back at him, she stomped away. He glowered at the beaming Kagome.

“Thanks a lot.” he growled walking past her.

“Oh please. She's been everyone's girlfriend anyway.”

“I know, why do you think I was giving her a bracelet?”

“That's disgusting.” she said scrunching her face. “Why do you date all these bimbos anyway? Why don't you just get yourself a girlfriend and settle down?”

“Because I've never felt it before.”

“Felt what?”

“For me to feel it, she'd have to be perfect. Beautiful, intelligent, kind, loving, fun…the whole package. There aren't any girls like that around here…” he sighed.

“Felt what?” Kagome repeated, not acknowledging the pang in her heart at his words. He looked down at her, his eyes taking on a glazed appearance.

“When you fall in love, something happens in your heart. You just know the moment you meet them that they're the one. They're meant for you, your soul mate.” Coming back to himself he smiled at her with something akin to brotherly affection. “You wouldn't understand.” Turning to walk away, he collided with someone whose books went flying. “I'm sorry, man. Let me help…” he cried as he gathered the fallen tomes. Looking up, he was met with a pair of shapely legs. “…you.” he finished as his eyes locked with her amused gaze. “Sorry bout that.” he murmured, handing her books back to her.

“So you said.” she smiled slightly. “If you'll excuse me…”

“Hey, hey.” he said quickly moving around her to block her path. “Do you have to leave so fast?”

“I'm afraid I do…”

“At least give me your name.”

“It's Kikyo.” she allowed, trying to sidestep him again. Kagome's eyes widened and she came to Inuyasha's side. “I'm late for my appointment with the headmaster…”

“That old crone?” Inuyasha scoffed. Kagome placed a hand on his arm, trying to get his attention. Kikyo looked at her, tilting her head.

“I'm Kagome.” she explained. “Inuyasha-”

“Bug off.” he muttered under his breath. “I can think of better ways for you to spend your time than talking to that ancient wench…”

“Ancient wench?” she repeated, nodding.

“Oh sure, I can tell you all about her. Old and bossy.”

“Inuyasha, Kikyo has just returned from overseas-” Kagome started before he cut her off confidently.

“Then she'll need someone to show her the ropes, reintroduce her. I'm just the man for the job. And the first thing I can tell you is to steer clear of that withered old windbag…”

“Inuyasha…”

“Always there with a story or a lecture. Boring as all hell…” he continued, ignoring Kagome's pleas.

“Really?” she replied, lips quirking into a smirk. “I wasn't aware Aunt Kaede had become quite so long-winded…”

“Aunt Kaede?” Inuyasha echoed, face paling.

“Aunt Kaede.” both girls replied in unison, one amused the other exasperated.

“Kikyo, my girl, is that you?” the aunt in question exclaimed coming up to them. After hugging her Kikyo, held her hands.

“It's so good to see you…” she smiled before her eyes flicked to Inuyasha. “Actually -Inuyasha, was it?- was just telling me he knows you rather well. Withered old windbag, I believe, was the term used.”

Kaede glared at him from her good eye, her mouth turned down at the corners. “Inuyasha has always been a disrespectful child…” she remarked flatly before smiling at Kagome. “However, this is your guide, Kagome Higurashi. She's a model student.” Giving Inuyasha another once over, she added, “Though she could use better taste in friends…”

“Indeed.” Kikyo smiled at the shell shocked man. “I will see you at dinner tonight, aunt.” she said kissing her cheek. Nodding her approval, Kaede left. Turning to Kagome, Kikyo smiled. “I have to go pick up my schedule, can we meet in front of the library in an hour?”

“Sure, no problem.” Kagome assured her. “I, uh, apologize for Inuyasha's behavior…”

“No apology needed.” she responded, eyes flicking to him again. “None at all.”

As she walked away, Inuyasha's eyes were glued to her until she was out of sight.

“Now that you've taken your foot out of your mouth, do you have anything to say for yourself?” Kagome smirked.

“Yeah.” he murmured. “That is what happens.”

Kagome shook her head as he walked away in a daze.

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