InuYasha Fan Fiction ❯ Well La De Frickin' Da ❯ The Journey to School ( Chapter 3 )

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Chapter Three

Kagome woke up the next morning with a pounding headache. She brought her hand up and placed it on her forehead. She had to make it to the bathroom to see how much damage he did. She got up off the living room floor, where her father had left her the previous night, and managed to find the bathroom.

She looked at herself in the mirror and found her face covered with bruises then she took off her shirt and examined the rest of herself. She had a huge bruise on her stomach from where he kicked her and her right arm was just completely black and blue. Her left arm seemed to have escaped any real damage.

She opened up the bathroom cabinet, that was above the sink, and took out all the makeup she had. She dabbed the cover-up all over her face and added some blush to make it look more believable.

She sighed as she studied herself. She looked like a whore with all this makeup on, but there was nothing she could do about it.

She cautiously looked outside the bathroom door and checked to see if her father was anywhere in sight. She walked out and sighed with relief when she didn’t see him, but when she heard his voice her body automatically went rigid.

“Where do you think you’re going, girl?” he asked as he walked toward her. Kagome could feel tears building up behind her eyes at the thought at what he might do to her.

“I was going to go get ready for school.” she replied fearfully as she carefully turned around to face him.

Naraku studied his daughter as she stared at the ground. He walked over to her and place a hand under her chin then lifted her gaze to him. “Why are you wearing that junk?”

How was she support to answer him? “Um, I . . . it’s--”

“Are you trying to impress someone at school?” Naraku asked harshly. Kagome immediately shook her head.

“No Dad!”

“Because no one would be impressed by you!” he said as he shoved her onto her bottom then he proceeded down the hallway. Before he was out of sight he said, “You’re walking to school today and don’t expect me to pick your lazy ass up either.”

Kagome whimpered as she stood up. She had tried so hard not to get a beating this morning, but it seemed that what ever she did nothing was good enough.

She found her room and noticed her duffel bag on her bed untouched. She unzipped it and pulled out a pair of sweatpants and a baggy long sleeved shirt. She threw it on and went down stairs. She looked out the window and noticed that her father’s pickup truck was gone.

She picked up her purse and school books then headed out the door. Kagome wasn’t exactly sure where her school was, but she was determined to find it. She walked for about ten minutes before she realized that she was lost. Now she wished she had paid attention when her father had brought her yesterday.

She stopped to check her surroundings, hoping to find something that would strike her memory, but the only thing that was around her was houses that all had the same design. She had to admit that the look of things weren’t good.

She started walking down the road a little farther when a black sports car drove up next to her. “Hey, Kagome, need a lift?” Miroku asked as he rolled down the tinted window. He leaned against the door and flashed her a smile.

Kagome was in awe. The car was so shinny and slick. She looked back at Miroku and nodded shyly. “Yes, please.”

“Well then, hop in.” he said as he unlocked the doors. “I was just on my way to pickup Sango.”

Kagome got into the back of the car since she guessed Sango would want the front seat. She fastened her seatbelt as Miroku took off the street. “So Kagome, why were you walking to school today? Didn’t your dad take you to school yesterday?” he asked innocently.

Kagome started to ring her hands out nervously. “Well, he had to be somewhere this morning.” but of course she had no clue as to where that was.

“Oh, well then I guess you’re happy that I came along, huh?” Miroku asked as he smirked through the rearview mirror at her.

Kagome nodded shyly in reply as she felt him turn the car into a driveway. She looked out the window and watched as Sango made her way toward the passenger side door.

“Miroku, I thought you said that you were going to be here on time today? I hardly think a half hour late is on time.” Sango said as she got into the car.

“Sorry my love, but I had to pick up a stowaway.” Miroku joked as he gestured toward the backseat.

Sango looked back and was surprised to Kagome sitting there, but she quickly recovered by smiling and saying, “Oh hey Kagome! I didn’t know Miroku was picking you up. Not that it bothers me or anything.” She looked over at Miroku and directed her last comment at him. “But that still doesn’t explain why you were a half hour late.”

Miroku cringed at her accusation, but quickly made up and excuse. “My alarm clock didn’t go off!” he said, but by the look on her face she didn’t buy it. He was going to add more, but luckily for him his cell phone rang.

Kagome watched as he flipped open his phone and causally said, “Hey Man! What’s up?” Miroku looked over at Sango and smile. She just crossed her arms over her chest in a sulk. “Sure I can pick you up . . . no really, I’m sure you’re girlfriend’s got better things to do than give you a lift.” he added sarcastically. “Of course I wasn’t insulting her . . . Calm down. I’ll be there in a minute.” and with that he clicked his phone shut.

“Who was that?” Sango asked still a little angry with him. He continued to smile as he pulled out of her driveway.

“Seems like I’m a carpool today.” he said as he drove down the road, that Kagome didn’t recognize, which wasn’t surprising. “It seems our old friend InuYasha needs a lift today.”

Kagome’s eyes widened at his name. InuYasha? It couldn’t be that InuYasha, could it? The same one from study hall? What were the chances of that happening? “Wow, that doesn’t happen very often. What happened to his car?” Sango asked converting from angry over to shock.

Mrioku’s grin never left his face, probably because Sango had forgotten about him being late--for now. “He says it’s in the shop and Kikyo’s too busy to pick him up.”

“How can his girlfriend be too busy to pick him up? I mean, she doesn’t live that far from him. What five minutes down the road?” Sango asked as Miroku shrugged his shoulders in reply.

He looked into his rearview mirror and said, “I hope you don’t mind if I pick up another friend?”

Kagome felt herself blush at his concern for her. “Why would it bother me? You’re the one who’s driving.”

“Yeah, but he’s going to have to sit back there with you,” he replied with a smile. “and he can be, well, let’s just say InuYasha can be a little intimidating when you first met him.”

“I think I’ve already met him.” Kagome said as the memory of them bumping into each other in the hall way entered her mind. “Does he have really long silver hair and, what I can only imagine to be, dog ears?”

Miroku chuckled as Sango answered her question. “Yup, that’s him alright. When’d you meet him? I mean, the only time you could have met him was when you were in study hall, but I didn’t know he had that seventh period.” she replied in confusion.

“He switched classes so he could be with Kikyo.” Miroku said as he winked at Sango. Kagome’s face got hot again at the show of affection and she knew she shouldn’t being feeling this, but she couldn’t help but feel a wave a envy.

Kagome shook the thoughts out of her head. “Um . . . do you mind if I ask . . . what is he?”

Sango and Miroku started laughing at her innocent question. Kagome looked down in at her lap in embarrassment. “Sorry, it’s just that it’s kind of obvious.” Sango managed to say. “He’s a demon . . . Well, a half-demon anyway.”

Kagome furrowed her brow in confusion. “Demon? Half? You mean he’s . . . wow.”

Miroku caught onto her bewilderment. “Have you never see a demon before?” he asked a little surprised. “Cause that’s kinda hard to believe because they’re everywhere nowadays.”

Kagome shook her head. “No, I’ve never seen one, I mean, I’ve heard of them, but they weren’t allowed in our school or in our neighborhood. It’s just a surprise.” she replied.

Sango looked astonished. “I didn’t know there were still places like that.” she said as she shook her head.

“But you said he was a half-demon. Does that mean that he also half-human?” Kagome asked interested in hearing more.

Miroku nodded. “Yeah, his mother was a human and his father was a demon.”

“Was? Are they dead?” Kagome asked her voice strung with sympathy. Sango nudged Miroku in the side causing the car to swerve a little, but he quickly recovered.

“I’m sorry Kagome, but that’s really something you have to take up with InuYasha. It’s something that’s always been a soft spot for him.” Sango said as she looked back at her and smiled.

“Ah ha, we’re finally here.” he said as he drove up to the gate. Kagome was in awe as she stared at the house--no mansion--that belonged to InuYasha. Miroku chuckled at her expression. “Yes I know. It’s hard to believe that he doesn’t have a private driver to take him to school, but InuYasha’s the type that doesn’t like to wave around his wealth.”

Kagome nodded as the security guard walked up beside Miroku’s car. “Hello Mr. Housi. Will Master InuYasha be riding with you today?” he asked as soon as Miroku’s window was down.

Miroku suck his elbow out the window and leaned against it. “Sure will. So where is his Highness, Myouga?” he asked and Kagome could tell that Miroku went there often since he and the guard each others names.

“Just let me call the house and then he should be down.” Myouga replied as he went back into his booth and picked up a phone.

“Well,” Miroku sighed as he relaxed against the seat, “he should be down her in ten minutes, considering how slow he moves.”

Kagome jumped when Sango suddenly reached over Miroku and held down the horn sending a loud echoing sound throughout the courtyard. “I don’t have time to wait him. We’re going to be late if he doesn’t get out here now!” she said as she hit the horn again.

In the distance, Kagome could see a figure running super fast toward the car and in a matter of moments InuYasha was at the car’s door. “See ya later, Myouga.” he said his voice holding no sign of exhaustion. He opened the door and sat down. “Should have known that Sango was with you.”

Sango turned around and glared at him. “You’re lucky you’re my boyfriend’s best friend or you would be so dead.” she said and it held so much venom in it that it sent shivers down Kagome’s spine. “If we’re late because of you and I get a detention then it won’t matter who you’re friends with.”

Kagome looked over at InuYasha and saw him gulp, but his comment showed no trace of fear. “Yeah, well, it’s not like you’ve never had a detention before.”

Thankfully Miroku cut in as Sango was ready to climb over the seat and tackle InuYasha. “Let’s just get there, safely, okay?”

“Feh.” he said as he looked in a different direction and noticed Kagome sitting next to him. “Who are you?”

Kagome looked back down at her lap feeling herself blush. “This is Kagome Higurashi. She’s new and according to her you’re in her study hall.” Miroku answered for her.

InuYasha arched an eyebrow at her. “Really? Let’s see . . . Higurashi . . . oh! I remember you! You’re the klutz that ran into me in the hallway!” he announced making Kagome’s blush deepen.

“InuYasha! Don’t insult her!” Sango flamed as she sent daggers his way.

InuYasha just shrugged it off as he looked back at Kagome. “Don’t you sit next to me too?”

Kagome nodded as she looked up at him, with courage she didn’t know she had, and was once again caught up in his eyes. She didn’t know what to say, but was saved by Sango.

“Stop interrogating her!” she yelled as he rolled his eyes.

“I wasn’t interrogating her. I just asked if she sat next to me in class. Gez Sango, take a chill pile.” InuYasha replied as he placed his hands behind his head.

To Kagome’s great relief, Miroku pulled into the school parking lot and parked the car close enough to the school’s front doors.

Kagome watched as Sango, Miroku, and InuYasha walked toward the school. Why was she with them? She wasn’t supposed to make friends. Yet this group had welcomed her in with no questions asked. She didn’t know what she’d do if her father ever found out. A part of her told her that she had to get out and get away from them, but . . . a bigger part of her wanted to stay with them.

“Come on Kagome! Or we’re going to be late!” Sango hollered and Kagome willingly followed her.