Chapter 1: Girls And Goodbyes
Well, I had this idea and I'm very excited to write! I hope you like this first chapter guys!
Sitting in math class was probably the most boring thing. Especially since Sango was at a dentist appointment or something and wasn't back, yet (even though she promised she'd be back in time to save me from math class loneliness). She was the only one I talked to in this class. I used to be friends with some of the people in here, but let's just say since sophomore year, we haven't all been on the best terms.
I looked over at the genius in our school, Shippo. He was like a little brother to me. Sweet, yet stubborn and he tried really hard to be 'tough'. I don't blame him, though. He's the youngest in our grade. He skipped 4th grade and then went on to skip 7th, making him two years younger than the rest of us. But he managed to become one of the well-known guys in school and is very well-respected. But he's also got a problem with admiring the wrong people.
I looked over at the pervert, Miroku, aka former buddy. He was like some classy manwhore. But we used to be very close. I can't really say I dislike him, because I really don't. He's smart, calm, and a good friend. But his loyalty just was with someone else other than Sango and I.
Now, last but certainly not least, I looked over at the hanyou, Inuyasha (viciously taking notes), aka former...I don't even know what to call it. Inuyasha and I would spend all day together, but we didn't refer to each other as anything. I would never refer to him as an older brother, though we did bicker like siblings and he was protective, referring to him like that would feel...wrong. And we would never call each other best friends, because that title seemed too cliche for us. Acquaintance would be the understatement of the year though. So I don't really know what to call our former relationship. I just know exactly what to call him now. He's my enemy. Jerk of the year award goes to him. Man who can't swallow his pride. The most thick-headed and arrogant person I know.
"Kagome, come finish this equation." The teacher of course had to call me up. I had no idea what was going on!
I slowly got out of my chair, knowing that my face was clearly showing my embarrassment. I hated being called on in math class. I almost never know what's going on! I really should pay more attention...
I made it to the white board and picked up a marker, trying to make sense of how to finish this. I got nothing. So, I glanced around the classroom, and of course, what did I notice? I noticed that damned Inuyasha leaning in his chair and looking at his out the window, not paying attention. He was just enveloped in the entire lesson less than a minute ago! He was taking notes on this same equation for crying out loud! And now, as soon as I walk up, he acts like he just lost all focus. Damn hanyou.
"Any time, Ms. Higurashi." Being scolded by the teacher was so degrading! I have no idea how to finish this equation!
Just as I was about to write something stupid on the board, I was blessed with a miracle.
"Hey, Ms. C!" Sango walked in, greeting the teacher, "I love doing equations like this!" Sango examined the problem for a second before saving my butt entirely. "The answer is 4x over y, right?"
"That's correct!" The teacher's face glowed with excitement, "...Kagome, you may go back to your seat now." PHEW!
We both walked to the back of the room. Sango, of course, sat right next to me.
"Hey, sorry I'm late. Traffic was terrible!" She whispered.
"It was hell in here." I responded, just as quietly, "I need to rant to you later!"
Sango grinned, "Okay, and I have a little proposition for you."
I was a little confused. Sango was cooking up something suspicious. "What is it?" I asked.
"I'll tell you later. How about my house after school?" This must be important.
"Sounds good." I replied quickly, seeing as le teacher was staring at me, making me (once again) extremely uncomfortable.
-Gym Class-
Trying to stay awake in math class was torture. Sango (God Bless her soul) woke me up when I fell asleep. Getting caught sleeping in that class would lead straight to detention, and no way I'm gonna stay in a classroom after school just to sit silently and 'think about what I've done'.
I thought all my troubles would be left behind once I left that class, but I was in for a surprise.
"Ow!" I yelled as I turned the corner, bumping right into...Inuyasha.
He looked at me, blinked twice, then with a quiet "keh", he was off. Not apologizing (which he is very good at) and not even acknowledging me.
I usually am able to keep my temper the rare times we cross paths, but this time, I really wanted to give him a piece of my mind. But before I could open my mouth, he was out of sight.
Sigh.
He had a knack for disappearing on me, so this wasn't really a shocker that in a blink of an eye, he was gone. But still, it did frustrate me. I know a bump in the hall doesn't even seem like something to get frustrated about, but it was him. I wasn't upset by the actual event of bumping into someone. I bump into people all the time here. But he just tends to ruin my mood. Take a good day and throw it right in the garbage.
"Kagome!" I heard my name being called from down the hall, and I turned to see the red-headed wolf demon running straight towards me.
"Hey Ayame!" I smiled. I met Ayame after Sango and I ditched the company of the boys. She was the new girl that looks really intimidating but is really relaxed and child-like. Plus, she was my gym buddy. I would die without her there.
We walked to gym together, making small talk and laughing.
"Time to change!" Ayame giggled, knowing I hate going into the changing room. She changes right in front of everyone, but I get really uncomfortable changing in front of anyone but her and Sango. Especially since everyone is usually talking about sex or something. I have nothing to add to that conversation considering I'm a shy virgin.
So, we walked in and the first word I heard was "licking" so I sighed and walked into a changing room. Sure, they could've been talking about licking a lollipop or licking their fingers after eating Cheetos, but chances are, they were talking about adult content.
"Hey, Kagome. Ayame whispered from on the other side of the curtain, "Why was Inuyasha walking away from you looking like he was so annoyed?"
So, she saw. "I can't believe his nerve!" I began, "He bumped into me, scoffed at me, and then walked away right before I was gonna put him in his place!"
I heard her laugh, "Weren't you two like besties?"
"I wouldn't call it that. Besties is a more fun, lovable, and open relationship." I explained, "Inuyasha and I fought all the time. Sure we always used to make up with silent apologies, but we weren't like besties."
"I think putting you two in a room together with the doors locked would be the funniest thing." Ayame loved to joke around about things that made me upset, but it did lighten the mood, "You could give him your legendary and emotional, 'Goodbye, Inuyasha!'"
"And he'll respond with his arrogant 'Keh, good riddance.'" I chuckled, thinking about how many times Ayame had Sango and I reenact that last conversation between Inuyasha and I, laughing about how Inuyasha says 'Keh' all the time. Sango did do a pretty good impersonation.
I went out of the changing room and Ayame was smiling playfully, "Don't forget Sango and Miroku!"
"Well, adios asshole!" I shouted, trying my best to sound like Sango.
"...Bye... Sango." Ayame added in her saddest tone to imitate Miroku.
"Oh the memories!" I joked.
"Girls and goodbyes." She grinned, "Dramatic like a movie, corny as hell!"
We continued to laugh and talk throughout gym class while we jogged, and I soon forgot about my frustration. Who needs that? Who needs Inuyasha? Not me. I'm not gonna let some arrogant, stubborn hanyou and his selfishness get me down all the time! It's been about a year since he showed me his true self, and turns out, he'd rather choke on his pride than swallow it and apologize. And that's fine with me.
"Higurashi!" Coach yelled, "Keep a steady pace! No walking!" Ugh I can't wait to go home and take a nap!
...Wait! Sango had some sort of proposition for me, so I have to go her house after school! Now, I'm really curious. I wonder what it is?
Ta-Da! Hope you liked it! This was sort of an Intro chapter, but next chapter will really get into the story plot! I'm really not that good at not babbling, so I'm gonna try to stop including pointless stuff, but still don't forget to review! It's reaaally encouraging!