Author's Note: I read a book that inspired me to write this story. I noticed that half of today's world population is having an eating disorder. Rate might end up changing throughout the story. Oh yeah, sorry I haven't uploaded the other story I was working on.
Disclaimer: I DO NOT OWN INUYASHA!
Chapter One
"Getting kind of fat there Kagome."
Kagura's words echoed in Kagome's head. She was trying her hardest to get them out of her mind. Nothing seemed to be working. She tried her best to focus on the school work that was handed out to her. Still nothing. The teacher was explaining what to do on the assignment. Kagome just couldn't concentrate.
Am I really getting fat? I haven't noticed it. If I was, Sango would've told me. At least I think she would've. Inuyasha would've said a word to me. He has the guts to tell me if I've gained or not. I know I ate a lot over the summer, but I didn't notice anything different about me. I don't get it. Why would Kagura say such a thing to me? What did I do to her?
"Higurashi, are you paying attention?" the teacher called out to Kagome.
Once her last name was said, Kagome shook out of her thoughts. "Yes. Sorry. I just slipped."
"Don't let it happen again."
"Yes, I'm sorry."
The teacher continued teaching the lesson and Kagome began to drift into her thoughts again, but she caught herself. She started to take notes, before the bell rang. Throughout the rest of the school day, Kagome hardly said a word to Sango.
"Kagome, are you okay?" Miroku asked with his slightest concern.
"Hmm?" she looked up.
"You haven't touched your lunch."
"I'm not really hungry." Kagome got up and picked up her tray.
Inuyasha grabbed hold of her arm before she walked away. "What's wrong Kagome? You've been quiet all day. Something is on that mind of yours. Now what is it?"
"It's nothing. I'm just tired from my math class. That is all."
Inuyasha let go of Kagome's arm. He had a feeling that something wasn't right. He didn't want to force anything out of her. It would just lead into an argument. The only person Kagome would open up too was Sango.
Kagome went into the girls' bathroom and stared at herself. She pulled onto her cheeks trying to see if there was any fat on her. She pulled up her shirt and examined her body. There was nothing wrong with her. She just couldn't shake the thought of her head. Kagome continued to look at herself. She pulled on her skin to see how far it would stretch, or to see if her skin even stretched at all.
"Kagome, what are you doing?" Sango asked. She had caught Kagome staring at herself in the mirror.
"Don't look at me!" Kagome yelled as she covered herself quickly.
"What on earth is going on Kagome? Why are you looking at yourself in the mirror like that?"
"I'M FAT THAT'S WHY!" Kagome yelled again.
"Fat? You're not fat Kagome. You're perfectly fit and healthy. Who told you this?" Sango was now holding Kagome in her arms.
"Kagura told me earlier this morning." A sad expression showed on Kagome's face.
"She told you that you're fat? She is lying. Don't pay any mind to what she says to you."
"I guess your right." Kagome hugged Sango.
When school let out, Inuyasha, Kagome, Miroku, and Sango went out to play pool. While Miroku and Sango were playing a game of pool, Inuyasha had decided to pull Kagome to the side. Her not eating was really getting to him. In his mind, he felt that it was his fault or something. Or maybe she could've been pregnant…? His head was just spinning around in thoughts. Sango wouldn't tell Inuyasha what was up. Kagome had asked Sango not to tell Inuyasha or anyone else. She didn't want people worrying about her over a little thing.
"Yes Inuyasha?" Kagome had a smile on her face.
"Did I do something wrong?" Inuyasha felt guilty when he asked that question.
"Wrong? What do you mean Inuyasha? You haven't done anything wrong."
"You didn't eat today in school. I figured I did something wrong to make you mad or got you pregnant."
"Pregnant? Mad? Are you serious? No it wasn't you. I told you. It was math class. You know how I get when it comes to math. I study like crazy when it comes to that subject."
Inuyasha just looked at Kagome. She was right. She did study a lot just to pass her math exams. All of the other subjects, she did perfectly fine. Kagome felt a little guilty for telling him a lie instead of the truth. If Kagome would've told him why she didn't eat, he would've gone ballistic and would've gone after Kagura. There was no way in hell he was going to let someone talk to Kagome like that. Let alone put her self-esteem down.
Kagome was a happy go-go girl. She always helped in any way she could, never letting anyone bring her down. Kagome was smart, pretty, kind, and caring. Which attracted Inuyasha to her, Inuyasha doesn't understand why Kagome would want to be with a guy like him. He was hot tempered, jealous, aggressive, and always bullied people who messed with him or his friends. In a way, Kagome kind of changed him. He was a little more laid back and became sensitive to others emotions. There were times that he actually helped someone on his own free will, which impressed Kagome. There was no flaw that Inuyasha could not find in her. In his eyes, Kagome was P E R F E C T. Even though sometimes they argued, because of Kouga, one of Kagome's ex-boyfriends, who still had feelings for her.
Day by day flowers and a letter would be in her locker. Inuyasha tried to call him out, but Kagome stopped the fight. She told him that if he got into a fight with Kouga the relationship was over. He shouldn't be worrying about Kouga. Inuyasha should be glad that he has Kagome and not Kouga. Kagome wouldn't even go back to Kouga. He was too cocky.
"Sorry Kagome. I didn't mean to bring up lunch. You're right, when it comes to math. You study like an insane nut case. I was just worried about you. That's all." Inuyasha pulled Kagome into a hug.
He actually believed me? Usually he asks more questions… I shouldn't ponder about this. I just want him to forget about me not eating.
"I'm fine Inuyasha. No need to worry about me." Kagome smiled and kissed Inuyasha on the cheek.
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