A Summer to Never Forget

A/N: Okay, so i decided to start a new story. My last story didn't get much reviews at all and I'm really disappointed, so it's discontinued until further notice. Well anyway, I've been working on this story for a whileand I really wanted to post it up, so here it is! Please enjoy and please review! At least 5 reviews and I'll be really happy! Arigatoe!

FULL SUMMARY:

Okay, so Kagome and Sango are forced to go to summer camp by their moms. That's all their summer plans gone down the tubes. Sucks right? Maybe not... Not after they meet the boys that is. Now they have a VERY interesting summer ahead of them. A summer full of love, hurt, friendships, pranks, jealousy, tears, laughter, backstabbing and much more! Will Inuyasha and Kagome get together? Well maybe, if Inuyasha can get through Kagome's wall she's built up around herself first. But he'll try, oh trust me, he'll try. And Sango and Miroku? Well, let's just say that's a whole different story. And then there's our Rin and Sesshomaru... And Kouga and Kikyo are cooking up a plan as well. This is definitely gonna be a summer that they'll never forget! (P.S. in my story everyone hates Kikyo, like me. Inuyasha, Kagome Sango, Miroku, and Kouga are all 15. Rin is 14 and Sesshomaru's 17.) InuKag, A bit of KouKag, MirSan, RinSess

Anyway, with all that said and done, on with the story! Enjoy!

-Chapter 1- How it All Started

DISCLAIMER: I don't own Inuyasha, Kagome or any other characters associated with the anime, they all belong to Rumiko Takahashi. But I do own myself, and that's good enough, right? RIGHT?!

Kagome and Sango sat miserably on the bus with their arms folded. The look on their faces said it all: Bored. They had been sitting in that bus for half an hour now waiting for the other passengers to board. Kagome stifled a yawn as Sango sat checking her nails. They were bored out of their wits already, and camp hadn't even started yet! To make matters worse, the rays of the morning sun that was just setting bore down upon them through the fragile bus windows making them sweaty and uncomfortable. Kagome slumped in her seat as Sango sighed and laid her head on the back of the sticky chair. This did little to cure their boredom however, and finally, neither girl could take it.

"Ugh! Explain to me again how we got talked into waiting on a stupid, hot bus to go to some lame camp for the summer?" Kagome asked irritated as she pried her damp, baby blue tank top off of her moist skin.

Sango rolled her head lazily to the side to look at Kagome. "Our mothers got their heads together and thought of a way to punish us good this summer, and, well, it worked!"

"Oh yea."

This whole camp thing had been their mothers' ideas. The girls had had other plans for the summer but were forced to come to this camp. It had actually all started yesterday, on the last day of school...

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Kagome sat in her seat staring at the clock anxiously waiting for the bell to ring. It seemed like she had been in this class for hours, and she wanted nothing more than to jump out of her seat and scream out loud. She felt like she was going to go crazy any minute from boredom.

"And so that's why e=mc²," the teacher droned on. To him all Kagome could hear was "Blah, blah, blah!" What was he talking about anyway? She didn't really care. Why did teachers even teach on the last day of school? It wasn't like anything stuck in the children's head. Maybe it was just their goodbye present to the children: a headache. Kagome especially believed that Mr. Sushin loved to see them suffer. Kagome squirmed uncomfortably in her seat. She couldn't wait until it was finally summer! Tick, tock. Tick, tock. The clock ticked mercilessly, taunting Kagome that she still had 5 more minutes in that class. The sound of the minute hand getting closer to three was like a big drum pounding in Kagome's head.

'Hurry up and reach three already!' Kagome mentally screamed.

10 more seconds. Yes! 9, 8, 7, 6, 5, 4, 3, 2, 1…. Riiing! The sound of the school bell was like music to Kagome's ears as she jumped out of her seat and screamed along with everyone else. School was finally over! The teacher tried to quiet them down as he dismissed them, wishing them each a good summer. Everyone stampeded out of the classroom trying to be the first to get out of school.

Kagome smiled as she walked down the hall. There were children scattered everywhere, chattering excitedly about what they would do this summer. Kagome herself was excited about summer. Three whole months to do whatever you wanted! It was like heaven! She walked up to her locker and spun the combination. She then tried to open it but it wouldn't budge.

"Ah! Stupid lock!" Kagome muttered to herself. It never opened for her!

"Still having problems with your locker I see?"

The cheerful voice caused Kagome to turn around in surprise. There standing behind her was a girl slightly taller than her with long, brown hair pulled into a ponytail. She wore a pink ribbon on the ponytail and a pink sweatshirt with tan khaki pants and black and pink tennis. She had coffee brown eyes that glittered excitedly and pink eye shadow that highlighted them very well. Kagome looked admiringly at her best friend. She always dressed so sporty, so casually and yet she managed to look so pretty. No wonder she had most of the boys in school heads turning to look at her. Not that she noticed.

"Sango!" Kagome exclaimed excitedly. "Hey! Yea, my locker won't open again."

"Here, let me have a go!" Sango walked up to the locker and spun Kagome's combination then pulled it open. "Ta-da!" she said triumphantly. Kagome smiled enviously.

"Aww, how come it always works for you?"

"I don't know. Maybe you're doing something wrong. Anyways, I wouldn't read too hard into it. School's over after all."

"Yea, I guess you're right," Kagome said as she proceeded to empty her locker.

"So, what are you planning on doing this summer?"

"Oh, I don't know. I wanted to have a huge beach party."

"Oh, that sounds awesome!" Sango exclaimed, her brown eyes twinkling happily. "We could host it together! Oh, and you know what else we could do? We could go to that new club that opened by the mall! I hear its super fun!"

"Sounds great! C'mon, let's go." Kagome slammed her locker shut and slung her backpack over her shoulder, and the two best friends walked off together.

"By the way San, cute outfit!"

"Thanks! So, who all would you invite to the party?"

"Oh, I don't know," Kagome said as she twisted her hair between her fingers. "All my friends I guess; not that it's a lot."

Sango stared at her best friend hard. She was always so modest. They both knew very well that Kagome was very popular. Almost everyone liked her, and she could get any boy that she wanted (not that she really wanted any). All the boys liked Kagome, and could you blame them? Kagome had smooth, soft, milky skin that she was told was flawless. Her chocolate brown eyes were always bright and cheerful which could just melt a person's heart and most of the time her face revealed a happy expression. She had a small, thin, curvy figure and beautiful long, raven hair. Plus, not to mention her perfect teeth and a beautiful smile. Overall, Kagome was "a sight for sore eyes."

"Oh c'mon Kags. You know everyone's gonna want to come to our party."

Kagome smiled. "Yea, I guess."

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As the girls walked down the hall they were greeted by various people that Kagome didn't recognize. She just smiled and waved, feeling like she was on the catwalk. This was usual for her and Sango, though she didn't know why. The girls didn't pay any attention to it, they just continued walking. When they were safely out of the school doors they gave a sigh of relief and sat down on the front of the school steps.

"Wow! Even on the last day of school!" Kagome commented. Sango nodded in agreement.

"Yea. It's amazing that you're so popular!"

"Me? It's so obvious they were waving at you! Don't you see the looks those boys give you?"

"No way! They're totally looking at you!"

"Yea right," Kagome said softly. There was a hint of sadness in it, sadness that only Sango understood. She immediately dropped the topic.

"I love your outfit! It's so kawaii!" Sango said, changing the subject. It worked. Kagome immediately snapped out of her sadness as she responded to the brunette's compliment.

"Thanks San! I wasn't sure if it would be too dressy for the last day of school or not. But yours is totally cuter than mine."

"No way! And it doesn't even matter what you wear. You always look fabulous!"

"Thanks. You too."

"So about that beach party," Sango said. "Who all should we invite?"

"I don't know," Kagome said thoughtfully. "But they have to be nice, and cool. I'll start making the list."

"Yea! And I'll plan the events! This is gonna be so hype!"

"I know right!" Kagome gushed enthusiastically.

"We're gonna need to hire a good caterer. The last party my mom threw had an awful caterer and that screwed up everything! Let's see, we'll need some little finger sandwiches, appetizers, a few bowls of fruit… Oooh, and candy! What kind of drinks? Sodas? Frosties? Or how about champagne? No, we don't want anyone getting drunk off of champagne. Can you get drunk off of champagne? Don't tell me you can't 'cause I know this guy who knows this guy who knows this guy who..." Sango rattled on and on about the party causing Kagome to smile. That was just like Sango to go overboard. She decided to tune her best friend out. Kagome stared up at the sky, smiling wistfully at the clouds. As she did, a certain boy popped up into her mind causing a familiar pain to creep its way into her chest.

"We have to invite some cute boys! Who do you want there Kags?" Sango continued to chatter away, oblivious to the fact that her friend was no longer paying attention. She glanced over to Kagome and saw that she had stopped walking. She now stood staring at the sky with her mouth turned down sadly and her arms wrapped tightly around her chest. Her expression was solemn. A tear slid down Kagome's cheek and Sango immediately became worried.

"Kagome? Are you okay?"

"Why did it happen San? Why? I miss him so much!" Kagome whispered. Sympathy washed over Sango as she too remembered all of the painful memories of Kagome's past.

"That was three months ago Kagome. It's time to move on. Besides, we're not inviting him to our party."

"I know but... why? I loved him. Loved him with all of my being!"

Sango sighed and walked over to Kagome. She embraced her friend and wrapped her arms tightly around her.

"Kagome, we've already been over this. Some things happen for a reason. Maybe he just wasn't the right one for you. In any event, don't let it bother you anymore. He's out of our lives for good."

Kagome sniffled as Sango patted her hair comfortingly. After a few minutes Kagome pulled away.

"Okay. You're right San. I'm sorry."

"It's okay Kags. I know that was a hard time for you. Don't feel bad. Now, back to our summer!"

The two girls continued walking home together still talking about their summer, but somehow some of the joy was gone. Kagome's mind still lingered on him and Sango had a hard time keeping her attention. They were just finishing their guest list when the two girls were stopped suddenly by a tall, cute boy with honey brown hair and brown eyes.

"Hey Kagome."

"Hey Hojo," Kagome said flatly. Hojo was the cutest, smartest and most popular guy at their school. He was also the most clueless.

"So Kagome," Hojo said, wasting no time, "What are you planning on doing this summer?"

Kagome and Sango exchanged hesitant glances. What should they tell him?

Kagome spoke up and said, "Uh, you know, just hang out-"

"And chill," Sango finished Kagome's sentence. They both smiled at each other.

"What about you Hojo?" Kagome asked, changing the subject.

"Well, my mom enrolled me in a summer camp."

"Summer camp?" Kagome wrinkled her nose as if she had smelled something foul. "Isn't that a little elementary schoolish?"

"Heh. Try explaining that to my mom," Hojo said rubbing the back of his head.

"Well, hope you have fun!"

She and Sango started to walk off as Hojo waved goodbye to them.

"Have a good summer Kagome!"

"Uh, yea, you too."

"Wow Kagome, that boy's got it all," Sango said when they were out of earshot from Hojo. He had had a hopeless crush on Kagome from since they were in the second grade and he was oblivious to the fact that Kagome saw him as nothing more than a friend.

"Yea, everything except a clue," Kagome muttered.

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"Well, see you later Sango!" Kagome yelled as they arrived at her house. Sango waved goodbye and walked off. Kagome ran up the steps two at a time, energetic about her summer. She had reached the top of the stairs when she stopped suddenly. There, standing outside on the porch was her mother. Hmm...this was strange...

"Hey mama!"

"Kagome! How was school? I made an apple pie! Guess what? I have exciting news for you!" her mother chattered enthusiastically. Kagome smiled at her mom as the two walked inside the house together.

"Uh, great! What is it?" Kagome asked as she rested down her bag.

"You're going to camp!" her mother burst out.

"What?!" Kagome shrieked horrified. The look on her face was twisted into unimaginable horror and disbelief.

"Isn't it great? Hojo's mother was talking to me about it earlier yesterday. She gave me some brochures and I thought it would be a thrilling experience for you, so i signed you up today!" her mother exclaimed, oblivious to her daughter's feelings. Kagome silently cursed Hojo and his mother to the deepest parts of hell.

"Mom; summer camp?! Why couldn't you just stamp 'loser' on my forehead one time?!"

"Oh honey, don't go overreacting."

"But mom, I'll be all by myself in some weird camp filled with brats running around and screaming and annoying me!"

"Oh honey! You won't be alone! Sango's coming with you!"

"What?! You dragged Sango into this too? Mom, how could you?" Kagome groaned as she plopped down into the sofa.

"It was actually Sango's mom's idea to send you two. Besides, it's a camp for teenagers aged 14-17. There won't be any 'screaming brats'. Plus, it's a good experience for you both."

"Yea, but mom, we already had the perfect summer planned out! Now we won't get to do any of it!" Kagome argued, on the verge of tears. She couldn't believe this was happening!

"Don't worry. When camp is done you'll still have about 3 weeks left in summer before school opens."

"But mom-"

"No buts Kagome. You're going and that's final. Oh, my apple pie is ready!" her mother hurried off into the kitchen to take it out of the oven leaving Kagome sitting there feeling like the unluckiest girl in the world.

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"I know San! This is so unfair!" Kagome complained to her best friend over the phone.

"Yea, I bet our moms are just trying to get rid of us this summer!"

Kagome nodded her head as she applied another coat of petal pink polish to her toes. "And what's worse, it's for almost three whole months!"

"I know, my mom gave me the whole 4-1-1," Sango said dully. "I was so looking forward to this summer, but not anymore."

"Yea. With the huge beach party-"

"Filled with cute guys and free food." Sango finished Kagome's sentence. "And the awesome club-"

"Filled with free food and cute guys!" Kagome finished Sango's sentence. The two burst into laughter before resuming the negative conversation they were having before.

"Well, at least we'll be together."

"Yea, guess you're right. Besides, it's a perfect opportunity for a summer romance!"

Kagome's cheeks slightly pinkened to match her polish. "Sango, you know I don't want a boyfriend right now!"

"Well, who knows? After you meet some gorgeous cutie you might just change your mind!"

"Sango!"

"Hey, I'm just saying. Now, what will we wear tomorrow?" she asked changing the subject abruptly.

"How about the matching tank tops we bought last summer? That way everyone will know how close we are!"

"Ha, that sounds so childish Kagome. It sounds like something we would do in elementary school!"

Kagome cleared her throat as the embarrassment was evident on her face.

"But, I love the idea! Let's wear them!" Sango finished. Kagome smiled brightly.

"Great! Anyway, I've got to go pack. See you tomorrow, bright and early!"

"Yea. What time is the bus coming again?"

"7:00 I think. But I had this awesome idea. Let's go there at 6:30!"

"Huh? What for?"

"You know, so we can get our seats early. That way we can check out the weirdos at the bus stop. Plus, it'll be fun!"

"Uhhhh..."

Oh, c'mon San!"

"Kagome... I'm not sure that's the best idea..."

"Pleeeaaasseee?"

Sango sighed heavily. She could see that there was no point in arguing with her weird best friend.

"Fine," she reluctantly agreed.

"Yayy!! This should be cool!"

"Yea, 'cause I just love waking up at 6:30 a.m. to catch some hot, cramped up bus!" Sango said sarcastically.

"Oh, c'mon San! It won't be that bad."

Was this the same girl that was groaning and complaining a few minutes ago? Sango smiled at her friend's optimism.

"Okay, sure. Whatever. See ya."

The two hung up.

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"Wake up San, we're gonna be late!" Kagome yelled in her best friend's ear. Sango just groaned and rolled over on her side, stuffing the pillow over her face.

"Go away! I don't want to go!"

Kagome sighed. She didn't want to have to do this. Carefully, Kagome jumped onto Sango's bed and began tickling her ribs. Sango immediately jumped up and started laughing uncontrollably.

"Uncle! Uncle!" Sango cried as tears streamed down her face from laughing so hard. Kagome stopped tickling her and Sango collapsed on the bed breathing heavily. She shot Kagome a dirty look as Kagome smiled at her innocently.

"That was unnecessary!"

"No it wasn't! You wouldn't wake up! Now hurry up and get ready!"

Kagome had gotten up early and gone to Sango's house to make sure she got up on time.

"Don't know why I'm getting up this early to catch some stupid bus at 6:30 in the freakin' morning!" Sango muttered to herself as she collected her things. She quickly took a shower and got dressed, scarfing down a bowl of cereal while Kagome helped her pack any last minute items. Then, the two girls ran outside into the cool morning air to the bus and quietly boarded it. There wasn't anybody on it yet, so they were all alone. They settled themselves comfortably into their seats as they awaited the arrival of the other campers.

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So that's how Kagome and Sango had gotten into this predicament. Kagome sighed as Sango kicked the back of the seat in front of her. Twenty more minutes until the bus left. It was like slow torture!

Sango glared at Kagome. "Whose bright idea was it to board this stupid bus half an hour before everybody else?"

Kagome's eyes looked away guiltily.

"Hey, look on the bright side. We still have each other!" She slapped on a fake smile as she blinked her eyes innocently at Sango causing Sango's anger to slowly melt away.

"Hah! Kagome, that's so corny!"

The two friends burst into a fit of giggles. When their laughter subsided Kagome moved closer to the window and gazed outside. Sango got out her mp3 player and proceeded to listen to music as she dozed off into a much needed sleep. Kagome just continued staring out the window looking at the arriving passengers at the bus stop. Her eyes scanned over each kid. Some were short and fat while others were tall and skinny. Some looked about 16 or 17, but the majority of them looked 15: she and Sango's age. There were a few 14 year olds though who actually looked excited to be going to camp. Figures. As Kagome's eyes grazed through the crowd, something silver suddenly caught their attention.

It was a boy. He was tall and strong-looking with long, flowing, silver hair. He had two triangular objects that sat embedded in his hair on top of his head that weirdly resembled dog ears. He was too far away for her to see any personal features, but he didn't look too bad. He held two bags in his hands while his other two bags sat on the ground in front of him. He was preoccupied with trying to zip one shut when he suddenly stopped and looked up at the bus window. His eyes met Kagome's causing her heart to start beating fast. He held her gaze for about three seconds before his lips twisted into a smirk. Kagome quickly turned her head away, her cheeks now darkened to a reddish hue. The guy just smirked to himself, pleased.

Sango opened one eye and peered at Kagome. "Hey Kags, why is your face all red?"

"Huh? Oh, I must be getting sunburn from all this sun! Phew!" Kagome said lamely, fanning herself with her hand. Sango rolled her eyes at her friend's false alibi. You couldn't get sunburn from the sun through a bus window!

"Whatever," she murmured as she went back to sleep. She didn't really want to know anyway. Kagome's gaze averted back to the silver-haired boy outside. Who was he?

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So, how was it? Please review and tell me. Constructive criticism really helps me. Anyway, I hope you enjoyed it. I'll cut this short right now. If you think I should add anything then tell me, 'kay?

Question of the Day

Okay, so what's the deal with Kagome and him? Do you think it was right for their moms to force them to go to camp? And Inuyasha... could it be the start of something new? Find out!

~Mata Ne!~