Only One by Sumiko Shiro (The Red Caterpillar)
Summery : Kikyo dominated the social ladder whereas Kagome was the overshadowed "plain" girl. The bishonen punk at school, Inu Yasha, was exactly what both girls wanted. Then, there's a matter of his closest friend, who was a bishojo. However, in the end, only one can have his heart.
Author's Note : I will switch around the POV's in a chain or cycle, for now, it's Kagome.
Chapter One
The alarm clock rang in my ear; I pressed the buzzer and looked up. Another day arrived, another day wasted. I crawled out and slipped in my slippers, "Ohayo gozaishimasu, Buyo," I petted him as I passed by.
I did exactly what I did every morning, go into the bathroom, use the bathroom, brush my teeth, and wash my face. I walked back up to my room and changed into my uniform and then brushed my hair. I looked at the mirror and frowned.
"I always leave it down. I always look so plain..."
I continued rambling, I always do. It's something I've done every morning since I got into Konan High. At Konan there are the most competitive people ever...
"Kagome, hurry up before your breakfast gets cold!"
My usual morning call at 07:20, typical, my life is so scheduled now. Nothing is different. It was only one week into the school year and I've already begun to hate it all. My boyfriend-less streak, the teachers, the work, the people. I miss Ayumi, Eri, and Yuka so much. I'm just lucky I made one friend, Tsuyu.
I went downstairs, ate, and walked to school. It was about a 15 minute walk, plenty of time. The scenery there was great, trees, flowers, groups of laughing friends...like what I used to have...
"Kagome! Wait up!"
I turned around and smiled. Tsuyu ran towards me. She looks a lot like Eri, except she had blonde highlights.
"How's your life?"
"Boring and scheduled."
"Sucks."
"I know, what about you?"
"Soap Opera, TOO much drama. You never knew what to expect."
"Tsuyuuuuu, oh Tsuyuuuuu, dearest!"
"Just like that," She whirred around and frowned, "What?"
"Wanna go get something to drink after school?"
"I have a boyfriend."
We walked away, he was crushed.
"You're so lucky, you have somebody chasing after you."
"You're so lucky, you don't have anybody chasing after you, and I don't have somebody, I have my own fan club."
"Wow, lucky you to be so loved."
"Ha ha, not like Kikyo level, dude! Kikyo's like...a goddess at Konan."
"I know," I looked down at the ground, "I'm nothing compared to her, or you."
"Cheer up, I know that somebody does like you."
"Yeah, Hojo, but he's not who I'm looking for."
We were almost there, we waited for the light to turn green and after we crossed the crosswalk we were at school. I looked up and stopped dead in my tracks.
"Oh. My. God."
"What?" She looked at the direction I was staring at, "Oh him?"
"You know him?"
"17 years old, ninen-sei. Punk, but honor roll. Kawaii, isn't he?"
"How do you know?"
"I played basketball with him, and we're both in the martial arts club... You know, Kagome, you should pick up a sport."
"I guess."
"How about archery?"
"Archery?"
"Yeah, you have the patience, and your aim is usually dead on, even when you're not looking."
I shrugged, "Sure."
I watched him for a while. He had long black hair and piercing gray eyes, he looked like he was waiting for somebody.
"What's his name?"
"Inu Yasha."
"Hmn, interesting. Does he know you?"
"Of course. Hey, Inu Yasha-senpai!" She waved at him and he waved back, "See?"
A girl with some hair tied up in short pigtails at the top of her head walked up to him. He greeted her and they started walking around together, talking.
"And who's she?"
"Kimiko, Inu Yasha's best friend. She's super-nice, also a ninen-sei."
"Hmp."
"Don't tell me you like him."
"I don't."
"You're lying."
Tsuyu started laughing as I saw the person who I did not want to see. She had long black hair (which is beautiful, I admit) and she was flirting with Inu Yasha! She was only 16 years old like us, but somehow she rules the school.
"Kikyo..."
Wow, did my voice just growl? That was weird.
"Kagome, chill! Hey, Kik-chan, sup?"
"Hi, Tsuyu...Hirugashi."
What's her last name again? Does she even have a last name?
"...Kikyo..."
She frowned and walked away, joining Kimiko and Inu Yasha.
"What do you have against her?"
"What do you not have against her?"
Tsuyu frowned at me, "You are way too negative."
"Whatever...I'm going to class early."
"Fine with me."
Kikyo just makes any day of mine bad, don't know why. I walked inside homeroom and found my seat. Tragically, Hojo was next to me.
"Hey, Kagome!"
I forced a smile, "Hi, Hojo."
I sat down as he started blabbing about some movie coming out. The bell rung and later on I was shocked at who walked in.
"Hi, um, is this Mr. Suka's class?"
"Yes, and you are?"
"Kikyo, I was transferred from Ms. Nin's class."
"Ah, I see," He looked around the classroom, "There's a seat next to Ms. Hirugashi. Ms. Hirugashi, please raise your hand,"
"It's okay, I know who Kagome is."
She walked over and sat down next to me. The nerve of her!
"Okay, so, this week we'll have an extra 20 minutes for gym on Monday, Tuesday is music..."
I didn't listen, it was the same as last week, I'm sure. I started doodling on my notebook. I didn't notice the looming shadow of Mr. Suka over me.
"Ms. Hirugashi, what did I just say?"
"Gym, Monday, music, Tuesday, cultural studies, Wednesday, dance, Thursday, and a visit to the shrine on Friday, right?"
"Y-yes, exactly," He stammered, "However, doodling in class is not allowed. You will stay 20 minutes after school."
"Yes, sir."
"I don't like your tone."
"Deal with it."
"Excuse me, Ms. Hirugashi?"
"Moshi Wake Arimasen."
"Hmp, you saved yourself from a whole week of detention, young lady. Now pay attention more."
Jeez, what a crabby old goat.
As soon as homeroom ended, I dragged myself to take my detention slip. Whoopie, I'm going to have fun.
Homeroom was rm. 120, and marine biology was way across to the other side, rm. 196. How fun, I'm practicing for track.
I ran down the hallways and got to class a couple minutes early, but I was all sweaty! The girls bathroom was close, so I ran in, and took out some perfume. Thank God.
I walked into class two minutes early. My seat was next to the window, I was always thankful I got that seat. Tsuyu walked in, listening to her CD player. The teacher was never there early, so she didn't care.
"Hey, Kag-chan, anything new?"
"Detention."
"Really? I'm the one who usually earns a detention from homeroom, not you."
I sighed as she started singing, and got the whole class into it. There she was, Tsuyu, the life of the party. I envy her, but she's so nice you can't hate her. She says Kikyo's not that bad, but, yeah right. Kikyo is the girl who rules the school. Haven't you seen the shows where they're always blonde? ...I never got those American shows. Is blonde supposed to mean something?
So, I sat through another hour of taking notes and talking about fish. I never understood why I took this class, I thought it'd be fun, I was so wrong.
My schedule was boring. Homeroom, marine biology, algebra, lunch recess, history, English, then gym. The only thing out of the ordinary was marine biology. I was just another clumsy freshman trying to make a name for herself.
Tsuyu and Kikyo were so different from me. I know Tsuyu has homeroom, marine biology, AP Studio art, lunch recess, AP Calculus AB, AP history, and gym. That was only Monday too. Her classes change day by day, and she takes so many languages, and all AP! Kikyo's in most of her classes too...
"Kagome, let's go!"
"Oh, yeah..."
I ran into the elevator, the algebra teacher was mean. She kept saying "You should've finished algebra I by now! You're 16 years old and you're doing what some 12 & 13 year olds know! I won't tolerate tardiness either. You'll get detention!"
That old witch...
"Agh!" I tripped as soon as I got out of the elevator and fell on top of somebody. Not to mention that my SKIRT WAS GETTING FLIPPED!
I turned around to see a ichinen-sei, "You...little...TWERP!" I slapped him. He's more immature then my little brother Sota! Then again, Sota isn't exactly immature.
"What's going on here?"
A sannen-sei approached us.
"She slapped me."
"He lifted my skirt over and over when I tripped, and fell on-"
I looked over and saw that I fell on top of Inu Yasha.
"I'm so sorry!"
He groaned, then sat up, "It's okay, it's not as bad as football."
Football? What a jock! I thought Tsuyu said he was a punk!
He got up and walked away, I was about to do the same when the sannen-sei tugged the back of my sweater.
"We're not done here."
I watched her as the yelled at the boy. She had long-ish black hair tied up in a ponytail. She was really pretty, way prettier then me at least.
"Okay, what's your name?"
"Kagome."
"I'm sorry, Kagome, but go to the Dean's office. Tell Mr. Mizuha that Sango sent you. Tell him the whole, story, I'm sure he'll understand."
So, I went to the office fuming. Then the boy spoke:
"I'm sorry."
I was shocked, "What?"
"I said I'm sorry! Jeez!"
He was blushing as we ran down the stairs, I walked into the Dean's office and waited.
"So, what's the problem, Ms...?"
"Kagome Hirugashi. Sango sent me."
"Ah, yes, so what's the problem?"
"I ran out of the elevator, tripped, and he lifted up my skirt over and over."
"She slapped me!"
"She had a right to, Mr...?"
"Koga."
He had hair tied up in a pigtail, like Sango did...he was actually pretty cute...DID I JUST SAY THAT OUT LOUD? No...good...wait...DID I JUST THINK THAT?
"Stupid Kagome. You are so stupid! Stupid, stupid stupid!"
I didn't realize that I said that out loud and Koga and Mr. Mizuha were staring at me. I AM SUCH A BAKA!
Author's note: Do you guys like my first Inu fic? I hope so
Okay, I've pretty much planned the cycle, I might repeat a POV, but this is the general plan:
Kagome, Kikyo, Inu Yasha, Tsuyu, Kimiko...
The rest will follow when they're introduced :D (oh and it's five chapters each).
Btw, what Kagome says like sanen-sei, ichinen-sei, and ninen-sei (yes I know it's out of order, deal with it), it's her assumption. That's all I'm saying :D Oh yeah, expect more characters :P
If you have any questions simply ask. Until the next time, ja!
By the way, if you want drawings of Kimiko or Tsuyu, I have them on my "homepage" (or I should soon :P)
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