High School Drama

Chapter 2: Cheerleaders

The bell dismissing them from homeroom rang and Kagome and Sango made their way to Biology. They noticed Inuyasha and Miroku following them.

"Miroku is a pervert, just as I suspected," Sango commented.

"Yeah. But did you sense something strange with Inuyasha?" Kagome wondered.

"No. But I think it was love at first sight."

"No way! I kinda like Koga. He was practically breathing down my neck in class when he sat down behind me."

A lot of guys were stopping in front of Kagome and Sango, spitting whack pick up lines at them.

"Is your name Summer? Because you're hot!" one said.

"Are you tired? Because you've been running through my mind all day." another asked Sango.

One 12th grader said, "I'm sine-squared theta. You're consine-squared theta. Together, we're one."

They heard so many of them. "What time do you have to be back in heaven?"

"Do you like water? My body is 70% water!"

"Is your name Gillette? Because you're the best a man can get."

"Hello. Cupid called. He says to give me my heart back."

"Are you a broom? Because you just swept me off my feet!"

But the worse one they heard was, "Wow! Are you as beautiful as you seem? Or do you just remind me of myself?"

Kagome and Sango didn't give any of them responses, but they tried not to laugh in their faces either. Once they got in the class, they cracked up. The teacher sat them 5 to a table and you can guess who sat where. Kagome, Sango, Miroku, Inuyasha, and Koga all sat together at a table in the very back, big surprise. Kikyo sat at the table in the front of the class, so she could pay attention. Two girls came in the room with an announcement. Mr. Seibutsugaku got the class' attention.

"Okay. We are here to inform you about the cheerleading tryouts that will take place today and tomorrow after school," the tall one stated.

"You have to have your own routine and it can't be any longer than five minutes," the short one finished. They looked at Kikyo before leaving and shook their heads.

"Hey Kags, you wanna try out?" Sango asked.

"Do you remember the dance we made up a while ago?"

"Yeah."

"Then I guess we can do it." Kagome and Sango slapped palms and laughed. Sango jumped when she felt a hand on her thigh. She turned and saw Miroku smiling. Once again she slapped him, but his reation didn't change. Koga and Inuyasha both stared at Kagome, watching her every move.

If a test was given on how many times she laughed, or smiled, or even blinked, they'd both pass it with flying colors. Kagome tried to ignore the fact that they were gawking at her, but when Sango said, "PUT YOUR TOUNGES BACK IN YOUR MOUTHS BOYS!" at lunch, Kagome couldn't help but say something.

"Why have you two been staring at me all day?"

"Well...your beauty amazes me Kagome," Koga relpied in his silky voice.

Inuyasha didn't know how to express what he was feeling, so he blurted out, "You've got a zit on your forehead the size of Hiroshima!" Kagome didn't even respond, but she got up from the table with Sango close behind her. Miroku and Koga glared at Inuyasha.

"That was stupid you mutt! Now Kagome might not go out with me when I ask her later!" Koga barked.

"I'm no mutt you maingy wolf! And who are you to ack Kagome out? She doesn't even like you!"

"Now Inuyasha, even I have to say you're wrong on about that. Have you not seen the way she looks at him? It is obvious that she is fond of Koga. But now you've probably messed up my chances with Sango," Miroku whined. Inuyasha sat in silence, not knowing how to tell his best friend that he was starting to like Kagome.

"You don't have a zit Kags. Inuyasha was just being a stupid jerk. So don't even fret," Sango coaxed Kagome away from the mirror after she had done ten minutes of searching her face for pimples. Kagome thought about what her friend said and agreed. They strutted back to the table and Kagome spent the rest of lunch conversing with Koga without so much as a glance in Inuyasha's direction.

Miroku and Sango noticed how hurt he looked but were to engrossed in their own conversation to say anything about it. The rest of the day was a blur to them because it went by so fast. But the one thing they did remember was that Koga had asked Kagome to go to the park with him tomorrow. She had said yes and Sango squealed happily along with her. Finally, it was time for them to try out foe the cheerleading team. The boys decided to watch to see what they could do. Kagome and Sango ran home to change into some cheer shorts and a tank top. When they returned, all of the boys were drooling over them. Kagome and Sango began to stretch, not wanting to pull any muscles. When their names were called, they had practiced their routine from the 6th grade out in the hallway where no one could see them.

"You ready Sang?" Kagome asked.

"As ready as I'll ever be Kags," Sango replied. They got the music started and Kagome yelled out, "5!6!7!8!" Kagome and Sango started dancing, splits, toe-touches, flips, and popping in ways none of the other girls had seen before. Their routine was four and a half minutes and by the time they were finished, all eyes were on them. Shiori, the co-captain, said that they were already on the squad and everyone else agreed, but Kikyo had to protest.

"Those moves are old! I learned them in the 3rd grade! Plus a routine like that everyone knows by looking at it one time!" Kikyo yelled.

"Then let's see you do their routine! From start to finish!" Shiori argued calmly.

"Fine!" Kikyo got on the floor and the music started. She had to improvise the entire dance because she hadn't a clue what she was doing. When it was time for the first backflip, she halfway did it and ended up on her face. The gym cracked up and Shiori looked at Kikyo with no pity. "Well Kagome and Sango, welcome to Shikon no Tama High cheer squad!!!" Shiori told the girls standing beside her. Kagome and Sango jumped and squealed with excitment. "Okay girls, gather round," Shiori said. The girls made a circle around her, even Kikyo. "I'm moving so I can't be co-captain anymore and since Kikyo failed, she is no longer eligable to be the captain. So who here thinks Kagome and Sango should fill our spots?" Every single girl, except for Kikyo, Kagome, and Sango raised their hands. "The hands have it! Kagome, you're the captain and Sango's the co-captain."

"Whoa! We're freshman! None of the upperclassmen would want to takes orders from us!" Kagome said.

"Sure we will! As long as your not like Kikyo about it!" one girl said and everyone laughed.

"Sango, how do you feel about it?"

"Let's go for it!"

"Okay. But you're not co-captain. We both share the responsibilities of being the captain. K?"

"K!" There was much commotion after that but Kagome, Sango and the guys slipped out without being noticed.

"Congrats you guys! I don't think we've ever had two freshman of the varsity cheerleading team......At least that's what my sister told me," Miroku tried to cover his tracks.

"You don't have a sister....Miroku how did you know that?!" Inuyasha asked sternly.

"I did my share of research. I wanted to be a cheerleader.....and not for the reasons you think.....ok maybe it was for the reasons you think."

"UGH! You're such a perv! So Kags, what are we doing tonight?"Sango said.

"Shopping of course! But I gotta talk to my gramps about it first 'cause I'm running a lil low on the green," Kagome laughed.

"Me too," Sango admitted. They both had had very well paying summer jobs, but their frequent shopping sprees had almost bled them dry.

"If you need money Kagome, I've got you," Koga stepped up.

"Thanks but no thanks Koga. I'll feel like I'm in debt to you. Plus we just met, it wouldn't feel right."

"It's no problem, really. As long as I can go with you."

"Um.." Kagome blushed, " I'm going with Sango and it's normally a girl thing..."

"Of course you can go Koga! Would you like to come Miroku?" Sango invited.

"Only if Inuyasha can go too. I'm no one without my right hand man," Miroku grabbed Inuyasha's shoulders roughly.

Kagome and Sango looked at each other and said at the same time, "Ok! But I gotta change!" Then they burst out laughing.

"What's wrong with what you've got on?" Miroku outlined Sango's butt with his finger and once again got slapped.

"Cause pervys like you can't keep their hands off!" Sango and Kagome ran off to Sango's house to change.

"I'm really liking Kagome. Do you guys think I'll have a chance at going out with her if I get to know her more?" Koga asked happily.

"Definitely!" Miroku gave Koga a high five while Inuyasha stared at the ground.

"What's worng Inuyasha?" Miroku asked his best friend.

"Nothing," he mumbled in response. ~Why am I so sad? Kagome feels nothing for me so I should just give up on trying to feel something for her and go after other girls! Yeah! That's what I'll do!~ Inuyasha suddenly cheered up and smelled Kagome and Sango coming back, but intertwined with their scents was a glorious smelling perfum that tickled Inuyasha's nose and caused a sneezing fit. He tried to cover it up, but Kagome was the only one that could tell what was happening to him. She wanted to laugh at first, but then she felt kind of sorry for him. Kagome lessened the aroma she and Sango were giving off and Inuyasha and Koga noticed immediately.

"How did you do that?!" They exclaimed together.

"I'm......I'm... the reincarnation of a prietess. But I don't use my powers that much. Only to do thngs like that and purify demons..." Kagome confessed

"Or lechors!" Sango added. Inuyasha, Miroku, and Sango laughed nervously.

"Hey, instead of us walking to the mall, I could get Sesshomaru to drive us!" Inuyasha said excitedly.

"Now Inuyasha, you are speaking of doing the impossible here. You know Lord Fluffy Butt wouldn't drive us anywhere," Miroku looked at his friend.

"If that means I'm close to Sesshomaru, it's worth a try! Ain't that right Sang?!"

"You bet it is!" The best friends laughed and slapped palms.

They rushed to Inuyasha's house and he went alone to talk to Sesshomaru. Not even a whole minute later, he came back looking defeated. "Let me give it a shot!" Kagome strutted towards Sesshomaru smiling. "Hi. I hear you're Inuyasha's older brother. Well I guess you could call him my friend and it would be greatly appreciated if you drove us and a couple of other friends to the mall," Kagome said, her voice as slick as oil.

Sesshomaru scoffed, impressed by this girl's way on persuasion. "And why would I do that?" He asked, wanting to hear her answer and more of her soothing voice.

"Because you know you want to deep down inside. Plus if you don't I could purify you in 3 seconds flat."

Sesshomaru once again scoffed, amazed at her guts. "You have the audacity to ask me for a favor then threaten me if I don't comply? Who are you anyway?"

"I am Kagome Higurashi! Got a problem with it?" Kagome threw her hands on her hips and gave the demon standing before her an impression he would like to see in every woman he met.

"Hn. Your attitude almost equates to mine. I will give you all a ride to the mall if you do me a favor."

Kagome knew it was too soon to rejoice. Normally favors came with a price. One that she wasn't willing to pay. "And what might that be?"

"I only wish to test your powers. Hit me with your best shot."

Kagome almost laughed in his face. "I don't want to hurt you. Besides, you haven't done anything to make me mad." Sesshomaru dug his claws into Kagome's sides, hoping to hear her scream. When she didn't he was indeed disappointed. A blast of pink energy threw Sesshomaru back unexpectedly. He fell on the ground and Kagome stood over him, looking down.

"Is that all you wanted?"

Sesshomaru looked at her still bleeding sides and smiled. "I've still left my mark on you."

"Oh, I had almost forgotten." Kagome clasped her hands together with her index fingers extended and raised them to her mouth. Her wound began to disappear along with the blood and holes on her shirt. "There, all better!" Kagome gave Sesshomaru a cold stare that turned him on.

"You wouldn't have gotten me if I was prepared."

"Okay. Hang on. Sango and the rest of you come here!" Kagome called her friends and they came.

"Yeah?" Sango asked.

"I just wanted you all over here to hear this. Since you say I couldn't have gotten you if you were ready, be ready tomorrow after school at 5. I'll be leaving cheer practice so I might be irritable and won't take it easy in you."

Sesshomaru smirked then said, "Okay. Tomorrow at five. I'll be waiting. Now you can back out if you want to. It's okay to be scared." Sesshomaru was shocked that he didn't smell fear escaping from her. "Get in." Everyone piled in Sesshomaru's car and rode to the mall. Everytime Sesshomaru looked in the rearview mirror at Kagome, Koga and Inuyasha got furious. Sesshomaru and Kagome could smell their anger but neither of them said a thing. Though no one knew it except Sango, Kagome had the hightened senses of a great dog demon such as Sesshomaru. They pulled into the parking lot of the mall and Sesshomaru surpsisingly dropped them off at the door. He looked at Kagome, who turned him on yet again with another evil stare and drove off.

"It looks like he's got the hots for you Kags!" Sango poked Kagome in her arm.

"Whatever. Let's just shop so we can go home."

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