Disclaimer: I do not own Inuyasha. That great honor goes to the amazing Rumiko Takahashi and her wonderful mind.
A/N: Hi! Okay, so here's chapter two, and I think it's getting pretty good. I already have most of the rest of the story written and well, I can't say I don't feel accomplished :)
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Kagome's P.O.V
"There must be a mistake." I spoke frantically to my teacher. "We were supposed to get paired with people who were in different classes."
"Kagome and I are in the same English class. We are your students, after all." Takahashi argued beside me. Finally, something we could agree on. I'd rather do my project with my cat then... Him.
My teacher removed her glasses and gave us a clever smile that made my stomach flip. Following that smile was an answer that usually made me regret speaking.
"Ms. Higurashi, are you not also part of the Drama class?"
I swallowed the lump in my throat. "Well, yes, I am."
"Does that not mean that you two are in different classes for this assignment?"
"Yes, but miss - "
"Ms. Higurashi, you're a bright young woman who's accepted all of my assignments since the beginning. Now, I know that you and Inuyasha have had your problems, but it's nothing that can't be worked out for a short period of time."
I felt my stomach drop in defeat. It was hopeless. I was stuck with the worst project in the world because of the worst person in the world.
"I'm sorry you two, but you're both just going to have to accept that you have to work together." She said as she mounted her glasses back on and turned her attention to the papers in front of her. "Now I expect to have a great project from the two of you. We did put you two together for a reason, after all."
I felt my blood begin to boil at her words. A reason? What reason could they possibly have? We despise each other, and I most definitely have shown my hate for that, that dog. I hate this project, I hate their reason, and I really hate Inuyasha Takahashi.
We headed for the door, but he just had to run ahead of me, open the door, and shut it in my face. I grab a hold of the door knob and throw the door open and walk out only to see him strolling down the hall way as if nothing had happened. If he thinks that he's going to leave me with all of the work for this project, he has another thing coming. I will not let this mindless mutt bring down my grade because he's attempting to live his pathetic excuse for a life. I have a life too!
"Get back here, you idiot! We're not done yet!"
"Oh ho ho, still got some fight left in you, I see." He teases as he turns around to face. "Okay wench, please humor and tell me more of your bright ideas. Please, I'm all ears."
"I am not a wench," I argue as I walk towards him. "I know you may think that you have useful things to do," He chuckles, earning a glare from me. "But whether we like it or not, we have to do this, and I refuse to do all the work for this project Takahashi!"
"I wasn't planning on abandoning you, Kagome."
"Yeah? Well I don't - wait, what was that?" Did I just imagine his response?
"I was going to do just as much work as you. I know you may think I'm a slacker but I'm actually smart. Please don't be threatened, you can still lead this project, I know it would kill you if the spotlight left you for an instance." I hear every word that comes out of his mouth but I'm still dazed. "What the hell is wrong with you?"
"I'm just surprised that you're actually agreeing with me, that's all. I didn't think it would be so easy to get you to work."
"Yeah, well like I said, I'm not what you think." As he says this, I know that this is too good to be true. He's going to crack, maybe not right now, but he will and I'll get him for sure then. He's not fooling me, not for a second, but I suppose it wouldn't hurt to play along.
"No, I guess you're not." I lie. "Well, I'm glad you proved me wrong."
"Yeah, yeah. When should we meet up?"
"Well, if you're not busy after school, we could - "
"Perfect. I'll stop by your house." He says, as if he has the final say. I calm myself and nod.
"Okay, you know where I live, right?"
"Yeah, I remember." He says quietly. I have myself a small flashback of how he was as a boy, and then it's gone and the boy I hate with my all stands in front of me. I nod my head and finish this conversation before I open anymore forbidden doors.
"Good, until then." I finish, walking away in the opposite direction that he was walking in before. I don't hear him move until I take a turn in where the hall way bends and stop to hear his footsteps. It still bothers me, how I have to remind myself that the past must stay where it belongs. I can't bring back people who don't exist anymore. I can't bring back the boy who disappeared so many years before.
Oh, get a grip, Kagome, I tell myself. Do you think he remembers, or even cares, about what happened? Of course not! You're going to find ths project and after high school, you'll never see each other again. Problem solved. I smiled to myself and realized that I had arrived at my next class. On the inside, I really wanted this day to end already. There must be an end to this nightmare.
Inuyasha's P.O.V.
Crazy wench bringing up nonsense. She didn't need to remind me where she lives, of course I remember! Kami, she gets on my nerves... There was no need to bring up repressed memories. Damn it! On top of that, she acted as if it were my fault. She knows perfectly well that it was hers!
I calmed stopped to calm myself, closing my eyes. How I ever thought I would be able to deal with pain-in-the-ass Higurashi was beyond me, because if she was going to just remember everything I'm glad I forgot, it was going to be a very long project. There's only a few more hours left, I reassuringly remind myself. You can get through this.
I opened the door to my next class, my math class. This class was somewhat what of a blessing. None of my friends, nor that damn woman, we're in this class, so I had time to think to myself. I handed the pass that excused me from being late to my teacher, who nodded in response. Typical. I then turned and went to take my seat near the back of the class. The teacher continued his lecture about things that I already knew, however I did make it an effort to pay attention to his blabber. But no matter how hard I tried, my mind strayed to the end of the day, and confronting Higurashi for this damned project. At least I get out earlier than her, so I have time to prepare.
See, one of the perks of being a Senior is that all the hard work is done and you're really only required to take four courses: English, Math, History, and Science. I'm getting Math done with, sort of. History's next, then Science, then Lunch, and then my English class. I did a mental face palm when I realized that I would need to face her again before the school day ends for me. Damnit, this day is like an endless nightmare! Thankfully, there's only one class after that, my Creative Writing class.
Don't judge me, I'm good at it.
I began to feel anxious to just get out of the school and go home to relax until the witch gets out. I got a flashback of this morning, when I was actually a bit happy. Never did I ever think this day would go to shit so quickly. For some reason, the image of the stray cat popped into my head. I wonder where that little thing went off to. Maybe it's still there, waiting outside my house for me.
I smiled to myself and shook my head. I had to deal with the worst person in a few hours and here I was, thinking about some stranger cat that I saw this morning. I don't even like cats, I've always been more of a dog person anyways. Good Kami, I must be going mad. Now I'm comparing animals! Get it together, Inuyasha.
I jumped a little when I heard the dismissal bell of this period ring. Had 30 minutes passed already? Well, then again, I got here in the middle of the class and day dreamed for the rest of it so, I suppose it does make sense. I gathered my books and casually walked out of the class.
The rest of the day passed a bit easier. I had History with Miroku and Science with Koga, who both felt for me but also laughed at my hand of bad luck, very bad luck. Before I knew it, it was time to go to English. As the idea of just seeing Higurashi's face entered my mind, I felt myself becoming nauseous. I tried to walk as slowly as possible to the class, but ended up getting there much faster than I would have hoped. Higurashi was already there, sitting in her seat, reading from her notebook like the goody-two-shoes that she was. I walked in quietly, so she wouldn't notice me. Unfortunately, she has the ears of a freakin' bat, and turned her head as soon as I walked in. Surprisingly, she didn't sneer or shoot me her signature scowl. She just looked up and then looked back to her book.
What the hell? She can't do that! She can't suddenly change her attitude towards me! What the hell was going in here? Was she testing me or something? Does she want me to crack first? Well, forget about it wench! I'm just as mature as you are! You want to play this game? Well, it's on.
I took my seat next to her and watched her carefully. She wanted to look up, I could see her eyes look over and then turn back to her notebook. This was going to be fun. I'm gonna make her crack like the nut she is. Slowly, I leaned over and looked over her shoulder to her notebook. On it, she had written down various books. To be honest, she had quite a fine selection. However, I knew exactly what to say that would piss her off.
"You're picking stuff without me?" I said, sounding offended. She jumped and I smirked internally.
"No, of course not," She said, clearing her throat. "These are just suggestions."
"Suggestions you made without me, of course."
"It's not like I was going to choose without you."
"Yeah, right. I know you, and you're going to take up as much credit as you can." Bingo.
"Well, maybe I deserve it, you arrogant idiot!" She yelled loudly. "And for the record, you don't know a thing about me." I chuckled at the remark. I know nothing about her? I knew her better than she knew herself.
"Whatever, just include me in your plans, will you? We're in ths together, whethe we like it or not, so inform me on what you want."
"What I want is for you to just leave me the hell alone for once!"
"Oh, and ruin all the fun we have?" I smirked, thinking that I had her right where I wanted her.
"I hate you." She whispered, which caught me off guard... I never expected her to say that. I knew she hated me, but hearing her actually admit it... Sent a strange pang in my stomach and suddenly, I didn't want to bother her anymore. I turned in my seat and looked away from her.
The rest of the period, we were silent. I couldn't bring myself to look at her. Her words... She actually meant them, at that bothered me, and I couldn't figure out why. I think I actually felt... Guilty. Maybe I shouldn't have pushed her so far. What am I saying, she's pushed me over the edge thousands of times!... But I don't think I ever meant anything I said to her, it was just to counter her insults. Damn this day. Damn it to hell.
The period ended and as soon as the bell rang, I heard her scramble and grab all her books quickly. I heard something slam to the ground and looked over to the left for the first time since the period began to see a book splattered on the ground with papers scattered around it. Still clumsy, I see. I heard her whisper something, probably a curse, before bending over and gathering her things. It must have been the guit that possessed me, because I found myself on the floor beside her, helping her pick up the papers. She grabbed the book and we both stood. We looked at each other, but we avoided each others eyes. I handed her the papers and she stuffed them inside her notebook, before moving passed me, not even giving me a second glance.
"Kagome," I called out before I could stop myself. She stopped but refused to turn. I felt a little surge of anger begin to start but pushed it down and got out what was actually on my mind. "I'm sorry about before, I didn't mean to get you so upset." I admitted guiltily. She still didnt turn around. I sighed internally and closed my eyes. "I don't want you to hate me." I admitted truthfully. Still, she didn't turn nor did she say anything. She just walked out of the classroom and turned...
Damn.
A/N: Well, there you go! Cliffhanger = Super trolling ;D
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