A/N: Thank you for those who commented and came back to read more and those who chose to keep reading. 3 enjoy. I'll try to keep this story from moving "too fast." Since I looked back on a lot of my old work and… yeah.
Disclaimer: I do not own Inuyasha.
The Thrill of Moving On
Chapter 2: So That's Why
Kagome laid in bed reminiscing on the events from earlier in the day. She thought of how much Inuyasha and Sesshoumaru looked alike; but their personalities were completely the opposite.
Sesshoumaru was quite and mellow, and when he spoke, it wasn't rude like Inuyasha, but calmer. Inuyasha on the other hand, was rude and always seemed to be annoyed.
"Maybe its cause they have to start over fresh and he's unhappy about it." Kagome muttered to herself as she turned in bed. "Or maybe he doesn't like me." She sighed and buried her face into her pillow.
She hated the thought of someone disliking her; she always felt so awkward and that the world was against her.
She was definitely a very insecure being, and the smallest things would get to her.
As she finished worrying about things, she dozed off.
Inuyasha laid in bed staring up at the ceiling. 'She was definitely cute…' he thought to himself as he remembered when she turned around and her hair swayed and her lips parted in a semi-confused look. He sighed and closed his eyes. He was bitter from the fact that he had to move away from his girlfriend at his old school, and when he broke the news to her, she flipped out and broke up with him when technically he was breaking up with her. He didn't deal well with girls and the only girl that tolerated him was her.
'Get over it and be nice to her.' was his last thought as he dozed off into the night.
The room was blissfully quite aside from the soft breathing that escaped the young man as he laid in his bed sleeping in content.
"Inu, darling, wake up." Came a soothing voice as it ushered the young man to awake from his paradise.
"Mrmmmm…"
"You'll be late for school honey. Breakfast is ready. Hurry up or else Sesshie will eat it all."
"Mum… ugh…"
Inuyasha's eyes parted slowly as his golden eyes flashed lightly while staring into his mother's honey brown eyes. He glanced up at the clock and groaned softly.
His mother smiled and patted his shoulder lightly and headed out his room.
"Thanks mum…" Inuyasha called out to his mother.
"Have a wonderful day; remember to be nice to that girl Kagome." She called back to him.
"What!?" Inuyasha screamed as he suddenly sat up in bed right on time to see Sesshoumaru walk past his room and down the stairs. "You!" He snarled and got out of bed and headed into the bathroom.
Moments later Inuyasha was in the kitchen in his uniform glaring at his older brother. "I'm not being mean to her." He sneered.
"What are you talking about? Are you thinking about her? Mother asked about our day so I told her what happened. Are you angry I mentioned how rude you were to the sweet thing?" Sesshoumaru mocked as he bit down into his toast.
Inuyasha grabbed the French toast his mother made and ate it quickly with powdered sugar. He loved his mother's cooking, she rarely had time to cook for them, and when she did, he would never miss it.
"Shut up. She was being annoying." Inuyasha made an attempt to defend himself.
"Annoying?" Sesshoumaru almost laughed. He loved taunting Inuyasha; he always fell right into it. "I remembered she was very charming and sweet; not annoying." He stated as their mother walked in.
"Darling, like I always say. You treat a lady with all due respect, no less. A gentleman should never treat a woman with any disrespect."
"Mum! I wasn't being… UGH." Inuyasha grunted as he finished his toast.
His mother laughed and kissed his cheek and reached up to brush Sesshoumaru's cheek. "Make sure he doesn't do anything… bold." She whispered to Sesshoumaru as he nodded.
Mrs. Taiyokai was Sesshoumaru's step-mother but she treated Sesshoumaru as if he were her own son. She loved him nonetheless and even though he didn't show it, he loved her just the same in return. She took care of him and treated him like he were her on son, giving him the motherly love he lacked as he grew up; he loved her and she knew that.
He knew his mother had gotten sick and died after he was born, but his father was always too busy so he hired nannies and maids and whatnot to take care of him. And the only decision he was grateful of his father for was marrying his step-mother.
Their mother left the room quickly and waved at them, "Love you."
Inuyasha and Sesshoumaru cleaned up, went into the garage, got into Sesshoumaru's car, and headed to school.
On their silent drive to school, Sesshoumaru noticed Kagome was on the sidewalk walking while Sango was creeping up behind her. Sesshoumaru glanced over at Inuyasha and quickly parked next to the sidewalk.
Kagome stopped in her tracks, turned her head to look at the car, and panicked.
Sango jumped next to Kagome and looked at the car.
The two stood there, Kagome was obviously nervous and Sango couldn't care less that a random car stopped next to them.
The window rolled down as Inuyasha turned to look at them. He hadn't even noticed them. "What the hell Sesshou, for a second I thought we were at school."
Kagome sighed and smiled as she bent over a bit at 'car window' level and waved. "Morning!"
Inuyasha blushed and waved slightly while Sesshoumaru called out, "Get in; I'll take us to school."
Inuyasha squirmed in his seat as the girls squealed and got into the car.
"Thank you." Kagome said as she fastened her seat belt, "You guys didn't have to."
"I just happened to see you two walking so I thought id give you a lift. Don't worry about it." He said as he began to drive.
"Wow, what a nice car." Sango gasped as she began to feel the car's interior with fascination.
Inuyasha glanced at the side mirror that was able to see the backseat. He saw Kagome looking at the car in fascination and then out the window. 'She acts like she's never been inside a car.' He thought as he stared at her.
"We're going to make a quick stop and pick up Miroku." Sesshoumaru said as he made an opposite turn from the school.
"Ew." Sango sighed and Kagome laughed.
"Aw Sango. He likes you."
"Staring at the opposite sex is more like it!" Sango exclaimed.
"Pfft, what makes you think he wants to look at what you've got?" Kagome teased.
"What?! I'll have you know my breasts are bigger than yours!" Sango exclaimed; falling right into Kagome's trap.
"Oh, really now? The last time I checked, he was talking to me more, maybe he likes them smaller." Kagome sighed.
"Puhlease." Sango laughed.
"Oh, but you don't like him so it doesn't matter now does it?" Kagome smiled.
"Shut up." Sango sneered as she realized what Kagome was doing.
Sesshoumaru glanced up at the rear-view mirror and laughed at the two slightly while Inuyasha sat there uncomfortably at the sound of breasts.
'She's got small breasts?' he thought and realized what he was thinking, 'what the hell, why does it matter.'
The car stopped as Miroku swung the car door open to find a surprise in it.
"Oh goodness, Sesshipoo, you shouldn't have!" He exclaimed, jumped into the car, and hugged Sango instantly and waved at Kagome.
"Get off me you fag!" Sango screamed as she punched him in his side.
"Ow…" Miroku cried as he fastened his seatbelt and behaved himself.
Kagome laughed. Inuyasha and Sesshoumaru both looked in their mirror that could get a view of her. He smile and laughter was breathtaking.
They all made it to school and headed to class; everyone stared at them as they walked by.
"We're getting an eyeful aren't we?" Miroku whispered to Sango.
"Well, you guys are with the most wanted girl at the school." Sango said as she looked at Kagome and she blushed. "The guys are probably thinking she's interested in one of you or something."
"Oh Sango my love, I'm sure it's you they fawn over." Miroku said as he grabbed her hand, only to have it fly right back in his stomach.
Sesshoumaru and Inuyasha glanced over at Kagome at the same time.
"Don't say that…" Kagome whispered as she avoided eye contact with people.
'What's wrong with her?' Inuyasha thought as he glanced around at the fan boys that fawned over her. 'She could have a boyfriend; why doesn't she?' he thought, 'why does it matter!?'
"Inuyasha, are you ok?" Kagome asked as she tapped his shoulder lightly and he jerked and looked at her.
"Huh?" He uttered while blushing realizing she was talking to him and a second before that he was thinking about her.
"You look like you're on Candy Mountain. Are you ok?" Kagome asked as she pulled her hand away and took a step back.
"Uh, I'm fine." He said and gave her a reassuring smile.
Kagome blushed and smiled back as they made it into the classroom and sat down.
'She's freaking cute.' Inuyasha thought to himself as he sat behind her staring at her hair and the slightest movements she made.
"Inuyasha, do you know the answer?"
Inuyasha snapped his head up and looked at the teacher, "What?"
"Do you know the answer?"
Kagome turned her head and parted her lips slightly, "Absolute zero." She whispered as Inuyasha looked at her and back at the teacher.
"Absolute zero." He answered.
"Wonderful."
Kagome turned her head back to the front of the class. Inuyasha sat dazed. He stared at the back of her head. 'What the hell, I need to stop thinking.' He thought to himself as he noticed Sesshoumaru was glancing at Kagome as well. 'Does he like her?' Inuyasha thought and shook his head, "No way…" He whispered.
"Mr. Inuyasha, do you have a problem with the answer Mr. Sei gave?" The teacher asked as she looked over at Inuyasha.
'Shit!' He thought, realizing he said that out loud. "Uh."
"The answer is 5,032." Kagome whispered softly again while placing her chin in her palm and closed her eyes.
"Y-Yeah, the answer is supposed to be 5,032." Inuyasha said.
"Inuyasha, you are definitely one bright young man."
Sesshoumaru snorted slightly and Inuyasha sneered at him.
Class ended and it was lunch time and everyone poured out of the classroom. Kagome came out of the classroom last with a big bag that came out of no where.
"So that's what why you got called into the office earlier." Sango said in awe.
"Yeah…" Kagome sighed while trying to carry the heavy bag that contained their lunches.
"Oh Kagome, my dear Kagome, you shouldn't have." Miroku said as he inched his way closer to Kagome.
Sesshoumaru got in between them; intercepting Miroku who ended up pouting and turning to Sango whom rejected him as well.
"Let me get that for you." Sesshoumaru said as he reached out to take the bag out of her hands.
"O-Oh its ok." She said trying to pull the bag back, only to have it slip out of her hands and into Sesshoumaru's.
"It's fine."
Sesshoumaru walked ahead of them towards the cafeteria while the other four walked behind him.
Kagome looked at him as he walked with the bag in his hand like it was nothing. She pouted slightly, 'I could've carried it just fine…' she thought trying to sooth herself.
Inuyasha glanced over at Kagome and nudged her lightly.
She jumped and looked at him, "Mew?"
Inuyasha thought of how cute she sounded when she said that and blushed and stuttered, "Uh, t-thanks for helping me in class today."
Kagome smiled and nodded, "Of course, you looked rather awkward sitting there." She teased.
He blushed and snorted, "Whatever."
They all reached the cafeteria and Sesshoumaru lead them over to an empty table and placed the bag on it. Everyone in the room turned to look as they all sat down and opened the bag.
"Oh, my, gosh. I think Kagome made them all lunch." Someone whispered in awe.
Kagome looked over at all the eyes that stared at them. "Um! Let's go somewhere else to eat!" She exclaimed while tying up the bag again and quickly walking out of the room.
They all started after her as all the eyes in the room watched them leave.
"I wish she made me lunch!" Someone screamed.
'Little miss popular.' Inuyasha thought as he watched her trying to carry the bag. He caught up to her and pulled the bag out of her hand and looked down at her while she looked up and gave him a 'thank you' smile.
Kagome darted up the stairs that lead to the roof.
"Yay! Our hideaway." Sango exclaimed and ran after Kagome.
Miroku chased after them quickly hoping to get a peek of their panties as they ran up the stairs.
Sesshoumaru followed behind slowly with Inuyasha.
"You seem interested in her." Sesshoumaru said calmly.
"What?" Inuyasha said looking confused and realized what he meant, "I could say the same about you."
Sesshoumaru laughed and met the others on the roof.
'Jerk.' Inuyasha thought, 'No way would I be interested in her.'
They all sat down as Kagome opened the bag again and took out their lunch boxes. They all had a sticker with everyone's names on it. She handed everyone their appropriate boxes laughed sheepishly.
"I wasn't sure what you guys liked to eat or disliked or were allergic to since we just met and all. So I'm sorry if it's something you don't like or…" Kagome said while slowly ranting off.
"Kagome, it's ok. We appreciate that you made us lunch. Thank you. It was very thoughtful." Sesshoumaru said as he opened his box and looked into it. "I'm sure it's delicious nonetheless."
Inuyasha glanced at Sesshoumaru; so did Miroku. 'Since when was Sesshoumaru so nice to girls.' They both thought and looked at each other and then at Kagome.
"Kagome, I'm so honored you made me lunch, I'll eat everything in it!" Miroku exclaimed and opened his box.
Inuyasha squirmed and looked at Kagome, "Thank you." He said and opened his.
They all began to eat as Sango sighed in delight. "Kagome, have I ever told you how much I love you?"
Kagome laughed, "Only when I make you lunch; I swear you just love my cooking."
"I can see why!" Inuyasha suddenly exclaimed and everyone stopped and looked at him. "Uh…"
Miroku scooted closer to Inuyasha and so did Sesshoumaru, squishing Inu in the middle.
"So, you've taken to a female's cooking!" Miroku yelled, "My boy is growing up!"
Kagome blushed and smiled at Inuyasha, "Do you like it?"
Inuyasha blushed and shoved the two off him and nodded, "Yeah, it's really good." Inuyasha complimented. 'It's more than good; it's mouthwateringly delicious!' he thought to himself. 'Reminds me of mother…'
"Kagome, where did you learn to cook like this?" Sesshoumaru asked her curiously. "Your cooking is absolutely delicious."
Kagome blushed and scratched her nose a bit, "Um, well… My mom works a lot and isn't able to cook so I kind of learned on my own." She said smiling.
"What about your dad?" Miroku asked while stuffing shrimp into his mouth.
Sango hissed and they looked at Sango and back at Kagome realizing it was something that shouldn't have been asked.
"My dad passed away when I was younger." She said smiling at them and continued eating.
'Why is she still smiling?' Sesshoumaru thought as he stared at her.
'She doesn't look sad…' Inuyasha thought to himself.
"I'm sorry I asked, I didn't know!" Miroku apologized.
Kagome laughed, "It's quite alright, and I didn't expect you to know. It's been over ten years now so it's ok." She reassured him and threw a piece of shrimp into his box.
They all continued eating and every single lunch box were cleared off.
"Kagome, thank you. That was stunning." Sesshoumaru said as he placed his box into the bag and so did the others.
"Thank you. I'm glad you enjoyed it." She said smiling while tying up the bag. "Tomorrow you can taste Sango's cooking!" Kagome snickered.
The three boys looked at Sango whose eyebrow started twitching slightly.
"Sango, I can't wait to try your cooking." Miroku squeaked and everyone laughed at him.
The day past by quickly as Kagome made her way home alone. She sighed softly to herself and leaned her head back looking up at the sky while walking. She felt somewhat happier for the day. She enjoyed the company of people other than Sango and the compliments she receive about her cooking. 'I guess Inuyasha isn't that bad.' She thought to herself remembering how he seemed to try to be nicer.
"Kagome!" Blared down the street as Kagome stopped in her tracks and turned around slowly.
'Oh, not now!' Kagome thought as she tried her best to put on a smile.
"Kagome, word around school is you've got a mutt following you around. I've been gone for only a week cause of basketball and you're off with another man!" Ranted a young man that's stopped next to her in very casual clothing.
"Kouga, the last time I checked I was single and along with whoever this is you are referring about, he isn't a mutt. They're new students and a friend of mine." Kagome said while poking his chest roughly.
Kouga was Kagome's childhood obsessed friend. He always seemed to declare himself her 'boyfriend', 'lover', 'mate', etc. He was a very arrogant young man. He wasn't horrible looking, nor was he very appealing to the eye. He was just average. He didn't have the slightest manner, he was sloppy, and the only thing the guy was really good at was sports.
"Kouga, I'm not feeling really good today, if it's alright; I'm going to go pick up Shippo and head home, alright?" Kagome said as she placed on the sweetest face she could and turned away quickly; not giving him a chance to reply and headed towards the elementary to pick up her brother from school.
Kagome sat down on an empty bench at the elementary and waited until the bell rang. She swung her legs a bit and closed her eyes. The warm afternoon breeze tickled her cheek and in delight, she smiled. The school's alarm went off with a piercing screech as students began to pour out of their classrooms. Kagome sat up straight and began to look for her younger brother; after a while he didn't seem to appear. She headed towards his classroom and peeked in slowly and noticed Shippo was sitting next to a girl with brown hair that somewhat flared out. She tilted her head and knocked on the door lightly as the two turned around quickly and the teacher at her desk looked up.
"Why hello Kagome." The teacher said in a very warming and welcoming tone.
Kagome smiled and waved, "Is something wrong? Why is Shippo still in class?" Kagome asked; somewhat worried that Shippo did something wrong in class and was having detention.
"Oh no nothing is wrong. Rin here was having some problems with her work and only seems to comprehend it when Shippo explains it to her." She said chuckling and leaning back in her chair. "The two are quite a team at solving math though."
Kagome noticed Rin was a very cute girl; long brown hair that flared out, bright brown eyes, and very rosy cheeks.
'Is this why his grades have gone down a bit?' She thought to herself and smiled at Shippo. "Well, I'll wait outside then until you're both done." Kagome said and waved at the two.
"Thank you Kagome! I'll try to hurry." Shippo called as the two turned back to doing work.
Kagome exited the class and walked back towards the bench she was sitting at before.
Kagome rarely came to pick Shippo up from school; only on occasion when she had free time and wanted to surprise him by taking him to the park before heading home.
As she got in eye view of the bench, she noticed someone was sitting on it. Something like that wouldn't have grabbed her attention, but the person had flowing silver hair that danced in the light mid-day breeze.
She walked over to look at who it was but she wasn't very quiet about it since her every step clicked on the pavement.
The person turned their head and their eyes locked.
"Sesshoumaru?" Kagome said in shock and walked over to the bench quickly and sat down. She noticed he had his book with him again and she took a quick glance at it and then at him. "What brings you here?"
"What a shock to see you here. I'm here to pick up my cousin. Her mother is out of town and since no one wants to pick her up; I'm stuck doing it." He said while closing his book and looking at her, "What about you?"
"Picking up my brother, but he's in class with a girl helping her with work or something like that." She said and began to kick rocks underneath her foot.
"Mmm." Was the only reply she got as he opened his book and began reading again.
Kagome tried to remain as silent as possible but couldn't help it. "What book is that?" Kagome started, "I noticed you seem to read a lot in class and outside of class."
"Medical books." Sesshoumaru simply said.
"Oh." Kagome said and looked at Sesshoumaru a bit. He seemed serious enough to be a doctor. "So where Inuyasha?"
"He's probably napping at home or watching TV; doing something not very productive."
Kagome laughed softly and nodded. "So do you like it here? I mean, Shinkon High that is."
"Doesn't matter to me really." Sesshoumaru said, "But I know Inuyasha is having a hard time adjusting to the new school."
"Why is that?" Kagome asked curiously.
"He had to break up with his so called 'sweetheart' at his other school." He didn't seem to be very focused on answering like as if the answer came out naturally without any thought. "Only girl that could probably handle being his girlfriend." He finally stated.
Kagome nodded, 'So that's why he's so bitter.' She thought to herself. "You didn't have a girlfriend?" She asked him, trying her best to start a conversation.
"I did, but we both were busy with preparing for college so we didn't talk much so it didn't affect us too much." He stopped reading and looked at her, "Why? Do you have a boyfriend?"
Kagome blushed and waved her hand, "I was just curious. Thought I'd get to know you guys a bit more since maybe we'll be hanging out a lot more." She said and scratched her nose, "And no, I don't have a boyfriend."
"Why not?"
Kagome thought for a second. "I don't know." She really didn't know. She was asked out by plenty of guys but she never showed any interest in them.
"Mmm, beautiful answer." He said as footsteps could be heard from a distance.
Sesshoumaru put his book away and stood up as the little girl from earlier came screaming and jumped into Sesshoumaru's arms.
"Sesshou!! Ne ne! Sorry to keep you waiting but Shippo was being really nice and helping me with some work because he's so smart!" Rin began as Sesshoumaru covered her mouth quickly.
"You can tell me on the way home." Sesshoumaru said as he looked over at Kagome noticing who Rin must've referred as Shippo stood next to Kagome.
Kagome smiled at how cute the girl was and looked at Shippo as he hid behind her and waved at Sesshoumaru and Rin then pulled on Kagome's sleeve to go.
Kagome laughed and waved at Sesshoumaru and Rin. "Bye Rin, by Sesshoumaru." She said as she began to leave.
"Do you want a ride home?" Sesshoumaru asked suddenly, "I don't know where you live but you can give me the directions."
Kagome shook her head, "It's alright. We can walk; it's not that far from here. Thank you though." She said and continued to walk.
The only person that has ever been to her house was Sango and to say the least she was rather embarrassed.
Their house wasn't very big. It was a small two story house, two bathrooms, three bedrooms, and a very small backyard. The house wasn't very appealing from the outside and looked like some old woman would live in it.
Shippo and Kagome continued on their way home in silence until Kagome decided to ask him about Rin.
"How long have you known Rin?" Kagome asked suddenly.
"Um, since school started I think. Well, we didn't become friends until last month." He said smiling.
Kagome realized that was when his grades started slipping but she thought again, B's weren't bad. She shook her head; she was worrying too much.
That's all she ever did about Shippo. Worry, worry, worry, and worry some more.
As Kagome and Shippo reached their house, they entered it silently and prepared for dinner.
Hours later Kagome sat in her bedroom brushing her hair slowly. She stared into the mirror at her reflection and then glanced down at her breasts and blushed. 'They're not small…' she told herself reassuringly.
She got up and tossed herself onto her bed and sighed softly. 'Schools almost over, I can't believe the three of them transferred here with only a few months left of school.' She buried her face into her pillow and closed her eyes, 'Stupid Kouga; he needs to leave me alone.'
Kagome rolled back over and stared up at her ceiling, 'They both had girlfriends at their old school. Sesshoumaru couldn't care less and Inuyasha, I guess, isn't happy about it. I wouldn't blame him. Guess that's why he was so annoyed with a lot of things on the first day.' She realized she was thinking about them again, 'I'm thinking into this way too much." She thought as she closed her eyes and dozed off.
A/N: Does this story seem to be moving too fast? I know it's only been two chapters but in my own opinion it seems to be flowing smoothly… or I think it is at least.
Please leave a comment on what you think so far so I can decide how I'll steer the story.
If you have any questions, feel free to leave a comment as well and I'll answer them in my next chapter.
