Title: My Dysfunctional Family

Chapter 2: School and Annoyances

Summary: Well, now you've gotten a good look at our life. But what about those of us who go to school? Yep, today you're going to see Neko, Naru, Sasuke, Sesshomaru and Kai at school.

Story: I woke up with a start. My alarm clock ringing. It red 7:30am. I quietly got out of bed. I looked over to Kiko, she's still sleeping, that girl can sleep through anything.

I quickly got changed into my uniform. Our university, Cal U has uniforms. Girls wear either long sleeve sweater, or t-shirt. And a skirt that's knee length. The boys wear at-shirt or along-sleeve shirt. And pants.

Now I'm wearing a t-shirt that's white with blue hemming, a blue scarf. And a knee length skirt/dress which is blue. I also have white ankle socks and black shoes with a small heal.

No one's to happy about having uniforms, but the teachers and other adults out voted us. Even our own parents voted against us. I picked up my black bag, which looks like a suitcase with a buckle in the front. I walked out of my room and into the kitchen.

The kitchen has really pale yellow walls with wooden cupboards and drawers. A small white oak table with four chairs sat in the middle with a soft wooden floor. A white stove with an off white microwave with gray buttons above it. There's a refrigerator near the door with black handles. The top door is the freezer, the bottom is the fridge.

I took out some bread out of a bin beside a black toaster, which is in a cornernear the silver sink. And popped in the white bread and set the toaster on low.

A few minutes later, Naru entered the kitchen. She's wearing the same thing as me except she has a long sleeved shirt. "Morning Kai." She muttered.

Now, if I weren't half inu-demon, I probably wouldn't have heard her. "Want some toast? I just put some bread in." I told her.

"I can't believe it's Monday." She took a seat at the table, setting her bag in front of her and slouching over onto the table.

"I know. We've only been at school for a few weeks since the end of summer."

"Good morning!" shouted Neko running in and hugging me. She's wearing the same thing as me.

"Morning Neko." Both Naru and me said.

Currently it's 7:45am. We have to be ready to go by between 8:00 and 8:15; since classes start at 8:30. "Where are Sasuke and Sesshomaru?" asked Neko.

"They're not here. They should be up though." I told her. Those two boys had better be up.

Just then, both boys walked in. "What's that smell?" asked Sesshomaru wrinkling his nose. They're both wearing black pants and a long sleeved black shirt with white hemming.

"I'm making toast." I replied.

"Why does it smell funny then?"

"Uh…" I looked over to the toast and saw the toast pop with some steam and smoke. "Oh dear."

"Great, there goes breakfast." Naru fumed.

"Hey don't get mad a me. It's Monday, what did you expect?" I carefully picked up the black toast, put it on a plate and wrote a note. It says, 'Here's breakfast. Enjoy!'

"Come on. Let's get going." Mumbled Sasuke walking with his bag towards the front door.

"Hey, where are the keys?" I asked looking around on the table and counters.

"I've got them." Said Sesshomaru waving the keys around in his hand, with a smirk.

"Hey! Those are mine!" I yelled following Sesshomaru out the door.

"Really?"

"Yes, do you see the little key chain on it? It's see through and says Kai in sparkling blue letters."

"I see now. I'm driving." He pushed down on the unlock button, unlocking the doors. Our car, or should I say, my car, is a red dodge caravan.

"Come on. I want to drive. It's my car."

"No, I'm driving." He said sternly opening the door on the driver side.

"It's not like we're letting Neko drive."

"Hey, I've had my license longer than you guys" Neko fumed.

Yes, she did get her license first but, "But last time you drove, we almost got in an accident because you decided to play road rage!" now I'm fuming.

"But I was in a bad mood."

"Right. Please let me drive."

"No." Sesshomaru said again.

"You arrogant jerk!"

"Nice going Sesshomaru. Now Kai's mad. And we're going to have to deal with her." Naru complained getting into the van and going to the back. Sasuke got in the middle with Neko beside him. I get in the front passengers seat. And, Sesshomaru in the drivers seat.

"Don't you two think you're forgetting something?" asked Sasuke eyeing us. When neither of us answered, he spoke again, "Change your forms. Unless you want everyone finding out your little secret."

I nodded when I realized that we walked outside in our demon forms. I hope no body saw. We both closed our eyes. I glowed dark blue and Sesshy glowed green. When we opened our eyes, the transformation was complete.

Sesshomaru now has black hair. It's a bit shorter, about hip length and in a loose low ponytail while his bangs hang loose, still covering his forehead. He has brown eyes, human ears, no markings, fangs, claws, or tail.

I now have hazel eyes. Dark brown hair with blonde and red highlights. My hair is no longer in a braid. It's a little longer than shoulder length and is a cross between wavy and curly. My ears are gone and I now have human ears, no claws, fangs or markings.

"There better?" I asked.

"Yeah yeah. What time is it?" asked Naru.

"Uh…" I looked at the little clock on the radio. "It's 8:10." I replied.

"Then let's go." Cheered Neko.

"Why are you cheering? We're going to school."

"I don't know." She replied happily. This is how Neko is; she's naturally like that.

"Can we just go now?" asked Sasuke with an annoyed tone in his voice.

"Alright." We did up our seatbelts and Sesshomaru pushed the key into the ignition and started the car.

"We're all gonna die." I said clutching the arms of the chair. Everyone else did the same. Sesshomaru slowly backed out of the driveway. He's doing this on purpose and we all know it to…Oh; you'll see what I mean. Once we were out of the driveway, Sesshy used full force, as we raced down the street, moving so fast that we ran a few red lights and no body noticed.

I'm surprised that we haven't gotten any tickets, considering Sesshomaru probably broke almost every law.

Finally we arrived at the parking lot and parked. The time is 8:15am. Five minutes. Normally it would take at least ten to fifteen minutes to get here.

"We're alive!" shouted Neko jumping out of the car.

Just as I was getting out of the car, I saw the keys in the ignition. Sesshomaru had gotten out and forgot. How? I don't know. But now is my chance. I quickly grabbed them, put them in the front pocket of my school bag and left the van.

We all left the parking lot and entered the white building.

The inside of the front has a concourse. With stone benches, three steps going down another hall. There are dark gray double doors near the entrance where the studio theatre is. A few pop machines beside that. On the other side of the entrance are stares going up to the second floor where the office is. Beside the pop machines are about 10-15 stares leading up to the second floor where there's an elevator by the steps. There's another one at the end of the halls on the first, third, and forth floor.

"I'm on the first floor. In the art studio." Said Naru walking down the three steps, and down the walls.

"Well, me and Sasuke have math for every day life on the second floor." Said Neko.

"And me and Sesshomaru have history on the forth floor." I said.

"Which one? Should we chance the stares or the elevator?" asked Neko.

"The stares are pretty crowded. We'd never make it through that mess of students. Maybe we should try the elevator today." I suggested.

"Fine, elevator whatever." Said Sesshomaru.

Quickly we ran to the nearest elevator and ran in. It's crowded, full of students, from first years to forth years. We stood in the middle of the crowd. I was staring at the blinking green numbers that read the floors.

Right now, we're just moving to the second floor. I watched as the doors opened for the second floor and students poured out like there was a disease inside of the elevator.

"Neko, Sasuke!" I called as me and Sesshomaru pushed them out the door.

"Thanks Kai and Sesshomaru!" Neko and Sasuke both ran down the hall.

I looked up at Sesshomaru as something has dawned on me. "Um…do you think it's a good idea to be standing by the door?" he looked at me, then, before either of us could do anything, a new crowd of students rushed in, pushing us back.

I stuck my head out once the doors closed. No sign of Sesshomaru, or anyone I know, great.

"Kai!" I heard someone call my name. And then that someone pushed through everyone to where I'm standing. "Hey Kai."

"Oh hi Kouga." I replied. He's wearing black pants and a black shirt with white hemming. Kouga's a third year like me. We met in our second year of university. He was having some trouble during a huge science test, and I helped him study. He's not the best at science, so I don't know why he took that course.

"Uh, is it ok if me and some of my friends eat lunch with you and your friends?"

"Sure, you know where we are right?"

"Yeah, you guys eat at the table in the back by the window."

"That's right." then Kouga started looking around, paying attention to everyone. I was unsure of what was going on, until I decided to ask. "Is something wrong?"

"I'm just wondering where that other guy you hang out with is."

"Huh?" I blinked a few times, and he saw my confusion.

"You know, he has black hair, cold brown eyes and is the iciest person I've ever met."

"Oh Sesshomaru?"

"That's him."

"He's somewhere in the elevator…I see him sometimes. But we like our distance," not a complete lie. "and he doesn't eat lunch with us." Then I looked back up at the numbers which read forth floor. "Oh, this is my floor." I walked past him and managed to squeeze out. I looked back to see Sesshomaru still trying to get through with more students running in and the doors closing.

"Might as well." I muttered to myself. Why do I have to be such a nice person? I walked to the doors, and stepped in the way so that they wouldn't close.

After a few seconds, Sesshomaru finally got out and I removed myself from the doors, allowing them to close. He looked at me, and then walked away without a word.

"Hey!" I ran up beside him. "What? No thanks?"

"I didn't need any help."

"Ok. So next time I'll just keep walking." I quickened my pace getting ahead of him. Well, that's what I get for trying to help him.

Fast forward to lunch (Sorry for moving so fast like this. But nothing really goes on during their classes)

Lunch. Almost everyone's favorite period. The cafeteria is big. Maybe almost the size of a football field but not quite. The walls are white. Gray double doors on the left side leads in and out into the halls. Near that wall is another door that leads to the caf. Once you get your food, you leave. On the right side are windows, from a few feet above the ground to seven or eight feet away from the ceiling. The windows are an inch apart and almost cover the wall. On the ceiling are many fans and fluorescent lights in rows. There are off-gray square floor tiles. And round, square, triangle, rectangle tables, all gray, white or a browny color.

Me, Neko, Naru and Sasuke are eating at the table that we always do. It's a gray round one. At the back, farthest away from the door and sits near a window, which is usually open.

Since none of us brought a lunch, we went to the caf. Me and Neko got the same thing, the special. Today it's a slice of pepperoni pizza with a side of fries and a can of pop. I have diet coke, Neko has root beer. Naru has a chicken burger with a small fri and a can of coca cola. Lastly is Sasuke, who has a chicken ceaser wrap with a bottle of water.

"By the way guys," I started. "Kouga and some of his friends are eating with us."

"Why?" asked Sasuke.

"I don't know. He asked if he could and I said ok."

"Kai!" I turned my head and saw Kouga walking over to us with two other boys.

"Oh hey. Kouga, this is Sasuke, Neko and Naru." I pointed to my friends. "Guys, this is Kouga." They nodded their heads and Kouga chose to speak.

"Hi. Um, these are my friends. Edward Elric…"

Ed came forward and Naru stood up, looking down at him. "You're short."

That was not the best idea, "I'm not short! Who are you calling short! I-" luckily Kouga stepped in.

"Cool it Elric."

"Yeah, don't worry about it. Neko's short to." I replied.

"Hey! I'm not short!" Neko shot back.

"Anyway, this is Kaiba."

"Kaiba? Seto Kaiba? One of the richest guys in school Kaiba?" I asked unbelievingly.

"Yep."

I tilted my head and looked at Kaiba. "So what are you doing here? Aren't you usually eating with a bunch of snobs? No offense."

"Non taken and yes, but not toady." Swiftly he sat down on the chair next to me.

"Ok…" I said nervously. Truth be told, I'm a little more nervous that I seem.

"So your name's Naru right?" Kouga took a seat beside Naru and she blushed somewhat.

"Yeah."

"Hey Ed." Said Neko moving over so that Ed could sit between her and Sasuke. Ed sat down. Sasuke remained quiet during this time. He was staring at Ed and Neko, and he didn't look too happy about it. Ooohh…I think he's jealous.

"Naru, I like you. I want you to be my woman." Said Kouga. We all stared at him and Naru who was blushing the deepest red. This is interesting.

I turned and looked at Sasuke who's eating his lunch while glaring daggers at the back of Edward's head. Ed was talking to Neko while she talked back, laughing every now and then too.

"Kai?" I was brought out of my thoughts by Kaiba as I turned to face him. He had his hands on mine, which were on the table.

I looked at him quizly. Now, I had heard rumors that he liked a girl that's a third year. If I forgot to mention, Kaiba's a fourth year, Ed's a third year.

"What?" I asked him.

"Your eyes…there's something about them," he said quietly as I blushed a light pink. "Some kind of secret is hidden within…"

Oh no. I don't like where this is going. Wait, why is he moving closer? I put my head down a bit. I didn't even realize the looks that everyone else at the table was giving us.

Then out of nowhere came a cold voice, "What are you doing here?" I looked up; for once I was glad to see him, though I didn't know why.


Sesshy's POV

Classes passed by quickly. It was finally lunch, not that I care. I walked into the caf. Students filled the tables. Normally I'm not here since I don't eat human food. I have no need to. I can last weeks without food. So, why am I here them?

I was about to leave when I spotted Kai, Neko, Naru and Sasuke at the back. I usually don't sit with them. But since I'm here, might as well, besides…Kai's got the car keys.

I made my way over to them. Just before I reached them, I saw three others. I recognized the one sitting with Naru as Kouga. He's a fool, not to mention annoying as hell. The one sitting in between Neko and Sasuke is Edward I believe his name is. He's a smart kid, though no one knows what happened to his arm, it's mechanical. Still, I won't admit it out loud, but he knows his stuff. His brains make up for his lack of height.

I then shifted my gaze to look at Kai and…Kaiba? What is that ass doing there? That guy annoys the hell out of me. He seems to be talking to Kai, and moving closer? What is he doing? He's a fool. By the looks of it, Kai's beginning to get uneasy. And as amusing as this looks, Kaiba shouldn't be anywhere near her…I mean them.

I walked forward, and stopped, standing near Kai and Kaiba. "What are you doing here?" I asked coldly.

Everyone snapped their gaze up to me. "Why do you care?" Kaiba answered back darkly. "If you don't mind, I'm trying to have a conversation with Kai here."

"I do mind. No body wants you here." I right away took a seat in between Kaiba and Kai, watching as she pulled her hand away and went back to eating, though she still seemed nervous. I then looked at Kaiba; he scoffed then turned away from me. Good.


Kai's POV

I watched as Sesshomaru sat down in between Kaiba and me. Good. I wasn't sure what to say to Kaiba. Why me? And I swear that when Sesshomaru took a seat beside me, I heard him growl.

I thought about murmuring a thanks, but decided against it. There's no way I'll thank him.

"Kai?" I looked over to Neko. "Are you ok? You totally zoned out."

"Yeah I'm fine." I looked at my blue watch, it read 12:15pm. "We should go. It's 12:15, and lunch ends twenty after." I stated standing up/

"I guess." Neko shrugged and stood up, along with Sasuke, Ed, Kouga, Kaiba and Sesshomaru.

"Do we have to?" complained Naru.

"Yes." That was my final answer.

"Ok." Then she stood. We dumped what's left of our food into the garbage, then left.

DING DONG

There goes the bell. Off we were to our next classes. Me and Sesshomaru both have this weird gym class. We got changed and stood in the stadium. We're all wearing dark blue shorts (knee length) and plain white t-shirts. The stadium is like a gym, except it's maybe two or three times bigger. It's not located in the university, but in a building next to it.

In the middle is a ring, where you can spar against opponents in a fair game. Off to the right is exercising equipment. Off to the left, is where we learn and practice.

We stood in a straight line, everyone beside his or her sparing partners. And guess what? My partner is Sesshomaru. We're all ranked. Rank A is highest. Which means that you could teach this class, or at least be an assistant. Rank F is lowest. First, we were all tested by our teacher. Then he had us fight people of the same rank until we found someone that could be us or ended in a tie. No one is Rank A. Except possibly our sensei. Me, Sesshy, and a few other, probably 3 or 4 are rank B. About 8 are Rank C. 4 are D. And everyone else is E or F. There's about 25 people in this class.

Me and Sesshomaru always end up in a tie, but then again…our teacher never lets us finish.

Then he walked in. He's wearing navy blue pants and shirt with a green vest. He has silver/white-spiked hair. A headband with a leaf symbol on it, which he covers his eye with. He also wears a mask that covers his face.

"Students." He stood in front of us. "Kai." He looked over to me as I straightened up.

"Yes Kakashi-sensei?"

"Spar against me." He stood in the middle of the blue mat.

"Um, o…kay." I moved towards the mat. And got in a defense stance.

"Begin!"


Neko's POV

I stood behind the manikin head. The evil manikin head. I want to be a professional hairdresser and now I'm in a cosmetology course. Right now I'm working on an evening design. But the manikin won't co-operate with me. It has long brown hair that is straight.

I tried curling, but it didn't stay. "Stupid thing." I muttered. The room looks very much like a salon. I tried another curl, but it still wouldn't hold. "If this next one doesn't work, I'm gonna loose it."

I carefully wrapped the hair in the curling iron and waited for ten – fifteen seconds. I gently pulled out the iron, and there before me, hung a beautiful spiral. Yes, finally. Victory is mine.

Now, if only I could do this about…Oh no. I'm gonna be doing this for a while.


Naru's POV

I sat at my desk. My parents made me take this stupid math course. It's so boring. Right now we're learning about parabolas. Don't ask me what they are. I could go to sleep, but my teacher, Miss Fugi, moved me to the front.


Sasuke's POV

I don't know how, but somehow I ended up with no course during this period. Usually I just spend this time in the library, which is across the street from Cal U. But, today I've decided to walk through the halls.

I went by the cosmo class and had seen Neko struggling with a manikin. I also walked by Naru's math class and saw how her teacher moved Naru to the front of the class while everyone else giggled. Then I went left the school, and went by the stadium.

I saw Sesshomaru and Kai as their teacher called Kai to fight him. I don't know how this course works, but I've often heard or seen Kai and Sesshomaru practicing in the backyard.

I left; I guess I should get back to the library.


Sesshy's POV

Kai got her butt kicked. I watched as they fought. Kakashi-sensei started off on the defensive as Kai fought. Eventually sensei starting attacking more, Kai was too tired to fight back and didn't last long in defense. After about five, almost ten minutes, sensei had her pinned on her stomach. The fight, ended.

I must admit, she lasted longer than most. And Kakashi-sensei is a professional. From what I've heard, he used to be an assassin. Better than those ranked in A.

Kai stood and bowed, then walked back and stood beside me. She was breathing hard and sweating. At least he finished her quickly. Kai doesn't quit so easily. I probably would have lost my sparing partner. And then, I would have to go through those annoying tests again for a new one.


Fast forward(I'm just skipping to after school, starts off in the parking lot.)

Normal POV

Kai walked into the parking lot, heading for her car. She had to ask her history teacher about an up coming project. She told everyone else to meet her at the car. So here she was, walking on through the parking lot. She could just see the van and her friends coming into view. Though, she couldn't see Sesshomaru anywhere.

Just then, a black limo stopped in front of her. The door opened and Kaiba stepped out, now standing in front of her. "Hey Kai, I was just wondering if I could give you a ride home?"

"No! I mean no thanks." She said trying to sound polite. "Oh no. If anyone were to find out that me, Sesshomaru, Sasuke, Neko and Naru were living with two other girls and three other boys that we aren't related to… then there'd be rumors all over the place. Not to mention what would happen if everyone found out about me and Sesshomaru." She thought

"Oh come on."

"I can't. I've got my car here. I'm already giving my friends a ride home. Besides, I can't leave my car with them."

"I could have it towed if you want."

"But… it's ok, really."

"You know, I don't offer this very often. Just once ok?" he asked taking Kai's hands in his.

"This guy doesn't give up so easily." Kai thought. "Um, I have to go."

"But-"

"Didn't you hear her?" came a cold familiar voice.

Kai turned her head slightly and saw Sesshomaru standing right beside her. "Um, hi."

"This isn't any of your business." Bit out Kaiba.

Sesshomaru glared at him, but turned to look at Kai. "Come on. Everyone's waiting." He grabbed Kai's hands and pulled her away, going around the car, and once again heading for the red van.

"Damn that guy. He can't take a hint. I was walking out of the school, when I saw Kaiba talking to Kai, I listened. Kaiba… Next time I'll rip that bastards throat out." Sesshomaru thought bitterly.

"Hey Kai!" called out Neko.

"Sorry I took so long. I ran into a little problem."

"We know. We saw Kaiba talking to you."

"Kai. If that guy doesn't leave you alone, I'm gonna fucking kill him." Spat Naru.

"No, you don't need to do that. Can we just go?"

"Fine." Kai took out the keys; pushing down on the button she unlocked the van doors. Neko climbed into the back, Naru and Sasuke in the middle, and Sesshomaru and Kai stood outside.

"No I'm driving. This is my van, and I've got the keys!" the three heard Kai yell as she go into the car and started it. Sesshomaru had yet to get in. "If you're not getting in, I'm leaving."

Sesshomaru suppressed a sigh and got in. He decided not to continue arguing with her. Cause then she'll get mad, and yell, and possibly hurt someone or herself…depending on how mad she is.

Neko soon got bored, no body said anything, or even attempted to. The silence was killing her. An idea then popped into her head. Not thinking of the consequences, she began sining a song that had been stuck in her head. (This song really was stuck in my head, but I only know the first part ok?)

"I'm a little black rain cloud…" she rocked side to side in her seat, completely unaware of the two twitching demons, or should I say, the twitching hanyou and demon in front of her.

"Do you think we should tell her?" whispered Naru to Sasuke.

"Let her figure it out." Was his reply.

"Neko. If you don't stop that singing, you won't live to see supper." Kai shouted.

"No supper?" she asked.

"Yes, now shut up stupidhuman." Bit out Sesshomaru darkly. Bad idea.

"Hey, don't call her human. Yes she is one, but don't make it soundinsulting!" yelled Kai.

"You dare tell me what to do!"

"Shut up! I'm trying to drive. And yes, I do dare. You know our names now use them you ass!" then Kai went back to concentrating on the road.

"Sesshomaru, you seem to like getting Kai out of control..." Said Naru.

"What's your point?"

"Stop it before you get us all killed." Then the rest of the way home was silent, well except for Neko.

"All around the mulberry bush, the monkey chased the weasel. The monkey thought it was all in good fun, pop! Goes the weasel!"

"Neko if you don't be quiet I'm going to pop you!" shouted Naru.

"Oh, you're no fun." She pouted.

The end…