The Other Side of Me

Chapter Three

"It was hilarious," Kagome said. It was the next day and she was walking into school with Sango. "You should've seen his face when she stuck him with the needle." She laughed.

"I wish I could have seen your face when you realized she wanted you to kiss him," Sango said slyly.

"Shut up," huffed Kagome. "It's not like we were playing house or something." She rolled her eyes. "Besides, I can proudly say my lips are still clean."

"Until you kiss Wolfe that is," a dry voice said behind them. They turned to see Inuyasha and Miroku. "And for the record, the shot wouldn't have killed me; your lips on the hand..."

"Drop dead, Takahashi," snapped Kagome.

"I might have," he replied before walking away. Kagome glared after him.

"Hey I'm gonna run to the bathroom. I'll see you in class," Sango said.

"Alright," Kagome said still disgruntled. They split up and Sango headed for the bathroom. It was empty when she got inside which was a relief to her. She hated public restrooms. As she entered the stall two other girls came in.

"Alright," said one. "What's with all the secrecy?"

"First you have to swear you won't tell anyone," answered the second girl.

"Your such a drama queen," huffed the first girl. "I swear, now what's up?"

"I just heard that Miroku doesn't have a date for the dance yet!" the girl gushed.

"That's your big secret? Whatev, I heard he's like in love with some girl, the one who hangs with Higurashi. I think her name is Sango."

"Oh please, Miroku in love with the Wall?" scoffed the gusher.

"The wall?"

"Everyone's called her that since middle school because she's as flat as the wall. I guess she's not that bad anymore but Miroku loves curves. There's no way he's in love with her. Anyway, don't tell anyone. Otherwise every girl in the school will be after him."

"He's not that cute," said the first girl as the walked out.

Sango leaned against the wall of the stall. That had to have been Mika, she was the only one who'd ever called Sango the Wall and gotten away with it. And only because they were cousins and her parents would've killed her. She glanced down at her chest. So she wasn't the most voluptuous girl in the world and unlike some girls she hadn't developed in the fifth grade. Sango grumbled under her breath. She'd show her. Sango marched out of the bathroom. She spotted Mika whispering with her friend a few lockers down from where Miroku stood with friends. She stalked over pausing to glare venomously at Mika then continued on to Miroku.

"Hello, my darling Sango," said Miroku slipping his arm around her waist. He was surprised when she didn't push him away or slap him.

"Heard you haven't found a date for the dance yet," Sango said.

"Alas, the girl I've been waiting for hasn't asked me yet. But I still have hope," Miroku answered with a grin to hide his puzzlement. A glance over her shoulder showed Sango that she had Mika's undivided attention. She turned back to Miroku with a flirtatious smile.

"So I guess it wouldn't do me any good to ask you then, huh?"

"Au contraire, my darling. Your the one I've been waiting on." He leaned close and whispered in her ear. "Not that I'm not ecstatic, but what's with the sudden turn around?"

"I'll explain at lunch," Sango whispered back. "Meanwhile, you've got a date." She kissed him on the cheek. "See you at lunch," she said aloud before walking away. She took great pleasure in smirking at a gaping Mika as she walked by.

As the day went on Sango found herself wondering if she'd done the right thing. As annoying as Miroku was she still considered him a friend. And she didn't use her friends.

That day at lunch Kagome set her tray down with a smack and glared at Sang. "Spill," she said.

"What?" asked Sango even though she knew what Kagome meant.

"Don't play dumb with me," warned Kagome. "You know what I mean. How is it that the entire school knows you dating Miroku before your best friend?"

"Well," Sango said blushing. "We're not exactly dating...I can explain."

"That's good," said Miroku sliding into the seat next to her. "I'd like to know what's going on myself."

Sango put her red face in her hands and sighed, "This is so embarrassing." She took a deep breath and launched into an explanation of the conversation she overheard. By the time she finished telling the tale Kagome anger had refocused from her reticent best friend to the person who dared to insult her.

"Why Sango," said Miroku sliding closer and wrapping an arm around her waist. "Is that the problem. Trust me darling, you have everything I could ever want in a girl." Sango growled and started to peel him off and he tightened his grip. "Now now Sango, is that anyway to treat the guy who everyone thinks your dating?" He whispered. Sango ground her teeth but left his arm where it was. "We need to talk. I'll meet you at Marlen's after school," he said naming a popular nearby deli.

"Fine," conceded Sango.

"That's my girl," he kissed her loudly on the cheek then released her and began to eat.

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"Inuyasha," said Rin in her best little girl voice as she poured imaginary tea for him.

"What Rin?" he asked eying the empty cup with distaste. He was quite tired of imaginary tea.

"Kagome will be here soon."

"Don't remind me."

"Will you stay?" she asked putting on her most innocent face and batting her lashes.

"I told you I was only keeping you company until she came."

"Pleeeeease?"

"No."

"Please, please, please?"

"No....why?"
"I want to play with you and Kagome. That's my favorite."

"Fine." Inuyasha sighed, He'd known that if he came down here Rin would talk him into staying. So why did he come? He had to admit to himself that there was something about her that drew him. He'd felt it even when they were in Kindergarten. He couldn't help but wonder what would have happened if he hadn't taken an innocent comment wrong. But there was now point in wondering what if. But still there was something about her...

"Rin!" He tensed when he heard her cheerful voice then forced himself to relax and put on his customary scowl. "Rin, I've got you a present!" Kagome said cheerfully as she entered the room. She stopped short. "Oh, hello Takaha—I mean Inuyasha." she said cooly. He didn't know why but whenever she used that frosty tone, the one she seemed to save just for him, it just made him want to push her buttons even more.

"What's up Kags?"

"Don't call me that," Kagome snapped. "Only friends can call me that." Then she turned to Rin with a smile. "I baked cookies with my mom last night and I brought you some." She held out a bag of cookies and Rin took them eagerly smiling her thanks.

"No cookies for me?" asked Inuyasha pouting.

"Sorry, no." Kagome tossed her hair. Then deciding to be generous held out another baggie. "But I suppose you can have a few of mine if you ask nicely."

"No thanks," Inuyasha declined. "They're probably poisoned.

"Suit yourself," Kagome shrugged. "Well what do you want to do today Rin?" Rin took Kagome's hand and led her over to the couch and held up a stack of movies. "Movie marathon? Okay, let's get started. Goodbye Inuyasha." Kagome said without turning.

Inuyasha took great pleasure in bursting her bubble. "Sorry I promised Rin I would stay." He sat down on the couch next to Rin. Kagome glowered at him as she started the movie then sat down on the other side of Rin. They watched the movie in tense silence, except for Rin who seemed immune to the tension. Sometime during the movie Rin fell alseep with her head in Kagome's lap. "She sleep," Kagome said softly as the credits rolled. "You could go now if you wanted."

"I want to watch another movie," Inuyasha said. He really wasn't ready to part ways. As the movies played the tension had faded and it was actually kinda nice sitting here with her. "You could skip out early," he offered knowing she'd decline. "I won't squeal."

"Somehow I have the feeling Sesshomaru would find out anyway," Kagome said dryly. "Put another movie in. Something that has more plot than explosions please."

"Whatever," he smirked. Inwardly he wondered why he wanted her to stay so badly. Uncomfortable with his thoughts he reached over and snagged one of Kagome's cookies.

"Hey!"

"Shhh, you wouldn't want to wake Rin now would you?" he said with an evil grin before biting into the cookie.

"If you'd have asked I would have given you one," Kagome grumbled.

"It goes against my nature to ask for things." He turned his attention to the selected movie and Kagome did the same. "Hey, we, uh, have the same math teacher right?" he asked a little while later.

"Yeah, why?"

"I'm having a little trouble with the homework. No one I hang out understands it and I know you tutor..." he trailed off.

"Go and get your stuff and I'll try to help you out," said Kagome shocked that he'd ask her for help. Inuyasha got up and left as Kagome shifted Rin off her lap.

"No one I hang out with understands it?" Inuyasha repeated to himself. "I just made it sound like all my friends are idiots." What is it about her that has me asking for help I don't really need just to start a conversation? He wondered. He shook his head at his thoughts and walked a little faster. After returning to Rin's play room they worked on his work for a while.

"Well," said Kagome looking at her watch. "It's actually time for me to go."

"Huh?" where did the time go? "Oh, yeah. See ya." Inuyasha replied.

"Cheer up," Kagome told him. "It's Wednesday, that means you get to go a whole day without seeing my ugly face."

"It's not that bad," mumbled Inuyasha.

Kagome laughed. "You know what Takahashi, your really not that bad. See ya," she said with a wave as she left the room.

"Your not so bad either, Kagome," he replied but she was already gone.

A/N: Hey readers, sorry for the long wait. I have no excuses, I'm a terrible person. Hope you liked the chapter.

Love ya,

The Story Mistress