A/N: Ok, so I'm not even going to begin delving into the many problems I had in my way of updating. I'm terribly sorry for the long wait, but if you would like to know the main reason for the long wait it's on my bio page.
In trying to make it up to you guys I wrote a really long chapter for you. I extended parts that I left out before. Hope you enjoy!
Disclaimer: I do not own Inuyasha pouts
Chapter 3
Crazy teachers
There was silence. It was soothing and calm. It hovered in the air; bounced off walls, ceiling tiles, floor and lockers. It also happened to be shattered by the slam of a heavy classroom door, followed by muttered curses. Inuyasha made his way across the hallway and plopped on a bench between lockers and a water fountain.
Inuyasha sat on the bench with his head leaning back against the wall as dark violet eyes stared blankly at the ceiling tiles. He hadn't realized he had been counting the miniscule dots on the tiles until he had made it up to 376. With an exasperated sigh fell to his side and turned to lay his back on the bench with his arms crossed over his face. His raven hair spilled over the edge of the bench and brushed the floor.
He was late...again. 'Mom is going to talk my ear off for this one. Let's see, that's what, five no six tardies this semester already? I'll be lucky if I don't get suspended next week.' Not even a month into school and already most of his teachers hated him. 'Not that I really care all that much. My life is set anyway.'
Inuyasha continued on with his inner ramblings until his thoughts brought him back to the girl he ran into earlier. 'What was her name again? Ka...Ka...Kaname? No, Ka...hmmm. Oh well, who ever she was she seemed to have an attitude about her. Not to mention soft skin and lovely eyes and- ok, now I'm going crazy. I just met this wench and I don't even remember her name!...New girl, new girl, new girl…' "God dammit! What the hell was her name!?" he muttered as he knocked his head back on the bench.
"Kagome, my name is Kagome."
Inuyasha spun around and nearly fell off of the bench as he came face to face, or rather face to hips with said wench. His face immediately flamed and he turned back around sitting up on the bench as he crossed his arms over his chest.
Kagome held in a smile as she said, "Sorry, I didn't mean to startle you but you seemed to be having trouble with my name, at least I thought it was, I mean I could only guess seeing as your were most likely talking to yourself but you were talking out loud about a new girl and as far as I know I'm the only new girl here and so-"
"OK, Ok whatever wench." He interrupted her.
Inuyasha had quickly gotten over his embarrassment as he turned to the rambling girl. He had listened to her at first but she kept going on and on so he decided to help her stop.
Kagome closed her mouth and a light pink dusted her cheeks, ok so maybe rambling totally gave away the fact that she was nervous. She hadn't meant to startle him.
"So how long were you listening anyway?" Inuyasha asked, trying to hide his curiosity as to how she could have snuck up on him. He stared at her deep blue eyes as she answered.
"Umm, I just came out to get a drink actually when I heard you mumble something about the new girl." Kagome said, her voice growing smaller and smaller. She couldn't handle him staring at her like that. It was unnerving and slightly intimidating and it made her feel like a first grader who got caught with his hand in the cookie jar. "I'm really sorry; I didn't mean to frighten you."
"Keh, you didn't scare me, I just...uh, remembered something, that's all." Inuyasha played every bit the macho tough guy cover up act. Only problem was, he failed miserably.
Kagome hid a smile behind her hand as she turned to her original destination, the water fountain. Seeing him stumble over his words she felt slightly better. "Whatever you say, Inuyasha was it?"
"Keh. So, you're new here aren't you?" Kagome looked over at him with the did-you-really-just-ask-that look, then turned her attention back to the water. "Eh- yah, so anyway, what I meant to ask was, where did you come from then? Around here or Kyoto or what?" but before she could answer he went on, "Wait, are you one of the rejects from the prep school?"
At this Kagome spluttered and choked on the water in her mouth. She glared over at Inuyasha casually sitting on the bench again. "And what exactly is that supposed to mean?"
True, this wasn't a top of the line school and there was a major high end prep academy not ten blocks away, but hey, she was at this particular school for a reason. She has a secret she has to keep, and at her last school it almost made out to the entire school, so she had no choice but to leave. Besides here on the outskirts of town in a more rural district it would be easier to keep a secret and hey, she liked the quieter, nothing big ever happens, middle-class school; life could be more normal. She wasn't quiet at the bottom of the barrel yet, there was the other school she could go to.
"Wench!"
Kagome was brought back to see hands waving in front of her face. She had apparently spaced out.
Inuyasha was watching her as her eyes started to glaze over and he figured she was thinking about something, either that or she wasn't quiet right in the head. 'keh, stupid wench.'
Tired of being ignored Inuyasha decided to snap her out of it. At first he was calling to her and then he started waving hands in her face until he all but yelled at her. Now she was blinking rapidly and staring at him blankly.
"Well, are you going to answer my question wench?"
"Huh? What questi-Hey, my name isn't wench! I told you, it's Kagome, Ka-go-me. Remember that." Her temper flared.
"Whatever, my question was, where are you from?" He asked her again, only this time his voice held a slight annoyed tone to it.
"Oh, yes, sorry." She said cheerfully, and all remnants of here previous anger were gone. "I come from here, well, the inner city actually. My family just moved recently." She was about to add more when the door to the classroom burst open and the teacher stood in the doorway, fiery orange eyes blazing at the two teens.
"Miss Higurashi, were you planning on rejoining the class, or becoming Inuyasha's new bench mate?"
Said girl immediately darkened with embarrassment, while said trouble maker was doing his best to hold in his laughter from on the bench. Kagome stammered out an apology and rushed by the teacher and into the classroom. Shido sensei turned an icy orange glare towards Inuyasha and he immediately shut up.
"When you are ready Mr. Taisho you may rejoin the rest of the class."
With that she turned and the door slammed shut behind her.
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The next of her classes had gone pretty smooth for Kagome, at least compared to her first class. She could tell already that Shido Sensei didn't like her all that well. Inuyasha did eventually come back to class but unfortunately for her his seat was the one directly behind her. His jokes drove her crazy. She did her best to ignore him the rest of class, but that was pretty hard to do.
Second period, which was English Honors, was the best class for her so far, Sango was with her, and there was no sign of Inuyasha. She also made a new friend in that class, a petite bubbly girl named Rin. She was easy to talk to and she was also friends with Sango already.
Her third class was Advanced Chemistry and low and behold, her unanswered question about the boy in the office was finally answered.
His name was Miroku and he had shoulder length black hair, tied at the nape of his neck, along with stunning blue-violet eyes. So far, she only had two problems with him; 1. he was a pervert, and 2. he was her lab partner for the entire year.
Currently it was lunch and she was sitting at a table with Sango, Miroku, Inuyasha, and a Rin. Apparently they were all good friends and knew each other pretty well. Kagome felt a bit out of place as she listened to them talk, they all had a history with one another and here she was, she felt as if she were imposing on their small group. At least that was how she felt until Rin turned a question her way.
"So Kagome, how are your classes so far?" Rin asked from her left.
"Yeah, got any teachers you hate or like?" Sango added.
"Well, I don't much care for Shido Sensei, but I liked Kimoshi Sensei, she seemed alright, and the Chem. teacher, Mr. Kenshu was ok."
"Yeah, Kenshu is awesome; we do the coolest experiments in that class! I think it's the best class I'm taking all year, although, it would be just perfect if you, my dearest Sango would be there." Miroku said as he turned to Sango and held her.
"Nice try Miroku, but I-"
Smack!
The slap echoed among the commons and some students stopped and stared. The ones sitting at the table just ignored it like it was a common every day thing that happened often. Kagome stared at Miroku and Sango. Miroku had stars in his eyes and looked as if he were about to fall off of his seat. He sported a large red handprint on his cheek. 'Just like when he was in the office' Kagome thought to herself 'only this time he's awake still.' Next to Miroku sat a fuming Sango. Her face was red with anger and slight embarrassment and her fist were slightly shaking. 'Note to self: don't mess with Sango'
"Watch your hands Miroku!" Sango yelled at the dazed teen sitting next to her.
Rin nudged Kagome and whispered the answer to her unspoken question. "Yeah, this happens all the time. I think Miroku actually has a thing for Sango. He doesn't grope anyone else nearly as much."
"Keh, why would you want to take a dumb class like that anyway?" Inuyasha snorted from across the table.
Kagome shot him a glare. Miroku woke from his stupor and looked at Inuyasha next to him.
"Come on, you know your just jealous that you weren't smart enough to get into that class." Miroku teased.
Inuyasha keh'd and took his unfinished lunch tray up before leaving the commons just as the bell rang. 'Not smart enough my ass. I've taken that class what, four five times maybe?' He thought to himself as he headed the top floor and the art department. The rest of the group then left went on to their next classes.
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The warning bell had just sounded and Kagome was still trying to find her way to the top floor of the school where her next class was supposed to be.
"Stairs, stairs, stairs…they've got to be around here somewhere!?" Kagome grumbled out loud to herself. Now she was practically running through the halls.
"Excuse me, Miss?" A soft voice came from behind her.
Kagome stopped, jumped, and turned around to be met with a young man. He had sandy light brown hair, brown eyes, and soft features. He was taller than her and quiet handsome as well. He was looking at her with questioning concern.
"Umm, yes?" Kagome stammered.
"Are you lost Miss?" The boy asked.
"Oh! Yes, um I need to find the art room. Can you point me in the right direction?" Kagome put on a huge smile while she inwardly groaned at her own patheticness.
"I can lead you there myself, for that is my destination as well." The boy said as he started walking down the hall she had just come from. "By the way, my name is Akitome Hojo."
Kagome followed as he led them up a flight of stairs. 'How did I miss this?' she scolded herself. "Oh, sorry, my name is Higurashi Kagome," She saw him open his mouth and she had a feeling he was the formal type to she put her hand up and continued, "but just call me Kagome please."
Kagome made mental notes to herself as they went up the stairs another hallway, and another set of stairs, all the while tuning out Hojo's rambling voice. As they came up top floor kagome noticed that was a very short hallway with only three doors. Hojo led her to the last door and they entered the art classroom just as the final bell rang.
'Wow, that was close' Kagome told herself as she watched Hojo leave her side to take his seat next to someone in the middle of the room. The teacher glared at her until she saw Hojo make his way to his seat. She smiled at Hojo and then turned her glare back on Kagome.
"Cutting it close aren't we…Miss Higurashi?" The teacher faltered slightly as she had to look at her roster for the girl's name. She pointed to the only empty seat left in the crowded room and the turned back to her desk to explain the next assignment.
Kagome looked around the room as she made her way to her seat on the other side of the room. It was possibly the largest room she had ever seen in a school beside an auditorium or a gym. Instead of regular desks or tables there were tall wide lab desk. There were two students per desk and they sat on tall stools. Kagome noticed that her new seat would be on the far wall that was lined with floor to ceiling windows. Tall cabinets and drying racks lined the other walls and in the middle of the back of the room was an island counter with four sinks. There was a kiln in the corner, ventilation work for spray paint finishes and two doors she guessed were storage closets. It was a very equipped room in her opinion.
Kagome snapped her head to her seat to get a look at who she would sit next to. Earlier he had his head buried in his arms so she could see him all that well. As she sat in her seat his head lifted up and she gasped.
"Great, just great. Not one minute into the class and the teacher hates me and to top it off I have to sit next you!" Kagome ground out as she sat on her stool.
The boy next to her took his hands and placed them upon his chest over his heart and put a hurt look on his face. "Why, you pain me greatly love."
Kagome could hear the sarcasm dripping off each word he spoke. She looked into his eyes and just hardened her glare at him. "Nice Inuyasha, nice."
Inuyasha burst out laughing, "Keh, wench." He turned his attention to the front as the art teacher, Miss Yukari, began to explain their project. 'What the hell just came over me?'
"Ok guys, listen up, cause I don't wanna repeat myself. Get in line at the back so I can take everyone's pretty pictures! You'll need them for your project. I'll tell you the rest later." Her voice was greatly annoyed at first, but then it turned sickly sweet and then reverted back to her angered tone.
Everyone in class sweat dropped. She was by far the craziest teacher that worked at the school, and probably any school in all of Tokyo for that matter. She was one of those never-a-dull-moment teachers.
Kagome looked to Inuyasha with a questioning gaze.
"Yeah, I swear that bitch is bipolar." Inuyasha answered her unspoken question.
Kagome let out a laugh as Miss Yukari stopped dead in her tracks and turned to Inuyasha.
"I heard that Takahashi! You get the back of the line mister." The rest of the class was struggling to contain giggles. Miss Yukari turned on them and started glaring at everyone. "You all agree with him don't you?! You all think I'm crazy!" She accused them. All of a sudden she dropped to her knees and her head fell into her hands. "My students think I'm crazy. They all hate me! They think I'm crazy…." She started balling and trailed off.
That went on for all of two minutes until Miss Yukari jumped up and with renewed resolve glared at each and every one of her students. "Anymore comments like that and you get sent out in the hall with the buckets!" She threatened.
Everyone immediately got up from their seats and formed a line at the back of the classroom with Kagome and Inuyasha in the rear.
"Is she a demon?" Kagome whispered to Inuyasha. She didn't sense any demonic aura but then again she could be wrong.
"Keh, no way is that crazy bitch a demon. She just has this weird sixth sense when it comes to hearing things you don't want her to." Inuyasha told her quietly.
"Is she always like this?" She asked another question.
"You don't know the half of it." His tone was deep and Kagome could tell that he was serious.
"Does she hate all of her students?"
"Too many damn questions wench!" Inuyasha was growing tired of 20 questions.
Kagome decided to let Inuyasha be for the moment. 'He's kind of cute when he's mad.' She thought to herself as she moved up in the line. Wait, hold the phone, did she just say he was cute!? Kagome sighed, 'maybe I'm sick or something……' a few minutes passed as Kagome was battling her inner self. Finally she gave up.
"OK already! He is cute, happy?"
Kagome stopped mid step when she realized that everyone was staring at her, including the teacher. She froze.
"What the hell are you blabbing about wench?" Inuyasha's rude statement brought her back.
"Nothing!" Kagome's face turned five different shades of red under his gaze.
Inuyasha eyed her wearily and then dropped it and yelled for the rest of the class to mind their own business.
Kagome stared at Inuyasha. 'Did he really just do that?'
Inuyasha turned his back to her and crossed his arms. 'What is up with me lately? This girl is messing with my head!'
"Umm, Inuyasha? Than-"
"Higurashi! There you are! Come on, it's your turn to get pretty pictures taken!" Miss Yukari's voice was sweet and sing-song like when she grabbed a hold of Kagome's arm.
Kagome stood in front of a bare spot on the wall, not knowing what to do at all. 'Dammit, why weren't you paying attention?' Kagome chastised herself.
Miss Yukari came and moved her head this ay and that and snapped a few pictures.
Kagome went back to her seat and then as Inuyasha got his pictures.
"Class, I'll be right back, talk and you'll have detention!" Miss Yukari sang as she left through the door.
Everyone in class groaned. No one could ever get used to her mood swings.
Inuyasha joined Kagome at their table and immediately dropped his head in his arms and for all intents and purposes looked as if he was taking a nap.
Kagome could live with that; he was ignoring her so she could ignore him. That gave her time to think things over in her head. Surprisingly no one talked and that made it much easier for Kagome to clear her mind.
Ten minutes later the teacher came rushing back into the classroom with a stack of papers. "Ok, guys, here are you're beautiful pictures. Come and get them."
Everyone went and retrieved their pictures and returned to their desks. Miss Yukari then began explaining. "OK, you have two black and white pictures, trade with the person sitting next to you. Now you are to make a weave of the two pictures and then cut out seven squares so that you can see defining features of the faces. Then take this paper here and draw and enlarged gridline pattern." She looked at everyone to make sure they understood. "That's it for now; tomorrow we get into the project."
Kagome stared at Inuyasha's pictures in front of her and blushed. 'Get a hold of yourself girl!' Inuyasha first picture was a glare towards the camera. His features were intense and almost scared Kagome. The second one almost took her breath away. He looked like a prince. He held his chin high and his mouth was set in a thin line. His eyes were troubled though, as though he kept everything locked away within them.
'She really is beautiful.' Inuyasha just about slapped himself. "Damn wench, your pictures are ugly."
Kagome gave him a death glare and just ignored him. 'Why does that bother me so much?'
If he were being honest with himself, Inuyasha would admit that he loved the serene look she had with her eyes closed and her head tilted downward. In her other picture her eyes were open and she was looking at the camera with her head tilted to the side. As he looked over her something inside of him stirred, something he really wanted to ignore. Her eyes caught him and he couldn't look away. Even printed on paper with grey and black ink he could tell they held dark secrets within them.
One thought came to two people at the same time and stuck with them and refused to leave for the rest of the day. 'What are you hiding?' echoed in the minds' of Kagome and Inuyasha.
Ok, that was definitely the longest chapter I have ever written. Hope you guys are happy now. The art teacher is my favorite teacher so you'll here a lot from that class. To get a better picture of her you should watch Azumanga Daioh. That show is hilarious. That project by the way is something I am currently working on in art. It's totally awesome and really hard. I only explained half of it here. The finished product is amazing.
Anyway, enough of my rambling. Please review, it really helps and makes me want to update more. Pwease?
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