Chapter 4: Once A Rebel
Well Well Well, it looks like I'm back. I reread this and really liked it so I hope you guys like this new chapter, too.
Kagome is really fun to write about. And Inuyasha as well.
Never again will I ever go to a party. That was a complete disaster.
On Monday, I got into the biggest arguments ever with Satoru. And Yuka. Why? Because of Hojo who apparently cried to them all night about how he'll never love again because I killed his heart. So now, I'm a cold-hearted drama bitch who doesn't know how to be considerate of other people's feelings. Yeah. Okay. Whatever.
So pretty much, the rest of the week went by and I really didn't talk to anyone because who wanted to talk to the bitch who broke some innocent boy's heart? Apparently no one. See, that's the things with friends here. They're not actually you're friends at all. I don't have friends.
But on the bright side, it's Friday, I'm alone in my room, and now I don't have to feel bad for not texting any of them because they sure as hell don't wanna text me either. Hey, it's not like I didn't already know that the people I associated myself with at school don't give a crap about me. This isn't a shocker. But hell, I really wish I did not go to that party.
"Kagome!" My mom called me down. Damn, I was just getting ready for a long hibernation.
"Yeah?" I shouted back, getting ready to head downstairs for whatever it was she wanted.
"You got a friend here?" When I heard her say that, I jumped up and ran downstairs, scared it was Yuka ready to blast me again in front of my mother.
When I reached the front door, my jaw dropped automatically. I really wouldn't have guessed that he would actually show up at my door. I mean, I knew he said to come over sometime but I thought of that as more of just a friendly gesture than a legitimate thing.
"Hey, Shippo." I smiled, wondering how he even knew where I lived.
"Hey, Kagome. Saw you walking home from school and came over to ask if you wanted to hang sometime." He grinned. Hang? SERIOUSLY? If there's one thing I knew, it was that I never was happier than in middle school when I had some of the best friends in the world. But I don't want to get my hopes up by assuming that everything will automatically be like how it was. What if everyone is different and I'm different and they don't like me anymore?
"Uhh...yeah! When?" I hesitated, but the lonely girl in me took over and accepted his proposition before I was even positive I was ready for more social interactions.
"How about tonight?" Shippo smiled, "I'm going out to have some fun. We'll probably see the gang and I'm sure they'll be happy to see you."
That actually sounded amazing. "Y-yeah! I'm not doing anything!"
"Then I'll see you at 7pm, Kags." He nodded. It felt good to have someone talk to me the way he was. Even though we haven't seen each other in 2 years, I could tell he didn't consider me a stranger. And he didn't treat me like one either. I loved it.
After he left, my mom looked at me funny, "So, seems you found you're old friends."
I shrugged, "You could say that."
"Kagome, I don't want you getting into trouble." She started, "I know it's been hard with the people at your school, but as I recall, middle school was not your best time."
"I got amazing grades then." I said, annoyed, "If anything, I was better."
"You know I'm not talking about grades." She walked over and put a hand on my shoulder, "You got into a lot of trouble. Trouble that I don't want you to get into again."
"Mom..." I didn't want her to ruin this for me.
"I can't pick your friends, Kagome." Her voice became so gentle, "You're basically all grown up now, but please don't go and mess up your life with them."
"Mom, trust me, they're good people." I replied, "Just like me, they grew up." I didn't actually know if they continued their "bad seed streak" without me. But I wouldn't tell my mom that now.
Back in middle school, we snuck out a lot. I skipped classes (while still maintaining great grades) and always found something cool to do with my friends. But, not everyone found what we did cool or even appropriate and eventually, the school thought we all needed a special talk with our parents there. Of course, Sango is raised by her aunt who is never there, so she didn't get in much trouble. Shippo's parents were very much into tricks and schemes, mostly because they're fox demons. Miroku's family scolded him but not to much of an extent. And Inuyasha's parents are never around and didn't even go to the meeting. I was the only one who got in a lot of trouble with my mom, which is why I'm at Riverside and not Shikon High.
My mom smiled at me and patted my shoulder before disappearing into the kitchen. I checked the time. 3:56. Damn
Well, I had nothing really to do other than maybe the hours of homework that was due the following Monday. But, to be honest, I didn't want to do it.
...So, for the first time in a long time, I decided I wouldn't. I would take a nap, then prepare for the fun, instead.
-After NapTime-
I yawned, stretching my arms to sky, feeling great. Maybe parties weren't so bad. Maybe I might just make some old friends.
I looked at the time. 6:03
SHIT I HAVE ONLY LIKE AN HOUR TO GET READY AND I WANT TO LOOK EXTRA CUTE TODAY.
I stopped myself in mid-panic. Why did I wanna look cute anyways? It was only the gang. I used to look like complete shit when we would sneak out and hang. I turned to the mirror and gazed upon my tired face, cursing the bags under my still-sleepy eyes.
"I want to impress them, I guess." I answered myself, letting a slow, sly grin replace my still mouth, "In case I see them and they're all different...I don't wanna look like the only one who never grew up..."
At that moment, I ran to my closet and decided I'd go all out. I didn't know where we would go, so I had to be prepared for casual or classy.
Anything with a scarf would look cute...But then again...I have this really cute sky blue peplum top with a lace neckline that really makes me feel fashionable. And they look nice with my dark skinnies...YES! There is my outfit.
I ran to my closet and got dressed. Then, I spent a good 2 minutes staring at myself in the mirror and checking out my backside. (I do squats, ya know, wanna make sure it's not for nothing.)
After, I sat in front of my mirror and put on black eyeliner on the top lids and white eyeliner on my waterline. Then, I took out my liquid eyeliner and made cute little wings. After, I got my voluminous mascara and put it on all my lashes (top and bottom). I looked even cuter than I did when I went to the party! (Not that I'm conceited...I just like to boost my self-esteem with mascara)
I finalized my face with red lipstain. Aka my favorite thing ever. Red lips are so fancy.
I looked at the clock. 6:46
Well looks like I got time to spare...WAIT! My hair was...a mess...
I quickly pulled out my handy dandy brush and brushed my hair until it was super soft. Then, I quickly grabbed a hair tie and put it up in a messy, yet classy bun on the top of my head.
DONE! 6:50
I slipped on some cute flats and walked downstairs, feeling like a queen. (Sorta not really.) I sat at the kitchen table, waiting for a knock on the door. My feelings of excitement and anxiety kept crashing into my stomach like waves that hit the shore and then recede back only to repeat itself.
Knock Knock!
The noise coming from the front door made my body immediately shoot up and I walked over to open it.
"Hiya Kagome!" Although I knew I would find Shippo on the other side, I still felt my breathing go uneven as I was met with a blast from my past again.
"Hey Shippo!" I noted the blue car out front which held several different people, though I couldn't tell who because of the tinted windows, "Where are we going?"
"Probably downtown." He shrugged, "We'll find something to do!"
He led me to his car, where the back door opened and Sango's face was revealed.
"Kagome!" She squealed with excitement, "It's been too long! Get inside!"
I sat next to her and we hugged. I had missed Sango so much and it was a relief to see that she missed me too.
"Keh, hey Kagome." I heard a familiar voice coming from the passenger's side, "Remember me?"
His silver hair caught my view and he turned his head slowly and my heart stopped.
"Inuyasha." I smiled.
He wore his classic smirk and I couldn't help but feel the waves against my stomach again. I thought he might've still been mad that I didn't go to Shikon but it's obvious he was at least neutral about seeing me, maybe even a little happy.
Miroku was on the left side of Sango. And he waved to me, "Well, Kagome. Ready to have some fun?"
I nodded, "Of course!"
"You're always ready to get into trouble." Inuyasha said, "Just make sure I ain't gonna have to save your ass."
I waved him off, "Yeah yeah, whatever."
We drove off into the city. Not the unsafe, gang infested area, but the place where everyone is just looking to have a good time. We saw so many different kinds of people talking and laughing. It felt so cool to be a part of it.
Shippo parked his car in a crowded parking lot outside of some 24-hour food place I had never heard of and we all got out.
That's when I saw her. And Inuyasha saw her too.
"Is that..." I second guessed myself.
"Yura." Inuyasha laughed.
Yura used to pull our hair all the time in first grade. She always said she was gonna keep pulling until we were bald. We eventually got her to stop, but it involved me stealing her brush and throwing it at her head.
Almost subconsciously, both Inuyasha and I followed her as she followed the sidewalk leading into town. Once we were in a crowd, Inuyasha snuck up behind her and pulled her hair, then immediately retreated back behind a bunch of people. We could see her turn around confused, but then, kept walking.
This time, I went up behind her and pulled her hair, and rushed back to Inuyasha's side. This time, she looked annoyed. She scanned the crowd with more alertness than before, but, in the end, kept walking.
We laughed a bit before Shippo came out of nowhere and rushed behind her to pull her hair. Only this time, she turned around right before he could and grabbed his wrist.
"What the hell are you doing!?" She was really pissed.
I ran up and smacked her arm, releasing Shippo from her grip and we ran. Inuyasha, or course joined us and, to our surprise, she started chasing us. We ducked in the crowd and turned to continue the chase in the maze known as the back alleys. She still ran after us, her face burning.
"Wait a second!" I reached into my pocket and pulled out a comb. Then, with a devilish grin on my face, I threw it at her. It hit her head and she stopped for a second, before getting even more upset and running even faster.
"Shit." Shippo said, "We made the beast angry!"
We slipped and hid behind a dumpster, kneeling down and hoping she wouldn't see us. Fortunately, she continued running past us and into the shadows.
"Fuck yeah!" Inuyasha gloated, "That's the ultimate elementary school payback."
"Who was she?" Shippo asked. Of course, before even knowing why, the fox would gladly join in on our tricks.
"She used to pull our hair in 1st grade." I giggled, "So we pulled hers."
We stood up, caught our breath, and walked back to Sango and Miroku, who were leaning against Shippo's car and waiting.
"What were you guys doing?" Sango asked.
"Just saw a friend from elementary school." I smiled, "Said hello."
Sango could tell there was some sort of mischief involved but she didn't ask. She just shook her head, smiling. "I can't with you."
I laughed, "So, we off to explore?"
The gang nodded and Inuyasha remained by my side for the rest of night.
So I haven't updated this in a while. I know this chapter is kinda rushed but I got tons of homework thanks to a teacher who pretty much hasn't taught me anything for her stupid geography class. *Sigh*
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