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SPOILER ALERT! This chapter relates to episode 38, the scene at WacDonalds with Kagome and her friends! Aright, so, now Kagome, Sango, and the other girls are at the spa. And forward, march!
Disclaimer: I do not own InuYasha. The characters and story are the property of Rumiko Takahashi. I do own this storyline and any original characters that will appear.
Chappie 6: A Day at the Spa
"Mom! Sango and I are going to meet the others at the spa now!" Kagome called to her mother who was cleaning up in the kitchen. Mrs. Higurashi walked into the living room and smiled at the girls.
"Alright. Have a good time."
"We probably won't be back until around three. After the spa, we're going out to eat and then to the mall for a bit more shopping. Okay?"
"That's fine dear." was all she said before walking back into the kitchen.
And with that, the girls raced out the door.
They arrived ten minutes before ten and waited for Eri, Yuka, and Ayumi. The other three girls arrived five minutes later and they began to file in to the spa. Just as they got to the door, however, they heard a male voice call out from behind them.
"Sango!" It was Miroku. The girls turned to face him as he sauntered up to said demon slayer, grinning brightly.
"Miroku, what are you doing here?" she asked, perplexed. A large vein popped out of her temple. "You are NOT coming in with us!" The others backed up slowly, to get away from both Sango's wrath and Miroku's hands.
Miroku put his hands up in defense. "No, no my dear Sango. I merely wanted to wish you a relaxing day." He leaned in and wrapped his arms around her.
Sango just stood there like a statue. Was he really hugging her? As she began to return the hug, she felt something rub against her backside…
WHAM! The five girls walked into the spa, leaving a stunned, red-faced monk laying on the pavement.
While they were relaxing in the Jacuzzi, Sango looked over to Kagome and noticed that her mind was somewhere else. She was thinking very hard about something. It was then that she remembered the fight between Kagome and InuYasha the night before.
"WE TALKED!! All he did was tell me how he feels about me, again! Nothing more, nothing less!"
Sango knew that Kagome hadn't told the entire truth. She had to know what was bothering her "sister".
"Um, Kagome?"
Kagome, who had been pondering her feelings towards both Kouga and InuYasha, snapped out of her thoughts and turned to her best friend. "Yeah?"
"I couldn't help but notice that you seem a little distracted today and I have a feeling that it has something to do with yesterday's events." Kagome nodded slowly. Sango pressed on. "I was hoping you would want to talk about it. I really don't like seeing you upset."
"Yeah, we noticed you were being a little distant too. We want to help." Ayumi piped in. Yuka and Eri nodded.
Kagome sighed. Maybe it would be a good idea to get this whole thing off her chest. Besides, if anyone could help her sort things out, it was Sango. The other three, she wasn't so sure. They would probably try to get her with Hojou again. And after last night, that was never going to happen. Never.
"Alright. Well, you guys know that the fight I had with InuYasha yesterday was because Kouga..."
Yuki interrupted. "Oooh, is he the one who professed his love for you in front of all those people?"
Kagome blushed a bright red and Sango smirked. She just knew that her friend had feelings for the wolf prince. "Um…yeah. He's the one." Her other three friends squealed in delight "Anyway, during our little talk yesterday, aside from telling me how much he loved me, he actually apologized for ever doing anything to upset me. And the weird thing is, he was totally and completely sincere about the whole thing! What I don't get is how he can say he loves me and mean it. I thought all those times he fought with InuYasha were ways to get under his skin, and that he was just flirting with me to piss him off. But apparently he really does…love me. So now I'm totally confused because I think I'm falling in love with him too. Then again, I don't know if I fell that way towards InuYasha anymore. Or if I ever did for that matter. I mean, it doesn't bother me so much anymore when he sneaks off to see Kikyou. I still care about him and all. But I think my feelings for Kouga are stronger than anything I ever felt for InuYasha. I don't know what to do!"
The room was silent for a few minutes until Sango spoke up. "Well, I think Kouga is the best choice for you." Kagome looked at her in mild shock. She would never have expected Sango to take his side over InuYasha. Sango giggled at the look on her friend's face. "He's strong, loyal, handsome, not to mention that he'd do absolutely anything to make you happy. And you said it yourself, he loves you. If InuYasha can't decide between you and Kikyou, then he isn't the right one. You've known him longer than any of us, but we all know about his temper, his bad attitude, and how he always has to compare you to Kikyou. You shouldn't have to go through that. And who's to say he won't go back to her and keep sneaking off to see her?"
Yuka, Ayumi, and Eri all nodded in agreement.
Kagome looked down in shame. She knew they were right. But why couldn't she admit it to herself. Why couldn't she accept the fact that InuYasha could never forget Kikyou. And that he would always go running back into the arms of that stupid clay pot. 'But then there's Kouga. He loves me and no one else. Even with Ayame going after him all the time, he could have mated her a long time ago. But he's always stayed faithful to me. Even when he knew I didn't love him. But do I really love him?'
Sango saw the conflict in the miko's eyes. "Kagome, you are like a sister to me. I won't stand to see you get hurt. And that's just what InuYasha will do to you. That's why I think it would be for the best if you chose to be with Kouga."
Kagome thought for a moment, then smiled. "Thanks guys, I needed that. I'm still a little unsure, but you really helped me a lot."
A gasp from Yuka caught everyone's attention. "But Kagome, what about Hojou?"
Sango was confused. "Who's Hojou?"
"Only the hottest guy in school. And he's head over heels for Kagome."
At the sound of that jerk's name, Kagome's thoughts rewound to the night before.
Hojou was unfazed by Kouga's threat. Quite the opposite actually; he was getting angry. "Back off buddy. This is none of your business. Kagome is MY girlfriend, so get your filthy paws off her now!"
That snapped Kagome back to attention. "Hojou! I am NOT your girlfriend! I never was and I never will be! Ever wonder why whenever you asked me out, I never showed up?! Because I don't like you that way. I thought of you as a friend. But after this, that's out the window!!"
"I never want to see that stupid pansy ever again!" she screamed. She then told her friends of the encounter with him last night. By the end, Sango looked as if she was going to rip Hojou's head right off his shoulders. The others were a little skeptical. They had a hard time believing he could be that cruel and possessive.
Just as she was about to argue with them, the rest of her memories of the night flooded her mind and she smiled.
Without warning, Kouga swooped down and quickly planted a kiss on Kagome's lips. Then, in a flash of blue light, he was gone, leaving a gentle breeze surrounding her. She brushed her hair away from her face and lightly touched her fingers to her lips, savoring the warmth of his lips caressing hers. Her heart skipped a beat.
The whole Hojou discussion was dropped. Thinking of her prince, that night, and the kiss they shared made her heart skip another beat. Sango could tell something else had happened, but she would ask later. Why ruin the moment?
I know this was short, but I didn't know where to go with it!
BTW- can someone please tell me what a Mary-sue oc is? I have some ocs coming in later, and I don't want to get reprimanded for having bad ocs! Thanks a lot!
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Coming up in chapter 7: Extra fluff and sap. This chapter is dedicated to Miroku/Sango fans! The second best InuYasha couple! PLEASE REVIEW!