A/N: Sorry about the late update! This chapter is the longest yet and it had some action! I rethought and revised and it turned out great! I hope you like it! Next chapter hopefully out by Friday!! Enjoy and please R & R!!!
Chapter 8: Hair Freak vs. Ticked Off Girlfriend
The next day, the crowds in the halls were bustling; walking, running, couples making out…just the usual routine at the school. Third period just ended and the four were meeting at the locker area. It was raining today and that canceled eating outside. When the weather was dreadful, the group would decide where to eat on the school grounds. Excluding some private areas of the school, you could practically eat anywhere.
Rain hit the glass windows hard and the sky was dark as the girls made their way to their locker area. Sango noticed that her best friend was in a sour mood and wasn't the prettiest girl in the world right now. In fact…she looked dead.
"Man it's pouring like hell out there." Sango stroked up conversation as her hand went for her combination; Kagome just a few doors down.
"Tell me about it." Her voice was grumpy and hoarse. She had dark circles under her eyes and her hair didn't look any better, no matter how she tried to fix it this morning.
"Well, you look like the living dead right now, to tell the truth." She had her head in her locker so she didn't see the book that connected with the back of her head. "Ow. Okay now I know you're practically a sourpuss."
"I look and feel like hell! I only got three hours of sleep last night!" She screamed as she came face to face with her friend; who looked a little weary of her now.
"So that's why. Didn't you have your morning vanilla frappochino or did Inuyasha forget to bring it?"
"Oh he brought it alright and I still didn't feel good after." Kagome leaned back against her closed locker after getting her book. "I am so sick of this crap! I want to go home and sleep!"
"Hey ladies, so what's the plan?" Miroku called out as he made his way to Sango's side and saw his friend's condition. If he was smart, he wouldn't say anything. "Are you feeling okay, Kagome?"
"Do I look like it, dumb ass?!" Now that was harsh.
Miroku was about to respond but luckily Sango covered his mouth quickly. Sango's eyes told him not to answer that or else face death. "She's been like this all day. Hey where did Inuyasha go?" She looked around and immediately spotted him walking their way.
"I'm right here." He came up behind Kagome and startled Miroku.
"Holy crap, you look worse! I couldn't see it in gym but…"
"Don't say another word, Miroku 'cause if you do, we'll both be facing their temper. And if I get beaten, I'm blaming you." Sango poked him in his chest. Miroku laughed nervously but stood his ground.
Inuyasha's eyes also had very dark circles underneath and his hair was no different than his partner's. He felt Kagome lean against him and both groaned in exhaustion and irritation.
"Man, what did you two do last night? Are you sure you weren't together?" He knew he was pushing it and his voice betrayed him.
"Miroku would you like to get severely injured now…" Inuyasha cracked his knuckles and looked really pissed.
"…or later?!" Kagome finished for him. Now both were walking towards the last remaining feet to where their friend stood. They were already tired going through school and killing someone felt really good right now.
Miroku realized then that he was in trouble and took to hiding behind Sango. She had no other choice but to save her boyfriend. "Hey, Kaggie, why don't we go to the bathroom and wash up?! It could help you stay awake and you won't look like crap. Besides, I need to go too."
Kagome stopped in her tracks. She sighed again and gave in. "Alright, I'll go." She turned to look at the quivering Miroku. "You're just lucky Sango saved your ass big time!" She rubbed her sleep filled eyes and decided to follow her friend but her boyfriend's arms gripped around her waist. He held fast as she tried to squirm away but his head then rested on her shoulder.
"Can you ever last 5 minutes without me?"
"No." His answer was automatic as he grumbled more against her neck.
She patted his hands on her waist and then kissed the side of his face. "I'll be back, don't worry. I'm not leaving you. I really do need to wash up before lunch or else I'll fall asleep in Drama and I won't wake up. You'll have to carry me home."
"I wouldn't mind." He then no longer felt her body against his and looked through sleep filled eyes.
"I know you wouldn't but you're just as tired as me and you would drop dead at the door. Let's go Sango…We'll be back boys." She and Sango walked away; carrying on a conversation.
Inuyasha looked at his buddy and knew he was in for it. "Say one perverted word Miroku and you'll be on the floor." Well his mood just dropped again.
"No, I'm just curious, what made you so difficult this morning and why do you look like crap?"
"Because…" his voice started out low and then escalated with each word. "I stayed up until 3 in the fucking morning and only got 3 FUCKING HOURS OF SLEEP!!!"
Miroku was scared but was still lost. "But why would you stay up?"
"I had a lot of things on my mind. About my mom and…and about Kagome and the past three years." He was on the verge of passing out and rested his side against the metal lockers. "I just want to go home, someone to cuddle with and sleep, sleep, SLEEP!"
"You would say something like that about Kagome. I'm not surprised." Miroku crossed his arms and watched his best friend slowly fade to dreamland. It was amazing how his mood changes. And thought vaguely at how Kagome was similar in that way.
"You would do the same thing with Sango."
"Yeah…but she would kill me."
"Not if you don't grope her she won't."
"That's true but I can't help myself to view the lovely female that is Sango." Inuyasha only shook his head. His eyes were closed and sleep wasn't too far away.
"Okay then…as soon as our ladies get back where do you want to-"Miroku caught the eyes of something very unpleasant. "Um…"
"Miroku if it's something bad I swear to God on all that is holy I will fucking kill something!!" Inuyasha's eyes were still closed and his face faced the lockers. His jaw was clenched and his breathing was fast: In other words, a really irritated and angry Inuyasha.
"Well don't look to kill me because Kagura and Yura are heading straight for us and I smell trouble." His tone was serious and fearful. His back touched the lockers and stood right beside Inuyasha.
The silver haired boy turned around and looked up immediately to see that Miroku was right. His patience was wearing thinner and thinner as the day went on but with this…it could snap. Even with Kagome and Sango not with them, they still had guts enough to approach them. Miroku and Inuyasha both knew that the girls were going to be pissed at this.
"This is bad, if Sango sees Kagura anywhere near me, she's going to blow like hell…" He whispered low enough. Sango had a quick temper and had always wanted to pound Kagura into the ground but never got close enough to…but today might change that.
"And with Kagome already in a bad mood, Yura's going to get her ass kicked big time." In all the times Yura has confronted Kagome and him, Kagome always managed to keep under control but he wasn't sure this time.
Yura, in her tight and too small jean vest that exposed half her cleavage with a matching short tight skirt kept her eyes on her prize while Kagura looked very lustfully at Miroku, in her sluttish purple tank top and leather mini skirt. This spelled trouble and smelt like danger
Batting her eyes at her target and walking seductively, she just reached his side before Inuyasha spoke-rather harshly and serious. "Look you slut! I already feel like shit and if you don't get out of my face…" His fist was shaking.
Yura took no notice of that and being the ignorant girl she was, put her skinny fingers on his arm. "But baby you look so delicious I just can't get enough of you." Her voice was full of lust and it sounded disgusting in his ears.
He had to restrain himself. He'd never hit a girl but this whore was pushing it. Even though he wanted to punch her, he held back. He had the bad boy image but he still had his morals.
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Miroku wasn't fairing much better. Kagura slid her fingers up and down his arm and that sent nasty chills down his spine. Even though he could push her off, he didn't. She would just come back after threatening him with her famous verbal lines of anger. He stood still, determined not to let this bitch frighten him. Like Inuyasha, he would never hit a girl, no matter who she was or what they did.
"My, My, My are you looking quite dashing today, Tenaha? I could swallow you whole."
"Too bad you won't have the pleasure of ever doing that. The only girl who can say that would be Sango: MY girlfriend!" He made a point to defend his girl and would make it very clear when she wasn't around.
"You could do so much better than stay with that common bitch. I would pleasure you far better than she ever could." Okay that crossed the line. No one insults his Sango and gets away with it. He held his anger back; his fingers flexed in and out; determined to keep his moral. Miroku was just hanging on…barely.
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Now Yura had both her hands on his arm and just feeling those cold and skinny hands made him sick. He was exhausted, irritated, and barely reasonable at the moment but this sluttish bitch was not taking a hint at all. Her ignorance was costing her precious seconds and Inuyasha was fighting the urge to fling her off and beat the hell out of her. "You are testing my remaining patience and you're too stupid to take a fucking hint! Remove those clammy fingers from me now…!"
"Come on, even you have to have principles. Surely you wouldn't hit a sexy, seductive woman like me?" She sounded so full of herself he rolled his eyes and fought the urge to puke.
"He wouldn't….BUT I WOULD!"
All four heads turned. Inuyasha and Miroku were relieved but Kagura and Yura turned deathly pale but looked too stubborn to back down; which would have been the right and safest thing to do. The two teenage girls didn't move and that was pushing their luck.
Kagome and Sango were pissed as hell. Sango was glaring directly at the bitch that touched her boyfriend and her eyes promised only two things: pain and death. She saw the skinny arm that slid up and down Miroku and became a ticking time bomb. No girl touched her man except her. Sango didn't say anything about it but she was apparently possessive when the time really counted. She looked briefly to Miroku; whose eyes plead for help and held frustration. Oh she would deliver the ass-kicking she so wanted right now.
Kagome was fuming at the sight before her. Just five minutes and already Yura had the audacity to flirt with him when she was gone. She looked partially better but with the still dark circles and her already gloomy attitude, it got a hundred times worse. She could easily see Inuyasha's temper barely under control and the look in his eyes that held his current emotions was enough to glare sharp daggers at her rival. Just her touching Inuyasha at all was enough to get her started. Oh, she didn't care if she got in trouble for this because she was itching to scratch that bitch's eyes out.
A small crowd was starting to gather but none got too close. You could easily see the flames of hell burning off of each girl; with their hair flowing in an imaginary breeze. Sango got her cat claws out (figuratively of course) and flexed them for her upcoming fight. If looks could kill, Kagura would have been dead long ago.
Kagome growled low in her throat and prepared for the catfight that was inevitable now. Before that, she tried to reason; though she knew it was useless, with them before it started.
"I have warned you time…and time again!!! You ignorant, god damn sluttish bitch…How dare you constantly flirt with MY Boyfriend?! Do you like death? Because you are playing with it right in front of you, sweetie! Right now I am worse than death…I am Hell: ready to spring forward and kick your sorry excuse for an ass!" She has never threatened like that before and before has only given off minor but serious warnings. She was on a role now.
"As if your scrawny ass could take me on!" Yura was bold and was silently digging her grave.
"Me? Scrawny? I don't think so. You're one to talk because your so weak you can't fight fair and you know it; especially me!"
"Why would I need to fight, especially with this sex god beside me? His silver hair is super luscious and soft to the touch." She then made the fatal mistake of touching said hair. Inuyasha was boiling inside but knew Kagome would unleash her ferocious temper then and there.
"GET YOUR FILTHY HANDS OFF HIS HAIR!! NO ONE TOUCHES HIS HAIR- even if it's soft and silky and gorgeous-BUT THAT'S BESIDE THE POINT! You are going down bitch!" She marched up and was shaking to reserve the first and final blow to that ugly face of Yura's.
"You do know that my family owns part of this school and you could get suspended for this. You would have to have the balls to touch me, you skank!" Her face was a few inches from Kagome's.
With her touch off him, Inuyasha rapidly scooted back to somewhere safe. He saw Miroku slowly scooting away while Sango had Kagura's undivided attention. The boys knew this was getting heated and both would stay out of harm's way. They managed to get within the crowd and watch from a distance.
"Balls, huh? Hm…hm, okay…" Kagome's voice was calm now. She backed off to everyone's shock. She turned around as if she was walking away but in one swift movement, it all made sense.
With a sudden lighting flash and thunder rumbling outside, it numbed the noise from which Kagome, with all her power and strength slapped the shit out of Yura. It was so powerful that Yura was knocked back to the hard, blue, metal lockers; holding her cheek that was already forming a big bruise. She slid to the floor, appalled, angry, and hurt. Her eyes opened to see Kagome and her blood was boiling and bubbling for revenge. There was another sound as Kagura fell to the ground beside Yura. Kagura held her stomach and was bent over in pain.
Sango and Kagura held a silent death glare match but Sango rapidly kneed and kicked the girl's chest and abdomen, causing shock and surprise to the fallen girl. Sango moved closer to her best friend and both stood together, staring once more and grinning victoriously. The fallen, beaten and bruised girls could only remain motionless and for once, scared.
"Now will you listen and back off before we do so much worse to your already ugly and disgusting faces?!" Sango crossed her arms and stood proudly and victoriously. That kick and knee thing wasn't even close to what she could do but it sure felt good.
Yura and Kagura glared weakly at them before getting up and dashing as far and as quickly as possible. This wasn't over; not by a long shot. They were scared now but not enough to back off completely. Yura wouldn't do anything but make Kagome's life more miserable and Kagura was seething with more hate for Sango and was itching for revenge. Oh they would get even. They wouldn't get away with this.
After the two bitches ran for their lives, the crowd that gathered saw that the fight was over and dispersed quickly and quietly. Inuyasha and Miroku were stunned at what just happened but were happy inside. Both girls turned around and saw that their boys were waiting for them.
"That sure felt good, didn't it?" Sango asked.
"Oh yeah. I feel better to get that off my chest. But I know this isn't over."
Sango then side-hugged her, a little tired from all the previous tension. "Don't worry. Whatever happens, we'll win in the end. I'm sure of it."
Kagome smiled and hugged her back. Both boys went and hugged the girls. "That was pretty intense. But I'm glad that the both of you are okay." Miroku said, relief washing through him now it was temporarily over.
"Me too." Inuyasha dipped down to kiss Kagome, also relieved. "That was some slapping though. I've never seen you slap that hard before."
"Yeah, it looked almost as hard as the ones Sango give me." Said girl playfully punched his chest. She was in his embrace and gave him a quick peck.
"Hey guys, I don't know about you but I'm starved. After that, I'm hungry as a horse." Sango said.
"And you say that you don't have a big appetite, Sango." She glared at the girl across from her; in her own embrace
"Kagome, I'm sure you're hungry too. Come on, I want pizza and some healthy and nutritious French fries!!"
All laughed at Sango's goofy and whacky attitude and agreed. Getting their stuff, the notorious group walked and spent the rest of the 20 min. period at the base of the main stairs at the entrance of the school. It was an eventful day and they weren't reported; which was strange but it was a lucky break. The rain and thunder continued throughout the school day and all four after school went to Kagome's for some relaxation…and homework.
"I just can't get this crap straight….and I thought English was supposed to be easy."
"Life is always full of surprises, Kagome. We don't always get what we want…and besides…you have to admit that Romeo and Juliet is a great story." Sango replied.
At the current moment the four were having their usual study date. Ever since the first one they made it a habit to continue it. It was beneficial for the tough classes they took and it also strengthened their bond as a tight knit group.
They were in Kagome's living room reading the classical romance of Romeo and Juliet. It was one of few many old tales and plays they were reading in the required class. The book had the translated Japanese version underneath the English and even though they could read the Japanese version, they were also required to read in English too.
Right now the four were reading amongst themselves. Sango was on the second sofa; on her belly with her ankles crossed in the air, seeming quite fascinated with the tale. Miroku was sitting on the floor in front of her with his head resting against the edge where Sango's waist was. He looked confused as he turned the book every which way; as if to get a better understanding. The other couch across from them was occupied by the other couple. Similar to Sango, Kagome seemed intrigued and quite absorbed in the pages. Her head was resting on her boyfriends' lap while her feet were propped up by the bunchy arm rest. Inuyasha was kind of in the same position as Miroku, his face like 'what the hell am I reading?' One sock clad foot was bent at the knee; on the wooden table while the other hung off the edge of the couch.
"I agree with you Sango. I just love these romantic stories."
Inuyasha didn't seem to agree. "That's because you're a girl." He took his eyes off the pages to stare at the girl on his lap. "You are so emotional when some sappy and gushy story gets thrown your way."
Kagome looked up into the amber eyes of her boyfriend, looking as if the remark didn't faze her. "Damn right. You guys will never understand what we women go through. We let out emotions way better than you men."
"I won't argue with that." Miroku spoke up. Of course he knew from personal experience with the countless beatings and raging tempers Sango went through. "How the hell can you read this? It doesn't make any sense to me with all the centuries old babble?"
Sango glared at Miroku's head before answering. "Oh come on, it's not that hard to comprehend. If you paid attention in English then you wouldn't have this problem, now would you?"
"Sango, I do pay attention in class, it's just…"
"Your attention seems to be on Sango every second of the class. It's a wonder you're passing at all."
"I wouldn't be talking if I was you because I often see a certain someone passing notes to a certain girlfriend of his." Now Miroku had his book beside him and engaging in a friendly battle with Inuyasha, who seemed to be slowly doing the same.
(A/N: I wrote earlier that Inu and Kags had English third period and I'll mention now Sango and Miroku have it too. Sometimes they aren't in class. No! Not making out! Like helping with the office, like assistants. Don't ask me why. I just realized it! Okay that's it! ^_^!!)
"Alright you two, enough!" Both turned to look at the girl looking quite irritated at the bickering. Sango shook her head and mentioned at the book, who all should be reading. She then turned to Kagome, who looked quite relaxed in the vicinity of her boyfriend's lap. "Hey Kaggie, what chapter are you on?" The book was divided into chapters based on the number of acts.
"I'm already on chapter 5. What about you?"
"Almost done with chapter 4."
The boys each looked at their respective girls in astonishment. How the hell did they get so far in a short amount of time?!
Inuyasha stared down at the wondrous beauty on him. She was smiling quite pleasantly at him her eyes shining in amusement at seeing his shocked and confused face. She reached up to twirl some hair beside his face. "How the hell…?!" He whispered his only response.
She giggled before answering. "I'm a fast reader. You should know that by now after what-three years of being together?"
"Yeah I know but…do you even know what the hell they're talking about?"
She shook her head and sighed, that was her Inuyasha. She then settled her book down and decided to caress his hand that was currently resting on her stomach, breaking the staring contest between them. She loved at how confused he looked and held her giggles in. "It's quite easy actually…" But she never finished.
He looked down at the girl, seeing her silent and caressing his hand. He didn't know why she didn't finish but he didn't concern himself with that for long. Instead of reading, he turned his focus on his wonderful yet sometimes confusing girlfriend; admiring her every feature, never seeing anything that marked her as ugly. She was absolutely beautiful in his eyes and always would be.
Sango and Miroku sorted out their argument and were looking at the complete unaware couple. They didn't want to disrupt the peace between them but hey…they couldn't resist and as friends it was their job to torture them. She nudged Miroku and eyed the pillow on the end of the couch. The boy saw her with one of her own and caught on as he slowly and sneakily went over to grab the matching beige cushion. Both knew they were probably going to get killed for this but they didn't care!
"PILLOW FIGHT!!!!!" Inuyasha and Kagome looked up just in time to see two pillows whack them-dead on in the face. Both were stunned but once they removed the pillows, they saw the grinning pair that was guilty and were about to be sent into the next millennium.
Sango and Miroku were laughing but once they got the dirty glares sent their way, they knew it was on. Sango and Miroku split as the couple held the fluffy weapons in front of them. Once they declared war, Kagome went after Sango, beating the defenseless girl until she obtained a pillow of her own and Inuyasha creamed Miroku until the boy got a decent defense and fought back. After a while the four joined back together and pretty soon the book was forgotten and the four were exhausted, panting and collapsing where they stood. Curses were thrown once in a while. Hey why not turn study time into whack each other's brain out time?
