Notes:
Well here you guys are the ninth chapter. I hope that this chap turns out alright. Didn't really know what to write though but phew at least I got it. Once again thank you for reading and reviewing. Enjoy!
Jap Word:
Arigato – thank you
Daijoubu – are you alright?
Nani – what
Chotto gomene – hold on a second
Makasete – leave it to me
Sumane – sorry / forgive me
Nande mo nai - It's nothing
Ja ne – goodbye
Okaeri – Welcome back
Kawaii – Cute
9. A surprise
Sango sat comfortably on one of the benches in the school park. She was glad to have chosen the best spot, under a nice cool shady tree and in front of her was a small but attractive pond filled with beautiful Koi fishes. She was patiently waiting for someone while watching the playful Koi fishes swimming around.
"Oi, Sango-chan." Kimito ran towards Sango waving her hands at her. Sango stood up, "Moh Kimito-chan, what took you so long?" she sat back down on the bench once more as Kimito joined her. Without a do Kimito asked Sango, "Neh Sango-chan, is this about Inuyasha?"
Sango was astonished with her question. Is she always this attentive? She asked Kimito with amazement, "How did you know?" Kimito chuckled as she looked around the park, "The Park here tells it all. No one is around and I know very well that it isn't like you at all to talk about Inuyasha at such a secretive place."
Sango sighed, admitting her defeat, "Fine you got me on that point." Kimito looked down to the pond, "So Sango-chan what do you want say about him?" Sango turned away from Kimito as she looked down to the green grassy beds below her, "you do know about this morning right? Kimito-chan."
Kimito thought for a moment as she repeated her words, "this morning." Then it clicked in her mind, "Oh did you mean about this guy on the bike with Kagome?" Sango nodded and didn't know how to start. Kimito asked her bluntly, "I thought it was about Inuyasha? What does it got to do with Kagome and that guy?"
Sango shook her head, "It is about him." It had hurt her so much to even think back how he had felt that time. She knew very well he had tried to hide what he felt at that moment but it was too clear for her to see. Kimito looked at Sango, she knew what she was thinking. She could see the word hurt and upsetting written all over her face. I knew someday this would happen. If I'm her friend I must tell her…Her thoughts broke off when she heard Sango chuckled with a hint of hurt.
"Do you think I should let him go?" asked Sango dully as she looked up to the shady tree above her. Kimito looked at her, feeling really bad for her. Sango-chan… She thought for a moment. She knew she must find the right words to say without hurting her more. She finally got it, "Neh Sango-chan, maybe you got it the wrong way."
Sango looked at her, puzzled at her statement, "What do you mean?" Kimito went on, sounding more convincing, "maybe Inuyasha was probably jealous of that guy or maybe his bike. I mean like it was obvious that guy's bike cost a fortune." Sango somehow felt a little bit more relieved but there was still a hint of doubt. Kimito went on with her words, she did try her best, "and I'm sure every guy in this school longs for a cool bike or a car, right?"
Sango smiled sweetly at Kimito, "Arigato Kimito-chan, I guess you are right." She got off the bench and looked up to the clear blue skies above her, "I guess I think too much."
Kagome walked down the hallway, her mind preoccupied. How am I to tell Naraku? She pressed the books against her chest. I have to think of a way. She mumbled softly as she tilted her head down a little, "How?" She looked up when she heard a very familiar voice. She felt herself lightened. Kagura-chan.
She picked up her pace and ran up to Kagura, who was searching through her locker. She tapped her shoulders. Kagura faced back and smiled, "Ah Kagome-chan." She turned back to her locker, "Chotto gomene." She quickly got the books she needed and shut the locker. She got hold of the books securely and turned to Kagome, "Anything?"
Kagome asked Kagura nervously, "Kagura-chan can you please help me out?" Kagura nodded, "Sure, what is it Kagome-chan?" Kagome smiled brightly and went on, "You and Naraku are neighbors right?" Kagura looked at Kagome suspiciously and nodded, "Ya, we are. Why?"
Kagome replied uneasily, "Well it's like this. I made a promise with Kouga that I would go out to dinner with him but then when I was at the canteen. Naraku came by and offered me a walk home after school. I was thinking that time but he just answered for me. So I was wondering if you could somehow get him to walk you home instead."
Kagura felt happy and curious at the same time. I would love it Naraku walking me home but why is Kagome turning down Naraku?Don't tell me she… Her thoughts disrupted when Kagome nudged her on her shoulder, "Kagura-chan? Daijoubu." Kagura shook her head and replied her, "Sure. I will think of a way."
Kagome felt a whole lot better, "Hontto?" Kagura nodded her head and smiled, "Makasete." Kagome returned Kagura with a bright smile, "Arigato Kagura-chan." She bowed a little and took few steps back, "I got to get to class now. Ja ne." Kagome turned her back towards Kagura and left her.
Once Kagome was out of sight, Kagura let out a sigh. Should I let Naraku know or… should I just help Kagome out?
Kagome shut the locker in front of her and tightened the bag to her, making sure her bag was secure enough. She headed towards the school main door. Naraku saw her and was about to call out for her till a firm hand caught his right arm. He turned back and saw Kagura right behind him. Kagura let go off her hand.
Naraku looked at Kagura surprisingly, "Kagura?" he turned back to Kagome and back to Kagura, "Can we talk some other day?" said Naraku as if he was in a hurry. Kagura asked him skeptically, "Hurrying home??" Naraku nodded and tried to make up a lie, "Yes, I'm really sorry Kagura but I really got to go." He tried sounding guilty.
Kagura knew very well he was lying. It was way too obvious. She shook her head and smiled slyly, "Don't be. Since you are going home, I'll follow you. Just wait for me for a while." Naraku was taken aback and by accidental he exclaimed out disbelievingly, "Nani?" Kagura couldn't believe what she had heard. She folded her arms and looked away from him. She asked bitterly, "So you don't want me to follow?"
Naraku shook his head and sighed. I'm sorry Kagome. He brought his hand to her shoulder, "No that wasn't what I meant." He tried sounding more convincing as he brought his hand away, "I was in fact really glad you would follow." Kagura knew well he would lie to her somehow. She shrugged a little. Kagome owe me one…well at least I get to walk home with him. She turned back and smiled contentedly, "Okay, just let me get some stuff and we'll leave."
Meanwhile Kagome stood at the school gate waiting patiently for Kouga. Kagome turned back when she felt a tap on her left shoulder. She turned back, "Inuyasha?" He went beside her and asked her, "Neh Kagome do you want me to walk you home today?" Kagome shook her head and gave a small smile, "No, thank you. What about Sango-chan?"
Inuyasha brought his right hand to the back of his head, "She said she wanted to walk home alone today. She doesn't seem very happy today." He shrugged, "Don't have a clue why though." Sango shook her head disappointedly, "Moh Inuyasha, don't tell me you hurt her feelings?" Inuyasha asked Kagome unexpectedly, "Nani?" he thought for a while as he scratched his head, "I don't remember saying anything to her that would hurt her."
Both of them ended their conversation when a man they had seen today on the same outfit and on the same bike stopped right in front of both of them. Kouga greeted Kagome coolly with his helmet on, "Yo Kagome." Kagome went closer towards Kouga and took the helmet from him. Before putting on the helmet she remembered she forgotten something, she turned to Inuyasha. It must be so rude of me not to introduce Inuyasha to Kouga.
"Inuyasha this is Kouga." She looked at Kouga and back to Inuyasha, "Kouga this is Inuyasha." Kouga waved his hand, "Yo." Not a word came from Inuyasha. Kagome looked at Inuyasha worriedly, "Inuyasha daijou…" She didn't even get to finish her sentence when Inuyasha replied her with a faint tone of disappointment, "I just realized I had to reach home early. Sumane."
He picked up his pace and left them where they were. He stiffened his knuckle. Why do I have to have these feelings? Damn it.
"Arigato Kouga-kun." Kagome bowed a little and returned him with a sweet smile, "I had a pleasant evening with you." Kouga took of his helmet, "My pleasure." He looked at the flight of stairs and couldn't help himself but kept staring at it. It looks awfully familiar. Kagome looked up to the stairs and back to Kouga curiously.
"Kouga-kun?" No answer came from him. Kagome instantly knew he spaced out. She waved her hands in front of him. Kouga attention was diverted, he looked at Kagome blankly. "What are you staring at the staircase?" asked Kagome peculiarly.
Kouga shook his head, "Nande mo nai." Kagome doubted him. She knew she couldn't ask anything personal besides she doesn't know him well yet. She looked up to the sky and saw that it was getting darker, "Kouga-kun, I think I better get going." She took a few steps backward, "Ja ne." She waved her hands, "Once again, domo arigato."
Kouga chuckled and shook his head, "Ah, ja ne Kagome." A smile flickered across her face. She turned her back to him and went up the stairs. Once she reached the top, a very familiar voice greeted her from a distance, "Okaeri ne chan." There stood Souta carrying Buyo by wrapping his arm around Buyo's stomach.
"Ah Souta." said Kagome surprisingly, "You're back." Souta nodded, "Mama and Jii-chan is inside." Kagome slid the door open and waited till Souta entered before she slid the door close. The moment she turned back, her mother stood in front of her with a pleasant smile on her face, "Okaeri Kagome. Had your dinner already?"
Kagome replied thoughtfully, "Yup, I did. Arigato Mama." Her mother nodded and left her as she headed towards the kitchen. Kagome went up to her bedroom. She released her bag onto the floor and let it leant against her study table side. She sat comfortably on her cozy bed. She sighed as the thought of Inuyasha went through her mind. What was up with him? Was it so hard to say hi?
Then the thought of the present from Inuyasha clicked in her mind. She dug into her pocket and reached for the small box that was safe within her pocket. She took it out and looked at the little gift that rested on her right palm. I wonder what's inside. She took her time as she gradually untied the fine ribbon that wrapped around the box securely. Her patient hand pulled the top box away from the bottom slowly as she tried not to ruin her surprise.
Inside the box was a pink folded paper. Kagome was a bit disappointed but opened it anyway. She took the paper out and unfolded it. On the paper there was a note written on it. She read it out loud, "Sorry Kagome but the gift for you is a little too big to fit it in here. Why don't you look for it under your bed?" She shook her head and smiled merrily, "That Inuyasha.. always full of suprises."
She got up from her bed and knelt down in front of her bed and looked under her bed. She reached for the present and pulled it out from under the bed. In the grasp of her hand was a medium sized paper bag with teddy bears printed on it. She sat on her study chair and placed the paper bag on the table.
She opened it and placed her hand in the bag. She pulled out an object that felt like a box. Careful not to break whatever was inside, she placed it on top of the table with care. She opened the box and saw a mini sized frame shaped of chair. Kawaii… She looked at the white chair frame that stood right in front of her with admiration. It was indeed special but what caught her most attention was the photo in the center of the back chair frame.
It was a photo of Inuyasha and her during her birthday. She felt her cheeks flushed when she looked at it. On the photo, Kagome had a big smile on her face as both her hands were holding a plate with a slice of cake up high just a little bit below her chin. She smiled, "Even a slice of cake still looks so good." She remembered the time when they took this photo.
(Flashback)
"Neh Inuyasha."
Inuyasha turned to Kagome, "Nani?" Kagome replied with a smile, "Let's take a picture." Inuyasha was surprised, "Picture?" She didn't even hear a word he said, she was too busy looking for someone to pass by and help them with the camera, "Inuyasha, let's go," said Kagome with content as she pulled him along with her.
Kagome went up to the lovely couple and asked them politely as she handed them the camera, "Can you please help up take a picture?" The man nodded. Kagome bowed a little and replied with appreciation, "Arigato."
She held up a plate with a slice of cake on it as she prepared a big smile on her face. She wrapped her left arm around Inuyasha, "Come on." Inuyasha nodded as he brought his left arm to the back of his. He felt his cheeks burning up and his heartbeat beating faster by the second. He was so caught up by his emotions he didn't even focus on the camera.
Before he could think of a pose, the man had already taken the picture. Kagome released her arm from Inuyasha and went to redeem her camera back. She thanked the person once more. She headed towards Inuyasha and smiled pleasantly, "Let's go..."
(End Flashback)
She rested her left cheek on her left palm with her elbow supporting, she gazed out the window. The night was filled with starry stars. She let out a sigh, "How I wish that day never ended."
Well here is it the next chapter. Hope you guys enjoyed it. Stay tune for the next one. Thanks for reading and reviewing.
