Calm
Chapter 10: The present pt 2
Kagome awoke early the next morning. She laid in her bed, staring at the door, where her mother had hung her extra school uniform.
For some reason, school seemed hopeless now. Kagome could not piece together the concept. Not that she had forgotten anything she had learned; if anything, she could now remember it with more clarity. But she didn't understand why she had to learn it all. What was the point of taking calculus if you were going to be a writer? Or chemistry if you were going to be an artist?
She sighed again; she missed her Lord Sesshoumaru. She wanted to curl up into his arms to wake him, to feel his warmth, to take his lips in a sweet, soft kiss before breakfast.
Oh, how she missed her Lord Sesshoumaru.
She rose, feeling slightly guilty because she knew that her Lord would reprimand her for wallowing in sadness. Kagome looked out of her window, and saw that the sky was dark. What was Sesshoumaru doing? Sleeping? Preparing for the day? Was he thinking of her at all?
Kagome left her room, and traveled to the kitchen. She was surprised to find that her mother was there, stirring something in a bowl.
"Mother?" Kagome said. Her mother looked up, and she smiled, a sad smile that showed that she had not forgotten what had been said the day before.
"Good morning, Kagome," she said, "What are you doing up?"
"My Lord and I always awake before dawn."
"Oh…" her mother said, and paused before she continued. "Kagome…is your Lord…actually royalty?"
"My Lord is my Lord," Kagome said. "There is no definite hiarchy in feudal Japan where demons are concerned."
Kagome's mother kept talking, kept asking her daughter questions about her new life. Maybe, she thought, then I'll understand this new Kagome.
But soon enough, Souta and Jii-chan woke up, and Kagome's mother served breakfast. Souta told his mother and Jii-chan what happened the day before, and what was supposed to happen that day. Kagome said nothing, and her silence was so upsetting that her mother eventually asked, "Sweetheart, why so quiet? Don't you have anything to say?"
Kagome smiled. "In my Lord's castle, it is not customary to speak at mealtimes, unless it is of great importance. I'm sorry. Did you want me to tell you something?"
Kagome's mother said nothing, but Jii-chan spoke up. "How'd Inuyasha take it when you came to the well? I'm surprised he's not here with you."
Kagome's smile faded. "He does not know that I'm here." She paused. "He was in Kaede's hut when I arrived. I plan to tell him, though, when I return."
"And this Sesshoumaru, girl…how does he treat you?"
Kagome's smile reappeared. "My Lord is so kind and wonderful to me. He gives me shelter, clothing, food, all of free accord. Sesshoumaru is also wonderful to speak to as well, for he does not hold back on his opinion. My Lord makes me happy, Jii-chan."
Jii-chan smiled, and looked at his daughter. She was so worried about Kagome. He himself had reached the conclusion that worrying would do nothing.
"Kagome," he said, "I'm glad that you're happy…" he paused. "But before you go, I must give you the list of diseases I told the school you had. And you owe me; that Hojo came by quite a few times, and I had to cover for you."
Kagome smiled, and having finished her breakfast, left to get ready for school.
(scene shift)
Kagome shifted uncomfortably. She did not like the way her school outfit felt; and she thought her legs were entirely too exposed. No one but Sesshoumaru should have been able to see that much of her, and she longed for her kimono.
"Kagome! You're back!" Ayumi said as soon as she saw her. She ran to Kagome, and hugged her.
"How's that dog doing, Kagome?" Eri asked. "Is he treating you alright? Did he visit you while you were sick?"
"He and I are not together anymore," Kagome said.
"It was that slit, wasn't it? That scummy ex-girlfriend?"
"Well…yes. But her broke up with her, too." Kagome said awkwardly. Somehow, the words 'broke up' did not sound right to her; she hadn't used it in a while.
"Two timing bastard—"
"No, Eri. He chose Kikyou. There was a choice between the two of us and he chose her."
"Ha!" Yuka said. "But they're not together either Kagojme, so you got your revenge!"
"Aw…you guys broke up! That's so sad…" Ayumi said, breaking into tears.
"Don't cry, Ayumi," Kagome said, smiling. "I'm with my Lo—I'm with Sesshoumaru now."
The three girls looked bewildered, and Ayumi was still crying.
"Sesshouamaru?" Yuka said. "Did you mention him before?"
"He is Inuyasha's half brother," Kagome said.
"WHAT!"
"The three of you, quiet down and move away from Miss Higurashi!" the teacher, whose name Kagome couldn't recall, yelled to her friends.
"But Iways-sensei," Eri said, "Kagome-chan just got back. We're helping her to catch up. You don't want her to fall any farther behind, do you?"
Iways-sensei smiled. "Of course not. That's why Hojo-san has agree to help. Now, the three of you, back to your seats." Iwaya-sensei looked at Hojo, who sat on the other side of the room. "Hojo, please take a seat next to Kagome."
Hojo, who was blushing furiously for some reason, rose, and sat next to Kagome. Kagome regarded him with suspicion; she didn't like the look in his eyes. It was too…affectionate. Had he always looked at her like that? Why hadn't she ever noticed before?
"H-hello, Kagome." He said uneasily. "How are you?"
I was trying to get my friend to tell me if Kagome being uncomfortable in the skirt was irregular after being with Fluffy-sama for some months...yeah...okay...so, how did I do on that? You're feed back is important to me.
By the by...ONLY TEN MORE CHAPTERS LEFT!
...so, how do you guys feel about that?
"I will return, for I am the darkness..."