Disclaimer: I do not own Inuyasha. That great honor goes to the amazing Rumiko Takahashi and her wonderful mind.
Kagome's P.O.V.
"You better not be cutting class, Sango." I warned playfully, eyeing her with a smirk.
"Me? Skip? How could you say such a thing!" Sango responded with a smile, taking a seat in one of the empty desks near me. "There was a substitute teacher in class today, and he let me slip out."
"Ha, well it's about time someone came and visited me! I was starting to feel left out, as you can see."
"Oh? I can't imagine how you'd feel left out when you've got Inuyasha to talk to everyday." She teased me with a wink. Ugh, not this again.
Sango always loved the idea of Inuyasha and I as a couple, and, in our youth, every time I talked about him, her ideas of us together only grew. It was kind of unhealthy really.
She was kind of skeptical about it in the beginning, but after a while, she really warmed up to Inuyasha. Even during our war, I think she talked to him often, and even then, I was kind of glad that my war with Inuyasha hadn't ruined Sango's relationship with him.
You see, before our friendship was made public in the 6th grade, Inuyasha and I treated each other like enemies. It was kind of fun, because it was pretend, but the reason for hiding it now seems so unclear. I hated lying to Sango but I think I hated the thought of people judging my friendship with a boy equally as much. Everything turned out better after I let out the truth, thankfully.
All Inuyasha and I had to deal with were the rumors and whispers about us being together. Sometimes, I didn't even mind hearing the rumors. I enjoyed them more than I should have, and sometimes I wished they were true... But that was then and this was now and I would be lucky if I could even keep the small friendship I had with Inuyasha after our tension filled rehearsal.
"Sango," I said with a laugh. "Come on, you know him and I aren't like that."
"Yeah, but a girl can hope, can't she?" She said with a wink as I rolled my eyes. "Speaking of which, you two seem pretty cozy now, as opposed to two weeks ago."
"Yeah, well it was a bit of a necessity for this project."
"But I doubt having a meeting everyday is a necessity."
"I just want to make sure he doesn't slack off."
"Oh, come on, Kagome! We've known Inuyasha forever, and even when you did hate him, you can't deny that he wasn't a hard worker."
"Well, things change!"
"Yeah, but change isn't always for the worse."
"Well, you'll have to excuse me if I don't believe you right away." Sango gave a defeated sigh and I smiled at the victory.
"... Are you sure you don't like him even just a little?" Shoulda seen that one coming.
"Sango - "
"Okay, okay, just checking," She said with a laugh. "But, seriously Kagome, Inuyasha still is the same boy, y'know, and if you were feeling a little 'flustered' around him, it's understandable. I mean, after all, you did have the biggest crush on him, so it's - "
"Sango, I do not have a crush on him and I am not flustered." I lied at the last part, but she was pushing it.
"You're not?"
"No."
"No?"
"Yes."
"Yes? You are flustered? Ha, I knew it!"
"No, I meant yes to your no." I said, biting the inside of my lip from the aggravation of this game.
"Oh... so no?"
"Yes!"
"Ha!"
"Sango!"
"Alright, alright, I'm finished." She said laughing while I fought back the need to slap my forehead. Sango was a really silly girl, but when she wanted you to admit something, she'll stop at nothing. She'll squeeze it out of you like that last bit of toothpaste in the tube. Poor toothpaste.
"All I'm saying is that denial is not a river in Egypt."
"What's that supposed to mean?"
"It means that you can keep something from me, but you can't keep it from yourself."
"Crazy talk is coming out of your mouth right now."
"Perhaps, but you know I'm right." Denial, pfft. I'm not denying anything. I do not have a crush on Inuyasha Takahashi. Nope, there's no way that I could like someone as rude and arrogant... but sometimes sweet and charming, with a nice smile. Oh, Kami, no...
"Well, I don't have a crush..." I muttered while I attempted to silence the crazy voices in my head.
"Well, you may not have a crush on him, but he probably has a crush on you, and you're just breaking his heart with the rejection."
"Sango, get real. He doesn't have a crush on me."
"How are you so sure? You know, you're the only person he's talked to all week."
"Oh, and how do you know that?" I asked with a smirk. "Could it be that maybe Miroku told you?"
"So, what if he did? Don't turn this around on me, we're still talking about Inuyasha, whether you like it or not." Sango argued back, blushing slightly. I grinned at the small victory.
"I'm not turning anything, you're the one that brought up the information."
"Yeah, yeah. Hey, I've got an idea. How about we make a bet?"
"What? Sango, I don't - "
"Aw, come on, it'll be fun." Fun, she says. I can still hear grandpa's screams as I ran away with markers in my hand. Last bet I lost, I had to color his face like a clown's - with permanent marker. He had a red nose for about a week, but I couldn't tell then if it was because of the marker or because he was still that angry. Yeah, that was fun, Sango.
"Okay, fine." I agreed, hoping I didn't regret it.
"Great. Okay, I bet that Inuyasha is going to ask you out this week. If I win, you have to say yes to the date."
"Okay, fine." I said with confidence. There was no way that Inuyasha was asking me out. Not in this lifetime. "And if you lose?"
"If I lose, I will tell you something I haven't told anyone yet."
"Oh ho, deep, dark secrets on the line? It's a bet, Sango." I said with a smirk. We shook hands in agreement. Starting now, the bet was on. "I can't wait until I hear this juciness."
"Ha ha! Oh Kagome, you know I never lose a bet." Sango said with a grin.
"Well, things are about to change, Sango." And this time, for the better.
Inuyasha's P.O.V.
"Myoga! I thought you were going to stop popping up in my life while I was in school!" I hissed, looking up every few seconds to make sure that no one saw me talking to my shoulder.
"When did I agree to that?" The flea asked incredulously.
"Oh, nevermind. Why are you here?"
"I was just wondering if you wanted to know what we would be doing tomorrow."
"No, I like surprises." I muttered quickly looking around, sighing in relief as I saw the people closest to me already asleep. I relaxed a bit and turned more attention to what the flea was saying.
"Aw, you're not even a little curious?"
"Nope, no curiosity here," I said simply. "But don't I get a break from this?"
"What do you mean?"
"I mean we've traveled for a few days already. Can't I get a day off?"
"Hm, well I never really thought of it. I guess you could if you had a valid excuse."
"Valid excuse? You mean keeping my sanity isn't a valid excuse?"
"Afraid not. Time from work is very serious where I come from." I grumbled a curse under my breath, deciding against arguing with the flea about his crazy customs. I'd better find something to do, and fast, because I need to get away from this flea.
The teacher let my class out early, due to the fact that he felt everyone's anticipation to leave, and every student rushed out of the classroom, including me. Walking down the hallway while I 'talked to myself' won't make me look too crazy.
"Okay, so you're saying if I get something to do, I can get some time to myself?"
"That's correct."
"Okay, well, what am I allowed to do?" I asked, suddenly stopping in front of a bulletin board. There it was: my escape. The flea didn't notice me stop because he kept talking about my possibilities.
"Well, you could have a sport to go play," I heard him say as I approached the flier that read: William Shakespeare's Romeo + Juliet, this week's Revival Theater movie. Every night at 8 PM. Come watch a classic!
The fliers for the town's Revival Theater were always posted on this bulletin and they were updated weekly, meaning that this is still showing at the theater! This is perfect!
"Or you could have a meeting with your teacher," Myoga continued, completely oblivious to the fact that I had taken the magical flier, folded it, and shoved it into my pocket.
"Or have a date?" I interrupted with a smirk. What I am about to do will be both very fun, and very difficult.
"What?" Myoga asked, his voice sounding very shocked.
"I've got a date." I said proudly, trying to hide the lie.
"Oh, really?" The flea asked, his voice going from surprised to unconvinced very fast. "With whom?"
"With whom do you think?" The flea was quiet for several seconds, which aggravated me. Did he think I couldn't get a date?! "With Kagome, of course!"
"Oh! Well, why didn't you say so, boy? Nicely d - Wait a second..." Oh crap... "How come you didn't tell me before?"
"What? Do I have to share every detail of my life with you?"
"No, but it just seems like something you would have mentioned during our field trips."
"Well, it was kind of sudden."
"More like it's about to be kind of sudden."
"What?"
"You haven't asked her yet, have you?" Myoga accused loudly, and I felt my ear drum pound painfully.
"Ah, alright, I haven't asked her yet!"
"Ha!"
"But that doesn't mean that I won't!"
"What? You're not going to ask her out!"
"Oh yeah? Watch me!" I turned the corner swiftly, and smirked when I heard the flea yelp at the sudden change of pace. I walked down hallway after hallway to get to Kagome's History class, which, by the way, is on the other side of the school.
How do I know she's in History? I've been on messages to her class a couple of times this year, and every time I got in there, I always caught a glance at her signature scowl. Heh, it's pretty cute, actually. Well for her, I mean. Not that she's ugly, I mean - Oh, just shut up, Inuyasha.
Anyways, Myoga continued silent for a while longer as I walked to my destination. Looks like I've finally shut that flea up!
"You know, I think it was very cute how you picked Kagome as your first choice of a girl to go out with."
"What? What are you going on about, flea?"
"I'm just saying, you could have picked another girl, I'm sure you know a few others. I wasn't assuming you'd go out with Kagome. I guess she really is on your mind, after all."
"Shut up, Myoga." I muttered as I felt my face get hotter. Okay, so what if I'm thinking about her a little more than I used to before. I see her everyday, and I go back to the past to see her again before going back to my time and seeing her again for a project, so of course I'm going to think about her!
The bell rang and various classroom doors swung open. I walked a bit faster to get to Kagome's classroom before the hallways got too crowded. When I finally got there, the door was still closed.
"Okay, Myoga, you'd better hide."
"Right!" He said, and I felt his small feet make their way to the back of my neck, while I bit back the urge to laugh at the ticklish feeling.
About a minute later, Kagome walked out of the classroom, and beside her was her best friend, and my good friend, Sango. What was she doing here? Oh, Kami, I have to do this in front of Sango. Crap, but if I back out, Myoga won't believe that I asked her out later. Oh, Kami, why?
"Hey, Kagome." I said to get her to notice me. She turned to me, and her eyes widened immediately. Geez, she doesn't need to be so shocked. "Hey, Sango." I greeted the girl beside her with a smile. Sango was a really great girl. I always got along with her, but I guess I have Kagome to thank for that.
"Inuyasha, hi." Sango said happily with a grin. I looked over to Kagome, who still looked very shocked.
"Hi." She said softly, clearing her throat afterwards. "I, uh, didn't expect to see you here."
"Yeah, I caught that. You looked almost scared." I heard Sango giggle and I furrowed my eye brows. Was there something going on? Kagome shot her a glare before turning back to me with an equally confused face.
"So, uh, what are you doing over here?"
"Yeah, Inuyasha," Sango added with a smirk while she crossed her arms over her chest. "What are you doing over here?"
"Well, I just wanted to ask Kagome something." I said simply, hoping Sango would take the hint.
"What is it?" Sango asked, and I began to get second thoughts about doing this. "Come on, Inuyasha, I won't tell anyone, right Kagome?" Kagome bit her lip as she shot Sango another look.
"Yeah, what she said." Kagome said with a sigh, almost sounding defeated. Oh, Kami, here goes nothing.
"Well, Kagome, I was wondering if you wanted to go see a movie. Romeo and Juliet's on at the Revival Theater this week, so I was wondering if we could go and watch it tomorrow." When I finished, Kagome's jaw had dropped and Sango had her hand plastered against her mouth. She sounded like she was giggling. "Y'know, for research." I added in an attempt to make it sound better, but all it did was make Sango snort and giggle harder. "Uh, I could pick you up at 7:30, if you want to go."
"Wait," Kagome said, recovering from her surprise, but only barely. "So, you and me, tomorrow, the movies?"
"Yeah, that's right."
"As like a..." She hesitated for a second, taking a deep breath, before continuing the rest. Sango looked very eager to hear the next few words, which scared me more than it should have. "Date?"
My first instinct was to say 'no' immediately, but I suddenly remembered that Myoga was still there, and I panicked a bit. However, I kept my composure on the outside and smiled.
"Yeah, like a date." Sango burst out laughing while Kagome just stood there, completely shocked and dumbfounded. I raised an eyebrow at Sango then looked back to Kagome. "Um, should I be worried?" Kagome didn't answer, she was still in shock. However, Sango finally stopped laughing and smiled at me.
"No, Inuyasha, don't worry about a thing." She said, still grinning. "Just know that I never lose." She gave me a pat on the shoulder and started giggling again when she looked back to Kagome. "I hope you both enjoy you're date." She said happily as she walked away.
I turned back to Kagome, who was still surprised, but no longer had her mouth hanging open.
"Did something just happen?" I asked, hoping to get an actual answer from her this time.
"Yeah," She said with a defeated sigh. Her next words, however, were the most confusing words put together in a sentence, and I still can't decipher what she meant by them.
"Now, I'll never know that deep, dark secret."
A/N: Thanks for all the feedback! I'm glad some of you participated in the whole 'guess the character' thing. Hope you like what this Chapter had to offer! Thanks for reading!
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