Chapter 11: Practice And Preparations
The next day at school, Kagome arrived in time to hear bits and pieces of a heated conversation between Kemae a few other students about the events that happened the previous day...
" I'm telling you guys!" Kemae said heatedly, " That guy Kagome is dating is not normal!"
" Yeah yeah, That's what you've been saying since they left yesterday... " Justin said grinning like an idiot...
" Your so full of it... " Taro said rolling his eyes...
" But I'm telling you guys the truth!" Kemae said nervously, her eyes darting to the trees surrounding the school every so often, " When he was yelling at me yesterday, I swear, his eyes flashed red!"
" Come on... " Sesco said rolling her eyes and grinning, " I know you were scared, but seriously?! No one can change they're eye color to red! No matter how mad they get! I think you need to start getting more sleep every night girl!"
And just like that, the trio of friends walked away laughing, leaving a very distraught Kemae behind by herself... Kagome covered her mouth to keep from laughing at the face Kemae was making and quickly caught up with Yuka, Eri and Yumi... Morning classes were cancelled that morning, so that the students could decorate the gym for the talent show, and the whole school was buzzing with tons of excitement...
" I can't believe the look on Kemae's face when Sesshomaru told her off!" Yuka said laughing.
" Yeah, the whole school is talking about it!" Eri said grinning.
" Really?" Kagome gasped smiling.
" Yeah, even the teachers thought it was funny! They said she got what she deserved! " Yumi said laughing...
Kagome couldn't believe no one said anything in Kemae's defense, even her so called friends had abandoned her... After the gym was decorated and the stage was ready, Kagome, being the type not to hold a grudge, calmly walked over to Kemae and tapped her on the shoulder...
" What the hell do you want, Kagome?! " Kemae snapped hatefully...
" Hey, I didn't come to pick a fight with you, OK?!" Kagome said defensively, " I just came over to wish you good luck at the talent show... "
" Save it!" Kemae hissed glaring, " I'm perfect in every way and my face and body are absolutely flawless! I will win the talent show on Friday! So stay away from me! I don't need your pity and I don't want your friendship!"/p
"Kemae glared angrily at Kagome one more time for good measure before stomping out of the gym and slamming the doors behind her... Everyone was staring at Kagome as she sat down in shock... Yuka, Eri and Yumi rushed over to her worriedly and sat down beside her...
" Kagome!" Yuka said worriedly, " Are you OK?!"
" Yeah... " Kagome said nodding.
" What was that all about?!" Eri exclaimed.
" I tried to wish her good luck at the talent show is a good sport... But she threw it back in my face... I wasn't expecting her to be so spiteful... " Kagome said sadly...
" Hey..." Yumi said cheerfully, " Don't let her hateful attitude get you down, girl! Tell us, what song have you decided to sing?!"
That seemed to cheer Kagome up, for she smiled widely at her three friends in excitement...
" Well, I was kinda thinking about doing one of Katy Perry's songs. " Kagome said smiling nervously.
Her three friends squealed excitedly.
" Ooh, I like her music!" Yuka exclaimed.
" Oh yeah! Ditto!" Eri exclaimed, " Which song of hers have you decided on?!"
" You'll have to wait until the talent show to find out!" Kagome said winking...
All too soon, the bell rang, signaling for lunch and Kagome was quick to escape her chattering friends... Once Kagome got to the lunchroom however, Kagome mentally cursed herself when she realized she'd forgotten her lunch at home thanks to Sesshomaru's colorful distraction that morning! A blush crept up her face at the thought her and Sesshomaru's little argument...
Meanwhile, back at Higurashi shrines...
" Lord Sesshomaru, Kagome was in such a rush this morning, it seems she's forgotten her lunch... " Mrs. Higurashi said smiling, " Would you mind taking it to her for me?!"
" I would be happy to, lady Higurashi... I find myself missing her company any way..." Sesshomaru said softly.
Mrs. Higurashi smiled a knowing smile and handed him, not one lunch box, but two... When he gave her a puzzled look, she just smiled even wider...
" I thought, perhaps you might like to enjoy a lunch with her, so I made extra... I hope you like them... " Mrs. Higurashi said smiling warmly.
At a loss for words, Sesshomaru bowed respectfully and set off on his way...
Back at school, Kagome's stomach growled as Yuka, Eri and Yumi are they're lunches...
" Kagome, are you sure you don't want any?" Yuka asked worriedly, " We don't mind sharing you know... "
Kagome was about to say no for the hundredth time when a strong male hand gently appeared on her shoulder...
" Your kindness is most appreciative, Ms. Yuka, but I have brought Kagome's lunch to her on behalf of her mother's request... " Sesshomaru said softly from behind...
Kagome gasped and looked up, just as Sesshomaru gently placed a kiss lovingly on her forehead...
" Oh wow..." Eri sighed with starry eyes, " That's gotta be love... "
" We'll see you later Kagome... I'm sure you two would rather be alone right now... " Yuka said with a wink...
Before Kagome could voice her protest, the three girls quickly disappeared in a flurry giggles...
