*Kagome's POV*

"Kagome! Wake up; it's nearly noon!" My loud mother's voice rang into my ears, causing me to jolt awake.

"I'm awake!" I hollered back as she continued to yell outside my bedroom door. My warm blankets were shoved aside impatiently before I stalked into my connected bathroom. I squeezed a pea sized of minty toothpaste onto my pink toothbrush. I shoved the toothbrush in my mouth and brushed unhurriedly in circles.

'Today, Sango and I will hang out at my place. I wonder what time she should come over.. If it's almost noon time, then it has to be around 11:30; my mom would never let me sleep in late unless I'm sick.'

I spat the toothpaste out and rinsed my mouth. I wiped my mouth with a soft cotton towel before reaching for my round hair brush. Starting from the bottom to the top of my head, I untangled the messy mop of tangled hair. With a quiet sigh escaping my lips, I set the brush down on the counter. I helplessly stared at myself while my thoughts rolled over each other.

'You're ribs aren't showing; you're too fat! ' A voice screamed inside my head while I tugged a corner of my green shirt up slightly. I frowned as I touched my long, brown hair that seemed to shine in the light. 'You're hair isn't straight! It only has stupid waves that only add to your disgusting features.' I pulled harshly at the skin beneath my eyes. Big, brown eyes bored angrily at me.

'Brown eyes aren't attractive. Brown represents poop! You should get contacts..'

'I hate me!' I screamed angrily inside my head.

"Enough!" I whispered harshly at myself. I yanked myself away from the mirror that was pinned above my white sink. I quickly changed out of my pajamas, wincing slightly at the scars that still remained on my lower stomach.

'Will those scars ever fade away?' I couldn't help but wonder as I tugged on a freshly washed, baby blue shirt and skinny jeans that hugged my thighs. A boost of confidence flowed through me as I started down at my butt in a mirror. I shook my thoughts away and opened my bedroom door.

I halted to a stop, almost tripping on the rug that laid neatly outside my door. I plucked my phone off the small nightstand before checking the messages.

Sango: Hey, good morning! What time do you want me to come over?

sent at 9:00 AM

Sango: Hey, wake up you sleepy head!

sent at 10:34 AM

A small, quiet laugh escaped my lips as I quickly typed back a reply.

Me: Sorry! I was sleeping. Do you want to come over at 1?

Waiting a few seconds longer to make sure she wouldn't reply right away, I shoved my phone into my back pocket. I pounded downstairs loudly. I took a sharp left into the kitchen, almost crashing into my mom.

She jumped in surprise, almost spilling her coffee over her white blouse. "Kagome!"

"Sorry." I mumbled sheepishly with a grin. "Is it alright if Sango comes over at 1?"

She beamed happily at me. "I would love her to. Will she be staying for dinner?"

I shrugged slightly. "I don't know. We can ask when she gets her."

She nodded at the same time my phone buzzed. I fished my phone out of my pocket before sliding the message open.

Sango: Sure! Let me just gather some things and I'll head right over. See you soon! :)

Me: See you soon. :)

"What are you girly's going to do today?" My mom asked, causing me to look up from my phone.

"No idea.. Do you have anything in mind?" I responded honestly.

" You could watch movies, bake some desserts, study for upcoming tests-" I wrinkled my nose in disgust. "-go shopping, or whatever you want to. I have to work today from 2 P.M to 8 P.M."

"Work? You mean you got a job?" I questioned, slightly angry.

"Oh? Did I not inform you? I'm sorry, Kagome. While you were under that spell, I got off my butt and searched for a job. My job is an animal rescue near WacDonalds."

"Oh." I mumbled quietly. "That's good news, though. I'm happy for you, mom."

"Me too."

The doorbell rang before I could reply. Setting my phone on the table, I hopped up and jogged to the door. I swung the door open to see Sango. She tackled me with a hug.

"H-hey!" I yelped as I nearly lost my balanced. She laughed and released me.

"Good afternoon, ." Sango bowed kindly as my mother appeared at the doorway.

"Good afternoon, Sango!" She chirped happily in response.

"What should we do today?" I plopped heavily on the couch lazily.

"You girls should bake me a dessert when I get home." My mom winked at us before disappearing into the bathroom.

"Do you feel like baking something for my mom?" I turned to Sango for her answer.

"Sure! What can we bake, though?" She yanked me off the couch and dragged me into the kitchen.

"I have the perfect thing.." I mumbled as I rummaged through our white cabinets.

"Well, girls, I'm off to work. See you when I get home, Sango?" My mom reappeared in a red shirt and black dress pants. She pecked my cheek before heading towards the door.

"Yes ma'am!" Sango yelled happily.

Hey guys! I am so very sorry for not updating sooner. School is about to start up again and there's been meetings. Speaking of school, I will be entering into high school. My updates will become more weekly. Anyways! I apologize greatly for such the late delay. :(

I want everyone one of you to know that you're beautiful just the way you are. You were put on this earth looking like that, so why change it? Natural is more attractive than when you hide your true beauty up with makeup. If anyone one of you need to talk to someone, just shoot me a message and I'll gladly help. I may be young, but I have experienced the same pain most adults go through and because of this, I've been able to save people from depression. I allow people to look at life in a twisted, gorgeous way.

Another side note, am I the only one that checks out my own booty?

Until next time! ~AA

Update: Every single one of you are truly beautiful in your own way and I love it! Don't ever change for the world, kay? Change for YOU; no one else. I love you guys.3 ~AA