A/N: Hey! Sorry for the late update!!! ^_^;;; I couldn't come up with anything! I know you're supposed to have everything all planned out, but I go by inspirations...yeah...whenever one comes up...it's like a memorable scene...but then...they usually come up later in the story, say near the middle? And to add to that, those inspirations usually don't have anything leading up to them...I need to make it up! ^_^;;; gomen nasai! Or as I would most probably say, since I've taken to portraying myself as arrogant (like Sesshoumaru): Excuse my ignorance. Perhaps, if you, yourself, were to take on a higher intelligence level and grace me with suggestions and ideas, then I would highly consider updating a little sooner. ^_^ I know, totally different side of me. Anyways, blah blah blah. Enjoy!
Hera Goddess-I'm not going to use the 'word' yet. Have to find a better place for it. ^_^
Disclaimer: I do not own any Inuyasha characters.
An Inuyasha High School FicChapter Nine
Kagome's head leaned on her propped up arm as she stared out into space at lunch. Sango nervously glanced at her friend. Kagome's really been out of it, today...I wonder what happened? Waving a hand in front of the hypnotized face, she got Kagome to fall out of her reverie.
"Yes?" she asked, turning dazedly to her worried friend.
"Well...um...are you okay?" she asked hesitantly.
The whole school cafeteria went quiet, everyone turning to Kagome, expecting her answer. Sango started to get uncomfortable in the silence. Ever since the start of school today, everyone had been wary of Kagome, making way for her in the hall, stopping to hear her every word, avoiding direct eye contact with her. It was almost as if everyone had started to fear her presence...Sesshoumaru must have intended for this effect. Kagome seemed oblivious to it all, spacing out in class and constantly being in deep thought.
"Yeah, I'm fine," Kagome said lazily, turning to smile at her friend.
Sango smiled back, tensing as she heard people start to whisper. She leaned in close to Kagome, sparing a glance around the cafeteria before whispering to her friend. "Are you sure? I mean, haven't you noticed all the attention you're getting?"
Kagome seemed to start, sitting up in her seat and looking around. It was true. Everyone looked at her expectantly and attentively like servants awaiting orders. Even the Sesshoumaru Fan Club reluctantly watched her, fear and hatred burning in their eyes. Turning back to Sango, she leaned in to answer.
"Now that you mention it, they are giving a lot of attention to me...what do you think's wrong?" she whispered nervously.
"I think," Sango replied, pausing to gauge Kagome's reaction, "It has something to do with that...kiss...you received from you-know-who."
Smiling bitterly, she nodded her head in agreement. "He really hates me, doesn't he?"
Sango sighed, thinking of the god that was Sesshoumaru. Yes, even she had played her part in the club. "No," she said slowly, "I think he likes you."
Kagome almost snorted. "Feh," she said, "You don't know him well enough."
A slight smile graced Sango's features. "And you do?"
Blushing slightly, she threw her best friend a look of contempt before picking up the tray, which she hadn't eaten anything off of, and rose to throw it away. Everyone stared at her as she tossed the contents into the garbage before leaving the cafeteria. A soft hum seemed to take over the cafeteria as the population began their normal conversation again.
Sango sighed again, shaking her head sadly. News of the little incident between the girl and Sesshoumaru had spread like wildfire, with a touch of flavor added into the truth. Rumors had gone so far as to saying they made out in front of the whole class. Just because she was her best friend, Sango had received a little attention as well. Several boys had asked her out, and of course, Miroku had gotten a little sore about that.
"Serves him right," she muttered, pushing open the cafeteria doors.
~*~*~
Sesshoumaru's missed presence at lunch did not go unnoticed by Kagome. She walked slowly down the sunlit halls of her school, taking comfort from the warm rays flowing over her face. As she sauntered down the hallway, she saw Inuyasha standing near the end, leaning against the immense glass wall-like windows. A frown marred her features as he turned to look at her. Irritation bit her being, twisting her face into a scowl. She turned her head forward and walked straight ahead, quickening her pace slightly. Kagome didn't want to talk to him right now.
As she neared him and was about to pass, his hand reached out lightly and seized her wrist, freezing her. I am not affected by that conversation.
"Yes?" she asked sweetly, as if they had just met.
"Kagome..." he started, eyes downcast.
"If you're talking to me, look at me," she snapped impatiently.
Kagome quickly covered her mouth, not meaning to snap so harshly. "I'm sorry...I didn't mean to..."
"It's okay, Kagome," Inuyasha replied, smiling.
"Really?" she asked bitterly, pulling her wrist away from him.
"Sesshoumaru was just trying to irritate me," he said quickly, not wanting to reveal the true reason for his indirect answer the other day.
"I don't believe that," she answered wryly, turning away from him and beginning to walk down farther into the corridor.
His mouth opened, but no sound came out. For once in his life, he couldn't squirm his way out of the truth; he was at a loss for words. And from this encounter, he might, and most probably would, lose his girlfriend. It had taken a while to finally win her approval, but what did it mean if he was just losing her again? Yes, he had admitted, she did look like Kikyou at first, but then, Kagome seemed to develop her own special character in his eyes. She was so much more different from Kikyou, so much kinder, gentler, and as he had come to know it, much more beautiful. Though he would never say the actual words 'I love you' out loud, he had grown to be protective of her, as if she was a part of him. It had been a short period of time that they had known each other, yet Kagome and Inuyasha were...complete…in a way.
Tearing away from his thoughts, he grabbed Kagome's wrist again, jerking it back and turning her to him. A soft gasp escaped her lips as he drew her into his embrace.
"I'm sorry, Kagome," he said softly, "for any doubt I had caused you...forgive me."
Kagome did not answer, drawing her arms around him tightly. Indeed, any doubt she had about his emotions toward her fled. His last two words seemed to plead with her sincerely, tinged with the fear of losing her. She, with her gentle nature, accepted his apology, running her hand through his silky white hair.
"You're forgiven," she answered simply.
Inuyasha smiled into her hair, taking comfort in her calming aroma. I was right...she is much better than Kikyou.
Kikyou leaned against the doorframe of a nearby classroom, her lips twisted in disgust at the scene she had witnessed. Inuyasha...you belong to me and no one else.
A/N: What'd ya think? Sess is definitely going to be in the next chapter, don't worry. *glances nervously at the Fluffy fans glaring at her* Oh yes! Sess/Kag fans: don't get scared off. I'm trying to develop everything so it's more interesting. Inu/Kag fans: I know it's to your disappointment, but you know me, this is not going to be an Inu/Kag fic, though part of it will include the pairing. ^_^ Please give it a try!
Thanks a bunch! ^_^
P.S. I know this part was a little rushed with the Inu/Kag relationship, but it'll give a kick on things. ^_~