I only own Inuyasha and the gang in my dreams, so don't sue me, please.
Oh, BTW, does anyone know the name of Kagome's friends from her time period. I just made up three names, but if anyone knows their real ones than I'll go back and change them. Thanks a bunch... On with the show...
Part One: Spring Break
Chapter Four: Kagome's Last Day
Kagome awoke with a stir. The annoying buzz of her alarm clock was one thing she never missed about her time. She had been on the other side of the well so long that she was now accustomed to waking to sounds of birds chirping and rays of the sun shining on her face. Kagome preferred nature as her wake up call, not the noisy contraption that sat near her bed. A yawn overtook her and she stretched, cracking her neck and back. Her body also wasn't used to sleeping in a bed; her back had become used to her sleeping bag and the hard ground. She sighed and looked out her window. The sun barely peeked over the horizon and the world outside her room still lay in a sleepy haze.
She walked over to her dresser and pulled out her school uniform. A smile found its way to her face as she realized that today was her last day. After the next eight hours of torture, she would be free for an entire week. With that thought, she walked into the bathroom and got ready for the day ahead of her.
Mrs. Higurashi was already cooking breakfast when she heard the shower start. She was happy that her daughter agreed to stay here for her spring break. She knew her daughter needed a rest very badly from both school and whatever it was that she did in the past. Mrs. Higurashi was also delighted that Kagome was taking her friends from the other side of the well, whom she could only imagine would need a rest just as bad a Kagome did.
Sota and Grandpa already were sitting at the table, patiently waiting for breakfast to be served. "Sota, would you set the table, please?" Mrs. Higurashi asked.
"Sure, Mom!" Sota said with the unhindered enthusiasm of a child. Sota was a good kid; although he could be mischievous sometimes, he loved helping his family because it made him feel important. He was very warm-hearted, his brown eyes always smiling. Grandpa just looked up from his newspaper for a moment and smiled at the already hyper child.
Just as Mrs. Higurashi was about to start serving breakfast, Kagome walked in and sat down. "Just in time, breakfast is done."
Kagome smiled at her mother. She regretted turning down dinner last night, she was starving. The family ate breakfast in a comfortable silence until Kagome got up and took her plate to the sink.
"Oh, Kagome, how many people will be coming?" her mother asked.
"Actually, I don't know yet. I don't want to bring any of my friends from this time period over because they can come over any time, so it'll just be my friends from the past." she said and paused for a minute. "I spoke to Miroku and Shippo, they're both coming, but I still don't know about Inuyasha and Sango."
"OK, Kagome, but go after school to find out. I want to have enough food and other supplies ready by tonight, so you'll have them before I leave."
"OK, Mom, I have to leave now or I'll be late, but I'll see you after school. Bye, Love you!" Kagome said and walked out the door.
Mrs. Higurashi stood at the screen door and watched her daughter as she walked down the street. "Love you too," she said. She shook her head at her time-pressed daughter. Sota ran to the door, saying his good-byes to his mother, and running to catch the bus. 'Those two are so alike sometimes,' she chuckled to herself. She closed the door and decided to get started on her last day of cleaning before she would leave.
As Kagome walked to school, she was greeted by three of her friends. To one side of her was Sieko and Izumi and to the other was Akuno. Akuno spoke first, "Kagome! Where have you been?!?"
Kagome just looked at her and smiled. She didn't want to answer right away because she was unsure as to what disease her grandfather had told them she had this time. She waited until someone brought it up
This didn't take very long because before Kagome could respond to Akuno's question, Izumi chimed in, "Yeah, we heard you had chicken pox... again! You're skin look really great for having it twice in one year."
'Oh, God! Grandpa! You couldn't come up with a better excuse than chicken pox?!? And you used it twice this year?!' Kagome thought to herself and sighed. 'Oh, well, it could get worse...'
This time it was Sieko that spoke. "Well, not to change the subject, but we have something more important to talk about. Kagome, Hojo has been worried sick about you. You're all he can talk about, every girl in the school is jealous!" she said with a huge grin on her face as she jumped up and down with joy.
Kagome gave her a mock smile and said "Oh, that's... wonderful..."
'Nevermind, it can't get worse than this... Not that Hojo's not nice and handsome and all, it's just that I don't really feel anything for him. He's so.... needy...'
"Oh, Kagome, I heard him say he was going to ask you out on another date as soon as you returned!" one of them almost screamed.
"Oh, he's so dreamy," the other swooned, "You're so lucky, Kagome."
"Yeah... lucky.... Well, thanks for warning... I mean telling me, but I should really get headed to class..." Kagome said trying to dodge anymore Hojo comments. She walked up the stone steps of her school and made it as fast as she could to first period.
'This is going to be a long day...' she thought to herself as she looked over the scribbles on the black board with a sigh.
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Kagome looked up at the clock. '1:27, only three more minutes and I'm free!' Kagome was in her literature class, the last period of the day. She glanced around the room and noticed that she wasn't the only one anxious to go. Half the class was sitting with their backpacks on their desks, ready to run as soon as the bell rang. Kagome followed their lead and braced herself for the upcoming rush hour traffic that would ensue.
Kagome glanced to her left and grimaced. The boy sitting next to her profusely smiled in return. He was a handsome young man with soft brown hair and a gorgeous smile. Kagome sighed, 'Why did I have to get stuck sitting next to him!?!' The bell rang and Kagome bolted for the door.
The handsome young man shouted, "Kagome, wait!"
'Oh, man, how is it that I can escape a million demons breathing down my neck, no problem... But when it comes to getting away from Hojo, it always seems like I have no way out!?!'
"Oh, hi Hojo, how are you?" she said as blandly as she could, hoping he'd get the picture and leave her alone. She didn't mean to be so rude, but she didn't have time for this right now. She needed to get home, she had work to do for the upcoming week.
"Oh, I'm fine, Kagome!" he said. "I should be asking how you are doing. How are your chicken pox, it looks like they're healing well, I can't see a single one... not even scars..." he added in amazement.
"Uhm, yeah, well I guess when you get sick as much as I do, your body learns how to heal quickly and efficiently," she said uneasily. "Well, I should be getting home, or Mom will worry," she added, trying to walk faster and move past him.
"Wait, Kagome... Can I walk home with you?" he asked with pleading eyes.
"Uhm, sure, I guess." she said. 'I shouldn't be so mean to him. He's always so nice to me, unlike that jerk Inuyasha. I should enjoy the comforts of having someone's affection while I can...'
"I mean, sure Hojo, that sounds wonderful," she said with a smile. Hojo couldn't be happier.
It wasn't a very long walk home, so Kagome figured it shouldn't be so bad. They walked in silence for a moment. He didn't know where to start and she really had no desire to start at all. Hojo was the first to break the silence, "I've... been worried about you, you know." he said rather seriously.
"Oh, you don't need to worry about me, I always bounce back!" she replied with a genuine smile, she was just glad someone cared... even if they were fake problems, she was happy someone cared enough to worry.
Seeing her smile, he instantly became more cheerful. Kagome looked up to see that her house was not that far. Hojo, noticing this as well, though 'Well, it's now or never... again...'
"Kagome, would you like to go to the movies with me or see a movie when I get back from my trip with my parents?" he asked.
Kagome was silent for a moment, not quite sure how to reject him this time. Hojo had taken the silence as a 'no' and the look on his face, regardless of how much she didn't want to go on a date with him, made her heart break. 'Oh, one date can't hurt... right?... Oh, I have an idea!'
"Well, Hojo I have some friends over this week, but I would like it very much if you would spend a day with us when you come back." She said. She was actually hoping he'd say yes. She knew that they would all get along well, well except for Inuyasha, but he would just have to deal with it. Kagome liked the idea because it made Hojo feel less rejected, while not having to spend time ALONE with him.
"That sounds wonderful! I'd love to meet your friends!" he replied, as they reached her door.
"Sounds great! Call me the day you get back and we'll figure out what we can all do, okay?"
"Sure! Bye, Kagome! See you in about a week!" Hojo said, happily walking away from the Higurashi residence.
Kagome walked in the door and saw her mother getting Sota ready to leave for soccer camp. 'He looked so adorable in his soccer uniform' she admitted to herself. She would never tell her brother she thought so because he would get embarrassed and not want to wear it anymore.
"Hi, Mom! Hi, Sota!" she chimed and walked over to them.
"Hello, Kagome," they replied in unison.
"Come on, Mom, we have to go, or I'll miss my first night of practice." Sota whined at his mother.
"Well, we're all ready anyway, so we can leave now," Mrs. Higurashi said with a smile, glad that her son was so excited.
"Kagome, dear, I'm going to drop Sota off at soccer camp, he'll be back the same day we will. I left some candy on the table that you can bring to your friends. I'll be back in about an hour and a half to pick you up for grocery and supply shopping, so make sure you know who will be coming by then, okay?"
"Okay, Mom. Bye, Sota." Kagome replied, waving at her mother and brother as they exited.
"Say hello to Inuyasha for me!" Sota yelled with a look of admiration in his eyes.
'I'll never understand why he likes that stupid dog-boy so much' she thought.
"I will, have a good time!" she replied, watching their car drive off.
She entered the house and grabbed the snack on the counter, throwing them into her bookbag. Kagome headed towards the well, wondering what Inuyasha would say when she asks.
End
Hello? Anybody out there?
Well, if some poor soul should stumble onto this fic, please pity the author and review.... PWEEZE! Bats her eyelashes and gives you her best puppy-dog eyes
Anyway, don't forget, if you want an add for your fic during my commercial break section, don't hesitate to leave a note in the review or email me at sambuyers@yahoo.com.
Parting is such sweat sorrow...
-sunset
Oh, BTW, does anyone know the name of Kagome's friends from her time period. I just made up three names, but if anyone knows their real ones than I'll go back and change them. Thanks a bunch... On with the show...
Part One: Spring Break
Chapter Four: Kagome's Last Day
Kagome awoke with a stir. The annoying buzz of her alarm clock was one thing she never missed about her time. She had been on the other side of the well so long that she was now accustomed to waking to sounds of birds chirping and rays of the sun shining on her face. Kagome preferred nature as her wake up call, not the noisy contraption that sat near her bed. A yawn overtook her and she stretched, cracking her neck and back. Her body also wasn't used to sleeping in a bed; her back had become used to her sleeping bag and the hard ground. She sighed and looked out her window. The sun barely peeked over the horizon and the world outside her room still lay in a sleepy haze.
She walked over to her dresser and pulled out her school uniform. A smile found its way to her face as she realized that today was her last day. After the next eight hours of torture, she would be free for an entire week. With that thought, she walked into the bathroom and got ready for the day ahead of her.
Mrs. Higurashi was already cooking breakfast when she heard the shower start. She was happy that her daughter agreed to stay here for her spring break. She knew her daughter needed a rest very badly from both school and whatever it was that she did in the past. Mrs. Higurashi was also delighted that Kagome was taking her friends from the other side of the well, whom she could only imagine would need a rest just as bad a Kagome did.
Sota and Grandpa already were sitting at the table, patiently waiting for breakfast to be served. "Sota, would you set the table, please?" Mrs. Higurashi asked.
"Sure, Mom!" Sota said with the unhindered enthusiasm of a child. Sota was a good kid; although he could be mischievous sometimes, he loved helping his family because it made him feel important. He was very warm-hearted, his brown eyes always smiling. Grandpa just looked up from his newspaper for a moment and smiled at the already hyper child.
Just as Mrs. Higurashi was about to start serving breakfast, Kagome walked in and sat down. "Just in time, breakfast is done."
Kagome smiled at her mother. She regretted turning down dinner last night, she was starving. The family ate breakfast in a comfortable silence until Kagome got up and took her plate to the sink.
"Oh, Kagome, how many people will be coming?" her mother asked.
"Actually, I don't know yet. I don't want to bring any of my friends from this time period over because they can come over any time, so it'll just be my friends from the past." she said and paused for a minute. "I spoke to Miroku and Shippo, they're both coming, but I still don't know about Inuyasha and Sango."
"OK, Kagome, but go after school to find out. I want to have enough food and other supplies ready by tonight, so you'll have them before I leave."
"OK, Mom, I have to leave now or I'll be late, but I'll see you after school. Bye, Love you!" Kagome said and walked out the door.
Mrs. Higurashi stood at the screen door and watched her daughter as she walked down the street. "Love you too," she said. She shook her head at her time-pressed daughter. Sota ran to the door, saying his good-byes to his mother, and running to catch the bus. 'Those two are so alike sometimes,' she chuckled to herself. She closed the door and decided to get started on her last day of cleaning before she would leave.
As Kagome walked to school, she was greeted by three of her friends. To one side of her was Sieko and Izumi and to the other was Akuno. Akuno spoke first, "Kagome! Where have you been?!?"
Kagome just looked at her and smiled. She didn't want to answer right away because she was unsure as to what disease her grandfather had told them she had this time. She waited until someone brought it up
This didn't take very long because before Kagome could respond to Akuno's question, Izumi chimed in, "Yeah, we heard you had chicken pox... again! You're skin look really great for having it twice in one year."
'Oh, God! Grandpa! You couldn't come up with a better excuse than chicken pox?!? And you used it twice this year?!' Kagome thought to herself and sighed. 'Oh, well, it could get worse...'
This time it was Sieko that spoke. "Well, not to change the subject, but we have something more important to talk about. Kagome, Hojo has been worried sick about you. You're all he can talk about, every girl in the school is jealous!" she said with a huge grin on her face as she jumped up and down with joy.
Kagome gave her a mock smile and said "Oh, that's... wonderful..."
'Nevermind, it can't get worse than this... Not that Hojo's not nice and handsome and all, it's just that I don't really feel anything for him. He's so.... needy...'
"Oh, Kagome, I heard him say he was going to ask you out on another date as soon as you returned!" one of them almost screamed.
"Oh, he's so dreamy," the other swooned, "You're so lucky, Kagome."
"Yeah... lucky.... Well, thanks for warning... I mean telling me, but I should really get headed to class..." Kagome said trying to dodge anymore Hojo comments. She walked up the stone steps of her school and made it as fast as she could to first period.
'This is going to be a long day...' she thought to herself as she looked over the scribbles on the black board with a sigh.
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Kagome looked up at the clock. '1:27, only three more minutes and I'm free!' Kagome was in her literature class, the last period of the day. She glanced around the room and noticed that she wasn't the only one anxious to go. Half the class was sitting with their backpacks on their desks, ready to run as soon as the bell rang. Kagome followed their lead and braced herself for the upcoming rush hour traffic that would ensue.
Kagome glanced to her left and grimaced. The boy sitting next to her profusely smiled in return. He was a handsome young man with soft brown hair and a gorgeous smile. Kagome sighed, 'Why did I have to get stuck sitting next to him!?!' The bell rang and Kagome bolted for the door.
The handsome young man shouted, "Kagome, wait!"
'Oh, man, how is it that I can escape a million demons breathing down my neck, no problem... But when it comes to getting away from Hojo, it always seems like I have no way out!?!'
"Oh, hi Hojo, how are you?" she said as blandly as she could, hoping he'd get the picture and leave her alone. She didn't mean to be so rude, but she didn't have time for this right now. She needed to get home, she had work to do for the upcoming week.
"Oh, I'm fine, Kagome!" he said. "I should be asking how you are doing. How are your chicken pox, it looks like they're healing well, I can't see a single one... not even scars..." he added in amazement.
"Uhm, yeah, well I guess when you get sick as much as I do, your body learns how to heal quickly and efficiently," she said uneasily. "Well, I should be getting home, or Mom will worry," she added, trying to walk faster and move past him.
"Wait, Kagome... Can I walk home with you?" he asked with pleading eyes.
"Uhm, sure, I guess." she said. 'I shouldn't be so mean to him. He's always so nice to me, unlike that jerk Inuyasha. I should enjoy the comforts of having someone's affection while I can...'
"I mean, sure Hojo, that sounds wonderful," she said with a smile. Hojo couldn't be happier.
It wasn't a very long walk home, so Kagome figured it shouldn't be so bad. They walked in silence for a moment. He didn't know where to start and she really had no desire to start at all. Hojo was the first to break the silence, "I've... been worried about you, you know." he said rather seriously.
"Oh, you don't need to worry about me, I always bounce back!" she replied with a genuine smile, she was just glad someone cared... even if they were fake problems, she was happy someone cared enough to worry.
Seeing her smile, he instantly became more cheerful. Kagome looked up to see that her house was not that far. Hojo, noticing this as well, though 'Well, it's now or never... again...'
"Kagome, would you like to go to the movies with me or see a movie when I get back from my trip with my parents?" he asked.
Kagome was silent for a moment, not quite sure how to reject him this time. Hojo had taken the silence as a 'no' and the look on his face, regardless of how much she didn't want to go on a date with him, made her heart break. 'Oh, one date can't hurt... right?... Oh, I have an idea!'
"Well, Hojo I have some friends over this week, but I would like it very much if you would spend a day with us when you come back." She said. She was actually hoping he'd say yes. She knew that they would all get along well, well except for Inuyasha, but he would just have to deal with it. Kagome liked the idea because it made Hojo feel less rejected, while not having to spend time ALONE with him.
"That sounds wonderful! I'd love to meet your friends!" he replied, as they reached her door.
"Sounds great! Call me the day you get back and we'll figure out what we can all do, okay?"
"Sure! Bye, Kagome! See you in about a week!" Hojo said, happily walking away from the Higurashi residence.
Kagome walked in the door and saw her mother getting Sota ready to leave for soccer camp. 'He looked so adorable in his soccer uniform' she admitted to herself. She would never tell her brother she thought so because he would get embarrassed and not want to wear it anymore.
"Hi, Mom! Hi, Sota!" she chimed and walked over to them.
"Hello, Kagome," they replied in unison.
"Come on, Mom, we have to go, or I'll miss my first night of practice." Sota whined at his mother.
"Well, we're all ready anyway, so we can leave now," Mrs. Higurashi said with a smile, glad that her son was so excited.
"Kagome, dear, I'm going to drop Sota off at soccer camp, he'll be back the same day we will. I left some candy on the table that you can bring to your friends. I'll be back in about an hour and a half to pick you up for grocery and supply shopping, so make sure you know who will be coming by then, okay?"
"Okay, Mom. Bye, Sota." Kagome replied, waving at her mother and brother as they exited.
"Say hello to Inuyasha for me!" Sota yelled with a look of admiration in his eyes.
'I'll never understand why he likes that stupid dog-boy so much' she thought.
"I will, have a good time!" she replied, watching their car drive off.
She entered the house and grabbed the snack on the counter, throwing them into her bookbag. Kagome headed towards the well, wondering what Inuyasha would say when she asks.
End
Hello? Anybody out there?
Well, if some poor soul should stumble onto this fic, please pity the author and review.... PWEEZE! Bats her eyelashes and gives you her best puppy-dog eyes
Anyway, don't forget, if you want an add for your fic during my commercial break section, don't hesitate to leave a note in the review or email me at sambuyers@yahoo.com.
Parting is such sweat sorrow...
-sunset
