Disclaimer: Unfotunately Inuyasha and co. do not belong to me, and never
will *sniff*
Alright, so I got the next chapter out. I don't think I'm going to be too quick about posting up another chapter, due to the fact that I frequently have fights with my computer. Also, my mind doesn't work most of the time.
As for the reviews, thank you to those who have left a comment. ^^ To answer one question, Jixie: Shippo isn't going to be quite the main character throughout the entire fic, but I'll be sure to focus on him a lot more than other fanfics I've read. ^-^
I would love to make the chapters much much longer, but if I do then I'll never update.
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Kagome gracefully glided down the steps of her school, heading away from the building with her group of friends trailing behind her. They kept back, whispering, as they studied their classmate curiously. The three huddled close, passing rumors or stories that might be the result of the girl's happy mood.
Green skirt danced around as the raven-haired student whirled to face the others, her eyes sparkling innocently. She questioned them cheerfully, "What is up with the three of you? Would you stop observing me so closely?"
One of them cautiously took a step forward. She wore her hair short and had a yellow headband. "Kagome, are you alright?"
The girl in question tilted her head to the side. "Alright? Of course I am. What would make you think that I wouldn't be?"
"This has been the longest you've been to school since the first time you fell ill!" One of them piped up, another followed with a quick, "And you've been a bit too cheery that it's frightening."
Kagome chuckled lightly. "Oh, forget it. I don't think I'll be getting sick anytime soon." She bit her lip, her mind racing with memories of the many illnesses that her grandfather mentioned she went through. Even mysterious rashes worked as an excuse for her absence from school during the time she was in the past. Though that was over now, and it was unnecessary to continue with the lies.
"But. Kagome, are you sure you're well? This past month you've been talking about that violent and selfish boyfriend of yours non-stop. It didn't seem like it was going good with the two of you. Then all of a sudden you're all bright and cheerful?" The headband girl stood bravely in front of the other two.
Kagome went stiff, her eyes narrowing a moment as her mind flashed with the past month's memories. *Inuyasha did follow me back to the present*, she thought. *But it isn't what I would have expected from him.* She bowed her head and gave a heavy sigh, shifting the weight of her school bag from one shoulder to the other as she turned once again and continued down the road.
"Yuka-chan, I think you've ruined her mood," muttered the shorthaired girl, keeping her voice low enough. Her eyes were focused upon the back of their retreating friend, shuffling her feet to keep within earshot of the other girls.
As much as her friends continued to talk about her, Kagome was unable to pay any heed. She was deep in thought, images flashing from fresh memories of her current houseguest. Ever since Naraku destroyed Kikyo, Inuyasha never acted the same. He became even more protective over Kagome, and surprised everyone when he announced that he was leaving to her time after Naraku was defeated. She was unable to believe what he said, her heart flooding with relief. She never had to go through any conversation with him about their future.
*However*, she told herself, *He became very difficult afterwards. As much as I tried to get him to speak to me about his decision with the Shikon no Tama, he simply stated that he'd give my answer in a month's time.*
The arrogant hanyou refused to enter any conversation that involved the Shikon no Tama, Kikyo, or almost anything else that related to the past. He had simply become obsessed in learning about the present age. Kagome cannot blame him wishing to fit in. She just wished to see him more settled in and comfortable with his decisions.
As their friend traveled ahead, deep in thought, the other three girls of their group were huddled closely together while discussing their plan of action. Finally, two pushed the headband girl, known as Yuka, in Kagome's direction.
"Eh. Kagome?" She called nervously, her hands tightly clutching the books she held.
Drifting out from her mind, Kagome glanced over her shoulder to regard Yuka. "Nani?" She queried calmly, keeping her eyes from narrowing out of habit when she was annoyed. "What is it now?"
The choosen girl bit her lip. "Well, we were thinking that maybe you deserve to relax a bit. Let's go eat out and talk some to get our minds off the approaching exams. It'd do you some good too, and we'll pay so you wouldn't have to worry." She flashed off a toothly smile, hoping that their friend will agree.
There was a long moment of silence as she pondered over the suggestion, finally Kagome answered with a stiff shake of her head. "Iie, I can't today. Perhaps tomorrow, Yuka-chan." She smiled warmly to her other friends. "I'm sure they're waiting for me at home."
"You mean your boyfriend is?" Questions her innocent friend with curly and long hair.
Kagome only answered with a shy smile, turning her head away to hide the blush as she waved to her group of friends. "I'll see you tomorrow morning, then, and we'll go out to eat after school. Promise." With that, she was back to speed walking in the direction of her shrine.
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I'm not satisfied at all yet with my chapters, but hopefully the next one things will start happening. I'm going to try to get it out as soon as possible. I really appreciate those who take their time to review! Please do so! ^-^ It'll help me get the next chapter out even quicker!
Alright, so I got the next chapter out. I don't think I'm going to be too quick about posting up another chapter, due to the fact that I frequently have fights with my computer. Also, my mind doesn't work most of the time.
As for the reviews, thank you to those who have left a comment. ^^ To answer one question, Jixie: Shippo isn't going to be quite the main character throughout the entire fic, but I'll be sure to focus on him a lot more than other fanfics I've read. ^-^
I would love to make the chapters much much longer, but if I do then I'll never update.
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Kagome gracefully glided down the steps of her school, heading away from the building with her group of friends trailing behind her. They kept back, whispering, as they studied their classmate curiously. The three huddled close, passing rumors or stories that might be the result of the girl's happy mood.
Green skirt danced around as the raven-haired student whirled to face the others, her eyes sparkling innocently. She questioned them cheerfully, "What is up with the three of you? Would you stop observing me so closely?"
One of them cautiously took a step forward. She wore her hair short and had a yellow headband. "Kagome, are you alright?"
The girl in question tilted her head to the side. "Alright? Of course I am. What would make you think that I wouldn't be?"
"This has been the longest you've been to school since the first time you fell ill!" One of them piped up, another followed with a quick, "And you've been a bit too cheery that it's frightening."
Kagome chuckled lightly. "Oh, forget it. I don't think I'll be getting sick anytime soon." She bit her lip, her mind racing with memories of the many illnesses that her grandfather mentioned she went through. Even mysterious rashes worked as an excuse for her absence from school during the time she was in the past. Though that was over now, and it was unnecessary to continue with the lies.
"But. Kagome, are you sure you're well? This past month you've been talking about that violent and selfish boyfriend of yours non-stop. It didn't seem like it was going good with the two of you. Then all of a sudden you're all bright and cheerful?" The headband girl stood bravely in front of the other two.
Kagome went stiff, her eyes narrowing a moment as her mind flashed with the past month's memories. *Inuyasha did follow me back to the present*, she thought. *But it isn't what I would have expected from him.* She bowed her head and gave a heavy sigh, shifting the weight of her school bag from one shoulder to the other as she turned once again and continued down the road.
"Yuka-chan, I think you've ruined her mood," muttered the shorthaired girl, keeping her voice low enough. Her eyes were focused upon the back of their retreating friend, shuffling her feet to keep within earshot of the other girls.
As much as her friends continued to talk about her, Kagome was unable to pay any heed. She was deep in thought, images flashing from fresh memories of her current houseguest. Ever since Naraku destroyed Kikyo, Inuyasha never acted the same. He became even more protective over Kagome, and surprised everyone when he announced that he was leaving to her time after Naraku was defeated. She was unable to believe what he said, her heart flooding with relief. She never had to go through any conversation with him about their future.
*However*, she told herself, *He became very difficult afterwards. As much as I tried to get him to speak to me about his decision with the Shikon no Tama, he simply stated that he'd give my answer in a month's time.*
The arrogant hanyou refused to enter any conversation that involved the Shikon no Tama, Kikyo, or almost anything else that related to the past. He had simply become obsessed in learning about the present age. Kagome cannot blame him wishing to fit in. She just wished to see him more settled in and comfortable with his decisions.
As their friend traveled ahead, deep in thought, the other three girls of their group were huddled closely together while discussing their plan of action. Finally, two pushed the headband girl, known as Yuka, in Kagome's direction.
"Eh. Kagome?" She called nervously, her hands tightly clutching the books she held.
Drifting out from her mind, Kagome glanced over her shoulder to regard Yuka. "Nani?" She queried calmly, keeping her eyes from narrowing out of habit when she was annoyed. "What is it now?"
The choosen girl bit her lip. "Well, we were thinking that maybe you deserve to relax a bit. Let's go eat out and talk some to get our minds off the approaching exams. It'd do you some good too, and we'll pay so you wouldn't have to worry." She flashed off a toothly smile, hoping that their friend will agree.
There was a long moment of silence as she pondered over the suggestion, finally Kagome answered with a stiff shake of her head. "Iie, I can't today. Perhaps tomorrow, Yuka-chan." She smiled warmly to her other friends. "I'm sure they're waiting for me at home."
"You mean your boyfriend is?" Questions her innocent friend with curly and long hair.
Kagome only answered with a shy smile, turning her head away to hide the blush as she waved to her group of friends. "I'll see you tomorrow morning, then, and we'll go out to eat after school. Promise." With that, she was back to speed walking in the direction of her shrine.
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I'm not satisfied at all yet with my chapters, but hopefully the next one things will start happening. I'm going to try to get it out as soon as possible. I really appreciate those who take their time to review! Please do so! ^-^ It'll help me get the next chapter out even quicker!