Title: Take Me for Who I Am
Author: btRkun
Chapter: 3 - Bumped Into Heaven
Summary:
Kagome turned on her computer resolutely and signed in to her instant messaging program. She was relieved to see that Ayame was still online. 'You will not believe what is happening, Ayame.' She typed. 'Kouga is outside my house. He wanted to come inside!'
'So why don't you let him?' Ayame answered.
'So he can touch me again? Ewww, no!' Kagome replied.
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Kagome realized immediately what she had done. But what was done was done. How could she fix it though? She had never told anyone about the night that she... 'Whatever. That was so long ago. I'm so over it. Right?' Kagome tried to convince herself. No matter how many times she said it in her mind it always sounded like false hope, an excuse, a way out of feeling the old hurt and lies.
'What do you mean, Kag?' Ayame replied after a moment's hesitation.
'Oh... I'm sorry. Wrong IM window... I was talking about my uncle's friend in the States to my cousin. We were remembering the last time we visited each other. He, um, decided to act like Miroku.' Kagome quickly formulated a white lie to cover up what she had said. Hopefully Ayame would believe it.
'Ooooooooooh! OK, I was confused for a moment. I thought Kouga did something to you. So why don't you let him upstairs?' Kagome paused, contemplating how she should answer.
'#1, it's after midnight. Parents would freak if I brought a boy into the house in the first place let alone at night when they're asleep and we're unattended. #2, I've got my underwear all over the floor. He'd probably pull a Miroku like my uncle's friend. #3, I don't want him to.' Kagome finished typing her answer.
'Haha, OK, Kag. I get it. But he really likes you!'
'Yuh huh, suuuuuuuure. Anyway, I've gotta get back to studying. Talk to ya later!' Kagome signed off hastily, trying to avoid further questions. She knew what would come next. She knew the questions that Ayame would ask. She knew the lies she would have to make in order to not answer her inquires truthfully. 'It's the only way.' She told herself. Kagome looked at her textbook on the table next to her computer. She groaned with disgust. Studying was the last thing she wanted to do. Instead she stood up, took off her shirt and skirt and threw them into the dirty clothesbasket in the corner of the room. She put on her nightgown, turned off the lights and crawled into her bed, sighing comfortably. She wiggled her toes and rubbed her feet together, a hereditary source of comfort that came from her mother's side of the family.
Just as she was about to fall into a deep sleep she heard Kouga's voice yell up to her bedroom. She groaned again and pulled her down comforter up around her head. He yelled again despite the fact her lights were off. He started throwing rocks at her window. 'This is going to be a long night. I have a feeling I won't be getting much sleep.' A voice in Kagome's head said.
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Kagome felt something itch. It tickled and rubbed and softly rubbed against her nose. She felt something coming, but in her half sleeping state she couldn't quite place what it was. Kagome's nose twitched in anticipation. In her dream someone was tickling her. Someone without a face tickled her sides with his long fingers and she could hear him laughing. It was a kind laugh, a laugh she had never heard before, but his voice was someone's that she knew. Who was it?
"ACHOO!" Kagome woke up abruptly from her dream. She was back in bed laying the opposite direction she went to sleep in. Her hair was disheveled and she nightgown was riding up her hips. Her eyes opened lazily as she remembered where she was. Buyo was on her stomach looking at an ant that crawled on the floor. His tail was whipping back and forth, right across her face.
Sunlight poured into her room. She glanced at her clock be wasn't able to read it because of the sun glare.
"Buyo, get off! You weigh a ton!" Kagome exclaimed while trying to stifle a huge yawn. She stretched her arms high above her head while yawning. Buyo pounced off the bed on to the ant below, but managed to miss and he ended up sliding on the small oval rug. He tumbled and rolled on the floor before coming to a complete stop just before her closet doors. Kagome broke out into a fit of giggles. Her spirits had lifted dramatically compared to the night before.
"Kagome dear, are you well?" Kagome heard her mother's soft voice through the door. It was sweet, welcoming, and motherly, full of worry and compassion.
"Yeah, sure. Why?" Kagome sat up part of the way, her weight was resting on her elbows which were bent to lay on the foot of her bed.
"You missed breakfast. It's almost time to leave for school, you better hurry up, honey." Her mother said. Just then she heard her brother, Souta, yell out a good-bye as he ran out the front door. Kagome bolted up from her bed and picked up her digital clock. It was black. There was no time. She looked at the cord and noticed it was unplugged. Buyo meowed innocently from next to her.
"AHH! I'm late!!! I'm never late!! WHY THIS MORNING OF ALL MORNINGS!" Kagome quickly shoved on a skirt and white blouse since her school uniform was currently dirty. She gave a yelp of surprise when she saw her reflection in the mirror. Her hair was everywhere. She forgot to take her make-up off the night before which resulted in large black circles under her eyes from her mascara and she still had a large imprint from her sheets on her cheek. She hastily washed her face and messily tied her hair up into a low ponytail before grabbing her book bag and running out the door.
It was a sunny day with clouds occasionally drifting in front of the fiery sun. She darted across the shrine and stopped short in front of someone who was sleeping next to the building.
'I nearly killed this guy! Wait a minute...' Kagome panted trying to catch her breath. 'I recognize that long black hair!' She continued in her mind. "Kouga?!" She exclaimed. Kouga woke with a start and stared into her eyes.
"Well don't you look ravishingly sexy this morning, Kagome!" Kagome gave him an 'ugh' of disgust and a look that would send any hopes of having a pleasant conversation into a garbage can. Kouga, however, didn't take the hint. Instead he stood up and towered above her for a moment before leaning down to sniff and nuzzle her neck. She immediately pulled away.
"We're going to be late, Kouga!" She said before running off again. He followed closely behind, just enough to see her backside. A shiver passed down Kagome's spine; she knew where he was looking.
They continued running for a good five minutes before her panting turned into painful wheezes. It wasn't easy running at top speed for five minutes straight. She looked at her watch. 'Five minutes before the first bell... shit, make that four minutes.' Kagome swore at herself. She could see the school in the far distance. She wasn't going to make it. Kouga quickened his pace and started to run at her side. He grinned at her before speeding up again trying to show off how fast he really was. Kagome groaned with resentment. 'How can A guy be so arrogant and full of himself?' She found asking herself.
"Kagome!" Kouga yelled behind. "You should join the girls track team! You run pretty fa-" Kouga suddenly went smashing into the wall that was on Kagome's left side. Kagome stopped running to laugh. She doubled over with laughter. He looked at her with confusion then loathing. Kagome gave him a weird look. She cocked her head trying to ignore the creepy look in his eyes when she noticed another presence. She heard the other person whistle with innocence before grabbing Kagome's bag, which was on the ground, and her wrist. He yanked her forward forcing her run alongside him. She looked up to see whom her savior (from Kouga) and attacker was. Her jaw dropped in amazement. It was none other than the bad boy ('and gorgeous' thought Kagome) Inu yasha.
A grin was plastered on his face, a look of triumph that annoyed Kagome to no end. It was this grin that preoccupied her just long enough to make her trip over a small pile of garbage that had been carelessly left out on the sidewalk. She went flying head first into the pavement, but ended up doing a summersault in the air before landing on her knees and elbows. Her chin lightly grazed the concrete upon impact. Inu yasha looked down at Kagome. His eyes looked her over at stopped at her bottom, which was still high in the air. He realized what he was doing and cleared his throat. He tried to hide a snicker before bending down to help her up by wrapping one arm around her waist and a hand under her arm.
"Ouch! What the fuck do you think you're doing?!" Kagome snapped. Inu yasha was taken aback.
"Helping you up baka." He replied cooly.
"Oh..." She paused realizing what she had just done... 'Oh my god, I didn't just do that in front of Inu yasha!! Tell me I didn't! Let this be an awful dream!' "Th...thank you." He grinned again at her. Kagome's face flushed with pure annoyance. 'What the hell is with that grin? Damn... it makes him look so cute!' She shook her head in amazement. Her eyes rested on his shades and red cap. She wondered why he always wore them. 'What does he have to hide? Heh, I bet his eyes are blue.'
A moment later the first bell rang. Kagome had only five minutes left to get to the school before the gates were locked. She freaked and snatched her bag out of his hand before sprinting. The school was in sight. Inu yasha started sprinting as well, not out of fear of being late for school, but he sprinted to just be near her. He still had a bet to win after all. He grinned inwardly knowing that he was attracted to her, but physically only. 'This is going to be fun.' A voice in his head had said.
Within minutes Kagome had made it to her classroom breathing heavily. Her friends gathered around her, all except Sango. And Sango was the one person Kagome wanted to talk to, but knew she couldn't talk to in front of so many other people. Something was bothering her dear friend, and Kagome wanted to know what. They all talked for a few minutes. Miroku, however, didn't talk. He was too busy looking at the new girl in the class. A few minutes later the professor walked into the classroom holding a large stack of papers. He smiled kindly and announced the history test would take place shortly. Kouga walked in, interrupting the announcement, rubbing his arm with his hand. He looked nothing short of being sour. He glared around and found Kagome. His expression was unreadable, but for some odd reason Kagome couldn't look away from his stare. Their eyes locked; Kouga finally broke the stare by walking to the back of the room to take the last empty seat.
Sometime during the test a piece of paper bounced off Kagome's head and on to her desk. She bit her pencil as she recognized the writing. It was Ayame's. She read the note carefully.
'Tomorrow is Saturday! Wanna do something this weekend? It's a long weekend.' Kagome thought for a moment. She had a bad feeling but quickly dismissed it.
'Sure. What should we do? Who else is going?' Kagome wrote back. She folded the paper and threw it back to Ayame.
'You, Tea, Me, and, Miroku. Sango doesn't want to go.' Ayame replied.
'Why? Where are we going?' Kagome repeated again.
'We were thinking about going to the shore for the weekend. You know, go shopping at the boardwalk, maybe some swimming in the ocean if it's nice enough. Sango is all pissy for some reason.' Ayame bent over in front of her desk to drop the note on Kagome's desk.'
"Do you feel like sharing that note with the rest of the class, Higurashi?" The teacher walked over to Kagome's desk and frowned down upon her. Kagome sweat dropped, while the class giggled.
"No, sir." Kagome's weak voice replied just barely audible.
"Then I suggest you get back to your test before time is up." He walked away. Kagome glanced at the clock shocked. 'NANI? AHHH! Time is almost up! I'm only halfway finished!' Kagome groaned and let her head fall against the desktop. Another note bounced off her head and fell to the floor. It was a different person's handwriting. She reached down to pick it up before unfolding it.
'Hey sugar, want to hang at the BM club tonight? Kouga.' Kagome rolled her eyes and hid the note in her bag. She then went back to her test.
After the class was over Kouga approached her. His hands were hidden in his pant pockets. The crowd all around him parted allowing him a clear path. He smiled at Kagome.
"Hey, sugar, you up for tonight at the BM?" One of Kagome's black eyebrows rose.
"Sorry Kouga, I've got plans." Kagome replied. Ayame suddenly appeared. She shoved Kagome by the shoulders closer to Kouga. Kagome almost ran into Kouga.
"That's okay, Kag! If you want to go to the BM with Kouga then by all means! Go ahead! You can catch up with us tomorrow!" Ayame said nodding her head and rubbing her hands together. She cackled like a witch.
"Oh man, what was with that laugh, Ayame? That was creepy! Come on Kagome, how do you plan on getting to the shore tomorrow? Miroku is the only one with a car!" Ayame growled at Tea for ruining her plans. Kagome laughed nervously at their argument. Kouga placed his hand on Kagome's shoulder as if he was resolving or confirming their plans for the evening.
"Sorry, Kouga. I'm uh..." Kagome cleared her throat trying to think of a way out. She wouldn't get caught in his trap. Not again anyway. "I'm uh... not allowed to date." Kouga shrugged his shoulders like he didn't care.
"So we'll go as friends. And if by chance I take you back to my place afterwards then so be it!" Kagome rolled his eyes.
"Keh." Everyone turned to his or her right to face the source of the noise. It was Inu yasha. "There is no way a girl like Kagome would do anything like that. Not with an animal like you anyway." Inu yasha continued. "She'd be traumatized for life!" He laughed at Kouga's flushed and embarrassed face.
"Look who's talking." Inu yasha's laugh faltered. They glared daggers at each other. Kagome, who was trapped between the two quarreling guys, inched away to catch up with Sango who had just walked by. Once she was within a safe distance she called out to Miroku, who was trying to quell the fighting.
"Miroku! Give me a call when you get home from school to let me know when we're all leaving!" With that Kagome sprinted down the hallway and started walking again once she was beside Sango. They started talking and left the five others staring after them. Kouga was the first to speak.
"Damn you, you bastard! She was just about to say yes until you had to come. Don't tell me you're in on this too!" Inu yasha snorted.
"Of course! Why wouldn't I be? Fresh ass and 575 yen to start out with. What can be better?"
"At least I actually want the girl and not just for money." Kouga growled.
"Yeah, you want her in bed. I don't blame you." Inu yasha walked away towards the nearest school exist. "Yo, Miroku. Come 'ere. I need to ask you something." Miroku quickly followed. Kouga slammed his fist against the wall then walked away in the opposite direction. Tea and Ayame looked at each other.
"That..." Tea paused. "Went well. Thank the stars we didn't have Hojo here as well."
"Hey you two, have you seen Higurashi?" A male voice rang out. He was holding a small bouquet of flowers.
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Hope everyone enjoyed this chapter! Sorry it was a little uneventful at times, but I can promise the next chapter will be better. I have a good scene in mind *rubs hands together evilly* bua hahahahahaha!
Preview Summary: Chapter 4 will open up with Miroku and Inu yasha talking about something in secret. Then the rest of the chapter will deal with Kagome, Ayame, Tea, and Miroku at the shore. They're staying at a bed and breakfast and on their first night upon arrival they decide to go see what's on the boardwalk. Well, let's just say the crowd is a little thick and Kagome just so happens to get separated from everyone else, and then she meets a certain someone(s)...
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Reviews: OOH!! Reviews!! THANKIES!! Here are a few replies to those who were very kind in answering! Should I be evil and not update until I get somewhere around 25 reviews? Bua hahahahaha!
Ana: I haven't decided whether Kikyou should have a larger role or not. She will have a scene, maybe two, in later chapters. I have ideas for a larger role then again I also have ideas for a smaller role for her. Should I make her have a larger part?
Jack: I know what you mean, lol ^^; My friends would do this to me as a joke, that's why I got the idea.
GothicElf: 10 Things I Hate About You is probably one of my most favorite movies. I was inspired to write this fanfic after watching the movie, however there are quite a few differences between this story and the movie. Most of which you will read later on.
Yodey: I like to write fluff in my stories, but I've noticed in the past that a LOT of people don't like lots of fluff and don't seem to review or like the story as much when there is fluff. That's why I'm leaving out a lot of fluff this time, its kind of hard. I know this story isn't totally original, but what is original anymore? Sure there will be a story every once and a while with a totally original plot but that doesn't come around all that often anymore right?
Hime-Chan: Thank you very much! ^.^ I've read stories where Inu yasha has the huge attitude, but I've never read one where Kagome has an attitude. I decided to flip flop it around and have her be a little temperamental.
scerpixy5: Thanks! Kagome is paranoid about something that has happened to her in the past. I can't reveal what it is yet but I have been giving subtle and not so subtle hints in the previous chapters. You'll have to keep reading if you want to find out more!
Soudesuka-Shurikens: Ha ha, is that so? Well I hope you won't be disappointed! Some lime will come in the next chapter, if not then the chapter after that. The actual lemon might not happen for a couple chapters.
tsunami-chan: I know what you mean! Inu? A player?! HA! Lol, but it's my story so I can make him one if I want to! So he is one! Or is he? Or could it be someone else? o.รด dum dum duuuuuuum!
Houtsuma-san: grrr!! I hate Kouga too!! But then I love him!! I dunno, it's a love/hate relationship, but I decided to make him the bad guy in this story ^.~ I'll never let Kagome and Kouga be together! NEVER!!
Author: btRkun
Chapter: 3 - Bumped Into Heaven
Summary:
Kagome turned on her computer resolutely and signed in to her instant messaging program. She was relieved to see that Ayame was still online. 'You will not believe what is happening, Ayame.' She typed. 'Kouga is outside my house. He wanted to come inside!'
'So why don't you let him?' Ayame answered.
'So he can touch me again? Ewww, no!' Kagome replied.
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Kagome realized immediately what she had done. But what was done was done. How could she fix it though? She had never told anyone about the night that she... 'Whatever. That was so long ago. I'm so over it. Right?' Kagome tried to convince herself. No matter how many times she said it in her mind it always sounded like false hope, an excuse, a way out of feeling the old hurt and lies.
'What do you mean, Kag?' Ayame replied after a moment's hesitation.
'Oh... I'm sorry. Wrong IM window... I was talking about my uncle's friend in the States to my cousin. We were remembering the last time we visited each other. He, um, decided to act like Miroku.' Kagome quickly formulated a white lie to cover up what she had said. Hopefully Ayame would believe it.
'Ooooooooooh! OK, I was confused for a moment. I thought Kouga did something to you. So why don't you let him upstairs?' Kagome paused, contemplating how she should answer.
'#1, it's after midnight. Parents would freak if I brought a boy into the house in the first place let alone at night when they're asleep and we're unattended. #2, I've got my underwear all over the floor. He'd probably pull a Miroku like my uncle's friend. #3, I don't want him to.' Kagome finished typing her answer.
'Haha, OK, Kag. I get it. But he really likes you!'
'Yuh huh, suuuuuuuure. Anyway, I've gotta get back to studying. Talk to ya later!' Kagome signed off hastily, trying to avoid further questions. She knew what would come next. She knew the questions that Ayame would ask. She knew the lies she would have to make in order to not answer her inquires truthfully. 'It's the only way.' She told herself. Kagome looked at her textbook on the table next to her computer. She groaned with disgust. Studying was the last thing she wanted to do. Instead she stood up, took off her shirt and skirt and threw them into the dirty clothesbasket in the corner of the room. She put on her nightgown, turned off the lights and crawled into her bed, sighing comfortably. She wiggled her toes and rubbed her feet together, a hereditary source of comfort that came from her mother's side of the family.
Just as she was about to fall into a deep sleep she heard Kouga's voice yell up to her bedroom. She groaned again and pulled her down comforter up around her head. He yelled again despite the fact her lights were off. He started throwing rocks at her window. 'This is going to be a long night. I have a feeling I won't be getting much sleep.' A voice in Kagome's head said.
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Kagome felt something itch. It tickled and rubbed and softly rubbed against her nose. She felt something coming, but in her half sleeping state she couldn't quite place what it was. Kagome's nose twitched in anticipation. In her dream someone was tickling her. Someone without a face tickled her sides with his long fingers and she could hear him laughing. It was a kind laugh, a laugh she had never heard before, but his voice was someone's that she knew. Who was it?
"ACHOO!" Kagome woke up abruptly from her dream. She was back in bed laying the opposite direction she went to sleep in. Her hair was disheveled and she nightgown was riding up her hips. Her eyes opened lazily as she remembered where she was. Buyo was on her stomach looking at an ant that crawled on the floor. His tail was whipping back and forth, right across her face.
Sunlight poured into her room. She glanced at her clock be wasn't able to read it because of the sun glare.
"Buyo, get off! You weigh a ton!" Kagome exclaimed while trying to stifle a huge yawn. She stretched her arms high above her head while yawning. Buyo pounced off the bed on to the ant below, but managed to miss and he ended up sliding on the small oval rug. He tumbled and rolled on the floor before coming to a complete stop just before her closet doors. Kagome broke out into a fit of giggles. Her spirits had lifted dramatically compared to the night before.
"Kagome dear, are you well?" Kagome heard her mother's soft voice through the door. It was sweet, welcoming, and motherly, full of worry and compassion.
"Yeah, sure. Why?" Kagome sat up part of the way, her weight was resting on her elbows which were bent to lay on the foot of her bed.
"You missed breakfast. It's almost time to leave for school, you better hurry up, honey." Her mother said. Just then she heard her brother, Souta, yell out a good-bye as he ran out the front door. Kagome bolted up from her bed and picked up her digital clock. It was black. There was no time. She looked at the cord and noticed it was unplugged. Buyo meowed innocently from next to her.
"AHH! I'm late!!! I'm never late!! WHY THIS MORNING OF ALL MORNINGS!" Kagome quickly shoved on a skirt and white blouse since her school uniform was currently dirty. She gave a yelp of surprise when she saw her reflection in the mirror. Her hair was everywhere. She forgot to take her make-up off the night before which resulted in large black circles under her eyes from her mascara and she still had a large imprint from her sheets on her cheek. She hastily washed her face and messily tied her hair up into a low ponytail before grabbing her book bag and running out the door.
It was a sunny day with clouds occasionally drifting in front of the fiery sun. She darted across the shrine and stopped short in front of someone who was sleeping next to the building.
'I nearly killed this guy! Wait a minute...' Kagome panted trying to catch her breath. 'I recognize that long black hair!' She continued in her mind. "Kouga?!" She exclaimed. Kouga woke with a start and stared into her eyes.
"Well don't you look ravishingly sexy this morning, Kagome!" Kagome gave him an 'ugh' of disgust and a look that would send any hopes of having a pleasant conversation into a garbage can. Kouga, however, didn't take the hint. Instead he stood up and towered above her for a moment before leaning down to sniff and nuzzle her neck. She immediately pulled away.
"We're going to be late, Kouga!" She said before running off again. He followed closely behind, just enough to see her backside. A shiver passed down Kagome's spine; she knew where he was looking.
They continued running for a good five minutes before her panting turned into painful wheezes. It wasn't easy running at top speed for five minutes straight. She looked at her watch. 'Five minutes before the first bell... shit, make that four minutes.' Kagome swore at herself. She could see the school in the far distance. She wasn't going to make it. Kouga quickened his pace and started to run at her side. He grinned at her before speeding up again trying to show off how fast he really was. Kagome groaned with resentment. 'How can A guy be so arrogant and full of himself?' She found asking herself.
"Kagome!" Kouga yelled behind. "You should join the girls track team! You run pretty fa-" Kouga suddenly went smashing into the wall that was on Kagome's left side. Kagome stopped running to laugh. She doubled over with laughter. He looked at her with confusion then loathing. Kagome gave him a weird look. She cocked her head trying to ignore the creepy look in his eyes when she noticed another presence. She heard the other person whistle with innocence before grabbing Kagome's bag, which was on the ground, and her wrist. He yanked her forward forcing her run alongside him. She looked up to see whom her savior (from Kouga) and attacker was. Her jaw dropped in amazement. It was none other than the bad boy ('and gorgeous' thought Kagome) Inu yasha.
A grin was plastered on his face, a look of triumph that annoyed Kagome to no end. It was this grin that preoccupied her just long enough to make her trip over a small pile of garbage that had been carelessly left out on the sidewalk. She went flying head first into the pavement, but ended up doing a summersault in the air before landing on her knees and elbows. Her chin lightly grazed the concrete upon impact. Inu yasha looked down at Kagome. His eyes looked her over at stopped at her bottom, which was still high in the air. He realized what he was doing and cleared his throat. He tried to hide a snicker before bending down to help her up by wrapping one arm around her waist and a hand under her arm.
"Ouch! What the fuck do you think you're doing?!" Kagome snapped. Inu yasha was taken aback.
"Helping you up baka." He replied cooly.
"Oh..." She paused realizing what she had just done... 'Oh my god, I didn't just do that in front of Inu yasha!! Tell me I didn't! Let this be an awful dream!' "Th...thank you." He grinned again at her. Kagome's face flushed with pure annoyance. 'What the hell is with that grin? Damn... it makes him look so cute!' She shook her head in amazement. Her eyes rested on his shades and red cap. She wondered why he always wore them. 'What does he have to hide? Heh, I bet his eyes are blue.'
A moment later the first bell rang. Kagome had only five minutes left to get to the school before the gates were locked. She freaked and snatched her bag out of his hand before sprinting. The school was in sight. Inu yasha started sprinting as well, not out of fear of being late for school, but he sprinted to just be near her. He still had a bet to win after all. He grinned inwardly knowing that he was attracted to her, but physically only. 'This is going to be fun.' A voice in his head had said.
Within minutes Kagome had made it to her classroom breathing heavily. Her friends gathered around her, all except Sango. And Sango was the one person Kagome wanted to talk to, but knew she couldn't talk to in front of so many other people. Something was bothering her dear friend, and Kagome wanted to know what. They all talked for a few minutes. Miroku, however, didn't talk. He was too busy looking at the new girl in the class. A few minutes later the professor walked into the classroom holding a large stack of papers. He smiled kindly and announced the history test would take place shortly. Kouga walked in, interrupting the announcement, rubbing his arm with his hand. He looked nothing short of being sour. He glared around and found Kagome. His expression was unreadable, but for some odd reason Kagome couldn't look away from his stare. Their eyes locked; Kouga finally broke the stare by walking to the back of the room to take the last empty seat.
Sometime during the test a piece of paper bounced off Kagome's head and on to her desk. She bit her pencil as she recognized the writing. It was Ayame's. She read the note carefully.
'Tomorrow is Saturday! Wanna do something this weekend? It's a long weekend.' Kagome thought for a moment. She had a bad feeling but quickly dismissed it.
'Sure. What should we do? Who else is going?' Kagome wrote back. She folded the paper and threw it back to Ayame.
'You, Tea, Me, and, Miroku. Sango doesn't want to go.' Ayame replied.
'Why? Where are we going?' Kagome repeated again.
'We were thinking about going to the shore for the weekend. You know, go shopping at the boardwalk, maybe some swimming in the ocean if it's nice enough. Sango is all pissy for some reason.' Ayame bent over in front of her desk to drop the note on Kagome's desk.'
"Do you feel like sharing that note with the rest of the class, Higurashi?" The teacher walked over to Kagome's desk and frowned down upon her. Kagome sweat dropped, while the class giggled.
"No, sir." Kagome's weak voice replied just barely audible.
"Then I suggest you get back to your test before time is up." He walked away. Kagome glanced at the clock shocked. 'NANI? AHHH! Time is almost up! I'm only halfway finished!' Kagome groaned and let her head fall against the desktop. Another note bounced off her head and fell to the floor. It was a different person's handwriting. She reached down to pick it up before unfolding it.
'Hey sugar, want to hang at the BM club tonight? Kouga.' Kagome rolled her eyes and hid the note in her bag. She then went back to her test.
After the class was over Kouga approached her. His hands were hidden in his pant pockets. The crowd all around him parted allowing him a clear path. He smiled at Kagome.
"Hey, sugar, you up for tonight at the BM?" One of Kagome's black eyebrows rose.
"Sorry Kouga, I've got plans." Kagome replied. Ayame suddenly appeared. She shoved Kagome by the shoulders closer to Kouga. Kagome almost ran into Kouga.
"That's okay, Kag! If you want to go to the BM with Kouga then by all means! Go ahead! You can catch up with us tomorrow!" Ayame said nodding her head and rubbing her hands together. She cackled like a witch.
"Oh man, what was with that laugh, Ayame? That was creepy! Come on Kagome, how do you plan on getting to the shore tomorrow? Miroku is the only one with a car!" Ayame growled at Tea for ruining her plans. Kagome laughed nervously at their argument. Kouga placed his hand on Kagome's shoulder as if he was resolving or confirming their plans for the evening.
"Sorry, Kouga. I'm uh..." Kagome cleared her throat trying to think of a way out. She wouldn't get caught in his trap. Not again anyway. "I'm uh... not allowed to date." Kouga shrugged his shoulders like he didn't care.
"So we'll go as friends. And if by chance I take you back to my place afterwards then so be it!" Kagome rolled his eyes.
"Keh." Everyone turned to his or her right to face the source of the noise. It was Inu yasha. "There is no way a girl like Kagome would do anything like that. Not with an animal like you anyway." Inu yasha continued. "She'd be traumatized for life!" He laughed at Kouga's flushed and embarrassed face.
"Look who's talking." Inu yasha's laugh faltered. They glared daggers at each other. Kagome, who was trapped between the two quarreling guys, inched away to catch up with Sango who had just walked by. Once she was within a safe distance she called out to Miroku, who was trying to quell the fighting.
"Miroku! Give me a call when you get home from school to let me know when we're all leaving!" With that Kagome sprinted down the hallway and started walking again once she was beside Sango. They started talking and left the five others staring after them. Kouga was the first to speak.
"Damn you, you bastard! She was just about to say yes until you had to come. Don't tell me you're in on this too!" Inu yasha snorted.
"Of course! Why wouldn't I be? Fresh ass and 575 yen to start out with. What can be better?"
"At least I actually want the girl and not just for money." Kouga growled.
"Yeah, you want her in bed. I don't blame you." Inu yasha walked away towards the nearest school exist. "Yo, Miroku. Come 'ere. I need to ask you something." Miroku quickly followed. Kouga slammed his fist against the wall then walked away in the opposite direction. Tea and Ayame looked at each other.
"That..." Tea paused. "Went well. Thank the stars we didn't have Hojo here as well."
"Hey you two, have you seen Higurashi?" A male voice rang out. He was holding a small bouquet of flowers.
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Hope everyone enjoyed this chapter! Sorry it was a little uneventful at times, but I can promise the next chapter will be better. I have a good scene in mind *rubs hands together evilly* bua hahahahahaha!
Preview Summary: Chapter 4 will open up with Miroku and Inu yasha talking about something in secret. Then the rest of the chapter will deal with Kagome, Ayame, Tea, and Miroku at the shore. They're staying at a bed and breakfast and on their first night upon arrival they decide to go see what's on the boardwalk. Well, let's just say the crowd is a little thick and Kagome just so happens to get separated from everyone else, and then she meets a certain someone(s)...
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Reviews: OOH!! Reviews!! THANKIES!! Here are a few replies to those who were very kind in answering! Should I be evil and not update until I get somewhere around 25 reviews? Bua hahahahaha!
Ana: I haven't decided whether Kikyou should have a larger role or not. She will have a scene, maybe two, in later chapters. I have ideas for a larger role then again I also have ideas for a smaller role for her. Should I make her have a larger part?
Jack: I know what you mean, lol ^^; My friends would do this to me as a joke, that's why I got the idea.
GothicElf: 10 Things I Hate About You is probably one of my most favorite movies. I was inspired to write this fanfic after watching the movie, however there are quite a few differences between this story and the movie. Most of which you will read later on.
Yodey: I like to write fluff in my stories, but I've noticed in the past that a LOT of people don't like lots of fluff and don't seem to review or like the story as much when there is fluff. That's why I'm leaving out a lot of fluff this time, its kind of hard. I know this story isn't totally original, but what is original anymore? Sure there will be a story every once and a while with a totally original plot but that doesn't come around all that often anymore right?
Hime-Chan: Thank you very much! ^.^ I've read stories where Inu yasha has the huge attitude, but I've never read one where Kagome has an attitude. I decided to flip flop it around and have her be a little temperamental.
scerpixy5: Thanks! Kagome is paranoid about something that has happened to her in the past. I can't reveal what it is yet but I have been giving subtle and not so subtle hints in the previous chapters. You'll have to keep reading if you want to find out more!
Soudesuka-Shurikens: Ha ha, is that so? Well I hope you won't be disappointed! Some lime will come in the next chapter, if not then the chapter after that. The actual lemon might not happen for a couple chapters.
tsunami-chan: I know what you mean! Inu? A player?! HA! Lol, but it's my story so I can make him one if I want to! So he is one! Or is he? Or could it be someone else? o.รด dum dum duuuuuuum!
Houtsuma-san: grrr!! I hate Kouga too!! But then I love him!! I dunno, it's a love/hate relationship, but I decided to make him the bad guy in this story ^.~ I'll never let Kagome and Kouga be together! NEVER!!