by Kei
"Hey Makino? I'm going early today!" Kagome called through the door of his room. "Your lunch is on the counter, and I won't be meeting you after school because I have work!" There was a mumble behind the door that sounded suspiciously like "leave me alone, bitch" but Kagome just cheerfully waved in the direction of his door with one of her fingers. Bet you can't guess which one. Strolled amiably out of the apartment to the streets, whistling to herself. She was soon deep in thought, speculating about yesterday's events. Makino was actually nice...and he hugged me too... Kagome unexpectantly blushed, and quickly tried to wipe it off her face. There's no reason to get all emotional about it. It was probably to get me to shut up, anyway. I can't believe I cried in front of him! Embarassing, all right... A SD (super-deformed/chibi) image of Sesshoumaru popped up in her head an laughed, pointing at her. The idea that he could actually laugh was so amusing, she burst into laughter hereself. "Oi! What's so funny?" Shippou demanded playfully, scooting by on his skateboard. The short red-haired boy slapped her a high five on the way by. "Nothing really!" she grinned as he flew past her. "Yeah, whatever!" He scoffed. Of course, his skateboard chose that moment to hit a rock and send him flying into the air. He flipped in the air, landing gracefully on his feet...and tripping on his shoelace, falling flat on his face. Kagome guffawed before she could stop herself. "I'm sorry, Shippou, I don't mean..." She dissovled into giggles as she helped Shippou up. "Sankyuu!" He grinned, thanking Kagome in bad English. "No problem." "What the heck are you two being so loud about, and in the morning at that!" Inuyasha growled, meeting them on the sidewalk. "Oh quit your whining and get some coffee," Kagome joked, as Inuyasha bonked the shorter boy. "Ow! What was that for!?" Kagome laughed as they started squabbling. At least her troubles were off her mind for the moment.
Sesshoumaru watched Kagome stroll down the sidewalk, laughing with the red-haired kid and his worthless half-brother, with a blank face, but inside he could feel the slight stirrings of emotion...lonliness, and a bit of jealousy. They weren't the best things to be feeling, but what could he say? At least it was start. But one thought startled even himself. What are you jealous about? That she has friends and you don't...or that you don't want her with other guys? He shook the disturbing thoughts out of his head and jumped down lithely from the wall he had been sitting on and started off for school. He sighed quietly to himself and tossed the bottle of aspirin he had brought in his hand. Sesshoumeru didn't know how his little "fanclub" was going to react with yesterday's scene. Or how he could face Higurashi. It bothered him that things were spinning out of his control. Well, he knew one thing. He definitely was gonna need this Tylenol. + + + Sango was surprised to see Kagome enter the Petite Fille Café that day after school. She figured Miroku had told her where she had worked so she could visit, but she was ecstatic when Kagome exitedly admitted she was supposed to be starting work there. "Oh my gosh! Now we can work together!" They exclaimed at the same time, and laughed. "Here, I'll take you back to the manager and he can get you started." When everything was settled, Sango and Kagome went to the back room to get the uniform she needed. "I hope you'll like the job, although it can be tough sometimes, with all the customers. The pay's worth it though!" Sango passed Kagome an apron. "Yeah, and I sure need it" "Why's that?" "I moved in an apartment, so I gotta pay the rent somehow." Sango gaped at her friend. "You are SO lucky! Can I come over sometime?" Kagome paused uncomfortably for a second,and she noticed it. Why wouldn't she want me to come over? It's her apartment, isn't it? "Well sure, if you want..." The manager stuck his head in the supply room and barked, "What's taking so long! I need you to get the customers!" "Yes sir!" They scampered over to the counter, where they were soon knee deep in customers. Kagome was too busy too notice a middle aged man who looked suspiciously like her enter the shop, but he didn't notice her either. When he reached the counter, Kagome looked up and started, "How may I...." He looked at her just as surprised. Kagome dropped the order she'd been holding and gaped. "Dad!? Oh. My. God."
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