Sango sank down into her seat. She wasn't sure if her legs could hold her up anymore. Watching Kagome and Miroku together hurt her a lot more than she realized. She placed her arms on the table and laid her head on top. She wasn't sure if she could take the pain. Whoever said that love hurt had no idea what she was going through. In the back of the room, Kikyo was giggling loudly. Ignore her, ignore her, ignore her, Sango told herself. But Kikyo said something that pushed the limits. "So what you're saying, Kikyo, is that you like Miroku and Inuyasha?" one of Kikyo's friends asked. Kikyo waved her hand lazily. "Well, I'm not sure I like them, but it's so obvious that they like me!" Sango snorted but kept listening. "I have them in the palm of my hand," Kikyo finished, giggling. Sango couldn't take it anymore. To like Miroku while he was with Kagome was one thing, but to claim that he liked her back? Who in their right mind would like a spoil brat like Kikyo? Sango would not stand for it. Kikyo would not mess up Kagome and Miroku's relationship! Sango walked calmly to the back of the room, where Kikyo was sitting with her "crew" of friends. Kikyo looked at Sango in mild disgust. "Yes?" Kikyo asked in the rudest tone possible. "I couldn't help but overhear your conversation. Since your voice is so damn high pitched and squeaky. But Miroku's got a girl now. So I suggest you back off. Not that he's attracted to you anyhow. He likes real women. Not little dogs like you," Sango remarked dryly. And with that, she walked back to her seat.
Kikyo and her friends were shocked, indeed. But the people who were really shocked were standing outside the door. "Oh my God," Miroku breathed. "Did she just say what I think she said?" he asked Inuyasha. Inuyasha nodded. Miroku couldn't believe it! Sango had stood up to Kikyo! And what was that part about "He's got a girl now?" Huh? Then his eyes widened. His girl. Was Sango talking about herself? He couldn't believe it! His heart beat faster, and his breathing was rushed.
Beside him, Inuyasha was still gaping. That "girl" of Miroku's had a lot of guts. And she was pissed. Thank God he didn't piss her off that much on the first day, otherwise he would have been toast! He and Miroku had come searching for Sango, believing that she was terribly upset. Yes, they could see that she was upset, but she handled herself very well. What kind of a person could yell like that if they were so upset? Miroku was making funny noises, so Inuyasha turned to look at him. "Miroku, man. Are you hyperventilating?" Inuyasha asked in shock. Miroku made another gurgling sound and nodded. Inuyasha groaned. Oh brother. He smacked Miroku repeatedly, finally knocking him out of his daze. Miroku blinked, his face covered in handprints, and smiled. "Thanks Inuyasha! You're a real friend!" Inuyasha rolled his eyes. "Whatever, man. Whatever." Inuyasha said.
Kagome finally caught up with the two boys. "Why are you guys standing outside?" she asked. "None of your business, wench," he replied. "Just answer the question, you jerk," she snapped.
Miroku grinned. How cute. Kagome and Inuyasha already had pet names for each other!
Inuyasha pointed to Sango. "Well, your friend there stood up to that other girl," he said, pointing to Kikyo. He didn't really care much for catfights.
Kagome blinked. "What?" Sango stood up to Kikyo? Kagome was shocked, but incredibly impressed at the same time. She didn't know why, but Sango had a major grudge against Kikyo. Sango had never specifically stated why, but Kagome had the feeling that it had something to do with Miroku. Speaking of Miroku- he was breathing quickly and his face was covered in slap marks. "Miroku, what happened to you?" she asked in concern. He had a happy dazed look on his face. "She's my girl," he breathed.
Inuyasha smacked him several more times, but Miroku was too far gone. He turned to Kagome. "You better slap him a couple more times, wench. He's out of it," he stated calmly. Damn bunch of weirdos, he thought as he strode toward his seat.
Kagome shook Miroku out of his trance. "Huh?" Miroku asked, clearly annoyed to have his daydream disrupted. Kagome shuddered, and did not want to know what he had been daydreaming about. "So what can you tell me about my date?"
Miroku blinked. What was up with Inuyasha and Kagome's pretend games? They already knew they were each other's dates! Well, since she wanted to play around, he would answer the question. "Well, he's handsome, I guess you ladies would say. He's got a very interesting personality. Very mysterious, and he keeps to himself. He's even got a pet name for you!" Miroku added gleefully.
Kagome smiled. "Really?" Miroku nodded. She couldn't wait to meet her date! He sounded so perfect! As long as that jerk Inuyasha didn't bother them, Kagome would be in heaven. She wondered what her date's name was, and what he looked like. He was handsome, and mysterious. She beamed as she entered the class. Only a few hours until school was over. And then she could start planning what to wear for her date! "Ow!" Kagome exclaimed as a piece of paper smacked her in the head. She picked up the piece of crumpled paper. It was from Miroku. It said: "I'm going to pick up Sango first, then I'll stop by your house. Then I'll pick up your date. We're going somewhere special!" So Inuyasha wasn't coming! Yes! There was a God!
Next to Kagome, Inuyasha received the same note. Great! It would only be him, his date, Miroku and his girl! No wench! He was so relieved.
Sango blinked. She thought Miroku was passing a love note to Kagome, at least until he passed a note to Inuyasha. She felt left out again. Miroku turned to her, smiled, and handed her a note as well. It said: "I'm looking forward to tonight!" He had even drawn a smiley face on the note. Sango's heart lurched. Miroku was really excited about his date with Kagome. She forced a weak smile on her face and hastily scribbled: "I can tell. I hope you have fun." And she tossed it back at him, immediately looking down so he wouldn't see the expression of hurt on her face.
Miroku read the note, puzzled. "I hope you have fun?" he read aloud to himself. What did that mean? Did that mean that only he would have fun? Why wouldn't Sango have fun too? Was it because she was going on a date with him? Did she hate him? His heart jumped, skipping several beats. He scribbled on the note: "Sango, I love you." He was ready to give it to Sango, but he saw the look on her face. She was avoiding eye contact with him. At that moment, his heart broke. She didn't love him back. He crumpled the note back into a ball and shoved it into his pocket. The bell rang, but he only slumped further into his seat. Kikyo walked up to Miroku. "Hi there," she remarked in a fake, cheery voice. Miroku's head snapped up, startled. "Um…are you talking to me?" he quipped, looking around wildly.
Kikyo grinned. This would be a hell of a lot easier than she thought. "Yes, I would never mistake the name of a cute guy like you," she finished deviously. He blinked, taken aback.
It only took a few seconds before Miroku had the realization that a girl was actually flirting first! But he was in no mood to play games, regardless of who it was. His heart was as crumpled as the piece of paper in his pocket. He stood up quickly, and headed toward the door. "Excuse me?" Kikyo's voice cut through the air like a knife. "Huh?" Miroku said, turning around. She was glaring at him. Miroku realized that he had missed Sango, and she had already left. Miroku's frustration made him lose his temper. "Well, what is it, you prep? I don't have all day! Or are you too ditzy to remember what it is you were going to say?" he snapped angrily, rushing out the door after Sango.
Inuyasha and Kagome were shocked at what just happened. Inuyasha didn't know much about this Kikyo girl, but he knew that she was popular. Those type of girls always got what they want. And it seemed that this one in particular wanted Miroku. He sighed. He didn't know much about this strange boy, but Inuyasha did know that Miroku was his friend. And he could tell that Miroku really liked this Sango girl. Inuyasha nodded, deciding at this moment he would do whatever it took to get them together.
Sango walked away quickly from the classroom, avoiding any and all eye contact. She wanted to get away from Miroku. It hurt her too much to be near him, and she didn't want to cause any damage. Kikyo was now interested more than ever in Miroku, and that girl usually, and not surprisingly, got what she wanted. Sango knew she didn't want to be around to see the two flirting. "Sango! Wait!" called a strong, deep voice behind her. "Wha- Miroku?" she asked in surprise. He was clearly out of breath. "Can…I walk you home?" he asked, eyes pleading. Sango's mind screamed, 'Yes!' But in her heart, she knew Miroku belonged to Kagome. "I'm sorry, I…I just need to be by myself, ok? Thanks for offering though," she said, looking away.
Miroku was devastated. "Oh. I…understand. Well, maybe some other time?" She nodded, and at that moment, he wanted to hold her tightly in his arms. She looked so sad…and he would do anything to bring a smile to those luscious lips of hers. "Ok…well…bye, Sango. I'll see you tomorrow night?" Miroku inquired. Sango nodded again. She turned and walked in the opposite direction. "Bye," he called out after her. She didn't even turn around.
Kagome was still in shock. First Sango had stood up to Kikyo, and now Miroku? Had Miroku slipped something into Sango's drink again? She groaned. Oh well. School was over, and she needed to pick an outfit for tomorrow! She headed out the door, a smile on her face.
Inuyasha sighed. This school tired him out, and it bored him too. He headed out the door as well, but someone stopped him. "Hi there," Kikyo remarked slyly. He turned his head. "Feh. What do you want?" he asked, not amused at the recent turn of events. "Well, I was wondering if you'd like to catch a movie with me sometime?" she asked, batting her eyelashes and giggling. Inuyasha couldn't believe his ears. He couldn't believe the nerve of this girl! First, she hit on Miroku, got rejected, and now she was hitting on him? Ugh. Women. "Look, lady. I don't have time for you, or people like you. Nor will I ever waste effort to make the time. Here's a suggestion though. Why don't you go 'catch' yourself a life and a better attitude? Now get out of my face and get lost," Inuyasha stated dryly. He walked out the door without even glancing at her expression.
Kikyo was still gaping in shock. She had been shot down three times today! What was going on here? It didn't matter. Kikyo always got what she wanted. And what she wanted…was Inuyasha.