Chapter 10: Back to the future pt II
There were 4 new people at the Higurashi table the next morning. Getting food was a down right battle, yet every one some how managed to walk away with a full stomach.
"Kagome dear," began her mother, "perhaps you should show your friends around the city while they're visiting. Poor Sandi has only been to the grocery store with me since she got here!"
Kagome's face went pale, but every one else was so eager that she agreed. Even Inu Yasha seemed to like touring the city.
"But Mama, if they go out dressed like that, won't it raise some questions?"
"Well, let's see now. The men can wear some of your fathers old clothes, Shippou can probably fit into some of Sota's old outfits, and between you and Sandi I'm sure you can find something for Sango."
It took awhile, not just to find the clothes, but to convince the boys to put them on, but within the hour they were ready to go.
"Damn it," muttered Inu Yasha as they headed down the shrine steps. "This is so uncomfortable!"
"I agree," added Miroku, "but let us keep quiet for Kagome's sake."
"Gee," commented Sango, "I'm rather comfortable myself." She smiled at them over her shoulder. She was wearing a pair of Sandi's tennis shoes and boot- cut jeans with one of Kagome's long sleeved shirts. Sandi had even fixed her hair into what she called a "French braid" and then wrapped it into a bun with two sticks through it.
Shippou, perched in Kagome's arms, was too excited to participate in the teasing. Everything was new and wonderful here and even more so to one that still had child-like wonder in them.
The tour commenced. It was a beautiful night, perfect for a moonlit tour. They went to shops, and for ice cream, they even attempted a movie theatre- until they ran into some unexpected guest.
"Kagome-chan!" came three female voices. It was her three classmate friends.
"Hi guys," she smile.
"I'm glad to see you're feeling better," said one.
"Yeah, especially since Hojo-kun is in that very theatre right now. Go! Go sit with him!"
A definite growl came from behind them. They turned around to see a rather annoyed looking Inu Yasha staring at them.
"Kagome's not interested in Hojo, so stop forcing it on her."
The girls stared at him.
"This must be her mysterious boyfriend she never lets us know about," they whispered to each other. Kagome took the opportunity to escape and the group left the girls discussing the mysterious boy with the silver hair.
The rest of the night was pretty eventless. The evening wore on until the group had to retire to the shrine for the evening. Kagome didn't mind. It would be nice for her friends to sleep with out fear for at least one night.