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Chapter – 4
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The next day of school was hell for Inuyasha. He'd been kicked out of his English class for ignoring the teacher then again out of his typing class for threatening a kid. On top of that the principal had stalked him through the halls like he was a common criminal. There was no respect anywhere in the god damn school! Lunch was a welcome relief and he searched around for Miroku and Sango.
It didn't take long for him to find them. They were sitting outside near the main doors with 2 others, one was Sango's younger brother Kohaku and the second made his blood boil. It was Kagome.
"What's the witch doin' here?" He asked bitterly as he shot her a glare which was returned by her fully.
"Inuyasha don't be so rash. There's nothing wrong with Kagome." Sango replied lazily, having gotten used to his anger spurts. "Miroku invited her to sit with us."
The angered boy turned his wraith onto Miroku "So you're the culprit!"
"I invited her so you could apologize for your rash words yesterday."
"Apologize?!?!! To HER?!"
"Yes, apologize to her!" Miroku sighed deeply "There is nothing wrong with the young lady, so you should say you're sorry."
"I'm not sayin' sorry to that lil' bitch! There ain't no reason for me too cuz it's all true!!! I- " Inuyasha's loud rant was cut off as Kagome abruptly stood up. All was quiet a moment before she spoke.
"Miroku, Sango, thank you for trying to help but I don't need an apology from this baka!" Despite her strong words Kagome had been deeply hurt by what Inuyasha had said. "It was nice meeting you Kohaku." Quivering slightly and with clenched fists she turned and walked away.
"Umm, Yeah you too Kagome." The young boy replied as he watched her go. As she turned he could have sworn he saw a tear in her eye.
Inuyasha seemed completely content with this new arrangement and crossed his arms triumphantly. " And don't come back!" He grinned to himself and gave an inward laugh to brush away the light guilt he was feeling.
"Baka!" Miroku and Sango said at once while both giving their silver-haired comrade a glare.
"What?!" he exclaimed "Yer all gonna thank me later for this! She ain't nothin' but a troublesome wench!"
"She was crying." Kohaku said quietly as he observed Kagome re-enter the school a distance away. "I think you really hurt her feelings Inuyasha…"
C-crying…? Inuyasha stood there in silence, his harsh look dropping to one of helpless shock. He'd never, in his life, liked making girls cry. If it were a boy then they were only to be laughed at but a girl was a completely different thing…You just didn't make girls cry…
"Smooth, now she crying."
"Now you really need to apologize."
Inuyasha grumbled lowly "I ain't apologizin' to nothin'…" Ignoring the intense glares he was receiving, he went back inside. Maybe lunch hadn't been the blessed relief he'd hoped it would be…
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"Disappointing…" Miroku sighed as lean back on his elbows to look up at the clear autumn sky. "And I had hoped for those two to become friends."
Sango looked at him and nodded slightly. "Yes, but I wouldn't count on it being through with so soon. I bet you he apologizes."
"Yeah same here." Kohaku chimed in and the older boy sat up to look at both of them with a smirk.
"What are we wagering?"
"If we win you owe us $20…each!"
Miroku's grin widened slowly "and if I win, you dear Sango have to go on a Date with me." Before either sibling could say anything he stood up and shook both their hands. "Deal's done! Everybody wins!" He tilted his head back a bit and laughed full-heartedly.
"Miroku! I didn't agree to that!!!" Sango hissed amidst his laughing fit. It was apparent she wasn't at all impressed with his condition.
"Yes you did. We shook hands! You can't go back on such a sacred agreement." He replied, still laughing though making sure he was out of range of any sudden physical abuse.
Sango's face turned anger red as she shook violently with rage. Then, suddenly, she calmed down as if nothing had ever happened. "Fine. If you win, I'll go on a date with you."
"Ha! Good then!"
Kohaku just laughed at them, it was always the same with his sister and Miroku and though it was repetitious sometimes, it was never boring. "You guys are nuts! I'm going to go find Shippo. We're gonna scare the hell out of the junior girls during Gym class!" With that he got up and left.
At the suggested activity, Miroku smirked slightly. "Junior girls eh? Kohaku! Maybe I'll come and assist you and Shippo!" He wiggled his fingers in anticipation of the prospect and started to follow the young teen before he felt a tug at the collar of his shirt. He turned his head and looked to see Sango holding him from going.
"Hentai. I won't allow you to expose my brother to your perverse ways."
He quickly pulled out of her grip and stood beside her quietly. "I can't help my busy hands, it's my nature."
She rolled her eyes while giving him a sideways glance. "That's why I'm not going to let you go with my brother and Shippo. They don't need to be taught that."
"I suppose. But I'm content being here with you as is so it shouldn't be a problem."
Sango smiled lightly and looked away to hide the light color in her cheeks. Both however disappeared as she felt his hand upon her rear.
The slap that followed could be heard clear across the schoolyard.
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Kagome paced quickly down the hall with her head bowed slightly so no one could see the tears in her eyes. It's not fair! My first day at this school a cute guy insults me and on the second day the same guy does it again! She stopped abruptly at her locker and swiftly opened the lock. I didn't do anything to him, so why'd he say those things? Am I really that much of a hassle to be around?
She clenched her teeth while slowly removing a few books from the locker. A few tears escaped her eyes before she had the emotional strength to move back and shut the door. "Am I really so much trouble?" She whispered remorsefully to herself while leaning against the cold metal of the locker door.
"Oi, girl. Are you crying?"
"Huh?" Kagome looked up slightly to see Inuyasha. At first she didn't even think it was him for his face was etched with light concern and didn't harbor the normal egotistical glower. "I…umm…"
Suddenly he grasped her chin lightly and lifted her head so he could see her eyes. They were a bit red and rimmed with unshed tears. His face downcast slightly and became almost apologetic. "So you are crying…"
"What do you care!" She snapped defensively while jerking her head away from his hand. "It's your fault!"
"I'm sorry! Jesus you moron I didn't know you'd start blabbering like an idiot!!!" Inuyasha instantly regretted saying what he had for it brought from Kagome a new wave of tears and this time she seemed to have a very hard time holding it back. He jumped slightly at the new development and looked at her desperately. "I'm sorry! I didn't mean it!!! Really!"
She just buried her head into her books to try and reduce the volume of her weeping. Too much had happened to her this last week; this just seemed to be the last straw.
"Please stop crying!" Inuyasha whimpered like a lost puppy. He placed his hands upon Kagome's shoulders in a comforting manor. "I'm really sorry for what I said to you! I didn't mean any of it! You're not an idiot or anything like that, I'm serious!" His tone was, though slightly frantic, serious and he meant every word. His attempts seemed to work and she slowly calmed down. "Gonna stop cryin' now?"
Kagome nodded. She wasn't sure whether to be flattered or confused by his words but either way it was reassuring. "Hai…"
"Good cuz I hate blabberin'." He muttered before turning away from her. She couldn't help but notice the malice had left his voice.
"Gomen…I-I couldn't help it…"
"Ok, Ok. Just don't do it again. Please?"
"Hai…Thank you Inuyasha."
He'd already begun to walk away and never once looked over his shoulder at her. "Keh…And I only apologized to get you to shut up! Remember that!!!"
Kagome tried not to giggle at his attempt to revert back to cruelty. I guess he's not as mean as I thought…
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And thus ends that installment o.O…I don't really have anything to say down here sooo…umm…la la la x.x
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~Night's Requiem