To Madmoomoos: I'm taking a break because I've been writing straight ever since like.. sometime last year in June or something. Its time for a break.. and when I come back, it'll be with a bang! ;)
To Yami Inuyasha8o8: Holy shit. You made the biggest/longest review I have ever seen in my life. Congrads.
To my friend Will P., thankies much for taking the time to read and review my story!
Muah. I'm in a really good mood.. I'm going to see VanHellsing tonight with my bestest buddies.. its gonna' be an awesome movie!
Ok. Fanfiction.net offically sucks. It keeps screwing up my formatting, and I can't do anything about it. So, this chapter is going to look really funny, and maybe out of shape.
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Kagome stopped laughing, and looked up to him gently. "Friends?" She said.
"Friends." Inuyasha said, smiling down at her.
They both didn't know this, but they thought the same thing at the some exact time. 'Only friends?'
Only friends.
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Soakin' Up The Sun
Session Nine
Followers
Aruba, Jamaica 'ooo I wanna' take you,
Bermuda, Bahama come on pretty mama.
Key largo, Montego, baby why don't we go?
Jamaica!
Off the Florida Keys,
There's a place called Kokomo.
That's where you wanna go to get away from it all!
Bodies in the sand,
Tropical drink melting in your hand.
We'll be falling in love,
To the rhythm of a steel drum band...
Down in Kokomo.
-Kokomo
Beach Boys
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Miroku and Sango were now in Kagome and Sango's hotel room, lying on the bed, laughing as hard as they could. Secretly, all day, they had been following Kagome and Inuyasha around at the carnival, and they got their friend's that they met there to operate the rides. They made a couple dollars, thanks to Inuyasha. They would have stopped the ferries wheel anyway, and made the roller coaster go extra fast, but Inuyasha beat them to it.
They finally got a little bit closer, but Miroku was having doubts on them getting together because of that contest and that whole thing was Kouga. This was the point of any relationship with Inuyasha, that he would start protecting you. So, when Kouga came around next time, Kouga was going down. Especially since they had that reputation together.
That contest was a big factor on what was going to happen. Now, Miroku was sure he would screw up somewhere along the line, and mention Kikyou. That was going to be the biggest downfall of his life, and he didn't know how Inuyasha would get around that one. Kagome would probably start to ignore him, and maybe get a little depressed. Or hey, maybe she would use her charm to win him over. Most likely what he thought of before.
Sango, on the other hand was worried about Kagome. She knew Kagome could be sensitive, and that's why she didn't have a boyfriend. She was always afraid of rejection, and how bad it would hurt her. So, if Inuyasha screwed this one up, Sango was going to introduce him to a little friend of her's. Actually, a hundred pound friend of her's, her prized boomerang she got when she went to Australia.
So, they both got up, and got ready for bed, it was already 1:14 AM, and they needed some sleep if they were going to do more match-making tomorrow.
Sango turned out the lights and snuggled up to the boy that was sleeping right beside her. They cuddled together, and Sango rested her head on Miroku's chest. She whispered lightly, "Good night, I love you."
"I love you too.." Miroku kissed her forehead, and they both fell asleep in each other's arms.
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Inuyasha and Kagome went back to the hotel room and Kagome went to Inuyasha's to pick up her stuff. "Miroku!" Inuyasha called out in the room. No one answered, so he went to the bed-room, and saw no one there. He sighed, and looked over at Kagome.
"No, not AGAIN." She sighed, and rolled her eyes. They both realized Sango and Miroku probably took HER room, so she was now going to have to spend the night at Inuyasha's. "I'm so sorry.." She said, moaning into her hands.
"You better be, this is the LAST time I'm spending a night with you!" He screamed out of regret.
"I hope so." Kagome went in to the bedroom, and yelled, "NO!"
"Oh, um, yeah. I forgot, we have the same situation as you. Sorry.." Inuyasha said, apologizing, but laughing because of Kagome's expression.
Ah, yes. The irony of one bed.
They got ready for bed, and they resumed sleeping the same way they did last night. NOT how they woke up. Inuyasha was about to turn out the lights, when his cell phone started ringing. It was the tune to 'Fur Elise' By Beethoven.
He got up and answered, "Hello?" He said, groggily.
"Hey honey!" Kikyou said, awake, over the phone.
"What's up?"
"Nothin' much, just called to say I love you."
Now, that made Inuyasha feel guilty. He didn't want to hear that.. only because he had been re-thinking this whole thing with him and her. When he looked around the room, he saw Kagome. That, was even worse.
"Listen, its late. I have to get some sleep, okay? I'll call you when I can." Inuyasha said, trying to get her off the line.
"Okay, goodnight my Inuyasha. I love you.." Kikyou said, over the phone quite loudly. Some time while he was talking, Kagome went up to get a glass of water, and when she heard, "I love you." She dropped it, shattering into thousands of little crystal shards.
Inuyasha just hung up when he saw and heard Kagome. Kagome muttered, "Sorry.." She picked up all the glass pieces, pricking her finger. Inuyasha leaned down, and licked her finger.
"It'll heal faster.." He blushed, helping her with the rest. They both jumped back into bed, and were saying goodnight. Inuyasha turned out the light.
"Who was that?" Kagome couldn't resist anymore, she needed to know.
"...my girl-friend Kikyou... she lives in Tokyo.. that's why I entered the surfing contest. The prize is two tickets to there." He said, the emotion not apparent that he was using.
"Oh..." Kagome said, feeling a pang in her heart for some reason. 'What am I thinking? Why do I care? I hate him! He's a jerk..' Then she looked down to what she was snuggled up with. The poodle Inuyasha won her.
Maybe she had been getting too close to him lately, she should stop before she really gets hurt. She promised herself that, that night.
Time to get competitive!
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They woke up in the morning, it was their third day there. Four more to go until the contest.
Kagome snuck out of bed that morning, around 5:00 AM, and went to take a stroll down the beach with her surf board and bikini. She went out and did some moves that Kouga taught her, that would ensure she would win. And speak of the devil, he just walked up to the beach and watched Kagome. When she came up to shore, he went over to her.
"Wow.. your wonderful.." Kouga remarked, and put a hand on Kagome's back. She smiled at him, but sadness apparent.
"I need to be better.. I need to beat Inuyasha." She said, monotone.
"I can help you more, want me to?" Kouga said, getting closer to Kagome.
"Yes." She said, firmly.
"Okay. Get ready."
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They were training and practicing for about an hour or two, then the crowds of people started coming in. Kouga had taught her all she needed to know, and she knew she would win for a fact. As did Kouga, no one could beat her moves now. When they were done, Kouga and Kagome were sitting on a towel he brought, watching the water.
"Your awesome.." Kouga said, Kagome putting her head on his shoulder.
"Thanks, you are too. How did you learn to surf like that?" Kagome questioned, putting her wet body next to his.
"It took years and years of practice, me and Inuyasha used to be so competitive at this sport.." At the mention of Inuyasha's name, Kagome froze and Kouga noticed. "Did I say something wrong?"
"No.. I just felt a chill, and..-" She was cut off from her excuse when Kouga wrapped his arms around her, and pulled her into his lap.
"That better, Kagome?" He said her name with such sincerity.
"Y-yes." She stuttered, surprised at such an action. She took advantage of it, and leaned into him, letting the warm sun start to heat up their bodies. She was about to relax, but that was soon destroyed.
"KOUGA! What the hell are you doing with Kagome!?" Inuyasha's voice yelled, kicking Kouga over. Kagome scrambled out of the way, and got on her towel.
Kouga stood up, and placed his face inches away from Inuyasha's, "She's mine now. You've lost her, you pathetic mutt." He said, lowly.
Inuyasha growled. "She's not yours, and never will be! How the hell..-" He was cut off when Kagome came up to him, obviously pissed off.
"Don't insult Kouga! He did nothing wrong! I just want to get better than you, so I can win against your sorry ass!" Kagome screamed out at him. Inuyasha was stunned at what would get her so mad at him. He did nothing wrong.
"What is your problem? I didn't do anything to you to make you so upset at me!" Inuyasha said, kind of worried about her.
Kagome went and stood up to him. "Little do you know, you stupid ass." She walked back over to Kouga and put her arms around his waist. "At least he doesn't call me stupid, a wench, or pushes me around!"
Inside, this was tearing Kagome up on the inside seeing Inuyasha's expression when she said this. She just needed to get away from him, him away from her. She needed to win this..
..just so Inuyasha couldn't go see Kikyou.
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Miroku and Sango were watching this from a distance, and getting really worried at what was going on. They started running up to them, and getting in the way of their fight.
"Kagome! Calm down!" Sango yelled at her friend.
"Inuyasha! Relax, there has to be some explanation!" Miroku said, looking over at Kagome.
"There is nothing to say, but that Inuyasha is a rude, arrogant, bastard!" Kagome screamed out, looking Inuyasha square in the eye.
Miroku came up to her and said, "Hey! Don't talk about him like that! You barely know him!"
Sango pushed Miroku. "Don't talk to Kagome like that!"
In a matter of ten seconds, everyone was arguing and pissed off at each other. Sango and Kagome arguing with Inuyasha and Miroku. Inuyasha arguing with Kouga, Kouga arguing with everyone. Kagome became silent as she was listening to everyone else argue, and she finally decided to take matter's into her own hands.
"SHUT UP!" She screamed, silencing everyone. "LISTEN! I AM GOING TO WIN THIS FUCKING CONTEST, AND NO ONE CAN STOP ME! Sango! Lets go!" She grabbed Sango's hand, and Sango shot Miroku a nasty look.
"Oh YEAH? LETS SEE HOW FAR YOU GET, YOU FUCKING WENCH!" Inuyasha screamed out, and grabbed Miroku's hand. Miroku shot Sango a dirty look also, and they were in a fight of their own. Kouga had already gone when this happened.
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Sango was comforting a now crying Kagome. They were in their hotel room, and Kagome was feeling terrible. "The.. reason I was so mean.. was because.. I thought I was getting too close to Inuyasha, and I wanted to win.. so he couldn't go see his long distance girl-friend Kikyou.." She sobbed out, and Sango was rubbing her back.
"I want to win... and I don't want Inuyasha to be mad at me.. I don't know what's wrong with me Sango, we're just friends, well, not anymore.." She concluded.
"Well, Kagome, its okay. Its just your way of doing things.. besides, I needed a long break away from Miroku anyway, he's such a jerk for yelling at you like that!" Sango said, trying to make Kagome feel better.
In the room next to them, they were having problems of their own.
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Inuyasha had already punched five holes into the wall, because he was so angry. Miroku tried to calm him down, but nothing was working. "Why does she act like that!?" He yelled.
"She probably has a reason Inuyasha.." Miroku said, continuing, "..I needed a break from Sango anyway, she is such a bother!"
Inuyasha looked over at him, clearly pissed. He composed himself, and got his board. "That's it."
Miroku was puzzled, "What?"
Inuyasha looked at him, dead serious. "Miroku. I'm done." He stopped for a moment, and continued.
"Its all about winning. No matter who I have to step on, I will win this. To show her that boys and girls are not equals. Girl or not, she is going down. Hard. Say hello to me Japan, because here I come!" He opened the door, and slammed it as hard as he could, making mirror's shatter, paintings and pictures fall to the floor, and things crash.
Miroku stood there, in silence. "This.. isn't good.." He sat down on the couch, and whispered to himself, "I'm sorry Sango.."
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"Now what?"
"What do you mean, 'Now what?'"
"What are we supposed to do? There is nothing here!" Kagome groaned, over her fit.
"Um.. well, we went shopping, to the movies, to the beach and board walk.." She named off everything they did. "Hey, how about we go out to lunch?"
Kagome's stomach grumbled. "Perfect timing." She smiled a little bit, and Sango got her car key's and wallet.
"My treat."
"Your the best friend ever, Sango."
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AN: Fights, fights, and more fights. This isn't good, will they ever get back together? Or will everyone be apart forever? Find out later..