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better.
Disclaimer: Yeah like I own Inuyasha, if I did there would be more promising zeros in my bank account.
High School Reunion
Chapter Three
New Opportunities and Goodbyes
The school had ended and summer vacation had come and gone too fast for Kagome's liking and was starting her final year of high school.
Kagome and Sango got out of the car and heading towards the school entrance door. But instead of the usual dreading of going back to school, Kagome felt a loss for words. Her heart broke to know that her high school years have gone by. She was now a senior. The final stage of high school and now she was going to overcome it.
A bubble of disappointment circulated in her head as she stepped inside. School seemed so much smaller now that she was a senior.
Things were going to change whether Kagome liked it or not.
And soon she would be leaving home and going on to life her life. To pursue her dreams and maybe someday have a family...
A lot had happened during the summer. Mainly she had broken up with Hojo. Kagome had felt things between and Hojo were too boring and didn't feel it was fair to Hojo when Kagome's heart was somewhere else.
In the end Kagome and Hojo managed to stay as friends. Then Hojo got a scholarship to America and was to start school there. Kagome had sent a box of his favorite chocolates and a card saying how she would miss him. Kagome had spent most of the summer away from home, visiting relatives and close friends of her mother's.
Also there was the fact Sango and Miroku were a couple now. It took the whole summer for them to realize it too. Sango would say Miroku had wandering hands and eyes and that she could never be with someone like him as she quoted to Kagome on the phone when she was in Kyoto.
Then the week before school started Kagome got a call from Miroku saying he had a surprise planned for Sango.
Which was that after Sango finished her shift from work he was going to take her to a romantic restaurant by the river. The plan worked like a charm and Sango soon fell head over heels for Miroku.
Sango and Kagome headed down towards the familiar hallways and headed towards their lockers. Kagome looked around and saw that everywhere friends were greeting each other for loss time during the summer. It certainly was a sight to see.
Sango smiled as Miroku came over and grabbed her hand. "What's your first period class?" said Miroku, while absentmindedly stroked the back of Sango's hand with his thumb. "Kagome and I have gym...And the idea of getting sweaty first thing in the morning too is pleasing." Sango muttered while putting away her stuff in her locker.
"But you're always beautiful no matter, even when you're sweaty..." Miroku murmured in Sango's ear.
Sango shocked at Miroku faced him and was about to slap him when Kagome intervened. "Sango we really have to get going, the bell is going to ring soon. You can hit Miroku later, even if he did say something perverted. Which I'm sure he did." Kagome gave Miroku a glare indicating it was time for him to leave.
Miroku got the message. He kissed Sango on the cheek, or tried to and headed off to his first period.
Sango grabbed her binder and then shut her locker. She muttered under her breath which to Kagome sounded like 'stupid perverted boyfriends'. Kagome looked down at her wrist and read the watch. She tapped Sango on the shoulder and said "come on or else we'll be late to our first period!"
After gym class Kagome headed to her Literature class and was surprised to find Inuyasha there. But was interrupted by what must've been her Literature teacher. He was old and balding but had an extremely long mustache to make up for his loss of hair on his head. There was also the fact that he barely touched Kagome's head.
"Listen up class I'm Mr. Myoga and since I'm bad at memorizing names you'll have assigned seats for the rest of the year." He announced as he went to his desk and sat down. The class groaned and stood up and got in line as the teacher called their names out for their assigned seats. Finally it came down to Inuyasha and Kagome along with four other students.
Mr. Myoga looked down at his chart and called out Inuyasha and pointed to his seat. "Inuyasha you'll sit by the window and Kagome you'll join him."
Kagome's heart pound faster, she couldn't believe that she was going to sit with Inuyasha. Kagome sat down next Inuyasha and tried avoiding his eyes, but it still didn't make her heart stop beating faster.
Her heart hadn't beated like this since before summer break had started. She looked down at her hands and hoped to god that she wouldn't do anything stupid.
"Now class I want you to introduce yourselves to your partner since you will be sitting by each other for whole year. And you are to write a paper about them. A biography, so you'll also need a sheet of paper. The paper is due Friday." The class started rustling through their bags for paper or had already starting talking. Gathering up courage Kagome was the first to talk hoping to get over her butterflies in her stomach.
"Hi I'm Kagome Higurashi." She said and took a glance at Inuyasha.
She didn't think her crush for him could get possibly worse until she had seen him up close.
His white hair gleamed against the window light casting a halo of light around his head. His skin was evenly tanned due to the summer sun. And his eyes seemed more brilliant than ever before. Over all he had seemed to have gotten devastatingly more handsome over the summer.
"I already know so let's skip the names and get down to business." Inuyasha stated in a friendly like tone. He looked over at Kagome and smiled at her revealing white even teeth.
"Okay" stuttered Kagome who was now getting extremely hot, especially around the face. She took out a piece of paper and a pencil and prayed to Buddha that she had the strength to make through the class without fainting. Taking charge of the situation Kagome asked Inuyasha a question first.
"Where were you born?" "Tokyo" Inuyasha replied casually. "Me too..." Kagome said anxiously. "Really?" said Inuyasha as he grinned even wider.
"Yep." Inuyasha then turned his body so that he now faced Kagome completely. His golden amber eyes glancing curiously at her. Kagome's breathing became faster. He was the first one to speak after the awkward silence.
"Well it seems we do have more in common than going to this school. Tell me Kagome about your family, who you live with." Kagome thought carefully about her words before saying them. "I live with my mom, my grandpa, and my little brother Souta."
"What about your dad?" Inuyasha said without thinking until realizing it was too late. "He died..." Kagome said and shrugged her shoulders.
"Oh I'm sorry I shouldn't have asked" stated Inuyasha after seeing Kagome's sad face. "No it's okay it's just I really miss him that's all." Kagome looked outside the window she could still feel Inuyasha's eyes on her. Things were getting tense again.
Then Inuyasha commented, "Another thing in common huh Higurashi. (Kagome jerked her head back towards Inuyasha confused) I know what you mean. My mom died a while back too, it was painful... No it was excruciating. She was my best friend. Ever since I was little I knew she was going to die, she was always sick but she never failed to keep me happy... I remember how she would always sit out in the garden with me and tell me stories everyday. She was so beautiful."
Kagome then looked at Inuyasha and felt empathy for him. Because she knew what it was like to lose a loved one. They continued to exchange information after that connection. The rest of the day went along smoothly. At home Kagome finished her homework including the one for her Literature class.
Each day went by faster and for Kagome that was a shame. She looked forward to her Literature classes now that she and Inuyasha were good friends, even if he was still dating Kikyo. Inuyasha also enjoyed the company of Kagome. Being around her, he was at ease. He had felt a connection with her; it was different from his and Kikyo's.
Kagome sighed it was already the last day of school and she was in Literature class. She sat in her usual spot "So Inuyasha what college are you going to?"
"I'm going to school in America for awhile, and from there I'm going to see what I want to become. Most likely I'll head towards the direction my father went in or something like that. I've always been interested in profiting and such. "
Kagome was a shocked at what she heard. But she soon covered it with a smile "Wow! America? I'm just staying here in Japan; I'm going to Tokyo University with Sango. That was our plan before."
Inuyasha nodded to show that he understood and replied back "Miroku's going there too, I'm going to miss him but at the same time I'm excited."
If Kagome didn't show her confused face before she showed it now. "Why?"
Inuyasha stretched back on his chair and put his two hands on the back of his head. "For me this is a whole new experience, a chance to explore, and I get to be away from my family for awhile. Sure I'll miss my friends and my life that's going on here, but I can see if I would like my new life too."
Kagome smiled even wider for Inuyasha. "Good for you Inuyasha. I hope all goes well for you hope to see you again soon!" The bell had rung and students were rushing to their next class. Kagome stood up and left with the rest of the students that were piling out of the classrooms.
Inuyasha quietly murmured "Yeah hope to see you real soon too Kagome."
That following Saturday, it was Kagome's graduation ceremony. Kagome looked standing in front of her mirror looking at her reflection. She was in her gown and was fixing her cap on when Kagome was thinking 'Wow Kagome you're not a little girl now, remember all good things will come for those who wait and have patience'. She left her room and headed downstairs with what she had said to herself in mind.
She headed outside and climbed into the car with her mom, her brother, and her grandpa. She was truly going to miss them.
"Gods Kagome I can't believe school is over, we're grown ups now!" Sango exclaimed into the phone. "Yeah, I can't wait to go to college!" Kagome replied back as she stuffed her clothes into her bags.
The process had been difficult over all.
Saying goodbye to her room of eighteen years.
And packing her stuff away into boxes and bags when it had been in her house, her room for so long.
There was also walking across the stage to get her diploma.
And putting her graduation gown away...
It was all over and now she was going to leave her home...
"It'll be just me and you..." "And Miroku!" Kagome added. "Yeah...Do you know he's still moping about Inuyasha going to America? I mean if I was him I would be glad." said Sango. "Don't say that Sango, once you really get to know him, he's really nice." said Kagome.
"If you say so..." And the girls continued to pack their belongings getting ready for college, while talking on the phone.
A new start for opportunities and a chapter in their lives where another door is closed but another is opened.
And it was just beginning.
AN: Wow! I finished Ch. 3 way earlier than I thought I would've. Ch.4 is being edited. If my summary confused you go read my bio. You'll find more info on my stories there.
Disclaimer: Yeah like I own Inuyasha, if I did there would be more promising zeros in my bank account.
High School Reunion
Chapter Three
New Opportunities and Goodbyes
The school had ended and summer vacation had come and gone too fast for Kagome's liking and was starting her final year of high school.
Kagome and Sango got out of the car and heading towards the school entrance door. But instead of the usual dreading of going back to school, Kagome felt a loss for words. Her heart broke to know that her high school years have gone by. She was now a senior. The final stage of high school and now she was going to overcome it.
A bubble of disappointment circulated in her head as she stepped inside. School seemed so much smaller now that she was a senior.
Things were going to change whether Kagome liked it or not.
And soon she would be leaving home and going on to life her life. To pursue her dreams and maybe someday have a family...
A lot had happened during the summer. Mainly she had broken up with Hojo. Kagome had felt things between and Hojo were too boring and didn't feel it was fair to Hojo when Kagome's heart was somewhere else.
In the end Kagome and Hojo managed to stay as friends. Then Hojo got a scholarship to America and was to start school there. Kagome had sent a box of his favorite chocolates and a card saying how she would miss him. Kagome had spent most of the summer away from home, visiting relatives and close friends of her mother's.
Also there was the fact Sango and Miroku were a couple now. It took the whole summer for them to realize it too. Sango would say Miroku had wandering hands and eyes and that she could never be with someone like him as she quoted to Kagome on the phone when she was in Kyoto.
Then the week before school started Kagome got a call from Miroku saying he had a surprise planned for Sango.
Which was that after Sango finished her shift from work he was going to take her to a romantic restaurant by the river. The plan worked like a charm and Sango soon fell head over heels for Miroku.
Sango and Kagome headed down towards the familiar hallways and headed towards their lockers. Kagome looked around and saw that everywhere friends were greeting each other for loss time during the summer. It certainly was a sight to see.
Sango smiled as Miroku came over and grabbed her hand. "What's your first period class?" said Miroku, while absentmindedly stroked the back of Sango's hand with his thumb. "Kagome and I have gym...And the idea of getting sweaty first thing in the morning too is pleasing." Sango muttered while putting away her stuff in her locker.
"But you're always beautiful no matter, even when you're sweaty..." Miroku murmured in Sango's ear.
Sango shocked at Miroku faced him and was about to slap him when Kagome intervened. "Sango we really have to get going, the bell is going to ring soon. You can hit Miroku later, even if he did say something perverted. Which I'm sure he did." Kagome gave Miroku a glare indicating it was time for him to leave.
Miroku got the message. He kissed Sango on the cheek, or tried to and headed off to his first period.
Sango grabbed her binder and then shut her locker. She muttered under her breath which to Kagome sounded like 'stupid perverted boyfriends'. Kagome looked down at her wrist and read the watch. She tapped Sango on the shoulder and said "come on or else we'll be late to our first period!"
After gym class Kagome headed to her Literature class and was surprised to find Inuyasha there. But was interrupted by what must've been her Literature teacher. He was old and balding but had an extremely long mustache to make up for his loss of hair on his head. There was also the fact that he barely touched Kagome's head.
"Listen up class I'm Mr. Myoga and since I'm bad at memorizing names you'll have assigned seats for the rest of the year." He announced as he went to his desk and sat down. The class groaned and stood up and got in line as the teacher called their names out for their assigned seats. Finally it came down to Inuyasha and Kagome along with four other students.
Mr. Myoga looked down at his chart and called out Inuyasha and pointed to his seat. "Inuyasha you'll sit by the window and Kagome you'll join him."
Kagome's heart pound faster, she couldn't believe that she was going to sit with Inuyasha. Kagome sat down next Inuyasha and tried avoiding his eyes, but it still didn't make her heart stop beating faster.
Her heart hadn't beated like this since before summer break had started. She looked down at her hands and hoped to god that she wouldn't do anything stupid.
"Now class I want you to introduce yourselves to your partner since you will be sitting by each other for whole year. And you are to write a paper about them. A biography, so you'll also need a sheet of paper. The paper is due Friday." The class started rustling through their bags for paper or had already starting talking. Gathering up courage Kagome was the first to talk hoping to get over her butterflies in her stomach.
"Hi I'm Kagome Higurashi." She said and took a glance at Inuyasha.
She didn't think her crush for him could get possibly worse until she had seen him up close.
His white hair gleamed against the window light casting a halo of light around his head. His skin was evenly tanned due to the summer sun. And his eyes seemed more brilliant than ever before. Over all he had seemed to have gotten devastatingly more handsome over the summer.
"I already know so let's skip the names and get down to business." Inuyasha stated in a friendly like tone. He looked over at Kagome and smiled at her revealing white even teeth.
"Okay" stuttered Kagome who was now getting extremely hot, especially around the face. She took out a piece of paper and a pencil and prayed to Buddha that she had the strength to make through the class without fainting. Taking charge of the situation Kagome asked Inuyasha a question first.
"Where were you born?" "Tokyo" Inuyasha replied casually. "Me too..." Kagome said anxiously. "Really?" said Inuyasha as he grinned even wider.
"Yep." Inuyasha then turned his body so that he now faced Kagome completely. His golden amber eyes glancing curiously at her. Kagome's breathing became faster. He was the first one to speak after the awkward silence.
"Well it seems we do have more in common than going to this school. Tell me Kagome about your family, who you live with." Kagome thought carefully about her words before saying them. "I live with my mom, my grandpa, and my little brother Souta."
"What about your dad?" Inuyasha said without thinking until realizing it was too late. "He died..." Kagome said and shrugged her shoulders.
"Oh I'm sorry I shouldn't have asked" stated Inuyasha after seeing Kagome's sad face. "No it's okay it's just I really miss him that's all." Kagome looked outside the window she could still feel Inuyasha's eyes on her. Things were getting tense again.
Then Inuyasha commented, "Another thing in common huh Higurashi. (Kagome jerked her head back towards Inuyasha confused) I know what you mean. My mom died a while back too, it was painful... No it was excruciating. She was my best friend. Ever since I was little I knew she was going to die, she was always sick but she never failed to keep me happy... I remember how she would always sit out in the garden with me and tell me stories everyday. She was so beautiful."
Kagome then looked at Inuyasha and felt empathy for him. Because she knew what it was like to lose a loved one. They continued to exchange information after that connection. The rest of the day went along smoothly. At home Kagome finished her homework including the one for her Literature class.
Each day went by faster and for Kagome that was a shame. She looked forward to her Literature classes now that she and Inuyasha were good friends, even if he was still dating Kikyo. Inuyasha also enjoyed the company of Kagome. Being around her, he was at ease. He had felt a connection with her; it was different from his and Kikyo's.
Kagome sighed it was already the last day of school and she was in Literature class. She sat in her usual spot "So Inuyasha what college are you going to?"
"I'm going to school in America for awhile, and from there I'm going to see what I want to become. Most likely I'll head towards the direction my father went in or something like that. I've always been interested in profiting and such. "
Kagome was a shocked at what she heard. But she soon covered it with a smile "Wow! America? I'm just staying here in Japan; I'm going to Tokyo University with Sango. That was our plan before."
Inuyasha nodded to show that he understood and replied back "Miroku's going there too, I'm going to miss him but at the same time I'm excited."
If Kagome didn't show her confused face before she showed it now. "Why?"
Inuyasha stretched back on his chair and put his two hands on the back of his head. "For me this is a whole new experience, a chance to explore, and I get to be away from my family for awhile. Sure I'll miss my friends and my life that's going on here, but I can see if I would like my new life too."
Kagome smiled even wider for Inuyasha. "Good for you Inuyasha. I hope all goes well for you hope to see you again soon!" The bell had rung and students were rushing to their next class. Kagome stood up and left with the rest of the students that were piling out of the classrooms.
Inuyasha quietly murmured "Yeah hope to see you real soon too Kagome."
That following Saturday, it was Kagome's graduation ceremony. Kagome looked standing in front of her mirror looking at her reflection. She was in her gown and was fixing her cap on when Kagome was thinking 'Wow Kagome you're not a little girl now, remember all good things will come for those who wait and have patience'. She left her room and headed downstairs with what she had said to herself in mind.
She headed outside and climbed into the car with her mom, her brother, and her grandpa. She was truly going to miss them.
"Gods Kagome I can't believe school is over, we're grown ups now!" Sango exclaimed into the phone. "Yeah, I can't wait to go to college!" Kagome replied back as she stuffed her clothes into her bags.
The process had been difficult over all.
Saying goodbye to her room of eighteen years.
And packing her stuff away into boxes and bags when it had been in her house, her room for so long.
There was also walking across the stage to get her diploma.
And putting her graduation gown away...
It was all over and now she was going to leave her home...
"It'll be just me and you..." "And Miroku!" Kagome added. "Yeah...Do you know he's still moping about Inuyasha going to America? I mean if I was him I would be glad." said Sango. "Don't say that Sango, once you really get to know him, he's really nice." said Kagome.
"If you say so..." And the girls continued to pack their belongings getting ready for college, while talking on the phone.
A new start for opportunities and a chapter in their lives where another door is closed but another is opened.
And it was just beginning.
AN: Wow! I finished Ch. 3 way earlier than I thought I would've. Ch.4 is being edited. If my summary confused you go read my bio. You'll find more info on my stories there.