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Chapter 2- Gaining Friends
It had been three days since Kagome had arrived at the boarding school. She had already started classes, but today was Saturday. Kagome stretched slowly, enjoying the feeling of not being afraid. This was the first time in years that she hadn't woken up to her stepfather yelling at her.
In the living room Kagome heard a loud slap noise and Sango shout, "Pervert!" 'Huh,' Kagome thought, 'the boys must be over. What time is it anyway?' Kagome looked over at the clock and saw that it was only 9:00 a.m. 'I though they didn't become alive until at least 11:00. I wonder what's up.'
Kagome got up and got dressed. She went out into the living room to see a pissed off Sango, a scared Miroku, and a bored Inuyasha.
"Hello, why are you here so early?" Kagome almost whispered. She was still afraid of the pushy teenagers, but she was starting to get used to them.
Inuyasha heard and answered, "Sango wanted to go to the mall today. She woke us up to go too."
"Hey Kagome! Do you want to come with us? We need to get you some more cloths!" Sango asked, a dreamy look coming into her eyes.
"All right, but I don't have any money to spend, so I'm not going to get anything." Kagome answered. She was actually very excited, but she wouldn't let them see that. (a/n she has a problem with showing emotions)
"Oh don't worry about that. I'll pay for anything you want. I get money from my parent every week. They think they can make up for sending me to boarding school by giving me money. Whatever." Sango muttered, then got perky again. "Let's go!"
Everyone went out to Inuyasha's car and got in. It was only 15-minute drive, and the care ride was full of Miroku and Sango fighting in the back seat. When they got to the mall the first thing Sango did was kick the boys out of the group. It was girl time, so no boys allowed.
Kagome was starting to fell very uncomfortable, wondering why Sango wanted to shop along with her. Kagome also still felt a little afraid of Sango, especially when she looked determined. She looked more determined then ever.
"Um...Sango? Were are we going?" Kagome asked in a small voice.
Sango jumped like she had forgot that Kagome was there. "Oh, sorry. We're going to find you some clothes. Then we might get your hair cut or something." She answered, looking around for a good store.
The first store they went to was OK. Nothing happened, but the did buy some clothes. (a/n I'm too lazy to describe the clothes, but think along the lines of basic shirts and pants.)
The second store they went to was expensive, but good quality clothes. They decided to try on some clothes for fun. (a/n I love doing that with my friends ^.^)
"Kagome how are you doing? Do you like it?" Sango asked through the door.
"Mph.." Was all Kagome could say because she had her shirt half on.
"I'm coming in!" Sango said, opening the door.
"Mkf gkad!" Kagome tried to tell her not to, but Sango couldn't hear her.
"Oh my god!" Sango gasped at what she saw. Kagome was covered in bruises, even some cut's. She was stick thin and looked like she hadn't eaten anything in months. (Which she hasn't) "Kagome, what happened?"
"Nothing recently. This is why I was sent to boarding school. My mother sent me here to get me away from the bully. I was being beaten up almost everyday, and I wasn't hungry anymore. I just wanted to die." Kagome said, not looking Sango in the eyes. 'This is it. She's going to hate me. She's going to think I'm weak and stupid.'
"What an ass hole! To beat you up every day that guy must be a total jerk!" Sango yelled, looking really pissed off. "Tell me his name and I'll beat the crap out of him! I bet Inuyasha and Miroku would help too." Kagome stood in shock starring at Sango. Then what Sango said sank in and Kagome answered quickly. "No, it's OK. I'm here now, so he can't get me. I just won't go back often. Only to see my mother every once in a while."
"OK, but if anyone bothers, go ahead and tell me and I'll beat the crap out of them. With Inuyasha and Miroku's help too." Sango said, looking totally serious.
Kagome hugged her and cried, "Thank you!" Then she pulled away and continued to change like nothing had happened.
They went to a couple more stores and bought some more clothes. Around one o'clock they met up with the boys in the food court for lunch. They got their food and sat down to eat. All four of them were silent fore a little while as they ate.
"So what do you want to do now?" Sango asked.
"Well, we could go swimming and the school's pool." Miroku offered.
**Bam**
"Stop thinking perverted thoughts!" Sango yelled.
"I wasn't! I was only thinking that Kagome hadn't been there yet." Miroku said calmly.
"I-I can't." Kagome whispered, thinking about all of her bruises.
"Do you not know how to swim?" Inuyasha asked smugly.
"I do, I just don't like swimming. Couldn't we all just go hang out or something?" Kagome asked.
"Yeah, I don't want to swim either. Let's just hang out." Sango said, getting why Kagome didn't want to go swimming.
"OK, well lets go back to the school." Miroku said, getting up.
All of them got up and started to walk towards the exit. Kagome stayed behind them a little, feeling uncomfortable with being in a group. Kagome watched them, looking at how easy the were together.
Kagome bumped into something and flew backwards. Looking up she saw that she had bumped into someone. A male someone.
***With Inuyasha and Gang***
"Hey, where did Kagome go?" Sango asked, looking around.
"Don't know. Hey, you guys go ahead back, I'll get her." Inuyasha said, starting to back track.
"How will you get back?" Miroku asked.
"I'll carry her on my back and jump back. We'll probably get back before you!" Inuyasha answered, leaving them.
"OK, lets go back." Sango said, grabbing Miroku's hand and dragging him away.
***Back to Kagome***
"I-I'm sorry. I wasn't watching were I was going. I promise to be better." Kagome whispered, scared. 'He reminds me of him. They both have the same cold look in their eyes. I don't like it. Someone, help me.'
Kagome tried to get up off the floor, but he wouldn't let her. He threw her down with every attempt, and laughed when she looked close to tears.
"Naraku, you leave her alone!" Inuyasha said in a dangerous tone. (a/n think ggrrr, you pissed me off!) He had followed Kagome's sent and found Naraku hitting her.
"Oh, Inuyasha is this your girl? Well, who ever thought a half-breed like you could get a girlfriend? Did you have to lie to her? Tell her you were full human?" Naraku sneered. (a/n what a meanie! I hate you Naraku!)
"She knows what I am, but there is nothing to describe a creep like you!" (a/n go Inuyasha!) Inuyasha yelled, charging at Naraku.
Naraku moved to the side, then counter attacked. "Inuyasha, you seem so protective of your women. Is she that good? I may have to test her out myself."
At the Kagome squeaked and backed away a bit. Inuyasha broke away from Naraku and stood in front of Kagome. "Stay behind me. Don't worry, I won't let him do anything to you. Now, get back and get up. I don't want you getting run over." Inuyasha whispered to Kagome. Then he turned to Naraku and yelled, "If you touch her I will kill you. Got that?"
Inuyasha charged, trying to get Naraku. for a brief moment Kagome thought she saw his eyes flash red, but she dismissed it as her imagination.
The fighting went on for only a moment before both Inuyasha and Naraku flew backward. Kagome ran to Inuyasha without a second thought towards her safety.
"Inuyasha? Are you OK?" Kagome screamed.
"Yeah, I'm fine. I would be more worried about Naraku." Inuyasha answered smugly.
"Kagome looked over at Naraku and saw that he looked worse then Inuyasha. (a/n imagine anime style swirly eyes.) Her eyes got really big, and her mouth formed and o shape. Inuyasha got up and looked around them. The crowd had stopped to watch the fight, but now they were leaving.
"Come on Kagome, let's go. Naraku's friends will get him. I think." Inuyasha smirked.
They followed the direction Miroku and Sango had gone and came out to the outside world. "How are we going to get back?" Kagome asked.
"Oh, I can jump really high and far, so I thought I would carry you. Here, climb onto my back." Inuyasha said, bending down so Kagome could get on.
Kagome climbed on without hesitation. Inuyasha positioned her correctly on his back, and took off. Kagome grabbed his shoulders and hid her face in them. Inuyasha could tell that she was surprised at how high he could go and laughed.
It only took them around five minutes to get back, and they arrived at the same time as Sango and Miroku. Inuyasha pulled Sango to the side and told her what happened. When he was done he looked back to find Miroku inching towards Kagome. Kagome noticed at the same time as Inuyasha and she ran behind him, peeking over his shoulder.
"What?" Miroku asked, an innocent look on his face.
"How dare you! She just went through something traumatic and here you are trying to take advantage of her. You JERK!" Sango yelled, chasing after Miroku waving a giant boomerang that had suddenly appeared out of nowhere.
Kagome sighed behind Inuyasha and leaned her head against his back.
"What's wrong?" Inuyasha asked, looking over his shoulder at her.
"I'm just tired. I'm not used to walking around the mall all day and then being picked on, and then being harassed by a stupid jerk. Thank you though for letting me hide behind you and for protecting me from Naraku. No one has every tried to protect me before." Kagome whispered, tears started to form in her eyes.
"What do you mean no one has ever tried to protect you? When would you have needed to be protected?" Inuyasha asked, confused.
"Back at my old school, I was bullied. I had no friends, and I was always alone. My mom decided to send me to boarding school to get away from the bully, but I guess there's just something about me that says I'm an easy target or something. I always seem to find trouble, or I'm just really unlucky." Kagome said even softer, now fully crying.
Inuyasha turned around and looked her straight in the eyes. "This is not your fault. Bullies like Naraku bully everyone. I don't think that your unlucky, or that there's something about you that people can sense, I just think Naraku wanted to scare someone. He has fun doing things like that. Now, please stop crying!" Inuyasha finally pleaded. He hated to see her cry.
Kagome smiled at him and nodded. Then they both looked up to see Sango and Miroku both smiling like lunatics. "What's so funny?" Kagome asked.
"Inuyasha is. He has never tried to comfort anyone before. This has been a day of firsts." Miroku choked out.
Kagome just shrugged and went upstairs to her dorm. 'It's time for a nice long bath.' Kagome thought, locking the bathroom door behind her.
***End of Chapter 2***
So, what did you think? It was a very eventful chapter don't you think. The next chapter will include a day of school I think. Well, that's it for now. Thanks for all the reviews!
Ryngrl5
Chapter 2- Gaining Friends
It had been three days since Kagome had arrived at the boarding school. She had already started classes, but today was Saturday. Kagome stretched slowly, enjoying the feeling of not being afraid. This was the first time in years that she hadn't woken up to her stepfather yelling at her.
In the living room Kagome heard a loud slap noise and Sango shout, "Pervert!" 'Huh,' Kagome thought, 'the boys must be over. What time is it anyway?' Kagome looked over at the clock and saw that it was only 9:00 a.m. 'I though they didn't become alive until at least 11:00. I wonder what's up.'
Kagome got up and got dressed. She went out into the living room to see a pissed off Sango, a scared Miroku, and a bored Inuyasha.
"Hello, why are you here so early?" Kagome almost whispered. She was still afraid of the pushy teenagers, but she was starting to get used to them.
Inuyasha heard and answered, "Sango wanted to go to the mall today. She woke us up to go too."
"Hey Kagome! Do you want to come with us? We need to get you some more cloths!" Sango asked, a dreamy look coming into her eyes.
"All right, but I don't have any money to spend, so I'm not going to get anything." Kagome answered. She was actually very excited, but she wouldn't let them see that. (a/n she has a problem with showing emotions)
"Oh don't worry about that. I'll pay for anything you want. I get money from my parent every week. They think they can make up for sending me to boarding school by giving me money. Whatever." Sango muttered, then got perky again. "Let's go!"
Everyone went out to Inuyasha's car and got in. It was only 15-minute drive, and the care ride was full of Miroku and Sango fighting in the back seat. When they got to the mall the first thing Sango did was kick the boys out of the group. It was girl time, so no boys allowed.
Kagome was starting to fell very uncomfortable, wondering why Sango wanted to shop along with her. Kagome also still felt a little afraid of Sango, especially when she looked determined. She looked more determined then ever.
"Um...Sango? Were are we going?" Kagome asked in a small voice.
Sango jumped like she had forgot that Kagome was there. "Oh, sorry. We're going to find you some clothes. Then we might get your hair cut or something." She answered, looking around for a good store.
The first store they went to was OK. Nothing happened, but the did buy some clothes. (a/n I'm too lazy to describe the clothes, but think along the lines of basic shirts and pants.)
The second store they went to was expensive, but good quality clothes. They decided to try on some clothes for fun. (a/n I love doing that with my friends ^.^)
"Kagome how are you doing? Do you like it?" Sango asked through the door.
"Mph.." Was all Kagome could say because she had her shirt half on.
"I'm coming in!" Sango said, opening the door.
"Mkf gkad!" Kagome tried to tell her not to, but Sango couldn't hear her.
"Oh my god!" Sango gasped at what she saw. Kagome was covered in bruises, even some cut's. She was stick thin and looked like she hadn't eaten anything in months. (Which she hasn't) "Kagome, what happened?"
"Nothing recently. This is why I was sent to boarding school. My mother sent me here to get me away from the bully. I was being beaten up almost everyday, and I wasn't hungry anymore. I just wanted to die." Kagome said, not looking Sango in the eyes. 'This is it. She's going to hate me. She's going to think I'm weak and stupid.'
"What an ass hole! To beat you up every day that guy must be a total jerk!" Sango yelled, looking really pissed off. "Tell me his name and I'll beat the crap out of him! I bet Inuyasha and Miroku would help too." Kagome stood in shock starring at Sango. Then what Sango said sank in and Kagome answered quickly. "No, it's OK. I'm here now, so he can't get me. I just won't go back often. Only to see my mother every once in a while."
"OK, but if anyone bothers, go ahead and tell me and I'll beat the crap out of them. With Inuyasha and Miroku's help too." Sango said, looking totally serious.
Kagome hugged her and cried, "Thank you!" Then she pulled away and continued to change like nothing had happened.
They went to a couple more stores and bought some more clothes. Around one o'clock they met up with the boys in the food court for lunch. They got their food and sat down to eat. All four of them were silent fore a little while as they ate.
"So what do you want to do now?" Sango asked.
"Well, we could go swimming and the school's pool." Miroku offered.
**Bam**
"Stop thinking perverted thoughts!" Sango yelled.
"I wasn't! I was only thinking that Kagome hadn't been there yet." Miroku said calmly.
"I-I can't." Kagome whispered, thinking about all of her bruises.
"Do you not know how to swim?" Inuyasha asked smugly.
"I do, I just don't like swimming. Couldn't we all just go hang out or something?" Kagome asked.
"Yeah, I don't want to swim either. Let's just hang out." Sango said, getting why Kagome didn't want to go swimming.
"OK, well lets go back to the school." Miroku said, getting up.
All of them got up and started to walk towards the exit. Kagome stayed behind them a little, feeling uncomfortable with being in a group. Kagome watched them, looking at how easy the were together.
Kagome bumped into something and flew backwards. Looking up she saw that she had bumped into someone. A male someone.
***With Inuyasha and Gang***
"Hey, where did Kagome go?" Sango asked, looking around.
"Don't know. Hey, you guys go ahead back, I'll get her." Inuyasha said, starting to back track.
"How will you get back?" Miroku asked.
"I'll carry her on my back and jump back. We'll probably get back before you!" Inuyasha answered, leaving them.
"OK, lets go back." Sango said, grabbing Miroku's hand and dragging him away.
***Back to Kagome***
"I-I'm sorry. I wasn't watching were I was going. I promise to be better." Kagome whispered, scared. 'He reminds me of him. They both have the same cold look in their eyes. I don't like it. Someone, help me.'
Kagome tried to get up off the floor, but he wouldn't let her. He threw her down with every attempt, and laughed when she looked close to tears.
"Naraku, you leave her alone!" Inuyasha said in a dangerous tone. (a/n think ggrrr, you pissed me off!) He had followed Kagome's sent and found Naraku hitting her.
"Oh, Inuyasha is this your girl? Well, who ever thought a half-breed like you could get a girlfriend? Did you have to lie to her? Tell her you were full human?" Naraku sneered. (a/n what a meanie! I hate you Naraku!)
"She knows what I am, but there is nothing to describe a creep like you!" (a/n go Inuyasha!) Inuyasha yelled, charging at Naraku.
Naraku moved to the side, then counter attacked. "Inuyasha, you seem so protective of your women. Is she that good? I may have to test her out myself."
At the Kagome squeaked and backed away a bit. Inuyasha broke away from Naraku and stood in front of Kagome. "Stay behind me. Don't worry, I won't let him do anything to you. Now, get back and get up. I don't want you getting run over." Inuyasha whispered to Kagome. Then he turned to Naraku and yelled, "If you touch her I will kill you. Got that?"
Inuyasha charged, trying to get Naraku. for a brief moment Kagome thought she saw his eyes flash red, but she dismissed it as her imagination.
The fighting went on for only a moment before both Inuyasha and Naraku flew backward. Kagome ran to Inuyasha without a second thought towards her safety.
"Inuyasha? Are you OK?" Kagome screamed.
"Yeah, I'm fine. I would be more worried about Naraku." Inuyasha answered smugly.
"Kagome looked over at Naraku and saw that he looked worse then Inuyasha. (a/n imagine anime style swirly eyes.) Her eyes got really big, and her mouth formed and o shape. Inuyasha got up and looked around them. The crowd had stopped to watch the fight, but now they were leaving.
"Come on Kagome, let's go. Naraku's friends will get him. I think." Inuyasha smirked.
They followed the direction Miroku and Sango had gone and came out to the outside world. "How are we going to get back?" Kagome asked.
"Oh, I can jump really high and far, so I thought I would carry you. Here, climb onto my back." Inuyasha said, bending down so Kagome could get on.
Kagome climbed on without hesitation. Inuyasha positioned her correctly on his back, and took off. Kagome grabbed his shoulders and hid her face in them. Inuyasha could tell that she was surprised at how high he could go and laughed.
It only took them around five minutes to get back, and they arrived at the same time as Sango and Miroku. Inuyasha pulled Sango to the side and told her what happened. When he was done he looked back to find Miroku inching towards Kagome. Kagome noticed at the same time as Inuyasha and she ran behind him, peeking over his shoulder.
"What?" Miroku asked, an innocent look on his face.
"How dare you! She just went through something traumatic and here you are trying to take advantage of her. You JERK!" Sango yelled, chasing after Miroku waving a giant boomerang that had suddenly appeared out of nowhere.
Kagome sighed behind Inuyasha and leaned her head against his back.
"What's wrong?" Inuyasha asked, looking over his shoulder at her.
"I'm just tired. I'm not used to walking around the mall all day and then being picked on, and then being harassed by a stupid jerk. Thank you though for letting me hide behind you and for protecting me from Naraku. No one has every tried to protect me before." Kagome whispered, tears started to form in her eyes.
"What do you mean no one has ever tried to protect you? When would you have needed to be protected?" Inuyasha asked, confused.
"Back at my old school, I was bullied. I had no friends, and I was always alone. My mom decided to send me to boarding school to get away from the bully, but I guess there's just something about me that says I'm an easy target or something. I always seem to find trouble, or I'm just really unlucky." Kagome said even softer, now fully crying.
Inuyasha turned around and looked her straight in the eyes. "This is not your fault. Bullies like Naraku bully everyone. I don't think that your unlucky, or that there's something about you that people can sense, I just think Naraku wanted to scare someone. He has fun doing things like that. Now, please stop crying!" Inuyasha finally pleaded. He hated to see her cry.
Kagome smiled at him and nodded. Then they both looked up to see Sango and Miroku both smiling like lunatics. "What's so funny?" Kagome asked.
"Inuyasha is. He has never tried to comfort anyone before. This has been a day of firsts." Miroku choked out.
Kagome just shrugged and went upstairs to her dorm. 'It's time for a nice long bath.' Kagome thought, locking the bathroom door behind her.
***End of Chapter 2***
So, what did you think? It was a very eventful chapter don't you think. The next chapter will include a day of school I think. Well, that's it for now. Thanks for all the reviews!
Ryngrl5