The Sure Thing
By. Seelin
Disclaimer: I do not own Inuyasha and Co.
Chapter Two:
Misjudgments
Kagome awakened to the blaring of her alarm clock. Still lying in bed, she reached for the alarm and kept hitting it with her fist until it shut off...or broke, either way she didn't care. It was eight o'clock on a Saturday morning. There was absolutely no way she was getting up at eight on a Saturday.
"Kagome, breakfast is ready," her mom said softly, opening the door a little wider to find her daughter still asleep. She moved across the room and sat on the bed, quietly nudging her daughter. "Hey sleepyhead. I know you had a tough night last night but you can't sleep the day away. Plus you've got to run some errands for me."
Kagome pulled the covers over her head as she let out a soft groan. She sat up lazily and looked around the room. Satisfied that her daughter was awake she got up and headed out of the room. "Hurry up and get dressed or your food will get cold. Either that or Sota will eat it," she said before leaving.
Kagome let her legs dangle over the edge of the bed before she attempted to stand up. She stepped over to her dresser and picked out some clothes. A pair of khaki shorts and light blue tank top that matched her eyes. She looked into her mirror and tried to smooth out the bags beneath her eyes. She picked up a brush and combed it through her hair. She took one final glance in the mirror before she went downstairs.
Inuyasha was sore from last night's track meet. He figured a nice hot shower was just what he needed to soothe his aching muscles. After he had finished his shower he headed to his room and got dressed. When he got downstairs, he was greeted by Miroku. Miroku was planted on the couch and waved to Inuyasha absentmindedly as he surfed through the channels. Inuyasha sat down next to him as Miroku turned to one channel, stayed there for five minutes and then turned the channel, continuing the cycle many more times. Inuyasha slowly turned his gaze towards Miroku, "Must you do that?!"
"What?" asked Miroku, confusedly.
"You know. Changing the channel just as someone can get into the program. Give me that!" Inuyasha said while yanking the remote from Miroku's grasp.
Miroku held his hands up in defense, "Sorry, didn't know it bothered you that much."
Inuyasha flicked off the TV and walked towards the door. He waited for a brief second, "You coming or what?"
Miroku hopped off the couch in a cheerful manner and walked to the door. "Where are we going?"
"I don't know yet. Let's just go see what Kouga's up to."
Kagome pulled up to Sango's house at around six o'clock. She honked the horn once and Sango ran out to meet up with her. Sango hopped into the car and they took off down the road.
"So, what took you so long?"
Kagome pointed to the back seat, which was piled high with dry cleaning. "Errands."
Sango looked over at Kagome who had a small smile on her face, "What are you so happy about?"
"I was just thinking about Hojo. We just have next week left until school's out for the summer, and then we can finally be together," Kagome said dreamily.
"Uh huh. Well, what are we gonna do tonight then?" Sango asked.
Kagome pulled a tight right turn into a parking lot. "Movies?" she suggested.
"I suppose."
They both stepped out of the car and filed into the packed theater. Children ran wild through the theater's lobby while their sighing parents reluctantly bought tickets to movies they would regret seeing. The girls got in line to buy their tickets. They were busy discussing what movie they would watch while they waited until Sango's eyes widened and she grew silent. Kagome peered behind Sango to find Miroku behind her.
"LECH!" Sango screamed as she landed a blow to the side of Miroku's head.
He fell back into Inuyasha's expectant arms. Everyone in the theater turned to face the bewildered girls who laughed nervously until the crowed returned to their own business. Sango turned around to face Miroku as he regained his bearings.
"You! You pervert. Can't you take a hint?" she hissed quietly.
Kouga stepped up from behind Inuyasha to confront Sango, "No, honestly I don't think he can."
Inuyasha and Kagome both suppressed a laugh as Miroku glared daggers at Kouga. Kouga sidestepped over to Kagome, "So, what movie are you guys seeing?"
Kagome looked over at Sango who was still verbally abusing Miroku. "Not the same movie as you," she said sweetly.
It was their turn to purchase tickets. Kagome decided for Sango who was trying to keep an eye on Miroku, "Two tickets for Dodgeball."
Sango handed Kagome her money as she paid for the tickets. Kouga watched her silently before buying his own ticket. Sango followed Kagome into the theatre where the coming attractions were already playing. They picked out two seats a row away from the back and waited for the movie to start. Sango stood up suddenly, "Crap, forgot the popcorn. Want anything to drink while I'm out there?"
Kagome shook her head as she watched Sango leave the room. The film had just begun to start when she felt a tap on her shoulder. She turned around to face a grinning Kouga.
"I thought you said you wouldn't be seeing the same movie as me," he asked innocently.
She shrugged, "Guess I was wrong then." She turned back and watched as the opening credits finished.
Inuyasha and Miroku had stopped at Kouga's place for a while before they finally decided to go see a movie. Inuyasha slid into the drivers seat and they took off towards the movie theatre.
"Hey Inu, Miroku's been telling me about this sure thing you've got. What's up with that?" Kouga asked.
"It's a girl. Her name's Kikyo but she lives across the country and goes to college. She's Miroku's second cousin," Inuyasha stated flatly.
"You know, you don't sound to happy about it."
"Oh, I am. I'm just a little...unsure."
Miroku patted his friends shoulder, "Unsure? This is the sure thing. That means there's nothing to be unsure about. I know you two will hit it off."
Inuyasha instantly lightened up and threw away all of his worries. "You're right."
They arrived at the theatre a few minutes later. Miroku spotted a familiar face and walked up behind the unexpecting girl. Inuyasha laughed inwardly, knowing just what would happen. He jogged over to Miroku and caught him just as he fell back from a blow to the head. Once Miroku came back to his senses the girl he had just groped began to scold him. Kouga walked over to the girl's companion and struck up a conversation with her. Inuyasha walked off to a group of friends standing next to the arcade games.
They talked for a few minutes until Miroku came up behind him and handed him a ticket, "Kouga insisted on seeing Dodgeball so I guess that's what we're seeing. Meet me in the theatre when your finished visiting."
Inuyasha nodded and left to follow Miroku. They found Kouga assumedly harassing a poor girl. Inuyasha nudged Miroku, "Hey, who is that girl anyways?"
"Oh, that's Sango's best friend, Kagome I think. She kind of reminds me of Kikyo in a way," Miroku answered.
"You have a boyfriend?" Kouga asked.
"Yes."
"Why isn't he here with you?"
"He goes to college."
"So you're available?"
"No, I just told you that I have a boyfriend."
"Uh huh. But he's not here so you two must be fighting which means you're available."
"Are you that stupid?! He goes to college, which means he's at school somewhere else, which also means that I'm not available."
A woman turned around and shushed at them. Kagome turned around and tried to watch the movie, wishing that Sango would hurry up at the concession stand. But Kouga only bothered her more. Finally his two friends Inuyasha and Miroku walked in and sat next to him.
"Can't you sit still during one movie Kouga?" Miroku joked.
Kouga crossed his arms and sat back in his seat. Sango finally walked in with the popcorn and Kagome let out a sigh of relief. They finished the rest of the movie in peace.
When the movie was over Kagome grabbed Sango's hand and dragged her out of the movie theatre as quickly as possible. "Hurry. I don't want Kouga following me. He weirded me out."
"Crap!" Sango yelled.
"What?"
"I...uh...left my purse in there," Sango said with a nervous grin.
"Ok hurry up so we can get out of here," Kagome said.
But it was to late. Inuyasha, Miroku, and Kouga came out of the theatre just as Sango rushed into the entrance. Kouga looked over and spotted Kagome, who was trying her best to look invisible.
"Hey, you wanna go grab a bite to eat with us?" he asked.
Kagome put on a fake smile, "Nope, no thanks."
Sango ran out through the exit and rejoined her friend, "What's going on?"
Kagome started to head for the car, "Nothing. Come on."
Kouga yelled to her, "Where are you guys going?"
"Home," Kagome yelled back.
"But why? Come on we'll have some fun."
"Well it's night time and I like to sleep at night. I'm cooky that way."
Inuyasha pulled at the infatuated boy's arm, "C'mon Kouga. Don't waste your time. They're just a couple of wannabes anyway."
They began to walk away before they were stopped. "Excuse me, wannabes?" Kagome yelled at them.
Inuyasha had grown tired of his friends being verbally bashed by the girl and was irritated. "I don't need to repeat myself to you."
"What am I not popular enough for you Inuyasha?!"
"As a matter of fact. No, no you aren't!"
"You are such a jerk. Go to hell," Kagome finished as she turned to leave, finished with the argument.
Inuyasha, on the other hand was not, "You stupid wench! You are so uptight, boring, and plain that I'm amazed that even Kouga was interested in you!"
Kagome instantly turned around and walked right up to him. She stared straight into his eyes with a look of hate before she slapped him. He touched his burning cheek and gave a surprised look to Kagome. "You bitch!"
Kagome walked off. Sango looked at him and flicked him of before running to catch up with her distraught friend.
---Well...this chapter seemed a little moody but I think it was ok. How am I doing? Bad? Good? Let me know. Happy Reading!