Crimson Blood
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Disclaimer: Unfortunately for myself, I do not own Inuyasha or 'Hello' by Evanescence. *Hangs head down* If I did own Inuyasha, Inuyasha would love me, not Kagome or the wretched beast, KIKYOU!!! DIE KIKYOU!!! I HATE YOU, BITCH!!! Well, moving on. And, if I owned 'Hello' (But even cooler, Evanescence) I would take all the fame and fortune for myself. Obviously, none of that has happened... YET (I'm still working on the whole, 'Inuyasha love-thing', but once it is complete, I promise you, HE WILL LOVE ME!!! MWA HA HA HA HA!!!).
Inuyasha: To put all of that in shorter words, Whisper does not own Inuyasha, and she is a psychopath. ^_^
Whisper: -_- Well anyways, this chapter is dedicated to all of MY (Mwa ha ha, they belong to me!) readers, who reviewed, and even more to those who read, reviewed, and were patient enough until I got back from my vacation. Thanksies! ^_^
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A/N: I'm soooo sorry for the lack of updating-ness. I've been super busy lately, not to mention I was out of town over Spring Break. So, as a gift to all of my readers (Oh I just love calling you guys/girls MY readers! ^_^), I will either try to make this chapter really long, or I will add more than one chapter really quickly. ^_^!!!
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Has no one told you she's not breathing?
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Last Time:
Kagome heard a crack as his foot collided with her side, and she knew she must have a broken rib. 'What did I do to deserve this?' Kagome thought to herself, then everything in her sight went black.
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Kagome awoke, a sharp pain up in her head, as well as in her side. Her eyes remained closed, afraid to see where she was. Then it all came flooding back. Her coming home from school. Her father finding the water on the floor, and then giving her, her 'punishment'. He had been drunk. She had smelled the booze on his breath, and his physical appearence signalled it as well.
Slowly, not knowing what to expect, Kagome opened her eyes. She was staring up at the ceiling of the front room of her house. Using her arms to prop herself up, wincing while doing so, she managed to get into a sitting position. Looking down, her insides lurched at what she saw. She was sitting in a puddle of blood. Her own blood. Looking now at her side, she saw a deep gash in it. How she got it though, she hadn't a clue. He had kicked her and punched her, sure, but nothing to make her bleed. Or had he? She passed out for all she knew, though for how long, she was unsure.
Using all of her strength, she got up onto her feet. Feeling dizzy once she was able to stand straight, she quickly rushed over to the living room, and fell down onto the couch. The pain in her side reminded her that she needed to get it cleaned up, and quickly too. She was still bleeding, not as much as before, but blood was spilling slowly onto the couch. Gripping the couch cusion, she slowly pushed herself up once again, and headed off towards the bathroom. She finally made it there, and got out the first aid kit. Spotting some large pieces of guaze at the bottom of the container, she pulled it up to her side to see if it would fit. There was still a little bit left showing, so she grabbed another piece, and held that up as well. Not seeing any part of her wound, she got out some medical tape, and wrapped it around her waist, securing the guaze. As she stood up once again to leave the bathroom, she felt another pain sear through her chest. She grabbed the part where it was coming from, which happened to be her ribs, and closed her eyes, as if the pain were too much. Then she remembered. She had heard a crack just before she became unconsious. The rib was, with no doubt, broken.
Seeing there was nothing she could to about her rib, she tried her best to ignore the pain, and went back to the living room to lay down. She wouldn't be able to go to the hospital for her injury, because they would probably ask her how it happened, and she couldn't tell them it was her dad. Ever. She could just lie to them and say she tripped, or got into a fight at school, but then there was still the expense. She doubted her father would pay a hospital bill for her broken rib, or it might have even been more than one rib.
Hearing no sounds from anywhere in the house; upstairs, or downstairs, Kagome knew her father wasn't home. He would most likely be out all night then. He did that often. So, sensing no danger, Kagome drifted off into a restless sleep. Her nightmares were filled with many images of her father, angry as always, and hating her more than ever, but there were always pleasant sights. Things before. . . it. . . happened.
Waking in a cold sweat, Kagome looked out the window to see that it was dark outside. It must have been 3:00 in the morning or so, but her father still wasn't home. That was good. Kagome still needed to clean up her bloody mess, and if she didn't, she would be in more trouble than before. Most people would wonder why Kagome didn't just report her father for child abuse, but the answer was; she couldn't. He was the last remaining person in her family. Her mother, younger brother, and grandfather had died in a car wreck two years before, and since then, her father had become addicted to alchohol, and drugs. Kagome knew that what her father was doing to her was wrong, and she was always scared to be around him, but she had always looked up to him when she was younger, and a little part of her wanted to hold his old heroistic look. It was as if, she was trying to hold on to it, to keep the old memories of when he was the perfect role model, in hopes that, that side of him would come back. Of course, she knew already that it would never come back, but she still just had to hold onto it, and not give up hope.
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After cleaning up the mess, Kagome wandered up to her room, and fell asleep in her bed, still fully dressed in the bloody school uniform she was wearing.
She awoke the next morning to the sound of her alarm clock going off. Sleepily, she reached over and turned it off. She slowly got out of bed, remembering what had happened the previous day, and changed into her spare uniform. After brushing her hair and teeth, and doing everything else to get ready for school, she timidly made her way downstairs. Seeing no one around, she let out a small sigh of relief, and headed off towards school. She didn't bother eating breakfast, for it seemed that her appetite was lost.
When Kagome was about half-way to school, someone behind her called out her name. Turning around, she saw Sango, Miroku, and Inuyasha, all walking towards school. Sango ran up to Kagome, and Miroku and Inuyasha, ran to catch up. "What's up?" Sango questioned after greeting Kagome. "Uh, n-not much," Kagome stuttered, the thought of last night still in her head. "Are you okay? You look kind of dazed or something." Miroku piped in, a slightly concerned tone in his voice. "Huh? Oh, I'm fine." Kagome said, curious as to why he bothered to worry. "You sure?" He questioned again, unaware of Kagome's will to end the conversation. "I said I'm fine!" Kagome said coldly to him, turning away to start walking again. Inuyasha looked over at Miroku and just shrugged his shoulders, telling him that he too didn't know what her mood swing was all about. "Women," Miroku muttered under his breath, and ran to catch up with Kagome and Sango, who had also started to head off towards school.
No one else questioned Kagome on the walk to school, but continued on with some show that must have been on TV last night. Kagome though, wasn't paying attention to their conversation, but on her own thoughts. "Kagome!" She heard Sango practically yell at her. "What?" Kagome jumped, startled by her sudden voice. "I asked you if you saw the movie last night!" Sango said, a bit aggravated. "Oh, uh, no." Kagome replied, not even knowing what movie it was they were talking about. The other three continued on talking, leaving Kagome to her mind.
Once they reached school, they all went their seperate ways, except for Kagome and Inuyasha, who happened to have the same first class. They sat down in their seats just as the bell rang, and went to work. Well, Kagome went to work that is. Inuyasha was to busy thinking about a certain someone, and sneaking glances at her occasionally.
'God! Why the hell am I so damn attracted to her?!' The question fired through his mind, 'I mean, look at her, she's not even the slightest bit physically attractive! Besides! I've got a girlfriend already! Stupid mind!' Though, as much as he tried to lie to himself, he couldn't help but think that she was really beautiful. It was her attitude that drew him to her. She was so... mysterious. No, that wasn't it. She was really secretive, and for some reason, he wanted to know more about her. That was it. He was drawn to her secretive ways.
Giving up on the conversation he was having with his mind, he silently went to work. At long last, the bell finally rang, and they were able to escape Mrs. Tonokye's class, also referred to as the Classroom of Hell.
The next class Kagome had, was with Sango. That class went on as usual, boring. Sango had left ahead of her, after the bell rang, telling Kagome to sit with her again at lunch, Kagome agreed, and went down the hall towards her locker. Her next class, she had with no one she knew, so she didn't really talk at all there. Once the bell rang, she was about to head down towards the cafeteria, but when she was just about there, someone pushed her into an empty classroom.
The door slammed shut behind whoever had pushed her in, and quickly, Kagome looked around to see who it was. She recognized her as one of the girls in the class she just came from. Kikyou, was her name, or at least Kagome thought it was. "Why the hell did you do that?!" Kagome asked her, infuriated. She wasn't answered, but instead, shoved up against the wall by Kikyou. The pain in Kagome's chest and side returned once more, from the impact of the wall. She winced a little, but soon wiped it off her face, not to let Kikyou see any signs of weakness. "You know, I don't really care about what the hell you're up to, but I'll tell you this. Stay. Away. From Inuyasha!!! If I catch you with him again, I'll be sure to tear you limb from limb!" Kikyou threatened, then just as soon as she had entered, she let go of Kagome, and stormed out of the room.
Kagome fell to floor in a heap, grasping her side and her ribs with her hands. After a few minutes, she realized that Sango was probably looking for her, and she slowly got up and headed towards the cafeteria once more. She had no idea about why Kikyou had done that. She barely even knew Inuyasha! Besides, the only reason she was around him really, was because of Sango. Letting go over her side, she quietly got her lunch, and sat down at the table. "Where were you at?" Sango asked Kagome, as soon as she sat down. "I, uh, got lost." Kagome lied. It was a good excuse, since this was only her second day, and she wasn't too familiar with the school yet. "Ok, whatever." Sango said, as if the excuse was good enough for her, and went back to talking with the guys. Kagome, however, tuned out what Sango and the others were talking about. Instead, she was busy thinking about what had just happened between herself and Kikyou. Why was it any of her business if she hung out with Inuyasha or not? Unless Kikyou had a 'thing' for him, then there was most likely nothing else that would bother Kikyou about Kagome being around Inuyasha. Besides, if Kikyou did 'really' like Inuyasha, why would it bother Kagome? She wasn't interested in Inuyasha. He was just a guy she had known for a little over 24 hours, and she didn't know anything about him! Kagome spent most of lunchtime thinking silently, and picking at her food, not eating any. Finally, after she had quit trying to think, and gotten tired of Sango and the other's coversation, she spoke up. "I'm gonna leave now," she said quietly, almost a whisper. Either she spoke quietly because of the pain in her chest that had returned, or she just needed some time to herself, and spoke quietly so no one would hear here and try to stop her from leaving. She grabbed her lunch (that still hadn't been eaten), and got up from the table. A pain seared throughout her body, and she realized her wound must have reopened. She clutched her side, and winced slightly, but quickly let go when she realized her mistake. Her friends must have seen her pain, because they were all staring at her with odd expressions. As quickly as she could (without hurting herself even more), she turned around and headed away from them, throwing her trash away on her way out to the school courtyard. Maybe there she would actually get some piece and quiet.
Kagome walked over to the same tree she sat beneath the day before. Resting her head back on the tree's trunk, she closed her eyes, trying to clear her mind.
*******************Back in the Cafeteria*******************
"What was that all about?" Sango asked the guys, as Kagome hurried away. "No idea." Was Miroku's reply, and Inuyasha simply shrugged. There was a worried expression on his face, as he watched Kagome race outside. 'She looked like she was in pain...' He thought to himself, 'Not to mention she was acting strangely this morning.' "I'm gonna go now too." Inuyasha told the others, picking up his lunch, and hurring towards the trash can.
Sango and Miroku watched their other friend leave the table, and once more, shrugged their shoulders. "You think Inuyasha has a thing for Kagome?" Miroku asked Sango after a few moments. "I doubt it. I mean, after all, he IS going out with Kikyou and all." Sango said, though her tone was unsure. Kikyou was the bitch of the school, but everyone (excluding Sango, Miroku, and now Kagome) thought she was so great. What Inuyasha saw in her, was hidden from everyone them. Of course, Kagome didn't know that Inuyasha and Kikyou were going out. She simply thought that Kikyou had a crush on Inuyasha, and was trying to prevent anyone else from getting in her way. Obviously, Kagome hadn't thought long enough on that subject.
After throwing his lunch away, Inuyasha walked outside where Kagome was headed, carefull not to let the other two see him. Once he was outside, he spotted Kagome sitting by herself at the same tree as yesterday. Slowly, he walked up to her and sat down, carefull to keep some space between them. Kagome obviously hadn't heard Inuyasha, as her eyes remained closed. For a moment, he thought that she might be asleep, but quickly, he caught a salty scent around her. She had been crying. He could see the red streaks on her face, left by the tears, and he saw one slide down her face and burst on her arms that were wrapped around her knees. Though, Inuyasha doubted she was crying out of pain. Well, out of physical pain, that is. It seemed as if she were emotionally hurt, though he couldn't be too sure about that.
"Are you alright?" He asked quietly, startling her as she jumped, and turned to see who it was. Immediately, she wiped her face to rid of the tears. Though the redness in her eyes and on her face was still visible. "I'm fine," She replied, in a barely audible voice, even with Inuyasha's sensitive hearing. "Are you sure?" Inuyasha asked, after he made out her answer. Kagome simply nodded, lowering her head towards the ground. "You kind of had us worried back there at lunch." He went on, trying to block out the image of her sitting there, head lowered, as if there were nothing left in the world for her to look forward to. It made you sad just to look at it. She usually had the veneer of a cheerful person, but right now, Inuyasha was seeing the truth beneath all those false things. Kagome looked up after hearing Inuyasha's statement. "W-worried?" Kagome stuttered, not sure she had heard correctly. No one had ever 'worried' about her. Well, except for her mom, brother, and grandfather... and her dad... once. Now, three of those people were dead, and one didn't see the real Kagome whenever he looked at her. He just saw some piece of filth that was an expence to him. "Well, yeah!" Inuyasha said, shocked that the news would come as surprising to Kagome, "You just kind of, 'ran away', not to mention, you looked like you were hurt." Kagome's heart sped up rapidly. Inuyasha was just inches from the secret in her life, that she must KEEP secret from everyone else. "Oh, well, I'm sorry I had you guys worried." Kagome said quietly, lowering her head down once more. "No need to apologize... but, you're sure you're alright? I mean, you looked like you were in pain when you left." Once again, Kagome nodded at Inuyasha's question, "I'm fine. I just, uh, tripped this morning, and I sort of cut myself." "Okay then," Inuyasha said, doubt hidden in his voice. He knew that Kagome was hiding something from him, but he hadn't the slightest clue what. Feeling like he shouldn't try to pry any further, he, as well, leaned back on the tree trunk. His gaze remained locked up at the sky, while Kagome's faced down, towards the grass and the dirt.
Eventually, the bell rang, signalling the end of lunch, and Kagome and Inuyasha stood up. "Well, see ya around," Inuyasha said, before turning around and walking off. "Sure," Kagome replied after he had left, and she to went to left, to get her stuff for her next class.
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A/N: Well, that's it for this chapter. I'll look over it as soon as I can, and if I feel like it's long enough, I'll leave it at that for now, but if it's not, I'll add another chapter ASAP.
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Disclaimer: Unfortunately for myself, I do not own Inuyasha or 'Hello' by Evanescence. *Hangs head down* If I did own Inuyasha, Inuyasha would love me, not Kagome or the wretched beast, KIKYOU!!! DIE KIKYOU!!! I HATE YOU, BITCH!!! Well, moving on. And, if I owned 'Hello' (But even cooler, Evanescence) I would take all the fame and fortune for myself. Obviously, none of that has happened... YET (I'm still working on the whole, 'Inuyasha love-thing', but once it is complete, I promise you, HE WILL LOVE ME!!! MWA HA HA HA HA!!!).
Inuyasha: To put all of that in shorter words, Whisper does not own Inuyasha, and she is a psychopath. ^_^
Whisper: -_- Well anyways, this chapter is dedicated to all of MY (Mwa ha ha, they belong to me!) readers, who reviewed, and even more to those who read, reviewed, and were patient enough until I got back from my vacation. Thanksies! ^_^
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A/N: I'm soooo sorry for the lack of updating-ness. I've been super busy lately, not to mention I was out of town over Spring Break. So, as a gift to all of my readers (Oh I just love calling you guys/girls MY readers! ^_^), I will either try to make this chapter really long, or I will add more than one chapter really quickly. ^_^!!!
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Has no one told you she's not breathing?
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Last Time:
Kagome heard a crack as his foot collided with her side, and she knew she must have a broken rib. 'What did I do to deserve this?' Kagome thought to herself, then everything in her sight went black.
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Kagome awoke, a sharp pain up in her head, as well as in her side. Her eyes remained closed, afraid to see where she was. Then it all came flooding back. Her coming home from school. Her father finding the water on the floor, and then giving her, her 'punishment'. He had been drunk. She had smelled the booze on his breath, and his physical appearence signalled it as well.
Slowly, not knowing what to expect, Kagome opened her eyes. She was staring up at the ceiling of the front room of her house. Using her arms to prop herself up, wincing while doing so, she managed to get into a sitting position. Looking down, her insides lurched at what she saw. She was sitting in a puddle of blood. Her own blood. Looking now at her side, she saw a deep gash in it. How she got it though, she hadn't a clue. He had kicked her and punched her, sure, but nothing to make her bleed. Or had he? She passed out for all she knew, though for how long, she was unsure.
Using all of her strength, she got up onto her feet. Feeling dizzy once she was able to stand straight, she quickly rushed over to the living room, and fell down onto the couch. The pain in her side reminded her that she needed to get it cleaned up, and quickly too. She was still bleeding, not as much as before, but blood was spilling slowly onto the couch. Gripping the couch cusion, she slowly pushed herself up once again, and headed off towards the bathroom. She finally made it there, and got out the first aid kit. Spotting some large pieces of guaze at the bottom of the container, she pulled it up to her side to see if it would fit. There was still a little bit left showing, so she grabbed another piece, and held that up as well. Not seeing any part of her wound, she got out some medical tape, and wrapped it around her waist, securing the guaze. As she stood up once again to leave the bathroom, she felt another pain sear through her chest. She grabbed the part where it was coming from, which happened to be her ribs, and closed her eyes, as if the pain were too much. Then she remembered. She had heard a crack just before she became unconsious. The rib was, with no doubt, broken.
Seeing there was nothing she could to about her rib, she tried her best to ignore the pain, and went back to the living room to lay down. She wouldn't be able to go to the hospital for her injury, because they would probably ask her how it happened, and she couldn't tell them it was her dad. Ever. She could just lie to them and say she tripped, or got into a fight at school, but then there was still the expense. She doubted her father would pay a hospital bill for her broken rib, or it might have even been more than one rib.
Hearing no sounds from anywhere in the house; upstairs, or downstairs, Kagome knew her father wasn't home. He would most likely be out all night then. He did that often. So, sensing no danger, Kagome drifted off into a restless sleep. Her nightmares were filled with many images of her father, angry as always, and hating her more than ever, but there were always pleasant sights. Things before. . . it. . . happened.
Waking in a cold sweat, Kagome looked out the window to see that it was dark outside. It must have been 3:00 in the morning or so, but her father still wasn't home. That was good. Kagome still needed to clean up her bloody mess, and if she didn't, she would be in more trouble than before. Most people would wonder why Kagome didn't just report her father for child abuse, but the answer was; she couldn't. He was the last remaining person in her family. Her mother, younger brother, and grandfather had died in a car wreck two years before, and since then, her father had become addicted to alchohol, and drugs. Kagome knew that what her father was doing to her was wrong, and she was always scared to be around him, but she had always looked up to him when she was younger, and a little part of her wanted to hold his old heroistic look. It was as if, she was trying to hold on to it, to keep the old memories of when he was the perfect role model, in hopes that, that side of him would come back. Of course, she knew already that it would never come back, but she still just had to hold onto it, and not give up hope.
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After cleaning up the mess, Kagome wandered up to her room, and fell asleep in her bed, still fully dressed in the bloody school uniform she was wearing.
She awoke the next morning to the sound of her alarm clock going off. Sleepily, she reached over and turned it off. She slowly got out of bed, remembering what had happened the previous day, and changed into her spare uniform. After brushing her hair and teeth, and doing everything else to get ready for school, she timidly made her way downstairs. Seeing no one around, she let out a small sigh of relief, and headed off towards school. She didn't bother eating breakfast, for it seemed that her appetite was lost.
When Kagome was about half-way to school, someone behind her called out her name. Turning around, she saw Sango, Miroku, and Inuyasha, all walking towards school. Sango ran up to Kagome, and Miroku and Inuyasha, ran to catch up. "What's up?" Sango questioned after greeting Kagome. "Uh, n-not much," Kagome stuttered, the thought of last night still in her head. "Are you okay? You look kind of dazed or something." Miroku piped in, a slightly concerned tone in his voice. "Huh? Oh, I'm fine." Kagome said, curious as to why he bothered to worry. "You sure?" He questioned again, unaware of Kagome's will to end the conversation. "I said I'm fine!" Kagome said coldly to him, turning away to start walking again. Inuyasha looked over at Miroku and just shrugged his shoulders, telling him that he too didn't know what her mood swing was all about. "Women," Miroku muttered under his breath, and ran to catch up with Kagome and Sango, who had also started to head off towards school.
No one else questioned Kagome on the walk to school, but continued on with some show that must have been on TV last night. Kagome though, wasn't paying attention to their conversation, but on her own thoughts. "Kagome!" She heard Sango practically yell at her. "What?" Kagome jumped, startled by her sudden voice. "I asked you if you saw the movie last night!" Sango said, a bit aggravated. "Oh, uh, no." Kagome replied, not even knowing what movie it was they were talking about. The other three continued on talking, leaving Kagome to her mind.
Once they reached school, they all went their seperate ways, except for Kagome and Inuyasha, who happened to have the same first class. They sat down in their seats just as the bell rang, and went to work. Well, Kagome went to work that is. Inuyasha was to busy thinking about a certain someone, and sneaking glances at her occasionally.
'God! Why the hell am I so damn attracted to her?!' The question fired through his mind, 'I mean, look at her, she's not even the slightest bit physically attractive! Besides! I've got a girlfriend already! Stupid mind!' Though, as much as he tried to lie to himself, he couldn't help but think that she was really beautiful. It was her attitude that drew him to her. She was so... mysterious. No, that wasn't it. She was really secretive, and for some reason, he wanted to know more about her. That was it. He was drawn to her secretive ways.
Giving up on the conversation he was having with his mind, he silently went to work. At long last, the bell finally rang, and they were able to escape Mrs. Tonokye's class, also referred to as the Classroom of Hell.
The next class Kagome had, was with Sango. That class went on as usual, boring. Sango had left ahead of her, after the bell rang, telling Kagome to sit with her again at lunch, Kagome agreed, and went down the hall towards her locker. Her next class, she had with no one she knew, so she didn't really talk at all there. Once the bell rang, she was about to head down towards the cafeteria, but when she was just about there, someone pushed her into an empty classroom.
The door slammed shut behind whoever had pushed her in, and quickly, Kagome looked around to see who it was. She recognized her as one of the girls in the class she just came from. Kikyou, was her name, or at least Kagome thought it was. "Why the hell did you do that?!" Kagome asked her, infuriated. She wasn't answered, but instead, shoved up against the wall by Kikyou. The pain in Kagome's chest and side returned once more, from the impact of the wall. She winced a little, but soon wiped it off her face, not to let Kikyou see any signs of weakness. "You know, I don't really care about what the hell you're up to, but I'll tell you this. Stay. Away. From Inuyasha!!! If I catch you with him again, I'll be sure to tear you limb from limb!" Kikyou threatened, then just as soon as she had entered, she let go of Kagome, and stormed out of the room.
Kagome fell to floor in a heap, grasping her side and her ribs with her hands. After a few minutes, she realized that Sango was probably looking for her, and she slowly got up and headed towards the cafeteria once more. She had no idea about why Kikyou had done that. She barely even knew Inuyasha! Besides, the only reason she was around him really, was because of Sango. Letting go over her side, she quietly got her lunch, and sat down at the table. "Where were you at?" Sango asked Kagome, as soon as she sat down. "I, uh, got lost." Kagome lied. It was a good excuse, since this was only her second day, and she wasn't too familiar with the school yet. "Ok, whatever." Sango said, as if the excuse was good enough for her, and went back to talking with the guys. Kagome, however, tuned out what Sango and the others were talking about. Instead, she was busy thinking about what had just happened between herself and Kikyou. Why was it any of her business if she hung out with Inuyasha or not? Unless Kikyou had a 'thing' for him, then there was most likely nothing else that would bother Kikyou about Kagome being around Inuyasha. Besides, if Kikyou did 'really' like Inuyasha, why would it bother Kagome? She wasn't interested in Inuyasha. He was just a guy she had known for a little over 24 hours, and she didn't know anything about him! Kagome spent most of lunchtime thinking silently, and picking at her food, not eating any. Finally, after she had quit trying to think, and gotten tired of Sango and the other's coversation, she spoke up. "I'm gonna leave now," she said quietly, almost a whisper. Either she spoke quietly because of the pain in her chest that had returned, or she just needed some time to herself, and spoke quietly so no one would hear here and try to stop her from leaving. She grabbed her lunch (that still hadn't been eaten), and got up from the table. A pain seared throughout her body, and she realized her wound must have reopened. She clutched her side, and winced slightly, but quickly let go when she realized her mistake. Her friends must have seen her pain, because they were all staring at her with odd expressions. As quickly as she could (without hurting herself even more), she turned around and headed away from them, throwing her trash away on her way out to the school courtyard. Maybe there she would actually get some piece and quiet.
Kagome walked over to the same tree she sat beneath the day before. Resting her head back on the tree's trunk, she closed her eyes, trying to clear her mind.
*******************Back in the Cafeteria*******************
"What was that all about?" Sango asked the guys, as Kagome hurried away. "No idea." Was Miroku's reply, and Inuyasha simply shrugged. There was a worried expression on his face, as he watched Kagome race outside. 'She looked like she was in pain...' He thought to himself, 'Not to mention she was acting strangely this morning.' "I'm gonna go now too." Inuyasha told the others, picking up his lunch, and hurring towards the trash can.
Sango and Miroku watched their other friend leave the table, and once more, shrugged their shoulders. "You think Inuyasha has a thing for Kagome?" Miroku asked Sango after a few moments. "I doubt it. I mean, after all, he IS going out with Kikyou and all." Sango said, though her tone was unsure. Kikyou was the bitch of the school, but everyone (excluding Sango, Miroku, and now Kagome) thought she was so great. What Inuyasha saw in her, was hidden from everyone them. Of course, Kagome didn't know that Inuyasha and Kikyou were going out. She simply thought that Kikyou had a crush on Inuyasha, and was trying to prevent anyone else from getting in her way. Obviously, Kagome hadn't thought long enough on that subject.
After throwing his lunch away, Inuyasha walked outside where Kagome was headed, carefull not to let the other two see him. Once he was outside, he spotted Kagome sitting by herself at the same tree as yesterday. Slowly, he walked up to her and sat down, carefull to keep some space between them. Kagome obviously hadn't heard Inuyasha, as her eyes remained closed. For a moment, he thought that she might be asleep, but quickly, he caught a salty scent around her. She had been crying. He could see the red streaks on her face, left by the tears, and he saw one slide down her face and burst on her arms that were wrapped around her knees. Though, Inuyasha doubted she was crying out of pain. Well, out of physical pain, that is. It seemed as if she were emotionally hurt, though he couldn't be too sure about that.
"Are you alright?" He asked quietly, startling her as she jumped, and turned to see who it was. Immediately, she wiped her face to rid of the tears. Though the redness in her eyes and on her face was still visible. "I'm fine," She replied, in a barely audible voice, even with Inuyasha's sensitive hearing. "Are you sure?" Inuyasha asked, after he made out her answer. Kagome simply nodded, lowering her head towards the ground. "You kind of had us worried back there at lunch." He went on, trying to block out the image of her sitting there, head lowered, as if there were nothing left in the world for her to look forward to. It made you sad just to look at it. She usually had the veneer of a cheerful person, but right now, Inuyasha was seeing the truth beneath all those false things. Kagome looked up after hearing Inuyasha's statement. "W-worried?" Kagome stuttered, not sure she had heard correctly. No one had ever 'worried' about her. Well, except for her mom, brother, and grandfather... and her dad... once. Now, three of those people were dead, and one didn't see the real Kagome whenever he looked at her. He just saw some piece of filth that was an expence to him. "Well, yeah!" Inuyasha said, shocked that the news would come as surprising to Kagome, "You just kind of, 'ran away', not to mention, you looked like you were hurt." Kagome's heart sped up rapidly. Inuyasha was just inches from the secret in her life, that she must KEEP secret from everyone else. "Oh, well, I'm sorry I had you guys worried." Kagome said quietly, lowering her head down once more. "No need to apologize... but, you're sure you're alright? I mean, you looked like you were in pain when you left." Once again, Kagome nodded at Inuyasha's question, "I'm fine. I just, uh, tripped this morning, and I sort of cut myself." "Okay then," Inuyasha said, doubt hidden in his voice. He knew that Kagome was hiding something from him, but he hadn't the slightest clue what. Feeling like he shouldn't try to pry any further, he, as well, leaned back on the tree trunk. His gaze remained locked up at the sky, while Kagome's faced down, towards the grass and the dirt.
Eventually, the bell rang, signalling the end of lunch, and Kagome and Inuyasha stood up. "Well, see ya around," Inuyasha said, before turning around and walking off. "Sure," Kagome replied after he had left, and she to went to left, to get her stuff for her next class.
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A/N: Well, that's it for this chapter. I'll look over it as soon as I can, and if I feel like it's long enough, I'll leave it at that for now, but if it's not, I'll add another chapter ASAP.