All the note said was for them to go to the store and get a gallon of milk and a bag of sugar. It also told them to hurry, for they were going shopping for clothes that for Inu Yasha. So Kagome walking into the store with Inu Yasha following her like a bodyguard. She noticed in the few short minutes they were there a few guys trying to decide if she was worth talking to, though seeing Inu Yasha made up their minds quickly. She smiled and grabbed the few items her mother requested. Just as they were leaving, they passed a display for Instant Ramen, which was on sale. He started to beg for the stuff.
"No, I'm not buying you any Instant Ramen," she told him.
"But," he looked at her with puppy dog eyes.
"No, and hurry up! We're going to the mall tonight," she scolded him when he started to lag behind.
"What's a mall?" He asked, curiously, easily catching up with her.
"It's one of the best things in the world," she declared. She picked up her pace, humming a tune. When they arrived home, she quickly put away the milk and sugar.
"Get your coat, dear," her mother told her as they were leaving. Getting into the car, Kagome was sure Inu Yasha was squashed. Her mother and Jii-chan were in the front, while Kagome and Sota each claimed a window seat in the back, putting Inu Yasha in between them.
When they arrived, Kagome took one look at Inu Yasha's face and asked, "Are you okay?"
"I feel a little sick," he mumbled, clutching his stomach.
"Don't worry. It'll pass in a few minutes," Mrs. Hiragashi responded. Sota ran off to the electronics store, while Kagome's ojii-chan, or grandfather, walked off to visit a friend, the owner of a local bookstore situated in the mall who sold rare books. This left Mrs. Hiragashi, Kagome, and Inu Yasha to shop for his clothes.
Mrs. Hiragashi and Kagome started pulling a variety of things off the shelves and racks. Handing him a small mountain, they pushed him into a dressing room. They could hear his protesting, and only after promising not to look until after he changed, even though he was in an entirely separate place from them, did he begin to change. After several outfits, they decided to get him the four things they all liked best. Going around and picking up a few things that were about his size, Inu Yasha now had an almost complete wardrobe. After paying for the stuff, they decided to meet in front of WacDonald's in an hour, while Mrs. Hiragashi went off to tell Sota and Jii-chan.
"Come on, Inu Yasha, I want to go look at cd's," Kagome told him, pulling him towards a record place. He tagged along, not wanting to lose her in the crowds. For the next hour or so, they walked around, Kagome pointing out things to Inu Yasha. Everything was new to the teen boy, so he would constantly ask her questions about the things. Meeting up with her family and picking out what to eat was a challenge. Jii-chan had left, getting a ride home form his friend, the bookstore owner.
Kagome and Sota had no idea's for what they could eat. Mrs. Hiragashi was thinking off the next night's dinner, while Inu Yasha was just plain confused. Finally, after they choose what to eat, the next problem was finding a place to sit down and eat. Sota ran over to a few of his friends, and luckily, about the time they got their food, a table cleared. Kagome, her mother, and Inu Yasha quickly claimed the table and began to eat. Mrs. Hiragashi had to practically drag Sota away form his two best friends, Kazuma and Shinji. This made Kagome snicker. They stuffed Inu Yasha's clothing into the trunk. Kagome quickly claimed the front passenger seat, and her little brother took the seat behind her. Inu Yasha was left to have the seat behind Mrs. Hiragashi.
Pulling into their driveway, they found a car parked in it. Everyone but Inu Yasha immediately recognized the car, while a poor Inu Yasha had to deal with a super hyped Sota.
"Alright! It's Uncle Shi and Aunt Ume!" Sota exclaimed.
"I wonder why they're her?" Mrs. Hiragashi wondered aloud. As soon as the car stopped, Sota launched himself out of the car. Kagome and Inu Yasha grabbed the stuff that had been bought and followed Sota at a more leisurely pace. Walking into the living room, Kagome found herself looking at two people she hadn't seen in a while.
"Hey mom, where do you want us to put this stuff?" Kagome asked, talking about herself and Inu Yasha.
"Why don't you put it on Inu Yasha's bed and you can put it away later, okay Inu Yasha," Mrs. Hiragashi told them as Inu Yasha nodded his head.
While they went upstairs, Kagome's Uncle turned to his twin sister and asked, "Shinju, how have you been?"
"Not much Shiro. What about you guys?" Mrs. Hiragashi responded.
"A little of this, a little of that," Aunt Umeko answered for her husband. "But I noticed that you've acquired a young man. Who is he?" She asked.
"His name's Inu Yasha and he's a friend of Kagome's," Mrs. Hiragashi admitted.
"But you told them to put that stuff on his bed, so doesn't that mean he lives here?" Uncle Shiro asked his sister.
"He does live here," Mrs. Hiragashi answered.
"Hello, Uncle Shiro, Aunt Umeko," Kagome greeted her relatives as she came into the room Inu Yasha following her like a shadow. She sat on the couch next to her aunt and mother. Inu Yasha stood in the door way, not really feeling as though he belonged there with them. Kagome had a feeling that they'd been talking about her from the way it was silent in the room.
"Shiro, Umeko, would you like some tea?" Mrs. Hiragashi asked, trying to break the silence.
"That sounds lovely. Why don't Kagome and I help you," Aunt Umeko answered. Getting up, the three ladies went into the kitchen to get some tea for everyone to drink.
"So, your name's Inu Yasha, right?" Uncle Shiro began.
"Yes, sir," Inu Yasha replied.
"How long have you known Kagome?" Shiro went on.
"Umm, about 2 years or so," replied the teen who could practically feel the sweat drop.
"How did you two meet?" Shiro continued.
"A cousin of mine, Kaede, who was a friend of Kagome's introduced us," Inu Yasha told him, giving Kagome's uncle the lie that the two had come up with on how they'd met. "She moved to Kyoto last year," Inu Yasha went on to say.
"Where did you two meet?" Shiro asked.
"On the grounds here, at the Goshinboku," he replied truthfully.
"We're back," Mrs. Hiragashi's cheerful voice rang as she, her daughter, and sister-in-law walked in. She was carrying a tray that held cups of tea. "So, Shiro, what brings you two here?" She asked.
"Well, the truth is Shinj, that the plumbing at our house is broken, and we were hoping we could stay with you while it's being fixed," Shiro answered.
"Shi, of course you and Umeko can stay here," She told her brother.
"Inu Yasha, could you please get out of that doorway and come into the room?" Kagome asked.
"Why?" Was the answer he gave.
"It's annoying," she said as Inu Yasha walked into the room, grumbling.
"Inu Yasha, would you mind staying in Sota's room for a few more nights?" Mrs. Hiragashi asked to teen.
"Sure," he replied.
"Then it's settled, Shiro, Umeko, you two can stay in the guest room until he plumbing in your house is fixed," Mrs. Hiragashi announced with a smile.
After Umeko and Shiro moved their clothing into the guest room. everyone went their separate ways. Jii-chan went to bed, Umeko and Mrs. Hiragashi went on talking. Kagome went off to do her homework, while Sota showed Shiro his new Play station games. Not really getting what the two guys were talking about, Inu Yasha went to Kagome's room.
"It's odd, you without silver hair and the doggy ears," she commented after a while. "I'll miss the doggy ears, I always thought they were cute. But I'm glad your eyes stayed the same," she went on. She had her back turned to him and didn't notice his face turning scarlet.
"Really?" He asked in awe. Sitting on her bed, he watched her study at her desk.
"Yeah," she answered. He laid on her bed and fell asleep. When she was finished with her homework, she noticed him asleep. Smiling, she looked at his face. 'He looks so peaceful,' she thought. "Wake up sleepyhead," she whispered, blowing on his ear.
"Uhh, what? Where am I?" He woke, disorientated
"You've got to leave so I can change," she demanded. Closing her door when she left, she quickly changed into her pajamas. Laying on her bed, she began to read a book. A knock on her door interrupted her. "Come in," she called. Inu Yasha walked in. "What do you want Inu Yasha?" She asked.
"Nothing," he answered. He sat ion the floor, his back to her bed. Kagome went back to reading. After a while, Inu Yasha broke the silence by saying, "I miss them you know."
"I miss them, too, but..." her voice trailed off.
"I wonder what happened to the monk and my stupid brother," Inu Yasha thought aloud.
"I don't know, but maybe we can go to the library one of these days and find out," Kagome told him.
"A le-bray-he?" Inu Yasha asked, confused.
"It's a place full of books and has just about anything you could need to find out," Kagome explained.
"Oh," was his reply. Kagome went back to reading. After about an hour or so, Kagome heard a little snore coming from the floor.
"Good night Inu Yasha," she whispered, turning off her lamp and going to sleep herself.
Umeko happened to walk by her niece's room. Opening the door, she popped her head in to say good night, but instead, found her niece and that boy both asleep. Her mind thought off all the things they could do. It enraged Umeko at the thought that boy defiling her precious niece, who was a pure and innocent as a person could be. Then she saw where that boy's hand was. It was next to her face, his head lying on his arm, which was on Kagome's bed. The looks on both of their faces was the same, happy and peaceful.
Umeko closed the door and headed downstairs.
"Shinju, did you know that that boy is asleep in your daughter's room!" Umeko spit out.
"Okay," Mrs. Hiragashi shrugged casually.
"What! Why aren't you worried? He could defile her!" Screeched the aunt.
"He won't," Mrs. Hiragashi said calmly.
"With that attitude he may have already!" Umeko threw at Mrs. Hiragashi.
"Good night Shiro, Umeko," nodding to each, Mrs. Hiragashi went to bed.
"Umeko, I bid go goodnight," Shiro told his wife as he, too, went off to bed. Sighing, Umeko joined the others of the household in slumber.
The next morning, the sound of someone laughing woke the four adults. They stumbled downstairs. They found a surprise waiting for them in the kitchen. There was breakfast sitting for them on the table. A note was sitting on the counter. It read:
Hey everyone,
Inu Yasha and I are going to the library. Hope you like the breakfast I made. We'll be back around three or so.
Kagome.
Since there was nothing else they could do, they family woke up Sota and ate breakfast.
A/N: Wow, hat was long. Three chapters in fact. This is when the plotline really starts to pick up, the chapters flow together much more easily. I'm sorry if there are any typos I missed. My beta is off in Florida, where she is staying until mid-July. Also, this Wednesday I start marching, so don't look for updates as fast. I'll still try to write a chapter a day. Also, sorry that last time my rave was so long. I kind of do that sometimes.
Just to clear something up, Shiro and Shinju (Mrs. Hiragashi) are twins, and Umeko is Shiro's wife, and she and Mrs. Hiragashi grew up best friends, but have grown apart of the last few years. Shiro and Umeko live on the other side of Tokyo.
I do not own Inu Yasha or any of it's people, places, and things. I own Sota's friends, you can use them if you want. But I also own Shiro and Umeko, and they CANNOT be used without MY permission. If they are used without my permission I will report you.