Previously, On Punk Mikos And Demonic Preps: Inuyasha was staring straight ahead, so shocked about Kagome's recently exposed miko powers that he didn't even see the teacher enter the classroom. He sneaked a glance at Kagome, who didn't seem to have noticed anything strange. But how could she not notice? That big of a flare? Inuyasha decided to keep an eye on her.

Of Punk Mikos and Demonic Preps

Chapter Eleven

Middle Finger In The Air

This was too weird. First, she was attacked by incompetent men, then she went to Inuyasha's house, of all places, the entire student body would be gossiping about her and Inuyasha by tomorrow, and now all the youkai students were avoiding her for some reason. She didn't really care about the gossiping, but it was going to be so annoying! Kagome moaned and banged her against the lunch table.

"Chikuso" she groaned out.

"Kagome! Dude, yamero!" Kagome looked up into the concerned face of a very bright eyed redhead.

"Hey Eve."

"Dude, what's going on? Everybody's talking about how you went to Inuyasha's last night or something."

Kagome groaned and let her head fall back on the table with a Ôthud'.

"Already?" Eve looked at her, perplexed.

"You did? Why?"

"Ugh. I can't tell you." Eve blinked a couple of times. "Or Sango.

"Somebody say my name?" Sango came over, sushi in her hands.

"Sango! Make Kagome tell me why she was at Inuyasha's house yesterday!" Sango nearly dropped her food.

"What?!

Kagome resumed banging her head on the table.

"You were where? Why?

"Because.

Sango blinked and exchanged a glance with Eve. "You do realize that sounds a bit fishy. You guys got something going on?

"No! I just-I had to go there.

"Why?

"Jeez! I wasn't expecting an inquisition!

Eve piped up with an enthusiastic "No one expects the Spanish Inquisition!

Kagome looked at her, one eyebrow raised.

"Right then.

"We're not letting you go until you tell us, you know that, right?

"Shit." Kagome sighed and rubbed the bridge of her nose. "Fine. I was attacked by these guys, and I figured they knew where I lived, and where you guys lived. So I went to the last place anyone would find me.

"Totally clichŽd.

"Eve, can you ever be serious?!?!

"Yes! I'm guessing, since you're here, these guys didn't win?

"Nope. Fought Ôem off.

"Kagome why would someone attack you?

"I dunno, Sango, maybe they figured I was a little girl ripe for some fun." Sango narrowed her eyes, not quite believing Kagome, who found the lie coming easier and easier the more she said it.

"Well, they won't try that again.

"Nope.

"Wanna come over to my house after school for some ice cream and movies?"

"Eve, you never fail with a distraction. I am so up for movies." said Kagome, smiling. Watching other people's problems, no matter how fictional, would help her forget her own for a little while.

Kagome was putting her books in her locker when she sensed someone behind her. She found herself looking into what seemed to be a mirror, only it was glaring at her.

"Um, hello?

The look alike was wearing a lot of make-up and a perfume that was practically choking Kagome. Her uniform was pristine and a little purse was slung on one elbow.

"Look here, bitch. Inuyasha is mine. Stay away from him or you will regret it." Kagome raised her eyebrows.

Who says I want him anyway? And didn't you dump him?"

"Why you little-"

"Yes?" Kagome asked insolently. Kikyo fumed and slapped her. Kagome slowly brought a hand up to her reddening cheek. It took a lot for her to hold back, but she did and turned away, slamming her locker shut on her way out. But Kikyou didn't know how to quit when she was ahead and followed Kagome.

"What, lost all your spirit the second you get a little hurt? Huh? Afraid, Higurashi?

Kagome clenched her fists and kept walking, pushing the door with all her strength. She heard it bang and smirked.

"C'mon little girl! Don't know how to fight?

Kagome's patience snapped. "Girl, you picked the wrong day to mess with me. Go away, or you will get hurt." Kikyou didn't take the hint. She sneered at Kagome, taunting her. Kagome reached her breaking point and jabbed, catching Kikyou in the cheek. She followed up with a punch to the side. She felt little satisfaction in Kikyou's groans, just a remorse that she had given in to the girl.

"Bitch," Kikyou spat out, along with some blood. She surprised Kagome by standing back up.

"Man, do you never give up?!?

Kikyou coughed a bit and lunged. Kagome caught her fist and moved to the outside of Kikyou, one palm poised on Kikyou's elbow, ready to break it. "Look, unless you're a better fighter than I give you credit for, this would be a good place to back off. I will break bones if it means you'll stop.

Kikyou was breathing hard, stiff as a board. Kagome barely saw Kikyou nod, and let her go. Kikyou straightened herself, smoothing down her uniform.

Only then did Kagome realize they had an audience. She looked around at what had to be half the student body and chuckled nervously. She desperately hoped no one had really liked Kikyou.

She spied Eve pushing her way through the crowd, cursing at the occasional person if they didn't let her through. Sango followed not far behind.

"Kagome!

"Er, hello.

"What on earth-I heard you fought withÉ" Eve's voice trailed off as she saw Kikyou, blood trickling from the corner of her mouth, a nasty bruise forming beneath her eyes. "Oh. Well. UmÉguess it was true.

"Now, the smartest thing to do now would be, get the hell outta here before Inuyasha shows up!

"Bit too late for that." Sango froze, Eve blanched, but Kagome turned confidently.

"Hello.

"Would someone mined explaining what's going on?" His voice was calm, but his eyes shone with an unearthly light.

"Sure. I was at my locker when Miss Priss came up and started going off on me, telling me to stay away from you. Of course, considering you aren't a couple anymore, I figured she was off her nut. I did provoke it a bit, but I have reasons for that, the first being I had a crappy day. She slapped me and -I'm proud of this- I walked away. However, she just had to follow me and made me even more irritated. I am sad to say I lost my temper and threw the first hit. And I threatened her with broken bones, but that's trivial.

"Trivial?!?

"Well, yeah, considering I didn't do it. Now, unless you're ready for a fist fight, don't annoy me further. I like you, but I am in a bad mood.

"Understatement of the century," Eve muttered.

Inuyasha raised an eyebrow. "Ok. Now, while I don't condone you beating up my ex, and even though I was involved, it's really not my place to scold you.

Kagome snorted. "Scold?

Inuyasha grinned. "Well, you were speaking formally, so I did too. And that was the only word I could think of.

No one saw it coming. In a big crowd of students, no one saw it coming. All of a sudden, Kagome felt something hard hit the middle of her back. She didn't cry out, though she was in pain, and toppled right over, narrowly missing Inuyasha. She realized something heavy was still on her, pulling her hair. Pulling her hair?! How junior high was that?

Kagome rolled quickly, throwing the girl off, and rolled to her feet. She spied Kikyou on the ground, struggling to rise.

"Great Kami, you really never do never give up!" Kagome spoke, sounding extremely exasperated.

A hand on her shoulder stopped her. She looked up into violet eyes.

"Let it go.

Kagome sighed. "Oh, fine. If I must.

Miroku chuckled.

"Can we go?" Everyone turned to Eve, who was putting on the puppy dog eyes. Kagome looked heavenward.

"Yes, Eve, we can go. Movies?

"Yes!" the redhead latched on to Kagome for moment, before whipping around to Kikyou, who was looking shamed on the ground, having given up trying to stand. "You are a bitch! A sodding bitch!" Eve hissed ferociously. She turned back to Sango and Kagome with a bright smile. "Ok, I'm done, let's go!

Inuyasha and Miroku blinked.

Kagome was sprawled on Eve's couch, completely comfortable, covered in pillows. Sango was on a big recliner, looking like a smug cat with a big bowl on popcorn on her lap. Eve was on the floor in front of the couch, avidly watching the TV. They were watching Moon Child, starring Gackt and Hyde. She and Eve focused on Gackt, both having an odd obsession with Malice Mizer, even if Gackt wasn't with them any longer. Sango was drooling over Hyde.

The movie was working like a charm. It took her mind off everything except hot vampires and kingpins for the next two hours. And, they had Ping Pong next. Four hours of bliss. Kagome brought another spoonful of ice cream to her mouth, her attention all on a very gorgeous Gackt.

Inuyasha was having a harder time escaping from reality. He lay on his bed, staring at the ceiling. He had Kagome on the brain. Since when had she become so important he couldn't help but think of her? She liked Malice Mizer, for gods sake! Mana was a guy! In a dress!

A traitorous voice in his head reminded him that he had once liked Malice Mizer as well. He had been able to go see them in concert before Kami died. That had been such a great night. And when Kami died, he was crushed.

Inuyasha told that voice to shut the hell up and went back to griping. He wasn't supposed to like someone like Kagome. He was popular, he didn't give those people the time of day now. But she reminded him of himself. The real Inuyasha.

Shit.

Inuyasha groaned and buried his head in his pillow, filling his head with thoughts of something-anything-but the gorgeous rocker that tried his temper every time he saw her.