High School Hell

Chapter Four: Younger Siblings

"See ya Kagz!" Kouga yelled from the bright red convertible. Kagome waved, smiling secretly when she noticed two of her two best friends gaping at her.

As they rolled off, and she smiled at the last glare from Kagura, she ran over to them, waiting for her at her door.

"We thought you missed the bus, but we see differently now," one of her best friends, Yuri, said with a half smile.

But Ume, she didn't look a bit pleased. She was the smart one in the group...the very smart one. She'd left them in the dust, while she went to high school two years early. And in that time, she'd secretly watched the popular crowd with growing appreciation and longing. And in the two years she played 'fetch' with them, Kagome had entwined herself in their web in a few hours.

Jealously is a good ruiner of friendships, and Ume was VERY jealous at this moment.

"I heard you got chummy with the 'in' crowd today," she said a bit too stiffly. Kagome grinned.

"Yea, I did. But I also made an enemy out of the 'desirables'," she muttered. Ume turned fully towards her friend, and with a frightened yelp, gaped at the shirt she was wearing.

"Isn't that Kikyo's shirt!?" she screeched. Kagome grinned again, a wide, mischievous, I've-been-a-very-bad-girl grin.

"Uh huh,"

"So it was YOU that drenched the 'desirables' clothing in, god forbid, honey mustard!" she yelled, voice carrying dangerously far.

Kagome shot a desperate look towards the house, where she was sure her mom was waiting to drill her about her face day. Now thinking about it, she didn't have anything to say that she would approve of. Ms. Higurashi had always been an outcast herself, and that carried down the ages. Being part of the 'it' crowd just might jumble her expectations of long conversations about why the best football player wasn't giving her any lip action.

"Keep it down, Ume. Yea, it was me. Besides, the drama queen had it comin' to her," she squared her shoulders and raised her head, "I have no regrets,"

"Wow, Kagome. I never though you'd be the mean type," a small, pensive voice whispered from below her. She looked down, startled, at the large doe eyes of her brother.

"You little squirt! How dare you listen in on my conversations!" she yelled chasing after him.

"We'll see you later, Kagome!" Yuri yelled after her. She waved over her head, while throwing balled up pieces of paper at Souta's head.

"Mom! Make her stop!" he yelled as they burst into the door.

"There is no stopping a woman on a mission," Grandpa answered, ignoring them both. Kagome cackled, while Souta tried taking the stairs.

She wasn't actually going to catch him and beat him down. She just wanted to scare him enough, so that he would think twice before EVER listening in on her again. Especially with his butter lips. Ugh, he was such a rat.

"Kagome, leave your brother alone," Ms. Higurashi commanded. Immediately, Kagome made a bee line from him to her. She thrust herself into her mom's welcoming arms, and enjoyed the protective, warm hug she was given.

"Hello mommy!" she squealed.

"Good afternoon daughter. And how was your first day?" she asked with a large smile.

"Excellent! I made a bunch of new friends!" she excitedly recalled. She noticed her mother's features fall slightly, unable to relate to the joy of making over 20 friends in one sitting.

"Oh, that's nice."

"Yea, um, I was invited to the Smoothie Burger (I know, it's gay but give me a break. My head hurts) after school. Do you mind if I go?" she murmured, taking special interest in her shoes.

Shocked silence was her answer. The Smoothie Burger was a VERY popular place. Even borderline, anti-social adults knew that only their popular children went to the Burger.

And now her Kagome was part of that few. Her Kagome was a popular kid. She probably even had someone drive her home the older woman thought.

"Sure Kagome, as long as you bring your brother," she whispered walking off. Kagome shrieked in dismay.

"I can't bring that moron! Mom!" she wailed. But she wasn't listening a wink. She was headed for the kitchen, and Kagome knew immediately she wasn't pleased.

Ms. Higurashi cooked when she was in a bad mood. And the food was usually crappy. Too bad, for the little teeny bopper was especially hungry after cafeteria junk.

"Souta you brat! Come on!" she yelled.

Her ride was to be there any second. Kagura was grounded, so she couldn't go. The plan was to drop her, Naraku, and Kanna off, get back to her, pick up Inuyasha, Miroku and Kikyo, and head to the popular spot.

'Hmm...Kikyo.'

Clearly the guys didn't like the stuck up girls, but for some reason, they were included in everything they did. Maybe it was ritual, she didn't know. But none of the guys were particularly fond of the 'desirables'. She counted eighteen times, where in Kouga called Kagura a dumb bitch, and she'd had responded with a simple "Humph."

So it wasn't anything new to them. They had to know they were hated more than desired.

And then, she realized that the boy she'd met earlier that day, had to be wrong. The demons in class had been all too friendly, as well as the other human girls. She didn't understand why'd he lie, but he was kinda creepy. Maybe on certain demons hated her kind....

:::BEEP:::

Kagome peeked out the window, Kouga was waving wildly at her. She gave him the 'one sec' finger command, while bolting up the steps.

"Let's go you little jerk!" she hissed at her brother while diving into her room. She quickly shed the school wear for a pair of blue jeans, a yellow poncho, yellow 'fuck me' pumps (also known as fmp's) and a pair of big silver, hoop earrings.

She was down the stairs in two minutes flat, with Souta at her heels. She ignored her mom as she burst out the house, purse in hand, and brother in tow.

She waved at Kouga before jumping in quickly.

"Sorry I was a bit late, Kouga," she hurriedly squeaked thrusting him in the back while she got in the front.

"Who's the shrimp?"

"Bratty brother. Don't ask." She interrupted before he said anything else. Kouga smiled a bit with an 'I understand' expression, before hurtling them down the small street.

It was all a blur, the many houses they stopped at and some of the folk they picked up. The one that perked her interest the most was a tall, pretty, African American looking girl, with trademark Asian features. She squealed when she squeezed in beside Souta, commenting on his adorableness, kissed Kouga on the cheek and introduced herself as Naomi.

She chattered non-stop, and was friendly with everyone else that they got into the car. It took about an hour, but soon, everyone was accounted for, and they were headed towards the Smoothie Burger.

"What's the shrimp here for?" Kikyo whined as soon as she noticed his slumped shoulders.

"He's my brother so be nice," Kagome warned. But before they could drive off, a tottering old woman with graying hair ran out in a fashionable suit.

"Kikyo! Kikyo!" she yelled. With a groan, Kikyo opened the door for a little girl around Souta's age.

"And be good to her!" the woman warned as they drove away.

"Who's the kid?" Naomi asked.

"My sister. God I have to bring her everywhere!" she whined.

"You and Kagome have something in common," Kouga pointed out.

"Don't remind me," they both snapped in unison.

(End Chapter)

B.G.L.I

Let me introduce you to Naomi. She's a made up character I use in many of my up coming stories. She's a sweet girl, as you'll soon find out, and her heritage based on Michelle's. Yes, Michelle is black and Japanese. But her personality is all her own, and she's really lovable. Her name means 'above all else, beauty' in Japanese. I think it fights Michelle perfectly.

(awwwww)

Okaies, here's the deal. You have two more chapters to choose who she's going to get chubby with. ONE vote pre chapter pleaz. Last time it was a disaster. Grr. Anywayz, I will introduce a few more characters, though Naomi is the only original one. We'll start to dip into the prejudice against humans and demons, and some of this will be short lived.

Inuyasha: winning

Kouga: way behind

Happy Reading!