High School Hell
Chapter Five: Ume Included
Kagome was in awe of the large, grand looking building. SMOOTHIE BURGER blinked in bright pink, florescent letters at the head, and kids were pouring in.
Kagome felt important as she walked in with Kouga's arm around her waist. She noticed that she was ogled by a lot of the males there, and if she were with Ume and Yuri, she probably would've ogled back.
But there was no sign of her two best friends.
"Only the best come here Kagome, only the best. I can say I've belonged here for ten years now. Ever since I was a pup, I've been important," he grinned down on her with the confidence of a king.
"Hmmm," she intelligently responded.
"Hey, keep your eyes on your fat girlfriend!" Kouga yelled at one of the other males eyeing Kagome appreciatively.
"Hmmm," she responded to his protectiveness. Souta tugged on her arm.
"What is this, Kagome?" he asked.
"A place for big people, kid. And since you're associated with your sister, you're now welcome to come as well," Naomi whispered over to him. Kagome smiled. She liked this Naomi girl.
"Thanks," she mouthed when she looked up at her. Naomi just shrugged her shoulders, like it was an everyday thing, and cuddled up to a taller, muscled guy, that didn't look like someone you wanted to screw with.
"By the way, Kagome, I never asked. What brings you here? I've never seen you around before," Kikyo snapped.
Kagome snorted in her face, "I came from Japan-"
A collective gasp went around everyone. Kouga smiled brighter at her, and Naomi smiled happily.
"Me too,"
"And me," Kouga added.
"And me as well," Naomi's tall companion gruffed.
"Um, yea....anyways, my mom bought back our family shrine and we're just....pretty much staying here until something better comes along,"
"Interesting, Kagz," Kouga whispered with a bright smile directed at her.
Seeing her confusion, Naomi pulled her a little further from the long line they were currently waiting in.
"Very few of us, actually grew up in Japan. So it's 'special' that you did, and came here now. It's like you're more authentic," she explained. Kagome 'oohed,' and they returned to their respective male escorts.
A bit of mindless chatter flew between them, until they stepped into a gorgeous room.
Bright and sweet smelling, the main greet room of the Smoothie Burger, was all you expected it to be. Beautiful teenage girls and guys stood, or sat around talking and commenting on the ones just coming in.
Kagome noticed a great deal of PDA (public displays of affection) as well as some shady deals going on in the darkest corners.
Private rooms were off to her right, whereas the actual Smoothie Burger was to your left. Most kids were piling in there anyway, and without guidance, that's were Kagome went too.
It was yet, another bright, fancy room. The walls were all glass, and you could see yourself through a distorted image. The floor, however, was the most intriguing. It had little fish floating in, where you could see. All types of rare, exotic sea food that the bewildered girl couldn't even pronounce.
"Nice isn't it," Kouga commented seating her. It was, though crowded, roomy. The place was made to seat hundreds at all times, so they didn't have any trouble snagging a table.
"Everyone is here, huh?" Kagome asked eying the loads and loads of people. She noticed a few of the kids from school. They waved at each other, like it was nothing but a big social party.
"What will ya be having?" a voice said. Kagome looked up and gasped.
"Ume!?" she shrieked. The girl's head snapped up, and the gum she had in her mouth plopped on the clean ground.
Kikyo groaned and rolled her eyes, whereas Naomi just coughed and gave her the 'no' signal.
"Kagome? What the hell are you doing here?" she hissed. Kagome was taken aback by the flame in her eyes.
"Um...I was invited-"
"Uh, look. Just get up some vanilla shakes, sweetie. Thank you." Kikyo interrupted while turning to Kouga with a bewildered expression.
Ume nodded quickly, slid on her heel and stomped away. Kagome stared after her with wide, doe eyes.
"Hmmm" Kouga commented.
"Yo."
Everyone focused on the pretty large group standing at their table. As on cue, everyone scooted into the middle, smashing her and Souta, but giving the newcomers room.
Kagome recognized the rest of the desirables, as well as a few more members of her own 'click'.
"What's up Kagome?" some of the guys asked. Still ignorant of their names, she just smiled her smile and nodded. Most got growls from Kouga, all except Sesshoumaru, who wasn't particularly interested in anyone other than his precious Rin.
Two people stood out, the cute red head deemed Ayame, another 'desirable', and the boy she'd met earlier, Inuyasha.
Inuyasha was wearing a wife beater, covered with a green shirt, a dragon as well as various Japanese symbols trailing along the sleeves and hems. His jeans bagged a bit, and a silver stud shone in his ear. His entire appearance, his attitude and look screamed BADBOY, and she felt the hot urge to jump him, there before everyone.......
...if that damned Kikyo didn't beat her to it.
"Inuyasha!" she gushed throwing Kagome death glares "I thought you'd never come." He smiled down at her, a glint in his eyes.
"Remove yourself," he commanded. She boldly reached up, stuck her tongue in his ear, and started to orally 'pleasure' the ultimate tortured soul, renegade punk.
"How about we visit the back......." she whispered seductively, fixing the rest of them with triumph....er...look.
A stupid grin plastered itself on his face, just like Kikyo's skirt was plastered on her waist, and they took off without another word. A hot bolt of disgust radiated to her.
They kept them around for sex......figured.
"What can I say? Inuyasha's a horny bastard and Kikyo's a pleasing bitch. A match made in heaven," Naomi's escort joked. They all snickered, ignoring Ume as the shakes were hastily served. Kagome tore herself away from their.........intriguing conversation, long enough to give her best friend a curious glance.
Ume kept her head bowed, shaky hands carefully setting the drinks before them all. Kagome noted with disdain that no one had bothered to thank her, and she felt distanced from their world. She might be cute, fiery, and able to hold her own in a battle of powers, but she wasn't cruel. She was born to be a lady, and damn it, they were being spoiled brats.
"Ume, wait!" she yelled over the jibes flying between the humongous escort guy and the wolf prince that claimed her earlier. The words soon died, and it became graveyard silent, as she addressed the waitress.
"You shouldn't talk to me, Kagome" Ume whispered, adverting her eyes and turning away.
"Movie Nite is at my house today. Don't skip out on me, k?" she continued bravely. An outraged inhale came from the red head's direction, and Kouga promptly cleared his throat. Ume smiled at her, a genuine, true, of-course-you-didn't-change smile, before nodding and hurrying off.
She sipped contently at her shake, refusing to back down to the disapproving looks coming from those around her.
"She shouldn't have had done that, it could get you kicked from out exclusive group," the red head interjected. Kagome snorted in her face.
"You don't pick my friends. If she's not cool enough for you, than I'm not," she crossed her arms, staring at them all in defiance. After a few moments passed, people looked generally ready to toss her from their midst like a serpent. But than she caught Kouga's eyes and a spark was there. He threw his head back and laughed. The other joined in nervously as he slammed his hand against her shoulder.
"You got guts! I knew I picked right! Yo, Yume!"
"It's Ume," Kagome corrected.
"Yea, whatever, Ume! Ume!" The girl flew around, startled at hearing her name. She scampered over, ready for the onslaught of horrendous jokes and slights in her honor.
"How can I be of-"
"Scoot over, losers, let the damn girl sit down! She's been working hard, give her a break!" Kouga snapped. Ume looked surprised, her mouth instantly dropped. A cute boy on the end, Kagome remembered the name Nobunaga, let her in, and slipped a suggestive arm around her. Ume blushed four shades of red, keeping her head lowered.
"Damn, she's actually nice to look at," Mantan howled. The others joined in.
"What the hell are you doing waitressing?" Rin asked, remembering that she too, was an old friend of Kagome's.
"I have bills to pay," she murmured. The rest of them gasped. The poor little rich monkey's probably never worked a day in their lives.
"She lives on her own," Kagome added, using body language to make it sound more sophisticated.
"So, I have my own place," Ayame responded.
"Yeah, but daddy does everything for you," Ume snapped reflexively. She blushed when everyone stared, but loud, rambuxious laughter followed.
"She's a hoot!" Kouga complimented, slapping his knee.
Kagome and Ume shared a private nod. For Kagz was well aware how much her friend had been trying to get into their complex social group. The fact that Rin had done so, and like Kagome, didn't let status dictate those she spoke with, was the true reason they both were sitting where they were.
"Ya know, I could use a movie night. What cha girls wanna see?" Kouga drawled pulling Kagome closer.
"Kill Bill" Kagome and Ume said in unison. The boys' eyes lit up with the request, whereas the girls did a little groan thing.
"Awesome!" Kouga and Hiten gave each other high fives. The ones at the end started to file out, and Kagome was a bit surprised it had ended so soon.
"When shall we do this?" the wolf asked her as he took her arm in his. Kagome looked up into his bright smile.
"Nine."
"Late? I like that."
(End Chapter)
BGLI
Oh yes, Kouga and Kagz gotta get closer before I rip them from each other!
:::laughs like a manic:::
Anywayz, Inu/Kagz action next chapter. Real teen issues also. Don't forget the miko cold....geez this is gonna be awesome!
Inu: Winning
Kouga: Hanging on, but losing.
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