Jealousy In The Air
Summary: They were best friends in first grade, but now, everything is different. They don't even talk to each other anymore. They're not enemies, they're not friends, so what are they? InuKag
A/N: This is going to be a boring chapter... Just bear with me.
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Chapter 9: Blind date
Sango cleared her throat. She could feel the tension. She smiled, as if nothing was wrong. "Hi, Miroku! Hi Inu yasha!"
"Sango, you are so lovely tonight. Did you do all this just for me?" Miroku said with a sly grin. He reached out....and took her hand in his. Before he forgot, he turned to Kagome. "Oh, yeah, I brought your date. Meet Inu yasha. I'm sure you guys know each other already."
Kagome just stood there, as if she hadn't heard a thing Miroku said. Sango elbowed her and she got out of her 'trance.' Kagome put on a tight smile. "Hi, Inu yasha."
Inu yasha nodded towards her. The guys led the way towards the car, as Sango broke away from Miroku and lingered behind with Kagome. She knew she was going to get it.
"Why didn't you tell me it was Inu yasha?!" Kagome hissed at once. "Do you know how awkward tonight will be? I mean, we haven't even had a decent, little conversation for several years! You know that."
"I didn't know it was going to be Inu yasha. I told you already," Sango said. "I just found out like you did."
"This is going to be a long night," Kagome wailed.
"Don't worry, we'll still have some fun."
"Yeah, right," Kagome muttered. She climbed in the back seat next to Inu yasha, as Sango climbed into the front seat, next to Miroku.
Silence.
It was so uncomfortable. Everyone knew it. Up, in the front of the car, there was lots of whispering. "Wha-?" "YOU should have known not to bring him. You knew I was going to bring her." "What do you mean? You just asked me to bring a friend, so I brought him!" "You are a pervert and a clueless jerk! How dense can you get?"
Kagome and Inu yasha both knew Sango and Miroku were talking about them.
Sango cleared her throat again. It seemed like it was the hundredth time she had been doing it. "So, what's up, everyone?" Sango asked, trying to sound cheerful, but ended up sounding lame. Nobody answered. "Well, doesn't everyone all talk at once!" She chuckled. A forced chuckle.
More uncomfortable silence followed...
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"So, what do you guys want to do first?" Sango asked tentatively. When no one answered, she suggested. "How about we go to the House of Mirrors?" (A/N: heh... I don't know what it's called. Don't blame me! Does anyone know what that place is called?)
"Sure!" Kagome suddenly exclaimed. "I love that place! I used to love looking at myself in front of the mirror that reflects yourself as a really skinny person." She blushed when she noticed that both Inu yasha and Miroku were listening to her chatter away. "Uh, well, anyways, let's go!"
Sango laughed, relieved that Kagome somewhat broke the tension that was starting to build up again. She followed Kagome, who led the way.
Staying together so that nobody would get lost or separated, they had fun checking themselves out in front of a variety of mirrors, which featured them in miscellaneous forms.
"I've always been afraid to look into this mirror," Kagome said with a laugh, not talking to anyone in particular. "It's probably because I see it almost everyday in front of my own mirror."
"Well, you have nothing to worry about now. If you want to know the truth, I think you're too skinny now," Sango stated.
"Right, whatever." Kagome took a step and glanced at herself. "Whoa! I look fat in this mirror! ...and I thought I lost at least some weight."
Sango peered at Kagome in the reflection and rolled her eyes. "We all look like that in that mirror."
Inu yasha and Miroku, who had been silent all that time, finally spoke up.
"Girls," Inu yasha muttered. "Always obsessing over that stuff."
Miroku looked at him, surprised. "Don't tell me you like girls who are overweight? Of course that's what they worry about! Now, let me tell you what a great body these two lovely ladies have- all the curves anyone could wish for and those two-
He never got to finish his sentence. Before he could say another word, he got a big slap from Sango. "What were you saying?" Sango asked, her eyes narrowing.
"Nothing," Miroku said.
"Good, that's what I thought..."
Things tonight is definitely not going well, Kagome thought. Everything's going wrong. It's so uncomfortable talking to each other and we're not getting along that well. Not to mention, I keep blabbing out things about myself.
Kagome sighed. "How about we go on the roller coaster now?" Everyone nodded their heads in agreement.
Kagome didn't really like roller coasters, but she thought it would be a good way to shake off all the tension from everyone. She personally thought roller coasters were scary. Sango and Miroku ended up sitting at the really first row of the cart, while Inu yasha and Kagome sat in the second row.
She didn't realize how badly she was shaking until Inu yasha spoke up. "Uh... are you okay?" he asked hesitantly as they were seated.
"Sure. I guess roller coasters just aren't my thing."
Moments later, the roller coaster took off at top speed. Kagome silently screamed inside her brain. She didn't want everyone to think that she couldn't take one tiny roller coaster. As the ride went on in the dark, Kagome felt her stomach go queasy. There were many twists and turns, as well as slopes. A few seconds later, she couldn't help it anymore but scream her head off as the ride twisted harshly. She grabbed onto the closest thing near her, without seeing what it was.
Next to her, Inu yasha yelped in surprise as Kagome clung onto him, but it was too loud to be heard by anyone else.
They suddenly came to a halt. Kagome glanced up and saw an uncomfortable look on Inu yasha's face. She suddenly realized that she was clutching onto his arm and quickly let go. She looked away, embarrassed. "Uh... sorry."
"It's okay," Inu yasha grunted. Inu yasha quickly climbed out of seat, with Kagome following after him.
"Wow!" Sango cried out to Kagome. "That was an awesome ride! ...What's up Kagome? You look a little pale." She peered at Kagome closely.
"I'm fine," Kagome said, waving her hand in the air. "Don't worry about me. It's just that my stomach doesn't really cooperate with me when I go on these kind of rides."
Sango's concerned face turned reluctant. "Well, if you're sure. How about we go on a nice ride on the Ferris wheel now?"
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An empty seat rolled around and the Ferris wheel stopped. This is worse than the roller coaster, Kagome thought with a groan. There's completely nothing to talk about. Sango and Miroku stepped along a short ramp and climbed into the seat. Another empty seat rolled around, as Inu yasha and Kagome stepped onto the short ramp as well and took their seats.
As soon as the safety bar was pushed down in front of them, they rose up off the ground with a jolt.
Glancing up to see how Sango and Miroku were doing, she felt the cool breeze. Sango saw Kagome looking, and gave her a winning smile. She pointed to Inu yasha and grinned widely.
Miroku, feeling left out, moved closer to Sango. He casually placed his arms around her and when he realized he didn't get a slap yet, he dared to go further. Kagome giggled as she watched Miroku pull Sango even closer, and gave her tiny kisses all over her face. Just as things were starting to get funny, they disappeared out of sight.
But she didn't miss hearing the slap that Sango gave Miroku. Kagome heard it, loud and clear. Practically everyone heard it.
"Get away from me!" she heard Sango scream. "You are going way to far!"
Kagome laughed out loud. It was hilarious. The smile died on her face after a few minutes. She kept on trying to come up with something to talk about with Inu yasha, but her mind just wouldn't cooperate.
"So, um..." Kagome started. "Did you, uh, receive a letter from Mrs. Akimoto?" That was the first thing that came to her mind.
Inu yasha, surprised by her question, stifled a smile and replied. "Yeah."
Kagome looked down at her lap. Why am I so stupid? she thought to herself. Of course he did receive a letter from their first grade teacher. Everyone who's been in her class received one. Nice going, Kagome.
Inu yasha was making it hard for her, keeping silent and not making an effort.
Whatever, she thought.
Kagome inhaled the fresh air and glanced into the sky. "What a beautiful night," she commented, not talking to Inu yasha particularly. She loved how bright the moon was in the sea of stars. She could stare at it all night.
Before she knew it, the ride was over. Kagome gratefully stepped off, trailing after Sango and Miroku, with Inu yasha following after her.
Nobody seemed to be having such a good time, so they decided to leave soon.
As they walked around the park, looking at the differently varieties of rides and games, they met up with a couple of their other good friends from school. Rika was found with a blond-haired gorgeous-looking guy Kagome didn't know. Kagome stared strangely at them. The last time she remembered, Rika was going out with Kouga. She shook her head when she remembered what Sango had told her.
Rika finally spotted the four of them, waving wildly. "Hi! What a surprise seeing you guys here! Where are you guys going next?" She was wearing a black, super mini skirt, revealing her long legs.
"Well, we were about to head back home," Sango explained.
Rika nodded thoughtfully. "Hey, how about if all six of us go to something? Rick and I-wait... I haven't even introduced him yet have I?" She laughed and quickly introduced her date. "Well, as I was saying, we've been on most of the rides three times already and it's still a little early. So what do you guys say?"
Sango looked at Miroku, Kagome, and Inu yasha pointedly. The three of them shrugged.
"Come on! It'll be fun!" Rika urged. "Don't be such party-poopers."
At the end, it was decided that they would go to the beach nearby. It was a cool day, but not too cold. Sang, Kagome, and Inu yasha settled into the car, when Rika shouted out to Miroku. "My mom dropped Rick and me off here, so I have to phone her first and tell her that she doesn't have to pick us up," Rika said. "Is that okay with you guys if we go together in the same car?"
"Sure," Miroku said with a shrug. "You and Rick will have to squeeze in with Inu yasha and Kagome in the back, thought."
The door opened at Inu yasha's side of the car. Inu yasha glanced up in surprise at Rika.
"We're going to be riding with you guys," Rika stated.
Inu yasha scooted into the middle seat. He felt a tap on his right shoulder. "Rick's coming, too, remember? We have to squeeze in."
Kagome's heart thumped as Inu yasha slid closer to her. Now, there arms and legs were touching. Sango looked back at them from the passengers seat and shot Kagome a look that seemed to say, 'So how is it being that close to Inu yasha?' Kagome blushed and looked away.
"Is everyone settled?" Sango asked.
Rika nodded her head 'yes' and they took off.
This time, the car wasn't as silent as it had been when they were arriving. Rika chattered the whole way through.
Kagome glanced at Rika in disgust. Even with her date, Rick, there, she still had the nerves to flirt and play around with Inu yasha. She wondered how boys would deal with Rika. Rika rubbed her legs against Inu yasha's and filled up every gap there was in between them.
That is so disgusting, Kagome thought. Isn't one Kikyo enough?
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After grabbing a couple of things they may need at the beach from Sango's house, Miroku drove them up to the beach. It wasn't a surprise when they saw many pairs of couples there. The beach was a romantic place to go at night.
They spread out some beach towels and got a fire started to roast some marshmallows. They talked about school for a while, and then everyone scattered. Kagome watched as Rika drag Rick off and started to make-out with him. "Of all the nerves," Kagome muttered.
Sango questioned Kagome. "Huh?"
Kagome shook her head, nothing.
Inu yasha and Kagome were left alone once again, when Miroku and Sango went on a short walk over the mass of rocks at the far end of the beach. Not knowing what else to do, Kagome lie down on the towel, looked up at the panorama above.
"What are you looking at?" a voice spoke up. Kagome, startled, looked away from the sky and glanced at Inu yasha. He was lying on the ground as well, a couple feet away from Kagome. His foot was propped onto his other leg, with his head lying on his arms.
"T-the moon. It's really bright," Kagome stammered. A million thoughts appeared in her head. It surprised her that Inu yasha spoke to her. He usually didn't even talk to her, unless he was forced to, with a word or two. Kagome felt a warm feeling rush through her. The uneasy sensation from earlier was soon washed away.
Nothing else was said for the rest of the night between them. They lie down there for the whole time, until Sango, Miroku, Rika, and Rick came back.
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A/N: I know, I know. Nothing much happened between Inu yasha and Kagome yet. Well, that's it for now.
Summary: They were best friends in first grade, but now, everything is different. They don't even talk to each other anymore. They're not enemies, they're not friends, so what are they? InuKag
A/N: This is going to be a boring chapter... Just bear with me.
*~*~*~*~*
Chapter 9: Blind date
Sango cleared her throat. She could feel the tension. She smiled, as if nothing was wrong. "Hi, Miroku! Hi Inu yasha!"
"Sango, you are so lovely tonight. Did you do all this just for me?" Miroku said with a sly grin. He reached out....and took her hand in his. Before he forgot, he turned to Kagome. "Oh, yeah, I brought your date. Meet Inu yasha. I'm sure you guys know each other already."
Kagome just stood there, as if she hadn't heard a thing Miroku said. Sango elbowed her and she got out of her 'trance.' Kagome put on a tight smile. "Hi, Inu yasha."
Inu yasha nodded towards her. The guys led the way towards the car, as Sango broke away from Miroku and lingered behind with Kagome. She knew she was going to get it.
"Why didn't you tell me it was Inu yasha?!" Kagome hissed at once. "Do you know how awkward tonight will be? I mean, we haven't even had a decent, little conversation for several years! You know that."
"I didn't know it was going to be Inu yasha. I told you already," Sango said. "I just found out like you did."
"This is going to be a long night," Kagome wailed.
"Don't worry, we'll still have some fun."
"Yeah, right," Kagome muttered. She climbed in the back seat next to Inu yasha, as Sango climbed into the front seat, next to Miroku.
Silence.
It was so uncomfortable. Everyone knew it. Up, in the front of the car, there was lots of whispering. "Wha-?" "YOU should have known not to bring him. You knew I was going to bring her." "What do you mean? You just asked me to bring a friend, so I brought him!" "You are a pervert and a clueless jerk! How dense can you get?"
Kagome and Inu yasha both knew Sango and Miroku were talking about them.
Sango cleared her throat again. It seemed like it was the hundredth time she had been doing it. "So, what's up, everyone?" Sango asked, trying to sound cheerful, but ended up sounding lame. Nobody answered. "Well, doesn't everyone all talk at once!" She chuckled. A forced chuckle.
More uncomfortable silence followed...
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"So, what do you guys want to do first?" Sango asked tentatively. When no one answered, she suggested. "How about we go to the House of Mirrors?" (A/N: heh... I don't know what it's called. Don't blame me! Does anyone know what that place is called?)
"Sure!" Kagome suddenly exclaimed. "I love that place! I used to love looking at myself in front of the mirror that reflects yourself as a really skinny person." She blushed when she noticed that both Inu yasha and Miroku were listening to her chatter away. "Uh, well, anyways, let's go!"
Sango laughed, relieved that Kagome somewhat broke the tension that was starting to build up again. She followed Kagome, who led the way.
Staying together so that nobody would get lost or separated, they had fun checking themselves out in front of a variety of mirrors, which featured them in miscellaneous forms.
"I've always been afraid to look into this mirror," Kagome said with a laugh, not talking to anyone in particular. "It's probably because I see it almost everyday in front of my own mirror."
"Well, you have nothing to worry about now. If you want to know the truth, I think you're too skinny now," Sango stated.
"Right, whatever." Kagome took a step and glanced at herself. "Whoa! I look fat in this mirror! ...and I thought I lost at least some weight."
Sango peered at Kagome in the reflection and rolled her eyes. "We all look like that in that mirror."
Inu yasha and Miroku, who had been silent all that time, finally spoke up.
"Girls," Inu yasha muttered. "Always obsessing over that stuff."
Miroku looked at him, surprised. "Don't tell me you like girls who are overweight? Of course that's what they worry about! Now, let me tell you what a great body these two lovely ladies have- all the curves anyone could wish for and those two-
He never got to finish his sentence. Before he could say another word, he got a big slap from Sango. "What were you saying?" Sango asked, her eyes narrowing.
"Nothing," Miroku said.
"Good, that's what I thought..."
Things tonight is definitely not going well, Kagome thought. Everything's going wrong. It's so uncomfortable talking to each other and we're not getting along that well. Not to mention, I keep blabbing out things about myself.
Kagome sighed. "How about we go on the roller coaster now?" Everyone nodded their heads in agreement.
Kagome didn't really like roller coasters, but she thought it would be a good way to shake off all the tension from everyone. She personally thought roller coasters were scary. Sango and Miroku ended up sitting at the really first row of the cart, while Inu yasha and Kagome sat in the second row.
She didn't realize how badly she was shaking until Inu yasha spoke up. "Uh... are you okay?" he asked hesitantly as they were seated.
"Sure. I guess roller coasters just aren't my thing."
Moments later, the roller coaster took off at top speed. Kagome silently screamed inside her brain. She didn't want everyone to think that she couldn't take one tiny roller coaster. As the ride went on in the dark, Kagome felt her stomach go queasy. There were many twists and turns, as well as slopes. A few seconds later, she couldn't help it anymore but scream her head off as the ride twisted harshly. She grabbed onto the closest thing near her, without seeing what it was.
Next to her, Inu yasha yelped in surprise as Kagome clung onto him, but it was too loud to be heard by anyone else.
They suddenly came to a halt. Kagome glanced up and saw an uncomfortable look on Inu yasha's face. She suddenly realized that she was clutching onto his arm and quickly let go. She looked away, embarrassed. "Uh... sorry."
"It's okay," Inu yasha grunted. Inu yasha quickly climbed out of seat, with Kagome following after him.
"Wow!" Sango cried out to Kagome. "That was an awesome ride! ...What's up Kagome? You look a little pale." She peered at Kagome closely.
"I'm fine," Kagome said, waving her hand in the air. "Don't worry about me. It's just that my stomach doesn't really cooperate with me when I go on these kind of rides."
Sango's concerned face turned reluctant. "Well, if you're sure. How about we go on a nice ride on the Ferris wheel now?"
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An empty seat rolled around and the Ferris wheel stopped. This is worse than the roller coaster, Kagome thought with a groan. There's completely nothing to talk about. Sango and Miroku stepped along a short ramp and climbed into the seat. Another empty seat rolled around, as Inu yasha and Kagome stepped onto the short ramp as well and took their seats.
As soon as the safety bar was pushed down in front of them, they rose up off the ground with a jolt.
Glancing up to see how Sango and Miroku were doing, she felt the cool breeze. Sango saw Kagome looking, and gave her a winning smile. She pointed to Inu yasha and grinned widely.
Miroku, feeling left out, moved closer to Sango. He casually placed his arms around her and when he realized he didn't get a slap yet, he dared to go further. Kagome giggled as she watched Miroku pull Sango even closer, and gave her tiny kisses all over her face. Just as things were starting to get funny, they disappeared out of sight.
But she didn't miss hearing the slap that Sango gave Miroku. Kagome heard it, loud and clear. Practically everyone heard it.
"Get away from me!" she heard Sango scream. "You are going way to far!"
Kagome laughed out loud. It was hilarious. The smile died on her face after a few minutes. She kept on trying to come up with something to talk about with Inu yasha, but her mind just wouldn't cooperate.
"So, um..." Kagome started. "Did you, uh, receive a letter from Mrs. Akimoto?" That was the first thing that came to her mind.
Inu yasha, surprised by her question, stifled a smile and replied. "Yeah."
Kagome looked down at her lap. Why am I so stupid? she thought to herself. Of course he did receive a letter from their first grade teacher. Everyone who's been in her class received one. Nice going, Kagome.
Inu yasha was making it hard for her, keeping silent and not making an effort.
Whatever, she thought.
Kagome inhaled the fresh air and glanced into the sky. "What a beautiful night," she commented, not talking to Inu yasha particularly. She loved how bright the moon was in the sea of stars. She could stare at it all night.
Before she knew it, the ride was over. Kagome gratefully stepped off, trailing after Sango and Miroku, with Inu yasha following after her.
Nobody seemed to be having such a good time, so they decided to leave soon.
As they walked around the park, looking at the differently varieties of rides and games, they met up with a couple of their other good friends from school. Rika was found with a blond-haired gorgeous-looking guy Kagome didn't know. Kagome stared strangely at them. The last time she remembered, Rika was going out with Kouga. She shook her head when she remembered what Sango had told her.
Rika finally spotted the four of them, waving wildly. "Hi! What a surprise seeing you guys here! Where are you guys going next?" She was wearing a black, super mini skirt, revealing her long legs.
"Well, we were about to head back home," Sango explained.
Rika nodded thoughtfully. "Hey, how about if all six of us go to something? Rick and I-wait... I haven't even introduced him yet have I?" She laughed and quickly introduced her date. "Well, as I was saying, we've been on most of the rides three times already and it's still a little early. So what do you guys say?"
Sango looked at Miroku, Kagome, and Inu yasha pointedly. The three of them shrugged.
"Come on! It'll be fun!" Rika urged. "Don't be such party-poopers."
At the end, it was decided that they would go to the beach nearby. It was a cool day, but not too cold. Sang, Kagome, and Inu yasha settled into the car, when Rika shouted out to Miroku. "My mom dropped Rick and me off here, so I have to phone her first and tell her that she doesn't have to pick us up," Rika said. "Is that okay with you guys if we go together in the same car?"
"Sure," Miroku said with a shrug. "You and Rick will have to squeeze in with Inu yasha and Kagome in the back, thought."
The door opened at Inu yasha's side of the car. Inu yasha glanced up in surprise at Rika.
"We're going to be riding with you guys," Rika stated.
Inu yasha scooted into the middle seat. He felt a tap on his right shoulder. "Rick's coming, too, remember? We have to squeeze in."
Kagome's heart thumped as Inu yasha slid closer to her. Now, there arms and legs were touching. Sango looked back at them from the passengers seat and shot Kagome a look that seemed to say, 'So how is it being that close to Inu yasha?' Kagome blushed and looked away.
"Is everyone settled?" Sango asked.
Rika nodded her head 'yes' and they took off.
This time, the car wasn't as silent as it had been when they were arriving. Rika chattered the whole way through.
Kagome glanced at Rika in disgust. Even with her date, Rick, there, she still had the nerves to flirt and play around with Inu yasha. She wondered how boys would deal with Rika. Rika rubbed her legs against Inu yasha's and filled up every gap there was in between them.
That is so disgusting, Kagome thought. Isn't one Kikyo enough?
*~*~*~*~*
After grabbing a couple of things they may need at the beach from Sango's house, Miroku drove them up to the beach. It wasn't a surprise when they saw many pairs of couples there. The beach was a romantic place to go at night.
They spread out some beach towels and got a fire started to roast some marshmallows. They talked about school for a while, and then everyone scattered. Kagome watched as Rika drag Rick off and started to make-out with him. "Of all the nerves," Kagome muttered.
Sango questioned Kagome. "Huh?"
Kagome shook her head, nothing.
Inu yasha and Kagome were left alone once again, when Miroku and Sango went on a short walk over the mass of rocks at the far end of the beach. Not knowing what else to do, Kagome lie down on the towel, looked up at the panorama above.
"What are you looking at?" a voice spoke up. Kagome, startled, looked away from the sky and glanced at Inu yasha. He was lying on the ground as well, a couple feet away from Kagome. His foot was propped onto his other leg, with his head lying on his arms.
"T-the moon. It's really bright," Kagome stammered. A million thoughts appeared in her head. It surprised her that Inu yasha spoke to her. He usually didn't even talk to her, unless he was forced to, with a word or two. Kagome felt a warm feeling rush through her. The uneasy sensation from earlier was soon washed away.
Nothing else was said for the rest of the night between them. They lie down there for the whole time, until Sango, Miroku, Rika, and Rick came back.
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A/N: I know, I know. Nothing much happened between Inu yasha and Kagome yet. Well, that's it for now.