Hey all! What d'ya know! I updated! I'm SORRY it took so long! I had no inspiration! And I don't really have any now but I really want to write, so here I am! And for those of you who read my quick splurge with the oneshots, thanks so much for you support! I can't wait to do more!
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Kinda Weird
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By Rogue Pryde
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So this was high school.
The amount of people around her was the first thing she registered. There were so many of them! All near her age, swarming around her, knocking into her occasionally. It was enough to make her head spin. Instinctively, she knew the population would take some getting used to.
Inuyasha had disappeared after dropping her off, not even bothering to explain the brightly painted school colors decorating the entire front of the building. After overhearing the conversations of other students, she surmised that it was probably his handiwork. Apparently her 'older brother' had quite the reputation.
She did her best to find her class as fast as possible. 'Kikyo' wouldn't get lost. Luckily, her first period class was in the second hallway she tried, and she made it inside smoothly enough. She didn't realize she was in trouble until she actually entered the room.
About half of the students were already there, either in their desks or hanging out near the windows. It was when she saw students talking to each other from desks on opposite sides of the room that she began to worry. What if there was assigned seating? Or what if everyone had certain seats they'd sat in all year?
Slowly, she moved from the doorway to the front of the room, keeping an eye out in case another student gave her any clues. Nonchalantly she started circling the room, breathing a sigh of relief when she saw surnames printed on the back of seats. As naturally as she could, she scanned the room for a seat labled 'Taisho', locating it in the front row, the seat furthest from the door.
She took her seat and pulled out her binder and the text book needed for that class. The night before she'd gone over the lessons Kikyo had been working on and was relieved to find that they were at around the same level as her own, so neither of them should have any academic problems.
Kagome tried to act natural, calm and collected, hoping to hide the nervousness vibrating within her. For the first time since she ditched her guards, she felt truly free. She was in the midst of a variety of young people, capable of saying or doing whatever she wanted. Of course, what she craved was normalcy, so she wouldn't be abusing her newfound power. Still, the rush was invigorating.
Keeping herself in check, she only smiled politely when a dark haired girl slid into the seat next to her. The newcomer didn't bother to say anything, not even returning Kagome's smile. Before she could begin to feel offended the teacher strode in and the class quieted down immediately.
Mrs. Okamoto was a severe looking woman. Over six feet tall, thin, with perfect posture, she walked like an ex drill sergeant, and talked like one too. She didn't even need to open her mouth before her presence commanded attention. Kagome made it a point not to make any mistakes during her class.
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It wasn't her imagination. People were whispering about her.
Throughout the past two periods, Kagome had been sure she hadn't done anything wrong! She'd found her seats fast enough, hadn't caused any disruptions in class, and hadn't even showed the 'backbone' Inuyasha had been so suspicious of. So why was everyone sneaking glances at her?
Sighing, she stuck the textbook into her bag, squeezing it next to the binder. She had just swung the entire bag onto her shoulder when a voice from behind stopped her from leaving.
"Kikyo?" The voice was hesitant, but friendly. Kagome turned, recognizing the girl who had sat next to her in Okamoto's class. "Um," She continued, looking a little flustered. "Don't think I'm weird or anything, but good job today."
The confusion must have been evident on her face because the girl felt the urge to continue. "Answering questions." She clarified. "Usually you act like you're not paying attention. Everyone noticed that you participated today."
"Oh." Kagome could have kicked herself. Or rather Kikyo. Answering questions in class was suspicious? Why hadn't she mentioned it! "Well, I knew some of the answers and I thought I could help out. Especially since Okamoto and Teno both seem to like picking on people who really aren't paying attention." She was taking a stab there, and prayed it would pay off.
The girl was nodding. "That's true. My word I hate them! They get me all the time." She flashed a grin. "Speaking of which, you saved me at least twice today. Thanks!"
Kagome grinned. "No problem." She felt a little more at ease now. Readjusting her strap, she began to wonder if that was her cue to exit when the other girl grabbed her sleeve loosely.
"Why don't you sit with us?" She asked impulsively. "You really don't need to sit alone all the time."
Kagome half felt she should decline. It would have been in character with Kikyo, from what she'd hurt. But she'd ditched her old life to have a real one, and that included making friends. "Sure!" She smiled back. "Thanks!"
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"Great job man!"
Inuyasha high-fived yet another of his adoring fans on his way to the cafeteria. The little prank he and Miroku had pulled was reaching fame status fast. He grinned at a couple more people, talking to his partner in crime from the corner of his mouth. "That was genius."
"Yup." His friend agreed, winking at a group of girls has the waved at him frantically. "And your mom said I'd never amount to anything."
Inuyasha snickered, entering the cafeteria proudly. As he scanned the room for a seat he couldn't help but wonder where his 'sister' was sitting. Under normal circumstances, she'd be alone, but since Kagome didn't know what, he'd be amused when she looked to him for help. Who else would she turn to?
He and Miroku took their usual place, near the center of the room. More people approached them with greetings and congratulations as they passed by. Inuyasha replied to all of them, smiling, until he caught sight of his new house mate across the room.
She was standing with a group of girls, laughing at something one of them had said in apparent agreement. She didn't look at all awkward, or uncomfortable, or in need of his guidance, and he growled softly when she smirked in his direction.
"Something wrong Inuyasha?" Miroku asked, trying to see what had captured his friends attention so thoroughly as to distract him from their admirers.
"No." He said shortly, tearing his gaze away from Kagome. "How long until that old hag decides to have a talk with us, do ya think?"
"Oh," The voice coming from behind them was deceptively sweet. "That old hag was thinking that right about now would be a good time, since your studies won't be interrupted."
Both boys gulped as they turned to face their principal.
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Sango.
That was the name of the girl who sat next to her in first period, the girl who'd approached her right after second. Kagome was really beginning to feel comfortable around her, effortlessly joining the group conversation.
"So Kikyo," One of the girls, a short haired girl named Yuri, abruptly changed the subject, shifting her body to face Kagome. "What made you act like a human being?" Her gaze was intense, but only in the way that signified she was the type of person to put all her energy into one thing at a time.
Sango made a face. "Don't be rude Yuri!" Turning to Kagome she shook her head. "She's blunt like that, don't take offense."
"I won't." Kagome assured her, frantically trying to think of an excuse. Unfortunately the only excuse that came to mind was the one Inuyasha had supplied her, and she blurted it out before her mind could analyze it properly. "I met a boy!" The words came out louder then she'd intended and everyone at the table turned to stare at her.
"Really?" Yuri was delighted. "What's he like?" Everyone leaned forward eagerly, and at Sango's encouraging nod, Kagome pressed on, trying not to think about the consequences.
"Oh well," Once again she said the first thing that popped into her mind, and the only face she could recall was one she'd seen on the way to school driving a motorcycle. There was no way he could be in high school, so she figured his description was safe enough. "He's really cute." She started, trying to ignore the giggles coming from the majority of the tables occupants. "And he rides a motorcycle."
She would have stopped there, but now she had everyone's attention and they were waiting impatiently. "Um, dark hair, real thick y'know? And he was wearing a black leather jacket with his name on the back of it."
She'd said too much. "What was the name?" Another girl demanded, Linna, the other girls called her.
Kagome had never been a good liar, and when stressed, she always said the truth. "Kouga." She blurted.
A hush fell around the table.
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The sound of the clock ticking was the only noise in the room and the repetition was getting on everyone's nerves. Finally, someone broke the silence.
"Look, old woman, I wasn't-"
"Shut up Inuyasha."
"Kaede-Sama-"
"Don't start with me Miroku."
The woman seated behind the oak desk looked at both of them severely, in turn. "Now," She started venomously. "You know you did it and I know you did it, so why don't we cut the bull."
"Kaede-Sama!" The voice was shocked.
"Can it Miroku." She narrowed her eyes and opened her mouth to speak again but was interrupted.
"Yeah." It was Inuyasha this time. "Let's cut the bull." He smirked. "You have no proof." Realization dawned in Miroku's eyes and Kaede's glare hardened.
"See ya!" Still smirking, he stood, saluting her as he turned to leave. "Hag." He added as he exited.
"Always a pleasure." Miroku bowed mockingly before following his friend.
Kaede kept her glare until both of them were completely gone. Then she sighed and allowed a small smile to grace her aging features.
"They're really not bad kids . . ."
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Her life sucked.
Well, technically Kikyo's did.
But she was living in it for now.
The last two periods had practically flown by. Everyone was whispering about her again, and this time she doubted what they were saying was good. After she'd announced the biker guy's name at lunch, hardly anyone had spoken to her. And of course no one had 'explained' anything, because as a student of this school she ought to know already. She managed to pick up a little from listening to the whispers.
For example, Kouga went to her school.
He was a senior, a grade older than she was, and was one of the toughest guys in school. The fact that he made a positive difference in any girl's life was a miracle. And that made the rumors spread that much faster.
People were scared to approach her now, as if making a bad impression on her would instigate a punishment from him. Sango was still friendly. She didn't strike Kagome as the type of girl to be scared off of a friendship. But everyone else was too surprised to be nice. They'd probably get over the shock eventually.
As for Kagome, she'd finally figured out why parents tell their kids not to lie.
Because you frickin can't get away with it.
Not unless you're really lucky, or a really skilled politician. Kagome was neither. Now school was over and all she wanted to do was find Inuyasha, pray he hadn't heard the rumors yet, and get out of school as fast as possible.
After stuffing her supplies inside, she picked up her bag and turned to say goodbye to Sango. She stopped mid-wave when she saw that her friend's eyes weren't fixed on her but rather someone behind her.
She turned slowly, not wanting to believe her luck could be that bad.
It was.
"H-hey Kouga!" Her heart plummeted to her feet.
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SUX to be her doesn't it? Yup, yes, indeedy it does. I'm rather mean aren't I? Oh well, any guesses as to what Kagome's gonna do to get out of this mess? Thanks for the support btw. I know I'm being slow about updating but I am trying to do better.
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Rogue Pryde