The Social Ladder
By Chichiri4488
Shippo: You're up to 45 reviews!!!!!
Chichiri4488: And they're all good! ^__________^
Shippo: You mean every person that has reviewed so far, has actually liked this story!?
Chichiri4488: Yup. Some even love it! I feel so happy!
Shippo: Now the story could be longer! -_- She owns nothing. Not even a measly rock used in the Inuyasha series.
Chichiri4488: ;_; Do you have to remind me?
Chapter 8
~Tests of doom and fashion trouble...~
"RUN!" yelled Inuyasha.
No need to tell us twice. After school we had all gone to the park to relax. Enjoy ourselves before falling to the homework.
Well............ things turned out a little differently.
Naraku and his gang had jumped us at the park. With paintball guns!
Those hurt! It's so much fun; however without armor or guns, I can promise that it's not so fun.
Paint was flying everywhere. I had been hit with blue paint quite a few times on my jeans. I'm going to have way too many bruises on my legs in the morning.
Yellow hit my shoulder just as I dodged behind a tree.
I jumped into my car after dodging around a tree and hopping over a brick wall. I can be athletic when I need to.
Shippo leaped in followed by Sango. Miroku and Inuyasha had jumped into the car right after and we sped off.
We all burst out laughing, and then howled in pain from the bruises that now covered our sore bodies.
"We need retaliation!" yelled Shippo.
"Rebellion will come in due time," I said. "We just need to wait for a good day for war."
"Sarcastically speaking of course," said Miroku.
"Of course."
Inuyasha started rubbing his head. I looked and saw some red paint had hit the side of his face. Some orange paint decorated on of his ears.
"Oh crap! Are you ok Inuyasha?!" I yelled.
"Daijobu, daijobu." (AN: translation- It's fine/ I'm ok.)
I pulled the car over right away and pulled his head towards mine from where he sat in the front seat. A bruise was already forming where the paint had been scratched off a little bit. His ear was lying against his head and twitching slightly in what I assumed was pain.
"No, this is not fine. You're hurt!" I said.
"It'll be a bruise Kag, it's not a big deal," he said.
I put my hand to his face careful of the sensitive area where the paintball had hit.
"It is a big deal," I said. "I don't want to see you hurt. Ever."
"I'd rather not see you hurt Kagome," Inuyasha replied.
"Ahem!" coughed Sango.
"I hope you realize there are 3 other passengers in the vehicle..." said Shippo.
Inuyasha glared at him and leaned back in his seat while I began to drive off from the side of the road.
"Kagome, others of us are injured as well you know," said Miroku.
"Are you all ok?" I asked.
"You don't sound as caring as when you asked Inuyasha," grinned Shippo like the Cheshire cat.
"Perhaps Kagome and Inuyasha should spend a little more time with each other......... alone," said Miroku.
I could tell my face was red. It was probably beyond a deep blood looking red blush as well. I kept my eyes on the road and drove as fast as I could toward their homes, so I could get back home as quickly as possible.
I dropped off Miroku and Shippo first, and then Inuyasha right after.
"Kagome! That was hilarious!" Sango said rocking back and forth with laughter.
"What are you talking about?" I asked.
"Inuyasha's face was as red as yours after Shippo and Miroku's comments! You should of seen the look on his face."
"Sango-chan.....I....it was just embarrassment of getting hurt with the paint or something. You know he likes to act tough sometimes." I said.
"No Kag. I think Inu might like you....and I know someone who likes him...."
Her grin was too large and vibrant.
Things were adding up.
I was treading into dangerous territory with my friends.
"Are you guys trying to fix us up!?" I yelled.
"Maybe. If I was then would I say so?"
"Yup. Definitely trying to. Miroku and Shippo are in on this too I bet."
"Maybe. I reveal nothing though. However, Miroku had a brilliant idea to do for New Years Eve," said Sango.
"Well then, what is the pervert's brilliant idea?" I asked.
"But he's a sweet pervert."
"Yes, I'll give you that. So what's the plan?" I asked.
"Well, he's going to run it through with Shippo and Inuyasha, but he was thinking along the lines of a small road trip to Kyoto. They are having that festival this year, and the fireworks are supposed to be incredible. What do you think?"
"I think our friend just came up with a masterpiece. However, we will need to have some form of entertainment in the car. Shippo gets bored to easily for pleasure sometimes."
"Miroku's guardian Mushin said yes, so now we just need everyone else's agreement."
"What did your dad say Sango?"
"I can only go if you're going."
"That can be expected. Mama will most likely say yes if she knows Inuyasha will be there."
"Sesshomaru might come too, since he's off school and all," said Sango.
"Ok then. With both of them there, I guarantee I'm allowed to go," I smiled.
This would be a fun New Years Eve.
Now we just have to get through exams to enjoy our Christmas break........
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"What type of government is run in America and what are the 3 branches of that government?" asked Inuyasha.
Exams were here. The evil tests of doom had descended upon us.
Now we relied on our study guides....
"A democracy. And there's judicial, uhh..... ah! Brain lock! What is it!?" yelled Sango.
"You're thinking too hard." said Shippo.
"It's judicial, legislative, and executive," said Miroku.
"Oh! I knew that one!" I said.
Stupid World Government class. Too much material to cover.
"Next question goes to Inuyasha!" said Shippo, "Who was considered the first dictator in Rome? Then name at least 2 famous dictatorships in history."
"Easy. Julius Caesar. Then there was Joseph Stalin of the Soviet Union, and also Adolph Hitler over Germany who became dictator of Germany in 1933."
"Smarty Pants." I said.
"Takes one to know one," Inuyasha replied, "You're up next Kag. It's Calculus time."
"Oh crap," said Sango.
"Ditto," I said. "Ok, what's the question?"
"Explain Euler's Theorems and name 2 of the Integration Formulas."
"The study guides always seem harder than they are in the exams though," I said, "Right?"
"Kag, this is Onigumo. This is 100 question multiple choice and 40 short answers in about 2 hours time," said Sango.
Oh crap I'm doomed.
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I need this Christmas break. I am on the verge of mental breakdowns if I do not get to the Christmas break, and soon!
It was the last day of exams.
Actually, it was after exams because everyone had finished the anatomy exam early. So now we sat here for an extra hour in class until they would let us out of the school.
However, I think Kaede-sensei needed this break more than the students.......
"Let the children out! EXMAS ARE OVER! LET THE CHILDREN GO!" she cried. She was even pounding her fists against the door as if she was trapped. "Release the students! I want to go home! FREEDOM!"
Kaede gave up and sat down at her desk where she glared at the clock on the wall.
Everyone else just kind of returned to their previous conversations.
"It's almost Christmas break!" I cheered.
"If the stupid bell would just ring," Inuyasha said. "There's only 10 minutes left of school anyway, just let us out!"
*Ring*
"Yay! Inuyasha speaks school bell!" shouted Nazuna.
"I think she's seen Finding Nemo a few too many times..." Inuyasha whispered.
Everyone rushed to the door and screams of joy echoed through the halls.
"Ja ne Kaede-sensei!" I called.
"Ja," she replied. Then I heard her mutter "Only three more years until retirement..."
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"Please Mama?" I asked.
"It's fine with me. Now, Sesshomaru is the chaperone for this road trip right?" she questioned as she folded the laundry.
"Hai! He's chaperoning and Inuyasha will be there along with Sango and Miroku, and Shippo!"
"I suppose."
"Mama....."
"It's fine, it's fine," she said, "But if anything starts acting up or something happens, then you call me right away!"
"It's 4 days Mama. We'll be fine!" I assured her.
I heard the phone ring as I started to walk towards the stairs.
"Kagome! It's for you!" yelled Souta.
"I got it!" I called while picking up the phone in my room.
"Hello?" I asked.
"Kagome! CAN YOU COME!? Can you? Can you? Can you?"
"Yes Sango, I can come. Just how much sugar have you had? You're bouncing off the walls!"
"I got a 100% on my Exam in computer graphing!" she yelled.
"Sango, shock me. You're a tech genius, did you think you were going to do horribly?"
"Kagome, it's me. I always fret on tests," said Sango.
"So you can go now? Right?" I asked.
"Yup! Hey! Can you come over here and help me?"
"With what?" I asked.
"I have a date with Miroku, and I have no clue on what to do."
"Sango-chan, I'm not the best person with knowledge in this...." I muttered.
"Well if both us are bad at it, then maybe we'll cancel each other out and come up with something good," she replied.
"It's worth a shot. I'll be over soon."
"Thank you so much Kagome!"
"No problem. Ja ne."
"Ja."
I hung up the phone and grabbed my car keys off the counter.
"Ja mama! I'll be at Sango's for a bit!"
"Bye honey! Drive safely!"
I jumped into my car and sped off for Sango's house.
It was Saturday the day after exams. I had no plans; except practice guitar, and relax, relax, relax. Throw in a few Christmas cookies as well. That was Christmas break.
I was not the person you went to for fashion, romance, etc. I stunk in this area. Just look at my past.
I'm a senior. Never dated. Never had my first kiss. I've never even been asked out before, even as a joke. Kouga was the first guy I have ever known to take some romantic interest in me.
As far as I can tell, those aren't the best stats for someone my age.
Even my brother has a girlfriend, and he's 11!!!
Is it just me, or is this somewhat pathetic?
And that was Sango's house I just passed. I really do need to pay closed attention to my surroundings......
I took a U-turn and parked by her driveway.
Her little brother Kohaku opened the front door led me into the kitchen.
"Sango, Kagome-san is here."
"Thanks Kohaku. Just finish up your paper before Dad gets home."
"Hai. I will."
Sango smiled at me and stood from the table. We walked back towards her room to see what we could come up with.
"Thanks again for coming Kag. I have no idea what to do! He's taking me to that new sushi bar, the really expensive one, and I want to give him his Christmas present, and-"
"Sango! Calm down. It's ok, just deep breaths."
"Hai, hai," she said and opened up her closet.
We both stood there staring for about 5 minutes before I spoke up.
"I don't think either one of us has a clue as what to do," I said.
"I'm calling for backup," Sango replied reaching for her phone.
"Hey sis! I need help real quick!" said Kohaku walking into the room.
"Ask Kagome Kohaku, I need to make a call."
"What's the paper on grasshopper?"
He glared at me for using his dad's nickname for him, but spoke anyway. "I have to write a paper on someone important in my life, so I chose Sango."
"Ok then, what's the problem?"
"I have to write about her life, and some people in her life," he continued, "So, how do you spell pervert?"
I laughed while Sango just kept glaring at the phone trying to remember the phone number she was dialing.
"You spell it, M-I-R-O-K-U," I said grinning.
Then the phone impacted with my head from Sango's direction.
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Chichiri4488: I'm so happy with my reviews and reviewers recently! You guys rock! Have cookies!
Shippo: Who are they calling for back up on fashion and date help?
Chichiri4488: ^______^ you'll find out soon. Next chapter soon, so stick around! I try to update either Friday nights, or Saturday nights. Sunday nights at latest.
Oh! Also, I want to know, do you guys want to meet Inori (Sesshomaru's girlfriend) or not? I can bring her in or leave her out. You choose and let me know in the review please!
Shippo: **munches on Pocky** this is good. ^_^
Chichiri4488: 0.0 ...... ;_; that was my last pocky........
Shippo: ^^;;; Oops. Sorry.
Chichiri4488: **faints**
Shippo: Chichiri? Chichiri? Hello? Oh well.
Thank you so much to Namiko-Daughter of Sekhmet, bluefuzzyelf, Phantom Phire, hanyougal34, inu-kag fan, Nibzo, and Vampire-Elf for reviewing!
Remember, the more reviews, the faster the chapters and there won't be any worries of a stopped story, unlike her other one that has almost no reviewers.......
PLEASE LEAVE REVIEWS! See ya next time readers.
^-^ ~Reviews are always welcome in my world~ ^-^
By Chichiri4488
Shippo: You're up to 45 reviews!!!!!
Chichiri4488: And they're all good! ^__________^
Shippo: You mean every person that has reviewed so far, has actually liked this story!?
Chichiri4488: Yup. Some even love it! I feel so happy!
Shippo: Now the story could be longer! -_- She owns nothing. Not even a measly rock used in the Inuyasha series.
Chichiri4488: ;_; Do you have to remind me?
Chapter 8
~Tests of doom and fashion trouble...~
"RUN!" yelled Inuyasha.
No need to tell us twice. After school we had all gone to the park to relax. Enjoy ourselves before falling to the homework.
Well............ things turned out a little differently.
Naraku and his gang had jumped us at the park. With paintball guns!
Those hurt! It's so much fun; however without armor or guns, I can promise that it's not so fun.
Paint was flying everywhere. I had been hit with blue paint quite a few times on my jeans. I'm going to have way too many bruises on my legs in the morning.
Yellow hit my shoulder just as I dodged behind a tree.
I jumped into my car after dodging around a tree and hopping over a brick wall. I can be athletic when I need to.
Shippo leaped in followed by Sango. Miroku and Inuyasha had jumped into the car right after and we sped off.
We all burst out laughing, and then howled in pain from the bruises that now covered our sore bodies.
"We need retaliation!" yelled Shippo.
"Rebellion will come in due time," I said. "We just need to wait for a good day for war."
"Sarcastically speaking of course," said Miroku.
"Of course."
Inuyasha started rubbing his head. I looked and saw some red paint had hit the side of his face. Some orange paint decorated on of his ears.
"Oh crap! Are you ok Inuyasha?!" I yelled.
"Daijobu, daijobu." (AN: translation- It's fine/ I'm ok.)
I pulled the car over right away and pulled his head towards mine from where he sat in the front seat. A bruise was already forming where the paint had been scratched off a little bit. His ear was lying against his head and twitching slightly in what I assumed was pain.
"No, this is not fine. You're hurt!" I said.
"It'll be a bruise Kag, it's not a big deal," he said.
I put my hand to his face careful of the sensitive area where the paintball had hit.
"It is a big deal," I said. "I don't want to see you hurt. Ever."
"I'd rather not see you hurt Kagome," Inuyasha replied.
"Ahem!" coughed Sango.
"I hope you realize there are 3 other passengers in the vehicle..." said Shippo.
Inuyasha glared at him and leaned back in his seat while I began to drive off from the side of the road.
"Kagome, others of us are injured as well you know," said Miroku.
"Are you all ok?" I asked.
"You don't sound as caring as when you asked Inuyasha," grinned Shippo like the Cheshire cat.
"Perhaps Kagome and Inuyasha should spend a little more time with each other......... alone," said Miroku.
I could tell my face was red. It was probably beyond a deep blood looking red blush as well. I kept my eyes on the road and drove as fast as I could toward their homes, so I could get back home as quickly as possible.
I dropped off Miroku and Shippo first, and then Inuyasha right after.
"Kagome! That was hilarious!" Sango said rocking back and forth with laughter.
"What are you talking about?" I asked.
"Inuyasha's face was as red as yours after Shippo and Miroku's comments! You should of seen the look on his face."
"Sango-chan.....I....it was just embarrassment of getting hurt with the paint or something. You know he likes to act tough sometimes." I said.
"No Kag. I think Inu might like you....and I know someone who likes him...."
Her grin was too large and vibrant.
Things were adding up.
I was treading into dangerous territory with my friends.
"Are you guys trying to fix us up!?" I yelled.
"Maybe. If I was then would I say so?"
"Yup. Definitely trying to. Miroku and Shippo are in on this too I bet."
"Maybe. I reveal nothing though. However, Miroku had a brilliant idea to do for New Years Eve," said Sango.
"Well then, what is the pervert's brilliant idea?" I asked.
"But he's a sweet pervert."
"Yes, I'll give you that. So what's the plan?" I asked.
"Well, he's going to run it through with Shippo and Inuyasha, but he was thinking along the lines of a small road trip to Kyoto. They are having that festival this year, and the fireworks are supposed to be incredible. What do you think?"
"I think our friend just came up with a masterpiece. However, we will need to have some form of entertainment in the car. Shippo gets bored to easily for pleasure sometimes."
"Miroku's guardian Mushin said yes, so now we just need everyone else's agreement."
"What did your dad say Sango?"
"I can only go if you're going."
"That can be expected. Mama will most likely say yes if she knows Inuyasha will be there."
"Sesshomaru might come too, since he's off school and all," said Sango.
"Ok then. With both of them there, I guarantee I'm allowed to go," I smiled.
This would be a fun New Years Eve.
Now we just have to get through exams to enjoy our Christmas break........
*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~
"What type of government is run in America and what are the 3 branches of that government?" asked Inuyasha.
Exams were here. The evil tests of doom had descended upon us.
Now we relied on our study guides....
"A democracy. And there's judicial, uhh..... ah! Brain lock! What is it!?" yelled Sango.
"You're thinking too hard." said Shippo.
"It's judicial, legislative, and executive," said Miroku.
"Oh! I knew that one!" I said.
Stupid World Government class. Too much material to cover.
"Next question goes to Inuyasha!" said Shippo, "Who was considered the first dictator in Rome? Then name at least 2 famous dictatorships in history."
"Easy. Julius Caesar. Then there was Joseph Stalin of the Soviet Union, and also Adolph Hitler over Germany who became dictator of Germany in 1933."
"Smarty Pants." I said.
"Takes one to know one," Inuyasha replied, "You're up next Kag. It's Calculus time."
"Oh crap," said Sango.
"Ditto," I said. "Ok, what's the question?"
"Explain Euler's Theorems and name 2 of the Integration Formulas."
"The study guides always seem harder than they are in the exams though," I said, "Right?"
"Kag, this is Onigumo. This is 100 question multiple choice and 40 short answers in about 2 hours time," said Sango.
Oh crap I'm doomed.
*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~
I need this Christmas break. I am on the verge of mental breakdowns if I do not get to the Christmas break, and soon!
It was the last day of exams.
Actually, it was after exams because everyone had finished the anatomy exam early. So now we sat here for an extra hour in class until they would let us out of the school.
However, I think Kaede-sensei needed this break more than the students.......
"Let the children out! EXMAS ARE OVER! LET THE CHILDREN GO!" she cried. She was even pounding her fists against the door as if she was trapped. "Release the students! I want to go home! FREEDOM!"
Kaede gave up and sat down at her desk where she glared at the clock on the wall.
Everyone else just kind of returned to their previous conversations.
"It's almost Christmas break!" I cheered.
"If the stupid bell would just ring," Inuyasha said. "There's only 10 minutes left of school anyway, just let us out!"
*Ring*
"Yay! Inuyasha speaks school bell!" shouted Nazuna.
"I think she's seen Finding Nemo a few too many times..." Inuyasha whispered.
Everyone rushed to the door and screams of joy echoed through the halls.
"Ja ne Kaede-sensei!" I called.
"Ja," she replied. Then I heard her mutter "Only three more years until retirement..."
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"Please Mama?" I asked.
"It's fine with me. Now, Sesshomaru is the chaperone for this road trip right?" she questioned as she folded the laundry.
"Hai! He's chaperoning and Inuyasha will be there along with Sango and Miroku, and Shippo!"
"I suppose."
"Mama....."
"It's fine, it's fine," she said, "But if anything starts acting up or something happens, then you call me right away!"
"It's 4 days Mama. We'll be fine!" I assured her.
I heard the phone ring as I started to walk towards the stairs.
"Kagome! It's for you!" yelled Souta.
"I got it!" I called while picking up the phone in my room.
"Hello?" I asked.
"Kagome! CAN YOU COME!? Can you? Can you? Can you?"
"Yes Sango, I can come. Just how much sugar have you had? You're bouncing off the walls!"
"I got a 100% on my Exam in computer graphing!" she yelled.
"Sango, shock me. You're a tech genius, did you think you were going to do horribly?"
"Kagome, it's me. I always fret on tests," said Sango.
"So you can go now? Right?" I asked.
"Yup! Hey! Can you come over here and help me?"
"With what?" I asked.
"I have a date with Miroku, and I have no clue on what to do."
"Sango-chan, I'm not the best person with knowledge in this...." I muttered.
"Well if both us are bad at it, then maybe we'll cancel each other out and come up with something good," she replied.
"It's worth a shot. I'll be over soon."
"Thank you so much Kagome!"
"No problem. Ja ne."
"Ja."
I hung up the phone and grabbed my car keys off the counter.
"Ja mama! I'll be at Sango's for a bit!"
"Bye honey! Drive safely!"
I jumped into my car and sped off for Sango's house.
It was Saturday the day after exams. I had no plans; except practice guitar, and relax, relax, relax. Throw in a few Christmas cookies as well. That was Christmas break.
I was not the person you went to for fashion, romance, etc. I stunk in this area. Just look at my past.
I'm a senior. Never dated. Never had my first kiss. I've never even been asked out before, even as a joke. Kouga was the first guy I have ever known to take some romantic interest in me.
As far as I can tell, those aren't the best stats for someone my age.
Even my brother has a girlfriend, and he's 11!!!
Is it just me, or is this somewhat pathetic?
And that was Sango's house I just passed. I really do need to pay closed attention to my surroundings......
I took a U-turn and parked by her driveway.
Her little brother Kohaku opened the front door led me into the kitchen.
"Sango, Kagome-san is here."
"Thanks Kohaku. Just finish up your paper before Dad gets home."
"Hai. I will."
Sango smiled at me and stood from the table. We walked back towards her room to see what we could come up with.
"Thanks again for coming Kag. I have no idea what to do! He's taking me to that new sushi bar, the really expensive one, and I want to give him his Christmas present, and-"
"Sango! Calm down. It's ok, just deep breaths."
"Hai, hai," she said and opened up her closet.
We both stood there staring for about 5 minutes before I spoke up.
"I don't think either one of us has a clue as what to do," I said.
"I'm calling for backup," Sango replied reaching for her phone.
"Hey sis! I need help real quick!" said Kohaku walking into the room.
"Ask Kagome Kohaku, I need to make a call."
"What's the paper on grasshopper?"
He glared at me for using his dad's nickname for him, but spoke anyway. "I have to write a paper on someone important in my life, so I chose Sango."
"Ok then, what's the problem?"
"I have to write about her life, and some people in her life," he continued, "So, how do you spell pervert?"
I laughed while Sango just kept glaring at the phone trying to remember the phone number she was dialing.
"You spell it, M-I-R-O-K-U," I said grinning.
Then the phone impacted with my head from Sango's direction.
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Chichiri4488: I'm so happy with my reviews and reviewers recently! You guys rock! Have cookies!
Shippo: Who are they calling for back up on fashion and date help?
Chichiri4488: ^______^ you'll find out soon. Next chapter soon, so stick around! I try to update either Friday nights, or Saturday nights. Sunday nights at latest.
Oh! Also, I want to know, do you guys want to meet Inori (Sesshomaru's girlfriend) or not? I can bring her in or leave her out. You choose and let me know in the review please!
Shippo: **munches on Pocky** this is good. ^_^
Chichiri4488: 0.0 ...... ;_; that was my last pocky........
Shippo: ^^;;; Oops. Sorry.
Chichiri4488: **faints**
Shippo: Chichiri? Chichiri? Hello? Oh well.
Thank you so much to Namiko-Daughter of Sekhmet, bluefuzzyelf, Phantom Phire, hanyougal34, inu-kag fan, Nibzo, and Vampire-Elf for reviewing!
Remember, the more reviews, the faster the chapters and there won't be any worries of a stopped story, unlike her other one that has almost no reviewers.......
PLEASE LEAVE REVIEWS! See ya next time readers.
^-^ ~Reviews are always welcome in my world~ ^-^