The Social Ladder
By Chichiri4488
Shippo: I'm happy to say that Chichiri owns positively nothing. Yet she fell asleep and wont wake up...
Chichiri4488: Zzzzzzzzzzzzzzzz......
Shippo: So now.........I'm left ALONE here! -_-;;
Chichiri4488: zzzzzzzzzzzzzzz.........dancing Kirby....
Shippo: o.0;;;
Chapter 9
~ Christmas Spirit and No Goodbyes ~
A bag of candy for Shippo, the cat from Trigun plushy for Sango, and a new manga for Miroku.
Christmas shopping had come at last.
Last, but not least, I had gotten a fanged necklace for Inuyasha. It was a rosary that I had seen him eyeing at a store would had walked by at one point, but he hadn't bought it. So I had, and I wrapped it up 2 weeks ago for him now.
My gifts were all wrapped tight for my friends as I waited for Miroku to pick me up. He was supposed to drive us to the café we were all meeting at. Hot chocolate on their cozy couches as we opened our gifts early Christmas eve. Then we'd race off home to spend the rest of the evening with our families and Christmas morning. We might call each other up to say what we got and stuff.
Except for Miroku. He loved sharing some of Christmas with us, but he didn't celebrate Christmas in the first place. It was hilarious to see him dressed as Santa for a job and proclaiming about Buddha to the entire mall last year. I still have the picture too.
I saw Miroku pull up to the Shrine as I jumped into his car.
"You're late," I frowned.
"Where's your Christmas spirit?" he pouted.
"It's hiding."
"Behind your grin or the sarcasm in your voice?"
"You're too weird," I replied.
"But you love me anyway," he grinned.
"I don't know how Sango stands you sometimes."
"Is this Christmas, or insult the driver night?"
"I'm done. I'm sorry," I frowned, "Please forgive me?"
"You're ridiculous Kag-chan," he said.
"But you love me anyway," I grinned.
"How does Inuyasha stand you?"
"What's that supposed to mean?" I questioned with a raised eyebrow.
"Whatever you want to interpret it as," he said.
I smacked him on the head, which wasn't the best idea since he was driving. We swerved and barely missed a stop sign, 2 other cars, (one parked and the other moving), not to mention a pedestrian with their dog.
"Can you hit me after the car parks next time?" Miroku asked eyes wide, "I want to live long enough to see my own children."
"Sure," I said my whole body pressed against the seat in a bit of shock.
I'll be sure to remember that car rule for a while.....
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Sango, Shippo, and Inuyasha sat on the couches already drinking hot chocolate, or in Sango's case tea.
Miroku walked over to sit by Sango and then kissed her cheek before handing out his gifts. We all then distributed our gifts as I sat next to Inuyasha on his couch. Shippo was in an armchair next to me.
"Merry Christmas my friends!" I said smiling brightly.
"Happy Christmas," said Shippo nodding.
"Despite my Buddhist ways, I say Merry Christmas to all!" said Miroku. He put his arm around Sango as he kissed her softly again on the cheek. Sango smiled and leaned her head onto his shoulder.
We all unwrapped our presents to the different gifts and trinkets that we had given to each other. Miroku had given me a new sketch pad since my old had filled up. Sango had given me a manga, while Shippo had given me a card with a lollipop inside. Inuyasha handed me a card that read on friendship and to have a loving Christmas. I smiled at him while he opened his own gift, as did the others.
"What exactly will we be doing in Kyoto for the road trip?" asked Shippo.
"There's a festival, and we can watch the fireworks display that night. The day before that we can tour Kyoto a bit and just do some shopping and hanging out I guess," said Miroku. "Then the day after we can hit a museum or something."
"Sounds good," said Shippo. "I'll just be sure to bring a ton of sugar and my game-boy."
"Oh dear me, we're doomed," said Inuyasha.
"Sesshomaru is coming right?" I asked.
"Yeah, he has time off work, and Inori might come. Her schedule is packed with concerts and school and stuff," said Inuyasha.
"Concerts?"
"Inori and her two best friends Shira, and Mayonaka play together in a band type thing. They play rock on guitars, and they also play classical instruments like violin, viola or cello and stuff," said Inuyasha. "They're good at it to."
"I suppose with their knowledge of music that it wouldn't be too hard for a gig of some sort?" asked Miroku.
"Actually," said Inuyasha, "They can get us a gig at a concert for youth bands. If we want that is."
"Aren't those things a tad expensive for an entrance fee?" asked Sango.
"Not when your brothers girlfriend's best friend is dating the son of the owner of the building," said Inuyasha.
"Man, talk about extended connections," muttered Shippo.
"How much of a discount will this 'connection' get us?" I asked.
"Half price."
"Crud," said Miroku.
"That's cheap!" exclaimed Sango.
"Precisely," said Inuyasha. "So are we in or out?"
"When is it?" I asked.
"February. Late February I think. Could be around the middle of February," said Inuyasha.
"I'm in," said Miroku.
"Definitely," said Sango.
"Heck ya!" said Shippo.
I looked at Inuyasha. "You know my answer," I said smiling.
"Then we'll do it," grinned Inuyasha.
"Oh crud!" yelled Sango suddenly. "I have to be home in 3 minutes. Literally!"
"I'll drive you," said Miroku.
"Wait up! I still need a lift!" yelled Shippo running towards the door.
Miroku turned towards me as Sango and Shippo exited waving their goodbyes.
"Kagome, I'm taking Sango and Shippo home now. Do you mind getting a ride with Yash?" asked Miroku.
"If it's ok with you Yasha?" I asked.
"Of course it is," he gulped.
Was it me or was he nervous about something....?
"I can get a ride with Miroku if it's too much of an inconvenience..." I said.
"Kag, you're right on the way. I'd love to take you home, don't worry."
I turned back to tell Miroku I had a ride, but he was already driving off with Sango and Shippo.
That's a short attention span for ya.
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Inuyasha and I drove towards the shrine in an almost silence. Snow fell around the car as I stared out the window.
"What are you thinking about?" asked Inuyasha.
"Honestly, I have no idea," I answered. "But why do you seem so nervous?"
"I'm not nervous," he muttered.
"Inuyasha, you have a death grip on the steering wheel, and you seem paranoid."
"No, I'm fine," he said, "Really, I'm just fine."
Something was wrong, but I wasn't going to know anytime soon as to what it was.
"Yes, oh yes, I'm just fine. Completely fine. I can do anything, and I'm ok," he continued muttering.
"If you are 'fine' then should I call the asylum?" I grinned.
"Yes you should, I've been meaning to put you back in for a while now. I'm sure the staff would love to hear that you've called them," said Inuyasha with his cocky grin.
"Smarty," I said smiling.
He winked at me. "As if there was any doubt."
"Oh I guarantee there was doubt."
"Ouch Kag-chan! Why do you mock me?"
"Because you mock me," I answered.
"So what happens if I jump off a bridge?" asked Inuyasha frowning slightly.
"How high is the bridge? A plank over a creek, or 50 miles over a canyon type thing?"
"Smarty."
"You know it!" I said grinning my head off.
His car pulled up to the shrine steps. I was surprised when he parked and started to get out too.
"What are you doing?" I asked.
"I thought I'd walk you up," he said. Was he blushing? "I'll leave if you don't-"
"No! I'm sorry Yasha, it's just unusual to have someone actually take their time to walk me up all the steps."
"Well there are quite a few," he said smiling.
"You get used to them all," I said shrugging.
We started up the steps. Between my crush on him, being alone, walking together, and the tense silence.... I felt really awkward. And I wasn't sure if awkward was a good or bad feeling.
Right now I just wanted the steps to keep going so we could continue to walk together. I suppose my legs would get painful if that happened though.
If someone looked at us, they might wonder if we were dating. Inuyasha was walking right next to me! I don't know why these feelings decide to come up now........
I want to tell him that I really like him. But I'm a coward who's too scared of rejection. What if he just wants to be friends? What if after that he avoids me? What if-
"Kagome?"
That was my name right? Oh! He did. Oh! answer back, right!
"Huh!?"
My brain is barely ahead of my mouth right now.
We reached the top of the steps. He grasped my hand and led me over to the Goshinboku. I blushed, but luckily he didn't see me, as he was looking the other way. He stopped and turned so that we faced each other.
"I never got to give you your gift," he said quietly.
"Umm ok," I said nervously.
I couldn't feel my feet! The snow on the ground was freezing. He pulled a small parcel out of his pocket. Bright red wrapping paper, and a white bow decorated it.
I carefully opened the package to not rip the paper. A white box sat in my hand now, and I proceeded to open it.
Oh my.
A golden necklace sat in the box. A crescent moon attached. It looked brand new, but yet so familiar.
"It was my mothers," Inuyasha spoke softly. "I want you to have it."
"Inuyasha, I-"
"No. Take it, you're the only one I would want to have it."
"Thank you so much. But....Why me?" I asked looking him straight in the eye.
Silence ensnared us as we kept staring at each other. It was so hard to try and look away from his piercing eyes.
He breathed in deeply, "Kagome- I..... I-"
He pushed his lips to mine quickly but softly before pulling back and running straight for the shrine steps.
The necklace still firmly grasped in my hand.
The snow still falling softly around me.
Goshinboku's branches swayed softly as I stood there.
The touch of his lips on mine still fresh in my memory.
My shock had yet to fade away.
My first kiss......
I turned around but he was long gone.
Why can't I tell him how I feel?
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"Wake up!!!!!!!!!! Santa came!!!!!!!!!" yelled Souta his words echoing through the house.
I looked towards my alarm clock. 5:47 AM. Wow. I got to sleep in this year.
The events of yesterday were still in my mind.
I was so happy that it was Inuyasha who had given me my first kiss.
But I was hurt that he had run off.
Was there something wrong with me? Was the kiss out of pity, or friendship? I certainly hoped not.
"Kagome! Come look! Come look at the gifts!"
"I'm coming Souta!" I said before dragging myself out of bed. I really didn't want to leave the warmth.....
I came down to my mom sitting on the couch by my grandfather who had fallen asleep. She was smiling down at Souta who was ripping through the packages for all his new things.
I had received a new CD, 2 mangas, and I had gotten a new portable CD player! Yes yes yes! My stocking was even filled with POCKY!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! I was so happy.
"Waffles are in the kitchen!" my mom called to us.
It's 6 in the morning and we're eating waffles, juice, and Christmas cookies. Life is good on Christmas morning.
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That night I kept waiting for Inuyasha to call, email me, or something! He always does on Christmas night. It was already 11 PM. I sat online hoping for the phone beside me to ring, or for an email to come up. Neither happened.
And I was too scared to contact him.
I didn't know what I would say.
What was I going to do on the trip? I couldn't avoid him the entire time. I had 4 days until the trip. We were leaving early on the 30th, and we'd leave the morning of the 2nd of January.
I could only hope he'd call me sometime before then.
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He never did call though.
Miroku picked me up in a huge van. I threw my duffel bag in the back and climbed in. Sango was there up front while Miroku drove. Shippo was sitting playing on his game boy. I sat down as the car sped off for Inuyasha's home.
"Are you okay Kagome?" asked Sango.
"Yeah, just fine," I said staring at the car floor.
"Don't lie to us Kag-chan," said Miroku.
"No, I'm fine. Really," I said. They looked at each other but didn't press the issue. I was thankful that they didn't.
We arrived at Inuyasha's where he and Sesshomaru stood on the driveway. However, a girl was standing next to them. So that was Inori....
Since we weren't dodging behind buildings this time, I actually got a good look at her. Now I noticed she had silver/white hair like Sesshomaru. I also noticed she had the dog ears like Inuyasha did. That was a shocker.
"All aboard!" called Miroku.
Sesshomaru, and Inori sat down, while Inuyasha, Shippo and I took up the back seats. Shippo was between Inuyasha and I.
"Why am I sitting between the love birds?" asked Shippo.
Inuyasha bonked him on the head. He looked to me and we both turned away quickly, as a blush rose on my cheeks.
This would be a long car ride.......
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Shippo: So you know, the characters of Inori, Mayonaka, and Shira belong to Chichiri4488. Somehow they have a contract and I don't..... -_-;;;;
I think you'll see them later on.
Thank you reviewers! Have cookies!!!!!!! Chichiri appreciates the reviews! She tried extra hard and missed some sleep just to get this to you! That's all then! bye bye!
Chichiri4488: Zzzzzzzzzz..... huh? I'm up! I'm up! **Yawn** so tired........anyway! Welcome to the chapter readers! Enjoy! Have we done the disclaimer Shippo?
Shippo: -_-;; Idiot.
Chichiri4488: What!?
By Chichiri4488
Shippo: I'm happy to say that Chichiri owns positively nothing. Yet she fell asleep and wont wake up...
Chichiri4488: Zzzzzzzzzzzzzzzz......
Shippo: So now.........I'm left ALONE here! -_-;;
Chichiri4488: zzzzzzzzzzzzzzz.........dancing Kirby....
Shippo: o.0;;;
Chapter 9
~ Christmas Spirit and No Goodbyes ~
A bag of candy for Shippo, the cat from Trigun plushy for Sango, and a new manga for Miroku.
Christmas shopping had come at last.
Last, but not least, I had gotten a fanged necklace for Inuyasha. It was a rosary that I had seen him eyeing at a store would had walked by at one point, but he hadn't bought it. So I had, and I wrapped it up 2 weeks ago for him now.
My gifts were all wrapped tight for my friends as I waited for Miroku to pick me up. He was supposed to drive us to the café we were all meeting at. Hot chocolate on their cozy couches as we opened our gifts early Christmas eve. Then we'd race off home to spend the rest of the evening with our families and Christmas morning. We might call each other up to say what we got and stuff.
Except for Miroku. He loved sharing some of Christmas with us, but he didn't celebrate Christmas in the first place. It was hilarious to see him dressed as Santa for a job and proclaiming about Buddha to the entire mall last year. I still have the picture too.
I saw Miroku pull up to the Shrine as I jumped into his car.
"You're late," I frowned.
"Where's your Christmas spirit?" he pouted.
"It's hiding."
"Behind your grin or the sarcasm in your voice?"
"You're too weird," I replied.
"But you love me anyway," he grinned.
"I don't know how Sango stands you sometimes."
"Is this Christmas, or insult the driver night?"
"I'm done. I'm sorry," I frowned, "Please forgive me?"
"You're ridiculous Kag-chan," he said.
"But you love me anyway," I grinned.
"How does Inuyasha stand you?"
"What's that supposed to mean?" I questioned with a raised eyebrow.
"Whatever you want to interpret it as," he said.
I smacked him on the head, which wasn't the best idea since he was driving. We swerved and barely missed a stop sign, 2 other cars, (one parked and the other moving), not to mention a pedestrian with their dog.
"Can you hit me after the car parks next time?" Miroku asked eyes wide, "I want to live long enough to see my own children."
"Sure," I said my whole body pressed against the seat in a bit of shock.
I'll be sure to remember that car rule for a while.....
*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*
Sango, Shippo, and Inuyasha sat on the couches already drinking hot chocolate, or in Sango's case tea.
Miroku walked over to sit by Sango and then kissed her cheek before handing out his gifts. We all then distributed our gifts as I sat next to Inuyasha on his couch. Shippo was in an armchair next to me.
"Merry Christmas my friends!" I said smiling brightly.
"Happy Christmas," said Shippo nodding.
"Despite my Buddhist ways, I say Merry Christmas to all!" said Miroku. He put his arm around Sango as he kissed her softly again on the cheek. Sango smiled and leaned her head onto his shoulder.
We all unwrapped our presents to the different gifts and trinkets that we had given to each other. Miroku had given me a new sketch pad since my old had filled up. Sango had given me a manga, while Shippo had given me a card with a lollipop inside. Inuyasha handed me a card that read on friendship and to have a loving Christmas. I smiled at him while he opened his own gift, as did the others.
"What exactly will we be doing in Kyoto for the road trip?" asked Shippo.
"There's a festival, and we can watch the fireworks display that night. The day before that we can tour Kyoto a bit and just do some shopping and hanging out I guess," said Miroku. "Then the day after we can hit a museum or something."
"Sounds good," said Shippo. "I'll just be sure to bring a ton of sugar and my game-boy."
"Oh dear me, we're doomed," said Inuyasha.
"Sesshomaru is coming right?" I asked.
"Yeah, he has time off work, and Inori might come. Her schedule is packed with concerts and school and stuff," said Inuyasha.
"Concerts?"
"Inori and her two best friends Shira, and Mayonaka play together in a band type thing. They play rock on guitars, and they also play classical instruments like violin, viola or cello and stuff," said Inuyasha. "They're good at it to."
"I suppose with their knowledge of music that it wouldn't be too hard for a gig of some sort?" asked Miroku.
"Actually," said Inuyasha, "They can get us a gig at a concert for youth bands. If we want that is."
"Aren't those things a tad expensive for an entrance fee?" asked Sango.
"Not when your brothers girlfriend's best friend is dating the son of the owner of the building," said Inuyasha.
"Man, talk about extended connections," muttered Shippo.
"How much of a discount will this 'connection' get us?" I asked.
"Half price."
"Crud," said Miroku.
"That's cheap!" exclaimed Sango.
"Precisely," said Inuyasha. "So are we in or out?"
"When is it?" I asked.
"February. Late February I think. Could be around the middle of February," said Inuyasha.
"I'm in," said Miroku.
"Definitely," said Sango.
"Heck ya!" said Shippo.
I looked at Inuyasha. "You know my answer," I said smiling.
"Then we'll do it," grinned Inuyasha.
"Oh crud!" yelled Sango suddenly. "I have to be home in 3 minutes. Literally!"
"I'll drive you," said Miroku.
"Wait up! I still need a lift!" yelled Shippo running towards the door.
Miroku turned towards me as Sango and Shippo exited waving their goodbyes.
"Kagome, I'm taking Sango and Shippo home now. Do you mind getting a ride with Yash?" asked Miroku.
"If it's ok with you Yasha?" I asked.
"Of course it is," he gulped.
Was it me or was he nervous about something....?
"I can get a ride with Miroku if it's too much of an inconvenience..." I said.
"Kag, you're right on the way. I'd love to take you home, don't worry."
I turned back to tell Miroku I had a ride, but he was already driving off with Sango and Shippo.
That's a short attention span for ya.
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Inuyasha and I drove towards the shrine in an almost silence. Snow fell around the car as I stared out the window.
"What are you thinking about?" asked Inuyasha.
"Honestly, I have no idea," I answered. "But why do you seem so nervous?"
"I'm not nervous," he muttered.
"Inuyasha, you have a death grip on the steering wheel, and you seem paranoid."
"No, I'm fine," he said, "Really, I'm just fine."
Something was wrong, but I wasn't going to know anytime soon as to what it was.
"Yes, oh yes, I'm just fine. Completely fine. I can do anything, and I'm ok," he continued muttering.
"If you are 'fine' then should I call the asylum?" I grinned.
"Yes you should, I've been meaning to put you back in for a while now. I'm sure the staff would love to hear that you've called them," said Inuyasha with his cocky grin.
"Smarty," I said smiling.
He winked at me. "As if there was any doubt."
"Oh I guarantee there was doubt."
"Ouch Kag-chan! Why do you mock me?"
"Because you mock me," I answered.
"So what happens if I jump off a bridge?" asked Inuyasha frowning slightly.
"How high is the bridge? A plank over a creek, or 50 miles over a canyon type thing?"
"Smarty."
"You know it!" I said grinning my head off.
His car pulled up to the shrine steps. I was surprised when he parked and started to get out too.
"What are you doing?" I asked.
"I thought I'd walk you up," he said. Was he blushing? "I'll leave if you don't-"
"No! I'm sorry Yasha, it's just unusual to have someone actually take their time to walk me up all the steps."
"Well there are quite a few," he said smiling.
"You get used to them all," I said shrugging.
We started up the steps. Between my crush on him, being alone, walking together, and the tense silence.... I felt really awkward. And I wasn't sure if awkward was a good or bad feeling.
Right now I just wanted the steps to keep going so we could continue to walk together. I suppose my legs would get painful if that happened though.
If someone looked at us, they might wonder if we were dating. Inuyasha was walking right next to me! I don't know why these feelings decide to come up now........
I want to tell him that I really like him. But I'm a coward who's too scared of rejection. What if he just wants to be friends? What if after that he avoids me? What if-
"Kagome?"
That was my name right? Oh! He did. Oh! answer back, right!
"Huh!?"
My brain is barely ahead of my mouth right now.
We reached the top of the steps. He grasped my hand and led me over to the Goshinboku. I blushed, but luckily he didn't see me, as he was looking the other way. He stopped and turned so that we faced each other.
"I never got to give you your gift," he said quietly.
"Umm ok," I said nervously.
I couldn't feel my feet! The snow on the ground was freezing. He pulled a small parcel out of his pocket. Bright red wrapping paper, and a white bow decorated it.
I carefully opened the package to not rip the paper. A white box sat in my hand now, and I proceeded to open it.
Oh my.
A golden necklace sat in the box. A crescent moon attached. It looked brand new, but yet so familiar.
"It was my mothers," Inuyasha spoke softly. "I want you to have it."
"Inuyasha, I-"
"No. Take it, you're the only one I would want to have it."
"Thank you so much. But....Why me?" I asked looking him straight in the eye.
Silence ensnared us as we kept staring at each other. It was so hard to try and look away from his piercing eyes.
He breathed in deeply, "Kagome- I..... I-"
He pushed his lips to mine quickly but softly before pulling back and running straight for the shrine steps.
The necklace still firmly grasped in my hand.
The snow still falling softly around me.
Goshinboku's branches swayed softly as I stood there.
The touch of his lips on mine still fresh in my memory.
My shock had yet to fade away.
My first kiss......
I turned around but he was long gone.
Why can't I tell him how I feel?
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"Wake up!!!!!!!!!! Santa came!!!!!!!!!" yelled Souta his words echoing through the house.
I looked towards my alarm clock. 5:47 AM. Wow. I got to sleep in this year.
The events of yesterday were still in my mind.
I was so happy that it was Inuyasha who had given me my first kiss.
But I was hurt that he had run off.
Was there something wrong with me? Was the kiss out of pity, or friendship? I certainly hoped not.
"Kagome! Come look! Come look at the gifts!"
"I'm coming Souta!" I said before dragging myself out of bed. I really didn't want to leave the warmth.....
I came down to my mom sitting on the couch by my grandfather who had fallen asleep. She was smiling down at Souta who was ripping through the packages for all his new things.
I had received a new CD, 2 mangas, and I had gotten a new portable CD player! Yes yes yes! My stocking was even filled with POCKY!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! I was so happy.
"Waffles are in the kitchen!" my mom called to us.
It's 6 in the morning and we're eating waffles, juice, and Christmas cookies. Life is good on Christmas morning.
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That night I kept waiting for Inuyasha to call, email me, or something! He always does on Christmas night. It was already 11 PM. I sat online hoping for the phone beside me to ring, or for an email to come up. Neither happened.
And I was too scared to contact him.
I didn't know what I would say.
What was I going to do on the trip? I couldn't avoid him the entire time. I had 4 days until the trip. We were leaving early on the 30th, and we'd leave the morning of the 2nd of January.
I could only hope he'd call me sometime before then.
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He never did call though.
Miroku picked me up in a huge van. I threw my duffel bag in the back and climbed in. Sango was there up front while Miroku drove. Shippo was sitting playing on his game boy. I sat down as the car sped off for Inuyasha's home.
"Are you okay Kagome?" asked Sango.
"Yeah, just fine," I said staring at the car floor.
"Don't lie to us Kag-chan," said Miroku.
"No, I'm fine. Really," I said. They looked at each other but didn't press the issue. I was thankful that they didn't.
We arrived at Inuyasha's where he and Sesshomaru stood on the driveway. However, a girl was standing next to them. So that was Inori....
Since we weren't dodging behind buildings this time, I actually got a good look at her. Now I noticed she had silver/white hair like Sesshomaru. I also noticed she had the dog ears like Inuyasha did. That was a shocker.
"All aboard!" called Miroku.
Sesshomaru, and Inori sat down, while Inuyasha, Shippo and I took up the back seats. Shippo was between Inuyasha and I.
"Why am I sitting between the love birds?" asked Shippo.
Inuyasha bonked him on the head. He looked to me and we both turned away quickly, as a blush rose on my cheeks.
This would be a long car ride.......
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Shippo: So you know, the characters of Inori, Mayonaka, and Shira belong to Chichiri4488. Somehow they have a contract and I don't..... -_-;;;;
I think you'll see them later on.
Thank you reviewers! Have cookies!!!!!!! Chichiri appreciates the reviews! She tried extra hard and missed some sleep just to get this to you! That's all then! bye bye!
Chichiri4488: Zzzzzzzzzz..... huh? I'm up! I'm up! **Yawn** so tired........anyway! Welcome to the chapter readers! Enjoy! Have we done the disclaimer Shippo?
Shippo: -_-;; Idiot.
Chichiri4488: What!?