The Social Ladder

Shippo: You're late again.

Chichiri4488: Define late?

Shippo: REALLY late.

Chichiri4488: gomen nasai?

My head swooped around the corner. Shippo's next right under mine. Then Sango's head swooped around on top of my head. We looked like a totem pole just to glance around corners of the school.

"What are you doing?"

Shippo jumped in shock knocking me to the floor, and taking Sango with me. Shippo's head banged straight into the lockers by the corner. Inuyasha and Miroku stood in the hall with their books giving us all a curious look.

"Are you three mentally stable at this time?" asked Miroku.

"Flying cows............ bubbles............" muttered Shippo clutching his head.

"Define stable?" I asked.

"We're trying to watch out for Naraku. He sent Shippo 10 valentines this morning," said Sango.

"Creepy, but what's the problem?" asked Inuyasha.

"It's still late January for one thing," I said.

"I'm not gay, and I despise him," said Shippo. "He's to me as Kouga was to Kagome."

"Very creepy," said Miroku. "And it's not even first period yet too."

"My life stinks," said Shippo. "I will get revenge!"

"On life?" asked Miroku.

"No! On stupid confusing............things!" said Shippo.

"Stupid, confusing.........things?" I asked.

"Yes," said Shippo.

"Hey Shippo!" called a voice.

A voice that belonged to the very essence of evil............

Kikyo.

"Hey Shippo," she said again. A group of cheerleaders were right behind her. "I heard you and Naraku are the hit couple of the school!"

"Well I heard that you broke two broke up because you're dating .................. someone else!" yelled Shippo. Kikyo and the others laughed before walking away. Shippo sat on the ground his head in his hands.

"What am I gonna do?" he whimpered.

"I thought you were going to get revenge on stupid confusing things in life," said Miroku. Sango whacked him on the head as put a hand on Shippo's shoulder.

"What if we played matchmaker for Naraku?" asked Inuyasha.

"You mean actually do get Shippo and Naraku together?" asked Miroku.

"Shippo's not gay smart one. SO let's hook Naraku up with another gay guy!"

"Like who?" I asked. "I don't know anyone else that gay."

"Does the name Hojo ring a bell there Kag," said Inuyasha.

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"The band competition is in 2 weeks!" yelled Inuyasha.

"And we've been practicing for 2 hours already!" yelled Miroku.

"Two hours a day for the past two weeks!" yelled Shippo.

"The guys seem to like the number two don't they?" I said to Sango.

"Yup," she muttered. "Hey guys!" she yelled. The three boys looked up, each if them in a headlock from someone else. "Why are you 3 fighting anyway?"

"Inuyasha is determined to win the competition," said Miroku. "And because of it-"

"This is like music slave camp," said Shippo.

And we have to win because...?

"Kouga's in the competition," said Inuyasha.

Oh.........

He turned his back to us and folded his arms across his chest. A stance we knew well.

"Kouga has a band?" I heard Shippo whisper to Sango and Miroku.

I rolled my eyes and stood up from the comfy couch of Inuyasha's den where we had been practicing. I walked over and put my arms around the big guy.

"Still jealous?" I asked.

"I'm not jealous of the pig."

"He doesn't like me anymore and I only like you, so what's the problem?"

"He broke up with Kagura."

That relationship didn't last very long...............

"He might want you again."

"Yasha, even if he did, which I doubt, I only like you. Get over it."

He smiled and bent his down kissing my cheek. I smiled back at him before picking up my guitar.

"Alright guys, lets start practicing and we'll beat every last band there!" I said.

"No!" yelled Shippo. "Do not join the dark side!"

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"So how do we play matchmaker on two gay guys that we barely know?" asked Sango.

"That's a very good question my dear," said Miroku. "I honestly have no idea."

Sango leaned her head off Miroku's shoulder and stared at Inuyasha and I. Shippo was asleep with his head on Inuyasha's backpack.

"It's already done," said Inuyasha. He pointed to another lunch table where Naraku and Hojo sat together laughing and sharing a soda. Two straws were in the soda.

I shuddered. It was a scary sight.

"That's creepy," muttered Miroku. "So how'd you do it?"

"Gave them each a movie ticket in the mail and they both went. They've been dating ever since," said Inuyasha.

"You're a genius," said Miroku.

"Am I free?" asked Shippo groggily.

"That you are my friend, that you are," I said.

"I love you all," said Shippo, his head fell back to the table and he continued to sleep.

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"The band competition is in 3 days!" said Inuyasha, we can do this!"

I'm the only one in the room. I think he's preparing a pep speech for the competition............

"Inuyasha, are you okay?" I asked.

"Nervous," he grinned.

"We'll do just fine Inuyasha, the competition will be ours!"

The dogs looked at me and cocked their heads from their positions on the floor.

That was an awwww moment for me.

The door opened and Sesshomaru walked into the den. A frown and distant look etched on his face.

"What happened Sesshy?" asked Inuyasha.

"I proposed to Inori tonight."

Another awww......... wait, but he looks so sad.........

"She turned me down."

Aww, sad awe not the cute awe.

"Why did she turn you down? It's obvious you guys love each other!" said Inuyasha.

"She has cancer Inuyasha. A cancer that formed because of the mutation in her DNA."

But that's the same genetic mutation in Inuyasha............ he couldn't get cancer could he...?

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Chichiri4488: Yeah, I'm really sorry about the long wait guys. You can burn me and bring out the pitchforks! mobs begin to form wait......... let me rethink that.........

I'm out of school, so my orchestra concerts and finals are part of what kept me away. Also I had a three day Youth Conference (It's a fun church activity thing for the youth 14 – 18 and we have a ton of activities and then a dance). My birthday was this past Sunday as well. (May 30 1989), so now I'm also working to get my driver's permit.

I'm kinda busy, and I know the chapter is short, so I'm sorry again!!!!

Shippo: And for once you're awake through everything?

Chichiri4488: Wow............ XD I'm not tired for once!!!!!!!!! Strange though since I've been so busy............hmmmmmmmm............

Shippo: throws an apple at Chichiri's head baka............

Chichiri4488: Thank you so much to Chibi Horsewoman, Guardian-Angel11, Communist Penguin, Super Ceech, and lady lilacks for reviewing on Social Ladder.

For everyone that's been reading/keepingupwith/orreviewing: You're all the best for sticking with me through this story! HAVE COOKIES, CANDY AND SODA POP!!!!!!!!!! throws candy at Shippo's head

Shippo: FOOD FIGHT!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Chichiri4488: runs from flying food Ja ne guys!

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