Greetings and Salutations. I would like to thank those who've taken the time to review the first chapter of my story. Made me feel inspired to write another chapter before the week was through.
The updating process should be about one to two chapters a week. I hope that'll be enough time for you all to read and digest. Once again I thank you wonderful readers and reviewers. The reviews made my day! And now the next installment.
-MC '
Disclaimer: I do not own the InuYasha characters but I did create this story.
"..." Speaking
'...' Thoughts
Our World Is A Canvas
Chapter Two: Breakfast of Saints
It wasn't the best Saturday morning in Kagome Higurashi's life, but it was a Saturday nonetheless and it sure as heck beat what happened to her last night. After a simple bath and staring at the mirror while brushing her teeth for about ten minutes, the only way she could think of going out of the apartment, (with some amount of self respect remaining intact), was to wear a hat of some kind. She was going to have to call her friend at the hair salon for an "emergency visit" that afternoon. She did her best to comb it out and dug an old head band out from one of the containers left by the sink. A pony tail didn't do any good, the lengths just made it some how impossible.
She decided to sport a pair of burgundy kaki's and a black sleeveless 'V' cut cotton shirt, complete with blue fuzzy slippers at the moment. At the stove she spied her room mate also sporting off a slender pair of kaki's, though his was a navy blue color and rather then a cotton shirt like the one she wore, he sported off a smooth plum button up. He was rather slim though the shirt he donned clearly indicated how toned he actually was.
"Ah good morning beautiful." he chirped over his shoulder.
"Good morning Hoshi." she smiled leaning against the wall connecting the kitchen and hallway. "Was the phone ringing earlier?"
"Hai. Your mother called and asked you call her back before too long today."
"She say what about?"
"Nope, just to call her back. Didn't sound serious or anything, perhaps she misses you."
"Perhaps. Thanks, I'll call from my room so you can cook with as much clatter as you normally do."
"Too kind, too kind. Breakfast should be done in about ten or so."
Kagome nodded in understanding and vacated the kitchen to head back into her room. Plopping down on her mattress and gracefully picking the phone off the receiver in one motion to call her mother back. "Hi Mom, you called?… I'm fine… Everything all right?… All summer?… That good huh? I'm glad… Doesn't sound too bad to me, I miss you guys so it'd be nice to come home for a while… Ah ha… Sure… Last week of it and I'm so excited!… Alright… I'll talk to my boss about taking some time off. I think I'll be able to go back and forth once or twice a week… I can do it… Yes I'm sure, it's an hours worth of a bus ride from there to here… No problem… I will be careful Mom, you know me… Yes I have my bow still here… Of course… So see you in about two or three weeks?… Great, I'll see you all then… Love you all… Bye…" she clicked the handset off and replaced it on the wall and looked around her room a moment.
"Might as well set up before I go out." She set her books and paper work on the desk and fixed up the bed before heading out to Miroku and breakfast. 'Momma sounded really tired on the phone. Hope she's feeling alright.' She sat down at the table still somewhat in thought about how her mother would react to what was going to be her shorter hair style. It was always long and flowing down to the mid section of her back.
"You're just in time, waffles are done. How's your Mother?"
"She sounds tired. Guess the Shrine must still be in full swing which is good to hear for money purposes, but it's taking its toll on everyone there so she's asked me to swing by for the summer to help out." she smiled and sighed.
"I seem to remember you being quite equipped with a bow and arrow, if my memory serves me right?" he smirked.
"Ah huh. I'm bringing my bow back with me. It'll be nice to see them again and sharpen up on my skills. I'm actually looking forward to it."
"How long will they be needing your service?"
"As long as they need it I suppose, though I'm guessing it'll be all summer. Things start winding down in the fall and winter. Tourist thing you know."
He simply nodded. "All summer then? Sounds good. You know that I can swing by once in a while to help out if you folks need."
"What would I do without you? Thank you. I'm sure things will be fine, but everyone would be happy to see you swing by every now and then." she grinned. Back in her mind she also knew he hoped that her mother would back up a batch of her chocolate chip muffins she made when he visited that he adored so much.
"Then it's settled. When do you leave?"
"In a couple weeks or so, after graduation and I take a week to relax."
"Not a bad idea to kick back before your summer is filled with the ceaos of crazy visitors and what not." he commented, head in the fridge. "Oh, note to self: need more syrup."
"There's still enough for this morning. Man Miroku, I've said it once, I've said twice, and I'll say it again: When it comes to dishing out dates you're rotten but when you whip up a batch of those waffles you're like a saint."
Miroku bowed humbly beaming a radiant grin. Oh how he loved the compliments of attractive ladies (among other things). "Ah Lady Kagome, you spoil me with your presence and for such a compliment I am unworthy. One or two?" he winked playfully.
"Just two? I should dish out better compliments. Four please." She was practically bouncing in her seat with joy. It was rare she and he got to spend a morning together let alone a full day, so it was nice to hang out before she had to bustle about getting any projects, essays, and studying done later that afternoon. Last night could be forgotten about, but she certainly wasn't about to forgive him just yet. "Miroku?"
"Yes dear?"
"I have to run out and get this rats nest weeded out and cut down and I would like it if you would come with me."
Shear panic coursed through his veins. "G-Go where, again?"
Kagome tried so hard not to burst out laughing. The poor guy nearly dropped the batter and spatula on the floor and it looked as if his pony tail would come lose and fray. "I need to go to the hair salon that's in town. Seems how it was your doing I went out last night, I thought perhaps it would be the least you could do to accompany me there."
"But M'Lady you must be joking. You remember the last time we went in there together."
"Mm hmm I do remember. I promise I've got nothing planed for that head of hair of yours. They're not going to cut and dye it like last time. Besides, it's May not April Fool's." she smirked. "Though you have to give me credit. It took me weeks to get that all planned out and arranged. Thanks to you my friend, that was my very first successful prank against you."
"Which is why I keep my hair pulled back and cut it that way myself! Though you're right. It was pretty good." He settled himself down at the table and set two plates heaping with waffles before them both. "So," he murmured between forkfuls, "no tricks this time?"
"My word as a trained Miko, and I'm willing to pinky swear, no tricks. I think an afternoon out with my best friend ought to be a nice change, do you not think so?"
"Ah, with a pinky promise you can't go wrong. I would be honored to escort you around town."
With that, they gabbed carelessly while munching all the while.
White Fox 612: "Is Inuyasha still a hanyou or are they all human?"
Who said he was going to be in this story at all? ' Alright, so he is and I'll let the suspense drag on for a couple chapters before revealing too much. Got to set up some form of plot instead of just spilling the beans on the table right away, ne? Just stay tuned and thou shall see. '
The updating process should be about one to two chapters a week. I hope that'll be enough time for you all to read and digest. Once again I thank you wonderful readers and reviewers. The reviews made my day! And now the next installment.
-MC '
Disclaimer: I do not own the InuYasha characters but I did create this story.
"..." Speaking
'...' Thoughts
Our World Is A Canvas
Chapter Two: Breakfast of Saints
It wasn't the best Saturday morning in Kagome Higurashi's life, but it was a Saturday nonetheless and it sure as heck beat what happened to her last night. After a simple bath and staring at the mirror while brushing her teeth for about ten minutes, the only way she could think of going out of the apartment, (with some amount of self respect remaining intact), was to wear a hat of some kind. She was going to have to call her friend at the hair salon for an "emergency visit" that afternoon. She did her best to comb it out and dug an old head band out from one of the containers left by the sink. A pony tail didn't do any good, the lengths just made it some how impossible.
She decided to sport a pair of burgundy kaki's and a black sleeveless 'V' cut cotton shirt, complete with blue fuzzy slippers at the moment. At the stove she spied her room mate also sporting off a slender pair of kaki's, though his was a navy blue color and rather then a cotton shirt like the one she wore, he sported off a smooth plum button up. He was rather slim though the shirt he donned clearly indicated how toned he actually was.
"Ah good morning beautiful." he chirped over his shoulder.
"Good morning Hoshi." she smiled leaning against the wall connecting the kitchen and hallway. "Was the phone ringing earlier?"
"Hai. Your mother called and asked you call her back before too long today."
"She say what about?"
"Nope, just to call her back. Didn't sound serious or anything, perhaps she misses you."
"Perhaps. Thanks, I'll call from my room so you can cook with as much clatter as you normally do."
"Too kind, too kind. Breakfast should be done in about ten or so."
Kagome nodded in understanding and vacated the kitchen to head back into her room. Plopping down on her mattress and gracefully picking the phone off the receiver in one motion to call her mother back. "Hi Mom, you called?… I'm fine… Everything all right?… All summer?… That good huh? I'm glad… Doesn't sound too bad to me, I miss you guys so it'd be nice to come home for a while… Ah ha… Sure… Last week of it and I'm so excited!… Alright… I'll talk to my boss about taking some time off. I think I'll be able to go back and forth once or twice a week… I can do it… Yes I'm sure, it's an hours worth of a bus ride from there to here… No problem… I will be careful Mom, you know me… Yes I have my bow still here… Of course… So see you in about two or three weeks?… Great, I'll see you all then… Love you all… Bye…" she clicked the handset off and replaced it on the wall and looked around her room a moment.
"Might as well set up before I go out." She set her books and paper work on the desk and fixed up the bed before heading out to Miroku and breakfast. 'Momma sounded really tired on the phone. Hope she's feeling alright.' She sat down at the table still somewhat in thought about how her mother would react to what was going to be her shorter hair style. It was always long and flowing down to the mid section of her back.
"You're just in time, waffles are done. How's your Mother?"
"She sounds tired. Guess the Shrine must still be in full swing which is good to hear for money purposes, but it's taking its toll on everyone there so she's asked me to swing by for the summer to help out." she smiled and sighed.
"I seem to remember you being quite equipped with a bow and arrow, if my memory serves me right?" he smirked.
"Ah huh. I'm bringing my bow back with me. It'll be nice to see them again and sharpen up on my skills. I'm actually looking forward to it."
"How long will they be needing your service?"
"As long as they need it I suppose, though I'm guessing it'll be all summer. Things start winding down in the fall and winter. Tourist thing you know."
He simply nodded. "All summer then? Sounds good. You know that I can swing by once in a while to help out if you folks need."
"What would I do without you? Thank you. I'm sure things will be fine, but everyone would be happy to see you swing by every now and then." she grinned. Back in her mind she also knew he hoped that her mother would back up a batch of her chocolate chip muffins she made when he visited that he adored so much.
"Then it's settled. When do you leave?"
"In a couple weeks or so, after graduation and I take a week to relax."
"Not a bad idea to kick back before your summer is filled with the ceaos of crazy visitors and what not." he commented, head in the fridge. "Oh, note to self: need more syrup."
"There's still enough for this morning. Man Miroku, I've said it once, I've said twice, and I'll say it again: When it comes to dishing out dates you're rotten but when you whip up a batch of those waffles you're like a saint."
Miroku bowed humbly beaming a radiant grin. Oh how he loved the compliments of attractive ladies (among other things). "Ah Lady Kagome, you spoil me with your presence and for such a compliment I am unworthy. One or two?" he winked playfully.
"Just two? I should dish out better compliments. Four please." She was practically bouncing in her seat with joy. It was rare she and he got to spend a morning together let alone a full day, so it was nice to hang out before she had to bustle about getting any projects, essays, and studying done later that afternoon. Last night could be forgotten about, but she certainly wasn't about to forgive him just yet. "Miroku?"
"Yes dear?"
"I have to run out and get this rats nest weeded out and cut down and I would like it if you would come with me."
Shear panic coursed through his veins. "G-Go where, again?"
Kagome tried so hard not to burst out laughing. The poor guy nearly dropped the batter and spatula on the floor and it looked as if his pony tail would come lose and fray. "I need to go to the hair salon that's in town. Seems how it was your doing I went out last night, I thought perhaps it would be the least you could do to accompany me there."
"But M'Lady you must be joking. You remember the last time we went in there together."
"Mm hmm I do remember. I promise I've got nothing planed for that head of hair of yours. They're not going to cut and dye it like last time. Besides, it's May not April Fool's." she smirked. "Though you have to give me credit. It took me weeks to get that all planned out and arranged. Thanks to you my friend, that was my very first successful prank against you."
"Which is why I keep my hair pulled back and cut it that way myself! Though you're right. It was pretty good." He settled himself down at the table and set two plates heaping with waffles before them both. "So," he murmured between forkfuls, "no tricks this time?"
"My word as a trained Miko, and I'm willing to pinky swear, no tricks. I think an afternoon out with my best friend ought to be a nice change, do you not think so?"
"Ah, with a pinky promise you can't go wrong. I would be honored to escort you around town."
With that, they gabbed carelessly while munching all the while.
White Fox 612: "Is Inuyasha still a hanyou or are they all human?"
Who said he was going to be in this story at all? ' Alright, so he is and I'll let the suspense drag on for a couple chapters before revealing too much. Got to set up some form of plot instead of just spilling the beans on the table right away, ne? Just stay tuned and thou shall see. '