*runs and hides from reviewers* hope your not mad at me for taking an
ETERNITY for updating. I really had an authors block and I even had second
thoughts of deleting my story. But when I received a very encouraging
review, I guess I should just continue this fic. R&R!!!
Disclaimer: I DON'T OWN INUYASHA OR ANY OF IT'S CHARACTERS!
Because of you
Chapter 4- Hanging out with the Inu gang!
Emiko woke up with the sound of her name. She couldn't remember anything anymore.
"Emi-chan! Emi-chan!" shouted a voice.
Emiko opened her emerald eyes. It was kind of blurry at first. Then, she saw a human figure in front of her. It was a girl because Emiko noticed how long her hair was. She rubbed her eyes only to see Sango's face close to hers.
"Whoa!" said Emiko in shock. "Where am I?"
Emiko sat up. She saw a wide-screen TV and noticed she was sitting on a leather couch. Then it came to her mind that she was still in Sango's house.
"You're still in my house, Emi-chan. Kagome already left 2 hours ago. I thought you already left because it was so quiet so I didn't mind looking for you. I went to my room already and took a shower. And I did my homework too. After I decided to go downstairs and watch some television. But when I sat on the couch a few minutes ago, waiting for my parents and my brother Kohaku to come back, I noticed someone sleeping. So I woke you up to tell you that it's almost midnight," said Sango. Emiko searched for a clock. She looked around the room to see a big metal clock hanging on the wall near the television set.
It was already 11:44 pm.
Emiko got up and muttered: "My mom's gonna kill me." Sango got up too handing Emiko her school things.
Emiko walked straight to the door and put on her black shoes. She swing her bag around her shoulder and turned to Sango. "Thanks a lot Sango!"
Sango nodded and hugged her friend. "Good night Emi-chan. I just hope your mom will still allow you to go with us tomorrow."
Emiko gave a quick smile and opened the door. She headed left and saw Sango shut the gate. As soon as she did, Emiko started running. It was a cold night. The white ball was out fully but dark black clouds were covering it. Emiko was shivering. She didn't even have her jacket on.
After a few more turns, Emiko reached Golden St. She hurried past many serene houses. Everyone was probably asleep already but Emiko doubted her mother was already in deep slumber. She usually stays up late because of work and of course every mother would stay up late if they knew their daughter was still out.
Emiko reached the house at the far end on the street. It had a forest green door and was painted in the hue of beige. Emiko steeped on the door step and reached under the WELCOME rug on the floor. It was a little dirty and had an unpleasant smell too, but that was the only place where the family could keep their spare key.
Her hand was already freezing as she touched the cool floor. She scanned the under of the rug and finally got a grip of a cold metal object. She picked it up and inserted it into the key whole.
Trying not to make any sudden noises, she slowly opened the door. She took out the key from the key whole and entered. Then she cautiously took off her shoes and put it aside while she slipped in her warm slippers. Thank God her mother had fixed the heater or she would freeze to death.
She walked through the cream colored carpet quietly. She saw a light coming from the kitchen so she quickly went upstairs.
"Where are you going young lady?" asked a calm voice. Emiko looked back to see a cross faced mother with both of her hands on her hips.
"Hehe," said Emiko guiltily.
"And where have you gone?" asked Mrs. Ishikawa still in a tranquil voice. But Emiko could see that her face was growing redder and it was not called blushing.
"I went to Sango's house after school because I was gonna tell her something. But then I fell asleep so I came home late," explained Emiko trying not to sound scared.
"Well," said her mother. Emiko winced. She didn't know what was coming next. "At least my daughter's safe."
Emiko calmed down. "You're not mad?"
"Well, yes I am. But what's the point. What's done is done, right?" stated Mrs. Ishikawa.
Emiko nodded stepping closer to her mother so she could hug her. She just knew her mother was the sweetest thing.
"But next time, I don't want you going to anyone's house without calling. And no more detentions!"
Emiko looked up to her mother. "How did you know?"
"I have power's of my own Emiko. Now go to bed!"
Emiko didn't hesitate to disobey because who knew if her mother's choice was just temporary. She ran upstairs to her room and took a quick shower. Then she landed on the bed and fell in a deep sleep...
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The brunette woke up with the sudden beeping of her tawny colored alarm clock. She used her hand to search the beeping object and turn off the switch without bothering to open her eyes.
She press the right button and the sound ceased. She didn't really want to get up. She had already slept late and now she will wake up early?! But then school was more of a priority than what happened last night so if she could sleep late for that, she could wake up early for this.
Getting up, she slowly flattened her messy hair. She starched her arms and got on her feet. She yawned as she reached the comfort room.
Minutes later, she got out of the lavatory now dressed in her white and green uniform. She was once again sitting on her wooden stool looking at herself while brushing her hair and forming a half ponytail.
She went downstairs carrying her bag. She did her usual thing which was to greet her father a good morning.
She headed straight towards the kitchen where she wasn't surprised to see her brother and mother both doing their morning things.
"Morning everyone!" she greeted. Both her mother and Naoko just smiled at her and proceeded back to their business.
"Where were you last night Emiko-chan?" asked her brother as Emiko sat down facing her brother.
"Um," Emiko said laying her bag at her side so she would have her shoulder's free. "I was in a friend's house. I was only planning to stay for a couple of minutes but then I fell asleep."
Naoko laughed at her sister. Emiko joined along too. She just loved how her brother laughs. She feels less guilty about stuff.
"So then later you would get home early?" he asked as they both ceased laughing.
"Well," started Emiko. She forgot to ask her mom if she could go later. And she was also afraid to know the answer because she might not say 'yes'. "I was planning to go out with my friends after class. Kagome invited me to the restaurant she is working at. But that's if mom allows me?"
Right on cue Mrs. Ishikawa looked at her daughter. Emiko looked at her mother's blue eyes trying to look sorry for what she did.
"I guess it wouldn't hurt," Mrs. Ishikawa finally said. "But that's if you would promise to baby sit your brother this Saturday because I'm going on a business trip."
Emiko nodded and ran towards her mom giving her a warm hug. "Thank you," she whispered as she was released from her mother's grip.
She looked at her watch. It was already 7:30 am. School started at 8:00. Emiko kissed her brother's forehead and grabbed her remaining toast. Then she rested her bag on one of her shoulders and ran straight to the door slipping her shoes in.
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"So, did your mother allow you to come with us today?" asked Kagome. It was already lunch time (I know that was quick... but nothing will happen in between classes today!) and they were sitting once again under the shade of the same Cherry Blossom tree. Sango and Miroku were having a discussion on their "project" surprisingly without Miroku groping anyone... yet. Kagome and Inuyasha sat beside each other, leaning against the tree, with Inuyasha's hands circling Kagome's waist. Emiko on the other hand was lying on her chest trying to solve the homework Ms. Kikyo gave them that she has also failed to answer because she fell asleep.
"Yup!" said Emiko enthusiastically as she looked at Kagome's grey- blue eyes. "Told you so."
Kagome laughed but Inuyasha was confused.
"Huh?" he asked.
"So what movie are we watching?" asked Emiko changing the subject.
Kagome thought for a while. "How about The Passion of the Christ?" she asked.
Inuyasha shook his head. "Nope," he said. "Already saw it. And it's too brutal for you." He kissed Kagome on the cheek.
"You can't tell me what to watch!" whined Kagome as she gently pressed her index finger on her lover's nose.
Emiko smiled at the two. They seemed perfect for one another.
"What about Scooby Doo 2?" asked Sango who butted in the conversation.
"Uh-uh," said Miroku. "Too childish!"
"Aren't we children?" asked Sango sarcastically. Miroku shrugged.
Emiko looked at the two too. They were also perfect for each other, put aside the groping. Now Emiko felt left out. She didn't have a boyfriend or anyone she fancied. But then she was still new unlike Inuyasha, Kagome, Miroku and Sango who seem to know each other the best.
"Then what do you recommend, huh? Smart guy," asked Sango shooting a dangerous glare at Miroku.
"How about Peter Pan?"
Sango and Emiko both laughed. "And you call me a kid!" shouted Sango. Inuyasha and Kagome both joined in too.
"What?!" asked Miroku while scratching the back of his head.
"50 First Dates?" suggested Inuyasha. It was quiet for a while. Then all of them shook their heads.
"Nah!" they all spilled.
"What about Troy? I've been wanting to see that since we moved here," said Emiko looking up from her homework.
All of them pretended to think.
"Sure!" they all blurted out.
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After school, the gang headed straight to Kagome's restaurant. Kagome went first so that she could get dressed and sign in.
Emiko, Inuyasha, Sango and Miroku were sitting on the bus stop waiting for the bus. Emiko was a little grateful for this day because she hadn't bumped into any of the bullies, that is if you don't count Sesshomaru sitting right beside you and Touya right in front of you. It had been a good class especially when Touya keeps looking at Emiko every now and then.
Finally they heard the bus coming. Emiko held her bag.
"C'mon Emiko, hop in!" she heard Sango say. Emiko climbed on the blue bus just before the door closed.
Sango and Emiko sat beside each other while Inuyasha and Miroku sat behind them. Miroku was somehow pleading to sit beside one of the girls for a mysterious reason. But of coarse everyone knew what his reason was and disagreed with the monk.
It was a quiet ride but it was quick too just as Kagome explained. They stopped in front of a big restaurant which had clear glass windows and a glass door framed with pure steel. It was big and looked newly built. There were plants arranged circling the store. There were a lot of tables inside and a couple outside. The ones outside was made by a different kind of wood and had an umbrella on top of it. There was also a big bold sign that said CHILL GROOVE CAFÉ.
The gang entered the building with a ring of the bell. "Good afternoon Sir, Ma'am!" greeted a blonde usher. She wore a short pink skirt much like the one's the girls in Shikon High wear. She was also dressed in a long sleeved polo shirt, a pink vest was on top of it. She wore socks up to her ankles and white Nike rubber shoes.
Emiko saw Miroku nod to the usher as she blushed. He flirted a little but was stopped by a very annoyed Sango. They all settled on a table near the window. Miroku beside Sango, to his joy. Facing them Inuyasha beside Emiko who was staring at the window blankly.
"May I take your order?" said a familiar voice. Emiko too her head out of the clouds and looked to her left and saw Kagome in the same outfit as the usher a while ago. She looked pretty especially with her hair up.
"Um ok, let's see, I'll order a MENU please," said Inuyasha sarcastically.
Kagome hit her forehead with her hand. "Sorry guys, guess it slipped my mind!"
"That's ok Kagome," said Sango. "Happens all the time!"
"That's why I'm sorry," muttered Kagome as she went to get menus.
She returned handing them a set of long rectangular carte du jour.
"I'll order the special supreme double deck burger," said Inuyasha quickly. "And a can of coke."
"Um... I'll have your tender juicy extra spicy burger, Kagome," said Sango. "And a cup of root beer as well."
Kagome smiled and happily wrote their orders down. Then she looked at Emiko with a smile.
"How about you Emi-chan?" she asked. "What will you have?"
Emiko examined the menu. There were pictures of burgers everywhere so she assumed this was some kind of a burger place.
"I want the Chill Groove Special burger please Kagome," she said. "And some iced tea too, please."
Once again, Kagome smiled and jotted down what Emiko said.
"And you Miroku?"
"I guess I'll also have the Chill Groove Special Burger with extra fries," he said. "And a can of Diet coke please!"
After that, Kagome left shouting their orders. After a couple of minutes, she came back with all of their food.
Kagome distributed their orders and sat down herself.
"Kagome? What are you eating?" asked Emiko as she opened up her burger which was wrapped in a white paper with the Chill Grill logo on it.
"I'm sharing with her," said Inuyasha as he pulled Kagome to him. He wrapped his arms around her waist and let her sit on his lap.
Kagome blushed in the sudden action. She stiffened a bit but then relax.
The gang spent their time chatting and eating their burgers. Inuyasha was feeding Kagome while Miroku was urging to do the same to Sango but all he got was a lump on the head. Emiko on the other hand was busy looking out the window daydreaming about what will happen tomorrow with Touya. Whether or not she admitted it but she was really looking forward to this date and wish it would come out to be a blast.
"Oi, Emiko!" shouted Inuyasha. "What are you staring at out there. Is there some cute guy?"
Emiko looked at her friends blushing a bit. Shaking her head, she went back to eating her burger still quite lost in thought.
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Inuyasha drove his "gang" to the mall. Kagome was sitting on the passenger's seat listening to "This Love" by Maroon 5 and mouthing the lyrics. Emiko sat in between Miroku and Sango, again to Miroku's dismay.
Inuyasha pulled the brake lever and looked at the back. "We're here!" he said as they went out of the car.
Emiko was amazed by what she saw. The mall was gigantic! It was even bigger than all of the malls in Kyoto put together. She just couldn't wait to go inside!!!
(Oh and by the way, the movie theatres are inside the mall. It is here in my country so I'm gonna make the movie houses inside the mall here too!!! ^.^!)
As they stepped in the building, Emiko noticed the thousand people inside. She barley got through the crowd if it weren't for Kagome and Sango pulling her in.
"So this is what a mall looks like in Tokyo," she said amazed. She looked up at the ceiling which was almost invisible because of the several floors built in the mall.
"Pretty big huh?" asked Sango as she held Emiko's hand. "Well you haven't seen the largest mall here in Tokyo. It's as big as a whole town, ne Kagome?"
Kagome nodded. "And they say that Keira is only the second biggest in the whole world!"
Emiko was still in her own dreamland. Wonder if Touya's also taking me to the mall.
While she was busy daydreaming and didn't notice Sango let go of her hand. She looked around to see a whole bunch of people she didn't know going this way and that. She walked in circles to see if her friends were still around. Just when she was about to give up, she heard a voice that sent shivers up her spine.
"Well, well, well. The Ishikawa girl is lost. Isn't that wonderful!" said the voice. Emiko looked around but saw no one who she knew. Then she saw a guy with silver hair walk to her.
"Oh, if it isn't Taisho the devil," stated Emiko fiercely as the two shot daggers at each other.
"Hmpf!" growled Sesshomaru and walked away.
"Wait!" shouted Emiko at the retreating enemy. But Sesshomaru pretended not to hear and kept on walking. Emiko ran to him. "Hey, mind showing me to the movie house?"
Sesshomaru ignored her even more and started to walk faster. Soon, Emiko lost track of who she was following because of the crowd. Irritated, Emiko found a bench and sat down for a while. Why was that jerk here anyway? she asked herself. She looked around to find familiar faces, but she has failed again.
"Looking for someone?" a voice asked. Emiko was sure it was a girl because of the high pitched tone and the excellent British accent.
Emiko looked at her back to see a red headed girl. She had freckles all over her face but she had magnificent blue eyes.
"No actually..." said Emiko in a soft voice embarrassed of what she was going to say. "I'm lost."
The girl laughed. "Well no need to be shy about it!" she stated. "The first time I reached Tokyo I was like you too! Anyways, where do you need to go?"
"To the movie house," replied Emiko.
The girl stood up and looked at the mall directory. Emiko saw it and slapped herself mentally. How could she have forgotten there was something like that! How stupid was she?
"It's on the 4th floor um-"
"Emiko. I'm Emiko Ishikawa."
"Nice to meet you Emiko," said the girl happily. "Now on you go if you don't want to be late!"
With that, the girl left without even giving her name. Ah well, at least Emiko was now at ease.
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She ran towards the carpeted part of the floor seeing her friends. Emiko past another group of people before actually getting there.
"Where have you been?" asked Sango as she looked at Emiko.
"Kome guys. I got lost!" blurted Emiko.
Kagome laughed. "It alright Emi-chan. It's normal."
Miroku nodded. "Uh-huh. Reminds me, I still remember when I was young and-"
Before he could continue, Sango shut his mouth. "Now Miroku, be a good boy if you don't want to miss the movie," she said annoyed.
Miroku just nodded and Sango widowed her hand from on top of Miroku's mouth. Inuyasha once again led the group to cinema 4 where Troy was showing but right after Emiko bought a cup of coke.
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It was the part where Brad Pitt was battling Orlando Bloom now. Everyone sat in silence, watching the movie in awe. Emiko was clutching her right hand in her left and was anxious for the fight to end. Just then, she felt like she had somewhere to go.
"Um, Sango, I just need to go to the bathroom, ok?" she whispered to the girl beside her. Sango nodded, not taking her eyes off the screen.
Emiko got up and skidded through the narrow path holding her coke on her right hand. "Excuse me," she muttered softly as she passed Miroku. Good thing he was busy watching the movie or Emiko could've been groped.
Just when she was about to get out of the lane, she heard a very loud sound coming from the screen causing her to spill her half filled cup of coke on the guy in front of Miroku.
"Komenasai!!!" she said, more like whispered. She looked at the person in front but couldn't really get a picture of that person.
"Are you alright?" asked Emiko once again, getting out of the row and looked at the person she just spilled coke on.
"I'm gonna be if you're going to buy me a new set of clothes," said a very familiar and low voice. Actually, it was so familiar that Emiko thought it was probably Sesshomaru. But she shook the bad thought out of her head and thought more optimistic.
The man stood up. He was well built and his clothes were very fit because of the coke. He was taller than Emiko and, by what she saw, he was wearing khaki colored cargo pants, much like Sesshomaru was wearing a while ago. And again, Emiko shook her head not wanting to find out it was really him.
"I'm really sorry, sir," she said once again and bowed. Suddenly, she felt a strong hand grip her arm and drag her out the movie house. She felt her arm twist a bit. It was painful.
When they were outside, the man let go of Emiko. She griped her arm to stop it from swelling up. That really hurt, she thought. Then she looked up to see a really angry man standing in front of her. And if she wasn't in a nightmare, she just looked up to see a wet Sesshomaru...
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A/N: Sorry I have to end it like this. I will not make any promises of updating early because I'm really not sure. Just please review and tell me what you think!!! Thank you!!! Ja... Ü
Disclaimer: I DON'T OWN INUYASHA OR ANY OF IT'S CHARACTERS!
Because of you
Chapter 4- Hanging out with the Inu gang!
Emiko woke up with the sound of her name. She couldn't remember anything anymore.
"Emi-chan! Emi-chan!" shouted a voice.
Emiko opened her emerald eyes. It was kind of blurry at first. Then, she saw a human figure in front of her. It was a girl because Emiko noticed how long her hair was. She rubbed her eyes only to see Sango's face close to hers.
"Whoa!" said Emiko in shock. "Where am I?"
Emiko sat up. She saw a wide-screen TV and noticed she was sitting on a leather couch. Then it came to her mind that she was still in Sango's house.
"You're still in my house, Emi-chan. Kagome already left 2 hours ago. I thought you already left because it was so quiet so I didn't mind looking for you. I went to my room already and took a shower. And I did my homework too. After I decided to go downstairs and watch some television. But when I sat on the couch a few minutes ago, waiting for my parents and my brother Kohaku to come back, I noticed someone sleeping. So I woke you up to tell you that it's almost midnight," said Sango. Emiko searched for a clock. She looked around the room to see a big metal clock hanging on the wall near the television set.
It was already 11:44 pm.
Emiko got up and muttered: "My mom's gonna kill me." Sango got up too handing Emiko her school things.
Emiko walked straight to the door and put on her black shoes. She swing her bag around her shoulder and turned to Sango. "Thanks a lot Sango!"
Sango nodded and hugged her friend. "Good night Emi-chan. I just hope your mom will still allow you to go with us tomorrow."
Emiko gave a quick smile and opened the door. She headed left and saw Sango shut the gate. As soon as she did, Emiko started running. It was a cold night. The white ball was out fully but dark black clouds were covering it. Emiko was shivering. She didn't even have her jacket on.
After a few more turns, Emiko reached Golden St. She hurried past many serene houses. Everyone was probably asleep already but Emiko doubted her mother was already in deep slumber. She usually stays up late because of work and of course every mother would stay up late if they knew their daughter was still out.
Emiko reached the house at the far end on the street. It had a forest green door and was painted in the hue of beige. Emiko steeped on the door step and reached under the WELCOME rug on the floor. It was a little dirty and had an unpleasant smell too, but that was the only place where the family could keep their spare key.
Her hand was already freezing as she touched the cool floor. She scanned the under of the rug and finally got a grip of a cold metal object. She picked it up and inserted it into the key whole.
Trying not to make any sudden noises, she slowly opened the door. She took out the key from the key whole and entered. Then she cautiously took off her shoes and put it aside while she slipped in her warm slippers. Thank God her mother had fixed the heater or she would freeze to death.
She walked through the cream colored carpet quietly. She saw a light coming from the kitchen so she quickly went upstairs.
"Where are you going young lady?" asked a calm voice. Emiko looked back to see a cross faced mother with both of her hands on her hips.
"Hehe," said Emiko guiltily.
"And where have you gone?" asked Mrs. Ishikawa still in a tranquil voice. But Emiko could see that her face was growing redder and it was not called blushing.
"I went to Sango's house after school because I was gonna tell her something. But then I fell asleep so I came home late," explained Emiko trying not to sound scared.
"Well," said her mother. Emiko winced. She didn't know what was coming next. "At least my daughter's safe."
Emiko calmed down. "You're not mad?"
"Well, yes I am. But what's the point. What's done is done, right?" stated Mrs. Ishikawa.
Emiko nodded stepping closer to her mother so she could hug her. She just knew her mother was the sweetest thing.
"But next time, I don't want you going to anyone's house without calling. And no more detentions!"
Emiko looked up to her mother. "How did you know?"
"I have power's of my own Emiko. Now go to bed!"
Emiko didn't hesitate to disobey because who knew if her mother's choice was just temporary. She ran upstairs to her room and took a quick shower. Then she landed on the bed and fell in a deep sleep...
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The brunette woke up with the sudden beeping of her tawny colored alarm clock. She used her hand to search the beeping object and turn off the switch without bothering to open her eyes.
She press the right button and the sound ceased. She didn't really want to get up. She had already slept late and now she will wake up early?! But then school was more of a priority than what happened last night so if she could sleep late for that, she could wake up early for this.
Getting up, she slowly flattened her messy hair. She starched her arms and got on her feet. She yawned as she reached the comfort room.
Minutes later, she got out of the lavatory now dressed in her white and green uniform. She was once again sitting on her wooden stool looking at herself while brushing her hair and forming a half ponytail.
She went downstairs carrying her bag. She did her usual thing which was to greet her father a good morning.
She headed straight towards the kitchen where she wasn't surprised to see her brother and mother both doing their morning things.
"Morning everyone!" she greeted. Both her mother and Naoko just smiled at her and proceeded back to their business.
"Where were you last night Emiko-chan?" asked her brother as Emiko sat down facing her brother.
"Um," Emiko said laying her bag at her side so she would have her shoulder's free. "I was in a friend's house. I was only planning to stay for a couple of minutes but then I fell asleep."
Naoko laughed at her sister. Emiko joined along too. She just loved how her brother laughs. She feels less guilty about stuff.
"So then later you would get home early?" he asked as they both ceased laughing.
"Well," started Emiko. She forgot to ask her mom if she could go later. And she was also afraid to know the answer because she might not say 'yes'. "I was planning to go out with my friends after class. Kagome invited me to the restaurant she is working at. But that's if mom allows me?"
Right on cue Mrs. Ishikawa looked at her daughter. Emiko looked at her mother's blue eyes trying to look sorry for what she did.
"I guess it wouldn't hurt," Mrs. Ishikawa finally said. "But that's if you would promise to baby sit your brother this Saturday because I'm going on a business trip."
Emiko nodded and ran towards her mom giving her a warm hug. "Thank you," she whispered as she was released from her mother's grip.
She looked at her watch. It was already 7:30 am. School started at 8:00. Emiko kissed her brother's forehead and grabbed her remaining toast. Then she rested her bag on one of her shoulders and ran straight to the door slipping her shoes in.
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"So, did your mother allow you to come with us today?" asked Kagome. It was already lunch time (I know that was quick... but nothing will happen in between classes today!) and they were sitting once again under the shade of the same Cherry Blossom tree. Sango and Miroku were having a discussion on their "project" surprisingly without Miroku groping anyone... yet. Kagome and Inuyasha sat beside each other, leaning against the tree, with Inuyasha's hands circling Kagome's waist. Emiko on the other hand was lying on her chest trying to solve the homework Ms. Kikyo gave them that she has also failed to answer because she fell asleep.
"Yup!" said Emiko enthusiastically as she looked at Kagome's grey- blue eyes. "Told you so."
Kagome laughed but Inuyasha was confused.
"Huh?" he asked.
"So what movie are we watching?" asked Emiko changing the subject.
Kagome thought for a while. "How about The Passion of the Christ?" she asked.
Inuyasha shook his head. "Nope," he said. "Already saw it. And it's too brutal for you." He kissed Kagome on the cheek.
"You can't tell me what to watch!" whined Kagome as she gently pressed her index finger on her lover's nose.
Emiko smiled at the two. They seemed perfect for one another.
"What about Scooby Doo 2?" asked Sango who butted in the conversation.
"Uh-uh," said Miroku. "Too childish!"
"Aren't we children?" asked Sango sarcastically. Miroku shrugged.
Emiko looked at the two too. They were also perfect for each other, put aside the groping. Now Emiko felt left out. She didn't have a boyfriend or anyone she fancied. But then she was still new unlike Inuyasha, Kagome, Miroku and Sango who seem to know each other the best.
"Then what do you recommend, huh? Smart guy," asked Sango shooting a dangerous glare at Miroku.
"How about Peter Pan?"
Sango and Emiko both laughed. "And you call me a kid!" shouted Sango. Inuyasha and Kagome both joined in too.
"What?!" asked Miroku while scratching the back of his head.
"50 First Dates?" suggested Inuyasha. It was quiet for a while. Then all of them shook their heads.
"Nah!" they all spilled.
"What about Troy? I've been wanting to see that since we moved here," said Emiko looking up from her homework.
All of them pretended to think.
"Sure!" they all blurted out.
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After school, the gang headed straight to Kagome's restaurant. Kagome went first so that she could get dressed and sign in.
Emiko, Inuyasha, Sango and Miroku were sitting on the bus stop waiting for the bus. Emiko was a little grateful for this day because she hadn't bumped into any of the bullies, that is if you don't count Sesshomaru sitting right beside you and Touya right in front of you. It had been a good class especially when Touya keeps looking at Emiko every now and then.
Finally they heard the bus coming. Emiko held her bag.
"C'mon Emiko, hop in!" she heard Sango say. Emiko climbed on the blue bus just before the door closed.
Sango and Emiko sat beside each other while Inuyasha and Miroku sat behind them. Miroku was somehow pleading to sit beside one of the girls for a mysterious reason. But of coarse everyone knew what his reason was and disagreed with the monk.
It was a quiet ride but it was quick too just as Kagome explained. They stopped in front of a big restaurant which had clear glass windows and a glass door framed with pure steel. It was big and looked newly built. There were plants arranged circling the store. There were a lot of tables inside and a couple outside. The ones outside was made by a different kind of wood and had an umbrella on top of it. There was also a big bold sign that said CHILL GROOVE CAFÉ.
The gang entered the building with a ring of the bell. "Good afternoon Sir, Ma'am!" greeted a blonde usher. She wore a short pink skirt much like the one's the girls in Shikon High wear. She was also dressed in a long sleeved polo shirt, a pink vest was on top of it. She wore socks up to her ankles and white Nike rubber shoes.
Emiko saw Miroku nod to the usher as she blushed. He flirted a little but was stopped by a very annoyed Sango. They all settled on a table near the window. Miroku beside Sango, to his joy. Facing them Inuyasha beside Emiko who was staring at the window blankly.
"May I take your order?" said a familiar voice. Emiko too her head out of the clouds and looked to her left and saw Kagome in the same outfit as the usher a while ago. She looked pretty especially with her hair up.
"Um ok, let's see, I'll order a MENU please," said Inuyasha sarcastically.
Kagome hit her forehead with her hand. "Sorry guys, guess it slipped my mind!"
"That's ok Kagome," said Sango. "Happens all the time!"
"That's why I'm sorry," muttered Kagome as she went to get menus.
She returned handing them a set of long rectangular carte du jour.
"I'll order the special supreme double deck burger," said Inuyasha quickly. "And a can of coke."
"Um... I'll have your tender juicy extra spicy burger, Kagome," said Sango. "And a cup of root beer as well."
Kagome smiled and happily wrote their orders down. Then she looked at Emiko with a smile.
"How about you Emi-chan?" she asked. "What will you have?"
Emiko examined the menu. There were pictures of burgers everywhere so she assumed this was some kind of a burger place.
"I want the Chill Groove Special burger please Kagome," she said. "And some iced tea too, please."
Once again, Kagome smiled and jotted down what Emiko said.
"And you Miroku?"
"I guess I'll also have the Chill Groove Special Burger with extra fries," he said. "And a can of Diet coke please!"
After that, Kagome left shouting their orders. After a couple of minutes, she came back with all of their food.
Kagome distributed their orders and sat down herself.
"Kagome? What are you eating?" asked Emiko as she opened up her burger which was wrapped in a white paper with the Chill Grill logo on it.
"I'm sharing with her," said Inuyasha as he pulled Kagome to him. He wrapped his arms around her waist and let her sit on his lap.
Kagome blushed in the sudden action. She stiffened a bit but then relax.
The gang spent their time chatting and eating their burgers. Inuyasha was feeding Kagome while Miroku was urging to do the same to Sango but all he got was a lump on the head. Emiko on the other hand was busy looking out the window daydreaming about what will happen tomorrow with Touya. Whether or not she admitted it but she was really looking forward to this date and wish it would come out to be a blast.
"Oi, Emiko!" shouted Inuyasha. "What are you staring at out there. Is there some cute guy?"
Emiko looked at her friends blushing a bit. Shaking her head, she went back to eating her burger still quite lost in thought.
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Inuyasha drove his "gang" to the mall. Kagome was sitting on the passenger's seat listening to "This Love" by Maroon 5 and mouthing the lyrics. Emiko sat in between Miroku and Sango, again to Miroku's dismay.
Inuyasha pulled the brake lever and looked at the back. "We're here!" he said as they went out of the car.
Emiko was amazed by what she saw. The mall was gigantic! It was even bigger than all of the malls in Kyoto put together. She just couldn't wait to go inside!!!
(Oh and by the way, the movie theatres are inside the mall. It is here in my country so I'm gonna make the movie houses inside the mall here too!!! ^.^!)
As they stepped in the building, Emiko noticed the thousand people inside. She barley got through the crowd if it weren't for Kagome and Sango pulling her in.
"So this is what a mall looks like in Tokyo," she said amazed. She looked up at the ceiling which was almost invisible because of the several floors built in the mall.
"Pretty big huh?" asked Sango as she held Emiko's hand. "Well you haven't seen the largest mall here in Tokyo. It's as big as a whole town, ne Kagome?"
Kagome nodded. "And they say that Keira is only the second biggest in the whole world!"
Emiko was still in her own dreamland. Wonder if Touya's also taking me to the mall.
While she was busy daydreaming and didn't notice Sango let go of her hand. She looked around to see a whole bunch of people she didn't know going this way and that. She walked in circles to see if her friends were still around. Just when she was about to give up, she heard a voice that sent shivers up her spine.
"Well, well, well. The Ishikawa girl is lost. Isn't that wonderful!" said the voice. Emiko looked around but saw no one who she knew. Then she saw a guy with silver hair walk to her.
"Oh, if it isn't Taisho the devil," stated Emiko fiercely as the two shot daggers at each other.
"Hmpf!" growled Sesshomaru and walked away.
"Wait!" shouted Emiko at the retreating enemy. But Sesshomaru pretended not to hear and kept on walking. Emiko ran to him. "Hey, mind showing me to the movie house?"
Sesshomaru ignored her even more and started to walk faster. Soon, Emiko lost track of who she was following because of the crowd. Irritated, Emiko found a bench and sat down for a while. Why was that jerk here anyway? she asked herself. She looked around to find familiar faces, but she has failed again.
"Looking for someone?" a voice asked. Emiko was sure it was a girl because of the high pitched tone and the excellent British accent.
Emiko looked at her back to see a red headed girl. She had freckles all over her face but she had magnificent blue eyes.
"No actually..." said Emiko in a soft voice embarrassed of what she was going to say. "I'm lost."
The girl laughed. "Well no need to be shy about it!" she stated. "The first time I reached Tokyo I was like you too! Anyways, where do you need to go?"
"To the movie house," replied Emiko.
The girl stood up and looked at the mall directory. Emiko saw it and slapped herself mentally. How could she have forgotten there was something like that! How stupid was she?
"It's on the 4th floor um-"
"Emiko. I'm Emiko Ishikawa."
"Nice to meet you Emiko," said the girl happily. "Now on you go if you don't want to be late!"
With that, the girl left without even giving her name. Ah well, at least Emiko was now at ease.
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She ran towards the carpeted part of the floor seeing her friends. Emiko past another group of people before actually getting there.
"Where have you been?" asked Sango as she looked at Emiko.
"Kome guys. I got lost!" blurted Emiko.
Kagome laughed. "It alright Emi-chan. It's normal."
Miroku nodded. "Uh-huh. Reminds me, I still remember when I was young and-"
Before he could continue, Sango shut his mouth. "Now Miroku, be a good boy if you don't want to miss the movie," she said annoyed.
Miroku just nodded and Sango widowed her hand from on top of Miroku's mouth. Inuyasha once again led the group to cinema 4 where Troy was showing but right after Emiko bought a cup of coke.
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It was the part where Brad Pitt was battling Orlando Bloom now. Everyone sat in silence, watching the movie in awe. Emiko was clutching her right hand in her left and was anxious for the fight to end. Just then, she felt like she had somewhere to go.
"Um, Sango, I just need to go to the bathroom, ok?" she whispered to the girl beside her. Sango nodded, not taking her eyes off the screen.
Emiko got up and skidded through the narrow path holding her coke on her right hand. "Excuse me," she muttered softly as she passed Miroku. Good thing he was busy watching the movie or Emiko could've been groped.
Just when she was about to get out of the lane, she heard a very loud sound coming from the screen causing her to spill her half filled cup of coke on the guy in front of Miroku.
"Komenasai!!!" she said, more like whispered. She looked at the person in front but couldn't really get a picture of that person.
"Are you alright?" asked Emiko once again, getting out of the row and looked at the person she just spilled coke on.
"I'm gonna be if you're going to buy me a new set of clothes," said a very familiar and low voice. Actually, it was so familiar that Emiko thought it was probably Sesshomaru. But she shook the bad thought out of her head and thought more optimistic.
The man stood up. He was well built and his clothes were very fit because of the coke. He was taller than Emiko and, by what she saw, he was wearing khaki colored cargo pants, much like Sesshomaru was wearing a while ago. And again, Emiko shook her head not wanting to find out it was really him.
"I'm really sorry, sir," she said once again and bowed. Suddenly, she felt a strong hand grip her arm and drag her out the movie house. She felt her arm twist a bit. It was painful.
When they were outside, the man let go of Emiko. She griped her arm to stop it from swelling up. That really hurt, she thought. Then she looked up to see a really angry man standing in front of her. And if she wasn't in a nightmare, she just looked up to see a wet Sesshomaru...
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A/N: Sorry I have to end it like this. I will not make any promises of updating early because I'm really not sure. Just please review and tell me what you think!!! Thank you!!! Ja... Ü