Catch Her With A Net
Disclaimer: I don't own Inuyasha . . or Miroku . .or anything else u.u
A/N: aww im so happy i have reviews !! ::weep weep:: cyberdemon ruined it. heheh oh wells its okies. And as for Jane, QJP and everyone else, you'll find out all the why's soon enough okies ?
Ch 4 Her Influence
"SANGO-CHAN !!" exclaimed Kagome, jumping up to hug her best friend.
"Hey sweetie, how are you ?!!" asked Sango, hugging her back.
"Oh . . well, I'm fine !" said Kagome, putting on a smile. "How are you ?"
Sango sighed. She knew her best friend better than she knew herself. Why was she lying to her ?
"I'm fine. Just a little jet-lagged. Where is everyone ?"
"Uhh . . I don't know. I was just coming down looking for them when you knocked on the door."
Sango nodded. "Uhmm . . can I come in ? It's kinda cold with just a tank top."
"Of course !!" said Kagome, stepping aside to let Sango in. "How's America ?"
Sango walked into the living room and plopped down on the couch. "It's a pain. All there is there are disgusting boys, disgusting boys, and slutty girls. People are horrible."
"Hmm doesn't sound much different from here," muttered Kagome. "Which reminds me, isn't there a boy who needs your attention ? I bet he's been dying without you," she teased.
Sango waved her hand, dismissing her friend's comment. "He can wait. I came here to see my best friend !! How about . . a shopping trip ?"
Kagome grinned. "I haven't had one forever."
"Well hurry up and get ready !! We don't have all day !!"
"Uhmm . . Sango, it's not even 6:30 AM yet." ::sweatdrop::
"Right . ." Sango blushed. "So I got a little carried away. Well, I'll whip up some breakfast while you get ready."
Kagome hurried upstairs, following Sango's directions. She jumped in the shower and washed as quickly as possible. Stepping out of her bathroom, she noticed Sango sitting on her bed. "Nice layout you got - KAMI KAGOME !! WHAT ARE THOSE ?!!" screamed Sango, running to inspect Kagome's arm. "Oh that !!" said Kagome nervously. What was she gonna say ? Sango could always tell when she was lying or if she wasn't saying everything. So she opted for . . the truth. "They're from Kikyou," she said, looking down at the floor. Sango narrowed her eyes. "Why the hell did that little bitch hurt you ?!!" Kagome still couldn't look Sango in the eye. Changing tactics, Sango asked very softly, "Why Kagome ?" Kagome suddenly burst into tears, and fell onto her bed. "Because !! She said that if I didn't so what she wanted, she'd tell everyone about me and Inuyasha and why I had to be out of school for all those meetings !! I don't want that to happen . . and I don't want Inuyasha to feel as if he missed out."
Sango sat next to Kagome and hugged her. "Oh Kagome . . I know it's tough. I wish I could be here with you to help you out." She smiled sadly. "Well, I guess you need the shopping trip more than I thought. You get dressed. What would you like for breakfast ? French toast with scrambled eggs ?"
Kagome sniffed and nodded. "How long are you gonna be here anyway Sango-chan ?"
"Hmm . .just this weekend. I thought a little visit was in order since we haven't seen each other for 5 months. Hurry now."
After Sango returned downstairs, Kagome turned and frowned at her closet. She really did need to go shopping. There was nothing in here she could wear after today, besides the basics. Picking out a black t shirt, jeans and her black AF1's (to match Sango-chan), Kagome stepped out of her room. She proceeded to bound down the stairs, but after unfortunately tripping on Buyo, she fell down them instead. "Dammit . ." she moaned. Heading toward the kitchen, Kagome noticed that Sango had music going full blast and was singing along to it as she cooked. Kami, she missed this. Having a friend to really be there for her. To be able to have days like this. Sango was singing a ballad, and Kagome decided to join her.
Darling, so share with me
Your love if you have enough
Your tears if you're holding back
Or pain if that's what it is
How can I let you know
I'm more than the dress and the voice
Just reach me out then
You will know that you're not dreaming
Darling, so there you are
With that look on your face
As if you're never hurt
As if you're never down
Shall I be the one for you
Who pinches you softly but sure
If frown is shown then I will know
that you are no dreamer
The girls giggled together when the song ended, and began to belt out "Fukai Mori" as Kagome moved to help Sango at the stove. Kagome set the table, noticing a note from her mother saying that they had gone out of town for the weekend for Souta's field trip. Sango served the food, and plopping down into the chair across from Kagome, she asked, "So where do you wanna start ?" Kagome looked at her, confused. "Start what ?"
"Shopping !! Hello !!"
"Oh right !! Heheh its just that your food is sooOo good and I'm starving," said Kagome, grinning sheepishly.
"Well hurry and get your energy job !!" ordered Sango.
"I'm suprised Miroku can keep up with you," muttered Kagome.
"Hey now, I heard that. Miroku loves me. That's how. Hmm . . I should at least pop over and say hi to that lech."
(A/N: Skipping the whole shopping escapade coz they shop like me. They take forever )
Kagome fell back onto her bed. She was exhausted. She and Sango had gone to their favorite shops, but they bought most of the clothes at Forever 21. (A/N: I love that store !! But they never have any of my size left !! ::weep weep::) Sango helped her hang all the new clothes into the closet. They had bought a ton of skirts, tops, jackets and pants. And of course after hitting Forever 21, they had to stop by Journeys and Gadzooks to buy some matching shoes.
Sango was spending the night. Kagome sighed, happy that something good was actually happening to her this year. Unfortunately, they were both so tired from power shopping, they had passed out right away, unable to speak.
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The next day, Sango and Kagome went to a relaxing spa after their laborous shopping trip. While they were there, Sango had a serious talk with her best friend.
"Kagome"
"Hmm ?"
"Sheesh can you at least look at me when I'm talking to you ?"
"I would Sango, but these cucumbers on my eyes make it kinda difficult."
"Oh . . right. Well anyway, I want to talk to you about something. You can't keep letting Kikyou push you around."
Kagome snorted.
"I mean it. And don't snort, you sound like Inuyasha."
"Sango, what am I supposed to do ? I'm protecting them, and that is my main focus."
"By letting them mutilate you ? Dammit Kagome . . How the hell does she know anyway ?"
"She overheard us last year, talking about it when it had just happened."
"That little bitch . ." murmured Sango. "Well you need to stand up to her, at least try to fight back. Come on Kagome, I know you're not this easy to push around."
"Sorry Sango, I wish I could but that witch has me, hand and foot."
"What about mouth ?"
"What are you talking about ?"
"Can't you scare her or something ? Talk back and make it sound like you have something on her, even if you don't."
Sango heard Kagome sigh. "Again, I wish I could but I'm scared. What if she finds out I'm bluffing ? There's too much at stake here."
Sango nodded her head in acknowledgement, although her friend could not see her. "Well Kagome, I hope everything works out for the best. I already know you can't just go off and tell someone. It'd still get out."
Kagome sighed, the cucumbers soaking up her tears. (A/N: yes it would too work !! lol i thought about it too, but i figured out a way to make it work )
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It was Monday. Sango was gone, and Kagome was alone again. She tugged her mini skirt down, for it suddenly felt too short without Sango's approval. She felt the stares boring into her back, but she managed to fight off the shivers they were causing. It was a jean mini skirt, which she wore with a white tank top, a red mini jacket, and her red Converse. Her hair was up in a ponytail, and she wore a bit of watermelon lipgloss. Why was she dressing up for these people again ? Oh right. Sango's influence. Sango had always been a tough girl, never one to back down. Kagome went through her day, holding her head up high, pretending to be Sango. It was easier that way. When Inuyasha said hi to her, she had smiled at him. When Miroku had tried to grope her, she twirled around yelling "HENTAi !!" before striking his cheek. Being Sango was fun, and Kagome had begun to enjoy it.
Until after school.
Thinking of facing Kikyou made Kagome shudder. Should she try it ? Should she risk exposing everything she had been trying to protect ? It was her senior year of high school, so yeah. She would. Hell, she only had six months of school left. Carpe diem.
She sauntered through the halls to her locker. She opened it, only to have it slammed closed. Her heart sank. "Look K-"
"Hey babe"
"K-KOUGA ?!!" stuttered Kagome.
Kouga smirked. "The one and only. Kagome, you look so fuckin' hot today. Now what possessed my woman to dress up for me today ?"
'Think Sango, think Sango,' Kagome chanted in her head. "Back off Kouga," she replied, a flippent tone in her voice. "I don't have time for you, and for the last freakin' time, I am not your woman." She started to walk away. but Kouga snatched her back. When he spoke, his voice shook with anger. "Where the hell do you come off thinking you can talk to me like that ?" She gulped.
"HEY WOLF BOY !!"
Kouga and Kagome both turned to see a certain hanyou running towards them. "Hi Kagome," he said smiling. Kagome smiled back.
"Kouga, Shippou needs your help in the gym. They're putting all the equipment away."
"Why don't you help them, mutt ? Can't you see I'm busy ?"
"Of course I can see that you dumbshit, but she looks likes she wants to leave and I'll be damned if I let you hurt another girl."
Kouga growled deep in his throat, but instead of challenging Inuyasha, he snarled and stomped off towards the gym.
Inuyasha also left after nodding to Kagome. He didn't wanna ruin his current luck with her.
But Kagome hadn't wanted Inuyasha to leave. That meant that she had to deal with Kikyou. Alone.
'Well it's not like he's on your side,' she thought to herself. That certainly ruined her confidence. She walked to the art room, dragging her backpack the whole way there.
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"It's about time you got here," spat Kikyou. Kagome just looked at the floor, as Kikyou continued. "I'll let you off easy today, I'm feeling a little generous. No pain today Kagome. Nope, all you have to do is this week's homework for me. No sweat. It's not like you have a social life, so you can spend your week inside doing my work while the big girls go out and play."
"I do too have a social life, Kikyou. I just spent the entire weekend out. I don't have time to do your homework. I have other things that need to be taken care of."
Kikyou couldn't have heard right. She could've swore that Kagome Higurashi had just talked back to her. But that couldn't be. Right ? "Excuse me ?"
'Think Sango,' thought Kagome. "You heard me."
"You ungrateful little bitch. Here I was, letting you off easy and you decide to get a little attitude. Well forget it. On top of doing two weeks of my homework, there will be pain today !!" she shrieked. She grabbed Kagome's ponytail and smashed her face into a desk. She then took a pair of scissors and cut Kagome's ponytail almost right down to the hairtie. "Don't mess with me Higurashi," sneered Kikyou, leaving the room.
'Me and my big mouth' thought Kagome, now staring in a mirror at her hair. Pulling out the hairtie, she saw that her hair now only fell right above her shoulders. "SON OF A BiTCH !!" she screamed.
A/N: Okay, I am fuckin' tired. Which means I'm seriously tired if I'm cussing about it, coz I hardly ever do. But it is not currently 3.37 AM and I need my sleep so I can think of good things to add to this story. This wasn't one of my favorite chapters, but I had to get it done to get some of the other stuff going. GNiTES !!
