A/N: Whee! I finally got the second chapter out! I had it written for the longest time, it was just a matter of typing it up and posting it. Now, before I go any further, I want to address why I decided to dedicate this to Keolla, who probably doesn't know me and doesn't even know I dedicated this to her. It's no BIG reason really, it's just that one of her stories also takes place at a camp and I wanted to give her the credit for my inspiration (although the storylines are in no way the same...I think, considering I didn't actually READ her story).
Well, this camp story has yet to really progress, and I'm kind of hesitant to even post this chapter because I didn't really like where it was headed, but hopefully it'll pick up in the next few chapters (hopefully...). Anyways, enjoy!
Disclaimer: I own Inuyasha...no I don't...yes I do...no I don't...YES I do...NO I don't...(the endless battle continues)
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Ah, Those Summer Nights
Chapter 2: Welcome to Camp Kumori
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Kagome felt the slight pressure from his hand, felt his claws lightly graze across her wrist, and felt the slight tingle in her heart when he looked at her with those melting golden eyes.
"Pleased to meet you," she said cheerily, while trying to push that annoying little tingle away.
"Er, yeah. Same here," Inuyasha muttered, caught slightly off-guard by her friendliness. Realizing this, he scolded himself immediately. But she'll turn out to be like all the others no doubt. However... Inuyasha tilted his head a bit. If Sango trusts her, I suppose I'll give her a small chance. A very small chance. He thought a little harder. Maybe more like a micro chance.
"Oi! You two lovebirds! Quit staring at each other and let's go!"
The couple quickly released the other's hand, blushing. Sango ran up and peered at her friends, smirking.
"Well, do you want to leave anytime soon, or are you just going to stand there blushing all day long?"
"C'mon Sango," Kagome muttered as she dragged her new friend away from the clearing. Miroku walked up to Inuyasha.
"Pretty little thing, isn't she?"
"Feh."
"You two looked pretty cuddly back there."
"Feh."
"She didn't seem revolted by you in the least."
"Feh."
"And this might be just the opportunity you need to get your mind off--"
"FEH."
Inuyasha stomped off.
"Oh yeah, he's attracted to her..."
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"Welcome to another year at Camp Kumori," an old, hunched woman with an eyepatch over one said. "My name is Kaede and I'm the one in charge around here." She looked out into the crowd. "I'm glad to see many returning faces,' she coughed a bit at this and glared at two certain males in the audience, who promptly snickered, "and I'm eager to welcome the new ones. I've gathered all of you here in order to explain a few...rules...that I expect to be followed during your time here. First of all, there will be absolutely no hoarding of whipped cream and/or balloons..."
While most of the people assembled continued to listen to the old woman droning on, with occasional grins of remembrance, the same two males that Kaede had glared at before were doing everything but.
"So do you want to do a little mayhem beforehand, or play innocent and make Kaede think we're actually going to be little angels this year?
"Well, no doubt she'll have an extra special eye on us, but we might not be able to pull off the angel act convincingly enough for her," Miroku reasoned.
"True, but if we could, it'd be so much sweeter in the end."
"Perhaps if we just tried it out for awhile, see if she falls for it?"
"All right. Agreed?"
"Agreed."
"Are you two plotting? 'Cause if you're plotting, I had no part in it," Sango whispered as she leaned slightly over Miroku's shoulder. Kagome peeked over too.
"Us? Plotting? Why, lovely Sango, how could you accuse us of such a thing?" Miroku said, highly offended. Sango might've believed him, had she not known him of course.
"Oh yes. How could I? Maybe it's because you pull off a stunt every year we're year? I mean, it's just a thought," she stated, sarcasm dripping off every word.
"A stunt? Stunts involving whipped cream and balloons maybe?" Kagome interjected with a suspicious air.
"See? See what you've done Sango? You've corrupted the poor girl and made her think we're troublemakers," Miroku scolded lightly. Kagome snorted.
"I have a feeling I'd be more corrupted by you and Inuyasha than Sango any day."
Inuyasha's sensitive doggie ears twitched at the sound of his name.
"What are you dragging me into this time?"
The three turned to look at the hanyou.
"Oh, nothing. We're just talking about who's corrupting Kag-chan more."
"Is that all?" Inuyasha fixed his golden gaze on the girl and smirked. "I can think of a few ways to corrupt 'little Kag-chan'."
A twitch.
*SLAP*
"You're just as bad as Miroku," Kagome hissed. Inuyasha held a hand to his throbbing cheek, looking extremely pissed off.
"Listen you little wench--"
"AKUREI!"
The hanyou jumped at the roaring voice in his ear.
"If you're done interrupting my seemingly unimportant and boring lecture, I would gladly like to dismiss everyone. Is that all right with you Akurei?" Kaede glared at the young hanyou with menace.
"Yes," Inuyasha muttered.
"Good. All right everyone, go settle in! Counselors will come with your schedules later. Dismissed!" At her command, the whole room up and left, chattering amongst themselves.
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A/N: Well, it would've been longer than this, but I felt it was a good stopping point until the next chapter when we meet...the other campers! Dun dun dun...heh, anyways, a few shout-outs to my reviewers before we end for today:
Meyu: I'm glad you like it! ^-^ And yes, we all must hail the Pervert King...
Fawnlander Amethyst: It does seem to center around Miroku and Sango, doesn't it? Probably because in the later chapters there'll be more InuKag than anything, but I'll make sure to add plenty of MirSan in there, just for you! ^-^
gangsta-girl: I'll update even sooner next time!
loverofInuKagome: Reviewers can be so pushy...actually no, the pushier the better (does that make any sense at all? eh, oh well). This will DEFINITELY be InuKag, it's the only couple I live for (and MirSan too of course!).
Officially*Obsessed*with*Pyro: I love making people happy! ^-^ It brightens my day to know it!
Shiori-03: MY FIRST REVIEWER! And another Hentai King-lover to boot! Ah, life is good...
I don't know if I can reply to ALL my reviewers EACH time, but I certainly will try! It makes me so happy when I see that people have actually read my stories and LIKED/LOVED them, I can't help but let them know how much I appreciate it! So thanks guys! *tear* Now, after that heart-felt speech, please r/r!
