Disclaimer: Nope, still don't own Inuyasha.
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Ah, Those Summer Nights
Chapter 8: Anything You Can Do I Can Do Better
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The girls of Cabin 13 drudged out onto the path, beginning to yearn for the old days of waking up late and staying in bed all day.
"Oh, those sweet summer days. Why do we come to this place year after year?" Kagura muttered to the sleepy-eyed Sango.
"Um, something about making us better people. Or is it forming new friendships? Well, we blow that goal every year...no one new ever comes here," Sango muffled the yawn that threatened the last part of her sentence. Then, she looked over at Kagome.
The ruffled-looking, raven-haired girl glared. "Except lucky me. God, I love my parents."
"Isn't that a bit sarcastic for you this early in the morning? Nice look, by the way, wench," Inuyasha's smiling face appeared beside Kagome. The boys of Cabin 12 joined the girls in their trek to the breakfast hall.
"Great, just what I needed, first thing in the morning. I pity whoever you marry, asshole."
Inuyasha quizzically looked at her. "Is someone P--"
Luckily Miroku cut his best friend off before his head went flying, "How are my lovely ladies this wonderful morning? Sango, sparkling as ever. Your beauty knows no bounds," Miroku slyly sidled up to the object of his affections.
"Stuff it, pervert," Sango stifled another yawn.
"Ah, Sango, surely you can insult him better than that."
"Sorry, Naraku, too early, brain not making connections."
A brief pause, and then Sango's palm connected with Miroku's cheek.
"But, not too early for me to make that connection," Sango stomped on ahead. Jakotsu replaced her beside the wounded teenager.
"Hey, someone's taking count of how many times Sango has hit him, right?" he asked the group.
Miroku death-glared Jakotsu, who promptly shut up. "Her acts of aggression are merely acts of her affection. You'll see," Miroku proudly raised his nose in the air. Kouga, however, snorted loudly in response.
"If what you say is true, and Sango admits she has feelings for you, I'll go around wearing a tutu all day." Upon hearing this, Miroku's lips formed themselves into a devious smirk.
"Is that a promise?"
"You bet it is!" The haughty wolf crossed his arms in satisfaction, believing he had the win in the bag. "And, if by the end of camp, she hasn't done anything but slap you around some more, you have to go around wearing the tutu. How about that?"
Although Kouga couldn't see him, Miroku's smirk turned ever more devious. Children would have cowered at the might of Miroku's smirk.
"You're on."
"Oh, I know the most adorable tutu you can wear!"
Had this been anyone but Jakotsu, everyone would have face-faulted, but since it was Jakotsu...everyone still face-faulted.
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After a healthy (so to speak) morning breakfast, a boring class of singing ("Who comes up with these classes?"), and an eventful yoga class ("I refuse to be in front of Miroku!"), the gang dragged their weary bodies into gym. Except for Inuyasha and Kouga, who seemed to be bursting with testosterone-filled energy.
"Ah, the competitive male ego. Watch and see, Kagome, as this amazing function of nature is put to the test in what we other, more intelligent, human beings call gym." Sango opened her arms with a flourish as Kagome stared amazed at the polished court, the pristine basketball hoops, and the neatly organized equipment. This camp really was well-sponsored, considering her parents had spent next to nothing to send her here. Everything was so nice, and this gymnasium was definitely a highlight. Kagome turned to her friend, excitement sparking in her dark blue eyes.
"Sango...this is so cool!"
The magenta-eyed girl froze in place, not believing the words that had spilled out of Kagome's mouth.
"You...like gym?"
"Of course! Who doesn't? And this gym is so incredible, I'll bet we'll do some awesome stuff in here..."
Due to the great shock that had settled into Sango, she was currently tuning out her friend's ramblings. Sure, Sango was athletic and liked a good workout, but she knew what took place in this gym, and it was better to sit back and watch the festivities. Yes, that must be it, Kagome just didn't know what to expect. Well, then, she must be enlightened!
"Hey, Kag, maybe you should take it easy for today..."
"Now, you youngsters! Line up!" A short, white-haired man came out of seemingly nowhere and blew his whistle; the group of teenagers instantly obeyed his command. "Another year here, you know the drill. Grab some balls and go at it. If anyone gets hurt, make sure to tell Kaede. Now go on!" After the bald man's short, entertaining little speech, he swiftly went into his office and locked the door.
"Ah, yes. What would we do without Myouga's enthusiastic support?" Naraku mumbled mostly to himself, but Kikyo heard him, and when he looked up, their eyes locked, and they smiled at one another.
"Hey, I bet I can make a basket farther away than you can, you dumb wolf!" Inuyasha immediately headed over to get one of the balls, and Kouga followed.
"Nuh-uh, stupid puppy, I am the king of basketball!" Soon, the two boys were engaged in another one of their fights, which everyone had long learned to ignore.
Unbeknownst to the babbling children, Kagome had already taken one of the balls and walked towards Sango and Kagura, grinning. "So, who wants to take me on first?"
Sango and Kagura exchanged a look, and Kagura, as subtly as she could muster, tried to derail Kagome's train of thought, "Now, now, since we just had a full class of yoga, why don't we...not?"
Kagome's grin faltered.
"You mean, you don't want to play?"
"It's just that...we're more sit-on-the-side girls. When it comes to this stuff at least. Give me a good punching bag any day!" Sango tried to be perky about the subject, but, alas, perky does not agree with Sango.
"Oh..."
"Whoo-hoo! I made it! I made it! You lose!"
The three girls turned around to see Inuyasha doing a victory dance, Kouga sulkily standing beside him. Suddenly, a lightbulb popped above Kagome's head.
"Hey, Inuyasha! I bet you can't beat me!"
The hanyou paused in his celebration to regard the feisty girl. Meanwhile, Sango and Kagura were attempting to hide their snickers behind their hands. They knew Inuyasha, but they also had been listening to the stories Kagome had been telling them about her old school. He was in for a surprise...
"Yeah? Well, I bet I can!" Inuyasha marched up to her, using every bit of his height to tower over her. Kagome, being who she was, didn't cower.
"Let's say if I win, you get to announce to the whole camp at supper just how wonderful I am, especially at basketball, and how you would love to be my personal servant for a day. Which then you will proceed to be," Kagome's tone was casual in her words, but the fire in her eyes betrayed the spirit.
"What if I win?"
"Then vice versa. Deal?"
Inuyasha smirked. She's going to regret this.
Kagome batted her lashes. He's going to regret this.
"You're on."
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As the campers of Camp Kumori settled into their dinner, a sudden hush fell over the crowd as a lone figure stood up.
"Ahem. Everyone, I would like to make an announcement."
All eyes were on the figure, who shifted uncomfortably under a certain someone's stare.
"I, Inuyasha, would like to say..."
/fin/
A/N: I try to get these chapters out. Really I do. But good news is I have more chapters planned! No ending in sight, currently. Last note, I would like to dedicate this chapter to Misshie (aka Chelime) since apparently this is her favorite story, and I love her so much!
