Someone New
By: Mitsukai04
Disclaimer: I don't own anything! [sighs]
[IMPORTANT] Author's Note: I've decided instead of using the names 'Serena' and 'Darien', as in the English dub of Sailor Moon, I'll be using the their original Japanese names, 'Usagi' and 'Mamoru'. I apologize if this is confusing to anyone, but I think it makes more sense since everyone in the 'Inuyasha' series has Japanese names. The timelines are combining at a point when Kagome is still 15, Mamoru is 18 and has just recently broken up with Usagi because of his nightmares. I remember him saying something about wanting to choose his own destiny to her, and that's where the whole 'screw destiny' theme comes in.
It had been three days since Kagome had left the Warring States era for her much needed "break" from Inuyasha.
Yet she wasn't sure if she was relieved or disappointed that the half-demon had not shown up to drag her back.
Unwilling to dwell on it, Kagome closed her math book and stood up, stretching her arms.
Today was Saturday, and after a great deal of studying, she was fully prepared for her upcoming math test on Monday.
She gave a passing glance out her window and her eyes caught sight of the old well house.
The well... Inuyasha...
No! No more thinking about that jerk!, Kagome chided herself as she turned away from the window.
"I know! I'll go downtown today. Shopping is so therapeutic," Kagome decided as she made her way to her closet to select the perfect "pick-me-up" outfit.
Moments later, Mrs. Higurashi looked up to see her daughter come skipping down the stairs in a white and green halter top with a matching green skirt.
She watched in amusement as Kagome danced her way into the kitchen, paying no heed to her mother since her attention was focused on the music coming from her CD player.
Kagome grabbed a piece of toast, tugged off her headphones, and whirled around to face her mom in one swift movement. "I'm going downtown, Mom! I'm going to do some shopping!"
Mrs. Higurashi smiled warmly at her daughter. "Be home in time for dinner, dear."
Kagome nodded and headed out the door.
It was early in the afternoon as Kagome walked past the several tiny stores lining the sidewalk and the usual crowds had barely begun to form.
She wandered aimlessly, listening to her music and thinking about the events of earlier that week.
Usually, if she was angry with Inuyasha, it would have faded slightly at this point and she wouldn't have minded if he came to drag her back already.
But this was different.
Kagome's anger and heartache were unwavering and she refused to be willing to go back to him like before.
And why should I go back anyway? He has his precious Kikyo, doesn't he? Ugh! If he has her, he doesn't even need me to find the jewel shards! If I annoy him so much, why doe he even bother to keep me around?
Kagome's face visibly softened as she continued her train of thoughts.
And what was all that talk about "destiny"? If we are destined, Inuyasha's too thickheaded to see it! How can I be destined with someone like Inuyasha? How can fate be so cruel? Oh, who cares about destiny? I can choose my own path, choose whomever I want to be wi—
Her thoughts were interrupted as she walked straight into someone.
Kagome let out a squeak as the person she walked into gave a grunt of surprise.
Embarrassed beyond all reason, she looked up to find herself being steadied by a handsome young man.
"Sorry," she managed to say while pulling off her headphones and turning a bright red.
He smiled at her and shook his head. "No, it's alright... are you okay?"
Kagome moved away from him, feeling the redness on her face fade. "I'm fine. I was just thinking and listening to music and I wasn't really paying attention to where I was going—"
She fell short on words when she saw the amused glint in his eyes.
"Like I said, don't worry about it. You sure you're feeling okay?"
Kagome only nodded.
He extended his hand towards her. "I'm Mamoru. And you are...?"
She blinked and jumped slightly, moving to take his hand, slowly shaking it. "Kagome. I'm Kagome."
Mamoru smiled at her again. "Well Kagome, I'm sorry I ran into you like that... literally. Mind if I buy lunch to make it up to you?"
Kagome blushed slightly. "No, I don't mind. Thank you."
He smiled and offered his arm, which she took.
As Mamoru lead her away, Kagome could only think, I just met this guy five seconds ago and I'm having lunch with him?!?
She glanced at him. Not that I mind or anything... he is really good looking.
Kagome smiled and walked with determination beside him.
Hmm... maybe fate isn't so cruel after all...
Bleh. Darn the shortness of my chapters... ah, well... Onward! [sweatdrops]