Someone New
By: Mitsukai04
Author's Note: Wow! I haven't updated this story in the longest! My muse just didn't let me write... that, and I never seem to have time these days. But I finally sat down and wrote a new chapter! Yay! Sincere apologies got out to any reviewers that were even remotely interested in this story... [sweatdrops]
The rest of the weekend passed by rather quickly for Kagome. It mostly had to do with her looking forward to Monday.
For once, I have a reason besides tests for wanting to go to school, she thought with a laugh.
She faintly remembered the conversation she had with her mother when she got home Saturday night.
"A boy?" Mrs. Higurashi asked curiously.
Kagome nodded as she sat down for dinner. "He's giving me a ride to school on Monday on his motorcycle."
Kagome's mother sat down next to her, watching her daughter. "Don't you feel he's a little old for you?"
Kagome stared at her mother before shaking her head.
Inuyasha's half-demon! He must be over 50! And Mom's worried about an 18 year old?
"Well... alright, Kagome. I trust your judgment. You can go out with him Monday night. But I would really like to meet this boy who you seem to like so much after only one day."
Blushing, Kagome nodded and smiled happily at her mother.
"What about Inuyasha, sis?" Souta asked quietly from his side of the table.
"What ABOUT Inuyasha?" Kagome asked, her voice on edge.
"Well, I thought..."
"You thought wrong, Souta."
The young boy fell silent as the family began to eat dinner.
Kagome sprang out of bed the minute her alarm went off Monday morning.
With a big smile on her face, she hummed her favorite song as she began to get ready for school.
Only 20 minutes later, Kagome flew down the stairs in her school uniform, brushing her hair and slipping her backpack on.
She had just finished drinking a glass of orange juice when she heard the roar of a motorcycle.
"That must be him!" she squealed.
She turned to her mom, giving her a quick hug. "Bye Mom! See you after school!"
Mrs. Higurashi couldn't help but smile affectionately at her daughter. "Alright Kagome... be careful!"
Kagome rushed out the door and ran to the top steps of the shrine.
Sure enough, there was Mamoru on his motorcycle.
When he caught sight of her, he waved up at her. "Hey Kagome!"
Kagome felt herself blush from excitement as she waved back and skipped down the steps. "Hi Mamoru! Wow... you have a really nice motorcycle."
Mamoru smiled warmly at her. "Thanks."
He offered a hesitant Kagome his extra helmet.
"Something wrong?" he asked.
Kagome smiled nervously at him, now beginning to eye the motorcycle warily. "Well it's just... I've never ridden one before, so..."
She was cut off by Mamoru's chuckle. "Don't worry, Kagome. It's like riding a regular bike. I promise I won't let you fall."
Feeling reassured, Kagome took the helmet, slipped it on, and slowly sat behind Mamoru, wrapping her arms around his stomach.
Mamoru slid down the front of his helmet and Kagome heard a muffled "Hang on!"
Kagome couldn't help but give a small laugh of surprise as the motorcycle roared to life and they sped off in the direction of her school.
She was so preoccupied, she never noticed a familiar half-demon watching her from the safety of a tree as she rode away with Mamoru.
Kagome felt like the ride to school had been far too short.
Mamoru pulled up right in front of her school, leaning the motorcycle to the side so she could get down.
Feeling giddy with adrenaline, Kagome pulled off her helmet and hopped off the bike. "That was a lot more fun than I thought it would be," she said with a laugh.
Mamoru slid open his helmet and smiled at her. "See, I knew you'd like it if you gave it a chance," he said, grinning.
As Kagome handed him her helmet, Mamoru continued. "Hey... since I have class until 5:30 today, why don't we make tonight dinner and a movie?"
Kagome felt a blush creep upon her cheeks as she nodded. "That sounds great."
"Alright. Pick you up at 6?"
"Okay. See you then."
Mamoru winked at her before sliding his helmet back on and speeding off in the direction of his school.
Kagome watched the direction he left in for a few lingering moments before sighing happily and turning around...
...only to come face to face with her three very curious friends.
"Kagome... looks like you got some explaining to do!" exclaimed Yuki as they dragged their surprised friend into the school building.
Kagome stared at the front of her desk and sighed heavily as she was bombarded with questions.
"Who was that?"
"Do we know him?"
"Is he older than you?"
"Is he the secret boyfriend you've had all this time?"
Kagome took a deep breath.
"His name is Mamoru, no you don't know him, he's 18, and..."
She paused for a moment.
Inuyasha had always been the "secret boyfriend" that I never really had... should I tell them the truth?
"... Yes, he's my secret boyfriend. I'm sorry I didn't tell you guys."
She was greeted with squeals of delight and demands that she give them all the juicy details.
Kagome thought the school day would NEVER end. All day, her friends gave her big smiles and winks, to which Kagome blushed or sighed.
But after a tortuous day, the school bell already ended and Kagome raced out the door. Just when she thought she had finally escaped it all, she heard a familiar voice calling her.
"Hey Kagome!"
Kagome stopped dead in her tracks and turned around to come face to face with Hojo.
"Oh!... Hey Hojo," she said, forcing a smile.
He didn't seem to notice the expression on her face as he continued. "It's nice to see you've finally come back to school. Feeling better?"
Kagome nodded. "Yes Hojo, I'm feeling a lot better, thank you."
The schoolboy beamed at her answer. "So would you feel up to a date tonight?"
Before Kagome could even open her mouth to reply, her three friends appeared behind her.
"Sorry Hojo! Kagome here has a BOYFRIEND!"
"A secret boyfriend she never told us about, but a boyfriend none the less!"
"Yeah he rides a motorcycle and goes to college!"
Hojo's expression faltered slightly. "Is this true, Kagome?"
Kagome blushed to the roots of her hair. "Umm... yeah. I'm sorry I didn't tell you sooner Hojo. We weren't seriously dating when you started asking me out, and now..."
Hojo offered Kagome a weak, yet defeated smile as he began to walk away. "It's alright, Kagome. I understand completely. I'm happy for you and I hope things work between the two of you."
Kagome couldn't help but feel pity for the guy. How many times had she rejected him in favor for the hanyou from the feudal era?
"I'm really sorry, Hojo!" she called out as he waved in return before disappearing from sight.
Inuyasha frowned at the well before him, glaring at it with angry, accusing eyes.
He had decided several hours ago, that it was indeed the well's fault, and not his own, that Kagome had yet to return.
Yet this form of logic didn't work too well as he began to recall seeing Kagome that morning. With another boy.
His frown grew larger at the memory.
Who was that guy anyway? It wasn't Hojo that was for sure.
This boy appeared different and much older than Kagome and her schoolmates.
When did she meet him?
How did she meet him?
Was she interested in him?
"Why are you torturing yourself?" a voice asked from behind.
Inuyasha yelped in surprise before turning his glare upon a rather innocent looking monk.
"Miroku! What the hell is your problem? Could you not sneak up on me like that?!?" the hanyou yelled angrily.
Miroku looked at him coolly before continuing.
"If I'm not mistaken, you traveled to Kagome's time earlier today, did you not?"
Inuyasha frowned and looked away.
"What of it?" he grumbled.
"Well, Kagome did not return with you, so I imagine she's still upset or you've done something to only make this situation worse?"
Inuyasha stood up, livid with suppressed rage. "For your information, monk, she has no REASON to be angry in the first place! I went to go check up on her only to find her getting a ride on some strange contraption with a guy I've never seen before!"
Miroku nodded, now realizing what was fueling the half-demon's anger. "Ahh... so you're jealous. It's understandable, Inuyasha, but you have to—"
"I'M NOT JEALOUS!"
Miroku frowned before continuing.
"You have to realize that if you continue spending time with Kikyo, it is only natural for Kagome to find another suitor..."
"WHAT??!?!"
"...Since you seem to have trouble concentrating on just one woman..."
"YOU DON'T KNOW WHAT YOU'RE TALKING ABOUT!"
"...Kagome also wants attention, and if she won't receive it from you, then she will look elsewhere..."
"ARRRGGGHHHH!!!"
Miroku blinked as Inuyasha turned away and leaped into the well.
Smirking with satisfaction, Miroku made his way back to the village.
He had to admit that Kagome was right about how interesting the topic "reverse psychology" was...
That's all for now! Thanks to those who read! Reviews are appreciated and they encourage me to write!