A/N: Hey everybody this is inuzgirl with my first AU fic. I hope ya all like it! Plez read and review.
Disclaimer: No I do not own Inuyasha and Co.
"Talking"
'thinking'
-chan: friend like "sango-chan", someone younger than you like "shippou-chan", and also can be used to create nick names for gf's or bf's like "inu-chan"
-sama: a very respectful term. What you call a monk, a priestess (miko) or an elder.
-san: Ms. or Mr.
-kun: male friend
hanyou: half demon
youkai: demon
Love and Friendship Go Hand in Hand
Chapter 1: What A Way to Start the day
Kagome's POV
Hello My name is Kagome Higurashi, I'm 16 years old. I have long black hair, and brown eyes. I live with my mom, grandpa, and my little brother Souta. My dad died a long time ago, but I don't want to get into that. My teacher Kaede has been a great friend to my family or years, and is like my grandma. She teaches me how to control my miko powers, but no one knows about that except my family, Kaede and me. In High school, I'm not what you would call popular. I'm more like at the bottom of the social ladder, even though I may be an outcast. I still have friends.
One of my best friends is Sango Taijia. I've known her since I was 7 years old. I can tell her anything. Then there is my perverted friend Miroku Kazaana. He lives with his grandparents. Miroku obviously really likes Sango and doesn't hide it, even though Sango is not as open with her feelings, I know she likes him a lot too.
Last but not least is my best friend Inuyasha Taishou. I have known him since we were babies. He's what all of us girls would call "the perfect guy." He plays football, he's rich, sweet, nice, understanding, a great listener, and he's really cute. He has long silver hair, cute doggy ears, golden eyes, nice body. You get the picture. If you already didn't know, I've had a huge crush on Inuyasha since the first day we met.
The down side to all of this is Inuyasha has a girlfriend. Her name is Kikyou, she is a total bitch. She has perfect straight black hair, perfect brown eyes, and perfect soft white skin. On top of all that, she is also a cheerleader, popular- but only because she's rich. I know this girl doesn't sound evil so far well I'm not even finished with what else she is. She's snotty, fake, preppy, a slut, you know the type. The kind of girl that thinks she's better then everyone else. Anyways, Ms. Thing has got a real thing against me, because I'm her boyfriend's best friend, and I'm not rich, not popular, and apparently not beautiful. She's not my favorite person either. The only reason I even tolerate her is because she's Inuyasha's girlfriend and he asked me to be nice to her.
Author's POV
It was 5:00 am when Kagome's alarm clock went off.
Kagome groaned, she really didn't want to get up, it was too early.
'Morning already? School is so overrated!" Kagome thought to herself.
Kagome pulled herself out of bed and walked into the bathroom, and looked at herself in the mirror thinking she looked like crap.
"I hate Mondays," Kagome grumbled before jumping into the shower.
After her shower, she combed her hair, brushed her teeth, picking out a black tank top with a little black hoodie that she zipped up a little bit higher then her bellybutton, and low rise black hip huggers and her favorite boots.
Abruptly, her bedroom door swung open as her mother walked in.
"MOM! What happened to knocking!" Kagome asked in an irritated voice.
"Sorry honey, but your friend Kouga is here," Her mother answered her innocently.
Kagome's breath caught in her throat and her eyes were filled with horror.
"Mother! You let that...that...thing into this house!" Kagome yelled.
"Yes dear, why ever not? He seems like a nice boy. Don't discriminate against him because he's a wolf. I mean, your friend Inuyasha is a hanyou." Kagome's mother stated.
"Mom! I don't care that he's a wolf! He could be a cow for all I care! It's him I have a problem with!" Her mother didn't know what she was talking about
"Just get downstairs within the next 10 minutes, you could at least say hello to him. It's not like it's going to kill you," Her mother instructed.
"Don't worry. I'll handle the killing part," Kagome muttered under her breath.
"What was that Kagome?" Mrs. Higurashi asked.
"Nothing," She answered quickly She let out a sigh, "Fine I'll be down in a minute," Kagome finally said in defeat.
"Good girl," Kagome's mother smiled and walked out of the room.
Kagome then picked up her phone, and pushed the speed dial button to her best friend.
"Moshi moshi," Sango's voice came over the phone.
"Sango-chan, it's me Kagome," Kagome answered.
"No really, Kagome-chan? Who else would call me this early in the morning?" Sango asked sarcastically.
"Sango-chan this is no time to be sarcastic. Kouga is over here, he's already got my mother charmed. Call Inuyasha and tell him that Kouga is here and I need him to come pick me up," Kagome told Sango.
"Why don't you call him?" Sango asked confused.
"Because I know how Inuyasha is in the morning and I don't have the time to wake him up fully."
Before Sango could reply, Kouga walked into Kagome's bedroom.
"Kag-chan, are you okay?" Kouga asked her.
"Kag-chan?" Sango asked.
"Hey Kouga...um...I'm fine I'll be done in a minute just go back down stairs." Kagome said nervously.
"I'll wait for you Kagome. A lovely lady as you shouldn't be left all alone," Kouga said slyly.
"Sango-chan please call Inuyasha," Kagome pleaded then hung up.
"Kouga really, go back downstairs..." Kagome slowly backed away from Kouga.
With every step that Kagome backed away, Kouga stepped forward.
After Kagome hung up the phone, Sango immediately dialed Inuyasha's number.
Ring, Ring
"Hello..." Inuyasha voice groaned.
"Hey Inuyasha, it's Sango," She replied.
"Wench, what the hell are you doing calling me at 6 AM for?" Inuyasha snapped.
"Good Morning to you too," Sango said sarcastically irritated.
"What the fuck do you want Sango!" Inuyasha yelled.
"Kagome-chan called me, and wanted me to tell you Kouga is at her house and she needs to be picked up," Sango said matter-o-factly.
Inuyasha suddenly jolted straight up out of bed, fully awake, like a lightning bolt just hit him.
"Why didn't you fucking say so!" Inuyasha yelled into the phone, before slamming it back on the receiver.
Inuyasha quickly took a shower and put on black T-shirt that say's, "It's funny how you think I'm listening" and a pair of black jeans and his shoes. Grabbed his keys and ran out the door.
Meanwhile...
"Kouga! Come on, just go downstairs!" Kagome yelled.
"What's wrong Kag-chan?" Kouga said in a seductive tone, stepping closer and closer to Kagome.
Kagome kept walking backwards, trying to keep her distance from Kouga. Her luck ran out on her when she was backed into a corner. Entering her personal boundaries, his body was merely a few inches away from hers.
"Kag-chan, don't be afraid. Just sit back and relax," Kouga whispered. He then started closing in on Kagome's lips.
'No! No! Kouga can't take my first kiss, I was saving that for Inuyasha.' Kagome shut her eyes tightly, not wanting to look.
Kagome waited for Kouga's lips to collide with hers, but thankfully, it never happened. She opened one eye to see what had happened. Inuyasha had yanked Kouga away from her.
"What the hell do you think you're doing!" Inuyasha asked angrily.
"None of your fucking business, but if you must know, I was going to kiss my Kag-chan good morning," Kouga bragged.
Kagome's eye's burned fire red. Since when did she become his 'Kag-chan'!
"I AM NOT YOUR KAG-CHAN! I AM NOT AN OBJECT TO BE OWNED!" Kagome then kneed Kouga down low, making him fall to the ground in pain, and then she kicked him in the side once before picking up her backpack and looking straight at Inuyasha.
"Inuyasha, can you throw out that trash for me please?" Kagome said, trying to stay calm.
Inuyasha smirked before he took hold of Kouga by the collar, and started dragging him while he followed Kagome along with Souta, who appeared out of nowhere. Once outside, Inuyasha then threw Kouga down the shrine steps.
"Inu-no-niichan, what are you doing?" Souta asked innocently.
"Just taking care of bussiness Souta," Inuyasha said with a wink and a smirk.
"Well we gotta get to school, come on Inuyasha," Kagome said, still pissed off at Kouga.
Inuyasha smirked at Kagome, while she walked down the shrine steps past Kouga. Inuyasha ruffled Souta's hair before following Kagome. Kagome was far ahead of Inuyasha already, she was already 2 blocks away by the time Inuyasha reached his car. Surprised Kagome didn't wait for him; he jumped into his car and started driving down the road looking for Kagome. When she came into view he drove up a long side of her, and rolled down the window.
"Hey, want a ride?"
She loved his smile, she smiled back at him, and got into the passenger seat. Once she was in, Inuyasha drove towards their school.
"Why aren't you driving your car in the first place Kag?" Inuyasha asked.
"Oh, it broke down on me," Kagome answered.
"Then why don't you just buy a new one?" Inuyasha asked confused.
"I'm not made out of money like YOU Inuyasha," Kagome giggled.
When they arrived at school Kagome was greeted by Sango and Miroku.
"Ohayo! Sango-chan, Miroku-sama!" Kagome said brightly.
"Hey Kagome-chan! By the way, how did that whole Kouga thing sort out?" Sango wondered.
All Kagome could do was make a disgusted face,sShe didn't know how to answer her. Inuyasha walked up behind her and put a hand on her shoulder, to let her know he was there and he'll handle it. In response she gave him a look of gratitude.
"Let's just say don't be surprised if he doesn't show up for school today," Inuyasha said with a cocky grin.
"Or ever have kids," Kagome muttered.
"Go you!" Sango chanted.
Miroku on the other hand had a painful look on his face.
"Ouch, you know that's gotta hurt," Miroku said uneasy, "Note to self, stay on Kagome-sama's good side."
"INU-CHAN!" A freakishly annoying voice came from far away.
"Great just what I need. Another thing to add on to this great day of mine," Kagome groaned. She just sighed and rubbed her temples, she knew that voice all too well.
Inuyasha turned to see Kikyou who was the one screaming for him.
Kikyou ran up to Inuyasha and gave him a hug. Inuyasha wrapped his arms around her waist hugging her back, and leaned down and kissed her on the lips leading into a passionate kiss.
Kagome watching in disgust, she started pretending she was puking
Kikyou broke the kiss to glare at Kagome.
"Bitch, it's not my fault that no one wants an ugly bitch like you." Kikyou sneered.
"Only an idiot says bitch twice in the same sentence when he or she can't think of anything smart to say," Kagome retorted.
"You know, they must have been thinking about you Kikyou, when they came up with the saying 'if looks could kill'," Sango added.
"Inu-chan! Are you just going to let them talk to me that way!" Kikyou whinned.
"Kagome, after I save your ass from Kouga, you start arguing with my girlfriend?" Inuyasha growled.
Kagome froze; she was at a loss of words. Sango and Miroku just stood in complete silence.
"That's right! Wait, you saved HER FROM KOUGA!" Kikyou yelled.
"You should have left the bitch to him," Kikyou said displeased.
"I feel a headache coming on," Kagome complained.
"Well if we're giving you a headache then just go! We don't need you!" Inuyasha yelled furiously.
Kagome stood in shock along with Miroku and Sango.
Inuyasha registered what he just said in his own mind. He didn't mean it, he was just angry.
"Kagome..I didn't.." Inuyasha didn't know what to say.
"That's right bitch! Inuyasha doesn't need you! Now please remove yourself from my sight before I barf. See ya! Well actually no I won't. Ciao," Kikyou said proudly.
Kagome looked like she was about to burst into tears.
"I see. If that's the way you feel Inuyasha. I'll just move myself out of the equation," Kagome said, through the tears she was holding back.
"Kagome I-," Inuyasha was suddenly cut off by Kagome's voice.
"No, it's ok Inuyasha. Girlfriends always, always come first before friends. At least that is what I have learned growing up with you," Kagome said coldly. Silent tears flowed freely down her face.
"Bye Inuyasha," Kagome chocked out. She couldn't believe she was saying goodbye to her best friend. After all these years, it was all over in a blink of an eye. Kikyou had finally taken Inuyasha away from her. Turning away slowly, Kagome walked away, clear out of sight.
Sango glared daggers at Inuyasha while Miroku just gave Inuyasha the look that said "What the hell were you thinking?" Why Inuyasha would choose Kikyou over Kagome was beyond him.
Kikyou, being the bitch that she was, just started going on and on about how there was no real need for Kagome at all. Having no idea that no one was really paying attention to her at all.
"We don't need that bitch around anyways. She was just dead weight. Kagome is such a geek and a dumbass. The list just goes on for miles. She thinks that she gets asked out by all those guys because of her personality and her own looks. The only reason she is even considered pretty is because, by luck she looks somewhat like me," Kikyou ranted.
"You know what Kikyou? You're the dumbass, not Kagome-chan. You may be rich, but you are nothing compared to Kagome," The hatred just radiated through out her voice.
"Sango it's not my fault I'm more desirable then Kagome will ever been in her entire life." Kikyou tried to say innocently.
Sango was about to punch Kikyou in the face if Miroku hadn't stopped her.
"You are the bitch Kikyou, Kagome is a good person, you deserved every word she said to you."
"Isn't that right Inuyasha?" Sango asked Inuyasha for back-up.
Inuyasha stayed silent, he didn't know what to say. To stick up for his girlfriend or his friends?
"Oh, I see that's how it's going to be? Well, then you don't deserve to have a friend like her.," Sango said in a stern whisper. After giving Inuyasha the "go to hell look" she walked off in the direction Kagome had gone.
"Inuyasha think about what you're doing. Is your girlfriend that you've known for a few months more important then a friendship that has lasted for years until now? Make sure you have made the right decesion, because from my view you're making a big mistake," Miroku gave Inuyasha a serious look, before leaving Inuyasha and Kikyou alone in the school courtyard.
"What the hell was that shit!" Kikyou asked.
"What's with that bitch, Sango? How dare she talk that way to me, I am her superior when it comes to money, looks, and of course popularity. What about Miroku? What the hell were they thinking?" Kikyou stated snobbishly.
Inuyasha didn't want to be near his girlfriend, he needed to think.
"Kikyou, I have to get to class bye," Inuyasha then ran off away from Kikyou.
Sango, Kagome, and Inuyasha all had first period Math together. Sango sat next to Inuyasha, and Kagome in front of Sango.
During the whole class Inuyasha tried catching Kagome's attention. He decided since she was just ignoring him, that he would write her a note. When he was finished writing it, he put it on her desk. She unfolded and read it.
Kagome,
Look, I didn't mean I didn't want you as a best friend anymore. It's just that after I save you from Kouga you go and thank me by torturing my girlfriend. Why can't you understand that? I'm sorry that you took what I said the wrong way, but you need to learn to control you anger. Answer me back to let me know if you are ready to apologize.
Inuyasha
Half crying, half angry Kagome wrote an answer back to Inuyasha's note. She handed it back to Inuyasha.
Inuyasha,
Why don't you just leave me alone? You may have "saved me from Kouga," but that doesn't give that bitch the right to look down on me. I'm sorry, but I won't be understanding about this, because what you want me to understand, is something nobody could understand but you! Control my anger! What about your girlfriend? So she can get away with it out but I can't? Oh wait that's right. She's Kikyou, she's perfect, she could never do anything wrong. Well, I'm sick of being looked down upon by you and her. I really wish it didn't have to be this way, but I will not stand for this any longer. You just... urgh... you don't understand. Just leave me alone.
Kagome
Inuyasha read the note over and over again. He couldn't believe Kagome thought about their friendship in that way. He didn't understand what Kagome talking about.
Right then the bell for the end of Math class rang. Kagome stood up grabbing her stuff. Inuyasha looked at her, she was crying. Her eyes locked with his, for a few brief moments, before she tore her eyes away from his and ran out the door, without waiting for Sango. Sango glared at him before going after Kagome.
A/N: Thank you all for reading my fic, hope you enjoyed it. Please read and review.