A/N: Okay, I know it's been a while before my FRIEND updated. But then again, school has started for all and it suks like hell. I hate my school! But my new friends are pretty cool. Okay, enough about me. Here's Barely, Chapter...was it 4?
Disclaimer: I don't own this story. My friend does...and even if she does owe this story, I'm pretty sure she dnt' own Inuyasha. If she did, she is very good at keeping it a secret...
Barely
Chapter 4: Kagome's Birthday
Inuyasha woke up feeling like the day was the same as every other day this year. It was March 14th. No big deal. It was Monday. Life sucked. Back to school. What was there to celebrate?
But Inuyasha knew that it was Kagome's 17th birthday, however, he had already made plans with Kikyou, and couldn't exactly tell her he was going to Kagome's party.
He showered, dressed and went downstairs. His mother was busily talking to someone on the phone. She glared at him as him walked into the kitchen.
"I wonder why he would say that...no, I will. He'll be there. Alright. Wish her a happy birthday." His mother hung up and stared daggers at him.
"Inuyasha...what are you doing this afternoon?" This was a trick question, he knew, although he couldn't lie. He also couldn't resist. Even his brother, Sesshoumaru, who was like an emotionless wall, bowed to his stepmother's wishes.
"Uh, well, you see, I have to go to Miroku's house, because we have to, uh, do this project and uh..." he trailed off. He had underestimated his mother's knowledge that her son would never refuse to go to a party, if the other alternative was schoolwork. "You will attend her party. And I want no excuses." she said firmly, and Inuyasha knew there was no hope in arguing.
He trudged out of his house. He now needed to find a present and somehow get to the party without letting his friends know where he was going. He pondered this all the way to school.
He was so lost in thought, he only half heartedly threw paper at Miroku, and carelessly got himself in detention. He was washing blackboards on the 3rd floor when it finally hit him. He wouldn't go with them to Miroku's house. Miroku was having a party anyway...and it would give him plenty of time to go to Kagome's party and back.
He finished his detention with renewed vigor, and hurried to the skate park that was their unofficial afterschool hangout. "Hey guys." he said as he ambled over to the group, lounging around the stands. Koga was looking dejected. Miroku caught Inuyasha's questioning look and said, "Ayame canceled their date"
"Why?" he asked, curious.
"She said she has something important to do". Miroku replied.
Inuyasha nodded in understanding, but when he spotted Sango, all thoughts were replaced with another problem. "Hey Sango! Can you come here for a second?"
"Uh, yeah, okay." She said. He dragged Sango over to the other side of the stands, out of earshot from his other friends.
"Listen, are going to Kagome's party today?"
"Well duh, of course I am."
"Good. I need your help in finding a present,"
Sango laughed. "You mean you haven't even found her a present?"
Inuyasha glared. "NO! I was only told this morning, so shut up!"
Sango shook her head. "No need to get angry. Hmmm. I think Kagome would like... a wind chime."
Inuyasha stared at her. "With all the things I could possibly get her, you think I should get her a wind chime?"
"Well, yeah. Kagome's been saying for months that she's wanted one. So, since nobody got her one, you should get it for her." Sango replied placidly.
"How are you going to get away from that...girlfriend...of yours?" she continued stiffly.
"Um, well, we could...we have to go to swordsmanship class! You take that class, don't you?"
"Well yeah, but-"
"Then there's no problem. Now hurry up and tell them so we can go to the mall to get her present."
"Why do I have to say it?" she grumbled, but nonetheless started walking back to the group. "Hey guys, sorry to bail, but I just remembered that Inuyasha and I have swordsmanship class." Miroku, Koga and Kagura nodded easily and returned to talking.
However, Kikyou did not and Inuyasha began to wonder if she was going to ruin his plan. But eventually she gave a short nod and letting a out a breath he didn't know he had been holding, Inuyasha grabbed Sango's wrist and rushed off to the mall, not caring that he started off in the direction of the mall that was further away from the school, since he didn't feel like asking Sango for directions.
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Inuyasha did not like going the mall with Sango. It wasn't that he disliked Sango. It was the fact that she was a girl. Inuyasha rather preferred not to go to the mall with girls.
The reason behind this was simple. He spent time there usually in the company of Kikyou and he spent it holding her bags. To add to this fact, she rarely left the wing dedicated to teenage girls. So it was with a bit of apprehension that he followed Sango through the revolving doors.
Sango was determined to make Inuyasha find the perfect present for Kagome. So it was with a bit of surprise when she saw him standing to the entrance to the wing for teenage girls. "What are you doing? Trying to pick up girls when you already have a...girlfriend?" she said with a grin. Inuyasha's face reddened as he mumbled, "I don't know where we're going."
"Ah. I've take it you've never seen the Miscellaneous wing?" she replied easily. In response he shook his head. "Well get away from that place and follow me."Inuyasha gladly followed relieved he wouldn't have to be surrounded by giggling girls rushing around looking for clothes and make-up.
Sango led him down a hallway where it ended in a area shaped like a semi-circle. There was a bookstore, a small trinket store, a plant store and a store dedicated to the quieter hobbies. He noticed there were small couches along the walls and nearly everyone was sitting quietly. It was quite a change from the loud shrieks he was accustomed to.
She dragged him into the plant store and he was greeted by the scent of fresh earth and flowers. He followed Sango along to the back where the accessories were.
Finally stopping at a pretty display, she turned to him and said, "Here. Pick something. And hurry. You still need to buy a card. I'll be outside" And out she walked. Now Inuyasha was at a loss. How was he supposed to pick out a stupid wind chime, when he didn't even to have enough time to choose one? Glaring at the pretty things like it was their fault, he walked around the display.
Finally, one in the back caught his eye. It had a combination of thick and thin tubes, so that the resounding noise was something between the high pitched tingling noise, and the deeper one. The tubes were hung around in a spiral, and the metal hook was coming out of a deep blue crystal. He hurried of to the register and waited impatiently as the cashier delicately wrapped the fragile gift and quickly paying him the $15 the chime was worth.
Sango was lounging happily on one of the couches and she looked up when he neared her. "About time!" she said. Inuyasha opened his mouth to retort, and would have said something had she not walked away, in blatant disregard of his need snap back at her.
Upon arriving into main area of the mall, she pointed him to the card store and sat down placidly on a bench. He glared at her. She didn't appear to notice. Rarely did he ever disturb the calm demeanor that was Sango. In the store, he quickly made it over to the birthday section of the store. Scanning quickly the rows of cards, he picked one and read the inside:
And on your birthday, I want you to have the happiness you deserve
Make a wish and enjoy your special day
It would have to do. He ran to the register and threw money at the cashier. He ran out the door and pulled Sango to her feet and dragged her outside.
"Come on, we're gonna be late." And all would have been well, had Inuyasha's phone not rang, bringing the voice of Kikyo to his ears.
"Inuyasha? Where are you? The party is starting. Hurry up already!"
Damn.
A/N: The only comment I have for her is...there's something about that card...I'm veeerry suspicious. But then again, it might just be me and my over active imagination. I have homework to do, so till next time!
Oh, and check out my new story. I really like how it's going. I know a lot of people don't like Naraku, and even more hate Kikyo, but come on:) You have to admit they look cute together. I even got one of my friends obsessed with the couple. So proud of myself.
Anyways, don't forget to review this chapter, and don't be afraid to ask questions. If she doesn't answer them, I'll torture her:): And beg her to write the next chapter. It's fun to bring displeasure into her life:): (lol, I'm sorry oh great "I-Love-N and K", I just had to put that in teehee)