Winter Wonderland
Chapter Three
"What the hell!?" screamed Inu-Yasha, as he fell out of his bed due to an annoying buzzing sound.
"Shhh," yawned Kagome Sleepily, "It's just my alarm clock,"
Inu-Yasha calmed down somewhat, and wondered why his back was suddenly hurting. Reaching behind him, he grabbed the Tetsusaiga from behind. Kagome turned on her bed light and glanced at her alarm clock.
"It's 8:30 Inu-Yasha, *Yawn*, let's get some breakfast," whispered Kagome, grabbing her house coat at the end of her bed.
Inu-Yasha nodded and followed Kagome out the door in his own pajama's. It was a little dark still outside, but the house was remarkably warm. Turning on the light in the kitchen, Kagome went to the cupboard and grabbed a bowl of Cheerio's for them both to eat.
"So why are we getting up this early?" asked Inu-Yasha, taking a seat at the table.
"So we so don't run into Hojo. He says he's an expert at skiing, but really he isn't, and you won't learn a thing from him,"
"So were going skeeing today?" asked Inu-Yasha.
"Yes, the lifts won't open till nine thirty, but we'll go early so we can get our equipment and I can teach you some of the basics before we hit the lifts,"
"Is skiing easy?"
Kagome set Inu-Yasha's bowl down in front of him and took a seat across him before answering, "It should be for you, your demon reflexes should prevent you from hitting any trees or people,"
"Oh,"
"Don't worry Inu-Yasha, you'll do fine,"
Inu-Yasha nodded and started to ear his cereal, "How are we getting there?"
"The snowmobile," muttered Kagome.
"Snow mobeel?" asked Inu-Yasha.
"Yeah, we have four in the shed outback that we use," said Kagome.
"Is it kind of like a car?"
"Not really, it's more like my bike,"
"We have to peddle to the ski lift or what ever you called it?"
"No, the snow mobile moves more like a car, but looks like a bike,"
"I see, but what is your family going to do?"
"Grandpa's probably going to clean the basement out, and my mom and brother will be working on the skating rink,"
"Skaeting ronk?"
"Skating rink, you'll see what that is tomorrow,"
Inu-Yasha nodded and finished the rest of his cereal. Kagome put their bowls into the sink and both of them headed up stairs to change into their warm clothes. Kagome had to explain to Inu-Yasha what long underwear was, and the reason for a turtle neck.
Once they were dressed, Kagome put her ski boots and ski suit into a big pink bag, while Inu-Yasha had his stuff in a black one. Kagome grabbed her mitts, toque, scarf and made sure that Inu-Yasha had the same winter wear she did. When they had most of there stuff ready, Kagome headed to the basement to get her and Inu-Yasha's ski's and poles. Her were a dark pink while Inu-Yasha's were black. Carrying their bags and ski's Kagome lead Inu-Yasha to the back door which was an easier way to the shed out back. It was a little bit lighter out with snow gently falling from the sky. Both Kagome and Inu-Yasha had there winter gear on and Inu-Yasha was very curious about the big brow shed that Kagome was trying to open. Finally, the lock cooperated allowing Kagome inside. It was pitch black inside, but Kagome turned on the light switch to reveal four of the strangest contraptions Inu-Yasha had ever seen.
"These are snowmobiles," said Inu-Yasha, pronouncing he foreign word properly.
"Yes," said Kagome walking to the dark blue one on the end, "This one's mine, my uncle gave these to us, since he bought some new ones for his family,"
Inu-Yasha nodded and approached the snow mobile slowly as if any minute it would move and attack. Kagome sat in the drivers seat, grabbed the key out of her pocket and started it up. Inu-Yasha almost jumped out of his skin from the loud rumble, but soon got used to it. They managed to tie the bags to the side, but Inu-Yasha had to hold onto their ski's on his lap.
"You sure I won't fall off?" asked Inu-Yasha as he climbed onto the strange machine.
"Just hang onto my waist and you won't fall," said Kagome.
Nodding, Inu-Yasha clung to Kagome's waist and almost screamed as they were off. It was moving so fast he had to tighten his hold Kagome's waist. They went down the driveway from the cabin and turned left at the road into the ditch. Inu-Yasha was scared as hell at first, but after a few minutes he was actually enjoying himself, and was thankful for the warm hat thing covering his head other wise his ears would be frozen.
In about fifteen minutes they reached the lodge and parked the snow mobile. Kagome grabbed a small chain out of the back to make sure no one would steal their ride back home. Grabbing her back and ski's, Kagome lead Inu-Yasha to the lodge, which he figured looked like the cabin, but was ten times bigger. They were greeted by a big gush of warm air which both sighed in relief from the cold. The both head to the main desk where a man with the biggest glasses Inu-Yasha had ever seen.
"May I help you?" asked the man in a very squeaky voice.
"Two passes for an all day ski lift please," said Kagome.
The man stared strangely at Inu-Yasha before grabbing two passes from below.
"Thank you," said Kagome, passing him the money.
The man nodded his thanks and disappeared in the back.
"Looks like were to only ones here," said Kagome.
"Is that good or bad?"
"Well good since it will be easier to teach you,"
Inu-Yasha nodded and followed Kagome to a bench where they could get into their gear. Kagome carefully showed Inu-Yasha how to get into his ski suit, and what his goggles were used for. Then Kagome sat him down and showed how the snaps and buckles worked on his boots. Inu-Yasha almost threw the boot out the window since it was being difficult, but he finally managed to snap the buckles together.
"How the hell can you walk in these things?" asked Inu-Yasha, "You can't bend your ankles!"
"I know it's difficult, but you do get used to it," said Kagome getting into her own boots.
Getting their mitts, toque, goggles and scarf's on, Kagome showed Inu- Yasha how to carry his ski's and lead him outside. Inu-Yasha felt a little warmer in all his gear, and the goggles kept the snow out of his eyes. Setting her ski's down, Kagome showed Inu-Yasha to put the ski's on and how the poles helped you keep your balance.
"So how do we move?" asked Inu-Yasha, trying to keep his balance.
"You kind of shuffle your legs, like this," said Kagome heading to a small hill.
Inu-Yasha copied Kagome's movements and followed her to the base of the hill.
"Ok, the first thing you should learn first is how to stop,"
"Yeah that might help," said Inu-Yasha, gliding past Kagome and landing on his butt in the snow.
Kagome giggle and gave the half demon a hand to get back up on his feet, "Okay, basically you cross your feet to make a triangle, and eventually you glide to a stop,"
Inu-Yasha watched Kagome, and tried on his own. The first few times he fell either on his behind or face first into the snow, but after a few more tries, Inu-Yasha finally mastered stopping.
"Alright then, now walk up side ways like this so we can have a slope to work on your turning," said Kagome as she made her way up the hill.
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In about half an hour, Inu-Yasha had learned the basics for skiing and Kagome was surprised he was almost as good as her, but she couldn't wait to take him on the lifts. When the clock struck nine thirty, Inu-Yasha and Kagome immediately head to the small lift which lead to the beginner hill. Kagome wanted Inu-Yasha to try the easy slopes before heading to the big ones. The small ski lift Inu-Yasha figured looked like little 'T's.
"So how to we get up with those?"
"The little T thing goes in the middle of us and takes us up, but you can't sit down or you'll fall, just keep your legs bent a little bit. Oh and make sure out ski's don't cross,"
Inu-Yasha nodded and watched as the man put the T thing behind him and Kagome, and in a small jerk they were both slowly making their way up the hill. Inu-Yasha found the ski lift kind of fun, but did most of his concentration keeping his balance, and making sure his ski's didn't cross.
When the reached the top Kagome showed Inu-Yasha that the red signs were a signal that a particular slope was off limits or dangerous. Kagome then took off down the hill with Inu-Yasha right behind her. Inu-Yasha first went slow and tried to get used to the turns, but was soon going fast and turning and stopping on a dime.
"You got the hang of it now?" asked Kagome as they went down the beginners hill a couple more times.
"Yeah, I think I got it now,"
"Well the next slopes are going to be a bit steeper, care to give them a try?"
"Sure,"
"Kagome!"
Kagome groaned at the sound of her name, and immediately recognized the voice.
"I thought you said we wouldn't run into him?"whispered Inu-Yasha.
"I know,"
"Kagome is that you?"
Kagome groaned at the sound of Eri's voice and wanted to hide under a rock. Soon Kagome was surrounded by all her friends and Hojo.
"Kagome is this your jealous two timing boy friend?" asked Eri.
"He looks kind of handsome," added Yuka.
"Why didn't you meet me at the ski lodge?" asked Hojo.
Kagome had her hands over her ears, and just wanted them all to go away so she could spend some time with Inu-Yasha.
"Look! She's with me so why don't you leave her alone!" cried Inu-Yasha, grabbing Kagome's hand and leading her to the ski lift's she had shown him.
Kagome was speechless that Inu-Yasha got her out of that pickle for now, but she knew she would run into them again.
"So how do we get on this ski lift?" asked Inu-Yasha.
"Well this one you actually do get to sit down," said Kagome.
Inu-Yasha watched the people ahead of him and caught on how to get on the strange chair type lift.
"Kagome wait!"
Kagome turned around to see Ayumi making her way towards them, "Hi Ayumi,"
"Mind if I catch a lift with you?"
"No not at all," said Kagome.
As they lined up for the chair lift, Inu-Yasha and Ayumi took the outside with Kagome in the middle. When they were taking off into the air, did Ayumi properly introduce herself to Inu-Yasha.
"My names Ayumi," she said, holding her hand out across Inu-Yasha.
"Nice to meet you," mumbled Inu-Yasha.
"So Kagome is this the one you talk about at school?"
"Yes, his name Inu-Yasha,"
"I'm sorry on how those guys acted, I've been putting up with it all day,"
"That's too bad, do you want to stick with Inu-Yasha and me?"
"No thanks, my boyfriend is coming at noon to ski with me, but maybe I'll see you around,"
"That would be nice," said Kagome as they reached the top.
Waving goodbye to Ayumi, Inu-Yasha and Kagome headed to the armature hill.
"I actually like that friend of yours, she's not noisy,"
"I know, she and I are kind of the quiet ones of the group. Let's do this run and then head inside to get some lunch,"
Inu-Yasha nodded and followed Kagome to the next slope.
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Both Inu-Yasha and Kagome were relieved to go inside since their faces were so cold. They headed upstairs where a small buffet was set up. Taking off their mitts, toque, scarf, and goggles, they grabbed a tray and started to pick some food to eat. After paying, they headed back to their table to eat.
"This hot chocolate isn't so hot as the last one," said Inu-Yasha.
"I made sure the water was medium," said Kagome, munching on her sub.
"So are we going to go on the other slopes?"
"Yes, I take it your enjoying skiing?"
"It's fun, except when I fall that is,"
Kagome laughed how Inu-Yasha had to hit the snow bank so he didn't hit a tree on their last run, "Well we'll ski as long as you like, the ski lodge doesn't close till six since it's so dark,"
Inu-Yasha nodded and continued to eat his lunch. He was so happy they had Ramen, and Inu-Yasha had grabbed three bowls that were different types.
When they were almost finished, Inu-Yasha noticed a man near them holding a ski that looked three times the size of his one ski. "Hey Kagome, what's that?"
Looking where Inu-Yasha was pointing, she realized what the half demon was looking at, "Oh, that's snow board,"
"You mean you can use that other than ski's to go down a hill?"
"Yup, I find it harder, but Sota likes to snow board,"
"I think I"ll just stick with the ski's,"
Kagome nodded and grabbed her and Inu-Yasha's tray and dumped the garbage out, "Well, shall we head back out?"
Inu-Yasha nodded as he put on his winter gear back on and with that, the two went to get their ski's and poles.
Kagome was thankful they didn't run into Hojo or Yuka and Eri as they made their way to the ski lift.
"We'll try the more harder slopes," said Kagome as they took a seat on the chair lift.
"Sounds good to me," said Inu-Yasha resting his arms on the chair lift. The half demon was having the time of his life, and was extremely happy to be doing this with Kagome. He just prayed that Hojo and her other friends didn't show up to ruin the moment. He noticed that Kagome was shivering slightly, and blushed at the idea that popped into his head.
"Are you cold Kagome?"
"Yes, just a little,"
Inu-Yasha scooted closer to Kagome and wrapped an arm around her shoulder, "Better,"
Kagome blushed, "Yes, that's better,"
Inu-Yasha smiled and tightened his grip on Kagome's shoulder but unknown to the two, Yuka, Eri and Hojo were in the lift behind them.
"Looks like he is her two timing, jealous, over protective boy friend," whispered Eri.
"I guess so," added Yuka.
Hojo on the other hand didn't say a word.
(Ok I know Hojo is dense and what not, but I'm going to make him a little evil in this fic, and dense too of course)
Kagome and Inu-Yasha got off the lift and were about to head to the more harder slopes but were stopped as Yuka, Eri, and Hojo stopped in front of them.
"Oh, hey guys," said Kagome, wanting to be as far away from them as possible at that moment.
"Hey Kagome, sorry about earlier," apologized Hojo.
"Um, that's ok," said Kagome.
Inu-Yasha growled softly in his throat, wanting them to leave him and Kagome alone.
"So Kagome, what are you doing tonight?"
"Well . . ."
"Because I hear there's a new restaurant out here in the mountains, want to go with me tonight?"
"Sorry Hojo, but I'm here with Inu-Yasha," said Kagome.
"You can hang out with him later,"
"Hojo . . ."
"Come on Kagome,"
Inu-Yasha was starting to lose his patients with the dense kid, "Look buddy! She doesn't want to go with you so leave her alone!"
"No need to get upset my friend . . ."
"Do not call me your friend," growled Inu-Yasha, his eyes flashing red.
Kagome panicked and pushed Hojo out of the way, "Hojo just go!"
"What? But Kagome . . ."
"Go Hojo! I don't want to out with you! I never have, now leave me and Inu-Yasha alone!"
Hojo was speechless and tried to get Yuka and Eri to join his side, but the two were already gone.
Kagome had dropped her poles and was standing in front of Inu-Yasha who was breathing hard trying to control his anger. "Inu-Yasha it's ok, their gone,"
Inu-Yasha slowly opened his eyes and stared at the girl, "I'm sorry Kagome,"
"It's okay,"
"Come on Kagome, let's go on the next slope," said Hojo, grabbing Kagome's arm and dragging her to the nest hill.
"Hojo don't! Now leave me alone!"
But it was too late as they slid down the steepest slope on the mountain.
"Kagome!" cried Inu-Yasha. He was about to take after them, but noticed Kagome's poles on the ground. Picking them up, Inu-Yasha chased after the two.
"See Kagome isn't this fun?" asked Hojo, still hanging onto Kagome.
"Hojo please let me go!" cried Kagome.
Hojo was about to say something but froze as they headed towards a tree. Releasing Kagome, he tried to push her out of the way as he turned missing the tree, but Kagome wasn't so lucky. Her left ski caught onto the tree spinning the girl around and hitting her head on a low branch. Falling to the ground, she rolled a couple of times before coming to a stop in the soft snow, her eyes closed.
"Kagome? Are you ok?" asked Hojo, approaching the girl.
"You bastard!"
Hojo turned around to see Inu-Yasha approaching them and he looked mad as hell. The half demon stopped beside Kagome and knelt beside her.
"Kagome? Kagome are you okay?" asked Inu-Yasha, shaking the girl slightly. Inu-Yasha put his hand behind her to lift her up, but froze as he saw some crimson droplets in the pure white snowing. Inu-Yasha's demon blood began to boil as he stared at the boy near by.
"Look calm down she just hit her head," said Hojo.
"You bastard . . . you hurt Kagome," growled Inu-Yasha, setting Kagome back down.
Hojo almost screamed as he saw Inu-Yasha's eyes turn red, and his finger nails rip through his gloves.
"You'll pay," growled the demon Inu-Yasha.
The half demon was about to charge at Hojo, but the boy was thankful Kagome came to. Kagome gasped and screamed, "Sit!"
Inu-Yasha did a face plant into the snow leaving a stunned Hojo frozen in his tracks.
Kagome crawled over to the face down half demon and screamed at Hojo, "Go! Now!"
Hojo didn't need to be told twice as he scampered out of there.
Kagome placed her hands on Inu-Yasha's shoulders, "Hey, are you ok,"
Inu-Yasha slowly lifted himself up, but his face looked scared, "Kagome? Did I . . . did I just . . ."
Kagome hugged the half demon, "It's okay Inu-Yasha, you didn't hurt anyone,"
"Kagome . . . I'm . . . sorry . . . maybe I should leave . . ."
"No . . . it's okay Inu-Yasha, he's gone now, he won't bug us anymore," sobbed Kagome, not wanting the half demon to leave her.
"Kagome please don't cry," said Inu-Yasha taking his hand out of his glove and wiping her tears away.
"Okay,"
Inu-Yasha smiled and got to his feet, helping Kagome up as well, "Shall we continue skiing?"
"Let's do a few more runs and then we'll head home,"
The half demon nodded and passed Kagome her poles, "Are you sure your okay?"
"I'm fine,"
"That's good,"
Kagome got an evil smirk on her face and took off before Inu-Yasha, "Last one at the bottom is a rotten egg!" cried Kagome.
"Hey no fair!" called Inu-Yasha, taking after her.
TBC . . . .
So what did you think? Do you think I should shorten my chapters? Or keep them long like this? It doesn't matter to me, but anyway thank you all for the reviews, I love you all!
Lynns
Chapter Three
"What the hell!?" screamed Inu-Yasha, as he fell out of his bed due to an annoying buzzing sound.
"Shhh," yawned Kagome Sleepily, "It's just my alarm clock,"
Inu-Yasha calmed down somewhat, and wondered why his back was suddenly hurting. Reaching behind him, he grabbed the Tetsusaiga from behind. Kagome turned on her bed light and glanced at her alarm clock.
"It's 8:30 Inu-Yasha, *Yawn*, let's get some breakfast," whispered Kagome, grabbing her house coat at the end of her bed.
Inu-Yasha nodded and followed Kagome out the door in his own pajama's. It was a little dark still outside, but the house was remarkably warm. Turning on the light in the kitchen, Kagome went to the cupboard and grabbed a bowl of Cheerio's for them both to eat.
"So why are we getting up this early?" asked Inu-Yasha, taking a seat at the table.
"So we so don't run into Hojo. He says he's an expert at skiing, but really he isn't, and you won't learn a thing from him,"
"So were going skeeing today?" asked Inu-Yasha.
"Yes, the lifts won't open till nine thirty, but we'll go early so we can get our equipment and I can teach you some of the basics before we hit the lifts,"
"Is skiing easy?"
Kagome set Inu-Yasha's bowl down in front of him and took a seat across him before answering, "It should be for you, your demon reflexes should prevent you from hitting any trees or people,"
"Oh,"
"Don't worry Inu-Yasha, you'll do fine,"
Inu-Yasha nodded and started to ear his cereal, "How are we getting there?"
"The snowmobile," muttered Kagome.
"Snow mobeel?" asked Inu-Yasha.
"Yeah, we have four in the shed outback that we use," said Kagome.
"Is it kind of like a car?"
"Not really, it's more like my bike,"
"We have to peddle to the ski lift or what ever you called it?"
"No, the snow mobile moves more like a car, but looks like a bike,"
"I see, but what is your family going to do?"
"Grandpa's probably going to clean the basement out, and my mom and brother will be working on the skating rink,"
"Skaeting ronk?"
"Skating rink, you'll see what that is tomorrow,"
Inu-Yasha nodded and finished the rest of his cereal. Kagome put their bowls into the sink and both of them headed up stairs to change into their warm clothes. Kagome had to explain to Inu-Yasha what long underwear was, and the reason for a turtle neck.
Once they were dressed, Kagome put her ski boots and ski suit into a big pink bag, while Inu-Yasha had his stuff in a black one. Kagome grabbed her mitts, toque, scarf and made sure that Inu-Yasha had the same winter wear she did. When they had most of there stuff ready, Kagome headed to the basement to get her and Inu-Yasha's ski's and poles. Her were a dark pink while Inu-Yasha's were black. Carrying their bags and ski's Kagome lead Inu-Yasha to the back door which was an easier way to the shed out back. It was a little bit lighter out with snow gently falling from the sky. Both Kagome and Inu-Yasha had there winter gear on and Inu-Yasha was very curious about the big brow shed that Kagome was trying to open. Finally, the lock cooperated allowing Kagome inside. It was pitch black inside, but Kagome turned on the light switch to reveal four of the strangest contraptions Inu-Yasha had ever seen.
"These are snowmobiles," said Inu-Yasha, pronouncing he foreign word properly.
"Yes," said Kagome walking to the dark blue one on the end, "This one's mine, my uncle gave these to us, since he bought some new ones for his family,"
Inu-Yasha nodded and approached the snow mobile slowly as if any minute it would move and attack. Kagome sat in the drivers seat, grabbed the key out of her pocket and started it up. Inu-Yasha almost jumped out of his skin from the loud rumble, but soon got used to it. They managed to tie the bags to the side, but Inu-Yasha had to hold onto their ski's on his lap.
"You sure I won't fall off?" asked Inu-Yasha as he climbed onto the strange machine.
"Just hang onto my waist and you won't fall," said Kagome.
Nodding, Inu-Yasha clung to Kagome's waist and almost screamed as they were off. It was moving so fast he had to tighten his hold Kagome's waist. They went down the driveway from the cabin and turned left at the road into the ditch. Inu-Yasha was scared as hell at first, but after a few minutes he was actually enjoying himself, and was thankful for the warm hat thing covering his head other wise his ears would be frozen.
In about fifteen minutes they reached the lodge and parked the snow mobile. Kagome grabbed a small chain out of the back to make sure no one would steal their ride back home. Grabbing her back and ski's, Kagome lead Inu-Yasha to the lodge, which he figured looked like the cabin, but was ten times bigger. They were greeted by a big gush of warm air which both sighed in relief from the cold. The both head to the main desk where a man with the biggest glasses Inu-Yasha had ever seen.
"May I help you?" asked the man in a very squeaky voice.
"Two passes for an all day ski lift please," said Kagome.
The man stared strangely at Inu-Yasha before grabbing two passes from below.
"Thank you," said Kagome, passing him the money.
The man nodded his thanks and disappeared in the back.
"Looks like were to only ones here," said Kagome.
"Is that good or bad?"
"Well good since it will be easier to teach you,"
Inu-Yasha nodded and followed Kagome to a bench where they could get into their gear. Kagome carefully showed Inu-Yasha how to get into his ski suit, and what his goggles were used for. Then Kagome sat him down and showed how the snaps and buckles worked on his boots. Inu-Yasha almost threw the boot out the window since it was being difficult, but he finally managed to snap the buckles together.
"How the hell can you walk in these things?" asked Inu-Yasha, "You can't bend your ankles!"
"I know it's difficult, but you do get used to it," said Kagome getting into her own boots.
Getting their mitts, toque, goggles and scarf's on, Kagome showed Inu- Yasha how to carry his ski's and lead him outside. Inu-Yasha felt a little warmer in all his gear, and the goggles kept the snow out of his eyes. Setting her ski's down, Kagome showed Inu-Yasha to put the ski's on and how the poles helped you keep your balance.
"So how do we move?" asked Inu-Yasha, trying to keep his balance.
"You kind of shuffle your legs, like this," said Kagome heading to a small hill.
Inu-Yasha copied Kagome's movements and followed her to the base of the hill.
"Ok, the first thing you should learn first is how to stop,"
"Yeah that might help," said Inu-Yasha, gliding past Kagome and landing on his butt in the snow.
Kagome giggle and gave the half demon a hand to get back up on his feet, "Okay, basically you cross your feet to make a triangle, and eventually you glide to a stop,"
Inu-Yasha watched Kagome, and tried on his own. The first few times he fell either on his behind or face first into the snow, but after a few more tries, Inu-Yasha finally mastered stopping.
"Alright then, now walk up side ways like this so we can have a slope to work on your turning," said Kagome as she made her way up the hill.
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In about half an hour, Inu-Yasha had learned the basics for skiing and Kagome was surprised he was almost as good as her, but she couldn't wait to take him on the lifts. When the clock struck nine thirty, Inu-Yasha and Kagome immediately head to the small lift which lead to the beginner hill. Kagome wanted Inu-Yasha to try the easy slopes before heading to the big ones. The small ski lift Inu-Yasha figured looked like little 'T's.
"So how to we get up with those?"
"The little T thing goes in the middle of us and takes us up, but you can't sit down or you'll fall, just keep your legs bent a little bit. Oh and make sure out ski's don't cross,"
Inu-Yasha nodded and watched as the man put the T thing behind him and Kagome, and in a small jerk they were both slowly making their way up the hill. Inu-Yasha found the ski lift kind of fun, but did most of his concentration keeping his balance, and making sure his ski's didn't cross.
When the reached the top Kagome showed Inu-Yasha that the red signs were a signal that a particular slope was off limits or dangerous. Kagome then took off down the hill with Inu-Yasha right behind her. Inu-Yasha first went slow and tried to get used to the turns, but was soon going fast and turning and stopping on a dime.
"You got the hang of it now?" asked Kagome as they went down the beginners hill a couple more times.
"Yeah, I think I got it now,"
"Well the next slopes are going to be a bit steeper, care to give them a try?"
"Sure,"
"Kagome!"
Kagome groaned at the sound of her name, and immediately recognized the voice.
"I thought you said we wouldn't run into him?"whispered Inu-Yasha.
"I know,"
"Kagome is that you?"
Kagome groaned at the sound of Eri's voice and wanted to hide under a rock. Soon Kagome was surrounded by all her friends and Hojo.
"Kagome is this your jealous two timing boy friend?" asked Eri.
"He looks kind of handsome," added Yuka.
"Why didn't you meet me at the ski lodge?" asked Hojo.
Kagome had her hands over her ears, and just wanted them all to go away so she could spend some time with Inu-Yasha.
"Look! She's with me so why don't you leave her alone!" cried Inu-Yasha, grabbing Kagome's hand and leading her to the ski lift's she had shown him.
Kagome was speechless that Inu-Yasha got her out of that pickle for now, but she knew she would run into them again.
"So how do we get on this ski lift?" asked Inu-Yasha.
"Well this one you actually do get to sit down," said Kagome.
Inu-Yasha watched the people ahead of him and caught on how to get on the strange chair type lift.
"Kagome wait!"
Kagome turned around to see Ayumi making her way towards them, "Hi Ayumi,"
"Mind if I catch a lift with you?"
"No not at all," said Kagome.
As they lined up for the chair lift, Inu-Yasha and Ayumi took the outside with Kagome in the middle. When they were taking off into the air, did Ayumi properly introduce herself to Inu-Yasha.
"My names Ayumi," she said, holding her hand out across Inu-Yasha.
"Nice to meet you," mumbled Inu-Yasha.
"So Kagome is this the one you talk about at school?"
"Yes, his name Inu-Yasha,"
"I'm sorry on how those guys acted, I've been putting up with it all day,"
"That's too bad, do you want to stick with Inu-Yasha and me?"
"No thanks, my boyfriend is coming at noon to ski with me, but maybe I'll see you around,"
"That would be nice," said Kagome as they reached the top.
Waving goodbye to Ayumi, Inu-Yasha and Kagome headed to the armature hill.
"I actually like that friend of yours, she's not noisy,"
"I know, she and I are kind of the quiet ones of the group. Let's do this run and then head inside to get some lunch,"
Inu-Yasha nodded and followed Kagome to the next slope.
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Both Inu-Yasha and Kagome were relieved to go inside since their faces were so cold. They headed upstairs where a small buffet was set up. Taking off their mitts, toque, scarf, and goggles, they grabbed a tray and started to pick some food to eat. After paying, they headed back to their table to eat.
"This hot chocolate isn't so hot as the last one," said Inu-Yasha.
"I made sure the water was medium," said Kagome, munching on her sub.
"So are we going to go on the other slopes?"
"Yes, I take it your enjoying skiing?"
"It's fun, except when I fall that is,"
Kagome laughed how Inu-Yasha had to hit the snow bank so he didn't hit a tree on their last run, "Well we'll ski as long as you like, the ski lodge doesn't close till six since it's so dark,"
Inu-Yasha nodded and continued to eat his lunch. He was so happy they had Ramen, and Inu-Yasha had grabbed three bowls that were different types.
When they were almost finished, Inu-Yasha noticed a man near them holding a ski that looked three times the size of his one ski. "Hey Kagome, what's that?"
Looking where Inu-Yasha was pointing, she realized what the half demon was looking at, "Oh, that's snow board,"
"You mean you can use that other than ski's to go down a hill?"
"Yup, I find it harder, but Sota likes to snow board,"
"I think I"ll just stick with the ski's,"
Kagome nodded and grabbed her and Inu-Yasha's tray and dumped the garbage out, "Well, shall we head back out?"
Inu-Yasha nodded as he put on his winter gear back on and with that, the two went to get their ski's and poles.
Kagome was thankful they didn't run into Hojo or Yuka and Eri as they made their way to the ski lift.
"We'll try the more harder slopes," said Kagome as they took a seat on the chair lift.
"Sounds good to me," said Inu-Yasha resting his arms on the chair lift. The half demon was having the time of his life, and was extremely happy to be doing this with Kagome. He just prayed that Hojo and her other friends didn't show up to ruin the moment. He noticed that Kagome was shivering slightly, and blushed at the idea that popped into his head.
"Are you cold Kagome?"
"Yes, just a little,"
Inu-Yasha scooted closer to Kagome and wrapped an arm around her shoulder, "Better,"
Kagome blushed, "Yes, that's better,"
Inu-Yasha smiled and tightened his grip on Kagome's shoulder but unknown to the two, Yuka, Eri and Hojo were in the lift behind them.
"Looks like he is her two timing, jealous, over protective boy friend," whispered Eri.
"I guess so," added Yuka.
Hojo on the other hand didn't say a word.
(Ok I know Hojo is dense and what not, but I'm going to make him a little evil in this fic, and dense too of course)
Kagome and Inu-Yasha got off the lift and were about to head to the more harder slopes but were stopped as Yuka, Eri, and Hojo stopped in front of them.
"Oh, hey guys," said Kagome, wanting to be as far away from them as possible at that moment.
"Hey Kagome, sorry about earlier," apologized Hojo.
"Um, that's ok," said Kagome.
Inu-Yasha growled softly in his throat, wanting them to leave him and Kagome alone.
"So Kagome, what are you doing tonight?"
"Well . . ."
"Because I hear there's a new restaurant out here in the mountains, want to go with me tonight?"
"Sorry Hojo, but I'm here with Inu-Yasha," said Kagome.
"You can hang out with him later,"
"Hojo . . ."
"Come on Kagome,"
Inu-Yasha was starting to lose his patients with the dense kid, "Look buddy! She doesn't want to go with you so leave her alone!"
"No need to get upset my friend . . ."
"Do not call me your friend," growled Inu-Yasha, his eyes flashing red.
Kagome panicked and pushed Hojo out of the way, "Hojo just go!"
"What? But Kagome . . ."
"Go Hojo! I don't want to out with you! I never have, now leave me and Inu-Yasha alone!"
Hojo was speechless and tried to get Yuka and Eri to join his side, but the two were already gone.
Kagome had dropped her poles and was standing in front of Inu-Yasha who was breathing hard trying to control his anger. "Inu-Yasha it's ok, their gone,"
Inu-Yasha slowly opened his eyes and stared at the girl, "I'm sorry Kagome,"
"It's okay,"
"Come on Kagome, let's go on the next slope," said Hojo, grabbing Kagome's arm and dragging her to the nest hill.
"Hojo don't! Now leave me alone!"
But it was too late as they slid down the steepest slope on the mountain.
"Kagome!" cried Inu-Yasha. He was about to take after them, but noticed Kagome's poles on the ground. Picking them up, Inu-Yasha chased after the two.
"See Kagome isn't this fun?" asked Hojo, still hanging onto Kagome.
"Hojo please let me go!" cried Kagome.
Hojo was about to say something but froze as they headed towards a tree. Releasing Kagome, he tried to push her out of the way as he turned missing the tree, but Kagome wasn't so lucky. Her left ski caught onto the tree spinning the girl around and hitting her head on a low branch. Falling to the ground, she rolled a couple of times before coming to a stop in the soft snow, her eyes closed.
"Kagome? Are you ok?" asked Hojo, approaching the girl.
"You bastard!"
Hojo turned around to see Inu-Yasha approaching them and he looked mad as hell. The half demon stopped beside Kagome and knelt beside her.
"Kagome? Kagome are you okay?" asked Inu-Yasha, shaking the girl slightly. Inu-Yasha put his hand behind her to lift her up, but froze as he saw some crimson droplets in the pure white snowing. Inu-Yasha's demon blood began to boil as he stared at the boy near by.
"Look calm down she just hit her head," said Hojo.
"You bastard . . . you hurt Kagome," growled Inu-Yasha, setting Kagome back down.
Hojo almost screamed as he saw Inu-Yasha's eyes turn red, and his finger nails rip through his gloves.
"You'll pay," growled the demon Inu-Yasha.
The half demon was about to charge at Hojo, but the boy was thankful Kagome came to. Kagome gasped and screamed, "Sit!"
Inu-Yasha did a face plant into the snow leaving a stunned Hojo frozen in his tracks.
Kagome crawled over to the face down half demon and screamed at Hojo, "Go! Now!"
Hojo didn't need to be told twice as he scampered out of there.
Kagome placed her hands on Inu-Yasha's shoulders, "Hey, are you ok,"
Inu-Yasha slowly lifted himself up, but his face looked scared, "Kagome? Did I . . . did I just . . ."
Kagome hugged the half demon, "It's okay Inu-Yasha, you didn't hurt anyone,"
"Kagome . . . I'm . . . sorry . . . maybe I should leave . . ."
"No . . . it's okay Inu-Yasha, he's gone now, he won't bug us anymore," sobbed Kagome, not wanting the half demon to leave her.
"Kagome please don't cry," said Inu-Yasha taking his hand out of his glove and wiping her tears away.
"Okay,"
Inu-Yasha smiled and got to his feet, helping Kagome up as well, "Shall we continue skiing?"
"Let's do a few more runs and then we'll head home,"
The half demon nodded and passed Kagome her poles, "Are you sure your okay?"
"I'm fine,"
"That's good,"
Kagome got an evil smirk on her face and took off before Inu-Yasha, "Last one at the bottom is a rotten egg!" cried Kagome.
"Hey no fair!" called Inu-Yasha, taking after her.
TBC . . . .
So what did you think? Do you think I should shorten my chapters? Or keep them long like this? It doesn't matter to me, but anyway thank you all for the reviews, I love you all!
Lynns