Hi everyone!! Wow!! I never thought that my story would be read and reviewed at all… I didn't think that I would be writing the seventh chapter!! Thanks to my reviewers!!
Inuyasha1991~ Thank you soo much for all your reviews!! I am really glad you like my story!! Here's your update! I'm also sorry that I haven't updated in a while, I have been awfully busy with school! Enjoy!
Inu gurl617~ Thanks for your review! I updated my other story too! I hope you enjoy this chapter!
Toohyper~ I would really like to thank you for your review. I am not Korean by the way, but Vietnamese. I've seen two very good Korean dramas so far (they're really long…but really good!) and that's it! Though, I really want to see more. I agree that my story isn't the best out there, as I have said, writing isn't my strengths. And that this idea isn't original because I technically took the plot from Winter's Sonata. However, I am adding a few twists and details to make this story stand out from the drama, Winter's Sonata, Inuyasha style. But I appreciate your compliment that my story is cooking so far, I just hope it gets well done soon! ^^ As for the Korean drama that you described… I haven't seen that one, but it sounds really really good… do you know the title of it? I am intrigued by the plot and want to see it. I would like to thank you again for your review… it really made me think about my story and how I could improve it. Thanks!
Phew, that was quite a response!! Once again, I appreciate all the reviews and apologize to keep you all waiting! Without further ado, let the chapter begin!!!
CHAPTER 7
Kagome was in a daze. That was the first kiss she had ever given to a boy. Though, it didn't count as her "first kiss" in her book. Those kinds of kisses had to be out of love. Right now, that kiss was forgiving, besides, she didn't know if Inuyasha felt the same way about her. Her cheeks tinted at the thought of doing that with him.
She entered her art class. It was lucky that Inuyasha didn't have this class with her, her nerves were still settling from the peck on the cheek. As she settled in her seat, she pondered how she would react if she did have an actual kiss. If it took eight minutes for her to settle after a mere peck, she would be out like a light if it did happen… hopefully, that won't happen.
"Now class today is free drawing day, grab a piece of charcoal and draw what you desire." Kagome happily grabbed her sketch pad and piece of charcoal. She pondered on her subject. She loved these days in art, her mind was free to wander while her hands did the task, it was almost like a free period.
But of all the things in her mind, it just had to rewind back to the peck. She was exasperated. The teenager was sure that other teenagers would just giggle and forget about the whole thing, but not her. She didn't know what the particular feeling that rose, when her lips touched his cheek. Her hands were whipping across the paper while her thoughts ambled on.
Her eyes were unfocused but after five minutes of spacing out, she glanced down at the paper to see what she had drawn. Her eyes were as wide as saucers when they saw it.
Her hands had formed a masculine face with a delicate nose. The hair length was beyond the length of the paper. Though, it was strange, there were no human ears, instead, there were cat like ears. Her nimble fingers touched the rough sketch; it was good enough to be real.
"Oh! How kawaii!" What do you call it Kagome?" The art student was startled out of her intense concentration from that sudden voice. The art teacher looked over her student's drawing.
"Umm." Kagome hesitated, trying to think quickly. "Hanyou." she blurted out. "I—I got it from my grandfather's legends at the shrine, yeah that's it. And there was the inspiration I guess." The teacher nodded in approval and continued on.
The teenager gave out a quick sigh of relief. She didn't want anyone to know that Inuyasha was a half demon. The drawing did look like him after all. Her slender fingers reached for the piece of charcoal and began adding details to the hanyou. Shadowed parts of his face and his eyes made him look more mysterious. She added a haori like Inuyasha's to the drawing. "Wow, seems like a replica of him." It was true; it was a copy of the real thing. Her artistry skills never failed her. Suddenly, the bell to signal the end of the class rang. Kagome gathered her materials and headed out the door towards the band room.
She peered into the room to see if he was there already. Yup, there he was, rocking out on the drum set. There went her plan for a calm approach. Now she would just have to greet him and act like nothing happened… right? She hoped that this was the right thing to do; it was her first experience after all. She straightened out her school uniform skirt and walked in. She walked past the drum set and saw that Inuyasha gave her a shy smile and mouthed "after school". The worrying was suddenly lifted off her chest. Kagome nodded and gave him a smile in agreement. To say the least, band class went by fairly quick. It was finally the last class of the day, P.E.
Kagome was piling her hair into a ponytail when Ayame reminded her of their planned sleepover this weekend. She inwardly groaned, it was going to be a very long weekend. The duo was soon joined with Sango and the trio walked out into the gym talking about the latest gossip.
"Higurashi, you, me here, right now." Kikyo yelled across the gym. Rolling her eyes, Kagome strolled over to the group of sneering girls, with Ayame and Sango behind her. "So, you think you can just take my Inuyasha away from me, don't you? My friends saw you kiss in the library today. And you aren't going to get away with it you hear me? I am going to win his heart, if it's the last thing I do. So stay away from..." Kikyo was interrupted when Inuyasha cut in.
"Who should she stay away from Kikyo?" he asked coldly. "What I do with Kagome is none of your business, and frankly, I see you only as a friend. Come on guys." Kouga and Miroku soon joined the group after they walked away from Kikyo and the others.
Kouga caught Kagome staring into space. Gently, he touched her hand in concern and Kagome gave him a thankful look. The silent exchange didn't go by a certain half demon though. He felt a twinge of jealousy but ignored it. He and Kagome were only friends anyway. But a voice in his head just had to say that mere friendship wasn't enough, it was something more. It may have been love. The demon shook his head to make the thoughts scatter. He had only known Kagome for like what… two weeks? That was much too fast to love someone. Wasn't it?
Somehow, the two made it through gym with the distractions in their heads. Before Kagome knew it, she was waiting for Inuyasha behind the school near the shed. A distant figure was seen making his way towards the school girl. Turning around, Kagome opened the shed with the key the principal gave her. The dark musty shed revealed some gardening equipment. Their first assignment to do in detention was to rake the leaves that were lying on the school lawn. She gathered two rakes and handed one to Inuyasha. Both looked out on the school property and groaned. This was going to take forever. Determined to get the job done, both ran out into the field and started raking. Conversation started to get the tedious job more entertaining.
"Tell me more about yourself." Kagome requested since she didn't know much about the hanyou. Inuyasha smiled at her curiosity and complied with her request.
"Well, you already know that I'm a hanyou. Okay, more about my family. I have a mother, Sakura, you know, the famous actress. She was the one who gave me my dog demon traits, she's all demon. Don't freak out on me though, it isn't all that glam to have a famous mom. I also have sort of a brother. His name's Sesshoumaru. Though he isn't really my really brother, we just got along really well and he is like a real bro to me, but he's human. He gives me advice and all that. As for my father, I don't really know what happened to him, I don't know anything about him except that he is human. All I have is a photograph of him at home. I don't think there is anything more."
Kagome carefully listened to his every word. She had noticed that his voice kind of dropped off at the mention of his father. Dropping her rake, she walked over to him. He was busily raking at the leaves to have noticed her. His mind too occupied about the subject of his father.
Inuyasha was wondering where his father was and if he was ever going to find him. His thoughts were broken up when a pair of arms wrapped around his neck. It was Kagome. One of his callused hands rose and enclosed one of her hands.
"It's okay Inuyasha; I know you'll find him. And you know what? I'll always be there when you need me. I know exactly how you feel because I lost a father also." Kagome assured him. The dog demon turned around and gave her a gentle smile in thanks. She smiled back and returned to her rake and continued working.
Unbeknownst to the working pair, there was someone who was behind the shed spying on them. His piercing blue eyes filled with anger as he watched the intimate exchange between the two. That was it, Kagome was supposed to like him more than that jerk over there. If that baka weren't here right now, Kagome and him would be happily dating. His alluring orbs watched them finishing the task. Inuyasha offered to take the rakes back into the shed while Kagome wait for him near the entrance of the school. They would take the train ride back together. This was the perfect chance. As Inuyasha walked out of the shed, Kouga jumped out and held Inuyasha up by the collar in a threatening way. His blue eyes were fiery with anger.
"Stay away from Kagome you hear? She's meant to be with me." Kouga spattered out in anger. One of his fists rose to the height of Inuyasha's head. He was about to strike when the demon spoke up.
"Do really want to hit me?" Inuyasha was talking his way out of the fight. Sure, with his demon strength, he could have this guy beaten to a mere pulp, but that would ruin his identity. Slowly his fists lowered and he let Inuyasha go. Walking away, he gave one last glance to Kouga and walked off, near the entrance.
Kagome came into sight and Inuyasha acted like nothing had happened. Besides, Kouga and Kagome were still best friends and he didn't' want to ruin that friendship.
"Come on, let's go home."
Opening the front door, Inuyasha ran to his room and threw his book bag on his bed. Changing into his pajamas after a shower, he climbed down the stairs to the kitchen for dinner. The light was on, indicating that his mother was eating there.
"Hi mom." She nodded and continued eating. Getting a bowl from the cabinet, he retrieved his food and sat down across from his mother. After a few minutes of eating, Inuyasha asked a question.
"Mom, where did dad go to high school?" She almost choked on her rice, but gracefully swallowed it.
"Why do you ask honey?"
He shrugged "Just asking."
"Well, to be honest, he attended the school that you are going to right now, it's also where I went."
Inuyasha nodded, hope was starting to appear. Tomorrow, he might just find out who his father is.
THE NEXT DAY (AFTER SCHOOL)
"You go ahead home with Kouga, Kagome. I have to look something up in the library." She nodded and said good-bye while I walked to the library. Excitement was building up within him. He will find out his father's name and everything!! He nodded to the librarian and headed towards the shelves filled with past yearbooks. He made his way to the year when his mother was a senior. His parents had met in high school so they would be in the same year. He gingerly took the book and settled down to a seat. He flipped through the pages. It was going to take long since all he had to distinguish his father was a picture. He was about to turn the page when there he was, his father. It was a replica of a photo he had at home. His father was there along with his two best friends, his mother and another man. Inuyasha glanced down at the caption; his father's name was Hiroto Toshiyama. But that's impossible. Inuyasha's heart quickened. But all the pieces of the puzzle fitted. Toshiyama was Kouga's last name… and… Kouga was human. And that meant that Kouga was his half brother.
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The end of chapter seven!! I know that in the series it goes differently, and that all this info is revealed closer to the end, but I have it all planned out!! No worries!! I hope you guys aren't mad that I made Kouga human, but it was a sacrifice that had to be made in order for the story to work. THIS IMPORTANT LATER ON IN THE STORY BY THE WAY: Inuyasha got the photo from his father in an envelope so he knows who his real father is. Remember this for later on the story!!!
Important points-
~Inuyasha's dad is human (sorry if you guys don't like it)
~Kouga is also human so it makes sense if Inuyasha is his half brother
~ Sesshoumaru is NOT Inuyasha's REAL brother… he is LIKE a brother to Inuyasha. In this story, he also kind but can still be a little emotionless at times!!
NOTE:::::: For you guys that have watched Winter's Sonata, if you are curious on why I had told everyone that Kouga is Inuyasha's half brother this early in the story… it was because I thought the it would make better sense for everyone to know what's happening that is oblivious to the characters… which makes it more fun!!
I hope everyone enjoyed reading this! Reviews are always appreciated!!
~animemistress419