Chapter 19: Final Exams
At the mention of final exams every student at Lamar University seemed to shudder with fear and exhaustion. During the last week of school there was hardly any laughter rumbling through the halls and hardly anyone seemed to notice each other passing through. The only thing that mattered was studying!
Our group, at this very moment, are studying their brains out trying to pass their individual exams and make it through the semester with at least a semi-decent grade.
Kagome Pov
Oh my gosh! Oh my gosh! I can't believe this! I still have so much to study for and not enough time to do anything! We have all our finals on Wednesday and Thursday! You think I would have actually been more prepared; but yet here I am studying like there's no tomorrow. If I don't pass these exams there will be no tomorrow because mamma will kill me!
Knock Knock
"Go away!...I mean, who is it?"
"Who do you think?" said Sango calling through the door.
Kagome without putting her Music Theory book down rushed over and flung the door open.
"I'm sorry Sango, didn't mean to tell you to leave."
"I know…Hmm, Music Theory huh? Studying your brains out like everyone else?"
"Of course…Shouldn't you be too?"
"Why bother? If I get all stressed out there's no way I'll be able to think. This way I remain calm and still able to function, somewhat…"
"I wish I could see it from your perspective."
While Kagome looked down at her bare feet, Sango took this time to get a good look at the girl before her. It looks as if she hasn't slept in days with her hair not combed, eyes with dark circles underneath them, and her skin was paler than usual, obviously due to stress.
"Damn girl! You look like a mess! Inuyasha been keeping you up at night?"
"Ha ha… For your information I am stressing about all this stupid Music Theory crap! I can't understand the last chapter!"
"Isn't Inuyasha a music major too? Just go ask him, it's not like you have to walk far."
"I can't. He took Kenjen to the park. They're having some sort of father son outing."
"Oh…Well, since you don't know it, I say put the books away and come with me to the dining hall."
"I can't Sango, I have to study."
"What's the point in studying if you don't understand it? Plus, you need to eat something."
"Sango…There's just not enough time to play around. This is serious!"
"If you don't eat something I'll tell Inuyasha…" She said in a sing-song version.
"What's he gonna do? You act like I'm scared of him or something. Sango, I'm not the one who should be scared…" Kagome said with a wink.
Both girls began to laugh and Sango quickly added,
"Since when did you start acting like me?"
"Well, you're a horrible influence."
"Not horrible, I'm just good!"
The two girls began to laugh out loud with girlish angst.
So…I guess this is what college is all about. Learning about ourselves and having a good time doing so. Although, it would be a whole lot better without all the exams. Stupid exams! What do they have to prove anyway? If I pass it just means we either crammed really hard for them or had a lot of prayers answered!
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"You think there would be more people, it's not like we have classes to go to after all," said Sango busying herself with putting food on her tray.
"Well, it's the week of finals. Everyone's trying to study."
"Kagome, you and everyone else are fucking crazy! Seriously, what's the point in all this studying?"
"We just care about our grades-Ooh! Chocolate Cake!" She reached over Sango and grabbed her pride and joy with a huge grin.
"I see the studying craze is over...What? Thought there was no time for breaks?"
"There's always time for chocolate Sango!"
As the two girls continued to talk about their exams Ayame called out to them from a booth near the window. Seeing her wave they walked over to her and sat down.
"What took you guys so long?" asked Ayame taking a sip of her Sprite.
"Well, I practically had to drag Kagome out the door. She did everything but kick and scream."
"It's only because I have this huge Music Theory final and I can't understand the last chapter all right?"
"Um, isn't Inuyasha a music major too?" asked Ayame taking another sip.
"Yes Ayame but I can't bother him right now."
"Why not?"
"Because he's with Kenjen…"
"Oh, father son time huh?"
"Yeah…"
"Well, don't worry Kagome. I'm sure you'll do just fine."
Kagome took a bite of her chocolate cake and tried to ease her pain with the sugary goodness. While the three sat in silence for a moment Sango piped up saying,
"Hey! Did you guys hear there's been another attack?"
Ayame and Kagome's heads shot up from their plates in surprise.
"What?" Both said simultaneously.
"Yeah, I over heard some of the students down the hall talking about it. It turns out there's been a guy stalking several girls around the school…And you wanna know what's even creepier?"
"What?" asked Kagome with a slight shiver.
"He seems to have a fettish for girls with long black hair."
Ayame instantly rubbed her forehead with the back of her hand.
"Phew! Glad I don't have anything to worry about!" Looking over at Kagome she immediately said, "Oh! But-um-wow…Sorry Kagome…"
"It's ok…I think he's already gotten to me. He wouldn't attack twice would he?"
"What? You were attacked? When? And why didn't you say anything before?"
"Well, I told Sango…" Ayame shot a death glare over at Sango. "But…I told her not to tell anyone…Please don't be mad Ayame."
"Hmm, you seem to be all right so…I'll forgive you for this one; but you have to tell me what happened. How did you get away?"
"Well, that's where Inuyasha comes in…"
"Inuyasha?"
"Yeah, we were rehearsing and then I left and that's when this guy wearing a mask and all black attacked me. I screamed and Inuyasha came to my rescue. The next thing I knew I was in my room on my bed and I asked him to stay with me."
"You asked Inuyasha to sleep with you?"
"Yes."
"So, he pulled up a chair or something?"
As Kagome began explaining she went into a dream phase with sparkles in her eyes and a very far off look on her face as if reciting something from the depths of her soul…
"No…He stayed in bed with me. He even rubbed my head to calm me down and I can't remember all too well; but I think he kissed me and moved his hands down to my shoulders kissing them too…Then he put his arms around my waist and I leaned my head on his chest, and the next thing I woke up to him bringing me breakfast."
"Which by the way was really good," chimed in Sango.
"How would you know?"
"Oh, I was chewing out Kagome for not calling to check in once she got back to the dorm, and when I got there, so was Inuyasha."
"I can't believe you guys didn't tell me! It's me guys!"
"We're sorry Ayame, honest!"
"Well, least I know now; but aren't you worried he might come after you again Kagome?"
"Ahem…Why should she? We'll protect her of course!"
"Besides that…I think he would be the stupidest guy to try to take on a victim he didn't have much luck with the first time."
"Kagome has a point Ayame. But it's just so weird to believe another student here on campus is doing this. If I ever catch him trying to harm us…I'll make sure to remove what little he has that makes himself a dude!"
The girls began laughing once again and the atmosphere turned back into that same wondrous feeling when they were together. It seemed nothing could go wrong when they were like this. Their love for each other made everything seem so simple and serene. They had battled through a hurricane to return as if they never left.
Neither of them realized; but all of them were thinking the exact same thing… 'This is where I belong. I'm glad I left home. I hope things stay like this forever…'
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"By this time Thursday, I'll be with you instead of watching from a far. I'll be right there holding you just like I was meant to be," said Kikyo to herself watching Inuyasha and Kenjen play on the playground.
The two started out at the swings; but Kenjen wanted to play on the slide. So, like a good father, Inuyasha picked up Kenjen placing him on top of his shoulders and walked over to the jungle gym giving Kenjen what he wanted. Each time Kenjen slid down Inuyasha was there to pick him up and swing him around. Hearing the laughter coming from both of them, Kikyo's heart ached a little more.
"If only I hadn't have foolishly left you. If only I wasn't afraid, I would be right beside you this very moment. I would be holding your father's hand and smiling right beside him. If only I had followed my heart instead of being so weak. For that I can never forgive myself; but I hope Kenjen…I hope one day you will forgive me."
Placing a hand over her heart she mentally said, 'You have a mother who loves you very much. I hope one day you realize and know I never meant to hurt you. I just didn't know what I was supposed to do. I was scared to love your father and for that, you suffered in the process. I was a lone mother taking care of a child without help from anyone. Inuyasha was the only person I could turn to. He always understood me, and for that, I loved him. For that, I still love him…'
She kept watch from behind a nearby tree. The sun was out and yet it was still chilly as Christmas was fast approaching. Kikyo wondered what to give Kenjen for Christmas…She hoped the best gift of all would be a mother's love…
Watching Inuyasha and Kenjen grow tired she decided it was best to leave them; but not before she saw Inuyasha hold out his hand to take Kenjen's. The two smiled at each other and it seemed as if they were meant to be. This act made Kikyo's heart sink further inside and she quickly left for fear of breaking down right behind the tree. Once she poured out her heart, she knew there would be no stopping for a long time. Kikyo wasn't the type of person to cry; but at that moment she could feel all her pain weaken her defenses. She knew for fear of drawing attention to herself, it was best to leave. Leave the two people she loves more than anything…once again…
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Inuyasha and Kenjen sat down on a nearby bench watching the other children and parents go about their business. Deep in thought Inuyasha knew he had to tell Kenjen about his mother. Trying to explain this to Kenjen was not going to be simple but-
"Father?"
"Yes Kenjen?"
"A woman came the other day asking for you. When she saw me, she tried to touch me but Grandma wouldn't let her."
"Oh…"
"Who was she?"
"Well, Kenjen um…She's someone very special to be you and I. Someone that you should know about. You see Kenjen…That woman who stopped by…She's um-"
"Yo Yash! What's up?" called out Miroku walking up to them.
'Perfect timing Perv' Inuyasha noted mentally.
"Hey! Nice day isn't it?"
"Hey Uncle Miroku!" said Kenjen with the biggest grin he could muster.
"Hey kiddo, how's my favorite little nephew?"
"Getting bigger everyday, so I'd drop the 'little' if I were you."
"Ooh…Big words for such a small boy," said Miroku taking Kenjen in a head lock and giving him a noogie.
The poor boy broke free with his hair tossled and gave his uncle a very mean look earning himself Miroku's tongue being stuck out at the small child.
"Hey Miroku!" stated Inuyasha flatly, "Can I talk to you for a moment?"
The two adults walked away from out of Kenjen's earshot and began talking man to man.
"What's up Inu?"
"I was just about to tell Kenjen about well…Kikyo."
Miroku gagging on his own slivia hearing this asked, "I'm (cough) sorry (cough) what did you say? (cough)"
"She's come back Miroku."
"Wait…You mean to tell me the woman who took your virginity, refused your love, and is the mother Kenjen who just happened to neatly drop him on your doorstep three years ago is back in town?"
"Yeah."
"Wow…Have you told Kagome?"
"I didn't think it was important."
"Not important? Inuyasha, aren't you worried that Kikyo might try something?"
"Like what?"
"Well, what if she wants you back? Why come back if there wasn't a motive?"
"She wants to see Kenjen. What other motive does she need?"
"Inu, Inu, Inu…This woman cold heartedly didn't tell you about Kenjen and then just irresponsibly left him on your doorstep for you to take care of…For three years my friend. Why now? Why come back now?"
"Maybe she feels guilty."
"Maybe she's just a bitch!"
"HEY! Stop it all right! This is none of your business!"
"None of my business? Who was it that you came to when you needed help when you found Kenjen? Who is it that you still come to when you need help with Kenjen? Who is it that you come to when you need someone? Yeah, think real hard about that Inu!"
"All right! I get it! Shut up already!"
"I just thought I needed to remind you."
"Fine! I'm sorry!"
The two men began to try and calm themselves down before continuing.
"So…You gonna tell Kagome?"
"Why should I?"
"She does have a right to know."
"Why?"
"Don't you love her?"
"Yeah, but what does her knowing about Kikyo have to do with anything?"
"Whatever, do what you will. Just…Be careful my friend."
"Don't worry about me, worry about your own woman."
"Don't remind me. Anyhow, take care and we'll talk later."
"Yeah…"
"Hey Kenjen! See ya later little man!"
With a wave to Kenjen, Miroku departed leaving Inuyasha once again with his son.
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"Ok…F# melodic minor scale means…Uh…means…Damn! I can't get this to save my life!" said Kagome lying on her couch and placing the Music Theory book over her face. As she began sulking a knock came from the door.
Knock Knock
"Who is it?" said Kagome without stirring.
"It's me Kagome…Open up!"
"Oh! Inuyasha!" The girl began to slowly but surely roll off the couch and creep over to the door to let the love of her life in.
As soon as the door swung open Inuyasha gave Kagome a big goofy grin saying, "Sango told me you needed my help. When don't you need it?"
"Shut up and get in here!" said Kagome grabbing him by the collar and pulling him in.
As they walked in like this Inuyasha couldn't help but be cocky, "Well, if you wanted me that bad you could have just-"
"It's Music Theory smart ass!"
Kagome managed to bring them both down onto the couch with one hard tug making Inuyasha gulp. 'When had she become so strong?'
"Here! Take a look at this, it's like code or something!" She said thrusting the book onto his legs a little too close to another member of his body. Inuyasha instantly tensed and gave another gulp at how heavy the book was…Just imagine if it had hit that other member of his body.
He began tutoring her and giving her Music Theory drills to make sure she was ready for the hearing portion as well as the sight-reading portion of the exam. For music majors, passing theory is essential…If you don't pass Theory, don't expect to pass anything else because you won't be able to take anything else.
When Inuyasha gave her the last drill both of them were beat. They stayed up till 10:30 pm. trying to muster enough knowledge for their exams. As soon as they were finished Sango and Miroku knocked on the door. Motioning for Kagome to stay on the couch, Inuyasha opened the door revealing two smiling faces; one holding a six pack of beer, while the other held a large pepperoni pizza.
"So…Who's ready for our kind of cram session?" said Sango with a wink moving past Inuyasha to sit next to Kagome on the couch.
"What are you guys doing here? And where's Ayame and Koga?"
"Oh, well, they wanted to be alone…Couples these days…Anyways, we thought you two would be up for a little relaxation, so…Here we are."
Sango put the beer down on the coffee table as she stretched her legs right beside them and pulled her hands behind her head with a very smug grin.
Inuyasha and Miroku came back to the living room sitting on chairs opposite the girls and immediately grabbing for the beers. Kagome of course was weary of the thought of drinking and got up to get a soda.
"Aww, come on Kagome, join in the college spirit. Beer is like water…You drink it to stimulate when you're thirsty."
"Miroku…When I want to join in the college spirit you'll be the first one I notify; but I am not getting into any type of spirit the night before exams."
"Freshmen, just don't know how to have a good time," said Miroku nodding with Inuyasha.
Sango instantly shot the both of them with a death glare and shot back, "Excuse me! Not everyone thinks that losing brain cells the night before finals is a good idea like you morons. I think Kagome's smart!"
"Thank you Sango."
"But then again…When in Rome! Cheers!" With that Sango popped open the top and took a big swig ending with a large burp causing the men to blush.
This went on till midnight and the four of them passed out on the furniture. It was well into the morning before any of them woke up. The night ended well…As well as to be expected with three drunk college students and one stressed out freshman.
Everyone passed out in weird positions…Even for them! Sango ended up on the floor with Miroku lying on the couch having his hand rest on her butt. Inuyasha kicked his feet onto the coffee table with his head leaned back and arms stretched out while Kagome laid in his lap drooling in the pit of his crotch. Pretty picture huh?
Thank goodness Kagome was smart enough to set her alarm clock or they would have missed their exams completely….
Beep Beep Beep Beep Beep Beep Beep Beep Beep Clunk! Went Inuyasha's hand over the alarm clock.
Five minutes later…
Beep Beep Beep Beep Beep Beep Beep Chunk! Went the alarm clock splattering against the farthest wall.
"Inuyasha? Did you break my alarm clock?" asked a dazed Kagome.
"It sounded like it was already broke."
"Why?"
"Cause it was workin'."
"You make no sense! And you owe me an alarm clock mister!"
"Yeah, yeah, whatever…Hey Kagome?"
"Yeah?"
Inuyasha looked down at the girl lying on the pit of his crotch, "Either I had a wet dream without knowing it or you drooled on me last night…"
"Oh…Sorry…" said Kagome getting up and wiping off her mouth still oozing with salivia.
Kagome tried to get up off the couch and gather herself when Sango and Miroku began to stir. The four college students could have used coffee badly; but settled for sodas instead. Aww, the life of a college student…Stay up late, eat whatever you want, whenever you want…And get up and dress how ever the hell you feel like…Speaking of which…
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"Uh, good morning Kagome…You look…comfortable," said Hojo admiring Kagome's choice of attire for the Music Theory Final.
Kagome of course was dressed in pajama pants with a spaghetti strapped shirt, and cute turtle slippers on her feet while her hair looked like it hadn't been combed in weeks. Yes, she looked like the typical college student during finals.
"Yeah…Well, I just didn't feel like dressing up today."
"Well, it doesn't matter what you wear Kagome…You always look beautiful to me."
"Aww, that's really sweet Hojo," she said yawning, "If I wasn't so tired right now I'd give you a compliment too…" With that her head fell on the desk and she began to drool once again.
The test was over faster than Kagome thought it would be. In the end Hojo shook her awake, when she finally regained consciousness, Kagome's exam managed to stick to her face. She blushed grabbing it and wiping her face off long enough to look at Hojo with squinting eyes.
"Hey? Did I take the test?" she said handing it to him.
"From the looks of it you did."
"Good…" she said returning her face to the surface of the board.
"Uh…Kagome, don't you have any other exams to take?"
"Yeah…But later…right now I need to study the last letter of the alphabet."
Hojo shook his head and decided to do the gentleman thing…Take his friend back to her room.
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They're day started out normal enough. The sun crept through the window onto the bed shining in their faces…Or rather his face. The red-haired girl was no longer lying beside him. As the young man's hand crept to her side of the bed he noticed there was nothing but sheets.
"Ayame?" said Koga stirring out of sleep.
He looked around the room still trying to wake up when he found Ayame in the corner clutching what appeared to be a plush wolf of some kind. The girl had tears in her eyes and was cradling herself back and forth mumbling under her breath. Koga didn't understand what she was saying till he walked over and sat next to her.
"I don't want to die. I don't want to lose everything. Why? Why does everything have to go? Why can't I ever keep anything that I truly love? Why God? Why?"
"Ayame? Honey? Are you all right?" When he motioned to put his arms around the shaking girl she tensed and scooted closer into the wall.
Koga noticed her eyes were still closed…'She must be dreaming…'
He tried once again to comfort her by saying, "Ayame…Wake up, it's all right…No one is gonna harm you or take anything from you. You're safe darling. I'm here with you. Don't worry…It's all right."
"That's what everyone kept saying. It was going to be all right if we stayed calm. But nothing ever is fine or all right. Nothing ever stays the way you want it to. It's always given and then taken away."
"Ayame…Come on, wake up! Snap out of it!" Getting restless he finally ignored her jilts of trying to avoid contact when he instantly grabbed both her shoulders and squeezed as tight as he could without hurting her. She immediately opened her eyes to appear rather shocked in Koga's tight embrace.
"Koga? What are you doing?"
Koga's shocked expression was beginning to worry her and as he loosened his grip as he gently clutched her to his chest saying, "You were having a nightmare Ayame. I don't know what was going on; but it was pretty bad…"
"What did I say," she asked as she relaxed on his chest.
"You were babbling about how you didn't want everything taken away from you. That nothing every stays, it's just given and taken."
Feeling guilty, Ayame pushed away from Koga to stair into his piercing blue eyes.
"I'm so sorry Koga. I guess I must have been dreaming about the hurricanes again. I don't know what to say except…I'm sorry you ended up with a flake as a girlfriend…"
"No Ayame…I love you no matter what…Don't ever think you could change my mind." With that he held her against her chest once more…until…
"Uh, Koga?"
"Yes sweetie?"
"Isn't today the first day of finals?"
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"Um…Sango…Are you sure you should be eating all that food before you take your final in General Sports?"
"Miroku…I need the extra nutrition if I'm gonna pulverize all those boys and beat everyone's scores."
"I know sweetie it's just…Isn't three plates of food pushing it just a little?"
"What? Are you trying to say I am eating too much and that I'm fat or something?" Sango said putting her fork into her mouth and chewing the pancakes as a cold stare stayed on her boyfriend from across the table.
"Uh…No of course not darling. Um, what I mean to say is…Don't hurt the guys too bad all right honey?"
"I thought so," she said leaning across the table to place an innocent kiss on his lips.
"Mmm…Maple syrup…My favorite!"
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Hojo gently cradled Kagome in his arms as he finally made it to her dorm room. Thoughtfully planting her feet to the floor as he fished in her pockets for her keys, he once again swept her off her feet when he reached his goal. Opening the door and letting himself in he found Kagome's bedroom and placed her on the bed.
Stroking her hair away from her face he kneeled beside her inching closer and closer to her lips. They were so beautiful…Red, pouty, and looked as soft as a red rose's petals. Hojo continued to caress her flesh before looking at the rest of her body sprawled out before him. He thought she was perfect…Every curve, every inch, every bit of…Kagome.
Looking away from her lips and body he focused on her ebony locks and gently held her hair between his fingers. Taking a huge whiff and placing it gently back upon the bed, he was content. The grin on his face was more than just a look of content.
"Oh Kagome…How beautiful you look. Inuyasha is truly lucky to have you…"
"Don't I know it!" said a tall lanky figure from the door way.
'Speak of the devil!'
His eyes scanned the scene before him…Hojo looking over a sprawled, passed out Kagome on her bed no less…Was this guy asking for death?
"Uh Inuyasha!" said Hojo instantly getting up on his feet with eyes filled with horror.
"What happened? Is Kagome all right?" Inuyasha asked ignoring the events he just saw for the moment.
"Oh! Yeah, she's just fine. She just passed out in class-"
"Passed out!"
"Well, so to speak…She actually just went to sleep after the Music Theory final and well, I didn't have the heart to wake her…"
"I can tell…" He moved closer to Hojo standing right in front of him with glaring eyes before taking a turn and sitting next to Kagome on the bed.
Hojo could feel his heart jump in his throat after that look.
"I can take it from here. Thanks for bringing her home…" He said rather curtly.
"Uh, right…Uh, tell her I'll see her around…Uh…Bye!" And with that the frightened college student bolted out of the dorm room completely.
"Bastard…Lucky for you, you're one of her friends…"
Kagome began to stir as he looked down at her.
Yawning before opening her eyes she looked up in surprise seeing Inuyasha above her.
"Oh! Inuyasha!" she said looking around, "Uh, how'd I get here? I don't remember walking all the way from the music building."
"That's because you didn't…You're little Music Theory friend brought you back."
"Music Theory friend? Oh! You must mean Hojo."
"Yeah…I guess that's him."
"Well, that was awful sweet of him."
"I think you should be careful around him Kagome," He said with concern showing in his tone as well as a hint of demand.
"What are you talking about?"
"I don't trust him all right!"
"He's just a friend Inuyasha."
"You didn't see what I saw…"
"Inuyasha…If you don't trust him you don't trust me!"
"You know I trust you!"
"Then stop it! Hojo is not gonna steal me away from you if that's what you're worried about."
"I never said I was worried Kagome! I just said to be careful around him!"
"Why can't you ever admit when you are jealous?"
"Cause I'm not jealous bitch!"
The room suddenly turned quiet and Kagome looked away from Inuyasha trying to hold back anger and tears wanting to surface. Realizing his mistake, he was mentally kicking himself and reached out for her, only to find Kagome push away from him getting up off the bed. She motioned for her satchel and entered the door way…
"I have another final," she said quietly without turning to see his face. With that she turned and walked out, leaving Inuyasha alone with his thoughts…
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Sango Pov
Aww Dodge Ball! What a wonderful final exam for General Sports. The best game besides Rugby! You get to hit people with balls as hard as you want…Well, you're not suppose to try and hurt them; but Ssshhh…That'll be our little secret!
"All right, let's keep this a clean game everyone!" said Coach Fanel, "Every man," taking a look at Sango, "And woman for themselves! All right! Let's play ball!" the man shouted.
Instantly the college students fanned out on the field trying to gather enough room to dodge and throw the balls whenever they could. It was like a battle field and the survival of the fittest rule came into play. Needless to say, I was more than confident at my skills. Hmph! Daddy was a black belt! Like I was gonna let anyone push me around!
I successfully made it as one of the last ten people on the field and then surprisingly it was down to me and some cocky Junior.
"Hey Sango…How 'bout after I beat you I make you feel better by treating you to dinner?"
"How 'bout you kiss my ass after getting a good look at it from the ground?"
With that I jumped up and hurled the ball at the boy. He was so shocked by my speed he didn't have time to respond and I claimed victory. Take that cocky Junior!
Needless to say I received the highest score out of the class on my final!
After getting a few congrats from the boys telling me they couldn't wait till next semester I happened to look over at the bleachers and there was Kagome smiling and waving back at me. I couldn't believe she was here! But despite that smile on her face, I knew something was up…
"Hey Kagome? Something wrong?"
"Well, yes and no…"
"Ok…That's a good start to fixing the problem…Why not tell me what happened?"
"Well, I kinda passed out in Music Theory this morning." Kagome quickly saw my concern and fixed it by saying, "Oh! Don't worry Sango! I was just tired. But anyways, Hojo took me back to my room and well, Inuyasha was there and he got jealous and we got into this whole big argument…Now it's just one big mess!"
"Ouch! Want me to go kick his ass?"
"No, that's ok; but thanks."
Damn that Inuyasha! Why must he always be so stubborn and rude and why must he be so Inuyasha!
"Anything I can do to help?"
"No, just talk with me…I saw you whip those boys out on the field."
"Oh that…Yeah, I was hoping to do more damage; but you know, didn't want to come on too strong."
"Oh of course, gotta save some of it for next semester."
I couldn't help but smile at her comment and we both began laughing.
"So…Have you seen Ayame today?"
"Nope Kagome, can't say I have."
Hmm, that's right…Where was Ayame? We usually hear from her by now…
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"I'm fine Koga!" She said taking a sip of coffee at the table in her room.
"You didn't sound fine a few minutes ago."
"It was just a dream Koga, you can't expect me not to have nightmares after everything that has happened!"
"Maybe you should think about seeing a counselor or something. This isn't healthy."
Taking a handful of chips from Koga's bag sitting in his lap Ayame chewed and said,
"What would you know about healthy? You eat potato chips for breakfast!"
Koga gave his girlfriend a concerned look, sighing, and then clasping her hand with his.
"Ayame, I'm worried about you. Sometimes at night when I reach out for you, you tense up and scoot away. Other times you try and push. What am I suppose to think?"
Thinking about this for a moment she said, "You never told me any of this."
"I didn't think it was necessary until after what happened this morning."
Sitting in silence for awhile Ayame began again, "Don't tell the others. Please don't tell them what is going on. I don't want them to know anything is wrong…Wrong with me…"
"Nothing's wrong with you. You've been through a traumatic experience and it's ok for you to go through this. I just want you to know I'm here for you."
"Thank you Koga…But you still haven't answered my question!"
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"So, you say Inuyasha and Kagome are fighting? What happened this time?"
"Well Miroku, isn't it obvious? Inuyasha was being himself!"
The two began grinning at one another and Miroku put his arm around Sango's shoulders while they sat on the couch in her room as she explained what happened.
"So, Inuyasha was mad about Hojo helping her, she was defending him, he yelled at her and called her a 'bitch'…Did I get this all right?"
"Right! So, what do we do?"
"What do you mean?"
"You know how stubborn they are…If we don't do something now, they won't ever talk to each other ever again…And think about it…Do you really wanna play relay man?"
"I see your point. They do have a performance tomorrow too, it sure wouldn't be much fun to see them arguing on stage, or would it?" He said with a smirk.
"Miroku!"
"Ok, sorry…Well, I do have an idea, it worked when me and this other guy were trying to hook these two people up."
"What happened?"
"Well…"
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End Chapter 19!
I guess we'll have to wait for Chapter 20 to figure out what happends!
Thank you guys so much for reading and reviewing! I'm sorry I am posting these so late, it's just of work, school, and I am so much of a perfectionist with my work…I want you guys to love the story and so I am trying so hard to make sure everything turns out just right!
By the way…Music Theory really is essential for all music majors. For the final we have to sight-read some music meaning…We sing a page of music we have never seen before and are expected to get it right for a good grade…The professor plays the first note on the piano and we instantly begin singing to the best of our abilities.
The next portion is listening…The play some measures of music and we write down exactly what we hear, pitch by pitch…Then we do some scale listening and see which scale is being played…
The next portion is a flat out EXAM! The professor gives us about 5 pages of Music Theory material to fill in the blanks or draw scales or stuff like that…Really tiresome!
If you don't pass all five Music Theory courses you can't move on to the next classes that come after Music Theory I, Music Theory II, Music Theory III, etc.
Oh, and did I mention we have Music Theory Monday-Thursday…How messed up is that?
Anyways, thank you guys so much and I can't wait to hear what you think about this chapter!