Hello everyone! How do you like my story so far? I would really like to know! R&R Even if you don't like it:). Well here is chapter 9! Enjoy!
Chapter 9: Accept, Learn, and sore knuckles
Inuyasha's P.O.V
On the way home, the car was silent. Kagome starred out the window. She had been crying so much lately, I can still smell the salt on her even though she hasn't been crying for about a half an hour. The car halted and we reached the steps to the shrine. Gramps and Souta both got out of the car but Kagome still sat there starring out the window as if she never knew we had reached the shrine.
"Kagome? We're here." I tapped her on the back. Kagome turned and looked at me. Her eyes were glassy and her face was still stained from the tears running down her cheeks from before. Kagome nodded her head and stepped out of the car.
"Will you be alright Kagome?" I asked. This isn't the Kagome I know. The Kagome I know is happy and cheerful. But now, even if she smiled her most sincere smile, I could see the sorrow hidden behind the cheerful mask Kagome puts on. "Kagome… I can't stand to see you like this. I know this must hurt, but I need you to be happy… be happy for yourself…be happy for Souta…be happy for me." I said. My eyes stared deep into her chocolate brown eyes. For the first time in many days, I saw her eyes light up. No mask. No hiding. I smiled.
"Thank you, Inuyasha." Kagome smiled back. "I should be happy. I know my mom is in heaven. I know she's happy."
"Great. Is the old Kagome back?" I asked slowly. Kagome nodded with a big grin on her face.
"I think I'm going to go back to school next week. I suggest you do the same!" Kagome stated seriously. My eyes widened.
"and how am I supposed to learn all the crap you study?" I growled.
"I'll teach you!" Kagome began. "We have 4 more days till school starts. That should get you started." I sighed heavily and nodded. "Let's start now!" Kagome beamed. She took my hand and pulled me up the steps.
We got up to our room and Kagome went digging through her closet. I laid down on my bed and tapped my finger on the mattress impatiently. My eyes began to droop but shot open after hearing a loud thump. I looked over onto Kagome's desk. On it there was a pile of books that was easily over 1 foot tall.
"OI! You expect me to learn all of that shit in 4 days!" I yelled.
"Well… I guess we can take out history considering you should know all about it. What other things are you good at?" Kagome questioned. Her sparkling eyes focused on the books and her face was giving off the thinking-really-hard look. What subjects could I do? I read the titles to each text book. Math, Science, History, and English. I guess I was ok in math. There was about 2 large books on it. Science had 4 different books and English just had one.
"Uh…I guess I'm pretty good at math. Since schools didn't except me when I was little, my mother had to teach me some things."
"Ok! Well we'll start with Science and English and review math for you. How does that sound?" Kagome said, voice spilling with excitement. She picked up 2 of the 4 science books and brought them over to my bed. "Ok right now we're learning botany. Like about plants. But I have a feeling you should know most of that considering you've been around Kaede for so long. Next, in science, we're doing chemistry…" Kagome ranted on and on about things that hardly made any sense yet everything seemed to be sticking in my mind.
"Ok lets review. What is energy?" Kagome asked.
"Uh… the ability to make things move." I said plainly.
"Correct! What is the smallest particle in the world?"
"atom."
"What are atoms made up of?"
"Protons, Neutrons, and Electrons."
"Wow you're pretty good at this. Let's move onto English." (a/n I realize all of this is in english but they're Japanese so bare with me. I won't go through any details)
About 2 hours later I had every last thing memorized. Each question that was asked, I answered correctly. Kagome's face was priceless!
"Ok, I thought this was going to take all of the 4 days…but apparently not!...Wow! Inuyasha you certainly impressed me." Kagome said. Her eyes wide and her mouth slightly open. I smirked and laid back down on my pillow.
"that's enough. One more word equation, I'll explode!" I mumbled.
"Ok. Also, you don't have to come to school this week. I'll get you registered this week and you can come on Monday. But, that does mean that you have to stay here all alone. Gramps is doing another strange priest…thing…with some of his friends until Saturday. Speaking of which. What do you want to do this weekend?" I shrugged.
"I wonder what the others are doing right now." I asked, looking into space.
Feudal era
"I want Kagome back now!" Shippo whined.
"Both Inuyasha and Kagome have been gone for quite some time. I wonder what could have ever happened to them." Sango said looking at Miroku.
"I dunno. If they don't come back in at least 3 days, we'll do something. But in the mean time…" Miroku left his sentence hanging and his hand moved down the back side of a certain demon slayer.
"YOU LECHER!" Sango screamed and bonked Miroku on the head with her Hirikotsu.
"You've got it all wrong!" Miroku began, rubbing his head. "I was merely getting a spider off of you. It could have been poisonous! I practically saved your life!" Miroku protested.
"I'd rather have been bitten." Sango said grimly. She then walked off to go the "ladies bush".
"You know Miroku, if you ever want a chance with Sango, let alone any women, you must stop grabbing their behind every chance you get!" Shippo said poking Miroku in the chest.
"It's not me! The hand has a mind of it's own!" Miroku stated. Shippo shook his head and returned to the spot he was sitting in before.
"You'll never change. It's too bad though. Sango is a real sweet lady!" Shippo pointed out. Miroku sighed. Sango came back in and sat down.
Present. Inuyashas P.O.V still
"I wonder what the others are doing right now." I asked, looking into space.
"Same thing as usual." Kagome said blankly. She obviously meant the constant groping. Miroku will never change. Even if he is in love with Sango.
"Well, lets get ready for bed." Ten minutes later we were ready for bed and under the covers.
"Do you think we'll ever get back to the feudal era?" Kagome asked sadly.
"I dunno. I hope so though." Kagome nodded and drifted off to sleep. I promised I would find away to get back to them and it's a promise that will not be broken.
Kagome's P.O.V
BEEEEEEEEEP! Damn it! There goes that stupid alarm clock again. Oh well. I guess I really should be getting to school. I looked over at Inuyasha to see if he had been woken up by the alarm. His eyes were closed and he was sound asleep. Well I'll write a note for him before I leave. For a few moments I just sat on my bed with my head resting on my hand, starring at the gorgeous features of the sleeping hanyou before me. What seemed like seconds later, I glanced at the clock. 7:45. Wait… 7:45? I'VE BEEN STARRING AT INUYASHA FOR 20 MIN! OH MY GOD! I rushed into my closet, grabbed my uniform and began to change. I didn't pay one bit of attention to the blob on the bed. I finished getting changed and ran down stairs to grab a piece of toast and juice. I couldn't be late!
I reached the classroom just when the bell rang.
"Ok class, please pull out your text books and read page 56 on medicinal herbs while I take attendance." The teacher ordered. HA! I probably know everything! Kaede certainly does come in handy! "Kagome, you've been here a lot lately! It's good to see your getting better. Oh, and I'm sorry about your mother." I nodded and smiled sweetly. I don't think I'll actually want to talk about that for a while. The morning went on as usual. Boring. But, it was time for my favourite subject… LUNCH! I got to the till and payed for my lunch and sat down at a large empty table. I stuffed a chunk of rice in my mouth and turned around to see the three screech-… DAMN IT ALL! I've spent too much time with Inuyasha!
"Hey Kagome." The three said in union.
"Hey guys!" I greeted brightly
"So… where's Inuyasha?" Yuka said slyly. I knew he'd be brought up.
"He's at home. But, he will be going to this school on Monday." I replied.
"Really!" the girls screeched. I guess Inuyasha was kind of right. They kind of screech a little. That wasn't very nice Kagome! They're your friends! I thought to myself. I'm becoming more and more like Inuyasha every day. That can't be good! Ayami, Yuka, and Eri sat down beside me.
"So have you guys kissed yet?" Eri grilled. I blushed furiously.
"Uh… sure…" Uh oh
"Sure? So you have."
"I guess… yah…" I was lying right through my teeth.
"awwww" the girls taunted. I rolled my eyes and went back to eating my lunch.
Inuyasha's P.O.V
I woke up but didn't open my eyes. I wasn't ready to be up. I wanted to sleep all day. Well I guess I can't do that. My eyes slowly opened up to reveal an Kagome's bed empty. My head shot up. Oh god! Some one might have kidnapped her or something. Whoa…Whoa… calm down she's probably down stairs. My eyes drifted to a piece of paper that laid on Kagome's bed. I picked it up and began to read it.
Morning Sleepy Head!
I have gone to school so don't worry about me. Help yourself to something in the kitchen. You can watch T.V or something. Souta is also at school. He'll said last night that he'll be going to a friends house after school so you don't need to worry about him bothering you. I will be home at 3:15 at the least! Have fun today and please don't eat EVERYTHING in the house. I'd like to have dinner tonight! ()
See you soon,
Kagome 3
I smiled at the letter. She's so cute. I folded the paper and put it away in my area of the closet. I looked at the time. It was 2:45. She'll be home in 30 min. Good. Wow, I certainly slept in.
Kagome's P.O.V (ten minutes later)
Yes! It's five to three!...4…3…2…1…DING DING DING! I love that sound. I got up from my seat and began to walk out.
"Kagome!" That voice defiantly sounds familiar. I turned around and sure enough it was Hojo. I still am kind of mad at him for kissing me! "Hello Kagome!"
"Hi Hojo!" I smiled.
"Kagome, would it be possible if I could…if I could…maybe…walk you home again?" well I can't just say no! That's mean!
"Uh…sure… I guess." I replied grimly. Hojo's smile widened.
"great, well lets go!" Hojo began to walk forward and I followed. "I heard about your mom. I'm very sorry!" Hojo sympathized.
"It's ok. Umm… if you don't mind, could we talk about something else." I asked with pleading eyes.
"Oh sorry. I understand." Hojo looked down at the ground in front of him. We walked in silence except for the odd topic on medicine or school. We reached the steps and I began to walk up the stairs but Hojo grabbed my wrist. Oh no! No this again! Please god no!
Inuyasha's P.O.V
Ok! It's 3:10. Maybe I can spot her from the roof. I grabbed a hat and put it on my head. In no time at all I got on the top of the roof and sat starring out at the city below. I sniffed the air. There was a lot of different scents but I easily caught the smell of wild flowers. I looked around hectically trying to spot my kago- My Kagome? Weird. I finally spotted her raven black hair at the bottom of the steps. She was with some one. No wait this isn't just some one. It's a man! I think they're saying good-bye. I saw Kagome start to walk up the stairs but this guy grabbed her wrist. What is he doing! Then I saw my worst nightmare!
The man pressed his dirty lips onto MY Kagome's soft innocent lips. Kagome struggled to get out of this guys grasp but he held onto her back tightly. My ears began to swerve in any which direction. I heard Kagome whimper into his mouth. She began to scream. That was it! HOW COULD THIS MAN BE DOING THIS! In one swift jump I landed on the few bottom steps of the shrine and stalked over to Kagome. I grabbed the mysterious guys shoulder and ripped him away from Kagome.
"INUYASHA!" Kagome shrieked thankfully. I pushed Kagome behind me.
"What in the fuck do you think you're doing, you fucking bastard! HOW DARE YOU LAY A HAND ON KAGOME!" I howled. I deep growl formed deep within my chest. My hands curled into tight fists and my knuckles became white.
"That's none of your damn buis-…" I didn't let him finish. I punched him hard in the face, knocking him unconscious.
"DON'T YOU EVER FUCKING THINK ABOUT COMING NEAR KAGOME AGAIN OR YOUR DEAD!" I could care less whether he could hear me or not. If I ever see him again… I'll stab him to death with my sword. I turned to Kagome who stared at the limp body on the ground.
"Are you alright Kagome? Did he hurt you?"
"I'm ok. He didn't hurt me." Kagome said and then wrapped her arms around me tightly. "Thank you Inuyasha! Thank you so much!" I picked her up and carried her up the stairs to the shrine, leaving the unconscious man on the side walk.