Disclaimer: Don't own the Inu gang, but own Shawn and Harashi. Yes she is back. Mu ha ha ha. I also do not own whoever sings "When the Door Shuts."
oXoCrAzY4MyHaNyOuXoX: Thanks for the review. You wanted to know what Shawn looks like yes? OK. She does kinda look like Kagome, but not really. She has light brown hair and natural blonde highlight. She is about Kagome's height and she has freckles. (Just a few) When her hair was longer it was wavy. Like that one friend of Kagome's ya know? But now that she cut it looks strait. I don't know why, but that is how I imagined her when she cut her hair. Is your question answered? Review if not.
Cousin's Return
Chapter 4: A Bad First Day
When the door shuts
Don't worry about me.
It's not attention that I want form you…
Shawn groaned and rolled over to look at the time. 7:00. 'Already?' thought Shawn, 'It feels like I only slept for five minutes.' (A/N from now on the stars are for music)
…I need you to trust
Who I'm gonna be
And in everything I'm going to do…
Shawn sat up and swung her feet over the edge of the bed. She rubbed her eyes, yawned, and stretched.
…' Cause I'm not afraid
Of what I don't know
For standing is all that I earn -
Shawn slapped the off button. As much as she loved the song she needed to get ready. In her mind it was still playing. She new the lyrics, 'If this were a movie that song would still be playing in the background,' she thought. She felt it represented her predicament. (A/N If you know the song you probably agree.)
Shawn walked over to her dresser and opened up her drawer of pants, "What to wear? What to wear?" she mumbled, pulling out a pair of black jeans. Then she opened the drawer under it and searched through her T- Shirts. She pulled out a random shirt form the bottom and smiled. It was her old blue number 18 jersey. It was patched all over, courtesy of her last visit to Japan, "I wore this the first time I went down the well," she said to herself. She remembered climbing out of the well and finding Inuyasha. She remembered how great he was. Shawn hugged the shirt and set it over the back of her desk chair, "Can't wear it though. Not unless I want people to get the wrong impression on the first day of school."
So Shawn continued her T-shirt search. She finally abandoned her dresser and walked to her closet. She pulled out a green, blue, and white stripped blouse and matching green tank top to wear under it, "Perfect," she said, "Not too sporty, not too feminine."
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"Shawn, are you ready to go?" Kagome called upstairs, "If you don't hurry we'll be late!"
"Coming!" Shawn called back, racing down the stairs, her blue backpack hanging off of one shoulder.
"All right then, let's go. Bye Mom!"
"Bye Mrs. Higurashi!"
"Bye girls. Have a good day at school."
As the tow girls descended the steps of the Higurashi shrine Shawn asked, "Anything I should know? Who not to hang with? The special clicks? Teachers to fear?"
Kagome laughed, "No nothing really. Just be yourself."
"I think I can do that," the two girls giggled.
0o0o0o0o
Shawn stood outside of the classroom N-18 waiting for the principal to stop talking with the teacher and take her in. She felt like she was in a kid's movie where she was the shy new student.
Kagome had taken her to the office, but then had to go off to her own classes, leaving Shawn to fend for herself. Shawn didn't really care though. Even if Kagome were there Shawn still would have been nervous. She was, after all, starting school in a totally different country.
"Shanko," the principal said, "This is Mrs. Kisha. She will be your first period History teacher."
"Nice to meet you," said Shawn.
"Nice to meet you too dear," said Mrs. Kisha. She looked about 40 years old. She had chin length dark brown hair and blue eyes. She had a friendly smile and a firm grip, Shawn noticed when they shook hands.
"Well let's go in," said the principal
'God, does the guy think I'm 6 or something,' thought Shawn, but she just smiled. Taking a deep breath she stepped into the classroom.
"Good morning class," said the principal as the teacher sat down at her desk.
"Good morning," said a few members of the class. The rest just mumbled some unknown greeting.
"Class this is Shanko Collins. She just transferred from America," the principal began.
At the word America the class started to buzz.
"She must be a rich girl," Shawn heard a boy with curly black hair mumble.
"Bet she lived in Hollywood," a girl with pigtails whispered.
"Check out her clothes. Doesn't she have her uniform yet?" asked a snobby looking girl with black curly hair.
"Class please!" said the teacher.
The chatter stopped.
"Now I want you all make Shanko feel welcome and be as helpful as you can," said the principal, "Have a good day," and with that the he left.
"Is there an empty desk where Shanko can sit?" asked Mrs. Kisha.
"Please call me Shawn," Shawn said.
"Isn't that a boy's name in America?" asked the snobby looking girl.
"Suki! That was very rude. You will stay after class!" said Mrs. Kisha.
Shawn didn't seem to hear the teacher though, "It's not if you spell it right," she hadn't known the girl for 2 minutes and already Shawn disliked her.
"Shawn," the teacher warned, "Now. Is there an empty desk?"
"There's one here," said boy with light brown hair, pointing next to the empty seat next to him.
"Thank you Hojo. Shawn if you would take your seat please," said Mrs. Kisha. Once Shawn was seated Mrs. Kisha said, "Now everyone turn to page 246 in your books. Read through to page 249 and then we will have an oral discussion and take notes on what we learn. Hojo, could please share you book with Shawn?"
Hojo nodded. Shawn scooted closer to see pages.
45 minutes later
RRRRRRIIIIINNNNNGGGGG! The bell signaled the end of class. Everyone rushed out of the room, except Suki.
Shawn pulled her schedule out of her pocket and glanced at her next class. N- 26: Art.
'At least I'll have something interesting,' thought Shawn, but she had to admit History hadn't been bad. It was better than the history class she had taken in California.
"Shawn, wait!" called an unfamiliar voice. Shawn turned.
"Hi. It's Hojo right?" she asked.
"Yeah. Hi. I'm sorry I couldn't introduce myself properly in class."
"That's OK."
"You're Kagome's cousin right?" Hojo asked.
"Yeah. So, she told you about me then huh?"
"Only that your name was Shawn and that you moved here Sunday. I was wondering if you needed help finding your next class."
"Sure. Where's N-26?"
"Oh. I can walk you there! It's right next to my Physics class"
"Thanks," said Shawn, wondering why Hojo was being so sweet, 'Oh yeah! Kagome told me about this guy! He's got a crush on her. He's probably trying to get on her good side by being nice to me.'
When they arrived at N-26 Shawn went through the same introduction to the class, minus the principal. And then again in her Language Arts class afterwards. And yet again in Geometry after that. Finally it was lunch time.
'Let's see. Kagome said to meet her outside the cafeteria,' Shawn thought. She looked around and noticed a large building where many students where headed, 'I'm guessing that way.'
As she started walking towards the suspected cafeteria she tripped over a crack in the cement and crashed into somebody.
"Oh my God! I'm so sorry," she said helping the fallen stranger up.
"My my. You certainly have a knack for bumping into me," said the stranger with amusement in his voice.
"Who?" said Shawn dumbly, looking at the person, "Oh hi," said Shawn as she realized who it was, "It's uh…. uh…. wait I know it. Hiten! Hiten right?"
Hiten smiled, "Way to go Captain Obvious."
Shawn blushed.
"So you go to school here?" asked Hiten.
Shawn sighed, "As of today, yeah. You?"
"Do you see a school uniform?" asked Hiten. He was dressed in faded jeans and a white T-shirt.
Shawn blushed again, "So what are you doing here then?"
"Just passing through. It's a bit of a short cut to WacDonalds (A/N That is what it's called in Japan right?)."
"Got it. Well, I gotta go. A friend is expecting me. See ya later," and Shawn started towards the cafeteria again.
"Later," called Hiten making off towards the other side of the school.
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"Shawn! Over here!"
Shawn turned around, holding her lunch tray. She saw Kagome waving from a small table in a coroner. Shawn quickly weaved her way through all the other students.
"Hey. Sorry I took so long. I had a run in with a guy I met the other day," said Shawn, slipping off her backpack and sitting down.
"Who?" asked Kagome, curious.
"Uh. I don't know much about him. His name is Hiten. I just met him in passing on the way home yesterday," at the word Hiten, Kagome eyes grew wide.
She mouthed We'll talk later.
"Anyway," said Kagome, turning to her up till now ignored friends, "Guys this is my cousin, Shawn. Shawn this is Umi, Ramiki, and Ayuma." (A/N I don't know their real names. Sorry!)
"Hi!" said Umi. She had short wavy black hair and a sweet face.
"What's up?" said Ramiki. She had chin length black hair and mischievous eyes.
"Hey," said Ayuma. She had long dark brown hair tied in a braid and looked intellectual. (A/N Can't remember what she looks like so I'm making it up)
"How's it going?" asked Shawn, "Hey aren't you in my art class?" she asked Umi.
"Yeah. I was too shy to introduce myself. Sorry," replied Umi sheepishly.
"It's OK," said Shawn, "So does anyone have Gym class next?"
"I do," said Ramiki, "I can get you a set of clothes if you need 'em."
"That's all right. Kagome gave me the heads up. I have my own."
0o0o0o0o
45 minutes later Ramiki and Shawn were in the girl's locker room.
"So where do I get a locker assignment?" asked Shawn.
"You got a lock?"
"Yeah."
"Then just pick one and report the number to the coach," said Ramiki walking towards her locker, "Come on. There's a free one by me."
Shawn quickly followed.
"Right here," said Ramiki, pointing, "Locker 218."
"Thanks," said Shawn already putting her stuff inside.
Ramiki opened her locker and revealed many magazine cutouts and photographs taped to the inside door.
"Now that's a collection," said Shawn.
Ramiki smiled, "Yeah, well when one is a photographer one has many pictures."
Shawn shrugged and smiled as well, "Makes sense. I'll be right back I need to use the ladies room."
"Hurry up. We got 5 minutes to get out to the soccer field."
"Got it," Shawn closed her door and clicked the lock. She pulled on the lock to check its security and make sure no one would be able to get into the locker before walked over to the area in the locker room where they had a small restroom. She stepped behind a girl who was in line and started tapping her foot and humming to the beat.
The next girl in line walked to an open stall. Shawn leaned against the wall. Suddenly another girl stepped in front of her.
"Excuse me. I'm in line," said Shawn tapping the girl on the shoulder.
The girl turned around. It was the rude chick from Shawn's History class, Suki, "You were in line, you mean."
"Wha?" Shawn tried to retaliate, but the girl walked into the stall before Shawn could get out another syllable.
0o0o0o0o
10 minutes later on the soccer field
"I can't believe she just walked in and did that!" Shawn exclaimed for the millionth time.
"Yeah, yeah. Could you stop saying that? It's getting really annoying," complained Ramiki.
"Sorry. But jeez. Is she always such a bitch?" asked Shawn.
"Who? Suki? Yeah, pretty much," said Ramiki.
"Great," Shawn replied sarcastically.
"All right everybody line up!" shouted the P.E. coach. She quickly took role call and then separated the boys from the girls. She had them form 2 lines and then had them count off, "Everyone who was counted as a 1 over here and everyone who was counted as a 2, over there. Team 1 is blue flags and team 2 red flags." (A/N in my PE class they make us do this so that we can tell our teammates apart.)
Everyone did as they were told. Ramiki and Shawn put on blue flags and made their way to the middle of the field. Shawn saw Suki put on a red flag.
"Team 1 starts with the ball. Ready, 1, 2, 3!" the coach blew the whistle. Team one charged down the field kicking the ball back and forth. Then a boy from team 2 came in a stole and everyone ran the other way. Suddenly the ball was kicked out into the open. Shawn seized the chance and ran towards it. She kicked at it, but it was just out the reach of her foot! She missed and fell on her butt.
She heard a bunch of people laughing behind and grew beat red.
"I guess Americans aren't that coordinated!" Shawn heard Suki joke.
Shawn slowly picked herself up off the ground, 'Of all the sports, why did it have to be soccer? The one sport that I really suck at," she thought.
"Hey! You OK?" asked the coach, jogging over.
"Fine," said Shawn, dusting her self off.
"Do you need to sit out?" she asked.
"No," said Shawn. She casually brushed her hair back, trying to look like it hadn't bothered her.
"Ok then. Let's play!" said the coach.
0o0o0o0o
35 minutes later
Shawn breathed really heavily, "Is P.E. over yet?"
"About five more minutes," said Ramiki.
"Come on ladies! You can't just stand around when we're playing!" called the coach from the edge of the field.
"I'd like to see her try and play this," said Ramiki. She and Shawn started running towards the ball again.
Suddenly the ball flew into the air and landed 30 feet in front of them. It was also 30 feet in front of Suki who was opposite them. All three girls ran for it at the same time. Shawn started to pull away from Ramiki. Only 15 feet away.
'Com on legs,' thought Shawn. She put on an extra burst of speed and got to the ball just before the other 2 girls and she kicked as hard as she could. This time her foot made contact. Unfortunately the ball didn't fly very far before hitting Suki full in the face and knocking her over.
The coach blew her whistle, "TIME OUT!" she called as she ran over to Suki's side.
"Oh shit," said Shawn under her breath, "Suki? Suki are you OK?" she asked timidly.
Suki sat up dizzily with blood dripping out of her nose, "NO! I am not OK you bitch!"
Shawn was taken aback, "I'm sorry. I didn't mean to-"
"Shut the f up!"
"What happened?" asked the coach, finally arriving.
"She kicked the ball into my face, on purpose!" yelled Suki.
"What? No! It was an accident coach! I swear!" protested Shawn.
"That's enough from you two. Suki you're going to the nurse. That nose looks pretty bad. Shawn, I know it was an accident so chill. You won't get punished. Class dismissed!" the coach ordered. Shawn tried to say something else but the coach wouldn't let her, "Everything will be OK. Now I suggest you get to your next class before I change my mind about punishing you," the coach turned away from Shaw n in dismissal and started to help Suki.
As Shawn walked away with Ramiki she glanced back to see Suki mouth, "Bitch!"
Author's Note: OK I lied. Inuyasha wasn't in this chapter, but he will be I the next one. I swear. I'm sorry this took so long, but hey at least it's long right? Please review! Or I may have to start threatening to stop writing!
Gotta roll!
DramaQueenABZ