Chapter11: Understandings
Hey everyone.Anari here. Well wanted to say sorry for all this darkness but as you know light will always be shining at the end. at least I hope it does. Sorry for being so corny well enjoy 'The thought of death chapter 11' Thanks for all the reviews by the way. It really pumps me up and encourages me to write or type even faster. Well on with the story than
Beginning with Science class was terrible. It ruined her whole day seeing that Hiten had his eyes on her and everyone she cared about. She sat in her next class, waiting for the recess bell to ring. After vomiting everything in her stomach into the toilet she felt to sick to even look at anyone right now. If anyone saw her with bags under her eyes and with pale skin they'll nag her about what's going on and that was the last thing she needed.
Miroku took a glance at the pale girl as he read and reviewed his class agenda's. Kagome looked at him and went into deep thought. "What if I told a teacher about the gun in his desk? Than he would go to jail and I would testify about the threats he's been giving me." She thought to herself as she raked her hands through her hair. "But what if they don't arrest him and he'll just get angry and kill Bankotsu or maybe Kagura." She sighed in defeat as she hit her head on the desk. She couldn't get out of this and luckily her mother and father was still on a business trip. The longer her parents didn't show up the better. Kagome didn't understand why Hiten wanted to kill Bankotsu's father. Did she even want to understand in the first place?
The bell rang and students filled the seats. Miroku started teaching the class but as always she didn't pay attention to any of it. She looked out the window as the intercom sounded off. "Will Kagome Higurashi report to the principal's office. I repeat will Kagome Higurashi report to the principal's office. That'll be all" The intercom beeped as the announcer finished. Kagome packed her things as Miroku gave her the sign to go.
Walking through the halls heading towards the principal office she peeked in the window as she saw Hiten waiting in there with the principal. "I can't go in there. I should run for it." She placed her hand on the doorknob. i "I should run for-" /i She opened the door to the principal's office as the voices in her mind was ignored. Bowing down she took a seat as she stared at the two adults.
The principal stared at her with a stern look on his face. "Well Kagome. Mr. Sanzenin pointed out to me that you've been slacking lately. He says because of your poor attendance that you're failing his class. So it's for your own good that you spend after school with him as you study for 4 hours for 2 weeks." The Principal paused and Kagome's hands trembled as Hiten smirked at her. "4 hours with him. There's no way. I'll go insane." Kagome bolted out of her chair and protest. "I can't stay after school for 4 hours 2 weeks straight. That's insane." Hiten's eyes widen slightly as she continued. "I won't take any of this anymore. Hiten or 'Mr. Sanzenin' is a poser. He has a loaded gun in his drawer in the class room."
The Principal stood up immediately at the sound of this and slammed his hands on the desk. "What is the meaning of this non-sense?" He spat out.
"I think the girl's trying to cut lessons Mr. Kazuna. She's lying." Hiten stated.
"I'm not lying he has a loaded gun in his desk and I can prove it. Go to his classroom and you'll see." The three marched in Hiten's classroom and it was empty seeing he had no students during this time.
They gathered around the desk as Hiten glared daggers at Kagome. "Look in his desk Mr. Kazuna." She demanded.
"Mr. Sanzenin." Mr. Kazuna held out his hand as Hiten gave him the key. Inserting the key the principal turned and opened the drawer revealing nothing but a pen. Kagome's heart beat faster as the two teachers looked at her.
"I swear he had a gun in here. He must have-"
"I had enough of your accusations Ms. Higurashi. You will be suspended for 2 weeks and-"
"Mr. Kazuna." Hiten interrupted. "Why should we go to those levels? Suspension seems a bit harsh don't you think?" He said with a smile
"What do you suggest seeing that she accused you with such a crime."
"Well the after school teachings I can deal with and with her choir classes such as art and study hall she can spend in my class seeing that I don't have classes during those times of the week. Seems like a fitted punishment don't you think."
"No way. I rather be suspended than that." she said harshly.
"So that will be. You'll attend Mr. Sanzenin's class during art, Study hall and after school. If you don't attend his classes I'll be contacting your parents." Kagome's eyes widen as he finished.
"No way am I doing this. It can't be I'm not-"
"Do you want me to call your parents?" Kagome shook her head no and the bell rang.
"What class do you have next Ms. Higurashi."
"I have Study hall next."
"So you'll be staying here for the time being as I contact your teacher of the arrangements." Kagome stood there as they went out of the classroom. Minutes later Hiten closed the door and locked it.
As her mind grew blank she stood there as Hiten went to his desk as he closed the drawer. He reached under his desk and took out the same gun that she saw this morning. Her eyes widened as he twirled it around his finger. "So I see that you wanted to betray me. Now pick. Which one. Your parent, your brother, your cousin's, or your friends." Slamming his hand on to her neck she hit the wall behind her. "Now pick. Which one goes for your little mistake." His grip tightened, as she stayed silent. "Fine if you're not going to pick than I'll pick one for you.
"P-Pl-ease." His grip around her neck made it hard to talk.
"Please? What kind of plea is that? You think I'm going to accept it. You wanted free so you tried to betray me. Kagome put her hands to her side as the lack of oxygen weakened her. Hiten smiled at the site and when she was near death he threw her on the ground.
Kagome gasped for air as Hiten went to the door and unlocked it. "Leave. Don't bother coming after school or during your choir classes. I'll tell the principal that you've passed so leave." Kagome got up and she gasped as he grabbed her arm. "Don't you make another damn mistake again." He practically threw her out and she headed toward her next class.
A few days passed without incident and Kagome was just happy for that. She sat under a shaded tree as she sketch a bird that perched it self on top of a tree near by. She looked back and fourth at the bird and the paper while she tried to finish as quickly as possible. Kagome soon finished and stared at the blue bird in envy. "Freedom to do what ever you pleased." She whispered as she looked down at the picture.
"So you weren't joking when you said you liked drawing." A voice said from behind the tree she leaned back on. Kagome smiled as she recognized that annoying tone. "Pretty good to." He added as he sat beside her.
"You're usually in a classroom during recess. So what's with the sudden change?
"I wanted to know if you were alright."
"Alright?"
"Yeah Inuyasha mentioned you were horrified when you saw that Mr. Sanzenin." She winced as he said his name and she quickly smiled.
"I'm okay you don't have to worry about me."
Sesshomaru put an arm around Kagome's neck and she cocked an eyebrow at his action. "What do you think you're doing?"
"Snuggling up to you." He said as he leaned slightly on her.
"Hey, come on there's people here and besides your heavy I'm going to fall over." She said as she nudged him to the other direction.
"Well that's good. So if you fall and I end up on top of you it can lead to other things." He said with a smirk.
"If you don't take your arm out from behind my neck I'll-" She stopped and thought for a second after continuing. "Well I won't know what I'll do but I promise you it'll hurt really badly."
"Ah why are you always like that to me?" He said as he followed Kagome's demand and placed her hand to his side.
She smiled and wrapped her arms around his. "Maybe because I just want to see how you would react that's all." Kagome closed her eyes as she locked her arms around his arm. Smiling, she rest her head on his arm and sighed.
"What's with the change? Are you starting to fall for me?"
"Maybe or maybe not." Sesshomaru took her sketchpad from her lap and looked through it. He stopped at a picture that showed 2 adults and a child together smiling.
As Kagome got comfortable, leaning her head on his arm with her eyes closed. He examined the drawing and raised an eyebrow in confusion. "Kagome?" He whispered checking if she was awake.
Groaning a bit she opened her eyes. "Yeah."
"Is this your family?" He inquired holding up the picture.
"Yeah" She said weakly as she closed her eyes again. "I drew them from a torn picture I found. It was tearing apart so I didn't want to lose my memory of them so I had to draw them before the picture wore out." Sesshomaru looked at the picture in silence. "Can you tell me about your family. Why are you living alone?"
"Well my family is as ordinary as ever I guess. I have a brother and a sister. Of course you know Inuyasha and there's my older sister kikyo whose in Hawaii attending community college there. My mother and father are as ordinary as ever I guess. I live alone because I just wanted some independence. I needed space that's all." Sesshomaru closed her sketchbook and held it on his lap.
"Oh I see. So do you share this information with others?" She said with one eye open as she looked up at him.
"I only share things with people I care about." He said looking down at her. Sesshomaru tilted her chin up and kissed her. He didn't care that no one was watching he just knew it was the perfect time to lay a kiss. As they pulled away Sesshomaru smirked. "I guess that was my last one."
"Well let's just say I wasn't keeping count." She laid another kiss on him this time and it Shocked Sesshomaru for a second. She placed her hand on his cheek as they continued to lock lips. Kagome suddenly opened her eyes and glared. She nudged him away and smirked. "So you think you're going that far with me." She said crossing her arms in front of her chest.
He shrugged with a smile. "Awww come on a little tongue wouldn't hurt would it?" He moved closer to her as she arched her back to decline his offer. "Well I'll see you later." She said as she stood up and snatched her sketchbook from his lap.
"Where are you going the bell hasn't rung yet?"
"Class."
"I'll walk you there than." He rushed to his feet and walked beside her.
"You are such a fast forward guy." She said with a sigh.
"What's that supposed to mean?" He inquired.
She chuckled and looked at him. "You know for a 3rd year you're pretty slow. I mean you move way to fast. Why don't you slow it down a bit?"
He intertwined his fingers with hers and smiled. "Than lets go on a date."
"A date. No way now let go of my hand." He held her hand tightly in his and sighed.
"Well your to stubborn to see that you have a great guy standing right in front of you but you just don't see that." Kagome just sighed as she grinned. They walked through the halls hand in hand with a smile on both of their faces.
Kagome let out a sigh as she opened the door to her brothers room. With his hands behind his head he layed in his bed asleep. She knelt down beside his bed and stared at him as he nudged him. "Bankotsu. Wake up I need to talk to you." He opened his eyes and looked at her as he sat up.
Scratching his head he sighed. "Is something wrong?"
"Actually yes. Well I'm going out and straight with this. Do you love me?" She stared at him as she waited for her answer. She did want to ignore it anymore. She wanted to know for sure and now in a few seconds she'll get her answer."
Bankotsu looked at his hands on the bed as she clutched them. "At first I always told myself that I loved you more than anything, even more than a sister. I told myself that you were never my sister to begin with because I always loved you." He laughed a bit and stared up at her. "But I realized that you have your life and I have mines. Both our lives can't be as one because I believe that there's someone special out there for the both of us even though it's not one of us. I talked with Ayame and I realized she was that one special person for me and seeing you the today by the tree I know you have that one special someone as well. I love you and I'll protect you however I can even if my life was on the line. I have that special someone and you have yours." He said as he smiled at her.
Kagome blushed as her mind backed track, remember the kiss under the tree. "My special someone." She whispered as she glared at him. "What do you mean you saw me? When did you see me? Were you spying on me?" She said as her cheeks turned red.
"Well we weren't spying but-"
"What do you mean we?"
"Well Ayame, Hojo, Kiba and I were walking through campus and when we were about to go to class we saw you and umm Sesshomaru I think his name was." Kagome grabbed a pillow and hit him with it.
"You good for nothing spies. Well let me explain this to you that were not going out okay?" She said as she looked at the ceiling.
Kagome flashed her brother a smile and hugged him. "Even though I told you so much times that you weren't my brother. Thanks for not giving up on me Bro." She let him go and smiled. Well I'm going to see what Kagura's up to I mean they have to leave tomorrow so I better at least spend time with her and you do the same for Kyotaka." She exited the room and head towards Kagura's room.
Kagome entered the room and saw Kagura packing. They stared at each other until they joined into a hug.
"I'm going to miss you orphan." Kagura said as she shed tears.
"I'm going to miss you to you bastard." They both parted and laughed at each other.
"This name calling thing has to stop Kagome." Kagura sat on her bed as Kagome sat beside her.
"I know. Well since were like friends now I should give you this." Kagome handed her a paper and as she flipped it over her Cheeks turned bright red. "I knew you would love it." She teased as she looked at her beet-red face. "Remembered the Christmas party. Well here's the snap shot of that one embarrassing memory."
Kagura pushed her slightly as she smiled. " I knew I saw a camera flashed." She said.
The two girls chatted all day in the room as they gave each other tips on hairstyles and make up. Kagura gave hairstyle tips. She wanted to be a Hairstylist so Kagome offered her hair as practiced but of course there was never scissors involved with the hairstyling. As she did that Kagome gave her tips on make-up. She had to spend her time covering up her bruises and cuts so as she did so she came up with techniques to do so.
As for the boys they just watched Sports in the living room. Creating conversations about how the other team sucked and what not. They never did much but eat junk food but they still spent quality time together.
Well I told you it would end with a little happiness. Well the fic isn't over yet but beware the next chapter will be even darker. Well thanks for reading.