Part 4
Kouga gave Kagome her ticket and opened the theatre building's door for her. She smiled at him and went inside, the smell of popcorn and candy almost overwhelming her. She felt Kouga's hand rest on her lower back and guide her to the snack bar. "Do you want anything to eat or drink?" he asked.
"Popcorn and some candy would be nice. I like those—"
"Mini Chocolate Bars," he finished.
She blinked in surprise. "How'd you know those were my favorite?"
Kouga smirked handsomely. "I have my ways. Heh, I bet you that loser InuYasha doesn't know what your favorite things are."
"Y-yeah, what a loser," Kagome laughed. She turned away, looking down. That is true…InuYasha doesn't usually remember what I like and don't like. But most guys are like that, right? Well, Miroku doesn't forget what Sango likes, but maybe he and Kouga are different…
Kagome looked around and her eyes locked on the sight of Kikyou and InuYasha coming in and heading towards her. She stood still as a statue as the couple saw her. InuYasha's eyes lit up, but he frowned when he saw Kouga ordering behind Kagome. Kikyou's eyes narrowed at Kagome and she looked away. "InuYasha," she said, "I want popcorn and a soda. I'll find us seats." She went off to the movie swiftly. InuYasha blinked and shrugged. He stood in line and smiled some at Kagome. "Hey, weird to see you here," he said. She smiled back and nodded. "Are you here alone?" he asked her.
"No, I'm with Kouga—"
"Oh, makes sense." Kagome sighed and was about to apologize for earlier that day at lunch, but then Kouga came up beside her and handed her a box of Mini Chocolate Bars. She smiled brightly at Kouga and InuYasha snorted. "Kouga, you retard, Kagome hates those things!" he snickered.
"You're the retard, InuYasha!" Kouga laughed. "Kagome loves them!"
"No you, don't, right, Kagome?"
Kagome glared at InuYasha. "These are my favorite, nitwit!"
"Th-they are!"
"YES, but you're always too busy trying to keep guys away from me and doting on Kikyou to notice what I like and don't like! Come on, Kouga!" She stomped off towards their movie, face red with anger, Kouga following.
Kagome laid on her bed, in shock. InuYasha didn't even know what her favorite candy was! "It's just a guy thing," Sango reassured her a half hour ago on the phone.
"So, Miroku is the same, too, right?" Kagome had asked hopefully.
"Well…no, not really…" came the quiet reply. Kagome groaned. Well, that was InuYasha, after all… She sat up and grabbed a brush. She brushed through her hair and sighed. If he can't remember that, what else has he forgot about me? She brushed in silence for a couple of minutes, worrying about what other things might have slipped InuYasha's mind. It's all because of Kikyou! She's using him, I know it! She has him wrapped around her finger, just like last time. I have to keep him away from her. It is the best, after all… She lay back again and closed her eyes, sleep quickly taking her.