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Chapter 3

Kagome and Sango were sitting in Kagome's kitchen, sipping on hot chocolate talking to Mrs. Higurashi while waiting for the boys to come pick them up. Kagome cast a glance at her watch, it was six fifteen, the guys were late. Where could they be? She wondered, absentmindedly sloshing the steaming brown liquid in front of her around in lazy circles. But before she could contemplate possible reasons for their delay, her mother's voice floated through her thoughts.

"Uh, sorry Mom. What'd you say?" Kagome asked refocusing her attention on the woman standing in front of her.

"I said, how is tutoring coming along? You haven't said a word about it. I'd like to know how you think you've been doing."

"Oh." Kagome said, her thoughts coming back to the study sessions from the previous week. Inu Yasha's exasperated cries as she failed to come up with the right solution, him glaring at her, and making her feel so lowly. Those eyes... She thought. Those gorgeous liquid gold eyes... always so full of impatience and irritation. Why can't he just be civil? Suddenly remembering her mother had asked a question she quickly thought up an answer that was sure to silence her mother from asking any more questions.

"Fine Mom. I'm doing much better." She said nodding her head, and averting her eyes to gaze into her empty mug.

"Well, that's nice dear." Her mother responded, perturbed at the sudden change in her daughter's mood. Moments ago Kagome had seemed cheerful and bright, and then the very next moment, she seemed dull and upset. She decided however that she wouldn't question her further, and left the subject alone.

Just then, the sound of a car door being slammed could be heard, and a few moments later, there was a knock at the front door. Kagome stood up and quickly made her way to the door, smoothing out her brown suede skirt as she walked. Pulling the door open, brown eyes met amber orbs. For a moment, Kagome just froze. She had not been expecting to see Inu Yasha, but rather Miroku. She blinked and then mentally scolded herself for staring as she moved aside to allow him to come in.

" Hi, Inu Yasha." She said, closing the door behind him.

"Hey." Came his casual reply. She felt his eyes on her as she returned to the kitchen to retrieve Sango, who was busily stuffing her face with oatmeal cookies that Kagome's mother had just brought out of the oven. I can feel his eyes burning into me, god. What did I ever do to him? She thought as she drew up near her friend and snatched away the cookie bowl, which was practically bare.

"Come on you pig, we're waiting on you." Kagome said with a grin as she grabbed her purse off of the counter. Quickly turning around, she nearly collided with Inu Yasha, who hadn't expected her to whirl around so quickly. She stared up into his shocked face, misinterpreting his expression to be one of disgust. She quickly scooted away from him, her cheeks turning a deep crimson hue as she stomped off to the door, Sango not far behind. What is wrong with that girl? Inu Yasha thought confusedly to himself as he slowly followed them out to the door. That look on her face, a look of pure disgust. Does she really hate being around me that much? He sighed as he closed the door to the house, and climbed into the driver's seat of his Porsche. He didn't even notice until he was half way out of Kagome's driveway, that she was seated in the passenger seat next to him. He cast a glance behind him, and found Sango and Miroku occupying the two back seats, and upon hearing their fits of giggles and playful banter, he came to the conclusion that they were obviously very entertained with each other.

She didn't want to sit up here, did she? She was just too nice to tell Miroku to shove it and get out of the back seat. He cast a discrete sideways glance at the girl sitting next to him, her profile highlighted by the silver moonlight, the other half of her face shrouded in darkness. She's really beautiful. He thought to himself as he took in her dark features. Those eyes of hers, always so lively and full of fire. Especially when she's angry. Maybe that's why I just can't resist teasing her all the time. Returning his attention to the road, he didn't notice that Kagome had turned to look at him and was carefully observing him while he was driving. He's beautiful. She realized. Too bad he has such a nasty temper. No girl would ever date such a mean spirited guy. She turned her head to look out the open window again, the frosty wind blowing her long tendrils around in a swirling sea of black around her face. Shivering, she put her arms around herself in attempt to keep herself warm. Stupid. You forgot your sweater! She scolded herself.

Inu Yasha gave her another sideways glance, and noticed that the girl appeared to be shivering in the cool wind. A look of concern crossed his brow as he contemplated what to do for her, being that the top to his Porsche was broken, so turning on the heat would do her no good. He then remembered the sweater he had left in the car the other night.

"Cold?" Came a voice from beside her. She turned her head to see the source of the voice, Inu yasha.

"I'm ok." She said quickly. Expecting to hear some kind of rude remark, she was surprised as Inu yasha reached behind him into the back of the car, and produced a fleece sweat shirt, and held it out to her.

"Here." He said in a quite voice.

"T-thanks." She stammered, taking the jacket from his outstretched hand. Well, that was certainly very uncharacteristic of him. She mused as she slid the warm jacket over her head, zipping it all the way up to her neck, and then proceeding to bury her numb fingers into the jacket's pockets. He's such a confusing person. One minute he does something nice for you, and the next he wants to rip off your head off, or insult you. What a strange guy.

~*~*~

Twenty minutes later, Inu Yasha pulled the car into an empty space in the parking lot of their favourite restaurant, River City Diner. As soon as the car had come to a complete stop, Kagome scrambled out of the car, eager to go inside and warm up. She turned around, however, and realized no one was following her. She burst out laughing at what she saw in front of her. Inu Yasha was standing at the side of the car, glaring at the two very guilty passengers who had not seemed to notice that they had reached their destination.

Laughing to herself, Kagome turned around again, and made her way inside the restaurant, and took the liberty of getting them a table. As she seated herself and waited for her friends to come inside, she gazed down at the black fleece jacket she wore, and absentmindedly began fiddling with the zipper. She had just let her mind wander off again when she felt someone slide into the booth next to her.

"Hey there, thinking about me?" Miroku said giving her a playful grin.

"Oh for god's sake, get lost" She said through a fit of giggles as she forcefully pushed his face away with her hand, causing him to teeter precariously on the edge of the seat before he finally slipped and landed on his rear on the floor.

Giving her a pitiful look from where he still sat on the ground he whined and said "Aw man Kagome, what'd you have to go and do that for??" He shook his head and pushed himself up off the floor, and was shocked as he heard a giggle from behind him, and felt a hand came in contact with his rear. He turned around to find Sango behind him.

"I knew you liked me." Miroku said with a cocky grin.

"Um, no stupid, I was just getting THIS off of your butt!" Sango said as she held up a smushed french fry. Kagome and Sango laughed at the genuine look of disappointment that had replaced his grin.

~*~*~

Twenty minutes later, the food they ordered came, and the four friends were laughing and talking loudly. A few of the older customers shot disapproving looks in their direction, and shook their heads. One old man in particular seemed rather interested in glaring at Miroku, and called out "baka" at him on several occasions.

"Ok, ok. That's it." Miroku said, grabbing a french fry from his plate, and pulled his arm behind him like he was a pitcher, aiming for the old man.

"NOO! Miroku, nooo!" Kagome and Sango screamed in between giggles.

"Do it." Inu Yasha said grinning from ear to ear.

With that, Miroku let the ketchup covered fry fly, hitting his target right in the back of his head. The four burst out laughing as the french fry had managed to stick to the few hairs the old man had left. Enraged, he stood up and hobbled as fast as he could over to their table.

"Which one of you brats did this?!" he screeched angrily, looking from face to face. Everyone looked at each other for a moment, before pointing to Miroku, who's face blanched.

"Guy's... I-AHHH" Miroku screamed as the old man began beating him with his cane. Making a mad dash away from the table, Miroku ran into the bath room, which was conveniently located near their table.

Whew. Miroku thought as he leaned against the door. But to Miroku's surprise, he had made a grave mistake. He had somehow managed to wonder into the girls bathroom, and was receiving some pretty dirty looks from the girls standing around the mirrors.

"Heh, hey Ladies." Miroku tried to say in his most intriguing voice.

As the three friends sat at the table, having recovered from their fits of laughter, they were just about to go and look for him when they heard a high pitched scream which was undoubtedly Miroku's. They could hear some kind of whacking sound, and several voices screamed "HENTAI!!" Moments later, Miroku came running out of the bath room, a pruny old woman in hot pursuit.

"Come back here ,pretty boy! You wont get away so easily." The old woman said grinning, exposing her teeth, or more accurately, lack there of.

Diving into the booth, landing sprawled on Kagome and Sango's laps, he hid his face, hoping the old woman would leave him alone. Upon seeing the two girls around him, the old lady gave a look of disappointment, and then headed back to her table.

"Wow, Miroku." Inu Yasha said as he took a sip of his coke. "I didn't know you liked older women. You know, if you're looking for someone, my grandma's always thought you were cute." He grinned as a look of horror crossed his friends face.

"EWWWWW."

After a few minutes had passed, the four had calmed down and returned to devouring the food in front of them. A silence had fallen over the group, as the restaurant had begun to empty out and they were one of the few parties left. Kagome stared at her half eaten cheese burger, thinking of nothing in particular, when she felt someone's eyes on her. Glancing up, she caught Inu Yasha staring at her once again. Why does he keep looking at me?? She wondered. Maybe I have something on my face. She concluded and with that, she excused herself from the table and went to the ladies room.

"Sooo" Miroku said elbowing Inu Yasha. " how are those tutoring sessions coming along? Eh?." He continued to prod.

"What do you mean?" Inu Yasha replied coolly, stuffing another french fry into his mouth.

"Well, I mean. Obviously you have a thing for Kagome, or else you wouldn't have offered to tutor her." Sango said, grinning.

"well, uh, actually. I didn't offer to tutor her. I was asked by my teacher to help Kagome. It's not like I wanted to do it...and I don't like her just for the record." He said defensively.

"They why do you keep staring at her like that? Don't think we can't tell!" Miroku continued.

"keh. I don't like her. If I wanted someone, there are plenty other girls to pick from at school." He said cockily.

Rolling their eyes, Sango and Miroku picked up the dessert menus and began contemplating their orders.

~In the bathroom~

Kagome looked at her reflection, staring back at the pale girl who stood before her. There wasn't anything wrong with how she looked, nothing at all. Her long ebony hair perfectly framing her creamy complexion, accentuating her soft eyes perfectly. I wonder why he keeps looking at me if nothings wrong with the way I look?? She wondered as she took one final look at her reflection before turning to head out and rejoin her friends.

On her way back to the table, she wasn't watching where she was going when she suddenly felt her feet slid out from under her as she slipped on an open ketchup packet. She panicked as she felt herself falling and braced herself for when she would hit the floor. But she never did. She felt two strong arms underneath her, lifting her back up onto her feet.

"A pretty thing like you aught to be more careful. You could get hurt." Said a deep voice from behind her. Turning around, Kagome came face to face with a handsome dark haired boy, with intriguing brown eyes that gazed laughingly back at her. Her eyes widened, and she proceeded to blush profusely.

"Oh um, thank you" She said still blushing at his comment and the fact that she was still in his grip. Backing up slightly, she looked him in the eyes once more. He looks familiar. She thought. Don't know where I've seen him before though.

"So, what's your name?" He proceeded to ask her in the same casual tone.

"Uh." She paused for a moment, looking up into his eyes, seeming to get lost in them. The boy chuckled as she seemed to be having trouble remembering her name.

"You're Kagome, aren't you? I think we have a class together." He said chuckling. "English maybe?"

Kagome just nodded.

"Well, I'm Kouga." He said flashing her a dazzling smile."

"Kouga." She repeated. Shaking her head she focused again. " Yeah. Um. We do have English together. I sit right in front of you." She smiled shyly.

He was just about to open his mouth to say something else when a voice from behind them interrupted impatiently.

"Come on Kagome. We're leaving now." Kagome looked over Kouga's shoulder to find Inu Yasha standing there, tapping his foot, a strange expression played across his features.

"'That your boyfriend?" Kouga said giving a nod in Inu Yasha's direction.

"Uh. No. He's just a friend." She said quickly.

" Oh, well then. I guess I'll see you in class on Monday then. See ya later, babe." He called over his shoulder as he turned to return to a table filled with a bunch of rowdy boys who patted him on the back and hooted upon arriving back at the table.

Staring after him, Kagome was frozen , and wasn't about to move when she felt someone grab her by her wrist and pull her to the door. She looked at her wrist to find it being held by Inu Yasha, who proceeded to drag her out of the restaurant quickly.

~in the car~

As the group was making their way to the movie theatre, Kagome had fallen asleep, her head resting gently on the side of the car. Inu Yasha came to a stop at a red light, and took the opportunity to gaze at the sleeping girl next to him. She looked peaceful, and at one point in her sleep, a small smile crept across her lips. Turning his head back to face the road as the light became green again, Inu Yasha replayed the events of the night, thinking of what Miroku and Sango had said to him. Well, if I don't like her, then why do I keep looking at her all the time? I just get this weird feeling anytime I'm around her. I can't describe it at all, I've never found someone so interesting before. He said to himself. Then remembering how she had looked into the eyes of that Kouga guy. What's she doing talking to him any ways. He wondered. He seems like such a loser. Well. Whatever, it's her life, and it's not like I should care.

~*~*~

Kagome tried to focus on the movie, but try as she might, her thoughts kept coming back to that really good looking guy she met that night. Kouga, that was his name wasn't it?

She remembered the way she felt being in his arms, and looking into those entrancing eyes. She closed her eyes and savoured the feeling, hugging her arms around herself, imagining that she was once again in his strong embrace. She remember what he had said to her before she left. She couldn't wait for Monday to come so she could see him again. How could she have failed to notice him until now? Content, Kagome snuggled back into seat, and fell asleep, dreaming of Kouga.

~*~*~

Hehe. Well there's the end of chappie three. ^_^. Betcha didn't expect what happened at the end neh?? Hehehe. Any ways, I'll have the next chapter up either tomorrow or the following day, I've got a lot of studying to do this week ( 9 week finals) so I wont be able to write as often as I'd like, but that wont stop me from coming up with more story ideas ^_^. Heh which reminds me, I'm thinking of doing an Inu yasha style Shrek story, whaddya think??

~Crazy Jaivy