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Chapter 5
Staring up at the ceiling, Inu Yasha lay sprawled on his bed. Kagome had long since gone home, yet he could not bring himself to dispel her from his thoughts.
It's like every time that I close my eyes, I can see her face. He thought. I can remember that far away look in her eyes when she was crying earlier today. I understand how she feels about possibly growing apart from a friend. I only wish she'd see that even though I may not seem like the best person to talk to and be around...I'm here for her, whether she realizes it or not.
Glancing over to the chair aside from his bed, he saw the black fleece sweatshirt she had returned to him earlier in the day. He leaned over, and pulled the garment over to himself and just held it in his hands for a moment.
It still smell like her. He thought happily, inhaling the sweet scent of lavender as he held the sweatshirt close to his face. A moment later, he set it back down in his lap, and sighed deeply.
I don't know what's happening to me lately. This girl, this average school girl, has somehow managed to weave her way into my thoughts, my dreams... my life.
~*~*~
Carefully dipping a toe into the bath tub, Kagome tested the temperature of the water, and seeing that it was just to her liking, she proceeded to put both feet into the tub before slowly submerging herself into the steaming hot bath. It felt so good to relax in a nice hot bubble bath after a day like today. The jealousy that had arisen earlier in the day, slowly seemed to just seep away into the swirling depths of her bubble bath.
As she lay her head back against the back of the tub, her mind however, returned to earlier that afternoon when she had been studying at Inu Yasha's house. The softness in his voice, that genuine look of concern in his eyes, and most of all, those comforting words he had said to her. It was just what she had needed to hear. He really did seem to be changing lately. Maybe she had been judging him too harshly before.
Her thoughts about Inu Yasha were short lived however, as the thought of the day ahead of her entered her mind. Kouga. She would see him again the next day. Her heart skipped a beat as she remembered his dazzling smile. She closed her eyes, and thought to herself, Tomorrow is going to wonderful.
~*~*~
Kagome awoke with a start the next morning. Something important was supposed to happen... but what was it? She thought for a moment before she burst out "Kouga!!!!"
Practically falling out of the bed and onto the floor in her hurried attempts to get out of bed, Kagome shot across the room and over to her closet. Oh god, what should I wear today? I can't just look like I would on any other day, can I? No, of course you can't. She corrected herself, and then began to skim the seemingly endless rack of clothes that hung in front of her. After seriously contemplating what she should choose, she finally decided on a black mini skirt, and a light pink long sleeved off the shoulder shirt.
Kagome stood in front of the mirror and looked at her appearance very closely. Her sleek black hair fell perfectly over her shoulders, cascading in silky smooth waves all the way down her back. She then turned her attention to her face, her delicately glossed pink lips, and subtle hints of matching eye shadow accentuating her soft features beautifully.
She adjusted her outfit again, and then gave one last quick glance at herself before she picked up her back pack and headed down stairs.
~*~*~
Eager to come into the warmth that awaited her shivering body, Kagome quickly pulled open the heavy glass door and stepped into the school lobby. The sudden gust of warm air upon opening the door had caused her numb cheeks to sting.
Kagome carefully picked her way through the open common room which was teeming with students standing around sipping on warm coffee and hot chocolate, and headed toward the far side of the room where she usually met Sango and Miroku. She stopped however, as she took in the sight that met her eyes. Sango and Miroku were there alright, but seemed to be wrapped up in a particularly romantic moment. Kagome watched as Miroku leaned down to plant a small kiss on Sango's waiting lips. Seeing how happy the couple looked, she decided against interrupting them, and turned around to go to her locker.
As she walked down the empty hall way, she sighed sadly to herself. I hope Sango won't always be around Miroku. I want to be able to have some time with it just being us two... like it used to be. She shook her head as she reached her locker, and then absentmindedly dialed the combination. Maybe I'm over reacting...I just don't know. With that, she finished putting her books into her bag, and slamming the door to her locker, she walked off towards her first period class.
~*~*~
Inu Yasha yawned as he tried to listen to the lecture his teacher was giving him on atomic structure. Not like he needed to listen. He already knew all of this. Nap time. He thought to himself with a little grin as he leaned over to place his head down on his folded arms. But before he could even close his eyes, he felt a sudden pain on his shoulder, as something sharp poked into his skin. Swirling around, he glared at the culprit who sat behind him, looking back at him with a Cheshire grin.
"What'd you do that for?!" Inu Yasha hissed at Miroku.
Miroku grinned.
"You looked like you were about to doze off.. and we cant have that you know."
Inu Yasha was about to chew him out, when he was stopped by the bell dismissing them to lunch. He gladly shoved all of his materials back into his bag and leapt up to run to the door, leaving Miroku in the dust.
"Hey! Wait!" Miroku called out as he hurriedly tried to pack his stuff away.
"Damn, man. You could have waited!" Miroku chided as he finally caught up to his friend.
"Sorry, I'm hungry." Inu Yasha said with a smirk.
Miroku just grumbled.
"So," Inu Yasha said trying to change the subject. "How are you and Sango doing?"
"Oh. Really great actually. Man, she's the coolest girl in the whole school, you know? I consider myself the luckiest guy in Japan." He said with a proud smile. "How about you, made any moves on Kagome yet? You know, you had better make it quick, I heard she likes that Kouga dude. Man, what a shmuck. Doesn't really seem like he'd be her type ... but whatever."
Inu Yasha's eyes grew wide as he digested the bit of information his friend had just fed him. She actually likes that poor excuse for a guy? What is she thinking? Stupid girl. But oh well. It's not like it's any of my business. He shook his head and turned around to find Miroku staring at him with a bemused look on his face.
"Hello? Any one in there??" Miroku said waving a hand in front of his friends face.
Inu Yasha just smacked his hand out of his face and sat down on an available chair in the cafeteria.
"Just...leave me alone. I don't want to talk about her." Inu Yasha said in a solemn voice, staring at the table in front of him.
"Oh. Alright, sorry man." Miroku said apologetically.
For the rest of lunch, Miroku noticed that his friend seemed to be in a faraway land, not paying much attention to anything Miroku had been saying to him. He had contemplated asking him what was wrong, but decided to stay out of his business, knowing full well that if something was troubling Inu Yasha and he wanted advice , he would have asked. Miroku just shook his head, and allowed his thoughts to return to his Sango.
~*~*~
Kagome nervously walked into her english class. She glanced across the room, looking for Kouga, but she didn't see him.
Guess he's not here yet. She thought sadly as she settled herself in her seat, and pulled out her text book. Flipping open to the reading assignment they had been assigned over the weekend, she decided she would re-read over the material until class started.
She had read a good three pages or so, when a hand covered her eyes.
"Hello there, Kagome." Came a familiar deep voice from behind her. Kouga. She thought, her heart beating twice as fast as normal.
She reached up a hand, and pulled his away from her eyes, and then turned to face him. She felt an odd sensation in her stomach as she allowed for her eyes to travel over his body. He was dressed in a baby blue shirt, which was tight enough to reveal his well built body, his muscles rippling with each movement he made. To complete the outfit, he wore baggy khaki's along with a pair of brown boots. He looked very handsome. Kagome thought.
"Hey, Kouga." She said as she flashed him a small smile.
"You look nice today." He said as his eyes traveled down to look at her.
"Uh, thanks." She said blushing. " So do you."
Before he could say anything in response however, the bell rang, and everyone scrambled to get in their seats before being marked tardy.
Reluctantly, Kagome attempted to dispel all thoughts of Kouga from her mind, and focus on the discussion on The Lord of the Flies that was about to start. She was so engrossed in paying attention, that she didn't even hear the whispering going on behind her.
"Hey Kouga!" One boy whispered across the aisle. " Who's that chic? She your girl or something? Damn she's hot!"
Kouga grinned, but shook his head.
"Nah."
"Man, I'd like to get me some of that hot stuff!" Came another whisper from the boy sitting to Kouga's left.
"Yea, well too bad. I don't think she's interested in any of you losers." Kouga replied cockily.
"Oh, really?" A boy sitting behind him said. " Like she'd want you, Kouga."
The boys sitting around Kouga sniggered.
"Shut up man. You know any girl at this school would die to spend a night with me." He said cockily.
The other guys just rolled their eyes and went to turn back to catching up on sleep, but they stopped as another voice spoke out.
"I bet she wouldn't."
"What?" Came Kouga's confused reply.
"You heard me, I bet she wouldn't. You've got a rep., man, but she's way out of your league."
"You wanna bet?" Kouga challenged.
"Three hundred bucks says you can't."
Kouga grinned.
"You're on."
Kouga smiled to himself. This was going to be so much fun. He saw the way she blushed when he smiled at her. She would play right into her hands. Come next month, he'd be three hundred dollars richer.
~*~*~
As Kagome sat in the library waiting for Inu Yasha to come, she couldn't help but let het mind wander back to Kouga. He had looked so good today. It amazed her how he made her feel whenever she was near him. That tingling sensation in her stomach, butterflies as most would call it, returned each time she thought about him... that smile and those dark eyes. She wondered what it would be like to kiss him... kiss those soft pink lips of his.
She was so caught up in her day dreams that she hadn't even noticed Inu Yasha had come in and was sitting down next to her.
"Do these." She heard from somewhere next to her, as something collided with her elbows. Looking down, she saw the spiral notebook, which had several problems written on them.
"Oh. Hey Inu Yasha. Didn't see you there." She said with a small smile, her face still flushed from her daydreaming.
"What are you so happy about?" He asked in a rather harsh tone.
What's wrong with him? She wondered. Here he is with that nasty attitude again.
"Nothing." She replied quietly, and she turned to look at the problems before her.
"Then quit smiling so much."
Kagome glared at him.
"What's your problem? First you insult me, then you're nice for a day, and then right when I think you've changed, here comes that mouth of yours again! God, I don't know how I put up with you!"
She groaned, and turned her face away from him, and stared at the spiral again. That bastard. He confused her so much. Shaking her head, she picked up her pencil, and began to work through the problems he had written up for her.
All throughout the rest of the lesson, not a word was said between the two, except for when he needed to explain something to her. But even then it was minimal.
Kagome was relieved when the session was finally over. It had seemed like they had been sitting there for hours. She quickly grabbed her stuff and headed for the door, avoiding looking in Inu Yasha's direction.
I was so wrong about him. She thought angrily to herself. He didn't change. How could he? He's still the same ass hole as he always was. God I'm so stupid!
She kicked the door to the library open, and stomped out. Not watching where she was headed, she crashed full on into something hard.
"Hey whoa, slow down there!" A voice said from above her.
Slowly looking up, she saw a baby blue shirt. Oh my god. She tilted her head up even further, and her eyes widened as she saw Kouga standing there smiling down at her.
"What's the rush, hun?" He asked in a smooth voice.
"Um.. nothing." She said plastering on a smile to mask her previous expression of anger.
He smiled at her warmly.
"Uh, what are you still doing here?" she asked shyly.
"Oh, I heard you had tutoring after school. I figured I'd wait for you and walk you home... if that's ok with you that is."
"Oh. Um.. well I...er...sure that's fine!" She said in a nervous voice.
"Great!" Came his reply as he reached down to take her school bag. "Let me hold that for you."
"Thank you!" She cried, grateful for the opportunity to rest her back. Her bag was so heavy that it tended to cut off the circulation in her shoulders.
"C'mon then." Kouga.
They turned, and walked towards the front door, totally oblivious to the fact that they were being watched.
Damn him. Inu Yasha cursed as he had watched the entire scene play out in front of him. He saw the way Kagome had just frozen, the look on her face clearly showing how nervous she was in front of that jerk. She DOES like him. Inu Yasha turned away, looking at his feet. Did you actually think she'd want YOU? Especially after you treat her like crap? Get real man. She'd never want you.
He turned around again, just in time to see Kouga put his arm around Kagome's waist.
Damn... damn him... DAMN THAT BASTARD!
~*~*~
a/n: sorry that chappie was so short. Lol. I didn't really know where to end it. Oh well. Meh. Well, next chapter will probably involve more kouga scenes.. but don't despair, all will end well....eventually lol. Well, see you in the next chapter!
~Crazy Jaivy
Thanks to all who reviewed ^_^ you guys rock.. as usual!
Chapter 5
Staring up at the ceiling, Inu Yasha lay sprawled on his bed. Kagome had long since gone home, yet he could not bring himself to dispel her from his thoughts.
It's like every time that I close my eyes, I can see her face. He thought. I can remember that far away look in her eyes when she was crying earlier today. I understand how she feels about possibly growing apart from a friend. I only wish she'd see that even though I may not seem like the best person to talk to and be around...I'm here for her, whether she realizes it or not.
Glancing over to the chair aside from his bed, he saw the black fleece sweatshirt she had returned to him earlier in the day. He leaned over, and pulled the garment over to himself and just held it in his hands for a moment.
It still smell like her. He thought happily, inhaling the sweet scent of lavender as he held the sweatshirt close to his face. A moment later, he set it back down in his lap, and sighed deeply.
I don't know what's happening to me lately. This girl, this average school girl, has somehow managed to weave her way into my thoughts, my dreams... my life.
~*~*~
Carefully dipping a toe into the bath tub, Kagome tested the temperature of the water, and seeing that it was just to her liking, she proceeded to put both feet into the tub before slowly submerging herself into the steaming hot bath. It felt so good to relax in a nice hot bubble bath after a day like today. The jealousy that had arisen earlier in the day, slowly seemed to just seep away into the swirling depths of her bubble bath.
As she lay her head back against the back of the tub, her mind however, returned to earlier that afternoon when she had been studying at Inu Yasha's house. The softness in his voice, that genuine look of concern in his eyes, and most of all, those comforting words he had said to her. It was just what she had needed to hear. He really did seem to be changing lately. Maybe she had been judging him too harshly before.
Her thoughts about Inu Yasha were short lived however, as the thought of the day ahead of her entered her mind. Kouga. She would see him again the next day. Her heart skipped a beat as she remembered his dazzling smile. She closed her eyes, and thought to herself, Tomorrow is going to wonderful.
~*~*~
Kagome awoke with a start the next morning. Something important was supposed to happen... but what was it? She thought for a moment before she burst out "Kouga!!!!"
Practically falling out of the bed and onto the floor in her hurried attempts to get out of bed, Kagome shot across the room and over to her closet. Oh god, what should I wear today? I can't just look like I would on any other day, can I? No, of course you can't. She corrected herself, and then began to skim the seemingly endless rack of clothes that hung in front of her. After seriously contemplating what she should choose, she finally decided on a black mini skirt, and a light pink long sleeved off the shoulder shirt.
Kagome stood in front of the mirror and looked at her appearance very closely. Her sleek black hair fell perfectly over her shoulders, cascading in silky smooth waves all the way down her back. She then turned her attention to her face, her delicately glossed pink lips, and subtle hints of matching eye shadow accentuating her soft features beautifully.
She adjusted her outfit again, and then gave one last quick glance at herself before she picked up her back pack and headed down stairs.
~*~*~
Eager to come into the warmth that awaited her shivering body, Kagome quickly pulled open the heavy glass door and stepped into the school lobby. The sudden gust of warm air upon opening the door had caused her numb cheeks to sting.
Kagome carefully picked her way through the open common room which was teeming with students standing around sipping on warm coffee and hot chocolate, and headed toward the far side of the room where she usually met Sango and Miroku. She stopped however, as she took in the sight that met her eyes. Sango and Miroku were there alright, but seemed to be wrapped up in a particularly romantic moment. Kagome watched as Miroku leaned down to plant a small kiss on Sango's waiting lips. Seeing how happy the couple looked, she decided against interrupting them, and turned around to go to her locker.
As she walked down the empty hall way, she sighed sadly to herself. I hope Sango won't always be around Miroku. I want to be able to have some time with it just being us two... like it used to be. She shook her head as she reached her locker, and then absentmindedly dialed the combination. Maybe I'm over reacting...I just don't know. With that, she finished putting her books into her bag, and slamming the door to her locker, she walked off towards her first period class.
~*~*~
Inu Yasha yawned as he tried to listen to the lecture his teacher was giving him on atomic structure. Not like he needed to listen. He already knew all of this. Nap time. He thought to himself with a little grin as he leaned over to place his head down on his folded arms. But before he could even close his eyes, he felt a sudden pain on his shoulder, as something sharp poked into his skin. Swirling around, he glared at the culprit who sat behind him, looking back at him with a Cheshire grin.
"What'd you do that for?!" Inu Yasha hissed at Miroku.
Miroku grinned.
"You looked like you were about to doze off.. and we cant have that you know."
Inu Yasha was about to chew him out, when he was stopped by the bell dismissing them to lunch. He gladly shoved all of his materials back into his bag and leapt up to run to the door, leaving Miroku in the dust.
"Hey! Wait!" Miroku called out as he hurriedly tried to pack his stuff away.
"Damn, man. You could have waited!" Miroku chided as he finally caught up to his friend.
"Sorry, I'm hungry." Inu Yasha said with a smirk.
Miroku just grumbled.
"So," Inu Yasha said trying to change the subject. "How are you and Sango doing?"
"Oh. Really great actually. Man, she's the coolest girl in the whole school, you know? I consider myself the luckiest guy in Japan." He said with a proud smile. "How about you, made any moves on Kagome yet? You know, you had better make it quick, I heard she likes that Kouga dude. Man, what a shmuck. Doesn't really seem like he'd be her type ... but whatever."
Inu Yasha's eyes grew wide as he digested the bit of information his friend had just fed him. She actually likes that poor excuse for a guy? What is she thinking? Stupid girl. But oh well. It's not like it's any of my business. He shook his head and turned around to find Miroku staring at him with a bemused look on his face.
"Hello? Any one in there??" Miroku said waving a hand in front of his friends face.
Inu Yasha just smacked his hand out of his face and sat down on an available chair in the cafeteria.
"Just...leave me alone. I don't want to talk about her." Inu Yasha said in a solemn voice, staring at the table in front of him.
"Oh. Alright, sorry man." Miroku said apologetically.
For the rest of lunch, Miroku noticed that his friend seemed to be in a faraway land, not paying much attention to anything Miroku had been saying to him. He had contemplated asking him what was wrong, but decided to stay out of his business, knowing full well that if something was troubling Inu Yasha and he wanted advice , he would have asked. Miroku just shook his head, and allowed his thoughts to return to his Sango.
~*~*~
Kagome nervously walked into her english class. She glanced across the room, looking for Kouga, but she didn't see him.
Guess he's not here yet. She thought sadly as she settled herself in her seat, and pulled out her text book. Flipping open to the reading assignment they had been assigned over the weekend, she decided she would re-read over the material until class started.
She had read a good three pages or so, when a hand covered her eyes.
"Hello there, Kagome." Came a familiar deep voice from behind her. Kouga. She thought, her heart beating twice as fast as normal.
She reached up a hand, and pulled his away from her eyes, and then turned to face him. She felt an odd sensation in her stomach as she allowed for her eyes to travel over his body. He was dressed in a baby blue shirt, which was tight enough to reveal his well built body, his muscles rippling with each movement he made. To complete the outfit, he wore baggy khaki's along with a pair of brown boots. He looked very handsome. Kagome thought.
"Hey, Kouga." She said as she flashed him a small smile.
"You look nice today." He said as his eyes traveled down to look at her.
"Uh, thanks." She said blushing. " So do you."
Before he could say anything in response however, the bell rang, and everyone scrambled to get in their seats before being marked tardy.
Reluctantly, Kagome attempted to dispel all thoughts of Kouga from her mind, and focus on the discussion on The Lord of the Flies that was about to start. She was so engrossed in paying attention, that she didn't even hear the whispering going on behind her.
"Hey Kouga!" One boy whispered across the aisle. " Who's that chic? She your girl or something? Damn she's hot!"
Kouga grinned, but shook his head.
"Nah."
"Man, I'd like to get me some of that hot stuff!" Came another whisper from the boy sitting to Kouga's left.
"Yea, well too bad. I don't think she's interested in any of you losers." Kouga replied cockily.
"Oh, really?" A boy sitting behind him said. " Like she'd want you, Kouga."
The boys sitting around Kouga sniggered.
"Shut up man. You know any girl at this school would die to spend a night with me." He said cockily.
The other guys just rolled their eyes and went to turn back to catching up on sleep, but they stopped as another voice spoke out.
"I bet she wouldn't."
"What?" Came Kouga's confused reply.
"You heard me, I bet she wouldn't. You've got a rep., man, but she's way out of your league."
"You wanna bet?" Kouga challenged.
"Three hundred bucks says you can't."
Kouga grinned.
"You're on."
Kouga smiled to himself. This was going to be so much fun. He saw the way she blushed when he smiled at her. She would play right into her hands. Come next month, he'd be three hundred dollars richer.
~*~*~
As Kagome sat in the library waiting for Inu Yasha to come, she couldn't help but let het mind wander back to Kouga. He had looked so good today. It amazed her how he made her feel whenever she was near him. That tingling sensation in her stomach, butterflies as most would call it, returned each time she thought about him... that smile and those dark eyes. She wondered what it would be like to kiss him... kiss those soft pink lips of his.
She was so caught up in her day dreams that she hadn't even noticed Inu Yasha had come in and was sitting down next to her.
"Do these." She heard from somewhere next to her, as something collided with her elbows. Looking down, she saw the spiral notebook, which had several problems written on them.
"Oh. Hey Inu Yasha. Didn't see you there." She said with a small smile, her face still flushed from her daydreaming.
"What are you so happy about?" He asked in a rather harsh tone.
What's wrong with him? She wondered. Here he is with that nasty attitude again.
"Nothing." She replied quietly, and she turned to look at the problems before her.
"Then quit smiling so much."
Kagome glared at him.
"What's your problem? First you insult me, then you're nice for a day, and then right when I think you've changed, here comes that mouth of yours again! God, I don't know how I put up with you!"
She groaned, and turned her face away from him, and stared at the spiral again. That bastard. He confused her so much. Shaking her head, she picked up her pencil, and began to work through the problems he had written up for her.
All throughout the rest of the lesson, not a word was said between the two, except for when he needed to explain something to her. But even then it was minimal.
Kagome was relieved when the session was finally over. It had seemed like they had been sitting there for hours. She quickly grabbed her stuff and headed for the door, avoiding looking in Inu Yasha's direction.
I was so wrong about him. She thought angrily to herself. He didn't change. How could he? He's still the same ass hole as he always was. God I'm so stupid!
She kicked the door to the library open, and stomped out. Not watching where she was headed, she crashed full on into something hard.
"Hey whoa, slow down there!" A voice said from above her.
Slowly looking up, she saw a baby blue shirt. Oh my god. She tilted her head up even further, and her eyes widened as she saw Kouga standing there smiling down at her.
"What's the rush, hun?" He asked in a smooth voice.
"Um.. nothing." She said plastering on a smile to mask her previous expression of anger.
He smiled at her warmly.
"Uh, what are you still doing here?" she asked shyly.
"Oh, I heard you had tutoring after school. I figured I'd wait for you and walk you home... if that's ok with you that is."
"Oh. Um.. well I...er...sure that's fine!" She said in a nervous voice.
"Great!" Came his reply as he reached down to take her school bag. "Let me hold that for you."
"Thank you!" She cried, grateful for the opportunity to rest her back. Her bag was so heavy that it tended to cut off the circulation in her shoulders.
"C'mon then." Kouga.
They turned, and walked towards the front door, totally oblivious to the fact that they were being watched.
Damn him. Inu Yasha cursed as he had watched the entire scene play out in front of him. He saw the way Kagome had just frozen, the look on her face clearly showing how nervous she was in front of that jerk. She DOES like him. Inu Yasha turned away, looking at his feet. Did you actually think she'd want YOU? Especially after you treat her like crap? Get real man. She'd never want you.
He turned around again, just in time to see Kouga put his arm around Kagome's waist.
Damn... damn him... DAMN THAT BASTARD!
~*~*~
a/n: sorry that chappie was so short. Lol. I didn't really know where to end it. Oh well. Meh. Well, next chapter will probably involve more kouga scenes.. but don't despair, all will end well....eventually lol. Well, see you in the next chapter!
~Crazy Jaivy
