Hello again my dearies. Since I've been out so long-and that I couldn't help myself- here's another chappie! Yay!
Oh and I forgot to say royals instead of prefixes in the last chappie and translate the Japanese, so here:
Hai = yes
Daijouka = are you okay?
Arigatou = thank you
Nani = what?
Oi = hey
Tell me if I forgot any. Now, please enjoy. I won't give you any author stories accept that I LOVE my new school. It was beyond strange at first but I met a girl who was drastically a lot like a mix of Sango and Ayame. And I kind of felt bad for how Kagome treated Sango in the first chapters…..
:D but! It had to be done – so anyway! Enjoy. :P
~Quickly broken resolve of a caged bird that can't fly away~
Kagome sat in Mr. Myoga's class listening as he explained the history of Japan. Today's topic: how a person's name would translate into a meaning or item. How that had anything to actually do with history though was a loss on her.
"Now class, we'll give some examples of what I mean, any volunteers for their name?" Mr. Myoga turned from the chalk board to penetrate them with his large eyes. No one said anything or raised their hands. Mr. Myoga sweat dropped. "No one I see…" he stated blatantly.
Kagome slowly glanced around the quiet class before rolling her eyes and raised her hand, though she didn't really care, she did remember wondering while younger why her mother named her Kagome. Kids would make fun of her for it. They'd surround her in a circle with linked hands singing 'Kagome, Kagome'. They claimed that it was a game. They would circle her while her eyes were closed and when they stopped singing; she had to guess who was directly behind her. Kagome always guessed right, though it was a mystery how, she just always had a feeling, like she could see or rather feel their presence in her head. It was childish and bugged her, mostly. It was one of the many reasons she was called weird but her mother always denied and claimed that she was 'special'. Yeah, she sure was 'special' alright.
Mr. Myoga –along with the rest of the class population – looked at her with surprise. "Ah, miss Higurashi, thank you for volunteering." He appeared to be smiling but she couldn't really tell – guess it was in his eyes.
"Humph, she was named after a childish game." A voice whispered, though loud enough for the whole class to hear.
Kagome frowned slightly in irritation but remained faced forward. "Well you're no type of flower, Kikyo." She threw back calmly.
Snickers were heard at her remark. "Slut is more like it." Ayame coughed into her hand, forming more snickers as Sango gave her a low five.
Kagome didn't react to the comment, only smirked. Hearing someone clear their throat from behind her, she glanced back to see Inuyasha giving a deadpanned look, frowning. She blinked at this. He was upset? At the thought, she wanted to smack herself. 'Well of course he's upset; I just offended his girlfriend… but still. She started it.' Kagome inwardly sighed and mouthed 'sorry', though she sure as hell didn't mean it.
Inuyasha nodded, accepting her apology, returning one for Kikyo. Inuyasha, himself, felt that he needed to start defending his girlfriend more. Though she started it – which she was wrong for – he hasn't been truly defending her lately. But instead, he laughed along with it.
Kagome turned back around to face Myoga and Inuyasha leaned his head on his fist, his elbow planted on his desk. Did that make him a terrible boyfriend? Inuyasha frowned. And the way he defended Kagome in the weight/gymnastics room –what the hell was that? Though he'd admit, that fucker deserved it. It disgusted him the way he freely touched Kagome with his grimy paws.
A soft growl vibrated in his chest at the thought and he abruptly paused. Why did he get so worked up? Just a threat or jacking the guy up would have gotten his point across – so why did he react the way he did? Inuyasha raised his eyes to the back of Kagome's head, the memory puzzled him. It was all a blur, Ed-dick smacking her bottom with that cocky smirk, the look on her face, then the next thing he knew, his fist was meeting flesh and bone and that guy was slammed into the far wall – practically leaving an indent in the shape of his body. Inuyasha didn't even remember doing it himself. So what the hell was that?
Mr. Myoga cleared his throat. "Alright class, settle down." He turned back to the chalk board and wrote 'Kagome'. Then under it, he wrote 'caged bird'.
Kagome's full attention was now on the board, her brows furrowing. 'Caged bird? Why did my mother name me that?' Kagome frowned. 'How is a 'caged bird' in anyway special?'
A few snickers were heard through the class, making a scowl crawl across her face. Her name was caged bird? Why? Was this a joke? Kagome slowly lowered her head, her bangs shadowing her eyes. It's like her mother knew, it fitted her perfectly. She was a caged bird, isolated from the rest of the world yet in perfect view. Her fist tightened on her desk. She listened to the whispers and snickers, her fist tightening.
"Kagome"
Kagome tensed, hearing the deep voice.
"Kagome: a caged bird." His voice repeated.
Kagome didn't move, frowning slightly. The class seemed to quiet to listen as well.
"A caged bird…a one light…its wings so bright. It's pure, white as snow – the only light in such a dark and dreadful place…it wishes to let go." The deep voice was smooth, alluring as it spoke. "It's special, beautiful, and unique…"
Kagome's eyes widened, lifting her head, she looked to her right. Sesshoumaru sat tall, his face showing no emotion and his head faced forward. For a moment, it seemed as if he spoke nothing at all.
But then he turned, his head facing her as he looked down at her, cold amber orbs penetrating slightly surprised brown. "And one day, it will escape, and reach the place it seeks." He finished, giving her the barest nod before facing forward again. As if he truly said nothing.
Kagome continued to gaze at him in shock. Poetry? She didn't know what to make of it. She glanced around to see others in the state of shock as well. Rin seemed to have a small satisfied smirk adorning her lips, she glanced and winked at Kagome before turning away again. Kagome turned her attention back to Sesshoumaru. He spoke so confidently, it was alluring. Though…
Kagome tilted her head slightly.
Oddly, he did seem like the poetry reading type, she lightly mused. Kagome paused. But calling her beautiful? She turned away, a blush dusting her cheeks. She's heard beautiful very few times besides the usual 'hot', 'sexy', and so on – but hearing that from the stoic Daiyoukai himself was more than shocking, and a bit embarrassing.
Kagome glanced at him again. She doesn't really know why he decided to say that, but she was thankful. She smiled slightly to herself.
Mr. Myoga blinked from his stupor and cleared his throat. "Ah yes, thank you for reciting that poem Sesshoumaru. It is in fact a poem that was created centuries ago, it also has a … well, we'll save that for another lesson. But that poem is mostly unheard of and very few people have run across it because it is so hard to find. I-If I may ask, how did you come across it Mr. Takahashi?" Myoga peered to Sesshoumaru in stumped curiosity.
Kagome's eyes narrowed slightly in thought. 'Hm. A poem that comes along with my name and is hard to find? Then how come mother would name me as such? And what else is there to find that Mr. Myoga saves for another time?' Kagome wouldn't admit it, but her curiosity was starting to eat at her. She's never heard anything like it, and it was her own name! Things are just getting ridicules.
Sesshoumaru replied to Mr. Myoga. "I've done my share of simply browsing. I came across it and it happens to engrave itself into this Sesshoumaru's memory."
Mr. Myoga nodded. "I see." His eyes scanned the class once more. "Well then, are there any more-?"
"Right here old man." A gruff voice cut him off.
Kagome glanced back to see Inuyasha gazing at Myoga with a blank face and slightly raised hand. Kagome tilted her head slightly, inwardly smirking. Now he'll truly see why she calls him dog boy.
"Yes, Inuyasha." Mr. Myoga turned and wrote his name down, then under it he wrote 'Dog demon.' Mr. Myoga stepped back and scratched the back of his head. "Kind of on spot there." He chuckled awkwardly.
A few dared to snicker. "Half dog demon is more like it." Koga muttered – which earned him a slap aside the head from Ayame.
However, Inuyasha ignored all of this and simply leaned towards Kagome with a smirk. "Seems like we both have fitting names, huh beautiful?" he murmured lowly in her ear. For a fleeting moment, he had a strange urge to nibble on her ear lobe – but crushed it just as quickly.
Kagome felt her face instantly flame up at his words, his breath on her ear involuntarily sending a shiver down her spine. "Kah!" she retorted, turning away.
Inuyasha chuckled lowly and sat back in his seat, satisfied, hearing her mumble something along the lines about him being an annoying tease. 'Can't help it if it's fun' he mentally mused.
"You can try mines next" Sango spoke out, raising her hand slightly.
Kagome's lips twitched, a smile wanting to form as Mr. Myoga wrote on the board Sango's name and the meaning: coral
Laugher and giggles was heard through the room as Sango gazed at it in disbelief. But slowly joined in on the humor and laughed at it herself. Catching her eyes, Kagome saw Sango smile weakly before winking at her. "At least yours means beautiful in a sense." She mouthed.
Kagome fought the urge to smile at this and nodded her head, though a chuckle unknowingly slipped out before she could stop it.
But then, Mr. Myoga wrote Miroku's name, now that's when the real laugher began.
After school, Kagome walked along side Sango and Ayame with a scowl marrying her face. Oh how she would love to strangle that snobby, uptight cat they call a dance teacher. Why did she join that class again? She glanced to a giggling Sango who tried to hide her mirth behind her hand and instantly remembered. Oh, yea, Sango 'pleased' her to death about joining. Kami can that girl press an issue.
Kagome sighed. "It's not funny." She grumbled.
She only got more giggles as a reply, as if to say uh, yea, it is.
Ayame rolled her emerald eyes, lazily rolling a cherry flavored lollipop in her mouth. She took it out to speak clearly. "Well, you didn't have to snap like that." at Kagome not replying, she just shrugged her shoulders and popped the sugary treat back into her mouth.
"She took one look at me and said that I must be an amateur. Just because of my hips – come on!" Kagome grumbled angrily under her breath.
Sango hesitantly patted her back. "Well, at least you know you're all natural." She tried to pity but a giggle leaked through. Both she and Ayame shared a quick look before bursting into a fit of laughter while Kagome pointedly ignored them. Kagome gave a glance at Sango, that girl could change emotions faster than when she's PMS.
She turned her attention back to the upcoming parking lot. It didn't really bother her none. As long as she wasn't moping around with that look in her eyes then it was fine. Kagome just prayed that this won't happen frequently, but was unsure.
Looking around, Kagome cursed her luck. She forgot she jogged to school that day. Well that's just great, since they're going to the mall she'll have to hitch a ride. The real problem would be getting back home. With Sango, Ayame, and Rin, she was sure she'll be too tired to walk. 'Maybe I can call Souta or hitch a ride with Koga.' As an older sister, she knew she shouldn't be letting Souta drive around but he was a big boy – he at least had his learners so she doesn't have to worry for her life. Though with the way she was driving to the club – she couldn't complain.
"Kagome, we're only kidding!" Ayame's voice called from behind, still chuckling.
Kagome shook her head and quickly spotted Sesshoumaru and Rin waiting next to his silver Porsche that was parked alongside Inuyasha's truck. Rin was sitting atop the car, her legs crossed at her ankles while speed texting on her phone and Sesshoumaru was propped alongside it, blankly gazing into the distance with one hand shoved into his pocket.
For a moment, Kagome took in his calm features. She never really indulged in the thought, but Sesshoumaru was an extremely handsome demon. His attitude and the way he carried himself was indeed alluring, while his features was more than eye pleasing. She would admit, he, as an individual, was quite interesting.
Sesshoumaru's eyes suddenly cut to her, forcing her from her thoughts and nearly making her falter in her steps. It was strange, no, more than strange, at the flicker of something in his eyes. Something that was hid there and strangely peeked her interest. But the nauseous feeling she obtained while locked in his intense gaze was nerve wrecking. It was like time slowed down and for that breath of a moment, she felt a war of emotions swirling inside her. His eyes both excited and terrified her. But then he looked away, as if he seen nothing.
Kagome blinked. Confusion sinking in as her steps noticeably slowed. Time sped back up, she felt normal, and Sesshoumaru wasn't gazing at her. In fact, she thought he never was. Maybe she was just imagining things. Yes, that had to be it. Because not only would it be strange for a person to evoke such trauma inside her, but it would be plain out "the world is ending" worthy if that person was Sesshoumaru Takahashi.
Mentally shaking her head for having that strange train of thought I the first place, Kagome turned her attention to Rin.
Kagome will never understand how Rin leave and pop up so easily without anyone noticing. She could have sworn the shorter girl was walking alongside them from class – but she guess she was wrong.
Rin looked up, noticing Kagome's approach first. Her cinnamon eyes brightened as she waved happily. "There you are slow pokes! I've been waiting here for minutes!" she placed a hand on her hip and stared at them accusingly.
Sango, Ayame, and Kagome sweat dropped, but they didn't comment on it.
Rin jumped from the top of the car with ease and peeked behind them. "So, where's the other three?" she questioned, obviously wondering where the other guys were.
"Oh, Koga and Miroku are just leaving the office." Ayame answered.
This bit of information made Sango turn to Ayame, her confusion mixed curiosity peeked. "What? Why?"
Ayame gave a deadpanned look. "Miroku was hiding in the girls' locker room and had a camera, enough said."
Sango's eye brow twitched as she growled lowly, impressive for a human if Kagome would say so. "That letch! It's like his parents knew what he was going to be before he was even born!"
Ayame and Rin shared a look before looking back to the school entrance to see Koga dragging Miroku with a scowl. They all watched as he came forth and pushed Miroku towards them. "Please take him - just please get that 'monk' out of my sight before I kill him!" Koga growled, glaring at Miroku.
Miroku rubbed the back of his head while smiling sheepishly and chuckled awkwardly. Rin looked to Koga, curiosity piping up in her eyes. "What did he do?"
"Got me into trouble – that's what! Out of everyone, I was the one sent to fetch him out of the locker room and –just my luck – coach Abi showed up to see me dragging that idiot out!" he pointed an accusing finger at Miroku. "That woman almost took my head off before dragging us both to the office! Now I have detention tomorrow after school and that idiot has football field duty." He snorted and crossed his arms. "If you ask me, that wasn't enough."
"You got that right that wasn't enough!" Sango raged. She already had a poor chibi Miroku by the front of his shirt, dangling limply in the air. "WHAT THE HELL WAS YOU DOING IN THE GIRLS' LOCKER ROOM YOU DUMB ASS PERVERTED IDIOT!" she was breathing fire as she started to fiercely shake him.
Ayame, Rin, and Kagome sweat dropped as Koga started to laugh his ass off.
"pweeze mwy wady Sangwo! Have mwercy!" Miroku's uneven voice sounded from the blur that he now was.
Sango continued to strangle him before roaring angrily and giving the ultimate power slap – sending Miroku soaring into the distance beyond the sky, a second later, a twinkle of light shown before vanishing. The squeaky whisper of 'oh how you hurt me lady Sango' echoing behind it.
Everyone – save Sesshoumaru – was gazing into the distance with wide eyes. Koga having froze his laughing ministrations, his mouth limply hanging open. Sesshoumaru simply gazed into the sky where the monk disappeared before slowly turning away, amusement flickering I his eyes momentarily.
Sango dusted off her hands with an 'hmph' before gazing into the sky with her hands on her hips to inspect her handy work. Giving a satisfied nod, she turned to the rest to see them all now looking at her. She blinked in surprise. "What?"
Koga fell over anime style.
Rin looked back to the sky. "Sango, how was that even possible?" she asked wearily.
Sango looked to the sky as well, silent…
After a moment, she frowned slightly. "You know, I don't even know."
Cue multiple sweat drops.
"Well, I'm sure he'll show up later. He's like a pest; you can't get rid of him." Sango waved her hand carelessly.
"So, when are we going to leave for the mall?" Koga's bored voice wafted up from where he lied on the ground, his head propped up into the palm of his hand.
Kagome gave him a look but ignored his spot on the ground. "I'm guessing when Inuyasha – " she paused and looked pass every to the school entrance. "Oh, here he comes."
"Oh joy and he's bringing Kinky-slut." Ayame retorted very sarcastically, Koga rolled his eyes.
"You think that maybe he can finally tell her she's out the band." Rin exasperated, placing a hand on her hip.
Kagome, however, ignored all this and silently watched the two. Inuyasha seemed to be trying to tell Kikyo something but she seemed to be ignoring it to answer her phone text; putting him on hold.
xxxxx
Inuyasha strolled towards the school entrance with Kikyo latching to his arms and going on about how she would change the cheerleading outfit once she became captain.
Inuyasha withheld a wince. Sesshoumaru would not like that.
Kikyo continued to talk. "- and Yura have told me of this fab place I could go to have my nails, hair, and make-up done for free for cheerleaders! It's owned by her aunt – can you believe that? I've always wondered where she went to get ready for the games and she's been hiding it from me as her own little secret." She snorted a laugh, making Inuyasha wince slightly. "She should have known she couldn't keep something like that from me. We're going to check it out as soon as she and Kagura get out of detention in 10 minutes –"
"Wait." Inuyasha interrupted.
Kikyo sighed and turned to him, obviously hating being cut off. "What's wrong?"
Inuyasha opened the door for her to go out before quickly following. "I thought you were coming with me to the mall." His brows furrowed as she gave him a questioning glance. "The mall, you know, the one I mentioned earlier...?" He frowned. "you said you'd go – "
Kikyo's phone vibrated from her Prada bag and she put him on hold to check the text she just got:
~Miasma_666~
Ditch the dog
I'm getting lonely…
Kikyo's eyes widened slightly, a sultry smile tugged on her lips before quickly shutting her phone and putting it away before Inuyasha could see it.
"Kikyo, what was that, something's wrong?" he questioned, worry showing on his face.
Kikyo took a deep breath and turned to him with an apologetic look. "I'm sorry Inu-baby; that was mother. She needs me at home."
Inuyasha's face faded from concern to slight disappointment. "Oh…you're mother" he replied lowly.
Kikyo nodded. "I got to run, it's an emergency." Inuyasha looked up and nodded; his stomach tightening as he did so. Pulling on a smile, he leaned forward to give her a kiss but she quickly turned her head so that his lips met her cheek. Giving her a questioning look, she only smiled faintly and lightly patted his cheek. "Lipstick" she explained before breaking from his embrace and rushing for her hummer.
Inuyasha watched her go before slowly lowering his arms. "Okay…" he muttered. He felt slightly hurt by that, but then again, it was Kikyo. If it was one thing he knew she was crazy about – it was her make-up. Shrugging, he shoved his hands into his pockets and turned towards his truck, seeing everybody there – save Miroku.
His eyes found Kagome's. 'She's all natural.'A deep voice gruffly commented, making him falter in his steps before he shoved it away, mentally shaking his head. Seriously, what the hell?
xxxxx
Kagome watched as Kikyo put Inuyasha on hold, answering her phone. 'Well, that's rude.' After looking at her phone, she quickly shoved it back into her purse and turned to Inuyasha with an 'apologetic' look.
Kagome with held the urge to roll her eyes at this. It didn't even reach her eyes. 'Must've came up with an excuse not to go' Kagome continued to watch.
At Kikyo's words, Inuyasha's face had shown his disappointment but nodded in understanding, leaning forward to give her a kiss good-bye. But get this; she turned her head so that his lips met her cheek instead. The look in his eyes at her action told Kagome that he was hurt by it. Of course, Kikyo saw it too and just patted his cheek saying 'lipstick' – Kagome read her lips – before breaking from his embrace and rushing towards her hummer. Along the way, she glanced at Kagome with a warning glare – which Kagome didn't respond to – before hopping into her hummer, and starting the engine.
Kagome turned at seeing Inuyasha approach them.
"Well it's about damn time." Koga commented as he stood up, brushing the dirt from his pants' leg.
Inuyasha rolled his eyes at his comment and glanced around. "Where's Miroku?" he demanded, annoyed.
Everyone pointed to the sky, which in turn, gained a confused look from Inuyasha. He glanced at the sky, then back at them – mainly Sango – and shook his head. "I don't even want to know." He grumbled.
"So, since we're all here – save that lecher – we can finally go!" Sango smiled.
"Shopping here me come!" Rin grinned, fist pumping the air as she hopped into Sesshoumaru's car with said demon following suite.
Koga, Ayame, and Sango turned to Kagome. "Who are you riding with Kags?" Koga questioned.
"You can just drive Miroku's car." Sango suggested, jabbing a thumb in its direction.
Ayame snorted and quickly shook her head. "Drive the perv's car? I don't think so. Let it get towed for all I care."
"You can ride with me." Inuyasha offered suddenly, speaking to Kagome. The other three turned to him with different levels of surprise, but he ignored it.
Kagome looked to Inuyasha. Ride with him? After today's events, she wasn't so sure. She weighed her options:
'Okay, I can ride with Inuyasha or drive Miroku's car… ride with Inuyasha, drive Miroku's car…'
Kagome looked to where Miroku's car was parked. Her mind faintly wondered what she'd find in there and what'd all been in it. Miroku was the ultimate pervert, after all. Kagome winced. She could just see playboy magazines, toys, and other freaky things hidden in that car. "-I'll ride with you." Kagome quickly answered, her head whipping to look at Inuyasha.
Ayame and Sango laughed while Koga smirked. "Wise choice" he commented before they all turned and went to their respectable transportations.
Inuyasha looked from Miroku's car to Kagome before chuckling himself. He let his keys twirl on his finger before catching it in his palm. "I fear the same." He admitted. Kagome gave a weary smile and nodded. He smirked. "Get in." They moved to get in but just as suddenly paused as Kikyo's red hummer sped past them, almost hurriedly.
Turning from it, Kagome looked to Inuyasha. He solemnly watched as her hummer pull out of the parking lot and take off. His eyes dimmed with his thoughts and void of any emotion.
"You know you don't deserve it."
Inuyasha blinked from his trance and turned to look at her, his brows furrowed. "What? What do you mean?"
Kagome's face gave away nothing. Her lips pulled into a thin line before she sighed and shook her head. "nothing." She replied, opening the passenger side door and climbing in.
But Inuyasha heard her clearly. His eyes followed her movements before turning away to where Kikyo disappeared. She went in the opposite way of where her house was. Shaking his head from his thoughts, he walked around to the driver's side, opened the door, and climbed in. Cutting on the engine, he heard Kagome slam her door close and followed suit. "I don't know what you're talking about." He murmured as he switched the gear into drive and pulled out of the parking lot, slowing, and then speeding into the streets of Tokyo, the others following suit.
Kagome glanced at Inuyasha. That was a denial, and though it wasn't her place to say it, deep inside she knew it.
Inuyasha drove in silence as his eyes unconsciously watched the road; yet his mind off – far off.
Though he would rather just ignore it, a part of him wanted to know what Kagome meant in the parking lot. She was downing his relationship with his girlfriend – that was for sure and frankly, it managed to pissed him off . But that was what actually pissed him off. That the fact that what Kagome said being able to piss him off.
A little confusing much, yes, but it was exactly that. Inuyasha ran his free hand over his face and left it to linger on his chin as his mind continued to wonder. Quite frankly, he's been having a growing feeling about the turn of events that were packed into the last two days.
Don't you mean the last two years? His human half questioned.
Inuyasha bit back a growl. Sometimes, he loathed his human half. It was just a weakness floating inside him that always broke from its chains on the new moon, stripping him of his demonic powers and making him defenseless, weak, and more emotional than ever. Not like it wasn't enough that he was hanyou. Inuyasha's lips digged into a slight frown, he hated the mere thought of even being weak. If he had a choice, he would have chosen to become a full demon like Sesshoumaru and his father. Maybe then his life wouldn't have been so hard growing up.
Inuyasha mentally shook his head, pulling from those thoughts that he scarcely tipped in. he tried to avoid them at all costs. His mind instantly switched to Kikyo, He sighed silently. He was tired of the way that she was talked about and treated. But it wasn't like he could say much really. Kikyo always got what was coming to her. She was popular, a prep. She cared about her image and status above most and didn't dare let people think that it was anything different. What she claimed as hers was hers but did nothing more to gain. Though she was titled as the school bitch, snob, spoiled-brat – or even the one he rather just ignore – the school slut, Kikyo wasn't nearly as bad as they made her out to be. She just couldn't be. And though he told himself this – he knew it was just a lie to make his self feel better about the whole issue.
He remembered when he first met Kikyo. Inuyasha faintly smiled, yet the feeling in his heart only feeling like a shadow to how it used to feel when he thought of her; just like Kikyo herself. When he met Kikyo, he would say that he never met a person more beautiful and angering. She was composed, proper, and very mysterious. He couldn't figure her out if he even tried. She was always to herself, highly respected in everything she did, and very smart and wise beyond her age. When he was looked down on, laughed at, and knocked around by those that surrounded him, she was always far in the background; watching without a fleck of emotion on her face. He never really took heed to her, too consumed by self hatred and angry at the world to care at the time. This was all through elementary. Firstly entering middle school, his attitude was starting to change and so was his defenses, but he was still pushed around.
The day came when he was met face on at break by a full moss demon. They were behind the school, where Inuyasha always went to avoid everyone and any fights that were sure to start. Though he tried to defend himself, he was beaten by the full demon when another showed up and jumped him, both laughing and throwing insults the whole time. Afterwards, he picked himself up and angrily ran until he found himself on the highest top of the school buildings. He was tired of it all. He just wanted to get away but it always followed him. It was the curse a hanyou. Not being accepted into neither the human nor demon world; he was hated by all, and for no reason accept for what he was.
~~~~Flashback~~~~
A younger Inuyasha gazed into the far horizon, the scenery beautiful to most but to him, it might as well have been invisible – he payed no heed to it.
His fists tightened at his sides, blood dripping from the scars that were already there from his previous fight and beating. His teeth clenched as the gentle breeze brushed pass his injured cheeks, flowing through his silver mane that was now soiled with dirt.
He heard a feminine voice suddenly speak. It was firm and sharp but with a ring of knowledge and light as air. "Why do you're aura emit such hatred?"
Inuyasha spun and saw a girl with the most flawlessly beautiful milky skin, long midnight hair that shined and shown in the sunlight, and emotionless face that gave nothing away of what she felt – save for her eyes. Eyes that were brightened to the color of deep caramel pools that seem to glimmer with her slight curiosity, one perfect brow arched.
Inuyasha scowled at her. It was none other than the beloved Kikyo. The most loved human that was always on a high pedestal – as he saw it. It didn't surprise him that he didn't sense her. But now that he noticed her, he took heed to her miko aura. Though he faintly wondered why she was up there of all places, like class. If he knew one thing about her at that time, he knew that she was Ms. Perfect. Missing class was more than unheard of for her.
"Why is it any of your business, human?" he spat with a snort, glaring at her and flexing his claws in a silent threat.
Kikyo, however, ignored that and continued to scrutinize him. Her eyes went from the cuts and bruises visible on his arms to the matching bruises and cuts on his cheeks. "Were you beaten again?" it wasn't a mock, just genuine curiosity.
Inuyasha scowled. " Shuddap! it's none of your business!" he snapped, his fists tightening, his body tense, ready to attack as she stood from her place of leaning on the wall from her spot on the ground.
"Does it hurt?" she continued to question, ignoring his bared teeth and claws, slowly, cautiously, walking towards him without a trace of fear.
"What's it to ya!?" his voice was rough as he growled at her nearing form.
"Does it not bother you?" her questions continued.
"Get away from me you filthy human!" he roared as he flexed his claws, intent on carrying out his threat if so be it.
Kikyo stopped in front of him. She gazed up into his eyes without a trace of fear in hers, hers narrowed slightly. "I go by Kikyo, and are you not half human as well?"
Inuyasha paused, taken aback as he instantly thought of his beautiful human mother. He slowly deflated and said nothing, his ears lowering slightly but quickly scowled again. "Yea, So what!?" he glared fiercely into her eyes.
Kikyo said nothing. She only slowly raised her hand and brushed his left cheek with it, making him flinch away from the touch – and the feeling of warmth that had spread there. His eyes widened in shock and he looked down to see the emotions flickering through her eyes, making them shimmer in the sunlight, drawing him in instantly. He saw pity there, a mixture of sadness and care that made his cold heart bloom with warmth. She slowly touched his cheek again. He didn't move this time, only gazing into her eyes. He wondered who she was, why she was doing this. He was hanyou; his eyes shown his confusion.
She then moved her hand away to touch his other cheek, he finally realizing that she was healing his bruises and cuts; leaving dried blood. Once finished, she let her fingertips lightly dance down his arms, never breaking eye contact while doing so.
Once finished, she took a step back and inspected her work. Nodding in approval, she turned and started towards the door that lead back into the school.
Inuyasha's brows furrowed, his arm shooting out. "Wait." His mouth formed the words before he could think.
But no matter his mistake, her body paused at his command. She turned and glanced at him. "Yes, what is it?" though her voice was firm and hinted at no emotion, it was also gentle ad held a buried warmth within it.
He let his arm slowly fall back to his side. "Why?"
Kikyo's eyes penetrated his for a moment before closing them, turning her back to him once more. "You should become stronger, do not be angry at the world for something you can simply change." she turned her head to glance at him once more. "Goodbye for now…" she let a small genuine smile grace her lips so un-expectantly that it caused his heart to skip a beat. "Inuyasha." She finished before turning and disappearing through the door, closing it behind her. Leaving him standing there with wide eyes at her words and a blush at the way his name so easily fell from her lips.
~~~End of Flashback~~~
A small smile graced Inuyasha's lips. Ever since that day, he couldn't help but pursue and take her advice. He became stronger – oh he became hella stronger – in fighting and comebacks when he was dared to be picked on and soon, he left his painful past in the past. He became best at every sport he did. He now had a band with him as lead singer, girls fawn and wished to have him, he had a title in popularity, and – after she moved away and finally came back – he had the girl he fell in love with so long ago as his girlfriend, plus so much more.
Then why was he bothered and felt like there was a void in his life?
Inuyasha let a sadistic smile curl on his lips. He's never felt this way before. He had everything he wanted – could ever want. He was happy…wasn't he?
No, no matter, he was still a lowly hanyou.
A frustrated sigh bellowed past his lips.
When did he start to second guess and question himself? Why? He thought of Kikyo; the way she's changed over the years. It wasn't drastic – at least he told himself that. Her eyes, her hair, her attitude, her scent, the way she felt, and the way he felt for her…
Inuyasha wanted to pull at his hair. Dammit what was it?! Kikyo was his girlfriend, the girl he fell in love with so long ago, what happened, what was missing…?
"Daijouka?"
Inuyasha's whole being tensed, his thoughts halting, hitting a wall as the voice caressed his ears, the sound light and soft; melodic, with the hinting tone of worry and curiosity. His eyes glanced to the woman that was, until now, sitting silently beside him. Her fluid mahogany orbs gazing at him with the same slight worry and curiosity that he was sure he heard in her voice. An odd girl so shrouded in mystery that he just met on two days prior. Yet a girl that gazed at him with eyes he knew understood him like no other. Not even Kikyo. Though he refused to admit it…
Kagome Higurashi.
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Kag Pov.
Kagome gazed out onto the passing scenery that seemed like a blur, all mashing and mixing into colors that looked both odd and like an inexistent piece of art. Her mind couldn't waver from the one person that occupied the spot next to her.
To put it simple, she pitied him. But she wanted to smack herself because it wasn't her place to speak on any of it – no matter her secretly awful past with his girlfriend, Kikyo. From the way she saw it, Kikyo didn't deserve him – she deserved no one. Kagome wanted her to crawl under a rock and rot there, but even then she might not have been satisfied.
She knew that it was terrible thoughts to think of for anyone. Bad Kagome, bad! Cue rolling eyes.
Kagome knew that she should have long ago let go of her pain and anger for what Kikyo took from her. But she was woman enough to admit that there was still a dark speck deep in her heart that still tightly clung to it. And seeing the slut again wasn't helping the issue.
Her mind played the scene from the parking lot again; the look in Inuyasha's eyes.
Kagome frowned. No matter how she tried to look at it, even if she didn't know of Kikyo's and Inuyasha relationship and past, she had a bad feeling in her gut that Kikyo was doing something unforgivable to him. Kikyo wasn't new to the cheating game and this considerably angered her. It was obvious he cared for her, though how much – Kagome may not know but it was obvious he did.
She felt a little sick at this thought.
Why? Kagome didn't know. It'll only be tossed into the pile of questions she couldn't answer about him.
Kagome glanced to Inuyasha. He drove silently, his face passive, emotionless as his eyes gazed forward; they were hard and glazed over – cold even. Seeing this, there was no doubt in his relation to Sesshoumaru; they looked almost alike at the moment.
Thinking of Sesshoumaru, Kagome remembered what he did for her in class. Why, she didn't nor will ever know – that much she was certain. But she'd have to thank him. Mentally noting that, she turned her attention back to Inuyasha.
Even when his face showed no emotion, it was easy for her to know he was lost in thought, one hand unconsciously nudging the steering wheel to keep them on the road.
'What is he thinking?' she silently sighed and turned back to the window. Okay, it didn't take a rocket scientist to figure out the road that his mind could be walking on but on exactly what was the question. Was he angered by her words, angry with her for speaking out of place? The air in the truck was heavily tense. It made her wonder what could be laying so heavy on his mind. She looked to him again.
How exactly did he feel about Kikyo?
Kagome's eyes narrowed at something nonexistent, wanting to ignore the thought and simply push it away as soon as it dared to form. But she wanted to know. She knew of the pains of love far too well. And though it was odd to admit, she wouldn't want to see him – this boy she barely knew – go through it if Kikyo decided to screw up and throw everything into the light. Was Kikyo cheating? It was absolutely an option, but too early for her to really say that. Though she knew Kikyo better than she would like to, there was simply no telling upon first glance. It wasn't fair – even for Kikyo.
Kagome shook her head. Why was she worrying over something that had nothing to do with her anyway? She had her own things to worry about. Her eyes glanced to Inuyasha, seeing him frown slightly and furrowed her brows at it. She never denied it, she more likely had more in common with him than she was comfortable with but she defiantly felt that sense of security and –dare she say – comfort that someone can truly and fully feel and understand the hardships of being a hanyou…
She silently sighed and turned her eyes back to the outside world.
Rather he knew it or not.
Hearing a sigh, she gladly pulled from her thoughts; her eyes instantly flickered to Inuyasha again. Seeing the swirl of emotions in his eyes and his clenched jaw, she fully turned to him. "Daijouka?" the words slipped through her lips before she could even think to catch them. Well, there was nothing to do about it now. She watched as he was yanked from his thoughts and his eyes zeroed in on her with such quickness, nearly making her jump back in surprise at what lied there, almost. But she didn't dare show it.
And like that, they stayed, piercing each other with their gazes. Kagome faintly wondered if he would look back to the road before they crashed and died but didn't acknowledge it much. How he didn't already she wouldn't even question.
His eyes swam with his confusion and many others she couldn't read or make out. The sight was odd and intense, making her more than just a bit uncomfortable. She wanted to slap him and tell him to watch the road, to look away and try to ignore him, maybe even tell him to pull over so she could get out. The tense feeling in the air tripled in the small space and it made her fidget and her body tense, make the hairs on the back of her neck stand on end, and her stomach knot up.
She hated it. She wished she could scowl at him for making her this uncomfortable, but she was frozen.
"Kagome"
His voice came out slightly hesitant, confused, and husky.
Kagome blinked and squashed the urge to fidget under his gaze. Maybe she should have taking Miroku's car. "Ah – hai?" she answered, her voice breaking on the end, making her inwardly wince. Scowling would be nice at the moment.
Inuyasha blinked at her reply before his eyes widened a fraction, realizing something and glancing away to look at the road, like he said nothing.
Kagome blinked and sat, confused. Why the hell did he call her name, and in such a way? Her gaze lingered before she slowly turned away. Well at least now she won't have to worry about her life.
Once at the mall, Inuyasha quickly found a parking space and pulled in before placing it in park and cutting the engine. Relaxing back into the seat, he continued to gaze forward into nothing; his hand still gripped onto the steering wheel.
Kagome looked to him and thought best not to bother it any longer. Why should it be her business if something was mentally wrong with him anyway? I mean, who calls someone's name and just look away like they didn't after the person responds? Kagome opened her car door, smirking at the amusing thought of Inuyasha being mentally ill.
But hearing nothing, she paused. At seeing Inuyasha not move, she turned back to him before deciding to do something about his state before his friends start a questioning marathon – and at her since she was sure he would remain paralyzed. Kagome rolled her eyes. She didn't know that it'll become a full time job trying not to be bothered with such senseless things. And again, she blamed herself for not sticking to home schooling. But then again, this is cheaper so here she is! Notice her sarcasm.
Kagome leaned over and placed her middle and thumb in front of his face, and sure enough, he didn't even register it. "Oi" she loudly snapped her fingers.
He snapped from his thoughts and blinked multiple times while Kagome pulled back and waited for him to come to. Looking at her, his brows furrowed before he frowned dumbly. "Did you just snap at me?"
Kagome rolled her eyes and stepped out of the truck. "Sure did dog boy." She shut the door and started to walk around. "Were you just day dreaming and stopped in mid stride or are you just crazy?" she recited his words from the day before with a smirk adorning her lips. "Hurry up; the others are waiting aren't they?" She called behind her without looking back.
She heard a low growl and something about being a wench from behind her. She sighed. Well her mission to destroy any suspicious tension was done-
Kagome took a sharp intake as a feeling of hotwire ran down her spine before starting to numb and sizzle there. She froze as her hairs stood on the back of her neck. Quickly turning, her eyes narrowly scanned the parking lot. She had felt that presence again, first at her school, and now following her? This could quickly become more than just a problem. She mentally scoffed at the thought. 'It already is.' Yet she could never place it. It just comes and vanishes like it was never there. This highly irritated her.
Inuyasha strode up with his hands shoved in his pockets and leaned over. "Who's the crazy one now, wench?" he murmured lowly in her ear before continuing towards the mall.
Kagome slowly turned her attention towards the smirking hanyou's back and glared at it. "Don't push it dream boy." She practically growled before glancing behind her once more. Squashing the uneasy feeling her stomach gained, she turned to catch up with Inuyasha.
Now strolling beside him, he turned to her, smirk still in place. "What can I say? I'm a dreamer. I know you are too kitten." He winked, making her falter in her footsteps. He chuckled as she glowered at him before falling back into step.
'I use to be one…' she answered mentally, raising her gaze to see the rest of the group – minus Miroku – gathered at the entrance.
Her eyes catching Koga's she almost winced at the glare she was receiving from him. She'll get Ayame later for this. "First to leave and last to show, did you two make some pit stops on the way here?" he crossed his arms, glancing at Inuyasha for his insult before looking back to Kagome.
Inuyasha walked up and completely ignored him – which for Inuyasha, was shocking. "Take your dick out of your ass and pipe the fuck down." He replied passing them. "You guys coming or what?"
Sesshoumaru silently followed with Rin behind him after flicking a questioning glance at Kagome. Sango shrugged and followed suite while Ayame and Koga – who was glaring at Inuyasha – stood there with Kagome. Turning to Ayame, Koga gave her a look and she nodded before walking in behind the others. "We'll be at the food court." She called behind her before disappearing into the crowds.
They both watched her before Koga turned to look at Kagome. Breathing deeply, Kagome slowly turned so she could face whatever he had to say and get it over with.
For a moment, they just had a staring contest. It was always like that, as if they were having a silent conversation before the actual conversation. Koga spoke first. "I talked to Ayame."
Kagome stood, unmoving. "I've noticed."
Sighing Koga shoved his hands into his black Dickey shorts. "You've noticed…" he scoffed lightly, smiling as he looked as he studied the ground. Kagome said nothing before he glanced at her before looking back to the ground. "So I took an ass whopping for nothing huh?"
Kagome raised a brow slightly. "No. it calmed me. Was good practice; downed your ego some."
Koga smirked at her light sense of humor. "Yes, you've gotten strong in my absence."
Kagome nodded. She aimed to everyday.
A sliver of silence enveloped them, though not as comfortable as she would've liked. "so." He raised his head and smiled. "How're liking the school?"
Kagome's brow raised more than before; kind of a late topic no? "It's…like any other school I would suppose."
"She wasn't kidding on the formality…" he murmured lowly, more likely to himself.
Kagome frowned. "Koga" she questioned silently. Weren't the others waiting for them? She already wanted to just go home and start dinner for the others, secure herself in her training room, cut on her stereo, and lose herself in her training.
Koga sighed and came up, enveloping her in a sudden hug. Kagome, confused, hesitantly wrapped her arms around him to return the gesture. "You know I'm always here, right Kags?" he whispered into her hair. Kagome dumbly nodded. Koga squeezed her tighter. "I'm trying to pull you closer and it's pushing you farther away, I know that. Just…" he searched for the words. "Just… don't close up, okay? Please. If you can do anything for me, for Souta, for all of us, just don't close up."
Kagome's brows furrowed. She needed to get away from him. She could feel her resolve slowly crumble.
He pulled back. "You got a lot on your plate. I've noticed Kagome. If something or someone is bothering you, tell me. Lay it on me if not anyone. You're my baby sister." He softly kissed her forehead.
Crumble…
He fixed her bangs like he use to ever since she first met him, and then gazed at her with those same Caribbean blue eyes that made her feel special and loved, like she was worth more than what she believed and that he trusted and cared for her. Making her feel he'll always be there.
Crumble…
Kagome gritted her teeth as he smiled. "I should have known you were this stubborn Kags." He joked. "Even before I left, you'd always do it your way." He ruffled her bangs as any big brother would. "I can't be mad at it. Do it your way." He chuckled warmly.
Crack. The pieces tumbled to the floor.
Kagome fixed her bangs while peering up at him, smiling softly. Just like that, he took away her building guilt and anger she tried to ignore and forgave her for the thoughts he didn't even know of. He composed her with a single hug and cleared her head with his understanding and laughter.
Kagome smile weakened and she glanced away with a broken chuckle. She may win the argument. But he'll win the war. Kagome closed her eyes and touched her forehead lightly. What will she do now? Her cold demeanor was cracked.
Koga slung an arm across her shoulders and lead her into the mall. "Don't worry. Just pick up where you left off. Your pawn doesn't have to move closer, but don't slide it back." He smiled reassuringly and patted her shoulder.
Kagome gazed at him for a moment before turning to see the rest who sat waiting in the food court.
Seeing them, Rin turned and grinned brightly, waving with nothing but life sparking in her eyes. Sango looked up and gave a small smile, her eyes now warm once again at seeing her. Ayame glanced and nodded with a smile on her face, her eyes, that knew the real her, warm and forgiving. Sesshoumaru glanced at them with a polite nod before looking away again and Inuyasha who seemed to be lost in thought again, looked up at their approach, rolling his eyes before smirking at her, his arms crossed. "Bout time." He commented.
Kagome didn't understand these people. How can they trust and accept someone so easily? How can they forgive, worry over, and protect her so strongly in such little time – a stranger they knew nothing about?
Kagome gave a hesitant smile before her and Koga grabbed a booth with Ayame and Sango.
"Now we can order!" Rin announced before pausing and turned with surprise. "Oh, there's Miroku."
Turning, everyone saw Miroku approach with a wave and grin, looking to a glaring Sango warily. "You weren't going to order without me were you?"
Ayame decided to ask the question she was sure everyone was thinking. "And where exactly did you come from…?"
"Last time I checked you were soaring through the clouds." Rin muttered lowly but was heard by all.
"Again, not going to ask." Inuyasha commented. Not bothering to turn his gaze from the window.
"Oh, well, I found myself waking up in principle's Tsubaki office. She was the one who woke me." He scratched the back of his head. "and she didn't look too happy."
"Why?" Koga questioned.
"Well, let's just say she gained a skylight." Miroku commented. "It seems now I have three days of football field duty and um…" he hesitated. "I have to wash her pet snake since its shredding month." He looked a little green. Most of the group erupted in laughter at the poor monk.
Kagome simply turned her head from Miroku with a subtle smile adorning her lips. She would never understand this small group she found herself stumbling into.
She watched as Koga and Inuyasha teased Miroku and Sango ordering him to order their food, him asking why, and then resulting in a death glare from her, making him instantly obey. Sango turned to her with a smile. "What would you like Kagome; Inuyasha's treat."
"Hey!" the said hanyou objected, turning his attention to the demon slayer only for him to be ignored, resulting in him glowering at her.
Kagome's brows furrowed, tilting her head slightly as she smiled in amusement. The way these people acted and felt. She knew it was a waste on her. She couldn't have the luxury to do so, she knew this. She was a caged bird, isolated from the world, shrouded in darkness that covered her life and tainted her soul. So why did they care so much? They beckoned her from the side that shone brightly.
"Okay, I can do with that." She answered with a chuckle at Inuyasha.
She didn't understand it. She was a lost cause. And no matter the turn of events. She would rather stay, enveloped and unseen in the darkness.
But she did admit. The light after such a long time of darkness was lightly tempting, but it wasn't for her…
And that would be chapter 19! Yay! Now review!
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