Chapter 15
"InuYasha?"
Taiki came over to my group, Monday morning, his head hung low. His group of jocks were in the back, waiting for him.
"What?"
I crossed my arms as I turned to face him.
"I just…I just want to apologize for Friday night."
"You do, huh?"
"Yeah…I had too much to drink and I was being an asshole. I totally deserved the beating I got but I'm sorry for it all."
"Hey man, it's okay. Just chill out on the drinks, okay?"
He grinned, obviously happy I didn't hate him, and we shook hands in that trippy handshake way that only guys can master.
"One thing though."
"Anything."
"Don't ever touch Kagome again. You hear?"
He gulped loudly, but nodded his head anyway.
"Yeah man, I won't try anything with her again."
"Later big guy."
He nodded and went back to his boys, who all walked down the hall when he rejoined them.
"Defending me again, are you?"
I turned around and was instantly happy. Kagome was in front of me, her head tilted to the side and a cute smirk graced her lips. Sango was behind her, talking to the boys.
"Yeah well, I guess I am."
I shrugged my shoulders, but couldn't keep the smile off my face.
"Well thanks again. For, you know, everything."
"No problem."
"But about the little sleepover? That's just between us."
"And Miroku."
"Who won't say anything…right?"
"Right."
She smiled and nodded her head.
"Good."
"So um…we have science next."
"That we do."
"Need someone to walk you to class?"
Her face softened and I swear she actually liked me.
"Hojo's already walking me."
Dammit.
"Are you and Hojo, uh, good friends?"
"Well I like him. He's nice."
"Yup…very nice."
"Jealous?"
That took me for surprise. Play it cool.
"Oh yeah, very jealous. I've been pining after Hojo all year."
I rolled my eyes and she did something amazing, something beautiful. She laughed. Not in a mean way either, it was a whole-hearted little laugh. My knees feel like jelly.
"So, like…why are you in most of my classes? Aren't you still a kid?"
I teased her. Subtle flirting, nothing desperate.
"A kid, huh? One year difference and your going to school me for being a kid?"
Was that flirting or friendliness? I can never tell with this girl.
"Hey, just making sure you can handle the big kid work."
"Well, for your information, I'm at the top of my class and are taking half of my senior classes now so I can do college prep work next year. So, I think I can handle it."
Wow.
"Little Miss Smartie pants are you?"
"As much as you're a Mr. Flirt."
"So you caught on to my scheme of making you adore me with my wit and charm, eh? Dammit. It was so flawless when I planned it."
She was about to say something, but our conversation was interrupted.
"Kagome? Would you like to go to class now?"
Hojo was at Kagome's side, grinning at her like a madman who was hopped up on too many anti-depressants.
"The bell hasn't rung yet."
I stated, hoping he'd just piss off. No such luck.
"It's okay InuYasha. Sure Hojo, let's go."
And then they just walked off. Together. I practically steamed at the ears when I saw Hojo place his hand on the small of her back when a group of people needed room to walk by. The dirty bastard.