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Alrighty folks! Here's a bit of the comedy that was promised, as well as hints of what might be coming. Have fun and enjoy!

Cold Kikyo: Hurray! Another reviewer! I'm typing out another chapter just as fast as my fingers will allow. Glad you like it!

Chapter Four – An (Un)Romantic Interlude

Kagome was the first to wake up the next morning, stretching and yawning in the bit of sunlight peeking through the curtains. She grumbled to herself and hopped out of bed, grabbing a pair of jeans and a thin green sweater before heading into the little bathroom.

Having showered and dressed, she stepped back into the room, toweling her hair dry as she sat on her bed and dug around for the packet of information. Grumbling softly and tossing the towel to the end of the bed, she glanced to the clock. 7:23, perfect. She chanced a glance at Kikyo and smirked. Her twin had always liked to sleep in, and the alarm wasn't set to go off until 8. With a sigh, she lay on her stomach on the bed, opening the packet and skimming over the rules and regulations before skipping to her schedule.

Monday to Friday

9:00 AM to 10:30 AM...Combat Training - Vash/Kenshin/Spike

10:35 AM to 12:00 PM...Philosophy and Alchemy - Alphonse

1:05 PM to 2:30 PM...Music and Dance - Kagura

2:35 PM to 4:00 PM...Language and Logic - Jet

4:05 PM to 5:30 PM...History and War Tactics - Sesshoumaru

7:00 PM to 10:00 PM...Free Time

10:00 PM...Curfew

Saturday

1:00 PM to 5:00 PM...Horseback - Hakudoushi

Sunday

9:00 AM to 12:00 PM...Church Services with Father Wolfwood (optional)

2:00 PM to 5:00 PM...Healing and Purifying – Kaede

Daily Mealtimes

8:00 to 9:00 AM...Breakfast

12:00 to 1:00 PM...Lunch

6:00 to 7:00 PM...Dinner

She frowned slightly, glancing over the schedule again. Busy life they've got us living… She glanced over to the corner where her clarinet case and her sister's flute case sat. Well, at least I'll get a chance to play it while I'm here… She stepped over and ran a hand over the leather case and her brass nameplate, a small smile crossing her face. Well, time enough for those thoughts later. She glanced at the clock again…7:49. Yeah, good enough time as any.

Throwing on a pair of shoes, she stepped quietly out the door, shut it behind her, and headed down the hall. She got barely three steps before all hell broke loose.

Kagome screamed and ducked as a door behind her exploded outwards, allowing two death locked forms to spill out into the hallway. She crouched down next to the wall, ready to spring away if the fight continued down the hall, then gasped when she realized who it was that was fighting.

Kouga and the silver-haired boy from last night were all over each other, rolling around the carpeted hallway, hands clawing for each other's throats and yelling insults back and forth. Kagome watched for a few minutes out of sheer curiosity before sighing and standing again, dusting herself off and walking calmly toward the two men.

The fighting just seemed to get worse as she walked up to the two, and she marveled at the fact that no other doors had opened to see what was going on. These rooms must be sound-proof…I wonder why… She snapped out of her ponderings and considered the two rolling around on the ground. She put her hands on her hips and opened her mouth to tell them off, but her chance was stolen as they suddenly rolled into her legs, throwing her off balance and taking her down with them into a tangle of limbs.

Both took a minute or two to realize that another had joined their little fray, and after much shifting around, Kagome found herself in an even worse situation. She opened her eyes to find that she had somehow ended up on the bottom, with both Kouga and the silver-haired boy half on top of her and their faces inches from her own. They had somehow gotten wrapped up in a poor blanket that had the misfortune of getting dragged out into the hall in the initial explosion from the bedroom. She blinked, trying hard to control her breathing as she looked first to the golden eyes, then the blue, and back again. No one seemed to want to break the silence that had descended.

Kagome cleared her throat. "Well…g…good morning to you both." She whispered, trying not to look at either one for too long. She glanced down to find her hands pressed against two bare chests, and she blushed furiously. "Umm….how do we get out of this?"

To their own benefit, neither man had his hand on anything naughty. Kouga's hands were pinned off to the side, and the silver-haired boy's right arm was over her stomach and pressed against the floor, while his left was crushed under his ribs. Both were simply regarding her with an almost dazed expression, and she squirmed uncomfortably.

"Umm…Kouga?" she glanced from him to the silver haired boy. "I…I don't know your name…but please, my sister will be waking up soon, and she's mad enough at me as is." She squirmed again, trying to find a foothold to press against. "Guys…?"

Her mouth opened in shock at the grins that were spreading across both males' faces.

"Well, I don't know now. A fine young specimen like this, all tangled up with us in a rather…interesting way…" Kouga paused and seemed to sniff the air. "And a virgin at that! Would you pass up a chance like this, Inuyasha?" He turned his eyes to the silver-haired boy, who by now was wearing an identical smirk.

"You know, Kouga, I think you're right. We can just roll our way back into our room and have a little fun, eh?" He gave a wink to Kouga.

Kagome was in a panic now, pushing against both chests and squirming with all her might. "No! No, please don't! I…I…" She gave up and turned her tear filled eyes to each boy in turn. "You….you wouldn't, would you?" she sniffed.

It was amazing what that little act did to both boys. Both instantly dropped their grins and turned concerned and apologetic.

"Well….no. No! No, we'd never do that to you…" Inuyasha began.

"Or anyone else for that matter!" added Kouga.

"Yeah, so please…"

"Just don't cry!" They both said at once, with such worry and fear in their eyes that Kagome began to giggle.

"Okay, okay guys, I believe you. Now can we get out of this blanket? It's getting warm, and everyone will be waking up soon." Kagome smiled, and both boys relaxed visibly.

"Yeah well, I suppose. Alright, on the count of three, we all roll to the right, okay?" said Kouga, and Inuyasha nodded slightly, getting ready to push off with his left.

"One…two…three!"

They all flung themselves to the right, Inuyasha's right arm moving to pull Kagome with him, up and over Kouga. Kagome opened her eyes again to find herself now on top of Inuyasha, with Kouga stretching his arms next to them. She giggled and pushed up off his bare chest, standing up to stretch as well.

"Well that was an interesting way to start the day." Kagome dropped her arms to her sides, then offered a hand to both Kouga and Inuyasha. "Shall we go get some breakfast, boys?"

Both laughed and jumped up. "At least let us get dressed first, hm?" Kouga grinned and strode back into the room, Inuyasha following after, stretching his neck. It was then that Kagome realized that both had only been wearing shorts, and a fresh wave of blushing burned her face. She leaned back against the wall, hand on her heart, taking deep breaths to calm herself.

The two emerged again a minute later, Kouga dressed in a pair of brown shorts and a metal and leather plate of armor across his chest. His hair was back in a ponytail, and he wore a headband of brown fur and brown leather boots. Inuyasha was decked out in a red jacket and pants, and wore black boots on his feet. His hair was pulled back in a low ponytail, and his ears were flicking around. Kagome smiled and turned to offer her arms to both boys.

"Would you two handsome men do me the honor of escorting me to breakfast?" she grinned.

Inuyasha moved to take her right hand, and Kouga took her left.

"But of course, my lady!" Kouga beamed.

"Eh, might as well make up for the little scuffle we caused." Said Inuyasha gruffly.

Kagome grinned as the started toward the stairs. "By the way, what were you two fighting about?" She glanced up at each of them, noting how they both became a bit uncomfortable at the question. "Well?"

"Uh…well, it's really nothing, you know? Just…just guy stuff." Kouga mumbled.

"Keh." Was all Inuyasha had to say on the matter.

What both of them couldn't bear to admit was that their fight was about Kagome and Kikyo, and more importantly, which one was better looking. Both had picked the same girl, and the resulting fight was over who would get her.

Kagome shrugged. "Ah well, I guess it doesn't really matter. Let's just get some food in our bellies," her voice dropped to a whisper, "and never speak of what just happened to anyone else, ESPECIALLY my sister." Her face hardened slightly, causing both males to glance down at her in confusion and mild fear. No, they couldn't tell her now.

They had both chosen her.

Kikyo had awoken at 8, and had gotten dressed rather quickly. She had read over her schedule the night before, and was heading down to breakfast when she heard voices before her on the stairs. Moving quickly and quietly, she went to the top of the stairs and peered down, shocked at what she saw.

Kagome, little Kagome, arm in arm with two of the best looking guys in school, and laughing like they were good friends? She was baffled to say the least, and overwhelmingly jealous. But she paused before dashing down the stairs. No, no, she'd have to find another way to get back at her. And oh yes, she would get back at her.