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Chapter 12:
[Kagome Point of View]
I sat in English, tapping a rhythm with my feet no one else was bound to know. I had my eyes closed and I hummed to myself as I played Airplanes featuring Hayley Williams in my head. I was getting to the chorus in my head, when I felt some one tap my shoulder. I opened my eyes and turned around, expecting it to be my teacher. I looked to see Inuyasha staring at me, a smirk playing on his handsome features.
"Mind pausing your concert over there and helping me out?" He asked. I laughed.
"Yea, what with?" I asked, scooting my chair so that I was closer to him. He pointed to his worksheet.
"What the heck is that?" He asked me, referring to question 6, "What does the word 'arduous' mean?" I thought for a moment. I pointed to the answer with my pencil and waited for him to circle it.
"Anything else?" I asked. He shook his head.
"Nah, I'm good." He pushed back his seat and stood up, walking over to the teacher's desk to put his paper in the 'assignments' box. He came back to our table and sat down.
"So..." He said. I opened my mouth, only for the bell to ring out.
"3rd period, I guess," I told him, picking up my book bag. He smiled slightly and picked up his own. We walked out the door together, saying our good-byes before going seperate ways to go to our lockers. I stopped at locker 937 and put in my combination. I pulled out my books and shut my locker. I jumped when I saw Kayo.
"Hey," I told her. She smiled back at me.
"Hi."
Since Sango's party, we realized we had biology togother so most of the time we walked to the class together.
"So did you study for that quiz?" She asked me as we made our way down the bustling hallway.
"No, I didn't get home till late," I explained.
"Oh and why not?" She questioned.
"Can you keep a secret?" I asked her. She raised an eyebrow but nodded. I smiled before leaning in and whispering in her ear. "I had a hot date."
She snorted, something she usually did when she laughed. "Lucky!" She told he. "I was stuck at home reading notes till I killed over in boredom!" I laughed myself.
"Sorry," I said. She smirked at me.
"So, would this 'hot date' happen to be a certain half demon?" She asked. I blushed, my cheeks turning pink. "Dog demon, might I add?" She said and I could feel the blush on my face grow deeper. Her smile deepened. "I knew it!"
"Yea, and?" I asked her, trying to tame the coloring on my cheeks.
"You two make an adorable couple!" She complimented as we came to the biology room.
"Well, he doesn't like me back, so it doesn't matter," I sighed. Kayo tsked me.
"Hunny, I can promise you, that boy loves you," She said. I looked up at her and she winked before opening the door and walking into class.
[Inuyasha Point of View]
It was lunch, and I waited in line with Kagome as we got our food. After paying, we took our food and started to go towards the table where Miroku and Sango were already sitting. We were almost there when someone walked out in front of Kagome and she stopped, causing my to almost run into her.
"Hey, what's up?" I asked, looking over her shoulder. "Oh. Wild animal."
Koga crossed his arms and smirked at Kagome, ignoring my presence.
"Hey Kagome, want to sit at my table?" He asked. Kagome laughed nervously.
"Uhm, love to, but I'm already sitting with Miroku, Sango and Inuyasha," She explained. He scoffed.
"Eh, forget them, my table's more fun anyways."
Koga went and placed an arm around her shoulder and tried to usher her to his table. I tried to get a grip on my anger, but my grip got a little to concentrated on my tray. I walked towards Koga, my claws boring holes into my tray, and tapped him on the shoulder.
"Hey, wolf, she said she didn't wanna sit with you, so leave her alone."
"Mutt, what makes you think she wants to sit with your lame group of friends?"
"She was already headed that direction anyways," I retorted. He rolled his eyes.
"Whatever, half breed, she can change her mind."
"Well why don't you ask her where she wants to sit?" I told him, knowing Kagome would choose sitting with us. We both looked at Kagome who blushed from the sudden attention.
"Uh, well… I think I'll sit with Inuyasha today," She said, moving away from Koga.
"Whatever, you'll come to your senses sooner or later," He said, waving and turning to walk away.
"Jerk," I mumbled. Kagome chuckled and we finally made it to the table. We sat down and began eating at our 'food', if school food can be called such. Kagome took a bite of her pizza and set it down. She went to grab her milk and put it to her mouth, though in the process, she managed to dribble chocolate milk down her shirt.
"Eeek!" She said, standing up. Sango stood up and walked over to her.
"Come on, let's go to the bathroom." Kagome nodded and they walked towards the double doors that led into and out of the cafeteria. I watched them leave before Miroku cleared his throat.
"So did you study at all last night?" He asked me. I shook my head and forked a green-bean.
"No, Kagome and I didn't get home till like 9," I informed him, sticking the vegetable in my mouth.
"Ah. So, tell me, do you have feelings for Miss Kagome?" He questioned. I could feel myself blush, but I ignored it.
"What do you mean?"
"I mean, as more than a friend," He clarified, taking a sip of his water.
"Oh… I guess so, yea," I admitted, the blush darkening.
"I knew it," Miroku said, smirking.
"Well, it's not like she has a crush on me back or anything," I said, sad and frustrated at the same time.
"Trust me," Miroku said, pointing at me with a spoon. "She's into you. Big time."
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I jogged in place as I stood on the line, waiting for my 100 run to begin. The meet had just started and as usual, I was in the first run. I looked over at Koga and all the other kids that were in our heat. I rolled my shoulders before getting into position with everyone.
"On you mark, get set…"
BAM! The gun went off and we all ran for it. I noticed I was lagging behind of Koga and I growled, trying to push harder.
"Go Inuyasha!" I heard Kagome say from the stands. I smiled to myself and bolted down the runway, passing Koga with enough distance to turn around and wave to him. We crossed the line and he came over to me.
"Why you so cocky, mutt?" He asked, poking my shoulder.
"Why you so slow, flea bag?" I retorted, swiping his hand away.
"You just watch. You think you're so great cause you have Kagome on your side, but after I beat you to a pulp at the championship, she'll be all mine." And with that, he turned around and walked away. I chuckled to myself.
"As if," I mumbled, walking towards the sidelines to watch the other heats.
The other heats ran, Tokyo High kids winning as usual. I clapped my hands together and walked towards the starting line.
"All 200s to the line, all 200s to the line," The man on the loudspeaker said. I broke into a jog, knowing it wouldn't mess with my energy, towards the line.
Like usual, I was placed in the first heat and I rolled my shoulders and such as they placed the other runners. Once all the spaces were filled, I got into position, ready to finish this.
The gun went off, and we all broke into a sprint, bolting for the finish line. I started with a good lead, but the curve, as with anyone, is a killer, and my energy wavered. I shook it off and picked up pace, driving through the curved stretch.
I could see the finish line, could almost taste another victory over Koga. I pumped my arms, ready to be through with the run. But as the line drew closer, so did Koga. I ran harder as I felt him coming up behind me. I could almost reach out and touch the line when.
Koga passed me.
I barely crossed the line and stopped, staring Koga down as he stood there smugly, smiling at me. I recovered for a minute, but the only thing I could utter was…
"Damn."
[Kagome Point of View]
I watched as Inuyasha ran for the line, a good lead. But soon, Koga broke though the middle and picked up pace, closing in on Inuyasha.
"Go Inuyasha!" I called, but it seemed to fall on deaf ears and I watched in horror as Inuyasha crossed the line.
After Koga.
I heard the crowd gasp in utter surprise, my hands over my mouth. All was silent in the stands, until Miroku spoke up.
"Damn!"
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We were currently sitting in the café – something I guessed they usually did after meets – trying to comfort Inuyasha. He sat at the table, his face in his hands. He shook his head.
"Stupid, stupid, stupid," He muttered. I rubbed his back soothingly, trying to comfort him.
"It's okay Inuyasha, don't worry about it," I told him. He looked up at me.
"But that's the first time Koga's EVER beaten me in a race! Do you know what this does to my reputation?" He asked.
"Is that all you're worried about?" I asked. Inuyasha shook his head, placing his head back on his hands.
"No, but it still sucks." He said. I pushed him lightly on the shoulder. He looked up at me again. I pulled his hands down and wrapped him in a hug.
"It'll be okay, promise," I told him as he wrapped his own arms around my waist.
"If you say so Kagome, I'll believe you."
That's Chapter 12 :) Review! I shall try to have 13 up by Monday!