Through Blood and Tears
Chapter 3: Intertwined Drama
The girls walked into school Monday morning, chatting happily about what the upcoming school week consisted of.
" ... the money in by next Tuesday, then we can all go." Sango finished as Kagome smiled. There was a school field trip the following week and everyone wanted to go. The teacher was cool, the class was cool, and the trip was cool. What's not to like?
"Hey, Kags, Sango. Wait up!" They stopped walking and turned to look behind them. Inuyasha and Miroku ambled into school; a perverted grin planted on the lecher's face. When they caught up with the girls, Miroku gave his girlfriend a quick peck on the cheek and, without her knowledge, decided to touch her where she didn't want to be touched.
SMACK! "Miroku, you can be such a jerk!" Sango screamed as he rubbed his injured cheek. Inuyasha and Kagome glanced over at the quarreling couple, amusement dancing in their eyes. She and Inuyasha seemed to have developed a closer relationship because of Saturday night. The four were all disappointed when Sunday came and they each had to go their separate ways; their responsibilities demanding attention. The warning bell rang, letting the students know they only had a minute to get to class. Kagome said goodbye to the boys and headed of towards her class, dragging a grumbling Sango behind.
The brunette was still fuming about her boyfriend's systematic behavior. Their first class was Japanese Language and, since the twosome were near the top of the class, decided to take a breather from the constant hassle of trying to pay attention to their instructor's monotone voice. Unfortunately for them, another young woman in the class room decided to slack off as well. Kikyo's deep brown spheres bore into the back of Sango and Kagome's heads as the bell rang.
"That wretched girl." Her eyes were dark as she studied the female student a few rows in front of her. "How is it she can be so happy?" she mused in a bitter voice. A hand gently nudged her shoulder.
"Calm down. It's only first period. Why do you despise this girl so much anyways?" Kagura asked in her usual bored demeanor, her eyes glowing red in discontent. Her dark hair had been swept up into a messy bun; her being clad with a white top and a pair of faded blue jeans.
"Because," the cold woman began, her tone steady and even. "She stole my beloved away." Her lips formed in a tight line as she spoke.
Kagome and Sango were oblivious to Kikyo's inner turmoil. "So, what happened between you and Yash Saturday night?" the brunette asked, a hint of curiosity in her eyes.
"Um ... I don't know what you're talking about," her friend replied, finding the top of her desk more interesting.
"Uh huh. Sure, that's why you and him were acting all weird yesterday morning." Kagome met her gaze, confused. "I saw the way you two looked at each other and the way you always blushed." Against her wishes, a pink tint dusted across her cheeks.
She was saved from answering the athletic woman's question as the professor brought out a stack of papers. "Pop quiz, everyone. And yes, this does count as a grade." The class groaned as she began to pass out the quizzes. Sango gave her friend a knowing look, silently telling her they would finish the conversation later. Kagome sighed in relief. She was safe, for now.
The rest of Kagome's morning classes flew by uneventful. Her and Ayame met up at her locker and began walking to lunch together.
"So, Kags ... you know Kouga?" The red head's question came out of the blue and startled the young woman.
"Yeah ... why? Do you like him?" She was excited about Ayame's secret crush on Kouga and, as the fiery female blushed, Kagome's suspicions were confirmed. "Why don't you talk to him?" she practically screamed in enthusiasm.
"He doesn't even know I exist. All he can think about is you," Ayame replied, dejectedly. She tore her emerald gaze from her friend and glanced at the ground with a frown. Kagome couldn't bear to see her friend so depressed.
"Believe me, I don't like him like that. We're just friends. I'm sure if he was offered the chance to get to know you, he'd be head over heels in no time." That seemed to brighten up Ayame's mood.
"Really? Do you think so?" Kagome nodded, glad she could help a friend in need. They shuffled through the lunch room doors and parted their separate ways. Sure, the two were friends, but they ran in different social groups. Kagome happily made her way over to her table, ignoring the stares from Kouga across the aisle.
"Hey you guys," she greeted as she sat down beside them. After a mumble of hellos from around the table, she pulled out her homemade lunch and began to eat. Almost everyone brought their lunches from home, too afraid to try the cafeteria's 'mystery meat'.
"Inuyasha," a calm and collected voice called, a slender female making her way over to their table. Miroku sighed as Sango's expression flared with anger. Annoyance touched Kagome's being as she struggled to keep a cool head. Inuyasha, however, was pissed off. Kikyo just couldn't leave him alone, could she?
"What do you want, Kikyo?" the half-demon asked as she stood beside the table, dragging someone behind her. Sango's hands clutched into tighter fists and Kagome placed a hand on her shoulder in an attempt to soothe the enraged woman's nerves.
"Oh, Inuyasha, I want you to meet someone." A look of jealousy passed her eyes as well as a feeling of hatred. The man that accompanied her stepped forward, now in plain view. His hair was jet black and his eyes a piercing red. "This is Naraku, my boyfriend." The group just stared at the woman, clearly missing the point of where the young man's introduction involved any one sitting at the table.
"Nice to meet you," Naraku said, a smirk upon his face. His voice sent chills down Kagome's spine as she noticed the way his gaze lingered on her. There was a kind of awkward silence that followed before Inuyasha broke the tension.
"Is that all?" The silver haired male gave the couple a cold stare, matching his icy voice. Kikyo barely flinched at his reaction, unsure of how to respond. She met him with one of her own hardened glares.
"I was only trying to be helpful and introduce him to my friends. He is a new student, after all." Everyone was taken aback by this, even Kagome. Friends? With Kikyo? No one had time to respond to her strange behavior as Kikyo took Naraku's hand and led him back towards her table, a ghost of a smile blessing her lips.
"That was ... different ..." Miroku mumbled, stunned just as much as the rest of them.
"Yeah ..." Kagome sighed. Kikyo and Inuyasha had dated the previous year, but he caught her cheating on him with Kouga; which is one of the reasons why he despises the wolf demon. Another reason would have to be the fact Kouga has taken an interest in Kagome. She always thought maybe Inuyasha had feelings for her, that's why he was so protective of her, but she always pushed the thought to the back of her mind. Now Ayame likes Kouga, which caused Kagome to burst with happiness. It would be good to get her fiery friend with a guy and get Kouga off her back. It was a win-win situation.
Apart from their not-so-closely knit group, their school was full of drama. From the flying fists, to the snarling cat fights, to the many rumors flying about; it was almost unbearable. After two years attending the school, the young students had become accustomed to it.
Kagome sighed, hoping to finish the rest of her lunch in peace. Unfortunately for her, she was about to be very disappointed ...
A/N: Thanks for the reviews! Wasn't sure if I should update again so soon, but I thought, why not? Considering the story starts out a bit slow, I guess it didn't attract many readers. The first few chapters are pretty much background information. Hope you guys liked this chapter. I know it was short. Next one will be about the same length, but after that they'll get much longer, promise! Again, please review. It helps me update faster. Thanks!