Chapter 24: Backup Plan
Throughout the day, Kagome feels uneased because of the human disguise thanks to her ring. But she has Inuyasha in all of her classes. Especially having him sitting next to her throughout the time. It's one class before lunch break, math class, which Kagome despises throughout her life. As she tries to write down the information on the board into her notebook, Inuyasha sees her from the corner of his golden eye with a worry look. 'Kagome you look weary. Something wrong?' He asks her telepathically, another mating ability of private conversations. 'I'm just worried about Gym class. You know that jewelry is forbiddened. As in I can't wear my disguised ring in class, which means I have to appear as a hanyou instead of a human.' She replies to him as she keeps on her concentration in class. Making sure that the teacher didn't catch them, since they're in the back row of the room, Inuyasha gently grabs her arm. 'I always have a back up plan. I know the gym problem, so I brought something else to keep yourself like a human throughout the time. So don't worry about it.' He assures her. She looks up to him and can see the serious look he gives her to make sure it's fool proof. 'Okay I trust you.'She smiles to him and resumes her work. Inuyasha quickly catches up on his part, even though he's a little better than her.
The bell rings, lunchtime. "Finally." Kagome said happily as she gathers her belongings and waits for Inuyasha. "I hope Sango and Miroku kept their mouths shut about this." She tells him as they exit the room. "I know that Sango is the better one who keeps secrets, as Miroku is threatened by her as well." Inuyasha said back as they walk towards the cafeteria. Meanwhile during their talk, Kikyo narrows her eyes and Kagura comes up to her. "I bet something's off about her, Kikyo." Kagura starts off, seeing the jealousy in her charcoal eyes. "I know for sure she's not human. I can sense demonic auras from her but it's temporary. And I think it has to do with something she's wearing." Kikyo focuses her observation on the couple. "I think gym class will be the big give away so we know her dirty little secret." Kagura suggests her as they head to their next class. "I'll make sure that Inuyasha regretted having Kagome as his girlfriend." Kikyo finishes their talk.
In the cafeteria, while 1/3 of the students are having their break, Inuyasha and Kagome find Sango and Miroku in the usual spot, the back corner of the room. "Sango, did you made sure that Miroku kept big mouth of his shut." Kagome said to her friend as she takes her seat next to her. Sango chuckles with a wicked grin. "Oh don't you worry about a thing Kagome, I literally kept his mouth closed throughout this morning. So I have your back." She explains to her as she points to Miroku with her thumb. Kagome and Inuyasha curiously looks at him. "And how did you managed to pull that off?" Inuyasha asks Sango. Miroku hesitatedly opens his mouth to reveal a mouth piece in it. "I have to admit that I am impressed Sango, you really outdid yourself this time." Inuyasha confesses her work so far this morning with a grin of his own. "Why Thank you Inuyasha. I'm always full of idea on how to keep him quiet." Sango said proudly to them and they began eating. Kagome however isn't eating. Spotting Kagome's posture, Inuyasha asks, "Are you still worried about what might happen in gym?" He takes her hand into his comfortably. Kagome nods, not speaking. Inuyasha reaches into his pocket and gives it to Kagome. "What is it?" Sango asks as she cathes a glimpse of it. "We all know that jewelry is forbidden in gym, so I brought this with me." Inuyasha explains to them. In Kagome's hand seems like a jolly rancher candy piece. "Just take this and it's keep your features throughout the time until the end of school." He adds the candy's purpose. Kagome nods with a smile. "Thanks Inuyasha, you're the best." She leans onto him. All inuyasha can do is grin as he wraps his arm around. "Only for the love of my life." He didn't even cared about the looks on Miroku and Sango's faces.
Right on cue, it's time for gym class. Kagome and Sango are aware that Kikyo and Kagura were with them. "I'll make sure Kikyo stays away from you." Sango tells Kagome as they enter the locker room. Their boyfriends are in their own boys' side, which means that Sango is the only one to protect Kagome from the two girls. Sango made sure that her locker is right by Kagome's so that she can be in privacy. Kagome grabs her green t-dye shirt and black shorts and makes her way towards one of the bathroom stalls. Sango spots her going and kept on watching her like a bodyguard. She stands by the stall door. "Kagome I'll keep an eye out on anyone who dares to come near you." Sango told Kagome while she changes. "Thanks Sango." Kagome replies to her.
Kikyo and Kagura got into their gym clothes and Kikyo takes out her cell phone. Just when is about to turn into the stalls, Sango glares at her. Stopped cold in her tracks Kikyo catches the coldest glare Sango has ever given anyone who'd dare to approach a bad thing that would humiliate anyone, especially her. "So I take it that you were going to pull a stunt on her." Sango walks up to her still with her glare. Kikyo begins to get more nervous by the second. "I don't know what you're talking about." She defends herself weakly, but Sango knows better. "Don't play innocent with me, Miko. I know full well what you've been up to. And I could easily explain the principal about your actions as well." As she grabs her arms and in swift move, she holds them tightly behind her back. "I still don't what you're talking about." Kikyo defends herself even weaker. "Oh I know fully well. I warn you. You are to stay away from Kagome, or you going to deal with me. Are we clear." Sango threatens her as well tightens her arms. Kikyo nods and bolts out when Sango released her. As Kikyo went out, Kagome comes out of the stall. "I'm ready." She said. Sango still sees Kagome as a human without the ring. "So I guess that thing did the trick." She compliments on her and they head out to the gym. Little did they know, Kagura heard about the conversation between Sango and Kikyo. 'I guess I have no other choice. I have to put an end to this.' She thought to herself and heads out.