Chapter 2

Silver Haired Charmer

-X-X-X-X- Yay, I'm back! *Does a little dance* Before I forget I want to thank all of you who reviewed and/or favorited this story. I'm excited to present you with the next chapter of 'It all Starts in a Coffee Shop', so before I lose your interest I'm going to stop talking and let you read. Enjoy! –X-X-X-X-

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When Kagome arrived at Kushimitama High School on the first day of her senior year, she could tell it was going to be hectic. There were papers on the floors, and people laughing and screaming. Kagome swore she even saw someone crying.

Out of all of this, the biggest commotion was about the new student who would be in her grade. Everyone wanted to meet the supposed "Hottie."

Kagome shook her head in disgust. The way people idolize others. It was obnoxious really.

"Hey Kagome, wait up!" Sango called from down the hallway, sprinting to catch up. "I almost thought you wouldn't show up for school today,"

"Really? Why wouldn't I?" Kagome asked confused.

"Because you'll soon have to face Hojo." Sango teased. Hojo was a boy in her grade who had been trying to go out with Kagome for years. He was really sweet and he always showered Kagome with lots of nice gifts, but he just wasn't her type. She had been politely refusing all of his dates and yet he never gave up. Sango thought he was hard-headed, and Kagome was just plain annoyed with his persistence.

"I can deal with him." Kagome said with finality as she headed into her first class.

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Kagome stood in the lunch line day dreaming. Okay, she wasn't really day dreaming, but it's fair enough to say she was somewhere in space.

From what Kagome had gathered, the Takahashi son who would be in her grade was named InuYasha and he would be starting school here tomorrow. Not that it was important of anything, but it was nice to be "In the know."

Kagome laughed at her own thoughts as she grabbed a salad, paid for her lunch, and headed to her lunch table. Kagome and her friends had claimed the lunch table next to the window all four years of high school, including this one. They were never questioned because frankly, a lot of people were intimidated by her group of friends.

Already sitting at the table was Sango and Miroku Kenchi, Sango's crush since forever. Miroku had a red slap mark on his face leading Kagome to suspect his "cursed" hands had wondered.

Miroku stood up and clasped Kagome's hands as soon as she had set her lunch down. "Ah, Kagome! It's so nice to lay my eyes upon you once more. I can't even remember the last time I saw you; was it not a year ago?"

Kagome's eyes narrowed. "I saw you at the party last week, Miroku. Now let go of my hands before you earn yourself another slap."

Miroku grinned sheepishly letting go of Kagome and sitting down once more. "It would be worth it my dear friend,"

Sango shot him a glare. She closed her eyes and silently counted to ten. That "monk" would be the end of her! "Anyways, how has your morning been Kagome?" Sango asked, jogging her friend out of her dream state.

"My morning? Um, well there's been no sign of Hojo so I guess everything's okay." As soon as the words left her mouth, none other than Hojo walked into the lunch room. "I spoke too soon." Kagome ducked underneath the lunch table. "Act normal! I'm not here!"

Sango and Miroku glanced at each other sharing a knowing smile. "Sure thing Kaggie!"

Miroku and Sango had a normal conversation while they continued to eat their lunch for a few minutes before Kagome couldn't take it anymore. "Is he gone!" Kagome asked in a hushed but harsh whisper.

"I think so…" Sango whispered looking around. "Coast clear; you can come up now."

"Few! I thought I was a goner!" Kagome took a sip of her juice at ease now that her admirer was gone.

"Uh… Kagome," Miroku warned as Hojo ran back into the room. It took him a moment, but he spotted Kagome and headed in her direction, a smile appearing on his face.

"…" Kagome didn't get the chance to respond.

"Kagome! I've been waiting to see you all day! How was your summer? I didn't see you? How are you?" Hojo asked coming up behind Kagome. Kagome inwardly winced.

Sango stifled a laugh. How she enjoyed these moments!

Kagome turned around in her seat slowly. Pressing her lips together she forced a smile. "I'm doing fine Hojo; how are you?"

"I'm doing great, thanks for asking!" Hojo brightened even more as he sat down next to Kagome. "I know it's the beginning of the school year and things are kind of crazy, but I was wondering if you were doing anything on Friday night. We could go see a movie, if you aren't busy that is," Hojo asked blushing lightly and scratching his head.

Crazy is right, Kagome thought. "Sorry Hojo but I'm busy on Friday, can I take a rain check?" Kagome smiled sweetly.

"Sure. There's always next week!" With Hojo walked off waving and smiling as he went.

"Good he's finally gone!" Kagome let out a breath she didn't know she had been holding.

Sango and Miroku shook their heads. This would be a long year.

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Later that day, Kagome and Sango were once again working in the Crazy Cup Coffee Shop. They had lost count of how many Frappuccino's and Mocha's they had made already that day. It was amazing how many people craved coffee! No surprise though since it was addicting. Plus it was mostly the same people coming in all the time.

Today though, was particularly uninteresting. That was until a completely and utterly gorgeous man walked up to the counter.

Kagome wasn't really paying attention to who she was taking orders from; she was on autopilot. "Next order?" she asked without looking up from the computer/register.

"Can I order a super cute employee with beautiful raven hair?" a deep voice asked.

"Sure thin- Wait what!" Kagome looked up startled. Standing in front of her was a guy who had the looks of a god. He had long silver hair that went past his waist and two dog ears on the top of his head. Kagome had the strong impulse to touch them.

"I said, can I order a super cute employee with beautiful raven hair," he repeated, a smile playing at his lips.

Kagome's cheeks turned crimson as she tried to recover herself. "Um, I don't- what kind of- uh…" Kagome was completely flustered by his good looks and charm she could barely speak.

The man chuckled lightly as Sango came to the rescue. "I'm sorry sir; you'll have to excuse my friend. Can I take your order? There's a bit of a line," Sango gestured to the small line forming as she gently pushed Kagome to the side.

"Okay. I'll have an Iced Caramel Macchiato with 2% milk."

"Is that all?" Sango rang it up on the cash register.

"Yep." The man replied his gaze wandering back to Kagome, who was once more dwelling in her own thoughts, a blush still evident on her cheeks.

"It'll be a minute, so if you could please step to the side so someone else can order," Sango suggested as she waved her hand in front of Kagome's face and swiped the man's credit card. "Kagome. Kagome! Wake up! I need an Iced Caramel Macchiato!"

"Oh, I'm so sorry Sango! I didn't mean to- I'm on it." Kagome stuttered, aware that the man was still watching her.

So her name is Kagome, the man thought. Duh! She's had a name tag on the whole time! He shook his head at his own stupidity.

Kagome quickly made his Macchiato, being careful not to make a further fool of herself. She finished and handed it to the man. "Here's your drink. I'm sorry about earlier. I don't know what came over me."

"No problem sweetheart. I'll see you around," the man saluted and walked away.

Kagome stood there looking after him for a moment until she had to make an Iced Peppermint White Chocolate Mocha. She sincerely hoped to see him around. Of course, she didn't know just who "he" was. But she would sooner than she thought…

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-X-X-X-X- How was that? A little longer than I usually make my chapters, so I'm a little proud of myself. I'm not going to kid myself by thinking that you don't know who "that man" is. Who else in InuYasha has silver hair AND dog ears on his head other than InuYasha himself? NO ONE! So if you thought that was Koga or something… You need to stare at a picture of InuYasha for an hour. I'll try to update quickly, but my schedule is a little erratic so I can't guarantee it. Please review! The more the reviews, the more motivated I will be to update faster! Love ya'll! -X-X-X-X-

Preview of Chapter 3:

Kikyo glared. "You're just jealous Kagome because I'm going to snatch InuYasha from you. It's so obvious you like him, it's pathetic."

"Is that a challenge Kikyo," Kagome asked darkly.

Kikyo smiled lightly. "Now it is."

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