With Love

Chapter Two: Another Bet

“She should castrate him.” Sango managed to contain her temper as her and Botan strolled to the double doors. Another Monday, another week beginning for them. She usually didn’t mind school but she was nursing a migraine. Having Inuyasha get to the car screaming as soon as they got in the parking lot didn’t help. So what if Kagome had spent the whole weekend at Botan’s house. She was entitled to spend time with her friends. Not like he’d been hurting for company. She was willing to bet Kikyo had happily taken the miko’s place.


“She should dump his ass.” Botan had to agree with the castrating part but that would be unusually cruel. Kagome had said he hadn’t had much to begin with, not right to deprive the man of the few inches he had. She’d never seen a dick up close and personal but had watched enough porn in the last three years to know the basics. She just hadn’t found a man she wanted to go all the way with yet. Cuteness had nothing to do with it. She wanted to feel special when she gave herself to a man. Feeling like a warm hole didn’t do it for her. “She could find another boyfriend.”


“She could try the single life for a bit. Wouldn’t hurt her to take some time off.” Sango spoke from experience, she hadn’t dated in two years. She’d thought about it but her last relationship left something to be desired. Her boyfriend had been cheating on her the whole time. He probably would have dumped her the second she spread her legs. She was glad she hadn’t. Besides with school and trying to get into college next year she had too much on her plate. Not to mention her other problems. “One doesn’t need a man to be happy.”


“Think we should buy her a toy?” Botan elbowed Sango as they entered the building. Only a few students were already inside. “Oh my,” She wanted to flee seeing the redhead leaning against her locker. What the hell did he want? If he hit on her she was going to punch him. Not that he wasn’t nice looking. If rumors were true he was awesome in the bedroom and everywhere else. He just didn’t do anything for her. There was no stirring in the blood or loins. He was just another pretty face that would always be admired from afar never close.


“Ignore him,” Sango had no problem doing so or that’s what she told herself. But she did notice the bright smile he gave her friend. He didn’t even glance in her direction or acknowledge her presence. Someone like him wouldn’t look at a female unless he thought he could score. She went to her locker and dialed the combination. Shame all that prettiness was wasted on an ass. What books did she need again?


“Hi Botan,” Kurama made sure to give his best smile as she nodded. He hoped this wouldn’t take no more than a few days. He’d spotted a rather nice looking blonde that had transferred. As soon as he won this bet he was going to work on trying out that one. She looked to be on the thin side but he could deal with that if she was a little on the wild side in the sack. The look she’d given him spoke for itself, she’d be into it. But he’d lose the bet if Botan saw him chasing another skirt while he was trying to get under hers. “Mind if I walk you to class?”


“Actually I do, there is Koenma. See you at lunch Sango.” Botan shut her locker and waved at the man walking in the door. They weren’t an item yet but she was hoping. He gave her a heart wrenching grin that made her want to giggle. He was the class president and the smartest guy in school. “Hey Kuzuma, where’s Yukina?” She handed Koenma her books as she took the other hand. She tried not to feel guilty at leaving Sango with the fox. If anyone could handle him it was her friend.


“It’s called tact Kurama.” Sango scoffed at his disbelieving look. “You really expected her to be thrilled that you were willing to spend a few minutes with her?” She knew she had his attention when piercing green eyes made her want to squirm. She wasn’t afraid of him. “News flash: You may be cute but there are other guys in this school just as cute. You aren’t the only one with a dick either. Maybe some of the females in this school are looking for more than five minutes in your bed.”


“You think so? Ever stopped to think that I was offering more than just five minutes?” Of course he wasn’t but she didn’t have to know that. It’d be more than five minutes too but he wasn’t offering more than just sex. He couldn’t see himself settling on just one female. He’d yet to find one that didn’t bore him after one date. If he went out with them more than once it was only to get them into bed. Once he’d had his fill that’s where it ended. “Maybe I find her charming and would like to spend time with her. Perhaps you should mind your own business.”


“Riiiigggggggggggggght.” Sango laughed in his face. He must think he was funny. Want a female’s company indeed. “Well then I feel sorry for you because she won’t give you the time of day. Not that I blame her. Later,” She walked by him leaving him leaning against the lockers. The guy did have some nerve. He’d heard Botan talking and thought to get him a quick piece. Anything to dip his cock in something. She really disliked the guy.



“Shut up, I don’t want to hear it.” Kagome gave Inuyasha her palm as she walked into the class room. She was going to kick his face in if he said another word to her. Bad enough he had the nerve to start yelling at her first thing this morning but he’d been hounding her all day. He couldn’t explain the hickeys on his neck but she had to explain what she’d done all weekend without him. Not to mention he’d been late to lunch, figures. “Go somewhere else. I don’t want you by me.” Was he going to follow her to her seat as well? Ms. Segara lifted her brow as the hanyou walked into her class.


“Dammit Kagome, don’t be such a bitch.” Inuyasha ignored the teacher’s question of him being lost. Hell no he wasn’t lost but he wasn’t leaving until Kagome answered him. She’d been uptight all day. All because he had a few hickeys. So what if he’d gotten drunk and had some fun. “Don’t make me drag you out of this class.”


“I’d like to see you try. Next time you want to talk to me try washing your mouth out. Your breath stinks of Kikyo. I’m sure she’s still in the stall waiting on you.” Kagome hadn’t planned on letting him know that she’d went in search for him. Maybe it was her fault for not seeing to his needs but he didn’t have to flaunt his cheating. As if he had every right to do it. And he did smell like Kikyo. Kagome could smell that tart perfume she preferred. “We’re through so go find someone else. That’s all I’m going to say about that.”


Sango sat down next to her as Inuyasha stormed out only to slam the door. “Wow, glad I didn’t have to listen to him if he smelt like Kikyo. Might have lost my lunch.” That got a laugh out of the miko. It was the last class of the day and one she enjoyed. Everyone had to take home economics in order to graduate. Botan had taken it her freshman year while her and Kagome had put it off. They weren’t the only ones. She squinted as the fox came strolling by with Hiei behind him. The two normally sat in the back tables when they came to class. “Wonder what our project is going to be like.”


“Please don’t make me cook.” Kagome fumbled with her purse to find a pen. What she needed was a bat so she could start bashing some people over the heads. Ms. Segara cleared her throat to get the class’s attention. Not like the large woman needed to do it. Everyone was scared of the harsh woman. This assignment would account for half of their final grade for this semester and the woman meant it. You failed you better hope like hell you did awesome the other half of the semester.


Ms. Sagara picked up several bags and placed them on her desk. “Listen up class I’m about to give you your assignments. I have stressed all my teaching but I believe that experience speaks for itself. It unnerves me that after all I’ve tried to teach I see you young people still being irresponsible. You think you’re mature enough to have sex and act grown up. Well we will see how you fare. In a few minutes I will be pairing you up by the drawing of lots. With these molds I have on my desk you and your partner will create an animated babe.” She heard the gasps, it’d been years since she’d did this assignment. “Now, as some of you may be heard this is a very hard assignment. Since the animated molds are close to the real things you won’t be able to toss it on your couch and leave it be until time to bring it in. The health of your animated baby will depend on the care it is given. Neglect will be shown as will abuse. If anything I am a very thorough woman. Since we will be using a drop of the pairings blood you cannot toss it aside for someone else to take care of. It will not accept care from your girlfriend or own parents. Trying to do so will count as neglect and will be seen.”


“Ugh,” Kagome didn’t want this one. She’d tried babysitting one time and been fired the first day. If she remembered right the animated baby would eat and potty like a real one. The school would naturally cover the supplies but still. She didn’t want to deal with this while having Inuyasha to deal with. If she dropped it in anger she’d fail herself and her partner. She didn’t think the teacher would accept her explaining she’d been pissed at her boyfriend at the time. “Great, babysitting. She should just tell us to wear a condom.”


“I would Miss Higurashi but most of you young ones would still go without one. Why don’t you be the first to draw from the lots.” Ms. Sagara smiled as the girl got up. She had an even number of sexes in her class so each would have a partner. Instead of drawing of numbers she’d have the females pick the name of the male they’d be working with. They went about dating like this, blindly without thinking about who they were really choosing. “Now I have a steady supply of diapers and bottles. Each day you will stock your diaper bag up with the needed materials. At the end of class you can do this. Do not forget. I have constructed these to live off water.”


Kagome stuck her hand in the box and prayed for someone decent. She wouldn’t be stuck doing everything. The paper was held in her fingers and it came free. “Do I look now or wait?” If she got someone irritating the woman could go ahead and flunk her. At the negative shake Kagome was informed to go grab a bag of clay and go stand in the corner. She tried to remain still as the other ten girls got up to draw a name. Sango had the paper fisted in her palm as the last girl drew her lot.


“Now before you girl’s take your seat I will inform you of something. A spell was put on the box. It was designed to put you with the one you’d have the most trouble cooperating with. After all I can’t make this easy on you. When two people have a child together they have to work through the hardships to give the child a decent upbringing. You will learn how to work with your selection or you’ll fail.” Ms. Sagara grinned at their shocked expressions. Okay some of the later girls got left overs but what the hell. “Alright take a look at your names and go sit down with your new partner for the next three weeks.”


Kagome pried her paper open and dropped her box of clay. “Oops, we haven’t started yet have we?” Great, this wasn’t going to work. She’d been better off working with Kurama than his anti-social friend. How could she work with someone that didn’t speak? Her eyes wavered over the room as the other girl’s checked out their names. Sango swore loud enough to make several of them jump. “That bad?”


“I want an abortion and I want it NOW.” Sango stomped her foot and glared at the teacher. She hadn’t been fucking kidding. How the hell could she get paired up with Kurama of all people? She’d rather be paired up with Inuyasha. Her nails were digging into her palm as Kagome snatched it from her and laughed. It wasn’t funny and the next girl to giggle would be eating the floor repeatedly.


Kagome wasn’t sure what to say to her friend. “Oh well, sucks to be you.” She held onto her own package and grabbed her belongings. Guess she’d be going to sit with Hiei. The two looked up at her as she approached. “Mind if I sit with you guys?” She plopped down at the empty chair, knowing Sango would soon be taking the one next to her. She met Hiei’s eyes, “as long as you know I’ll be suing for child support.”


“Hn, doubt you’ll get it. The judge will know by the way you’re always frowning that I’ve yet to fuck you.” He was able to take the smug look from her face finally. Her mouth dropped and her cheeks turned beet red. She was actually blushing. Looked better than that pout she was always sporting. He crossed his arms as the other girl came storming up to their table. Hiei almost laughed as the fox stiffened at the implied gesture. “Good luck with that.”


“Fuck,” Kurama ran his fingers through his hair. This wasn’t his day. It wouldn’t be difficult to work with that girl but impossible. He’d already been planning to sweet talk his partner into doing most of the work. That wasn’t about to happen with Sango. She’d likely whack him over the head with the baby failing them both in the process. Abortion indeed. “Are you trying to say you wouldn’t want my child?”


“Oh it’s not the child I protest to. It’s the means of getting it. I’d rather be raped with a three-pronged shovel than lay with you. It’d be more pleasant and more meaningful.” She placed the box of clay between them and smiled. She’d do this, she could do it. She’d just take care of the child on her own and not talk to him. “Unlike most of these girls I have taste and morals.”


“I see. Then again I got the feeling you wouldn’t want any man. One has to wonder why you’ve never had a boyfriend and why you are so protective of Kagome. Is the reason you dislike me so much is that we actually have similar tastes and you regard me as competition?” He meant it as an insult but the girl merely smiled at him. He was calling her a lesbian while insulting her in the process. “Not my fault that I am prettier than you and have been blessed with a cock.”


“Of course not,” She smiled sweetly. “Enma had to place your brain somewhere.” Sango felt triumph when Kagome laughed and Hiei grunted. She went to work on removing the clay which would become her hate-child. “What I always wanted; a redheaded stepchild.” It was nothing more than a lump of moist goo but would soon become an animate object to grade her.


Kagome held out her hand as the teacher gave them all a sterilized needle. She peeled the plastic off and looked at it. And she was to poke herself with this. Hiei was already squeezing his finger over the enchanted clay. “To parenthood.” A hiss escaped as she pricked herself. Sango was glaring next to her and wasn’t moving. “You just have to poke yourself with the needle. It’ll be almost the same as sleeping with Kurama. Just brace yourself for a small prick.”


“Yes, oh wise one.” Sango poked her fingertip and let a drop land on the clay. This should prove to be interesting. Kurama was the last to do it. The teacher was going over the fine rules of parenting. They would have to take turns keeping the baby overnight. Anyone that was not doing their part would be given a flunking grade. There shouldn’t be a problem then. They’d swap the kid during class, no need to talk to each other.



“I think I pulled something.” Kagome groaned from sore muscles and lack of sleep. She didn’t know how her mother had done it with two kids. She’d kept the baby the first night and hadn’t slept a wink. Every noise and she’d jerk awake to see if it still breathed. Hiei had taken it last night but what slept she’d had wasn’t helping. A yawn escaped her as she stretched forward.


‘You look like shit too.” Botan commented as she sat down. Both of her friends looked like hell warmed over. Sango hadn’t bothered to put her hair up as the taller girl plopped down on her back. “I take it parenthood isn’t suiting you. So glad I took the course my freshman year. Taking care of anything but my complexion is beyond comprehension. Sucks to be you two. You and all them other suckers. I heard she’s making all her classes do it.”


“I have sworn off motherhood. I never want to have kids now.” Sango knew she needed to stretch but she didn’t feel up to it. She wanted to take a nap right here before Kurama handed over their bundle of joy. Would be nice just to act the irresponsible parent and go out tonight. Or climb into bed and not move. Hers had cried constantly all night long, she could swear it had been breaking wind. She’d thought to call Kurama and tell him to fetch the thing. It had shut up once she’d gotten to school and she’d tossed it in his arms. Figures since the damn thing looked like him.


“It can’t be that bad. So where’s the little ones now?” Botan took great pleasure at their discomfort. “Better yet how is working with those two? Or keeping conversing just to baby swapping?” She pointed towards the gate where the small group was walking to the bleachers. She leaned forward to touch her toes. Where was Koenma? They were supposed to hit the movies after practice. Not to mention he’d promised to take her out for ice cream.


“Damn hope they let us take a shower first after.” Kagome brought her leg up as the last of the girls arrived. Practice usually lasted about two hours. Would they sit there patiently until then? “You still going out tonight? Must be nice to have a boyfriend that caters to your needs. Can’t remember the last time Inuyasha gave me something or took me a place I actually wanted to go. Our last date I went out drinking with him and half the team.”


“Yes and he isn’t my boyfriend yet but I got hopes. He’s so sweet,” Botan sighed thinking of the light kiss she’d gotten this morning. She’d been casually going out with him for months and he’d yet to try and seduce her. He said he was waiting for marriage, she wasn’t but that was a good quality. It meant they could take things slow without him having roaming hands. “How the hell did you get stuck with Kurama as a partner anyways?”


“Fate hates me.” Sango stood up to take out the kinks in her arms. “Koenma is so sweet he gives me a toothache. How can you be with someone like that. Don’t get me wrong having a man that is sweet is nice but where is the passion? The excitement? I can’t imagine being in a dull relationship. You two have been seeing each other for months and haven’t done anything but kiss. Has he even groped you yet? If not then we have a problem.”


“He doesn’t grope, he’s a gentleman.” Botan stretched her arms as well and made sure to looked peeved. “Okay, so there is no hope of him throwing me against the wall and ravishing me passionately but that’s okay, I think. I’m not really sure I want to wait until I walk down the isle. I mean I wouldn’t buy a pair of shoes without trying them on first. Not sure I want a man that is going to suck in the sack. I mean how am I going to know if he’s doing it right if I have nothing to compare it to?”


“Damn good point girl. Yukina says that she enjoys being with Kuzuma. How did she express it? He had her quivering and shaking. Sorry but Inuyasha didn’t come anywhere near that.” Kagome turned to the teal hair girl in question even now at the fence talking to her boyfriend. “Look at them, it makes me sick. She’s even got stars in her eyes. He’s, he’s not what I’d dream about but he seems to make her happy. Hard to imagine he could give a girl a mind blowing orgasm. Every orgasm I have experienced was self induced.”


“Kagome! I didn’t need to hear that.” Sango pulled her sweater off feeling the sun beating down on her face. Each were wearing short spandex shorts and a sports bra. Was she ready to do all the way with a guy? She thought back on how close she’d ever came. A little groping but nothing very shocking. “What was so wrong with Inuyasha? From the way he acts you’d think he could make a girl juice just by smiling.”


“Um no, he can’t. I was all excited since it was going to be our first time. I know it’s suppose to hurt right. Well it didn’t but it was uncomfortable for a few seconds as we got going. Then just as I got use to it, it was over. Then the next day when he wanted to again he just climbs over me and tries to go in. Hello, don’t ever let a guy try to cram it in when you aren’t ready. A pecker in a dry hole hurts no matter how small it is.” Kagome waved at the group settling on the bleachers. That got an unexpected response; Kurama nodded, Hiei waved and Yusuke gave her the finger.


“We’ll take your word on it.” Botan cringed thinking of Inuyasha grunting and trying to dry hump Kagome. Really not a nice mental image. “Not sure if I could get excited with Koenma. When we kissed last night it was pleasant. Not the earth shattering, world spinning, lose control, everything goes blank kiss like Yukina says she experiences but it was nice. Don’t see him climbing on me and trying to sex me up. That could be a good thing though.”


“What are you worried about?” Kagome giggled as Yukina climbed on Kuzuma’s back. Would be nice to find that type of love but she wasn’t that lucky. She didn’t want to be a piece of ass to her man but at the same time she wanted her man to want her sexually. “I have a better chance of getting Hiei to bone me than you getting laid by Koenma. Better yet Sango could get Kurama in bed before you were able to persuade Koenma to drop his boxers. We both know how much Kurama detests Sango. She’s probably the only female in the school he hasn’t tried to bed.”


“Hey, I resent that remark. What are you trying to say? I’m not sure who should be more insulted me or Botan.” Sango stomped her foot. Okay so she didn’t wear sexy clothes but she wasn’t homely either. “The only reason Kurama doesn’t bother with me is because he knows I’m not interested. I’m sure I could get him faster than you could get Hiei. And perhaps Koenma is just letting things move at Botan’s pace. Not every guy thinks sex is the ultimate goal.”


“Yeah Yeah, maybe I don’t want to have sex just yet.” Botan vigorously agreed with Sango for a minute. “Wait a damn minute, that’s not fair either. I happen to know that Koenma cares for me and can be passionate. There is no way in hell you two could woo and seduce two men that hate you before I could convince Koenma to take our relationship further.”


“You’re on girl. I’ll take that wager.” Kagome crossed her arms and thought for a moment. “Here’s the deal, I have to try and seduce Hiei, Sango you’re on Kurama and Botan you got Koenma of course. Whomever gets their target in bed first wins. The two losers has to split her cost of our summer vacation this year. Rules: There can be no alcohol involved. There has to be actual penetration, foreplay doesn’t count. For proof of the win the girl has to bring back the used condom. To ensure no cheating takes place a lock of hair will be retrieved from said guy and will be tested. I’ll take it to my dad’s lab for confirmation.”


“You can’t be serious!” Sango felt the earth beneath her shift. “What kind of fucking bet is that? Hiei just pretends you don’t exist he doesn’t despise your very existence and we both know Koenma doesn’t have a pecker. You’re setting yourself up to win you bitch. Give me anyone else but him. He’d strangle me before he sniffs after my panties. At least Hiei has a likeable personality, kind of.” She didn’t want to set about seducing Kurama, he’d never go for it. “See watch this, I’ll show you how it’s unfair. Follow me.”


Kagome almost laughed as Sango stalked over to the fence in front of the bleachers. The group was sitting there with the fake babies sleeping soundly. She and Botan trailed behind to see what the girl was up to. A slight smile curved her lips as all conversation stopped. What was Sango going to say? If anything Hiei was the harder target in her opinion. Kurama was a known womanizer that would fuck anything. Koenma did have feelings for Botan already. Hiei was just someone that Inuyasha hated and Kagome had never really cared to talk to before.


“Hey guys. We were having a debate over here about what guys really want when it comes to sleeping with a girl. So, do you mind telling us who or what you wouldn’t be interested in. I mean what kind of girl turns you on.” Sango tried not to snap at them as each guy scanned over them with appraisal. She wanted to point out that Kurama hadn’t bothered to inspect her. “Well?”


“A chick that doesn’t talk or ask stupid questions. Virgins are a big no in the book also. Don’t want a girl that is squeamish and you have to be careful with her.” Yusuke looked at the skimpy top holding the perky breasts of Kagome. His gaze swept back to Sango since she’d asked the question. “Since we are talking about just sex. I don’t want someone that’s so loose that I can’t feel but no man wants someone uptight or snooty.” He almost laughed as Kagome got the insult directed at her. Hiei just shrugged not going to bother answer the question. All three girls then turned to Kurama.


“You really expect me to answer that?” Kurama turned to Botan. “Well, I prefer my women soft and pliant, easy-going. Beautiful and sexy, with a sense of humor. However I will settle on something less. Mildly attractive or plain looking is okay if she smells alright. Since we are just talking about sex. What I wouldn’t do isn’t very hard to point out. Someone like your friend is off my list.” His gaze still remained on the blue haired girl. “I don’t like my women drab or dull. You can kind of tell what a woman will be like in bed with how she carries herself. Baggy pants and loose fitting clothes shows the woman doesn’t take pride in what she has. Which usually means she isn’t very appealing beneath all of it. Now, you Botan are the prime example of what I look for in a perspective bed partner.”


“Thank you,” Sango clenched her fists and turned around. Botan was blushing like an idiot but came along. That ass had the nerve to basically call her undesirable to her face. Kagome was placing a hand on her shoulder. No need, she wasn’t going to lose her temper. Oh no, she had something better in mind. “I believe I’ve just made my point. But you are on Kagome. I’ll enjoy winning and when I do I’m going to rub what he just said in his face.”



A/N: In response to a review about having a project, it is mentioned here but it will not be the focus of the story.

Next Chapter: The turn in and dinner together, someone gets a number.