Blackmail by ShimoHime

Chapter One

"Good morning! Kagome, breakfast is ready," Mom yelled.

"Ok, I'm coming," I yelled back. I grabbed my backpack and ran downstairs. I sat down at the table and smiled happily, because today I actually got up early enough to have a decent breakfast.

"Hey sister, when you get back from school, can you buy me some school supplies? I need some pencils, pens, and notebooks," Souta asked.

"Also, Kagome, can you shop for some groceries this afternoon? I have to stay late for work. Thank you, Kagome, and here's some money, it should be enough," Mom added.

I consented to both requested and made a mental note. I walked out of the door, humming to myself. Perhaps I should go shop for some clothing this Saturday night, spring is here and I definitely need some new clothes.

"Kagome-chan, wait up!" Hojo-kun shouted. I turned and waited for Hojo-kun, my classmate and childhood friend.

"Hey, umm... Kagome-chan, let'sgooutonSaturdaynight," Hojo-kun mumbled, his face a bright red.

"What? Can you please repeat what you just said?" I asked. I was shocked; did I really hear Hojo asking me out?

"Well, Kagome-chan, let's go out on Saturday night on a date. Like, we can go to the movies or something..." Hojo trailed off. So I did hear correctly. Sure, we're friends, but I never liked Hojo-kun like that. But looking at his earnest and honest face, I couldn't refuse. I guess my shopping trip will have to wait. Sometimes I wondered why I could never refuse someone's request.

I began another torturous day at my school, Eitoku High School. Later that day, Sango Tajiya, my best friend, asked me to baby-sit her brother, Kohaku, on Friday night. Then during lunch, Kikyou Morimoto, one of the most popular girls in my sophomore year, asked me to deliver a love letter to Inuyasha Kaneshiro, her long time crush. Being the nice person that I am, I of course agreed to both requests.

After school, I gathered up my courage and approached Inuyasha. I'm a little afraid of Inuyasha because he's always rude and kind of mean, although some people say he could be nice if he wanted to. I never understood why he was one of the most popular boys in my year. At least Kikyou is beautiful and nice. I think it's probably because he's handsome and has unique silver hair and golden eyes.

"Hanazawa-san, wait! Here's a letter from Kikyou Morimoto. Please read and I'm sorry if I'm interrupting anything!" I bowed and quickly thrust the letter into his hands.

As I was walking to the stationary store to buy Souta's school supplies, Ayame Fukaizawa called out to me. I stopped to wait and wondered if it's another request. Someday, I should really learn how to say no.

"Kagome-chan, you have to help me! I kind of...well... you know...did it with Kouga-kun. My period has being late for two weeks, and I think I'm pregnant. Please buy a pregnancy test for me! Here's some money," Ayame finished hysterically and shoved a few thousand yen into my hands. Ayame is a really cool girl in my year and I can't believe she already did it. I still haven't gotten my first kiss! This time, I really wanted to refuse because it would be really bad for my reputation if someone saw me. But it would be even worse for Ayame because her parents are well off, well respected and very old-fashioned in thinking. In fact, her parents forbade her to have a boyfriend until she graduates from college! I guess I'll just wear a costume then. I swallowed and nodded.

"Thank you so much, Kagome-chan! Please don't tell anyone or I'll be in so much trouble. I'll be grateful forever, so if you need anything, just call me," Ayame gushed in relief.

After buying the school supplies and groceries, I went home and desperately searched for a costume. I finally found a pair of platforms, a skirt, a sweater, and a pair of sunglasses. Now I look completely different and like a woman who often buys pregnancy tests. I also coiled my black hair and applied heavy makeup.

With all that preparation, I snuck out of the house and walked into the local pharmacy. I'm never been to that particular section of the pharmacy before but after an hour, I finally find it! I hope I didn't look too suspicious.

"Higurashi, is it?" a soft and suave voice murmured. I turned around and came face to face with the No.1 bishounen of Eitoku High School, Sesshoumaru Hanazawa. He's only a junior, but he practically has the support of the entire female population of the school, even the support of the senior girls. I was speechless at the fact that such a popular person knew my name and even recognized me under this disguise. He looks like Inuyasha with his long silky silver hair and golden eyes, but that's where the similarities ended. No one's sure of the relationship between Inuyasha and Sesshoumaru but they seem to hate each other. Wearing all white, his figured looked absolutely perfect. Actually, is there a part of him that is not perfect? I mean, his face is more beautiful than 99% of the female population of our school and he's male. I have never truly comprehended the word beautiful until I first saw Sesshoumaru.

"Interesting, buying a pregnancy test? I never knew you're that kind of a girl," Sesshoumaru continued.

"You JERK! I'm buying this for Ayame--" OH NO! I just accidentally slipped out Ayame's name and I promised her I'd keep this as a secret.

"Ayame Fukaizawa? I'm sure her parents won't be glad to hear of that, but perhaps I won't tell," Sesshoumaru mused.

"I apologize for calling you a bad name. Please excuse me and don't tell anyone, I'll do anything!" I exclaimed.

"Anything? I have an idea, why don't you, Higurashi, become my servant?" Sesshoumaru drawled.

Another new idea. I finally got to update! Single Spark was down, I hope it wouldn't happen again.