Disclaimer: Still don't own anything. It all belongs to Rumiko Takahashi.
Ch. 2: Friday Night Party.
It was Friday afternoon the quartet stood at the bus stop finalizing their plans for that afternoon.
"O.K so everyone is coming back to my place tonight after the party right? I'll go to the store when I get home and pick up sodas and snacks for us." Kagome suggested. Her three friends nodded.
"Sounds good!" Sango agreed as they began to walk up Kagome and Sango's street.
"Can I bring Kikyo?" Inuyasha asked although he probably already knew the answer. Kagome stopped and put her hand on her hips as she began to speak.
"You want to bring the girl you've been arguing with all week to my house, while we are having our group time? Really Inuyasha?" Kagome asked with an eyebrow raised shocked the he even had the nerve to ask.
"We haven't been arguing all week. And besides Kikyo apologized each time!" Inuyasha said defending his girlfriend as the group continued walking.
"Cause that makes it better!" Sango said under her breath, but with Inuyasha demon hearing, he heard her loud and clear.
"Fine! I won't even offer." Inuyasha sighed. Being outnumbered sucked. He didn't have to look at Miroku to know that he would of said no. Although he did enjoy the time he spent with his friends without his girlfriend, he was just getting tired of choosing his time between them and Kikyo. Kagome looked at Inuyasha from the corner of her eye as they all trekked up the road. She felt bad for not allowing him to bring Kikyo, but she just didn't like the girl. It was her house after all. They all finally made it to Kagome and Sango's house. The girls lived directly across the street from each other, hence why they have been best friends for all their lives. Sango, Miroku and Inuyasha all went towards Sango's yard, as Kagome went towards hers.
I'm going to head to the store now that way I'll have time to get ready for Kouga to pick me up." Kagome said as she heard Inuyasha's low growl at the mention of the Football player's name. "Don't worry Inuyasha, I will inform him that you will be bringing me home!" She added with a smirk, hoping that calmed him down some.
"Feh! Whatever you say wench." Inuyasha said as he followed Sango and Miroku into Sango's house. Being that Sango's dad was always away on business and her mom divorced her dad years ago, Sango constantly had the house to herself. The three friends grabbed some snacks from the kitchen and sat in the living room.
"Want to watch a movie and then I'll take Inuyasha and I home, so I can be back here for when Kouga picks up Kagome so we can get there around the same time, so isn't alone with him too long?" Miroku suggested. Looking at Sango and Inuyasha, knowing that would appeal to his Girlfriend and his best friend's worry over the girl across the street.
"Yes. That sound good!" Sango said as Inuyasha nodded in agreement lost in his own thoughts. Wishing he didn't have to pick up Kikyo who lived on the opposite side if town, he would be able to follow Kouga and Kagome too, that way he could make sure nothing happened to his Kagome. Wait what? Inuyasha shook his head trying to clear his thoughts. He had no idea what had just come over him to say something like that. Blaming it on the fights Kikyo and he had, had all week he let it go and focused on the movie that Sango had put in.
Kagome had already gone to the store and was able to get home and take her shower and get ready for Kouga to pick her up for the party tonight. It was 6:55pm and he would be here any minute. Kagome added the finishing touched to her make up before smiling at her self in the mirror. Kagome herself didn't think she was drop dead gorgeous but she knew she turned a few heads. Just as she had grabbed her purse to wait for Kouga the phone rang. Running to pick it up she saw that it was Sango on the caller ID.
"Hey! What's up?" Kagome asked as she began shutting off all the lights in her room.
"Nothing. Just finished getting ready waiting for Miroku. You almost ready Kouga should be here soon." Sango asked.
"Yea I just finished, I am just waiting on him. Miroku on his way?" Kagome asked as she sat on her bed.
"Yea. He just pulled in the driveway, he wants to follow you and Kouga so we are there with you in case something happens." Sango said informing Kagome of their plan.
"Awesome! Thanks guys. I hope this appeases your worry for me." Kagome said with a laugh.
"Just a little, we're going to worry you know that!" Sango said in a serious tone. She wouldn't know what to do if something happened to her best friend.
"I know Sango! Don't worry, I already told you I would call you if anything happened on the way there!" Kagome said understanding her friends worry, she would be too if it was Sango riding with Kouga. Just then a beeping from a car horn could be heard outside.
"Looks like Kouga is here. Sango, I'll see you at the party." Kagome said as she picked up her coat and purse off her bed.
"Yeah I hear. He can't even knock on the door? What a douche!" Sango said as she signaled to Miroku to get going. "We'll see you there Kagome. Call me if you need us!" Sango said one last time.
"I will." Kagome said as she hung up. Kagome placed her phone in her coat pocket and headed out the door, locking it behind her. She walked down the drive to Kouga's Blue Mustang. She got into the passenger seat smiling.
"Thanks for the ride Kouga!" She said looking at him. He was a handsome man. Though Kagome wasn't physically attracted to him many girls in their school were. She completely understood that, there was only one guy she had her sights on, but he was the reason she was in a car with Kouga to begin with.
"Your welcome Kagome. If I may, you look amazing Higurashi!" Kouga said checking her out from top to bottom. He loved the way her apple bottom jeans fit her curves and the way her low cut halter showed just the right amount of cleavage. Kouga licked his lips as he stared, this girl was banging and he really wanted her to be his. He was going to have to work some magic tonight, though it wasn't anything a little alcohol couldn't fix.
"Let's blow this popsicle stand, huh?" Kouga asked as he began to back out of her driveway. He had noticed Sango and her boyfriend get in the car and back out behind them as they followed them to the party.
"Miroku and Sango are going to follow us to the party, I hope you don't mind? They didn't know where the location was." Kagome said as she saw him looking in his rearview mirror and seeing Miroku and Sango following them.
"Oh that is no problem at all. " Kouga said with a fake smile. He didn't expect her friends to be up her ass tonight. He was hoping to get her alone. Oh well he would have to come up with another way to get her alone. They only drove for ten minutes before they reached a house where the music could be heard loud and clear in the street. There were cars everywhere but Kouga seemed to be able to park right by the driveway. He smirked seeing her friends would have to park further down the road. That would give Kouga some time to get her to himself.
"Come on Kagome, let's go mingle" He directed as she got out of the car.
"Shouldn't we wait for Sango and Miroku?" she asked not wanting to get lost in the crowd with Kouga and at least not letting her friends know where she was.
"No they'll be fine. They'll catch up. It's not a big house, don't worry" Kouga said as he grabbed her arm pulling her into the sea of people between the driveway and the house. It was almost as if everyone from school was at the party, and they probably were. Kagome kept looking back at the door looking for Sango and Miroku. She felt her phone going off in her pocket but couldn't do much to get it, with Kouga dragging her by her free hand. They stopped once they had reached the Kitchen when Kouga went to grab them a drink.
"What kind of beer do you want Kagome?" He asked digging through a cooler.
"Um if you have soda or juice I'll take that instead. I didn't eat much yet to be drinking." Kagome lied. She wasn't comfortable enough o be drinking with him right now. She'd wait until she was with Sango, Miroku or Inuyasha at least. Kouga looked at her over the cover of the cooler.
"Don't be like that! Here drink this most girls like the Bud lights anyway." He said as he handed her a frosted bottle that was covered in condensation. Kagome just looked at the bottle as Kouga popped the top right off both his and her beer, before he chugged down his. Kagome was flipping out in her head. This is what I get for trying to prove to Inuyasha he can't control me. I put myself in these situations. Now what do I do? She was asking herself.
"Come with me Kagome, I want to show you something." Kouga said as he led her out the back door, where it wasn't as crowded. The back yard was huge enough to house a large in ground pool and a shed. About 10FT from the pool was a small canal. Kouga led her to a bench along the water and sat down patting the spot next to him. Kagome sat down and slowly sipped at the alcoholic beverage in her hand.
"Are you nervous Kagome?" Kouga asked with a smirk, already knowing she was. It was permeating off of her in waves.
"Just a little, I don't mean to be. It's just…" she started but was cut off by Kouga.
"My reputation?" Kouga finished trying to look dejected. He knew what his reputation was, heck it took him a long time to get the reputation he had. He did use and abuse women, but he didn't care. The way he saw it, he would only be young once, might as well live life to the fullest, and this girl was next on his list.
"I don't mean to be judgmental." Kagome said seriously. She really hadn't she thought she could handle the situation a lot better than she was but she had realized in the kitchen she relies on her friends to much to back her up. Being none of them were to be found she was on her own.
"Don't worry about it. I just want to get to know you better. I think a little more to drink though will loosen you up to feel a little bit comfortable around me though. Chug that beer Higurashi; I'll go get us some more." Kouga said as he finished his first beer and standing up. Kagome looked between him and the beer bottle and began chugging.
Inuyasha was almost to the party from picking up Kikyo when his phone rang. Knowing that Kagome had gone with Kouga to the party he was trying to get there as quick as he could, but Kikyo wanted to taker her sweet time.
"Hello?" He said as he didn't bother to check who it was who was calling.
"Inuyasha! Miroku and I can't Kagome or Kouga anywhere. How long until you get here?" Sango said in a panic.
"What? How'd you loose them? You two were supposed to follow them there and stay with them!" Inuyasha yelled into the phone. Kikyo looked bored not really caring what they were talking about she just wanted to get her drink on.
"We followed them, but when they parked they parked by the driveway and we had to park all the way down the street. By the time we got up to the house, they were nowhere in sight" Sango explained.
"God damnit, I'll be there in five." Inuyasha said hanging up and throwing his phone down on the seat. He gripped the steering wheel tighter as anger flowed through him.
"What's the Issue now?" Kikyo asked as she examined her perfectly manicured nails.
"Kagome went to the party with Kouga and Sango and Miroku can't find them anywhere!" Inuyasha explained trying his hardest not to growl in frustration. Kikyo rolled her eyes at his reason for being so pissed.
"So? Let them be. God knows the girl needs to get laid!" Kikyo said not a bit interested in the goings on that involved that girl. Inuyasha applied the brake as they cam to the red light at the street Inuyasha needed to turn on to get to the house.
"Seriously Kikyo? You know Kouga's reputation. He will take what he wants from a girl. Kagome does not deserve that!" Inuyasha said turning his anger on to his girlfriend. Again Kikyo rolled her eyes.
"Inuyasha, what makes you think she won't be begging for it?" Inuyasha's jaw dropped in disbelief. The light chose that minute to turn green. Inuyasha made the left turn and parked behind another car on the side of the road. Inuyasha and Kikyo both got out.
"You know what Kikyo find your own ride home, and find another boyfriend because whether you like it or not Sango, Miroku and Kagome are my best friends. Their issues are my issues. Their safety is my number one priority. So why don't you do us all the favor and get the hell out of our lives." Inuyasha said as he locked his car and ran up to the house his nose on full alert. He sniffed out Sango and Miroku in the kitchen looking for Kagome.
"Did you find her yet?" Inuyasha asked as he walked up to the couple. They shook their heads. Neither one had seen their lost friend. Inuyasha turned and began to sniff around again. He would know Kagome's scent anywhere; he just had to single it out first. The closer he got to the back door, he realized the clearer it was to make out Kagome's scent. He wasn't too happy though when he stepped outside stumbling upon the scene with Miroku and Sango on his tail.
"Come on Kagome, let's go inside! We can dance r go somewhere private and talk." Kouga urged Kagome, as he got closer to her on the bench. Kagome back up as far as she could until she reached the armrest.
"I don't think that's a good idea. I should go find my friends. They're probably worried by now," Kagome suggested as she stood up. Kouga slowly advanced on Kagome as he too stood up. Wrapping an arm around her waist he brought her closer to his chest in a tight embrace. Her scent was driving him mad, he needed this girl.
"Your friends are fine. They are probably too busy with the girlfriends and boyfriends to be wondering about you sweetheart." Kouga said trying to make her feel less obligated to find her friends. Once he had grabbed her Kagome had tried to push herself away from Kouga, but to no avail.
"Kouga please, your hurting me. Let go!" She tried to pry herself from his grip but he was a lot stronger then her.
"Now Kagome, the more you resist the worse it will be!" Kouga said as he went to lean in to kiss the girl in his arms. Kagome stiffened as she saw him leaning towards her. She turned her head and shut her eyes, just as Kouga felt someone tap him on the shoulder. When Kouga stopped advancing on Kagome and turned to see who interrupted him he was met with Inuyasha's fist sending Kouga to the floor making him let go of Kagome.
"I believe she said let go, Bastard!" Inuyasha said as his fist connected with Kouga's cheek. Once she was free from his grip, Kagome looked up to see who saved her. Of course it was non other then Inuyasha with Sango and Miroku running up to them from the house. Kagome had never been more relieved then she was to see her friends at that moment.
"Oh my God Inuyasha, you guys!" Kagome said running up and hugging Inuyasha and Sango and Miroku tightly. Inuyasha looked her over and sniffed a few more times. Relief washed over him when everything on her and scent wise was in tact. When Kagome turned to hug Sango and Miroku, Inuyasha turned to see where wolf boy went to but didn't find him anywhere. He scanned the immediate area, but looked like the wolf hightailed it out of there. Good. Inuyasha would of beat him to a pulp. He focused his attention back on Kagome who was telling Sango and Miroku what happened.
"God I was so scared when he started coming at me. He was fine until like three minutes ago." Kagome explained putting her jacket on.
"This is why I got pissed off when you said you would come here with him Kagome. Are you alright?" Inuyasha scolded and asked with worry in the same sentence. Kagome turned to him and smiled hugging him again. "Thank you Inuyasha, I am sorry I didn't Listen to you. I will listen to you more often from now on, I promise!" Kagome said seriously looking at him, knowing Inuyasha wasn't trying to be a jerk but to look out for her best interests.
"Sorry I ruined your party, and your time together, and your time with Kikyo" Kagome said to Sango Miroku and Inuyasha.
"It's fine Kagome, we have all night." Sango said as she put her arm around Kagome's shoulder in a hug.
"Yea" Miroku agreed. As the three began to head toward the house.
" Don't worry about me and Kikyo. We broke up when we got here." Inuyasha said causing Kagome to stop in her tracks.
"What? Why?" Kagome asked as she turned back to face Inuyasha. Inuyasha didn't want to tell her that Kikyo wanted her to be with Kouga that night, so he twisted the truth slightly.
"She wanted to be a bitch on the way over, and I got tired of her shit so I told her to find her own way home and get the hell out of our lives." Inuyasha said shrugging his shoulders. He wasn't affected too much by breaking up with Kikyo. After seeing Kagome in Kouga's arms he realized he should be with Kagome. He has had a crush on her for a while, but he tried pushing his feelings away because he was with Kikyo. He finally realized we wasn't just being overprotective with Kagome, but that he was actually being Jealous. He didn't want to rush into anything with Kagome just yet, but he was definitely going to be spending more time with his raven-haired companion.
"Well it's about damn time you got rid of the wicked witch, lets go celebrate!" Sango said excitedly as she turned and headed for the house. Miroku following behind her like a lost puppy. Kagome stayed with Inuyasha as they walked up to the house shoulder to shoulder.
"Are you going to be O.K?" Kagome asked looking at him as they entered the dining area and into the kitchen.
"Yeah I'll be fine. I broke up with her. It was my choice. I got tired of listening to her whine when it came to you guys" Inuyasha said as he grabbed to red solo cups and handed one to Kagome. Kagome eyed him suspiciously as she took a sip.
"So then are you going to tell me the real reason you broke up with her?" Kagome asked knowing he just told them the short version. Inuyasha blushed at being caught.
"I'll tell you later, lets have some fun." He said as he grabbed her hand and led her out to the dance floor in the middle of the living room. He forgot that Kagome knew him better than he thought she did.
Kikyo stood against the wall of the living room a beer in her hand. She couldn't believe that Inuyasha had chosen that Kagome girl over her. It was unacceptable and she wouldn't stand for it. Inuyasha was hers, and hers alone. She'd be damned if she let that little goody two shoes take her man. She watched as Inuyasha led Kagome on to the dance floor. This would not do, not at all. She'd let them have their fun for now, but Inuyasha will be hers once more. She swore she would.