A/N: Enjoy chapter two. There is a song in this so go to YouTube and pick the original 12 inch version 1984.
Disclaimer: Inuyasha belongs to Rumiko Takahashi. I don't own the song featured below "Somebody else's guy" by Jocelyn Brown.
Chapter two: Too late.
Inuyasha jumped into the well as the sun started to set. He exited the shrine and headed for the house. He entered and ran up to Kagome's room without saying hello. He barged in and looked around. Sota came in behind him.
"She's not here." Sota said as he sipped his water.
"Where is she?" Inuyasha turned around.
"She went to a club tonight with some friends." Sota replied.
"I got to get there before I lose my powers." Inuyasha prepared to jump out the window before Sota told him something.
"I wouldn't go dressed as you are. There will be people around, you won't get in like that." Sota said.
"I don't have a choice." Inuyasha yelled.
"Remember those clothes we got for you last time you were here? We can dress you in those." Sota replied coolly.
"Hmph. Fine." Inuyasha got off the windowsill and walked over to Sota.
The girls met Hojo and his friends who were saving a spot in line. Hojo's face lit up when he saw Kagome.
"Hey, you're feeling better I see." Hojo smiled.
"Yeah I'm better now." Kagome smiled back.
One of Hojo's friends got them the hookup and they walked into the club. It had a "bar" with no alcohol obviously. There were round red tables by at big stage. There was a dance floor with squares that lit up adjacent to the tables. They walked over in the second row of the tables by the stage. Kagome ended up in the middle of Ayumi and Hojo. A waiter came over to get their order. Kagome let herself relax somewhat around her friends.
Back at the Higurashi shrine…
Inuyasha looked in the mirror at himself. He had on a red T-shirt with an open black button up shirt, and a black sweat jacket over that. Blue jeans, and black converse with red laces. He was already in his human form.
"This is uncomfortable." Inuyasha said shifting and moving his feet.
"You have to wear this. Be happy those aren't skinny jeans." Sota smiled.
"Whatever, you better help me get to where Kagome is." Inuyasha said.
"No problem. My best friend is the DJ and his Dad is a musician in the live band. We can get in for free." Sota said.
"Let's get going then." Inuyasha said.
The two of them said goodbye to Mrs. Higurashi after explaining why Sota had to stay out late. After what seemed like forever, they finally found themselves at the new club downtown. Sota lead Inuyasha to the backdoor where they got in.
"Hey Sota!" His friend said.
"Hey! This is my friend Inuyasha. He needs to make up with my sister." Sota explained.
"No problem. Go down that hall and you'll be where everyone is." He pointed.
"Good luck Inuyasha." Sota said.
"Thanks." Inuyasha walked down the hall and entered the dance area. He pushed through the people who were mingling. He saw Kagome surrounded by her friends. She was in a pretty above the knee black skirt with a purple top and jean jacket. She was smiling. But he could see the sadness she was trying to hide. He made his way over, Eri noticed him first.
"What are you doing here?" Eri looked shocked.
"Hey Kagome, can we talk?" Inuyasha smiled at her.
"Inuyasha?" Kagome was stunned to see him there. She knew what tonight was, but to see him dressed normal and there. She was in shock.
"Hello, don't I know you?" Hojo smiled as he got up to shake Inuyasha's hand.
"Yeah and I know you." Inuyasha refused with a glare.
"Do you want to go talk to Kagome somewhere private?" Ayumi said.
"Whatever he has to say should be said in front of all of us." Yuka glared. Eri shot her a look.
"I think that's a good idea. Let's go." Kagome avoided looking at him as she led him somewhere else. Inuyasha followed her backstage.
"Kagome I'm sorry I left you guys all night and kissed Kikyo." Inuyasha said.
"Whatever." Kagome looked away.
"Will you please forgive me? I was just trying to protect her because she was attacked. I never meant for that to happen." Inuyasha tried again.
"Uh huh." Kagome rolled her eyes.
"I know you're mad but you have to understand that Kikyo will always have a place in my heart. She was my first love. I'm sorry that I forget who comes first; which is you." Inuyasha bit his lip. He had never apologized this much.
"You just don't get it do you?" Kagome chuckled sadly, her voice full of sarcasm.
"What?" Inuyasha was confused now.
"You just don't understand what I'm feeling. What it feels like to see that. To know that you'll never be that important to someone you care about." Kagome said.
"Hello, Koga comes around and flirts with you all the time. That's hard to watch. And that guy out there Hojo." Inuyasha said getting angry.
"Have you ever seen me kiss Koga? No and I never will. I don't like Koga like that! I care about him but I don't love him. And Hojo is my friend." Kagome yelled.
"Were you listening Kagome? I'm sorry." Inuyasha said irritated.
"Yeah I heard you but you just don't understand the pain I feel. It hurts so much and until you know what I feel you'll never understand." Kagome backed away.
"Hey! This isn't a place for that. Either come up on stage and sing or go back to your seat." A man appeared from the curtain.
"Sorry we'll g-" Inuyasha started.
"I'll sing." Kagome cut him off.
"Alright then come up." The guy ushered her up the stairs to where the DJ was.
"Do you have "Somebody else's guy" by Jocelyn Brown?" Kagome asked.
"Would you like it live with the band or by me?" He asked.
"The band is fine. Can you get those three girls over there? I want them to sing backup for me." Kagome asked.
"Yes mam." A guy ran off and came back with Eri, Yuka, and Ayumi.
"The extra musicians not needed for the song will help sing back up as well." the guy said.
"Cool. Will you guys help me with this song?" Kagome asked.
"No problem Kagome." Ayumi replied.
"Alright I have to go do the introduction." Another guy ran off after getting her name. He ran onstage with the mic.
"Attention everybody, we have our first singer tonight. Her name is Kagome. She says she hopes who this is for will understand through this song. The artist is Jocelyn Brown, and the song is "Somebody else's guy". He ran off stage. Kagome walked up to the mic on the stand as the band got ready and her friends were situated. She started singing:
I can't get off my high horse and I can't let you go Oh, what I'm I supposed to Oh yeah
You are the one who, you are the one who
Makes me feel so real, yeah, yeah, yeah
Oh, what I'm I supposed to do baby
When I'm so hooked-up on you then I realize, oh, I realize
That you are somebody else's guy
Why you wanna do this to me boy
She looked at Inuyasha as she sang.
Can you remember the times we spent together Still I can't get off my high-horse I can't let you go That day in September I'm sure you can remember You know I loved you so baby that I can't let you go, no, no You know I loved you so baby that I can't let you go, no, no You know I loved you so baby that I can't let you go, no, no
Sharing the days in the sun
Then I found out you were somebody else's lover
After all the plans were made now they're shattered
You are the one who makes me feel so real
Oh, what am I supposed to do when I hooked so on you
Then I realize that you're somebody else's guy
That's when all the stuff hit the fan
You told me a lie and you didn't have an alibi
But baby yet I still care
You are the one who makes me feel so real
Oh, what am I supposed to do when I'm hooked so on you
And realize you're somebody else's guy
You are the one who makes me feel so real
Oh, what am I supposed to do when I'm hooked so on you
And then realize you're somebody else's guy
You are the one who makes me feel so real
Oh, what am I supposed to do when I'm hooked so on you
And then realize you're somebody else's guy
When the song ended, Kagome got a standing ovation. She sang her heart out, she meant it all. People cheered and clapped for her. Her friends came up behind her and hugged her as she waved before leaving the stage.
"You did so well Kagome!" Said Eri
"Who knew you were such a good singer!" Yuka nudged her.
"I hope that helped you Kagome. You really looked like you got some relief." Ayumi smiled.
"Thank you all so much for helping me. It was great having you up there with me." Kagome smiled.
"Hey Kagome, that was a good performance. Was that song for me?" Hojo came up worriedly.
"No Hojo, it was meant for someone else." Kagome looked at him.
"Oh that's a relief. I know this must be sudden with that revelation and all; but do you think we could maybe become much more serious?" Hojo smiled at her. Her friends gasped and left them alone.
"I don't know how serious. But I think I might like that Hojo. You're so sweet." Kagome reassured him. She saw Inuyasha coming up behind Hojo.
"Um do you mind waiting for me out there. I'll just be a minute okay?" Kagome smiled.
"Yeah I'll be there." Hojo kissed her hand before leaving the area.
"Hey." Inuyasha said as he walked up.
"Hey yourself." She replied.
"I had no idea you could sing. You really sounded great. Full of emotion." Inuyasha nodded.
"Thanks, anything else?" Kagome felt like she had some control. She felt better in a way. It was all out in the open and on the table.
"I don't think I can say how sorry I am again. Besides you've already moved on. It's just so frustrating Kagome! I can't take back the last fifty years to that day and you don't even want to hear me anymore. So you know what, your attitude said it all. You're done and I guess I am too. I hate to say it but maybe Kikyo and I could've had a good life together." Inuyasha cursed himself but it was too late.
"I'm glad you said that, now I don't feel bad about going to Hojo." Kagome walked fast but stopped by him.
"Here's my version of what you said to me so long ago. Go back to your own time Inuyasha." And with that she walked out to her friends feeling ten times better. She never looked back.
Inuyasha stood there for a moment before walking further to where Sota was laughing with his friend. Sota looked at Inuyasha before saying goodbye and heading over to him. They left the club and made the trek back towards home. Inuyasha changed out of the human clothes and back into his own. Sota went upstairs to his room to go to bed. Kagome came home some time later and went upstairs to her room without a glance in Inuyasha's directions. He left the living room and slept in the Sacred tree.
In the morning he went into the shed and jumped into the well. Emerging on the other side he walked into the village to the cabin where his friends were. They were just starting to cook breakfast.
"How did it go?" Miroku asked.
"Kagome's going to stay in her own time." Inuyasha sat down.
"You mean for a little bit right?" Sango said. But Inuyasha shook his head no.
"Kagome's never coming back? This is all your fault Inuyasha! Go and fix it!" shippo yelled.
"Shippo calm down." Sango patted him on the head.
"Hey guys!" Kagome walked into the cabin. Everyone stared like they saw a ghost.
"You're back!" Shippo tackled her.
"Kagome I thought you weren't coming back." Sango said hugging her.
"I figured it wouldn't be fair for me to do that to you and Miroku. Miroku deserves to be able to defeat Naraku and get the wind tunnel removed. When that happens he can start his life with you. And Sango, you deserve to have your brother back. Or to at least end his suffering; then you can start your life with Miroku. But understand this. I didn't do this for you." Kagome looked at Inuyasha last coldly.
"Thank you Kagome." Miroku smiled. Inuyasha's ears dropped slightly.
"Let's set out tomorrow!" Sango said sitting down and continuing to cook.
"Sounds good to me." Kagome said smiling and helping her.
"Then it's settled, tomorrow we go." Miroku said.
"Hey Kagome did you remember my candy?" Shippo said. Everyone except Inuyasha laughed.
Inuyasha watched his friends before leaving the cabin. He made his way to the sacred tree. He got in a branch and settled down to think. His heart hurt and he was frustrated. He thought about all Kagome had said to him; and their plan for tomorrow.
"Yeah, let's do it for them; if not for me." Inuyasha whispered before he fell asleep.
A/N: I know you probably hate me now, but this is the end for this story. Look for the sequel coming soon called "Shake it up Tonight". Review please.