Chapter 3: One Party Down One to Go
Kagome awoke to the sun's rays shining in her eyes and the smell of breakfast cooking. Kagome began to stretch and realized she wasn't where she remembered falling asleep. She was about to panic but she calmed down once she heard his voice, even if it was a little harsh.
"Finally you're awake. I thought you were going to sleep all day."
"Good Morning to you to, InuYasha."
"The runt tried to wake you up earlier but I told him to let you wake up on your own although I was beginning to regret it."
"It's Shippou and thank you. So, what are you cooking?"
"Breakfast. Again, everybody ate and I didn't get any that runt, Shippou ate my share."
"Oh, so where is everyone?"
"Shippou is somewhere with Myoga and Kilala and the Babba went to help with that birth in the other village. The last I saw the other two they were taking a walk somewhere. What are we doing today?"
"Well, I hate to go but I need to go back home to help set up all of the decorations for the party."
"When do you need to leave?"
"Right after breakfast probably I want to get there before my friends do."
"But you said the party doesn't start until tonight."
"I know but my friends will come early and drag me shopping to buy new clothes for the party... which reminds me I need to buy you and Miroku some while I'm out."
"What's wrong with these? I think I look fine."
"They are, it's just you won't want people staring at you the whole time."
"But the clothes in your time are so uncomfortable."
"I promise I won't buy anything tight, ok?"
"Fine, but I'm not wearing those shoe things not matter what you say."
"Ok you don't have to. Shippou can wear some of Sota's clothes and Sango can borrow some of mine."
"Do you have to go? Whenever you leave the runt bothers me until I hit him, then I usually get sat."
"Well, you are welcome to come with me. I don't know what size you wear anyway."
"But what about your friends?"
"Oh well, they'll get over not shopping with me for one day. Thanks for breakfast InuYasha, it was great. While you finish up I'm going to go tell Shippou I'm leaving."
"Don't tell him I'm going please, Kagome, because then he'll want to go."
"Oh fine, I won't. I'll help you clean up when I get back."
"No. I can get it myself, don't worry."
"Ok, I'll be right back."
"Shippou! Shippou! Where are you?"
"Kagome! You're awake! InuYasha wouldn't let me wake you up earlier."
"I know he told me. Shippou I have to leave to go help clean up for the party tonight. Okay? So I just wanted to tell you so you didn't worry."
"Can I come? Can I? I'll be really good."
"Shippou if you come my mom will put you to work. Why don't you just stay here and continue to play with Kilala."
"Ok, I don't want to work, I'll stay. See you later, Kagome."
Shippou ran off back into the forest. After going back to the hut Kagome packed her bag and her and InuYasha walked back to the well and jumped in.
"Mom, I'm back."
No answer.
Kagome walked into the kitchen she saw a note on the counter picked it up and read it. It said:
"Hey honey, if you are reading this note then we are all out getting food for the party. Left you some money for your friends' clothes on the counter. Well, see you later. Love, Mom."
Kagome rolled her eyes and picked up the envelope.
"Come on I've got the money. Here's Sota's hat. Let's go."
*In one of the stores at the mall*
"How about these, InuYasha?"
Kagome had already bought Miroku's clothes and id currently trying to get InuYasha to try on a pair of pants.
"No, they look too tight I won't be able to move."
Obviously, without any luck. Kagome gave up on that store and went over to a sport-clothing store.
"How about these? The aren't to tight at all."
Kagome had found some black snap ups with a red stripe up the side.
"Yeah, I guess those look ok."
"Finally, now only to find a shirt."
She went over to where she saw a stand of red shirts, the would match the stripe the best. Plus, his black hair would really stand out later in the night. Some had pictures and characters on them others had little phrases, and Kagome found the perfect one.
"Hey this one's perfect for you InuYasha."
"Why, What does it say?"
"I can only please one person a day. Today's no good and tomorrow isn't looking good either."
"Ha Ha very funny Kagome."
"I thought so. Well do you see any you like?"
"This one's ok. What do you think?"
The shirt was a white lose tank top with a red strip going up each side. He really isn't bad at picking outfits he's just so picky.
"Yeah, that looks good now you need to try it on."
After explaining how to put everything on, which got a few stares, Kagome took him to a dressing room.
"Are you done yet, InuYasha?"
"Yeah."
"Well come out. Let me see."
InuYasha slowly made his way out of the dressing room.
"You look good InuYasha. What do you think?"
"It's not my outfit but at least it's not tight."
"So you'll wear it?"
"Yeah."
"Ok, good, change back and we'll go pay for it. Then we better get going."
"Ok."
InuYasha walked back into the room and threw his new clothes back over the top to Kagome.
"InuYasha I'm going to go pay for these. Meet me at the front of the store when your finished ok?"
"Yeah ok."
InuYasha walked out of the dressing room and some guy started talking to him.
"Hey. Why is your girlfriend buying you clothes?"
"Not that it's any of her business, but tonight is her birthday party and she wanted me to look nice."
"Oh, So what did you get her?"
"I got her something don't worry."
"Well, all girls like chocolate. He the line looks pretty long, why don't you go over to that shop and buy her some."
"I don't have any money."
"Is that all? Here take this. Good luck."
The man handed InuYasha about three dollars in yen (sorry I don't know the exchange rate and even if I did you probably wouldn't) turned and walked away. InuYasha walked to the front entrance and looked to find Kagome and in fact, the line was really long. He decided to take the man's advice. He slipped out the door and to the other store in a matter of seconds.
"Hello, sir. How may I help you?"
"I'm looking for a gift for a friend of mine. It's her birthday tonight."
"Oh I see, does she happen to like flowers?"
"Yeah, she loves them."
"Then I have the perfect gift for her. Hold on I'll go get it."
The little man ran through a door that led to some back room. In a couple of seconds the man returned.
"Here, this is perfect. I guaranty she'll love it."
"What is it?"
"A rose molded out of chocolate. It also comes with two real roses on each side."
"Are you sure she'll like it?"
"Trust me man, she will."
"Well, okay. This is how much I have."
The little man looked at it and frowned.
"Is this all you have?"
"Yeah, why?"
"You are a couple of dollars short."
"Why didn't you tell me the price in the first place?"
InuYasha turned to leave when the man called him back.
"Hey, wait!"
"What?"
"I'll let you have it, and I'll pay the difference."
"Really, what will I owe you?"
"Nothing, I can see in your face how much you like the girl, here take it."
"Uhh. Thanks."
The skinny man wrapped it up beautifully and handed it to InuYasha. He hurried thanked the man again and hurried back to where he was supposed to wait for Kagome. He was three for three now because if Kagome wouldn't have been putting her wallet away, she would have seen InuYasha running back over to her.
"Kagome are we done yet?"
"Umm? Yeah, we can go."
When they returned home, they carried their bags up to Kagome's room. Downstairs Kagome's mother just returned with the groceries.
"Hey Mom."
"Hi kids. Can you help me with these?"
"Sure mom."
Kagome checked the clock on the wall to see how much longer until her party.
"I didn't realize it was 5:30 already, InuYasha we can handle these you better get back before Shippou gets too, jealous."
"Oh, ok."
"See you later InuYasha."
Ms. Higurashi walked outside to the car to get the next load.
"Hey InuYasha,"
"Yeah?"
"You guys need to be back here around 6:00 because you all still need to change. Ok?"
"Yeah. Yeah. I'll make sure everyone is here. See ya."
Kagome waved then went back to the kitchen to put away the groceries for her mother.
InuYasha returned to his time, but before he went to go tell everybody of the plans he took off towards a nearby village.
~*~*~*~*~*~*~ 30mins. Later ~*~*~*~*~*~*~
"Hey InuYasha, may I ask you where you have been all day?"
"No, Miroku, you can't. I'll tell you later. Is everyone ready because Kagome said we have to get there early?"
"Yes, we were waiting on you."
"Oh, well then. SHIPPOU, SANGO COME ON WE'RE LEAVING."
The two called emerged from the next room over.
"InuYasha you didn't have to yell."
"Come on Shippou."
"KAGOMEEE! We finally made it; it took forever because Dogboy was walking so slow."
"Hi Shippou and be nice. Sota, Mom, Grandpa, they're here."
"Hello kids it's nice to finally meet you, I've heard so much from Kagome."
"Sota, can you please take Shippou upstaris and let him borrow some of your clothes?"
"Yeah okay Kagome. Come on Shippou let's go."
"Sango you can just borrow some of my clothes. Guys your clothes are in the bathroom upstairs. If you have any questions you can ask Sota but I think you'll be able to get it. Now, Sango, come on us girls need to get ready."
~*~*~*~*~*~*~ 6:45- sunset ~*~*~*~*~*~*~
"Girls, are you ready yet?"
"Yeah hold on Sota."
"Well tell me when you are because me and Shippou are supposed to introduce you guys. Mom's filming."
"Oh. Okay guys we're ready."
"Okay, Ready Shippou?"
"Yep."
"First off, introduced, is the great monk, Miroku. Accompanied by, the beautiful demon exterminator, Sango."
Miroku and Sango both walked out of the room somewhat akwardly mostly because of the new clothes.
"Next up, is the snazzy dressed, hanyou, InuYasha. Escorting the beautiful, birthday girl herself, Kagome."
InuYasha walked out a little more sure of himself because he had already worn them once before.
Shippou and Sota's intros fit the teens appereance perfectly. Miroku had on some nice jeans with a white muscle shirt under a casual button up shirt. Sango wore a nice beige skirt that went just a little abover her knees, with it she wore a lavender, v-necked short-sleeved shirt. InuYasha, as always, had the loose fitting outfit. He wore black snap-ups with a red stripe up the side and a white tank top with the same red stripe. As for Kagome, well let's see it's been ten minutes and InuYasha is still starring. She was wearing a pale blue, summer dress that came an inch above her knee, It had thin straps that go over her shoulders and criss-cross in the back, leaving more then a little skin showing.
Kagome's mom and grandfather were standing at the top of the stairs clapping.
"Kagome you better head down stairs, your guests will be here soon."
"Yeah good idea mom. Come on you guys."
"Kagome, InuYasha and I will join you shortly. I have some questions for InuYasha."
"Okay, Miroku. Come on Sango."
While Kagome and Sango went down stairs, Miroku pulled InuYasha into Sota's room.
"What do you want Monk?"
"You said you were going to tell me where you were all day. Remember?"
"I was here. Are you happy now?"
"Ok, but where were you before you came to get us?"
"None of your freaking business."
With that less than kind remark InuYasha left the room in a hurry and arrived outside, just as Hojo arrived.
"Man he would have to come early wouldn't he?"
"Hojo. He just doesn't get that I'm not interested. Oh well better smile."
"Hi, Hojo."
"Hello Kagome. I came early to see if I could help with any prepararations."
Hojo finished right as InuYasha walked up and stood next to Kagome.
"I came earlier and helped, everything is taken care of."
InuYasha smirked at Hojo.
"Oh, okay. Kagome, will you please show me to the phone I need to call my sister."
"Sure Hojo. This way."
InuYasha was about to strangle him, but before he could some one tapped his shoulder.
"InuYasha will you please help me with something?"
"Sure, Ms. Higurashi, what is it?"
"Can you left that table down for me, I can't reach it."
"Sure. Where do you want it?"
"In the living room please."
"What's it for?"
"Well the gifts of coarse."
"Oh ok. There you go I'll be right back."
InuYasha may have been a human right then but he moved with demon like speed. He went upstairs where his other clothes were and pulled out his gifts for Kagome. He went down stairs and sat the beautifully wrapped gift on the table and went back to Kagome's side to protect her from Hojo.
Mrs. Higurashi saw him speed out the door and looked where he came from. On the small table sat a long box with no name on it. She quietly went to the kitchen, got a pen and wrote, "From: InuYasha" on the back.
The rest of the party went well. If you call well, InuYasha staying within five inches of Kagome and almost killing Hoho... Hojo excuse me, came too close to Kagome.
The last event of the party was the gifts. As Kagome would open the guest's gifts they would say bye and all that good stuff. The next gift's tag read "From: Hojo" and Kagome quickly opened it thinking Hojo would leave.
"Uhh... Thanks, I guess."
"They're therapeutic sandals for your feet."
Kagome set the gift down expecting Hojo to say goodbye or something and it nevercame. The thickskulled guy that he is stayed until the rest of the gifts were opened. Kagome rolled her eyes and continued on to the next gift. Finally the last one came; it was a long rectangular box.
"Hey this one doesn't have a name on it."
InuYasha mentally sat himself.
"Honey, why don't you check the back."
She did and smiled up at InuYasha.
"Oh my goodness...., InuYasha they are beautiful thank you."
Kagome ran up and gave InuYasha a huge hug. InuYasha was giving Hojo his smuggest smile. When the hug didn't break for awhile, Ms. Higurashi took the liberty of showing Hojo out and everyone else to the kitchen.
"Kagome..."
At this she broke off the hug and InuYasha was mentally sitting himself again for saying anything.
"Yeah InuYasha?"
"The middle flower is made of chocolate."
"I know. It's great, two of my favorite things wrapped in one. Thank you so much."
"I also got you this...Here."
"InuYasha you got me enough already."
"No, It's for you, please take it."
"Okay. Wow...Where did you get this?"
"It was my mothers, she said it meant "Beauty beyond all compared." It was the first real gift my father gave to her."
"InuYasha are you sure you want me to have it? I know how much your mom means to you."
"Yes, my mom said to give it to the girl that I couldn't live without."
"Thank you, It's beautiful."
What he said finally set in and she gave him a huge smile and another hug. The gift was a tight fitting necklace, but it wasn't a choker. It was a moon set with light blue jewels and on the tip was a diamond in the shape of a star and was held on a silver chain.
"Here, I'll put in on for you."
"Ok, thanks."
"Kagome dear, here is our gift you still have to open."
Kagome's family came through the kitchen door and into the living room. Kagome grabbed InuYasha's hand and pulled him towards the couch. They sat down and everyone else formed a circle around her.
"Ok Mom I'm ready, but where is Sango, Miroku, and Shippou?"
"Shippou fell asleep and Sango was getting tired so they all headed back and said they would catch up with you guys later.'
"Oh okay. Now what did you need me for?"
"Your gift duh. Here open this."
"Uh thanks mom but I already have a set of house keys."
"They aren't for the house, we bought you a moped."
"Really? Wow thanks a lot. This was my best birthday ever."
After that Ms. Higurashi, Sota and Grandpa said their goodnights and went upstairs.
"Oh... before I go up I better put those roses in some water and the chocolate one in the fridge. InuYasha will you get the box for me? I'll go get a vase ready."
"Yeah sure Kagome."
Kagome walked into the kitchen and InuYasha picked up his gift off the table and followed after her.
"Here you go."
"Thanks, Where did you get these anyway?"
"At the mall when we went shopping."
"How? You didn't have any money."
"This man gave it to me, when I metioned your birthday."
"Oh well they're are beautiful, and I'm exhausted."
"Then you better get to bed."
" I would but I'm to tired to walk"
"Come on I don't want you to fall over on the floor."
InuYasha picked her up bridalstyle and started to walk.
"InuYasha I was just joking I can walk."
"Well, we're already going so too bad."
He continued down the hall, up the stairs and down the hall. Once he was inside the room, he set her down on the bed, covered her up with a blanket, and started to take her hair down. He was so careful, to not pull her hair that she began to fall asleep and was awoken by InuYasha's goodnight.
"Goodnight, Kagome."
"Goodnight, and thank you for everything."
"No problem Kagome."
"I love you InuYasha, Sweet Dreams."
"I love you too, See you tomorrow."
"Where are you going?"
"Back to my time."
"Please stay, you make me feel safer."
"Okay."
InuYasha laid down right next to her bed and the both of them were asleep in a matter of minutes.
Later in the night Kagome awoke to a low growl, that seemed to be coming from below her. She looked down and saw InuYasha moving around a lot.
"He must be having a bad dream."
Kagome grabbed her pillow and blanket and walked around infront of InuYasha and laid down.
"InuYasha, InuYasha it's okay it's just a dream."
Kagome gently touched his face and he woke up.
"Kagome is it really you?"
"Yes, I'm right here."
"You're okay."
"Yes, I'm perfectly fine, you were having a dream."
Kagome turned over and InuYasha laid his head on her back and wrapped his arm around her stomach. Kagome laid her head on her pillow and put her arm on top of his. They fell back asleep instantly. In the morning Kagome was awaken by the sun seeping through her window. Since InuYasha had his head behind Kagome he hadn't realized the sun yet, but all it took was Kagome's yawn and he was awake.
"Kagome?"
"Oh sorry. Did I wake you up?"
"Yes, but what I was wondering was why you are down here instead of on your bed."
"You were having a bad dream last night so I came down here. Don't you remember?"
"No, all I remember was getting a lot more comfortable. Thanks."
"Oh no problem, you hungry?"
"Yeah I guess.'
"Ok why don't you go downstairs my mom is probably already up. I'll change and be down in a seocond."
"Okay."
InuYasha walked downstairs and sure enough she was already up. So, not knowing what to do he took a seat at the kitchen table.
"Hello and goodmorning InuYasha."
"Goodmorning Ms. Higurashi."
"Is Kagome up?"
"Yeah she said she was going to change and then she would be down in a second."
"Okay. After breakfast are you two going back?"
"Probably, but I don't know for sure.'
"Goodmorning mom."
"Goodmorning Kagome. What do you want for breakfast?"
"Pancakes sound good, oh and after breakfast we better head back over. Is that ok Mom?"
"Yes Honey It's fine."
Kagome and InuYasha ate breakfast and went back to fuedal Japan. When they got there Kagome grabbed Sango and informed her about what happened after she left, leaving out the sleeping arrangements. Sango did the same and the guys exchanged stories also. After that, it was back to the same old thing, collecting shards. Only when they were walking Miroku and Sango and InuYasha and Kagome walked a little closer, almost touching but not quite. Shippou and Kilala walk behind the couples, happy that their stubborn friends finally got together.
THE END
Kagome awoke to the sun's rays shining in her eyes and the smell of breakfast cooking. Kagome began to stretch and realized she wasn't where she remembered falling asleep. She was about to panic but she calmed down once she heard his voice, even if it was a little harsh.
"Finally you're awake. I thought you were going to sleep all day."
"Good Morning to you to, InuYasha."
"The runt tried to wake you up earlier but I told him to let you wake up on your own although I was beginning to regret it."
"It's Shippou and thank you. So, what are you cooking?"
"Breakfast. Again, everybody ate and I didn't get any that runt, Shippou ate my share."
"Oh, so where is everyone?"
"Shippou is somewhere with Myoga and Kilala and the Babba went to help with that birth in the other village. The last I saw the other two they were taking a walk somewhere. What are we doing today?"
"Well, I hate to go but I need to go back home to help set up all of the decorations for the party."
"When do you need to leave?"
"Right after breakfast probably I want to get there before my friends do."
"But you said the party doesn't start until tonight."
"I know but my friends will come early and drag me shopping to buy new clothes for the party... which reminds me I need to buy you and Miroku some while I'm out."
"What's wrong with these? I think I look fine."
"They are, it's just you won't want people staring at you the whole time."
"But the clothes in your time are so uncomfortable."
"I promise I won't buy anything tight, ok?"
"Fine, but I'm not wearing those shoe things not matter what you say."
"Ok you don't have to. Shippou can wear some of Sota's clothes and Sango can borrow some of mine."
"Do you have to go? Whenever you leave the runt bothers me until I hit him, then I usually get sat."
"Well, you are welcome to come with me. I don't know what size you wear anyway."
"But what about your friends?"
"Oh well, they'll get over not shopping with me for one day. Thanks for breakfast InuYasha, it was great. While you finish up I'm going to go tell Shippou I'm leaving."
"Don't tell him I'm going please, Kagome, because then he'll want to go."
"Oh fine, I won't. I'll help you clean up when I get back."
"No. I can get it myself, don't worry."
"Ok, I'll be right back."
"Shippou! Shippou! Where are you?"
"Kagome! You're awake! InuYasha wouldn't let me wake you up earlier."
"I know he told me. Shippou I have to leave to go help clean up for the party tonight. Okay? So I just wanted to tell you so you didn't worry."
"Can I come? Can I? I'll be really good."
"Shippou if you come my mom will put you to work. Why don't you just stay here and continue to play with Kilala."
"Ok, I don't want to work, I'll stay. See you later, Kagome."
Shippou ran off back into the forest. After going back to the hut Kagome packed her bag and her and InuYasha walked back to the well and jumped in.
"Mom, I'm back."
No answer.
Kagome walked into the kitchen she saw a note on the counter picked it up and read it. It said:
"Hey honey, if you are reading this note then we are all out getting food for the party. Left you some money for your friends' clothes on the counter. Well, see you later. Love, Mom."
Kagome rolled her eyes and picked up the envelope.
"Come on I've got the money. Here's Sota's hat. Let's go."
*In one of the stores at the mall*
"How about these, InuYasha?"
Kagome had already bought Miroku's clothes and id currently trying to get InuYasha to try on a pair of pants.
"No, they look too tight I won't be able to move."
Obviously, without any luck. Kagome gave up on that store and went over to a sport-clothing store.
"How about these? The aren't to tight at all."
Kagome had found some black snap ups with a red stripe up the side.
"Yeah, I guess those look ok."
"Finally, now only to find a shirt."
She went over to where she saw a stand of red shirts, the would match the stripe the best. Plus, his black hair would really stand out later in the night. Some had pictures and characters on them others had little phrases, and Kagome found the perfect one.
"Hey this one's perfect for you InuYasha."
"Why, What does it say?"
"I can only please one person a day. Today's no good and tomorrow isn't looking good either."
"Ha Ha very funny Kagome."
"I thought so. Well do you see any you like?"
"This one's ok. What do you think?"
The shirt was a white lose tank top with a red strip going up each side. He really isn't bad at picking outfits he's just so picky.
"Yeah, that looks good now you need to try it on."
After explaining how to put everything on, which got a few stares, Kagome took him to a dressing room.
"Are you done yet, InuYasha?"
"Yeah."
"Well come out. Let me see."
InuYasha slowly made his way out of the dressing room.
"You look good InuYasha. What do you think?"
"It's not my outfit but at least it's not tight."
"So you'll wear it?"
"Yeah."
"Ok, good, change back and we'll go pay for it. Then we better get going."
"Ok."
InuYasha walked back into the room and threw his new clothes back over the top to Kagome.
"InuYasha I'm going to go pay for these. Meet me at the front of the store when your finished ok?"
"Yeah ok."
InuYasha walked out of the dressing room and some guy started talking to him.
"Hey. Why is your girlfriend buying you clothes?"
"Not that it's any of her business, but tonight is her birthday party and she wanted me to look nice."
"Oh, So what did you get her?"
"I got her something don't worry."
"Well, all girls like chocolate. He the line looks pretty long, why don't you go over to that shop and buy her some."
"I don't have any money."
"Is that all? Here take this. Good luck."
The man handed InuYasha about three dollars in yen (sorry I don't know the exchange rate and even if I did you probably wouldn't) turned and walked away. InuYasha walked to the front entrance and looked to find Kagome and in fact, the line was really long. He decided to take the man's advice. He slipped out the door and to the other store in a matter of seconds.
"Hello, sir. How may I help you?"
"I'm looking for a gift for a friend of mine. It's her birthday tonight."
"Oh I see, does she happen to like flowers?"
"Yeah, she loves them."
"Then I have the perfect gift for her. Hold on I'll go get it."
The little man ran through a door that led to some back room. In a couple of seconds the man returned.
"Here, this is perfect. I guaranty she'll love it."
"What is it?"
"A rose molded out of chocolate. It also comes with two real roses on each side."
"Are you sure she'll like it?"
"Trust me man, she will."
"Well, okay. This is how much I have."
The little man looked at it and frowned.
"Is this all you have?"
"Yeah, why?"
"You are a couple of dollars short."
"Why didn't you tell me the price in the first place?"
InuYasha turned to leave when the man called him back.
"Hey, wait!"
"What?"
"I'll let you have it, and I'll pay the difference."
"Really, what will I owe you?"
"Nothing, I can see in your face how much you like the girl, here take it."
"Uhh. Thanks."
The skinny man wrapped it up beautifully and handed it to InuYasha. He hurried thanked the man again and hurried back to where he was supposed to wait for Kagome. He was three for three now because if Kagome wouldn't have been putting her wallet away, she would have seen InuYasha running back over to her.
"Kagome are we done yet?"
"Umm? Yeah, we can go."
When they returned home, they carried their bags up to Kagome's room. Downstairs Kagome's mother just returned with the groceries.
"Hey Mom."
"Hi kids. Can you help me with these?"
"Sure mom."
Kagome checked the clock on the wall to see how much longer until her party.
"I didn't realize it was 5:30 already, InuYasha we can handle these you better get back before Shippou gets too, jealous."
"Oh, ok."
"See you later InuYasha."
Ms. Higurashi walked outside to the car to get the next load.
"Hey InuYasha,"
"Yeah?"
"You guys need to be back here around 6:00 because you all still need to change. Ok?"
"Yeah. Yeah. I'll make sure everyone is here. See ya."
Kagome waved then went back to the kitchen to put away the groceries for her mother.
InuYasha returned to his time, but before he went to go tell everybody of the plans he took off towards a nearby village.
~*~*~*~*~*~*~ 30mins. Later ~*~*~*~*~*~*~
"Hey InuYasha, may I ask you where you have been all day?"
"No, Miroku, you can't. I'll tell you later. Is everyone ready because Kagome said we have to get there early?"
"Yes, we were waiting on you."
"Oh, well then. SHIPPOU, SANGO COME ON WE'RE LEAVING."
The two called emerged from the next room over.
"InuYasha you didn't have to yell."
"Come on Shippou."
"KAGOMEEE! We finally made it; it took forever because Dogboy was walking so slow."
"Hi Shippou and be nice. Sota, Mom, Grandpa, they're here."
"Hello kids it's nice to finally meet you, I've heard so much from Kagome."
"Sota, can you please take Shippou upstaris and let him borrow some of your clothes?"
"Yeah okay Kagome. Come on Shippou let's go."
"Sango you can just borrow some of my clothes. Guys your clothes are in the bathroom upstairs. If you have any questions you can ask Sota but I think you'll be able to get it. Now, Sango, come on us girls need to get ready."
~*~*~*~*~*~*~ 6:45- sunset ~*~*~*~*~*~*~
"Girls, are you ready yet?"
"Yeah hold on Sota."
"Well tell me when you are because me and Shippou are supposed to introduce you guys. Mom's filming."
"Oh. Okay guys we're ready."
"Okay, Ready Shippou?"
"Yep."
"First off, introduced, is the great monk, Miroku. Accompanied by, the beautiful demon exterminator, Sango."
Miroku and Sango both walked out of the room somewhat akwardly mostly because of the new clothes.
"Next up, is the snazzy dressed, hanyou, InuYasha. Escorting the beautiful, birthday girl herself, Kagome."
InuYasha walked out a little more sure of himself because he had already worn them once before.
Shippou and Sota's intros fit the teens appereance perfectly. Miroku had on some nice jeans with a white muscle shirt under a casual button up shirt. Sango wore a nice beige skirt that went just a little abover her knees, with it she wore a lavender, v-necked short-sleeved shirt. InuYasha, as always, had the loose fitting outfit. He wore black snap-ups with a red stripe up the side and a white tank top with the same red stripe. As for Kagome, well let's see it's been ten minutes and InuYasha is still starring. She was wearing a pale blue, summer dress that came an inch above her knee, It had thin straps that go over her shoulders and criss-cross in the back, leaving more then a little skin showing.
Kagome's mom and grandfather were standing at the top of the stairs clapping.
"Kagome you better head down stairs, your guests will be here soon."
"Yeah good idea mom. Come on you guys."
"Kagome, InuYasha and I will join you shortly. I have some questions for InuYasha."
"Okay, Miroku. Come on Sango."
While Kagome and Sango went down stairs, Miroku pulled InuYasha into Sota's room.
"What do you want Monk?"
"You said you were going to tell me where you were all day. Remember?"
"I was here. Are you happy now?"
"Ok, but where were you before you came to get us?"
"None of your freaking business."
With that less than kind remark InuYasha left the room in a hurry and arrived outside, just as Hojo arrived.
"Man he would have to come early wouldn't he?"
"Hojo. He just doesn't get that I'm not interested. Oh well better smile."
"Hi, Hojo."
"Hello Kagome. I came early to see if I could help with any prepararations."
Hojo finished right as InuYasha walked up and stood next to Kagome.
"I came earlier and helped, everything is taken care of."
InuYasha smirked at Hojo.
"Oh, okay. Kagome, will you please show me to the phone I need to call my sister."
"Sure Hojo. This way."
InuYasha was about to strangle him, but before he could some one tapped his shoulder.
"InuYasha will you please help me with something?"
"Sure, Ms. Higurashi, what is it?"
"Can you left that table down for me, I can't reach it."
"Sure. Where do you want it?"
"In the living room please."
"What's it for?"
"Well the gifts of coarse."
"Oh ok. There you go I'll be right back."
InuYasha may have been a human right then but he moved with demon like speed. He went upstairs where his other clothes were and pulled out his gifts for Kagome. He went down stairs and sat the beautifully wrapped gift on the table and went back to Kagome's side to protect her from Hojo.
Mrs. Higurashi saw him speed out the door and looked where he came from. On the small table sat a long box with no name on it. She quietly went to the kitchen, got a pen and wrote, "From: InuYasha" on the back.
The rest of the party went well. If you call well, InuYasha staying within five inches of Kagome and almost killing Hoho... Hojo excuse me, came too close to Kagome.
The last event of the party was the gifts. As Kagome would open the guest's gifts they would say bye and all that good stuff. The next gift's tag read "From: Hojo" and Kagome quickly opened it thinking Hojo would leave.
"Uhh... Thanks, I guess."
"They're therapeutic sandals for your feet."
Kagome set the gift down expecting Hojo to say goodbye or something and it nevercame. The thickskulled guy that he is stayed until the rest of the gifts were opened. Kagome rolled her eyes and continued on to the next gift. Finally the last one came; it was a long rectangular box.
"Hey this one doesn't have a name on it."
InuYasha mentally sat himself.
"Honey, why don't you check the back."
She did and smiled up at InuYasha.
"Oh my goodness...., InuYasha they are beautiful thank you."
Kagome ran up and gave InuYasha a huge hug. InuYasha was giving Hojo his smuggest smile. When the hug didn't break for awhile, Ms. Higurashi took the liberty of showing Hojo out and everyone else to the kitchen.
"Kagome..."
At this she broke off the hug and InuYasha was mentally sitting himself again for saying anything.
"Yeah InuYasha?"
"The middle flower is made of chocolate."
"I know. It's great, two of my favorite things wrapped in one. Thank you so much."
"I also got you this...Here."
"InuYasha you got me enough already."
"No, It's for you, please take it."
"Okay. Wow...Where did you get this?"
"It was my mothers, she said it meant "Beauty beyond all compared." It was the first real gift my father gave to her."
"InuYasha are you sure you want me to have it? I know how much your mom means to you."
"Yes, my mom said to give it to the girl that I couldn't live without."
"Thank you, It's beautiful."
What he said finally set in and she gave him a huge smile and another hug. The gift was a tight fitting necklace, but it wasn't a choker. It was a moon set with light blue jewels and on the tip was a diamond in the shape of a star and was held on a silver chain.
"Here, I'll put in on for you."
"Ok, thanks."
"Kagome dear, here is our gift you still have to open."
Kagome's family came through the kitchen door and into the living room. Kagome grabbed InuYasha's hand and pulled him towards the couch. They sat down and everyone else formed a circle around her.
"Ok Mom I'm ready, but where is Sango, Miroku, and Shippou?"
"Shippou fell asleep and Sango was getting tired so they all headed back and said they would catch up with you guys later.'
"Oh okay. Now what did you need me for?"
"Your gift duh. Here open this."
"Uh thanks mom but I already have a set of house keys."
"They aren't for the house, we bought you a moped."
"Really? Wow thanks a lot. This was my best birthday ever."
After that Ms. Higurashi, Sota and Grandpa said their goodnights and went upstairs.
"Oh... before I go up I better put those roses in some water and the chocolate one in the fridge. InuYasha will you get the box for me? I'll go get a vase ready."
"Yeah sure Kagome."
Kagome walked into the kitchen and InuYasha picked up his gift off the table and followed after her.
"Here you go."
"Thanks, Where did you get these anyway?"
"At the mall when we went shopping."
"How? You didn't have any money."
"This man gave it to me, when I metioned your birthday."
"Oh well they're are beautiful, and I'm exhausted."
"Then you better get to bed."
" I would but I'm to tired to walk"
"Come on I don't want you to fall over on the floor."
InuYasha picked her up bridalstyle and started to walk.
"InuYasha I was just joking I can walk."
"Well, we're already going so too bad."
He continued down the hall, up the stairs and down the hall. Once he was inside the room, he set her down on the bed, covered her up with a blanket, and started to take her hair down. He was so careful, to not pull her hair that she began to fall asleep and was awoken by InuYasha's goodnight.
"Goodnight, Kagome."
"Goodnight, and thank you for everything."
"No problem Kagome."
"I love you InuYasha, Sweet Dreams."
"I love you too, See you tomorrow."
"Where are you going?"
"Back to my time."
"Please stay, you make me feel safer."
"Okay."
InuYasha laid down right next to her bed and the both of them were asleep in a matter of minutes.
Later in the night Kagome awoke to a low growl, that seemed to be coming from below her. She looked down and saw InuYasha moving around a lot.
"He must be having a bad dream."
Kagome grabbed her pillow and blanket and walked around infront of InuYasha and laid down.
"InuYasha, InuYasha it's okay it's just a dream."
Kagome gently touched his face and he woke up.
"Kagome is it really you?"
"Yes, I'm right here."
"You're okay."
"Yes, I'm perfectly fine, you were having a dream."
Kagome turned over and InuYasha laid his head on her back and wrapped his arm around her stomach. Kagome laid her head on her pillow and put her arm on top of his. They fell back asleep instantly. In the morning Kagome was awaken by the sun seeping through her window. Since InuYasha had his head behind Kagome he hadn't realized the sun yet, but all it took was Kagome's yawn and he was awake.
"Kagome?"
"Oh sorry. Did I wake you up?"
"Yes, but what I was wondering was why you are down here instead of on your bed."
"You were having a bad dream last night so I came down here. Don't you remember?"
"No, all I remember was getting a lot more comfortable. Thanks."
"Oh no problem, you hungry?"
"Yeah I guess.'
"Ok why don't you go downstairs my mom is probably already up. I'll change and be down in a seocond."
"Okay."
InuYasha walked downstairs and sure enough she was already up. So, not knowing what to do he took a seat at the kitchen table.
"Hello and goodmorning InuYasha."
"Goodmorning Ms. Higurashi."
"Is Kagome up?"
"Yeah she said she was going to change and then she would be down in a second."
"Okay. After breakfast are you two going back?"
"Probably, but I don't know for sure.'
"Goodmorning mom."
"Goodmorning Kagome. What do you want for breakfast?"
"Pancakes sound good, oh and after breakfast we better head back over. Is that ok Mom?"
"Yes Honey It's fine."
Kagome and InuYasha ate breakfast and went back to fuedal Japan. When they got there Kagome grabbed Sango and informed her about what happened after she left, leaving out the sleeping arrangements. Sango did the same and the guys exchanged stories also. After that, it was back to the same old thing, collecting shards. Only when they were walking Miroku and Sango and InuYasha and Kagome walked a little closer, almost touching but not quite. Shippou and Kilala walk behind the couples, happy that their stubborn friends finally got together.
THE END