A/N: yeah… I'd like to apologize to those who thought my previous chappy sucked… (I know you all were thinkin it…okay, maybe it was just me) but I did my stupid homework (which ended up not being due till like four days later cuza tha snow day… grumbles) and I put lots of time into this chappy!!!
…. And as far as the milkshake…I agree. I meant flurry. I was in a rush and it was the first thing to pop into my head. I get flurries every summer… milkshakes are terrible. I prefer Wendy's frosties myself any day… or night! LOL. Milkshakes just don't compare!
Anyway, on with the chappy!
Dancing Hearts
Chapter Four: My Reflection through Another's Eyes
The club door slammed shut behind Inuyasha. He was now fuming. He fumbled to grasp the purple beads that lay hidden underneath his shirt. He made a fist around the necklace, a white fang pierced at his hand. He tightened his grip and emanated a low growl under his breath.
He looked angrily up at the dark night sky. Stars littered the sky like shimmering diamonds. It's almost the full moon…
He released the beads, letting them rattle against his chest.
She really was beautiful…more beautiful than all the stars in the sky put together. More beautiful than… her.
(Flashback) Years ago…
"Kikyo… for us to be together, I need to know if you fully accept me."
"Inuyasha… you know I accept you. I love you very much, you know that," Kikyo replied with a soft smile upon her pale lips. "You're absolutely perfect just the way your are."
Inuyasha's eyes darkened and his smile faltered at her words.
"There's something I must show you then…" he said hesitantly, slowly reaching for the beads around his neck.
(end flashback)
Inuyasha emanated a heavy sigh filled with sadness. He was about to begin walking again when the door to the club was thrown open. It bounced off the wall loudly from the forcefulness causing an echoing noise to bounce through the abandoned alley. Music blared instantaneously before the door slammed shut again. The nearly full moon illuminated the slivery hair of Sesshomaru.
"Inuyasha."
"Save it. I know what you're going to say." Inuyasha turned his back to his brother and began walking away.
Sesshomaru caught up to him in the blink of an eye. He grabbed Inuyasha roughly by the shoulder and turned him around to face himself.
"Would you stop being such an arrogant idiot just for one second?" he said gruffly in a low voice as he shook his brother to force him to look him in the eyes.
"Just leave me alone." Inuyasha mumbled and ripped his arm from his brother's grasp. "You've done such a good job of it so far. Why not keep it up."
Sesshomaru punched Inuyasha in the face faster than he could react to. Inuyasha stumbled a bit and stayed hunched over.
"You're not the only one who has to suffer. You're not the only one who is affected," Sesshomaru spit out angrily. "Don't you forget it."
Inuyasha spit a bit of blood from his mouth ruefully.
"Damn you, Sesshomaru." He began walking away, still partially hunched over.
Sesshomaru shoved him by the shoulder this time and punched him again.
"You damn quitter. Everything you start you never finish."
Inuyasha growled angrily. His black bangs covered his eyes, hiding all emotions like a dark veil.
"You're weak. You let one simple human girl get to you so badly."
Inuyasha swung at his half brother fiercely.
"You couldn't see the truth behind her lies. She never really loved you. You couldn't see beyond her fake act."
He missed.
"So now you quit everything before even letting it start."
Inuyasha angrily dug his nails into his fisted hand.
"You're too scared." He swung again. "I saw how you looked at Kagome."
Inuyasha froze.
"Keep her outa this!" he shouted angrily.
"I know you noticed it." They locked gazes. " I sensed it too… Inuyasha, let go. Leave the past in the past."
(Flashback)
Kikyo's pale hand flew to her mouth. She took a step back.
"You…you're…" she stuttered. Another step.
"Kikyo.." Inuyasha said as he reached out to her. Her dull brown eyes held mixed emotions swirling about.
"Wha-…"
"Kikyo…" she took another step back.
"You liar!! You disgusting half-breed!" Inuyasha's hand slowly fell limp as the harsh words spilled from her mouth… from the woman he loved… who he thought loved him in return…The bead's rattle echoed as they fell from Inuyasha's clawed fingers and fell onto the grass with a soft rustle. "I can't believe I ever loved you! I never want to look at your face ever again!" she yelled and spun sharply on her heels before running away from his lone form, leaving a silver haired, golden eyed half demon standing by himself. Left alone.
"Kikyo…"
(end flashback)
"Leave the past behind you!" Sesshomaru yelled.
Inuyasha shoved Sesshomaru away. "Leave me alone," he repeated as he began walking away again.
"This girl could be the key…she could be the trigger you've been searching for," said Sesshomaru softly.
"Yeah, so? Why do you care." Inuyasha growled as he spun around to face Sesshomaru. "What about you? You should be worrying more about yourself than me."
"…I've met…someone."
"Oh, really? That's surprising."
"Shut up half breed."
"You shut up, human."
"Just go and drown, why don't you!"
"Good idea. Maybe I will."
Inuyasha began dragging his feet in the direction of the river.
"Inuyasha!"
He just kept on walking. He heard the door slam closed once again soon after.
The night breeze ruffled through his black mane. He closed his eyes and listened to the sounds around him. Cars…music from the club, sirens, crickets…and distant trickling of water.
I thought I remembered it being near, seems I was right.
He began the short trudge towards the park near the river. He'd always found the sound of water comforting. Whether it be rain, the ocean, or just an ordinary river. He found it soothed his soul, sort to say.
The sound of lapping water hitting against a shore became more audible so Inuyasha quickened his pace. His ponytail soon fell out and his black mass of hair flowed down his back and bounced along with his every step. Grass crunched underneath his footfalls. The trees ended and the river came into view finally. He slowed down to a walk and was soon at the water's edge. He crouched down, took his socks and shoes off, rolled up the cuffs of his pant legs and soon had his feet in the cold water. It was soothing after dancing so much.
He stared, mesmerized, at the stars and the moon reflected in the dark wavering water. Then he looked down farther and took in his own mirrored reflection…
Soon his thoughts wondered to the girl whom Sesshomaru had spoken of, Kagome…Kagome…she was so amazing. Having her in my arms…it felt so…
"Hello," said a familiar female voice from behind Inuyasha, causing him to jump slightly as he was shaken from his reverie. As he whipped his head around, he was entranced by the beautiful sight. He couldn't have ripped his gaze away if he'd wanted to.
Kagome…Her skin looked paled as it was illuminated by the moon's light. More hair had fallen from her bun, wrapping beautifully around her face. But mostly, it was those beautiful chocolate eyes that sparkled in the darkness that took his breath away. She held such natural beauty… Her dark, full lips smiled gracefully.
"H...he…hey," he snapped to and was about to pull his damp legs from the water and stand when she spoke, having anticipated his motive.
"No, wait, I think I'll join you," she said happily, her voice light and angelic.
And that she did. She unbuckled the black straps around her ankles, slipped off her heels, and slowly dipped her small feet in gracefully. She had the material of her black skirt bunched in her teeny fingers delicately. She sighed softly.
Inuyasha couldn't help but take in her every movement.
"Um…your brother, Sesshomaru, told me where I might find you… I hope you don't mind…" she looked up at him and met his unwavering gaze. "It's just… I was…well…" she looked down at her hands in her lap as she tried to find the right words. " I was worried about you."
(flashback)
Kagome was on her way out of the club, about to return to her apartment to try to take care of her flustered feelings swirling around in her stomach. That was until she ran into a solid figure with silvery hair who seemed angry and was just walking through the door as she was walking out.
"Oof-oh, I'm sorry," said Kagome as she tried to gain her balance again.
"No, it was my fault entirely. Oh, it's you, Kagome." Sesshomaru replied, relaxing a bit.
"Yeah, I was just about to leave. I think I've had my share for the night," she said with a lopsided, halfhearted smile.
"Perhaps you are right. My brother can be a bit of a handful."
"Your…b-brother?" she asked hesitantly, not believing her ears. Sesshomaru has a brother???
"Yes. The boy your were dancing with-Inuyasha. He's my half brother." That explains it a little bit better… they look nothing alike…
Kagome stood in stunned silence for a few moments. She only uttered a soft, "Oh…" in reply.
"I think he really enjoyed dancing with you. That's rare for him." Kagome blushed. "Perhaps…you could... do me a favor…"
(end flashback)
"Your brother was too…Sesshomaru. He told me about you." Inuyasha's head snapped as his gaze intensified, wondering if she meant what he thought she meant. "He told me you've just recently moved back here and you might get lost on your way home. Your name's Inuyasha, right?" He hadn't told her...
The expression in her big, brown orbs was so innocent…so sweet and full of life… so beautiful. "Uh… yeah. Your name's Kagome, am I right?" he asked.
"Yeah, how'd you know?"
"Sesshomaru."
"Oh…I should have guessed."
"Really?"
"Yeah, he knows everyone who goes in and out of his club, especially his regulars."
"So…you do dance often then," he said mischievously.
"Yes…I love to dance very much. I have ever since I was a little girl. I go to TSU as a matter of fact."
"TSU?"
"Tokyo School of the Arts."
"Oh…wow. That's a pretty good school, isn't it?"
"Yup. The best of the best."
"Wow." Was all he could muster. "So you're rich then," he said, immediately regretting his words, fearing they'd insulted her.
"Well…yes and no." that was all she said with nonchalant grace. No explanation, nothing.
"Oh."
They sat in silence for a bit. Kagome moved her legs backwards and forwards in the water, causing ripples in the midnight water.
"Isn't it beautiful?" she asked. Her gaze had settled on the nearly full moon surrounded by the explosion of stars.
He looked directly at her as he said, "Yes, it is." She looked over and smiled. Suddenly she reached her arms over her head and fell backwards atop the green, soft grass. Inuyasha blushed as his gaze locked on her exposed stomach. What his fingers had grazed earlier his eyes now took in. Soft, pale flesh had been even more revealed as her shirt had been slightly shifted from her body's movements.
"Oh, wow, you've got to check this out," she said, voice filled with awe. "Come on, I'm not gonna bite."
"Feh. Like I thought you would." So he too fell back with his hands strewn above his head.
"Awesome, huh?"
He sighed. "Yeah."
Kagome turned her head to the left to take in his form. He wore a thoughtful scowl upon his handsome features. Kagome bunched a handful of grass in her fingers. She then smiled and tossed the two handfuls of grass onto the unsuspecting boy.
"Hey! What was that for?"
"You're so serious. You need to lighten up."
"Is that so?" he asked slyly and then threw some of his own handful at her. Soon they had a grass war going.
Worn out, they both plopped back down on their backs. Only his time, they lie closer. Kagome laid her hands upon her heaving stomach while she rested her head in the nook of Inuyasha's arm. He'd put his hands under his head acting as a pillow.
They laid in silence for a bit, not uncomfortable with their positioning at all, whilst gaining their composure.
"Mom… mom used to say that you should smile each day, no matter what. …you should smile because you're alive. And one day, that smile will be caught by someone special, and you'll have even more reason to live and smile," Kagome said suddenly. Her tone was soft, nearly a whisper.
Inuyasha looked down and took in the sadness reflected in her watering eyes. Yet she still wore a smile upon her soft, small lips.
"Used…to?"
After a few moments' silence, she sat up and began buckling her heels back on.
"Kagome..?" as her name passed through his lips, he received chills over his arms. He too sat up and stared at the girl questioningly.
"Next Friday. 7 PM. The club, okay?" she said briefly as she stood and wiped the nonexistent dirt from her skirt.
"Wh-wait…" he stood up.
"7 sharp, okay?" she smiled lopsidedly, her eyes twinkling slightly against the starry background, winked, and was gone.
A/N: ooo boh yah buddy! i so loved this chapter... it was really fun to write. they're so cute!!! googily eyes...plus, it's longer!! w/o tha lyrics!! wooo!! sorry it took me so long to post.. it's just.. i had the first part of this chapter written out for a while... but then i wanted to add a little sumfin more so later on in the week (during class i think... wow.. school really does make me think better!! lol. my homework was done first, so no worries. ) i wrote the rest. and... then i think i finished it at like 2:00 am one night... i write best late at night sometimes. sweatdrop... , not the best remedy for the next day when you hafta get up early... lol.
so... i hope you liked the chapter!!! too long? too short?? dunno what im guna do if it's too short...
thank you all for reading and reviewing!!! you're so awesome!! rock on : D lol
to be continued... in chappy five of Dancing Hearts
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