A/N: Here's another chapter of the story! I've tried to update sooner (and failed miserably =.=, I'm sorry) and hopefully the next chapter will be up in a quicker though, because the winter holiday's here for my school :]
Though we only get two weeks of it…
Clouds of the Sky: Don't worry, I'm perfectly fine with your nickname for me ^^ I quite like it, in fact. I'm sorry if it was confuzzling. Let me explain it clearer, shall I? Kikyo calls Kagome her cousin, so everyone assumes that is their relationship. But they get in that argument and apparently they know each other better than cousins. And remember that Naraku is Kagome's stepfather.
Moving on, if squidgy is not a word in the dictionary, it sure as hell SHOULD BE. =.=
Oh and I'm not queen hobo. I'm probably Hobo Cookie :D Don't even ask. 0.0
PercussionGirl: It took me surprisingly long to get that chapter finished – things were pretty hectic at the time I was writing it… so I think it got a bit confusing. Anyway, glad you enjoyed reading and thanks for reviewing!
MushyJello: Oh wow… oh wowowow… I was just about to post this chapter –SERIOUSLY- when I saw your reviewer. Consider yourself one lucky muffin/jello/thing, my fwend…
… you called Kikyo a …a… well… usually people call her something else that also starts with a 'b', but this if fine too. –Smiles nervously-
The reason for the aforementioned nervous smile is mostly cuz you're such a passive person ^^ But I guess the same could be said about me… and well, you know me :]
Thanks for the review and HAFF FUN WIF CHAPPI :D
MirrorFlower and DarkWind: Thanks for being the first to review for this chappy and I'm glad ya loved it . :)
psycochick32: Thanks for the review! And yes, I did skip some time they spend 'bonding' in the summer. :]
gold sea glass: I'm sorry about your cat, but glad to know that this lifted your spirits! And I don't think it seems so self pitying to feel sad if your cat is dying… =.= Thanks for the review and hope you like this chapter as well!
wolfhowler245: Glad you like the story! Things between Kikyo and Kagome will be explained in this chapter of the story. :]
inuyasha mate: Why are you confused? Don't be too confuzzled… I did finish that chapter at about 2 in the morning, so I was a bit confuzzled myself :] . Anyway, the gist of it is that Kags and Kikyo are supposedly cousins, but as Kikyo seems to let slip in the argument, they have some sort of deal which involves a dad and stuff. I hope this chapter clears it up.
Thanks for the review!
175392: Ah, yes, the Kouga/Ayame thing is a good point :] Glad you like the story and thanks for the review!
Because of the reviews and responses to my question, Ayame will be introduced in this chapter. :]
As you know, we last left Kagome storming out of the cafeteria after arguing with Kikyo – Leaving the rest of her friends thoroughly confuzzled. What was going on?
Here we find out.
Enjoy!
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Holding Fast
Chapter 4
Dance, Dance
"Kagome…?" Sango stared after her friend, standing up along with Miroku, Inuyasha and even Shippo rising from their seats. With Sango shooting parting glare towards Kikyo, they all tracked out of the cafeteria in search of their friend.
Sango took the lead, searching through the school's hallways and in empty classrooms until they reached the back of the school.
'There," She pointed with a relieved sigh as they exited the back door. "Found her."
Sure enough, a lone figure was sitting under the giant tree named Goshinboku, an ancient tree that grew in the fields a little out of the school compound.
"Should we…?" Miroku started forward, looking to Sango to see if they should approach her or not.
"You," Sango grabbed Shippo by the collar of his shirt and yanked him back as he was following Miroku's footsteps, "and you," She grabbed Miroku as well. "Stay back. We'll go." She looked at Inuyasha.
He nodded and they walked, climbing over the gate and dropping into the fields. Miroku and Shippo leant casually against the school wall.
"Cigarette?" Miroku offered one to Shippo from the packet in his hand. "I picked it up from the cafeteria floor as we were walking out. Someone must've dropped it or something."
"No," Shippo piped. "I don't smoke."
Miroku stared at the cigarette in his hand for a few moments.
"Neither do I," he told his companion, flicking it into the dust at their feet.
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"Oh, damn," Kagome rifled through her pockets and came up empty. Where were those cigs when she needed them? She checked again. Nope, no smokes. Zilch. Nada.
"Must've dropped them when I left the cafeteria," She mumbled, leaning back against the massive trunk of the Goshinboku again, closing her eyes and sighing. "Really should quit…"
Muttering to herself, she slid momentarily into dreamland, then into reality again, alternating between dozing and thinking for a few moments. The sun was shining onto her face, pleasantly warm, but the thought of Kikyo's words almost made her shiver.
"Remember our little… deal? I have a daddy too."
"Well I don't, ok?" She gripped a handful of grass and gritted the words out fiercely through her teeth, almost ripping the roots of the grass out of the ground. "Naraku does not count as a father. He may be yours, but he is not mine."
"Kagome?"
The tentative voice reached her, and she saw Sango walking towards her, Inuyasha trailing behind. The usually brash and straightforward girl seemed almost nervous to interrupt her, but came to sit beside her nonetheless.
"What was that in the cafeteria?" Inuyasha joined them, seating himself on Kagome's other side.
Kagome glared at the grass, but muttered a sullen answer to her friends. "She's not really my… cousin."
"Oh?" Sango cocked her head. "But people keep saying how you guys look alike."
Kagome pursed her lips. "Yeah, but I can't help that. She's my sister."
"What?!" Inuyasha yelped like he'd been shocked, and turn to stare, horrified, at Kagome.
Kagome told them hurriedly, "Naraku's her dad, and coincidentally, he's my 'father' as well." She looked disgusted at the thought. "I hate him."
"But everyone still thinks you two are related because of your looks," Inuyasha pointed out. "Was Naraku your stepfather or did he adopt you?"
"Stepfather," She scowled. "But we aren't related by blood. After my real father… left," Kagome frowned. "My mother married Naraku. Which was bad. Really, really bad. The mystery is that even though Kikyo and I aren't blood-relations, we still look the same."
"Oh. What was Kikyo saying about a 'deal'?" He asked again.
"Well… you know how I said Naraku was paying for my mom's medical bills?"
"Yeah."
"Well Kikyo is little-miss-spoilt-brat, and she can get her daddy to do anything she wants him to… so basically, she can get him to stop supporting us, just up and leave, and then we'll be left hanging."
"Oh."
Sango put a hand on Kagome's arm comfortingly. Kagome gave her friend a grateful smile.
"I don't think you and Kikyo look so similar though…" Inuyasha told her bluntly. "Your eyes are different – they're nicer."
Sango shifted, looking slightly uncomfortable with their turn of conversation.
"Thanks," Kagome gave him a grateful smile.
Sango fidgeted again.
"Actually, I think you're much-"
"I-I think I see Miroku-san over there! I'll leave you guys alone for now!" Sango leapt up and practically ran down the hill.
"Since when is she eager to see Miroku?" Kagome and Inuyasha watched Sango quizzically.
"Dunno."
"You were saying?" She turned back to him expectantly, remembering how Sango had interrupted his sentence.
"Nothing," And she was amused to see a faint blush colour his cheeks.
Kagome sighed wistfully, stretching against the Goshinboku. "My blue eyes...The only trait that distinguishes me from Kikyo. And even then, people still think I'm her because they'd assume that the all special Kikyo would have the pretty blue eyes."
"Feh." Inuyasha expressed his disdain in one syllable and Kagome smiled.
"You're so talkative today, Inuyasha," She drawled sarcastically.
"Feh."
"So... how d'you think everyone else likes Kikyo so far?" Kagome asked him. He associated with the 'popular' people at Shikon High much more than she would.
"They think she's fine." Inuyasha fiddled with a piece of paper.
Kagome shifted slightly uncomfortably. "I mean ... does anyone like her?" She asked him.
"Um..." Inuyasha looked equally as uncomfortable. "Well, if you wanna know, they probably wouldn't go out with her after a while."
"Really? I thought many people would wanna ask her out..."
"So many people don't have her trying to cling to them 24/7," Inuyasha responded with a small shudder. "It gets old and annoying after about 10 minutes."
Kagome laughed, a pretty twinkly laugh that Inuyasha found he liked to hear.
"But, other than that..." She urged. "Why wouldn't they?"
"Kikyo's kinda..." Inuyasha scratched his head, pushing back long silver locks over his shoulder.
"Bitchy?" Kagome supplied helpfully.
Inuyasha grinned. "Well, apart from that..she's a bit... heavy."
"What?"
"Well.. it's not so hard to notice when she's hanging off me all the time. Her arms alone have gotta weigh a hundred pounds or something..."
Kagome giggled. "That's all? wow, inuyasha, you're kinda picky."
"No I'm no!" He bristled defensively. "There's other stuff too, this one is just… really annoying."
"But she looks so skinny!"
"You never know what kind of things clothes can hide." Inuyasha told her ominously. Then he noticed Kagome wincing, and remembering the bruises and wounds her attire hid all the time, hastily backtracked.
"You never know how much flab she can stuff into one tiny shirt.." He snorted at the thought. Kagome smiled at his attempt to lighten the mood.
"You know, Inuyasha, I would-"
The bell rang.
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"Phew, that last class was horrible!" Kagome complained to Sango as they walked back to their lockers after their language class. They both took French as a second language. Unfortunately, Kikyo was in their class as well, and contrary to Inuyasha's opinion, there were guys all over her.
"Seriously. The French teacher was like… psycho lady," Sango mimicked the teacher, using a loud, oddly accented voice. "Vaaat is zeees? Eeezz you dewdlinnnnga on your francais bewkkk?" [A/N: translation: What is this? Is you doodling on your French book? – the word francais is French in French :D]
Kagome burst out laughing.
"What a beautiful proclamation, Sango dearest!" Miroku popped up beside Sango. He bent a little closer. "May I ask what you said?"
His hand inched sneakily closer to her behind.
Sango whacked him with her 'francais bewkkk' and he almost went down, but managed to grab her waist and keep his balance.
Her glare turned murderous and Miroku decided that this would be the best time to take off down the hallway, shrieking in fear, which coincidentally was exactly what he did. Inuyasha raised his eyebrows at his friend as he shot past him in the hallway.
"What was with Miroku?" He asked the girls.
Kagome shot a pointed look at Sango, who was fuming – you could almost see the smoke billowing out of her ears.
"Uh – Sango?" Inuyasha approached her tentatively.
She hissed, and he recoiled hurriedly.
"You sound like Kirara, Sango," he joked, rubbing his head nervously.
"Don't you bring my little kitty into this!" She snapped at him, folding her arms so tight it seemed they were knotted together. They reached their lockers, took their stuff and started walking out of the school.
"Kirara?" Kagome inquired with a raised eyebrow. "Kitty?"
"She has a cat named Kirara," Inuyasha explained. Then he turned to Sango. "Lemme make it up to you. We'll go to the new club tonight – what's it called? Sengoku Jidai? – and we'll make it Miroku's treat." He grinned.
Sango cheered up immediately and insisted on dragging Kagome to her place to get ready. Inuyasha started the car and drove them to Sango's place, letting them off. By the time he reached his house, he was starting to regret his decision. Sango could really go crazy sometimes.
He sneezed.
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"What about this?" Sango threw yet another top at Kagome, who snatched it out of the air – she had good reflexes – and started to try it on.
"It was really nice of Inuyasha to do that," She commented idly while Sango chose an outfit for herself. "Nah, I don't think this one fits so well." She gave it back to Sango, who turned and immediately started rummaging around for another one.
"Yeah. If you excuse his brashness and rudeness and stuff, he's a nice guy. This one?" Sango held up a black tube top with yellow and smiley faces on it.
"Uh…" Kagome stared at it for a moment. "No thanks."
"Thought not," Sango muttered, choosing another top and flinging it at Kagome.
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"Feh. Girls…" Inuyasha impatiently honked Miroku's car horn. "They take so friggin' long to do one small thing."
"As I seem to recall, Inuyasha, you happened to spend much more than enough time on your hair this evening," Miroku commented from the back seat, a bit miffed that he wasn't able to drive his own car.
Inuyasha jammed the horn down viciously, leaving Miroku's ears ringing.
"Careful with my baby, dogboy," The young man muttered, rubbing his head. He could almost feel a headache coming. He was about to comment again but caught Inuyasha's death glare in the rearview mirror and wisely decided to shut up.
The door to Sango's place opened as the girls finally decided to grace Inuyasha and Miroku with their prescence.
"Finally," Inuyasha told them, turning to look at them, "I was almost about to strangle M-…whoa."
Sango and Kagome traded smirks as they walked down the stairs and slid into the backseat side by side. Miroku immediately started to regret choosing to sit in the front. Sango and Kagome's time had really paid off.
Kagome was wearing an outfit perfect for moving around, not those kinds of tight dresses that one could barely sit down in, much less dance. Her hair was done up elegantly but simply in a kind of half-ponytail at the side of her head, with curled strands framing her face. She had on a black tank top with wide straps (aka, not spaghetti straps) which wasn't tight and actually allowed movement, but when she walked, it still clung to her body here and there. A bit of glitter decorated the hem of the tank top. Sango had managed to find her a skirt that fit her eyes perfectly, a cerulean blue ruffled skirt. Kagome was wearing black platform boots that laced up on each side, but fortunately she had convinced Sango that, no she did not need the four inch ones, no, definitely not. So she was able to walk.
And she silently thanked the lord for that.
Except she wasn't Christian, or Catholic, or even religious at all.
Hmmm…
Even though her bruises and cuts wouldn't be too visible in the flashing lights of a club, Kagome had still taken precautions and was wearing a thin pair of plain black leggings under her skirt (Miroku's head drooped in obvious disappointment) and blue fishnets that covered the entire expanse of her arms. A slim lace choker draped around her neck helped to hide the nasty looking cut on her collarbone.
Unlike Kagome's black boots, Sango had opted for a more colourful choice of footwear, with a pair of low-rise Converse patterned with purple, white and black graffiti print all over it. Her dark purple tank top was not unlike Kagome's but she'd added her own extra touch, hot pink fishnets that stretched to her elbows but were folded back around her wrists. She had on black skinny jeans and a slim violet belt adorned with happy smiley faces. Her glossy chestnut hair was done up in its usual long ponytail, but wait, was that a hint of green in those long strands?
Miroku craned his neck to see, smiling slightly.
"What're you smiling at?" She arched one slim eyebrow at him, scooting over so that Kagome could have more space.
"Uh- nothing," And for once Miroku decided to hold back on the pervert comments, ducking his head back to the front and smirking blissfully.
"Shut up, and let's go," Inuyasha groaned, wondering if he could survive any more Sango/Miroku banter. Could he? Maybe… if he were deaf.
He started the car, driving for a few metres, then abruptly slammed on the breaks, throwing everyone forwards.
"Hey!" Miroku complained.
"Wear your stupid seatbelt, then," Inuyasha growled, getting out of the car. Opening the back door, he grabbed Kagome's arm and pulled her out, mindful of her injuries – she winced slightly anyway.
Sango's eyes nearly popped out of their sockets as he ran his hands quickly over her body once, rifling through any pockets or places where she might possibly hide a pack of cigarettes.
"Nah-ah-ah," he chided, pulling out one pack and tossing it aside. Confident in his searching abilities, he was about to turn back to his seat when Kagome grabbed his arm and – blushing slightly as she did so – gave him a body search as well, pursing her lips mockingly at him and tossing away the bottle of beer she'd found tucked into one inside pocket.
"What are you guys doing now, getting each other to quit?" Miroku sniggered at Inuyasha, as they slid back into their respective seats. Sango quietly repeated the question to Kagome in the back seat.
"No," Inuyasha replied gruffly.
"No," Kagome told Sango sharply.
"I just can't stand that disgusting habit," They said simultaneously.
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"Well…" Kagome twirled a strand of hair around her finger, staring at the crowd before her.
"Well…" Inuyasha echoed, eyeing the masses of people dancing in the crowded, humid and hot area.
"Maybe it wasn't such a good idea to come here," Miroku mumbled nervously, stepping aside as the crowd swirled and moved the beat of the music. Several flailing limbs had nearly hit him as the owners of said appendages threw their entire hearts into their dancing. Miroku peered closer into the crowd. "Is that a deformed man or is it those two people- oh, disgusting!"
"Huh?" Inuyasha and Kagome turned their heads in the direction he was looking at.
"Oh, chill," Sango patted them all on the shoulders nonchalantly, one by one. "It's a club! Enjoy it! Woohoo!"
And with that she almost skipped off and was enveloped by the massive multitude of people. Only her hands, with their distinctive pink fishnets, could be identified, stretched upwards amongst all the other arms in the swarm of dancers.
"Uhm, I think I'll get a drink first," Kagome muttered, skirting round the moving bodies to get to the bar at the other side of the room, where it looked a bit calmer.
"I think I'll join ya," Inuyasha followed, shooting another dubious glance at the 'deformed man' Miroku had seen earlier.
"Whoo! Yeah!" They turned to see Miroku had already gone to join Sango, having tossed his jacket in the car and joined the crowd. Already, girls were shooting glances in his direction.
Was Sango looking possessive right about now? Maybe she'd be jealous. Kagome smirked slightly to herself at the thought of how her friend might react, scanning the crowd to find Sango-
Already curled up in the corner with some guy.
Oh well.
So much for jealousy, I guess.
She finally made it safely to the other side of the room, sitting at the bar and ordering water. Just water.
"Beer," Inuyasha told the fiery-haired bartender (and this here is Ayame! :P).
"No!" Kagome slammed her hand down on the table. "No! Uhm, sorry, he's having water! WATER!"
"Okay," The bartender (or bartender-ess? :]) assured her, tossing back her two ponytails, green eyes glittering slightly with amusement. "Water it is."
Kagome sighed with relief and shot Inuyasha a triumphant look.
Then she shivered, though it seemed to have nothing to do with cold.
Maybe it was that warm breath that was currently being breathed all over the back of her neck.
Wait… warm… breath…?
"Argh!" Kagome spun around to see two icy blue eyes staring coolly back at her. "Wha- what're you doing, Kouga-san?!"
"Hello, darling," he almost purred, lifting himself easily into the seat beside her. Shooting Inuyasha a brief glance, he took both of Kagome's hands in his own. "Join me for a drink?"
"Well, actually-" Kagome began, trying to pry his hands off hers, but she was interrupted.
"Let go of Kagome, you m-" Inuyasha butt in bluntly, but he was cut off as well.
"Hello!" The bartender had bounced over to Kouga, slamming down two glasses of water callously before Kagome and Inuyasha.
"My name's Ayame," She told Kouga, flicking back a ponytail and batting her lashes at him. "Can I get you anything? Anything at all?" She smiled smoothly.
"Uhm, no, actually," Kouga turned back to Kagome. "So, waddya say?"
Kagome: "Actually-"
Inuyasha: "I told you to leave her al-"
"What's your name?" Everyone turned to Ayame again. She was still staring at Kouga expectantly.
"Kouga." He replied shortly. "Now, Kagome-chan, as I was saying,"
"Kouga-san, I appreciate it but-"
"Just frikkin' let her go already, you-"
"Here's my phone number!"
All eyes on Ayame, again. She was holding out a piece of paper to Kouga, beaming widely and practically glowing to see his attention on her again.
"Uh-thanks." He snatched it and stashed it halfheartedly in a pocket, before looking to Kagome. "Listen, Kagome-chan, since we keep being interrupted rudely, let's just-"
"But Kouga, I really-"
"I told you, she ain't goin' nowhere with y-"
"Can I get your number?"
This was really getting old. Kouga hastily scribbled down his number on the pad Ayame was holding out to him, before trying to carry on conversing with Kagome.
But she and Inuyasha had long since fled, leaving their abandoned glasses of water to ripple slightly at each beat of the loud music.
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Inuyasha had grabbed Kagome's hand and they'd fled for dear life into the thick throngs of dancing bodies. Now they were trapped.
"Oh, shit!" Inuyasha cursed, letting go of Kagome's hand and bracing himself.
Mosh pit.
To his surprise, he looked to his side to find his companion dancing herself to the almost irresistible beat of the music.
"C'mon!" She smiled, eyes gleaming with enthusiasm, and encouraged him to move to the fast paced rhythm.
She says she's no good with words but I'm worse
Barely stuttered out
A joke of a romantic stuck to my tongue
Weighed down with words too overdramatic
Tonight it's "it can't get much worse"
Vs. "no one should ever feel like..."
Inuyasha was dancing himself, before he knew it; Kagome's happiness was too contagious. He could see her through the corner of his eye, though, dancing her very heart and soul out.
I'm two quarters and a heart down
And I don't want to forget how your voice sounds
These words are all I have so I'll write them
So you need them just to get by
This was how it was supposed to be, he thought for just a fleeting moment. She looked like an angel, as messy as her hair was, as much as she had to be covered up and despite the obvious lack of wings; her happiness shone through everything.
Dance, Dance
We're falling apart to half time
Dance, Dance
And these are the lives you love to lead
Dance, this is the way they'd love
If they knew how misery loved me
Her barriers fell apart when she was dancing; they just crumbled into dust and nothingness. And for a few brief seconds, it was how she should've been. How she should've been before that stupid man had ruined her, ruined her life and her very capacity to open up to people.
Ruined everything.
You always fold just before you're found out
Drink up it's last call
Last resort
But only the first mistake and I...
She was so free.
xxx
I'm two quarters and a heart down
And I don't want to forget how your voice sounds
These words are all I have so I'll write them
So you need them just to get by
He was dancing! Kagome couldn't believe he was dancing. Inuyasha didn't seem like one to dance… but boy was he good at it.
Why don't you show me a little bit of spine
You've been saving for his mattress, love
Seriously… did she know this Inuyasha? He threw himself into the music, and so did she… but she looked up once and amber and sapphire clashed – one moment of complete understanding.
Dance, Dance
We're falling apart to half time
Dance, Dance
And these are the lives you love to lead
Dance, this is the way they'd love
If they knew how misery loved me
This would be how he should be. She didn't know exactly what had happened between Naraku and Inuyasha's father, but this was Inuyasha before everything forced a façade of indifference and hardness upon him. But she threw away her fears because tonight, she was here to just that. Forget everything.
If only for one night.
Why don't you show me a little bit of spine
You've been saving for his mattress (mattress, mattress)
I only want sympathy in the form of you crawling into bed with me
Dance, Dance
We're falling apart to half time
Dance, Dance
And these are the lives you love to lead
Dance, this is the way they'd love
Dance, this is the way they'd love
Dance, this is the way they'd love
If they knew how misery loved me
xxx
An hour later;;
"So," Kagome walked over to Inuyasha at the bar, wiping a stray strand of hair from her forehead. "How are you?"
"Fine," he answered gruffly.
"Wait," She snapped sharply, blue eyes suddenly blazing. "What are you drinking?"
He peered innocently into the cup. "Looks like water to me."
She raised his paper cup suspiciously to her face and took a few sips. "Fine," that cup passes. "But what about those?"
He followed her pointing, accusing finger to where a lot more paper cups were littered around the floor and table.
"Weren't mine," He shrugged nonchalantly.
Kagome's mouth sharpened into a dangerously thin line.
"Honestly!" He defended himself. "It was Kouga and whatshername, that red-haired girl who kept trying to jump his bones."
Kagome only kept staring.
"Uh – Kouga and whatsherface, I promise." He told her nervously. "There." Pointing behind the bar.
She peered over cautiously to find Kouga and Ayame slumped over each other, nearly comatose but still mumbling in their drunken state.
"Tomatoes," Kouga whined through his nose. A slight snore. A mumble. Then, "Stupid mutt."
Then, "Kagome-chan". This was said in a deep baritone purr that made Inuyasha nauseous, but made Kagome blush.
Ayame was having some more random dreams this evening, Kagome mused, slightly entertained by what was tumbling from the red headed girl's mouth in her sleep.
"Ohmigod, he did not. What? Why'd you grate cheese with a rolling pin? Huh? Riiiight. Sure, you say so now. What?"
(A/N: I actually got the grating cheese w/ a rolling pin thing from a friend who tried to do the exact same thing :D)
A slow song started as Kagome and Inuyasha left the bar, wrapping them in its notes and dragging them to the centre of the floor.
The dawn is breaking
A light shining through
You're barely waking
And I'm tangled up in you
Yeah...
Kagome smiled softly in both pleasant surprise and happiness when she saw Sango and Miroku swaying softly together, his hands clasped around her waist from behind, chin resting on her head. One of her hands was up against his neck and the other was holding where his hands came together around her. He was almost hunching over her, but Kagome could see the small smile curving up the edges of his lips. Sango's eyes were closed blissfully, a similar smile on her own face.
I'm open, your closed
Where I follow you'll go
I worry I wont see your face
Light up again
And for once it had nothing to do with posteriors, or gropes, or perverted fantasies. Just Sango. It looked like to him, Sango was the only thing in the world right now. And vice versa, of course.
Even the best fall down sometime
Even the wrong words seem to rhyme
Out the doubt that fills my mind
I somehow find
You and I
Collide
Her hand found Inuyasha's almost unconsciously, and she found that she almost eagerly welcomed the embrace he enfolded her in. It was like he was trying to protect her against everything and the whole world at the same time.
It made her feel loved.
I'm quiet, you know
You make a first impression
I've found I'm scared to know I'm always on your mind
His breath hitched slightly as she wrapped her arms around his neck in response to his around her waist, her head resting gently on her shoulders. He put his chin on her head, and felt her tug his hair so that he was looking down at her.
Even the best fall down sometimes
Even the stars refuse to shine
Out of the back you fall in time
I somehow find
You and I
Collide
He smiled down at her when she tugged gently at his long silver locks. She fixed her gaze with his liquid golden eyes and they traded wordless messages between each other. He'd been the first person, and the last person she'd ever guess to discover her stepfather's abuse of her outside of the family.
The most unlikely person had become probably the best friend she could have right now. They were like perfectly opposite puzzle pieces that fit together well enough, albeit perfectly. And right now they could never be closer.
Don't stop here
I lost my place
I'm close behind
He'd never say it, of course. His pride wouldn't let him. But he could try and tell her of course, with his eyes, his actions.
Thanks, Kagome.
Thank you.
You've been such a good friend.
He only had to say a few sentences, just a couple of words, perhaps. But he never would.
So he'd show her.
Well even the best fall down sometimes
Even the wrong words seem to rhyme
Out of the doubt that fills your mind
You finally find you and I collide
Finally find you and I collide
They grinned at each other, somehow sensing that they were having the exact same nature of thoughts. And as they swayed under the now dim and soft lights on the dance floor…
You finally find you and I collide
xxx
A/N: Righto! There's a chapter finished. Now, where I'm currently staying in good ol' Bejing, it's around.. lesse, quarter past one in the morning.
So excuse me if the words and whatnot are a bit messed up. –Sly look- if you review and tell me the problems, I'll be able to fix it. ^^
The songs are, respectively as they appear in the story, 'Dance, dance' by Fallout boy, and 'Collide' by Howie Day.
Oh and just a note but Inuyasha and Kags are not getting all lovey dovey on each other on the dance floor.
They're just realizing how close they really are and since Inu is such a stubborn dog and refuses to admit stuff… well I just apologize for all the confusing switches from mind to mind and stuff. =.= please bear with me for the time being, I'm well and truly EXHAUSTED.
You know the drill, If you liked, review, If you didn't like… review anyway :]
Thanks, guys.
Oh, and if I forgot to say this…
PLEASE REVIEW!
Sesshywesshy (cakes) x]
Oops, I kinda forgot (it hasn't been a very festive year for me…=.=) but a late MERRY CHRISTMAS, guys and a Happy New Year :] Thanks to all my lovely reviewers and favouriters and alerters and readers and whatnot. .Ho. (Note that the 'Hohoho''s I just typed are meant to be read in a bland, slightly sarcastic and totally bored manner. Just cuz I felt like it :D)