It was just a dare
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Note- Hi, guys! Since I have finished with Crimson Regret and Dark Angel is on hold, I have decided to try and work on a new story for you guys. Please review when you are finished reading. Thank you.
Summary- Inuyasha, Kagome, Miroku, and Sango have gotten to know one another at school, but they still have problems getting along. Inuyasha is known to NEVER turn down a dare, so, what happens when Miroku dares him to become Kagome's personal slave during the entire summer while her family is away at a family member's house?
Here it is. Enjoy.
Chapter 9 - A Night On The Town
Kagome had spent almost an hour getting herself ready for the nightclub. It took her fifteen minutes to rummage through her closet and decide on an outfit and then it took her twenty minutes to take a shower. She spent ten minutes blow drying and styling her hair to near perfection, in her opinion. She dressed and added a little Vanilla scent all over her body for effect.
Now, she stood, gazing at herself in a large mirror. She was wearing her black combat boots and a black mini skirt coupled with a green tank top. She had on eyeliner--very light--and some eye shadow to spice things up.
"Well," she said under her breath. "I guess this will have to do."
'Besides,' she thought irritably. 'It's not like I'm trying to impress anyone or anything.'
She sighed and headed downstairs for something to drink. Inuyasha was sitting--more like sulking--on the couch. He had gone home and had gotten dressed in a pair of jeans and a thin material, long sleeved shirt that just happened to be opened all the way down to there.
Kagome gulped and tried to keep herself from looking. Well, she was a female human being, after all, so she couldn't help but want to look at his abs. Especially since that day at the beach when he was in nothing but a pair of trunks. He looked good. Too bad he was such a jerk.
"Come on," she said, in an attempt to keep her composure. "Don't tell me you're still sulking."
Inuyasha let out an angry, "Humph," and turned away.
Kagome rolled her eyes and went into the kitchen, grabbing a bottle of water from the fridge. She uncapped it and began to drink some of the crisp water. It felt good to her throat and mouth. She stared out the window for a while as she drank.
She glanced down at herself. Was she dressing up because Sango told her to or because she was trying to impress someone? Well, namely Inuyasha? Did she want to look like some pretty girl instead of what she really was?
'No,' She thought firmly. 'I only dressed up because of Sango. Plus the fact that it's summer and I want to have a good time.'
She sighed and put the water bottle down on the counter, dropping the cap next to it. It spun a couple of times before slowing to a complete stop. She looked out the window once more and saw Miroku's car pull up on the side of the road. "Inuyasha! Let's go!"
"I'm coming, I'm coming!" He shouted. They both went out the door and hopped into the car. Miroku pulled away from the driveway and went down the road.
"So," Sango drawled from the front passenger seat. "How's it going between you two?"
The only response she received was complete silence from the two in the back seat. A confused look crossed her face, but only momentarily. She did not falter. "What? You two mad at each other or something?"
Again, only silence followed her question. Kagome stared out the window. She wasn't angry with Inuyasha. She was more confused and depressed than anything. She wasn't sure if she was changing for Inuyasha or just for tonight. She wanted to know why she felt so strange around him. She felt so…at ease when she was near him. Like he was her shield or something. She didn't like this feeling at all. It was too weird a feeling to have.
"No," Inuyasha grumbled. "I just don't want to go."
"Aw," Sango whined with a playful smile. "It's not going to be so bad."
Inuyasha only snorted in response and turned to glare out the window at the moving scenery.
"What about you, Kagome?" Sango wanted to know, shifting in her seat to look at her friend. "Why are you so silent all of a sudden?"
"Just thinking," she replied, keeping her eyes out the window.
"About what?" Sango pried.
Kagome didn't answer. And Sango, becoming frustrated, did not ask anymore and the ride became silent. It stayed that way for the entire time until Miroku parked in a parking space right beside the doors. They climbed out and paid their way in. They went through a pair of large double doors and were instantly enveloped in pure darkness. It looked like the club had just opened and the lights were getting ready to come on.
"I can't see anything." Sango complained, her voice echoing a little. It seemed as if they were in a very, very large room.
"I can." Inuyasha said, matter-of-factly.
"You're a dog, what do you expect?" Sango replied.
Inuyasha growled, but did not reply. Kagome smiled, despite herself.
Impetuously, the lights flicked on, shimmering their rainbow colors all around the room. Music pulsated from speakers that were set up all around the dance floor. The bartender area was lit up with a bright white light emanating from the bar. All kinds of wine and beer and drinks embellished the wall behind the bar.
The dance floor was made from wood and was full of gyrating bodies, dancing to the deafening music. The lights that flickered around made it easier to see.
"Whoa." Kagome murmured. She had never been to a night club before and the sight of this brand new, high tech club made her eyes sparkle with fascination. "This is so…"
"Cool." Inuyasha finished her sentence for her in awe.
Sango and Miroku just laughed and ran out onto the dance floor, yelling behind them, "Go have fun, guys! Meet us by the car at midnight!"
Kagome watched them leave before turning to look at Inuyasha. "Now what?" She asked.
"What?" Inuyasha shouted. He could hear her over the music.
"I said," she repeated, "what now?"
He shrugged his broad shoulders. "I don't know!"
Kagome sighed and glanced at the dance floor. She never really like to dance, so she didn't want to go there. "Let's get something to drink or eat." She offered, shouting over the music.
Inuyasha looked over at the bar. It seemed like it was much more quiet there than where they were currently standing. "Fine!"
They proceeded over to the bar and ordered a drink. Kagome got a glass of water and Inuyasha got, of all things, a beer. They sat at a nearby table and watched as the people danced on the dance floor. They caught sight of Miroku and Sango, laughing and having fun.
"What do you want to talk about?" Kagome asked.
"I don't know." Inuyasha answered.
She examined him for a moment. "Do you want out of this dare, Inuyasha? I mean, I'm not trying to keep you locked down like this."
"I know," he responded. "I'm kind of used to it by now. Besides, I can't just give up. I've been through almost every dare there is, so why give up on one like this?"
Kagome stared at him. "You don't really mind staying around me all the time? I thought you hated me."
Inuyasha turned and looked her dead in the eyes. "No. I don't."
Kagome couldn't keep the small gasp from escaping her mouth. He had maintained eye contact while say that he didn't hate her. Was he getting drunk or something or did he really mean it? "Oh. I'm sorry for being so annoying."
Inuyasha's gaze did not waver. "You're not annoying."
Kagome couldn't believe it. Here he was, confessing that she was annoying and that he didn't hate her. 'He must be drunk,' she thought nervously.
"Well, let's go out on the dance floor." Kagome suggested. "I'm bored."
Inuyasha stood up and Kagome copied his actions and the left the bar area, throwing their trash away. Kagome couldn't help but noticed that he had thrown away an empty bottle of beer and that he stumbled a tiny bit when he walked.
'Oh no.' She thought frantically. 'I think he's drunk!'
Kagome led him out to the dance floor and they started dancing to the music pulsating from the huge speakers. Kagome started laughing as Inuyasha stumbled, but he regained his footing by grabbing on to her shoulders. She he stood straight, his body was incredibly close to hers and she could feel her heart drop down to her feet. They stopped moving completely and just stared into each others' eyes for a moment before Kagome backed away and smiled nervously. "You all right?" She asked.
Inuyasha nodded with a slight blush. "Yeah. I'm fine. Maybe we should just go stand somewhere for a minute before one of us gets hurt."
Kagome was forced to agree since she didn't want to be embarrassed by his horrible behavior and she followed him back toward a wall. It was a little darker, but it was good enough for them to just watch everybody. They stood there for a while until Kagome turned and saw Koga coming.
She gasped and hissed, "Inuyasha, it's Koga!"
Inuyasha looked at her. "So?"
"Do something to make it look like we're together." Kagome told him.
"Like what?"
"Hold my hand or something!" She growled. "Anything!" She cast a glance at Koga before turning back to Inuyasha…
…Where she was met with a pair of lips against hers.
Kagome gasped, but found herself wrapping her arms around his neck. He brought his strong arms around her waist and lower back, pulling her even closer to him. She felt herself blush, but she gave in and thought she was going to collapse. Inuyasha supported her, though, and she stayed up. Kagome watched Koga walk past them out of the corner of her eye, with a disgusted look on his face. She closed her eyes and waited for Inuyasha to pull away.
He did and they gazed into one another's eyes. Kagome found that she was breathing a little roughly.
'What is it about him?' She wondered. 'Why…why am I feeling this way?'
Inuyasha smiled, but didn't release her right then. "Was that good enough?"
'What is this feeling?' She nodded. "Yeah," she said, so softly that she didn't think he had heard her. But it probably didn't matter. Her nod was indication enough.
'Am I…?'
"Good. I don't think he'll mess with you anymore. If he does…you know who to come to." He said, loud enough for her to hear.
'Am I falling…'
He smiled and let her go. She was a little disappointed, but didn't let it show.
'…For Inuyasha?'
She followed him back to the dance floor, but stopped when he suddenly came to a halt. "What is it?" She asked, still a little nervous. She looked over his shoulder and saw Koga watching them. Inuyasha suddenly grabbed her hand and they headed for the bar once more.
Kagome sat at a table and watched as Inuyasha got yet another beer and came back and sat down. He began drinking greedily. Kagome turned away, her mind on that kiss they had shared.
Once Inuyasha had downed the whole bottle, he got up, stumbling a little, and walked away to the trash can.
"What is wrong with me?" Kagome demanded under her breath. "I can't even think straight."
A few shouts caught her attention and she turned and saw that Inuyasha and Koga were arguing. She gasped and jumped up, tipping her chair over in the process. She groaned in annoyance and bent over to pick it up before rushing over to the two fighting boys, who were now exchanging blows.
"Stop it!" She cried, trying to get in between them. "Cut it out, you two!"
Koga stepped back. "He started it."
"Did not!" Inuyasha shouted.
"Why are you even with this guy?" Koga asked, looking at Kagome. "I'm more mature than he is."
"What was that?" Inuyasha growled. His ears pinned back and he leapt at Koga, but Kagome got in his way. He stopped and looked at her in a sort of hurtful manner.
"You two are not fighting." She said sternly. "Not in here."
"Fine." Inuyasha said. "We'll take it outside."
Koga smirked. "Fine with me, pal."
"No, way!" Kagome yelled.
The bartender suddenly walked up. "What's going on here?" He looked from Inuyasha to Koga to Kagome.
"Nothing." Kagome said quickly. Perhaps, too quickly.
Inuyasha suddenly leapt at Koga and Kagome was forced to move him again.
"I'm sorry, young lady," the bartender said, "but you three are going to have to leave."
Kagome's jaw sagged and she turned to glare at the two boys who had cause them to leave. "Great! Now look at what you two did!"
They backed away slowly and gave her apologetic looks.
"Come on, Inuyasha. Let's go out to the car and wait." She said, walking past them. Inuyasha followed after her and Koga went in a different direction.
As they walked outside, Kagome realized that Inuyasha was indeed drunk. She watched him as she zig-zagged beside of her. He couldn't walk a straight line to save his life! She sighed as they stopped beside of Miroku's car. Too bad it was locked. It looked like they'd have to wait outside.
She glanced at a clock through the window of the club and saw that it was only ten thirty. They had an entire hour and a half to go.
"Kagome." Inuyasha said suddenly.
"Yeah?"
"Sorry."
"Huh? For what?"
"Getting us kicked out."
She smiled. "It's all right."
"No, it's not." He insisted. He walked up to her and got right up in her face. He looked sad. "I ruined your night."
Kagome gulped. Why was he so close? "No, you didn't. Besides, it's fine. It was getting boring in there."
Inuyasha looked away before leaning against the car beside of her.
Kagome could tell that they were going to have a long, strange wait…
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