Everything it not what it Seems

Chapter 8

Sango and I were finishing up an assignment in math. Math came easy to us so we finished it way before anyone else did.

"So do you know what you're going to wear tonight?" Sango asked as we cleared the desk of papers, pens, and notes that we used.

I bit my lip "I'm not sure, I mean it's not formal party is it?" I asked uneasily.

She laughed at my question "Of course not, but considering that you're going out with the hottest guy in school I think you should at least try to impress the crowd"

I blushed lightly "I better take a quick trip to the mall then".

"I'll go with you besides, I'm in need of some new shoes" She said with a sigh as she looked down at her old, rugged, worn out sneakers.

I laughed "It's a date, oh wait, crap I forgot Sesshomaru drove me to school this morning and my car is back at my house".

"No problem, we can take my car. After all the pervert hasn't made 'the big step' in our relationship to dive me to school yet" She said sarcastically.

I looked at her curiously "He thinks that driving you to school is a stepping stone in a relationship? But you guys have been flirting with each other forever, and you're best friends" I pointed out.

She sighed "Tell that to him".

I shrugged "Don't worry he's just afraid of commitment, he'll get over it once he sees how awesome you'll look tonight" I told her with a smile.

That seemed to do the trick and she cheered right up "Yeah, you're right thanks Kagome".

We smiled at each other and just talked quietly as we waited for the bell to ring...

The day very quickly ended and Sango and I headed to our usual after-school spot.

Kohaku started up the conversation "So besides the party what are you guys going this afternoon?"

Most of everyone said that they were just going to get ready, catch up on a few assignments, or just hang out.

"Well Kagome and I are going shopping" Sango added as she went through her text messages.

"Shopping? For what" Miroku asked being his normal nosey self.

"Last minute party clothes shopping" I answered.

"Does this mean that I don't get to drive you home?" Sesshomaru asked as pouted teasingly.

I laughed with a few other members sitting at the table; but while we were laughing Koga and Inuyasha rolled their eyes.

"No, not today" I said smiling sweetly at him.

Sango looked at her watch and gasped "Come on Kagome! We've got to get to the mall before the Friday rush comes in!" she exclaimed as she grabbed my arm and started to drag me over to her car.

"Hey, wait can I come to? I've got nothing to wear either" Rin called out to us.

"Sure! Come on!" Sango called back.

We all hopped into Sango's car and drove off.

The mall was not as crowded as it usually is, especially for a Friday afternoon.

We stopped at almost every store and what almost seemed like an eternity later, we all finally found what we were looking for.

Rin choose a white tee shirt, a black vest, and baby blue jeans. Sango decided on dark blue tube top and dark blue jeans with a new pair of black sandals to match. With the help of Sango and Rin I managed to pick out an outfit that included a solid black one shoulder tank top with a pair of jeans that had quarter sized holes in them and black converse.

We were about to leave until we passed by an advertising sign for Dipping Dots. Sango, Rin, and I smirked at each other.

"Now there's no reason that we can't stop for a little treat after walking around for an hour and a half" Rin pointed out.

With that we all rushed over to the food court.

"I cannot believe that the hottest party of the year is going to start in less than two hours!" Sango exclaimed excitedly.

Rin took at bite of her cookies and cream and smiled "Calm down Sango, I mean we've been every year; if anyone should be jumping out of their skin it should be Kagome. After all she is going with Sesshomaru".

Sango looked at me as if to say 'She's right you know'. Rin also stared at me and nodded.

I shrugged "Well I guess I am sort of nervous about it; it is my first party after all".

Their mouths dropped "You've never been to a party before?" They asked in shock.

"Nope, I mean when I was younger I went to birthday parties, and family holiday parties; but I've never been to a party without an adults supervision" I explained to my stunned friends.

"Well you're going to have fun tonight; Inuyasha and Sesshomaru's party will be all everyone will ever talk about for the rest of the year, well it least that's what has happened ever since they've started having their annual party" Rin enlightened as she finished off what was left of her ice cream.

"Wow, then I guess tonight is going to be really special" I said.

"You know it! Now come on let's talk dates here; Rin didn't you say Kohaku asked you to go with him?" Sango asked eagerly wanted to change the subject.

"Yeah; He's going to pick me up around 6:45" Rin said smiling.

Sango dropped her spoon into the empty Dipping Dots bowl and sighed "Lucky, I don't even think I have a date; Miroku can't make up his mind if he's over his last girlfriend".

I pated Sango on the back and smiled "Like I said he's just afraid of commitment; he'll come around I know he will".

She groaned "Once again, you're most likely right. Thanks Kags".

"Well what about you Kagome?" Rin asked.

"What about me?" I asked with a confused look on my face.

Sango laughed "Hello! The hottest guy in the whole school asked you to the hottest party of the year".

"His party!" Rin added.

"Well I like him a lot; and I'm really glad that he asked me, but I'm so nervous!" I cried.

"Don't be; if anything you should be excited!" Sango pointed out.

I tried to calm down "You're right, I'm just going to dance, laugh, and have fun; nothing to worry about".

"Exactly, now let's get home and get ready for the best night of the year" Rin said excitedly.

We all left the mall and headed toward Sango's car.

Sango dropped Rin and I off at our homes and I ran up stairs to my room.

I quickly took a shower and changed into my outfit.

"Kagome! Can I see you for a minute please?" My mom called from down stairs.

I ran down the stairs an into the living room "Yeah mom?"

The next thing I knew lights were flashing into my eyes. I rubbed my burning eyes and looked to see where it came from. There stood my mother, grandfather, and my little brother smiling at me with cameras in their hands.

"Oh Kagome you look so beautiful!" My mother exclaimed.

"What are you guys doing?" I asked a little irritated.

"Well excuse me; but you didn't go to any of the parties or dances at your old schools, so I never got to take any pictures but now I can so smile" She demanded.

I sighed and let them take a few picks.

After about twenty pictures later I looked at the clock: 7:01 "I have to go I'm going to be late!" I exclaimed.

They finally agreed to let me go and I quickly jumped into my car and drove off to Sesshomaru's house.

I arrived at the mansion at 7:29 and it was packed! I could see colored lights flashing through the window.

I drove around until a crossing guard stopped me, a crossing guard! I told him my name and pointed toward a reserved parking space. I parked my car and walked over to the front door; I was met by a tall man with a clip board and a list.

"Name?" He asked; he voice was low and stern.

"Kagome Higurashi" I told him uneasily.

He looked over the long list and smiled warmly at me "Ah, yes Kagome go on right ahead".

I smiled back at him as he opened the door for me. I was overwhelmed with what I saw; it was incredible! Colored lights shined out from everywhere, people were dancing and having the time of their lives, sushi bars and rich fresh food in the corners; it was insane.

I walked and looked around seeing amazing expensive things and familiar faces. Suddenly I heard Rin and Sango squeal my name; I looked to my right to see them waving at me.

I smiled and walked over to them.

"Hey guys cool party huh?" I greeted.

"The best! Kohaku and Miroku are getting us some drinks; and I think Sesshomaru is somewhere on the second floor" Rin told me.

I looked at Sango "So does this mean that you really do have a date?"

She smiled "He called me and told me he was sorry and starting talking about what an idiot he was. So I forgave him and then he came by and picked me up!"

"See I knew he would come around"

"Yeah you were right thank you so much Kagome" She said sincerely.

"Wait a minute didn't Sesshomaru pick you up?" Rin asked.

"He had to finish some last minute party stuff" I told her.

"Oh OK; Look its Miroku" She said pointing her finger at him.

"Hello ladies" I heard Miroku say from behind me.

I turned around to see Kohaku with him also "Hi; you guys have fun I'm going to check the rest of this party out".

"OK bye Kagome" Kohaku called out to me as I walked out of the room.

I looked around the first floor there was a room for drinking/eating, a room for dancing, playing guitar hero, hanging out, making out, and there was a pool in the back yard where about twenty five people were throwing each other in. Music played in every room even the bathrooms, the food was awesome and so was everything else.

I drifted onto the second floor; it wasn't that much different from the first floor. I walked around for a few minutes and looked for something to invest my time in.

~Sesshomaru~

I leaned up against the right side of an entry way on the second floor and smirked as I saw my brother walking up to me.

I wore a buttoned down black jacket, black pants, and a white shirt with two buttons buttoned down at the top.

"Well it looks like we have once again pulled off the best party of the year" He said as he leaned up against the other side of the door way.

"Yep" I said simply in agreement.

Koga ran up to us "Best party ever".

"Thanks Koga" Inuyasha said.

"Do you think everyone showed up though?" Koga asked.

"I cheeked up with the door man; he said that everyone has arrived" My brother informed them.

"I haven't seen Kagome though," Koga thought out loud as we all began to walk through most of the rooms.

The men turned to me expecting me to say something.

I decided to humor them "Me either, she could be on the third floor" I commented as walked into the hall way once again.

I looked to my right; and there she was looking as stunning as ever. Inuyasha didn't seem to see her; I decided not to let them know so I simply said "I'm going to look upstairs; I'll ketch up with you two later".

"Alright we'll look downstairs" Koga said as I turned and pretend to walk up the stair way.

As soon as I noticed they were not on the second floor I walked up to Kagome.

She was leaning up against the wall staring into space. She snapped back a looked over to me.

We smiled at each other "Hey; great party" She said sweetly.

"Thanks I'm glad you came; Oh and I'm really sorry about not being able to pick you up" I told her apologetically.

"Don't worry about; I completely understand"

"Great, I'm glad. So are you having a good time?" I asked trying to break the ice a little more.

"Well now that you're here I'm sure I'll have a great time" She said a little shyly.

"Heh, I was about to say the same thing"

She blushed lightly; she always looks cute when she blushes.

"So, you promised that you would tell what you do in your spare time at the party" She pointed out.

Wow, she remembered.

"Right follow me,"

~Kagome~

He lead me to the top floor and into a room; his room.

The walls were pitch black, the carpet was white; there was a small book case along the left wall next to a white love seat. On the right wall were two doors one was his closet the other held his secret talent; and his bed with black comforters, white sheets, and a black metal headboard holding them was in the corner.

I followed him into the room behind one of the doors and gasped in amazement.

He's an artist!

In the room there was an easel with an almost fully painted picture of a crescent moon, a desk with paper, pens, and colored pencils scattered on it, a thin pantry full of art supplies, and a small trash can with crunched up papers flooding out of it.

Sesshomaru being an artist surprised me but what made me gasp were the walls. Papers, drawings and some paintings were plastered all over the walls and the ceiling; they were the most beautiful master pieces I have ever seen! Everything had so much detail and perfection. There were pictures of couples walking on the beach and kissing, children playing on playgrounds, great dog demons from hundreds of years ago, and so much more.

"Wow; there incredible" I said breathless.

He smiled at me warmly "Thank you, I've never shown anyone this room before".

"You're amazingly talented why don't you share you're art with the world?" I asked with a puzzled look on my face.

"Because I don't want people to see my talent; this is a hobby and I want to keep it to myself" He explained.

"Oh, but if you don't want anyone to see this then why did you show it to me?"

He walked closer to me and looked into my eyes; warmth and comfort suddenly washed over me, I felt so safe.

He placed one of his hands on my cheek and he held my hand with the other "Because, I feel very connected to you Kagome; I feel that I can always be myself around you. I really like you Kagome, and I'm positive that one day I will fall completely in love with you."

We smiled warmly at each other; and the moment that we both knew would come came. He place his other hand on my other cheek, we both slowly closed our eyes as I laid my hands softly of his shoulders; he kissed me tenderly and I kissed him back softly.

~Sesshomaru~

She slowly broke the kiss as we gradually opened our eyes and quickly hugged me tightly. I wrapped my arms around her took in this moment as much as I could.

I could feel her tugging away from me; but I wasn't about to let that happen.

"I really like you too Sesshomaru; but you can let go now"

"Do I have too Kagomecat?" I asked pouting playfully.

She laughed "I'm sure people are wondering where we are".

I sighed as I leisurely let her out of my grip "I guess you're right; just promise me one thing".

"What?" She asked

"Dance with me" I said simply.

"No way"

"Why not?" I demanded.

She looked down to her feet "I, I can't" She studderd.

"Oh come on, I'll teach you"

She looked back up at me "No".

"Don't be so stubborn"

She put her hands on her hips "I am not stubborn!"

"Yes you are"

"No I'm not!"

"Yes you are!"

"No I'm not!"

"Yes!"

"No!"

"Yes!"

"No!"

"No!" I yelled back at her.

"Yes!" She yelled; falling into my trap.

"Thank you for seeing it my way" I said smirking at her.

She groaned "Fine I'll dance with you, happy?"

"Very; now come on Kagomecat" I grabbed her hand and walked down to the second floor.

We entered one of the dancing rooms and in perfect timing Just the way you are by Bruno Mars was playing.

I held out my hand to her "Shall we?" I asked with a smile.

She sighed "We shall".

The dance floor cleared with only two other couples on it. We walked to the center; she placed a hand on my shoulder as I griped her waist, we took a hold of each others last free hand and moved to the music.

"Admit it" I commanded.

"Admit what?"

"You're enjoying this" I pointed out.

She smiled "Yeah I guess this isn't so bad".

I smiled back and glided with her across the floor. We danced to every song that played and as the hours passed by one by one people went home. Pretty soon it was 4:36 and everyone but Kagome, and I were the only ones left; Inuyasha had decided to join one of his friends in a last minute weekend road trip to the beach.

Kagome and I walked around the mansion and inspected; the mess wasn't too bad only a few cups and spills here and there.

"Wow what a night" She commented.

"Yeah it least we could keep it alcohol free this year" I noted.

Her facial expression turned to puzzled "Alcohol?" she asked.

"Yeah sometimes we have little pranksters that decide to spike the punch bowl; that's when things get out of hand"

"Hm,"

She let out a quiet yawn; I looked at her and asked "Would you like to spend the night?"

She nodded "Yes please".

I smiled at her and guided her to a guest bedroom. I ran to my bedroom and grabbed an over sized tee shirt. I dashed back to her guest bedroom and tossed it to her.

"Thank you"

"Alright well, I'm just next door if you need anything. Goodnight Kagomecat"

She smiled at me as she walked into the bathroom. I quietly sneaked away to my bedroom and changed into a pair of black pajama pants and tried to go to sleep.

I tossed and turned for over an hour; I missed her warmth and sweet scent of Honeysuckle and strawberry.

I hopped out of bed and slipped into her guest room. Sure enough she was sound asleep; I walked up to her bedside and got down on my knees. I watched her for a few minutes and took in her scent.

"Sesshomaru…" She moaned; startled I jumped back, I looked at her curiously.

"Please harder" She pleaded tiredly; my curiosity began to grow.

"Deeper" She demanded groggily.

She moaned excitedly; my eyes widened, I began to panic.

Suddenly she jumped up and laughed hysterically "I can't believe you fell for that!"

I couldn't believe I did either; "That wasn't funny!" I exclaimed.

She slowly stopped laughing "I'm sorry I couldn't help it".

"I'm also sorry that I disappointed you" She added with a smirk.

I raised an eyebrow "What do you mean?"

"I can't imagine the devastation you must of felt when you realized that I wasn't really dreaming that"

"WHAT?" I yelled.

She giggled "Relax I'm kidding, if you wanted to sleep in the same bed you should have just said so".

She patted the empty be spot next to her and smiled sweetly at me. I smirked at her and crawled into the bed; I cuddled up to her and was finally able to follow her into the dream world.

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