Ohayo, peeps! I hope you like this chapter as much as you, hopefully, liked my last! I was so happy to recieve all of your reviews and I'm so sorry for taking so long to update! Hugs and Fluff Authoress Tiggr-Chan
Chapter 10- Tearful and Cheerful Times
As soon as Inuyasha got outside, he heard a familiar whimpering and sobbing coming from around the side of the building. He followed it until he found Kagome crumpled on the floor with her head buried in her arms. "Kagome...?" he asked with concern. She looked up, and seeing it was him, jumped into his arms. "Inuyasha!" she sobbed. He pulled her closer and sat on a nearby crate. "What's the matter? What happened?" he questioned. "...dead...they're dead..." she responded, barely above a whisper. "Who's dead, Kag?" "......m-m-mom...sota...." she sniffled. "What? What happened to them?" he asked, turning her to face him. "...semi truck...rainy...wet roads... on the highway... couldn't get out of the way... cars exploded... seat belts had them pinned...I'm all alone now..." she answered, and began to cry again. Inuyasha gave her a sympathetic look and nuzzled the top of her head. "You're not alone Kag..." she looked up at him, tears streaking down her cheeks. "I'm right here with you... so you'll never be alone as long as I'm around. I promise... Now let's get you inside... Okay?" he said, giving her a small smile as she nodded and clung a little tighter. As soon as the others heard what had happened, they were in shock. "Oh my God, Kagome I'm so sorry...." exclaimed Sango. The other two nodded their heads. "Well, I'm gonna go tell the manager that he'll have to find some other band for tonight, and we'll get you home, okay?" said Miroku, trying to cheer her up. "... I don't want to go home..." she answered. "But, Kagome... where are you going to go?" asked a concerned Shippo. Inuyasha looked down at her. "She's going to stay with me for a little while you guys..." Kagome looked around at the others and nodded.
7 Weeks Later
A lot had happened since the night of the accident. After the funerals, Kagome had decided that she wanted to stay with Inuyasha. He had taken good care of her, making sure she had all that she needed, and she was grateful. He had asked her to stay with him, and she had agreed. And now they were getting ready for another performance. As she washed her hair in the shower, she wondered if maybe it was her fault the accident had taken place. Even after all the time that went by, she still wondered. ' I was so angry at her... and she promised that she would try to be there for me... It's all my fault... I'm so sorry mom... Sota... I love you both so much...' There was a knock at the door. "Kagome, are you alright?" "Yeah, I'm fine Inuyasha." she answered as she stepped out of the shower and wrapped her robe around herself, then turned the knob and walked out the door. "It's all yours." she said as she walked by, leaving a trail of lilac behind her. Inuyasha smiled as the scent reached him, then walked into the bathroom.
As soon as Kagome reached the room Inuyasha had let her have, his guest room, she unwrapped her robe, and pulled on her undergarments. She walked over to the closet, where she had put her belongings and began looking for something. "Aha! Here it is!" she exclaimed as she through it over her head, then looked in the mirror to see how it looked. "Perfect!" It was a tightfitting, black, knee-length satin kimono and had fuzzy red flowers all over it. In the back, there were three holes shaped like hearts, starting just below her neck and getting smaller as they reached her lower back. She pulled up her still wet her into a messy bun and stuck two red chopsticks in. Then she put on the silver locket that her mother had given her. Inside it said on one side, "I'll love you forever," and on the other side was a picture them together. She closed it and proceeded to do her make-up. She put on some red lipgloss and smoked her eyes grey, then put on her black high heels and went into the living room to wait for Inuyasha. He emerged sometime later, wearing a black button up shirt with a silver dragon and faded blue jeans. He had his hair in a low ponytail and was wearing a red sweatband. When he saw that Kagome was making a milkshake and sandwiches, he snuck up behind and put his hands on her shoulders. "You look beautiful..." he said, kissing her cheek. She blushed then turned. "That's no excuse to sneak up on me!" she shouted playfully, then handed him a sandwich. Kagome noticed him concentrating on her face and asked, "What's the matter with you?" "Nothing..." he replied. "I'm just happy to see you with a smile on your face again. I suits you a lot better than tears ever will." "Thanks." she answered. "I agree. Well, are we ready to go pick up the others?"
At Sango's House
As the doorbell rang, Kohaku jumped up to get the door. "I'll get it, sis!" "Okay, thanks!" called Sango from upstairs. In stepped Miroku, dress in black jeans with flames at the bottom and around the pockets and a long sleeved shirt that said 'Born to Rock' on. "She'll be down in a minute." Kohaku informed him. "Do you want to play a video game with me until she's ready?" "Yeah, sure kid." responded Miroku. "I'm not a kid!" said Kohaku indignantly. "I'm almost thirteen years old!" "Whatever you say, but when I was that age, I was still called a kid..." snickered Miroku. "Whatever..." said Kohaku as he started the X-Box.
meanwhile, upstairs...
Sango paced back and forth in her room, trying to finish getting her hair in a braid. Then she ran to her closet and tried to find the outfit she was looking for. "I know I put it in here somewhere..." she whispered to herself. "A-ha!" she exclaimed as she spotted her blue leather pants with fur on the bottoms and slipped them on. "Now where is that shirt?" Suddenly she heard knocking on her door, and before she could say 'go away', in stepped Miroku. "Hey, Sango, what's taking y---?" She gasped and he froze in mid sentence as she stood without anything but her bra on. Thay both turned bright red before Sango realized what was happening and screamed. "Get out of here, Miroku! What are you doing in here?!" Miroku stumbled backwards towards the door. "I'm sorry Sango! It was an accident! Kohaku said to go on up and see what was keeping you! And, and..." He paused as his eyes wandered over her body. She saw him staring and blushed even more. "Just get out of my room and I'll be out in a minute!" Miroku rushed to the door, practically fearing for his life as she threw a shoe at him, and didn't stop until he reached the bottom of the stairs. "I take it she wasn't ready." chuckled Kohaku when he saw the look on Miroku's face. "You are so dead, kid..." Miroku said as he lunged at Kohaku and began giving him noogies. (spell that right?) Sango heard the commotion, and after finding her silver short-sleeved velvet turtleneck, headed downstairs. "Alright you guys, knock it off!" she hollared from the hall as she pulled on her boots. Miroku walked up behind her and put his hands on her shoulders. "Sango, I'm really sorry about what happened up there..." he said sincerely. She turned around and gave him a quick hug then brushed by him into the living room, saying. "It's okay, knowing my brother, he would think something like that would be funny." As she disappeared around the corner he heard Kohakue cry out. "It was just a joke, Sango! I'm sorry!" "Not half as sorry as you would be if he'd walked in on me in my underwear! I'm gonna kill you!" Just then, the doorbel rang, and in stepped Kagome. She looked at Miroku questioningly. "Did I miss something? she asked as a steamed Sango emerged from the living room and walked out the door. "I'll tell you about it later, Kagome. Let's go or we'll be late. By the way, what about our instruments and Shippo?" "He's gonna meet us there, and bring our instruments in his van." she replied.
At The Crazy Eight
Sango had just finished filling Kagome in about the whole 'Sneak-A-Peek' situation and Kagome began laughing. "It's not funny!" said Sango indignantly. "Think of it this way: Inuyasha walking in on me like that..." said Kagome, then smiled when she saw Sango start giggling. "Okay, I guess it was kinda funny when you put it that way." As they carried their equipment in, Kagome noticed a sign, reading 'Battle of the Bands', and nudged Sango. "Hey, why don't we sign up?" Sango looked to where she was pointing, and her eyes lit up. "Awesome! Alright, I'll go get the guys and tell them about it, and you go ahead and sign us up!" "Okay!" said Kagome as her friend disappeared around the corner. It was no less than five seconds later that she heard that 'oh-too-familiar' wolf whistle, making the hairs on the back of her neck stand up. She felt a hand on her shoulder and turned around to see Koga's miscievous grin and his gang behind him. "K-Koga..." she gasped. "Been awhile, Kag-baby... how you been?" he asked as he threateningly ran one of his claws along her neck. "I-I thought y-you got put away.... W-what are y-you doing here?" she trembled as he cupped her face with his hand. "They let me out early for good behavior... But you know what?" Kagome's defiant silence earned her a slap to the face. "Aah! No... what?" she asked as she clutched her burning cheek. "That's more like it." he snickered as her eyes welled up. "I don't have to be very good right now... And do you know what I want?" Kagome shook her head as tears started flowing down her cheeks. "I want...you." he whispered in her ear, making her gasp. As Kagome looked behind Koga, she saw Inuyasha and the others hurrying over. "Inuyasha!" she cried out. When Inuyasha saw who she was with, he snapped. Koga and his pals stepped back so Kagome could reach Inuyasha. When he saw her crying, he growled at Koga. "What did you do to her, you bastard!?!" Koga just laughed. "Nothing... yet. We were just talking." Then Koga stepped past both Inuyasha and Kagome to reach the bulletin board. He quickly wrote something down, then backed away. "See you next week, Kag-baby." he said as he blew her kiss, angering Inuyasha even more, then walked away with his friends. When Inuyasha glanced up he saw the name 'Howlers' written under their band name on the sign up sheet. He growled, then turned to Kagome. "Are you alright?" he asked with concern. She nodded, then rubbed her neck, remembering Koga's claw running along it, and shuddered. "Do you want to cancel our performance tonight? asked Sango. "No, Sango." replied Kagome. "I want to do it now more than ever. I can't show him I'm scared." Inuyasha stood up, pulling Kagome with him. "That bastard used his friends to intimidate you..." "I know..." responded Kagome as she rubbed her cheek. "I probably could've handled him if it was just him, but it wasn't."
Sango stepped forward and grabbed Kagome's arm. "Well come on then, let's get you cleaned up cause we'll be on soon!" she exclaimed, trying to be cheerful. Kagome smiled and started walking with her friend. "Okay, you're right." Sango turned back to the others. "We'll be back in a minute you guys. Why don't you go get a table and order a round of rootbeer floats?" Miroku nodded, then he, Inuyasha, and Shippo walked off. Miroku noticed the look on Inuyasha's face and asked what he was thinking about. "We have to do something about that bastard wolf... but what? God only knows what will happen to Kagome if we aren't there next time..." "Yeah, I agree. But we can't really do anything except not leave Kagome by herself when we hang out..." replied Miroku. "Yeah..." agreed Shippo. "Someone has to be with Kagome at all times when you guys aren't at home." The subject was dropped as Kagome and Sango walked up and slid into the booth. "Feeling better?" asked Inuyasha. "Much better, thanks." she answered as she snuggled next to him. They drank their rootbeer floats in silence, which was interrupted when Shippo let out a gigantic burp. This brought an awkward silence, then everybody burst out laughing, making Shippo's ears turn red. The next thing they knew, they were hearing that familiar announcement. "Demonic Angels reort to the stage in five minutes. Once again, Demonic Angels, you will be starting soon." Kagome got up. "Well, let's do this!"
Onstage
Kagome turned to her friends. "It's that really new one, okay guys?" They nodded. "We're ready when you are Kagome." said Shippo. " A one, a two, a one, two, three!" shouted Miroku, than began plaing his drums while Inuyasha played his electric guitar to open the song. After about fifteen seconds, Kagome began singing.
Kag- There you go!
You're always so right!
It's all a big show!
It's all about you!
Kag&San- You think you know
Kag- What everyone needs!
You always take time To criticize me!
Kagome spotted Koga and his gang in the audience and glared at them. He returned her stare with a nasty smirk.
Kag- It seems like everyday I make mistakes!
I just can't get it right! It's like
Kag&San- I'm the one you love to hate!
But not today!
ALL- So shut up, Shut up, Shut up
Kag- Don't wanna hear it
ALL- Get out, Get out, Get out
Kag- Get out of my way
ALL- Step up, Step up, Step up
Kag- You'll never stop me! Nothing you say today is gonna bring me down...!
Kag- There you go!
You never ask why!
It's all a big lie!
Whatever you do!
ALL- You think you're special
Kag- But I know and I know and I know
ALL- And we know that you're not!
Kag- You're always there to point out My mistakes! And shove them in my face! It's like
Kag&San- I'm the one you love to hate! But not today!
The others saw Kagome glaring at Koga then looked at each other and smiled. They knew what she was thinking. She was tired of being something for Koga to frighten and manipulate, and she was finally ready to fight back. Sango looked at her friend with deep admiration and respect, then continued into the next verse with everyone.
ALL- So shut up, Shut up, Shut up
Kag- Don't wanna hear it
ALL- Get out, Get out, Get out
Kag- Get out of my way
ALL- Step up, Step up, Step up
Kag- You'll never stop me! Nothing you say today is gonna bring me down...!
ALL- Shut up, Shut up, Shut up
Kag- Is gonna bring me down
ALL- Shut up, Shut up, Shut up
Kag- You'll never bring me down!
Miroku, Inuyasha, Shippo, and Sango took over with a soft instrumental while Kagome prepared to finish the end of her song. 'This is one of the best things we've ever performed before...' thought Sango happily. As she looked around, she figure everyone was probably thinking the same thing. Then for the most part, Miroku took over with his drums while Inuyasha gently plucked his guitar strings.
Kag- Don't tell me who I should be
San- Don't tell me who I should be
Kag- And don't try to tell me what's right
Kag&San- For me.
Don't tell me what I should do
Kag- I don't wanna
Kag&San- Waste my time!
I'll watch you fade away...!
Kag- So Shut up, Shut up, Shut up!
Don't wanna hear it
ALL- Get out, Get out, Get out
Kag- Get out of my way
ALL- Step up, Step up, Step up
Kag- You'll never stop me!
Nothing you say today is gonna bring me down...!
ALL- So shut up, Shut up, Shut up
Kag- Don't wanna hear it
ALL- Get out, Get out, Get out
Kag- Get out of my way
ALL- Step up, Step up, Step up
Kag- You'll never stop me! Nothing you say today is gonna bring me down
ALL- Bring me down...!
ALL-Shut up, Shut up, Shut up!
You won't bring me down!
(Bring me down)
Shut up, Shut up, Shut up!
(Bring me down
Kag- SHUT UP! SHUT UP! SHUT UP!
As the song ended, the crowd exploded with cheers. When Kagome looked around she even noticed that two of Koga's 'friends' were clapping for her. 'I know I've seen those two someplace before...' she thought as she studied them. One had a buzz cut that was dyed two different colors and the other had a mohawk. (fluff to anyone who knows their names!) They all bowed than exited the stage. Miroku turned to Sango. "Well, Id' say that was one hell of a performance! Don't you guys think?" They all nodded, then celebrated over burgers, fries and chocolate shakes. After a awhile, Inuyasha noticed Kagome starting to get tired and turned to everyone else. "Well, I think we're gonna call it a night. You guys can stay a little longer if you don't mind riding with Shippo." "That's fine with us." said Miroku. "Yeah, you guys go ahead." agreed Sango. Inuyasha helped Kagome outside and into the car. "You tired?" he asked as he hopped in. "You know it... That was some crowd in their, and not to mention, it's almost midnight." she said as she pointed to the clock. He smiled at her. "Well, we'll be home soon so hold on okay?" She nodded and started to close her eyes.
Back at the Apartment
Kagome hopped out of the car and stretched. "I'm ready for bed... I'm exhausted..." Inuyasha looked at her and snickered to himself. "In that case, I'll carry you up the steps, okay?" She nodded and let him pick her up. Once upstairs, he left her to her room and went to the kitchen for a glass of water, then headed to his room and put on his pajamas. (AKA- flannel bottoms and no shirt...) Meanwhile, Kagome had taken her hair down and pulled on her shorts and tank top, and hopped into bed, but she couldn't sleep. In the other room, Inuyasha was having trouble getting to sleep as well. He sat up and turned the light on as he heard the doorknob turn and saw Kagome enter. She was holding a stuffed animal and started to blush as she stepped a little closer. "What's the matter, Kagome?" he asked. "Um.. can I stay in here with you...?" she asked as she sat at the foot of his bed. "Sure.. but what's wrong?" "Nothing really... I just can't sleep... and after what happened earlier, I've been kind of afraid to be alone..." she whispered so low that he had to perk up his ears. " Yeah, I'm worried about that too...But don't worry about it. I won't let anything happen to you. Anyhoo, come on..." he said as he pulled back the sheets for her. She quickly climbed in and snuggled next to him, placing one hand on his chest and holding the stuffed animal with the other. He looked down at her and began chuckling. She looked up at him. "What's so funny?" she asked, slightly annoyed. "What's with the stuffed cat?" he asked teasingly. "You're like, seventeen years old and still sleep with a stuffed animal?" Kagome's cheeks turned red. "So what?! I've had it since I was a baby, and I never sleep good without it..." she exclaimed as she smacked him on the head with it. "Hey! Bad move!" he shouted playfully, as he flipped her on her back and began tickling her. "Stop it! I give! I give!" she cried out as tears started forming from laughing. Kagome then realized that Inuyasha was on top of her, and blushed. He must've realized it too, because he was just as red. He stared down at her lovingly, and moved some of her hair off of her face. She smiled up at him, then brought him into a tender kiss, which made him slump helplessly on top of her. This caused her to start laughing, which confused him and made him break the kiss. "What's so funny?" he questioned with a puzzled expression. "That was payback for tickling me." she giggled as she stuck out her tongue at him. "Ha ha, very funny..." he said sarcastically, moving to the side of her and propping his head up so he could look at her. "You are evil." he joked. "Yep... but I really did want to do that." she replied mischievously. "Do wh--" he tried to ask, but was cut off by another kiss from Kagome. "That." she answered as she pulled herself closer to him. "Goddnight, Inuyasha." "Goodnight, Kagome..." he replied, wrapping his arms around her.
( Thanks a lot for waiting peeps! And I'll try to update this as much as possible now that I've seen your positive feedback. Thanks a lot you guys! Love yas! By the way, I'll tell you this much, I'll be posting about three short stories very soon so remember to review. It's your reviews that make me feel motivated to write! By the way, if you didn't already know it, the song I used is called Shut Up! By Simple Plan. It's on their new album... pretty good, so check it out! Authoress Tiggr-Chan)
Chapter 10- Tearful and Cheerful Times
As soon as Inuyasha got outside, he heard a familiar whimpering and sobbing coming from around the side of the building. He followed it until he found Kagome crumpled on the floor with her head buried in her arms. "Kagome...?" he asked with concern. She looked up, and seeing it was him, jumped into his arms. "Inuyasha!" she sobbed. He pulled her closer and sat on a nearby crate. "What's the matter? What happened?" he questioned. "...dead...they're dead..." she responded, barely above a whisper. "Who's dead, Kag?" "......m-m-mom...sota...." she sniffled. "What? What happened to them?" he asked, turning her to face him. "...semi truck...rainy...wet roads... on the highway... couldn't get out of the way... cars exploded... seat belts had them pinned...I'm all alone now..." she answered, and began to cry again. Inuyasha gave her a sympathetic look and nuzzled the top of her head. "You're not alone Kag..." she looked up at him, tears streaking down her cheeks. "I'm right here with you... so you'll never be alone as long as I'm around. I promise... Now let's get you inside... Okay?" he said, giving her a small smile as she nodded and clung a little tighter. As soon as the others heard what had happened, they were in shock. "Oh my God, Kagome I'm so sorry...." exclaimed Sango. The other two nodded their heads. "Well, I'm gonna go tell the manager that he'll have to find some other band for tonight, and we'll get you home, okay?" said Miroku, trying to cheer her up. "... I don't want to go home..." she answered. "But, Kagome... where are you going to go?" asked a concerned Shippo. Inuyasha looked down at her. "She's going to stay with me for a little while you guys..." Kagome looked around at the others and nodded.
7 Weeks Later
A lot had happened since the night of the accident. After the funerals, Kagome had decided that she wanted to stay with Inuyasha. He had taken good care of her, making sure she had all that she needed, and she was grateful. He had asked her to stay with him, and she had agreed. And now they were getting ready for another performance. As she washed her hair in the shower, she wondered if maybe it was her fault the accident had taken place. Even after all the time that went by, she still wondered. ' I was so angry at her... and she promised that she would try to be there for me... It's all my fault... I'm so sorry mom... Sota... I love you both so much...' There was a knock at the door. "Kagome, are you alright?" "Yeah, I'm fine Inuyasha." she answered as she stepped out of the shower and wrapped her robe around herself, then turned the knob and walked out the door. "It's all yours." she said as she walked by, leaving a trail of lilac behind her. Inuyasha smiled as the scent reached him, then walked into the bathroom.
As soon as Kagome reached the room Inuyasha had let her have, his guest room, she unwrapped her robe, and pulled on her undergarments. She walked over to the closet, where she had put her belongings and began looking for something. "Aha! Here it is!" she exclaimed as she through it over her head, then looked in the mirror to see how it looked. "Perfect!" It was a tightfitting, black, knee-length satin kimono and had fuzzy red flowers all over it. In the back, there were three holes shaped like hearts, starting just below her neck and getting smaller as they reached her lower back. She pulled up her still wet her into a messy bun and stuck two red chopsticks in. Then she put on the silver locket that her mother had given her. Inside it said on one side, "I'll love you forever," and on the other side was a picture them together. She closed it and proceeded to do her make-up. She put on some red lipgloss and smoked her eyes grey, then put on her black high heels and went into the living room to wait for Inuyasha. He emerged sometime later, wearing a black button up shirt with a silver dragon and faded blue jeans. He had his hair in a low ponytail and was wearing a red sweatband. When he saw that Kagome was making a milkshake and sandwiches, he snuck up behind and put his hands on her shoulders. "You look beautiful..." he said, kissing her cheek. She blushed then turned. "That's no excuse to sneak up on me!" she shouted playfully, then handed him a sandwich. Kagome noticed him concentrating on her face and asked, "What's the matter with you?" "Nothing..." he replied. "I'm just happy to see you with a smile on your face again. I suits you a lot better than tears ever will." "Thanks." she answered. "I agree. Well, are we ready to go pick up the others?"
At Sango's House
As the doorbell rang, Kohaku jumped up to get the door. "I'll get it, sis!" "Okay, thanks!" called Sango from upstairs. In stepped Miroku, dress in black jeans with flames at the bottom and around the pockets and a long sleeved shirt that said 'Born to Rock' on. "She'll be down in a minute." Kohaku informed him. "Do you want to play a video game with me until she's ready?" "Yeah, sure kid." responded Miroku. "I'm not a kid!" said Kohaku indignantly. "I'm almost thirteen years old!" "Whatever you say, but when I was that age, I was still called a kid..." snickered Miroku. "Whatever..." said Kohaku as he started the X-Box.
meanwhile, upstairs...
Sango paced back and forth in her room, trying to finish getting her hair in a braid. Then she ran to her closet and tried to find the outfit she was looking for. "I know I put it in here somewhere..." she whispered to herself. "A-ha!" she exclaimed as she spotted her blue leather pants with fur on the bottoms and slipped them on. "Now where is that shirt?" Suddenly she heard knocking on her door, and before she could say 'go away', in stepped Miroku. "Hey, Sango, what's taking y---?" She gasped and he froze in mid sentence as she stood without anything but her bra on. Thay both turned bright red before Sango realized what was happening and screamed. "Get out of here, Miroku! What are you doing in here?!" Miroku stumbled backwards towards the door. "I'm sorry Sango! It was an accident! Kohaku said to go on up and see what was keeping you! And, and..." He paused as his eyes wandered over her body. She saw him staring and blushed even more. "Just get out of my room and I'll be out in a minute!" Miroku rushed to the door, practically fearing for his life as she threw a shoe at him, and didn't stop until he reached the bottom of the stairs. "I take it she wasn't ready." chuckled Kohaku when he saw the look on Miroku's face. "You are so dead, kid..." Miroku said as he lunged at Kohaku and began giving him noogies. (spell that right?) Sango heard the commotion, and after finding her silver short-sleeved velvet turtleneck, headed downstairs. "Alright you guys, knock it off!" she hollared from the hall as she pulled on her boots. Miroku walked up behind her and put his hands on her shoulders. "Sango, I'm really sorry about what happened up there..." he said sincerely. She turned around and gave him a quick hug then brushed by him into the living room, saying. "It's okay, knowing my brother, he would think something like that would be funny." As she disappeared around the corner he heard Kohakue cry out. "It was just a joke, Sango! I'm sorry!" "Not half as sorry as you would be if he'd walked in on me in my underwear! I'm gonna kill you!" Just then, the doorbel rang, and in stepped Kagome. She looked at Miroku questioningly. "Did I miss something? she asked as a steamed Sango emerged from the living room and walked out the door. "I'll tell you about it later, Kagome. Let's go or we'll be late. By the way, what about our instruments and Shippo?" "He's gonna meet us there, and bring our instruments in his van." she replied.
At The Crazy Eight
Sango had just finished filling Kagome in about the whole 'Sneak-A-Peek' situation and Kagome began laughing. "It's not funny!" said Sango indignantly. "Think of it this way: Inuyasha walking in on me like that..." said Kagome, then smiled when she saw Sango start giggling. "Okay, I guess it was kinda funny when you put it that way." As they carried their equipment in, Kagome noticed a sign, reading 'Battle of the Bands', and nudged Sango. "Hey, why don't we sign up?" Sango looked to where she was pointing, and her eyes lit up. "Awesome! Alright, I'll go get the guys and tell them about it, and you go ahead and sign us up!" "Okay!" said Kagome as her friend disappeared around the corner. It was no less than five seconds later that she heard that 'oh-too-familiar' wolf whistle, making the hairs on the back of her neck stand up. She felt a hand on her shoulder and turned around to see Koga's miscievous grin and his gang behind him. "K-Koga..." she gasped. "Been awhile, Kag-baby... how you been?" he asked as he threateningly ran one of his claws along her neck. "I-I thought y-you got put away.... W-what are y-you doing here?" she trembled as he cupped her face with his hand. "They let me out early for good behavior... But you know what?" Kagome's defiant silence earned her a slap to the face. "Aah! No... what?" she asked as she clutched her burning cheek. "That's more like it." he snickered as her eyes welled up. "I don't have to be very good right now... And do you know what I want?" Kagome shook her head as tears started flowing down her cheeks. "I want...you." he whispered in her ear, making her gasp. As Kagome looked behind Koga, she saw Inuyasha and the others hurrying over. "Inuyasha!" she cried out. When Inuyasha saw who she was with, he snapped. Koga and his pals stepped back so Kagome could reach Inuyasha. When he saw her crying, he growled at Koga. "What did you do to her, you bastard!?!" Koga just laughed. "Nothing... yet. We were just talking." Then Koga stepped past both Inuyasha and Kagome to reach the bulletin board. He quickly wrote something down, then backed away. "See you next week, Kag-baby." he said as he blew her kiss, angering Inuyasha even more, then walked away with his friends. When Inuyasha glanced up he saw the name 'Howlers' written under their band name on the sign up sheet. He growled, then turned to Kagome. "Are you alright?" he asked with concern. She nodded, then rubbed her neck, remembering Koga's claw running along it, and shuddered. "Do you want to cancel our performance tonight? asked Sango. "No, Sango." replied Kagome. "I want to do it now more than ever. I can't show him I'm scared." Inuyasha stood up, pulling Kagome with him. "That bastard used his friends to intimidate you..." "I know..." responded Kagome as she rubbed her cheek. "I probably could've handled him if it was just him, but it wasn't."
Sango stepped forward and grabbed Kagome's arm. "Well come on then, let's get you cleaned up cause we'll be on soon!" she exclaimed, trying to be cheerful. Kagome smiled and started walking with her friend. "Okay, you're right." Sango turned back to the others. "We'll be back in a minute you guys. Why don't you go get a table and order a round of rootbeer floats?" Miroku nodded, then he, Inuyasha, and Shippo walked off. Miroku noticed the look on Inuyasha's face and asked what he was thinking about. "We have to do something about that bastard wolf... but what? God only knows what will happen to Kagome if we aren't there next time..." "Yeah, I agree. But we can't really do anything except not leave Kagome by herself when we hang out..." replied Miroku. "Yeah..." agreed Shippo. "Someone has to be with Kagome at all times when you guys aren't at home." The subject was dropped as Kagome and Sango walked up and slid into the booth. "Feeling better?" asked Inuyasha. "Much better, thanks." she answered as she snuggled next to him. They drank their rootbeer floats in silence, which was interrupted when Shippo let out a gigantic burp. This brought an awkward silence, then everybody burst out laughing, making Shippo's ears turn red. The next thing they knew, they were hearing that familiar announcement. "Demonic Angels reort to the stage in five minutes. Once again, Demonic Angels, you will be starting soon." Kagome got up. "Well, let's do this!"
Onstage
Kagome turned to her friends. "It's that really new one, okay guys?" They nodded. "We're ready when you are Kagome." said Shippo. " A one, a two, a one, two, three!" shouted Miroku, than began plaing his drums while Inuyasha played his electric guitar to open the song. After about fifteen seconds, Kagome began singing.
Kag- There you go!
You're always so right!
It's all a big show!
It's all about you!
Kag&San- You think you know
Kag- What everyone needs!
You always take time To criticize me!
Kagome spotted Koga and his gang in the audience and glared at them. He returned her stare with a nasty smirk.
Kag- It seems like everyday I make mistakes!
I just can't get it right! It's like
Kag&San- I'm the one you love to hate!
But not today!
ALL- So shut up, Shut up, Shut up
Kag- Don't wanna hear it
ALL- Get out, Get out, Get out
Kag- Get out of my way
ALL- Step up, Step up, Step up
Kag- You'll never stop me! Nothing you say today is gonna bring me down...!
Kag- There you go!
You never ask why!
It's all a big lie!
Whatever you do!
ALL- You think you're special
Kag- But I know and I know and I know
ALL- And we know that you're not!
Kag- You're always there to point out My mistakes! And shove them in my face! It's like
Kag&San- I'm the one you love to hate! But not today!
The others saw Kagome glaring at Koga then looked at each other and smiled. They knew what she was thinking. She was tired of being something for Koga to frighten and manipulate, and she was finally ready to fight back. Sango looked at her friend with deep admiration and respect, then continued into the next verse with everyone.
ALL- So shut up, Shut up, Shut up
Kag- Don't wanna hear it
ALL- Get out, Get out, Get out
Kag- Get out of my way
ALL- Step up, Step up, Step up
Kag- You'll never stop me! Nothing you say today is gonna bring me down...!
ALL- Shut up, Shut up, Shut up
Kag- Is gonna bring me down
ALL- Shut up, Shut up, Shut up
Kag- You'll never bring me down!
Miroku, Inuyasha, Shippo, and Sango took over with a soft instrumental while Kagome prepared to finish the end of her song. 'This is one of the best things we've ever performed before...' thought Sango happily. As she looked around, she figure everyone was probably thinking the same thing. Then for the most part, Miroku took over with his drums while Inuyasha gently plucked his guitar strings.
Kag- Don't tell me who I should be
San- Don't tell me who I should be
Kag- And don't try to tell me what's right
Kag&San- For me.
Don't tell me what I should do
Kag- I don't wanna
Kag&San- Waste my time!
I'll watch you fade away...!
Kag- So Shut up, Shut up, Shut up!
Don't wanna hear it
ALL- Get out, Get out, Get out
Kag- Get out of my way
ALL- Step up, Step up, Step up
Kag- You'll never stop me!
Nothing you say today is gonna bring me down...!
ALL- So shut up, Shut up, Shut up
Kag- Don't wanna hear it
ALL- Get out, Get out, Get out
Kag- Get out of my way
ALL- Step up, Step up, Step up
Kag- You'll never stop me! Nothing you say today is gonna bring me down
ALL- Bring me down...!
ALL-Shut up, Shut up, Shut up!
You won't bring me down!
(Bring me down)
Shut up, Shut up, Shut up!
(Bring me down
Kag- SHUT UP! SHUT UP! SHUT UP!
As the song ended, the crowd exploded with cheers. When Kagome looked around she even noticed that two of Koga's 'friends' were clapping for her. 'I know I've seen those two someplace before...' she thought as she studied them. One had a buzz cut that was dyed two different colors and the other had a mohawk. (fluff to anyone who knows their names!) They all bowed than exited the stage. Miroku turned to Sango. "Well, Id' say that was one hell of a performance! Don't you guys think?" They all nodded, then celebrated over burgers, fries and chocolate shakes. After a awhile, Inuyasha noticed Kagome starting to get tired and turned to everyone else. "Well, I think we're gonna call it a night. You guys can stay a little longer if you don't mind riding with Shippo." "That's fine with us." said Miroku. "Yeah, you guys go ahead." agreed Sango. Inuyasha helped Kagome outside and into the car. "You tired?" he asked as he hopped in. "You know it... That was some crowd in their, and not to mention, it's almost midnight." she said as she pointed to the clock. He smiled at her. "Well, we'll be home soon so hold on okay?" She nodded and started to close her eyes.
Back at the Apartment
Kagome hopped out of the car and stretched. "I'm ready for bed... I'm exhausted..." Inuyasha looked at her and snickered to himself. "In that case, I'll carry you up the steps, okay?" She nodded and let him pick her up. Once upstairs, he left her to her room and went to the kitchen for a glass of water, then headed to his room and put on his pajamas. (AKA- flannel bottoms and no shirt...) Meanwhile, Kagome had taken her hair down and pulled on her shorts and tank top, and hopped into bed, but she couldn't sleep. In the other room, Inuyasha was having trouble getting to sleep as well. He sat up and turned the light on as he heard the doorknob turn and saw Kagome enter. She was holding a stuffed animal and started to blush as she stepped a little closer. "What's the matter, Kagome?" he asked. "Um.. can I stay in here with you...?" she asked as she sat at the foot of his bed. "Sure.. but what's wrong?" "Nothing really... I just can't sleep... and after what happened earlier, I've been kind of afraid to be alone..." she whispered so low that he had to perk up his ears. " Yeah, I'm worried about that too...But don't worry about it. I won't let anything happen to you. Anyhoo, come on..." he said as he pulled back the sheets for her. She quickly climbed in and snuggled next to him, placing one hand on his chest and holding the stuffed animal with the other. He looked down at her and began chuckling. She looked up at him. "What's so funny?" she asked, slightly annoyed. "What's with the stuffed cat?" he asked teasingly. "You're like, seventeen years old and still sleep with a stuffed animal?" Kagome's cheeks turned red. "So what?! I've had it since I was a baby, and I never sleep good without it..." she exclaimed as she smacked him on the head with it. "Hey! Bad move!" he shouted playfully, as he flipped her on her back and began tickling her. "Stop it! I give! I give!" she cried out as tears started forming from laughing. Kagome then realized that Inuyasha was on top of her, and blushed. He must've realized it too, because he was just as red. He stared down at her lovingly, and moved some of her hair off of her face. She smiled up at him, then brought him into a tender kiss, which made him slump helplessly on top of her. This caused her to start laughing, which confused him and made him break the kiss. "What's so funny?" he questioned with a puzzled expression. "That was payback for tickling me." she giggled as she stuck out her tongue at him. "Ha ha, very funny..." he said sarcastically, moving to the side of her and propping his head up so he could look at her. "You are evil." he joked. "Yep... but I really did want to do that." she replied mischievously. "Do wh--" he tried to ask, but was cut off by another kiss from Kagome. "That." she answered as she pulled herself closer to him. "Goddnight, Inuyasha." "Goodnight, Kagome..." he replied, wrapping his arms around her.
( Thanks a lot for waiting peeps! And I'll try to update this as much as possible now that I've seen your positive feedback. Thanks a lot you guys! Love yas! By the way, I'll tell you this much, I'll be posting about three short stories very soon so remember to review. It's your reviews that make me feel motivated to write! By the way, if you didn't already know it, the song I used is called Shut Up! By Simple Plan. It's on their new album... pretty good, so check it out! Authoress Tiggr-Chan)