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Speak Now!
InuYasha/Kagome
Rated: T
Summary: Kagome and InuYasha dated for a long while back in high school and a bit through college. They were known far and wide as the perfect couple and easily agreed along with everyone else that they were meant to be. Unfortunately one summer their relationship came to a drastic end when InuYasha went to the States to finish school. It was upon a mutual agreement they not see each other because of the long distance however he vowed to return to her. Now, 3 years later, InuYasha returns to Japan only to announce his engagement to the mysterious Kikyo Hiromi, to which Kagome is heartbroken. Now with only months away from the Wedding Kagome has to decide whether to hold her peace or Speak Now!
Chapter 10: Enchanted
"Kagome glad to see you back in action"
Kagome smiled at her co-worker, Ayame Ookami, and hugged her gently, "Glad to be back. I've been gone way too long"
Ayame giggled and rolled her eyes, "Kagz you were here last week, overtime"
Kagome shrugged with a smile, "I hate being a way for a long period of time. Is that soo bad?"
"For you, not at all."
Kagome laughed and moved passed her friend, "Was that an insult? You should watch your back Ayame you'll never know when I'll get you back"
"Kagome I'm a wolf demon I'll smell you before you even get the breath to say "boo!"
"True, but who said it would be me?" and with that the perky doctor skipped merrily down the hall way oblivious to her friend's growing smile, "Tootles"
"That girl is something else. The man who grabs her will be lucky" Grabbing her coffee, she read over the next patient Miroku had assigned for her and frowned, "Kouga Wolfe?" before walking down to the hallway in that direction.
Kagome had been in a surprisingly decent move ever since her run in with InuYasha at Mocha Heaven. She saw him and her heart stopped beating. He was as beautiful as she remembered though she could clearly see the worry lines crease into his forehead and the bags under his eyes from lack of sleep. He looked horrible but drop dead gorgeous at the same time; something only he could do. When she walked up to him her intention was simple; tell him that she was sorry for being childish; however, it escalated into her getting emotional and she didn't want that. It wasn't entirely his fault for the way things were… nor was it hers. Fate just had a bad way of getting back at people that was for sure. Sighing she ran a hand through her long hair and wondered why he reacted the way he did when she told him that she never got any of his messages?
Mentally telling herself she'll worry about it later, she headed down the hallway to check up on Keiko. She hadn't seen her for the last three months since her family had come to take her home and she was both happy and concerned to see her back in the hospital.
"Hime"
Smiling at the old woman's nickname for her, she sat down in the chair beside the bed and smiled affectionately at her, "Hello Keiko, how are you feeling?"
The woman snorted, "the same way I felt when I left this place. It's my husband who's worried. He should know by now that it'll take a lot to take me out" Kagome smiled,
"Well I have no doubt about that. Let's start with your blood pressure. Eaten any sweets lately?"
"Does prunes count?"
Kagome laughed loudly and nodded, "Sort of. Though it's not what most people have a craving for after being fed hospital food for months"
"I'm not most people"
"Clearly"
Kagome grabbed her stethoscope from her coat pocket and placed it against Keiko's arm, making the woman shiver at the cold, "So Hime, where were you last week?"
Kagome looked at Keiko then back to the rising numbers, "Everywhere and Nowhere really"
Keiko nodded and looked at the young woman intently. She had bags underneath her eyes, creases in her forehead and a slight strain that could only be classified as stress. The poor girl looked drained and physically depressed.
"Kagome, is there something wrong?"
Kagome's eyes darted back to the old woman. It was the first time she used her real name since she's known her and, right then, she knew she couldn't lie to her.
"I ran into InuYasha last week"
"That's great honey! When is the wedding?"
Kagome snorted, "His is in less than 3 weeks", the old woman gasped,
"You mean?" Kagome nodded. "Why that no goo dirty rotten-
"Keiko, calm down"
Keiko nodded, "Still how can he dump you like that?" Keiko fumed, "Is he mad?"
Kagome shrugged and removed her stethoscope from Keiko, "I don't know, maybe"
"Hmm...well how did you two meet?"
"What does that have to do with anything?"
"Hime, it's clear as a brand near day that you are still in love with this fellow"
"But what does-
"A meeting can determine a lot"
'Keiko I-
"I remember when I first met my husband"
"Ryu?"
Keiko nodded and sat up, slowly, a content smile on her lips, "Ah yes. It was the year 1978, after the war, and my friend had invited me to this restaurant for her 30th birthday. So I went, despite my not liking to socialize, and got all dolled up for her party"
Kagome smiled, "I bet you looked beautiful in your dress"
Keiko smirked, "So did every other fella at the party. But thank you dear. All eyes seemed as though they were on me as soon as I stepped in, however I was only focused on one person." Her eyes seemed to sparkle as she recalled the very instant she saw her husband for the very first time and Kagome couldn't help but let a wistful smile grace her lips as the woman became lost in a memory.
"He was sitting at the corner next to Kenishi-that old dog- laughing about something related to a game, looking like a God. I remember it all too well what he wore; a white silk shirt with a black sweater vest over with black slacks, his hair was shaved, almost like the men I had seen in the army, and his shoes were a shiny black. His lips were full, his chin strong, and his eyes looked as green as the grass. He was simply beautiful.
I continued to walk- all the while trying to stop gawking at him- when I reached the table. Kaede-my best friend- had introduced me to everyone and all of them said their hellos and howdy-doos except him"
Keiko smiled, "He didn't say much of anything but he did stare a good deal. His eyes were mesmerizing and I couldn't help but stare but as well. If you could have felt the connection we had shared then…well I guess you would have just felt it huh?" She laughed, "Anyway he strode towards me his eyebrows held up in shock, and he kissed my hand upon reaching me, "And said, "Well aren't you the prettiest little thing I've ever saw"
Kagome giggled, "Really?"
"Yes, back then being a pretty little thing was the highest of compliments and I fell in love instantly"
"That's cute Keiko"
Keiko nodded, "It was beautiful. Anyway what about you? I know that you and he didn't come across each other so plainly"
Kagome frowned, "It was a while ago…"
"All the more better do share hime"
Kagome was torn. She really didn't want to remember when she and InuYasha had first met, but she really could never deny Keiko,
"Okay I'll tell you"
Keiko giggled, and sat up even more, leaning into Kagome, "Well then go on"
Kagome smiled, "Well it was my sophomore year and Sango had wanted me to go to this spring formal with her…
Flash-Back
"I can't believe you made me come here"
The beautiful 16 year old girl complained to her best friend. She didn't understand why she had to go to the Spring Formal. She never went to any dances…well so far. She sighed silently. This was going to be disastrous! What if she didn't look good enough? What if she couldn't dance? What if she FELL?
"Kagome calm down! You can dance! Hell you're on the school dance team! And you're not going to fall. Kagome you look gorgeous, now come on"
Sango shook her head at her younger best friend. She was a very beautiful girl. She had long raven-wavy hair that extended all the way past her shoulders, creamy skin, full pink lips, the body of a goddess, and the personality that would make any man go nuts.
Kagome frowned at her friend, noting that she too looked gorgeous tonight and sighed loudly, "Fine, let's go. However, if I do indeed fall, we are leaving."
Sango laughed at the serious tone of her friend and led her into the gym, "Come on. I have to meet your brother by the punch bowl in like 2 seconds"
Kagome stuck her tongue out, "Well then go I can escort myself in"
"Are you sure?"
"Yes mom, I'm sure"
Sango laughed and hugged her friend, "Loosen up Kags. It's a party, have fun, enjoy yourself. Find a cute boy to make out with in a corner"
"Sango!"
"I'm kidding. Anyway come over to the punch bowl when you're in, Miroku is excited to see his little sister all dressed up at her first dance"
"You guys are going to embarrass me"
"Not so much"
Kagome stuck out her tongue at Sango, who only blew a kiss at her before dashing inside to meet her boyfriend. Kagome took a deep breath and made her way towards the entrance of the gym. Her palms were sweaty and as soon as she presented her ticket, she regretted letting Sango go inside before her. Shaking away her discomfort she smiled at the junior boy who took her ticket, oblivious to his lingering stare, and walked into the gym.
There I was again tonight forcing laughter faking smiles
Same ol' tired lonely place
Walls of insincerity, shifting eyes and vacancy
Vanished when I saw your face
All I can say is it was enchanting to meet you
There was at least a million people in there; ok maybe not a million, but it looked to be close to it. There were couples dancing, laughing, hanging, kissing, grinding, and just doing about everything you can do at a school dance. She nearly gagged at the putrid smell of sweat and the humidity that filled the air but held it in as she reached the punch bowl.
She didn't see Miroku or Sango at that moment so she figured that they must've started dancing already. Grabbing a cup, she poured some of the red punch in, sniffing it first, and taking a sip. Her eyes scanned the room, seeing people both familiar and unfamiliar alike. She spotted Sango and Miroku dancing in the center and smiled as Sango warned Miroku to lay off her ass. She scanned again, searching, but not really looking until she saw him.
He stood opposite of herself, his hands tucked into his pockets of his black tailored Armani suit. His long silver hair flowed elegantly down his back, his tall stature, from her point of view, seemed intimidating, and the scowl on his face gave her reason to believe he did not want to be here. Still, she was fascinated. His eyes were beautiful amber, the cutest dog ears on the top of his head and his lips were full, and looked absolutely kissable. She stopped. Oh God, now she was blushing. Fortunately, in order to make things worse, his eyes flickered towards her and held her in place. He was absolutely gorgeous!
Your eyes whisper, "Have we met?"
Across the room your silhouette
Starts to make its way to me
'Oh My Gosh!' He was walking towards her! Kagome felt a sense of panic as she stood rooted to her spot and watched the handsome man approach her. His eyes seemed to be trying to recognize who she was exactly. Though she could honestly say she had never seen him before in her life; she would have definitely remembered him. He was inches away now and the frown that once graced his features was now turned up into a small smile, that can only be described as a smirk. Kagome blushed.
"Have we met?"
Kagome shook her head and looked down, "No I'm not sure we have"
He frowned, "I'm sorry. It's just-it seems like I know you"
Kagome smiled, "Well considering we go to the same school, you may have seen me around"
"Maybe" He smirked wider and held out his hand for her to take, "InuYasha Takahashi, and you are?"
She accepted his hand and watched as he kissed the back of it gently. She melted, "K-Kagome. Kagome Higurashi"
"Kagome" He liked the way her name rolled off his tongue, "Well Kagome you look beautiful tonight"
Kagome smiled, "Thank you. But I'm sure you say that to every girl you see"
"Believe it or not, you are the only one I would dare to call beautiful and mean it"
She blushed again, "You sure know how to make a girl feel special"
He chuckled, "That's what I was going for" He extended his hand towards her again, "Would you do me the honor?"
Kagome bit her lip, "I-", She couldn't really say that she didn't dance, "I've never danced with a boy before"
His eyebrow rose, "Really? Then it would be my pleasure to be your first"
Kagome nodded and took his hand and then she was floating.
The playful conversation starts
Counter all your quick remarks like passing notes in secrecy
And it was enchanting to meet you
All I can say is I was enchanted to meet you
Kagome stood stiff as InuYasha wrapped his arms around her waist and pulled her towards him. She literally was pressed so tightly against him, that they were nose to nose and she gasp silently. She watched mesmerized as InuYasha, pull away from her, spun her around and pulled her back backwards so that her back was pressed to his chest. It was a fast pace song and she knew what he wanted her to do but could she?
As if he could sense her hesitation and/or fear he reached out in front of him and grabbed her hand, placing it on her stomach and guided her slowly, "It's simple Kagome, just move to the beat. Just let go."
And let go she did. Before she knew, her body was moving at its own accord, in sync with his own and it felt natural. It felt as natural as breathing and she loved it. She was having so much fun she had ended up dancing with InuYasha for the rest of the night. It wasn't until a slow jam came on that she realized what she was doing. Smiling sheeply at him, she watched as he smirked and took her hand in his own.
"You are a wonderful dancer" He smiled when she blushed prettily and guided her closer, "However I feel the night is coming to a close soo one more dance?"
"I thought you'd never ask"
InuYasha smiled then and wrapped both of his arms around Kagome's waist as her hands wrapped themselves around his neck. Kagome close her eyes and smiled as they swayed to the music.
This night is sparkling, don't you let it go
I'm wonderstruck, blushing all the way home
I'll spend forever wondering if you knew
I was enchanted to meet you
End Flash-Back
"After we danced we exchanged numbers and we began talking. I found out about his reputation as a bad boy, but I was happy I was the only one who knew about his soft side"
Keiko smirked at the young woman before her, who had literally become lost within her memories, "And you still love him don't you?"
"I don't think I'll ever stop"
Keiko looked at her young friend who had almost become something like a daughter to her. She deserved happiness, "Hime, if you love him, and he like you say then you shouldn't give up"
"I have no choice but to give up. He's getting married"
"Right! He's getting married, he isn't married now"
"No but-
"Kagome you have to fight for your love. If you want him go and get him"
Kagome frowned, "I'm not a fighter Keiko."
"Bull, you fight every day. You just don't know it"
Kagome felt tears well up on her eyes as she looked at Keiko, "What if what if it's not meant to be?"
"Do you believe it is?"
"I used to"
"No Hime, do you believe it now, in your heart?"
Kagome thought about it long and hard. She never really thought about her life without InuYasha, nor did she think that they would be with someone else. She still loved him and she still wanted him…
"Yes"
"Then you know what you must do"
Kagome nodded and hoped that the choice she had just made would be the right one.
Please don't be in love with someone else
~Review~
For those of you who are wondering I WILL be using ALL of Taylors songs off SPEAK NOW! lol btw My Favorite song off the album..should I put Adam's part in here too?