A/N: Hello peoples!!! Another chapter! A fun chapter where girls rule. A shopping spree and slumber party chapter. Away from the mystery and the angst, just like I promised. Only 7 chapters left, just letting you know now! Enjoy and please R & R!!!
A hint about next chapter: our girls get an unfortunate and unsuspecting thing happen to them...(part of the story. I might not like it much but it's required for later chapters)
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Chapter 14: Girl's Day Out
YAYYYYYY!!!! Mall, Mall, Mall, Mall, Mall ..." Rin squealed, repeating the place that she so dearly loved while bouncing like a giddy school girl.
"Remind me again, why are we friends with her?" Ayame asked, staring at the hyper girl and she herself laughed inwardly at her.
"Ah, come on, Ayame!!!" Rin said as she grabbed her hand. "Shopping is fun, especially early Christmas shopping!!!" Ayame only shook her head.
"I have to admit, I miss doing this with you guys." Sango admitted as she and Kagome walked behind them.
"Yeah, me too. It's been awhile hasn't it?" Kagome asked. All three girls heard and nodded.
Kagome, Sango, Ayame and Rin were another close-knit group, a fellowship of sisters. All attended the same school but didn't have much time to hang out. Rin, dressed in a light blue sweater, black jeans and blue ankle boots, was the baby of the group. She had a bubbly personality and always managed to get away with a lot. Her cute chestnut eyes and adorable baby face made her appear as innocent as possible but she could be stubborn and scary when she wanted to be. She took after Kagome in that department, simply because they were cousins. Ayame, dressed in a white semi-heavy jacket with blue jeans and white ankle boots was the last to join their group. They had first met Ayame during freshman year and became part of their fellowship a few months later. Ayame was attractive with her unusual burgundy hair color and lovable emerald eyes. She was smart but had a tendency to spill secrets. She was gullible but all three love her anyway. She was trustworthy and a good friend when needed to be.
They were at the largest mall around, a good 15 miles from home. Sango was the one to drive; mainly because she refused to let Rin behind the wheel, Ayame was a maniac sometimes and Kagome...well she didn't have a problem but Sango was considered the best driver of them all. She borrowed Miroku's car again and all four were prepared for a girl's day out.
"This is going to be fun!! I can't wait to pick out a dress!!" Rin exclaimed.
One of the main reasons for this outing was to buy new gowns for the Christmas dance in less than a month.
Kagome sighed and walked to give her cousin a friendly headlock. "Ah, my cute baby cousin going to a dance. Oh, I can't wait!!!" Rin struggled as she mumbled about not being a baby and insane older cousins.
"Alright!!!" Sango announced as she separated the cousins and locked arms with each. "We came to shop and have fun and that's what we're going to do today! So let's go!!" Ayame hooked her arm through Rin's and all headed in, with big smiles, to the gargantuan shopping center.
The mall was humongous. Three levels of never ending stores. A huge, accommodating food court nestled in the heart of the mall on the second floor with a stone fountain smack dab in the center of the food court. Music played on all levels, giving it a welcoming atmosphere.
"What should we do first? We have many hours to kill before we head back home for our slumber party." Ayame asked as they unhooked arms and walked side by side with their purses hanging from their shoulders.
That day was planned by all four as a shopping spree and ending it with a slumber party at Rin's house. To catch up on needed girl time, as they said.
"Why don't we get the dresses out of the way, first? So we can spend the rest of our pay on things we want but don't need?" Kagome suggested.
"I'm with that, cousin!" Rin threw her arm around her shoulder. "I just got a big paycheck and I want to blow it!!"
All three laughed wholeheartedly with the hyper baby faced girl and all went to the nearest formal dress shop; all the way on the top floor.
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The mall was semi-crowded so they didn't go through much trouble. They caught a few boys' eyes but all ignored them. They had a mission and besides, all four were taken anyway. When they entered the fancy store, they all separated to find the dress they wanted.
Kagome was looking through many racks looking for a dress that would satisfy not only her but her boyfriend. She was trying to find an appropriate dress that was in her budget range and color, in other words, rose red that looked appealing that was affordable. She skimmed through the selections and came upon a dress that looked decent enough. She saw the price and picked it up; rotating it and deciding it was worth a shot. After selecting about two more she liked, she met her sister group at the dressing rooms with their gowns.
"Alright, Ayame you go first!" Sango said, sitting in between Rin and Kagome. One girl would model all their choices and they would comment and decide which one was best.
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Ayame went though four dresses but all decided on a sky blue halter top that went to her knees; form fitting with a sparkly bodice. It looked really nice on her; It was also the color she chose because of her date that had piercing blue eyes and had a sexy smirk. She would be dammed if this dress didn't attract Kouga's attention.
Sango went next and out of her three gowns, they all picked the best one: A dark violet colored shoulder strap dress. It also hugged her form to just above her knees where it flowed out and it had a sash wrapped loosely around her waist. She knew Miroku liked seeing her in his favorite color; which happened to be his eye color too. Miroku wouldn't leave her alone that night but she was prepared for it.
Rin went though the most gowns, six to be exact before they all finally settled on the perfect one. She had really good taste in clothes and all were gorgeous but the one they choose looked absolutely stunning on her. She came out in a sparkling, silver strapless and sleeveless gown. It hugged her chest and midsection before it flowed loosely down to her ankles. Rin picked silver because her date and boyfriend, Sesshomaru loved the color. She would get him flustered before the night was done.
Kagome was the last to model. She went though all three of her selections before she settled on her first choice; which all three demanded she get. They all said how beautiful it was and it was perfect for her. Kagome had on a rose red halter dress; flowing to her calves. It had a deep V neck, showing not too much cleavage (she didn't want to freeze), self lining bodice and runching at her waistline. Oh yes Inuyasha was going to be getting an eyeful come dance night.
Once all got their dresses, they shopped for accessories at a different store. They all bought clutches, either matching or complimenting their gowns. Rin bought silver dangling earrings, Ayame got a blue pendant with a silver chain, Sango bought purple hoop earnings and Kagome only got an anklet, not wanting to wear anything but her boyfriend's name that remained around her neck. After that and buying shoes, all of that took a good three hours and all decided unanimously that it was time for a rest and lunch.
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When they got there, they settled at a table and after arguing who was going to pay for lunch, they had a mouthwatering cheese pizza, with their desired drinks that Sango had to pay for.
"I am beat." Rin panted; taking a sip of her Sprite.
"Me too" Ayame agreed. "I forgot how long it takes to get all spruced up for a dance."
"But you have to admit; it' fun; especially when you have your best friends there to tell ya if you look good or not." Kagome explained while settling her Dr. Pepper down and grabbing a slice from the middle.
"Yeah...but next time, Ayame's paying for the food!" Sango pointed the finger at her friend.
"Why me?" She asked innocently.
"Because you spilled the beans about our costumes for the party to our boyfriends, that's why!"
Ayame gulped and took a full mouth of pizza. "I thought you would forget that and move on....you know I'm gullible and they wouldn't stop bugging me!"
"Ayame, we told you no matter what they say or do, DON'T tell them a thing!" Kagome added, now in the conversation.
"I know that but...they wouldn't leave me alone and they bribed me with $25!!" Ayame revealed and quickly covering her mouth after realizing her slipup.
Kagome groaned and proceeded to bang her head on the table. Sango shook her head and mumbled under her breath.
"Come on, guys, that was over a month ago! Can't we just forgive and forget?" Rin butted in. Ayame mouthed 'thank you' and Rin only smiled back.
The two girls looked up; looked at each other and back again. "Okay, we forgive you...but next time...!" Sango pointed at her friend to her right. "You won't get away so easily." Ayame nodded and made the peace sign.
After a few minutes of silence, Kagome started another conversation. "So, Rin, how is it; going out with the Frigid Beast of the school?" She continued to sip her drink as her cousin answered.
She wiped the grease from her mouth before answering. "It's going great actually. He's just a big teddy bear underneath." She sighed as she got dreamy-eyed on them.
"Oh no, there she goes again." Sango sighed as she waved in front of her friend's face, only to get nothing in response. "Yep she's gone."
"Not for long, though." Kagome's hand went to her cousin's tickle spot: her right side. Luckily she was sitting beside her at the round table. She grew an evil smile as she proceeded to lightly tickle her side. This got an immediate response as her cousin squealed and almost fell out of her seat.
"Not funny, Kaggie." Rin pouted as all occupants of the table laughed.
"A big teddy bear you say?" Ayame questioned; not believing such a thing.
"Uh huh, a big loving, gentle...."Rin continued on but Ayame snapped her out of it, snapping her fingers at her face. "What, he is...what about you? Do you daydream of Kouga, Ayame?"
The girl blushed as she found the gulping down her drink the best thing right now. "I take that as a yes!" Rin confirmed and all giggled again.
"Enough about me! What about you two?" Ayame questioned the other girls. "We haven't heard from you guys in a while. I see you with your guys a lot the past few months; more than usual."
"Come to think of it, you two seemed troubled about something. And I see Inuyasha and Miroku being extra defensive and protective lately. Is anything wrong?" Rin asked, eyes becoming serious.
Kagome and Sango looked at each other before answering. "Nothing too serious." Sango lied.
"We just have some issues to solve and the boys seem more edgy because of it." Kagome replied as she munched on her single cheese slice.
"Well...just make sure you don't completely block us out. We're here for you guys, okay?" Rin said, concern lacing her voice. Ayame agreed immediately after that.
"We know that and thank you guys. We needed a girl day; away from the boys and have fun." The sable haired teenager changed subject and continued to converse with her fellowship.
The lunch was delicious and all four went back to shopping mode. For the next five hours they shopped with their paychecks and bought more clothes and things that they couldn't pass up. With their dresses and more shopping bags, at six p.m. they exited the mall as the sun was dipping below the horizon. They carefully put their merchandise in the trunk and Sango drove the group back home, but not before making a pit stop to a local market. Buying tubs of ice cream, liters of soda and bags of candy, they finally reached Rin's home; the biggest of all four's houses.
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After reaching Rin's room, they all changed into flannel pants and tank tops and grabbed pillows and blankets to settle in the living room to watch romance flicks. Kagome, Sango and Ayame rested on the floor while Rin rested on the couch as they dove in their ice cream tubs and soda while watching the first movie: Titanic.
After finishing about two small tubs of ice cream each, many tissues later and after watching Titanic and The Notebook, it reached around 11:30, but none were willing to go to sleep yet. While watching Gone with The Wind, two sets of cell phones went off. Ayame paused the movie; as she had the remote.
Kagome and Sango reached for their phones. They looked at the caller I.D's and sighed. "It's the boys." They announced simultaneously and answered the calls.
"Hey baby...yeah...I'm alright....yes I have a dress but you aren't seeing it-...because it's a surprise!!" Kagome huffed and shook her head at her boyfriend's stubbornness. "You keep bugging me and you'll never see it." She laughed. "Yes I miss you too..." She blushed pink as she heard what he was saying. "Oh you bastard wait until I get my hands on you!!" She gasped and blushed darker now. "Don't even think about it! You-you-you..." She growled as she continued to blush; her two friends are laughing at her face. "Goodnight, I love you, see you tomorrow-"She sighed as rubbed her face. "I need girl time. As much as I love you I need girl time!! Love you, Inuyasha, bye!!" She hung up and huffed. She crossed her arms and blushed at exactly what he said.
"....No way!!!" Sango paused as her face expressed anger and embarrassment. "You pervert, you better not!!!" She growled viciously. "Do that and you won't be able to see for a month!!" She continued to breathe through her nose, trying not to explode. "I will kill you, I swear to Kami I will!!" Her face was red now and Rin and Ayame continued to laugh. "Miroku!!!!!" She screamed. "I love you, goodnight, and bye!!" She hung up and went to sit beside her equally red faced friend.
"What are you guys laughing at?!" Sango screamed. Ayame and Rin fell back and laughed even harder.
"Men...." Kagome growled. "I completely agree with you." Sango growled back.
"What did Miroku say?" Rin asked as she caught her breath. Her face was red from laughing and having to hug her pillow from landing hard on the floor from laughing too long.
"You don't want to know. I will kill that pervert if it's the last thing I do!" Sango shouted as she flopped back on the blanket.
"Was Inuyasha's just as bad?" Ayame asked.
"I don't know, maybe worse." She joined her friend on the floor.
They didn't bring it up anymore but Ayame and Rin continued to laugh silently as they continued to watch the movie.
At around 2:30 in the morning, the girls finally felt it was time for bed. They cleaned the mess and gathered the pillows and blankets and went to Rin's room for the night. When they brushed their teeth and washed their faces, they finally settled for bed. Kagome and Rin took up Rin's twin size bed while Sango and Ayame took the floor next to them. They gossiped for a while until 3:15 where all crashed and slept for who knows how long.