After school, Sango grabbed my arm and pulled me to her car. "As thankful as I am that I don't have to ride with Inuyasha, where are you taking me and why?"
"The mall, because you need clothes."
"I own clothes…" Sango rolled her eyes.
"Obviously, we're just getting you something nice."
"Are you saying I don't dress nice?" I crossed my arms jokingly.
"That is exactly what I am saying, Kaggie. You are a terrible dresser and I am going to pick out something that is acceptable." She rolled her eyes at me.
"Do I want to know where we're going tonight?"
"No, no you don't. But you're going to look sexy."
"Do I not look sexy now?" I asked, looking over at my friend.
She blew her bangs, frustrated. "Inuyasha thinks you do."
"So… you don't agree?"
"Kagome!"
I laughed and rolled down my window, sticking my arm out. "Sorry Sango."
"Actually, you need two dresses. Good thing Inuyasha gave me money to buy them for you before you got in that fight."
"Yeah, well, Inuyasha sort of hates me right now, so I think the dance is out of the question."
"No, he doesn't hate you. Kagome, you just have to understand something. Inuyasha's a boy."
"I was actually pretty aware of that, Sango."
"Boys have egos bigger than my closet, Kagome. I know you think it's just Inuyasha, but all boys have huge egos. Inuyasha is just more upfront about it."
"His ego is huge."
"Admittedly so," she agreed. "But he has a reason. He's famous as hell, Kagome. You think he's ever been rejected before? He hasn't. He's dated girls he didn't have feelings for, but it didn't matter because he asked them out and they agreed. Then he suddenly has real feelings for a girl, and he's not used to the idea that it should take so long for a girl to fall for him. It's just frustrating for him, you know?" Suddenly shifting gears, she tosses several dresses at me and demands I try them on.
"That blue one," Sango said, "Is perfect."
"Do you not see the price tag? No way am I getting this."
"Shut up, Kaggie. Do you really think Inuyasha would let me go dress shopping without his credit card?" She flashed it and grinned at me. "Damn, he'd spend all his money on you."
I blushed and bought a light blue dress that puffed out and went mid-thigh, with a white bow tied tightly around the waist. I also picked out, for the date I was being forced to go to, a white dress that went to my knees and a gold bow laced with light pink that was tied very loosely around my body. I watched Sango as she paid. He had gave her enough cash to pay for all these dresses? I guess we don't even need the credit card…
"You only got one dress, Sango." She smiled and shrugged.
"It works for both, though."
"So how come I was forced to buy two?"
"Because Inuyasha said to get you everything I want you to get," she laughed and we headed out to the car.
"I don't get to choose what I want to get?"
"No. You wouldn't buy anything, stupid. And then you'd end up in your underwear at the dance, and Inuyasha would rip the eyes out of every boy there. Forcing me — as a professional demon slayer — to kill him. Once I killed him, Miroku would call the police, and I would go to jail because he isn't a "lesser demon" and should have just been locked up. Once I got in jail, I would break out and hunt down Miroku, murdering him. Once I murdered him, you might just be next. Do you understand now why I got to choose what you wear?"
"Um… Yes?"
I sighed and walked downstairs in my new dress, butterflies dancing in my stomach for all the wrong reasons. I shouldn't be nervous to face him-he started the fight, after all.
"Don't get your panties in a bunch, Fluffy…" He was saying to his older brother, who looked irritated. Well, he looked as emotionless as ever, but if I was called 'Fluffy' I'd sure be irritated. He grabbed my arm and pulled me into his car, not even having time to look at me because he was in such a rush. "Sorry, Kagome, but I just don't want my obituary to say 'Death by Fluff.'" He pulled onto the road.
"So don't say stupid things." I glanced in the mirror and noticed Miroku behind us. He has a red handprint on his face.
"Close your eyes."
"Why—"
"Just close them." I closed them and a minute or two later, the car parked. "Keep them closed." They were wide open when I felt Inuyasha's lips against mine again.
I slightly pushed against his chest to tell him to stop, but he didn't. I turned my head to the side so he couldn't touch me, but he substituted for my neck.
"What are you doing?"
"Saying sorry in a new and sexier manner."
"I prefer the apologizes said with words..."
"Kagome Higurashi, I am deeply sorry."
Bullshit. But I simply say, "Me too," so it can be over with.
We ordered our drinks and sat talking; I was sitting next to Sango, who was sitting across from Miroku. So that leaves me sitting across from whom?
The dog/stalker/creep who will not stop staring at me. "What is it?"
"You look beautiful," I blushed, and almost made a sarcastic remark like I would have with Kouga, but I decided not to ruin everyone's mood.
"So…" Sango said, looking between us three. "How's Kikyo been?"
I shrugged. "Don't know. Fine I guess. Wants me dead."
"So, the same?" We laughed.
We got our drinks and ordered our food, and then I looked over at Inuyasha. And I couldn't help but think, holy fuck that boy looks good in a tux.
"Checking me out, Kagome?"
Sango and Miroku stared at me as my face turned bright red. "I wasn't…" I was speechless. "Well…"
"It's okay, I know I'm hot." He winked at me, and my eyes grew big.
"Conceded much?" I swallowed a gulp of water, trying to look aloof, like usual, but it didn't work.
"Let's dance," he stood and held out a hand, which I hesitated before taking. Chris Brown started playing as I put my arms around his neck, resting my head on his chest. His chin rested on my head.
I need you boo,
I gotta see you boo
And the hearts all over the world tonight,
Said the hearts all over the world tonight
Hey! Little mama,
Ooh, you're a stunner
Hot little figure,
Yes, you're a winner
And I'm so glad to be yours,
You're a class all your own
And..
Oh, little cutie
When you talk to me
I swear the whole world stops
You're my sweetheart
And I'm so glad that you're mine
You are one of a kind and...
You mean to me
What I mean to you and
Together baby,
There is nothing we won't do
'cause if I got you,
I don't need money,
I don't need cars,
Girl, you're my all.
And oh!
I'm into you,
And girl,
No one else would do,
'cause with every kiss and every hug,
You make me fall in love,
And now I know I can't be the only one,
I bet there heart's all over the world tonight,
With the love of their life who feels..
What I feel when I'm
With you with you with you with you with you
Girl..
With you with you with you with you with you
Oh girl!
I don't want nobody else,
Without you, there's no one left then,
You're like Jordans on Saturday,
I gotta have you and I cannot wait now,
Hey! Little shawty,
Say you care for me,
You know I care for you,
You know...that I'll be true,
You know that I won't lie,
You know that I would try,
To be your everything..yeah..
'cause if I got you,
I don't need money,
I don't need cars,
Girl, you're my all.
And.. Oh!
I'm into you,
And girl,
No one else would do,
'cause with every kiss and every hug,
You make me fall in love,
And now I know I can't be the only one,
I bet there heart's all over the world tonight,
With the love of their life who feels..
What I feel when I'm
With you with you with you with you with you
Oh..
With you with you with you with you with you
Yeah
And I
Will never try to deny,
that you're my whole life,
'cause if you ever let me go,
I would die..
So I won't front,
I don't need another woman,
I just need your all and nothing,
'cause if I got that,
Then I'll be straight
Baby, you're the best part of my day
I need you boo,
I gotta see you boo
And the hearts all over the world tonight,
Said the hearts all over the world tonight
Woo Oh.. Yeah
They need it boo,
They gotta see their boo,
Said the hearts all over the world tonight,
Hearts all over the world tonight
Oh!
I'm into you,
And girl,
No one else would do,
'cause with every kiss and every hug,
You make me fall in love,
And now I know I can't be the only one,
I bet there heart's all over the world tonight,
With the love of their life who feels..
What I feel when I'm
With you with you with you with you with you
Girl..
With you with you with you with you with you
Oh..
"We'll dance to that at our wedding," he said, and I couldn't decide if he was joking or not. I didn't bother reminding him that we'll never have a wedding.
I walked back to sit down, and watched Miroku twirling Sango around on the dance floor. They may fight, and he may be a pervert, but they're the perfect couple.
"I can only think of two other people who look better together," Inuyasha said, looking at them.
I rolled my eyes, "Really? I can't…"
He grabbed my hand and I didn't meet his gaze. "What, and babies that looked just like you but with dog ears wouldn't be adorable?"
"Just because we'd have sexy babies—"
Sango and Miroku slid in next to us. "So I'm guessing we missed an interesting conversation." Sango raised her eyebrows at me. "But they would be really sexy, Kagome. Why don't you get started on that?"
I slapped her arm lightly, "Isn't Miroku supposed to be the perverted one?"
He shrugged. "I'm taking a break." We all looked at him.
"You're taking a… break?" Inuyasha asked slowly.
"Yeah. Are we all done eating?" We looked at each other and shrugged. Inuyasha paid before we all got in a car.
"Still want to go to Sango's?" Inuyasha asked. I glanced at him and thought about it.
"Uh… Yes, please."
"Okay," he followed Miroku's car and pulled up behind it. I got out and walked with my friend to the door.
"Kagome…" Sango said, pointing behind me.
I turned around and Inuyasha started full out making out with me; not like before. Really kissing.
"Goodnight," he said softly, with his forehead against mine.
"Uhhhhh…" I paused and looked at him, before I smacked the back of his head. "WHAT ARE YOU DOING, PERVERT!"