Author's Note: Oh my gosh! I'm so sorry I took so long! I had modeling camp when I came back from my dad's place. I'm so sorry! This chapter was cut short because it was too long. Here's the part I want you to read but this isn't all that I have written. Hopefully you guys are still with me. I'm so sorry! I love you guys, I really do. I hope you continue to read.

Disclaimer: I do not own InuYasha or Beyonce's "Love on Top"

Heal Me

Chapter 19: The Dance

The parents, Souta, and Sesshoumaru stood at the door as the kids went over to a stretch limo.

"Oh my gosh! A limo!" Sango cried. "Who got us a limo?"

"It was all InuYasha; his idea, his money," Miroku answered as he wrapped an arm around her shoulders.

"Wow Koinu… This is so nice!" Kagome exclaimed quietly to him. "Thank you."

"Feh! It was no big deal. This was supposed to be a great night and I decided it would be even better if we didn't have to just take a plain old car. Now let's get in and head out," InuYasha replied.

Kagome gave him a quick kiss on the cheek. "Thanks again," she whispered.

"F-feh! It was nothing!" InuYasha stammered as a faint blush colored his cheeks. Kagome smiled and pulled on his arm as she slid into the vehicle. She climbed over him after they were seated to wave goodbye to the people standing at the door. Afterwards, she closed the door and climbed back over her Koinu.

"Alright! Let's get going!" InuYasha exclaimed as smacked and rubbed his hands together. Everyone responded with "Woo!" and "Yeah!" as the limo pulled off.

The group arrived at the school about ten minutes later. InuYasha thanked the driver and confirmed the pick-up time with him before they all got out. The driver nodded with a friendly smile on his face and then drove off. The group walked through the front doors of the school and towards the gym. When they reached it the doors were already open, a table of teachers seated outside.

One of the educators looked up and smiled at them. "You all look great!" she exclaimed. After they mumbled each their 'thank you' she continued. "Names, please."

"Higurashi."

The woman flipped through some papers for a little while, and then nodded. "Alright."

"Takahashi."

"Good."

"Taijiya."

"Okay."

"Houshi."

"'Kay."

"Ookami."

"Mmhm."

"Aka."

"Good." The woman looked up and smiled again. "Thank you all. You may go in; make sure to enjoy yourselves."

"Thank you!" they all replied as they stepped through the doorway.

They gaped for a moment at the mundane school gymnasium turned into what was almost a teen nightclub. There were brilliantly colored lights that changed with each subtle pulse. The music blasted almost painfully from the speakers by the stage as the DJ nodded to the beat of the music. There were about 15 tables set at the opposite side of the gym from the speakers. Near those tables were others that were covered in several choices of snack foods. There was also a drink table set up; they had choices of water, soda, punch and juice. There was no alcohol provided by the school of course. The six of them pushed through the large groups of dancing students to get to the drinks. Kagome was about to pour herself some punch when a clawed hand stopped her.

"InuYasha?" she asked confused.

"The punch is spiked. Typical; should've known there'd be some alcohol here," the overprotective hanyou replied.

"Well… a little diluted alcohol isn't so bad," Kagome said hesitantly. "Or are there drugs, too? I was thinking I could just taste a little—since I'm curious—and then get some water. But… is it more than just alcohol?"

"Yeah," Kouga said as InuYasha nodded.

"Oh," Kagome sighed as she moved to a can of soda. Obviously there was no way any students could've spiked that.

InuYasha chuckled and wrapped his arms around her shoulders. Kagome leaned into his embrace, a smile on her face all the while.

"Come on you guys, let's go get a table. We can all sit down for a little while and then go dance some time later. There's a table open over there," Miroku said as he and Sango started walking. "Let's go get it before someone snatches it up."

The couple was followed by Kouga and Ayame, then InuYasha and Kagome, as they went to claim the table. They each had a drink in hand and their eyes on the dance floor as they walked. They sat down at the table in a circle—since that was the table's shape. InuYasha sat to the left of Kagome while Miroku sat near Sango. The seat Miroku took was right next to InuYasha and Sango's was right next to him and near Kagome. All of the seats were spaced out so Ayame was almost directly across from Kagome's seat. After everyone finished their drinks, the seating became even more significant. There had been idle chatter while they sipped at their refreshments. Now that their cups and cans were empty, they were left in a comfortable silence. Kagome, who had been staring off into space while thinking happy thoughts, was the one who made that silence briefly uncomfortable. After a little while her eyes settled and focused on the ginger sitting next to her. Her happy stare turned into a dark glare.

'Ugh! I know we're friends and I'm not supposed to be unfriendly, but I never said I forgave her. She joined Kikyo against me only a few hours ago. It's still fresh! So total forgiveness is not quite yet possible to achieve.' Kagome thought as she continued to glower at Ayame. 'I won't make a scene but… I'm still pissed!'

It was then that Ayame looked up and noticed Kagome's dirty look. Her face fell in sadness and rue when she remembered the reason for the look of contempt her friend was giving her. She looked down with a frown on her face.

'I thought we were past this… I guess it's still fresh. It was only today. Gosh, it feels like so long ago; this has been a long day.' Ayame thought. She sighed. 'Kagome has every right to be mad, but I hope she doesn't start anything. I want to have fun.' The redheaded girl looked up at her friend who had long since looked away—although the look of malice was still in place on her gorgeous countenance. Kagome's face slowly began to soften and so Ayame had one last thought. 'This is Kagome we're talking about… she won't start anything. She's Kagome.'

Kagome's thoughts were shifting to a topic away from Ayame's betrayal when the music changed. Beyonce's "Love on Top" began to play and her lit up in a pleased smile. She grabbed InuYasha's hand and pushed away from the table. Said hanyou looked up at his date and smiled, allowing her to pull him along. The others watched as the two made their way to the dance floor where the dancing and lights had calmed down a little bit. Kagome and InuYasha found a place to dance and then locked hands. They stepped from side to side with the moderate beat of the music. Kagome sang along to the song while InuYasha watched her. Smiles adorned both of their faces.

"Baby it's you! You're the one I love. You're the one I NEED! You're the only one I see. Come on baby, it's you! You're the one that gives your all! You're the one I can always call. When I need you make everything stop. Finally, you put my love on top!" Kagome continued to sing as InuYasha continued to stare.

He sighed. 'What… what is this feeling? I've been feeling this all my life when I'm with Kagome in moments like these: spending time together, being with each other. Only now… it's intensified. It's almost unbearable. Like I need to do something about it. Like some desire that needs to be sated.' InuYasha thought to himself. 'What… is this feeling?' He sighed again.

"Now everybody asks me why I'm smiling out from ear to ear. But I know… Nothing's perfect but it's worth it after fighting through my tears. And finally you put me first!" Kagome sang happily. She looked up and her eyes locked with InuYasha's. She continued on, singing the rest of the refrain.

"Baby it's you! You're the one I love. You're the one I need! You're the only one I see. Come on baby, it's you! You're the one that gives your all! You're the one I can always call. When I need you make everything stop. Finally, you put my love on top…" Kagome's voice quieted and trailed off as her gaze with InuYasha deepened. 'InuYasha… it's you.'

"Kagome…" InuYasha whispered as he began to close the distance between their faces. He untangled his hands from Kagome's and then wrapped his arms around her waist. Kagome placed her hands on his chest as InuYasha came closer to her. Finally the space between them disappeared as their lips met softly, yet passionately. InuYasha and Kagome's lips slid around and meshed together.

Miroku, Sango, Kouga, and Ayame all looked away smiling as their friends shared an intimate moment. They all got up and went to dance with their partners.

InuYasha was the first to pull away, him and Kagome gasping for air. He gently placed his forehead against hers and sighed contently. Kagome smiled as well, her arms snaking around his back and holding him tightly.

"Kagome…" InuYasha whispered.

"…Yes?"

"I…"

Kagome pulled away slightly and softly stared InuYasha in the eye. "You what?" she asked curiously.

InuYasha looked away, slightly lost in thought. 'All of those feelings… This one feeling… I finally understand. I just hope she feels the same. Well… I'm about to find out…' InuYasha slowly drew in a breath and let it out shakily. He steeled his shoulders and turned to look his Koibito in the eyes again. 'My Koishi… She truly is my beloved…'

"InuYasha, what's wrong?" Kagome asked worriedly.

InuYasha shook his head once. "Mm… nothing's wrong, Kagome. I just…" he paused and gained a questioning look from the girl in his arms. He cleared his throat and started again. He could feel his heart racing, thumping against his ribs painfully. His palms became moist and hot. Despite all this he continued what he was going to say, staring into his best friend's shining chocolate eyes. "Kagome… I…" he sighed again.

"Kagome… I love you."

Author's Note: DON'T KILL ME! I told you the chapter was long so I needed some place to cut it off. Besides, I decided i don't have enough suspense in this story. You guys get off to easily. Please don't hate me! Please please please please please read and review! I really do love you guys!