Author's Note: Okay well here's the next one, concluding the last one. I hope you like it and it was A LOT LONGER than I thought. But, it's not boring. Hehe...
Disclaimer: I do not own Inuyasha
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Chapter 21- Freshman Dance
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Today was the day. The Freshman Dance was tonight. Kagome bounced in her room; she was so excited as she sat at her desk, typing out her report for school. The freshman dance was something that Kagome looked forward to the most since it would be her first time to a dance. She was so excited and wondered how the night would go. There was a knock at the door as the sound of her fingers hitting the keyboard stopped abruptly.
"Come in," she said. Kikyo stepped in after opening her sister's door. She smiled as Kagome turned to look at her.
"Ready for tonight?" she asked, coming to stand right behind her sister's chair but looking into the huge mirror on her sister's desk. She had one of those desks that came with a built in mirror. Kagome smiled at her sister in the mirror's reflection.
"Yep. I'm so excited," she said, squeezing her eyes and moving side to side like a child. Kikyo smiled at her little sister and tapped her head softly, which stopped the moving Kagome.
Kikyo chuckled. "Well you better start getting ready. Onigumo was going to pick us up at six which is in two hours."
Kagome cocked an eyebrow and was curious as to why she had to get ready so soon. "Why so soon Kikyo?"
Kikyo looked at her as if she was some kind of alien. "Hello? We have to get our hair done and our makeup and besides, by the time you finish taking a bath, it'll be one hour from now." Kikyo walked towards the door laughing as Kagome glared at her sister's back. "Hurry and finish your homework." With that said, Kikyo left Kagome's room and Kagome got back to work, hurrying to finish her homework so she could soak for a little while.
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"Come on, girls. Onigumo should be here soon," Mrs. Higurashi said as she waited at the bottom of the stairs, looking up, expecting to see her daughters walking down. But all she saw was darkness. The sun was setting, as it was a quarter before six and the girls still didn't come down to show her what they looked like. Mrs. Higurashi sighed. 'I don't think I was this bad for my freshman dance.' she thought, rubbing her temples. Jiisan came out of the kitchen and walked next to his daughter. He had a bored, tired expression on his old face.
"Where are they?" he asked, irritated at the girls' lack of preparation. Kira shrugged at her father's words.
"I don't know. I think they're running late." she turned around to see that it was already ten minutes to six and the girls still didn't come down.
Kira sighed. "Girls. You're going to be late. Do you need help?" The sound of a door opening made her stop in her attempt to go upstairs.
"No mama. We're ready." Kagome said as she began to come down the stairs with her sister behind. Mrs. Higurashi gasped at the sight of her two, gorgeous daughters.
Kagome wore a black dress with spaghetti straps. On the straps, at the shoulders by her neck, there were diamond buckles that seem to come with the dress. The dress had an elegant look, hugging Kagome's chest and hip area but then flaring out below, going down to her knees. The dress did not have a special breast cut line, but you could still see the full extent of her grown breasts. Kagome also wore black, strap high-heel sandals that made criss-cross designs on the front of her feet. Kagome's hair was beautifully done, having a hint of waves at the end of her tips. It had a bounce to it with her descend of the stairs but her bangs held perfect on her forehead with a small bounce. There was also pink lipstick on her lips topped with a light pink eye shadow for a small, less catching, look.
Kikyo wore a red dress, which had diamond studs on the front, by the cleavage as her dress had a small V-cut around her breast area. The studs would make boys look down there more than at her face. Her dress gleamed with attention, as its red stood out and it shown Kikyo's perfect figure, nice and snug at the top, but unlike her sister, her dress did not flare out at the bottom. It grasped onto Kikyo's curves from top to bottom as she finished her look off with red sandals that was almost like her sisters high-heel sandals, only thing, it didn't criss-cross. It was more side-to-side. Kikyo had her hair up, in a bun, but much of her hair was let out to flow down from the bun. Her bangs held that volume, just like her sister's, and she wore clear lip-gloss with a light shade of red for her eye shadow.
Mrs. Higurashi awed at her two beautiful daughters. She was speechless at how wonderful they both looked and so did Jiisan. He stood next to his daughter, his eyes never leaving his two granddaughters, and his mouth was agape. Mrs. Higurashi finally put on a huge smile for her daughters and ushered them into a small hug.
"You two look beautiful," she said with tears in her eyes. The girls just hugged their mother in appreciation and let go to see their mother on the verge of crying.
"Don't cry mama," Kagome said with a slight chuckle. She didn't want to start crying either. Kikyo looked towards her grandfather to see him still frozen with an open jaw. She giggled at her beloved grandfather.
"Jiisan, you should close your mouth before you catch flies," she teased, walking up to her grandfather and giving him a hug. He finally came back to reality as he patted Kikyo's back. Kagome walked towards the two of them and smiled at her grandfather while the two retreated from their hug.
Jiisan finally was able to make a sound. "You two…you both are stunning." The two gave their grandfather a loving smile but all of them were jumped out of the moment by a knock at the door. They all turned to each other in excitement, but the two girls were nervous as Hell. Kikyo looked to her sister for advice but Kagome looked back at her with the same look. Mrs. Higurashi walked towards the door to answer it. She opened the shoji to see a well-groomed, young man standing with a bouquet of roses in his hand.
"Good evening, Mrs. Higurashi" Onigumo said. He wore a black suit that showed his figure perfectly. He wore the black suit, with the white undershirt and vest, but then, instead of a black tie, he wore a red tie. The gang had an agreement to wear the same color tie that would match the color of their date's dress. Therefore, the girls had to tell the boys what color dress they had so the boys could get the same color tie. Although, the girls said that this was the only year they were going to do this since it ruined the whole excitement of seeing each other.
Mrs. Higurashi admired the young man. "Hello Onigumo. You look handsome," she said, adding a little giggle. Onigumo smiled at Mrs. Higurashi.
"Thank you." Mrs. Higurashi nodded and turned around, seeing her two daughters getting ready to show themselves. Kikyo was nervous, more than Kagome. However, Kagome has never dressed up like this before and let other people see her like this before. For her, it was a new experience, everything. This kind of clothing and makeup was forbidden at the Naiku shrine. Only coming back home did she get accustomed to, and like the lip-gloss and eye shadow, but she was picky on the two. Kikyo finally took a deep breath and walked out first, knowing that she should have since Onigumo was her date.
Kikyo came next to her mother and smiled at Onigumo, taking in his appearance. He was so handsome in his suit that it made her feel all tingly inside at having to be near him for the remainder of the night. Mrs. Higurashi gently pushed her daughter forward so Kikyo stood right in front of Onigumo. She could smell his masculine scent, just as much as he could smell her slight perfume, but also Kikyo's original scent.
Onigumo gave Kikyo the bouquet of roses as she took it from him with a blush on her face. "These are for you," he said, slightly nervous. Kikyo dared not to look up at him as she was too flushed. Kagome stood next to her mother and watched the whole lovey-dovey scene with a huge smile on her face.
Kikyo finally looked up after taking a sniff of the beautiful, pink roses. She looked into his gorgeous blue eyes with affection and tenderness. "Thank you." Onigumo smiled at Kikyo, showing his adoration for her, through his eyes. Kikyo finally took notice of the one pink rose in his other hand. She pointed to the rose.
"Who's that for?" she asked. Onigumo looked down at it as if not remembering it was there.
"Oh. This is for your sister." He finally looked back up to the doorway to see 'the sister'. Onigumo awed at Kagome's appearance and thought her to be as beautiful as Kikyo. He smiled at Kagome as she came to stand next to her sister, smiling at him through her beauty.
"For you," he said, handing her the one rose. Kagome took it with a blush and a childish smile.
"Why thank you, Onigumo," she said. The three finally said their good-byes as they made their way down the shrine stairs to Onigumo's car.
Mrs. Higurashi watched them as they left her view. She sighed as her father came to stand next to her.
"Kenji would have been proud." Jiisan said with love. Kira nodded with a loving smile on her face as she agreed with her father's words.
"I know."
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There were girls chattering excitedly to each other as they walked into the Ana Hotel, where the Freshman Dance was taking place. This dance had no costume theme so the kids wore any kind of fashion they desired, some coming in with cling-on dresses or some with Cinderella dresses. Girls chattered anxiously to one another as the boys talked with less excitement, but waiting for the dance ahead. There were some kids arriving on foot or some had been dropped off.
A nice, black Mercedes pulled into the valet entrance right in front of the hotel. Some kids stopped to see who it was and saw Kikyo and Kagome come out, while Onigumo got out and handed his keys and money to the valet man. Kagome and Kikyo giggled and adored their classmates' dresses as they complemented each other back and forth until Onigumo cleared his throat and caught all of their attention.
"Ready ladies?" he asked in such a gentlemen's way. The girls giggled as Kikyo went to his left arm and Kagome went to his right. They all linked arms and walked into the hotel with huge, excited smiles on their faces.
The three walked with other classmates as they all were intended on going to the same room. The only thing was, the ballroom and banquet room was on the first floor basement level so the kids waited in front of the elevators to get down. Kagome kept scanning the area, hoping to see Sango or Miroku, especially Inuyasha, but she saw none of them. 'I guess they're either down there or not here yet.' Kagome was knocked out of her thoughts as two of the elevators dinged and kids swarmed into them. Onigumo led the two girls into the closest one and watched as other kids came in. There were many girls who wore red dresses, most of them seem like they were all the same brands. 'They all probably shopped at the same store.' she thought with humor.
The elevator then dinged again as the doors opened to reveal kids walking past them, down the hall. The kids got out and Onigumo led the girls to the booth right in front of the door to the Galaxy Banquet Room. There was a line of kids standing to be checked in on the list and then they could find out what was set up inside since only one door, out of six, was open. The theme of the night was "Sunset Deliverance", which of course, the colors were orange, yellow and red. That was one reason why most of the girls wore red dresses. After five minutes, Onigumo had checked them all in and proceeded into the room. The girl's eyes widen in disbelief.
The room was gorgeous! The lights on the ceiling were covered with orange glass that gave the whole room an orangey glow, matching the theme perfectly. There were two rooms that seemed to be linked together with a pillar in the middle, to the side. Twenty-four tables were set up, with their circular appealing look and the teal tablecloths draped over them. On each table, there was a flower arrangement, each table differing, although most were roses and some were jasmines and lilies. There were ten chairs under each table with kid's names on them. The room also had a classical Japanese look with minor, decorative bamboo made walls to give off that traditional feeling.
Onigumo had stopped his footsteps as he realized that the girls were too distracted with their surroundings to realize where they were going, so he let them take everything in first. In truth, Onigumo was shocked at the setting as well. The setup committee did a great job and the setting was lovely, matching a relaxing atmosphere. Kagome looked to one end of the room to see a small stage area with a microphone and a projector screen behind the stand. Kikyo looked at the other side of the room to see another stage set up, not at the end, but in the middle against the wall. It was the same as the other stage but it seemed to be there for the kids on this side of the room to see the screen as well.
On the left side of the room, there were nine tables, made to fit that portion of the adjoining rooms. However, on the side they were in, which was the bigger side, there were fifteen tables. Each side had their own stage in case the occupants couldn't see one or the other. Kagome looked for Sango guys on the small side but she didn't see them. Onigumo had wiggled her arm, which caught her attention. She turn to look up with him and saw him tilt his head to the right. Kagome looked around to see Sango waving at the three with Miroku, Inuyasha and Rin already at the table. She suddenly felt butterflies in her stomach at spotting Inuyasha. Onigumo pulled her and Kikyo towards their table that was right in front of the stage.
Inuyasha and Miroku had stood up to address their arrival. Inuyasha had felt like he was about to fall as he gripped the back of his chair to keep from falling. Kagome was breathtaking. The black dress that she wore hugged her womanly curves, which made his blood race. She looked so beautiful in the dress and the way her hair moved around her to make her face shine even more. Her smile welcomed him warmly as Kagome came to hug him.
Kagome had let go of Onigumo and walked over to Inuyasha. She was breathless at his attire. Inuyasha wore a white tuxedo with a black vest and a black tie, looking amazing in the intensity of the suit. He seemed to match it, with his silver hair combining with the tuxedo; Kagome could feel her knees give up on her. Inuyasha looked so sexy that she wanted to feel his body. 'What! Get that thought out.' Kagome smiled as she neared him and hugged him, loving the way his body felt. Inuyasha was a little shocked but soon wrapped his arms around Kagome, feeling the bare skin of her back as his hands brushed under her raven hair. Inuyasha shivered at the closeness and Kagome looked up to see if everything was okay.
"Are you alright, Inuyasha?" Inuyasha looked down at his angel and smiled, showing his adoration for her through his golden eyes. He tenderly kissed her forehead and Kagome grasped his tuxedo even tighter.
"You look beautiful." Kagome felt her heart race and she blushed, not knowing what to do. However, Inuyasha had moved away to grab the bouquet of red roses that lay on the table. He looked down at the roses and then to Kagome. "You truly do look beautiful Kagome." Kagome genuinely smiled at his charming ways as she took the bouquet from him and smelt the fragrance of the red roses, her favorite. How Inuyasha knew was beyond her but she was glad that he got her this gift so she put her pink rose from Onigumo inside with the other roses.
Sango had looked over at the two after giving them their moment and after talking with Kikyo and Onigumo. "Kagome." she said, catching the girl's attention. "You look beautiful." Kagome giggled and left Inuyasha's side to hug Sango.
"You too Sango. I never knew that you looked this good in the dress," she said. They let go of each other and Sango had a small light in her eyes.
"You bought the dress," she whispered. Kagome smiled and nodded, holding the roses close.
"Aunt Izzy bought it for me," she whispered back. Sango made an 'o' with her mouth and the two turned to talk with the rest. Rin was standing next to Miroku, as silent as she was, but Kagome had decided to keep the girl company.
"You look beautiful Rin," she said, hugging the girl and taking in her dress. Rin had chosen the pink dress that suited her curves and small figure perfectly. Rin smiled a thanks and looked Kagome up and down.
"You look even more beautiful. I love that dress, Kagome." Kagome and Rin chitchatted for a bit before Miroku had interrupted their girl talk. Kagome turned to notice Miroku's black suit but silver vest and he had a green tie on, to match Sango's green dress. He smiled at Kagome as he took in her appearance.
"Well, you look lovely tonight Kagome," he said, taking her right hand in his to give it a small kiss, but a growl had stop his movements and he cleared his throat. "Well, I hope you two are ready for tonight." Kagome nodded and gleamed.
"This is going to be fun." They all sounded their agreements as the room began to pile with kids, most of the tables already being filled up. Kikyo had walked around the table to see all of their names written down on small, decorative cards to signalize where their seat was. The kids had the luxury of choosing their seats, and if this year went by smooth with no disruptions or horse playing, then they could choose their seats for next year too. However, Kikyo had seen Koga and Ayame's name as well.
"Oh. Koga and Ayame are sitting with us?" she asked. Miroku nodded.
"He had asked me if they could join our table so I didn't see why not." Inuyasha snickered as he sat down on his chair.
"Yeah. But guess who else is sitting with us." Everyone looked at each other in confusion and then back to Inuyasha.
"Who?" Onigumo asked.
Inuyasha cocked an eyebrow. "You don't know?"
Onigumo looked even more confused and Miroku patted his shoulder. "Your brother."
Kagome had froze after hearing that. 'Naraku is sitting with us?' Now Kagome felt even more nervous and uneasy. She would have to spend most of the night with him at her table, being so near him. Inuyasha had sensed her distress and got up to bring her to sit next to him. Onigumo was shocked to learn that Naraku was sitting with them since he didn't tell him anything about it. 'Damn him. He better ruin the night.' Kikyo had just waved it off and tried to make everyone cheery again.
"Don't worry guys. Tonight will be the best night ever." Kagome wanted to believe that but something just egged at the back of her mind. There was a tap on the microphone, which brought everyone out of their chattering to bring enthusiastic, and excitement on the night planned. Everyone turned to the stage at the far left, while the others on the far right, had to squint to see the woman, or they just listened. The woman watched as all heads were turned to her and then she smiled at all the lovely students.
"Good evening everyone. I hope you all are ready for tonight; your Freshman Dance." An uproar of claps sounded through the room as the freshmen class was delighted to hear that their dance was finally happening. After the sound decreased, the woman began into the microphone. "Well, first off, I just wanted to congratulate all of you for your well done achievement in your first year of high school. Your participation in activities and sports has helped your school a bunch. In addition, Culture Day went really well. We had many comments from parents saying that they enjoyed the event very much. So we are proud about that." The woman looked down to her small note card and then looked back up. "As you all know, after tonight, there's only one more week of school left and then it's your summer vacation." The room erupted into shouts of thrilled students and claps. "But, that does not mean that school is over." To their disappointment, the room filled with boos and waves of the hands.
Kagome looked over the table and saw the night's schedule. She grabbed it and began to look it over. Dinner was to be an hour and a half long, meaning that it'll end at eight since the event starts at six thirty. Then, the dance will be from eight to ten with a small slideshow in the midpoint. Naraku finally showed up and sat between Onigumo and Miroku. He was nicely dressed in his black tuxedo and his red eyes gleamed with dissatisfaction and boredom. Finally, Koga and Ayame had showed up, a little after Naraku, as the woman on stage was rambling about the Culture Day. More kids kept coming in to fill up the empty chairs at the tables and soon, everyone was finally where they belonged. So the gang's table went as so, clockwise: Miroku, Sango, Kagome, Inuyasha, Koga, Ayame, Rin, Kikyo, Onigumo and then Naraku.
The woman chuckled as she finished her long speech about the Culture Day. "First thing first, the teachers had wanted to congratulate some of our sport athletes tonight. Of course, this is only the freshman class, but you all did very well for your first year in high school sports and we wanted you all to be recognized for it." The woman began to read another one of her note cards. "To start off: the football team. We have, Inuyasha Takahashi, Miroku Houshi, Koga Takamiya and Onigumo and Naraku Mitsuhada." After each name was said, there was a round of applause for that person as they stood up so everyone could see them and quickly sat back down. All the football players were at the same table, which was kinda funny but not really that odd. The woman then went on to other kids in other sports as they were recognized as well. After she was finished, everyone gave a round of applause for all of the athletes.
"Okay. So now that you all know who are representing your class in sports, there's nothing else to say about anything," she said, with a shrug of the shoulders and some of the kids laughed. "Well, tonight, we have planned dinner, which is going to start in about five minutes and then the night will proceed into the next room, which is the Prominence Ballroom, where the dance will take place. You all have been given a schedule, one on each table, so you may look it over if you wish. So, dinner will be starting soon when the waiters start to hand out the menus." The woman turned off the microphone as everyone gave her an applause before returning to their conversations.
The waiters finally showed up in the dining room and were dressed in black tuxedos, all looking very elegant. They handed out menus for all the twenty-four tables. Everyone ordered and chattered as they were served their food. The choices were of the hotel's style, the same expensive plates and they were all thrilled to know that they won't have to pay for it. They only had a three-course meal: the entrees, appetizers and then their desserts, but the choices for each were able to make you completely satisfied. Chatter was incessant as kids told their table about how good their food was. Everyone was satisfied and happy at the end of dinner and finally, a minute before eight, the woman came back on the microphone at the far end of the room.
"Excuse me everyone. I hope you all have a satisfying meal. The dance will proceed now into the next room down the hall. So if everyone can go into the next room, I can explain to you what will be happening." Everyone got up from their seats and waited as only so little could fit through the six doorways. The gang stayed together, except, Naraku. He went to go find his other two friends somewhere at another table.
The Prominence Ballroom was very spacious. There was a room they had to walk in first, being equipped with ten doors. It was the foyer before the ballroom and the kids were surprised to see one. Inside the ballroom, the lights on the ceiling were the same orangey glow, only thing; it was darkened because of the disco lights that will be going on shortly. Everyone's eyes roamed around to all the decorations like the ribbons that were tied on the walls with the balloons. It seemed like, this year, the freshman student government didn't want to go all out with the decorations as it didn't seem so filled with it, but it still held a sense of excitement and fun. Everyone finally got in with the woman on stage getting a microphone. The stage was at the far end from where they entered and there were speaker systems set up, as well as a DJ turntable and mixer. There was no disco ball hanging from the ceiling, but there were two, one on either side, yet they were not as large and they were equipped with assorted colors. The DJ had a mini light from the ceiling to help him change the records and keep the music blazing.
"Okay, everyone. In the back, there is a concession stand in case you get thirsty and the bathrooms are down the hall, near the elevators. There are chairs on either side and in the back in case you need to sit down but there's one big problem." Everyone went silent as they awaited the problem in their 'should-be-perfect' night. "The hotel was in the process of fixing their air conditioners in this ballroom." There were some gasps and some moans as they already knew what the night held in store. "I know, I know, it is going to be hot. So I suggest, boys, you are allowed to take off your jackets. However… not your undershirts." Some of the boys booed, teasingly, and some of the girls giggled while the teacher just hushed them. "And girls, you know, don't take off your dresses." The girls all laughed while the boys just whistled and cheered. The teacher chuckled as she shook her head. 'Teenagers…'
"Well, the good thing is that there will be half of the air conditioners in here working but with everyone dancing and breathing in the same air, I'm quite sure that it will get hot sooner or later. So be aware of that. Also, there is going to be a small slideshow during the midpoint of the dance. I won't tell you what's going to be on it so I'll let it be a surprise." The woman turned around to see their hired DJ coming on the stage and getting his area ready. "Okay. Well everyone, have a good night and please, no freak dancing."
Some of the kids yelled out what freak dancing was, even though they already knew it, and they loved it. The woman just rolled her eyes and sighed. "You know. Rubbing up against the opposite sex and being so close. Girls with your little butt pops and boys with your grinds." Everyone laughed at how old the woman seemed by saying all those things that were so normal to a teenager. "So everyone have fun, and enjoy." The woman finally went off the stage and the DJ started to turn his discs, making a beat-popping start.
Soon, the song "Get Up" came on and the kids began to scream as they gathered in their circles and danced with their friends. Inuyasha came up behind Kagome and wrapped his arms around her waist. Kagome leaned into his body and swayed with him as they moved to the beat.
"Dance with me," he whispered, as loud as he could so she could hear him over the blazing music. Kagome bit her lip. She wasn't very good at dancing. Sango and her did dance at the spot but she was still new at this, although it was fun. Kagome turned around in his embrace and smiled up at him. "Sure."
Inuyasha smiled and he took them away from the others, wanting to have some alone time with her. Kagome followed as Inuyasha pulled her into a small space, almost in the middle of the ballroom. Kagome started to feel nervous, as she didn't want him to think of her as a bad dancer. However, Inuyasha started moving. Kagome moved a little as she watched him carefully, loving the way his body moved to the beat. Eventually, Kagome found herself pressed up against his body as the two matched each other's moves. Grinding and touching was added as Kagome became more open with her body and let Inuyasha trail his hands down to her hips to bring her closer, pushing her right to his crotch. She didn't care, however, because the music was so addicting that all she wanted to do was dance. Inuyasha was a very good dancer too. The whole song, the two were in their own little world, just them, as they had fun. That is, until Koga and Ayame showed up.
"Hey!" Koga yelled as he came up with Ayame. The song ended as another came on without any breaks. Inuyasha and Kagome turned to see the two coming and Kagome started to blush, realizing what she was just doing with Inuyasha.
"What'cha guys doing all the way over here?" Ayame asked as they joined the two. Kagome just shrugged, as Inuyasha didn't let his hold from her diminish.
"We were just dancing." Koga cocked his eyebrow and snickered at Inuyasha, but he waved it off. The others came as well, all joining the small group to dance. They made a circle as they all took turns to go inside and do some moves to show the others what they got. It was fun, especially for Kagome, as it was her first time to do something so exciting, but heart pounding, blending with the bass from the music, at the same time.
After five songs, the kids started to feel the affect of the nonworking air conditioners. The room started to get hot and muggy, but the dancers didn't stop, they just made adjustments. The boys took off their jackets and either hung them on the chairs or threw them somewhere for the moment. Miroku had gotten into the circle and asked everyone if they wanted something to drink.
"Yeah. I'll come with you," Kagome said as the two left the circle to go get a drink. They went in the back and grabbed a cup, then poured themselves some punch.
"So you liking it so far, Kagome?" Miroku asked pouring Kagome her juice and then making his own. Kagome nodded, taking her cup from Miroku.
"It's so fun. I really like it," she said, taking a sip of her juice while pushing her hair away from her forehead that was starting to perspire. Miroku nodded and put his empty cup down. He looked around at all the kids dancing, some not looking the same as when they first walked in, but overall, they were having fun. Kagome grabbed Miroku's hand to catch his attention.
"Come on Miroku." The two went back to the group to catch up with the others. After an hour, or so, the music started to fade as a slow song came on and a light was shown on the stage. It came from the projector that hung from the ceiling. Everyone stopped their dancing to watch the slideshow prepared for them.
Inuyasha put Kagome in front of him as he held her. All the boys, by now, had no jackets on and they were very tempted to taking off their undershirts as well since they were sweating like Hell, especially with their pants. Kagome was sweating, beads of sweat dripping from her forehead and her hair was plastered to her face and chest. Inuyasha licked his lips, looking over his girlfriend, finding the moment quite enticing. However, a blue light had made him look up to see the slideshow starting. The title of it was "Memories of Adolescents". The slideshow was about the class' first year in high school, as pictures were shown of those who wanted to offer them. Some were funny as the whole room busted out in giggles while some were just plain weird. But the whole slideshow was entertaining, letting them reminisce about their first year, also adding a little background music with the DJ helping to soothe the moment. After it ended, everyone gave a round of applause for the group who put it together and the music came back on.
After several minutes of dancing, Kagome felt the need to go to the bathroom. She stopped dancing with Inuyasha and told him that she had to go.
"I'll go with you," he said. Kagome smiled and shook her head, her hair not holding its bounce anymore.
"No. I can go by myself, thank you very much. Besides, it's right down the hall. I'll be back." With that, Kagome left the hot room to enter the very less crowded hall. No one was in it but Kagome kept walking to the bathroom, feeling her feet getting sore from all the dancing. Kagome got in and started to invigorate herself.
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Kagome got out of the bathroom, the same time a boy did, Naraku. She looked to the side and saw him, walking next to her and she stiffened. 'Oh great.' Kagome tried her best to ignore him but he would not leave her side. His presence was a nuisance.
"Kagome, I have a feeling that you don't like to be ordered around." Naraku looked at her as he easily kept up with her strides. Kagome didn't even spare him a glance but she kept her head high.
"No. I don't." she said with authority. Kagome felt her left wrist get caught in a death grip from Naraku's powerful hand. She flinched at the pain and stopped walking. Naraku suddenly pushed her to the wall of the hallway, halfway down to the ballroom. Kagome looked into his eyes with fear but also pain at his grip.
"Let go of me," she said. Naraku smirked, keeping his eyes on her.
"I don't like to be ordered around either my dear." Naraku moved even closer, forcing his right knee between her legs and pushing them apart so he could rest his knee against the wall, high up between her legs. Kagome was scared, feeling his pants against the inside of her thighs as his knee was pushing up her knee-length dress. Kagome struggled against him but he gripped her wrist even more that she cried out in pain. No one heard, though, as the music could be heard even in the bathrooms.
Naraku smirked at her. "Scream for me." he demanded. Naraku grabbed her other hand and raised both of them above her head, pushed up against the wall. He had her. She was vulnerable and he could take her now if he wanted to. Oh, how badly he wanted to. The way she looked; her innocent but beautiful chestnut eyes drove him mad. Also, her fear in her scent drove him even further. Naraku shivered at the intensity of this one girl. 'I knew it.'
Kagome gasped as Naraku moved his head to her neck, giving it a slight lick of his wet tongue. Kagome now squirmed out of his grasp, trying to get away as she squinted her eyes at his intimate touch. 'Stop!' Her mind screamed but Naraku took in her scent, moving his head to her shoulders, trying memorize everything. Kagome now whimpered, wanting to be in the safety of Inuyasha's arms. Naraku was terrifying her and she knew that he wanted her. It was obvious!
"Naraku! Please! Let me go!" she said, her attempts to free herself in vain, but that didn't stop her from trying. Naraku brought his head back up to her eye level, looking deep into her eyes. Kagome saw something in his eyes, some kind of predator look that desired something and would do anything to get it. Kagome tried to move further back, although she couldn't move anymore, but she pushed her body harder against the wall. Naraku let go of her hands as it suddenly gripped her shoulders. Kagome squealed at the sudden movement, and now, the pain that he was putting on her shoulders.
He could feel it. He knew it now. He was right. Naraku smiled, triumphantly. He looked over Kagome one last time, promising himself and the gods that he will see her again. Nothing will stop him from doing so. Nothing will stop him from getting what he wants.
Kagome put her hands on Naraku's chest and tried to push him back. Naraku's smile changed into a smirk as he moved his face to hers, his cheek against hers as he whispered in her ear. "You know Kagome. You should be more obedient to others. You'll never know what it could cost you if you try." Kagome shivered at his breath, but Naraku withdrew his leg and turned around to walk back into the ballroom.
Kagome stood there, her hand over her heart, feeling it beat rapidly at the terror and shock. She couldn't believe what Naraku had just done. By such touches and talks, he can give her a sudden terror that she has never felt before. Kagome just did not understand anything about Naraku. His mysterious character was what scared her most and his aura. After a few recollecting minutes, Kagome finally composed herself and stood straighter although her body still leaned on the wall for help. Her heart was still beating and her wrist still stung. Kagome looked down to inspect it and there was a red mark around her whole wrist, displaying exactly where Naraku held her. She hissed at it and the pain, but another thing that bugged her was the weird feeling she had on her neck. His foul tongue had licked her and she could still feel it. Kagome shook her head, feeling disgusted and all she wanted to do was go home and take a much-needed shower. All she wanted to do was feel safe right now. Kagome did not want to go back inside the ballroom in fear of having to see, or be near, Naraku again.
After a few moments, Kagome grew enough courage to scurry in and find Inuyasha. That way, she knew that Naraku wouldn't be able to go near her. With her mind filled with determination and her heart filled with dread, Kagome walked inside the muggy room. The kids were still dancing like crazy, they didn't seem too worn out from the atmosphere they were in. However, some kids were sitting on the sidelines, taking a break or getting some refreshments. Kagome walked into the crowd, trying to find her friends as fast as she could. She finally spotted them as she saw people crowding around to look.
Inuyasha was break dancing in the middle of the circle. More kids gathered around to see and Kagome found herself being bumped into as a huge crowd engulfed near her. She couldn't take it, everyone kept touching her and she felt more uncomfortable by the second. Kagome pushed herself through the crowd and, thankfully, found Rin. Rin was watching in awe as Inuyasha and Miroku squared off in a break dance battle. Kagome tapped on her shoulder and Rin turned around to see who it was.
"Kagome. There you are. Where were you?" Rin yelled, trying to make sure that she could be heard above the speakers and the screaming kids.
"I was at the bathroom. Can you tell the others that I'll be in the banquet room?" Rin seemed confused as she focused all her attention on Kagome.
"Why? Is everything okay?" The two tried their best to tune the screams and shouts out as the boys were showing off, but it didn't work. Kagome just shook her head.
"Yes. Everything's okay I just was going to take a little break in the next room." Kagome started to walk away and Rin just nodded, confused, but watched as Kagome pushed herself through the crowd. She turned around to focus her attention back on the two boys and cheered them on.
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It has been awhile but the dance was still going. Kagome sat at one of the tables, right next to the stage all the way in the far left. The hotel workers already cleaned the whole place up and the tables were neatly done, with only the tablecloths. When she had walked in, she found the two bouquets of roses that belonged to her and her sister. She was glad that the hotel workers did not throw them away so she set them in front of her. Kagome was resting on the chair, her head on her palm as her elbow rested on the table. She wasn't bored, really. However, she was more thinking on what Naraku had said to her about being obedient and the consequences. Her mind was running with the event that had taken place as she tried to piece together Naraku's actions and reasons. She just didn't feel like being in that crowded room anymore and the banquet room was nice and quiet. Her body still shivered from the memory of Naraku's touches. It wasn't as if she could leave because she didn't have a way to get home, which was quite a distance since they were right next to the airport. Kagome sighed, finding her tiredness taking over.
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"Alright everyone. That was it for your Freshman Dance. I hope you all had a blast and we'll see you in school on Monday." Everyone cheered and began to grab their clothes and leave to get into fresh air. It was hot and everyone sweated like a pig. Inuyasha guys walked back to the chairs with their jackets draped on it. Miroku blew out air towards his face.
"I don't mean to swear but it's fucking hot in here." Rin giggled as she nodded while the other girls were fanning themselves off. The boys threw their jackets over their shoulders and turned to walk out of the door. Inuyasha's hair was sticking to his face and it, too, didn't hold the same tenderness it held at the beginning of the night. However, he didn't follow the rest as he looked around for his girlfriend. 'Where the hell is she?' he thought, trying to find her in the dispersing crowd.
Sango turned back and saw Inuyasha looking around. "Inuyasha? Who are you looking for?" Inuyasha looked at her as if she was stupid.
"Kagome, idiot." Sango was surprised and turned around to see Kagome not with them. She started to worry where Kagome had gone. Sango didn't even realize that Kagome was gone. There was so much excitement and battles that she didn't realize where everybody was, especially her best friend. Everyone looked around as well but didn't see Kagome anywhere.
Rin, however, finally remembered what Kagome had told her and she piped up. "I just remembered. Kagome told me that she was going to be next door in the banquet room." Inuyasha walked over to her and cocked an eyebrow.
"Why?"
Rin just shrugged. "I don't know. She said that she needed a break." Rin watched as Inuyasha walked past her to the exit and everyone else followed. There was a huge group of kids waiting to get in the elevators as the gang got in the hallway. They walked next door to the banquet room, only the last door towards the elevators, was open. Inuyasha walked in and immediately spotted Kagome sitting at one of the tables by the stage. He briskly walked towards her as the others came into view.
"Kagome," he called. Kagome was daydreaming and she wasn't paying attention to her surroundings. When she heard her name, she jerked from laying her head on her palm, and pins and needles suddenly flooded her right palm. Kagome looked to see Inuyasha standing next to her.
"What are you doing here?" he asked, wondering if she was okay. Tonight was the Freshman dance, and unlike everyone else having fun and dancing, Kagome was sitting in here, by herself. Inuyasha felt angry with himself for letting her out of his sight because she spent the rest of the night alone, and he was not even aware of that.
Kagome just smiled up at him while trying to massage her palm. "I just needed a break from that hot room. It was getting too crowded for me, that's all." Inuyasha just sighed as the others came to the table.
"Kagome. You alright?" Kikyo asked, sitting next to her sister. Kagome looked at everyone and saw their exhausted, sticky features as their hair showed the whole story. Kagome just giggled.
"I'm fine, but I can tell that you guys aren't." Kikyo laughed with her sister as they got up to leave the hotel. Kikyo grabbed her bouquet as Kagome took hers. Inuyasha took hold of Kagome's hand and they all walked towards the elevator lobby, now empty. They all got in one elevator and went to the ground level, walking outside to find the valet guys to bring their and cars. While they waited, Inuyasha held Kagome to him. Everyone was all sweaty but the night breeze freshened them. It was a little chilly outside, due to no clouds in the sky and the drop in temperature, but there was wind. Inuyasha took his jacket off his shoulder and draped it around Kagome. She thanked him and snuggled into his chest as he held her and rocked side-to-side, waiting for their car. Everyone was quiet as they all recalled what happened that night. They all had fun, as it was clearly shown on their worn out faces.
A car had pulled in the hotel entrance as Rin walked towards it. "Well. That's my aunt. I'll see you guys in school," she said turning around to wave at all the couples. Kagome released Inuyasha to wave to her friend.
"Bye Rin," she said as they all waved her good-bye. Sango and Kikyo said their good-byes as well as they watched Rin get in the car and drive off. After a minute, a car had pulled in, which was to be seen as Koga's.
"That's mine," he said as Ayame left his embrace to turn around and see the car stopping in front of them. Miroku rocked back and forth with Sango in his arms as he looked over the car.
"Nice car, Koga." Koga just smirked as he walked towards him and shook his hand good-bye. He did the same to Inuyasha and Onigumo, and the two said their good-byes to everyone. Koga, then, got in and drove off with Ayame.
Next, Inuyasha's car had shown up. "Finally." he said impatiently. Kagome looked up to him and turned around to see his car being parked in front of them. She left his embrace as he got his keys from the valet guy.
"Are you going home with Onigumo, Kikyo?" Kagome asked as she moved towards the others, fixing Inuyasha's jacket around her.
Kikyo just nodded but turned around to see her sister. "Yeah. Tell mom I'll be home soon."
Kagome nodded as she went to Sango and hugged her. "I'll see you in school."
Sango nodded, letting go. "Call me." Kagome smiled to the two boys as Inuyasha shook their hands. "See ya later Kagome," Onigumo said.
Kagome and Inuyasha walked towards his car and got in, leaving the Ana hotel.
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A black car parked inside the garage and the driver stepped out, closing the door behind him and walking into the house. He opened the shoji door and then sensed his father in the living room.
"Father," he said, coming into view of seeing his father at his living room desk, filled with documents and his computer for work. His father was writing things down as he looked into the computer screen.
"Yes?" the older man said, in a deep voice. He finally stopped his writing and looked up with deep red eyes. His eyes held more knowledge and more mystery than his son's did. Naraku smiled at his father.
"I have found the one," he said, casually strolling to the chair in front of his father's desk. Kano put his pen down and looked towards Naraku with confusion yet his eyes tried to seek the depth of his son's triumphant words. Naraku just smiled even more, his blood warming at the promise the future held.
"I have found the Shikon no Miko."
Kano's eyes soon widened in disbelief. After all these years. After all the time they spent searching for the one with the jewel, the jewel has finally shown itself. Kano took some time to take everything in. This was it. This was finally the time to throw his plans in motion. He had studied everything about the prophecy of the child who held the Shikon no Tama, but the records show that the Sacred Jewel's location is not known. The documents Kano has read only talked about a child who will be born that will become the protector of the jewel and the chosen one to rid the world from 'evil'. Kano finally got everything soaked into his brain as plans already formed, automatically. He was going to get the girl and find out where the jewel was.
"Who is it?" Naraku looked at his father's glad, and satisfied expression.
"Kagome. Kagome Higurashi." Kano's eyes became wide once more. 'Kagome? So she does have it! Dammit!' Kano started berating himself for being so foolish back then as to let her go like that. 'I should have done it. Dammit!' Kano pounded his desk furiously and Naraku just watched as he could tell his father was having some kind of dispute within himself. He just waited until his father finally calmed down and looked him in the eye.
"So, Kagome is the one." Kano declared. Naraku nodded, "She has the jewel."
Kano cocked his eyebrow. "Why do you say that?"
Naraku smiled and brought one of his hands up to his eye level as he looked over his hand. "Because…I had touched her and I could feel the power that came from her, even her aura. When I was around her during school, I could tell that she held great spiritual powers but I felt something deeper, something that aroused me. I believe that she does have it, father."
Kano shook his head after hearing his son's explanations. "No. The location of the jewel is still unknown. The only thing that is for certain is that if Kagome is the Child of Prophecy then she knows where the jewel is. I heard she left Tokyo about 10 years ago to train at the Naiku shrine, so that could be one reason why her spiritual powers have increased since we last seen her as a child. Still, do not draw conclusions. You still don't know."
Naraku nodded and waited for his father to tell him his plans. Now that they have found the awaited person, after all these years of waiting and searching, they were finally going to get what they wanted. Naraku could already feel his body tingling at the sensation of the power. Kano smirked at feeling his son's lust and he looked at his computer screen, grabbing his mouse.
"Did you tell your brother?" he asked. Naraku snickered in disgust.
"He's going out with a Higurashi. I don't think that we should even tell him." Kano nodded his agreement as telling Onigumo might lead to their downfall. Onigumo might tell Kagome their plans.
"I agree, although I am still not pleased at the way you speak about your brother. Even if he is your half brother, you will still show him respect." Kano looked at his son across from him with eyes that wield power. Naraku looked away, but nodded. Kano then nodded as well. "I'm going to start making some calls. We have to contact everyone we know and tell them about this new information. Then, we have to do more thorough research so we know for sure that Kagome is the one." Naraku was about to protest and say that Kagome is, but Kano held up his hand to silence his son. "For sure, Naraku. We have to be, because I'm going to contact everyone I know and ask them to aid us in this historical event. We are going to get the Shikon no Tama, my son; we just need time to plan and strategize our army." Kano smirked at his son as the two talked about the needed people and a basic meeting layout to discuss everything with everyone. Naraku understood that it was going to take time. Yet, he was willing to wait. If, in the end, it meant that he could have such power, he was willing to wait.
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The Freshman Dance. That was my first experience of such school activities, especially a dance. I remember how excited my sister and I were before the dance night. Our wits were on ends and we could not contain our excitement. Yet, even though we were excited, butterflies formed in our stomachs and we became nervous about our chosen clothing and other's opinions. It is funny how teenagers judge each other, even if they keep it to themselves, there still is that sense of judgment that we all have when we see others. Even adults. However, most of us keep it to ourselves and do not make it a big deal. Still, we think about other's opinions and we try to make ourselves look good in their eyes. But in a way, I really did not care. Neither did my sister. I think, when it comes down to it, you forget about the eyes and the judging and you just think about the fun you'll be having, and that's what consumes your mind.
The night of the dance, however, was very entertaining. From the fulfilling, three course dinner, to the dance, even to the slideshow presentation that brought laughter to our night. The overall of the dance was great. I had so much fun with my friends. Especially at the dance. Oh, how embarrassed I was to dance with him for the first time. I didn't want to step on his foot like how I saw in the movies. I just wanted to move just like he could. And I did. He had loved the way I danced and we have danced together ever since, loving the way each other's body felt against our own. It is so erotic dancing those kinds of dances with another. However, it is also fun to just let loose and flow with the music.
Everyone had done that that night. We all let loose and had fun, forgetting about our worries and just focusing on each other. The hotel was lovely, also. The traditional Japanese style was beautiful, reminding me of my younger days. Nevertheless, something, or rather, someone, had to ruin my night.
Naraku. His touch, his presence, they gave me an unwelcoming feeling. Especially the feeling he gave me whenever he was near. I could tell you, now, everything that I could not tell you then about how I felt when I was near him. I did not understand back then on why I was so afraid of him and why his eyes held so much mystery. Now, I understand. However, what would be the whole point of telling you now when you can learn it later. For that's what a person's life is like. It is like a story, every day can be a chapter in our lives, with a plot and conclusion. Everything has a cause and effect and everyone lives to die. But why? Why are things like that? We all have destinies.
Life goes on…
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Well there goes their banquet. I was a little freaked out at the location on the banquet room, it was nice that's why I picked it, but it was on the basement level? I don't know why the hotel is built like that...oh well. But I hope you liked it, even though it was long. I'm thinking about adding more fluff on the chapters since it's going to get heated up towards the end. Well I hope you liked it!
-Kaleialohalani