The song in this chapter is Nothing by The script. Hope you enjoy. The next update will come once I get 20 reviews. Don't try your sneaky ways again Kat lol.
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Study hall was uneventful, Sango, Miroku and Kouga skipped out on it; leaving Rin, Ayame, Inuyasha and I with pretty much nothing to do or talk about.
Sango skipped because she was avoiding Miroku, Miroku skipped because he was looking for Sango and Kouga skipped…well because he's a douche or at least he was acting like one.
Ayame put on a brave face however and laughed at jokes and even made a few of her own.
It was obvious though that she was thinking of him as she ran her fingers across his mark on her neck every few minutes.
When gym came around everyone was present though; knowing better than to skip out on Coach E's class more than once in a week.
She called the seven of us over to her as soon as we got on the field.
Kouga had sure to stay as far away for Ayame as he could and Sango tried to do the same with Miroku but every time she moved so would he
"TODAY!" She bellowed at her usual volume, even though we were right in front of her. "We're going to be focusing on defense. Offense is an important part of battle, hell it's what decides if you win or die, but defense is important too. Without a good defense you won't even be able to show your offense. So today you're partnering off your freshmen and observing what they've learned so far."
"I'll team up with the mutt," Kouga muttered.
"No such luck Matsuno I have you with the missus; if Higurashi gets hurt which she usual does I want Takahashi close so he won't be a pain in my ass. Kuwashima you're with Tsujitani and Noto feel free to take your one pupil and join which every pair you want."
Coach didn't even give Kouga a change to argue before any of us could ask questions she had already turned her back and started walking away.
"Let's go," Kouga barked at his freshmen which followed behind him promptly.
"Come on," Sango mumbled and lead group away with Miroku and his group close behind.
"I think I'll go with them," Rin said and skipped off behind the two.
I turned towards Inuyasha, "You ready?"
"Sure," He said and turned towards his group.
"Ayano, get over there and show us some defense." He told one of his half cat demons.
"Kirika that means you're on offense."
They took their positions and Inuyasha gave them a nod so they would start.
"So next night of the new moon what are you thinking we should do?" He asked.
"I don't know, whatever you want babe. The night is about you." I said absentmindedly while watching the sparing match.
"No," Inuyasha said taking my hand, causing my eyes to meet his. "It's about both of us."
"You're right." I smiled "But it's still up to you, you lead and I'll follow."
Inuyasha growled sexily and his eyes changed from light amber to rusty brown.
My eyes widen and Inuyasha let go of my hand.
His eyes closed and he took several deep breaths before he opened them again to look at me.
"Sorry," He said quietly. "Damn demon in me likes having you…uh…submit to me…I guess. Even for something so minor. Takes anything he can get nowadays."
I grinned and cupped his check in my hand.
"Don't apologize for being who you are." I said and he nodded. "Plus I told you, you're incredibly hot when you act all feral. Can't wait until the next new moon."
I licked my lips slowly before walking away leaving a stunned Inuyasha behind.
"That's enough," I told the two sparing freshmen.
I was about to pick other pair to fight when my attention was drawn over by the yelling coming from the left side of the field.
"What are you talking about? My freshmen kicked your freshmen's ass. You don't say good job when the kid sucks!" Kouga barked at Ayame.
"I said he did a good job because he was able to block off the major attacks and the whole point of today is defense. Why are you getting so upset?" She asked back calmly.
"Because you suck as a mentor; you may be the granddaughter of the pack leader but you're sure as hell not ready to be the wife of an alpha. You're going to hold me back."
That comment threw calm out the window for Ayame.
"HOW DARE YOU!" She snapped. "You're not ready to be alpha because you act like a child! One little thing doesn't go your way and you either drink your troubles away or bitch about it. My grandfather hasn't offered you the alpha spot because he's not sure you can handle it. Shit, he was worried about this mating; hoped I would mate with someone who showed more promise."
"Well if I knew that this was how it was going to be I would have let you!" Kouga shouted and Ayame looked like she wanted to strangle Kouga.
"Matsuno." Coach E. said
"WHAT?" Both Ayame and Kouga yelled at her, neither turning to look at her since they were trapped in a deadly staring match.
Coach was stunned into silence by the fact that they actually had the gall to yell at her.
"Missus you take your group switch with Sango, NOW!"
Ayame growled roughly before she broke eye contact with Kouga and nodded to her group to walk over to Miroku and his group.
"Well that could have gone worst," Inuyasha said from behind me.
"Yeah," I agreed. "They could have had that argument while on fire."
The rest of the school day was normal. I asked Ayame if she wanted to hang out but she said she had to help out around the wolf den.
Sango was disappeared as soon as the bell rang and Rin said Sesshomaru was coming over to her place to help her with her statistics homework.
Inuyasha had to work but promised he would come over as soon as he could.
When I got home Sota was playing the Wii Rin got him with Kohaku.
"Hey guys, where's mom and grandpa Sota?"
"Grandpa is in his study and mom is working late. She called said you should make dinner."
"Fine," I sighed. "Tell me when you get hungry."
I went upstairs to my room and almost screamed when I saw Sango stretched across my bed.
"Hi," She waved.
"Don't you knock," I said as I closed the door behind me.
"You weren't here yet, what took you so long."
"Inuyasha and I had a long goodbye."
I dropped my bag and joined her on the bed.
"How was gym with Miroku?"
"Uneventful," She said.
"Really…he said nothing at all."
"He tried to talk plenty but I told him I wasn't having it."
"Ignoring the problem isn't going to make it go away, you know that right."
Sango nodded her head but said nothing.
"The fact that he wants to work it out means a lot. Kouga is not even talking to Ayame, well at least not without screaming."
"I just need time Kagome."
"Well you can't leave Miroku in the dark. I love you Sango but what you're doing is wrong. If the places were switched I'd be calling Miroku a thoughtless bastard."
"I don't know what to say to him." She said.
"Well at this point, anything is better than nothing."
She rolled over onto her side and curled up into a fetal position.
"Can I just hang out here for awhile?"
"Sure," I sighed as I rolled off the bed. "I'm going to work on some songs downstairs, call me if you need anything."
"Thanks," She mumbled and I grabbed my guitar and song book before walking out of my room and closing the door behind me.
I walked outside into the backyard and took a seat beneath the huge oak tree.
I strummed the strings on my guitar as I tried to think of a song but my mind was stuck on Ayame and Sango. Ayame was hoping that her relationship would be able to stand this test but Sango wasn't sure what she wanted.
Kouga seemed like he was ready to call it quits and Miroku wasn't going out without a fight.
I was happy that Rin and Sesshomaru were as solid as me and Inuyasha though; I'm not sure our little group would be able to handle anymore blows at the moment.
We were so tight and had too many goods times for this to be the end.
I remembered when we were at the beach on my day during spring break last year.
We were all happy, each couple wrapped in each other's arms.
Ayame and Sango told me that it was because of me that they were that happy.
It was my moving to Tokyo that jumped started both of their relationships.
With Ayame in Kouga's arms and Sango's in Miroku, they seem like that was the happiest they ever were.
I started to play an actually tune on my guitar and tried to think of the prefect lyrics to express how I was sure they were feeling.
By the time I finished getting a rough version of the song; Inuyasha had come over and joined me in the backyard.
"What you working on babe?" He asked as he walked up.
"A song, it's still kinda rough."
I reached my arm out to him and he pulled me up in one fluid motion.
"Hi there," I smiled as his lips brushed softly against mine.
"Hey you," He smiled back.
He was leaning in to greet me properly when Sota shouted over to us.
"Kagome! I'm hungry now."
"The kid has the worst timing" Inuyasha said and I laughed as I bent down to pick up my song book.
Inuyasha took my guitar from me and intertwined his free hand with mine.
"What do you want to eat?" I asked when we got back inside of the house.
"Anything, I just know I'm hungry." Sota answered.
"I could make sesame chicken and noodles," Inuyasha offered.
"Thanks," Sota beamed and focused his attention back on the TV.
"Will you show me how to make it?" I asked.
Watching Inuyasha cook was a major turn on and informative.
"Sure, follow me sexy kitten."
"That was delicious." I told Inuyasha once we finished eating.
"Thanks and thank you for your help."
"I don't think stirring and adding spices count as help but you're welcome."
I picked up his, Sota's and my dish and walked towards the sink.
"Yeah," he agreed as he came up behind me and wrapped his arms around my waist. "I did most of the work. But watching you watch me and hearing your moans of pleasure as you enjoy what I make is a real treat for me."
I set down the dish I was washing and turned in his arms so I was facing him.
"Good to know," I smiled and reached up to kiss him.
Before our lips could touch Inuyasha's phone started to ring.
"Ignore it," Inuyasha whispered.
"No," I sighed. "We already had our weekly kiss; plus the night of the new moon isn't far off. We can wait."
I turned back around and returned my attention on the dirty dishes.
"Speak for yourself," He mumbled and I bit back a smile as he picked up the phone.
Inuyasha pov
"What?" I said gruffly into the phone.
"We're going to H&H," Kouga grumbled back. "You're the designated driver."
"Where the hell do you get off volunteering my services? Get drunk at home."
"Okay, I lied. We're already at H&H and we're going to need you to pick us up. Miroku is already well on his way to getting shit faced."
"I'll be there in ten." I snarled and hung up before he could say anything more.
"You're leaving," Kagome said though there was a tint of whining in her voice.
I wrapped my arms around her again and pressed her firmly against me.
"I'll be back," I whispered into her ear.
Her body shivered and she shook her head.
"I'll-uh-I'll just see you tomorrow."
"Okay," I said though this time it was me that was whining. "Tomorrow we're going to do a quick run through of the songs before the gig so be at my house by seven."
"Sure thing," She said and sighed softly as I placed a kiss on the top of her head before disappearin out the door.
I walked into H&H and spotted Kouga and Miroku at a table near the back.
"It's Inuyasha!" Miroku beamed when he saw me. "My best friend since forever."
He stumbled over to me and enveloped me in a hug; the smell of whiskey was coming off him in vapors.
"I was just telling Kouga how much I love Sango." He said as I helped him back to his seat. "And Kouga said it'll be better to forget her."
I shot Kouga a look.
'I'm just trying to save him the heart ache." Kouga said with his hands raised in defense.
"Ayame is the best thing that is ever going to happen to you." I told him. "Why try and hide that happiness from someone."
"I think I should call her," Miroku said.
I snatched his phone from him before he was the change to dial her number.
"Drunk dialing her isn't going to win her over."
"But she has to hear how I feel." Miroku moaned. "She has to know how much she means to me and how much it hurts me to be without her."
"Blah, blah, blah." Kouga said dryly.
"Kouga, if you ain't got nothing good to say then keep your mouth shut."
I turned back to address Miroku again but he was half way cross the club calling some girl Sango.
"I'm sorry that I love you so much Sango," He slurred.
"I'm not Sango," The girl said calmly while inching away from Miroku.
"But I love you!" Miroku yelled and reached out to hug her but I pulled him back just in time.
"I'm sorry about my friend." I told the girl and she nodded before walking off.
"I know if I tell her I love her, she'll remember what we have." Miroku sighed.
"Maybe tomorrow," I told him and nodded to Kouga to let him know we were leaving.
It took awhile to get Miroku into my car but finally I got him back to my place. I carried him up one of the stairs and dropped him on the bed in one of the guest rooms.
"I love her Inuyasha." Miroku mumbled then grabbed the pillow next to him and held it close to his chest.
"I know," I said and patted him on the leg before leaving the room.
I went to the kitchen to get a bucket for Miroku because I was sure he'd need it by morning.
I was making my way back to the stairs when I noticed my phone was ringing.
"Hello,"
"Hi babe," Kagome yawned.
"Ready for bed," I smiled at how adorable she was.
"Yes, just wanted to say good night."
"Okay, night kitten."
"Good night. Oh and I wanted to ask if we could go somewhere, for the night of the new moon. I'd like to get out of town; I want spend time where it's just me and you."
"Your wish is my command my sexy kitten. Anywhere in particular you want to go?"
"Surprise me."
"Will do," I grinned. "Love you."
"Love you more."
I pocketed my phone and went up to the guest room.
When I opened the door Miroku was no longer laying in the bed. I checked the bathroom and other rooms but he was gone.
It wasn't until twenty minutes later I realized my keys were missing too.
I stepped outside and confirmed it.
"Drunk bastard took my car."
I got the spare keys to my bike and hopped on my motorcycle. There was only one place he would go.
By the time I got to Sango's place Miroku was sitting out front of the hood of my car; his face buried in his hands.
"Are you crazy monk?" I asked when I shut off the engine to my bike. "You could have crash into someone or something."
"Doesn't matter," He sniffled.
"Look at me Miroku," I said softly.
He moved his hands away to reveal the tears that were on the brink of falling.
"What happened?" I asked.
"I told her," He said and avert his eyes to look at the ground. "I told her that I love her. I can't imagine my life without her. I'd do whatever she wanted as long as she agreed to give us a chance."
"What did she say?"
"Nothing. She said nothing. I confess my love for her and I got nothing." He muttered. "She wouldn't even come to her window. so I could see her."
He shook his head and wiped his eyes with his sleeve.
"Come on," I said and helped him into the back seat of my car.
When we got back to my place I put him in bed again and told him to stay there this time.
I walked over to the studio and got my guitar before getting comfy on a couch.
Miroku was going through hell.
Even that mangy flea ridden wolf was having issues.
Still I couldn't imagine how horrible the sound of silence must have been to hear after confessing his love.
I strummed the strings of my guitar as the words that Miroku was kept replaying in my head.
He confessed his love and he got nothing.
After that, the lyrics pretty much wrote themselves and I started to sing them out before they left my head.
Am I better off dead
Am I better off a quitter
They say I'm better off now
Than I ever was with her
As they take me to my local down the street
I'm smiling but I'm dying trying not to drag my feet
They say a few drinks will help you to forget her
But after one too many I know that I'm never
Only they can see where this is gonna end
But they all think I'm crazy but to me it's perfect sense
And my mates are all there trying to calm me down
'Cause I'm shouting your name all over town
I'm swearing if i go there now
I can change your mind turn it all around
And I know that I'm drunk but I'll say the words
And she'll listen this time even though they're slurred
Dialed her number and confess to her
I'm still in love but all I heard was nothing
So I stumble there, along the railings and the fences
I know if I'm face to face that she'll come to her senses
Every drunk step I take leads me to her door
If she sees how much I'm hurting
She'll take me back for sure
And my mates are all there trying to calm me down
'Cause I'm shouting your name all over town
I'm swearing if I go there now
I can change your mind turn it all around
And I know that I'm drunk but I'll say the words
And she'll listen this time even though they're slurred
Dialed her number and confess to her
I'm still in love but all I heard was nothing
She said nothing
Oh I wanted words but all I heard was nothing
Oh I got nothing
Nothing
I got nothing
Nothing
Oh I wanted words but all I heard was nothing
Oh sometimes love is intoxicating
Oh you're coming down your hands are shaking
When you realize there's no one waiting
Am I better off dead
Am I better off a quitter
They say I'm better off now
Than I ever was with her
And my mates are all there trying to calm me down
'Cause I'm shouting your name all over town
I'm swearing if I go there now
I can change your mind turn it all around
And I know that I'm drunk but I'll say the words
And she'll listen this time even though they're slurred
Dialed her number and confess to her
I'm still in love but all I heard was nothing
She said nothing
Oh I wanted words but all I heard was nothing
Oh I got nothing
Nothing
I got nothing
Nothing
Oh I wanted words but all I heard was nothing
Oh I got nothing
I got nothing
I got nothing
I set my guitar down next to me and listened to the sound of my quiet house.
I never noticed it before but the sound of silence could be the worse sound ever.