The Prom

Chapter Twelve

The Dance

(ok guys, this chapter is kind of going to be a song fic for most of it. I do not own Inu-Yasha or the song I Will Always Love You. Enjoy!)

Last time:

"What's the matter?"

"Would you laugh if I said I was a little nervous?"

"No,"

"Well I am,"

"Don't worry Inu-Yasha, I'm right here with you,"

Inu-Yasha nodded, took in a deep breath, and walked into the gym.

It was very loud with people chatting and music playing. A dance floor had been set up near the doors, and next to it was the person playing the music. (Inu-Yasha has no idea what a DJ is) The rest of the gym was set up with round tables for people to sit at and long tables that had food on it. Inu-Yasha followed Kagome's friends since he didn't know were to go. They found a table near the dance floor and all sat down. Inu-Yasha sat on Kagome's right while Eri sat on her left.

"Do you want anything to drink?" asked Inu-Yasha.

"Some punch please,"

Inu-Yasha stared at Kagome. Was she asked for him to punch her? he thought.

Kagome saw the confused expression on his face and motioned him to lean his ear near her. "It's the red liquid in the bowls,"

Inu-Yasha nodded and headed for the food table. there was so many people here. For once in his life, he was glad that he was human this night. People saw him just as a normal human being on a date with a girl at her prom.

As Inu-Yasha disappeared into the crowd, Eri leaned over and whispered in Kagome's ear, "So . . . are you going to dance with Hojo?"

"Why would I dance with him? I'm here with Inu-Yasha,"

"Just in case you change your mind,"

Kagome was almost fuming with anger. No doubt Hojo would still come to the prom, even without a date. Inu-Yasha returned soon with two glasses of punch. He handed one to Kagome and sat down himself.

"So . . . Inu-Yasha . . . that' not a common name you hear," said Eri. All her friends nodded with agreement.

"It may not be common, but I still like it," said Inu-Yasha wondering where this was going.

"So what's your last name?"

Inu-Yasha didn't know what to say. He knew Kagome's last name was Higurashi, so he just told them the truth. "I don't know. My mother and father died when I was young, and no one knew their last names,"

"I'm sorry to hear that. So where did you live most of your life?"

"Um . . . with my aunt Sango and uncle Miroku," lied Inu-Yasha.

Kagome was trying to keep her self from laughing. Miroku and Sango would most likely kill Inu-Yasha if they ever found out.

"So where do they live?"

Inu-Yasha was about to answer, but then the school's principle over powered him some how. (Microphone people!)

"Attention all guys! We will now have the competition to see who is the most strongest and flexible guy here tonight! Anyone who wants to participate please walk on the dance floor!"

Some guys got up to the dance floor, but not too many. Inu-Yasha looked at Kagome for permission and she nodded her head. He got up and was quickly followed by Kagome who wanted a front row seat. Twenty guys in total stood on the dance floor at arms length. Inu-Yasha had thrown Kagome his black jacket, leaving him in his black shirt.

"Alright gentlemen, last one standing wins! Now the DJ will be telling you what to do! Get ready! Get set! Go!"

The DJ grabbed the microphone from the principle, "Alright guys, we'll go easy first . . . head stand,"

Inu-Yasha and most of the guys did a head stand quite easily. It was just then that Inu-Yasha realized he was right beside Hojo.

Kagome was standing near the front, and noticed this too. She prayed to god that Inu-Yasha would not kill Hojo.

Three guys were now eliminated as the remaining seventeen remained in a head stand.

"Alright fellows you can return to you feet, and then starting from me, one at a time do a front flip,"

Most of the guys had to back up and take a run at it to do a flip. When it came to Inu-Yasha he just stood where he was and did a simple front flip. Kagome smiled, even though Inu-Yasha was human, he was ten times stronger than any other mortal.

Five were disqualified this round, leaving twelve remaining. The guys started to space themselves since the competition was going to get tougher.

"Good job guys, okay now we'll do back flips, starting from the end to me,"

Inu-Yasha and Hojo did back flips with no problem, but that round six were disqualified. Kagome was getting rather nervous. Things were starting to heat up with Inu-Yasha and Hojo with the stares they were giving each other.

"Excellent gentlemen! Now the next one is going to be a test of strength. You will all do a head stand with one hand the last three standing will move on,"

The remaining six guys returned to the head stand position and place one arm behind there back. Inu-Yasha was glaring at Hojo and growling. Hojo just smirked at him.

Five minutes passed and finally two of the remaining six fell, leaving four. Kagome could tell that Hojo was using all of his remaining strength to keep standing, but Inu-Yasha looked perfectly fine, like it was nothing. Finally the guy on Inu-Yasha's left fell.

"Alright you remaining three, grab the ladies that you came with here tonight,"

Hojo started to head towards Kagome, but Inu-Yasha beat him to her. He escorted Kagome onto the dance floor and waited for the next event. Hojo had grabbed some girl from the crowd and stood beside Inu-Yasha and Kagome.

"Alright gentleman, push up position please,"

Inu-Yasha had to wait to see what the hell a 'push up' position was. Watching Hojo and the other remaining one, Inu-Yasha did the same.

"Now ladies, please on your gentlemen back,"

"Kagome, I should request that you would go on your knees, but put them on my shoulder blades,"

Kagome nodded and sat on her knees on Inu-Yasha's back. The other girls did the same to their dates. Almost immedialty the remaining male collapsed, leaving Inu-Yasha and Hojo the remaining two. Five minutes past and still neither of them would give up.

"Alright, now with one hand!"

Inu-Yasha easily put his left arm behind his back and onto Kagome's lap. Hojo was having a very difficult time of staying up. He was red in the face and had his teeth bared as he tried to stay up.

"Give it up Hojo, I'm not even tired yet," smiled Inu-Yasha.

Kagome looked worriedly over at Hojo. She really wanted Inu-Yasha to win, but she didn't want Hojo to hurt himself. At last Hojo fell to the ground, breathing hard. Kagome got off Inu-Yasha's back and handed him back his jacket.

"Thanks," said Inu-Yasha.

"No problem,"

The DJ walked out onto the floor towards Inu-Yasha. "Congratulations young man, may I have your name please?"

"Inu-Yasha," he was sure surprised that the little stick infront of him made his voice louder.

"Well Inu-Yasha, I have two free tickets for a movie, and a hundred dollars," said the DJ as he handed Inu-Yasha the envelope.

"Thank you," said Inu-Yasha as he placed the envelope in his pocket.

"Alright everyone now that that's over with, it's time to dance!"

Inu-Yasha led Kagome over to their table and sat down. Inu-Yasha drank the remainder of his punch in one gulp. Kagome's friends had disappeared, which left her and Inu-Yasha alone.

I guess this is as good of time as any to tell her, thought Inu-Yasha. "Kagome?"

"Yes?"

"There's . . . something I want to tell . . ."

"Hey Kagome!"

Kagome snapped her head around to see Hojo walking towards them. "What Hojo?"

"Care to dance?" he asked. The DJ had started to play music that was going at a fast pace.

"Well I . . ." she didn't get a chance to answer since Hojo grabbed her arm and practically dragged her to the dance floor.

Inu-Yasha was furious with this and followed after them When he caught up to them, grabbing Hojo's hand he ripped it from Kagome's arm and pulled her behind him.

"Hey, why don't you mind your own business!"

"She's my date, so it is my business," snarled Inu-Yasha.

Kagome stayed behind Inu-Yasha, wondering what she should do. She didn't want Inu-Yasha to hurt Hojo, but she didn't want to dance with him. Hojo tried to go around Inu-Yasha and grab Kagome, but he blocked him every time.

"Kagome tell your date to back off,"

The song finally came to an end, "Alright guys, next is a song by Whitney Housten,"

Kagome grabbed Inu-Yasha's arm and pulled him towards the dance floor, "Come on Inu-Yasha, let's dance,"

Inu-Yasha looked shock at first but nodded, he would deal with Hojo later.

"Do you know how to dance?"

"A little," admitted Inu-Yasha.

Inu-Yasha took Kagome's right hand into his, and placed his let hand behind her back. He pulled her closer to his body so it would be easy to move. Kagome put her remaining hand on her shoulder.

They slowly started to dance. Inu-Yasha was trying his best to remember what his mother had taught him, which made him kind of stiff. Kagome noticed this and stood up on her tip toes to whisper in his ear, "Relax Inu-Yasha, just go with the music,"

Inu-Yasha glanced down at Kagome an nodded. Taking a chance, Kagome got closer to Inu-Yasha and placed her head on his chest. Inu-Yasha was surprised at first, but wrapped his arm around her waist and pulled her close to him.

Inu-Yasha placed his chin on top of her head, for he didn't want her to see how badly he was blushing. He glanced up and saw Hojo at a table, jealousy was written all over his face.

Kagome squeezed Inu-Yasha's hand tighter as they danced slowly on the spot. I she could, she would stay like this forever in his arms. Snuggling closer to his chest she closed her eyes and enjoyed the moment.

So many things were going through Inu-Yasha's head as they rotated on the spot. Should I tell her now? he thought. The music was so appropriate, and the way they were in each others arms couldn't have been better.

"Um, Kagome?" whispered Inu-Yasha.

"Yes?"

"Are you having a good time?"

"It couldn't be better,"

"That's good. Kagome?"

"Yes?"

"Do you like Hojo?"

"No. He's a nice guy, but I only see him as a friend,"

Inu-Yasha sighed with relief and held her closer to him. (If that's possible)

"Why are you asking?"

"Kagome, I need to tell you something,"

"Yes?"

"I . . . well I'm not really good about talking about this kind of stuff, so it might take me a while to say it,"

"Okay,"

"I've been alone most of life, and I was either being hunted by humans or demons. I couldn't trust anyone, but then I met Kikyo. She never tried to kill me or run away from me,"

There was a moments pause as Inu-Yasha tried to think of what to say next.

"Go on," urged Kagome.

"When she told me I could become human and that we could live together, I had no second thoughts what so ever, for you see I had longed for such a life,"

Kagome didn't know exactly where this was going, but she listened to him intently.

"But then Naruka happened. It was then that I realized that I couldn't completely trust her, and to tell you the truth I still don't trust her,"

"I feel guilty that Kikyo died because of me, and the least I want to do is to see that her soul is at rest and at peace,"

Kagome nodded slightly and tried to look up at him, but he was holding her too close for her to move.

"I thought I could never trust anyone again, but . . ."

"Yes?"

As the song ended, Inu-Yasha released Kagome a little and stared into her eyes. He opened his mouth te tell her what he felt for her but . . .

"Hey Kagome! Will you dance with me now?" yelled Hojo.

Inu-Yasha growled with frustration. "Doesn't that guy ever get a clue?"

Kagome was about to answer, but she felt Inu-Yasha pull her towards the gym doors. "Inu-Yasha! Where are we going?"

"Outside, where we can be alone,"

Kagome nodded as they exited through the doors and headed outside, leaving a confused Hojo still in the gym.

TBC . . .

Oh yeah i am so evil. Just to let you know, the next chapter is going to be a good one. Well please review! The more reviews I get the faster I'll get the chapter up!

Lynns