I do not own Inu Yasha or the song 'Giving Up on Love' by the Ataris or 'You Make Me Hot' by the Donnas
~Chapter 11- Saddest Song~
Kagome and Miroku sat at the kitchen table chatting about miscellaneous
stuff. Kouga and Inu Yasha had taken a trip to the local arcade while Sango
had gone off to see a movie with an old high school buddy that was in town
visiting family. The guys had offered to take Miroku along, but he had
refused saying that he much more enjoyed the company of a lovely lady. He
had later told Kagome that he just didn't want to leave her all alone. He
could be such a sweetie at times.
"So Miroku, what were you guys like before I came along?"
"We weren't too much different. The sound of our music did change a little,
Inu Yasha did the singing. All of our relationships with one another were
the same, except Kouga and Inu Yasha got along a lot better. They didn't
argue as much."
"Oh..."
"It's not your fault Kag; those two have always been slightly competitive."
"Competative? What do they have to compete over?" Kagome had a confused look
on her face.
"Why Miss Kagome, don't play dumb." Miroku shot her a teasing grin.
"What?!"
"Well I'm sure you've noticed that Kouga's developed a little crush on you,
and if you know Inu Yasha well enough you can see that he's developed a
certain fondness for you."
"Fondness? He has a great way of showing it." She sighed and propped her
chin on her hand.
"It's true; he just doesn't really know how to express himself. Maybe one
day he'll explain it to you. He's just been through a lot and doesn't really
like to get close to people. The only reason he tries so hard to push you
away is because he cares and he doesn't want to."
"You really think so?" A hopeful expression crossed her face.
"I know so."
"So how was Inu Yasha, when he sang? I've never heard him."
"Hmm...Come on, I'll let you hear for yourself. Just don't tell Inu Yasha I
let you listen to this, ok?"
"Deal!"
The two now sat in Miroku's room, he had just finished searching through is
belongings and held a cd in his hand.
"It's not the best quality; it's a lot better live. After all, it was made
in my parent's garage. It's one of the left over demo's we sent out a few
years back." He placed the cd in the slot on his computer and scrolled down
until he found the song he was looking for. "Ah, here it is. Maybe this will
even give you an inside look into boy wonder."
Kagome listened as the music began.
"These last few weeks, I've been confused.
Sometimes I wonder if I'm better of being alone.
You fall in love, they break your heart.
You fall in love again, it's never ending.
I use to have this friend
who took his fiancé
to see Billy Idol
a couple of weeks before their wedding day.
The chick got backstage and left my friend outside,
next day she called from a hotel asking for a ride.
I guess I'm giving up on love...
I guess I'm giving up on love...
I guess I'm giving up on love, yeah...
Cause it really kind of sucks.
Uninspired and growing tired,
why am I always so attracted to drama?
So here I am, grown up at 23.
Will someone tell me what it takes to be happy.
I'm play in my band and write a lot of songs
about relationships and how mine went wrong.
Maybe I'll meet that special girl, no way.
Then she'll break my heart and leave me crying.
I guess I've given up on love...
I guess I've given up on love...
I guess I've given up on love...
Cause it really kind of sucks."
Inu Yasha's voice paused and nothing but the music played for a moment.
Kagome was beginning to understand him a little more than before. He was
just afraid of getting hurt, from what she had gathered from Sango and
Miroku it was now so obvious. Something really bad must have happened to
him.
"I guess I've given up on love...
I guess I've given up on love, just not worth it.
I guess I've given up on looooove...
Cause it really kind of."
The song stopped and Miroku ejected the cd and held it out for her.
"Here, you can keep it if you like."
"Are you sure?"
"Yeah, I can always get it back and make another copy."
"Thanks. Wow, you guys were really good. Why did you need me?"
"I'm not sure, Myoga just told us that we needed a new singer. He didn't
really go into why."
"Hey Miroku, mind if I ask you a personal question?"
"Um...I guess." A looked a little hesitant, not really sure what to expect.
"How do you feel about Sango, you two seem really close."
"Uh..." the boys' cheeks turned deep red and he nearly choked. Finally he
found his voice and managed to answer. "She...she's my friend. I care about
her a great deal."
"No, I mean...do you have feelings beyond that for her?" Kagome was right up
in the blushing guitarist face now looking at him intently.
"Why are you asking me such things?!"
"Oh come on Miroku, tell meeeee."
He sighed in defeat, "Yeah, I do. I've had a thing for her as long as I can
remember, ever since I reached an age were girls were no longer considered
gross."
"Why haven't you two ever gone out then?" The girl was totally baffled, they
both like each other. Why weren't they together?
"I guess I just don't know how to ask, and I'm afraid it would ruin our
friendship if she refused."
"She wouldn't refuse."
"You don't think that she would." His eyes lit up and he looked at her in
shock.
"I know she wouldn't. Hmm....ya know, I've got a great idea. It'll be
perfect, she won't be able to resist," she got all giggly and dreamy eyed.
"Uh oh."
~Later that day~
Inu Yasha and Kouga had gotten back a couple of hours ago and were now
playing Tekken on the PS2. Didn't those guys ever get tired of video games?
It looked like Kouga was going to get the better of Inu Yasha, at least
until he got him in the gut with his heavy duty super kick and the screen
screamed K.O. Inu Yasha danced around happily while Kouga cried like a
little girl.
"I reign supreme. You will never defeat the great and almighty INU YASHA!
Bwahahahahahaha..."
In the middle of Inu Yasha's evil cackling Sango barged into the room and in
a hurry, she ran over to the two. Inu Yasha stopped is bragging and gave her
his attention while Kouga remained on the floor crying. One day he would
beat Inu Yasha, one day!
"Hey Sango, what's up?"
"Inu Yasha! Where are Kagome and Miroku?" She looked around for said two.
"Oh, them? I think their in Miroku's room. They've been in there since we
got back. Why?"
"Eh..." A worried expression crossed her face before she waved it away. She
had more important things to worry about right now. "KAGOME! MIROKU! GET
YOUR BUTTS OUT HERE!"
Both Kagome and Miroku rushed out of the room think something was wrong.
"Sango, what's wrong?"
"Kagome, you're in charge of gathering people."
"Wha?"
"Inu Yasha, you go get alcohol. Kouga," She looked at the sobbing boy with
controller still in hand, "never mind. Miroku, go with Inu and pick up
munchies. Make sure you get plenty. I'll stay here and get everything ready.
Everyone now knows their mission, do not fail!"
"Um...Sango, what's this for?" Inu Yasha was totally confused.
"We're having a party. Now hurry!"
"Yes sir!" Miroku saluted and grabbed Inu Yasha, chanting the word 'party'
all the way. At the mention of party even Kouga got up and started looking
excited.
"We're throwing a party?"
"Yeah. You know that friend I was with, well it was her idea and I being the
social butterfly I am could not refuse."
"Hey, any excuse for a party works for me."
"Well I guess I should get started. I've got quite a few phone calls to
make. Just be warned, these kids really know how to party."
Things were in place and people slowly began to fill in the door. Kagome
wasn't lying when she said her list was long, she was
pretty popular among the punk scene. She greeted each and every person by
name, remembering them all. The three friends she had been with when at the
bar were there as well. They went on and on about how happy they were for
her, and jealous. Shippo even came with them, who had also been with them
at the bar. He was one of her closest and youngest friends, she felt sort of
like a big sister to the boy. Miroku was the official bar tender, he played
the role well and had an extensive knowledge of mixed drinks. he had it all
setup on the bar that looked into the kitchen. Kagome brought Shippo over to
meet the rest of the group.
"Hey guys, this is Shippo. Shippo this is the guys. That's Miroku, Sango,
Kouga, and Inu Yasha." She pointed to each as she said their names.
"Nice to meet you all. You're taking good care of Kagome aren't you?"
"Of course," answered Miroku.
"Hey twerp, aren't you a little young to be at something like this?"
"Kagome invited me and it's none of your business," he stuck out his tongue
at the older boy with long black hair.
"Why you!!"
"Inu Yasha, behave!"
"I didn't do anything Kagome! I better not see him drinking a single thing.
He's barely out of diapers!"
"I'm fifteen years old I'll have you know." The boy said proudly.
"Would you two stop already?" Kagome could see that these two were going to
be trouble.
Everyone gathered around for the traditional shots, lemons in hand.
Excluding Shippo of course, he stuck with a soda. The salt shaker was passed
around with the shot glasses. There weren't enough glasses for everyone to
do it together. They had a good twenty people crammed into the apartment.
Good thing it was spacious. Kouga took a seat on one of the bar stools.
"What can I get for you my good man?"
"I think I'll have a scotch on the rocks."
"You look a little down, care to share?"
"Girl troubles."
"Isn't it always." He let out a playful sigh and went to making the
requested drink. This caused a few girls off to the side to giggle, Miroku
grinned and gave them a wink and received another string of giggles.
Sango and Kagome were in the middle of the room with Shippo dancing with a
bunch of other people, both had already downed their first drinks and were
feeling really good at this point.
"I think it's time for another drink, come on Sango." They made their way
through the crowd over towards Miroku.
"Bartender! Long Island Ice Tea!"
"Anything for you my dear Sango. What will you have Kagaroo?" Said girl
giggled at the new name.
"Tequila Sunrise!"
"Coming right up."
Of course Miroku had to try the various alcohols before putting them into
the girl's drinks. Had to make sure that it was safe, well as safe as liquor
could be. Once the two had their drinks they made their way back out to the
dance floor, shortly followed by Kouga. The three were having a good ol'
drunken time dancing with each other. Kagome kept pausing to adjust her hold
on her drink, she didn't want to get any alcohol abuse penalties. Inu Yasha
made his way over to keep Miroku company.
"Hey man, can you had me a shot glass and the bottle of Jack?"
"Ooh, the tough guy. Sure thing."
"So, what's new?"
"Nothing much, me and Kagome had an interesting conversation earlier today."
A small smile played on his lips.
"Oh really, what about?" Inu Yasha tried to act as if he didn't care. It
didn't work very well though.
"Oh, don't worry. You'll find out soon enough. It's just something she's
helping me on." Inu Yasha flashed him a quizzical look.
"O...k then." He downed another shot and looked back to watch the girls,
Shippo, and Kouga along with Miroku.
Miroku was about to suggest that he should join Kagome, which he knew would
earn him a knock on the head, until he saw the two girls step up onto the
stage. Kouga was making his way over to the stereo to turn it off. Sango
took her place behind the drum set and Kagome grabbed Inu Yasha's prized
guitar. Inu Yasha was rushing to the stage in a panic, wanting to be close
to make sure his baby didn't get hurt.
"Kagome! That's MY guitar. What in the hell do you think you're doing?"
"Don't worry, I won't break it! We wanna play a song." She gave him the
puppy dog look and he 'hmphed' at her in reply, but stood close by to keep
an eye on her. Miroku stood there stunned. Was Inu Yasha actually going to
let her play HIS guitar? He wouldn't even let Miroku touch it.
"Ok boys and girls, for your listening pleasure me and Sango will be playing
a little something. Besides, we're wasted and feel like making asses of
ourselves. Ready Sango?"
"You bet Kagaroo!" Both girls cracked up at Miroku's name for Kagome. When
they finally got their selves back under control, or at least the closest
they could come at the moment, Sango started off their little show by
hitting one of he drums with her stick few times before starting up the
beat, Kag joined in on the guitar.
"Standin' over there, waggin' your hair,
There's something that you do.
Long and lean, rock 'n' roll machine,
I just wanna get with you.
Come on, come on. I just wanna tell you.
Come on, come on. I just wanna touch you.
Come on, come on. I'm talkin' to you.
You make me hot!"
Kagome was moving back and forth with guitar in hand, looking straight into
Inu Yasha eyes giving him an evil seductive grin. Of course in his drunken
state his will power was little to nothing. Everyone around started moving
around and danced to the duo's music, it was amazing how well they could
play right now. Neither of them could walk straight.
"Yeah, I wanna touch you.
Yeah, I wanna grab you.
Yeah, I wanna hold you tight.
You can run but you can't hide.
I just wanna get you tonight."
Sango looked Miroku's way and winked, causing the official bar tender to
spew out what he had been drinking. Maybe Kagome was right. As the chorus
started again the crowd joined in, screaming out come on, come on with
Kagome.
"Come on, come on. I just wanna tell you.
Come on, come on. I just wanna touch you.
Come on, come on. I'm talkin' to you.
You make me hot!
Yeah, I wanna touch you.
Yeah, I wanna grab you.
Yeah, I wanna hold you tight.
You can run but you can't hide.
I just wanna get you tonight.
Come on, come on. I just wanna tell you.
Come on, come on. I just wanna touch you.
Come on, come on. I'm talkin' to you.
You make me hot!
You make me hot!
You make me hot!
You make me hot!"
As the song ending and Sango finished with a drum roll, Kagome raised her
hands to the sky in triumph as the crowd cheered. Luckily the chords had
been really easy to play, it also helped that she was a natural on the
guitar. She could play that song in her sleep.
"Thank you, Thank you! We love you all! Have a good night and don't forget
to tip your waitress!" She sat the guitar on its stand and all but tumbled
off the stage into a pair of strong arms. Unfortunately the arms didn't
belong to who she was hoping for and she looked up to see Kouga.
"Ya know Kagome, I could make you hot,"
"EEEWWW Kouga!"
"What?!"
"You're going to make me sick," the girl whined.
"Well that was harsh." Kouga had a crestfallen look, poor guy.
"Sorry. That's was a little mean wasn't it?" Kagome was once more sent into
a giggling fit.
"I'll try again later."
"Ok Kouga, you do that. I need another drink, to the bar we go." With that
she grabbed his arm and dragged him off to the bar where Sango was waiting.
On the way she got a lot of 'man, you guys rock' and 'you two were awesome
up there'. Finally they reached the bar.
"We better be careful, these two might leave us and start their own little
band." Miroku said as he handed Kagome her drink that was ready and waiting.
He had heard her shout from all the way across the room, even over the
stereo that was once again playing and the loud guests.
"What? and leave you guys to fend for yourselves? No way, you'd be totally
lost."
"You're so caring Sango."
Inu Yasha reached the group, steam seeping through his ears and eyes
narrowed into thin slits. He wasn't too happy about Kouga touching Kagome
and saying that stuff to her.
"Hey Inu, why the grumpy face?" He was completely oblivious to the fact that
Inu Yasha's furry was directed at him.
"Grrr...You, you...keep your dirty hands off of her!"
"What?!" Everyone was shocked by his behavior, it was just very un-Inu Yasha
like. Well, he usually did blow up but he normally didn't show this much
emotion. He was jealous.
"What are you talking about?"
"Keep your hands off of Kagome!"
"And why should I?"
"Cause I said so! No one's allowed to touch Kagome like that, don't even
look at her like that!!" His fists were clenched at his sides.
"What do you care, she's not yours."
"It's none of your business why I care!" By now everyone had stopped what
they were doing to watch the screaming match, it was pretty entertaining.
Finally Kagome got fed up with it, even if she did find it flattering, and
dragged Inu Yasha off towards the balcony. Inu Yasha stuck is tongue out at
Kouga as they retreated.
"Drats, he beat me again." Kouga pouted and stormed off to join the rest of
the party.
"Well that was unexpected," said Sango as she turned back to Miroku.
"Yes, yes it was."
"Is that guy always this cranky?" Shippo asked.
"Yes, yes he is."
*THUMP*
"Oh geez Eddy, you're not superman. You CAN'T fly!" Some random person
yelled at the boy who was now sprawled out face first on the floor behind
the couch.
~@~
Kagome stood out on the empty balcony with Inu Yasha, there was a gentle
breeze blowing her hair around her face. She reached up with one hair and
tucked it behind her ear and turned to face him.
"So what was that all about?"
"Nothing!" He was still being a grouch.
"If you say so," must just be the alcohol. "So, how have you been lately?"
"What? You see me every day, what are you talking about?"
"I know, but I still don't know what's going on up there," she reached a
finger and pressed it between his eye brows. His eyes went all cross-eyed
trying to watch it. This cause Kagome to laugh. "Everything's been going so
fast lately with the band and all, it's a lot for a person to handle. I
know it's a little overwhelming for me, so how are you taking it?"
He looked out across the city as he thought about what she had said. His
mind went over everything that had taken place. Becoming famous wasn't what
boggled his mind so much, it was her.
"Would you stop that?"
"Stop what?" She was caught off guard by his answer/question.
"Stop being so damn nice."
"Why? I was just concerned. That's all."
"Well you shouldn't be, it's not your problem."
"But..." her gaze went to the ground below. "I heard one of your songs
today."
"Hm...what song?"
"Giving Up on Love." His eyes went wide.
"Damn Miroku."
"It was really good, but is that how you really feel?" Her eyes traveled up
to stare at his face, watching the emotions that crossed it. The only answer
she received was a simple nod of his head. "Why?"
"Why do you wanna know?" He refused to meet her gaze.
"It, it effects me in a way. Maybe it'll help me understand certain things
better. Besides, I wanna know because I care." It was amazing how much you
could let out while under the influence. Her tongue felt so loose.
"I guess it wouldn't hurt," sighing, he told her his story. "Right before my
senior year my family went on a summer vacation where I saw this chick I
knew from school, I had always had a crush on her but knew nothing would
come of it. Well, I was wrong because we ended up getting really close and I
ended up falling for her pretty hard. I should have known better, when
school started again things went back to normal. I was ditched cause it was
socially unacceptable, she didn't even acknowledge my existence."
"That's so sad."
"Well I don't want your pity so don't give it."
"I don't pity you Inu Yasha, if I feel sorry for any one it would be her."
Kagome was looking off in the distance again, deep in though.
"For her?!" He starred at her like she had lost it.
"She's the one who's going to loose in the end, they always do. Yeah she
might have her status and money, but she won't ever find true happiness.
She'll probably end up marrying some rich aristocrat who she doesn't even
love."
"Hm, you have a point. I don't feel sorry for her though, she made her own
choices."
"It's not easy when you're raise to believe that your social standing is
that important. I'm glad my parents weren't like that." She turned back to
him, "is that the only reason you feel the way you do about love? If so you
didn't give it much of a chance, everyone's going to feel heart-ache
someday. It's no reason to give up so soon."
"No, shortly after my parents died. It's easier when you don't care about
people, you don't feel as much pain when they leave you."
"That's the coward's way!" How could he just give up so easily? Wasn't he
lonely? Yes he had lost people throughout his life, but that didn't mean he
could just shut everyone else out.
"Well it works just fine for me!" She had touched a soft spot, he had never
liked anyone accusing him of being weak.
"But, how can you live your life like that?" Kagome was near tears. Why, she
wasn't even sure. His situation just tore at her heart. "When you love
someone it's true that you'll loose them someday, but isn't it worth it just
to enjoy it while it lasts?"
"I...I don't know. It never bothered me much before, before you came along.
Now I just don't know." His words were barely above a whisper, Kagome looked
at him unbelieving. Had she really heard him right?
Ever so slowly they moved closer and closer, eyes drifting shut as they were
about to meet.
"KAGOME!!" The sliding door was pushed open and out stepped one of the girls
from the bar. All three's cheeks turned a bright shade of pink. "Oh, sorry.
Didn't mean to interrupt. We're about to leave and Shippo insisted on saying
bye."
"Um, yeah. Coming." Kagome reluctantly left to go back inside to her
awaiting friends. She had been sooooo close!
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Well there's chapter 11 for ya, hope you enjoy.
~Chapter 11- Saddest Song~
Kagome and Miroku sat at the kitchen table chatting about miscellaneous
stuff. Kouga and Inu Yasha had taken a trip to the local arcade while Sango
had gone off to see a movie with an old high school buddy that was in town
visiting family. The guys had offered to take Miroku along, but he had
refused saying that he much more enjoyed the company of a lovely lady. He
had later told Kagome that he just didn't want to leave her all alone. He
could be such a sweetie at times.
"So Miroku, what were you guys like before I came along?"
"We weren't too much different. The sound of our music did change a little,
Inu Yasha did the singing. All of our relationships with one another were
the same, except Kouga and Inu Yasha got along a lot better. They didn't
argue as much."
"Oh..."
"It's not your fault Kag; those two have always been slightly competitive."
"Competative? What do they have to compete over?" Kagome had a confused look
on her face.
"Why Miss Kagome, don't play dumb." Miroku shot her a teasing grin.
"What?!"
"Well I'm sure you've noticed that Kouga's developed a little crush on you,
and if you know Inu Yasha well enough you can see that he's developed a
certain fondness for you."
"Fondness? He has a great way of showing it." She sighed and propped her
chin on her hand.
"It's true; he just doesn't really know how to express himself. Maybe one
day he'll explain it to you. He's just been through a lot and doesn't really
like to get close to people. The only reason he tries so hard to push you
away is because he cares and he doesn't want to."
"You really think so?" A hopeful expression crossed her face.
"I know so."
"So how was Inu Yasha, when he sang? I've never heard him."
"Hmm...Come on, I'll let you hear for yourself. Just don't tell Inu Yasha I
let you listen to this, ok?"
"Deal!"
The two now sat in Miroku's room, he had just finished searching through is
belongings and held a cd in his hand.
"It's not the best quality; it's a lot better live. After all, it was made
in my parent's garage. It's one of the left over demo's we sent out a few
years back." He placed the cd in the slot on his computer and scrolled down
until he found the song he was looking for. "Ah, here it is. Maybe this will
even give you an inside look into boy wonder."
Kagome listened as the music began.
"These last few weeks, I've been confused.
Sometimes I wonder if I'm better of being alone.
You fall in love, they break your heart.
You fall in love again, it's never ending.
I use to have this friend
who took his fiancé
to see Billy Idol
a couple of weeks before their wedding day.
The chick got backstage and left my friend outside,
next day she called from a hotel asking for a ride.
I guess I'm giving up on love...
I guess I'm giving up on love...
I guess I'm giving up on love, yeah...
Cause it really kind of sucks.
Uninspired and growing tired,
why am I always so attracted to drama?
So here I am, grown up at 23.
Will someone tell me what it takes to be happy.
I'm play in my band and write a lot of songs
about relationships and how mine went wrong.
Maybe I'll meet that special girl, no way.
Then she'll break my heart and leave me crying.
I guess I've given up on love...
I guess I've given up on love...
I guess I've given up on love...
Cause it really kind of sucks."
Inu Yasha's voice paused and nothing but the music played for a moment.
Kagome was beginning to understand him a little more than before. He was
just afraid of getting hurt, from what she had gathered from Sango and
Miroku it was now so obvious. Something really bad must have happened to
him.
"I guess I've given up on love...
I guess I've given up on love, just not worth it.
I guess I've given up on looooove...
Cause it really kind of."
The song stopped and Miroku ejected the cd and held it out for her.
"Here, you can keep it if you like."
"Are you sure?"
"Yeah, I can always get it back and make another copy."
"Thanks. Wow, you guys were really good. Why did you need me?"
"I'm not sure, Myoga just told us that we needed a new singer. He didn't
really go into why."
"Hey Miroku, mind if I ask you a personal question?"
"Um...I guess." A looked a little hesitant, not really sure what to expect.
"How do you feel about Sango, you two seem really close."
"Uh..." the boys' cheeks turned deep red and he nearly choked. Finally he
found his voice and managed to answer. "She...she's my friend. I care about
her a great deal."
"No, I mean...do you have feelings beyond that for her?" Kagome was right up
in the blushing guitarist face now looking at him intently.
"Why are you asking me such things?!"
"Oh come on Miroku, tell meeeee."
He sighed in defeat, "Yeah, I do. I've had a thing for her as long as I can
remember, ever since I reached an age were girls were no longer considered
gross."
"Why haven't you two ever gone out then?" The girl was totally baffled, they
both like each other. Why weren't they together?
"I guess I just don't know how to ask, and I'm afraid it would ruin our
friendship if she refused."
"She wouldn't refuse."
"You don't think that she would." His eyes lit up and he looked at her in
shock.
"I know she wouldn't. Hmm....ya know, I've got a great idea. It'll be
perfect, she won't be able to resist," she got all giggly and dreamy eyed.
"Uh oh."
~Later that day~
Inu Yasha and Kouga had gotten back a couple of hours ago and were now
playing Tekken on the PS2. Didn't those guys ever get tired of video games?
It looked like Kouga was going to get the better of Inu Yasha, at least
until he got him in the gut with his heavy duty super kick and the screen
screamed K.O. Inu Yasha danced around happily while Kouga cried like a
little girl.
"I reign supreme. You will never defeat the great and almighty INU YASHA!
Bwahahahahahaha..."
In the middle of Inu Yasha's evil cackling Sango barged into the room and in
a hurry, she ran over to the two. Inu Yasha stopped is bragging and gave her
his attention while Kouga remained on the floor crying. One day he would
beat Inu Yasha, one day!
"Hey Sango, what's up?"
"Inu Yasha! Where are Kagome and Miroku?" She looked around for said two.
"Oh, them? I think their in Miroku's room. They've been in there since we
got back. Why?"
"Eh..." A worried expression crossed her face before she waved it away. She
had more important things to worry about right now. "KAGOME! MIROKU! GET
YOUR BUTTS OUT HERE!"
Both Kagome and Miroku rushed out of the room think something was wrong.
"Sango, what's wrong?"
"Kagome, you're in charge of gathering people."
"Wha?"
"Inu Yasha, you go get alcohol. Kouga," She looked at the sobbing boy with
controller still in hand, "never mind. Miroku, go with Inu and pick up
munchies. Make sure you get plenty. I'll stay here and get everything ready.
Everyone now knows their mission, do not fail!"
"Um...Sango, what's this for?" Inu Yasha was totally confused.
"We're having a party. Now hurry!"
"Yes sir!" Miroku saluted and grabbed Inu Yasha, chanting the word 'party'
all the way. At the mention of party even Kouga got up and started looking
excited.
"We're throwing a party?"
"Yeah. You know that friend I was with, well it was her idea and I being the
social butterfly I am could not refuse."
"Hey, any excuse for a party works for me."
"Well I guess I should get started. I've got quite a few phone calls to
make. Just be warned, these kids really know how to party."
Things were in place and people slowly began to fill in the door. Kagome
wasn't lying when she said her list was long, she was
pretty popular among the punk scene. She greeted each and every person by
name, remembering them all. The three friends she had been with when at the
bar were there as well. They went on and on about how happy they were for
her, and jealous. Shippo even came with them, who had also been with them
at the bar. He was one of her closest and youngest friends, she felt sort of
like a big sister to the boy. Miroku was the official bar tender, he played
the role well and had an extensive knowledge of mixed drinks. he had it all
setup on the bar that looked into the kitchen. Kagome brought Shippo over to
meet the rest of the group.
"Hey guys, this is Shippo. Shippo this is the guys. That's Miroku, Sango,
Kouga, and Inu Yasha." She pointed to each as she said their names.
"Nice to meet you all. You're taking good care of Kagome aren't you?"
"Of course," answered Miroku.
"Hey twerp, aren't you a little young to be at something like this?"
"Kagome invited me and it's none of your business," he stuck out his tongue
at the older boy with long black hair.
"Why you!!"
"Inu Yasha, behave!"
"I didn't do anything Kagome! I better not see him drinking a single thing.
He's barely out of diapers!"
"I'm fifteen years old I'll have you know." The boy said proudly.
"Would you two stop already?" Kagome could see that these two were going to
be trouble.
Everyone gathered around for the traditional shots, lemons in hand.
Excluding Shippo of course, he stuck with a soda. The salt shaker was passed
around with the shot glasses. There weren't enough glasses for everyone to
do it together. They had a good twenty people crammed into the apartment.
Good thing it was spacious. Kouga took a seat on one of the bar stools.
"What can I get for you my good man?"
"I think I'll have a scotch on the rocks."
"You look a little down, care to share?"
"Girl troubles."
"Isn't it always." He let out a playful sigh and went to making the
requested drink. This caused a few girls off to the side to giggle, Miroku
grinned and gave them a wink and received another string of giggles.
Sango and Kagome were in the middle of the room with Shippo dancing with a
bunch of other people, both had already downed their first drinks and were
feeling really good at this point.
"I think it's time for another drink, come on Sango." They made their way
through the crowd over towards Miroku.
"Bartender! Long Island Ice Tea!"
"Anything for you my dear Sango. What will you have Kagaroo?" Said girl
giggled at the new name.
"Tequila Sunrise!"
"Coming right up."
Of course Miroku had to try the various alcohols before putting them into
the girl's drinks. Had to make sure that it was safe, well as safe as liquor
could be. Once the two had their drinks they made their way back out to the
dance floor, shortly followed by Kouga. The three were having a good ol'
drunken time dancing with each other. Kagome kept pausing to adjust her hold
on her drink, she didn't want to get any alcohol abuse penalties. Inu Yasha
made his way over to keep Miroku company.
"Hey man, can you had me a shot glass and the bottle of Jack?"
"Ooh, the tough guy. Sure thing."
"So, what's new?"
"Nothing much, me and Kagome had an interesting conversation earlier today."
A small smile played on his lips.
"Oh really, what about?" Inu Yasha tried to act as if he didn't care. It
didn't work very well though.
"Oh, don't worry. You'll find out soon enough. It's just something she's
helping me on." Inu Yasha flashed him a quizzical look.
"O...k then." He downed another shot and looked back to watch the girls,
Shippo, and Kouga along with Miroku.
Miroku was about to suggest that he should join Kagome, which he knew would
earn him a knock on the head, until he saw the two girls step up onto the
stage. Kouga was making his way over to the stereo to turn it off. Sango
took her place behind the drum set and Kagome grabbed Inu Yasha's prized
guitar. Inu Yasha was rushing to the stage in a panic, wanting to be close
to make sure his baby didn't get hurt.
"Kagome! That's MY guitar. What in the hell do you think you're doing?"
"Don't worry, I won't break it! We wanna play a song." She gave him the
puppy dog look and he 'hmphed' at her in reply, but stood close by to keep
an eye on her. Miroku stood there stunned. Was Inu Yasha actually going to
let her play HIS guitar? He wouldn't even let Miroku touch it.
"Ok boys and girls, for your listening pleasure me and Sango will be playing
a little something. Besides, we're wasted and feel like making asses of
ourselves. Ready Sango?"
"You bet Kagaroo!" Both girls cracked up at Miroku's name for Kagome. When
they finally got their selves back under control, or at least the closest
they could come at the moment, Sango started off their little show by
hitting one of he drums with her stick few times before starting up the
beat, Kag joined in on the guitar.
"Standin' over there, waggin' your hair,
There's something that you do.
Long and lean, rock 'n' roll machine,
I just wanna get with you.
Come on, come on. I just wanna tell you.
Come on, come on. I just wanna touch you.
Come on, come on. I'm talkin' to you.
You make me hot!"
Kagome was moving back and forth with guitar in hand, looking straight into
Inu Yasha eyes giving him an evil seductive grin. Of course in his drunken
state his will power was little to nothing. Everyone around started moving
around and danced to the duo's music, it was amazing how well they could
play right now. Neither of them could walk straight.
"Yeah, I wanna touch you.
Yeah, I wanna grab you.
Yeah, I wanna hold you tight.
You can run but you can't hide.
I just wanna get you tonight."
Sango looked Miroku's way and winked, causing the official bar tender to
spew out what he had been drinking. Maybe Kagome was right. As the chorus
started again the crowd joined in, screaming out come on, come on with
Kagome.
"Come on, come on. I just wanna tell you.
Come on, come on. I just wanna touch you.
Come on, come on. I'm talkin' to you.
You make me hot!
Yeah, I wanna touch you.
Yeah, I wanna grab you.
Yeah, I wanna hold you tight.
You can run but you can't hide.
I just wanna get you tonight.
Come on, come on. I just wanna tell you.
Come on, come on. I just wanna touch you.
Come on, come on. I'm talkin' to you.
You make me hot!
You make me hot!
You make me hot!
You make me hot!"
As the song ending and Sango finished with a drum roll, Kagome raised her
hands to the sky in triumph as the crowd cheered. Luckily the chords had
been really easy to play, it also helped that she was a natural on the
guitar. She could play that song in her sleep.
"Thank you, Thank you! We love you all! Have a good night and don't forget
to tip your waitress!" She sat the guitar on its stand and all but tumbled
off the stage into a pair of strong arms. Unfortunately the arms didn't
belong to who she was hoping for and she looked up to see Kouga.
"Ya know Kagome, I could make you hot,"
"EEEWWW Kouga!"
"What?!"
"You're going to make me sick," the girl whined.
"Well that was harsh." Kouga had a crestfallen look, poor guy.
"Sorry. That's was a little mean wasn't it?" Kagome was once more sent into
a giggling fit.
"I'll try again later."
"Ok Kouga, you do that. I need another drink, to the bar we go." With that
she grabbed his arm and dragged him off to the bar where Sango was waiting.
On the way she got a lot of 'man, you guys rock' and 'you two were awesome
up there'. Finally they reached the bar.
"We better be careful, these two might leave us and start their own little
band." Miroku said as he handed Kagome her drink that was ready and waiting.
He had heard her shout from all the way across the room, even over the
stereo that was once again playing and the loud guests.
"What? and leave you guys to fend for yourselves? No way, you'd be totally
lost."
"You're so caring Sango."
Inu Yasha reached the group, steam seeping through his ears and eyes
narrowed into thin slits. He wasn't too happy about Kouga touching Kagome
and saying that stuff to her.
"Hey Inu, why the grumpy face?" He was completely oblivious to the fact that
Inu Yasha's furry was directed at him.
"Grrr...You, you...keep your dirty hands off of her!"
"What?!" Everyone was shocked by his behavior, it was just very un-Inu Yasha
like. Well, he usually did blow up but he normally didn't show this much
emotion. He was jealous.
"What are you talking about?"
"Keep your hands off of Kagome!"
"And why should I?"
"Cause I said so! No one's allowed to touch Kagome like that, don't even
look at her like that!!" His fists were clenched at his sides.
"What do you care, she's not yours."
"It's none of your business why I care!" By now everyone had stopped what
they were doing to watch the screaming match, it was pretty entertaining.
Finally Kagome got fed up with it, even if she did find it flattering, and
dragged Inu Yasha off towards the balcony. Inu Yasha stuck is tongue out at
Kouga as they retreated.
"Drats, he beat me again." Kouga pouted and stormed off to join the rest of
the party.
"Well that was unexpected," said Sango as she turned back to Miroku.
"Yes, yes it was."
"Is that guy always this cranky?" Shippo asked.
"Yes, yes he is."
*THUMP*
"Oh geez Eddy, you're not superman. You CAN'T fly!" Some random person
yelled at the boy who was now sprawled out face first on the floor behind
the couch.
~@~
Kagome stood out on the empty balcony with Inu Yasha, there was a gentle
breeze blowing her hair around her face. She reached up with one hair and
tucked it behind her ear and turned to face him.
"So what was that all about?"
"Nothing!" He was still being a grouch.
"If you say so," must just be the alcohol. "So, how have you been lately?"
"What? You see me every day, what are you talking about?"
"I know, but I still don't know what's going on up there," she reached a
finger and pressed it between his eye brows. His eyes went all cross-eyed
trying to watch it. This cause Kagome to laugh. "Everything's been going so
fast lately with the band and all, it's a lot for a person to handle. I
know it's a little overwhelming for me, so how are you taking it?"
He looked out across the city as he thought about what she had said. His
mind went over everything that had taken place. Becoming famous wasn't what
boggled his mind so much, it was her.
"Would you stop that?"
"Stop what?" She was caught off guard by his answer/question.
"Stop being so damn nice."
"Why? I was just concerned. That's all."
"Well you shouldn't be, it's not your problem."
"But..." her gaze went to the ground below. "I heard one of your songs
today."
"Hm...what song?"
"Giving Up on Love." His eyes went wide.
"Damn Miroku."
"It was really good, but is that how you really feel?" Her eyes traveled up
to stare at his face, watching the emotions that crossed it. The only answer
she received was a simple nod of his head. "Why?"
"Why do you wanna know?" He refused to meet her gaze.
"It, it effects me in a way. Maybe it'll help me understand certain things
better. Besides, I wanna know because I care." It was amazing how much you
could let out while under the influence. Her tongue felt so loose.
"I guess it wouldn't hurt," sighing, he told her his story. "Right before my
senior year my family went on a summer vacation where I saw this chick I
knew from school, I had always had a crush on her but knew nothing would
come of it. Well, I was wrong because we ended up getting really close and I
ended up falling for her pretty hard. I should have known better, when
school started again things went back to normal. I was ditched cause it was
socially unacceptable, she didn't even acknowledge my existence."
"That's so sad."
"Well I don't want your pity so don't give it."
"I don't pity you Inu Yasha, if I feel sorry for any one it would be her."
Kagome was looking off in the distance again, deep in though.
"For her?!" He starred at her like she had lost it.
"She's the one who's going to loose in the end, they always do. Yeah she
might have her status and money, but she won't ever find true happiness.
She'll probably end up marrying some rich aristocrat who she doesn't even
love."
"Hm, you have a point. I don't feel sorry for her though, she made her own
choices."
"It's not easy when you're raise to believe that your social standing is
that important. I'm glad my parents weren't like that." She turned back to
him, "is that the only reason you feel the way you do about love? If so you
didn't give it much of a chance, everyone's going to feel heart-ache
someday. It's no reason to give up so soon."
"No, shortly after my parents died. It's easier when you don't care about
people, you don't feel as much pain when they leave you."
"That's the coward's way!" How could he just give up so easily? Wasn't he
lonely? Yes he had lost people throughout his life, but that didn't mean he
could just shut everyone else out.
"Well it works just fine for me!" She had touched a soft spot, he had never
liked anyone accusing him of being weak.
"But, how can you live your life like that?" Kagome was near tears. Why, she
wasn't even sure. His situation just tore at her heart. "When you love
someone it's true that you'll loose them someday, but isn't it worth it just
to enjoy it while it lasts?"
"I...I don't know. It never bothered me much before, before you came along.
Now I just don't know." His words were barely above a whisper, Kagome looked
at him unbelieving. Had she really heard him right?
Ever so slowly they moved closer and closer, eyes drifting shut as they were
about to meet.
"KAGOME!!" The sliding door was pushed open and out stepped one of the girls
from the bar. All three's cheeks turned a bright shade of pink. "Oh, sorry.
Didn't mean to interrupt. We're about to leave and Shippo insisted on saying
bye."
"Um, yeah. Coming." Kagome reluctantly left to go back inside to her
awaiting friends. She had been sooooo close!
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Well there's chapter 11 for ya, hope you enjoy.