I do not own 'Bite My Tongue' by the Ataris or 'Love Song' by Jack off Jill.
~Chapter 12 - Bite My Tongue~
Ever since that night Inu Yasha hadn't even said so much as a word to
Kagome, she's was beginning to wonder if he had meant it. One good thing was
that Kouga hadn't hit on her since then, she had apologized for the rude
comment she made though. He had told her it was ok, he knew she didn't mean
it. She had just been playing hard to get. Miroku and her had finished their
little project and had gotten the other two in on it, Kouga and Inu Yasha
that is. At the moment, they were waiting for Sango to arrive home, she was
out with that friend of hers again. The friend was leaving to go back to
their home town tomorrow. Everyone was starting to get impatient until they
heard the lock clicking.
"Ok, ready everyone?"
"Yeah, let's just get this over with," Inu Yasha grumbled.
"Don't be such a fuddy duddy," Kagome glared.
When Sango opened the door she was greeted by a dark room, she could barely
see anything. The blinds had been drawn shut and not a single light was on.
She reached over and flipped the light switch. She looked over to see her
band mates up on the little platform, Miroku in the front. Kagome was behind
her drum set, Kouga and Inu Yasha each held their guitars. Sango could do
nothing but stare, she had no clue as to what was going on. She blinked a
few times in confusion.
"Ready. One, two, and three." Everyone started playing as Miroku gave the
signal.
"What can I say? I'll bite my tongue again toda~ay.
What can I do when I feel so stupid over you?
I wish they'd just go ahead and cut it off.
And, I don't wanna work anymore
cause sometimes I just can't ignore
the way I feel when I see you smile.
And someday I'll just shut my eyes and maybe then you'll realize...
I'm just a fucking geek in love with you.
When's the right time to use a stupid pick up line?
"So how's the weather? Do you wanna spend the night together?"
I know that you are just a girl but in my eyes you rule the world.
I just thought I'd let you know...
you're my best friend and that's ok,
but I wanna see you night and day.
When I'm holding you right by my side.
I've said my piece so now I'll run and hide..."
As Miroku sang the last part of the song he bent down on one knee and held
his hand out towards Sango.
"I'd bring you candy and flowers, sit by the phone for hours...
sing a song outside your window just if you would let me know.
No more waking up lonely, will you be my one and only?
Please let me know right now cause I'm not gonna live forever."
Everyone made a fast retreat so that the moment would not be disturbed.
Sango was completely dumbfounded, in his wacky way Miroku had just sang his
heart out to her.
"Sango?"
"Yes?" She was still a little dazed.
"Ya know, I can remember the first time that I ever saw you. I remember
thinking that you must have been some kind of angel, because I had never
seen as anything as beautiful."
"Oh Miroku!" She rushed forward and fell onto him, wrapping her arms tightly
around his neck.
"Does this mean you feel the same?" Miroku was smiling like an idiot. He
could feel her nodding rapidly on his shoulder. He pulled her away enough to
look at her face, tears of joy were running from her eyes and brightest
smile graced her lips. Slowly he leaned forward to meet those lips with his
own, their first kiss.
On the other side of the kitchen counter, the tops of three heads could be
seen spying on the new couple. You didn't think they were going to miss the
show did you? Kagome peeked out of the corner of her eye at Inu Yasha,
longing in her eyes. Things were only getting worse between the two, ever
since that heart felt drunken discussion. This whole silent treatment thing
was really starting to get to her, she knew when was just about at the
breaking point. Even if she would admit it to Sango, she knew that it wasn't
a simple crush. Somehow she had fallen in love the jack ass, and right now
he was tearing her heart in two. How much longer could she take it? Then one
simple thought made it's way into her head, why didn't she just leave? She
didn't have to put up with this. Maybe these feelings would just go away if
she weren't around him all of the time. Leaving her friends would be hard,
Sango and Miroku would understand though. Eventually Kouga would to. Could
it be that easy? She remembered the guy from Myoga's gathering. Naraku
wasn't it? All it would take was one simple phone call and she'd be able to
go and start her own music career. Well, she would have to think on this
more, give it more time. Surely things would get better between them. She
still had this strange gut instinct when it came to that man, but it was
probably just her imagination. First she would try and talk to Inu Yasha and
see where they stood.
Sango and Miroku were out on their first official date and Kouga was off
doing God knows what. That just left her and Inu Yasha, it was the
opportunity she had been looking for. Now to back him up in a corner
somewhere and make him talk to her. She found him in the living room
fiddling around with his guitar.
"Inu Yasha?" He didn't even look at her. "Inu Yasha, we need to talk."
"What's there to talk about?" At least he had responded but he still didn't
stop what he was doing.
"About us."
"There is no us." Finally he stopped and met her gaze. His face was void of
any emotions.
"But...what about the other night? The balcony? You're going to tell me that
was nothing?"
"That's exactly what it was Kagome. You mean nothing to me. Just forget it,
ok?!" He tried to get away before she could say another word, but Kagome
blocked him.
"LIER!!"
"What do you know? You don't know a damn thing about me. I was drunk the
other night, all I wanted was to get into your pants. You might mean nothing
to me, but it doesn't mean you wouldn't be a good LAY!!"
*SLAP*
"YOU JERK!"
She took off before he could see her now tear streaked face. She didn't want
to give him the satisfaction of seeing how much he had hurt her. How could
she have been so stupid, to think that he would actually feel the same way?
She ran out the door and slammed it behind her, she didn't even want to be
in the same house as him anymore.
Once Kagome had left Inu Yasha's expression change from emotionless to one
of pure turmoil. He had done what he believed to be the right thing, it just
hurt so much. Feelings that were far greater than what he had felt when
Kikyo had betrayed him began to surface. No matter how hard he tried to
prevent it, his heart was now shattering. Stupid girl. He stood and made his
way to his room, wanting to be alone. He hadn't cried since his parents had
died, but right now he was near tears. Maybe he was the idiot.
Kagome ran until she couldn't run anymore, she leaned against a brick wall
that was close by. She didn't really care who saw her, just as long as it
wasn't him. She looked up and noticed that she was standing right next to a
pay phone. She hesitated before pulling her wallet out and digging through
it. Finally she found what she was looking for, the card that read Onigumo
Naraku, C.E.O of Shikon Record Label. She made up her mind and began dialing
the number...
Sango and Miroku were sitting at the table waiting for their food to come up
when her cell phone began to beep. She looked down and didn't recognize the
number.
"I wonder who this could be, I better take it. Sorry Miroku." She stood up
to go to the bathroom to answer.
"No problem, just don't take too long. Food will be arriving soon."
"Hello?"
"I'm sorry Sango, I didn't mean to interrupt. It's important though."
"Kagome, is everything ok? You sound awful."
"I'm quitting the band."
"WHAT?! Why, what happened? It was Inu Yasha wasn't it?"
"I'll tell you later. I just wanted to let you know I'll be staying at my
mom's tonight and I wanted to know if you and Miroku could meet me
tomorrow."
"Of course, where?"
"The studio. Don't tell anyone you're coming, ok? Please don't let Inu Yasha
know yet."
"Kag?"
"Just please, don't say anything until after you see me. Promise?"
"Alright."
"See ya tomorrow?"
"Yeah, you sure you're ok?"
"Yeah, I'll be fine. Don't worry."
The next day Miroku and Sango were waiting when Kagome arrived. She looked
like she had seen better days, but she also had a calm about her. She knew
what she had to do and that's what she was going to do.
"Kagome! Are you ok? I've been so worried." As Sango reached and embraced
the other girl.
"I told you I'd be fine."
"Is there any way we can change your mind Kagome?" Miroku stood to the side
of the girls.
"No, I've made my decision. I'm sorry, I hope the bands okay without me. I'm
sure you will be, Inu Yasha has a great voice."
"You know that's not what we're worried about. You're our friend, plus we
like having you around."
"Thanks Miroku, but I don't think everyone feels the way you do."
"Kagome, what did he say this time? I promise he didn't mean it."
"It's not important Sango, besides, I've given him plenty of chances to
prove other wise."
"Well what do you need of us Kagome?" Miroku went straight to the point,
knowing he would do what ever she asked.
"It's nothing big, just a small favor. Come on, let's go inside and I'll
fill you guys in."
~@~
Sango and Miroku got home a few hours later, Kouga greeted them at the door.
"Hey, have you guys seen Kagome? Why hasn't she come back from her mom's
yet?" Sango had told him that Kagome had just to visit her mom for the
night.
"Yeah, we saw her." Sango looked down at the ground. "She's not coming
back."
Inu Yasha, who was sitting on the couch watching TV., closed his eyes and
sighed. He had finally succeeded in pushing her away, why didn't he feel
better?
"What?! Why not?"
"Ask Inu Yasha?" Miroku was pretty furious at his friend after hearing what
he had said to Kagome. Inu Yasha got up and started to walk away, he really
didn't feel like dealing with any of this right now.
"Wait Inu Yasha, this is for you." Miroku handed him a small package. "Why
did you do it Inu Yasha?"
"It's none of your business!" He said rather harshly.
"I think it is, we're apart of this group too!"
"The band will do just fine without her, and if not we'll find someone to
replace her."
"Inu Yasha," Kouga sounded sincere for once, "it's not about the band. It's
about our friend. I don't know what you did but it must have been pretty bad
if it made her leave. Why she chose you I don't understand, but she did.
You're an even bigger idiot than I thought you were if you're just going to
let a girl like that walk away. I wouldn't, given the chance."
Inu Yasha couldn't say anything, he knew he was right even if he didn't want
to admit it. He turned and walked off to his room, he was so confused. The
others said nothing as he left, hoping that he would come around. When he
reached his room he opened the package that Miroku had given him, it was a
cd. He sat down at his computer and stuck it in the driver, clicked on the
play button, and listened as music started up.
"When ever I'm alone with you,
you make me feel like I am whole again.
When ever I'm alone with you,
you make me feel like I am whole again.
When ever I'm alone with you,
you make me feel like I am young again.
When ever I'm alone with you,
you make me feel like I am fond again.
Again.
How ever far away, I will always love you.
How ever long I stay, I will always love you.
What ever words I say, I will always love you.
I will always LOVE YOU!
When ever I'm alone with you,
you make me feel like I am free again.
When ever I'm alone with you,
you make me feel like I am clean again.
Again.
How ever far away, I will always love you.
How ever long I stay, I will always love you.
What ever words I say, I will always love you.
I will always LOVE YOU!
oh woh oh, LOVE YOU!
oh woh oh, LOVE YOU!
oh woh oh, LOVE YOU!
oh woh oh, LOVE YOU!
oh woh oh, LOVE YOU!"
Inu Yasha starred at the computer screen as the song began to loop and start
again. After listening to it a few more times he exited the program and sat
back in his computer chair to figure out the jumbled mess that his brain now
consisted of.
"Wow, I really am an idiot. By pushing her away to protect myself I ended up
doing to her what I was trying to prevent happening to me. I just didn't
want to get hurt, could I have been wrong? I didn't think she really cared
that much, but this song..." Inu Yasha's train of thought was interrupted
when the words and emotions that the song held finally hit him.
"SHE LOVES ME!!"
"He finally gets it." Miroku stated from where the trio were standing
outside of Inu Yasha's bedroom door.
"I just hopes it's not to late." Sango's eyes widened as a thought hit her,
"Wait, I have a plan." Her mouth formed into a wicked grin.
~Chapter 12 - Bite My Tongue~
Ever since that night Inu Yasha hadn't even said so much as a word to
Kagome, she's was beginning to wonder if he had meant it. One good thing was
that Kouga hadn't hit on her since then, she had apologized for the rude
comment she made though. He had told her it was ok, he knew she didn't mean
it. She had just been playing hard to get. Miroku and her had finished their
little project and had gotten the other two in on it, Kouga and Inu Yasha
that is. At the moment, they were waiting for Sango to arrive home, she was
out with that friend of hers again. The friend was leaving to go back to
their home town tomorrow. Everyone was starting to get impatient until they
heard the lock clicking.
"Ok, ready everyone?"
"Yeah, let's just get this over with," Inu Yasha grumbled.
"Don't be such a fuddy duddy," Kagome glared.
When Sango opened the door she was greeted by a dark room, she could barely
see anything. The blinds had been drawn shut and not a single light was on.
She reached over and flipped the light switch. She looked over to see her
band mates up on the little platform, Miroku in the front. Kagome was behind
her drum set, Kouga and Inu Yasha each held their guitars. Sango could do
nothing but stare, she had no clue as to what was going on. She blinked a
few times in confusion.
"Ready. One, two, and three." Everyone started playing as Miroku gave the
signal.
"What can I say? I'll bite my tongue again toda~ay.
What can I do when I feel so stupid over you?
I wish they'd just go ahead and cut it off.
And, I don't wanna work anymore
cause sometimes I just can't ignore
the way I feel when I see you smile.
And someday I'll just shut my eyes and maybe then you'll realize...
I'm just a fucking geek in love with you.
When's the right time to use a stupid pick up line?
"So how's the weather? Do you wanna spend the night together?"
I know that you are just a girl but in my eyes you rule the world.
I just thought I'd let you know...
you're my best friend and that's ok,
but I wanna see you night and day.
When I'm holding you right by my side.
I've said my piece so now I'll run and hide..."
As Miroku sang the last part of the song he bent down on one knee and held
his hand out towards Sango.
"I'd bring you candy and flowers, sit by the phone for hours...
sing a song outside your window just if you would let me know.
No more waking up lonely, will you be my one and only?
Please let me know right now cause I'm not gonna live forever."
Everyone made a fast retreat so that the moment would not be disturbed.
Sango was completely dumbfounded, in his wacky way Miroku had just sang his
heart out to her.
"Sango?"
"Yes?" She was still a little dazed.
"Ya know, I can remember the first time that I ever saw you. I remember
thinking that you must have been some kind of angel, because I had never
seen as anything as beautiful."
"Oh Miroku!" She rushed forward and fell onto him, wrapping her arms tightly
around his neck.
"Does this mean you feel the same?" Miroku was smiling like an idiot. He
could feel her nodding rapidly on his shoulder. He pulled her away enough to
look at her face, tears of joy were running from her eyes and brightest
smile graced her lips. Slowly he leaned forward to meet those lips with his
own, their first kiss.
On the other side of the kitchen counter, the tops of three heads could be
seen spying on the new couple. You didn't think they were going to miss the
show did you? Kagome peeked out of the corner of her eye at Inu Yasha,
longing in her eyes. Things were only getting worse between the two, ever
since that heart felt drunken discussion. This whole silent treatment thing
was really starting to get to her, she knew when was just about at the
breaking point. Even if she would admit it to Sango, she knew that it wasn't
a simple crush. Somehow she had fallen in love the jack ass, and right now
he was tearing her heart in two. How much longer could she take it? Then one
simple thought made it's way into her head, why didn't she just leave? She
didn't have to put up with this. Maybe these feelings would just go away if
she weren't around him all of the time. Leaving her friends would be hard,
Sango and Miroku would understand though. Eventually Kouga would to. Could
it be that easy? She remembered the guy from Myoga's gathering. Naraku
wasn't it? All it would take was one simple phone call and she'd be able to
go and start her own music career. Well, she would have to think on this
more, give it more time. Surely things would get better between them. She
still had this strange gut instinct when it came to that man, but it was
probably just her imagination. First she would try and talk to Inu Yasha and
see where they stood.
Sango and Miroku were out on their first official date and Kouga was off
doing God knows what. That just left her and Inu Yasha, it was the
opportunity she had been looking for. Now to back him up in a corner
somewhere and make him talk to her. She found him in the living room
fiddling around with his guitar.
"Inu Yasha?" He didn't even look at her. "Inu Yasha, we need to talk."
"What's there to talk about?" At least he had responded but he still didn't
stop what he was doing.
"About us."
"There is no us." Finally he stopped and met her gaze. His face was void of
any emotions.
"But...what about the other night? The balcony? You're going to tell me that
was nothing?"
"That's exactly what it was Kagome. You mean nothing to me. Just forget it,
ok?!" He tried to get away before she could say another word, but Kagome
blocked him.
"LIER!!"
"What do you know? You don't know a damn thing about me. I was drunk the
other night, all I wanted was to get into your pants. You might mean nothing
to me, but it doesn't mean you wouldn't be a good LAY!!"
*SLAP*
"YOU JERK!"
She took off before he could see her now tear streaked face. She didn't want
to give him the satisfaction of seeing how much he had hurt her. How could
she have been so stupid, to think that he would actually feel the same way?
She ran out the door and slammed it behind her, she didn't even want to be
in the same house as him anymore.
Once Kagome had left Inu Yasha's expression change from emotionless to one
of pure turmoil. He had done what he believed to be the right thing, it just
hurt so much. Feelings that were far greater than what he had felt when
Kikyo had betrayed him began to surface. No matter how hard he tried to
prevent it, his heart was now shattering. Stupid girl. He stood and made his
way to his room, wanting to be alone. He hadn't cried since his parents had
died, but right now he was near tears. Maybe he was the idiot.
Kagome ran until she couldn't run anymore, she leaned against a brick wall
that was close by. She didn't really care who saw her, just as long as it
wasn't him. She looked up and noticed that she was standing right next to a
pay phone. She hesitated before pulling her wallet out and digging through
it. Finally she found what she was looking for, the card that read Onigumo
Naraku, C.E.O of Shikon Record Label. She made up her mind and began dialing
the number...
Sango and Miroku were sitting at the table waiting for their food to come up
when her cell phone began to beep. She looked down and didn't recognize the
number.
"I wonder who this could be, I better take it. Sorry Miroku." She stood up
to go to the bathroom to answer.
"No problem, just don't take too long. Food will be arriving soon."
"Hello?"
"I'm sorry Sango, I didn't mean to interrupt. It's important though."
"Kagome, is everything ok? You sound awful."
"I'm quitting the band."
"WHAT?! Why, what happened? It was Inu Yasha wasn't it?"
"I'll tell you later. I just wanted to let you know I'll be staying at my
mom's tonight and I wanted to know if you and Miroku could meet me
tomorrow."
"Of course, where?"
"The studio. Don't tell anyone you're coming, ok? Please don't let Inu Yasha
know yet."
"Kag?"
"Just please, don't say anything until after you see me. Promise?"
"Alright."
"See ya tomorrow?"
"Yeah, you sure you're ok?"
"Yeah, I'll be fine. Don't worry."
The next day Miroku and Sango were waiting when Kagome arrived. She looked
like she had seen better days, but she also had a calm about her. She knew
what she had to do and that's what she was going to do.
"Kagome! Are you ok? I've been so worried." As Sango reached and embraced
the other girl.
"I told you I'd be fine."
"Is there any way we can change your mind Kagome?" Miroku stood to the side
of the girls.
"No, I've made my decision. I'm sorry, I hope the bands okay without me. I'm
sure you will be, Inu Yasha has a great voice."
"You know that's not what we're worried about. You're our friend, plus we
like having you around."
"Thanks Miroku, but I don't think everyone feels the way you do."
"Kagome, what did he say this time? I promise he didn't mean it."
"It's not important Sango, besides, I've given him plenty of chances to
prove other wise."
"Well what do you need of us Kagome?" Miroku went straight to the point,
knowing he would do what ever she asked.
"It's nothing big, just a small favor. Come on, let's go inside and I'll
fill you guys in."
~@~
Sango and Miroku got home a few hours later, Kouga greeted them at the door.
"Hey, have you guys seen Kagome? Why hasn't she come back from her mom's
yet?" Sango had told him that Kagome had just to visit her mom for the
night.
"Yeah, we saw her." Sango looked down at the ground. "She's not coming
back."
Inu Yasha, who was sitting on the couch watching TV., closed his eyes and
sighed. He had finally succeeded in pushing her away, why didn't he feel
better?
"What?! Why not?"
"Ask Inu Yasha?" Miroku was pretty furious at his friend after hearing what
he had said to Kagome. Inu Yasha got up and started to walk away, he really
didn't feel like dealing with any of this right now.
"Wait Inu Yasha, this is for you." Miroku handed him a small package. "Why
did you do it Inu Yasha?"
"It's none of your business!" He said rather harshly.
"I think it is, we're apart of this group too!"
"The band will do just fine without her, and if not we'll find someone to
replace her."
"Inu Yasha," Kouga sounded sincere for once, "it's not about the band. It's
about our friend. I don't know what you did but it must have been pretty bad
if it made her leave. Why she chose you I don't understand, but she did.
You're an even bigger idiot than I thought you were if you're just going to
let a girl like that walk away. I wouldn't, given the chance."
Inu Yasha couldn't say anything, he knew he was right even if he didn't want
to admit it. He turned and walked off to his room, he was so confused. The
others said nothing as he left, hoping that he would come around. When he
reached his room he opened the package that Miroku had given him, it was a
cd. He sat down at his computer and stuck it in the driver, clicked on the
play button, and listened as music started up.
"When ever I'm alone with you,
you make me feel like I am whole again.
When ever I'm alone with you,
you make me feel like I am whole again.
When ever I'm alone with you,
you make me feel like I am young again.
When ever I'm alone with you,
you make me feel like I am fond again.
Again.
How ever far away, I will always love you.
How ever long I stay, I will always love you.
What ever words I say, I will always love you.
I will always LOVE YOU!
When ever I'm alone with you,
you make me feel like I am free again.
When ever I'm alone with you,
you make me feel like I am clean again.
Again.
How ever far away, I will always love you.
How ever long I stay, I will always love you.
What ever words I say, I will always love you.
I will always LOVE YOU!
oh woh oh, LOVE YOU!
oh woh oh, LOVE YOU!
oh woh oh, LOVE YOU!
oh woh oh, LOVE YOU!
oh woh oh, LOVE YOU!"
Inu Yasha starred at the computer screen as the song began to loop and start
again. After listening to it a few more times he exited the program and sat
back in his computer chair to figure out the jumbled mess that his brain now
consisted of.
"Wow, I really am an idiot. By pushing her away to protect myself I ended up
doing to her what I was trying to prevent happening to me. I just didn't
want to get hurt, could I have been wrong? I didn't think she really cared
that much, but this song..." Inu Yasha's train of thought was interrupted
when the words and emotions that the song held finally hit him.
"SHE LOVES ME!!"
"He finally gets it." Miroku stated from where the trio were standing
outside of Inu Yasha's bedroom door.
"I just hopes it's not to late." Sango's eyes widened as a thought hit her,
"Wait, I have a plan." Her mouth formed into a wicked grin.