A/N: Hey guys! Sorry I took so long with this chapter, but I started a new story ^___^ and I got really involved in it. It's called "Operation Switching Bodies". I'll explain more about it in my a/n at the end. Anyways, enjoy!!!
Oh, I'd also like to thank my personal cheerleader, baka che, for cheering me on ^__^ thanks!
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CHAPTER 12: Rejection Weighs Heavily on One's Heart
"Table for two, please, outside on the balcony in the back." Sesshomaru commanded to a waiter wearing a black and white tuxedo. This was a fancy restaurant, one of the finest that the city had to offer.
"Yes, sir." The waiter bowed deeply before backing away.
"You really didn't have to take me here, Sesshomaru. I-"
"Don't worry about it. I wanted to," he replied softly, glancing at her as she gazed amazedly around the place. Large, deep red curtains were draped over the long windows, but were pulled back so you could see out them. Each of the round tables had on them two sweet-smelling candles that were lit brightly, and a light pink cloth hung over the edges.
The moon was full and dazzling. It smiled down at them lovingly as the stars twinkled beside it, that could illuminate the darkest hour of the night. It took Kagome's breath away as she looked around in awe, causing Sesshomaru's eyes to brighten. The sun had just set, but the sky still contained some light within it.
"Hope you like it, we're getting one of the best tables in the house. Sorry it took so long to get to your house, I didn't mean for it to get this late."
"No, no need to apologize…" Kagome was trying hard to concentrate on their conversation, but she was too engrossed in the rock band that was climbing onstage that were about to play live to catch every word he said. Sesshomaru seemed to understand because he didn't try to strike up another conversation.
The waiter soon came back with menus in hand and led them across the vast room and past the stage where the band was now playing. Kagome wanted to get out there and dance, but didn't want to say anything just then. After all, they had just got there, and they came to have dinner and talk, not to dance.
They sat down and opened the menus.
"I'll have some of your escargot and a bottle of mineral water. Bring me a small glass of champagne as well." He looked over at Kagome and waited for her to order.
"Oh, I'll have the…" Kagome stared blankly down at the menu. There was nothing really that popped out at her and said "Eat me!". In fact, she didn't know what half of the stuff was…
"I'll have what he's having," Kagome said after awhile. She didn't know what it was, but she was up to trying something new. "Minus the alcohol, please." The waiter bowed and backed away again and left with their orders and came back shortly with their drinks. He poured Sesshomaru the glass of the Champaign then stalked off with some extra change in his pocket, thanks to Sesshomaru.
Kagome suddenly stood up and strolled over to the edge with quick footing.
"It's so beautiful!!" Kagome murmured delicately. She gazed down from the balcony into a miniature, crystal-clear lake. She could see some fish gliding along the top.
"Kagome," Sesshomaru spoke to her. For some reason, he couldn't take his eyes off her. She looked beautiful, even though she wasn't dressed properly for this place. She just stood out from the rest of the crowd, and he started liking her because of it. "Why don't we go for a walk while we await the arrival of our food. That way we could get to know each other better." Kagome nodded softly as he took her by the arm and led her down some stairs towards the lake.
"Hey Sesshomaru, I'm just wondering…are you considering this a…a, um…" she wasn't sure how to say this. She'd look like a fool if he said no.
"A date?" Sesshomaru finished for her. "Maybe. It depends on how all this goes."
Kagome felt relieved. She liked Sesshomaru. He was polite, gentle, caring…almost the opposite of Inuyasha…
'Inuyasha? Why am I thinking about him? I'm here with Sesshomaru, not him…'
Kagome bit her lip to keep from crying. She wanted to be with Inuyasha, but Inuyasha didn't want to be with her…Kagome tried to composed herself.
"Are you alright?" he asked her. "Are you cold?" before Kagome could answer him back, he swung his jacket around her shoulders. "Here. Feel better?" Kagome nodded.
"Yeah, thanks." Kagome didn't want to think about Inuyasha anymore. She didn't even want to see him either! Why would she though? Sesshomaru was cuter, funnier, everything a girl could ask for! And if all goes well, she and him would be dating!
"Tell me about yourself Kagome. Then I'll tell you about myself." He smiled down at her, causing her to feel giddy inside.
'He has the most gorgeous smile…Inuyasha's smile…DAMN! Bad Kagome! Bad!!'
She continued mentally cursing herself until Sesshomaru asked the question again.
"Oh, sorry. My full name is Higurashi, Kagome, and I live at the shrine we just visited. My little brother's name is Souta, and he's really quite annoying, but I can't help but love him anyways!" Kagome laughed as they sat down on a small bench. She was quite enjoying herself, actually. Something she never did with Inuyasha. He was always sending insults her way. Sesshomaru just stared at her beauty and listened to her talk away. He paid close attention to what she said. "My family's been living at the shrine for many generations, and Grandpa wants my little brother to become the next shrine caretaker," she giggled, "but Souta doesn't want to."
"Oh, really?"
As they continued to talk, Sesshomaru became more open, telling her about his childhood past. She had grown on him a little. He could definitely tell why Inuyasha risked his life for this woman…
'Wait, Inuyasha DID risk his life to save her…and he was a stubborn old mule when I wanted to take her out. Even though he denies it, could he love her?'
Sesshomaru did love his brother, but it wasn't the same kind of love that Kagome and Souta shared. They were more open about it, and he and Inuyasha weren't at all. When it came down to it, Sesshomaru would probably risk his life to save him.
'That's it…Inuyasha never had those types of feelings for anyone, not even Kikyo. He doesn't know what to think, and that's why he denies it. My little brother LOVES Kagome. But that means I'm going to have to give her up…'
He sighed, causing Kagome to stop talking and look at him.
"Sesshomaru? What's wrong?" Kagome was concerned about him. He looked…sad. But why? "Sesshomaru?"
'At least I know she's a great person and won't judge Inuyasha by what he is, but only by what he does…the only question now is if she loves him…'
"Kagome, why don't we go dance," Kagome's eyes brightened as she got off the bench.
"I'd like that a lot."
"As friends," he added, and Kagome suddenly sat back down. She didn't understand. Did he not like her? They seemed to be having a good time, but she must have said something to him that he didn't like without her realizing it.
"Oh," was all Kagome said, she wanted to get up again, but couldn't. The thought of being rejected twice in one day was not an easy thing to bear, and it weighed heavily on her heart.
"Let me help you, my friend." That was the first time he had ever called someone friend. They locked hands and he pulled her to her feet.
"Alright," she said, trying hard to look happy. Sesshomaru led her to the dance floor. The rock band had already left, and now one of the pop bands started playing a slow song. Sesshomaru held Kagome's waist with one hand, and her hand with another…
He didn't let her get too close to him. He didn't want him to fall so deeply in love with her that he just couldn't let her go anymore. Kagome was his brother's, if anybody's. Soon, after a couple of songs, they came to sit back down at the table.
The waiter, seeing this, immediately came by with their foods at hand. He set it down in front of the lady first, then Sesshomaru.
"Enjoy, madam and sir," and walked off.
Kagome stared down at the food, her face pale.
'Is that fried snails? Ew…'
Kagome gagged.
"Is something wrong?" Sesshomaru asked, holding back his laughter. He probably should have warn her about that…
"No, no…nothing at all!" Kagome tried to say, forcing a smile.
"You don't have to eat it if you don't want to. I guess I should have worn you about that. Escargot is snails…"
"Yeah," Kagome sweatdropped. "I've noticed…" Sesshomaru laughed, something he didn't think he was really capable of.
"Let's skip dinner and go straight to desert then." Kagome hesitantly nodded. She didn't want to eat the snails, but she didn't want to hurt his feelings either for not eating it, or at least trying it.
"Sure." Just then, they both heard two familiar voices.
"Hey Kikyo, don't worry about it. It was about time I take you somewhere special."
"I know. So, how do you think I look tonight? I bought this dress just for you," the said person said seductively. Then they came into view.
"Inuyasha," Kagome whispered under her breath. They locked eyes for a moment before Kikyo came and clutched onto his arm. He showed no emotion in his eyes.
"Let's go sit down, honey." Kikyo lead him to the only other table on the balcony. "Want to share a desert with me?" Inuyasha didn't say anything as he and his girlfriend sat down. Kagome turned back around and stared gloomily into her lap. Sesshomaru noticed this.
"Hey Inuyasha," he called over to him. Inuyasha's head snapped up.
"Sesshomaru," he said as if he didn't see him there before. And then there was the factor that he never really talked to him.
"At eight o'clock in the morning, we're going to the amusement park, got that?" Inuyasha could only nod. Why was his brother being so nice to him?
"Alright." Then he turned to Kagome. "Let's go dance some more, then I'll take you to get desert somewhere else, okay?" He didn't like seeing her in pain as she stared at Inuyasha and Kikyo, together. He could see the same pain in his brother's eyes as well.
Again they went to the dance floor, this time the band was playing a more upbeat song. Kagome was a great dancer. She had always loved it, but had never bragged about it as most people would have.
They started to dance, and Inuyasha turned away from the view. He didn't want to see HER again. She betrayed him, not the other way around!
"Come on!" Kikyo grabbed Inuyasha and dragged him to the dance floor. "No dumb bitch is going to beat me at dancing! I've won lots of championships and I'm not going to let her show me up!"
"Kikyo, I know there was a dance competition tonight, but let's dance later," Inuyasha exclaimed, but Kikyo was much more determined than him. She dragged him to a spot right next to his brother and Kagome.
Once again, the two caught each other's eyes until Kikyo glared at Kagome.
"He's mine," she mouthed, but Kagome stuck her tongue out at her and turned back to Sesshomaru. Inuyasha wanted to laugh, but thought better of it at the time. Kikyo was dangerous when she was angry. She considered that a challenge, one that she wasn't going to lose to.
The music was over, and a tall, 'big-boned' man waddled onto the stage, picking up the microphone and clearing his voice into it to get everyone's attention.
"Alright, as all of you know, we are going to have a dance competition right now! So, ladies and gents, come forward if you'd like to participate!" Kikyo immediately stepped forward and stood with her oversized ego in front of the stage.
A murmur arose from the crowd gathered on the dance floor.
"Isn't that Kikyo, the winner of all those dance competitions?" one of the people next to Kagome said.
"Yeah, I think that is! She won five trophies and four ribbons! She's really good, I saw her last time!" said another one.
"Why don't you go give it a shot, Kagome?" Sesshomaru questioned. "You're really good to, and I bet you can beat her easily." Kagome blushed.
"Me? I don't know…Everyone will be watching me, and I don't do well under pressure."
"You'll do fine, just look at her smug face. Tell me you don't want to wipe that grin off her ugly face." Kagome thought about it. She DID want to do that, but then what if Kikyo won? She'd never let her live it down.
"Isn't there ANYONE that will go one on one with Kikyo?" the announcer said with little hope left in his voice. When no one spoke up, he continued. "Alright, then by default, I shall award Kikyo the winn-"
"Wait!" Kagome determinedly yelled, marching up to Kikyo. "I challenge Kikyo!" The announcer looked overjoyed, but Kikyo was feeling the opposite.
"Okay then, let the competition begin!! Anything goes as long as you don't hurt the other person!" he said, walking off the stage after handing the microphone back to the band's head member.
Fast music started playing and Kikyo was the first to start dancing while Kagome was judging her.
'She's good, I'll have to admit that.'
Kikyo was very flexible, and had all the guys mesmerized…even Inuyasha. Kagome held her breath as Kikyo stopped and stood self-satisfied, waiting for Kagome to start.
Kagome nodded at her as the crowed cheered loudly. She began with stepping back and forth and shaking her head, then moved into a wilder step. It was even more fast paced than Kikyo's, and more complicated. During her dancing, Kagome had managed to look over at Inuyasha. He was staring at her, but no expression was seen on his face. Then he turned away from her…that hurt Kagome, but she ignored the pain and continued to dace. After about a minute, Kikyo began dancing with her.
Kagome glanced over to Sesshomaru and he nodded. The crowd continued to cheer as the dance became more heated. Kikyo had resorted to trying to trip Kagome, who dodged each time with grace. Kikyo became high jealous because Kagome was beating her. The way the crowd cheered for Kagome Kikyo could tell.
With one last attempt to ruin her opponent, Kikyo stuck her leg out and swept Kagome off her feet… Inuyasha's eyes widened.
The crowd hushed as Kagome fell without warning to the hardwood floor, a sickening thud following.
Kagome lay motionless. Her eyes were shut…but…something glimmered down her cheek…but what was it?
"Kagome!" Inuyasha cried out as he ran to her side, forgetting everything that he told himself so he could hate her. "Kagome, are you alright? Come on, you can't die yet…cause I…" He knelt down beside her and put her head in his lap. He wiped away her tears.
"Inuyasha! What are you doing?" Inuyasha ignored her.
"Why'd you trip her Kikyo?" Inuyasha growled. "What did she do to you?? She didn't deserve this!" Kikyo looked taken aback.
"What? Are you saying I did that on purpose? I didn't mean to!!" Kikyo tried to force fake tears down her cheek, but Inuyasha ignored her. He was too busy with Kagome. He couldn't find her pulse anymore…
"Kagome, don't you dare die! Not after everything we had to go through with Tokuno. Not after…" Inuyasha couldn't finish the last part, but he wanted more than anything to add "I fell in love with you".
"Inuyasha?" Kagome squeaked out, opening her eyes. She couldn't believe that he was holding her…again. Even if they couldn't be lovers, they could always be friends. That's why Inuyasha was saying this stuff for. He still liked her as a friend.
Kagome's heart ached.
"It's alright, I'm okay." She said, slowly getting to her feet. She started to limp towards the exit. Sesshomaru rushed to her side and helped her out the door as Inuyasha stared after them. He wanted to go after her, but Kikyo has holding him back now, both mentally and physically.
"Inuyasha, I swear I didn't mean for that to happen! I accidentally tripped her, honestly!" Kikyo tried to tell him. Inuyasha didn't know whether or not to believe her because she sounded so sincere and there was no evidence that she mean to do it. His heart tore into two that night as Kagome left without looking back, and Kikyo clung to his arm and cried that she didn't mean to do it.
******* BACK HOME
"Kagome? Oh my Lord, are you alright?" Her mother took Kagome from Sesshomaru and led her upstairs to her room. While they were gone, Souta came up to Sesshomaru.
"What happened to my sister?" he asked bitterly. Sesshomaru wasn't sure how to say it to a little kid.
"She's just exhausted that's all," he lied.
"I may be a little kid, but I'm not stupid." Souta glared at him. "Now tell me what happened before I have to beat it out of you!" Sesshomaru raised and eyebrow at him, and smiled.
"A girl named Kikyo tripped your sister, and knocked the wind out of her," he answered.
"Oh…" Souta said, currently trying to decide whether or not to believe him or not. "Fine." He said and darted up the stairs as his mother came down.
"Thanks for bringing her home She's going to need a day's rest tomorrow though. She's been though a lot." Sesshomaru nodded.
"I know…" he said, turning around and walking out the door.
'Looks like we'll have to go to the amusement park another day, perhaps the next.'
Sesshomaru was about to climb into his car when someone tugged on his shirt.
"Would you do me a favor mister? Please?" insisted Souta. "Tell this Inuyasha guy thank you for me, please?" Sesshomaru nodded. He didn't need to ask what for, he already knew. Bending down beside Souta, he ruffled his hair a bit.
"Don't worry kid, I'll do it." And with that, he climbed into his car and drove off with Souta staring after him.
*******AT INUYASHA'S HOUSE
"Inuyasha," Sesshomaru called into the house when he arrived inside after dropping Kagome off. "Come here Inuyasha."
"Where's Kagome?" Shippo, a lollypop puffing out a cheek as he talked.
"She's at home. Looks like she needs her rest so we'll have to go to the park another day." Shippo seemed disappointed, but accepted it anyways. He hopped back into the living room and sat in front of the T.V. again.
Sesshomaru climbed the stairs again until he reached Inuyasha's room. He knocked on the door, but no one answered.
"Inuyasha, I know you're in there. I have a message for you. Open the damn door already!" After a moment, Inuyasha came to the door, but he didn't let Sesshomaru in like he normally would when this rare occasion occurred and brought his brother to his door.
"What is it," he said hotly. "Come to ruin my life even more??? I thought you said you were taking Kagome to lunch, not dinner!! I thought that I could finally get rid of her so Kikyo and I could be together, but you just had to show up, didn't you???" Inuyasha slammed the door in Sesshomaru's face.
"Think what you want, cause I don't care anymore. Kagome's a nice girl, the only one that I've met that wouldn't judge us on what we are. Even your bitch Kikyo will act differently around you if you told her!"
Inuyasha leaned up against the closed door. He was soaking up everything his brother said, but at the same time, he already knew it.
"I LOVE Kikyo! Got that! It ain't none of your damn business, got that???" Inuyasha shouted, anger boiling inside. Sesshomaru sighed.
"Souta, Kagome's little brother wanted me to pass along a message to you." He waited for Inuyasha to open the door again, but wasn't too surprised when he didn't. "He told me to tell you 'thank you'." Sesshomaru turned around to leave again, but Inuyasha suddenly fully opened the door.
"Thank you for what?" He asked, all of a sudden curious.
"Why don't YOU tell me, Inuyasha." And Sesshomaru backed away into his room.
Inuyasha stared after him. He knew why, and he didn't need anyone to tell him.
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A/N: Alright, PLEASE review! I was hoping to get up to 300 reviews within a couple more chapters! Please help me feel happy, cause happy = more chapters!! Hope it was a good chapter. I was having writer's block -_-()
Anyways, check out my newest fic, "Operation Switching Bodies". It's supposed to be humorous, and I think it is a bit. Of course it's a Kagome/Inuyasha fic!! Here's the summary:
Souta wants Inuyasha and Kagome to be together because he doesn't like Hojo (or his little sister), so he makes a wish...but God had misunderstood him. Now it's up to Souta to put them together before Kagome falls for Hojo, while being trapped in Kagome's body!
Please READ AND REVIEW!!! It means a lot to me, and I think it will be worth your wild! I mean I even had more fun writing that one than I did this one…so PLEASE review! I promise that I won't start another one till I at least finish one of them!
Anyways, the second chapter of that fic is going to be put out on Monday, and it's better than the first chapter! And I think it might be a little bit longer…*shrugs* can't remember.
Oh, I'd also like to thank my personal cheerleader, baka che, for cheering me on ^__^ thanks!
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CHAPTER 12: Rejection Weighs Heavily on One's Heart
"Table for two, please, outside on the balcony in the back." Sesshomaru commanded to a waiter wearing a black and white tuxedo. This was a fancy restaurant, one of the finest that the city had to offer.
"Yes, sir." The waiter bowed deeply before backing away.
"You really didn't have to take me here, Sesshomaru. I-"
"Don't worry about it. I wanted to," he replied softly, glancing at her as she gazed amazedly around the place. Large, deep red curtains were draped over the long windows, but were pulled back so you could see out them. Each of the round tables had on them two sweet-smelling candles that were lit brightly, and a light pink cloth hung over the edges.
The moon was full and dazzling. It smiled down at them lovingly as the stars twinkled beside it, that could illuminate the darkest hour of the night. It took Kagome's breath away as she looked around in awe, causing Sesshomaru's eyes to brighten. The sun had just set, but the sky still contained some light within it.
"Hope you like it, we're getting one of the best tables in the house. Sorry it took so long to get to your house, I didn't mean for it to get this late."
"No, no need to apologize…" Kagome was trying hard to concentrate on their conversation, but she was too engrossed in the rock band that was climbing onstage that were about to play live to catch every word he said. Sesshomaru seemed to understand because he didn't try to strike up another conversation.
The waiter soon came back with menus in hand and led them across the vast room and past the stage where the band was now playing. Kagome wanted to get out there and dance, but didn't want to say anything just then. After all, they had just got there, and they came to have dinner and talk, not to dance.
They sat down and opened the menus.
"I'll have some of your escargot and a bottle of mineral water. Bring me a small glass of champagne as well." He looked over at Kagome and waited for her to order.
"Oh, I'll have the…" Kagome stared blankly down at the menu. There was nothing really that popped out at her and said "Eat me!". In fact, she didn't know what half of the stuff was…
"I'll have what he's having," Kagome said after awhile. She didn't know what it was, but she was up to trying something new. "Minus the alcohol, please." The waiter bowed and backed away again and left with their orders and came back shortly with their drinks. He poured Sesshomaru the glass of the Champaign then stalked off with some extra change in his pocket, thanks to Sesshomaru.
Kagome suddenly stood up and strolled over to the edge with quick footing.
"It's so beautiful!!" Kagome murmured delicately. She gazed down from the balcony into a miniature, crystal-clear lake. She could see some fish gliding along the top.
"Kagome," Sesshomaru spoke to her. For some reason, he couldn't take his eyes off her. She looked beautiful, even though she wasn't dressed properly for this place. She just stood out from the rest of the crowd, and he started liking her because of it. "Why don't we go for a walk while we await the arrival of our food. That way we could get to know each other better." Kagome nodded softly as he took her by the arm and led her down some stairs towards the lake.
"Hey Sesshomaru, I'm just wondering…are you considering this a…a, um…" she wasn't sure how to say this. She'd look like a fool if he said no.
"A date?" Sesshomaru finished for her. "Maybe. It depends on how all this goes."
Kagome felt relieved. She liked Sesshomaru. He was polite, gentle, caring…almost the opposite of Inuyasha…
'Inuyasha? Why am I thinking about him? I'm here with Sesshomaru, not him…'
Kagome bit her lip to keep from crying. She wanted to be with Inuyasha, but Inuyasha didn't want to be with her…Kagome tried to composed herself.
"Are you alright?" he asked her. "Are you cold?" before Kagome could answer him back, he swung his jacket around her shoulders. "Here. Feel better?" Kagome nodded.
"Yeah, thanks." Kagome didn't want to think about Inuyasha anymore. She didn't even want to see him either! Why would she though? Sesshomaru was cuter, funnier, everything a girl could ask for! And if all goes well, she and him would be dating!
"Tell me about yourself Kagome. Then I'll tell you about myself." He smiled down at her, causing her to feel giddy inside.
'He has the most gorgeous smile…Inuyasha's smile…DAMN! Bad Kagome! Bad!!'
She continued mentally cursing herself until Sesshomaru asked the question again.
"Oh, sorry. My full name is Higurashi, Kagome, and I live at the shrine we just visited. My little brother's name is Souta, and he's really quite annoying, but I can't help but love him anyways!" Kagome laughed as they sat down on a small bench. She was quite enjoying herself, actually. Something she never did with Inuyasha. He was always sending insults her way. Sesshomaru just stared at her beauty and listened to her talk away. He paid close attention to what she said. "My family's been living at the shrine for many generations, and Grandpa wants my little brother to become the next shrine caretaker," she giggled, "but Souta doesn't want to."
"Oh, really?"
As they continued to talk, Sesshomaru became more open, telling her about his childhood past. She had grown on him a little. He could definitely tell why Inuyasha risked his life for this woman…
'Wait, Inuyasha DID risk his life to save her…and he was a stubborn old mule when I wanted to take her out. Even though he denies it, could he love her?'
Sesshomaru did love his brother, but it wasn't the same kind of love that Kagome and Souta shared. They were more open about it, and he and Inuyasha weren't at all. When it came down to it, Sesshomaru would probably risk his life to save him.
'That's it…Inuyasha never had those types of feelings for anyone, not even Kikyo. He doesn't know what to think, and that's why he denies it. My little brother LOVES Kagome. But that means I'm going to have to give her up…'
He sighed, causing Kagome to stop talking and look at him.
"Sesshomaru? What's wrong?" Kagome was concerned about him. He looked…sad. But why? "Sesshomaru?"
'At least I know she's a great person and won't judge Inuyasha by what he is, but only by what he does…the only question now is if she loves him…'
"Kagome, why don't we go dance," Kagome's eyes brightened as she got off the bench.
"I'd like that a lot."
"As friends," he added, and Kagome suddenly sat back down. She didn't understand. Did he not like her? They seemed to be having a good time, but she must have said something to him that he didn't like without her realizing it.
"Oh," was all Kagome said, she wanted to get up again, but couldn't. The thought of being rejected twice in one day was not an easy thing to bear, and it weighed heavily on her heart.
"Let me help you, my friend." That was the first time he had ever called someone friend. They locked hands and he pulled her to her feet.
"Alright," she said, trying hard to look happy. Sesshomaru led her to the dance floor. The rock band had already left, and now one of the pop bands started playing a slow song. Sesshomaru held Kagome's waist with one hand, and her hand with another…
He didn't let her get too close to him. He didn't want him to fall so deeply in love with her that he just couldn't let her go anymore. Kagome was his brother's, if anybody's. Soon, after a couple of songs, they came to sit back down at the table.
The waiter, seeing this, immediately came by with their foods at hand. He set it down in front of the lady first, then Sesshomaru.
"Enjoy, madam and sir," and walked off.
Kagome stared down at the food, her face pale.
'Is that fried snails? Ew…'
Kagome gagged.
"Is something wrong?" Sesshomaru asked, holding back his laughter. He probably should have warn her about that…
"No, no…nothing at all!" Kagome tried to say, forcing a smile.
"You don't have to eat it if you don't want to. I guess I should have worn you about that. Escargot is snails…"
"Yeah," Kagome sweatdropped. "I've noticed…" Sesshomaru laughed, something he didn't think he was really capable of.
"Let's skip dinner and go straight to desert then." Kagome hesitantly nodded. She didn't want to eat the snails, but she didn't want to hurt his feelings either for not eating it, or at least trying it.
"Sure." Just then, they both heard two familiar voices.
"Hey Kikyo, don't worry about it. It was about time I take you somewhere special."
"I know. So, how do you think I look tonight? I bought this dress just for you," the said person said seductively. Then they came into view.
"Inuyasha," Kagome whispered under her breath. They locked eyes for a moment before Kikyo came and clutched onto his arm. He showed no emotion in his eyes.
"Let's go sit down, honey." Kikyo lead him to the only other table on the balcony. "Want to share a desert with me?" Inuyasha didn't say anything as he and his girlfriend sat down. Kagome turned back around and stared gloomily into her lap. Sesshomaru noticed this.
"Hey Inuyasha," he called over to him. Inuyasha's head snapped up.
"Sesshomaru," he said as if he didn't see him there before. And then there was the factor that he never really talked to him.
"At eight o'clock in the morning, we're going to the amusement park, got that?" Inuyasha could only nod. Why was his brother being so nice to him?
"Alright." Then he turned to Kagome. "Let's go dance some more, then I'll take you to get desert somewhere else, okay?" He didn't like seeing her in pain as she stared at Inuyasha and Kikyo, together. He could see the same pain in his brother's eyes as well.
Again they went to the dance floor, this time the band was playing a more upbeat song. Kagome was a great dancer. She had always loved it, but had never bragged about it as most people would have.
They started to dance, and Inuyasha turned away from the view. He didn't want to see HER again. She betrayed him, not the other way around!
"Come on!" Kikyo grabbed Inuyasha and dragged him to the dance floor. "No dumb bitch is going to beat me at dancing! I've won lots of championships and I'm not going to let her show me up!"
"Kikyo, I know there was a dance competition tonight, but let's dance later," Inuyasha exclaimed, but Kikyo was much more determined than him. She dragged him to a spot right next to his brother and Kagome.
Once again, the two caught each other's eyes until Kikyo glared at Kagome.
"He's mine," she mouthed, but Kagome stuck her tongue out at her and turned back to Sesshomaru. Inuyasha wanted to laugh, but thought better of it at the time. Kikyo was dangerous when she was angry. She considered that a challenge, one that she wasn't going to lose to.
The music was over, and a tall, 'big-boned' man waddled onto the stage, picking up the microphone and clearing his voice into it to get everyone's attention.
"Alright, as all of you know, we are going to have a dance competition right now! So, ladies and gents, come forward if you'd like to participate!" Kikyo immediately stepped forward and stood with her oversized ego in front of the stage.
A murmur arose from the crowd gathered on the dance floor.
"Isn't that Kikyo, the winner of all those dance competitions?" one of the people next to Kagome said.
"Yeah, I think that is! She won five trophies and four ribbons! She's really good, I saw her last time!" said another one.
"Why don't you go give it a shot, Kagome?" Sesshomaru questioned. "You're really good to, and I bet you can beat her easily." Kagome blushed.
"Me? I don't know…Everyone will be watching me, and I don't do well under pressure."
"You'll do fine, just look at her smug face. Tell me you don't want to wipe that grin off her ugly face." Kagome thought about it. She DID want to do that, but then what if Kikyo won? She'd never let her live it down.
"Isn't there ANYONE that will go one on one with Kikyo?" the announcer said with little hope left in his voice. When no one spoke up, he continued. "Alright, then by default, I shall award Kikyo the winn-"
"Wait!" Kagome determinedly yelled, marching up to Kikyo. "I challenge Kikyo!" The announcer looked overjoyed, but Kikyo was feeling the opposite.
"Okay then, let the competition begin!! Anything goes as long as you don't hurt the other person!" he said, walking off the stage after handing the microphone back to the band's head member.
Fast music started playing and Kikyo was the first to start dancing while Kagome was judging her.
'She's good, I'll have to admit that.'
Kikyo was very flexible, and had all the guys mesmerized…even Inuyasha. Kagome held her breath as Kikyo stopped and stood self-satisfied, waiting for Kagome to start.
Kagome nodded at her as the crowed cheered loudly. She began with stepping back and forth and shaking her head, then moved into a wilder step. It was even more fast paced than Kikyo's, and more complicated. During her dancing, Kagome had managed to look over at Inuyasha. He was staring at her, but no expression was seen on his face. Then he turned away from her…that hurt Kagome, but she ignored the pain and continued to dace. After about a minute, Kikyo began dancing with her.
Kagome glanced over to Sesshomaru and he nodded. The crowd continued to cheer as the dance became more heated. Kikyo had resorted to trying to trip Kagome, who dodged each time with grace. Kikyo became high jealous because Kagome was beating her. The way the crowd cheered for Kagome Kikyo could tell.
With one last attempt to ruin her opponent, Kikyo stuck her leg out and swept Kagome off her feet… Inuyasha's eyes widened.
The crowd hushed as Kagome fell without warning to the hardwood floor, a sickening thud following.
Kagome lay motionless. Her eyes were shut…but…something glimmered down her cheek…but what was it?
"Kagome!" Inuyasha cried out as he ran to her side, forgetting everything that he told himself so he could hate her. "Kagome, are you alright? Come on, you can't die yet…cause I…" He knelt down beside her and put her head in his lap. He wiped away her tears.
"Inuyasha! What are you doing?" Inuyasha ignored her.
"Why'd you trip her Kikyo?" Inuyasha growled. "What did she do to you?? She didn't deserve this!" Kikyo looked taken aback.
"What? Are you saying I did that on purpose? I didn't mean to!!" Kikyo tried to force fake tears down her cheek, but Inuyasha ignored her. He was too busy with Kagome. He couldn't find her pulse anymore…
"Kagome, don't you dare die! Not after everything we had to go through with Tokuno. Not after…" Inuyasha couldn't finish the last part, but he wanted more than anything to add "I fell in love with you".
"Inuyasha?" Kagome squeaked out, opening her eyes. She couldn't believe that he was holding her…again. Even if they couldn't be lovers, they could always be friends. That's why Inuyasha was saying this stuff for. He still liked her as a friend.
Kagome's heart ached.
"It's alright, I'm okay." She said, slowly getting to her feet. She started to limp towards the exit. Sesshomaru rushed to her side and helped her out the door as Inuyasha stared after them. He wanted to go after her, but Kikyo has holding him back now, both mentally and physically.
"Inuyasha, I swear I didn't mean for that to happen! I accidentally tripped her, honestly!" Kikyo tried to tell him. Inuyasha didn't know whether or not to believe her because she sounded so sincere and there was no evidence that she mean to do it. His heart tore into two that night as Kagome left without looking back, and Kikyo clung to his arm and cried that she didn't mean to do it.
******* BACK HOME
"Kagome? Oh my Lord, are you alright?" Her mother took Kagome from Sesshomaru and led her upstairs to her room. While they were gone, Souta came up to Sesshomaru.
"What happened to my sister?" he asked bitterly. Sesshomaru wasn't sure how to say it to a little kid.
"She's just exhausted that's all," he lied.
"I may be a little kid, but I'm not stupid." Souta glared at him. "Now tell me what happened before I have to beat it out of you!" Sesshomaru raised and eyebrow at him, and smiled.
"A girl named Kikyo tripped your sister, and knocked the wind out of her," he answered.
"Oh…" Souta said, currently trying to decide whether or not to believe him or not. "Fine." He said and darted up the stairs as his mother came down.
"Thanks for bringing her home She's going to need a day's rest tomorrow though. She's been though a lot." Sesshomaru nodded.
"I know…" he said, turning around and walking out the door.
'Looks like we'll have to go to the amusement park another day, perhaps the next.'
Sesshomaru was about to climb into his car when someone tugged on his shirt.
"Would you do me a favor mister? Please?" insisted Souta. "Tell this Inuyasha guy thank you for me, please?" Sesshomaru nodded. He didn't need to ask what for, he already knew. Bending down beside Souta, he ruffled his hair a bit.
"Don't worry kid, I'll do it." And with that, he climbed into his car and drove off with Souta staring after him.
*******AT INUYASHA'S HOUSE
"Inuyasha," Sesshomaru called into the house when he arrived inside after dropping Kagome off. "Come here Inuyasha."
"Where's Kagome?" Shippo, a lollypop puffing out a cheek as he talked.
"She's at home. Looks like she needs her rest so we'll have to go to the park another day." Shippo seemed disappointed, but accepted it anyways. He hopped back into the living room and sat in front of the T.V. again.
Sesshomaru climbed the stairs again until he reached Inuyasha's room. He knocked on the door, but no one answered.
"Inuyasha, I know you're in there. I have a message for you. Open the damn door already!" After a moment, Inuyasha came to the door, but he didn't let Sesshomaru in like he normally would when this rare occasion occurred and brought his brother to his door.
"What is it," he said hotly. "Come to ruin my life even more??? I thought you said you were taking Kagome to lunch, not dinner!! I thought that I could finally get rid of her so Kikyo and I could be together, but you just had to show up, didn't you???" Inuyasha slammed the door in Sesshomaru's face.
"Think what you want, cause I don't care anymore. Kagome's a nice girl, the only one that I've met that wouldn't judge us on what we are. Even your bitch Kikyo will act differently around you if you told her!"
Inuyasha leaned up against the closed door. He was soaking up everything his brother said, but at the same time, he already knew it.
"I LOVE Kikyo! Got that! It ain't none of your damn business, got that???" Inuyasha shouted, anger boiling inside. Sesshomaru sighed.
"Souta, Kagome's little brother wanted me to pass along a message to you." He waited for Inuyasha to open the door again, but wasn't too surprised when he didn't. "He told me to tell you 'thank you'." Sesshomaru turned around to leave again, but Inuyasha suddenly fully opened the door.
"Thank you for what?" He asked, all of a sudden curious.
"Why don't YOU tell me, Inuyasha." And Sesshomaru backed away into his room.
Inuyasha stared after him. He knew why, and he didn't need anyone to tell him.
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A/N: Alright, PLEASE review! I was hoping to get up to 300 reviews within a couple more chapters! Please help me feel happy, cause happy = more chapters!! Hope it was a good chapter. I was having writer's block -_-()
Anyways, check out my newest fic, "Operation Switching Bodies". It's supposed to be humorous, and I think it is a bit. Of course it's a Kagome/Inuyasha fic!! Here's the summary:
Souta wants Inuyasha and Kagome to be together because he doesn't like Hojo (or his little sister), so he makes a wish...but God had misunderstood him. Now it's up to Souta to put them together before Kagome falls for Hojo, while being trapped in Kagome's body!
Please READ AND REVIEW!!! It means a lot to me, and I think it will be worth your wild! I mean I even had more fun writing that one than I did this one…so PLEASE review! I promise that I won't start another one till I at least finish one of them!
Anyways, the second chapter of that fic is going to be put out on Monday, and it's better than the first chapter! And I think it might be a little bit longer…*shrugs* can't remember.
