"I'd like to dedicate this song to my... friend, Kagura." Sesshoumaru's friends, other than the band, gaped.
'Nani! What's he doing! What the hell is going on!' Rin thought wildly. Was Sesshoumaru dumping her for Kagura or something?
"The hell!" Sango stared in shock, then her eyes narrowed. "I swear if he hurts Rin-chan's feelings, I'll"
"Calm down Sango, I'm sure he's got a reason for all this..." Miroku leaned his head on her shoulder, for once not trying anything perverted.
'Hes... going to sing a song... for me!' Kagura thought in glee, almost jumping up and down with happiness. 'I knew he'd ditch that Rin chick! I'm so much prettier than she is, he made the right choice'
The prep was grinning from ear-to-ear practically.
Kagome glared up at the stage and growled. "If he breaks Rin-chan's heart I'll rip out his throat with my bare hands"
"Easy Kagome, I'm sure Sess means well." Inuyasha said, though he was just as confused.
"What the hell is dog-boy doing!" Kouga blinked, arm around Ayame.
"Hell if I know." She shrugged.
Sess took a deep, calming breath as the band began the next song. He was kinda nervous about performing in front of all these people... Finally, it was his cue and he began to sing.
Rin's eyes were wide and she could barely contain her giggles. Finally that prep got what she deserved: to be humiliated and put down, for all the trouble she had caused.
Kagura was nearly crying by the end of the song. 'He really... hates me... No, he cant... Th-they must have dared him or something...' "Sesshoumaruuu!" She cried pathetically, running up to the stage. "Why'd you do that! I thought you liked meeeee"
"Obviously he doesnt." A voice said coolly. Behind Kagura stood a tall girl with brown-blonde hair. "I mean, that song pretty much said it all"
Rin shoved through the crowd, making her way to where Sess, Kagura and the other girl stood. "Oh, hey Naoko!" She shouted, waving.
"Hi Rin-chan!" Naoko waved back, then turned to the prep. "Anyway, Kagura, I think its pretty damn obvious that Sess doesnt like you in that way"
Sesshoumaru nodded his agreement. Then another girl jogged up to the small group, laughing. "Hey! That was hilarious dude!" She said to Sess, raising her voice so he could hear over the clamor of the crowd. She had short black hair with red highlights and big dark brown eyes behind stylish glasses.
"Uh, thanks... Have we met"
"No, not really. I'm Liz"
"Sesshoumaru, and thats Rin"
"Oh, we know who you are Sess! Everyone does!" Naoko giggled. "Youre just the hottest guy in school, ya know"
He blushed, though VERY slightly. Kagura glared, hands on her hips. "Ahem"
"Oh yeah... SESS DOESNT LIKE YOU GOD DAMN IT!" Liz pointed at Kagura, flicking her nose. "So stop being a bitch and leave him alone"
"Yeah!" Naoko added. "You two wouldnt make a cute couple anyway, not like Sesshoumaru and Rin!" A sigh. "They're so much cuter together than me and my stupid boyfriend"
Rin blushed a bit at Naoko's first comment.
"Hai! They are a cute couple! And so are those two!" Liz pointed over at Jakotsu and Bankotsu, who were taking a makeout break in a corner table. Naoko giggled and turned back to Sess, Rin and an upset Kagura.
"Anyway! You two HAVE to invite me to your wedding!" Naoko hugged both Sess and Rin in a friendly way, as did Liz. "Seeya Sess, Rin!" They both disappeared into the crowd, talking about some site called Kagura, tears pricking at her eyes, stormed out the doors, not very much liking being humiliated, then ignored.
A certain dark-haired, braided bish-boy caught her at the exit, gently holding her by her shoulders. "Kagura... Whats wrong?..." Hiten asked, seeing the tears that made her crimson eyes shine with color.
"Sesshoumaru... he really does hate me... I'll never have a chance with him..." Tears made trails down her cheeks, making her mascara run in two black rivers, contrasting greatly with her pale skin.
"So what?" He asked in a soft voice. "Sesshoumaru Iizuki's a stupid jerk... He has to be, if he'd pass up someone like you... Sure, you act kinda bitchy sometimes, but I know you have a good heart inside"
"Hi-Hiten..." Kagura whispered, more tears threatening to spill. He was... trying to comfort her... Now that she thought about it, Hiten always had dropped hints that he liked her... She had just ignored them though, her sights set on Sesshoumaru.
"Kagura..." He gently tilted her chin so she would look him directly in the eyes. "I know you have a good heart in there; let it show... Onegai"
"Hiten..." She smiled through her tears. "Hai"
Wanting nothing more than this moment, Hiten drew the crying woman to his chest and held her, rocking slightly from side to side.
"Shh... Dont cry... Its okay"
Both Sesshoumaru and Rin watched a heartbroken and furious Kagura run out the door in tears. Rin sighed. 'She's really taking this badly... But I guess I would too, if I were in her position'
Sess stepped off the stage, standing by Rin. "I think I might have been a little too harsh... You think so"
"Yeah, maybe... I think you should go apologize..." Rin stated, sighing agian. Sesshoumaru nodded, and dashed off in the direction Kagura went.
At the exit, he was met with the sight of Hiten holding Kagura, and smiled inwardly. They would make a cute couple, even if Hiten WAS a freakin jerk.
"Oi, Kagura..." He said to get her attention. She turned and glared at him, as did Hiten.
"What do you want now? To humiliate her more?" Hiten asked bitterly. "You jerk"
"Okay, maybe I went a little too far... Kagura, I'm sorry. But you just... wouldnt take a hint! I love Rin, and I want to spend the rest of my life with her, but you just wouldnt accept that..." A sigh. "I'm really, really sorry I had to do that"
Her glare softened. "Apology accepted... And I hope you can forgive me... I was just so... caught up in trying to get you that... I didnt really think... and I'm sorry for what I did to Jakotsu and Bankotsu... But believe me, I've changed! I'm not going to be like that anymore"
Sess smiled a bit. "Friends then?" He held out his hand, and she took it, shaking it.
"Friends." She giggled. "I should thank you actually... If you hadnt brought me back to reality, I never would have noticed that there was already someone who liked me..." She looked up into Hiten's eyes, and he smiled softly at her.
"I'd better go back inside then, gotta get back to Rin. Ja, Kagura"
"Ja, Sesshoumaru"
He ran back in and immediately swept Rin onto the dance floor as the Shichinin-tai started their last song of the night, Make Me Believe.2
"Make me believe... I'm breakin my own vows, knowin I'll go down in flames..." Jakotsu sang, smiling as he remembered the first time he ever sang this. He had just been singing to himself at lunch one day, towards the beginning of the year, and that was how Bankotsu had first actually noticed him and recruited him for the band.
So, to Jakotsu, this song was special. It always would be.
Bankotsu sighed with happiness as the song ended. He always loved this song, and never got tired of hearing Jakotsu sing it. Looking out over the crowd, he surveyed the actions of his friends. Miroku and Sango were arguing playfully over something, Sesshoumaru and Rin were out on the dance floor, as was Kagome and Inuyasha. Kouga and Ayame were finishing off a couple of drinks, and Hakkaku had already left with a drunken Ginta.
And towards the back, he could see Kagura with Hiten.
'A jerk with a bitch...' He laughed to himself.
It was about 11:30 now. Kyokotsu, Ginkotsu, and Mukotsu were carrying their equipment out to the waiting van, while Renkotsu supervised. Suikotsu was at the bar, flirting with some goth chick he picked up. She was laughing as he jokingly argued with himself.
The rest of the group had all gone outside to escape the noise and crowds. Bankotsu and Jakotsu joined them, hand-in-hand.
"You guys were great!" Sango said enthusiastically.
"Agreed." Kouga nodded, as did Ayame. "I still think you guys should make a CD!" Rin smiled at the two.
"Dont forget us little people when you're all rock stars." Kagome laughed out. Jakotsu laughed a bit and got a dramatically joyous face.
"I'd like to thank all those who made this possible!" He held a pretend award in his hands.
"You weirdo." Bankotsu chuckled, shaking his head and putting an arm around his boyfriend's shoulders.
"Well, we're going to go." Kouga stated, leading Ayame to his car and getting in.
"What about the sleepover?" Inuyasha asked, though he didnt really care if Kouga came or not.
"We've had a change in plans." Ayame stated, getting in on the passengers side. Kouga nodded and pulled out, with a "Ja, you guys"
"Oh well, no big loss!" Inuyasha grinned happily. He and Kouga just didnt get along... Never had, probably never will.
"Well, lets go." Miroku said, slipping an arm around Sango's waist.
"Go any lower, Monk, and you'll regret it." Sango growled, using Miroku's old nickname. Back in 4th grade, Miroku had wanted to grow up to be a Buddhist monk, hence the nickname.
"Dont call me Monk!" Miroku's eyes narrowed into a playful glare. "Or I'll call you Snookie"
Sango growled. "Dont you dare Monk"
"Oh, I dare Snookie"
"MONK"
"Snookie"
"YOU ARE SO INFURIATING!" Sango stomped her foot childishly, arms crossed and glaring.
"I love you too Snookie! ."
SMACK!
"Owwww"
By now, the other three couples had erupted into laughter. It was always funny watching Sango and Miroku.
"So, shall we head back to Sess and Inu's?" Bankotsu asked, still chuckling a bit.
"Hai, hai. C'mon... Fluffy..." Rin gave Sesshoumaru a playful grin as she took his arm and walked to his Jeep.
"I really need to think of an embarassing nickname for you..." Sess's eyes narrowed, though the golden orbs sparkled with mischief. Rin giggled and got in on the passengers seat.
Inuyasha had gone into fresh fits of laughter at hearing Rin call Sesshoumaru, 'Fluffy'. "Fluffy..." He gasped out, unable to stop laughing.
"C'mon, Koinu-inu." Kagome shook her head and she and Inuyasha got into the back seat of the Jeep.
"Dont call me puppy..." Inuyasha muttered.
"HA! Puppy-dog and Fluffy... This would make some damn good blackmail!" Jakotsu giggled, getting into Bankotsu's vehicle. Bankotsu got in on the drivers side. Sango and Miroku rode with Jakotsu and Bankotsu, and the teenagers pulled out one by one.
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'Nani! What's he doing! What the hell is going on!' Rin thought wildly. Was Sesshoumaru dumping her for Kagura or something?
"The hell!" Sango stared in shock, then her eyes narrowed. "I swear if he hurts Rin-chan's feelings, I'll"
"Calm down Sango, I'm sure he's got a reason for all this..." Miroku leaned his head on her shoulder, for once not trying anything perverted.
'Hes... going to sing a song... for me!' Kagura thought in glee, almost jumping up and down with happiness. 'I knew he'd ditch that Rin chick! I'm so much prettier than she is, he made the right choice'
The prep was grinning from ear-to-ear practically.
Kagome glared up at the stage and growled. "If he breaks Rin-chan's heart I'll rip out his throat with my bare hands"
"Easy Kagome, I'm sure Sess means well." Inuyasha said, though he was just as confused.
"What the hell is dog-boy doing!" Kouga blinked, arm around Ayame.
"Hell if I know." She shrugged.
Sess took a deep, calming breath as the band began the next song. He was kinda nervous about performing in front of all these people... Finally, it was his cue and he began to sing.
Rin's eyes were wide and she could barely contain her giggles. Finally that prep got what she deserved: to be humiliated and put down, for all the trouble she had caused.
Kagura was nearly crying by the end of the song. 'He really... hates me... No, he cant... Th-they must have dared him or something...' "Sesshoumaruuu!" She cried pathetically, running up to the stage. "Why'd you do that! I thought you liked meeeee"
"Obviously he doesnt." A voice said coolly. Behind Kagura stood a tall girl with brown-blonde hair. "I mean, that song pretty much said it all"
Rin shoved through the crowd, making her way to where Sess, Kagura and the other girl stood. "Oh, hey Naoko!" She shouted, waving.
"Hi Rin-chan!" Naoko waved back, then turned to the prep. "Anyway, Kagura, I think its pretty damn obvious that Sess doesnt like you in that way"
Sesshoumaru nodded his agreement. Then another girl jogged up to the small group, laughing. "Hey! That was hilarious dude!" She said to Sess, raising her voice so he could hear over the clamor of the crowd. She had short black hair with red highlights and big dark brown eyes behind stylish glasses.
"Uh, thanks... Have we met"
"No, not really. I'm Liz"
"Sesshoumaru, and thats Rin"
"Oh, we know who you are Sess! Everyone does!" Naoko giggled. "Youre just the hottest guy in school, ya know"
He blushed, though VERY slightly. Kagura glared, hands on her hips. "Ahem"
"Oh yeah... SESS DOESNT LIKE YOU GOD DAMN IT!" Liz pointed at Kagura, flicking her nose. "So stop being a bitch and leave him alone"
"Yeah!" Naoko added. "You two wouldnt make a cute couple anyway, not like Sesshoumaru and Rin!" A sigh. "They're so much cuter together than me and my stupid boyfriend"
Rin blushed a bit at Naoko's first comment.
"Hai! They are a cute couple! And so are those two!" Liz pointed over at Jakotsu and Bankotsu, who were taking a makeout break in a corner table. Naoko giggled and turned back to Sess, Rin and an upset Kagura.
"Anyway! You two HAVE to invite me to your wedding!" Naoko hugged both Sess and Rin in a friendly way, as did Liz. "Seeya Sess, Rin!" They both disappeared into the crowd, talking about some site called Kagura, tears pricking at her eyes, stormed out the doors, not very much liking being humiliated, then ignored.
A certain dark-haired, braided bish-boy caught her at the exit, gently holding her by her shoulders. "Kagura... Whats wrong?..." Hiten asked, seeing the tears that made her crimson eyes shine with color.
"Sesshoumaru... he really does hate me... I'll never have a chance with him..." Tears made trails down her cheeks, making her mascara run in two black rivers, contrasting greatly with her pale skin.
"So what?" He asked in a soft voice. "Sesshoumaru Iizuki's a stupid jerk... He has to be, if he'd pass up someone like you... Sure, you act kinda bitchy sometimes, but I know you have a good heart inside"
"Hi-Hiten..." Kagura whispered, more tears threatening to spill. He was... trying to comfort her... Now that she thought about it, Hiten always had dropped hints that he liked her... She had just ignored them though, her sights set on Sesshoumaru.
"Kagura..." He gently tilted her chin so she would look him directly in the eyes. "I know you have a good heart in there; let it show... Onegai"
"Hiten..." She smiled through her tears. "Hai"
Wanting nothing more than this moment, Hiten drew the crying woman to his chest and held her, rocking slightly from side to side.
"Shh... Dont cry... Its okay"
Both Sesshoumaru and Rin watched a heartbroken and furious Kagura run out the door in tears. Rin sighed. 'She's really taking this badly... But I guess I would too, if I were in her position'
Sess stepped off the stage, standing by Rin. "I think I might have been a little too harsh... You think so"
"Yeah, maybe... I think you should go apologize..." Rin stated, sighing agian. Sesshoumaru nodded, and dashed off in the direction Kagura went.
At the exit, he was met with the sight of Hiten holding Kagura, and smiled inwardly. They would make a cute couple, even if Hiten WAS a freakin jerk.
"Oi, Kagura..." He said to get her attention. She turned and glared at him, as did Hiten.
"What do you want now? To humiliate her more?" Hiten asked bitterly. "You jerk"
"Okay, maybe I went a little too far... Kagura, I'm sorry. But you just... wouldnt take a hint! I love Rin, and I want to spend the rest of my life with her, but you just wouldnt accept that..." A sigh. "I'm really, really sorry I had to do that"
Her glare softened. "Apology accepted... And I hope you can forgive me... I was just so... caught up in trying to get you that... I didnt really think... and I'm sorry for what I did to Jakotsu and Bankotsu... But believe me, I've changed! I'm not going to be like that anymore"
Sess smiled a bit. "Friends then?" He held out his hand, and she took it, shaking it.
"Friends." She giggled. "I should thank you actually... If you hadnt brought me back to reality, I never would have noticed that there was already someone who liked me..." She looked up into Hiten's eyes, and he smiled softly at her.
"I'd better go back inside then, gotta get back to Rin. Ja, Kagura"
"Ja, Sesshoumaru"
He ran back in and immediately swept Rin onto the dance floor as the Shichinin-tai started their last song of the night, Make Me Believe.2
"Make me believe... I'm breakin my own vows, knowin I'll go down in flames..." Jakotsu sang, smiling as he remembered the first time he ever sang this. He had just been singing to himself at lunch one day, towards the beginning of the year, and that was how Bankotsu had first actually noticed him and recruited him for the band.
So, to Jakotsu, this song was special. It always would be.
Bankotsu sighed with happiness as the song ended. He always loved this song, and never got tired of hearing Jakotsu sing it. Looking out over the crowd, he surveyed the actions of his friends. Miroku and Sango were arguing playfully over something, Sesshoumaru and Rin were out on the dance floor, as was Kagome and Inuyasha. Kouga and Ayame were finishing off a couple of drinks, and Hakkaku had already left with a drunken Ginta.
And towards the back, he could see Kagura with Hiten.
'A jerk with a bitch...' He laughed to himself.
It was about 11:30 now. Kyokotsu, Ginkotsu, and Mukotsu were carrying their equipment out to the waiting van, while Renkotsu supervised. Suikotsu was at the bar, flirting with some goth chick he picked up. She was laughing as he jokingly argued with himself.
The rest of the group had all gone outside to escape the noise and crowds. Bankotsu and Jakotsu joined them, hand-in-hand.
"You guys were great!" Sango said enthusiastically.
"Agreed." Kouga nodded, as did Ayame. "I still think you guys should make a CD!" Rin smiled at the two.
"Dont forget us little people when you're all rock stars." Kagome laughed out. Jakotsu laughed a bit and got a dramatically joyous face.
"I'd like to thank all those who made this possible!" He held a pretend award in his hands.
"You weirdo." Bankotsu chuckled, shaking his head and putting an arm around his boyfriend's shoulders.
"Well, we're going to go." Kouga stated, leading Ayame to his car and getting in.
"What about the sleepover?" Inuyasha asked, though he didnt really care if Kouga came or not.
"We've had a change in plans." Ayame stated, getting in on the passengers side. Kouga nodded and pulled out, with a "Ja, you guys"
"Oh well, no big loss!" Inuyasha grinned happily. He and Kouga just didnt get along... Never had, probably never will.
"Well, lets go." Miroku said, slipping an arm around Sango's waist.
"Go any lower, Monk, and you'll regret it." Sango growled, using Miroku's old nickname. Back in 4th grade, Miroku had wanted to grow up to be a Buddhist monk, hence the nickname.
"Dont call me Monk!" Miroku's eyes narrowed into a playful glare. "Or I'll call you Snookie"
Sango growled. "Dont you dare Monk"
"Oh, I dare Snookie"
"MONK"
"Snookie"
"YOU ARE SO INFURIATING!" Sango stomped her foot childishly, arms crossed and glaring.
"I love you too Snookie! ."
SMACK!
"Owwww"
By now, the other three couples had erupted into laughter. It was always funny watching Sango and Miroku.
"So, shall we head back to Sess and Inu's?" Bankotsu asked, still chuckling a bit.
"Hai, hai. C'mon... Fluffy..." Rin gave Sesshoumaru a playful grin as she took his arm and walked to his Jeep.
"I really need to think of an embarassing nickname for you..." Sess's eyes narrowed, though the golden orbs sparkled with mischief. Rin giggled and got in on the passengers seat.
Inuyasha had gone into fresh fits of laughter at hearing Rin call Sesshoumaru, 'Fluffy'. "Fluffy..." He gasped out, unable to stop laughing.
"C'mon, Koinu-inu." Kagome shook her head and she and Inuyasha got into the back seat of the Jeep.
"Dont call me puppy..." Inuyasha muttered.
"HA! Puppy-dog and Fluffy... This would make some damn good blackmail!" Jakotsu giggled, getting into Bankotsu's vehicle. Bankotsu got in on the drivers side. Sango and Miroku rode with Jakotsu and Bankotsu, and the teenagers pulled out one by one.
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