Chapter - 8 - The Dance

Inu-Yasha, Kagome, Miroku, and Sango all gazed in amazement at the way the school gym was decorated. It was done up in a jungle theme with fake palm trees in the corners, and the v.j was dressed like she was ready to go on a jungle safari. Kagome looked at the other bumpping and grinding students and noticed that were all wearing an animal print shirt or pair of pants. Even Miroku, Sango and Inu-Yasha were wearing an animal print of sorts. "I'll be right back!" she exclaimed and ran down the hall.

Kagome returned a few minutes later, wearing a completely different outfit. She wore a white leather skirt, a red and white tiger striped halter top, knee high black stiletto heeled boots with chains around the ankles, and her hair was done up in a looseponytail.

Inu-Yasha gaped at her and was about to ask why she changed when he noticed that her eyes were silver again,and that her dog ears were back. "Kagome, what's going on? Your ears are back."

"I'm not sure, but if anyone asks, I'll say that the eara are part of my outfit." Kagome stated.

"Good thinking, now come one everyone, lets go dance." Inu-Yasha exclaimed.

Inu-Yasha led the way to the way to the dance floor with Kagome in tow, closely followed by Miroku and Sango. By the time they found a spot to dance, they were sweating like crazy, but still having a good time.

After about an hour or so, everyonee gathered at a small table by the juice bar which had been set up at the back of the gym.

"Everyone having fun?" Kagome cried over the music.

"Of course, who wouldn't?" Miroku shouted.

"He wouldn't." Sango whispered in Kagome's ear. She was pointing to Inu- Yasha who was standing next to the v.j, whispering something in her ear.

"What's he up to?" Kagome asked Miroku.

"I'm not sure." Miroku answered nervously.

Inu-Yasha returned to the table and sat down next to Kagome. "Hey what were you doing over there?" Kagome asked, noticing the sly smile on Inu- Yasha's face.

"Nothing you need to worry about. You'll find out soon enough." Inu-Yasha replied, giving Miroku a wink.

About twenty minutes later, the v.j shouted, "Ok everyone, let's slow things down a bit, so grab that special someone and get out on the dance floor and enjoy this "classic" from the early '90's, "I Do, Cherish You" by 98 Degrees.and before I play the song, I would like to mention it has been dedicated to Miss Kagome Higurashi. Now get ot there and enjoy."

Kagome turned to Inu-Yasha and was about to scream, when he whispered, "Surpirse." She stood up and threw arms around his neck and gave him a kiss. Inu-Yasha grabbed Kagome's arm and led her out onto the dance floor to get lost in the mood of the music.