Author's Notes: Not a lot to say here. Last chapter was so pointless I really wondered why I put it in… oh well. Come to think of it…this whole story is pointless. It's a good thing I wrote it all…or I'd probably never finish it. Typing it takes forever though… anyway, enough of be and more of story. Oh yeah… thanks to everyone who reviewed. I luv you guys! …………………………………………..ha! this chapter title is so corny!

"speaking"

'thoughts'

Kagome's diary or song lyrics

(my notes)

Disclaimer: for the however many times I've said this, I don't own Inuyasha. Or Kagome…or Sesshy…or anybody for that matter. And the song in this chapter belongs to Evanescence.

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Dear Diary,

I talked to Sango and Rin on MSN this morning. They want me to go to this club downtown with them. I hate those places. They're filled with guys like Inuyasha. God, people are still plotting against me. This is going to turn out twisted.

Chapter 6

In the Club

"Damn, I won't go," Kagome spoke into the phone.

"Come on," Sango urged her on the other end, "it will be fun. Just you, Rin and me. A girls night out."

"A club doesn't sound like a 'girls night out' to me. Considering that half of it is filled with guys. This is just another attempt to see Miroku. Just leave me out of it."

"Aww, come on Kag. Stop being a party pooper. Besides, Inuyasha will be there."

Kagome could hear Sango 'winking' over the phone. (is that even possible?) "Why do I care if he's gonna be there?"

"Oh, I thought you guys were friends now."

"And what made you think that?"

"Well… you stayed over at his house on Friday. So I thought…"

Kagome cut her off, "Who told you that?"

"Miroku."

"Figures. But all I did was stay the night. You were gone so he was the only person left."

"Well why didn't you call me? I would've come. Or did you want to stay at his house?" Sango smirked.

'Why didn't I call her? I didn't even think about it. Why was I so quick to accept his offer? Could it be… no, it's not true. I'll never see him as a friend.'

"I totally forgot," Kagome said truthfully.

"Sure."

"Think what you want, Sango, but it was just one night."

"Well a lot can happen in one night." Why was everyone thinking of the most disturbing situation possible? She had nowhere to stay so, he offered her a place. What harm was there in that? It wasn't as if she was going to have sex with the guy or anything.

"Well I'll be over in half-an-hour. We need to decide what you're going to wear. Inuyasha's going to see you after all," Sango giggled.

"I am not going to any stupid club," Kagome shouted to find that no one was on the other end. She didn't want to go anywhere. Especially where a certain hanyou was. She remembered what she told him: "'Is it me, or is it hot in here or what?'

'Yes, you are.'"

How could she say something like that? It wasn't that she liked him or anything. She put her hands to her burning cheeks. 'Why do I blush at the memory? I can't…like him. I won't!'

Sure enough, half-an-hour later, Sango showed up at her door. "Hurry woman. To the closet," Sango ran up to Kagome's room.

Mrs. Higurashi stared in the direction the overexcited teenager had ran. "Don't ask," she told her mom.

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It took Sango an hour to decide which outfit she liked best on Kagome. "Do you always take this much time to decide what you wear?" Kagome asked her.

"You don't?" was her response.

Kagome could only sigh, "Nevermind, Sango, nevermind."

"Well here, go get changed. Try it on," Sango handed Kagome some clothes. She came out wearing low-rise jeans, which were pretty tight. She had a sort-of belly-top on. It was short-sleeved and the collar was low. It showed a fair amount of cleavage.

"Do I really have to wear this?" she asked pulling up the front of her shirt.

"Well it's not exactly a clubbing outfit, but it'll do. Besides, I'm sure Inuyasha will love to see you in it." Sango rolled on the floor laughing.

"I think the pervert is starting to rub off on you."

Sango got up and smiled a little, "Maybe…but now I've got to do your hair and makeup." How much preparation was needed for one night? Certainly not this much.

Rin was at Kagome's house at six to pick up her and Sango. "Have fun dear," Mrs. Higurashi called by the door.

"I'll be home late mama," she told her mother and left. The club was located in downtown Tokyo. It was almost a half-hour drive away. "So remind me what this place is called," Kagome zipped up her jacket. The convertible made it quite chilly.

"It's called Kurabu. I heard it's the best one in all of Tokyo," Rin drove down the busy streets. Faint music could be heard in the distance.

"We're close! I can't wait," squealed an excited Sango.

"Calm down, woman. It's not like you're going to a wedding or anything. I still can't believed I let you convince me to come."

"What are you talking about? I practically had to drag you out of the house."

"We're here," Rin parked the car on the street two blocks away.

Inside was crowded with many teenagers. It had a huge dance floor with a booth where the DJ played the songs. Tables and chairs were set up along the walls. It was dark except for the lights that illuminated the dance floor. "Come, let's grab a table." Sango dragged her friends to a corner, "I'll be right back. I have to check my hair." Sango left them.

'Jeez, how many times does she have to fix her damn hair?'

"You want a drink, Kagome?" Rin took off her jacket. She was wearing a navy tank top and a miniskirt.

"Sure. Get whatever." Kagome was left all alone. She also took off her jacket. Several guys passed by, giving her the 'eye'. All she said was, "What the hell are you staring at?"

Sango returned five minutes later with a boy clinging to her waist.

"Oh, I was hoping you would show up five hours late."

"Surely you don't mean that, Lady Kagome," Miroku bowed and caught sight of her shirt.

"Hentai…" Sango hissed slapping him across the face.

Rin returned at that moment.

"What happened to the drinks?" Kagome asked her, seeing that she brought back Sesshomaru instead.

"Hey Kagome!" Inuyasha sat on the opposite side of the table, "lookin good this evening." Sango winked at Kagome with an 'I told you so' look.

"Excuse us," Rin and Sesshomaru left (don't ask me where).

"Care to dance pet?" Miroku took Sango's hand. She waved bye to Kagome and Inuyasha.

'Perfect. Just the person I don't want to be stuck with.' But they weren't alone for long. A swarm of girls had found their way to Inuyasha. They were saying things like: "Inuyasha, I didn't know you'd be here," or "Why didn't you call me yesterday?" Inuyasha seemed to be enjoying all this attention. But he was only doing this to make Kagome jealous. All it did was make Kagome roll her eyes. 'What a stupid, arrogant, playboy, bastard. How much attention can you stand before you hate every single woman insight?'

Sango and Rin had been observing the situation. They had to get Kagome and Inuyasha together. That's the only reason they came after all. Maybe, just maybe…Sango's idea would work. Sango quickly grabbed Kagome from the table and dragged her off over to a quiet corner.

"What's the deal with you?" Sango asked her, "now that you're here, go ask someone to dance."

"I don't want to, this is stupid."

"Fine, but I think I know the reason why you don't want to dance." Kagome stiffened, how much did she know about Friday night? "You can't dance. That's why," Sango smirked.

"I do so."

"Then go ask someone."

Rin caught on quickly, "No, that's not it Sango. She's just afraid of getting rejected."

Kagome glared at her two friends, "I am not." (she sounds like a two-year old)

"Then show us," Sango challenged.

"Prove it," Rin added.

"Fine. I'll go ask."

"But not just anyone," Rin smirked.

Sango finished her sentence, "you have to dance with Inuyasha."

The peer pressure had gotten to Kagome. "Fine, alright. But you people owe me a big apology after this."

Kagome stormed out of the corner and over to the crowed of girls. She pushed them out of the way until she came face to face with Inuyasha. He half expected Kikyo to be the one shoving all the women aside. He was surprised to see Kagome instead. She glared and Inuyasha put his hand to his face. He was expecting her to slap him. She grabbed him by the shirt instead. "Shove, bitches." Kagome caused several girls to huff and scowl at her.

"Wha…what are you doing wench?" he was confused but slightly amused.

"I'm going to dance with you. Got a problem with that?" He shook his head as she led him to the dance floor. "You do know how to 'grind' don't you?" she asked him, a punk song was playing.

"Wench, 'grind' is my middle name."

Miroku and Sesshomaru walked over to Sango and Rin. "What did you tell her? Did you bribe her? Threaten her? Speak up you two," Miroku was eager to know why Kagome had suddenly come and take Inuyasha to the dance floor. Sesshomaru had heard their conversation with Kagome, but decided not to tell that he knew. It could get interesting.

"Let's just say it was a little…persuasion." Sango and Rin smiled to each other. Miroku knew he wasn't going to get much more of the girls. So he dropped the subject.

"Shall we join them, lovely Sango?" "Lead on." Miroku took her arm once again.

The song ended and another came on. "You're pretty good, wench," he smiled, "care for one more?" It was then when Kikyo came in wearing a skimpy top and short miniskirt. That outfit didn't deserve to be called 'clothes'. It was more like a bikini, if anything.

"Ooo Inu-baby, I was hoping you'd ask." For some unknown reason, this enraged Kagome.

"Hey, he didn't ask you, slut. I believe he asked me," she pulled Inuyasha away from Kikyo. She went into a huffy and left the floor. Rin and Sesshomaru looked at each other. Kagome, jealous of Kikyo? Interesting…

"Thanks for getting me away from that bitch," Inuyasha said over the blasting music, "I never thought you'd get jealous over Kikyo." Kagome thought about how she acted.

"I wasn't jealous. I just…hate to see that whore throwing herself at you."

'You're all talk wench. It's not true. I know jealousy.'

The song ended and the DJ's voice was heard, "Now for all you couples out there, this one's for you."

"Hell, I'm outa here." Kagome walked off the dance floor. Sango caught her and had a little talk with her.

"Okay, so you proved me partially wrong. But here's the real test. Go slow dance. Then, I'll get off your case."

Kagome shook her head, "I don't have anything to prove. No way am I slow dancing with anybody." Ignoring her protests, Sango slowly pushed her back towards the dance floor.

"Well, aren't you going to go get her?" Miroku asked Inuyasha.

"If that wench doesn't want to dance, then leave her alone."

"My aren't we the soft one. But I know you want her. Especially in what she was wearing. Come on, you know you want her."

"Shut up."

"You want her. W-A-N-T her. You know you waaannnnt her" (this is really starting to remind me of the Cheese Whiz commercial now). He kept nudging Inuyasha and repeated the phrase.

"For the last time, shut up!" he hit Miroku over the head. The first song had ended and the second was about to start. Sango and Miroku had managed to push Inuyasha and Kagome together.

"Get away," Kagome tried to struggle out of Inuyasha's grasp.

"They won't leave us alone until we dance. Sango and Miroku were smirking broadly.

"Whatever." She put her arms around Inuyasha's neck. The song came on. She recognized it as Evanescence's song, Anywhere.

Dear my love, haven't you wanted to be with me?

Dear my love, haven't you longed to be free?

I can't keep pretending that I don't even know you, when,

That sweet night you are my own.

Take my hand, we're leaving here tonight,

There's no need to tell anyone, they'd only hold us down, so

By the morning's light,

We'll be halfway to anywhere,

Where love is more than just your name.

I have dreamt of a place for you and I,

No one knows who we are there,

All I want is to give my life over to you.

I dreamt so long I can not dream anymore.

Let's run away, I'll take you there,

We're leaving here tonight,

There's no need to tell anyone, they'd only hold us down, so

By the morning's light,

We'll be halfway to anywhere,

Where no one needs a reason;

Forget this life, come with me, don't look back your safe now;

Unlock your heart, drop your guard, no one's left to stop you;

Forget this life, come with me, don't look back your safe now;

Unlock your heart, drop your guard, no one's left to stop you now.

'This song, it's so, so…like someone's life.' Kagome looked up at Inuyasha. His eyes were once again like those soft eyes that she had seen in the cafeteria. 'Oh Inuyasha, why can't you be like this all the time? I hate you. And yet…' Kagome rested her head on his shoulder.

'I hope you are listening to these lyrics, Kagome. Why don't you give me a chance? But then when we are alone, you seem to forget that you hate me. Unlock your heart, drop your guard, no one's left to stop you now. Kagome, you may be the most stubborn, most annoying person in the world, but…'

We're leaving here tonight,

There's no need to tell anyone, they'd only hold us down, so

by the morning's light,

we'll be halfway to anywhere,

where love is more than just your name.

The song ended a minute later. Inuyasha let go of Kagome. She sighed, let go and looked at the ground. He lifted her head with his clawed finger. "Hey, I enjoyed that." She looked up to see him smiling.

'That's strange. He didn't call me wench. Why do I feel so…good?' "I…am kinda hot. I'm gona go sit down." She turned and covered her burning face for the second time today.

Sango came over smiling. "See, that wasn't so bad, was it?" Kagome didn't seem to hear her. "You two looked pretty comfortable there."

Kagome shook her head, "What? Did you say something Sango?"

She sighed, "Oh nevermind." Kagome went back to her own world. "Kagome, Kagome. Hello? Can you hear me? Are you okay? Speak damnit!"

"Hmm? You say something?"

"I think it's time to go. It's late."

"Yeah, yeah…sure." Sango went to get Rin.

"Something's wrong with her. She won't tell me what's on her mind. I think we should take her home." Rin nodded. They walked over to her and helped her up. "Come on, Kagome. You've been waiting all night to go and now you're staying put. I'll never understand you," Sango said handing her her jacket.

"We shall be off as well," Miroku kissed Sango on the cheek.

"Kagome, the car is this way, remember?" Rin pushed her in the right direction.

"Hun, oh yeah."

Inuyasha walked out of the door, "Kagome I have to ask you something."

She immediately snapped to attention, "What?"

Miroku, Sango, Sesshomaru and Rin leaned in closer to attempt to hear. "Privately," he added seeing the curiosity on their faces.

"Okay, we'll meet you back at the car."

They all left Inuyasha and Kagome alone. Other people walked by them. "Let's go where no one can hear," he told her. He pulled her with one finger by the lowest part of the collar.

"Hands off." She slapped him (okay I've officially lost count).

"Sorry. I couldn't help myself," he said the last part under his breath.

"So what do you want? This better not be a waste of my time." Kagome tapped her foot waiting for an answer.

'Wow, talk about mood swings.' "You know the midterm semiformal for seniors is next week. I was wondering if you'd like to be my date?"

High heals could be heard against the pavement. "Ooo Inuyasha! Of course I'll go with you. I thought you'd never ask." Kikyo ran up and hugged him tightly. Why was she always answering questions meant for Kagome? Kikyo made the blood boil inside Kagome for the second time tonight.

"Listen, last time I checked, Inuyasha asked me. Not you. So go screw someone else. Inuyasha's going with me." Kagome thought about what she had just said. 'What did I just agree to?'

"Excellent, well I'll see you at school on Monday."

"Oh Inuyasha, this doesn't mean we're friends. I just… have no one to go with." Kagome turned and walked back to the car where Sango and Rin were waiting. Inuyasha also turned and left.

'The only reason you agreed was because you were jealous of Kikyo. I can use this to my advantage.'

Kikyo stood there all alone. "Inuyasha. I'm still free if you change your mind."

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Phew! That took forever. I'm glad it's out of the way, cuz that was wayyyyyyyyyyy to corny. So I hope you liked it. Anyways, you know the routine……………………….plz review!

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