Disclaimer: I don't own Inuyasha…wish I did…

Sorry for the lapse in updates. I just got back from my cousin's wedding in Georgia. And let me tell you, 13 hour drives are not fun at all! Lol, o well. As to answer a couple of questions. I know Kagome's acting weird around Inuyasha. The only way I can answer this is by saying she doesn't even realize she likes Inuyasha. She's liked Hojo for so long that it kind of blinds her to her other feelings. She'll figure it out soon though ;)

Chapter 7 - Prom

"Kagome! Hurry up, you're going to be late. They're all waiting for you at Yuka's house." Kagome rushed around her room ignoring her mother. She couldn't find the earrings she wanted to wear and was trying to ignore the funny feeling in her stomach. She kept telling herself she was going to have fun with Toyo. If she kept saying it, maybe it would be true. She finally located the earrings and ran towards her front door. Well, went as fast as she could in her heels. 'Damn heels, I have no balance when I where these things.' Kagome was still a little saddened about the fact that she wasn't going to the prom with Hojo. Proms were meant to be shared with someone special. She had finally found her perfect dress at a little boutique in the country. It was a peachy-rose color that shimmered because of the silky fabric it was made from. Her back was completely exposed beneath the ties that criss-crossed over her skin, and the spaghetti straps made sure it didn't fall down while she danced. Kagome sighed as she thought to herself. 'I have the dream dress…now where's my prince?'

Kagome walked into Yuka's house to see Ayumi, Eri, and Yuka waiting with their respective dates. Toyo was also sitting there looking slightly worried before he saw her walk in. When he noticed her he walked over and handed her a bouquet of peach roses. She smiled at the kind gesture and thanked him. Then she noticed Yuka's bouquet. It was full of enormous white lilies, Kagome's favorite. Her smiled lessened as she thought that if she was with someone she loved, they would have known about her favorite flower. 'I have to stop thinking like this. If I keep comparing my time to everyone else's, I'm going to be miserable'.

After posing for what seemed like thousands of pictures, the group finally squeezed themselves into the small limo that Yuka's mother had managed to get them for free. After the driver managed to get them lost, he finally found the country club the dance was being held at. They all got out of the car as quickly as they could and headed to the door to check in and get their seating cards. Kagome looked around as Toyo talked with Hoshi. She soon spotted Hojo walking towards them, and could feel her stomach flip in excitement. He walked over and hugged her from behind, whispering that she looked beautiful in her ear. Kagome didn't miss Toyo's frown, but she didn't care. Hojo thought she was beautiful.

After dinner Kagome felt a little queasy. She brushed it off to the fact that the sauce over her pasta had been very creamy, and she was slightly lactose-intolerant. She watched her friends' boyfriends take their hands and lead them to the dance floor. Toyo got the hint and reached for her hand. Smiling she took it and headed for the floor. All she wanted to do was dance. She saw Rin and Sesshomaru dancing near Sango and her date. Kagome forgot his name…it was Akira or something. All she knew was that he was a friend of Rin's. Kagome led Toyo towards Sango and Rin and began to dance. She then felt Toyo's arms encircle her and she realized he wanted to dance with her. She felt a little crowded but brushed it off, until she noticed that Toyo was a horrible dancer. She tried turning around to face him, but him continually stepping on her toes made it worse. She told him she had to go to the bathroom and grabbed Sango's arm, dragging her with her. As soon as they got in there Kagome just sighed. Sango saw the look on her face and nodded. Akira was acting the same way towards her, and neither girl wanted the attention. Kagome saw Sango pull out her cell phone and start talking to someone.

"Yeah I'm at prom right now…not really…what…o…hold on I'm losing reception. Let me call you back from outside."

"Sango who are you talking to?" Kagome was curious as to who was important enough that Sango was hiding from her prom date to talk to them.

"Well lately I've been talking to Miroku online, and… I think I like him."

"O I know who Miroku is. I think you two would be cute together. But whatever happened to Inuyasha…" Sango looked over to Kagome as they walked outside. Kagome could tell that Sango was trying to choose her words carefully.

"Well…he's really just a friend-with-benefits. I want a real relationship, and I know he's not interested."

"O, ok." Kagome looked at the trees around her as Sango called Miroku back. She felt really alone right then. She heard the doors open behind them and saw Hojo walk out. He smiled and walked over to her.

"Having fun Kagome?"

"Yeah…kinda…you?"

"Yeah…kinda." The two smiled at each other as they shared another one of their jokes. Kagome felt so at ease around Hojo. She wondered how he felt for her, and then she thought of something. Tonight at the after prom party she was going to tell Hojo how she felt. She was tired of waiting for him to make the move, but she didn't want to do it then cause they both were with other people…and she didn't want to cause a scene…just in case. Sango finished her call and motioned that she was ready to go back in. Hojo said he'd see them later and walked off in a different direction.

"You know Kagome, I really haven't seen him with his date all that much this entire time."

"Really?"

"Yeah, you should ask him to dance or something."

"Maybe I will."

As soon as the girls stepped back into the ballroom, Akira and Toyo found them and started walking towards the dance floor. The girls looked at each other and mentally sighed. They both couldn't wait to leave. After another half hour of dancing Kagome noticed that Toyo was being extremely forward with his dance moves, and it was starting to worry her. When he excused himself for the bathroom she sat down at the group's table with a confused expression on her face.

"What's wrong Kagome?" Kagome realized she wasn't alone when she heard Kiro talking to her.

"Well…Toyo is being very forward, and I'm wondering what's making him act like that.

"O I see." Kiro's smile widened. "Well, I know you're shy. And Toyo asked me how you felt about him, cause he like's you. And since I knew, I told him you liked him back."

"YOU WHAT!!!" Kiro immediately shrunk back as she screamed in his face.

"What made you think to respond like that! I have no feelings for Toyo other than friendship. I like Hojo you moron!"

"o…oops…well, now that I think about it. Eri did only say she wondered if you liked him…" Kagome threw up her hands and went to go find Sango. They needed another bathroom chat.

After another chat, the girl's decided that they would switch partners and give themselves a little break. Kagome relaxed when she started dancing with Akira, and found herself to be having fun. After dancing with him for awhile she started dancing with Hoshi. When she finished with him she realized that Toyo wasn't around and started dancing by herself with her friends in a circle. This is what she loved about dances. She liked dancing with guys, but she loved it when she and her friends got in a circle and just had fun. However, her fun was cut short when Toyo appeared behind her and started dancing with her. Sighing she broke from the group and started dancing with Toyo. Minutes later she found herself across from Rin who had Hojo dancing behind her. She smiled real big at Kagome and said switch. Grabbing Kagome's hand she pulled her from Toyo and twirled her so that both girls ended up switching partners. Kagome quickly got back into the groove when Hojo's arms went around her and they began dancing. He knew what he was doing and she melted into his body. She saw Toyo's face lined with anger, but again she didn't care. This was her moment, and she was going to enjoy it.

When the dance ended they all went back to Yuka's house where they could change real quick. Toyo caught a ride home from a friend because he hadn't brought clothes to Yuka's. When Kagome was ready she got into Kiro's car with Eri and the three of them headed to the high school for the after prom party. Kagome soon found Sango and ran to the bathroom to tell her what Rin had done with her. They were soon joined by Rin who was annoyed at Sesshomaru. As soon as the couple had gotten to the party he found his friends playing basketball, and that's where he had been ever since. The girls walked around the school enjoying the shore theme the mothers had picked, and stopped at the fortune teller to get their cards read. Kagome knew it was mostly fake but she couldn't help but get into what the woman said. Especially the last part the woman revealed.

"Someone said something tonight that should have never been said. But do not worry my dear, they will soon get theirs. Within two weeks time you shall find what you seek and truly be happy." Kagome thanked the woman and found Kiro in line waiting for his turn.

"Hey Kag, what did your fortune say?"

Smiling icily at him she replied, "that someone said something that they shouldn't have and it will come back to bite him in the ass." Smiling at the look of worry that flashed on his face, Kagome walked off with Sango and Rin determined to find Hojo to tell him how she felt. Instead, Toyo found her first. Kagome spent the rest of her night either in the bathroom with Sango and Rin, or with Toyo close behind. She soon found herself in the hallway where the mothers had laid a bunch of mattresses. She noticed that Hojo was sitting by himself, and was getting up to go talk to him, when Toyo sat down next to her and put his arm around her. That was the last straw.

"Toyo, when you and Kiro talked earlier, what did he tell you?" Toyo's face flashed with worry, but he simply replied that Kiro said she had feelings for him.

"I'm sorry to tell you this Toyo, but whatever Kiro told you was wrong. You will always be my friend." Toyo's face fell, but his arm stayed where he was. Sango jumped up and grabbed Kagome's arm pulling her away from Toyo. Kagome walked by Hojo and gave him a sad smile before the two girls left and headed for the front door.

"Sango, you want to spend the night? Hoshi and Yuka are sleeping at my place too."

"Sure."

"Then let's go find them so we can leave."

"Definitely." The two girls linked arms and walked off to find their ride, anxious to leave and forget this night had ever happened.