THE PROLONGED DANCE PROM THINGY!! It's just an end of the year party for seniors as a type of departure. Here y'all go! Enjoy!
Oh, and Sango's gonna have her parents and everything in this story. Don't know if that clashes with anything I have written in prior chapters or not, but if it does, live with it. I am too lazy to change it lol.
Now, I hate describing clothing, but I will describe the dresses. Just figure the guys are wearing black pants and a dress shirt, except for Inu Yasha and Sesshomaru. Sesshy, being the sophisticated aristocrat he is, is gonna be wearing a tux and Inu's gonna be wearing a pair of nice blue jeans and a red dress shirt, silk
"A Hanyou in the Heart" by Inu Faceness
Chapter Twenty-Three: When Your Heart Breaks
Inu Yasha's car pulled out of Kagome's driveway for the second time that night. Hopefully, Kagome would stop by her house and get his gift. He definitely didn't want Koga to see it was from him. It was Kagome's birthday and, if Inu Yasha could help it, he wasn't going to get in a fight with the damn wolf. Inu Yasha was going to be nice to Koga, even if it killed him. If the mangy ookami wanted to fight, let him. For Kagome's sake, Inu Yasha would not throw a punch or insult. He would be nice just for her.
The wind blew Inu Yasha's hair around in the car. Dark clouds were starting to form in the graying sky. The smell of rain flooded Inu Yasha's nostrils. He smiled. Rain was so relaxing to him, especially if he was stressed or worried. His left hand lay on the top of his roof as he came to a stoplight. Droplets of water fell onto his claws. The soft pattering of the falling rain echoed through the quiet car. Rolling up his window as so not to ruin the upholstery, Inu Yasha glanced at his clock.
He was supposed to meet Miroku, Shippo and Sesshomaru at Shippo's house. They were going to hang out a little while before heading their separate ways to the dance. Inu Yasha let out a heavy sigh. He was the only one without a date. Not that he really minded. In fact, he didn't want one, unless it was a certain girl with raven black hair. With the shake of his head, he pulled into Shippo's driveway at eight thirty.
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"When's Koga supposed to pick you up?" Sango asked, brushing her hair. She stood before a large mirror placed on her dresser. Her black, skintight dress fell to the ground in a waterfall. It was sleeveless and showed off a sufficient amount of cleavage. She put down her brush and looked to Kagome. "What do you think?""I think Miroku is gonna have to tie his hands behind his back." Kagome laughed. "Koga's gonna pick me up from my house here in about..." Kagome looked at the gold watch on her wrist. It showed eight thirty. "Wow, in about fifteen minutes!" Sango glanced out the window.
"You're gonna need a ride. It's starting to rain." Sango and Kagome, both dressed and ready to go to their graduation dance, walked down the stairs. "Daddy, Kagome needs a ride home. Can you give her one?" Mr. Taijiya walked to the two girls.
"You two look lovely," he said, smiling at the two. "Just let me get you a coat, Kagome, and I'll be glad to take you home." She nodded and he went to the small closet beside the door. He returned with a large black hooded trench coat. Kagome put her bare arms into the cloth and gave Sango a small goodbye hug before leaving with Mr. Taijiya. Sango went into the living room and sat on the couch, waiting for her date to show.
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Kagome walked into her house and pulled down the hood of the coat. She was thankful to Sango's father for letting her use it for the whole evening. She slipped out of her silver high heels and walked into the living room to sit on the couch."Mom! Sota! Grandpa! I'm home!" 'For about five minutes.' She thought. Mrs. Higurashi appeared first, her purse slung over her right arm. Following closely behind, Sota walked in and lastly her grandfather. Kagome looked at them. "Where are you guys going?"
"Well, Kagome, since you are gonna go to the dance," her mom started.
"We're going to the movies!!" Sota said happily. Kagome smiled at her brother and sighed.
"When are you going to be back?" She received three shrugs as an answer. Kagome shook her head with a smirk and her eyes landed on the coffee table at her feet. "What's this?" She asked, picking up a small velvet box and a card that said 'Happy Birthday, Kagome' on it. She looked up at her mother and only saw a smile.
Her fingers found the opening of the box and lifted the lid. She almost dropped the small container. Inside was a pink orb, sparkling in the light, shaped slightly into a heart with a small golden arrow through it. Kagome looked back up at Mrs. Higurashi and found a small tear cascading down the older woman's cheek. Taking the letter in her hands, Kagome placed the open box on the table and opened the envelope. There was only a single paper inside with writing in beautiful calligraphy on it. Kagome read it out loud.
"'I'm sorry for everything that's happened or will'. What does that mean?" She searched the paper for a name, but she couldn't find one. The ringing of the doorbell made Kagome jump and she dropped the note. Her grandpa went to the door as Kagome stood, picking up the silver chained necklace.
"DEMON!" Grandpa shrieked, throwing spell scrolls on Koga. With an annoyed face, Koga removed the papers.
"Is Higurashi Kagome here?" Kagome answered.
"In here, Koga. Come on in." Koga walked past the disgruntled grandfather. Kagome stood in front of her mother as the clasp on the necklace was closed. She ran her hands down the trench coat and stood beside Koga.
"Koga, this is my mother, brother Sota, and you've met Gramps," she pointed each one out as she specified who they were. "Everyone, this is my date, Koga." He smiled to each one. Sota walked to Kagome and she knelt to him.
"What happened to Inu Yasha?" he whispered in her ear. She looked at her little brother with a smile.
"He's at the dance already. Don't worry." She ruffled his hair a little. Kagome stood up completely; the necklace around her neck jingling slightly. Koga brought his hand to the pendant and looked at it.
"Where's you get this?" he asked, turning it over in his fingers. Kagome shrugged.
"I found it as a birthday gift with that card." She motioned toward the coffee table. Koga picked up the card and sniffed it, instantly going ridged. 'Smells like the mutt,' he thought with a growl. Mrs. Higurashi noticed this and coughed, knowing that he had probable smelled Inu Yasha's scent on it.
"Well, you two don't want to be late, do you?" she said with a smile. Kagome shook her head and walked Koga to the door.
"Bye, everyone! I'll see you later!" She and Koga then proceeded out the door into the rain.
When the sound of the engine was heard, Mrs. Higurashi let out a heavy sigh. 'I hope Inu Yasha gets to her. After all he's done...' Her eyes looked to the section of ceiling just under Kagome's floor.
"Come on, fellas. The movie will start soon."
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Inu Yasha stood beside the snack bar as the dance floor filled. Students were beginning to pile into the building as he sipped his punch. On both sides of him were teachers, guarding him like a criminal. 'I guess that's what I get for "starting" a fight in the lunch room,' he thought with a snort as he took another drink. He watched the door as couple after couple came in and gawked at the decorations.The place was decorated similar to a ballroom. Chandeliers fell from the ceiling like the rain outside. Each one had candles, giving the room a dimly lit glowing sensation. Light blue streamers and white decorative party balls accompanied the chandeliers on the ceiling. There was a DJ against the back wall in front of the dance floor. The snack bar wasn't far from the turntable and tables were scattered around the room. All in all, even Inu Yasha could admit, it was fairly romantically themed.
His face lit up with a smirk as he saw Miroku and Sango enter the building. Even in the dim light, Inu Yasha could see the red print across his left cheek as Sango had her arm linked with his. Miroku waved his wrapped arm at Inu Yasha and started walking to where he was. The teachers standing by the hanyou crossed their arms as the two approached, the kids took no heed.
"Hi, Inu Yasha," Sango said, letting go of her boyfriend to give Inu Yasha a friendly hug.
"Was sup Sango? You look good tonight," he replied with a wink and a nod to Miroku. Both went pink and Inu Yasha just chuckled.
"Where's your brother?" Miroku asked, looking around the room for Sesshomaru and Rin. "He left after we did, but he should be here by now."
Inu Yasha took a drink. "Yeah, Rin said she was gonna teach him to dance before too many people got here. So there they are," he motioned his head to two figures coming to them. The teachers stayed next to the hanyou, trying to look evil.
"SANGO!" Rin said as she came up to them. "You look beautiful," she said, taking the other girl's hand. They stood, commenting each other on their outfits.
"You'd think they've never seen each other before," Miroku said as Sesshomaru stood next to his half brother, a drink in hand. Inu Yasha laughed and nodded, his gaze going back to the door. Two couples walked in: Koga and Kagome, who was still clothed in a trench coat, and Shippo and Chastity.
Shippo walked to where the group was standing, Chastity holding his hand and walking beside him. Her pink dress fanned around her legs and her shoulders were bare, although her sleeves went to her wrists. Her hair bounced in elegant curls around her face. The expression on Shippo's face was a complete contrast to the way his girlfriend looked.
"Inu Yasha, you had better do something soon." The words seeped through his mouth like venom. Inu Yasha put down his now empty cup and put his face beside Shippo's.
"What happened?" he questioned quietly.
"I can smell the lust coming off that damn demon from over here. You have got to do something soon. You wanna be with her and I don't wanna see her hurt. Just get him away from her." Shippo had to control himself from screaming. Kagome was one of his first friends and was like a big sister to him. He didn't want to see her hurt by some punk ass ookami youkai. Inu Yasha put a strong hand on Shippo's shoulder and stood up straight.
Sesshomaru took a drink of his punch and noticed the 'guards' were sending him nasty glances. With a death filled side-glance, he watched as the teachers gulped and backed away some. A smirk of triumph shone on his face. He then stood next to Rin and put an arm around her red clothed waist. After hearing what the kitsune had to say, Sesshomaru decided to throw his two cents in.
"Inu Yasha. Go ask her for a dance when Koga steps away from her. You need to tell her what he's planning to do. She doesn't want to be fucked by him and no one else does either. You need to stop it." Miroku looked over to where Kagome and Koga were and gulped as Sesshomaru finished his statement.
"I don't know when he'll have the chance, Sesshomaru. With Kagome looking like that, Koga's bound to never leave her sight." He pointed over to the couple. Inu Yasha's breath caught in his throat.
Kagome had her arm looped with his as they walked to a group of Koga's friends. Her blue, sparkling dress hugged her curves flatteringly and the straps keeping it up criss-crossed in the back as she turned around. The back was open to the small of her back and all the bare skin sparkled with glitter. Her hair was put up in a high bun, chopsticks in an 'x' shape keeping the hair in place, and loose strands that framed her face were curled just slightly. Her earrings that she had received as a birthday gift from her mother swayed as she walked and the necklace seemed to glow in the dim light.
Sango smiled to herself and admired her work (Kagome). She saw the look on Inu Yasha's face and almost burst out laughing. "Inu Yasha, if I woulda known you were in love with Kagome, I woulda talked her out of going with Koga!" the tint of the hanyou's face burst with an unnatural shade of red. Miroku turned and looked at Sango and Rin.
"Now, here's what we gotta do if we wanna hook up Inu Yasha and Kagome." Music flowed from giant speakers as people moved to the dance floor. "I want you two lovely ladies to get Kagome and take her somewhere, maybe the bathroom since you people are always going there." A nasty glare was given from both faces and Miroku laughed nervously. "No offence! Just, make sure you get her away from Koga. Then Inu Yasha here," he put his hand on the hanyou's shoulder to emphasize his point. "He can ask her to dance. Then, he can tell Kagome of Koga's plan to sleep with her and all will be good!"
"Yeah, and do it soon," Shippo added in. "I don't want him getting too friendly with her." He made a very Inu Yasha like snort. The two ladies hurried off to their friend.
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Kagome stood beside Koga, feeling very self-conscious. His arm had moved to her waist and kept on going lower and lower on her hip. Every once in a while, she would move, making his hand go up but it would just make its way back down. She had caught a glimpse of Inu Yasha when she watched Shippo and Chastity walk towards them. He wasn't dressed up, but his red silk shirt showed off more than enough chiseled features to make her knees wobble. That's when Koga put his arm around her. She couldn't help but think that Koga could tell what she was feeling.Kagome looked around the group she was standing in. Koga's friends were standing with her, all of which were youkai. She felt so out of place. Her friends were over by the snack bar and she was over here, with people she didn't know. Kagome wanted to be with her own kind, with the man she really loved, not just someone who asked her out. She glanced toward the snack bar only to see Rin and Sango coming up to her. Rin's red gown had two slits up each side, showing off the skin of her legs as she made her way to Kagome.
"Kagome!" Rin said, pulling Kagome into a hug and away from Koga. The wolf kept a close eye on his date as she mingled with her two best friends. "How are you? Why don't you come over and hang out with us? Haven't done that in a while." She gave Kagome a wink.
Koga had been silently watching Kagome and her friends. He didn't want them taking her near mutt face. He knew that if that happened, that drooling pup would put his hands on her and Kami knows what else. He wrapped his hand around Kagome's upper arm. "She isn't going with you two. Sorry," he faked his regret. Kagome looked up at Koga.
"Oh, come on Koga. Just for a few minutes." Sango listened and thought back to what Miroku had said earlier. 'Maybe to the bathroom...'
"Uh, Kagome, Rin, would you two accompany me to the bathroom?" She sent a side glance to Rin and saw as the pieces fell into place in her head. Kagome looked to Koga again and awaited the removal of his hand.
It came, but he put on quite a show about it. He crossed his arms and watched her, telling her to come right back so that they can have a dance. Kagome smiled sweetly at him and went off with Rin and Sango. They stopped right outside of the bathrooms and Rin and Sango leaned against the wall.
"Damn, can he be an ass or what?!" Rin said, seemingly scanning the room, spotting someone and nudging Sango in the side.
Kagome just stared at her friends. "Uh, Sango? Didn't you have to go to the bathroom?" The two girls straightened their posture and shook their heads, their eyes on their dates. Miroku, Inu Yasha, and Sesshomaru were all three heading towards them. Kagome's heart sped up as Inu Yasha approached her.
"Kagome?" his voice was soft and gentle as he put out his hand. "Will you dance with me?" He was so nervous, he was practically shaking when Kagome's hand fell into his. She smiled and gave him a weak reply.
"Yes, Inu Yasha." She looked up into his auburn eyes. Kagome knew right then that that was a mistake because she lost her voice. She could barely move. Her feet subconsciously followed Inu Yasha onto the dance floor. The DJ announced the first slow song of the evening as the two stopped and faced each other.
Kagome noticed Sesshomaru and Rin, Miroku and Sango, and Shippo and Chastity come around close to them, making sure that they were not disturbed. She looked to Inu Yasha and saw him looking at his feet. "I've never danced, Kagome, so," he stared, unsure of what to say. Kagome took his hands.
"It's alright. Just follow my lead." She placed his hands on her back before wrapping her own around his neck. She heard his gulp and smiled. "Now just move to the music, alright?" Kagome felt his head shake. The music started.
"I like that necklace, Kagome." he whispered into her ear as their bodies gave into the rhythm. "I didn't know what to get you, and I thought that would look good on you, so I bought it. It looks great."
She was speechless. Never would she had thought Inu Yasha, whom she believed just wanted her as a friend, would get her such a marvelous gift. Kagome still wasn't over her shock when he continued talking. Neither realized that they were dancing dangerously close to Koga's group.
"I need to tell you something about your boyfriend, Kagome." She pulled away from his shoulder slightly. 'Wait... when did I put my head on his shoulder?' "Kagome, you have to believe me when I tell you this. I am not just being jealous. It's the cold damn truth. Koga only wants you for-"
"Get you damn dirty hands off my girlfriend, mutt," Koga said, whisking Kagome off the dance floor. "What the hell are you trying to pull, hanyou?" the word was spit from Koga's mouth. Kagome saw Inu Yasha flinch slightly, but held his chin high as he walked by Koga and Kagome.
"I was merely trying to save a friend, but I don't suppose you know anything about friends." He walked close to Kagome and whispered into her ear, "Happy Birthday," before heading to the door and grabbing his jacket from the wall.
The music had stopped by this point, and all eyes were on Inu Yasha as he exited the building. Koga's fists were balled at his side. 'So, the damn hanyou still thinks he can get her?' His possessiveness was getting the better of him. Without a second thought to anyone, the ookami youkai followed the path of the hanyou. 'I'll teach him a fucking lesson.' Koga didn't think about what he was doing. All he wanted to do was to show Inu Yasha who was the better demon.
The crowd followed, stopping short of the falling rain. With incredible speed, Koga came up behind Inu Yasha and hit him over the back of the head. Inu Yasha stumbled forward slightly and turned around. Rain had drenched him to the bone and his hair was matted to his back and arms. Inu Yasha simply looked at Koga. His eyes flashing quickly to Kagome, who was standing not to far behind Koga. Her once beautiful hair had come undone and hung from her head. He sighed and turned back around, heading for his car. Inu Yasha would NOT succumb to Koga's persistence.
Kagome approached Koga, her silver shoes clicking on the ground. She put her hands on each of his shoulders as she faced him. He was breathing heavily, evidence that his want for Kagome had driven him beyond reasoning. She swallowed hard.
"Koga, come on, leave him alone. He doesn't want to fight." She begged him not to continue. Koga just laughed as he watched Inu Yasha unlock his car door.
"That's because he knows he lost! Is that it, mutt? I knew you weren't worth it." He put an arm around Kagome. "SHE'S MINE NOW!" Koga smirked as he saw Inu Yasha go ridged. He didn't notice Kagome tense at his words. "Didn't like that, dog shit? She's lovely, isn't she?" Kagome couldn't move as she felt Koga's tongue bathe the skin of her neck. "She's mine, Inu Yasha. I'm gonna fuck her till-"
The blow completely took Kagome by surprise. She didn't even know what was happening until she saw Koga double over slightly. Her fist unclenched and fell to her side. It was her; she did it. It had been her fist that had come into contact with Koga's gut. The only sounds that came through to her ears were that of the pouring rain, her own pounding heart, and Koga's recovered, angry breath.
"Thought that was pretty funny, eh, bitch? Wanna try it again?!" Koga raised his hand and Kagome closed her eyes, awaiting the stinging pain to arrive on her cheek. What she heard was wheezing and growling.
"Don't you ever tempt to hit her again, do you hear me?" Inu Yasha said, standing in front of Koga. Koga lay on the asphalt, getting back what breath he had lost when he fell onto the ground. Kagome looked beyond them to see Sesshomaru, Miroku, and Shippo emerge from the crowd. A sharp click was heard before the quick movement. Kagome's eyes traveled back to Koga and Inu Yasha.
In Koga's right hand was a pocketknife; a thin line of red decorated the blade. Inu Yasha had his claw over his chest where the wound was. The blood trickled through his fingers. Tears began to fall from Kagome's eyes as she watched Koga's fists hit Inu Yasha's face over and over again, the knife forgotten on the asphalt. Inu Yasha stood there, receiving hit after agonizing hit. After a kick to the stomach, he fell to the cold wet ground, groaning and holding his stomach. In the darkness, Kagome couldn't see what injuries had been inflicted to the young hanyou. She saw Koga lunge for Inu Yasha again. Before any more damage could be done, Kagome drew attention to herself.
"DAMNIT! Can't you see what is happening?" Everyone looked at her. Sango gasped. She had never heard a single cuss word escape Kagome's mouth, ever. "I don't wanna be fucked by you, Koga!" Tears streamed down her face as they mixed with the falling rain. "All I wanted to do tonight was have a good time for my FUCKING BIRTHDAY!" Her body shook with her anger. She didn't know why she was saying what she was. She just wanted it all to end. Kagome would have said anything if it meant everything would end. The whole situation was catching up to her and she was overloaded with emotion. In midst of the rain and in front of everyone, Higurashi Kagome ran.
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Miroku, Sesshomaru, and Shippo had emerged from the crowd, trying to see what was happening. When Koga drew his blade, they began their way through the people in their way to the fight. That's when they heard Kagome start yelling. When she ran off, they ran forward. Koga received the combined force of two full youkai and a human. A punch in the face by Miroku stunned him, a brutal kick in the groin left Shippo laughing above him. Sesshomaru, watching as Koga gripped his manhood in pure pain, gave him swift kick in the back. Then, with his right arm, the inu youkai picked him up by the collar."You disgust me. Get out of here and don't ever think about coming back, got it?" A whimper was all that came out of the ookami. Sesshomaru tossed him onto the ground. He ran off, his tail literally between his legs.
Inu Yasha stumbled up, his shirt torn and stained with blood. His lip was cut open; a large gash just above his eyes bled and trickled down into his eye. He stood up straight and walked next to his brother. His breathing was slowly coming back to him as his wounds began to heal over. Inu Yasha was exhausted. All his energy was forced into not turning full demon. The rain washed away most of his blood and Sesshomaru put a strong hand on Inu Yasha's shoulder. A silent string of communication was sent from one to the other and Inu Yasha went off, heading the same direction Kagome had.
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Kagome slammed her front door closed. The combination of her sobbing and empty lungs made for a hell of a time to breathe. Her chest rose and fell, searching desperately for air. She had run the whole way, not looking back, not stopping, just running and crying. Her soaking wet hair was plastered to her shoulders as they shook with loud crying. With her right hand, she wiped her face clear of tears and rain and looked at the clock."Nine fifteen?" she said quietly. "NINE FIFTEEN?" she slammed her head against the door and cried out in pain. Kagome stood and took her high heels off her aching feet. Slowly, she made her way to her bedroom, trailing water behind her. Her hand rested on door handle and she lazily opened the door. When she looked inside, she had to lean against the door for support. What little breath she had caught in her throat.
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Inu Yasha rushed and jumped over rooftops, trying his damndest to get to Kagome. Her birthday was ruined because of him and he had to apologize. His strength was coming back to him as he bound from store top to housetop.END CHAPTER
One thing to say about the lateness of this chapter: WRITS BLOCK. I practically killed myself when I realized I had it. You have no idea how shitty I feel for not getting this out two weeks ago. I am so sorry. This is actually the fourth draft of this chapter. The other ones I made were like four pages long and I thought they were shit. So, here it is, the longest chapter to date: 10 pages!! Hope it makes up for the writers block. As far as I can tell, I am over it!!
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