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Chapter #13
Prom Night, At the Dance
Inuyasha watched his friends talk and laugh.
He'd gone a whole week without talking to Kagome.
He stilled kept up his side of the bet though, and he assumed she still did as well.
It wasn't really a bet anymore. It wasn't even that much like a competition.
Now it seemed like it was about proving something, and getting it over with.
Inuyasha straitened his tie, and smiled at one of Miroku's jokes.
This was probably the worst night of his life.
Just Outside the School
Kagome held her date's hand, and nervously gave him a smile.
"Well, here we go." She nodded towards the car. "I really appreciate the ride Sesshoumaru."
He smiled, a rare show of emotion for him. "No problem."
Facing the building, she lead Inuyasha's brother inside.
This was probably the worst night of her life.
Inside
Miroku and Sango were having a blast.
The dancing, the music, and (in Miroku's case) the women! It had to be one of the coolest proms ever.
Except for the small matter of Inuyasha moping about.
"Cheer up," Sango ordered him. "It's your junior prom. You have to be happy."
"Hey!" Miroku called. "There's Kagome."
Inuyasha sat down in a chair and scowled. "I don't want to look at her. Or my idiot brother."
"No, Inuyasha," Sango's eyes widened. "You really have to see this..."
Inuyasha sighed, and turned to see Kagome and Shippou.
Not Kagome and Sesshoumaru.
Not Kagome and Naraku.
Kagome and his little brother.
Kagome looking beautiful in a simple white dress, her hair swept back in an elegant bun, and a casual pair of strappy sandles.
It was enough to make any guy reconsider his date choice.
"What the hell?" Rushing from his seat, Inuyasha confronted the two. "Kagome, you...you..."
Miroku, over Inuyasha's shoulder, said, "I think what he means is, why aren't you here with Sesshoumaru?"
Kagome looked at them in confusion. "I never said I was going with Sesshoumaru. I said I was going with Inuyasha's brother. I thought you guys knew which one."
"Shippou?" Inuyasha burst out in disbelief.
Flushing red, Kagome snapped, "I thought taking him would be fun."
"'Cause we all know just how darn cute I am!" Shippou piped up.
"Sesshoumaru said he was taking you!" Inuyasha snarled.
"Yes," Kagome snapped, "I don't have my driver's license yet. He did take me. He's just not my date."
Inuyasha felt like there was no air in the room.
"Kagome—"
"Save it Inuyasha."
"I'm sorry." Lowering his eyes, he said, "I was jealous. I really thought you liked my brother."
"But I didn't."
Miroku and Sango wisely left the two alone.
Showing Shippou over to the punch bowl, they distracted the little kid until they thought it was safe.
Off to the side Naraku and Kikyo observed with identical looks of satisfaction.
"Kagome," Inuyasha's voice grew quiet. "I have something to say. Kagome, I...I..."
"I don't care!" Tears streamed down her face. "Don't you get it Inuyasha? You're already won. Can't you just leave me alone? I hate you!" Sobbing, the girl bolted from the dance floor.
Inuyasha stared at the spot she had been standing a moment before.
"...I love you."
In the Parking Lot
"That went," Naraku admitted, "far better then I thought it would."
"Yes," agreed Kikyo, swishing a bit of left-over punch in her cup. "It was great." She held the cup towards Naraku. "Cheers? To the perfect prom?"
Naraku smiled, and clinked his glass against hers.
"Cheers."
How was that for a twist?
Sorry for the short chapter.
To be honest, I really don't like how I wrote this story anymore.
But (for all of you that actually like my work) don't worry, I'm going to keep updating.
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