Disclaimer: This one's gonna be short and sweet guys. I do not own Inuyasha, or any of the other characters associated with Inuyasha.

A/N: Well, here ya go guys! An extra chapter, my treat for hitting the 100th review mark! Enjoy!

Life of a Teenager

Chapter 9: A Bonding So Deep

Kagome was unaware of her surroundings. She didn't see the stares of the people around her. She didn't notice the sudden flurry of whispers that scurried around her when someone steeped into her circle and joined her. All she was aware of was the slow pulse of music through her entire being. Until she felt the arm slide around her waist from behind. She didn't know who he was, was only aware that they were pressed so closely together, she could feel the outline of his chest against her back. With the music still pulsing around them, they began to move, slowly at first, then faster as they learned the motions of each other's body.

I tried to kill the pain

but only brought more.

I lay dying, and I'm pouring

crimson regret and betrayal.

I'm dying, praying, bleeding, and screaming.

Am I too lost to be saved?

Am I too lost?

The words seemed to echo through the couple as their bodies moved in sync, causing even more people to stop and stare. It wasn't everyday two people so perfectly matched were seen dancing like this. One was dark, the other light; flowing and twisting, their motions seemed timed down to the last detail. The music continued in the background, and the words seemed to reverberate around the two, finally catching the attention of the DJ. He aimed a blacklight at the two, and they were surrounded in an ethereal glow, almost inhuman.

My god, my tourniquet

Return to me, salvation

My god, my tourniquet

Return to me, salvation.

Do you remember me?

Lost for so long

Will you be on the other side?

Or will you forget me?

I'm dying, praying, bleeding, and screaming.

Am I too lost to be saved?

Am I too lost?

Still, the couple danced. Kagome had turned around at some point, so she knew it was Inuyasha, but she didn't care. All that seemed to matter was the music and the way their bodies felt, moving together. So lost were they, they didn't notice that the rest of the gang had joined them and were standing with Kouga on the edge of the ever growing circle. Although, no one noticed the way his eyes seemed to burn into the couple as he watched their every motion.

My god, my tourniquet

Return to me, salvation.

My god, my tourniquet

Return to me, salvation.

I'VE LONGED TO DIE!

My wounds, cry for the grave

My soul cries, for deliverance.

Will I be denied?

Christ, Tourniquet, my suicide...

The last beats of the music slowly faded, and with it, the couple's motions. As one, they slowed till the music had stopped. By now, the entire club had paused to watch. When the music died, there was a two-second silence before the club erupted in hoots and wolf whistles. Cries for more were heard over the noise. Blushing, the couple parted from the embrace they had ended in and stared at each other, beyond confusion. Something had just happened. To Kagome, it had felt like someone had ripped out her heart and given it away. It no longer beat by itself; when she had been pressed to Inuyasha, she had felt how her heart had slowed down, then started back up, matching their heartbeats until it was just one steady pulse. Inuyasha had had a different reaction all together. He had felt like his very soul had merged with the girl standing before him. It scared him, for he had never thought he could feel this much emotion for a girl he didn't even know. And yet... There was a feeling deep inside him that said they did know each other, in ways mere words couldn't express. Looking up, he saw her staring at him. Her eyes were warm, trusting. Accepting. She didn't look down on him because of what he was. She looked up to him because of who he was. And that feeling touched him in ways he couldn't explain. Grabbing her hand, he walked out of the club, not once looking back to see if she wanted to come. He knew she would.

A/N: And there you have it! Your extra chapter! I'm sorry if it got a bit intense up there; if you don't like it, just don't read it. This chapter is crucial to the story, so I couldn't leave it out. The next chapter will be up by tomorrow, as usual, so don't worry that I'm gonna skip a day because I posted an extra chapter. There's something else I wanted to add in here, so pay attention. My BF, CharmedAngelslayer, has posted her first story, so be nice and go check it out, k? Remember, its her first, so not too many flames, if you please. Well, as always, read and review and I'll see you guys next chapter! : P