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Chapter 9

The Dance

Only one more day until the dance. I kept telling myself. Unlike the dances at my school in Florida, this dance had me excited. Extremely excited. Why? Probably because I was going with my friend whom I had developed a crush on. A crush only a crush. Nothing to serious. Not obsessed just a crush. I would never admit that to my friends though. I walked to school with Sango like I did every day. She seemed just as excited about the dance as I was. It was all we talked about on the way to school. When we reached the school Miroku and Inuyasha were waiting there. We stared at them with puzzled looks. Miroku would usually come to school later and Inuyasha would either be with Kikyo or his posse. Sango and I looked at each other and then the boys. We continued to walk until we were in front of them. I put my hands on my hips and gave them a quizzical look.

" Okay, why are you two waiting here. I know Miroku wouldn't come to school until a little while later and Inuyasha, you would either be with Kikyo or your friends so what's going on? " Sango nodded in agreement. The boys just smirked. Me and Sango looked at each other. I was starting to wonder if they were up to something mischievious. Sango nodded for it looked like she saw what I was thinking. We started to walk around them hoping they weren't going to play some prank on us. We walked away from them and sighed a breath of relief. Only there wasn't relief when we felt someone grab us by the waist. I looked back and Inuyasha was holding me and Miroku was hold Sango. We both blushed.

" If you two are going to play some prank on us would you do it already so that it's out of your system. " I said. Sango nodded and the boys looked at us with confusion.

" We aren't going to play a prank on you, why would we do that? We are just being nice. " Miroku replied. I wiggled out of Inuyasha's grasp. Sango didn't try to get out of Miroku's though.

" Are you guys acting like this because the dance is tomorrow? " Sango asked. Miroku. shrugged.

" Sort of but I'm nice all the time. " Miroku replied. I faced Inuyasha. I then heard Kikyo calling his name from down the hallway.

" You better go to her. " I said it with some sadness in my voice. Inuyasha didn't seem to notice. He just nodded and left down the hallway. I sighed heavily.

" It seems he doesn't have the time to hang out with me because of Kikyo. " Sango nodded. So did Miroku.

" Well he should make time. " Sango angerly replied. I shook my head.

" No, it's alright. I mean we haven't seen each other in almost ten years, I'm sure he has better things to do now then when we were kids. " All of this was hurting so badly. He's my best friend and we don't have time to spend with each other because of Kikyo. Kikyo doesn't even like me at all though. I looked down the hallway and I saw Inuyasha and Kikyo. They were talking but I couldn't hear them. Kikyo was all giddy and Inuyasha looked nervous. After a while the walked to homeroom. I told Miroku and Sango we should go to so we don't get in trouble. We sat in our normal seats when Koga walked over. I groaned as I remembered the events of the weeks before. I hadn't had much of a chance to talk about it with him. I was surprised Inuyasha didn't know.

" Yo, um, Kagome, can I talk to you in private? " I looked at Miroku and Sango and nodded. Koga and I walked over to an empty area of the class.

" What is it Koga? "

" Well, I know about you going to the dance with Inuyasha and I know about Kikyo not going to the dance, but I overheard them in the hallway earlier and she told him that she was able to go to the dance and to go with him. " I stood there shocked. I hoped to god he wasn't right. Because I know that he would go with her instead of me.

" Koga, you aren't lying to get me to go to the dance with you, are you? " I was being hopeful that he was. He shook his head.

" I wish I was. I mean I want to go to the dance with you and all, and I know how much you like Inuyasha. I just thought I'd give you the heads up because I know Inuyasha, he would either lie to get out of going or he won't tell you until the last minute. That's just Inuyasha. But to let you know, I'm hear if you need me. " He smiled and I smiled.

" Oh and Koga, " He looked at me. " the thing about you calling me your girlfriend is not true. If you told anybody that then you are so dead. " He nodded in understandment. " good. " I smiled and walked back to where Miroku and Sango were talking. I sat down and they asked me what happpend. I told them what Koga said about Inuyasha. Sango was furious. Miroku was trying to calm her down.

" Koga had better be lying for if it's true and Inuyasha does go with Kikyo, I'm going to slit Inuyasha's throat. " Sango said through clenched teeth. Miroku gulped. I guessed he was thinking about what would happen if he got in a fight with her.

" Sango, chill. Let's see what Inuyasha does. " I replied calmly though on the inside I was just as mad as sad. When there was fifteen minutes left in homeroom Inuyasha walked over. He looked nervous. I looked at him.

" Kagome, well Kikyo..."

" I know about Kikyo being able to go to the dance. I'm guessing you want to go with her. It's alright. Go ahead." It hurt to say those words. Each word was a knife being driven deeper into my heart. Inuyasha shook his head.

" No, I'm still going with you. I want to. " He smiled. I sat there shocked beyond all compare.

" What did you tell Kikyo? " Miroku piped up.

" I told her that I had gotten someone to go to the dance with me because she couldn't go. In other words you snooze you loose. " He smiled and so did I. Sango smiled and then sighed of relief.

" Was she mad? " I asked. I didn't want them to break up because of me. Inuyasha shook his head.

" Just a little. But it's okay. " I nodded.

" Okay if you say so. " I smiled. I was so happy. Maybe, there was a chance with me and him. Or maybe not but who knows. Only time will tell. The day continued on normally. That is with the exception that Kikyo was glaring at me all day. When I sat down at the table for lunch, Sango and Miroku were getting lunch and Inuyasha was with his buddies in the hall, Kikyo strode over. She had a venomous glare. When she spoke it was a cold harsh tone.

" Okay, you little, bitch, what did you say to him to make him go with you? " I stared at her. A smile tugged at the corners of my mouth. This irritated her even more.

" I didn't say anything. We are only going as bestfriends you know. " I calmly replied. She smirked.

" For your sake, that's all it better be. " With that she strode of to a table where her posse sat. I sighed. Man, she was annoying. No wonder Sango despised her so much. Sango and Miroku sat down moments later. I told them about my encounter with Kikyo. Sango smirked.

" It's nice to see her squirm. She thinks that if Inuyasha dumps her that she'll lose her popularity. " Sango continued to smirk. " I hope he drops her like a rock. He'd be doing me and himself a favor. "

" I doubt he'd dump her anytime soon. I mean, she'll probably just woo him into not leaving her. He's gotten into many fights with her. Almost broke up, but she just put on a fake act and gave him the guilt trip. " Miroku explained. Sango nodded in agreement. Inuyasha sat down at the table across from me. Nobody said anything about Kikyo. The day wore on until the last bell of the day rang. As Sango and I were leaving Inuyasha came up beside me. He said that he couldn't wait until the dance and that he'd pick me up tomorrow at seven. I nodded and we left. The whole way to my house the dance was all that Sango and I talked about. I walked inot the house with a grin plastered on my face. Katherine saw. She smiled.

" I see someone is happy. " I continued to smile.

" Yep. "

" Why? " she asked.

" Because, " I began to blush. " i'm going to the dance tomorrow with Inuyasha. " I looked down to hide my embaressment. I looked up when she didn't say anything. She was smiling widely.

" I'm so happy for you!" She embraced me. " you two will have fun. " I thanked her and we started dinner. When dinner was over I went to bed quickly, for I was eager for the next day to come. I awoke to the sound of my alarm clock. I realized what day it was and literally jumped out of bed. I took a shower and ate breakfast in record time. I was about to head out the door when Katherine stopped me.

" Kagome, slow down. If you eat and run you'll get cramps and plus you don't have to leave for another half hour. " I looked at the clock and smiled sheepishly at her.

" Oh, I knew that. " She laughed. I sat down on the couch and was relaxing. I waited half an hour before leaving. It seemed like hours instead of minutes. I hurried down the shrine stairs and Sango was waiting. She seemed as bubbly as I was. It took us a couple of minutes to get to school and when we did we ended up being fifteen minutes early.

" Wow, we arrived early. " Sango commented. I nodded. I spotted Miroku and Inuyasha and walked over to them. Sango followed. Miroku smiled at the sight of Sango. She noticed and blushed a bit. I giggled.

" So, are you excited about going to the dance, Miroku? " I asked him. His smile widened.

" Of course, I'm going with the most beautiful and intellegent girl in school. " Sango blushed majorly as Miroku continued to smile. I giggle and Inuyasha rolled his eyes.

" What's wrong, Inuyasha, jealous that you don't have a beautiful and intellegent girl like Sango? " Miroku teased. Inuyasha glared at him.

" I do have a beautiful and intellegent girl. " Inuyasha retorted. I hoped that he was talking about me. I smiled a bit.

" Oh, and who would that be? " Miroku asked with curiousity.

" Kikyo. " He stated plainly. My smile disappeared from my face. All he thought about was Kikyo. Sango saw the smile disappear from my face. She slapped Inuyasha. Inuyasha, Miroku, and I all stared in surprised.

" Sango? " I asked. She was glaring at him. She looked at me.

" Kagome, he doesn't deserve to go to the dance with you. I can't believe what he just said. Haven't you noticed that he hasn't complimented you. " Inuyasha was still shocked. He put his hand to the part of his face that was red. I shrugged.

" I don't need to be complimented. I'm fine. " I tried to smile, but I couldn't. Of course I noticed. " we're only going as friends so it doesn't really matter. " I continued.

" Even so, you still deserve a compliment or at least some recongnition. " Miroku stated. Sango nodded in agreement.

" No no it's okay. " I waved my hands in defense. Inuyasha finally snapped out of it. He looked at me.

" Kagome, I..." He started. I put my finger to his lips.

" Shh. It's okay. I'm fine with that. She's your girlfriend and you are suposed to think that. " I smiled. "now let's get to homeroom. " With that I walked to homeroom. The rest of them stayed behind me.

" She really is too good to you Inuyasha. " Sango said. " you don't deserve her as a friend. " Sango then came next to me and we walked in silence. When we arrived to our homeroom we sat in our usual spots. Sango excused herself to the restroom. Inuyasha went to his locker. It was only me and Miroku. Kikyo walked over to us. Miroku groaned.

" Yes? " I asked politely. She smirked a snobby smirk.

" I saw the whole thing this morning between you and Inuyasha. It seems I'm always on his mind. Looks like you can't replace me. "

" I know that I can't replace you. I'm not even trying to replace you. " She seemed to be caught off guard that I wasn't trying to steal him away. She grinned all of a sudden. I asumed she had an idea.

" You couldn't get him if you tried. " I rolled my eyes.

" I wouldn't want to try. If I wanted him I wouldn't force him. I'd let him decide if he wanted me or not. By the way, why do you want him so bad? " I was curious as to know why she was so desperate to have him. She smiled.

" For the popularity of course. I'm popular already but if I'm known to have gone out with a demon, it would make me seem daring. " She laughed. He reason was sickening. I stood up fast. I was face to face with her.

" You make me sick. " I spat at her. She grinned. I raised my hand to slap her but Miroku held my hand back. Kikyo saw what I was about so she slapped me. Miroku released my hand but I didn't move to slap her. Kikyo laughed.

" You can't even fight. You'd rather be hit. " She continued to laugh. I smiled.

" I didn't hit you because I know how much Inuyasha likes you. That's how good of a friend I am. " She looked at me in surprise.

" Heh, Inuyasha would be a fool to like you. He isn't even on to why I'm going out with him. " He smiled.

" Yes I am. " Came a voice from behind me. The owner of the voice stood beside me. It was Inuyasha. Kikyo's smile disappered.

" I-Inuyasha, I-I ...I mean what was said before was a lie. I didn't mean it. " She tried to reason.

" No it wasn't and on top of it all you slapped Kagome. I know how much she wanted to do it. I saw her. " I looked at him in surprise. Sango came running across the room.

" Kagome, are you alright?! I tried to get to you but Kikyo's bitches held me up. " She explained.

" I'm fine I'm fine. Don't worry about it. " I tried to explain.

" No, it's not okay. This is all my fault. " Inuyasha explained solemly. " if I didn't go out with her this wouldn't have happened. The truth about me going out with her was that she--" The bell rang interupting his sentence. He seemed relieved that he didn't have to finish his sentence. He quickly told me that he'd pick me up at seven and we continued through the day. When the day ended Sango and I practically ran home. When I arrived at home Katherine was still at work. I quickly set my stuff down and went to take a shower. It was five o'clock now and I had to be ready by seven. I took a half hour shower and walked out still in a towel. I sat down at my desk and brushed my hair. By six o'clock My hair was dry so I changed into my dress. I was wearing a pale green strapless dress. It stopped under me knees. I had my hair up in a bun with a strand hanging on each side of my face. I applied a very light pink lipstick to my lips. I thought I looked pretty good. I stepped into matching pale green shoes. They were flat soled shoes. Almost like slippers. I looked at the clock and it read: 6:45. I had fifteen minutes before Inuyasha arrived. I glided downstairs and Katherine was home in the kitchen. I walked into that room and she smiled at me.

" You look gorgeous, Kagome. " I smiled.

" Thank you. "

" You're going to take Inuyasha's breath away. If you don't then he's stupid. " I giggled. I sat down at the table and waited. It was seven o'clock exactly when I heard the door being knocked on. I knew who it was but Katherine went to the door. She came back into the kitchen with Inuyasha. I stood up and Inuyasha stared. His mouth fell open a bit. I smiled. He continued to stare. He snapped back to reality when he realized how long he was staring at me.

" You look so beautiful, Kagome. " He complimented.

" You don't look so bad yourself. " He was wearing a black tux with a red tie. He smiled. He offered his arm and I gladly took it. I said " bye " to Katherine and we left out the door. We walked down the stairs and to his car. It was a black corvette.

" Nice car. " I complimented.

" Yeah. " He left my side to open the door for me. I smiled.

" Such a gentlemen. " I giggled. He smiled and rolled his eyes. I climbed in and he closed the door and then went around the other side of the car and into the driver's seat. It took only a couple of minutes before we reached the school where the dance was being held. Inuyasha got out and opened my door while holding his hand out to help me out of the car. I did so and closed the door. He offered his arm again and I took it. We were both smiling. We walked over to the front of the school where Sango and Miroku were waiting. Miroku was in a navy blue suit with a black tie. Sango wore a lavender spagetti strap dress. She wore purple eyeliner and eyeshadow. Sango and I greeted each other with a smile.

" Well, now that we are all her shall we get this party started? " Miroku asked. I laughed and nodded. Sango and I both walked into the dance on the arms of out " dates. " There was a fast song going on. Sango and I drug the boys over to the dance floor. We started to dance and it took us a while before we got the boys to dance. Inuyasha stared at me as I continued to dance.

" Wow, Kagome, I never knew you could dance. " Inuyasha said sarcastically.

" You never asked. " I replied just as sarcastically. We both laughed and continued to dance. The song ended and another came one. It was a semi fast one.

in the car I just can't wait,

to pick you up on our very first date,

Inuyasha and I looked at each other. This was our song when we were kids. I smiled and so did he. We continued to dance.

is it cool if I hold your hand?

is it wrong if I think it's lame to dance?

do you like my stupid hair?

Would you guess that I didn't know what to wear?

I'm too scared of what you think

You make me nervous so I really can't eat

Let's go, don't wait, this night's almost over

Honest, let's make this night last forever

Forever and ever, let's make this last forever

Forever and ever, let's make this last forever

When you smile, I melt inside

I'm not worthy for a minute of your time

I really wish it was only me and you

I'm jealous of everybody in the room

Please don't look at me with those eyes

Please don't hint that you're capable of lies

I dread the thought of our very first kiss

A target that i'm probably gonna miss

Let's go,don't wait, this night's almost over

Honest, let's make this night last forever

Forever and ever, let's make this last forever

Forever and ever, let's make this last forever

Let's go, don't wait, this night's almost over

Honest, let's make, this night last forever

Forever and ever, let's make this last forever

Forever and ever, let's make this last forever

Forever and ever, let's make this last forever

Forever and ever, let's make this last forever

When the song ended we all sat down with a cup of punch to catch our breath. We were just chatting when Inuyasha got up and walked off somewhere.

" Where's he going? " I asked Miroku. He shrugged. So did Sango. I looked off in the direction where Inuyasha went.

" I'll be back, I'm going to look for him. " They nodded and I left. I kept wandering around the area where he headed until I saw him walk outside. I followed him. He walked around the corner of the school. I hid behind the corner. I watched Inuyasha. He was talking with Kikyo. I felt my heart crack. They were talking about me.

" Inuyasha, you know I love you. I really do. It's not about the popularity. But I can see that you are in love with that Kagome girl. " Kikyo said. She seemed to be lying because she didn't seem sincere. Inuyasha sighed.

" Kikyo, Kagome is just my friend nothing more. But I don't think I'm going to be with you because I don't know if I can trust you . "

" But Inuyasha. I'd die for you. " That caught Inuyasha's attention. Kikyo then kissed him full on the lips. My heart shattered. He was here with me but only thought of her so he was with her. I didn't notice how far from the corner I was. Inuyasha turned around after his ears twitched at the sound of my breathing. He saw me and I saw him. He was surprised. Kikyo smirked.

A/N and so I leave it here. It might be considered a cliff hanger but I'm evil like that. Muwahahahahahahahaha! Oh kay review and you'll get the next chapter oh kay? Sounds fair to me. .

-Sayannora!

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