Author's Note: I LOVE YOU ALL! THANKS SO MUCH FOR READING AND REVIEWING! YOU GUYS ARE THE BEST! ::cries tears of joy::
Well I've finished chapter 8. I've been so bored, I've edited it about 10 times. ::sighs:: We've arrived in North Carolina, 2 days early. So of course, the condo we're renting isn't ready. Fun, fun, fun. -.-;;;
Hope you all liked the last chapter. Don't know when it'll be posted. But do I care right now? No...
Now I'm listening to the Lion King soundtrack. OH I JUST CAN'T WAIT TO BE KING! ;)
Rating: PG-13 for Inu's potty mouth and a small hint of lemon.
Dedication: To Ash, the crazed Inu person (but not as crazy as me! BWHAHAHAHAHA!), and to SeXyEyez, thanks for the wonderful pictures! They rock!! HOTCHA!
Symbols:
"TEXT" = speaking
'TEXT' = thought
...TEXT... = song/person singing
Last Time...
He had saved Kagome once again, even though it was from a different kind of monster.
Soon she would be his. And then, forever would she be.
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Chapter 9
Drops of Jupiter
"InuYasha, we've got something to say," Yuka said, lowering her head as they all sat on the bleachers.
"Ya, we really need to apologize," Eri said, "We only want the best for our friend and what we thought was the best... wasn't so, we're sorry."
"It's okay," InuYasha said, taking Kagome's hand. He understood how her friends only wanted her to be happy.
"But we do have a question," Arisa said, looking nervous. After a second, she continued, "Well... we were wondering... what is going on between you and Kikyo? What's the story with her?"
They were all silent. InuYasha looked at the girls, then Kagome. She nodded, a look on her face that he couldn't place. He sighed before turning back to the girls, "Kikyo... Kikyo and I go way back. I didn't trust many people back then. I still don't really. Anyway, one day, because I didn't trust her, she was killed. I couldn't stop thinking about how if I had trusted her, she wouldn't have died. I kind of feel responsible for her death."
He paused and received more silent. They all knew there was more to the story. So, he continued, "When she died, she promised that some way she would drag me to hell with her. When I met Kagome, at first I thought she was Kikyo and I couldn't believe my eyes. But then I met Kagome. The real Kagome, and saw how different she is then Kikyo. I guess though, after all of these years, I still haven't forgotten Kikyo and what happened."
They were all silent and Kagome had lowered her head. It was pretty close to the truth but she knew he friends would never believe the real thing.
"InuYasha," Yuka whispered, "We're sorry. We thought Kikyo was some girl you were seeing now and that you... were like... in... in BED with her."
Kagome inhaled through her teeth. How could they think of something like that? Kikyo and InuYasha in BED? Kagome didn't want to think of it. Suddenly, she felt Eri set a hand on her own and she looked up at her friend.
"But once we saw how you defended Kagome from that pervert," Eri paused, glancing over at the corner where Hojo was still unable to move. Finally, she continued, "We knew that could never be the truth. We realized that you love Kagome and would protect her from anything. We're very, very sorry InuYasha."
Before InuYasha could say anything more, Kagome butted in, "Let's dance guys," she said, standing, "I'm sorry but I just can't stand this topic. Can we just drop it?"
"Of course," InuYasha said lightly, also standing.
"Right," Arisa said, as the rest of them stood and they all walked over to the dance floor, ready to party.
"Time for a fun song!" the DJ cried, "Train's Drop of Jupiter!"
'What's a train? What's Jupiter?' InuYasha thought as Kagome led him to the dance floor. The music began to play and InuYasha liked what Kagome called, the "beat."
...Now that she's back in the atmosphere
With drops of Jupiter in her hair, hey, hey
She acts like summer and walks like rain
Reminds me that there's time to change, hey, hey
Since the return from her stay on the moon
She listens like spring and she talks like June, hey, hey...
...Tell me did you sail across the sun
Did you make it to the Milky Way to see the lights all faded
And that heaven is overrated...
...Tell me, did you fall for a shooting star
One without a permanent scar
And did you miss me while you were looking at yourself out
there?...
"Kagome, I missed you when you were with Hojo," InuYasha whispered into Kagome's ear as they danced.
"You did, did you?" Kagome said, smiling, "Well, I missed you too. I'll make it up to ya," she said, standing on her toes and kissing him.
After she pulled back, InuYasha slipped one arm around her waist, pulling her to his side.
"Very nice."
Kagome simply smiled.
...Now that she's back from that soul vacation
Tracing her way through the constellation, hey, hey
She checks out Mozart while she does tae-bo
Reminds me that there's time to grow, hey, hey...
...Now that she's back in the atmosphere
I'm afraid that she might think of me as plain ol' Jane
Told a story about a man who is too afraid to fly so he never
did land...
...Tell me did the wind sweep you off your feet
Did you finally get the chance to dance along the light of day
And head back to the Milky Way
And tell me, did Venus blow your mind
Was it everything you wanted to find
And did you miss me while you were looking for yourself out
there?...
InuYasha, hearing the line about the wind sweeping people off their feet, quickly slipped his arm's underneath Kagome's legs and supported her back. She giggled as he lifted her and her friends smiled at the sight of them.
'God how I love her laugh,' InuYasha thought as she smiled up at him. If only he could make her giggle again...
InuYasha bent down and kissed the tip of her nose, wanting to hear her light, wonderful giggle again. She smiled at him but didn't giggle. He frowned slightly. There just HAD to be a way to make her giggle. He just HAD to hear it again.
...Can you imagine no love, pride, deep-fried chicken
Your best friend always sticking up for you even when I know you're wrong
Can you imagine no first dance, freeze dried romance five- hour phone
conversation
The best soy latte that you ever had... and me...
"I don't know what a soy latte is," InuYasha whispered in her ear, his breath tickling it and sending slivers of delight throughout Kagome's body, "But I'm sure I'm the best half demon you've ever captured."
His plan succeeding, she giggled once again before answering, "You're the ONLY half demon I've ever captured. And the only one I WANT to." She kissed him lightly on the lips.
...Tell me did the wind sweep you off your feet
Did you finally get the chance to dance along the light of day
And head back toward the Milky Way
But tell me, did you sail across the sun?
Did you make it to the Milky Way?
To see the lights are fading, that having is over baby
But tell me, did you fall for a shooting star?
One without a prominent scar?
And then you miss me while you're looking for yourself?
And then you finally get a chance to dance along the light yeah
And then you fall for a shooting star, fall for a shooting star.
And then you'll only lonely fly out there...
"Did you fall for me? A shooting star?" InuYasha whispered as he set her down.
"Yes, I fell for the brightest shooting star there ever was and will be," Kagome replied, kissing him once again and savoring the taste she received. God how she loved the feel of his lips on her own.
Once she pulled back, she asked him a simple question, "Will I be lonely as I fly out in the world?"
InuYasha smiled at her before wrapping her in a hug, "I promise you this Kagome, I will NEVER leave you alone. I will always protect you, and I will always be there for you," he whispered, taking in her scent.
They hugged for a few more moments until they were interrupted by Kagome's friends.
And it was true, Kagome had fallen for the brightest shinning star there ever was. And InuYasha would never leave Kagome's side again.
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Author's Note: Another chapter finished! This one just had pure fluff in it, nothing really important happened other than the whole Kikyo explanation thing. I thought Kagome's friends deserved to know the truth (or something close to it) so I had Inuman explain himself.
Ugh... I've listened to 'I Just Can't Wait To Be King' 21 times now. ::sweat drop:: He he, oops. :) Think I like this song enough? :) It's my favorite one from the movie probably. I like it even more than Hakuna Matata. ::grabs a mike:: OH I JUST CAN'T WAIT TO BE KING! Maybe I should add this song somewhere. ;)
Well, I know this chapter was short but there wasn't much I could do with this song and our favorite couple. I just really like this song and really wanted to add it. Chapter 11 will have a bit more meaning. Okay, a whole bunch o meaning. This next one is another fun one. But aren't they all just fun, fun, fun? ;)
No really, really, really, really x10 long author's note this time. Maybe I'll talk a lot next time. Hmm...
Oh and don't forget: No reviews, No chapters! ;)
Length:
7 Microsoft Word Pages; 1842 Words
Preview of the Next Chapter:
One of Kagome's classmates favorite song is playing! Everyone's singing along. Everyone that is, except InuYasha!
'Stacey's Mom? Who the hell is that?'
Next time, in The Dance!
Chapter 10:
Stacey's Mom
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Feelin Way Too Damn Good
YMCA
Why Don't You And I
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