Disclaimer: I no own Inuyasha…blah blah blah…I own Mirror and her friends…yadda yadda yadda

A. N. This is where the trouble comes in, sort of!

Chapter 7

It was almost eight when the movie finally ended and the group exited the theatre. "You guys want to go get something to eat?" Jon asked, looking back at them.

Everyone nodded. "Alright then, to the food stuffs!" Raye said, laughing. They set off down the street to Mirror's favorite restaurant. "We're here," Jay declared, holding open the door for everyone else.

Mirror smiled, walking back to a large booth, sitting down. Shippo looked at her curiously before sliding in beside her. Rick sat on her other side. Raye and Jon sat by Shippo and Scarlet and Jay sat by Rick.

"Thanks guys," Mirror said, laughing as Jay slid a box across the table.

"It's been a while so we thought we'd treat you to a night with us, complete with movie, food, gifts, and video games which shall be played after we eat," Scarlet said, smiling. "Well, open it up. There's something from each of us in there."

Mirror tore open the box, pulling out five more boxes. She put all the small boxes off to the side, starting with the larger on that was on the bottom. Raye's handwriting was scrawled across the top and Mirror looked at her, "Yours?"

"Yep, go on," Ray smiled as Mirror pulled the lid off, gasping.

She pulled out the black skirt and then the violet and white top, followed by a pair of black and grey stockings and the tall boots. "Thanks Raye!" she squealed, smiling widely.

Raye laughed, "Any time girl. Now open the rest." Mirror nodded, pulling the box with Jay's tidy handwriting on it. She opened it to find a baggie full of wristbands and pins, and a concert shirt on the bottom with a CD.

"Remember that one concert we were all supposed to go to but you couldn't make it 'cause you had to leave, well, I bought you a shirt, and a CD of the concert. The wristbands are from your favorite store and so are the pins."

"Thanks Jay," she said, putting everything back in the box. She pulled Scarlet's gift towards her, pulling off the top. Inside was a whole lot of makeup and nail polish, all in Mirror's favorite shades. "Dude, how'd you know I needed a new set?"

"I know you too well," she replied, laughing.

She grabbed Jon's box, looking at him. "Let me guess, comic books? Video Games?"

"Open it and find out," he said, smiling. Mirror nodded, opening the box to find both comics and games.

"I should have known, thanks man." She grabbed Rick's box, it was the smallest, a velvet jewelry box. She opened it, looking at the ring that sat inside with wide eyes. "Rick, how much did you spend on this?" she asked, pulling out the white gold ring. It had rubies and sapphires set into it in the shape of a wolf.

"You don't like it do you?" he looked down, sighing.

"It's gorgeous Rick," she said, hugging him. He smiled.

"I'm glad you like it Mirror." He let her go, smiling. Shippo glared at him and Mirror sighed.

"Can we order now, I'm starved," he said, looking at Mirror.

"Alright Shippo," she kissed him softly, smiling. "It's ok," she whispered, rubbing his shoulder lightly.

He nodded, smiling back. "I don't know what to get," he whispered, looking at her with a slightly confused look.

"Alright, why don't we split a steak?" she said, laughing softly.

"Ok Mirror." Shippo sighed, leaning back into the seat. He fidgeted slightly, looking at Rick who had drawn Mirror into a conversation. He growled softly in the back of his throat, closing his eyes. Maybe Inuyasha's whole if you can't see it then it isn't happening theory would work.

"Shippo, what do you want to drink?" Mirror whispered in his ear, kissing it lightly. He shrugged, opening his eyes. "How about we split the drink too?" He shrugged again.

"Fine with me," he whispered. She ordered a vanilla milkshake, taking his hand in hers.

"What's wrong?" she asked him, laying her head on his shoulder.

"Nothing," he said, kissing her softly. "I'm just kind of uncomfortable with Rick. I'll get used to it. Don't worry."

She kissed him softly. "You sure?" she looked at him curiously. He nodded and she kissed him again. "Alright Shippo, I trust you."

He smiled, "I'm glad."

Inuyasha sighed, looking at Kagome, "Shouldn't they be back by now?" he asked.

"Nope, the movie's over but they're probably eating. Then they'll probably go to the arcade before they make it back here," she said, smiling. "Stop waiting up on them will you?"

Miroku stood up, stretching. "Well, if he didn't wait up, I suppose he wouldn't feel like a father. Truth be told, I am kind of worried about Shippo."

"He's with Mirror. You have nothing to worry about." Kagome looked at Sango, surprised. "I mean, she wouldn't let anything happen to him, and if he said he wanted to leave she'd leave in a heartbeat. Don't you agree Kagome?"

She nodded, "Yeah, probably at any rate." She stood, walking towards the kitchen, "Anybody besides me hungry?" Miroku looked up and Sango nodded.

"Starved," Inuyasha said, laughing softly.

"Come on Shippo!" Mirror said, running towards a game in the arcade. The guys groaned and Shippo looked at them curiously as the other girls rolled their eyes.

"What does she want to do?" Shippo asked, walking the direction Mirror had gone.

"Jam Dance 3000, they just got the latest game packs in and she's been dying to play," Raye said, laughing. She grabbed Shippo's hand. "Come on."

Shippo looked at the large game, his eyes wide. Mirror smiled, hugging him. "Get over here," she said, walking towards the game, taking his hand.

"I don't know Mirror…" he said nervously, looking at her.

"Aww come on Shippo, please?" she gave him a large pair of puppy dog eyes and Shippo sighed.

"Alright, those eyes are evil Mirror, they'll make me do anything," he whispered, pulling her to him.

"Just come dance with me," she said, laughing.

Later that night---

"Bye guys," Mirror said, hugging each of her friends in turn. Shippo was already half way up the walk, waiting on her.

"Mirror," Rick said, grabbing her hand as she made to leave. "Could I see you tomorrow, just you and me?" he asked, looking at her pleadingly.

"I guess Rick, but it depends on if my mom and dad have plans. Bye," she said, kissing him on the cheek quickly. She ran up the walk, jumping onto Shippo's back. He grabbed her legs so she didn't fall. "Miss me?"

"What was that all about?" he asked, ignoring the question and walking towards the house, carrying her on his back.

"What was what all about?" she tilted her head to the side, kissing his ear. She played with his hair, "You're not mad about me kissing Rick on the cheek are you? He's just my friend ok, he's like my brother. That's why I kissed him ok?"

He sighed, "Alright," she said, reaching forward and opening the door. She slipped off his back, smiling as they walked into the living room.

"Did you two have fun?" Kagome asked, smiling as she looked up from her book.

"Yeah. Hey, do you guys have any plans tomorrow?" she asked, sitting down on the couch between her parents.

"No, why?" Inuyasha said, looking at his daughter. He looked up at Shippo who was looking out the window, a sad look in his eyes.

"Well, Rick wanted to know if I could go hang out with him tomorrow, and I told him it would depend on if you had plans." She looked at her mom. "Can I?"

"Well, I don't see why not," Kagome said, laughing softly.

"Thanks. Night." Mirror hugged them both, standing and walking over to Shippo. She hugged him, whispering softly in his ear, "Meet me in my room after they go to bed." He didn't say anything but closed his eyes, exhaling. She laid her head on his shoulder quickly before she released him, walking up stairs.

"Hey Shippo, is something wrong?" Kagome asked, looking at him. He shook his head and Inuyasha stood.

"Well, I think I'll take a leaf out of Mirror's book and head to bed too."

"See you in a few minutes," Kagome said as he leaned down and kissed her. He nodded and walked out of the room, stopping in the stairwell, listening.

"Kagome, is there something between Mirror and Rick?" Shippo looked back at Kagome, taking a shaky breath. "He made me uncomfortable, he kept looking at her. I didn't like it. The look in his eyes, it was pure jealousy."

"Rick used to date Mirror. They had a mutual break up when she left here. He must still like her, but I can tell you one thing Shippo, Mirror thinks of him as a brother and nothing more," she explained, standing and walking over to Shippo. She wrapped him in a hug, smiling. "That all you wanted to know?"

"Yeah, thanks Kagome," Shippo smiled.

"Night."

"Goodnight, and thanks again."

"You're welcome Shippo," Kagome said, smiling warmly and walking to the stairs. She turned to face Inuyasha and gave him a reproving look. "You shouldn't be eavesdropping.

"I just wanted to know what was wrong," he said, following Kagome upstairs to their room.

Shippo knocked quietly on Mirror's door, looking up and down the hall. She opened the door quietly, smiling. "I was afraid you wouldn't come," she whispered, stepping back so he could come in. He did so quickly, taking in the room as she closed the door with a soft click.

The curtains were drawn across the windows and candles were placed all around the room giving it a very romantic atmosphere. He turned to face her, smiling. She had changed into a pair of black shorts and a slightly tight tank top that stopped an inch from the waistband. Her hair was pulled up in a tight ponytail.

She walked towards him and he raised his eyebrows slightly as she passed, turning on her stereo. A low, slow song came on and she grinned at him, walking over and kissing him softly. He wrapped his arms around her, kissing back. He reached up as he kissed her, pulling the hair band off and running his hand through her hair.

She leant her head into his hand slightly, smiling at him. He kissed her cheek, her neck, her shoulder. She walked him backwards to her bed. He gently laid her down and ran his hand across her cheek, brushing her hair out of her face. He went around, blowing the candles out one by one. She yawned slightly and snuggled deep into her pillow as Shippo pulled the blanket up to her chin, "You're tired," he whispered, kissing her forehead. She looked at him and grabbed his hand.

"Don't go," she muttered, nuzzling his hand. He knelt down by her bed and kissed her softly.

"I'll stay until you fall asleep, but no longer," he whispered, smiling at her. She nodded and he leaned against the side of the bed while she curled herself up, facing his back. It was so much like Inuyasha and Kagome so long ago but neither of the two knew it. She fell asleep shortly after, but not before Shippo himself fell asleep.

That's all, this chapter is longer, 5 pages on Word! Don't you feel special! Lol. Hope you like it, sorry it took me so long, had you fooled on the end didn't I.

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Oh, and spoiler: Next Chapter is all about Rick and Mirror so be prepared for TROUBLE!