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From Romeo and Juliet
Chapter 5 – The Night of The Play
It was a beautiful and sunny morning. Kagome and Sango were happily walking to school, chattering together.
"Do you think people are gonna think different of me Sango?" Kagome asked nervously.
Sango stopped walking and turned to face her best friend. "Kags… Don't worry… You look GORGEOUS, okay? And if ANYONE comes to your face talking crap, you just tell me. I will personally hurt them. Oh and same with Miroku and Rin. They got your back too. Because we're friends and that's what friends are for." She put a comforting hand on Kagome's shoulder. "Now chill! It's Friday and tonight is the play! And I know you're gonna do great"
Kagome smiled softly at her friend's reassuring words and nodded. "Thanks Sango."
Sango flashed her a grin. "Hey, I'm just being a friend here." And she winked.
Just then, they heard a car honk behind them. They turned around and saw Miroku get out of his car. "Why hello beautiful ladies! What say, I give you a ride to school this morning?"
Sango and Kagome glanced at each other before walking towards Miroku's car.
"And might I add Lady Kags, that you are looking especially fine this morning. And Sango, my dear! Lovely as always!" Miroku put on an innocent smile.
Sango rolled her eyes and got in the passenger's seat. Kagome blushed at his compliment and said thanks before getting in the back.
A few minutes later, they arrived at the school. Kagome was nervous to get out of the car, afraid of what people might think. Sango and Miroku smiled reassuringly at her and got her to get out of the car. The three of them walked to their lockers, since it was right next to each other. As they walked, Kagome received confusing and shocked expressions.
By their lockers, Rin stood there, looking excited. When she saw Kagome, she ran to her. "Kagome! You look so pretty! And tonight's the play! I'm definitely coming and I know you're gonna rock!" Rin was always to bubbly, even in the morning. It was pretty amazing.
Kagome laughed and replied, "Thanks Rin. I hope I'll do okay tonight. And I'm glad you, Sango, and Miroku are coming for support!"
"Wouldn't miss it for the world," Sango added.
After gathering their things, they walked together to their first class, Science. Kagome continued to receive similar looks of confusion and shock. She didn't notice because of something Miroku was telling them.
When they got to their class, they took their seats and chattered amongst themselves quietly.
Kouga entered his classroom and noticed a very good-looking girl. Whoa! Who is that? She's hot! He smirked. Well, looks like I gotta make myself known to this girl…
He walked confidently and stopped right in front of Kagome, Sango, Miroku, and Rin. He took Kagome's hand in his and looked to her eyes. Hmm, she looks familiar… "I'm not sure when you got here, but I hope it didn't hurt when you fell from heaven…" He gave her a sexy smile.
Kagome's face turned tomato red. Doesn't he recognize me? She took her hand back and whispered to him. "Uh… Kouga… It's me, Kagome…"
Kouga's eyes bugged out and he stood up straight, staring at her. "Kagome? You… You look different… MUCH different…"
Sango, Rin, and Miroku watched on in amusement as Kagome stuttered, "Uh… Well…"
Kouga suddenly smiled and took her hands in his once again. "Ah, well no matter Kagome. I meant to say that you look absolutely beautiful." Beautiful enough to be my woman, he thought.
The rest of the day was pretty much the same as that morning. Some people started to actually notice who she was and guys looked at her with a lustful look in their eyes. Some girls even looked at her with jealousy when their boyfriends looked her way.
Kagome was in the dressing room, getting ready for the play. This wasn't exactly what I had in mind… And Kouga is acting different… Like… He likes me or something…
There was something else that bothered her. I haven't seen Inuyasha the whole day… I don't think he was even at school… Come to think of it… Neither was Kikyo… I hope he'll be here for the play though…
At the sound of knocking on her door, Kagome came out of her thoughts and stood up from the dresser to open the door. It was Miss Violet. "Kagome, dear! You look different! In a good way darling. You look beautiful dear. Are you ready?"
Kagome nodded hesitantly. "Y..Yes… Um, Miss Violet? Have you seen Inuyasha? He hasn't been at school and what if…"
Miss Violet cut her off. "Oh, don't worry about him sweetheart, he's getting ready in his dressing room right now. He just got here half an hour ago. Now do your finishing touches and come to the backstage. I'll be there." Then, with a little wave, she left and closed the door behind her.
Kagome walked back to the mirror and looked at her reflection and sighed. This is it… Sigh… Take a deep breath Kagome… Then, Kagome had a thought. This is going to be the first time Inuyasha is going to see me like this… He hasn't been at school the whole day. But… I'm sure people have been telling him how different I look… I…I hope he lik… "What am I saying? Do I want Inuyasha to like the new me? Sigh… Here goes nothing…"
Feeling a little bit better, Kagome walked out of the dressing room.
Sango, Miroku, and Rin sat in their seats, excited. "I can't wait until I see Kagome!" Rin squealed excitedly. She looked around the audience and noticed everyone from school were there. She saw Kagome's parents and little brother and Sango's parents and brother. In fact, many parents were present.
One person stood out from everyone in the auditorium and Rin's eyes widened. He was the most gorgeous guy she has ever seen. He had long, flowing, silver hair and strange markings on his face. Probably tattoos, she thought. The expression on his face was emotionless as he stood in the back. He looks really fam… Gasp! He…He's Inuyasha bro… I mean, half-brother… That rich guy! Rin turned back in her seat, heat rushing to her face. Sango and Miroku were talking and didn't notice a thing. Inuyasha's rich half-brother… Wow, he's really hot… Rin shook her head of her thoughts. But she couldn't help but to turn around one more time to look at him. This time, she felt as if he was looking straight at her. Blushing once more, she quickly turned around again and focused on the stage and realized the play was starting already.
Inuyasha sighed inwardly as the play began. He noticed everyone's look of relief, and surprise that he really had learned his lines. Keh, just shows what they know, he thought. Keh, haven't seen the wench yet. Stupid girl is probably freaking out about this. With that thought, he smirked to himself. Realizing it was his line, he cleared his throat and spoke. "Whose house?"
The other student as the servant answered, "My master's."
Romeo (Inuyasha): "Indeed I should have ask'd you that before."
Servant: "Now I'll tell you without asking: my master is the great rich Capulet; and if you be not of the house of Montagues, I pray, come and crush a cup of wine. Rest you merry!
The play continued…
Everyone in the audience, for some reason, was drawn to the play already. This included Miroku, Sango, and Rin. They all had similar thoughts. I didn't know Inuyasha could act… Slowly, Rin turned her head in the direction of where Inuyasha's brother stood in the back. Again, she noticed him staring back at her and she quickly turned her attention to the play again.
Kagome sighed before speaking as Juliet. "How now, who calls?"
People in the audience who haven't seen Kagome during school were shocked at her difference in appearance.
The other student, as the nurse spoke. "Your mother."
Juliet (Kagome): "Madam, I am here. What is your will?"
The audience was also surprised at Kagome's ability as an actress. Sango, Rin, and Miroku smiled knowingly. They couldn't wait until Romeo and Juliet has finally met.
Juliet: "I'll look to like, if looking liking move: But no more deep will I endart mine eye than your consent gives strength to make it fly."
A student as a servant entered and spoke. "Madam, the guests are come, supper served up, you called, my young lady asked for, the nurse cursed in the pantry, and everything in extremity. I must hence to wait; I beseech you, follow straight."
Lady Capulet: "We follow thee. exit servant Juliet, the county stays."
Nurse: "Go, girl, seek happy nights to happy days."
Soon, it was time for Romeo and Juliet to meet. In other words; the time for Inuyasha and Kagome to meet.
Inuyasha's breath caught in his throat at the sight of Kagome. K…Kagome… Sh…She looks so… He quickly shook his head of his thoughts, but couldn't help but to notice how enticing she looked. He heard a cough to his left and saw Miss Violet making hand motions for him to speak. He saw Kagome giving him a weird look. Taking a deep breath, he spoke.
Romeo: "If I..I profane with m..my unworthiest hand this holy shrine, the gentle fine is this,My lips, two blushing pilgrims, ready stand to smooth that rough touch with a tender… k..kiss."
Inuyasha gained more confidence after each word but faltered at the word kiss. When he saw that she gave him a small smile, he felt his stomach go queasy.
Juliet: "Good pilgrim, you do wrong your hand too much, which mannerly devotion show in this; for saints have hands that pilgrims' hands do touch, and palm to palm is holy palmers' kiss."
Her voice is so angelic… Inuyasha cleared his thoughts again, realizing it was his turn to speak.
People started to silently whisper to each other, noticing Inuyasha's different behavior in acting. Sango and Miroku giggled to themselves. Rin couldn't help but to look back again. She promised herself it was the last time. This time however, she didn't see the handsome man at the back. Disappointed, she turned back to the stage.
Elsewhere, Kikyo looked absolutely livid. That bitch… My Inu-baby looks like he actually thinks she looks pretty or whatever. He can't fall for her, he already has me. Bitch… I'll get you for making him even look at you twice…
Romeo: "O, then, dear saint, let lips do what hands do; they pray, grant thou, lest faith turn to despair."
Juliet: "Saints do not move, though grant for prayers' sake."
Slowly, Inuyasha started to walk nearer towards her.
Romeo: "Then move not while my prayers' effect I take. Thus from my lips, by thine my sin is purg'd…
And slowly, his eyes closed as his lips make contact with Kagome's. It was a small and short kiss, but it gave electricity to both of their bodies. Kagome looked surprised, but continued on with her lines. "Then have my lips the sin that they have took."
Inuyasha stood there, still not moving after the effect of their small stage kiss. It meant more to him, he knew. Then, after a pause, he spoke again. "Sin from my… lips? O trespass sweetly urg'd! Give me my sin… again."
Juliet: "You kiss by the book."
Kikyo clenched her hands in pure frustration. Although it was just a small acting kiss, she caught the look in Inuyasha and Kagome's face afterwards. That little slut is gonna get it…
At the balcony, Kagome stood nervously. Don't worry Kags… Just say your line…
Juliet: "Ah me!" There, that wasn't so hard…
Inuyasha looked up at Kagome with a strange look on his face that Kagome couldn't decipher.
Romeo: "She speaks:O, speak again, bright angel! For thou art as glorious to this night, being o'er my head, as is a winged messenger of heaven unto the white-upturned wondering eyes of mortals that fall back to gaze on him. When he bestrides the lazy-pacing clouds and sails upon the bosom of the air."
Juliet: "O Romeo, Romeo! Wherefore art thou Romeo? Deny thy father and refuse thy name; or, if thou wilt not, be but sworn my love, and I'll no longer be a Capulet."
Inuyasha turned his face and said, "Shall I hear more, or shall I speak at this?"
Juliet: "Tis but thy name that is my enemy;— Thou art thyself, though not a Montague. What's Montague? It is nor hand, nor foot, nor arm, nor face, nor any other part Belonging to a man. O, be some other name! What's in a name?…"
The scene of the Capulet's Garden awed everyone. Inuyasha and Kagome acted as if they truly were Romeo and Juliet.
Hours later, the play was almost over. The scene now continued in the churchyard.
Kagome, as Juliet, rose from her slumber and spoke. "O comfortable friar! where is my lord?— I do remember well where I should be, and there I am:—where is my Romeo?"
A noise was heard.
Friar: "I hear some noise.—Lady, come from that nest of death, contagion, and unnatural sleep: A greater power than we can contradict hath thwarted our intents:—come, come away! Thy husband in thy bosom there lies dead; and Paris too:—come, I'll dispose of thee among a sisterhood of holy nuns: Stay not to question, for the watch is coming. Come, go, good Julietnoise within,—I dare no longer stay.
Juliet: "Go, get thee hence, for I will not away."
The student as Friar exited the stage.
Juliet: "What's here? a cup, clos'd in my true love's hand? Poison, I see, hath been his timeless end:O churl! Drink all, and left no friendly drop to help me after? I will kiss thy lips; haply some poison yet doth hang on them, to make me die with a restorative."
Kagome lowered her face to Inuyasha and slowly closed her eyes.
Inuyasha opened one eye unnoticeably to anyone else and saw that Kagome's face was inching towards his. He quickly closed his eye and waited. He felt the soft touch of her lips and almost lost all control.
Kagome noticed that Inuyasha was kissing her back. She resisted the urge to open her eyes, but kept them closed and slowly kissed back also.
Everyone in the audience was shocked. Their eyes widened and people gasped. It was obvious that it was more than a simple stage kiss. Kikyo narrowed her eyes dangerously and glared as hard as she could and crossed her arms. That BITCH… The little whore is going to get it…
Sango, Miroku, and Rin gasped and their eyes bugged out. They nudged each other and couldn't say a word. Miroku suddenly whispered, "Hey… Looks like they're having fun there…" Sango slapped his arm and shushed him.
Somewhere else in the auditorium, a certain dog-demon had his arms crossed with an amused look on his face. I hope you know what you're doing little brother…
Gaining her sense back, Kagome immediately broke contact and breathed heavily. Her eyes looked frantic and saw the others in backstage whispering for her to go on.
Oh my gosh… Oh my… I..I can't believe… I… Arg, get a grip Kags! People are still watching!
Kagome, blushing hard, spoke her line. "Thy lips… a..are warm…"
From another part of the stage, the noise rose. "Lead, boy: Which way?"
As Juliet, Kagome continued to speak. "Yea, noise? Then I'll be brief. O happy dagger!" She snatched the dagger from Inuyasha, or Romeo, and held it in her hand.
Juliet: "This is thy sheath…" Kagome took the knife and "stabbed" herself.
Juliet: "there rest, and let me die." Then, she fell on Inuyasha and "died." As she fell, she heard an "oomph" from Inuyasha, and out of instinct, she whispered to him. "Sorry!"
When Inuyasha felt her on top of him, he let out a breath and then heard her whisper sorry. He had a small smirk on his face and whispered back, "Keh, it's cool wench. And by the way… Nice kiss."
Kagome heard him and tried not to open her eyes. She felt heat rushing to her face and resisted to slap him.
Later, the final words of the play were spoken.
Prince: "A glooming peace this morning with it brings; the sun for sorrow will not show his head. Go hence, to have more talk of these sad things; Some shall be pardon'd, and some punished; for never was a story of more woe than this of Juliet and her Romeo…"
A silent pause took place throughout the whole auditorium that a single pin drop could be heard.
Then, all of a sudden, cheers and claps erupted from the audience. Everyone stood up and clapped happily.
Sango, Miroku, and Rin stood up also and cheered loudly.
Kikyo remained sitting with a deadly look on her face. She huffed and stood up and walked out of the auditorium, pushing anyone in her way.
The stage curtain opened and everyone stepped out. They all stood in one line and bowed simultaneously.
Kagome looked to her right and caught Inuyasha looking at her. Blushing, she turned her head back and smiled at the people cheering. Someone threw a rose at her and she caught it. When she saw where the rose came from, she saw Kouga giving her a wink and Kagome blushed.
When Inuyasha noticed her blushing, he followed her gaze and saw Kouga winking at her. He growled in a low tone. That mangy wolf is flirting with my Kag… Realizing what he was just thinking, Inuyasha shook his head. What am I talking about? Stupid, stupid, stupid!
Later, everyone from the play was back in their normal clothes and congratulated each other.
Inuyasha saw Kagome walking away to another direction and he ran up to catch up with her. He grabbed her wrist and she turned around to face him. "Inuyasha?"
He let go of her and looked down at his feet. "Listen… About earlier… Um…"
Kagome knew what he was talking about and saved him an explanation. She smiled and shook her head. "It's okay Inuyasha… Don't worry about it… You probably thought I was… Someone else or something…" She let out a small chuckle and turned around again. Before she walked away, she whispered low, "But… If you wanna know… That was my first kiss…" Then, she walked off to where her parents were waiting for her.
Inuyasha stood like an idiot after she left. Her first kiss? Great! You took her first kiss, idiot. Even though he was scolding himself, he couldn't help but to smile at the thought that he was her first kiss. Shaking his head, he walked out the door and found his car.
At his car, he saw Kikyo leaning against it, with "the look" on her face. Uh oh, he thought.
He walked to her and tried to grab her waist, but she pulled away. "Listen, Kikyo, I…"
Kikyo held up a hand to stop him. "So what was that all about Inuyasha? I saw it and I know that was no acting. So tell me, you like her new look?"
Inuyasha sighed inwardly, irritated. "NO Kikyo! It's not what you think! I… It only happened because… Because I was pretending that it was YOU. Hell, I didn't want to kiss her, acting or not. So I just pretended it was you. And… I guess I believed it really was that I… Got carried away…" He gave her a small pout and pleaded. "Forgive me babe?"
Kikyo followed his every word and slowly relaxed. "All right… But don't let it happen again." She snaked her arms around his neck and kissed him nice and slowly. When they parted, she whispered in his ear, "So who's the better kisser? Me? Or her?…"
When Inuyasha opened his mouth, his answer came out differently than what he was thinking at the same time. "You." Her.
Kikyo smirked and kissed him again.
I think this chapter is a bit shorter than the others… I'm not really sure! But I hope you liked this chapter guys! RR Please!