A/N-sighs- once again, you have put me in a difficult situation. I don't really get it anymore. I mean, I try my hardest to please everyone, including myself, but there always seems to be that one person that fucks up how I feel. Oh yeah, my friends. I'm pretty upset.

To our beloved Tia: I noticed that you signed in anonymous. That's okay. At least I won't feel bad for I dunno, giving you a piece of my mind. .

Now. I have noticed that I get a lot of reviews from people, and I dunno, sometimes they are from people that have read only the first few chapters, or that's what I'm assuming. So what I'm going to say pertains to you.

I don't appreciate you telling me that you don't like it that I made Kagome a slut and a snob. She isn't, and if you were to read my story, you would know that. I think that before you can even tell me that you dislike it because of a certain aspect, you should make sure that it's there throughout the whole story. Kagome is not a slut in my story in any way, shape, or form. And this is an AU. Which means as an author I can write it however the hell I please. And she is a little bit of a snob, but not by much. She is a sweet person in my story, and the reason she may be a bit of a snob is because she's supposed to learn about the important, yet simple things in life from Inuyasha. If you read my story before criticizing my story, you would know that. You have your opinion, but saying that it are pretty much always good, is a bit vain and conceited. I just ask for respect, I will give it back, and everyone can be happy. If you don't like my story, don't fucking read it. I ask for opinions and constructive criticism. Please don't just review and say oh I don't like this. Tell me how I could improve it. Doesn't mean I'll take your advice, but I'll think about it for future stories. All authors put time into their stories, and we all work very hard. Until you have written a story, don't act like you know. These types of reviews are not wanted, and I'd appreciate it if you kept your rude comments to yourself. In my opinion, it makes you look immature and stupid. So don't do it with my stories, thankyouverymuch.

Thank you for being respectful – to those who are - and I hope you enjoy this chapter. . WARNING: the beginning of this chapter is sad and has angst. Tells how her mom died…. So be forewarned.

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The A-list

Chapter Twelve

All-White Affair

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Running…

Running…

Running…it had seemed as if it were the only thing she did. Away from home. Away from the visions. Away from everything that seemed horrible. Away from her father. And away from her dead mother's body.

Kagome Higurashi – Age 8

The little girl ran as fast as she could from her house and down into the forest around her house. She wanted to get away. Tears streaked her pale face and red, puffy eyes searched around, while she ran wildly, dodging trees here and there. She finally came out of the other side of the small forest and came into a small clearing. Sitting down near a small pond, on a log, Kagome tried to wipe her eyes and control her emotions. She just couldn't do it.

She remembered back to opening her mother's bedroom door, to be welcomed to pitch black. The curtains were closed and no light welcomed her chocolate orbs whatsoever. She searched around the room, letting her eyes adjust to the darkness, yet not doing her any justice and walked in silently. She heard a small clatter, and jumped, her heart racing. She walked over to the bathroom door around the corner, and saw that a crease of light shown from under the door. She knocked on it, but nothing responded on the other side of the door. She reached up and twisted the knob, pushing it open slightly, and poking her head through. She gaped at what she saw and stood there in the doorway, the only emotion running through her body, being shock. There she saw her mother on the floor, pools of blood fleeing from her wrists and a small shaver razor on the floor by her right hand; there also happened to be a small bottle of painkillers on the counter, which was knocked down and empty. Kagome looked at her mother's face, which was becoming pale, running up to her, and shaking her slightly.

"Mama. Mama, wake up." By now tears were falling uncontrollably from her eyes and her eyes were blurred, but she tried to wipe them away. Her mother's head turned only a fraction of an inch, and she looked at her eldest child, and only girl.

"K-Kagome," she smiled weakly and moved her eyes down to her wrists. "I'm sorry…s-sweetheart. But…I couldn't live like this anymore. Life didn't seem worth living." Tears ran down her mother's face and she sniffed slightly. "Don't be angry at me, or sad. I didn't want to leave. But your father just simply wouldn't make things work. He made me unhappy, and wouldn't listen to me when I needed him. He's not a good man, in my opinion. Please, forgive me honey." She coughed in pain and tried to move her arms, but all finger movement was lost when she cut the tendons.

"Mama. Let me go get help…you c-can't leave. Mama." Kagome cried harder and buried her face in her mother's shoulder.

"Don't. It'll be okay. Take care of Sota for me, and be a big girl. I love you honey." Her mother's last words echoed in Kagome's mind and she cried even harder as she tried to shake her mom awake.

"MAMA!" Kagome screamed and backed away from her mother, running away from the nightmare. Someone from above was punishing her. How could they take her mother away? She didn't have to go, but she was gone now. Kagome couldn't accept that. She found a phone somewhere and called 911 like her mother had taught her in certain situations, explained what happened as best she could, hung up and then went to find her dad. She found him in his office, typing away endlessly on his computer. He looked up when Kagome banged open his door and ran to him, throwing her arms around his waist.

"Kagome? What's wrong? You know Daddy has to work." He sighed, as the girl cried in his lap.

"DADDY SHE'S GONE! SHE'S GONE FOREVER AND SHE'S NOT COMING BACK!" she screamed and pounded on his chest to make him understand.

"Kagome? Calm Down! Who's gone? What are you talking about?" she stood up and Kagome collapsed to the floor in a mess.

"Mama…"she whispered quietly, which was a great difference from the screaming she had done earlier. Her father's face had gone pale and he looked towards the door, before taking off in the direction of the master bedroom.

And now she found herself here feeling helpless and not in control. She was alone, and there was nothing she could do. Her mom was gone, and her dad was always busy with work. Sota was just a little boy, and could barely even be seen as a conversationalist. She was alone. Forever. Realizing this, just made Kagome cry harder.

"Hey!" Kagome jumped and looked up from her hands, wiping her eyes and looking around for the source of the voice.

"Where are you?" she asked curiously and when she heard a small twig snap she looked up to find a little boy above her on a branch.

"Why are you crying? It's hurting my ears." He said casually, not knowing that it might trigger another set of tears. Kagome's eyes filled with tears and she started crying again. "Hey, hey, hey! I didn't mean to make you cry. Oi! Stop crying, girl."

"My mama left me." she said quietly, trying to hide her tears.

"Where did she go?" Inuyasha asked quietly, his small puppy ears twitching. His ears momentarily distracted Kagome, and she tried to forget about the topic at hand, leaning in and giving his ears a small tweak. "H-hey! Who said you could touch my ears, girl!" she giggled quietly, but didn't stop as she rubbed the soft triangular shaped ears. Soon a sound emitted from deep within his chest, which sounded like purring.

"You sound like my cat, Buyo." She giggled again as his eyes dropped closed and they slowly sat on the ground. Inuyasha wanted to pull away, but it just felt so good. No one had ever touched his ears after his mom died. She was the only one. So why was he letting this little girl with cooties touch his ears…?

"Wanna be my friend?" she asked, blushing as she pulled back from his ears.

"No. You have cooties."

"No I don't! Boys have all the cooties!" she said crossing her arms across her chest and putting her chin in the air.

"I'll be your friend." He said laughing as he stood up. Her face lit up.

"Okay! What's your name? I'm Kagome!" she said. Maybe she wouldn't be alone after all…

"My name is-"

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Bleed these colors open wide
Burning blues from butterflies
(Tonight we, Tonight we fly)
Flying faster through the night
Until the orange of morning light
(Dear black goodbye, Dear black goodbye)

"Inuyasha!" Kagome gasped out, as sat up in bed, her eyes open wide and looking around the room with tears in her eyes. Her balcony door was open slightly, making a cool breeze float into the room and hit her skin, making her shiver, in just her tank top and shorts. Amber eyes came into her vision and seemed to glow in the dark as she put a hand to her heart to ease her rapidly beating heart. He sat in front of her, just coming from his room when he heard her tossing and turning.

"Hey, I'm right here. What's wrong?" he asked worriedly, cupping her face with one of his hands. She seemed to calm instantly, and she flung her arms around his neck, pulling him closer. "Kagome?"

I know it's hard to make this work
When you're all alone (Alone)
And I've been waiting for so long
To hold you in my arms
Embrace forever my sweet girl

"She's gone. And she's not coming back." She sobbed quietly, and he kissed her hair and ran his fingers up and down her back.

"Who's gone, Gome?" he cooed her softly and she pulled back from him, shaking her head slightly and trying to wipe her tears away.

"My mom." Her face scrunched up and he looked at her, sharing her pain. He just wanted to take her away from it all.

Water fills these open eyes
(Tonight we fly)
Still flames in valentines
Won't keep me in her mind
(Dear black goodbye, Dear black goodbye)
I know it's hard to make this work
When you're all alone (Alone)

"It's okay, baby girl. Don't cry. I'm here, okay?" he kissed her lightly and hugged her close to his chest, holding her like a lifeline. "Don't cry…please…don't cry." He rocked them back and forth carefully as she sobbed and let tears fall from her eyes.

"Don't leave me. Oh gods, please don't leave me, Inuyasha." she shook harder and it almost became hard for her to breath.

And I've been waiting for so long
To hold you in my arms
Embrace forever my sweet girl


You are the ghost of everything
that I'm not and I want to be

Dear black goodbye (Goodbye)
Don't forget to write
Your name inside of my life
And I know it's hard to make this work
When you're all alone (Alone)

"I wont. I'm not going anywhere. I promise." He whispered reassuringly and kissed the crown of her head. Kagome nodded and calmed down considerably, and just sat in his arms. He shifted them though, and Kagome was back to laying down, her head on her pillow, and Inuyasha lay next to her with his head buried in her neck. He lazily put an arm over her stomach and kept her close. Kagome sniffed quietly and looked down to the top of his head, his ears twitching simultaneously. She reached up to stroke his ear, and when she touched the soft fur, he began to purr quietly.

"You sound like my old cat Buyo." She whispered quietly. Inuyasha sat up suddenly, and looked her in the eyes.

"Say that again." He commanded gently.

"You sound like my old cat, Buyo?" she asked confused.

"Y-you're…you're the girl from the forest. From the clearing. The one that was crying. You were the little girl…" he got up from his position next to her and sat in front of her on the bed, one leg propped up, the other folded under it, and his arm resting on the bent knee.

"What are you talking about?" she tried to think of what he was talking about. But her eyes widened with realization as she thought back to the dream she had not even moments ago.

Both Kagome and Inuyasha had been best friends, all the way up to middle school; specifically, the beginning of seventh grade. They were inseparable to say the least. They stayed close to each other and helped each other out, especially when the other kids teased them about not having their parents. It was immature of those kids really, but they just tried to lead normal lives, helping each other out.

But things changed when the group had figured out that Kagome's family had money. They became more accepting of the fact that she only had her father to support her, and soon came to welcome her into their clique, yet snubbed Inuyasha and made fun of his weight. She realized that her chubby little friend Inuyasha wasn't going to be accepted into the group and that hurt her. But she soon found that throughout the next two years, she had been swallowed whole by their greed for money and material possessions. She soon found herself being a teen zombie and following everyone's way of thinking.

After eight-grade year, Inuyasha left the school and moved away, and Kagome didn't even say goodbye to him. She never had the chance. She tried emailing him, or trying to contact him, but they drifted apart slowly. Soon, high school had started and Kagome was in the popular group, consisting of the jocks, preps, cheerleaders - that type-of-thing. She was just accepted, but she never knew it was only for her money.

Now to present year, which is senior year. It can be one of the most fun and exciting years of high school if you're lucky. She was still accepted, and everything would seem to be okay as soon as she stepped into those school's hallways that first day of school. But as she put on her routine to get the school year started, and she had seen that skinny, tall, boy by the lockers with his friends, giving her a look of disinterest, she somehow knew that things would change. The boy by the lockers turned out to be the chubby cute boy from her childhood. And she had missed her best friend throughout the years, but they both could plainly see that they had grown apart.

Kagome stared at the handsome skinny boy in front of her in shock. Who would have thought?

"Oh my god…you're…him." she brought a hand up to cover her mouth and continued to stare into his amber orbs. "You're so different…" she said quietly.

"How so?" he asked equally quiet, rubbing the back of his neck.

"Well for one, my cute chubby little friend has disappeared and turned into a tall sexy young man." She giggled.

"Oh, stop." He said with a small blush staining his cheeks. He soon found himself being pulled into her arms and he felt immediate comfort. He breathed in her intoxicated scent, before speaking.

"Gods, I missed you so much. I thought about you all the time." He whispered shyly.

"I'm so sorry for leaving you. I was so stupid back then. I didn't want to leave you. They just…made me one of them." She sighed and pulled him closer if possible. "You didn't recognize me on the first day of school did you?" she asked looking him in the face.

"No. I didn't actually. You still smelled similar from when we were little kids, but I…I guess I didn't remember."

"And just think. We're together now…" she cupped his face and kissed him lightly on the lips. He responded and wrapped his arms around her body, deepening the kiss. She moaned quietly at the feel of his tongue caressing hers and moved her hands up the side of his face lovingly, till she came upon the furry appendages on top of the boy's head, stroking them softly. Inuyasha shivered at the touch and ran his hands down to her hips.

"I love you so much." He murmured against her lips. She pulled away slightly, nibbling his bottom lip.

"I love you so much more." She whispered back before returning her focus to his lips. He was the one to pull away now, and she whimpered at the warmth lost, when he got off of her and pulled the blanket up to her middle.

"Sleep. Before I lose control." He said with a smirk on his face, his pearly white teeth glowing. Kagome blushed and nodded. "We have a party to attend to, and I want you to be rested up." he chuckled softly, and kissed her forehead before heading back to the balcony, and then slipping out her balcony door after another glance.

White…

White and off-white…

Cream colored white…

But nonetheless…all white…

Kagome sat in her room and applied the finishing touches to being ready for the party. She wore an all white strapless cocktail dress. It went down to her knees and flared out at the bottom. She wore one and a half inch heeled white shoes and dangling small star shaped earrings. Her makeup was simple: a light blush, black eyeliner, a light eye shadow and a shiny lip-gloss.

Kagome stepped away from her full body mirror, and made sure everything looked fine, before putting her curly hair in a half-up. She smiled at the simplicity and elegance of it all, and decided she wanted to go see what her man looked like.

Seemed as if he beat her too it. He walked into the room, after she let him know he could come in, and walked up behind her, laying his chin on her shoulder.

"Hey babe. You're absolutely stunning. As usual." He said as he kissed her shoulder. Kagome smiled and looked at Inuyasha's outfit through the mirror. He, of course, was also wearing all white, his outfit consisting of an all-white tuxedo. He was carrying his jacket loosely over his shoulder, so that just his vest, shirt, pants and everything else were on. He had gone for the traditional tie, but he seemed to have done a poor job putting it on.

"You look sexy, darling. Just sexy." She giggled when he blushed slightly, and she turned around. "Let me just fix your tie." She giggled again as she took it off and redid it around his neck. "There. You're complete." She was so happy that this was happening tonight. She could be with Inuyasha and all her friends and just have a calm and relaxing evening. It's what she needed. Inuyasha grabbed Kagome's hand, just as she grabbed her handbag and they walked out of the room to meet the others, turning out the lights.

When they got downstairs, Kagome took in Sango and Miroku's looks. Sango was in a dress almost similar to hers, except hers was a halter-top and the strap hooked around her neck, leaving the back exposed. She was wearing white heels and her makeup was done just as simple as Kagome's. Miroku was wearing an all-white tuxedo, just as Inuyasha was, but the only difference was that he was wearing a bowtie. Kagome realized that both her boyfriend and Miroku were wearing white tennis shoes, but you couldn't really tell. Sota and Kito were there too, and everyone just stood around and talked.

"Is everyone ready to go?" Rikku called out as she came into the front hall where everyone stood socializing and clapped her hands three times. Kagome rolled her eyes in dislike for the women, but she calmed when Inuyasha squeezed her hand.

"Yes, ma'am." Miroku answered for them all. She nodded, did a quick head count, then called for Mr. Higurashi and they all left out of the door.

When they stepped into the enormous hall, they weren't very surprised to see everything relating to a snowy white. Waiters stood by patiently, readily greeting guests that arrived, taking their coats and minks, and serving them whatever they had. Kagome looked around as all the waiters in white, came up to them and offered them champagne, vodka or sparkling water. She also noticed it was all clear. She raised a slim black eyebrow and curiously glanced at her boyfriend who was about to take some champagne, but when he saw her look, his hand went in the direction of water. It was a known fact though, that hanyous and demons could retain alcohol better and it wouldn't have that much of an effect.

"Got to stay healthy!" he said grinning cheekily, and took a sip of his water, but silently scowling on the inside.

"I bet you are." She shook her head and looked at her father. "So, it looks as if all the guests are here. What do I need to do?" she asked with a bored expression on her face. Her father looked around and then to the middle of the dance floor, where a microphone on a stand was already set up.

"Follow me." he made a jerkily gesture with his head, and soon Rikku and Kagome were following after him.

"Good evening, my friends. I trust all are enjoying themselves." He asked the rhetorical question, but a wave of murmurs seemed to pass through the crowd. "You all look stunning in all-white by the way, I'm happy I was brilliant enough to come up with it," everyone chuckled softly, and Kagome rolled her eyes. 'Brilliant my ass…' "I'd like to thank my fiancé for helping make all the necessary arrangements for this engagement to be possible.

"And I'd also like to congratulate my daughter, on making it to her eighteenth year of life, entering adulthood as a bright young lady. We all know and believe that she will blaze a trail for future generations to follow." Everyone clapped as Kagome smiled gently and waved kindly.

"So…why do I feel out of place?" Inuyasha whispered quietly to Miroku, who was just on the side of him.

"We don't belong here. But these triangular sandwiches are fucking awesome man." He held up his small appetizer plate, and Sango hit his arm to make him shut up.

"Now, if anyone would like a word with her, she will be up here to talk." He looked at his daughter will a 'that's-final' look, and she sighed softly to herself before smiling bright and fake. "Enjoy the party my friends!" as he finished saying this, the orchestra started up and a soft melody floated from their instruments as the guests chattered among themselves. Kagome talked to many people before just feeling fed up that her father had set her up to answer questions, like some type of prize. Soon though, her face has started hurting from smiling, and she let her eyes wander among the crowd, nodding her head and adding an 'mhm' here and there to reassure them that she was "listening".

"Excuse me. May I borrow Ms. Higurashi, for a moment please?" a voice said from behind her, and she turned around to see that it was Inuyasha, her night in shining armor. What a relief…

"Of course." They nodded and took sips of their drinks, as Kagome politely excused herself and as Inuyasha took her hand and pulled her through the crowd. She giggled when he pulled out onto the patio outside, and to the garden, running along the set path to privacy.

"I thought you may have needed to escape." He said with a devilish smirk and wrapped his arms around her small waist, placing a kiss on her pink lips.

"Why thank you." She pulled away and curtsied just for the hell of it, and they laughed as she came into his embrace once again. "I hope my beach party is better than this." She said looking back over her shoulder to the boring party.

"Gee, me too." He agreed, yet again pulling her closer. "I couldn't deal with this my whole life." He said, with another smirk.

"Yeah, I suffer so much," she laughed. "But at the end of the day, it's these damn high heels that are the killer." She winced as a pang of pain once again hit her heels and smiled sheepishly.

"Gods, I love you so much." Kagome rolled her eyes, but gave in anyway as he claimed her lips with his, instantly melting.

"I love you too," she said quietly as they pulled apart and she rested against his chest for support. She swore that if he let go, she melt to the floor. Good thing she had Inuyasha. Life would suck if she were back in her old life.

Kagome's father watched from a balcony on the second floor, taking a sip from his champagne. His daughter and that little street rat were too close for his comfort. And them being together was going to change very quickly. No way in hell was he letting that relationship happen…

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A/N: there you go. Hope you like it. I enjoyed writing this chapter. Read and Review please.

Later Dayz, TaintedMunkeyz