Different Sides Of the Track
Chapter 7: Birthday Surprises
Naraku hadn't been too mad at them. Even though the members in his group were supposed to consult him before ever performing a "job."
InuYasha, however, was the top member. Even though he seemed to annoy Naraku, he still knew just how to please his boss. The safe Kagome had opened was full of money, and a few jewels. Nothing extravagant, but enough to make their boss happy.
Kagome was now an official member of their group. She would be turning 18 in a week. Sango had weaseled this information out of her. Kagome didn't want them to do anything for her, but they all had different ideas.
InuYasha was going to get her a gift and supply the party with some interesting music. Sesshomaru was connected to just about anyone you could think of, and Kagome had a liking for American Music. InuYasha was planning on surprising her with her favorite band. Sesshomaru already had them lined up. They would be coming tomorrow, seeing the sites for the 3 days before Kagome's party, then performing on Saturday night.
Miroku was in charge of getting the food for the party. Kagome loved junk food, and she also loved chocolate cake. He had to get everything Sango wrote down on the list. He also was getting Kagome a present.
Sango was in charge of inviting people. Most likely, it would be people that Kagome had meet over the last two weeks working for Naraku. The whole guest list amounted to about 30 people. Sango already got Kagome her gift, a very cool outfit from the mall. Not fancy, but defiantly something she would like. Sango had discovered that Kagome had a punky side, she just hadn't had the time to express it. Sango was going to make Kagome wear the outfit to the party.
Kouga was in charge of location. He, however, didn't have a gift for Kagome.
Kagome? Well, she was completely in the dark about the whole thing. She was finally able to go shopping!
"Sango, please take me shopping?"
She sighed. Kagome had been bugging her to go shopping since she got there. But, when she thought about it, Kagome was starting to effect what it was that she had to wear.
"Alright. You ready now?"
"Yes! I get to go shopping!"
Sango sighed. Kagome was a bit hyper. It was the first day InuYasha had given them to relax. No training today.
Sango grabbed the keys to her car, then headed out, Kagome bouncing behind her.
It took them about ten minutes to get to the mall. Sango suggested a very punkish looking store. Kagome was a bit unsure, but Sango needed some new clothes too, and it was her favorite store.
She had to drag Kagome into the store, but she eventually got a bit starry eyed and looked at the racks of clothes and hair products. They would meet in an hour with their items at the changing rooms, then model for each other.
Kagome went off to look at the black and midnight blue items. She saw a pair of black baggy jeans with blue thread sewn in it. They were designed to be huge, so they were. She grabbed a pair of them. She saw a pleated blue and black skirt with two belts wrapping around it. She found two more pairs of baggy jeans, and one pair of capris that were also huge. She decided to find tops next, then accessories, and finally hair dye. She wanted to put some dark blue streaks in her hair. She would get her's and Sango's make-up at a stand, her treat. Unlike her father, Kagome saved what little she had earned herself, so she had some to spend.
The tops she found were tight. Size wise at least. One was midnight blue, with ripped sleeves and collar. It had a design on it. The tank was tight in the chest and flared a little at the bottom. It showed off up to an inch off her belly button. She got a pair of black gloves that were black mesh. She also got a fake belly button ring to go with it. Another shirt was black with a blue toned fairy on it. The fairy was dulled. It had the same sleeves and length as the first shirt, but those parts were covered with blue mesh. She got a pair of dark rings to go with this shirt. She also got an ear cuff that linked to an earring. The other shirt was black and a midriff shirt. It had sleeves that were cut, but held together by safety pins. She also got a white button up shirt and blue patterned tie to go with the skirt. She looked at the hair dye selection, grabbed a bottle of midnight blue and a bleaching kit, and headed to the dressing rooms.
Sango in turn had headed off to the pink and black area. She had found a pair of jeans like Kagome's, but with pink instead of blue thread. She had also gotten a mesh sleeve and belly shirt. Her's had a fiery dragon on it though. She got the same type of skirt with red and black, and the tie with the button up shirt had a red pattern design however. She also found some gloves and a pair of similar earrings, and got some cotton candy hair dye.
When they met up to look at each others outfits, they burst out laughing.
"K-Kagome, I think you and I have a lot in common when it comes to clothes."
"M-More than that Sango. W-We got the same type of hair dye and accessories."
"We must be linked or something."
"Yeah. Let's pay, then I buy you and I make up."
"Thanks! I was wondering what I would wear with all of these."
"No problem."
They paid and headed off to a make up stand, getting pink, black, blue, purple and grey eye make up, a paler shade of concealer for Kagome who was naturally pale, then some flavored lipgloss.. Then it was off to the food court!
Meanwhile….
"Where are the Girls?"
"My guess is Kagome finally got Sango to go shopping."
"Meaning it could take hours. Does Sango have her cell phone?"
"Yeah, want me to call her?"
"Yeah. You know her number right, Miroku?"
"Of course I know my own girlfriends number."
"Whatever."
Miroku waited though 5 rings before Sango picked up. He calmy reminded her that they had dinner reservations in an hour. Sango freaked out and said she was sorry. She and Kagome would be ready in half an hour. She told Miroku to be prepared for a change, InuYasha also got the heads up.
InuYasha and Miroku reached the restaurant. They took their seats, and waited.
"Well, that was weird."
"What?"
"Sango told me to tell you that we needed to be prepared for a change. Think the girls decided to go for a new look?"
"Probably. It'll look fine on them though."
"Anything would look good on my Sango."
"Same goes with Kagome."
Miroku stared. InuYasha paled.
"Shit."
"You have a crush on her don't you?"
"Maybe."
"What's maybe mean?"
"Maybe."
"Your so difficult InuYasha."
"I know. Its my best quality."
"I wouldn't say best."
InuYasha and Miroku turned to find Kagome and Sango in their new clothes, with their make up and hair done. The rings and ear cuff made Kagome look dangerous, while the dye made Sango appear to be even more exotic then her job required. The boys gaped.
"I'd say your best quality would be your ears, your hair and of course your eyes."
InuYasha blushed. She must have heard the beginning of their conversation too. He smiled. She kissed him quickly on the lips, leaving InuYasha wanting for it to happen again, very soon. Sango did the same with Miroku, her kiss wasn't as chaste though. They sat down and ordered. The meal was great, and the company was even better. The group had a rare quiet meal, that was full of laughter and enjoyment. At the end InuYasha walked Kagome out of the building, her arm wrapped around his.
"Kagome?"
"Yes?"
"Would you like to go out with me?"
"I'd love to InuYasha. Just call me, you know the number right?"
"Yeah."
"Good. Talk to ya later."
He kissed her again, then got into his car. Kagome did the same. She had gotten her own place thanks to Naraku finally realizing that she really didn't have a place to stay. Sango had lent her car to her. Miroku and Sango had headed back to Miroku's apartment. To do what, only God knew.
Three days in Tokyo passed quickly for the band. Before they knew it, they were on stage about to perform for a girl turning 18. They brought her onto the stage and asked if there was any song she would like to listen to.
"Blue eyes!"
"Alright people! You heard her! Time for Blue Eyes!"
The small crowd cheered and started dancing as the band strummed the first few bars, then dove into an awesome beat, everyone was dancing and having fun.
The party went on till 2:00 am before the band called it a night, and everyone went home. Kagome, Sango, InuYasha, and Miroku were left. They thanked the band personally. They said no problem and gave Kagome her present. A gift certificate and autographs from all of them.
Sango pointed her gift out to the group next. Kagome loved the outfit. She promised to wear it the next day again. Miroku's gift was keys to an American motorcycle. She loved it! Thanking him, she turned to InuYasha, who had stayed quiet.
"Uh, here you go. I hope you like it."
Kagome opened the box. Inside was a black bow and arrow set, along with a smaller box. Inside this was a blue velvet choker, with a silver cross hanging down. She turned to him. He looked really unsure of himself.
"The bows are for your practice. You mentioned that you had trained with them, and I thought you might want to try again. The choker, well… I thought it would look pretty on you."
He glanced at her.
"Thank you!"
She jumped up and gave him a peck on the cheek, whilst wrapping her arms around his neck.
InuYasha, being the sneaky dog he was, turned his head so that her kiss landed on his lips instead of his cheek. She started, but deepened it.
Miroku walked up behind Sango, and wrapped his arms around her waist. She stiffened, but then recognized who it was. She leaned back into him, then they started swaying to music only they could hear.
InuYasha glanced at them, and wrapped his arms around Kagome. They too, started to dance.
"Thank you, InuYasha, for the best birthday ever."
"Your Welcome Kagome."