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"What the HELL are you talking about, Sesshomaru! Since when was I your girlfriend?" Kagura screeched under her breath. Sesshomaru waved and nodded politely to some people who passed them, and Kagura forced a smile. He took her by the arm and led her in a little corner of the room.
"Explain."
Sesshomaru sighed. "Well, as you know, my step-brother and I…we don't get along. I've always done better in everything, and as a last attempt to beat me, he decided to become a favourite with the women. Of course, I have no interest or time for women, so I just let him do what he does while I control all business matters in the family."
"So today, you want to be equal to him in having a 'date' to your stupid ball thing?" Kagura questioned.
Sesshomaru paused. "Well, I wouldn't put it that way, but…"
"In other words, yes." Kagura finished. She sighed, seeing that Sesshomaru didn't object at all. "I hate being phony, but…I guess I could try. Just for today, though!"
Sesshomaru allowed her a gracious smile. "Thank you. I cannot imagine that we will really see him again after this. He hates attending these formal affairs." Kagura gave him an aggravated you-owe-me-one look and the two walked back to their post at the door. Eventually all four hundred guests arrived and were milling around the room. Sesshomaru pulled Kagura up the stairs and the two stood at the big balcony overlooking the front lobby.
"Ahem." Sesshomaru cleared his throat and just about everyone there crowded underneath them and were silent immediately. Kagura instantly shrank away, feeling the gaze of the crowd on her. "I thank you all for attending my annual Spring Ball. I am sure that your every need will be tended to and I do hope you will enjoy yourselves. Now, let the dancing, the feasting, and the ceremonies begin!" With that, every single white sheet was pulled away and Kagura gasped at the elegance. Tables and tables and tables of delectable looking food, and a huge space cleared for dancing. A very large podium showed a whole orchestra, playing soft waltz music. Kagura couldn't help clutching onto Sesshomaru's arm and whispering, "It's beautiful."
Sesshomaru looked down at her, staring at her eyes that were filled with awe. The girl hadn't really met the face of the world yet… "Come," he said, "Shall we dance?" Kagura smiled and giggled like a little schoolgirl and they walked down the big spiral steps, her small hand in his, and the two proceeded to twirl around the dance floor. Kagura didn't even noticed all the men and women staring at them, some with disbelief, some with anger, some with jealousy, some with that oh-how-cute look on their faces. Kagura felt the most wonderful and free feeling, dancing around in Sesshomaru's arms. She felt …felt like a princess.
"Oh!" Kagura snapped out of her dream as Kagome and Inu Yasha came twirling around them, spinning madly out of control. Sesshomaru's eyebrows raised and he was forced to hide an amused smile.
"Whoooaaa…Inu Yasha, slow down!" Kagome said. Inu Yasha just laughed. Kagura shook her head and turned back to Sesshomaru.
"Hiya Sessh, Kagura!" Inu Yasha waved and the look on Sesshomaru's face was purely aggravated. His eyes darted around, seeing which way he could escape. Kagura felt like laughing.
"Hey, Inu Yasha! Go easy on Kagome, she looks as if she's going to throw up!" Kagura called.
Inu Yasha stopped twirling and stood still very abruptly, swinging Kagome around to a halt as well. From the look on Kagome's face, it looked as if Inu Yasha was going to get a good scream. But too late. He had already pulled Kagome over to one of the many tables set with food, and started eating madly. Kagura's eyebrows disappeared into her hairline. "Is he high on something?" She whispered to Sesshomaru. It appeared that the majority of the crowd was thinking that as well.
Sesshomaru just shook his head. "I wouldn't doubt it…"
Ding ding. Later, at dinner, Inu Yasha tapped a silver fork against his glass. "I propose a toast." Everyone raised their cups up, waiting for him to continue. "A toast to my big brother, Sesshomaru. Oh, and his girlfriend Kagura." Sesshomaru's lips thinned. But he was forced to raise his glass as well, touch it against Kagura's and drink his wine, just like everyone else. "Annnddd…." There was a loud sighing noise from the crowd. Inu Yasha scrunched his eyebrows together. "What?" Kagome shrunk down, pretending not to know him. "Since Sesshy is such a nice guy, he won't object to me… ya know, staying here for a while?"
Sesshomaru bit his lip in surprise. Everyone turned to him. No, no, no, no, no I never want to see you again after this, you little- "I don't see the harm in that." Sesshomaru answered coolly. Kagura's eyes widened and she tugged on his sleeve. This meant that they'd have to keep pretending for however long Inu Yasha were to stay with them! How was she supposed to do that?
Oh, don't do this Sesshomaru!
