What Could it Hurt
Chapter 3
Yet again, just because I can, the Song of the Day: Rock you like a Hurricane by the Scorpions (classic 80's rock)
Disclaimer: I have never owned… again is this necessary?
Now if you were good little readers you would have found out what Kouga was going to ask Kagome in the 'let's give thanks to those who responded' section. No lie, go back to the last chapter and check for yourself… lol you don't want to know how entertaining I find this
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"Huh?" Now she was utterly confused. Kouga chuckled a bit "I asked if you would do me the honor of-" he looked deep into her eyes, his deep ocean blue orbs locking onto her chocolate eyes "accompanying me to the festival of the Moon?"
"The HELL SHE will!" yelled a very mad Inuyasha, who'd just recovered from the previous 'sit' command where he was plastered to the ground.
Kagome let out a sigh, this was getting annoying, and turned her head towards the hanyou "Inuyasha, SIT BOY!" and yet again it seemed as if Inuyasha had become one with the ground, as if that were where he belonged, he's down there enough. She then redirected her gaze towards Kouga and asked still quite flustered with a hint of curiosity as she rose a brow "You want me to go to a festival with you?"
Kouga had sported broad smile with the tips of his fangs peeking out, as he placed his hands behind his back and leaned down and forward to be face to face with the miko that had stolen his heart. "Yes I would be very honored if you came, and attended it with my pack and I"
Kagome was dumb struck 'He's never acted this way before, it's unbelievably sweet. And he looks so sincere… oh! Are those puppy eyes! Oh, who could say no to that?… What the heck! Bad Kagome! Bad! This is Kouga! What am I thinking?' she was having a really tough time trying to figure out her thoughts. And it seemed the more she thought about it, the more her own thoughts began to betray her. 'Oh I can't stand this anymore! He's being so dang sweet! But I have to put my foot down and flat out tell him-' decision made "Kouga I will not change my mind, no matter what, the truth of it is, I would love to go with you!" She quickly covered her mouth with her hand, and her eyes grew to the size of saucers 'Did I just say what I think I just said?' Kagome was now at the loss of words, as was the rest her shard-hunting group.
Kouga, however, seemed jubilant. His features noticeably relaxed, especially his eyes, which never left hers. To Kagome, they were never ending pools of blue that showed nothing more than that of sincerity. And his smile was so tender while it grew ever so slightly. He then leaned toward her so that as he spoke she could feel his warm breathe on her ear and stated ever so charmingly "I'm glad to hear that Kagome."
As he spoke, his warm breathes and sweet words collided with what seemed to be her inner most self, sending shivers through Kagome's entire being. She felt a tingling sensation from head to toe, she felt her cheeks begin to heat up, and couldn't figure out what to say. As to how he could cause such a reaction in her, she had no answer to that. For the second time that day she had a physical and mental shut down. As Kouga drew back all Kagome could do was stare in awe at the smiling demon that made her blush the hardest she had ever had in her entire life.
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"So, Kouga, mind telling us what this 'festival of the Moon' entails?" Miroku had noticed the awkward silence that had settled within the group as they sat around their camp and decided to break the silence.
'Oh thank Kami someone said something! I don't think I could have taken much more of this!' She was indeed grateful, ever since things calmed down a bit after Kouga's very sudden and unusual arrival earlier that evening things had been very, very awkward. Kagome noticed that Sango had been giving her glances that were unreadable. Shippo looked as if he was enjoying this whole predicament, especially Inuyasha's reaction to it. Inuyasha looked ticked, not only did Kouga show up, which he found bad enough. But Kouga made him look like the baka he is, and to top it off Kagome agreed to go with Kouga to some 'Moon Fest.' So he just sat there directly across from her and Kouga, glaring daggers as if his life depended on it. Kouga just ignored Inuyasha, and kept his gaze upon Kagome. Then there was Miroku, usually she ignored his lecherous grins or gave him a bop to the head. But this time, they made her blush. And what was worse she couldn't even look at Kouga without blushing. 'What have I gotten myself into this time?'
Kouga had just opened his mouth to answer Miroku's question. But to everyone's displeasure Inuyasha had piped up before Kouga could say a word. "It don't matter! Kagome's not going with that flea bitten wolf ! Even if she wanted to, she wouldn't like it anyhow!"
Kouga then shifted his gaze from his beloved to his despised, with a raised brow and his trademark cocky grin. 'This is going to be fun.' "So I take it that you know of the festival of the Moon then?" This question sparked everyone's interest, and all eyes were now on Inuyasha.
"Keh" Inuyasha had his own cocky grin on now "Course I do."
Kouga's eyes and smirk grew in delight. "So you know the rituals that occur then?"
Inuyasha's smirk just turned sinister, oh what a clever little hanyou he was. "Course"
"So you know that in the dance ritual, one may not stop until the ritual is over or they shall not be allowed to partake in it again?"
"Yep"
"That no food is to be consumed during the festival until the Moon is in its proper position?"
"Yeah" Inuyasha acted as if Kouga's questions were ridiculous. OF COURSE he knew! What did Kouga take him for!
"That each ritual must wait to begin for the leader's go ahead?"
"Yep" was Inuyasha's nonchalant reply, as he closed his eyes and leaned against the tree trunk behind him.
Kouga was loving this, he had a huge grin now. "That everything you just agreed to is complete bull?"
"Ye-up… wait what!" Inuyasha shot up at that one.
Everyone kept swinging their heads back and forth like a ping-pong match, listening to the questions and answers. That last question and answer however, that was unexpected. They didn't know where to look, at the now hysterical Kouga, or the now fuming Inuyasha.
"Oh, that was rich!" Kouga had taken hold of his sides now, he was laughing so hard. Sango, Miroku, and Shippo thought he was going nuts, he was laughing uncontrollably taking in deep breathes as his laughter continued causing him to involuntarily bob up and down.
Kagome's reaction was a different story. 'I've never seen Kouga like this! I've seen him laugh his 'You're about to die laugh' but I've never seen him laugh like this! This time there's no spite… it's pure' withthat thought in mind and Kouga's contagious laughs, Kagome had a smile plastered on her face. She took comfort in the fact that Kouga has loosened up, and didn't act as the conscious free demon she found him to be when they first met. Not to mention, Inuyasha's reaction to that last question was priceless, so she herself ended up stifling some giggles. But to her dismay, as soon as she began Kouga abruptly stopped. Curious as to why, Kagome looked into Kouga's gaze, where she found Kouga with a toothy grin set in her direction. They stayed that way for a while, enjoying each other's company, smile, laughter, the way that time seemed to stand still, that they tuned out the world, and all they could see was each other.
Inuyasha, however, could see everything, and he didn't like it one bit. 'That damn wolf! He's made a fool of me again! And why the hell is Kagome just staring at him!' He was getting angrier by the second. He was now standing, his hands were clenched, he was shaking a bit, 'This is going to end, and NOW!' he was about to yell at the two as if it were bloody murder, but before he had the chance "Oomph!"
Sango and Miroku had jumped him from behind, tackling him to the ground before he interrupted. Miroku had his upper torso in tow; with one hand over his mouth to muffle anything he was about to say. And Sango held down Inuyasha's legs, so he couldn't escape. The two of them were watching what was happening with Kagome and Kouga; they also saw what Inuyasha was about to do. So being the good friends they were, they didn't want Kagome's moment ruined by the brash Inuyasha. With the silent agreement of a nod, the jumped Inuyasha in hopes to stop him in time, which they thankfully were.
"Inuyasha don't be rash. Kouga caught you in your bluff, now get over it." Sure Inuyasha heard what Miroku had said, however it didn't quite process. 'Kagome' was all that came to mind. There he was being pinned down by his two 'friends' all the while he saw Kagome disappear into the thick forestry that lie ahead, arm in arm with that mangy wolf, Kouga.
Is it sad that I'm having maybe a bit too much fun writing this?
Sorry this took so long, my Internet connection has been on the fritz
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Vumpler: I'm very glad to hear that you caught that in the last chapter, only you and FlowersfromHell commented on that. Lol I have way too much time on my hands. Anyway thanks for the review, and I'm glad you liked it.
Black-rose23: EEP really! A story for me? Oh thanks so much! Gosh I feel so bashful, anywho thanks for the review I'm happy to hear you enjoy this story.
Puffin: Sorry about the previous cliff, I thought it was funny considering I already knew what was going to happen. Lol thanks for the review .
soy.saucE: Hey thanks for the review! But one question, what's anon people? O.o I am oober confused. I looked up the word, blast my small vocabulary, and anon soon or my personal favorite: in two shakes of a lamb's tail. Yeah… or is it an abbreviation? I don't get along with computers that much, and from what I've experienced they don't like me either.
Re-o-ko: Oh wowwy-ka-boodles! You like it that much! Thanks a bunch! And when I had made Kouga not laying a finger on Kagome, I was a little worried, it was like walking blind on a steep mountain trail, I didn't know how that was going to turn out. But I'm glad that little aspect made such a big impact. . thanks for reviewing again!
Everqueen: Lol thanks for that colorful review, it put a smile on my face. But no cliff this time, well at least I don't think it is… Hmn… is it?
Rena Moon: oh yes Kouga showed Inuyasha who's 'da man' all right! Lol I couldn't resist, Inuyasha is just too easy to pick on. I'm very delighted to hear you liked it. Thanks for reviewing again!
FlowersFromHell: hey I'm glad you caught that only you and Vumpler got it. And sure, as soon as I'm done typing this I'll try to give you the address. Lol Lucifer, reminds me of what a friend of mine and I made up in gym class once. A hem: "wherever there is light there is darkness. And we are the darkness in light. For I'm the daughter of Lucifer, and I the spawn of Satan.' Yep just a little sugar high that day.
The Violent Tomboy: You almost thought I had no imagination? Me? Pa-Shaw! Lol anyway I'm glad to hear that you no longer think that. I'm glad to hear you enjoy the story. Thanks for reviewing again.
Starrchick101: Author update? ME? EEGAD! Thanks a bunch! Yeah the batman series was the best! I think I'll randomly add in a few "holy" expressions robin used to say just for the heck of it. Lol thanks for the review! It was greatly appreciated!
Regretfully-yours-Cassy-chan: I updated! And I shall try to get the next chapter out as soon as I can, considering the amount of time it takes my computer to cooperate. Thanks for the review!