CHAPTER 14:
PARTY TIME part.2
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"Hmmmm......"
Higurashi Kagome looked down at the dress she was wearing."No,not this!Too fancy!"
She shouted as she roughly took it off and throws it to the pile of clothes she had tried already.She sits on her bed sighing.
"I hardly have any good clothes to wear at the party.Maybe I should go buy one....but then it'll cost a lot of money."
As Kagome was thinking,she heard a knock on her door and Kagome's mother came in.
"Are you alright,Kagome?"asked Kagome's mother as she went inside and stared at the pile of clothes beside her,"Are you going to a party or what?"
"Yes,......but I haven't chose what to wear yet,"Kagome sighed deeply.She heard her mother giggling and turned around,"What is so funny?"
"Oh...."said Kagome's mother smiling,"you just remind me of myself when I was your age.I remember myself looking into the mirror for hours deciding what to wear at the party.Of course,when I finally decided I was really late for the party."
"What kind of party was it?"asked Kagome as her mother sat beside her on the bed.
"Hmm..."Kagome's mother placed a finger on her chin,thinking,"It was a party for a special someone......"
"Let me guess,...your crush?"
Kagome's mother smiled,"You guessed it right.Actually,I never knew what kind of party it was but for me....it was a special party.It was the first time,I met your father."
"My father?What was he like?"
"Oh,he was...I guess you could call it handsome.Navy blue eyes with messy black hair.When he saw me,he tried uselessly to fix his hair.He had a sense of humor and was a nice guy actually." Suddenly,Kagome's mother makes a sad expression which surprised Kagome,".....I sometimes wonder what went wrong with him..."
"Huh?"
"Oh,it's nothing!It's just my thought!Your father was a good guy,we eventually fell in love with each other.And as years passed,we married and....you were borned."
Kagome blushed slightly and smiled,"You must have really liked him."
"I loved your father and your father loved me too."
"Then....where is he?"asked Kagome
Ms.Higurashi stayed silent for a while,"Your father........"
"Nee-chan!!!"
Souta appeared at the door."Someone name Inuyasha is one the phone!"
"Alright,alright!!"Kagome went out of her room leaving Ms.Higurashi sitting alone on her bed.
"I really loved your father,Kagome.I really did...."Ms.Higurashi whispered.
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"Hello?" Kagome said as she picked up the phone
"...Kagome?"
"Inuyasha?What's wrong?"
"Are you going....to the party at Miroku's?"
"Well...yes.Is something wrong with that?" said Kagome with totally clueless expression.She heard a sigh from the other side of the phone.
"Oh good,I thought you weren't going." Inuyasha's tone suddenly changed
"Hm?"
"So,Kagome....can I pick you up...at your house,tonight?"
"Eh?......Ehhhhhhhhhhhh!!!!!!?"
"N..No!I mean,I understand if you don't want to go with me!!!"
"No,its not that.Just.....just got surprised.Sure,you could come.I'll be waiting for you then."
CLING
Kagome with a shocked expression quickly ran into her room.Ms.Higurashi was still there looking through the pile of clothes Kagome left.
"Oh,...what is wrong,dear?"
"Inuyasha is coming!!!!"
"Eh?Who?"
"Oh,....umm...my friend from school." Kagome lowered her tone realising she was shouting too loud.
"Inuyasha?"Ms.Higurashi smiled,"Do you need help?I can help you choose your dress."
"Thanks,mom,"Kagome blushed and closed the door behind her.
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Inuyasha stood nervously in front of the door of the Higurashi household.He was holding a bouquet of red roses and was wearing a sharp,black tuxedo.He hesitated for a while looking around as though thinking someone was watching him.
He then finally found the courage to press the doorbell.
DING-DONG
He checked if his neck-tie was in the correct place as he waited.There was a long pause and someone finally answered the door.
"Yes?" A little boy about half of his age answered.
"Uh...ummmm...is,"Inuyasha choked and coughed,"is....Higurashi Kagome,here?"
"Who are you?"asked the little boy looking at Inuyasha with a strange look.
"Oh...I'm..."
"Oh,you must be Inuyasha-kun,right?"said a tall lady behind the boy.
"Y..yes."Inuyasha answered rather nervously.
"Come in,Kagome is still changing.It's going to take a while."
Inuyasha hesitated but went in anyways.He was led to the living room by,which he thinks,Kagome's mother.
"Just wait in here.Kagome should be finishing up soon," she said and left.
"Uh..." Inuyasha looked around himself.There were chairs and sofas but he decided it was rude to sit so he stayed standing.
He turned his attention to a wall with pictures of the Higurashi family hanging.Inuyasha walked closer to get a better look and finds Kagome's picture when she was about 8 years old.
' So,this is Kagome.She's never changed.Dammit,she still looked like Kikyou even though she was that little.'
He turned to the picture that was beside her's.It was a picture of a man wearing military clothes.He had navy blue eyes and his hair was in sort of a mess.He was frowning instead of smiling as though he was in a bad mood.
' This must be her father........hm?This guy looks familiar somehow.I remember seeing him somewhere... '
His thoughts were interupted when the door opened and Ms.Higurashi came in followed by Kagome.Inuyasha stared at her in an amazed expression.Kagome looked very different than how she usually is at school.Well,that is of course,because you only see her wearing the school uniform.
But she still somehow looked different.Her hair was down as always but it was brushed neatly and little hair decorations shined through her hair.She was wearing a pinkish red one piece with a violet-colored scarf wrapped around her upper body as though protecting her from any harm. Her face was slightly pink from embarrassment but she smiled nervously at Inuyasha.
"You look......great,"said Inuyasha who couldn't find the right words and was still amazed at his sight.
"Thank...you,"said Kagome nervously turning bright pink.
"Now now,you two.You should be going or else you'll be late!"said Ms.Higurashi pushing both of them towards the door.
"R..Right,"said Inuyasha as he turned the knob.
"Kagome..." Ms.Higurashi spoke up.
"Eh?What is it,mom?"
Ms.Higurashi looked up and stared at her daughter for a while.She thens smiles brightly and says,".....Go and have fun."
Kagome smiles back and walks out of the door.Inuyasha too was about to walk out when Ms.Higurashi stopped him.
"Inuyasha-kun......,please take care of my daughter,"said Ms.Higurashi as one streak of tears slid down her cheeks.
"?.........I will," said Inuyasha and walks out,closing the door behind him.
Souta looked to find his mother's face buried into her hands.
"Okaa-chan(Mother)?" said Souta and wraps his arms around his mother's waist,"It's alright,okaa-chan.Kagome-nee-chan is strong,she will be fine."
Ms.Higurashi lifts her face and looks down at Souta,"You're right ne,Souta.Kagome is strong.Now why don't we got for some dinner?"
"Unn!!!" Souta smiles brightfully.
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"You have a nice mother,"said Inuyasha as he and Kagome walked down the streets.
"Really?Sometimes she gets annoying,you know?"said Kagome surprised at Inuyasha's word
"But still.."
Kagome looked down at the ground,"Yeah....she's a great mom."
"My mother was like that too,"Inuyasha said,"...before she died."
Something squeezed Kagome's heart inside her body,"I'm sorry...."
"It's okay,......anyways we'll have a great time at the party!"
"Yeah.."said Kagome as the cold wind blows her hair.
A smell of fresh shampoo flowed into Inuyasha's nose.He looked at Kagome who was making a sort of lamentable expression.
"I've never been to party like these.....never in my life.I was always lonely.Everyone ignored me.I never knew the reason why.I never told my mother about my situtation.I didn't want her to worry about me,"Kagome spoke softly,"but its pretty hard you know.Keeping all the feelings in yourself.It kinda......squeezes her heart thinking about it."
Inuyasha who was listening to Kagome smiled and hugs her.
"I..Inuyasha!!!?"
"You're not lonely anymore,Kagome.You're with us......."
Kagome blushed at Inuyasha's words.Tears started flowing from her eyes,"I'm sorry.....I'm sorry..."
"Sorry for what?"
"I'm really happy that I met you guys,I'm glad to be with you guys but...but I..... somewhere in my heart,I feel that I'm still lonely.Somewhere in my heart tells me that I'm the only one in this world..."
"Only one?What do you mean by that?"
"I don't know...I don't know.I'm scared that someday....someday I might hurt you guys.That someday you guys might ignore me and leave me like everyone else.''
Inuyasha hugged Kagome tightly,"Kagome!!!Wake up!You're Higurashi Kagome!No matter what you are,I won't leave you!!I'll stay by your side no matter what!!!"
"Inuyasha...." Tears flowed continuosly from Kagome's eyes.
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"Welcome,welcome!!"
"Nice to meet you!!"
Houshi Miroku greeted everyone who came to his party.Taijiya Sango was standing next to him as though watching him.
"Now now,Sango.You must be bored just standing there watching.Why don't you get something to eat.?"
"Like I'll leave you alone.I don't know what you'll do while I'm gone."
"Ohh,is that confession I hear from you?" Miroku gripped Sango's hands as his other hand reached for her butt.
WHACK!!!!!!!
"You asshole!!!"shouted Sango as she slapped Miroku hard on his face.
"As usual,Sango,heh?"
Sango turned around to find Inuyasha and Kagome behind them.
"Inuyasha!Kagome-chan,you came!!"
"O~~f course!I wouldn't want to miss a party like this!"said Kagome
"Hm?Your eyes seem a bit red,Kagome-chan,"Sango said as she looked into her eyes.
"Eh?Really!?" Kagome looked to the side to see Kouga and his group talking. ' I wonder if he's okay. '
Kouga noticed Kagome staring at him.He waves back at her smiling and returns talking to his group.
' I guess he is. ' Kagome thought
The party went well for a while.Inuyasha loaded his plate with foods and ate them all in a quick speed which surprised Kagome.
Sango and Miroku were argueing about something which Kagome didn't know what the reason.She later found out that they were argueing about which sauce is better for the omelette(is that how you spell it?) ketchup or soy sauce.Inuyasha commented that it was a stupid reason and he got kicked in the ass by Sango.
Koharu was looking for chances to make a move at Miroku but it seems she couldn't find any.Nobunaga and Tsuyu,as usual,are talking to each other commenting how nice each other are.Kagome who was getting tired of just sitting around decided to take a walk around the party.
She spotted Ms.Yura and Mr.Hiten at the side of the party.Ms.Yura waved cheerfully at Kagome as Kagome waved back.She also spotted Kagura and Kanna sitting on the chairs watching people dancing.Kagura smirked at Kagome the instant she saw her which made Kagome a bit angry.
" Hey,Kagome.."said a voice behind her.It was Kouga.
"Kouga-kun.....I..I'm sorry if I hurted your feelings."
"Nah,it's okay."said Kouga and suddenly became serious,"What I wanted to say is....that I won't give up."
"Heh?"
"I won't give up my feelings for you Kagome.The reason you like Inukkoro is because he's strong,right?If I prove that I'm way stronger than him then you'll like me instead,right!?"
"E..Eh?Kouga-....kun?"
"Just watch,Kagome!Someday I'll beat up Inukkoro.Then you'll finally realise I'm better than him!"said Kouga and he left towards his group.
"Ummm....."
Kagome continued walking when she came up to a balcony,"Wow,Miroku-san is sure rich.I never thought his house was this big."
"Well,well,isn't it little princess,here?"
Kagome turned to find a man taller than her with his hair braided and a small cross mark on his forehead.
"Who...are you?"
Several guys appeared behind the man,surrounding Kagome.
"Hello,My name is Shikotsu Bankotsu,we're the Shichinin-tai."
"Ban...kotsu?"
"Yup,and we're here by Naraku's order.Would you please come with us?"
"Eh!!?"
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PARTY TIME part.2
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"Hmmmm......"
Higurashi Kagome looked down at the dress she was wearing."No,not this!Too fancy!"
She shouted as she roughly took it off and throws it to the pile of clothes she had tried already.She sits on her bed sighing.
"I hardly have any good clothes to wear at the party.Maybe I should go buy one....but then it'll cost a lot of money."
As Kagome was thinking,she heard a knock on her door and Kagome's mother came in.
"Are you alright,Kagome?"asked Kagome's mother as she went inside and stared at the pile of clothes beside her,"Are you going to a party or what?"
"Yes,......but I haven't chose what to wear yet,"Kagome sighed deeply.She heard her mother giggling and turned around,"What is so funny?"
"Oh...."said Kagome's mother smiling,"you just remind me of myself when I was your age.I remember myself looking into the mirror for hours deciding what to wear at the party.Of course,when I finally decided I was really late for the party."
"What kind of party was it?"asked Kagome as her mother sat beside her on the bed.
"Hmm..."Kagome's mother placed a finger on her chin,thinking,"It was a party for a special someone......"
"Let me guess,...your crush?"
Kagome's mother smiled,"You guessed it right.Actually,I never knew what kind of party it was but for me....it was a special party.It was the first time,I met your father."
"My father?What was he like?"
"Oh,he was...I guess you could call it handsome.Navy blue eyes with messy black hair.When he saw me,he tried uselessly to fix his hair.He had a sense of humor and was a nice guy actually." Suddenly,Kagome's mother makes a sad expression which surprised Kagome,".....I sometimes wonder what went wrong with him..."
"Huh?"
"Oh,it's nothing!It's just my thought!Your father was a good guy,we eventually fell in love with each other.And as years passed,we married and....you were borned."
Kagome blushed slightly and smiled,"You must have really liked him."
"I loved your father and your father loved me too."
"Then....where is he?"asked Kagome
Ms.Higurashi stayed silent for a while,"Your father........"
"Nee-chan!!!"
Souta appeared at the door."Someone name Inuyasha is one the phone!"
"Alright,alright!!"Kagome went out of her room leaving Ms.Higurashi sitting alone on her bed.
"I really loved your father,Kagome.I really did...."Ms.Higurashi whispered.
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"Hello?" Kagome said as she picked up the phone
"...Kagome?"
"Inuyasha?What's wrong?"
"Are you going....to the party at Miroku's?"
"Well...yes.Is something wrong with that?" said Kagome with totally clueless expression.She heard a sigh from the other side of the phone.
"Oh good,I thought you weren't going." Inuyasha's tone suddenly changed
"Hm?"
"So,Kagome....can I pick you up...at your house,tonight?"
"Eh?......Ehhhhhhhhhhhh!!!!!!?"
"N..No!I mean,I understand if you don't want to go with me!!!"
"No,its not that.Just.....just got surprised.Sure,you could come.I'll be waiting for you then."
CLING
Kagome with a shocked expression quickly ran into her room.Ms.Higurashi was still there looking through the pile of clothes Kagome left.
"Oh,...what is wrong,dear?"
"Inuyasha is coming!!!!"
"Eh?Who?"
"Oh,....umm...my friend from school." Kagome lowered her tone realising she was shouting too loud.
"Inuyasha?"Ms.Higurashi smiled,"Do you need help?I can help you choose your dress."
"Thanks,mom,"Kagome blushed and closed the door behind her.
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Inuyasha stood nervously in front of the door of the Higurashi household.He was holding a bouquet of red roses and was wearing a sharp,black tuxedo.He hesitated for a while looking around as though thinking someone was watching him.
He then finally found the courage to press the doorbell.
DING-DONG
He checked if his neck-tie was in the correct place as he waited.There was a long pause and someone finally answered the door.
"Yes?" A little boy about half of his age answered.
"Uh...ummmm...is,"Inuyasha choked and coughed,"is....Higurashi Kagome,here?"
"Who are you?"asked the little boy looking at Inuyasha with a strange look.
"Oh...I'm..."
"Oh,you must be Inuyasha-kun,right?"said a tall lady behind the boy.
"Y..yes."Inuyasha answered rather nervously.
"Come in,Kagome is still changing.It's going to take a while."
Inuyasha hesitated but went in anyways.He was led to the living room by,which he thinks,Kagome's mother.
"Just wait in here.Kagome should be finishing up soon," she said and left.
"Uh..." Inuyasha looked around himself.There were chairs and sofas but he decided it was rude to sit so he stayed standing.
He turned his attention to a wall with pictures of the Higurashi family hanging.Inuyasha walked closer to get a better look and finds Kagome's picture when she was about 8 years old.
' So,this is Kagome.She's never changed.Dammit,she still looked like Kikyou even though she was that little.'
He turned to the picture that was beside her's.It was a picture of a man wearing military clothes.He had navy blue eyes and his hair was in sort of a mess.He was frowning instead of smiling as though he was in a bad mood.
' This must be her father........hm?This guy looks familiar somehow.I remember seeing him somewhere... '
His thoughts were interupted when the door opened and Ms.Higurashi came in followed by Kagome.Inuyasha stared at her in an amazed expression.Kagome looked very different than how she usually is at school.Well,that is of course,because you only see her wearing the school uniform.
But she still somehow looked different.Her hair was down as always but it was brushed neatly and little hair decorations shined through her hair.She was wearing a pinkish red one piece with a violet-colored scarf wrapped around her upper body as though protecting her from any harm. Her face was slightly pink from embarrassment but she smiled nervously at Inuyasha.
"You look......great,"said Inuyasha who couldn't find the right words and was still amazed at his sight.
"Thank...you,"said Kagome nervously turning bright pink.
"Now now,you two.You should be going or else you'll be late!"said Ms.Higurashi pushing both of them towards the door.
"R..Right,"said Inuyasha as he turned the knob.
"Kagome..." Ms.Higurashi spoke up.
"Eh?What is it,mom?"
Ms.Higurashi looked up and stared at her daughter for a while.She thens smiles brightly and says,".....Go and have fun."
Kagome smiles back and walks out of the door.Inuyasha too was about to walk out when Ms.Higurashi stopped him.
"Inuyasha-kun......,please take care of my daughter,"said Ms.Higurashi as one streak of tears slid down her cheeks.
"?.........I will," said Inuyasha and walks out,closing the door behind him.
Souta looked to find his mother's face buried into her hands.
"Okaa-chan(Mother)?" said Souta and wraps his arms around his mother's waist,"It's alright,okaa-chan.Kagome-nee-chan is strong,she will be fine."
Ms.Higurashi lifts her face and looks down at Souta,"You're right ne,Souta.Kagome is strong.Now why don't we got for some dinner?"
"Unn!!!" Souta smiles brightfully.
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"You have a nice mother,"said Inuyasha as he and Kagome walked down the streets.
"Really?Sometimes she gets annoying,you know?"said Kagome surprised at Inuyasha's word
"But still.."
Kagome looked down at the ground,"Yeah....she's a great mom."
"My mother was like that too,"Inuyasha said,"...before she died."
Something squeezed Kagome's heart inside her body,"I'm sorry...."
"It's okay,......anyways we'll have a great time at the party!"
"Yeah.."said Kagome as the cold wind blows her hair.
A smell of fresh shampoo flowed into Inuyasha's nose.He looked at Kagome who was making a sort of lamentable expression.
"I've never been to party like these.....never in my life.I was always lonely.Everyone ignored me.I never knew the reason why.I never told my mother about my situtation.I didn't want her to worry about me,"Kagome spoke softly,"but its pretty hard you know.Keeping all the feelings in yourself.It kinda......squeezes her heart thinking about it."
Inuyasha who was listening to Kagome smiled and hugs her.
"I..Inuyasha!!!?"
"You're not lonely anymore,Kagome.You're with us......."
Kagome blushed at Inuyasha's words.Tears started flowing from her eyes,"I'm sorry.....I'm sorry..."
"Sorry for what?"
"I'm really happy that I met you guys,I'm glad to be with you guys but...but I..... somewhere in my heart,I feel that I'm still lonely.Somewhere in my heart tells me that I'm the only one in this world..."
"Only one?What do you mean by that?"
"I don't know...I don't know.I'm scared that someday....someday I might hurt you guys.That someday you guys might ignore me and leave me like everyone else.''
Inuyasha hugged Kagome tightly,"Kagome!!!Wake up!You're Higurashi Kagome!No matter what you are,I won't leave you!!I'll stay by your side no matter what!!!"
"Inuyasha...." Tears flowed continuosly from Kagome's eyes.
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"Welcome,welcome!!"
"Nice to meet you!!"
Houshi Miroku greeted everyone who came to his party.Taijiya Sango was standing next to him as though watching him.
"Now now,Sango.You must be bored just standing there watching.Why don't you get something to eat.?"
"Like I'll leave you alone.I don't know what you'll do while I'm gone."
"Ohh,is that confession I hear from you?" Miroku gripped Sango's hands as his other hand reached for her butt.
WHACK!!!!!!!
"You asshole!!!"shouted Sango as she slapped Miroku hard on his face.
"As usual,Sango,heh?"
Sango turned around to find Inuyasha and Kagome behind them.
"Inuyasha!Kagome-chan,you came!!"
"O~~f course!I wouldn't want to miss a party like this!"said Kagome
"Hm?Your eyes seem a bit red,Kagome-chan,"Sango said as she looked into her eyes.
"Eh?Really!?" Kagome looked to the side to see Kouga and his group talking. ' I wonder if he's okay. '
Kouga noticed Kagome staring at him.He waves back at her smiling and returns talking to his group.
' I guess he is. ' Kagome thought
The party went well for a while.Inuyasha loaded his plate with foods and ate them all in a quick speed which surprised Kagome.
Sango and Miroku were argueing about something which Kagome didn't know what the reason.She later found out that they were argueing about which sauce is better for the omelette(is that how you spell it?) ketchup or soy sauce.Inuyasha commented that it was a stupid reason and he got kicked in the ass by Sango.
Koharu was looking for chances to make a move at Miroku but it seems she couldn't find any.Nobunaga and Tsuyu,as usual,are talking to each other commenting how nice each other are.Kagome who was getting tired of just sitting around decided to take a walk around the party.
She spotted Ms.Yura and Mr.Hiten at the side of the party.Ms.Yura waved cheerfully at Kagome as Kagome waved back.She also spotted Kagura and Kanna sitting on the chairs watching people dancing.Kagura smirked at Kagome the instant she saw her which made Kagome a bit angry.
" Hey,Kagome.."said a voice behind her.It was Kouga.
"Kouga-kun.....I..I'm sorry if I hurted your feelings."
"Nah,it's okay."said Kouga and suddenly became serious,"What I wanted to say is....that I won't give up."
"Heh?"
"I won't give up my feelings for you Kagome.The reason you like Inukkoro is because he's strong,right?If I prove that I'm way stronger than him then you'll like me instead,right!?"
"E..Eh?Kouga-....kun?"
"Just watch,Kagome!Someday I'll beat up Inukkoro.Then you'll finally realise I'm better than him!"said Kouga and he left towards his group.
"Ummm....."
Kagome continued walking when she came up to a balcony,"Wow,Miroku-san is sure rich.I never thought his house was this big."
"Well,well,isn't it little princess,here?"
Kagome turned to find a man taller than her with his hair braided and a small cross mark on his forehead.
"Who...are you?"
Several guys appeared behind the man,surrounding Kagome.
"Hello,My name is Shikotsu Bankotsu,we're the Shichinin-tai."
"Ban...kotsu?"
"Yup,and we're here by Naraku's order.Would you please come with us?"
"Eh!!?"
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