More To Life

Chapter 16 - Preparations for the Party

Author's Note: Sorry it took me so long you poor poor fans. I feel really bad. I realized a while ago i just sort of abandonded this fic and I instantly scrambled to update. If you can find it in your hearts to review and let me know you haven't given up on me I would love you for it.

It was nearly five o'clock before the group trooped exhaustedly through Miroku's front door to collapse into various chairs. They had spent nearly four hours at the mall and that had felt like a small eternity to Miroku and Inuyasha. Even though the shopping had only been for that night Kagome had still managed to buy ten bags worth of clothing and accessories! Even Sango had found their excursion draining and she was no stranger to exercise.

"Kagome," she asked. "How am I supposed to go dancing after that! I feel like I'm about ready to drop down dead!"

"That's why I told you to wait and take your shower now," Kagome said shooing Sango towards the bathroom. "Now you go take a nice long shower and you'll feel much better afterwards. Once you finish I'll pop in and once I'm done we can start, sound good?"

"Okay," Sango said as Kagome closed the door behind her. "Just make sure Miroku doesn't come anywhere near this door."

"Will do," Kagome replied. Turning to Inuyasha and Miroku once she heard the shower turn on Kagome said, "Thanks so much you guys. I really appreciate your help."

"Sure," Miroku said dragging himself over to the couch when he immediately collapsed.

"Anytime," Inuyasha echoed collapsing on the couch and picking up the remote that was sitting next to him.

Kagome shook her head smiling wryly and then started to carry all the bags into Sango's room herself. They both looked so pooped she didn't have the heart to ask them to move the bags.

Ten minutes later when Sango walked into her room with a towel around her, she found both of their outfits lying upon her bed and her bathroom, stoked with all of Kagome's make-up supplies that she had forced them to stop and pick up.

"Kagome?' Sango asked tentatively.

"Oh hi Sango," Kagome said, popping her head out of Sango's bathroom. I was just trying to decide how I wanted to wear my hair tonight. Are you done with the shower?"

Sango nodded, and she picked up the blow dryer Kagome had brought. "Yeah, I'm done," Sango said.

Grinning Kagome plucked the dryer out of Sango's hands and said, "you wait for me to blow dry your hair just sit tight I won't be more than five minutes. With that Kagome picked up her towel and headed to the bathroom leaving Sango wondering just what the hell she was supposed to do for that five minutes.

Breathing heavily into the carpet Sango reluctantly stopped after her fiftieth push-up. The five minutes had to be up by now, they just had to be. Sango had almost been driven insane by all her insecurities concerning going clubbing that evening. Just what the hell did Kagome think she was doing leaving her to fret like this? It was sheer torture.

She had never gone dancing before, she had no idea even how to dance. Would somebody even want to dance with her? What happened if no one asked her to dance? What happened after she wasn't asked to dance? What did she do then? Would there be somewhere she could sit. Would Miroku ask her to dance?

As much as Sango hated to admit it she was actually kind of hoping Miroku would. He was bound to look even better than normal tonight; but perhaps he would be able to squeeze her in for a dance. He was bound to be swarmed by all the pretty women in the room the second they all stepped through Kouga's doors right? But still.

"Hey Sango," Kagome said cheerfully shocking Sango as she walked into the room with a towel wrapped around her and another wrapped around her head. "What are you doing on the floor?"

"Uhhh nothing just doing some push-ups to take my mind off tonight," Sango said blushing.

"Hmmm," Kagome said plugging the blow dryer in. Looking at Sango in the mirror, she saw a faint blush tingeing her friend's cheeks. "Are you okay Sango, you look a little red?"

"Oh its nothing must have been from the push-ups," Sango said but seeing Kagome was not buying her lie she went on, "I'm actually just a little nervous about going dancing that's all."

"Oh don't worry," Kagome said. "You'll be fine, not many people actually know what they're doing anyways. It's not something anybody can teach you, you see mostly its just moving your body to the music, swaying. Everybody ends up having their own dance style and that's what attracts men to dance with you. The trick Sango my friend is confidence. If you confident, then no matter what you do looks good, unless you start doing the funky chicken or something like that," Kagome joked giving Sango a reassuring wink. Sango smiled back feeling slightly better.

"Okay," Kagome said pulling the chair back and indicating Sango should sit there Kagome went on. "Now just sit back and let me do your hair ok? That's good, now let's see how much time we have….okay so we've got 2 hours in counting. That's should be good, I hope. Okay first things first, lets get your hair done. Then I'll do mine while you get changed. After that I'll get dressed and then I'll help you with your make-up and then I'll teach you a few dancing things. Sound good?"

"Kagome," Sango said as her friend turned the blow dryer on.

"Yeah?"

"Are you sure you know how to handle hair? Mine's a bit of a challenge even for me."

"Don't even think about it, you're in good hands. Trust me, by the time I'm done with your you're gonna look so gorgeous Miroku isn't going to know what hit him."

As things turned out Sango was most defiantly in good hands. Looking at her reflection in the mirror Sango hardly recognized herself. She looked so…..different…sexy almost. She was wearing a short shiny black mini skirt with a silver chain and a red V-halter top. Kagome had put all of her hair up into two big buns on either side of her head with braids and strands sticking out randomly. And as for makeup, Kagome had given her these enormous smoky eyes that were so dramatic Sango had no idea how to react to them. Combined with the red lipstick, Sango wouldn't have recognized herself walking down the street. "Wow Kagome," Sango breathed. "Thank you, I look amazing."

"Correction," her friend said. "You look hot."

Looking over at Kagome who was currently curling her own hair Sango had to admit that Kagome looked really good too. She was wearing a white miniskirt with a silver chain from which she had hung star charms and a lime-green one shoulder tank top. Kagome's theme that night was silver; she had rubbed silver sparkle gel all over her arms, legs and chest, and was wearing silver eye shadow. And her curled hair that cascaded freely down her back was shot through with strands of silver.

"Finished" Kagome said happily putting her curling iron down. Pulling Sango over she indicated to the mirror and giggled, "do we look hot or what!"

"Are you sure this isn't too revealing Kagome?" Sango asked forcing herself not to cover her chest with her arms. "I feel as if I'm wearing nothing! The skirt is so short I actually think my butts about to fall out, and my halter top really draws attention to my chest!"

"Sango!" Kagome exclaimed. "Are you nuts? You look great, you're going to have all the guys falling for you tonight!"

"But Kagome," Sango said. "We're going dancing with vampires do I really want to look this….provocative?"

"Ah don't worry," Kagome said leaning forward to separate two eyelashes that her mascara had clumped together. "Everyone will know that you're there with Miroku, and they won't dare lay a fang on you once they know that you're his "pet" And as for me most vampires at that club wouldn't dare touch me with both Kouga and Inuyasha there. They no they'd be killed faster than they could say blood."

"Oh," Sango said, not quite knowing what to say to that.

"Well, do you want me to teach you some dance moves now?" Kagome asked turning for one last time to smooth the back of her skirt.

"Oh yeah," Sango said jolting out of her thoughts. "I forgot about that."

"Okay," Kagome said moving to the middle of the room. "The first thing to remember is to look confident. Like I said if you look confident, there will be no problems and anything you decide to throw in will look good. Second is, you want to move like water, all fluid and smooth, not jerky and choppy. Like this," and demonstrated raising her arms above her head and swingy her hips back and forth seductively. "Go on try that," she said stopping and standing up.

"Uhhhh okay," Sango said and nervously raised her hand above her head and tried swaying like Kagome did but only ended up feeling ridiculous.

"Hmmm," Kagome said. "Okay I want you to loosen up, you're all tense." Sango forced herself to relax. "Okay now try again."

Obediently Sango repeated the motion and Kagome gave a happy clap and said, "good! Just like that! Okay now try this one," she said and went on to another move.

Suddenly a knock came from the door and Inuyasha yelled, "are guys ready yet? You've been there for HOURS!"

"We're almost done!" Kagome yelled back and stopped dancing. "We'll be out in a couple of minutes."

They heard Inuyasha groan in exasperation and both giggled. "Okay," Kagome said back to dancing."

"Uhhh," Inuyasha said returning to the living room where Miroku was sitting patiently on the couch watching TV. "What in the world are they doing in there! They haven't come out since we got home!" Looking at the clock he exclaimed. "They're been in there for almost 3 hours now! How does it take them that long to get ready? Look at you and I, it only took us about half an hour!"

Miroku averted his eyes from the TV screen to give Inuyasha a look of pity, "Inuyasha they're women, it always takes a women hours to get ready. I thought you would have known that by now."

"I do now!" Inuyasha retorted angrily, annoyed by how Miroku sounded so unfazed.

"Then why are you complaining," Miroku said returning his eyes to the TV. "Just relax, Kagome and Sango will come out when they're done, not a moment sooner. And no matter how much you yell at them it won't make them go any faster."

"Feh!" Inuyasha said grumpily.

"Oooookay," Kagome's voice called out. "We're ready!"

"No need to announce it!" Inuyasha yelled back. "Just get out here!" But both obediently turned to watch the door as it opened and Kagome stepped out.

Both Inuyasha and Miroku's eyes nearly popped out of their heads as Kagome walked towards them and twirled around to let them see the back as well. Miroku looked over at Inuyasha and smiled, his friend's mouth was hanging open and his eyes had glazed over.

"Well, what do you think?" Kagome asked.

"You look-" Inuyasha stuttered trying to find the right word, "beautiful."

Miroku saw Kagome's eyes go soft for a moment before she walked over and took Inuyasha's arm giving him a quick peck and said, "Thanks. You look nice too."

"Uhhhhh," Inuyasha said his mind still processing the fact that Kagome had just kissed him.

"Okay Sango," Kagome called. "You can come out now!" Miroku watched the door all his senses focused into the piece of wood that separated him from seeing what Sango looked liked.

"Okay," he heard her call out nervously.

Slowly the door creaked open and Sango stepped into the hall. Miroku was sure than if his heart had been beating it would have stopped, as it was Sango managed to take his breath away. She looked so…wonderful! He had never imagined her dressed like this, even in his wildest dreams! The short mini skirt, the top, the hair, they all transformed her from this innocent looking girl into this…seductress. Miroku forced the urge to cross over to her and kiss her, he settled instead on a low appreciative whistle.

"Sango," he breathed. "You look amazing."

She blushed and looked down at the floor murmuring a quiet 'thank you'.

"I mean it," he said as she came to stand next to him. "You look absolutely radiant."

She looked up shyly into his eyes and for a moment Miroku thought he would die happy. The look of appreciation she gave him melted his heart, it was obvious to him that she was feeling self-conscious about the clothes she was wearing. So it was up to him to give her the confidence she was lacking tonight, if so maybe she'd wear clothes like this every day! Sango saw the grin that crossed his face and noticing how his attention had been captured by her chest gave him a swat. "Miroku!" she exclaimed putting an arm across her chest.

"What!" he exclaimed.

"Get your eyes off my- my-," she spluttered too embarrassed to say...

"Your lovely breasts?" Miroku offered helpfully.

"YES!" Sango exclaimed smacking him again.

"Well my poor eyes can't help it my dearest Sango, you're shirt, it's practically screaming at me 'look Miroku look'!" he said trying to defend himself as Sango chased him out the door screaming, "well that's no excuse to stare at them!"

Kagome looked at Inuyasha and just shook her head. "When will he learn," she asked.

"Sometime after the dinosaurs come back," Inuyasha replied holding the front door open as Kagome walked through.

To be continued…

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