Disclaimer: Idon't own Inuyasha.

They all piled into Kagome's old beater car and headed towards the mall. She was the only one with a car, so she offered to drive so they wouldn't have to take the bus.

Her old car had seen its better days—about half of the pretty red the car used to be was now rust, there was a crack on the passenger side window, and the gear for "park" didn't work; she had to put it in neutral then use the emergency brake to stay parked.

"Kagome, are you sure this car is reliable.", asked a worried Erri.

"Yeah, well at least to the mall we should be fine.", said Kagome

"What!", Yuka, Erri, and Ayumi all shouted.

"I am kidding guys, it will be fine. I use it everyday to get back and forth. How about some music?", said Kagome quickly changing the subject. She didn't want them to worry, so she figured she would take their minds off of it and turn on some tunes from the radio. Besides she wasn't so sure it would make it either.

All of the girls gasped.

The song that came on was the new single from Inuyasha. He was the latest crave. All of the girls loved him.

"I love this song!", exclaimed Yuka.

All of the girls started singing along to the radio.

Kagome began to think about Inuyasha. Why wouldn't the girls love Inuyasha, Kagome had seen pictures—he was hot. He has long flowing silver hair that glowed with beauty. It was the same color as the moon on crisp spring night. 'I wonder how many hair products he use's to keep that shine?' she thought to herself as she chuckled a little. He also had the most unique and breathtaking eyes she had ever laid eyes on. When she saw those eyes in the pictures or on TV, it was like she was being lured to them. They were like two sparkling amber jewels. Kagome had never seen somebody with golden colored eyes, so she wondered if perhaps they were colored contacts and that he used as a gimmick for attention. That made her sick, she hated fake people. She liked people who did not hide who they were—and why she liked Inuyahsa, she had no idea. She usually did not fall for the latest fad, but Inuyasha was different to her.

In fact, it was not his appearance that made her like him, but his voice. She didn't even know what he looked like the first time she heard his song on the radio. She fell in love with the way he sang; which made her want to find more out about this guy. He had that pure, kind of raspy tone. You could hear what he felt as he sang the song and that was hard to find nowadays. Most of the singers out there these days sang what was given to them without knowing what the song means— 'You have to of experienced the lyrics that are in the song to sing it correctly or else it is all phony', thought Kagome. Inuyasha obviously experienced each of his songs because you could hear the pain, hatred, guilt, or happiness within each song. It was if he was reliving the memories through the song.

This song on the radio this time sounded like he was in deep pain and filled with sadness. 'I wonder what happened to him to make him feel that way', pondered Kagome. Kagome listened to the lyrics to see if she could figure it out; it was at the chorus.

'You broke my heart

You lost my hopes

What do I have to do to be perfect for you?

You gave me false faith

You treated me like a ghost

What do I have to do to be perfect for you?'

Kagome listened on.

The need to be by me….

Was that just an act—

Or was something there all along.

It's like you want to hurt me,

You like to see to see me in pain

Can't you see that although I'm not a rose—

That I am the one for you

Or are you too fixed on the lies

To see true happiness here.

You broke my heart the moment you

Looked away.

Then the chorus started again. Wow, he must of loved someone deeply, but they would not accept him for who he was. That is sad. I wonder why? That is similar to Hojo and I; he could not accept the person I was with him, so he found someone who could fill his void that he had with me. I guess I am just not the public display of affection type of person or maybe just not with him. Kagome sighed, 'I guess I will never know.'

The song ended just when Kagome pulled into the parking lot to find a spot. She was determined to find a good spot, although today the parking lot seemed unusually full. Kagome spotted someone up front leaving and quickly took the spot ;then put the car in neutral, and pulled the parking brake. She really needed that looked at, it was getting a bit annoying.

"We made it alive.", teased Ayumi.

Kagome patted the engine and praised it, "Good car, I knew you could do it."

"Yeah, you need help Kagome. It needs a good kicking, that's what it needs.", said Ayumi

Kagome waved her off and headed towards the entrance.

"By the way", said Kagome. "I need to buy Inuyasha's CD."

"You don't have it yet!", a flabbergasted Erri exclaimed.

"I will shortly, let's head to the music store first", said Kagome.

As they were approaching the music store, they noticed there was a crowd gathered around it.

"What is going on, said Kagome.

Ayumi managed to squeeze through to see what was going on as Kagome, Yuka, and Erri waited for her. Ayumi is always good at getting to what she wants and this was not exception as they heard her yell "MOVE!...please?"

Ayumi came back out with a face filled with pure ecstasy and some papers in her hands.

"O My, you guys will not believe this! Guess What?", barely able to keep it in.

"What, all three of them said in sync.

"There is a raffle going on!."

"For what?", asked Kagome.

"To go on tour this summer with Inuyasha!", Ayumi blurted out. " I got the forms for us all to fill out."

All of the girls squealed with excitement.

"It says here that the winner gets to choose three friends to take to the last concert of the summer back here in Tokyo and go backstage as well.", said Yuka. So, if one of us wins, we all will eventually meet Inuyasha!", she went on.

"How come nobody heard of this before, I mean this is pretty BIG news.", said Erri.

"This is the only day people can sign up for it. I heard somebody in the crowd say it was a surprise to his fans for being there for him, it is his way of thanking them", said Ayumi…or it could be because Inuyasha is looking for a girl to sweep him off of his feet!. Yeah, and then they will get married and that lucky girl will get to rip his clothes off and…..

Ayumi noticed the three girls were staring at her like she was crazy.

"Well, it is the thought that counts right?" Ayumi said now a little pink in the cheeks at her sudden outburst.

She decided to change the topic to someone other than herself. "Kagome this could be good for you.", said Ayumi.

"How so?", asked Kagome.

"Well, maybe you and Inuyasha will become boyfriend and girlfriend and make

Hojo jealous. He only deserves it ya know.", Ayumi said.

"Yeah right, you are in another one of your little fantasies again. Even if I did win, it is not like he would like a silly ole' school girl like me. He is probably the type to go for a super model or actress. Most of these celebrities put on an act, it is so fake. Didn't he go out with that actress, Kiloko for a while?", asked Kagome.

"Her name is Kikyo, not Kiloko and besides you need to be more optimistic. He broke up with Kikyo a while ago now, he is probably completely over her. If you are so negative about this, why are you putting your name in the drawing? You must like him a little.", said Ayumi.

"I do like him as a musician and it would be fun to travel around and see what actually goes on behind the scenes.", answered Kagome.

"You're no fun.", said Ayumi.

As Kagome was filling out the form she wondered what Inuyasha would be like. Somehow he doesn't seem phony like all the other famous people, but she could not know that for sure. If she won, she could try and find out what was behind that song of his. What was she thinking, there was no chance that she would win anyway. She never won anything much, except maybe a sticker in elementary school for good behavior and that didn't even really count.

They turned in the form and finished their shopping. Kagome got Inuyasha's CD finally and a cute new, short midnight blue skirt with a white halter top. If she did win this raffle she would now know all of Inuyasha's songs and she would look quite cute meeting him.

Nobody knew when the winner would be announced, so they all just had to wait and be patient…yeah right.

It was finally the last day of class and once again she was in world history. The professor kept lecturing—even though it was the last day. What more could the teacher tell them, listening was the least of their worries, their heads were filled with their long awaited freedom of summer and starting their new lives outside of high school.

'Last hour of class for the whole day, the whole school year.', thought Kagome. 'Her mind wandered off thinking about the contest to go on tour with Inuyasha. As far as she knew nobody was announced as the winner yet. It is officially almost summer break and no winner, how depressing.', reflected Kagome.

DING, DING, DING!

It was the bell to symbolize the end of the school day.

As she was walking out the door, she heard her professor say something about have a fun and safe summer and don't forget about what you have learned in this class.

'Yeah, I will review my notes from this class over the summer so I never forget….NOT!', thought Kagome.

Graduation

"Kagome Higurashi", the principle announced as Kagome walked up to the stage. She was concentrating on walking without falling, anyone who knew her, knew she was a klutz. If she fell in front of everyone as she was walking towards her diploma, she would definitely be remembered.

She made it across the stage.

'Whew! Go me!', Kagome thought with a big grin.

After sitting for another hour, she finally could make her break to freedom. Her family told her she could take her time and say goodbye to her friends, but they had to leave because Grandpa was "STARVING", as he put it. Even though they all knew he wasn't.

"Before we leave Kagome, I want to give you your graduation present.", said Kagome's mom.

"Aww, mom you didn't have to do that.", said Kagome.

"Well it isn't a new car or anything, but I think you will like it anyways.", said Ms. Higurashi as she handed her a small box wrapped in 'Congrats!' paper.

Kagome unwrapped it and soon realized it was a jewelry box.

"It was my mothers and now I want you to have it as you start your new life.", said Ms. Higurashi.

Kagome opened it and inside was a beautiful necklace. It had a sapphire gem with a pure gold chain supporting it.

"I know it is not much, but….", Ms. Higurashi was cut off when Kagome came up and embraced her mother. "No, mom it is wonderful. Thank you so much!", Kagome's mom patted her back as her eyes glistened with tears. Her daughter was now a beautiful young woman. When they finally finished their 'Mother-Daughter' moment the others congratulated her and then they left.

Kagome stayed and took a few pictures with some friendly acquaintances. It was sad, this was the only life she knew and now she had to start all over again. She was now an adult, but in a way she was looking forward to it all.

She walked up to her car and heard Ayumi yell out to her.

"Kagome!", yelled Ayumi.

"Hey, what's up Ayumi?", said Kagome.

"Can I have a ride home? My parents already left! And I don't have a ride .", said Ayumi.

"Sure, hop in.", Kagome told her.

Kagome did not mind at all, Ayumi's house was just past her's down the road a little ways.

Kagome drove off and after Ayumi mumbled some harsh things about her family they began talking about what they were going to do for their summer.

"I think I might get a job.", said Kagome. My car has seen its younger days, maybe I could fix it up."

"I think you need a new car altogether. Who knows one of us might go on tour with Inuyasha and then you won't have to work.", said Ayumi.

Kagome turned onto their block, "I wish, but that will never…."

"Kagome why are all of those people at your house, I think I see channel 17 news. Wait a minute, Kagome!...I think you won!", exclaimed Ayumi.

Kagome slowed down in front of the shrine.

"There she is!", yelled a woman.

All of a sudden, a bunch of people and cameras surrounded the car.

"How does it feel to have won the raffle to go on tour with Inuyasha, Miss. Higurashi?", asked the same woman.

Kagome and Ayumi looked at each other and screamed with exhilaration. Kagome got out of the car and was greeted by a man named Miroku.

"Hi Miss. Higurashi, I am Miroku— Inuyasha's assistant. Congratulations. You must go pack your things, a limo will be waiting for you when you come back out.

Kagome and Ayumi ran into the shrine. Ayumi helped Kagome pick out her wardrobe, after all she was going to be with Inuyasha ALL summer; she needed to look her best. Kagome remembered the outfit she had bought at the mall and put it on. "You look great, Kagome!", said Ayumi. Boy, was she glad she got that outfit. It showed off her best features. She did not want to be too glammed up. She didn't want to act like she was trying too hard, so the outfit was perfect. She also put on the necklace her mother gave her, it looked good with the outfit she had one. They packed in no time. Kagome went downstairs and said goodbye to her Mom, Sota, and her Grandpa. They were a little shocked, but knew full well what was happening. Kagome had told them all about it when she got home from the mall.

"Be a good girl and if you need to talk about ANYTHING, please call me." Kagome's Mom said. Her Mom had her hands on her shoulders in a tight grasp, she was afraid to let her daughter go.

"It is ok Mom, I will call you everyday." Mrs. Higurashi's grip loosened a bit.

"I will miss you Kagome, I love you.", said Mrs. Higurashi.

"I love you too, Mom.", said Kagome. They went into a tight embrace for a while the she went to hug Sota and Grandpa goodbye.

"Tell me everything and it would be nice if maybe you could sneak me to one of the shows.", said Sota.

Kagome laughed, "I will try squirt." as she rubbed his head.

Kagome's grandpa looked shocked. He was probably going to ask the people out there if they wanted to do a documentary of the Shrine or tell them a long story about the shrine. He loved telling people the history behind the Shrine, but Kagome, Sota, and Mom were sick of the stories and had heard them so much that they could tell them backwards. So, he goes around and tries to find people who are willing to listen to the tale of the Shrine.

Kagome waved them all one last goodbye and walked out the door with her luggage. Ayumi greeted her and told her to have fun (winkwink) and to call her for all the juicy details. She hugged Ayumi and walked towards the limo. Cameras were flashing everywhere. She felt like a movie star! Miroku smiled as he saw her and opened the door for her.

She got in and couldn't control her giggles, she almost didn't notice that another woman was in the car with her.

"Hi, my name is Sango. I am Inuyasha's wardrobe and hairstylist. I will also be your wardrobe and hairstylist. Inuyasha is sorry he could not be here at the moment, but he sent me to keep you company. I hope that is ok?", said Sango.

Kagome couldn't believe it, her own hairstylist and wardrobe consultant. This was going to be better than she thought. Maybe now she could find out what Inuyasha use's in his hair, Kagome giggled to herself.

"It is fine, no worries.", said Kagome.

Kagome looked back at the Shrine one last time and said," This is going to be no ordinary summer."