Okely dokely we made it to our goal...now the 8th chapter is up!!! yeah! ok well anyhoo this chapter is a little more descriptive and less active. the next chapt is sure to be wonderful...i would know its written already. hopefully we can meet the now goal of 32 reviews...and no less so please R&R...

Disclaimer...i do not own Inuyasha

Chapter Eight
"How do you do Miss Kagome." Stepping forward he gently grasped her hand in
his. Lifting it to his mouth he kissed her now upturned palm. His eyes were
a sweet mockery that teased Kagome as he brought himself up again. She
faintly heard her mothers soft giggling or Paul chatting with a man who
looked older then him. All of her attention was on the sexy male in front
of her.

Seeing that she was stunned by his gesture he let a smile tug at the
corners of his lips. It was an arrogant smile and it made Kagome wish she
had the ability to hide her excitement. "Well aren't you Mr. Forward?" She
coldly spun around leaving only her back to his view.

He didn't mind though. She looked just as good from behind. He admired the
girl carefully. She was warm and soft looking. Her build was small but
curved just right. Her hair was fascinating and he was trying desperately
to not touch it. He wondered how her hair could be so black and silky
looking. As if feeling him look her over Kagome glanced over her shoulder.

Inuyasha's heart suddenly began to skip beats that he knew shouldn't be
skipped as he yet again saw her beautiful features. She looked so similar
to Kikyo, but still so different. Her cheekbones were high and distinctive
while Kikyo's had been sharp and narrow. Kagome's nose was also more
delicate than hers. Her lips looked seductive and full but he remembered

Kikyo's had been thin and pulled tightly into a grim expression. But it
was Kagome's large eyes that got him the most. He knew immediately that the
sapphire eyes that adorned her face would haunt his sleep.

"May I help you?" She had a hasty attitude and it amused him.
He held his hands up in defense. "No, no I am perfectly capable of helping
myself."

"Right. How silly of me. I'm sure you 'help yourself' all the time." The
group had started off ahead of them and Kagome did not want to be left
alone with the insufferable man. She gave one last look at Inuyasha before
bolting off after her mother. When she reached the top of the steps she
turned one last time and smiled. Her smile was feisty and it earned a very
loud growl from Inuyasha. "Down boy." She purred and walked inside the
restaurant.

The dinner was quiet and uneventful. Paul and the older man were speaking
to each other in hushed voices. Kagome guessed that the man was Inuyasha's
father. He had the same hair and eyes, but he was shorter and wider than
his son. Now that Kagome had thought about it she realized how much
Inuyasha resembled Sesshomaru. They must be cousins, she thought to
herself.

The music in the background began drawing her into its depth. She listened
longingly as the instruments played in harmony. She didn't care that much
for Jazz but for some reason the way the music filled the classy restaurant
she felt more at ease.

"Kagome?" Inuyasha's deep voice drowned out the melody that had Kagome
hypnotized.

"Hmmm?" She asked nonchalantly.

"Dance with me?" His tone was not as manly that time. It reminded her more
of a boy, a very unsure boy.

"Yeah, sure. I'll be right back mommy." Her mom hadn't even heard her,
because she was in a trance of her own.

Inuyasha led her to the middle of the glossy covered wood dance floor. He
held his hand out as if an invitation for Kagome. She accepted it and moved
her other hand his right shoulder. She shuddered when she felt his hand
find its way to the small of her back. He pulled her to him and made sure
to keep her close.

They flowed across the floor and together danced circles around the other
couples. To any one who didn't know better they looked so happy and content
when holding each other so tightly. They never missed a beat or a step.

Finally Kagome relaxed and let her head fall graciously to Inuyasha's firm
chest. She hummed along with the music and let her current thoughts exit
her mind. She hardly noticed a heavier weight burden itself on her head.
Only when the music ceased did reality come back to her. Hesitantly she
pushed herself away from the confused Inuyasha.

"Thank you for the dance, but I am a little tired now." She walked away
once she saw him nod. She made her way to the women's restroom and there
she found peace. "Shit what am I doing?" She asked the girl staring back at
her in the mirror.

"Kagome are you all right dear?" It was her mother. She had a worried
expression planted on her face. And was tugging at her earrings out of
habit.

"I'm just tired mom."

"Oh, well, that does dampen things doesn't it. At least you had a good time
with Inuyasha." Judy offered quietly.

"I don't see what is so great about that. It's not like I am available at
the moment or anything." Kagome looked at her mother and detected a hint of
hurt behind a heavy sigh. "I'm sorry mommy I didn't mean to hurt your
feelings. You remember how I get when I am half asleep. I think I am just
going to call a taxi back to the house, okay?"

"All right honey if that's what you want, but please do me one favor?"

"Anything mom as long as it doesn't involve spiders."

"Give Inuyasha a chance Kagome. He deserves one."

"Sure mom whatever you say. I just don't see a point that's all, but I will
do it for you."

"Thank you baby." Her mother opened the door before adding, "and do
remember to keep the door unlocked once you get there. I am sure Inuyasha
won't want to stay here with us old people for very long after you have
left."

"What?! He is staying with us?!"

"Of course dear. You can't expect him and his father to go home already.
They just arrived here today."

"Where do they live? New York or something?"

"Great guess dear. I will see you later, okay?"

With one last look in the mirror Kagome left the restaurant and waited for
a cab. When one finally came she directed it to Paul's large house. She
went straight up to her room once she got there. After a quick shower she
grabbed her favorite long, black nightgown and went right to sleep.

that was a hard chapter, but its done. the next one is my favorite so far so Review so you can read it to...all right remember i expect 32 reviews!!! tata for now chow!!!

oh and read my new story 'protected by the enemy'

love

the sick

silly

redrizen