Crawling in the Dark Chapter 8: The Way, an inuyasha fanfic

A/N: Hey! I know! Finally an update that's not too slow.

Crawling in the Dark

Chapter Eight

"There's something 'bout how you stay on my mind,
There's something 'bout the way that I whisper your name when I'm asleep. Oh girl
Maybe it's the look you get in your eyes.
Maybe it's the way that makes me feel to see you smile.
And the reasons they may change,
But what I'm feeling stays the same."

- The Way by Clay Aiken

Kagome gasped at once. The eyes, the face, it all looked so familiar. Was it who she thought it was? It couldn't be. She quickly turned around and walked away. Her body was moving without her consent because her mind was blank.

Once she got outside the yard, her brain started working and memories were rushing through her mind like a train on tracks. She stopped and stared at her feet. The images of the golden eyes were not leaving her mind.

"No, it wasn't, stop thinking of him," she tried talking herself through it. Her thoughts were broken by Ayame's voice. She was standing right in front of her. The darkness swallowed Kagome's emotions.

"What was up?" She looked confused.

"Nothing," Kagome answered.

"Oh come on, Kagome. There must be something wrong."

"It's nothing, I swear."

"Kagome, you can't always keep stuff to yourself. I'll help you through it." Ayame tried, although she knew Kagome wasn't going to budge.

"Ayame, I swear it's nothing, I just thought someone was someone else, ok?" Kagome snapped.

"Who did you think it was?"

"Nobody, let's go home."

Inuyasha lay awake in bed at night. It happened so quickly, she was there, and then she left. It was all a blur, but for some reason, he thought it was her. He turned his body, so it faced the wall. His mind was racing back and forth, and back and forth. It could not make a conclusion. Inuyasha grunted in frustration.

The sound of the creaking door stopped his thoughts.

"Inu honey?" Kikyo opened the door slowly. When she saw him, she smiled, "Can I sleep with you tonight?"

Inuyasha had his back against her. He did not plan on moving, for his thoughts were still on Kagome. Inuyasha just quickly responded with a grunt.

Kikyo took his grunt as an approval. She snuggled against him, "You're so stiff Inu, what's on your mind?"

"Kagome, can you believe it? This is the last year of school! I'm totally ready to get out of here." Ayame screamed with enthusiasm. Everything flashed by before their eyes. It was the start of senior year. Life was rushing by too fast.

Kagome smiled, "Yeah, it feels good, but recently I've been thinking about taking more courses on acting, so I can get better." Her ultimate goal was to pursue an acting career. Although she knew there was a very slim chance of actually getting to act in a movie, she was not going to lose her dreams without a fight.

"I'm definitely not doing that," Sango added in with a nod, "I got a letter to play piano for a movie." She tried concealing her excitement.

"What? That's great Sango!" Ayame hugged her, "I got one too!"

"Really? What movie!"

"I don't know, doesn't really say." Ayame put her hand in her pocket and pulled out an invitation, "Here's what it looks like." It was a small, red letter, embroidered with gold.

"No way!" Sango squeaked, "That's the exact same one I got!"

The two girls yelled so loud that the whole dorm shook with excitement. They hugged each other, while jumping up and down in the air.

"I guess I'll be the only one here," Kagome sighed. She was truly happy for them; they were both succeeding with chasing their dreams.

Ayame stopped jumping and laughed, "No you aren't, Kagome. We can't leave you here by yourself. What kind of friends do you think we are? We're taking you with us of course."

"Yeah! Take a break from all that acting and have fun!" Sango laughed with her.

"And you can learn from the actors in the movie," Ayame added on, the side of her lips curled up. She knew Kagome was going to take it.

"That's true." Kagome thought out loud, "I'll come then."

Inuyasha and Kikyo were in love. Kikyo, of course, was still playing around with Naraku. Naraku still hasn't met Inuyasha, and vice versa.

Kikyo spent every single weekend and many times after school at Inuyashas' place. They considered themselves in love. Kikyo, of course, was still playing with Naraku. Naraku still had not met Inuyasha. Kikyo, in general, disgusted Shippo, every time she entered the room, Shippo would find an excuse and leave. They were too romantic.

"Inu honey! Look at this!" Kikyo waved a sealed envelope in her hand, as she walked into the room.

"What is it babe?" Inuyasha looked carefully at the cover; it seemed like something really formal.

"Open it!" Kikyo handed it to Inuyasha.

Inuyasha slowly opened the envelope, careful not to tear anything inside. Enclosed was a letter.

Dear Mr. Inuyasha,

We are pleased to inform that you have been selected to try out for our newest movie. The name of the movie is The Notebook. The deadline for a response will be November 11. If responded, we will give you a list of characters, the plot, and when to come to our studio. Hope to hear from you soon!

Sincerely,

Movie Studios

After Inuyasha read it, Kikyo snatched it from his hand and stared at it. She read it again and again, until she knew it was the real thing. "Oh my god Inu! This is your big break, you're gonna get famous! I'm so proud of you!" Kikyo said excitedly, nothing better than a famous boyfriend.

Inuyasha was still in shock, he could not believe what he just read. He had only been acting for a few years and a movie wanted him to play in it? It seemed wrong. Inuyasha thought about it. "But I don't know Kik. What do you think? What will you do while I'm gone? This movie might take a while." Inuyasha pondered.

"Oh, you know me, I'll just keep studying and you'll come back in no time." She winked.

"I don't know, should I respond?"

"Yes! Of course! I mean unless you don't want to. It's your choice."

"I guess I will and how about this. I'll ask if I can take you along with me."

"That would be great! Thank you!" Kikyo clasped her hands together; she had such a caring and thoughtful boyfriend.

"Kagome, there's a really odd letter in your mailbox for you, want it?" Ayame looked at the sealed envelope, it looked very formal.

"Yeah, sure, over here," Kagome waved her hand in front of Ayame. Ayame put the mail into her hand. Kagome did not even look at Ayame. Her face was staring at a paper and her hand was writing vigorously.

"What are you working on?" Ayame looked over her shoulder, "Oh, the essay you have to do for English."

"Yup," she sighed, and finally took her eyes off the paper, "I guess I can take a break, I mean I'm almost finished."

"Yeah, you should, you've been working on that forever and it's due next week! I mean come on! Have some fun!"

Kagome rolled her eyes and opened the letter.

Dear Ms. Kagome,

Sincerely,

Movie Studios

Kagome was stunned; she didn't know what to say. Did she read it right? Kagome then stared at the paper and read it a couple of times. Out of everything she had expected, this was the last thing on the list.

"Tell me what it is already." Ayame tapped her fingers on the desk impatiently.

"I can't believe it," Kagome finally found her words. However, it was not enough to satisfy Ayame. She snatched the letter from Kagome's hands and read it over. Finally, she stunningly said, "Kagome! This is the same one I got invited to! This is so exciting! I need to tell Sango!"

Dear Mr. Inuyasha,

Thank you for responding.

The movie focuses on an old man reading a story to an old woman in a nursing home. The story he reads follows two young lovers named Allie Hamilton and Noah Calhoun, who meet one evening at a carnival. But they are separated by Allie's parents who disapprove of Noah's unwealthy family, and move Allie away. After waiting for Noah to write her for several years, Allie meets and gets engaged to a handsome young soldier named Lon. Allie, then, with her love for Noah still alive, stops by Noah's 200-year-old home that he restored for her, "to see if he's okay". It is evident that they still have feelings for each other, and Allie has to choose between her fiancé and her first love.

Characters:

Noah Calhoun

Lon

Fin (Noah's friend)

Bus Driver

Carnival Worker

Carnival Friend

Allie's friend at the Carnival

Soldier

For other minor characters, please contact us.

The parts are listed from major to minor characters. Do not feel pressured and please think it over. The auditions are going to take place in New York City, New York. Be there on March 21. We hope to see you soon!

Sincerely,

Movie Studios

"Wow that sounds like a great movie," Kikyo smiled, she had a dazed look in her eyes. It was a truly romantic plot. "Too bad I can't act in the movie as Allie, which would be perfect. Think about it, you, me, and the movie."

"Yeah, I wish." Inuyasha laughed, "I wonder who Allie is going to be played by."

"Why, you gonna fall in love with her?" Kikyo crossed her arms jokingly.

"No, I'm already in love with you."

Kikyo laughed and kissed Inuyasha. "So I'm guessing you're going to try out for Noah?"

"That's right."

Dear Ms. Kagome,

Thank you for responding.

Characters:

Allie Hamilton

Sara Tuffington (Allie's friend)

Carnival Worker

Carnival Friend

Allie's friend at the Carnival

Nurse

For other minor characters, please contact us.

Sincerely,

Movie Studios

"That's so romantic." Sango cooed.

"Yeah, now I wish I was an actress." Ayame dreamed.

Kagome laughed, "Who should I be?"

"Allie!" Both Sango and Ayame shouted at once.

Kagome's smile immediately faded. It was the biggest part. She would be the main character; the movie's outcome would depend on her. What if she messed up? She needed more experience first. "I don't know, that is too much pressure. I mean, what if I mess up? She's the main character! I don't think I can handle that right now. Plus, she's too romantic, which means I probably have to kiss in front of everything." Kagome twisted her lips. She was never the type to be romantic, especially in public.

"Oh Kagome, don't whine." Sango shook her head and rolled her eyes.

"Yeah seriously Kagome, would you trade all that to be famous? Wasn't it your dream to be an actress? Well, this is your chance. Don't let it go to waste." Ayame smiled..

Time passed by quick when the anticipation of the movie was on everyone's mind. Day and night, they would talk about it, wondering what it would be like. It was already the beginning of March. Kikyo was with Inuyasha, she slept with him on weekends.

"Kikyo," Inuyasha said gently, while placing a kiss on her forehead, "I have something special planned for us tonight."

Kikyo slowly opened her eyes, "What is it?"

"You'll see," He smiled, "first you have to dress up nice. I'm pretty sure you have a dress here in my closet."

Kikyo smiled. "Yeah, the red one," she said softly.

"Wear it for tonight."

"What's the special occasion?"

"I can't tell you, it's a surprise," he planted a kiss on her cheek.

It was night time. The half lit moon was hanging closely in the sky. Inuyasha made reservations for the most expensive restaurant in town. They climbed up the stairs to the rooftop, where one round table stood in the center, with two chairs. There was a single red candle lit in the middle of the table, other candles surrounded the scene. The place was like a beautiful dream.

"Inuyasha, you're killing me here, what's the occasion?" Kikyo giggled.

"You'll find out soon." He pulled out the chair for her.

Kikyo was not talking, instead, she was smiling mysteriously. The waiter gave them their menus. It was a quiet and peaceful night, neither wanted to start a conversation. They quickly ordered.

"Kikyo," Inuyasha smiled, the silence was broken. He looked at her seriously, "I've been meaning to do this for a long time, and I think tonight would be perfect."

He stood up from his chair and got down on one knee.

Kikyo gasped.

"Kikyo, would you marry me?"

A/N: Ahhhhh! Noooo! Oh noooo! Lol, I'm even here shivering about it, but that's ok! All part of the story. See? I told you it'll get worse.

Lol, I even asked a guy when a good time to propose at a restaurant is. He must've been like, "ok…"

Don't get mad, leave a review? I mean come on, I updated right? That's all that counts, right? Lol.