No, I do not own Inuyasha; but Rumiko Takahashi does!
Author's Note: I am glad you guys are enjoying the story thus far! But I feel that it is only right that I give you a fair warning about this chapter. It is filled with strong content and if you are a light-hearted person it may be a little uneasy for you. I am sorry; but I felt this is how the story should go. Please forgive me and please keep reading and reviewing…Enjoy!
Chapter 5: Voice Lessons and Night Impressions.
"Ugh! I have rehearsal at 7! This has got to be against the law!"
"Sorry Sweetie! It can't be that bad though."
"Come on Sango…Would you wanna practice at this time of night?"
"No…That's why I'm not a Music Major."
"Yeah, me either," said Ayame studying for her Psychology class.
Sango looked over at her and asked,
"Hey Ayame? What is your major anyways?"
"Oh…Well, I'm kind of undecided."
"Well, what do you like to do," questioned Kagome?
"Uh…Well…I can't tell you guys."
"Why not," said both Sango and Kagome simultaneously?
"You'll laugh!"
"No we won't!"
"Come on Sango…It's not a big deal!"
"Yes it is Ayame! Come on, just tell us already!"
Ayame's blushing cheeks were not hard to see even though her red curls were covering most of her face as she looked down at her book.
"Well…" She said standing up and dropping her book.
"Yes?" said Sango in anticipation.
"Well…What I really want to do…"
"Yes, go on…"
"Well, what I really really really-"
"Just tell us already!"
"Ok, ok! What I really want to do is…Act!" Said Ayame flashing a drama pose with one hand on her face turned to the sky while her feet were planted on the floor with her left leg kicked up.
Sango and Kagome looked at each other and busted out laughing.
"Hey! You guys said you wouldn't laugh!"
"Oh no Sweetie! We're not laughing at the thought of you acting! We're laughing at the fact you are embarrassed of something so simple!"
"Yeah Ayame! Wanting to be a theatre major isn't something to be ashamed of!"
"Kagome's right! If it's what you really want to do, then go for it!"
"Thanks guys…That means a lot."
"Don't mention it! That's what friends are for!" Said Kagome covering her friend with her arms.
"Yeah…No matter what, we'll cheer you on!" Sango immediately followed Kagome and in an instant the trio was hugging each other with smiles.
Moments later the girls were back to doing their work and Kagome was preparing to go to her voice rehearsal. As she was walking out Sango asked,
"Are you sure you don't want us to come with you? It is dark out Kagome."
"Thanks anyways, but I'll be fine, really!"
"Just becareful Kagome…I heard just the other week a girl was walking along in the center of the campus at night and all of sudden some guy mugged her!" said Ayame voicing her concerns.
"It's ok…Don't worry. Anyways, don't you guys have night classes too?"
"Yeah…but ours in another thirty minutes."
"So…You're still walking at night. What's the difference?"
"The difference is Kagome," Ayame snipped in, " Is that Sango and I will be going to the same class together."
"She's right!"
"Look guys…I'll text you when I get there and when I come back. All right?"
"Works for me," chimed in Sango!
"All right, talk to ya guys later!"
Both Sango and Ayame told their friend goodbye and Kagome left her room. The night sky was filled with stars and not a cloud could be seen for miles. Kagome briskly walked to the music building remembering what her friends were talking about. Although she didn't want to admit it, she was weary of the idea of walking alone at night.
Kagome finally made it safe and sound to the music building and rummaged through her bag to text Sango.
"Ok! There you go girls! I made it safe and sound!"
She walked up the stairs to Mrs. Kim's room and was greeted by her friendly voice teacher quickly engaging in music conversation.
"So Kagome…How are you vocal chords tonight?"
"They're fine Mrs. Kim."
"Good! I hope you've been practicing. I can't wait to show you off in front of all the other faculty members. The other voice teachers are going to be green with envy once I show them you!"
Kagome's cheeks turned a bright red and she gave a smile of happiness at the thought.
"Sorry we haven't started the rehearsal yet; but we're waiting for our accompanist to show up. I don't know where he could be though."
All of a sudden a knock on the door came followed by a young man carrying a black briefcase.
"Ah Inuyasha! You're here! Thank you so much for coming!"
"My pleasure Mrs. Kim," said Inuyasha with a smirk and then stopped walking towards the piano when he noticed Kagome. He simply bowed his head and proceeded over to his work.
"Oh! Where are my manners? Kagome…This is Inuyasha, your accompanist for Friday."
She nodded back at Inuyasha and he quickly replied,
"All right Kagome…What's the tempo?"
"Um…Around fifty-five is nice."
"Good…You're doing 'Tu lo sai'?"
"Yes…"
"Hmm, a nice piece although I must say it just doesn't do much for me with the piano. Too basic if you ask me."
"Well, no one was."
"Uh…Why don't we begin all right?" Said Mrs. Kim noticing the tension in the air.
Kagome stood next to the piano and Inuyasha nodding for him to begin. Inuyasha accepted her command and played the song at the requested tempo. Kagome began to sing and he couldn't believe his ears.
Inu Pov
Wow…Well I'll be damned…She does have a nice voice after all. Good passion into the piece. Not too over the top as many of these idiots over here sing. She's pretty good, I guess. For a freshmen wench that is!
Kagome continued to sing and Inuyasha kept looking from her to the music in wonder. He couldn't help but be mesmerized by such a voice on someone so young.
Kag Pov
Oh my gosh! He keeps looking at me…I'm sure I'm gonna mess up! Wait…Maybe he's trying to psyche me out! Ooh…That's probably it! He wants me to mess up, I just know it! Well, I'll show him!
The practice continued on for a whole hour until Mrs. Kim proclaimed she had to hurry and run home to make her family supper. She apologized for ending the rehearsal so soon and quickly left the two alone asking them to shut the door and turn out the lights on their way out.
Kagome and Inuyasha watched as she left them alone and once she was out of the room they hesitantly looked at one another.
"So, you wanna keep practicing?"
"With you?" asked a confused Kagome.
"What's the matter? We're both professionals aren't we? And besides…You're pretty good."
Kag Pov
Was he giving me a compliment? And was he trying to make me stay here…With him?
Inu Pov
What am I doing? Do I want her stay here…With me?
"Well, I mean…You're pretty good, for a freshmen."
Kag Pov
I spoke too soon…
"Listen Inuyasha…I really don't care about practicing with some lazy, arrogant, stupid mutt, who only cares about annoying people and being hurtful towards them."
"Damn, you sound like some little high schooler."
Kagome couldn't take it anymore…She instantly grabbed all her belongings and stormed out of the room without looking back to see Inuyasha's reaction. She didn't care to look at him ever again.
Kag Pov
He could fall dead to the ground this very minute and I wouldn't care! I wouldn't shed one tear for him! If I ever talk with him again it will be too soon! Why must he be like that? What possible reason could make someone so…Inuyasha!"
The night air was calming around the trees and as Kagome walked on into the middle of the campus passing more trees she stopped when she heard a few branches cracking.
"Probably some squirrels…Come on Kagome…Get a grip!"
She proceeded on through the walk way when a figure from behind a tree draped in nothing but black clothes and even a black mask came and grabbed her by her waist pushing her down into some shrubbery. The shrubs were thick and pricked her skin causing several dashes over her arms and legs.
"AAAHH! GET OFF OF ME!"
"SHUT UP!" Yelled the figure on top of her constantly trying to subdue her.
Kagome kicked and screamed begging someone to help her. The figure had a dark husky voice with foul breath. He was panting on top of her trying to tear her clothes off and keep her still at the same time.
Kag Pov
OH MY GOSH! I'M GONNA DIE TONIGHT! I JUST KNOW I AM! SOMEONE PLEASE, ANYONE…PLEASE HELP ME!
The figure finally managed to tear off her straps to her dress and pin her arms under her using one hand. He put cloth in her mouth to gag her and immediately leaned his head down kissing her neck. The man took in the sight of her and smelled her hair placing kisses upon her head. Kagome was still squirming trying to break free; but the man slapped her face.
"Stop it! If you don't stop I swear I'll hurt you! Do you hear? I swear it!"
Kagome let out a few whimpers and then finally mustered enough courage to spit the gag out of her mouth and with all the power of her lungs screamed,
"SOMEONE FOR THE LOVE OF GOD HELP ME!"
Inu Pov
Great…Another soul sucking practice and wonderful chat with Kagome. Things just couldn't get any better than this. You think I would have left by now. Left everything by now; but no, I'm still here. Passing the same fountain and the same trees. Wait…What was that?...Kagome? Was that her screaming?
Inuyasha quickly looked around and then saw the shrubs moving as if a struggle were taking place. He ran to investigate and saw it…
"GET OFF HER NOW!"
Inuyasha pulled the man off Kagome and quickly gave him a punch in the stomach. With the first punch thrown he knocked the stranger on the ground. Seeing him still squirm about, Inuyasha kicked him in his stomach and then picked him up by his shirt.
"You like to pick on people do you? Why not pick on someone who can give you a real fight!"
Inuyasha gave the man another hit and then another, with a finishing blow to the face. The criminal looked on in horror from the ground and abruptly stood up running away. Inuyasha screamed for him to come back and was just about to run off when he heard the sound coming from the shrubs.
"Inuyasha! Please don't leave me!"
Kagome was sitting up with the most frightened look he had ever seen on a person's face. Inuyasha's heart went out to her and seeing her in a state like this made him want to kill the man who did this to her. Making the person pay for harming such a wonderful
person.
Inuyasha took off his jacket and bent down to Kagome wrapping the jacket around her while cuddling her in his arms. He layed his cheek upon her head and softly kissed the top of her hair shushing her to calm down.
"It's ok Kagome. I'm here…don't worry…I won't leave you."
The figure stird in his arms and managed to find his heart beating against his chest. The noise seemed to comfort her and in an instant she layed upon it crying her heart out. All the while Inuyasha held and comforted her. When he thought it was best for them to get up he tried to move Kagome; but noticed she had passed out, either from the shock of the incident or fatigue…Perhaps a bit of both.
Not wanting to disturb her, Inuyasha quickly swept her up in his arms and decided to carry her back to her dorm room. When he made it to her room he searched her purse for her room key and quickly managed to get her inside. Inuyasha moved about and managed to get past the living room and make it to her bed room.
He took off her shoes and placed her gently under the covers. After making sure she was secure and comfortable he caressed her cheek. Turning to leave her alone and let her rest he was surprised when something grabbed his wrist.
"Please don't leave me Inuyasha. I don't want to be alone…Not tonight. Promise you'll stay? Please Inuyasha?"
Looking down at the tired and frightened young girl, his heart wept at the sight. Sitting down on a chair next to her bed he replied,
"I promise Kagome, I'll stay with you tonight."
"No, not there. Please come into bed with me and hold me like you were?"
Inuyasha couldn't help it; but give a slight gulp at the invitation. He quickly managed to take off his shoes and lay in bed with Kagome in his arms. With her lying against his chest she quickly went to sleep. Inuyasha, however, remained awake, in order to protect her if anything else should happen. He felt it was his right as a man to make sure she was safe.
About a few moments till the first crack of dawn broke in, the young girl whispered something in her sleep. Inuyasha couldn't help but wonder what she said and hoped she'd say it again. His wish was granted and his eyes went wide at the realization of her words.
"I'm so sorry Inuyasha. Please never leave me again!"
End Chapter 5!
Thank you guys for reading and reviewing. I know this chapter was a bit more peppery than before; but most of the work from now on will have a slight fire to them. If you are interested in Ch. 6 that should be posted sometime tonight hopefully. Thank you guys so much and please keep reading and reviewing! Oh! By the way…The song Kagome sang was, "Tu lo sai" by Torelli. I am actually singing that song this Friday for my first voice recital.
The words are Italian; but here's the English translation… "Ask thy heart, How I adore thee, ask thy heart, O cruel and fair! Other pleasures I do not crave. Than thou thinkest once on me. Then forgettest me and all my pain, then forgettest me and all my pain. Ask thy heart, how I adore thee, Ask thy heart, O cruel and fair! Ask thy heart, How that I love thee; Ask thy heart, cruel and fair! Ask thy heart, How that I love thee, Ask thy heart, o cruel and fair." Text by Everett Helm.
Next up – Chapter 6: Just Friends?