Author's note: I really like writing this story, your support is really great! In this chapter, the song "slipped away" by Avril Lavigne will be used, obviously I do not own it so don't sue me.
Chapter 5: The False Act of Kindness
Kagome threw yet another outfit onto her bed in frustration. "AAAARRRGGGHHH" she screamed. She had spent the last hour and a half trying to pick out the perfect outfit for her performance at natural disaster. She was almost about to throw something at her door when Sango came in. Sango took one look at Kagome, who was in a throwing position and backed away slowly.
"Maybe I should come back later" she said nervously.
"No, stay! I need help!" Kagome said, pointing to the clothes scattered across the room "I have to leave in half an hour and I still don't know what to wear!"
"Calm down" Sango said reassuringly as she slowly picked up a cute black mini skirt and a pink tank top with a floral design "here" she said, handing the outfit to her "these will go perfectly with your raven hair and brown eyes."
Kagome could only nod as she took the clothes from Sango and walked into her bathroom to change. When she came out, she looked in her full length mirror that stood beside her bed and sighed "perfect" she said. With that the two girls walked downstairs to meet up with Ayame, Rin, Yuka, and Eri.
Kagome and the girls stood back stage getting ready for Kagome's performance. "I'm so nervous" Kagome said, biting a nail.
"Don't be" Sango said with a smile "Just think of the list."
"Right" Kagome said, hoping to sound more confident than she felt "the list."
"So, what's this song about anyway Kagome?" Rin asked "you haven't told us anything about it except for the fact that you've been working on it for three years."
"You'll see" Kagome said with a wink.
Inu Yasha and his friends struggled to find a place in the crowd where they could get a good view of the stage. This was Inu Yasha's first attempt to make Kagome fall for him and he already had a good plan, at least he thought it was good. But before he could think about it anymore, the group heard the announcer introduce the next act, Kagome.
The group listened for Kagome's introduction and soon, it was time for her to go on stage "break a leg" Ayame said as the girls practically pushed Kagome forward.
Kagome smiled weakly as she walked on the stage. Looking out into the crowd, she could see that some people from her school were there. In fact, she could see some people from Inu Yasha's group of friends staring back at her with smirks on their faces that seemed more curious than sarcastic. "um…" Kagome started "I've been working on this song for about three years and it's taken that long just to prepare myself mentally to do this." She smiled as some people in the crowd laughed a little at her joke "the song is…" she continued "it's basically about someone who I knew a long time ago."
Inu Yasha's ears twitched at this and he looked up at her curiously, hoping that she could not see him all the while.
"I thought we were always going to be best friends" Kagome said, having to wipe away a tear at this "but I guess things don't always work out the way you think they will, huh. Anyway, the song's called slipped away and I hope you like it."
Inu Yasha's friends all looked at him and laughed "looks like she's still hung up on you" Koga said with a smirk. Inu Yasha looked away and pretended not to hear them; he was much more interested in hearing the song Kagome wrote about him.
(a/n: the following words in bold are what Kagome is singing)
Na na
Na na na na na
I miss you
I miss you so bad
I don't forget you
Oh it's so sad
I hope you can hear me
I remember it clearly
The day you slipped away
Was the day I found
It won't be the same
Oh
Na na
Na na na na na
I didn't get around to kiss you
Goodbye on the hand
I wish that I could see you again
I know that I can't
I hope you can hear me
'Cause I remember it clearly
The day you slipped away
Was the day I found
It won't be the same
No
I've had my wake up
Won't you wake up
I keep asking why
And I can't take it
It wasn't fake it
Happened you passed by
Now you're gone
Now you're gone
There you go
There you go
Somewhere I can't bring you back
Now you're gone
Now you're gone
There you go
There you go
Somewhere you're not coming back
The day you slipped away
Was the day I found
It won't be the same
The day you slipped away
Was the day I found
It won't be the same
No
Na na
Na na na na na
I miss you…
Kagome smiled as the crowd clapped and cheered her name. She waved and walked off the stage to where her friends greeted her with hugs of congratulations. Inu Yasha stood frozen in time for a moment, trying to process the meaning of the song. He was brought back to reality by the mocking nudges of his friends who were laughing hysterically. He glanced at Miroku who was shooting him a look that seemed to say after hearing that, can you really bear to hurt her again? Inu Yasha looked away I don't want to he thought but I have to.
The next day at school, Kagome was showered with compliments about her performance. She hadn't even known so many people had been at natural disaster the night before. Suddenly, Sango and Rin ran up to her "Kagome!" they yelled, concerned looks inhabiting their faces.
"Hey guys" Kagome said smiling, wiping a red eye. (a/n: don't forget, Kagome cries every night about Inu Yasha) "Can you believe how many people liked my song last night?"
"You won't be so cheerful when you hear the news" Rin said.
"What news?" Kagome asked.
"Have you seen the school paper lately?" Sango asked in reply.
"No…" Kagome said slowly "what's going on guys?"
Sango and Rin exchanged glances as they handed her a copy of the school paper. Kagome read the headline on the front page "Yomiuri high's own Kagome Higurashi sings her heart out at Natural Disaster's open mike night. What's so special about that?"
"Read the whole article" Sango said.
Kagome did as she said. The article read: Kagome Higurashi poured out her heart and soul last night at Natural Disaster. She gave a stunning performance, singing a song she had worked on for three years about old friend Inu Yasha Taisho, her supposed enemy and another student at Yomiuri High. The song told about her still deep feelings for Inu Yasha and how she missed their friendship. Koga Jidai who saw the performance claimed that it was "a big shocker" that Kagome still cared for Inu Yasha. Other students who had heard the song heartily agreed and felt that Kagome should come out and tell him. Many await what Kagome will do next with much anticipation that the two will come together once again.
Article by: Inu Yasha Taisho
Kagome screamed out loud and ran to the girls' bathroom, leaving the now crumpled newspaper on the floor behind her. Sango and Rin scrambled after her. Kagome threw open the door to one of the stalls and slammed it behind her.
"Kagome?" Rin said as she and Sango ran into the bathroom after her "You okay?"
"Do you think I'm okay?" Kagome said sarcastically through tears of embarrassment "I'm never ever EVER coming out of here, EVER!"
"You can't stay in there forever Kagome" Sango said.
"Watch me!" Kagome shouted, putting her head in her hands "Does he enjoy this? Does he purposely want to make me hate him more than I already do?"
"Who?" Rin asked, playing dumb for the sake of her friend.
"INU YASHA!" Kagome shouted in anger.
"You've got to come out of there Kagome" Sango said "classes are going to start soon."
"Damnit!" Kagome yelled in defeat as she banged the wall of the stall. Reluctantly, she unlocked the door and stepped out. "No one" she said, still pissed "is going to mention this EVER!"
"Right" the two girls said simultaneously as they followed behind their friend at a safe distance. Both knew that when Kagome was angry, she was dangerous!
How could he? How could he? HOW COULD HE! Kagome screamed inwardly. Classes were finally over after what seemed to be the longest day she had ever been put through. One person after another had come up to her to give her encouragement on "letting Inu Yasha know" or wink with approval. She prayed that no one in the tree huggers' society had read the paper, though she wouldn't be surprised if they were holding up signs of encouragement when she arrived there. Suddenly, she was snapped out of her thoughts by her sudden impact with another person. "Sorry" she muttered softly as she looked up to see none other than Inu Yasha looking back at her, a wide grin on his face. "Y-you…" Kagome stuttered, too angry to speak.
"Did you like the article?" Inu Yasha said as though he had expected her to be jumping up and down with happiness.
"Y-you…I-I can't…" Kagome stammered, rage growing inside of her.
"Speechless? That's a good sign" Inu Yasha said, still smiling broadly "you don't have to thank me."
"Thank you?" Kagome said, finally finding her voice "I ought to KILL you!"
"Huh?" Inu Yasha said, dumbfounded.
"How could you do that?" Kagome said "now the whole school thinks I'm in love with you!"
"But the song..." Inu Yasha said slowly "I thought…you said…"
"Weren't you even listening to the words?" Kagome said in frustration "I meant I missed the old you, not that I loved you! Wait a minute, you…you were there?"
"Yeah" Inu Yasha said slowly.
Kagome looked away, blushing scarlet "then…you heard the whole song? Even the introduction?"
"The whole thing" Inu Yasha said proudly "and I thought that this would have made you happy."
"Shows how much you know about me" Kagome said in a dangerously quiet tone as she pushed past him "I've got to go."
Inu Yasha could only watch as Kagome ran down the street, leaving small wet spots on the ground where her tears had fallen.
"Nice job" said a voice from behind him.
Inu Yasha whirled around to find the origin of the voice and saw that Miroku stood a few feet behind him, a disappointed look on his face. "hey, I thought she would have liked it" he said defensively.
"How about maybe getting to know a little about her before you make that assumption" Miroku replied, stuffing a hard-cover book into Inu Yasha's hands before walking away from him.
Inu Yasha looked down and saw that Miroku had placed last year's year book into his arms. He looked up to ask Miroku how this was going to help him but Miroku had disappeared. Alright he sighed inwardly I'll take your advice Miroku…you've never been wrong before.
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