Disclaimer: -bangs on front door of large mansion- Hey, will you give him to me already!
A/N: A couple of notes
1. I'm pretty sure I mentioned early on that Kagome is almost eighteen in this fic, but I'm not sure if I specified time frames. Let's say she is about a month from her eighteenth birthday at the beginning of this fic. So, in reality she is old enough for marriage. I've seen people marry at sixteen. Woops, did I just give away I was raised in the sticks? Oh, well. Anyways…
2. I'm upping the rating for this fic to M to be on the safe side. The dance scene starts off tame enough but it does get a little hard core after a while. All right on with the show…
Chapter 10- Dames and Dancing
Inu Yasha tucked the button down white shirt with the little red pinstripes into his black pants and smirked at himself in the mirror. 'It doesn't look as nice as the tux thing, but it's not bad.' He unbuttoned the top three buttons, showing a little of his bare chest underneath. It was a little hot in the long sleeve shirt after wearing t-shirts all week. Finally, he opened the door of the bathroom and went out into the living room. He didn't see the one person he was looking for. "Where's Kagome?"
Iki answered from her place at the table. "She's fixing her hair in my bathroom. She'll be out in a minute." She smiled. "You look nice. I hope you two have a good time."
"Oh, we will." Kagome appeared in the doorway of her mother's bedroom. She wore a black blouse with a bright red heart on the front. The heart's v dipped down low with the neck line revealing a little cleavage. She wore a black skirt with a red belt. Her shoes were black with a little heel.
Inu Yasha stood gaping. He'd seen her wear a lot of different outfits this week, but by far this one was his favorite. Sota poked him in the side. "Inu Yasha are you okay?"
That broke the silver-headed teen back into his senses. "Yeah, kid."
Kagome smiled at him. "You look handsome."
He grinned. "You too, I mean you look good."
"Hey, you two almost match." Sota pointed out. Kagome and Inu Yasha looked at one another a second time. Their clothing was similar, but it hadn't been intentional.
Iki pulled a camera out of her purse. "Smile." Taken off guard both turned and were blinded by the flash. Inu Yasha rubbed his eyes to get the specks of light out them.
"Mom! You could warn us before you do something like that!" Kagome rubbed her eyes as well.
Iki chuckled. "Do you two want dinner before you leave?"
Kagome glanced at her watch. "Yeah, we have a few minutes."
They sat down and ate rather quickly. Then they headed down stairs to meet the others. Eri, Yuka and Ayume were waiting in the lobby. The three girls ogled over Inu Yasha. Kagome took his arm, a little possessively. "Hi, guys. Are you ready to go?"
The three nodded. They were dressed similarly to Kagome with small skirts and tight t-shirts. The girls all looked very nice. They headed for the bright lights of the strand. There was already a line outside the White Tiger. As they moved to the door, they paid the bouncer and continued inside. Inu Yasha flattened his ears against his skull at the loud music within.
"Let's get something to drink. What do you guys want?" Yuka pulled them all toward the bar and began ordering.
"I'd just like a soda, please." Kagome told the bartender. "What about you, Inu Yasha?"
Inu Yasha looked around and spotted a man drinking something dark in a bottle. 'That's probably what men drink in this time.' "I'll have what he's having."
"A beer, sir?" The bartender measured him with his eyes and came to the conclusion that he was old enough. Inu Yasha merely nodded as the bartender brought him the bottle. Kagome paid for their drinks and the group moved to a small table near the wall. There were four stools, so the girls sat while Inu Yasha leaned against the wall beside Kagome's chair.
"Wow, this place really is nice." Kagome looked around marveling at the sunken dance floor and the raised platform for the DJ at the end. Colorful lights flashed in beat with the music which was presently thumping with a rapid beat. The DJ had a good mix of both fast and slow songs going and the dance floor was already filled.
Inu Yasha watched as Kagome's friends flirted with guys across the room and chattered amongst themselves. He tried to force out the pounding in his head from his aching ears, while at the same time trying to listen to the conversation. The bandana seemed to help with the noise, but only slightly.
About fifteen minutes after their arrival, Eri declared she was going to the restroom. In true girl fashion Yuka and Ayume said they'd go too. Kagome decided she'd better stay with Inu Yasha. After the girls had left, Inu Yasha took Yuka's seat beside Kagome.
She leaned over and gave him a soft kiss on the cheek. "Are you having a good time?"
"It's loud." He flashed her a look of annoyance.
Kagome sighed. "Sorry, but that's how clubs are."
He looked away from her and into the crowd as a figure approached them. He began to growl. 'What's he doing here?'
Kagome heard him growl and looked in the same direction. She couldn't see as well in the dim light. "What is it?"
As if in response the figure came from the crowd and approached their table. Inu Yasha stood, growling louder. "What do you want?"
"I want to talk with Kagome." Kagome recognized the voice and then the lights flashed bright enough to see his features.
Inu Yasha snarled. "Over my dead body! She's with me, so get lost!"
Behind him Kagome stood, her eyes widening. "Hojo? What are you doing here?"
Hojo looked past the growling silver-headed hanyou at her. "Kagome, I really need to talk to you. It's important."
Kagome hesitated. She didn't want to be stuck alone in the crowd, let alone stuck alone with Hojo. "Well, I…"
His eyes pleaded with her. "It's very important."
She nodded slowly. "Okay." She turned and handed Inu Yasha her drink. "I'll be right back." She gave his hand a light squeeze before turning and following Hojo into the crowd.
"Kagome, wait!" Inu Yasha's voice was lost in the club's pulsing music. He growled. 'If that bastard even thinks about laying a hand on her, I'm gonna rip his spine out!'
Meanwhile, Kagome followed Hojo only so far and then stopped him. "What's so important?"
Hojo took a deep breath. "Do you know what that guy is?"
Kagome froze on the inside. 'Did he just say 'what that guy is'?' She waved a hand as nonchalantly as possible. "Of course, he's Inu Yasha."
"No, not who he is, what he is?"
'Maybe he knows.' Kagome chuckled nervously. "He's my boyfriend, that's what." She narrowed her eyes in mock anger. "And you'd better get used to that. Hojo, don't you get it? I was never interested in you as more than a friend." With that she turned on her heel and stomped off.
Her heart pounded in her ears drowning out the music. 'What if he does know? What will I do? Oh, no! What if he tells the authorities or something? Hopefully they wouldn't believe a crazy sounding story like that. After all, who'd believe a tale about a real live demon walking around modern day Tokyo?' Though the thought was a little comforting, she still felt rather depressed as she emerged from the crowd.
"Hey, don't run off like that. What if something happened to you out there?" Inu Yasha raged in frustration.
Kagome didn't meet his gaze. "I'm sorry."
He blinked, realizing something was wrong. "Huh? Kagome, what's wrong?" Then he growled. "Did that Hobo guy do something to you? If he laid a hand on you, I'll kill him!"
She took her drink from him and slipped into his free arm. Resting her head against his chest, she listened to his steady heart beat. "No, nothing happened."
His arm tightened around her. "Kagome?"
She raised her head and graced him with a small smile. "Don't worry about it right now. We're here to have fun. And we're here together. That's all that matters." He opened his mouth to protest, when she closed the distance between them with a warm kiss. The effect was instantaneous. He forgot about the argument and pulled her closer.
"Wow, I wish I had a man that would kiss me like that." Eri said.
"I wish I had a man that would hold me like that." Yuka interjected.
"I just wish I had a man." Ayume sighed.
The couple broke apart with deep red blushes. Luckily the three girls couldn't see them in the dim light. But they could see their horrified expressions. Eri chuckled. "Don't mind us. Please continue."
Now, thoroughly embarrassed the two took a half step away from each other. At that moment another group appeared, led by Shina. She regarded Kagome coldly. "Kagome." She turned sultry eyes on Inu Yasha. "Inu Yasha, I'm glad to see you here." She boldly slipped her arm under his. "Are you ready for our dance? We could find a more private place."
Inu Yasha growled a warning, but it was too late. He smelt Kagome's scent spike with anger as she stepped between them, forcing Shina to release Inu Yasha's arm. Fire flared in Kagome's eyes. "That's it!"
Shina merely smirked. "Oh, what's the matter little girl? Can't handle the competition?"
"I'm going to say this once and only once. Lay your slutty hands on him again, and you're going to eat that hand!" Kagome literally growled. Behind her, Inu Yasha watched in amazement and a tinge of pride.
Shina sneered. "Look who grew a back bone."
Kagome's eyes grew wide and she lunged for Shina. Inu Yasha caught her with his free arm. He wouldn't mind seeing her beat the living crap out of that bitch, but he didn't want Kagome getting hurt. If Shina didn't smell like a human, he would have mistaken her for a demon a long time ago. Kagome struggled to get free for an instant, but Inu Yasha had one of his iron grips around her waist and she knew better than anyone that there was no way to get free. Unable to pummel the girl, Kagome threw her full glass of coke at her opponent. The sticky brown liquid seeped into Shina's thin white dress.
Shina gawked in shock for a moment and then glared in anger. "You'll regret that."
Kagome smirked. "Oh, really?"
The large shadow of Taro towered over her. Kagome looked up into his cold brown eyes. Inu Yasha growled and quickly placed her protectively behind him. "If you want a fight, you come to me."
Taro glared. "You got lucky last time little man, but don't think I'll hold back now."
"Hey, hey, hey! Wait just a minute!" Yuki ran between the two men and put her hands up. "We came here to have fun and I am not going to get kicked out because of two egotistical men." She shoved Inu Yasha back, making him bump Kagome. "Let's go now."
He scowled and was about to protest when Eri and Ayume stepped up beside her. "She's right. Move it!"
Inu Yasha glared at the girls and snarled at Taro. "Don't think this is over. I'll let you live for a little longer." He cracked his knuckles for emphasis.
Taro smirked. "Later then." He watched as the three girls ushered the angry hanyou and miko away.
When they were finally out of sight, Shina scowled down at her stained dress. "We're leaving. This place just lost its class." With an arrogant humph, she spun on her heel and headed for the exit, her lackeys following.
Meanwhile, Inu Yasha was having a glaring contest with Yuka. "What the hell do you think you're doing?"
"I'm not getting kicked out of the best club on this beach, because you can't keep your testosterone in check!" Yuka glared right back without flinching.
'Is that an insult?' He began to growl. "What the hell is that suppose to mean!"
Now, Yuka took a half step back. Kagome was quick to react, placing her hands comfortingly on his shoulder. "Let's just forget about them and have fun, okay?"
Inu Yasha turned to argue with her, but the small frown on her lips and the pleading look in her eyes stopped him dead. He sighed. "All right."
Kagome grinned. "Great! Now let's go dance!" Kagome quickly placed their drinks back on the table. 'I need to get some of this pent up energy out.' She grabbed his hand and drug him onto the dance floor. Kagome's friends followed and the group began to dance around Inu Yasha. He blinked at the four girls, not really knowing what to do.
Kagome smiled at his bewildered expression and danced a little closer. "Just relax and move with the music." He nodded and looked around at how the other men were dancing. He began to move to the fast paced beat, just as the other guys were doing. Kagome put her back to him and began to wiggle her hips.
Inu Yasha smirked as he watched her hips and backside move in the circular motion. Yuka nudged Eri and pointed at him. They giggled at his expression of interest. Inu Yasha, however, didn't notice. He was transfixed on the sight before him.
One of the guys Eri had flirted with across the room came and asked her to dance, so she turned and danced with him instead. Soon two more guys had come and asked Yuka and Ayume to dance as well. Now, Kagome and Inu Yasha were left to dance alone. The music continued its fast and heavy beat as a more lewd song came through. Kagome moved even closer and wrapped an arm around his neck. She began to move her body against him.
Inu Yasha froze, now very uncertain what to do. Kagome took his hands and placed them on her waist. Then she slipped both arms around his neck and once again began to dance with the music. Slowly Inu Yasha began to move with her, gaining a little more confidence. They danced that way for a while and then Kagome turned and danced with her back against him, an arm still curled around his neck. She once again began to swivel her hips and she heard the sharp intake of breath behind her.
Sweat appeared on Inu Yasha's brow as his hands still cupped her small waist. Kagome's cheeks tinted pink as she felt the slight pressure on her backside. Suddenly, he pulled her against him and she gasped as the pressure grew. His arms wrapped around and his voice cracked as he whispered in her ear. "Kagome…" He turned her around and crushed her against him.
She blushed a little more as she felt the pressure now on her stomach. Tentatively she looked up into his eyes. "Inu Yasha?"
He just stared down at her for a long moment. The music changed to a slow song and couples began to dance slowly nearby. But Kagome and Inu Yasha continued to stand still, staring at one another for quite some time until he dipped his head and buried his nose against her neck. "Kagome…" This time his voice didn't crack, but it was full of emotion.
Kagome relaxed into him, holding him tightly. Slowly they too began to move with the much slower music. She could feel him shiver slightly and release a warm breath against her skin. Kagome responded with a shiver of her own. He clutched her as tightly as he dare, which made it rather hard for her to dance. She turned her face and buried it in his hair, taking in his own unique musk. They danced very slowly, only really moving when Inu Yasha wanted to. The slow song finished and Inu Yasha lifted his head. There was so much running around behind those golden orbs that Kagome couldn't put her finger on what exactly he was feeling.
She gave him a warm smile and he returned it. All he wanted right now was to keep her in his arms and hold her tightly against him. She gently reached up and brushed away the beads of sweat that lingered on his brow. "Let's go rest a while." He swallowed hard and nodded. Kagome took his hand gently and led the way back to the table. Yuka and Ayume were already there. "Where's Eri?"
Yuka grinned and pointed onto the dance floor. "She's still dancing with that guy. I think she likes him."
Kagome looked down at her empty cup. 'That's right. I wasted it on that tramp. Well, I suppose it was worth the price of coke to see her freak like that.' Kagome grinned to herself. "I'm going to get another drink." Inu Yasha went with her, drinking the last of his beer on the way. Kagome waved down the bartender and ordered another drink for each of them.
As they waited for the bartender to get their drinks, a young man stepped up beside Kagome. "Hey, sweet thing, I saw you dancing out there. Want to dance with me?"
Kagome's eyes widened and her mouth opened, but that was as far as she got in her response. Inu Yasha snarled loudly and pulled Kagome into him so hard she lost her breath. "Back off! She's mine!"
The guy lifted an eyebrow. "Sorry man. She's a babe. I had to try." He took his drink and moved on into the crowd. Inu Yasha growled after him.
The bartender eyed them as well. "Hey, we don't want any trouble here. If you can't hold your liquor, then I suggest you leave."
Kagome turned to the man. "No, no trouble. He's sorry. Aren't you, Inu Yasha?" She elbowed him slightly.
Inu Yasha stuck his nose in the air. "Feh."
Kagome grinned at the man. "See?"
The bartender hesitantly handed over the drinks. "All right, but I'm keeping an eye on you two."
Kagome nodded, taking their drinks and pulling Inu Yasha back toward the table. She stopped a little before they reached the others. "Inu Yasha, I came here with you and I'm not leaving with anyone but you. Okay?"
He gave her a small smile. "Okay."
She nodded and returned the smile before heading back to the others. Eri was still gone, so both Inu Yasha and Kagome got to rest their feet for a while. The girls chatted for a while, until Ayume and Yuka were both asked to dance again. Inu Yasha held Kagome's hand as he drank on his beer and Kagome rambled about how Eri was just picking up some strange guy.
A few minutes later Eri appeared in the crowd. She brought the young man she'd been dancing with to their table. "Kagome, Inu Yasha, this is Kimaru. Kagome, do you remember him? He was two years above us."
Kagome examined the young man a little more closely. "Yeah, I remember. You were in the B class in your last year, right?"
Kimaru looked at her a little more closely too. "Yeah, I remember you too. You were the one that was always sick." Kagome chuckled nervously. "And that guy Hojo was always chasing you around. I'm surprised he never caught up with you. He seemed pretty persistent."
Kagome groaned. She really didn't need him brought into the conversation. All that did was remind her of their strange conversation earlier. Inu Yasha snorted. "He's a weakling. Kagome deserves better than him."
Konske nodded. "I can't argue with you there." He turned back to Eri. "Let's get something to drink."
She nodded and winked at Kagome as she followed him off to the bar. "See you later."
Kagome giggled. "Yuka was right. She likes him."
After Ayume and Yuka returned from their dances, Kagome wanted to go to the restroom. Inu Yasha was unwilling to let her out of his sight for that long so he followed them. Once they'd entered the lady's room, he made a pit stop of his own. He was out long before the three girls emerged. A little more chatting, a lot more dancing, and another round of drinks later it was already one o'clock.
Inu Yasha held Kagome close as they danced slowly. "Kagome, I like your time's version of dancing."
Kagome smiled up at him and chuckled lightly. "I like it too, as long as it's with you." She rested her head against his chest and sighed contentedly.
"Hey, are you guys ready to go?" They looked up to see Eri. "I think Ayume is falling asleep.
Kagome looked at Inu Yasha questioningly. "Are you ready?"
"Whenever you are." The truth was he'd much rather stay there and hold Kagome close for a while longer.
"Okay, I guess we can head back." Kagome agreed and they went to gather up Ayume, who was drifting off. Because it was so late at night, Inu Yasha played escort to the three girls. He and Kagome walked them back to the Pink Flamingo. "Goodnight, you guys. Call me!" Kagome ordered as they left the three at the elevator inside the lobby. Walking back outside, she smiled at the deep blue sky. "It's a nice night."
Inu Yasha took a deep breath, taking in the clean air. "Yeah, do you want to head back to the room?"
Kagome sighed. "I guess we should." She smiled mischievously. "But why don't we take the long way." She pointed to the beach where the waves were lapping with a soothing rhythm.
Inu Yasha smiled. "Sure." They held hands and walked down to the shore. Kagome removed her shoes so they could walk in the waves. Above them stars sparkled giving the ocean a pale glow.
Inu Yasha slipped his arm around her shoulders and Kagome draped her arm around his waist. "I love you, Kagome."
"I love you too, Inu Yasha."
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A/N: Once again, I apologies for the wait. They decided to play with my shift this week or I would have posted sooner. At this point I don't know whether I'm coming or going anymore. Plus they decided to throw a trainee my way so I got to deal with that as well. Ugh, I swear if I didn't have to eat, I'd quit this job. –sigh- Anyway, I hope you liked it. I don't really write song fics, 'cause I don't really memorize songs like that. I do know some country songs, but I highly doubt they'd be dancing to those. Well, I gotta hit the sack and hope they don't call me in at some weird hour and I can get a couple hours sleep.
