Chapter 4: Clubbin' Part One
"I'm home, Buuyo!" Kagome called, getting into her apartment. She knelt down next to the huskey dog, taking the leash from him. The dog quickly went towards the kitchen, as Kagome hung up the leash on the metal wall coat rack.
She looked at herself in a mirror that was hung right next to the rack, and took one glance. She looked cold, her usual pale peach complection was now even more pale, though just a shade or two. Stupid jerk! Telling me to go in because it's cold. Who does he think he is? she thought
She gave another sigh, and went into the kitchen, seeing Hunter and her fat cat, Buuyo, standing behind their bowls. Hunter's bowl was a metal one, with his name etched in. Buyyo's bowl was a mixture of blue and purple, and was a match to his play area, complete with a scratching board and cat-nip filled mice toys.
"What, are you guys hungry already?" Kagome teased, going into a floor cabinet. She took out a large bag of dog kibble, pouring some in Hunter's bowl. Placing the bag back to it's place, she stood up, looking through the wooden cabinets where she found a can of wet cat food.
"Buuyo. Fish tonight. Or Chicken?" she asked, glancing down at the overweighted cat.
Giving a small meow, Buuyo made his choice. "Okay. Chicken it is!" Kagome said, kneeling down next to Buuyo's bowl with the desired fish can. She popped the top of the easy-to-open can, and poured the food into the cat's bowl.
Throwing away the can with some, or what looked like, gravy residue, Kagome opened her fridge. She bent over, keeping her right hand on the door. "Hmm. What should I have tonight?" she asked herself, looking at all the containers of left over food from previous nights. She took hold of one that said 'Potato Salad from Testusaiga Diner. November 1st.' She always wrote down the information needed for her taste. She took it out, grabbing a fork from the utensil drawer, and walked over to a table.
Hunter and Buuyo had been waiting for her, not even touching their food. "Okay. Dear Kama, we thank you for the food we are about to eat. Bless us with good health and happiness forever and always. Amen. (Buuyo and Hunter made a small noise, as if saying 'Amen' as well.) Alright, eat!" Kagome said, opening the top of the container. She placed her fork in, and plopped some cold potato salad in her warm mouth.
The two pets were gladly digging into their dinner. Kagome glanced down at her watch, seeing it now 7:12. She gave yet another sigh, standing up. "So much for my gourmet dinner." she said, putting the top back on, and placing it back in the fridge.
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"Oh, hey Yasha! What's up?" Rin said, looking up at her soon-to-be brother-in-law.
The silver-haired man looked down at the girl. She was wearing a red dancing dress. "Where're you goin'?" he asked, as Fang went off to only Kama knew where.
Rin looked up at him, and then back at her wrist, attempting to put on a bracelet. "Well, for my friend's birthday, we got her tickets to a club. She gave me one, so me and Sesshoumaru-kun are going to Club Shikon." she said, glaring at the bracelet, which had yet to be hooked.
Inuyasha rolled his eyes at her. "You're pathetic, Rin. You can't even put on a bracelet!" he snickered, taking Rin's small hand in his own, hooking the two ends together. "There."
"Thanks, Inuyasha-kun! You're awesome!" she yelped, jumping up and hugging the stunned man.
"Yeah yeah. Where is Sesshoumaru, anyways?" Inuyasha asked, as Rin let go.
She shrugged. "Getting ready I guess. Hey, I got an idea! Why don't you come with us? I'm sure Sango-chan can get another spot for you!" Rin said, her face brightening up, if it was possible.
He thought for a moment. Why would he wanna go to a club? To have fun! Kama, how stupid do you think I am, passing up somethin' like this? he thought, with a silent chuckle. "Sure. Why not?" he said, leaving the small room, entering his own.
Rin smiled. She had always loved Inuyasha like a brother. He really needed some fun. Just like Kagome... she thought, picking up the phone and dialing up Sango's number to get an extra spot for Inuyasha.
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"Okay... What to wear?" Kagome thought, holding a towal around herself. Her hair was dry, since she had just finished blow drying it and brushed it. She looked at the outfit that she bought today with Sango and Rin. Nah... I'd die in the club with all the heat in there! she thought, dismissing the idea.
She went over to her closet, looking through all her clothes. "Why is this taking so long? I have to get to the club soon! I'm supposed to be there at 8 o'clock sharp, and it takes a while to get there! And it's already 7:26!" she thought, giving a small child's whine.
Grabbing two hangers, she looked down to see her high school uniform. She took one look at it, and burst out laughing. "I can't believe (giggle) I kept this!" she said, sitting on her bed. Her phone rang, and she lept of her bed. She slowly walked into the hallway, and peeked around the corner, to see the phone.
I know it's Sango! I just know it! she thought, going over and picking it up.
"H-hello?" she asked, her voice cracking slightly.
"What the hell are you still doing at your house?" Sango's voice boomed, as Kagome held the phone's handle away from her ear.
"I uh... I don't know what to wear..." Kagome said, biting her lower lip.
"What ever you have set out, WEAR it!" her older friend said, her voice threatening.
Kagome swallowed. "But all I have set out is my high school uniform." she said, her voice small. It was silent, until Sango's laughter came to Kagome's attention. "What's so funny, Sango?"
"That's all you have out! Then wear that! I'm sure you'll look 'smashing' in it." she said, laughing histerically.
Kagome's dark eyes narrowed. "Very funny. I'm not wearing it."
"Then find something to wear, and get your ass out of there!" Sango said, her laughing calming.
Kagome sighed. "Fine. Bye."
The two girls hung up their phone. Kagome gave a frustrated groan, going back into her room.
"Okay, Kagome! You are going to wear something that won't kill you from the heat!" she said, going back into her closet.
It had crossed the girl's mind to actually wear the uniform. It was comfortable, and she had worm it for many years. But how embarassing would it be if she, a now twenty-three year old woman, came into a club for people her own age in high school clothes? She finally settled on a short sleaved midnight blue shirt and a black below-the-knee skirt. She quickly tossed on her undergarments, and then the clothes. She placed her hair in a high messy bun, her bangs straight.
"What time is it?" she asked herself, looking at her dresser clock. 7:45. "Damnit! I got to leave!" she growled, going out into her hallway again. She pulled on black socks, and some flat shoes. Tieing the laces, Hunter bumped into her side.
"Sorry you two. You can't come with me. I'm going out with Sango and some other friends. I'll be home in a few hours. You two take care of this place. I'm counting on you!" she said, patting the dog on his head. Taking her jacket from the coat rack, she put it on. It was a white jacket, and it was very warm. "Bye!" she called, opening and closing the door. She locked it, and was on her way to her car.
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"Where is she? She should have been here ten minutes ago!" Sango said, looking worridly as she, her boyfriend Miroku, Rin, Sesshoumaru, and Inuyasha sat around a table inside the club. Noise was blasting, filling everyone's ears.
"Don't worry, my dear. She will be here soon." Miroku said, kissing her hand to calm her. No effect.
Sango kept her eyes on the enterance. "What if she got in a car accident?" she asked, freaking herself out now.
"Come on, Sango. Our birthday girl is a complete goody when it comes to driving! And you know it." Rin said, as she and Sesshoumaru got up and went to the dance floor.
Sango nodded with a sigh, continueing to look at the door. Where are you, Kagome? she thought, taking a sip of her drink.
Inuyasha looked very annoyed by now. He glanced around, looking for something to do. "I'm gunna go find someone. Later." he said, standing up and started off towards the bar on the opposite side they were at. The two remaining people nodded.
Miroku placed his arm around the worried girl's shoulders. He knew she cared very much for her friend, and that she would be frantic if Kagome wasn't there soon.
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The engine of a light blue car slowly quieted down, as Kagome stepped out of it. She moved some of her bangs out of her eyes, and she looked left and right down the street. No cars. She quickly jogged across the street, looking at the Shikon Club. It looked big, but it reminded Kagome of a strip club, rather then a dance club.
She saw the long line of people waiting to get inside. Do I just go up to the guy right there? she thought, hugging her coat to herself. It was getting cold!
Kagome found herself walking up to the fairly large man standing before the enterance door. "Um, hi. Where do I give my ticket?" she asked, her voice low.
The man's small brown eyes looked her up and down. "I'll take it." he said, holding his hand out.
Kagome gentely placed the pink ticket in the man's large hand. She watched him read it and then look back at her. "Alright. You can go in." he said, opening the wooden doors.
Many people who were waiting in line started yelling, about how someone could just cut the line and get in before them. But the man just ignored them.
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"Kagome! Thank Kama!" Sango said, rushing up to the ebony haired girl, hugging her tightly.
The younger girl was slightly confussed. "Did I do something wrong?" she asked, looking at Mrioku. He shook his head.
"No. Sango was just worried something happened to you. That's all." he said, smiling at the two girls before him.
Kagome glansed at her friend. "Like what?" she asked, her eye brow cocking upwards.
Sango scratched her neck slightly. "Well, I thought you would be in a car acident." she admitted, looking over at the dance floor.
Kagome was silent for a moment, until she found herself giggling. "You really thought I'd get into an accident?" she asked, smiling at her friend.
Sango nodded.
"Thanks, Sang! That makes me happy." Kagome said, hugging her older friend. "That makes me feel so loved!"
Sango smirked over at Miroku, who looked confussed at Kagome's happiness at such a weird reason.
"Of course I love you, Kagome." Sango smiled, hugging back.
Miroku looked intently at the girls, in his mind a few perverted thoughts rolled around. "Well, birthday girl, guess who is singing here tonight?" he asked, trying to push the image of the two girls in back of him mind. He would think about that later.
Kagome let go of Sango's shoulders and looked at him. "Who?" she asked.
Sango's face blocked her veiw of the man. "Who is your favourite American singer of all time?" she asked in a cheery voice.
The girl's eyes widened. "Are you serious? Kelly Clarkson is here?"
"Yep. She's here on tour. She even speaks Japanese! Can you believe it?" Sango smiled warmly.
Kagome was speechless. Her favourite American singer was there for her birthday! How wonderful for her! "How'd you guys get her to come here?" she asked, sitting down with them at the table. A waitress came over.
"What would ya like, sweetheart?" she asked, her short black hair in pigtails.
"Eh. Alpine avenger will be fine." she said. The hot drink would warm her up from the cold outside.
"Sure thing." she smiled, walking towards the bar.
Sango looked over at the ebony haired girl, who was taking off her jacket. "Are you driving home, Miss -going-to-drink-alcohol?" she asked, cocking an eyebrow.
Kagome looked confused. "It's only partcial alcohol. And if I do get drunk, I'll call Eri-chan for a ride home. She lives just down the street from here." she said, mentioning her high school friend.
"Speaking of Eri-chan. When was the last time you talked to our excited little gal?" Miroku asked.
He had a small thing for the young woman. The girl's usual hair style always consisted of a yellow head band. Eri had shoulder length ebony hair, that of which resembled Kagome's. Her eyes were a lighter colour then Kagome's, and she was shorter by an inch or two.
"The last time? I called her the other night to ask her what the next test for our classes were on." she said, thinking back to her college buddy.
Miroku nodded, thinking of the 'fair and lovely' Eir. Sango noticed this, and smacked him upside the head. "Sango, my love, what was that for? I have done nothing!" he said in his expense.
"Miroku. I've known you since high school. Don't play stupid with me." she said, her brown eyes narrowed at him.
Kagome just sat there, giggling to herself at the couple. They really do love each other. Miroku-kun may not be prince charming, and Sango-chan not the damsel in distress. But their love really is magical. In their own way. she thought with a smile clad on her lips.
Sango looked over at Kagome. "What's with that smile, Kagome-chan?" she asked.
"Nothing. Nothing at all." Kagome said, her smile widenning.
Sango and Miroku looked at each other, a confused expression pasted on their faces.
The waitress came back, handing a coffee mug to Kagome. "Arigatou, ma'am." she said, taking a sip out of the warm drink. "Mmm." she said in a delightful manner.
"You are so weird, Kagome-chan." Sango said, shaking her head at her friend.
"Sango, my dear, leave Kagome-chan alone. It's her birthday, anyways." Miroku said, flashing his girlfriend a smile.
Sango blushed at that. "Fine." Whenever Sango saw his smile, she would agree to anything.
Kagome again giggled to herself.
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"Higurashi, Kagome." a voice called from stage. For the past hour, Kagome and her friends had been having a wonderful time, drinking and talking of what not. A spot light had nearly blinded her, as the loud music died down.
Sango pushed her up, out of her seat. She walked towards the stage, seeing the singer. She was very excited, and was just about a nervous wreck!
"Higurashi-san's birthday was today, and she has just turned twenty-three." the American singer said threw the microphone. She took Kagome's hand in her own, pulling her to stand next to her.
Many rounds of cheers were heard, as Kagome's cheaks began to redden. So many people were there, looking at her and Kelly Clarkson.
Kelly smiled at Kagome, her hazel eyes had their own happiness. "First song I will sing is, of course, the birthday song." the singer smiled, as the band started up.
"Happy birthday to you.
Happy birthday to you.
Happy birthday, Higurashi-san.
Happy birthday to you." she, as well as most of the people at the club, sang. This caused Kagome's blush to deepen. Kelly smiled at her, as a stool was brought out.
"Have a seat please, ma'am." she smiled, poitning to the stool.
Kagome gladly sat down on the wooden stool. She wandered how Sango and Miroku could have possibly afforded this. Kelly Clarkson. A well known singer. Singing to her. For her birthday. Well, I won't complain. she thought with a smile.
"My first song is greatly dedicated to Higurashi-san. For her own reasons, we will save her embarresment of all of you knowing." Kelly said, the band starting up.
"Prayed for an angel
To come at night and shine some sweet light on me
Found only strangers then you came to me
Just when I'd given up
You gave me love
My world was tumblin' down
You turned it around, baby
You...are...you're some kind of miracle, oh baby...
You you you you...are...you're a miracle to me.
Sweet revelation
That look in your eyes
Your touch in the night
I find the sweetest salvation
In your arms, baby
Warm as the morning sun
Your tender love
Came and just lifted me up
Look what you've done, baby
You...are...you're some kind of miracle, oh
You...are...a miracle to me.
Ohhh...
You brought joy to my heart
I found love in your arms
See what you've done to me?
You set my soul so free
You came and you gave me the love that I need
Oh
You...are...you're some kind of miracle
Baby you...are...a miracle to me.
Baby you are
Oh, a miracle to me" Kelly sang beautifully. Kagome was slightly uncomfortable about the song. It made her think of Houjo as her miricale.
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Inuyasha had been at the bar, drinking to his hearts content. A few girls in very short skirts had hit on him, but he gave them the cold shoulder. The girls had pouted, calling him a 'tease', which greatly confused him. He hadn't done anything to deserve that title.
Hearing the music change, and the microphone being turned on, his gaze was averted to the stage, hearing some girl's name. Probably some weird girl. he thought, placing his shot glass on the bar again, tapping his index and middle finger on the warm wood, indicating the bartender for another glass.
Seeing someone from behind walk up on the stage, he couldn't keep his eyes off of her. Who was that? From behind, he sure got a good view of her ahem bottom. Hmm... Not bad. he thought, awaiting her to turn around. When she finally did, Inuyasha was stunned! It was that weird girl from the park! What the hell? What is she doing here? he thought, glaring at her.
"Another hit, Sir?" the bartender asked him, bringing him out of her glare fight.
"Yeah. Sure." he said, placing his hand around he glass again. When the bartender filled it up, Inuyasha just chugged it down quickly.
He listened intently to what the singer had to say about the girl. Okay.. Her name is Kagome Higurashi. Age is twenty-three. Nothing else. Wow, great profile on her, Yash! he scolded himself, for no reason at all.
Watching her blush made him smirk, knowing that she wasn't comfortable there. He had a big reason for hating her without her knowing it.
I'm sure of it! It's Kikyo!
Authour's Note: I am SO sorry, you guys! Seriously! I can't remember when I last updated... I am so VERY sorry. -bows millions of times to her readers- I've been very sick lately. -sneezes-
Inuyasha: Yeah! She even got me sick for a while! -glares atJamie-
Me: Not my fault! Now, back to my wonderful readers! -smiles- Please forgive me!
Inuyasha: Are you begging, Jamie? -smirks cockilly-
Me: Oh, shut your mouth, Dog-boy! Sit!
Inuyasha: -crashes to the ground- God damnit! I forgot about that stupid witch!
Me: -smirks, then sneezes again- Kaede-san placed another pair of sacred beads around Inuyasha-kun's neck, so now I can 'sit' him whenever I want! -smiles-
Inuyasha: -falls again-
Me: Whoops! Anyways! I'll try and update as much andas soon asI can. Sayounara!
-LonerInuGirl-+