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Author's Note: To make up for that short chapter, here is a longer one the next day! I wrote this instead of studying for a test, so be appreciative.
Chapter 7: Asking
After their reunion at the well, Kagome and Inuyasha spent the next few days in the Feudal era, getting to know each other better in this new stage of their relationship.
The two were wandering around the forest together one day when Kagome decided to bring up the subject of the dance.
"Inuyasha, have you ever danced?" she opened the conversation with.
"A few times when I was little. Why?" He turned to her with a perplexed look. How was she going to explain the concept of a dance to him?
"At my school, they have this gathering called a dance. It's where couples get together and dance. I thought, now that we're a couple, we could go." She trailed off speaking, as Inuyasha's face had turned from confusion to disgust.
"You want me to dance in front of other people? As an adult? Dancing is for little kids!" Inuyasha dismissed the entire idea as insane.
"Not in front of other people, with them. And with me!"
"Feh. Sounds stupid." Inuyasha turned away.
"It's romantic!" Kagome was mad that Inuyasha didn't want to share a special night with her.
"I'm not going to some ridiculous spectacle. Just forget it. Let's go look for the jewel shards." He jumped up and stalked off.
Kagome decided to drop the subject for now, but she did NOT intend to forget it.
As they traveled to find the jewel shards, Kagome kept bringing up the subject of the dance, and Inuyasha continued to refuse to go. They because frustrated with each other, and finally decided to return to the well. It was the day before the dance, and Kagome went to school while Inuyasha waited on the other side.
Kagome was leaving the cafeteria after lunch when a familiar voice called from behind her.
"Kagome! I hope you're feeling better?" asked a nervous Hojo. He was obviously glad to see her.
"Yes, I'm fine, thanks." Kagome smiled and was going to turn away when Hojo pulled out a small 3D model of Japan.
"This is to help you with your anxiety. Your grandfather said you were having panic attacks. It's a stress reliever, you squeeze it and it lets out your stress!" Hojo sounded excited about this.
Kagome silently cursed her grandfather's stories about her ailments, and out loud she thanked Hojo. He looked nervous, like he wanted to say something else.
"Yes, Hojo?" Kagome prompted.
"You know the dance is tomorrow? I was wondering if you wanted to go with me, I mean if no one else has asked you yet." he rushed out in one breath.
Kagome thought for a moment, and decided that this was a good revenge on Inuyasha. "Certainly I'll go with you Hojo." she declared.
Hojo was thrilled. "Thank you!" he cried, and raced off down the hall.
Kagome looked smug. 'If Inuyasha won't take me to the dance, let's see how he likes Hojo taking me!' Laughter lit her eyes as she turned to walk to class.