A/N: Just so you know I love shopping. I just wanted Kagome to be a drama queen.
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Chapter Nine: You Look Wonderful Tonight
Shopping's a bitch. I have no idea why I let Songo and Ayame drag me to the mall. It's so crowded and noisy. Whoever invented shopping was ludicrous. We're all in the prom dress section. This masquerade ball has thrown everyone into a frenzy to buy a dress at the last minute. Songo, Ayame, and I included. Linking arms we shove through the crowd of junior girls. Three dresses are pulled off the rack, and we race to the dressing room. We shove ourselves in the same cramped stall, and lock the door. Great a fashion show.
"Couldn't we each have grabbed individual stalls?" I ask Songo pulling my foot out from under Ayame's.
"There's no time. We would be in line forever waiting for three individual stalls to open." Songo states inspecting the dresses.
"Plus, I'm curious to see what we will all look like." Ayame Koga's girlfriend smiles taking a dress from Songo's hand.
"Here. You can try on this one, Kagome." Songo says handing me one of the dresses.
"Kay." I reply slipping out of my clothing.
The dress Songo places into my hands is light pink. Taking the dress off it's hanger I start to slip into the dress. It's a perfect fit. Heart-shape bodice trimmed with gold, pink and gold float skirt, and a large pink bow in the back. I truly look like a princess from the middle ages. All I need is a white horse, tiara, and a handsome hanyou prince. Ayame slips into the dress she has taken from Songo's hands. It's a cute little mini. The dress has a Tinkerbelle like cut on the bottom and a low v-neck that shows some cleavage. I can tell that Koga is going to love this. Finally Songo's dress; it's a black amethyst. It's a long skinny dress that cuts up into a V mid thigh. The top of the dress is low cut. It's a dress that can suit both the needs of Songo and her lecherous boyfriend. Looking at my friends we all nod out heads in agreement. These are the dresses for us.
"Kagome, you look like a princess with your dress on." Ayame coos holding her newly purchased dress close to her chest.
"I love yours. Koga is going to think you look so hot!" I giggle looking to Songo.
"I couldn't agree more." Songo agrees bobbing her head up and down.
"You dress is so elegant." Ayame says referring to Songo's new dress.
"And sexy." I reply lifting my hand up like a cats claw.
"You guys…" Songo blushes.
"Hey, I just thought of something we need to get to go with our dresses." Ayame says raising her index finger to the side of her head.
"What?" I ask scratching mine.
"Shoes!" Ayame exclaims clasping her hands together.
"Alright!" Songo shouts as she jumps into the air.
"Payless isn't that far away from here. Why don't we go there?" I suggest.
"On one condition." Songo pipes up.
"What?" Ayame asks looking at Songo suspiciously.
"I drive." Songo says bounding towards the black pickup truck.
"Fine." I sigh heavy following after her.
"It's my turn next time." Ayame pouts following after me.
"Come on you babies. Get in." Songo says motioning to us while leaning on the steering wheel.
Ayame and I climb into the back of the pickup, and the three of us drive off towards Payless. Eventually the fruits of our labor pay off. Ayame ends up with a yellow pair of bowed flats, Songo ends up with a pair of black four inch heels, and I end up with a pair of gold three inch strapless heels. After out purchase we drive off towards the Halloween Store. Since it's a masquerade ball we each have to wear a small mask to cover our eyes. Looking though the masks I come face to face with a gold, white, and pink feathered one. It's a must have.
"Songo, what do you think about this one?" I ask holding up my prize.
"It's perfect! Don't you think so, Ayame?" Songo asks looking at the vibrant redhead.
"Beyond. Do you like the yellow feathered one I've found, Kagome?" Ayame asks looking into my eyes.
"I love it. You're gonna look so cute." I giggle looking to Songo for approval.
"I like it too. Think Miroku will recognize me in this?" Songo asks holding up a long black feathered and beaded mask to her face.
"Nope. But it matches your look perfectly." Ayame laughs feeling the mask's texture.
"I couldn't agree more with, Ayame. Defiantly that one, Songo." I reply to the previous comment.
"Kay. Then it's settled. I'll take this one. Kagome will have the multicolored one, and Ayame will have the yellow feathered one." Songo says taking our masks up to the register.
"Kay." Ayame and I say in unison.
The girls and I arrive at my house at about four in the evening. Only four hours till the masquerade ball. Running up to my bedroom, the girls and I each take turns in the shower. Finally when we are all showered we begin to dress ourselves. Toenail polish, nail filers, hair crimpers and rollers, jewelry, mascara, eye shadow, eyeliner, lipstick, barrettes, Bobbie pins, and hair brushes. They are all spread out over the entire length of my tiny bedroom. And at seven thirty we hear the doorbell ring. I can hear my mothers voice, and the voice of three masculine males. It's out dates. Perfume, hairspray, and deodorant are quickly sprayed or rubbed onto our bodies. I don't want to keep Yash and the others waiting too long. Finally at seven fifty the girls and I are done.
"Ready to face the music ladies?" Songo asks looking as beautiful as ever.
Songo looks like a beauty queen. Her hair is in an up do. High curls and shiny jewels glisten in the light of my bedroom. She is wearing the black amethyst dress and high black high heels she bought earlier today. She is also wearing deep purple eye shadow, black mascara, and violet eyeliner. Her lips are coated with amethyst lipstick and the faintest scent of vanilla can be detected from her wrists and neck. She looks magnificent.
"Ready as I'll ever be." Ayame replies looking down blushing.
Ayame is a total sexpot. Her hair long red hair is down and curly, instead of being up in two pony tails. She has an orange rose clip pinned over on the side of her head. Ayame is wearing the orange Tinkerbelle cut mini and yellow bowed flats that she bought at Payless and the mall. As for her make up it's rather simple. She is wearing a light peach eye shadow, black mascara, and green eyeliner. Her lips are coated with light pink lipstick and she smells like peach sorbet.
"Nervous but ready." I add to the group of comments.
I look like some sort of fairytale princess. My long black hair is pulled back into a tight curly bun. We used spray glitter so that it will shine under the lights. A golden tiara is placed tightly in the bun. I ma wearing the light pink gold trimmed heart shaped bodice with the pink and gold float skirt. My gold strapless heels show off my freshly pink painted toenails. As for my make-up it's light. I am wearing light pink eye shadow, brown mascara, and brown eyeliner. My lips are coated with strawberry lip-gloss. As for my skin it is coated with the scent of honeysuckle. I don't want the scent to overpower my lovers delicate sense of smell.
"Kagome, Ayame, Songo three very handsome gentle men are waiting for you. Please come downstairs to greet them." My mother calls in her sweetest tone.
"Coming." The three of us shout in unison.
Songo in front, Ayame in the middle, and me taking up the rear head to the staircase. From the top of the stairs still hiding behind Ayame I can hear Miroku whistle. I watch as Songo gracefully floats down the steps to her date. Miroku is wearing a black and purple tux with a white rose in the pocket. How perfect is that considering the color of Songo's dress. Next is Ayame; I can hear Koga coughing as he watches his girl trail down the hardwood steps over to him. Koga is wearing a black and yellow tux with an orange rose in the pocket. Another perfect match. Finally it's my turn. I take the hem of my large ball gown and as elegantly as I can walk down the staircase over to Inuyasha. Inuyasha's eyes grow wide like a fish out of water , and his mouth drops to the floor. Gently I take my hand and shut it for him. Is there something wrong with what I'm wearing? Inuyasha is wearing a black and white tux with a pink carnation. He looks absolutely breathtaking.
"So, what do you think?" Ayame asks Koga twirling around in her mini.
"HOT!" Koga exclaims taking Ayame into his arms while he meets her with a wet kiss.
"Songo…you…look…" Miroku stutters.
"I look what?" Songo asks in a very seductive tone.
"Unbelievably sexy." Miroku breathes reaching out for her.
"You don't look half bad yourself there, handsome." Songo laughs propelling herself into his open arms.
"Yash, do I look alright?" I ask a little bit unsure about the outfit.
"You look breathtaking, Kags." Inuyasha whispers kissing my hand.
"Really?" I question not fully believing what he is telling me.
"I wouldn't have you any other way." Inuyasha drools.
"Yash!" I exclaim blushing like mad.
"All of you get close. I want to take pictures of the happy couples." My mother squeals.
"Mom!" I whine pulling my head to my chest.
"Come on, Kags. Pictures are fun." Inuyasha smiles taking me by the waist to pose in front of my mother's digital camera.
"I agree with Inuyasha." Ayame says grabbing her dates hand.
"Let's have our picture taken too, Songo." Miroku says pushing Songo over to the group of photo-goers.
"Say cheese." My mother smiles staring at the six of us.
"Cheese." The group smiles as the flash goes off.
"Taking pictures without us?" I hear a voice coming from the front door.
I can't believe my eyes. It's Kikyou. She's wearing a red strapless mini with black heels. Beside her is her date. His ballroom mask covering his face. As her date walks into the room he takes off his mask. Unbelievably it's Hojo. He's wearing a black and red tux with a black rose in the pocket. The couple from hell have just entered my home to take me and the rest of the world to their fiery realm. Why tonight of all nights did the gods have to be out to get me?
Kikyou and Hojo can only mean one thing. Trouble. How will the dance pan out? And will Kikyou and Hojo ruin the night for everyone. Find out in chapter ten of Beauty and The Hanyou. Please Review if you want the next chapter. Thanks. ;)