Disclaimer (READ... so you know what's going on) - I do not own Inuyasha... that is all. I also don't own "Name" the Goo Goo Dolls do. (That's a hint that this'll be a songfic chapter... enjoy)
A/N: Chapter, drum roll please... Twenty Four! Exciting, isn't it? Lol okay, enjoy!
Everyone was exhausted, mentally and physically. Sango had laid out all of the pillows on the floor. She took pillows from the beds and couches. It created a type of floor bed so that they could all sleep next to each other and feel safe, especially Kagome. Once everyone was settled, they sat up with new found energy.
"Kagome," Sango began. "I just wanted to let you know that I'm here for you, no matter what." Kagome smiled and nodded her head, she knew that.
"Yeah, me too." Alexis said casually, but meaning every word. Miroku grinned at Kagome and she just smiled back, she didn't need to hear what he had to say. Truth was, she didn't need to hear what any of them had to say. She knew that they would be there for her, no matter where or when. All she had to do was accept their help.
"Now," Kouga started. "What do we do about this 'dad' of yours?" He asked her. She was confused at the question but then realized what he meant and she shrugged slightly.
"I don't know... Nothing?" She asked them and they all looked flabbergasted.
"Kags, of course we're gonna do somethin!" Inuyasha said in an angry tone with a slight growl which came from the back of his throat out of the hate he had for Kagome's evil father. Kagome was startled by the anger in his voice.
"But, there's nothing to do. I can't do anything about it." She told them.
"Not true Kagome, we gotta lock this guy up and throw away the key!" Alexis fumed. "I mean what the hell did you expect, we weren't gonna react this way? Kagome we have to do something. If anything happened to you it would be on our consciences the rest of our damn lives." She said, giving her the facts. Kagome stopped breathing and began to zone out.
'What? I can't... I won't... Shit, I don't know what to do!' She thought to herself. Then a plan formed in her mind. But, of course, she wouldn't actually play the plan out.
"Okay, here's the deal. When I get home, I'll talk to my mom about the whole 'throwing dad in jail' idea. I know she won't go for it but I have to try, right? Then, when she doesn't go for it, I'll do it myself and go to the... authorities and tell them what's been going on. I'll skip a school day or something and do it then." Kagome told them. When she was through, she looked at each of their faces and saw their mouths slightly open.
"Whoa..." Miroku said. Kagome looked confused.
"You just... Took charge! Good for you Kagome." Kouga told her with a flashy smile that showed of his fangs and Kagome laughed inwardly.
"Well, I think that now would be the perfect time to do just that." She said to them firmly, even though she wasn't even going to follow through with the plan, she'd have to pretend for their sake.
"Who's up for round two of Truth or Dare?" Sango joked with two fingers wiggling in the air and almost everyone laughed. Then she scooted over next to Miroku and smiled up at him. "How bout ya give us a nice bedtime story, pops?" She said with a southern accent. Miroku scowled at her but laughed along with everyone else. They needed a bit of happy time before the morning came and they had to leave the fair.
"Hmm..." Alexis hummed quietly and everybody looked at her. She shrugged slightly, obviously in deep thought.
"Alexis? Lexi what's up?" Kouga asked her. She looked around at them once more and sighed sadly.
(Music starts now... the song is "Name" by the Goo Goo Dolls. It goes nicely.)
"It's just... I don't know, the first night we were all sitting around like this." She said and no one understood her. "Well, now we're sitting around like this and we're different.. we've all changed. Within the smallest of time too... If anyone saw us sitting around that first night then compared it to this one, they'd probably ask their self if it was the same group of people, ya know?"
And even though the moment passed me by
I still can't turn away
"I mean, look at Sango and Miroku now. Don't leave those two alone, who knows what the hell would happen."
'Cause all the dreams you never thought you'd lose
Got tossed along the way
"And Inuyasha and Kagome, they don't show too much affection towards one another but you just know that when they're alone, more than talking goes on." The two couples blushed rosily but continued to listen to what she had to say, it seemed important.
And letters that you never meant to send
Get lost or thrown away
"Kouga and I, we just found each other again, out of the blue! You guys have no idea how much I missed my bro." Everyone laughed quietly, then Alexis continued.
And now we're grown up orphans
That never knew their names
We don't belong to no one
That's a shame
But if you could hide beside me
Maybe for a while
And I won't tell no one your name
And I won't tell em' your name
"And now, this whole thing with Kagome... Kagome's changed before our very eyes. There's a reason behind all of the things that she does or did... I'm just saying that.. that this has been quite an experience and I'm glad that I grew up with you guys. I wish this week could last... forever." She whispered the last part and suddenly they all understood her. "Do you get what I'm trying to say?" They nodded and she smiled to herself.
And scars are souvenirs you never lose
The past is never far
"Alexis, where do you live?" Sango asked her quietly. Alexis smiled a toothy grin and looked up at her.
"I live... wherever I can find a good enough place." She told them bluntly with a cold laugh. "I'm broke and homeless is what I'm saying."
Did you lose yourself somewhere out there
Did you get to be a star
"How about this, now you live with me and mom." Kouga said and she smiled at him.
"Sure, I like that idea... No more sleeping under bridges when it rains out!" She joked seriously.
And don't it make you sad to know that life
Is more than who we are
"Hmm..." Sango pondered out loud. All eyes went on her and she laughed tiredly. "I think we all should just hit the hay now. Who's with me!" She asked with dramatic enthusiasm.
We grew up way too fast
And now there's nothing to believe
Reruns all become our history
Everybody agreed and they turned off the lights, leaving a night light on so everyone could see where they were walking if they had to get up in the middle of the night.
A tired song keeps playing on a tired radio
And I won't tell no one your name
The others were all finally asleep and Kagome relaxed her tense shoulders.
And I won't tell em' your name
I won't tell em' your name
Mmm, mmm, mmm
She was staring at the night light which made her eyes burn but she didn't shut them. She rested her head on her hand and sighed quietly as a million thoughts ran through her mind. Silent tears found their way down her face as she began to think about her father telling her he loved her that last time.
I won't tell em' your name… Ow!
'Why didn't he just give up alcohol and be a father and a husband? He used to do it so well... so why?' She asked herself. 'He hated me... Souta and mom, that's why. We are pathetic and stupid and nothing to him...' Suddenly, she heard someone waking and she pretended to sleep because she didn't really want to talk at the moment.
"Kagome...?" A groggy voice came to her ear. She gently shifted her head to face the person who was behind her, Inuyasha. He'd smelt the saltiness of her tears and wanted to know what was the matter.
"Hmm?" She asked him, just as tired and trying to wipe away her tears without him noticing but that made it all the more obvious.
"Nothing, I was just wondering if you were a-asleep." He yawned and Kagome giggled quietly at him as his eyes began to droop.
"Go back to sleep," She told him but he just ignored her.
"Come here you," He opened his arms slightly and she nestled herself on his lap and laid her head on his shoulder as he rapped his arms around her. Kagome sighed, content yet on edge as she began to drift off to sleep. Inuyasha kissed the top of her head and, with his lips still there, he whispered wonderful words.
I think about you all the time
But I don't need the same
"You're beautiful," Kiss. "You're amazingly talented when it comes to art," Kiss. "You mean the world to me," Kiss. "You are brave," Kiss. "You are not pathetic." Kagome smiled through the tears that had come when he began his rant of talking and kissing.
It's lonely where you are come back down,
And I won't tell em your name
She looked up at Inuyasha and he lowered his lips to hers. When she kissed him, nothing in the world was wrong... and nothing was right. There was no right or wrong, just them. The only thing she knew was Inuyasha and his kiss. Which, truth be told, was the only two things she ever wanted to know for the rest of her life.
A/N (At the End of the Chapter) - Mmk, please review. I know it was short but it did end on a sweet note, ya gotta admit that. Also, please forgive the shortness but I couldn't write more... and forgive the dramatics (blushes) I'm ashamed to call myself a writer... not really but at least I'll pretend to be. Any who, I'm really tired, it's 1:06 AM and I just took two Benadryl a half hour ago. (Grrr I hate allergies...) you have no idea how weird this stuff makes me feel... Ttyl... lol byeee