Wow, I can't believe how many reviews I got and just in the day I posted it. I'm so thankful to everyone. I was hoping that everyone would like it. Well, a lot of you said you couldn't wait long for my next Chapter so here it is. For all of you wonderful people, I present to you CHAPTER 2!
Disclaimer: I don't own Inuyasha, Or any song that Kagome might sing in this fic.
Chapter 2
Volleyball and Kikyo!
Kagome walked out of her room with a smile and a towel in hand. Kagome wore a red bikini that fit tightly enough that it didn't need straps. (If any of you have seen Atlantis: The Lost Empire by Disney, think of Kida when she went swimming and that's Kagome's bikini. I loved that outfit.) She wrapped the towel around her as she walked out to wait for Sango and Reiko. Sango came out wearing a one piece that dipped a little low on her chest and had a hole where her stomach showed. Reiko came out wearing a black string bikini with a skull and crossbones charm hanging from the middle string with black bottoms that were fashioned as short short shorts. Across the black belt in shimmering silver letters was the word Pirate.When Reiko saw the bikini Kagome was wearing she got a grin on her face that rivaled the cheshire cat.
"Wow Kagome, I didn't think you would ever wear something like that." Reiko teased. Kagome blushed and tightened her grip on her towel around her.
"Well I don't know how this one got into my bag, I had another one packed but someone must have switched them!" Kagome said exasperatedly. Reiko smiled and shrugged, not believing Kagome's story.
As they left their room and made their way to the pool a little girl with long black hair and a ponytail on the side ran towards them, laughing and screaming holding a white festive robe top. She grabbed a hold of Reiko's leg and hid behind her with a giggle.
"RIN! GET BACK HERE WITH MY KIMONO TOP!" Came a shout from around the corner. Reiko looked down at the little girl curiously as she giggled again and hid her face behind Reiko's legs. Kagome and Sango looked down at her blankly and then back down the hall.
"Rin, you know that you can't hide from me for long!" Yelled the voice. Suddenly a tall man with long silver hair that reached down below his bottom came from around the corner and stopped right in front of Reiko in what seemed like a blur. He was wearing black swim trunks with flames shooting up from the bottom. He glared down at Reiko and sniffed the air around her, catching the little girls scent.
"Move." He said darkly. Reiko glared up at him, not liking his tone towards her and she folded her arms, not removing her eyes from his.
"What if I say no?" She asked defiantly. Sesshomaru's eyes narrowed at her.
"Sesshomaru!" Kagome exclaimed, just now recognizing him. Sesshomaru glanced over at her and nodded as a greeting and then looked back at the stubborn girl standing between him and his adopted daughter.
"Move or I will make you." He said in a cool threatening tone. This didn't scare Reiko a bit and she stood her ground.
"Then do it tough guy! But I won't make it easy for you." She warned. Sesshomaru advanced on her and that was when Rin jumped out.
"You found me Lord Sesshomaru! Hurray!" The little girl exclaimed and jumped on him, giving him a hug. This confused Reiko even more than when the girl hid behind her.
"Okay, I'm confused." She said out loud. Sesshomaru stared at her with that scowl he usually had all the time. Rin turned to her and smiled taking her hand.
"My name's Rin. And this is my Lord Sesshomaru." Rin said happily. Reiko raised an eyebrow at Rin and then looked up at Sesshomaru.
Kagome walked up to Sesshomaru and smiled, patting Rin on the head.
"I guess this is your daughter?" Kagome asked. Rin smiled up at her and nodded, Sesshomaru cleared his throat and turned his face away from everyone.
"Well, we were just on our way to the pool, are you coming?" She asked cheerfully. Sesshomaru nodded and they followed Rin out of the hall and out onto the second floor deck where the pool was. There were a lot of people at the pool, well, not a whole lot but a good number. Sesshomaru lead them over to the chairs that they had saved for them. Kagome thanked him and looked anxiously around for Inuyasha. Finally she spotted him and called out his name. His cute white ears perked at hearing her voice and he turned in the direction that he had heard her. Kagome walked up to him with a bright cheerful smile and greeted him with a joyous hello.
"Hey Kagome. This is Miroku." Inuyasha introduced non-chalantly. Kagome turned to the boy with black hair that was tied in a short ponytail and smiled.
"It's nice to meet you Miroku." Kagome said kindly. Miroku was taken off guard. He was finally meeting the girl that Inuyasha was always talking about and she was exactly how he always described. Out of nowhere a girl with long brown hair tied in a high ponytail came up behind her and placed her hand on Kagome's shoulder.
"So which one's Inuyasha?" She asked seriously. At the sight of her Miroku's whole body froze.
"This is Inuyasha Sango. And this is his friend Miroku. Miroku, Inuyasha, this is Sango. And over there is Reiko." Kagome said pointing to their brown haired friend sitting on the pool's edge with the little girl Rin. Miroku smiled devilishly at Sango and took Kagome and Sango's hand. He bowed to them and then looked up.
"So this is the infamous Kagome we've all heard about. And the best friend I'm guessing." Miroku said happily. Sango raised an eyebrow at the strange behavior and Kagome blinked at him in confusion.
"Well, yes, my name is Kagome. Infamous I'm not so sure but I'm her. And this is Sango. She's my best friend." Kagome said happily. Miroku smirked devilishly at them.
"It is very nice to meet you, dear Sango. Now, there is a very important question I need to ask you..." He said, closing his eyes for a more dramatic effect. Kagome and Sango stared at him strangely and then Miroku looked up at them with a serious expression on his face.
"Will one of you ladies bare my children?" He asked. Kagome's eyes widened and Sango stared in shock at him, then flames engulfed her body and she smacked him across the face. Inuyasha hit him over the head and pulled Kagome away from Miroku and behind him protectively.
"PERVERT!" Sango yelled and walked over to Reiko. Inuyasha on the other hand was growling low in his throat at his best friend.
"Don't pull your stupid lecherous act on Kagome, hentai!" Inuyasha growled. Kagome was taken by surprise at just how Inuyasha was acting. Miroku laughed childishly and waved his hand.
"Oh, calm down Inu, I ask that question of every beautiful girl I see, you know that." Miroku said laughing. Sango snorted in anger and turned to talk to Reiko again. Sesshomaru sat in a chair, his eyes closed and the sun beating down on his well toned chest. Reiko glanced over at the stunning silver haired man and a soft look came to her eyes. Rin stared between the two and giggled. Sango looked over at her and Rin motioned for her to get closer so she could tell her something. Sango leaned in to her and Rin giggled and whispered " I think Ms. Reiko likes Lord Sesshomaru." Sango looked over at Reiko and saw the look in her eye and she gasped.
"I think you're right Rin." Sango said in surprise.
"Hey, why don't we have a Volley ball game!" Kagome suggested excitedly. Everyone looked over at her with raised eyebrows. Sango looked over at Reiko with a questioning look and Reiko shrugged and then smiled at Kagome saying ok. Miroku nodded and dragged Inuyasha into the water. Sesshomaru remained quiet as he got up and went over to the pool's edge and jumped in. Rin climbed up onto the side of the pool and watched in anticipation as they all gathered around to pick teams.
"To decide who's on what team we'll choose either rock or paper. Whoever chooses rock will be on this side and the others will be on the other side. Ready...SHOOT!" Kagome yelled and with a collective yell everyone threw down their hands. Sango, Reiko, and Sesshomaru picked rock and Inuyasha, Miroku, and Kagome picked Paper. Reiko mentally jumped for joy at this, getting to be on the same team as Sesshomaru. Rin could be heard giggling on the edge. This child was clearly more observant than her father because he just stared at the girl with emotionless eyes. Oh if only he knew.
So the game got underway with Kagome serving first. She called out the score as it was written in the rules you should and threw up the ball and smashed it to the other side. Sango dove for the ball and bumbed it to the other side where Miroku spiked it and it hit the water with a loud boom. Kagome jumped for joy at this as the ball was tossed to her.
"Great spike Miroku!" Kagome complimented and called out the score, slamming the ball towards the other side. This time Sesshomaru spiked it and sent it flying towards Inuyasha. Inuyasha smirked and was ready to bumb it over when someone called out his name.
"Inuyasha!" He was briefly distracted for a moment and gasped when he saw what was his worst nightmares come true. The ball hit him square in the head, knocking him into the water and unconcious. Kagome and Miroku jumped to him and Miroku brought him to the edge, lifting him up onto the side. Kagome jumped out and ran to his side. She pushed a bit of his long silver hair out of his face and felt to see if he was breathing. She sighed in relief when his chest fell and rose.
"Inuyasha? Inuyasha are you alright!" Kagome asked worriedly. Inuyasha groaned and put his hand to his cheek where the ball had hit. Sesshomaru was standing behind Kagome, no amount of remorse on his face at all. He looked around and saw Kagome's relieved face above him. This brought ease to his heart and another feeling. She looked so beautiful at that moment he wanted to reach up and kiss her. At this thought though he mentally slapped himself for thinking any such thing. There was no way she felt the same about him. They were friends. Best friends. First friends...
"Inuyasha, are you alright?" She asked him in concern. He nodded and sat up.
"I'm fine." He grumbled. Kagome smiled at him and sighed in relief.
"Oh, Inu-baby I'm so sorry. I didn't mean to make you lose your concentration." Came a girl's voice from behind them. Inuyasha froze in fear and shock. He recognized that voice and that nickname. He'd know it anywhere. He whirled around to come face to face with yet another girl with black hair and steel brown eyes. She had pale sking and wore a middriff bearing tank top and a short mini skirt.
"Inu-baby?" Kagome questioned in confusion. The girl looked up at her, eyeing her with disgust. Before Inuyasha could say a word though, the girl (wonder who it is?) grabbed his face and crushed her lips to his. Kagome's eyes widened in shock and a terrible feeling welled in her stomach. The girl broke from him and smiled.
"Kikyo, what are you doing here?" Miroku asked in annoyance. Kikyo stood up and looked at him with a snobish look.
"It's none of your business you filthy pervert." She said. Kagome stood up and turned away from everyone. Sango watched her friend curiously and upon noticing the hurt look in her eyes Sango went over to her. Reiko had noticed it too and placed her hands on her hips and faced Kikyo.
"And who are you? Slut of the year?" Reiko asked giving Kikyo the same look that she had given Kagome. Kikyo looked over at her and folded her arms.
"Well isn't that the pot calling the kettle black." Kikyo retorted. Inuyasha glanced over at Kagome and upon seeing her shaking form he became immediately confused. What was wrong with her.
"Kagome? What's wrong?" He asked, but he soon found he shouldn't of. Kagome turned her head and looked at him with glaring eyes and tears running down her cheeks.
"You're a jerk that's what." Kagome said and ran as far from the pool as her legs would carry her, grabbing her towel off the chair as she passed. Sango turned with sad eyes and then shot a deadly glare at Kikyo and Inuyasha.
"You could have at least mentioned you had a whore for a girlfriend. I think Kagome would have liked to know that." She said and ran after her friend. Kikyo glared at her and looked to Reiko, expecting her to leave with her friends as well but she stood her ground.
"So let me guess, trying out for the cat pole club?" Reiko asked looking at Kikyo's outfit. Miroku and Sesshomaru stared at her in surprise. They had also expected her to go after Kagome.
" No, but I'm sure you could make it. I hear they're looking for fresh meat to throw to the dogs." Kikyo said back. Reiko glared at her and clentched her fists.
"You have some nerve. Coming over here and kissing that asshole right infront of Kagome. You whore. And you're no better." She threw at Inuyasha. He glared at her and was about to say something when Kikyo spoke up.
"I have a right to kiss him, he's my boyfriend. It's not my fault if that little slut thinks she has a chance with a god like him." Kikyo said non-chalantly. At this Reiko snapped and she lunged for Kikyo, her fists raised. But before she could get near Kikyo Sesshomaru grabbed a hold of her arms and picked her up off the ground and put her behind him. Reiko stared at him in disbelief and shock.
"For one, little Kikyo, Inuyasha broke up with you about 2 weeks ago because he caught you cheating on him. and two, Kagome is a much better person than you could ever be so I wouldn't go around calling anyone a slut when clearly that is your personal career choice." Sesshomaru said cooly. Kikyo glared daggers at him and Miroku folded his arms.
"I don't even know how you found us. He changed his phone number, his security code to the house and changed the locks on the door. I don't see how you can't get the hint that he doesn't want to see you."
"Then why is he still standing here?" Kikyo asked smartly. Miroku, Sesshomaru, and Reiko both looked over at Inuyasha who was still staring in the directiont that Kagome had ran. He had a scowl on his face and a look that could kill in his eyes. He then turned his head to Kikyo and glared at her.
"Kikyo, how many times are you going to try and ruin something I want? I don't love you any more. Don't you get it? There is no more chances. There is no more us! If you come near me one more time I'll kill you." He threatened and ran in the direction on Kagome, leaving Kikyo standing there utterly shocked. Reiko smirked and ran after Inuyasha.
Kagome sat on her bed, crying onto Sango's shoulder.
"Kagome...please don't cry. You didn't know, and I don't see why he wouldn't tell you. The way you always talked about him he seemed so honest."
"Oh Sango, I don't understand why I'm so upset. I mean, it's not like he's my boyfriend or anything." Kagome said, sobbing again. Sango smiled and pushed Kagome away from her gently. Sango was about to speak when the door creaked open and in popped Reiko's head.
"Hey Kagome. Oh, look at you. Do you really want to see Inuyasha with a red face?" Reiko asked walking over to her and wiping her eyes of the tears. Kagome's eyes widened and she looked around.
"He's here?" Kagome asked in shock. Reiko smiled and nodded.
"Of course he is sweetie. You should have seen him tell off that bitch. It turns out that he broke up with her a couple weeks ago for cheating on him." Reiko said softly with a warm smile. Kagome gasped and placed her hands over her mouth. A terrible feeling of guilt welled up in her and more tears came to her eyes.
"Oh Reiko. I feel aweful. I didn't even give him a chance to explain. I thought...Oh no." Kagome got up and walked to the door. Inuyasha could smell the salt and water of her tears from the living room. His ears flattened to his head but then a thought popped into his head. 'What are you so guilty about. You didn't do anything wrong. It's her fault for jumping to conclusions!' Said the voice in his head. When Kagome came out and looked at him with her tear stained face that little voice shut itself up right then and there. She took a step towards him and then broke into a run and hugged him tightly. Inuyasha was so surprised by this he was knocked off guard and nearly fell over. Fresh tears trickled down her cheeks and onto his bare chest.
"I'm so sorry Inuyasha. I didn't even give you a chance to explain. I feel terrible for yelling at you." She said sadly. Miroku leaned against the door frame with his arms folded against his chest and a smirk on his face. Inuyasha stared down at her, his arms up in the air, not really knowing what to do with them. He did realize however, how close Kagome was to him and that she was still wearing her swimsuit. Thus her stomach and chest were pressed up against him and it felt good. It felt so good that he could feel himself harden and he pushed her away before she could feel it herself. He averted his gaze from her and made himself rid his mind of those thoughts. Miroku sniggered and shook his head. Kagome looked up at him in confusion and hurt.
"Inuyasha?"
"It's okay Kagome. I forgive you." He said, still not looking at her. Kagome smiled at hiim and nodded.
Suddenly a woman; who sounded just as if not more perky than the man from the store she won her tickets from; came onto the innercom and spoke in a high pitched cheerful voice.
"Welcome everyone to the Casimean. The best Caribbean Cruise ship that Takija co. has to offer. I'm here to tell you what events are going to take place over this week. And after this week is over I'll tell you the events for the next week, so here they are. Tonight we have a special party planned for welcoming our guests. Lets party at the Luawu tonight! Tomorrow is a special day for anyone who thinks they have talent, please sign up for our one and only TALENT SHOW! On Wednsday we have a very special event for our senior citizens on board. Get ready for BINGO! On Thursday we are hosting a movie marothon of the passenger' choice. Cast your vote for the movie you want to see. And finally on Friday is my favorite part of the trip. We have a very special formal dance planned, so if you don't have a date find one before this Friday. Have fun. Last but certainly not least we arrive at our fist Island! Be ready to go tour one of the most beautiful islands in the Caribbean! Thank you and have a nice day!.
After that announcement Sango and Reiko went crazy. They bombarded Kagome and smiled.
"Kagome, you should be in the talent show!" Sango said excitedly. Kagome's eyes widened and she shook her head.
"I don't have a talent Sango.What's the point if I don't have a talent?" She asked giggling. Reiko waggled her finger in front of Kagome's face and tutted at her.
"Kagome, you have a wonderful talent. You can sing." Reiko said slyly. Sango gasped and nodded enthusiastically. Kagome laughed and shook her head.
"No I can't. I'm not that good and I'm not about to make a fool of myself infront of everyone on board." Kagome said. Sango huffed and glared at Kagome.
"Oh pesha Kagome. Don't put yourself down like that! You have a beautiful voice! Come on, it will be fun. Come on please." Sango pleaded. Kagome gaped at her and looked away before she could see Sango's famous puppy dog eyes that got even the toughest of people to bend to her will.
"I won't do it Sango." She said firmly.
"Of course she won't She's too chicken to do it. Besides, I'm singing in the talent show and no one is better at singing than me." Said Kikyo as she passed their cabin. Kikyo's cabin was just down the hall from their they soon found out. Reiko glared at Kikyo and slammed the door on her face. Miroku jumped out of Reiko's way as she walked back over to Kagome.
"If you don't do it then I will, just to prove her wrong and you know how bad I sing." Reiko said angrily. Kagome knew, that when Reiko got angry and wanted to throw something back in someone's face, nothing or no one was going to stop her. Kagome sighed and then nodded.
"Alright. I'll do it." She said and Reiko and Sango jumped for joy.
"Don't worry Kagome. You can do it. You can win this thing hands down." Reiko said reassuringly. Miroku and Inuyasha stared at the three girls and shrugged as they started to throw out suggestions for a song.
Inuyasha had only one thought after that. 'I didn't know Kagome could sing.'
Well that's it for chapter 2. I know that it wasn't as exciting or as romantic as the other but this was basically a filler chapter. It was essencial though. Someone told me to shorten my chapters (cough cough Amanda cough cough) so I made this chapter a little shorter. So anyway, what will Kagome sing? What will Kikyo do to Kagome? And why the hell is Inuyasha's eyes red? Find out the answers to all these questions in Chapter three: The Talent Show! R&R and I'll find a way to get the chapter to you faster!