Songs From The Heart

Chapter 2: Memories

Kagome got out of her car at Higurashi Shrine after a long day of shopping at the mall. Kouga had sent her a bunch of money to go out and get some new outfits for when he got home. She remembered his exact words to her and giggled.

"Kagome babe, I want you looking stunning for when I get home."

"Oh don't worry about that Kouga, I'm gonna show all those idiots what they left behind. I want to show them that I belong to you and you alone, and I will make sure to dress to impress."

She giggled to herself as she approached three graves close by the house. She laid flowers down by each, kissed her hand, and touched it to each saying "I love you" to each.

A year after her friends had abandoned her for fame and stardom her grandfather, brother, and mother were killed in a drunk driving accident. They were hit by a drunk driver and died instantly at the scene. Kagome had tried to contact her former friends to come be with her, but when she called Kikyo answered Inuyasha's phone.

"Look Kagme."

"My name's Kagome."

"Whatever, look they're busy on tour and can't talk right now."

"This is an emergency Kikyo.... my family....."

She couldn't get the rest out before Kikyo had hung up the phone on her, after that she swore to have nothing to do with any of them again. That is until that fateful day she met Kouga at the grocery store.

They literally bumped into each other in the produce aisle, and after apologizing profusely Kouga helped her up, put her things in her basket, and immediately asked her out to dinner. It was a whirlwind romance, and the two weeks they spent together were the best of her life. For once she was able to get all about Inuyasha and the love he had denied her.

The last night they spent together, Kouga told her the truth that he was with Shikon, it almost tore Kagome apart, but after telling him to keep their relationship a secret she figured out a way to get her revenge on all of them once and for all.

They went to a karaoke bar, and she applied for a job as a full-time DJ, she didn't get the job, but Kouga said he knew a guy at the Bone Eater's Strip Club. (A/N: Draw your own conclusions from the name.) She started off as a stripper, then worked her way up to being a private dancer/escort. It wasn't a job she was proud of, but Sesshomaru was always good to her, and the other girls. She was never forced into doing anything she didn't want to do.

After a few drinks Kouga jumped onto the stage and whispered in the DJ's ear, then Kagome heard her favorite song play.

"This song is for Kagome, my beautiful Lady In Red."

I've never seen you look so lovely as you did tonight

I've never seen you shine so bright

I've never seen so many men ask you if you wanted to dance

They're looking for a little romance, given half the chance

I have never seen that dress you're wearing

Or the highlights in your head that catch your eyes I have been blind

The lady in red is dancing with me cheek to cheek

There's nobody here, it's just you and me, it's where I want to be

I hardly know this beauty by my side

I'll never forget the way you look tonight

I've never seen you looking so gorgeous as you did tonight

I've never seen you shine so bright you were amazing

I've never seen so many people want to be there by your side

And when you turned to me and smiled, it took my breath away

I've never had such a feeling

Such a feeling of complete and utter love, as I do tonight

The lady in red is dancing with me cheek to cheek

There's nobody here, it's just you and me, it's where I want to be

I hardly know this beauty by my side

I'll never forget the way you look tonight

And I never will forget the way you look tonight

As she stepped into the shower to get ready for the concert she smiled and giggled to herself.

"Tonights the night Kagome, tonight you show that stupid half demon what he gave up and will never have again. Tonight they learn what happens when you break the heart of someone you called a friend."

Meanwhile at Naraku's mansion everyone is sitting around preparing to head to the arena for the show. When Naraku comes walking in with Kikyo by his side.

"Congratulations everyone on your successful tour. I have to say that I am very pleased with what you've done. In five years you've made me a hell of a lot of money."

Everyone groaned at his attempt at a joke as he continued.

"Kouga, is that friend of yours still going to try out for me tonight?"

Kouga smiled a big wide smile.

"She sure is boss trust me, she's got the voice of an angel, and a body that makes you thank god you're a man. She won't disappoint you."

"I trust your judgment Kouga, I'm sure she won't."

Then Kikyo clapped her hands together.

"Alright everyone let's mount up, we need to leave for sound check, and I'm sure we're all ready and anxious to meet Kouga's new girlfriend/future singing star. So grab your stuff, and we'll meet on the bus in five minutes."

Everyone started to get up, but Inuyasha hesitated. He had heard Kouga say the first part of his girlfriend's name, and it filled him with dread.

"It's gotta be Kagome, no one else could make a man as happy as she could. If I find out it is her though, I'll kill him. Wait, what am I saying? I'm engaged to Kikyo. Dammit! I've always loved Kagome though, and I won't see her settle for someone who doesn't deserve her. This time I'll take what is mine."

"Inuyasha honey come on, we're going to be late."

He grabbed his bag, and got onto the bus. When he sat down beside Kouga he growled.

"What's your problem Inuyasha?"

"Oh nothing Kouga, just a little antsy is all. Hometown crowd and all."

Kouga eyed Inuyasha up, and could almost predict that he knew who his girl was. What he couldn't figure out though was why the half breed gave a shit. After all, he was the one who left Kagome high, dry, and broken-hearted.

As they drove to the arena, one song kept going through Inuyasha's head, the ultimate song for a jealous male.

Jessie is a friend

Yeah, I know he's been a good friend of mine

But lately somethings changed

It ain't hard to define

Jessie's got himself a girl

And I want to make her mine

And she's watching him with those eyes

And she's loving him with that body I just know it

And he's holding her in his arms late late at night

You know I wish that I had Jessie's girl

I wish that I had Jessie's girl

Why can't I find a woman like that?

I play along with the charade

There doesn't seem to be reason to change

You know I feel so dirty when they start talking cute

I wanna tell her that I love her but the point is probably moot

Cause she's watching him with those eyes

And she's loving him with that body I just know it

And he's holding her in his arms late late at night

You know I wish that I had Jessie's girl

I wish that I had Jessie's girl

Why can't I find a woman like that

Like Jessie's girl

I wish that I had Jessie's girl

Why can't I find a woman like that

And I'm looking in the mirror all the time

Wonderin what she don't see in me

I've been funny

I've been cool with the lines

Ain't that the way love's supposed to be

You know I wish that I had Jessie's girl

I wish that I had Jessie's girl

I want Jessie's girl

Where can I find a woman like that

Like Jessie's girl

I wish that I had Jessie's girl

I want, I want Jessie's girl

"I'll get you back Kagome, no matter what the cost, look out Kagome... here comes your half demon."

Author's Notes

Thanks to all who read the first chapter and rated, hope you enjoy this second chapter. Thanks also to Chris De Burgh and Rick Springfield for two of the best songs of the 80's.