Thursday. Last day of classes for the week. Plus, only two classes. Thursday's were good days. But Kagame woke up with remnants of tears in her eyes and she couldn't help but still feel pain over her thoughts from last night. She tried to shake it off as she went and used the toilet before heading downstairs where Sango was waiting with a big smile and a plate of hot food which she immediately handed over to Kagome.
"How are you this morning Kagome?"
Kagome sat down and started eating. "Not great. Thanks for last night Sango."
Sango nodded before sitting down with her own food. "It really will be ok Kagome. You know? I bet these feelings for Inuyasha are just lust since you haven't seen Koga in, hmm, how long has it been?"
Kagome looked up and took a minute to count. "I think its been almost two months now? He's been so busy and when I go home it is too far to travel by train."
"Yes, exactly, nearly two months without, well you know, anything."
They both blushed.
"You just miss him, in all ways. You saw someone attractive and nice and you couldn't help but feel something. Who says this something is romantic? Wait and see when Koga comes back. These feelings for Inuyasha could just melt away once you two spend some, um, good time together." Sango smiled knowingly at Kagome and Kagome couldn't help but giggle.
"Ok, sounds like a plan." Kagome picked up her phone and opened her text messages.
Kagome: {I love you! Can't wait for Kozue!}
She smiled before hurrying to finish getting ready. As she was exiting the apartment her phone buzzed.
Koga: {Kagome, you're amazing. I love you. I miss having you near. It will be so good, seeing you again. Gotta go, client just got here!}
Kagome's heart fluttered a little and she felt relieved when it did. It was reassuring. Maybe these new feelings for Inuyasha really were just because she was truly missing everything her and Koga did. It had been a long time after all. She blushed and put her phone away. She was about to see Inuyasha again, her head couldn't be in the gutter. She shook her head and her hair flung around her.
"What are you doing?"
She froze before slowly looking up. There stood Inuyasha, looking at her with his head quirked. "Um, there, um, was a bee!" She exclaimed.
"Sure there was." He said sarcastically. "You ready for class today? This guy is hardcore."
"Mhm." Kagome hurried up and walked beside him as they made their way into the building and into the classroom. Once again, he sat down next to her. A touch to close. Kagome scooted herself away ever so slightly. He noticed and his ears dropped down a bit but his face stayed cheerful. "You and Kikyo doing any better?"
"How'd you know her name?" He looked at her a bit accusingly.
"I heard you say it, Monday, when I was walking home…"
"Oh…" He looked down at his notebook. He looked a bit hurt for some reason. "I'm ok. She… she isn't taking it very well."
Kagome slid her hand over and gripped his reassuringly. Her hand felt hot against his skin. It sent a violent, wonderful, rush through her that she wasn't expecting. Quickly, she withdrew it and opened her notebook.
"I'm sorry. I hope things get better."
The Professor called the class to attention and the intense lecture began. Kagome was determined to pay attention this time so she wouldn't have to do so much learning by herself again and she did manage to pay attention overall. She felt Inuyasha's gaze on her a few times. When she heard him sigh towards the end of class she almost allowed herself to look over at him, but stopped at the last moment. She had to pay attention. When the class was over Inuyasha once again walked out to the courtyard with her. It was becoming an accidental tradition that just seemed weird to break.
"Is this your last day of classes for the week?" She asked.
"Yep, you?"
"Me too."
They stood in an awkward silence for a moment before he cleared his throat.
"Keh. I'm happy it's basically the weekend. Miroku and I are going out on the town for some fun." His smile was big.
"You know Miroku?"
His smile twitched. "Yea, do you?"
"No, but my roommate does. He is in a few classes with her."
"I'm sorry."
"For what?"
"Well, he is a bit of a womanizer…"
"Oh…" Kagome smiled. "Yea she knows that. But Sango can hold her own."
Inuyasha smirked back at her. "If you say so Kagome. Are you going out this weekend?"
"Sango and I were thinking about it. With the first week of classes done and all…"
"Well, maybe we will see you around then?" He smiled before waving and turning around. She waved at his back even though he couldn't see it.
"Maybe we will see you around…" She whispered. When he was gone she hurried over to her usual tree and opened up her books. Determined more now than ever to have everything done so that Sango and herself could go out this weekend. Sooner than she realized it was already time for her to meet Sango for a late lunch.
Kagome grabbed something quick and met Sango at their booth. Glancing down at her watch she realized she only had a half-hour. Sango had longer, her class started later.
"Hey Sango! Guess who Inuyasha is friends with?"
"Who?" Sango said through a mouth full of sushi.
"Mi-ro-ku." Kagome said, drawing his name out and making Sango blushed. "Inuyasha said they were going out on the town this weekend. So, maybe we will run into them?"
Sango looked excited and nervous before her look turned to worry. "Do you think that is the best idea Kagome? I mean, with your doubts right now?"
Kagome took a minute to think about it but she just couldn't shake the thought that she wanted to see Inuyasha. That she really hoped she would run into him. So maybe it wouldn't be a good thing to go out. But it's not like she could avoid him anyway. Maybe if they were friends, and she got ot know him, maybe he wouldn't be as great as she thought he would be, maybe her feelings for him would fade.
"I don't know if it is the smart thing to do. But it is what I want to do. I can't avoid him. I have two classes with him! But, I think I'd like to be his friend. He has a girlfriend after all. And I have a… Koga."
Sango smiled at her. "Yes, you have a Koga. I don't know if friends is the best idea either but if he is friends with Miroku…"
"And if you and Miroku do date…"
"… then it would be good for you to be friends with Inuyasha since we would all be hanging out."
"Exactly my thought." Kagome finished up and the both couldn't help but laugh. Looking at the clock Kagome had to scurry off to her last class of the week, 'Anthropology of Religion'. The class went quickly and then she hurried back home. She finished her homework and got some extra reading done before she heard Sango open the door.
"I'll cook tonight Sango!" She said before jumping up and into the kitchen
"Thanks!" Sango came in and flopped down onto the couch, clicked on the news, and opened her books. Without another word she started reading and doing her homework. She just finished her homework when Kagome finished preparing the food.
"Eat up!" Kagome announced. Soon it was already time for bed. Kagome stayed up ab it later watching a few TV shows since she didn't have class in the morning like Sango. She climbed into bed and opened the text messages on her phone.
Kagome: {Hope your day went well my adorable wolf!}
Koga: {lol I'm an adorable wolf now am I? Not fierce?}
Kagome: {You're fierce in some things. But normally, your my sweet, kind, loving, romantic, adorable wolf.}
Koga: {I'm glad. Kagome. Do you like it here? Where I live? I know this town isn't nearly as large as Tokyo. But it is larger than your home town.}
Kagome: {I like it. I haven't seen much of it so I don't think I can honestly say.}
Koga: {So you are unsure if it is somewhere you would want to live?}
Koga: {Somewhere you would want to have pups?}
Kagome froze for a minute. She knew he was going to ask, but still. They both wanted a family. But school came first, at least, for now.
Kagome: {I don't know Koga. I really only know what I'm doing right now. That I love you and that I need to work hard on school. Pups come after school.}
Kagome: {Plus, I haven't been there enough. I don't know the school. I don't know if it would be a good or bad place for pups.}
Kagome waited anxiously for his reply. It took over ten minutes, an unusual length for him. She was beginning to think he had fallen asleep when she got a reply.
Koga: {I understand. That makes sense. You must concentrate on school more than anything right now. It's your final year! I love you Kagome. No matter when it starts, our future together will be bright. Goodnight my dear.}
Kagome clicked her phone screen off and snuggled deeper into bed. She passed out quickly and dreamt of Koga. Of their house. Of their jobs. Of their pups (four to be exact). Of their lives. When she woke she felt happy but behind it all there was a drop of dread. A drop of dread that startled her awake.
She could hear Sango leaving the house already. She would be at 'Level 4 Jujutsu' until 11:30 A.M. Kagome rolled out of bed and hurried downstairs and got into the bathtub. Without Sango here she could hog the bathroom and relax in a nice, long, bath with some mint bath salts. She could feel her entire body relax as the steam filled up the room and the wonderful minty scent invaded her nose. "So relaxing…" She melted into it. Letting all her stress, all her worries, all her anxieties melt away. "I love Fridays…"
She laid in the bath for nearly an hour before getting out. She took her time, making herself feel good and look good. Hair and make-up done nice, nails painted a dark blue, leg's shaved, and of course some perfume. She felt great. She left the bathroom and started preparing an early lunch when she heard Sango come back home.
"Back already?"
"Well, of course. You wasted away in the bath again didn't you?"
"Of course! It felt great. Minty and relaxing. I'm totally ready for tonight." She smiled and did a little dance, waving the spatula around in the air.
Sango laughed at her. "Food nearly ready?"
"Yep!" Kagome stopped dancing and flipped the grilled cheese one more time before putting it on a plate. One for her, one for Sango. "Lunch is served."
"You're awfully happy today Kagome."
"Yea I am, I think that bath did wonders." She handed Sango a plate and they both started eating. "So, was Miroku at Jujutsu?"
Sango blushed. "Yea. I was partnered with him. We got to talking on the couple breaks. I found out that they are going to a club called 'Dansu Dansu' around eight."
"'Dansu Dansu'? That is a weird name for a club isn't it?"
"Dance dance? Yea it is a bit odd but apparently 'Dansu Dansu' is a top club. There is a list and everything. Miroku said he would get us put on the list if we wanted to meet them there." Sango looked absolutely thrilled. Kagome was nervous to be around Inuyasha outside of school but this would be really good for Sango.
"Sure, let's go and try this place out. Maybe after you two get to hang out together outside of school you two will go out on a date?"
That made Sango blush even more. "I hope."
"Really?"
"Really. I think I really like that womanizer. Well, except the womanizer part."
"Well, maybe that will go away, if he is with someone he really cares about." Kagome stood up and clapped her hands together. "Well I guess this means we need to get you looking smoking hot!" She took a look at Sango. "And well, not so sweaty!"
"Haha yea yea." Sango lightly shoved Kagome as she went to wash off the dishes. "But you are right." Her eyes flashed. "I do want to look great."
"Well we have plenty of time. Let's get some extra work done before we have to get ready."
Sango looked down at herself. "I'm kind of all sweaty, I should probably shower first."
Kagome set to work getting some reading done and doing homework assignments that she knew were going to be assigned while Sango showered. When she was out she sat down and worked on homework too while Kagome absentmindedly watched the evening news. With about two hours before they had to be at 'Dansu Dansu' they quickly made themselves a light dinner and started getting ready. They didn't go out clubbing often, so this was a special treat.
And she had to admit, they did look hot.
Kagome was dressed in a black one sleeve, knee-length, dress that hugged her curves and had a five-inch slit up the side. The sleeve was a silver lace cap that only just covered her shoulder with its sparkly strings. It hugged her figure and was just the right amount of revealing. She had her hair tied back in a purposely messy ponytail and long silver earrings hung from her ears. She added matching silver eyeshadow with a thin line of black eyeliner to make her eyes pop at the club. For the final touch she added a pair of black wedges with a silver strap. She always found that wedges were more comfortable when worn for long periods than stilettos.
Sango didn't share that opinion. She had on dark purple stilettos and a tight black skirt that only went a few inches below her butt. It hugged the curves she earned from all her exercising, eagerly showing them off. She had on a flouncy dark purple tank top. The material laid in folds which only ended up exaggerating her cleavage. She wore studs and her hair down and slightly curly. She highlighted her eyes with light brown eyeshadow with a dash of sparkles and a dramatic sweep of black mascara to make herself look fierce and sexy. It was going to be a good night.
In the cab rid over Kagome couldn't help but feel nervous. Sango was too and they made a pact to take a shot as soon as they got through the doors. The cab pulled up to 'Dansu Dansu' and they hoped out and walked to the door man who checked for their names on the list and let them straight in (in front of an extremely long line). The scurried off to the bar and ordered two sets of shots. They each threw them back before dancing their way into the middle of the dance floor. Maybe 'Dansu Dansu' wasn't such a stupid name. All she wanted to do was dance. All they wanted to do was dance. After a half-hour they went back to the bar and bought themselves some drinks. They were just beginning to wonder where Miroku and Inuyasha were when they spotted them heading over to them. They were both in tight dress pants and slick, expensive looking dress shirts. Inuyasha in red, Miroku in purple.
"Hello ladies." Miroku slid up to Sango and ordered himself and Inuyasha a drink.
Kagome had to admit, he was slick, Sango was already blushing. Kagome saw her begin to drink her drink a little bit faster. Probably so her nerves would fade away. One look at Inuyasha and she couldn't help but agree.
"Hello Kagome."
"Hello Inuyasha."
"Need another drink?"
Kagome looked down. Snap, her's was gone. She looked over towards Sango but she was completely entranced in her own conversation with Miroku. Miroku and Inuyasha were given their drinks and then Miroku took Sango by the hand and led her back onto the dance floor.
"Yea I could use one."
Inuyasha smiled and ordered (and payed!) her a drink. The bartender was quick about it and handed it to Kagome.
"Having a good night?"
"Well, this place is a little loud for my ears. I have to stuff them, see?" Inuyasha leaned his head down and pointed out the small, almost imperceptible, ear plug he had in. "I can still hear, but this way the music isn't busting my ear drums."
"Smart."
"I thought so."
They both stood there and sipped on their drinks. Miroku and Sango were in a world all their own. Dancing away. Very, very close to each other.
"Seems like they're getting along well."
Inuyasha grunted. "Keh. As long as he doesn't flirt with every other girl in her. Hey, wanna dance?"
Kagome looked up at him. Those golden eyes were calling her. "Ok…"
He took her hand and led her out onto the dance floor, they were careful not to spill their drinks but they let their bodies move to the music. They weren't touching, but the air between them was electric. The night seemed to stop and it was only just them and the heat between them. Without even realizing it they were moving closer and closer to each other. They were nearly touching and then suddenly in a wonderful moment he reached his hand out and placed his hand on her hips. Leading her. Dancing with her. But only touching her hip. A fire was spreading through her body. It was so hot. She couldn't deny it. She was swept up in a wave of passion and her body loved it. She loved it. He was leaning closer to her when the moment shattered. A voice was calling his name.
Koga.
She stepped back quickly, shamefully, just as Kikyo made her way through the crowd and jumped into Inuyasha's arms.
Kagome took another step back. Inuyasha looked extremely sad as he watched her back away.
Koga. Oh, Koga.
Kikyo saw Kagome standing their and her lip twitched. In an instant she reached up and grabbed Inuyasha's hair, dragging him down into a kiss.
Kagome felt a twinge but mostly, she didn't care. She had gotten too close. Way too close. She had felt too much.
Now all she could feel was shame. She had wanted…
She could barely admit what she wanted.
She searched for Sango. She found her with Miroku and quickly she dashed over their, leaving Inuyasha to be with Kikyo. Sango saw Kagome's panicked eyes and excused herself from Miroku for a minutes.
"What's wrong?"
"He got close, too close. I felt too much."
Sango stared at her, eyes wide.
"I wanted him to kiss me."
Sango just kept staring.
"I need to leave."
It took Sango a minute but she finally regained her composure. "Ok… Let's get going then."
"No! You stay Sango. You and Miroku are having so much fun." The way Sango blushed when she said that was the only confirmation Kagome needed. "I'll grab a taxi and see you at home later ok? It is still pretty early after all."
Sango nodded and gave Kagome a hug before hurrying back to a confused looking Miroku. Kagome had just exited the door and was about to flag down a cab when Inuyasha reached out behind her and grabbed her hand.
"Where are you going Kagome?" His eyes looked concerned.
"I just, have to go home." She averted her eyes. She couldn't look at that puppy dog look. She would cave.
"But why? I thought we were having fun."
"We were." She pulled her hand out of his grip. "Too much fun."
He backed away a step. "Oh. I see."
She turned to face him, daring herself not to fall prey to that puppy dog look. Her face was fierce. "Inuyasha, you have a girlfriend and I have a serious boyfriend. We can't be dancing like that. That was not how two friends dance." Her face softened when she saw his hurt yet defensive look. "But, I would really like to be your friend. Just your friend."
He looked at her for a moment and then took a step back. He looked a bit ashamed but she wasn't sure. "Keh. That's all we ever were stupid."
She felt a pang when he said that but she smiled through it. "Ok then." She stuck out her hand and he reached out his and they shook. "Friends?"
"Friends."
Authors Note:
Hello everyone! I hope you are all enjoying 'Love in the Time of Tea'!
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I want to know what you think of the story so far.
~ FeudalAi