Heyy everyone! Sorry I haven't updated in a while but I've been on vacation and didn't have access to a computer. I hope you all like this chapter though!! And thank you to everyone who reviewed! Keep 'em comin!

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Dancing and Emotions

It was the day of the dance and Kagome couldn't contain herself. The week had gone by great. Everyday was so fun to dress up as. Edward looked great everyday of course and she could feel something growing between them. She would catch him looking at her when he thought she couldn't see. They hung out almost everyday after school. Whether it be just the two of them or the whole gang. And they were going to the dance together tonight! She went hunting just this afternoon so her eyes would be extra bright to match her silver dress. It was a strapless silver dress with a band of sparkles under her breasts. It was pleated and had an empire waste. She was currently doing her hair in tight tiny curls. She was planning to pin some of it together in the back and had metal flower clips to spread throughout her hair. She felt like a Greek goddess and was confident that Edward was in for an eyeful. She made a little squeal and twirled around her room.

"Oh I don't think I've ever been so excited! My first dance ever! And with a guy that's not always seeing someone else when he looks at me." She said and blanched. She realized she hadn't thought about Inuyasha or any of her friends in a long time. She knew Sango, Miroku, and Inuyasha were gone forever but she still missed them. And she longed to see those who were still alive. Sesshoumaru, Shippo, Rin, even Koga! She shook her head and sat back down at her vanity to finish her hair.

Once her hair was done she put on mascara, slightly shimmery lipstick, a small amount of blush, a sliver necklace that looked like a vine with flowers wrapping around her neck and flower earrings. At last she put on her dress and silver strappy heels. She twirled once in front of her mirror and smiled. She ran down the hall to her brothers room and knocked on the door. She was surprised to see him in a dress shirt, pants, and tie when he answered.

"You're going to the dance? Since when? Yesterday when I asked you said no!" She gasped.

"Yeah…it was kind of last minute. In my last class this girl I had been wanting to ask came up to me and asked me instead! She said she had been working up the courage all week." He said rubbing his head sheepishly.

"Oh that's so great! What's her name? Why were you afraid to ask her? How are you getting to the dance?!" She asked in one breath.

"Jeez. Her name's Cassidy, because I was nervous she would notice how cold my skin was or how weird my eyes are, and I was kinda hoping you and Edward could give us a ride? She doesn't live that far away. At least not at the speed you guys drive." He asked hopefully.

"Oh of course we can! And I think I can help you with that cold skin thing. Hold still I'm going to try something." She said closing her eyes and putting a hand on his head. He could suddenly feel a warming presence caressing his skin. Kagome opened her eyes and smiled softly.

"What was that?"

"I just put a harmless layer of pure energy around you. Not all purifying powers are harmful to people like us or demons. So this wont hurt you or her but it will make your skin feel like cold to her. And for the eye thing. I dunno. Tell her genetic" She laughed and was pulled into her brothers arms.

"Thanks Kags. You're the best sister anyone could ask for." He said and she smiled. Suddenly there was a knock at the door and she heard Edward come in and start talking to her mom. "Better make your grand entrance now sis." He said laughing and loped down the stairs.

Kagome went back to her room and grabbed her clutch purse, took an unnecessary breath and walked into the hallway and to the stairs. As she started to walk down she heard Edward suck in his breath and mentally gave herself a pat on the back. When she reached the bottom he took her hand and kissed it.

"You are a truly a vision."

"I could say the same about you." It was the truth. He was wearing black shoes, pants, dress shirt, and a silver ties that matched her dress and eyes perfectly. His hair was in it's usual styled disarray and he looked absolutely perfect. "Oh and as you can see, Sota will be going to the dance after all and he wants to know if he could catch a ride with us and if we could swing by and pick up the lovely Cassidy." she said smiling.

"Of course. We better get going though. We don't want to be late." Edward said and they headed out to the car.

They had picked up Cassidy and were now pulling into the school. The girl Sota brought to the dance was a pretty little thing. She was only about 5'4" with curly strawberry blong hair and lightly brushed her shoulders. She also looked like she was going to pee herself the whole time they were in the car. She was on the way to a dance with THE Edward Cullen and the beautiful Kagome. She saw their ad in Seventeen magazine, well actually EVERYONE had, and those two were becoming the envy of girls and guys everywhere. She felt lucky to be in the same car as them and that they actually talked to her! And Sota was so handsome and sweet. She was happy she worked up the guts to ask him.

They got out of the car and saw the other Cullen's waiting for them at the gym entrance. They all looked stunning and entered the dance together. The gym was darkly lit with multicolored lights going and a disco ball hanging from the center of the ceiling. Immediately Edward pulled her out to the dance floor. The song was upbeat and easy to have fun to. Kagome was having the time of her life and she's only been there for a few minutes!

She thanked her new found vampire-ness after twenty straight minutes of dancing and never getting tired or needing a refreshment. The song they were dancing to ended and a slow song came on. Edward took her one hand in his, placed his other on her waist and pulled her close. She placed her hand on his shoulder and they began to dance. Kagome felt like she was flying. Looking into Edward's eyes made her feel things she's never felt before. She didn't even realize they had stopped dancing and they were just staring at each other. Her eyes widened when Edward bent his head and started leaning toward her.

"Jeez get a room!" They heard Emmet yell as he twirled by with Rosalie. This shocked Kagome back to reality and she realized what was just about to happen. She looked slightly over Edward's shoulder and saw Bella staring right at her wide eyed and then ran from the room swiftly.

"Um…excuse me a moment Edward will you?" She said before taking off after her. She found her sitting on a bench just outside the gym.

"Hey." Kagome said taking a seat next to her. Bella simply looked at her and looked down. "Wanna tell me what's wrong? I don't really see how you can be upset right now. You pretty much brought this on yourself."

"I know. It just hurts to see you know? I still care about Edward. And seeing him with another girl makes my heart clench. Even though I have Jacob and I love him Edward will always be in my heart. And to see that there's no room for me in his anymore hurts. But I guess you wouldn't know what that feels like." She sighed. Kagome looked at Bella with much sympathy and laid a hand gently on hers and Bella gasped. "I forgot how cold you guys were. Being that Jacob is like a second sun."

"I know exactly how you feel Bella. I was in love with a boy from Japan. And he told me that he cared about me. We even kissed on occasion. But he couldn't help but see his old love when he looked at me because I looked similar to her. And I caught them together some nights and it broke my heart every single time. I felt like she was the only one with a hold on his heart. He eventually got back together with her and I was heartbroken. But before I came here we took a walk together and he told me that he loved me and that I was the only real family he had ever had. He always protected me and even though he loved her he loved me too. Just in a different way and I knew I always had a place in his heart. It's the same way with Edward and you. Me being in his heart isn't pushing you out. His heart just grew to make room for me." She said and could see tears brimming in Bella's eyes.

"I…I'm sorry Kagome. I'm sorry you went through that. And…thank you. I think I'd like you to meet Jacob. He doesn't really like vampires but if it weren't for you we wouldn't be able to be together the way we are." She said looking at her hands.

"I think that sounds good. Is he here with you?" She asked and Bella nodded. "Well in case there is some kind of confrontation between Edward and him we don't want to be in public. I'm having a get together at my house after the dance. You should come." Kagome said. Bella just stared at her wide eyed so Kagome just patted her hand and went back into the dance, leaving Bella with her thoughts.

She entered the dance to see Edward in another slow dance, twirling Alice around in her red dress. Sota was swaying side to side with Cassidy and he looked truly happy. If only she knew he was younger than her! That would be a laugh. She thought chuckling before she was swept away onto the dance floor. She looked up into the grinning face of Jasper.

"Hey how's it goin Jas?" She laughed

"Pretty well I guess. Way too many teen hormones flying around though and Alice is way too excited about you and Edward. She's chatting his ear off right now, poor guy." He laughed. "You seem quite calm though and…resolved?" He asked.

"Yeah well I have a surprise for you guys later. Make sure you and Alice come to my house after the dance. Don't ditch out on my party!" She warned and he promised they wouldn't.

After the song was finished Jasper kissed her hand and went over to Alice. Edward walked up to her, put an arm around her waist and pulled her out of the gym.

"Let's go for a walk." He whispered.

As they left the gym Kagome glanced behind her and saw Bella standing with Jacob against the wall. She caught Bella's eyes and they shared a timid smile.

Edward led her out to the garden that the environmental club was in charge of taking care of. Being as it was fall there weren't many flowers out but it was still beautiful. Kagome reveled in the smells of the garden and feeling Edward's hand in hers.

"So where did you run off to?" He asked her suspiciously and she just smiled.

"Oh no where you need to know about just yet." She laughed and he shrugged, trusting her. She looked up into his beautiful face and sighed. She stood in front of him and stopped, forcing him to stop as well.

"Look. I…I have feelings for you. Strong feelings. Feelings I haven't had for a guy in a long time. And judging by the fact that you almost kissed me in there I think you have feelings for me too." She said bravely.

"Yes indeed I do have quite strong feelings for you." He said with a crooked smile.

"Well…good then." She said, not knowing what else to say. She had no idea what to do next. She just wanted to be with him. But she didn't know how to go about doing that. Just because he liked her too doesn't mean that he wants to be with her.

"Kagome. Please calm down. I'm not Jasper but I can still feel your nervousness." He said and took her face in his hands. "I was about to kiss you in there for a reason. You're all I think about. I wish you could read my mind. You would see that it's full of you. You are the most unique, strong woman I've met."

"So…" She said and Edward laughed.

"So…will you please be my girlfriend?" He asked looking into her eyes and seeing the answer there. He didn't hesitate this time when leaned in to kiss her. Their lips met in a blaze of fire. They felt every nerve in their body tingle and they gasped into each others mouths. Edward took advantage of her gasp to slip his tongue and her mouth. Their tongues didn't fight for dominance but danced in perfect harmony. They held each other tight and felt like they could stay like that forever. They felt no need to come up for air but stopped when they felt their desire rising. They stared deeply into each others eyes and couldn't imagine themselves with anyone else. In each other they had found the person they knew they were meant to be with.

"Come on. The last song is playing. We should get back before Alice comes hunting for us." Kagome laughed and pulled her boyfriend into the gym.

Welllll I hoped you all like this chapter!! It was so fun to write and I can't wait for you guys to read the next one! Review! Or I'm not updating! Mwaha!

~Anelle