"That was a great meal," Kagome said, sighing contentedly.
"And the entertainment was great," Eri laughed. Throughout the evening, different people had gone on stage to sing songs. Kagome was surprised at how good some of the singers were. Others she thought should stick to singing in the shower. Ayumi shocked everyone by going on stage and singing Taylor Swift's Love Story.
"So Kagome, it's only a few more days until the wedding. Are you excited?" Yuka asked.
Kagome nodded. "Excited and nervous and anxious. I can't believe this is finally happening," Kagome squealed.
"Imagine how we feel," Ayumi laughed. "We never thought you would get married so young. Inuyasha must be something else."
"He really is," Kagome replied, stars in her eyes. Her friends looked at each other, trying not to tease her about her love struck expression. They'd met Inuyasha before; while he was drop dead gorgeous, the girls thought he was a little rough around the edges. Maybe Kagome had seen the softer side of him.
"Our next singer for tonight is Kagome Higurashi," a man announced on stage, pulling Kagome from her daydream. 'Oh no,' she thought, looking at her best friends who wore innocent expressions. 'These traitors.'
"Go on Kagome," Yuka said, pushing her out of her seat.
"I'm going to kill you all," Kagome replied, glaring at them as she got up.
Inuyasha resisted the urge to scratch at the bandage that covered his tattoo as he walked down the street. The tattoo hadn't taken long; while the pain didn't bother Inuyasha, the vague itching sensation that lingered was driving him insane. He stopped in the middle of the sidewalk, sniffing the air.
"What's wrong Inuyasha?" Sota asked, admiration still shining in his eyes. He always worshipped inuyasha as a hero and his new tattoo only made him cooler to Sota.
"I smell Kagome," he said before walked down a different street, Sota on his heels. He stopped outside a building with a bright neon sigh. "What's this place?"
"It's a karaoke club, this must be where they took sis for her party."
"What's karaoke?"
"It's just singing but on a stage. I wonder if Kagome is gonna sing. W-wait for me Inuyasha," Sota said, following him into the restaurant.
Inuyasha leaned against the back wall of the restaurant, his eyes locked on the stage. Kagome sat on a high stool, the spotlight shining down on her, making her look more angelic to Inuyasha.
"Hello my name is Kagome and this song is for someone special who's waiting for me at home," she said with a smile.
Kagome closed her eyes as the music began to play, fighting back her nervousness.
There's nothing I could say to you
Nothing I could ever do to make you see
What you mean to me
Kagome thought back to all the times Inuyasha had left her speechless over the years. Unable to say how she felt about him, the words caught in her throat as she looked into his deep amber eyes. She had always hoped her actions showed him how much she cared for him, how much she loved him.
All the pain, the tears I cried
Still you never said goodbye and now I know
How far you'd go
She had shed countless tears over Inuyasha. Every time he had left her to see Kikyo she had cried, but whenever she needed him, Inuyasha was right by her side. And now he would always be by her side.
I know I let you down
But it's not like that now
This time I'll never let you go
I will be, all that you want
And gather myself together
Cause you keep me from falling apart
All my life, I'll be with you forever
To get you through the day
And make everything OK
Inuyasha was Kagome's strength, always giving her the strength to continue when things got hard. Now they could be together forever, giving each other strength and helping each other through life day by day.
I thought that I had everything
I didn't know what life could bring
But now I see, honestly
You're the one thing I got right
The only one I let inside
Now I can breathe, cause you're here with me
Inuyasha took a step forward, entranced by Kagome's voice. She was the best thing that had ever happened to him. The day she unsealed him from the Goshinboku was the beginning of a new life for him. Kagome had become his everything.
And if I let you down
I'll turn it all around
Cause I would never let you go
Kagome opened her eyes, surprised to see Inuyasha standing in the middle of the restaurant. She smiled brightly, looking directly at him as she sang her heart out, telling Inuyasha everything she had and hadn't said.
I will be, all that you want
And gather myself together
Cause you keep me from falling apart
All my life, I'll be with you forever
To get you through the day
And make everything OK
Cause without you I cant breathe
I'm not gonna ever, ever let you leave
You're all I've got, you're all I want
Yeah
Inuyasha continued walking forward, ignoring the stares of everyone around him. All that mattered was Kagome and getting to her.
"Isn't that Inuyasha?" Yuka whispered to her friends.
"He's not supposed to be here," Eri replied, watching him walk toward the stage.
"But it's so romantic that Kagome's singing to him," Ayumi said, sighing wistfully. "I wish I had my own love story."
And without you I don't know what I'd do
I can never, ever live a day without you
Here with me, do you see,
You're all I need
I will be, all that you want
And gather myself together
Cause you keep me from falling apart
All my life, I'll be with you forever
To get you through the day
And make everything OK
Kagome put the microphone onto stool, rushing off the stage and into Inuyasha's arms as the crowd applauded her. Her arms wrapped tightly around Inuyasha's neck as he wrapped his arms around her waist, lifting her off her feet. "I love you Inuyasha," Kagome said, her fingers threading through his hair.
"I love you too wench," he replied, kissing her deeply.
"They really do make a cute couple," Eri said, smiling as she watched Kagome wrapped in Inuyasha's arms.
"And their kids will be absolutely gorgeous," Ayumi replied.
"Let's hope not anytime soon," Yuka laughed, taking a picture of the kissing couple.
Hojo stood frozen at the back of the restaurant as he watched Kagome kiss the silver haired man. 'Inuyasha,' he thought. He had come to the resturant to speak to Kagome and ask her if she was seriously going to marry Inuyasha. 'The guy looks like a delinquent; he must be forcing Kagome to marry him.' But now as he watched Kagome wrap her arms around his neck he wasn't as sure. 'I'm not gonna give up Kagome,' he thought as he walked out quickly. 'There's still time.'
Uh oh what is Hojo planning to do? What's Myoga going to give the almost wedded couple? And exactly what did Inuyasha get a tattoo of? All these questions will be answered...soon