CHAPTER 11
When the clock strikes 12
"Oh Shippou, sit still," Kagome tried to tame his hair with a hair-iron,
"But it's hot and taking forever," he sulked,
"Then you shouldn't have asked your mom to help you do it," Sango sighed from in front of the mirror,
"Auntie, I keep telling you to wear the purple kimono," Shippou tried to distract himself,
"Yeah Sango, wear the purple one," Kagome glared at his hair, daring it to jump back into place.
"Screw this!" Kagome yelled and stormed to her room, she was back almost instantly,
"Here we go," she tied some of his lock with a blue ribbon,
"This will go with what I am wearing?" Shippou looked at himself in the mirror, Kagome nodded,
"No go get dressed, we can't be late," Kagome walked over to Sango, her own kimono was on the bed,
"Okay," he left, closing the door behind him,
"It's not that bad, look, mine is pink," Kagome started undressing.
"I suppose," Sango sighed, and started to undressed,
After a few giggles, the two women were dressed. Kagome helped Sango tie her hair back into a bun,
Kagome's hair was collected into a messy bun.
Shippou knocked softly at the door. He waited patiently for them to invite him in.
"Awww! You look so cute!" the friends chimed at the blushing young man.
Shippou was barefoot. His kimono consisted of purple pants, and a blue top knot with an orange triangle pattern.
"Not funny," he crossed his arms,
"You look handsome," Kagome and Sango started towards the door,
"We have to get going, we are chaperones,"
** At the dance **
Miroku, Kouga and InuYasha were huddled together in a corner as students started to arrive. Kagura was annoyed with her ticket-collecting position, it beats food duty she comforted herself. She wore a purple kimono with white cloud patterns on it. The student all chirped excitedly as she took their tickets and handed them an armband.
"Need a hand?" Sango's voice appeared behind her,
"PLEASE!" Kagura practically begged, "Wow, you guys cleanup nicely," she smiled,
"Thank you, so do you," the three friends continued with the tickets.
The extra hands made it go much faster.
Shippou was waiting for the black sports car to pull into the parking area. Rin hasn't asked him yet, but he would ask her. No one would make fun of her tonight. This will be special for her! Shippou was determined.
"Shippou, where is your date," Kanna approached in a white kimono,
"She's running a bit late," he looked away, hoping Rin would show up soon,
"I hope it isn't that freak Rin, she never comes to these fancy events," Kanna walked closer,
"Come, I'll be you date,"
"Oh! Here she is!" he started waving at the sports car. A small hand appeared through the open window,
"Oh Rin, stop being silly," Sesshomaru patted her head, "He would be a moron not to say yes,"
Rin's hair hung loose, she had it done into beautiful loose curls. She wore a red kimono with a soft black pattern,
"I am scared," Rin looked at the tall boy next to Kanna, "Maybe he already agreed to -"
"Rin, stop this right now!" Sesshomaru's honey eyes were on her,
"He did not agree! Now get out of this car and march your behind over there right now before I ask him for you!"
Rin gulped hard, but did as she was told. She got out of the car, awes could be heard throughout the parking lot. Shippou's jaw practically dropped to the floor. Kanna seemed dumbstruck.
"Pfft, if that is the scraps you want," Kanna walked away, her group following her up the stairs,
"You look amazing," Shippou blushed slightly,
"Ah, I, uhhh-" Rin's fingers came together, she didn't know what to do or say. Sesshomaru cleared his throat behind her, making her panic,
"You will be my date because if you're not I will burst into tears and run to the car and hide and then my dad would be mad at me and then he would ask you to be my date for me an-"
Shippou stopped her by pressing his index finger onto her lips.
"I would be honoured," he smiled, cupping her cheek in his hand, he pulled a beautiful bracelet from his pocket,
"It beautiful," she smiled up at him,
"Now you will remember your Cinderella night forever, except it can last as long as you want,"
He smiled shyly at the young woman in front of him, she held out her hand and he put it on her wrist.
"Let's go," he hooked Rin's arm into his own and lead her up the stairs.
Sesshomaru followed them.
"Hey Shippou, where is your mom?" Kouga waved him over,
"Oh, who is your lovely young friend?" Kouga smiled, making Rin hide behind Shippou,
"This is Rin," Shippou sidestepped, and Rin froze,
"Pleasure," Kouga nodded, turning back to Shippou,
"My mom is helping ms. Kagura and ms. Sango by the tickets table," he pointed towards them,
"Ah, thank you my boy," he returned to the group of men in the corner,
The hall was full and the lights dimmed, mr. Naraku stood on the stage. He cleared his throat into the microphone, and the hall fell quiet.
"Good evening students of Shikon High," he started, "Welcome to this year's spring dance, I would like to say a few words before we begin. Firstly..."
Kagome, Sango and Kagura slipped into the hall, closing the particular door behind them. There would only be one door open towards the back. This would make it easier to monitor the students.
The hall was decorated in warm blues, greens and yellows. Flowers decorated the walls and several places on the roof.
"It's beautiful Sango," Kagura hugged her friend, "You guys did an excellent job!"
"Well, it wasn't all me," Sango started,
"Well done to your team then!" Kagura's eyes darted everywhere,
Kagome scanned the crowd for a familiar face. He gaze stopped at a tall, white haired man, dressed in a white kimono, a purple and yellow sash wrapped around his middle.
"Sesshomaru," Kagome smiled, she knew he was too far from her to notice,
Sango's eyes were also searching for a familiar face, she felt sad when she could not find him. The sound of the main door opening in the back made her turn around. Kouga wore a brown kimono, InuYasha a bright red one and following him, was Miroku, dressed in a dark royal purple monk kimono.
"How ironic," she sighed to herself, trying to pay attention.
"Now. Have fun, behave and enjoy this magical evening," Naraku left the stage and the music started playing.
The event went on for almost two hours before Miroku found Sango and Kagome, chatting away in a corner. They seemed deep into their conversation, so he decided not to interrupt them.
"Oh my word! That is so sweet!" Kagome's smile faded slightly, "I think,"
"It all happened so fast," Sango admitted, tracing her finger over the areas that Miroku had touched during their encounter behind the stage.
"It feels so right," she sighed, smiling sheepishly,
"Then it is," Kagome placed a comforting hand on Sango's shoulder,
"I was thinking, I might ask him for a picnic tomorrow," Sango started, "maybe it's stupid,"
"NO! He would love it. You love the trail, and if you love it, he'll love it," Kagome smiled,
"I'll help you pack lunch and everything," Kagome continued happily.
"I don't mean to pry, but when will you be making a move?" Sango eyed her suspiciously.
"I don't think so. He is my ex's brother," Kagome looked at the floor, "besides, nothing like that ever happened between us, and -"
"Glad to see you came," a red vision stepped in front of her,
"We had to," Sango said bluntly,
"You look very nice, Kagome," InuYasha seem to study her with his eyes,
"Thank you," she said, "You know we were talking right?"
"Yeah, but food is about to be served and I was wondering if I could speak to you?"
"If you have too," she shrugged her shoulders,
The students were called to the cafeteria, and Kagome followed InuYasha outside. A pair of honey eyes following them towards the door. The air was warm against her cheeks. The air smelled of freshly bloomed flowers. She sat on the small stone wall, crossing her ankles. She looked up at InuYasha. The moonlight shone bright on his face, revealing all the changes of 8 years. His face was harder than before. In high school, he had a baby face, now his rectangular features where prominent. His eyes seemed to have gotten smaller as appose to his large golden boy eyes. His arms were crossed loosely, and he looked back at her.
Her hair was much longer, her face sharper, the face of a young woman. Her raven black air shone dark blue in the moonlight. Her shoulders and hips have set out more, creating the perfect hour glass figure. Her breast grew fuller. She was as beautiful as in high school. His denial of his feelings made him act like a brat towards her.
"You wanted to speak to me?" Kagome started,
"Yes, I did. I wanted to apologise," InuYasha sighed, opening his eyes and looking straight at her own,
"Apologise for what?" Kagome felt on edge, something didn't feel right,
"I have been acting like an idiot Kagome, especially towards you," Kagome's eyes widened as she saw longing in his golden orbs.
"I, I miss you. Kami, you have no idea how much!" InuYasha stepped towards her,
Even InuYasha re-threatened me. Yes, he claimed you as his own earlier, Sesshomaru's voice rang through her ears.
"InuYasha, what are you saying?" she asked him, starting to shiver slightly,
"Kagome, I am still in love with you. I haven't stopped thinking about you since that day,"
Kagome felt rage boil through her veins,
"You are the one who left me," she reminded him bitterly, "and I haven't forgotten or forgiven you,"
"Kagome, please," he crouched in front of her, taking her hands in his.
"You have to believe me, Kagome," his eyes pleaded with hers; her gaze did not soften.
"I was in love with you! Not her. She tricked me into thinking it was you and -" she slapped his hands away,
"LIKE HELL YOU BELIEVED IT WAS ME!" Kagome's rage surfaced fully after 8 years,
"Her hair, her voice, even her EYES are different from ME!" She screamed, "She was constantly throwing herself at you, and you constantly caught her!" Tears was forming in her eyes,
"Kagome, I didn't mean to," he reached for her face to wipe away her tear, but she slapped his hand away,
"Get off me please, I would like to go inside now," she tried standing, but InuYasha pressed her legs down,
"I said get off," she shoved him off, making him fall on his ass,
She started walking away, leaving InuYasha on the group, This is not suppose to be happening, he thought.
"Kagome, please listen to me," he tried pleading again, trying to play the strings he use to play too well, but nothing worked.
Kagome turned a sharp corner to enter the hall again, but practically stormed into a tall white figure.
"I am so sorry," she said, not looking up, and tried to walk around,
"Kagome, what is the matter? What happened?" his soft voice caressing her very nerves.
"Sess-Sesshomaru?" she looked up into concerned eyes.
"What did he do to you?" he started looking at each arm in turn, softly tilting her head, inspecting every visible area of her body,
"No Sesshomaru, calm down, he didn't do anything," she tried to catch his large hands,
"You promise?" he stopped inspecting her, and looked at her face,
"I promise," she smiled as he touched her cheek with two long fingers.
"He better watch himself," Sesshomaru eyes narrowed at the thought, "I will tear him to shreds,"
"You are such a romantic," Kagome giggled softly,
"I try," he smirked, taking one of her hands and tugging it into his arm, "Please follow me,"
Kagome didn't protest, she just followed.
"Do you see what I see?" Kouga nudged Miroku softly,
"Ah yes, I do," Miroku winked at Sango, who smiled widely.
"Let's hope they can keep their hands off each other," Kouga shuddered at the memory.
"That I think they can do," Miroku traced a short line on Sango's shoulder, making her shiver.
"I want to show you something," Sesshomaru led her through the thick mass of students,
"Where? Outside?" Kagome tried to see over the masses, but was to short,
Outside, he held a finger over his mouth in a 'shhh' motion and crept around the corner. This is a side I never expected, she mused, following him anyway.
As they got to the new turn, Sesshomaru just peeked around. Kagome had to suppress a laugh.
She followed his lead, what she saw made her blush slightly.
Shippou and Rin was holding hands and talking. Rin kept looking down, and Shippou in turn would tilt her head up again,
"I wonder where he learned that one," she gave Sesshomaru and accusing smile,
"Not my fault you try to hide from me," Sesshomaru spoke into her hair,
Shippou nervously kept shifting closer, and when Rin noticed she would shift away. The two's nervous tango kept on for a while,
"This is so sweet," Kagome sighed, retracting from the corner and out of view, Sesshomaru followed.
"He is such a brave young lad, being so bold at a school dance," Sesshomaru leaned against the wall, studying Kagome,
"Well, I wouldn't know, I have never been to one" she sighed, looking up at the man she had developed strong feelings for. How do I tell him though? She thought to herself, Besides, I was raised that the guy makes the move.
Sesshomaru frowned down at the woman he cared for, even though he never wanted to admit it before this night.
She was intriguing to him, she fascinated him, she lured him with her smile and deep chocolate eyes.
"That battle seems intense," he finally said, making her look up at him, confusion in her eyes,
"Should I can save you from yourself?" he smiled softly at her,
"Yes please," she blushed deeply, but lifted her face to him.
He took her arm in his again, and they left for the hall.
Sango and Kagome met up again, Kagura decided to drag them to the bathroom. The three teachers spoke and laugh on their way.
"So you and Miroku decided to hook up, huh?" Kagura fixed her makeup, her red eyes looking at Sango via the mirror,
"Yeah, I guess," Sango smiled, Kagome nudged her softly, obviously knowing this before everyone.
"Kagome, tell me something," Kagura's eyes shifted to her,
"What the matter?" Kagome didn't like the way Kagura was looking at her,
"What is up with you and that hunky Sesshomaru?" Kagome blushed at the question,
The click of Kagura's lipstick tube made Kagome jump slightly,
"Oh don't worry Kagome, I am not going to bite you," Kagura shook her head,
"You are just so lucky that a man like him would take interest in you, that's all," jealousy was thick in her voice, but Kagura meant what she said. She was happy for Kagome. She was happy that her new friend's life was turning towards the better.
As they left the bathroom, they heard a loud shriek coming from the hall. All the girls started freaking out together when the slow music started playing.
Teachers chased couples onto the dance floor to slow dance. Some boys tried hard to escape, but teenage girls can be vicious. Shippou was one of the few people leading a young girl onto the floor. Many of the boys looked utterly distressed, which made the three friends laugh.
"May I have this dance on our old song," InuYasha held his hand out to Kagome,
"You are the one who taught me that saying no is not acceptable," Kagome sighed, and accepted his hand. He led her onto the floor,
"I am really trying to make it up to you Kagome," he placed his hand on her waist,
"Why can't you see or accept it?" Kagome refused to answer; she held her head high, looking past his face as they danced in silence.
"Kagome, please, I still love you," InuYasha took her off guard when he took her in a dip.
"InuYasha, please," her voice pleaded with him, she could feel hot honey on them,
"It's really good to be close to you, I missed this," InuYasha pulled her body into his, hard.
"You better stop this," Kagome warned, feeling his presence approach across the dance floor,
"The song is over, as it is a new one, the young miss may take a new partner," his voice was thick with warning,
"Butt out! She is MINE! I thought I told you to mind your own business," InuYasha spat,
"I do not belong to you! You lost this right the day you slept Kikyo!" Kagome slapped his hands away from her. She took Sesshomaru's outstretched hands, and he pulled her into his body,
"Shall we, my lady?" Sesshomaru's eyes softened on her face, a smile spread across his lips when she return a strong grip on him.
"Yes, my lord," she teased, sending InuYasha into a fit of rage. Kouga appeared behind him, resting a warning hand on his tensed shoulder.
"That arrogant bastard!" he spat through his teeth; he followed Kouga off the dance floor.
InuYasha found Naraku, bidding him farewell and leaving.
Kouga asked Kagura to be his dance partner, as it seemed that everyone was waltzing around. Miroku swept Sango into her midnight dreams, holding her close to his body. Neither Sesshomaru, nor Miroku allowed any other person to dance with their beauties.
"This is cheating," she reminded Sesshomaru after he refused the fourth person,
"You are mine tonight, my lady," Sesshomaru spoke softly to her, she felt like she could melt.
"Only tonight?" she allowed her eyes to show her fear of losing this moment forever,
"As long as you want me close to you," he smiled into her hair.
They danced into the early hours, until the event was over. Every student and teacher was sad that the night ended. Miroku took Sango's hand as he walked her towards her car.
"Miroku," Sango didn't know how to ask,
"Yes my sweet," he pulled her closer to him,
"Would you like to come with me somewhere tomorrow, please?"
"Of course! I would love to spend time with you, my Sango" Miroku kissed the top of her head,
"What time do I need to fetch you? Do I need to bring anything?" Miroku twirled her around when they reached her car, Kagome and Shippou wasn't there yet,
"Let's say 10ish? And no, I will see to all our eats and drinks," she smiled up at him,
"Till tomorrow, my sweet Sango," he brought his lips down to hers, and she accepted gladly.
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