InuYasha Fan Fiction ❯ Escape ❯ Prom pt 2 ( Chapter 13 )

Disclaimer: I would love to own him, but I don't. ::cries softly to self::

Hello once again. I hope every had happy holidays. I'm so happy that you all seem to enjoy my little fic, which is why I made this chapter to the best of my ability…more or less. I was so busy having fun on my vacation to the mountains that I neglected to finish. Oh, well, better late than never. I'm not even mad that I still haven't gotten a laptop or the Mustang that I wanted, but that's ok. ::glares angrily at family:: I didn't really need them anyway. Anyways, on with the show!

And much thanx to Teowli and Dranged fanfic lover. You two are now my very first reviewers! Thank you for the love!!!

Last time:

Inuyasha sensed her fatigue and drowsiness slowly overcome her senses. He rubbed her back in a soothing motion to ease some of the tension he felt. The scent of sakura blossoms wafted in the air, teasing his nose and leaving him more relaxed. Her soft, steady breathing notified him that she had fallen asleep. He didn't want to remove her from his lap. It just felt so right.

He looked down at the sleeping angel that lay snoring softly in his arms and smiled. She was beautiful. He fingered her silky raven black locks before reluctantly removing her from his lap and settling her under the covers.

"Goodnight, Kagome." He placed a kiss on her forehead, and ran his claws gently across her soft skin. "I'll always protect you." And with one last glance, he left.

Prom pt. 2

"What a bitch! Who is she to say that you can't go to prom!" Rei exclaimed angrily after Kagome told her what had transpired the previous day as they walked to homeroom.

"Calm down Rei," Kagome coaxed nonchalantly. Her mind wasn't on her evil foster mother, but her hanyou savior. A blush spread across her cheeks, tingeing them with pink as she thought back to last night. She could still feel his soothing claws against her back. Being in his arms felt so right. She loved his spicy, cinnamon scent and loved his cute little doggy ears, and loved how he always made her feel special, even though he rarely showed it. Maybe, maybe she was falling in love with him.

"Jeez, when did Carla get a personality change? She always seemed so nice," Charlie sighed shaking her head, then glanced at her dazed friend who was in her own little world. "Kagome, are you listening to us."

She immediately snapped out of her thoughts at the sound of her name. "Huh?"

"Somebody has Inuyasha on the brain," Charlie teased playfully.

The pink blush turned to a dark red. "I do not," Kagome huffed indignantly, covering up her embarrassment and cursing her inability to conceal her emotions.

A wicked grin crept onto Rei's face. "You know, we could always get Inuyasha to kill her. Then you two could live happily ever after without any interference from the wicked witch."

Kagome stared at her dubiously. "I'm really beginning to doubt your sanity."

"Join the club," Charlie mumbled. "We don't have to kill her, its not that serious. You'll just have to sneak out. I already have your dress and things at my house. Just come to my house before the limo comes to pick us up."

"Won't we be cutting it a little close?" Kagome inquired skeptically. "Do you know how long it takes to get ready? I have to get dressed, then do my hair, then makeup-"

Rei waved her off. "You worry too much. Charlie and I will already be dressed and ready so we will be able to help you."

Charlie nodded in affirmation. "And with our help, we'll all be ready when our dates arrive. The limo's picking them up before us."

Rei blanched suddenly at this and fell behind.

"What's wrong?" Kagome asked when she noticed that her friend was no longer beside them.

"Umm, Kag, I gotta tell you something. Promise me you won't be mad?" she asked fidgeting nervously with her skirt.

Realization dawned on Charlie's face. She backed away slowly, as if afraid of the outcome. Although she didn't like seeing her friends fight, the prospect of an all out cat fight was fairly amusing and she didn't want to be caught in the middle if it did occur.

"What is it?" Kagome was starting to worry. Rei wasn't the type to hold back anything that was on her mind. 'Whatever it is must be important.' Besides, Rei was never one to hold big secrets for a long period of time.

"Don't be mad at me, it wasn't my fault. I just felt sorry for him."

Kagome stared at her expectantly.

Rei took a deep breath. "Hojo asked me to the prom a couple of days ago and I kind of said yes." She closed her eyes and braced herself for what was to come.

Kagome giggled. "Is that it? This is what you were so worried about?"

She opened one eye. "So you're not angry?"

"Why would I be angry? I've already got someone that I'm happy with. I'm just glad that he found someone and won't have to go alone."

Sighing in relief, Rei joined Kagome in a fit of giggles.

Seeing that there would be no confrontation, Charlie rejoined the small group, although somewhat disappointed if not relieved. "You do realize that Inuyasha and Hojo will be riding in the same enclosed space for half an hour," she mused thoughtfully.

The giggling subsided. 'Crap. Now I'm going to have to buy Inuyasha a leash and muzzle.' Kagome brought her fingers to her temple as she felt an impending headache begin to pulse in the back of her skull. Hopefully the half demon would show some sort of restraint and maturity. Kagome snorted. Who was she kidding? This was Inuyasha she was talking about.

"Well at least the ride won't be boring," Rei admitted grinning to herself. She had loved witnessing the drama between her friend's lover and ex lover in the parking lot the other day. Now she would get to see part two. Life was sweet.

"I'm not so sure that's a good thing," Kagome murmured.

______________________

The week came, the week went. There was only thing that was constantly on Kagome's mind. It wasn't her grades, or her schoolwork, or even on her valedictorian speech. It was prom. And she would be going to her prom with the most gorgeous dog-eared male on the face of the planet. And it would all be going down in a matter of hours. All she had to do was survive the last supper with Carla and crew.

She stabbed her pork chop with her fork and glanced at her wrist watch. Thirty more minutes. Thirty more minutes before Inuyasha was due to arrive to take her to Charlie's place. And then, then the fun would begin. She squished her mashed potatoes beneath her utensil. She hoped that her excitement didn't show.

"Would you please use proper etiquette while at the dinner table?"

Inwardly cringing at the sound of the Carla's cold voice, Kagome set her fork on the table and met the calculating gaze of the older woman. "I'm not very hungry. I think I'll go to bed early."

Ron eyed her suspiciously, but said nothing and continued to look over his stock reports.

"You aren't still pondering over that silly dance are you?" She dabbed her mouth meticulously with her napkin. "I told you already, there will be plenty of dances and balls once you go to college."

A smart retort danced on the edge of her tongue. Rin kicked her under the table and gave her a pleading look, knowing full well that Kagome's remarks would only get her into more trouble. "Carla, could we watch the documentary on the origin of all species tonight on the Discovery channel?"

"Of course Rin." She smiled softly at the younger girl before reverting her gaze to the eldest. "Kagome you are welcome to join us."

'I'd rather walk through hot coals than endure you presence for a period of two hours,' Kagome thought wryly, but only shook her head. "I've got a headache. After I finish the book I've been reading, I think I'll retire for the night."

Ron raised a brow. "Are you sure? It is a little early to be going to bed for the night. It is only 6 o'clock."

Kagome gritted her teeth, but forced a fake smile. "I'm sure. I've got nothing else to do since I'm not going anywhere else tonight."

He stared at her, and for a moment Kagome feared that he knew what she was going to attempt. She let out an inward sigh of relief when he shrugged and continued eating his meal. Ten minutes later once all food was consumed, Kagome cleared the table and began putting away the dishes. She glanced at her watch once more. Five minutes to go. Wait, why was she staring at the clock? Inuyasha was never on time. Sighing, she resumed her tedious task.

"Kagome, are you leaving now?" Rin whispered as she entered the kitchen.

"Right after I finish these," Kagome replied scrubbing the pan with suds.

"Let me finish up here. You go before you're late."

She smiled at the younger girl, gratitude shining in her blue eyes. "Thanks Rin. You're the best."

She grinned. "Just have fun." A glint of mischief flashed in her eyes and she added, "and remember to use protection. I don't want to become an aunt so soon, even though there's no doubt in my mind that your offspring won't be cute."

Kagome felt her face burning in mortification. "Rin," she hissed, "he and I are only friends."

The younger girl grinned, then winked. "You never know. Maybe something will happen at the after party."

Kagome rolled her eyes. "Goody-bye Rin." She hugged her sister and retreated to her room. Both adults were in the den watching the flat screen TV. If she were lucky, they would fall asleep on the couch and wouldn't wake until morning. She grinned to herself as she ran quietly up the steps. Upon entering her sanctuary, she closed and locked the door.

"Its about damn time. Do you know how long I've been waiting for your ass?" the hanyou yawned from his sprawled position on one of her bean bags, his silver-white tresses spilled out around his nicely tanned face.

His smoldering gaze sent shivers her spine. Why did he have to be so sexy? "Well I'm here now," she said slightly flustered.

"I don't even get a hello?" He questioned as she began putting pillows under her sheets in an attempt to make it look like a person was sleeping in the bed. <AN: Thanks demon angel!!>

"Would you be quiet?" she whispered harshly and glanced nervously at the door, anticipating one of her foster parent's arrival. "They might hear you."

He scowled, his ears twitching in annoyance. "I can speak as loud as I want-" She had clamped her soft hand over his mouth.

"Please Inuyasha?" she pleaded poking out her lower lip and giving him the begging puppy dog look.

Inuyasha's eyes softened somewhat. Damnit, he hated when she did that. He reluctantly nodded, and felt somewhat disappointed when she removed her warm hand from his mouth. He had had half a mind to start nuzzling her soft skin, but refrained himself. It was getting harder and harder to control himself when he was around her. Growling softly at his confused feelings, he crossed his arms and legs frowning.

She quirked a brow at his antics. He reminded her of a sulking child. "What's wrong?" she asked after she finished her activities.

"Nothing," he grumbled.

Kagome smiled and scratched him behind the ears. "Are you sure you're alright?" The low purr that rumbled in his chest as she continued her ministrations told her he would be fine. "Come on. We have to go."

"Whatever," he mumbled, inwardly basking in contentment while she stroked his ears. He could certainly get used to this pampering.

_____________________________

"My feet hurt already," Rei muttered as she pulled Kagome's hair into a cute pinup that she had seen in a magazine.

"The price you pay for looking good," Charlie said applying mascara.

"What time is the limo supposed to arrive?" Kagome asked as her friends worked on her. As they promised before, they were already dressed and ready to go, unlike her. Rei's dress was an A-line gown in a classic tank style with delicate twisted satin and champagne color with a unique detachable sweep train and rhinestone accents at the waist. The back was out and had straps intercrossing with one another.

Charlie's gown had been imported from China. It was a silk Red Cheongsam Geisha gown with golden dragon and phoenix designs. It had elaborate and intricate patterns and accentuated her every curve. Kagome pouted. If she hadn't been so busy training to defeat Naraku she would have had adequate time to go prom shopping and prepare. But no. Here they were, and hour before the prom actually began, rushing in order not to be late.

"In a few minutes. Voila! Am I a genius or what?" Rei grinned and pulled a few strands from the pinup so that they framed her face. "How do you like it Kag?"

"I wish I could see it, but Charlie is kinda in the way," she replied trying to around her friend so that she could see the mirror.

"If you don't stop fidgeting, you're going to get mascara all over your face," Charlie scolded as she applied the finishing touches.

"Inuyasha's going to swoon when he sees you," Rei giggled.

"Speaking of Inuyasha, where is he?"

"Oh he's downstairs with my brother playing video games. Don't worry, he's dressed already ready, and might I add looking sexier than ever in his Armani suit. He even drove that nice looking Skyline over here before he went to get you," Charlie said. "And now, you're done."

Kagome frowned. "Armani suit? Where does he get all this money?" 'He hardly goes to work and when he does, he does nothing.'

"Hmm, he's got looks, cute doggy ears, a nice car and money. You've hit the jackpot my girl," Rei said approvingly.

Kagome studied herself in the mirror, slightly surprised. She didn't look half bad considering they had all dressed her in a matter of minutes. She smiled to herself, secretly hoping that Inuyasha would swoon after seeing her tonight. "Thanks girls. You all are life savers."

"That's what friends are for," Charlie admitted grinning.

"Aw, group hug!" Rei squealed gathering them in a tight embrace.

They pulled away at the sound of the doorbell. "Ooh, I hope that it's the limo with my Hiten in it," Charlie giggled running out first in her red 5-inch high heels.

"Are you absolutely positive that you don't mind Hojo and I going together," Rei asked suddenly timid as they trailed after their friend.

"I said it before and I'll say it again. Knock yourself out. Besides, I've got the cuter of the two anyway," Kagome teased playfully.

Laughing, the two girls made their way down the stairs. Charlie had attached herself to Hiten's arm and was looking adoringly up at him as she played with a lock of his hair. Hojo stood nearby, looking nervous in his black tux with a corset in hand. Inuyasha, as expected, was nowhere to be seen.

"I'm going to go find my hanyou," Kagome said as they reached the bottom step.

"Tell me if he swoons," Rei grinned elbowing her side.

Kagome rolled her eyes and made her way into the family room.

As Charlie had said, he was playing some kind of fighting video game with her little brother Chris. She cleared her throat to announce her presence. Chris ignored her, too absorbed in the game at hand, but Inuyasha immediately dropped the controller and jumped to his feet. A smile tugged at her lips. He couldn't be any sexier. His normally wild hair was brushed and pulled back into a silky ponytail at the nape of his neck. He had on a midnight black Armani suit with a button close vest. His double breasted jacket lay disregarded on the floor beside Chris. His attire made his tanned skin practically glow with vigor and healthiness. The stark contrast between his silvery white locks and the color of his ensemble made his hair appear even more vivid. And right now, his beautiful golden eyes stared at her in amazement, tenderness, and something more.

She blushed under his scrutinizing gaze. "So? What do you think?" She twirled around so he could get a full view.

"Y-you look beautiful," he breathed in a barely audible voice. To him, she was the embodiment of perfection. The urge to sweep her into his arms and pull her into a loving embrace threatened to overtake him. He walked cautiously over to her, as if afraid she would disappear forever before he got to touch her.

"I am what?" Kagome teased. "You were speaking to low I couldn't hear you. Care to say it again?" She had heard him loud and clear. She just loved to hear those words coming from him. Usually he never commented on her appearance.

Inuyasha came up to her so that they were inches apart. He ran a claw gently down her neckline. "I said you look beautiful." Her skin was as soft as warm silk.

Her breath quickened as his other hand ran slowly down her back. She bit her lip to keep from moaning from his soft caresses.

"Would you two get a room?" Chris commented turning up his nose at the display of affection between the two.

They both jumped away from each other, blushing furiously. Inuyasha growled at the 11 year old and restrained himself from beating him black and blue. Just when things were starting to get interesting, the brat had to go and ruin the mood.

"Um, we'd better get going now," Kagome squeaked nervously. Not even Hojo had made her feel this way before. What was it about him that drew her to him? Definitely wasn't the personality. The ears, perhaps?

Still growling and muttering threats, Inuyasha picked up his jacket from the door and steered his date to the front door. The others had already entered the limo, and were patiently waiting for the last couple to arrive. Inuyasha's nose twitched as they neared the vehicle. A familiar, yet disgusting scent wafted into his nose. Now who's could it be?

Hojo's head popped out of the window and his jaw dropped. "K-kagome? I didn't know that, umm, he would be riding with us."

Inuyasha's eyes flashed red and he stopped in his tracks. "What the fuck is he doing here?" His hackles began to rise.

Kagome mentally slapped herself for not telling him sooner. What could she say? It slipped her mind? "Yes, he will be riding with us there. But its only for a couple of minutes and-"

"I'm not riding in the same vehicle as pussyboy!" Inuyasha growled dangerously. "It would tempt me to rip out his fucking balls and gut his ass!"

Hojo gulped and withdrew his head, and began rolling up his window as fast as it could go.

Kagome rolled her eyes. And the night had started off so nicely. "Inuyasha, it is not that serious. And you will not being ripping or gutting anything, is this understood?"

"Keh." He folded his arms. "I can't promise you that."

She felt her eye twitch. "Well since you can't, I guess I'll be going to the prom alone. Now either you're going to stop acting like an insensitive jerk or you can just go home to your lonely little apartment and sulk there like the baby you are. Now which will it be?"

Needless to say the first couple of minutes riding in the limo were strained with tension. Inuyasha glared at Hojo. Hojo glared at Inuyasha. Hiten glanced between one and the other grinning and waiting for some action to occur. The girls sat back in the seat wondering why the hell guys couldn't act more like their age and not their shoe size.

Rei, who was sitting on the other side of the hanyou, did what she had been waiting all day to do. She reached up and tweaked one of his snow white puppy ears. "I love your ears. And you never did tell me if you had a brother. And if you do, does he have ears? I love these ears!" she squealed.

"Don't touch the dog Rei," Hojo told her, still holding his gaze, "you might get fleas."

Inuyasha growled. "You're going to get my foot up your ass in a minute if you don't shut the hell up."

Suddenly interested, Kagome reverted her gaze from the window to her ex boyfriend. Since when did Hojo get balls? Guess their break up did him some good.

"Kagome, you should have known better than to bring a dog to the prom when he's not even house broken," Hojo shot back, his voice dripping with venom and distaste.

"Keep talking pussy boy and you'll end up being broken into five or six fucking pieces!" Inuyasha cracked his knuckles. This idiot was asking for an ass kicking. And he would be more than happy to accommodate him.

Hojo shook his head. "Kagome, I only wish you could have found someone more tasteful and suitable to your needs than this fool. If you had left this stray to wallow in his own foulness you and I would still be together."

Fangs bared and eyes bleeding red, the hanyou began to charge in a rage. Kagome grabbed his ponytail and forced him back into his seat. "Would you two cut the crap?" She turned to Hojo. "You should know better than this Hojo. Inciting violence with a half demon is probably the stupidest thing I've ever seen you do. You know you can't beat him physically, so stop provoking him."

She turned to her date. "And you should have better self-control over yourself. If you don't like him, don't talk to him."

"He started it, and I'm gonna finish it!" he snarled, but stopped when he felt her warm fingers caressing his ears. His anger slowly dissolved as he submitted. His fury was no match to her tender touch.

"Hey, why did you break up it up," Hiten whined. "It was getting good."

Charlie smacked him on the back of the head. "Would you grow up?"

Inuyasha's body slumped and he unconsciously put his head on her lap so she could have better access to his ears.

Rei and Charlie giggled when he started to purr. "Aw, he is so cute!" Rei squeaked.

"I know." Charlie glared at Hiten and slapped him again. "Why can't you be that cute?"

He feigned hurt. "I'm sorry Charlie, but I'm too manly to look so cute."

Hojo said nothing. Only stared out of the window moodily. He had acquired some wit and nerve, but it still wasn't enough to win her back. 'I guess I'll have to resort to more desperate measures.' She would see. She would soon realize that they were meant to be.

They arrived at the Ritz hotel without further incident.

"Oooh, looks like my $70 didn't go to waste," Charlie said as they entered the building.

Inuyasha yawned contently. His night so far was good, even if he didn't give Hobo the ass kicking he wanted to. Having Kagome rub his ears on her lap was far more rewarding. He could still smell her enticing scent lingering on himself.

Kagome made certain that Hojo and Inuyasha were separated from each other. While he walked in the front, they walked in the back. Although their altercations were mildly amusing and she loved being fought over, sometimes they took it above and beyond. And she didn't want her prom night ruined just because they couldn't control their testosterone.

After checking in, the group found their table in the main area. People were already up and dancing to the music. Rei grabbed Hojo by the sleeve and began to drag him to the dance floor despite his protests. "Come on! I wanna shake my groove thang!"

Inuyasha smirked at this, and inwardly hoped that Kagome wouldn't want to dance just yet. "So when do we eat?"

"Eat?" Kagome stared at him. "We came here to dance, not eat. You should've done that before you came."

"How the hell was I supposed to know that they weren't going to serve us food," he grumbled irately.

"Because I told you the yesterday they weren't serving food."

"No you didn't."

"Yes I did."

"You didn't."

Kagome shrugged. "You'll live."

"No I won't," he whined. "I'll be right back. I need food." Before she could stop him, he got up and left.

Charlie giggled. "Poor Kaggie. How about we start dancing without him?"

"But I don't have a dance partner," Kagome sulked.

Hiten grabbed his date around her waist. "You don't need anybody, now come on!" He grabbed her hand and pulled both girls toward the dance floor.

_________________

Inuyasha belched as he re-entered the building. He loved cheeseburgers. He couldn't help it if he hadn't eaten anything all day. And how was he supposed to dance if he had no energy? He still felt kind of guilty for ditching her at the last minute. He flattened his ears as he neared the room. He winced as the deafening music hammered into his skull. It was already hot and sticky inside as hundreds of sweaty bodies moved to the rhythm of the music. Weaving between dancing couples and singles, he walked over to where he had left her, only to find her and her crew gone.

Growling in frustration, he turned to face to the partying mob. There were so many scents and so much sweat that he couldn't decipher the location of Kagome. But then, the hem of her blue dress caught his eye. He visibly relaxed. She was near the center of the crowd with both of her friends, gyrating to the beat of the song. Something about her movements and the way she danced moved her body drew him to her.

With minimum effort, he glided over to her location, leaving his jacket on the table. Sweat glistened on her body. Her body radiated with heat and animation. Unable to abstain from touching her any longer, he grabbed arm and spun her around so that she was pressed against his chest.

Kagome blinked in surprise when she came face to face with Inuyasha. His eyes were burning with desire and hunger. Her heart beat quickened as he brought his head closer to hers so that their breath mingled. "Will you dance with me?" His voice was low and husky.

Incapable with producing legible words, she just nodded. His hand snaked around her waist, bringing her body closer to his so that they were one. Kagome followed his lead, enjoying the way he was sending ripples of excitement throughout her entire being. She wrapped her arms around his neck and let the music take her away.

The music suddenly cut off. Everyone looked at the deejay in anger and confusion as they were pulled from their various fantasy lands. Kagome groaned when she saw who was with deejay.

Inuyasha glared at Hojo. "What the hell is pussyboy doing?"

"I have an announcement to make," Hojo declared into the mike. "As you all know Kagome and I have been together for about 4 years now. She has always been there for me, and I for her. But these last couple of months, I have neglected her and treated her like trash. I just want to take this time to say to her that I'm sorry. I'm sorry for not always being there for you when you most needed me. I'm sorry for always coming up with excuses and canceling our dates. And most of all, I'm sorry that you had to resort to dating that dog of yours to make me see the error of my ways."

Inuyasha snarled, but couldn't advance do to Kagome's death grip on his hair.

"And I just want to take this time to ask you a very important question." Murmurs began to circulate as he got down on one knee and pulled a box from his jacket. "Kagome, I know that sometimes we don't see eye to eye. But I believe that we can handle anything obstacle that may come by us." He opened the box, revealing a sparkling diamond ring. He eyes sought the crowd until they found hers. "Would you do me the honor of becoming my bride?"

Kagome's along with every other person in the room dropped open.

"That's it!" Inuyasha growled furiously. "That fucking bastard is dead!"

End.

I wasn't supposed to make Hojo's announcement public, but hey, you only live once right? I'm so tired and sleepy. Now I'm going to go to bed. Review and tell me whatcha think. Oh, and pay no mind to little errors. They will be fixed this weekend. Next chapter I think I'm going to get back on track….after the after party of course. Interesting developments will occur so stay tuned. Ciao people!