InuYasha Fan Fiction ❯ Happy Medium or Extreme Aggravation ❯ Fight For Your Right to Party! ( Chapter 10 )

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Chapter 9: Fight For Your Right To Party!

 

 

“What am I gonna wear?” Kagome was in a frenzy, throwing clothes around her bedroom like she was trying to evacuate from a category 5 hurricane. Sango was sitting on the edge of the bed laughing when a well aimed pair of jeans smacked her in the face.

 

“Hey I'm an innocent bystander and now I'm collateral damage.” Sango ripped the jeans from her head and looked at Kagome who was continuing the assault on her closet. “What's the deal anyway? It's just gonna be a bunch of people you don't know and some that you probably don't wanna know.”

 

“That's not the point. The point is that Kikyou, hemorrhoid of the planet, might show up. I can't just go in anything, I have to make her squirm. She's my arch-enemy for god's sake.” Kagome's voice was getting shrill and Sango had to cover her ears lest she burst an eardrum. Besides I wouldn't mind making InuYasha drool either.

 

Sango got up and joined Kagome at the closet with gusto. “Well, since you put it that way let me help you.” She started going through Kagome's drawers and pulling out likely outfit candidates.

 

Finally forty minutes later, Sango stepped back to look at their handiwork. She wiped the sweat off of her brow and nodded approvingly. Success.

 

Since it was an 80's type party and the guests were gonna be dressed in various shades of punk, they'd follow that vein. Kagome was wearing shimmery blue stretch pants that went down to her calves under a black faux leather mini skirt. Her shirt was a tank top that came off of one shoulder. It was very punk chic. Sango wanted to tease and spray her hair but Kagome drew the line right there. Sango pouted until Kagome said she could help her with her make up. Sango pulled out the blue eyeshadow at once and Kagome smacked herself on the head. Uhn why me?

 

“Oh shit Kagome its 7:50. We only have ten more minutes if he's on time. Here put this lip gloss on. We don't want to do too much and let me get those curlers out of your hair! We'll put it in a side pony tail”

 

“Ow Sango! Don't pull my hair out! I don't wanna go to the party bald. And I am NOT putting it in a side pony tail. What is wrong with you?” Kagome rubbed her scalp where her hair had been yanked. She looked at the clock on the kitchen wall. Yup only five minutes now. We better get this over with. She finished brushing some of the curls so that they were just soft waves and then re-checked her make-up in the bathroom. Not too much but enough to accentuate her Japanese features. “Shoes! What shoes do I wear?”

 

“Damn, good thing we wear the same size. I have a pair that will be perfect. Hang on a sec.” Sango ran into her room and went through her shoe collection. She came out with a pair of leather platforms that looked like saddle shoes from the 50's. “I haven't worn these for a while so they're genuine retro.”

 

Kagome eyed the shoes, unsure of their credentials but what the hell? She only had one minute left anyway right?

 

Ten minutes and a shoe change later and finally there was a knock on the door.

 

“About damn time.” Sango went to go answer the door. She had looked at Kagome checking out the converse high tops she'd changed into and figured the paleness meant she was too nervous to answer it herself. “Hey InuYasha what took you so long?”

 

“Had to stop and get gas and smokes.” InuYasha told her when he walked in, then he looked at Sango and took a step back “Geezus what happen to you? You look like you've been through WW III.”

 

“Long story and you have Kagome to thank for it.” Sango took a quick look at herself in the microwave face and frowned. Christ I do look like hell. This calls for a solo soak in the hot tub. “Kagome's in the living room go get her before she changes her mind. I'm going to the pool.” Sango walked to her room and went to work trying to find her bathing suit.

 

InuYasha walked in to the living room and stopped short upon seeing Kagome standing next to the couch twiddling her thumbs and looking everywhere but in his direction. WOW! She looks hot. He subconsciously raised his hand to his mouth to check to see if he was drooling.

 

Kagome caught the movement and smirked, all nervousness gone. Hah! He was drooling. Sango I owe you one. Kagome checked him out now. He too had changed his clothes. His jeans were slim fits and they hugged him just right. He was wearing a green army bomber jacket and under that was a plain black T-shirt. He was wearing red and black checkered vans. I always wanted a pair of those. She eyed the thick jacket. “InuYasha, is it cold outside?”

 

“No, I just like this jacket. If you want, you can borrow it if you get cold.” Or I can keep you warm in other ways. He shook his head to clear his thoughts.”Ready to go?”

 

“Yeah. Bye Sango!” She walked towards the door with InuYasha following.

 

When InuYasha got to the door he looked over his shoulder and said “Don't wait up!” and laughed.

 

Kagome had stopped walking and turned back to him, an unsure look on her face. “What do you mean don't wait up?”

 

“Don't worry I was just kidding. I'm not gonna try anything.” Unless you want me to.

 

Kagome was still unsure but turned and started walking again. What if I want you to. She was surprised to feel an arm drop around her shoulders and when she looked it was InuYasha. He looked at her and smiled his best and sexiest smile. Oh boy, this is gonna be a long night.

 

 

The party was being thrown in an old secluded house about 10 minutes from Kagome's apartment. The wood siding was rotting and the old patio was squeaky. People were everywhere. Groups of people were standing around smoking, talking and drinking from red plastic cups. Kagome didn't see anyone that she knew but as they were walking up a few people greeted InuYasha and some girls openly stared at him. When they saw Kagome with him, their jaws dropped and they all began whispered conversations with each other. Kagome felt uneasy and self conscious. Seeing the wary expression on Kagome's face, InuYasha put his arm protectively around her shoulders and leaned in to whisper in her ear: “Don't worry Kagome. You look great and you're with me.”

 

“A bit cocky aren't you?” she whispered back and giggled. The buzz of whispers around them gained in pitch and volume. Kagome was glad when they went inside where the music was loud enough to drown out the whispers. The band was playing “Deadman's Party” by Oingo Boingo and weren't doing a bad job at it. There were even more people inside but they seemed too preoccupied with drinking and talking to pay much notice to them, which suited her just fine.

 

“InuYasha how the hell are ya man?” A good looking guy with a long black braid came over and performed a complicated handshake with InuYasha.

 

It's like a secret handshake. Kagome kept her thoughts and her giggles to herself. The man that had approached them was wearing a grungy blue T-shirt and faded blue jeans with holes at the knees.

 

“Who's your friend man?” the guy looked over at Kagome.

 

“Hiten this is Kagome. Kagome, Hiten. This is his place”

 

“How do you get the best looking women man?” Hiten was smiling at Kagome and she realized that his face was flushed and his breath smelled like beer. She smiled politely and stole a look at InuYasha. She couldn't decipher his expression and stiffened when his arm circled her waist. She relaxed soon after enjoying the feel of him near her too much to worry about it.

 

InuYasha bared his teeth at Hiten and growled “Mine.”

 

“Okay” Hiten replied slowly; “Hey the keg's in the kitchen help yourselves. Nice to meet you Kagome.” He slid one last nervous look at InuYasha, gulped and made a hasty retreat. InuYasha relaxed when he was gone.

 

Kagome wriggled out of his grip and turned to him “What was that about?”

 

“I didn't like how he was looking at you.” InuYasha shrugged, his face impassive.

 

“I am not a piece of meat InuYasha” she hissed at him “and besides it's not like we're going out.” Although I wouldn't mind it if we were. She sighed.

 

“I'm sorry okay. You just don't wanna get involved with that guy. He's bad news to any girl that goes out with him. I've known him for a long time and he's okay really if you aren't a girl.”InuYasha looked her in the eyes so that she would take him seriously.

 

“Oh okay.” Her expression softened and she smiled. “Do you wanna go grab a beer?”

 

InuYasha was shocked “Kagome the good girl wants to get a beer?”

 

She shrugged her face a study in innocence “One or two drinks every once in a while never hurt anyone right?”

 

“I guess so. The kitchen's over here.” They walked to the kitchen and stood in line for the keg. InuYasha looked around and spotted Kikyou, Hari and Ruri watching them and moved to block them from Kagome's view. There was no need for bloodshed.

 

They collected their drinks and walked to where the band was playing in the backyard without incident although InuYasha could feel three pairs of eyes following them. They listened to the band go through a few more songs and drinking their beer. Enjoying watching drunken fools try to dance to the music and laughing about those that fell on the asses. But every once in a while InuYasha would catch a glimpse of Kikyou or one of her henchmen cross his line of sight reminding him that they were near.

 

“InuYasha, why are you so tense all of a sudden?” Kagome asked when the band broke off for a break. The music was good and she was surprisingly having fun. But InuYasha seemed tense and it worried her.

 

“Kikyou is following us around and it's making me nervous. She's usually more forward than this. I need another beer. Will you be okay by yourself?” When she assured him that she was fine he went off toward the kitchen.

 

Hari and Ruri saw him leave Kagome and followed him to the kitchen. They waited for him to get his drink then accosted him in the hall.

 

“Hey dog breath. I saw you with your new bitch.” Hari's green eyes flashed dangerously.

 

“What do you two demons want?” InuYasha wanted to get back to Kagome because Kikyou wasn't with these two and he could only guess what was going on outside. Why did the band stop playing? “Get outta my way.”

 

“I don't think so. We aren't done with you yet.” Ruri grabbed his jacket as he was passing by and turned him around. “I think you owe us an apology for your rude language this morning.”

 

“Yeah? Well I think you owe the world an apology for existing. Now let me go before I make you let me go.” He narrowed his eyes and bared his teeth. Hari and Ruri had done what they came to do and distracted him long enough for Kikyou to do her part. They watched as InuYasha pushed his way through the crowd and followed after him. Neither wanted to miss the action.

 

With Kagome

 

After InuYasha had been gone for a few minutes, Kagome felt a tap on her shoulder. She turned around expecting to see InuYasha and came face to face with Kikyou who had a look of pure hatred on her face. She didn't have enough time to form a sentence before Kikyou slapped her. Hard. A hush fell over the crowd nearest to them and spread out until even the band stopped playing and looked toward the circle of people with two girls in the middle. One girl was standing as still as a statue and the other was fidgeting like a restless fire.

 

When Kagome got over the shock she put her hand up to feel the warmth on her cheek. She turned her head to the girl before her and her eyes blazed with un-banked fury.How dare she!

 

“What the hell was that for?” Kagome said softly but with passion.

 

“You fucking slut. What are you doing here with InuYasha? He's mine.” Kikyou's face twisted into an ugly sneer.

 

“What do you mean yours? Last time I checked you played grab ass with some loser and InuYasha chucked you.” Kagome usually didn't talk like this but Kikyou always did seem to know how to push her buttons. “It's none of your damn business what I'm doing here with him.”

 

“You're not good enough for him Kagome. I'm gonna kick your ass then I'm going home with him.” Kikyou was clenching and unclenching her fists, feet apart in a fighting stance.

 

“Like You're good enough! Don't make me laugh. And kicking my ass isn't going to get him to go back with you whore. You're damaged goods bitch. So go find someone else's life to ruin. I think you've done enough to me and InuYasha.” Kagome's gaze never faltered from Kikyou's.

 

After a beat Kikyou spit in Kagome's face and laughed cruelly. Kagome didn't hesitate to draw her arm back and punch the laughing bitch in the face. Kikyou staggered back and after regaining her balance, lunged at Kagome. They fell to the ground and fought. Grabbing hair, slapping and punching anything that they could reach. They rolled around yelling obscenities at each other and spitting. Finally Kagome was able to pin Kikyou on her back and was about to deliver another punch when someone grabbed her from behind. She turned her upper half and finished the blow. She stopped herself from repeating the action when she heard a familiar voice.

 

“Damnit Kagome that's the second time this week I've been punched.” Kagome snapped out of her haze and focused on InuYasha who was gingerly rubbing his shoulder. He was pissed.

 

“Sorry InuYasha I didn't know it was you.”

 

“I can't leave you alone for five minutes without a brawl erupting.” His words were harsh but he was smiling. The smile faltered when he heard Kikyou speak.

 

“Get this bitch off me baby. She attacked me.” Kikyou struggled feebly beneath Kagome. “God she weighs a ton!”

 

“WHAT!” Kagome was about to finish what she had started when InuYasha grabbed her and pulled her up. She struggled in his arms. “Let me go! I'm gonna kill her!”

 

“Kagome, let it go.” InuYasha's soothing voice stopped her struggling. “C'mon let's go. I'll take you home to get cleaned up. Here drink this.” He retrieved his beer and gave it to her. She drank it quickly because fist fights always make you thirsty. She regretted it instantly though when her legs started to wobble. InuYasha grabbed her waist to steady her. She felt all warm and fuzzy inside and it wasn't even because of the beer.

 

Kikyou got herself off of the ground and looked at the treatment Kagome was getting from InuYasha. “What about me Inu?” She asked angrily.

 

InuYasha rounded on her his ire evident on his face. “What about you? Ya blew it Kikyou. Don't come near me or Kagome again. And keep your lackeys away too.” He looked toward Hari and Ruri who looked at him malevolently.

 

The crowd parted as they walked away and got into InuYasha's car.

 

“I made an ass of myself didn't I.” Kagome was examining her ruined shirt and shoes.

 

“I wouldn't say that. I've never seen another girl pin Kikyou. I'd say you won that fight. What happened anyway? Why'd you fight her?” InuYasha was warming up his car and looking at Kagome.

 

“She kept calling me names and saying that you were hers. It was the last straw. It was like back in high school only this time I thought I could do something about it. I wasn't going to let her win again. Sorry InuYasha but you were the prize. It might have been the beer but I knew I could take her.” She looked at her face in the visor mirror and almost screamed. There was dirt all over her face and neck and she was able to see the beginnings of a bruise on her forehead. “InuYasha I can't go home like this Sango will freak out. Do you mind if I clean up at your place?” Now she was definitely avoiding his gaze.

 

“Nah I don't mind.” InuYasha looked calm but inside he was dancing. “You wanna just stay in for the rest of the night? We can watch movies.”

 

“Sounds like fun. What comedies do you want. I don't really feel like watching Rambo tonight if you know what I mean.” She looked out the window at the houses that were going past.

 

“Well I have Monty Python and the Holy Grail.”

 

“I love that movie.” Kagome smiled at InuYasha and it was like the sun rising.

 

 

 

 

(A/N: Sorry about the wait. Lots of drama going on. Fighting with the other half, suicide at work, people getting fired, running out of money to buy books that kind of thing. Well I hope you guys enjoy this chapter. I couldn't decide how to dress Kagome at first but I think that this works. I was thinking of putting leg warmers on her but that might have been overkill. Oh well. Please read and review if you value your life. I mean just read and review please. Neko out.)