InuYasha Fan Fiction ❯ I'll Be There For You ❯ Nerves ( Chapter 8 )

Chapter 8: Nerves

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The week went by too quickly for the two teens. Kagome and Inuyasha spent practically every moment that she wasn't in school together. Earlier that week, Kagome and Sango had gone with the guys to pick out dresses and tuxes for the upcoming prom. Of course, the girls would not show their dresses to the guys, wanting them to be a surprise.

 

Kagome had never been happier than she was that week. The only thing to cast a shadow on her happiness was the note she found in her locker on Thursday.

 

--Flashback--

 

Kagome put away her books and grabbed her bag before turning to meet Inuyasha out front. A note fluttered to the floor, and she bent down and picked it up.

 

DO NOT GO OUT WITH INUYASHA! YOU ARE MINE! THIS IS YOUR ONLY WARNING!

 

Sango had noticed Kagome's face go pale; walking over, she put her hand on the frightened girl's shoulder. “What's wrong Kagome?” Not saying a word, she handed the note to Sango who read it quickly. She looked at Kagome in concern. “You need to tell Inuyasha.”

 

“Tell me what? Are you okay Kagome?” Inuyasha had felt her fear through the connection and came to find her. Kagome hid her face in his shirt as Sango handed him the note.

 

Growling softly as he read it, he asked “any ideas who it may be from?” Both girls shook their heads. “Don't let it bother you too much. Just be careful and I will take care of things. After all, I am always here for you.”

 

--End of Flashback--

 

The day of the prom arrived. Sango came over to get ready with Kagome. Poor Inuyasha was sent to Miroku's so that he wouldn't see Kagome until it was time to go.

 

Inuyasha didn't really mind too much. He had found that he had quite a bit in common with Miroku over the past week and counted him as a friend. Besides, Inuyasha hoped that Miroku would help keep him from getting too nervous.

 

“So, you really are going to ask her tonight?”

 

“Yeah. Her mom already gave me her blessing. I'm going to ask her tonight at dinner. I just hope I don't screw this up too badly.” Inuyasha ran his hand through his hair in a nervous manner.

 

Miroku watched his friend in amusement as he paced. “I wouldn't worry about it. I've seen how Kagome looks at you. I just wish Sango would look at me that way.” Inuyasha gave him a nervous smile but didn't say anything.

 

Finally giving a big sigh, Inuyasha picked up the basketball that was sitting in the corner of the room. “Let's go play some one-on-one. If I don't do something, Kagome will know that something is up.”

 

Laughing, Miroku followed him out the door. “Okay, but I'll cream your butt!” “Not likely!”

 

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Both Kagome and Sango were wrapped in robes, drying their hair.

 

“How should I wear my hair tonight, Kagome?” Sango stood in front of the mirror, twisting her hands through her thick mane.

 

“Let me do it for you Sango” Kagome offered. Grabbing a chair, Sango sat and allowed her friend to work her magic.

 

A short time later, Kagome was finished. Sango looked in the mirror and gasped in surprise. “Wow! I love it! Thank-you!” Kagome had gathered the other girl's hair in an elaborate updo with a few wisps hanging beside her face. Kagome smiled and finished placing rhinestone bobby pins in to help catch the light.

 

“How are you going to wear yours?”

 

“I'll show you.” Kagome quickly took half of her hair and placed it in a simple updo and allowed the rest to hang loosely upon her back. Sango helped her curl the loose parts so they made soft ringlets. Kagome then took a couple of the white roses that Inuyasha had given her that morning and tucked them into her hair. The overall effect was very elegant.

 

Putting on their makeup, Sango asked “are you excited about tonight?”

 

Kagome nodded as she blended her eye shadow. “Yeah, but I am a little nervous too. I think Inuyasha is as well. I am getting the feeling from the connection we share.” Sango smiled at her.

 

“I don't think that you have anything to worry about. Everyone can see how much he dotes on you, and the fact that you feel the same way about him.” Kagome blushed but did nothing to deny the charges.

 

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Inuyasha and Miroku pulled up to the shrine in their separate cars. Miroku was taking Sango to her favorite steak house, whereas Inuyasha was taking Kagome to a seafood restaurant. The couples were going to meet up later at the dance.

 

Both boys looked quite sharp as they walked up to knock on the door. Mrs. Higurashi opened the door and immediately took a picture of the two startled men. “Gotta have pictures you know!” she said laughingly as she led them to the living room to await the arrival of their dates.

 

Sango was the first one down the stairs. Miroku was left gasping in awe as he caught sight of his date. She was dressed in a spaghetti strapped dress of a deep burgundy color. Trailing down the side were flowers in a paler burgundy with small rhinestones as their centers. Sango walked shyly over to Miroku and looked at him with approval.

 

“Sango, my dear, words cannot express your beauty! I must have died and gone to the heavens.” She blushed and allowed him to take her arm and place it in his.

 

Inuyasha smiled to himself at the sight of the two, but quickly turned his focus towards the stairs in anticipation of his angel arriving. Almost on cue, Kagome made her way down the stairs. Her dress was a strapless, midnight blue. A blue so dark that it almost appeared black. It clung to her chest and fell softly from her hips. She had pinned a few of the white roses to the dress and held one for Inuyasha to use as a boutonniere. Inuyasha felt a sense of awe and pride as she came to stand and put the rose in his lapel. He bent down and gave her an appreciative kiss. “You are beyond beautiful, my angel.”

 

Kagome's mother took pictures of everyone as they prepared to head to dinner. “Bye everyone! Have a great time tonight!” she called out as they made their way to the cars.

 

At the restaurant, Inuyasha held Kagome's hand. She looked at him and noticed that he seemed very nervous. After placing their orders for dinner, he stood up and got down on one knee in front of her. Kagome looked at him with confusion. “Kagome, you know that I have loved you for a long time now. I told you that I would always be there for you. Well, I want you to always be there for me as well.” Kagome's eyes started to tear as the realization of what was happening occurred. “Kagome, will you do me the honor of becoming my wife?” Inuyasha pulled out the ring from his pocket and slipped it onto her finger.

 

Kagome threw her arms around his shoulders and kissed him, tears running down her cheeks. “Yes! I will marry you, Inuyasha!” He stood and picked her up, kissing her deeply. When the two broke for air, they could hear the applause of the other dinner patrons. Blushing, the two quickly sat back down at their table.

 

Kagome took a close look at the ring Inuyasha had given her. It had a marquee cut diamond with a small blue diamond to one side. Kagome looked across at her fiancée and smiled. “It was my mother's engagement ring,” he explained.

 

“I love it! Thank-you Inuyasha!” The two lost themselves in each others' eyes, hardly noticing when their meal arrived.

 

“I love you, my angel, my Kagome.”

 

“I love you, my beloved, my Inuyasha.”

 

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TBC