InuYasha Fan Fiction ❯ I'm On The Outside ❯ Right Of Passage ( Chapter 16 )

AN: Alrighty, the long awaited scene of the hook up….IS NOT THIS CHAPTER!!! Okay that was mean of me to toy with you like that…BUT it will be coming very very very SOON…I promise!

 

Also someone sent me an email asking me what “Grad” is…Grad is the Canadian version of Prom…duh :P. Anywho below are the examples of how I see their outfits for the dance.

 

Please note that Inuyasha doesn't have the rosary and Kagome doesn't have the Shikon Jewel…yet! But neither will have the “mystical powers”.

 

There's a scene below between Inuyasha and his mother that I would LOVE to have sketched out, so if anyone's bored and feeling creative LOL.

 

INUYASHA:

http://i2.photobucket.com/albums/y9/ralphlauren83/outsid eprom/inutux.jpg

http://i2.photobucket.com/albums/y9/ralphlauren83/outsid eprom/IYWhite.jpg (Inu once he's able to take the jacket off. Drawn by Kristin, again not drawn FOR me.)

 

KAGOME:

http://i2.photobucket.com/albums/y9/ralphlauren83/outsid eprom/kagsdress.jpg (only I saw it in White, not pink)

http://i2.photobucket.com/albums/y9/ralphlauren83/outsid eprom/kagsdress2.jpg

http://i2.photobucket.com/albums/y9/ralphlauren83/outsid eprom/kagsshoes.jpg

http://i2.photobucket.com/albums/y9/ralphlauren83/outsideprom/ kagshair.jpg

 

SANGO:

http://i2.photobucket.com/albums/y9/ralphlauren83/outsid eprom/Sangosdress.jpg

http://i2.photobucket.com/albums/y9/ralphlauren83/outsid eprom/Sangoshair.jpg

http://i2.photobucket.com/albums/y9/ralphlauren83/outsid eprom/sangosshoes.jpg

 

MIROKU:

http://i2.photobucket.com/albums/y9/ralphlauren83/outsid eprom/mirotux.jpg

 

THE CAR:

http://www.gentrylane.com/gen_site/65_jag_stype/65stype_lftfrt .jpg

 

The song in this chapter is Anytime by Kelly Clarkson, I don't own it, just like I don't own Inuyasha.

 

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~ * ~

 

Miroku and Sango impatiently tapped their feet as Kagome lounged against the couch. They had planned a day of picking up all the final touches for their outfits for the Graduation ceremony. The agreement had been to meet at Inuyasha's place at eleven, and then they would head out and grab lunch before doing their shopping. It was now a quarter to one and they were still sitting in the entertainment room.

 

Kohana entered the room and handed them all drinks, apologizing once more. Sesshomaru had apparently lost out on a huge business deal and decided to work out his frustration on his favourite punching bag, Inuyasha. It had been a common thing over the years, just now it took a lot longer for Sesshomaru to feel more satisfied, since Inuyasha had learned to fight back.

 

Sesshomaru walked into the house stopping briefly to say hello to his stepmother and request the use of her shower. “Is my best friend still breathing?” Kagome teased.

 

Sesshomaru looked over at her and smirked. “He's breathing,” He started. “At least he is now.”

 

Kagome rolled her eyes and motioned for the others to follow her. They stepped outside to find Inuyasha sitting in the grass stretching his muscles. Kagome's eyes bugged out of her head slightly as she took in his outfit. He was shirtless and his hakama were open around the hips. She blushed as she noticed the bare skin through the holes.

 

“Inuyasha!” Miroku said, bent over laughing. “Are you going commando?”

 

Inuyasha looked up from where he was stretching and gave Miroku a dirty look. “They didn't have underwear in the era when these were fashionable.”

 

Sango was laughing so hard she had to lean on Kagome for support. “They've always had some form of undergarments. Besides, I highly doubt those pants were ever fashionable.”

 

Inuyasha glared at Sango before looking at Kagome, who was purposely trying to look anywhere but in his direction. “You got something to say too?”

 

Kagome blushed and shook her head, still not looking at him. “Inuyasha, go take a shower so we can get out of here before the mall closes!” Miroku said.

 

Inuyasha glanced once more at Kagome before scowling and walking inside. “Kagome, you okay?” Sango asked.

 

“If I knew the boy was going to grow up to look that hott I would have shared my crayons with him in grade two.” Kagome muttered.

 

Sango and Miroku burst out laughing as they made their way back inside to wait for Inuyasha.

 

~ * ~

 

Tires squealed as Inuyasha swung his car into the parking space. Miroku was staring at his fingernails with a bored expression while Sango and Kagome gripped their seats with white knuckles. Inuyasha undid his seatbelt, but was unable to move thanks to the death grip that Kagome's fingers had on his hair.

 

“What's wrong?” He asked innocently.

 

Kagome released the seat and glared at him. No matter how many times she was in the car while he drove she would never get used to his driving. “That was some good manoeuvring missing that cat back there, but I sure hope that little old lady will be able to get back on her feet.” Kagome told him.

 

Inuyasha rolled his eyes. “Feh, she had it coming.” He teased.

 

Sango and Miroku laughed as their fingers linked together. Kagome caught the movement out of the corner of her eye and sighed softly. She was starting to miss being with someone. Inuyasha heard her sigh and wrapped his arm around her shoulders.

 

“So are you going to tell me what your dress looks like yet?” He asked her.

 

Kagome and Sango had gone dress shopping a month earlier, two weeks after she had been released from the hospital. It took them three days to find the perfect dresses. They had agreed to go shopping for their accessories closer to the day of grad just in case they changed their minds for some reason.

 

“No, you're not going to see it until grad night.” She told him.

 

“I suddenly feel like a groom before a wedding.” Inuyasha muttered.

 

Kagome stopped walking and looked at him in shock. “What did you just say?”

 

Inuyasha gave her a strange look before tugging her forward. “You know how it's bad luck for a groom to see the bride before a wedding; I'm starting to feel that away about your stupid dress.”

 

Kagome rolled her eyes as Sango lead them into a jewellery store. “Just how are you two going to buy accessories for your dresses when you don't have them with you?” Miroku asked.

 

“We took pictures.” Kagome said. “Now you two get out of here, go buy some video games or something.”

 

“And stay out of Victoria Secret!” Sango yelled. “I don't want lingerie for a graduation present from you Miroku!”

 

The guys walked off in the direction of the food court and the girls returned their attention to the task at hand. “So you guys are getting each other presents then huh?” Kagome said as she looked at some earrings.

 

“Yeah.” Sango said. “It wasn't really a mutual decision; he told me that he had something to give me on graduation so I figured I'd get him something too. Aren't you and Inuyasha getting each other anything?”

 

Kagome shrugged. “I didn't really think about it.”

 

Kagome looked at the jewellery but didn't look for anything to match her dress. Kohana was giving Kagome a necklace for graduation and she was told that it would go perfect with her dress. She also didn't need earrings since she was going to be borrowing her mother's tear drop diamonds.

 

She wandered away from the women's section and over to the men's. She looked around at the different jewellery, wondering if maybe she should get Inuyasha something from here. She passed the watches and ID bracelets, knowing that he would never wear them. She looked at all the chains, shaking her head as she studied the gold necklaces.

 

“Silver's more his style.” She muttered to herself, moving along.

 

She was about to ask to look at a thick silver chain when something caught her eye. She moved to the end of the glass counter and stared down at the item. It didn't fit in with the rest of the jewellery that it sat with. Amidst silver, gold, platinum chains, the beaded necklace sat in the center. Kagome could tell that the beads were wood and were well worn; the thing had to be an antique.

 

“You like the rosary?” A man's voice interrupted her thoughts.

 

“It's beautiful, may I see it?”

 

The man nodded and stepped around the counter. “It's all that's left of our Feudal era display. Everything but this was sold, I can't understand why; it is an interesting piece of work. It belongs in any collection.”

 

Kagome glanced at the price tag and swallowed heavily. If she bought this, she wouldn't be able to afford to get her hair and makeup done, then again Kohana had offered to do her hair and make up for her, and if she let her do it, Kagome was guaranteed something that she would like.

 

“I'll take it.” Kagome said.

 

“Would you like it wrapped?” The man asked, taking it from her gently.

 

“No, that's alright, if I know the person that I plan to give this to he'll just make some comment about knowing that I didn't wrap it myself.” Kagome said wincing at the thought of all the Christmas and Birthday presents she had mutilated over the years.

 

The man laughed and begun to ring up the rosary. Once it was in a box and a bag, Kagome tucked it into her purse and returned to Sango to save her from choosing between two pairs of earrings.

 

~ * ~

 

Kagome woke up and slowly pushed the covers away from her face. She stretched her arms out and almost screamed when her hand hit something warm. “Ow, fuck!” Inuyasha muttered in his sleep and rolled away from her.

 

She had spent the night at his house after the Graduation ceremonies. Kohana had all but dragged her there, saying that she was going to spend the day pampering the girl until it was time to get ready. She and Inuyasha had spent most of the night in his room watching old black and white movies and just relaxing. She had left to go to the room she would be sleeping in at around 3 am.

 

“What are you doing here?” Kagome asked with a yawn. “I seem to remember falling asleep alone in this bed.”

 

“You were, mom sent me to wake you up.” Inuyasha muttered into the pillow.

 

Kagome sat up and looked down at him. “Oh yeah, and when was that.”

 

“At nine.”

 

Kagome glanced at the clock and rolled her eyes. “Its 11:30 Inuyasha.”

 

“Yeah I know, Shippou's been coming in every half hour to tell me what time it is.” He muttered, curling around her body.

 

Inuyasha's legs were around one hip and his torso around the other. He rested his head on her thigh; she briefly wondered how in the world he was comfortable. Kagome smiled to herself and ran her fingers through his bangs. Her door opened slowly and Shippou's red hair appeared.

 

“Inuyasha it's 11:30, Kohana said that if you and Kagome don't get out of bed now she's going to come in here and she promises that it won't be pretty.” Shippou said, looking at his feet.

 

“Okay Shippou, we're awake.” Kagome told the Kitsune. “Why are you looking at the floor?”

 

“Miroku told me never to look into a room where a man and women are in a bed together, he said I'm to young to see things like that.”

 

Kagome's jaw dropped and Shippou yelped at the look on her face. Inuyasha's eyes opened and he looked up at Kagome. “What's going on?” Inuyasha asked. “Uh oh, who's going to die?”

 

“Miroku!” Kagome exclaimed before telling Inuyasha what Shippou just said.

 

Inuyasha rolled away laughing. “That's classic!” He exclaimed.

 

Kagome glared at him and grabbed a pillow, slamming it down on his face. “You're just as bad!”

 

Kagome climbed off the bed and grabbed Shippou, hauling him up to sit him on her hip. Inuyasha peaked out from under the pillow and watched her whisper something to Shippou before he nodded and hugged her neck tightly. With one last deadly glare she left the room.

 

Inuyasha sighed, still chuckling over the fact that Miroku would say something like that to Shippou knowing that he would eventually tell Kagome. He sat up and made his way down to the kitchen, only to be shoved back out by his mother.

 

“Mom!” He said, as he almost fell. “What's going on!”

 

“You're going to Miroku's, that's what's going on.” Kohana said, shoving her son towards the door. “Your tux is there so you guys are going to change and then come back here to pick up Sango and Kagome.”

 

“But I'm hungry!”

 

“You should have thought about that when I sent you up to her room two and a half hours ago to wake her up, then you would have had the chance to eat.” Kohana said. “Sango's already here and in the middle of a pampering from Akina, so shoo.”

 

“You're pampering them and not me?” Inuyasha said, sticking his bottom lip out.

 

“Oh no you don't, I've put up with three Tashio men doing that to me.” Kohana said, poking him in the chest. It always amused Inuyasha when his mother did that, considering she was a foot shorter than him. “It didn't work for your father, it barely worked for your brother and it didn't work for you after you hit age six, now scram.”

 

Inuyasha laughed as his mother all but shoved him out of the house. He barely had time to pull on his shoes before the door closed behind him. He couldn't wait for that night, he knew all the fuss his mom was making over Kagome was going to make being dissed by his own mother well worth it.

 

Kohana returned to the kitchen dusting her hands off. “Now it's just us girls, well except Shippou of course.”

 

Kagome grinned from where she was buttering a bagel and quickly tossed it into a Tupperware container with some eggs and bacon. “Where do you think you're going?” Her mother asked.

 

“If I know Inuyasha he's pouting out in the car right now, so I'm taking him some breakfast.” Kagome said, grabbing a fork before jogging out to the drive way.

 

Inuyasha was actually digging in his glove compartment, searching for his sunglasses. He jumped when a finger tapped on his window. He grinned at Kagome and rolled down his window. “Did you bring me my sunglasses?”

 

“No food.” Kagome said, thrusting the container through the window. She leaned in and kissed his cheek gently. “Have fun at Miroku's and your sunglasses are under the passenger seat.”

 

She pulled herself out from the window and walked back to the house. Inuyasha stared after her, his fingers touching his still tingling cheek. He finally reached under the passenger seat and felt around for his sunglasses. He was startled to feel a soft material lying under the seat and he nervously pulled out what ever it was.

 

He stared at the long velvet shaped box questioningly, trying to figure out who it could belong to and most importantly, what was in it. He slowly opened the box and his eyes went wide as he stared at the blue wooden beads and the white beads shaped like fangs. His fingers brushed over the cool wood and he gently lifted it from its case. A piece of paper lay nestled underneath it and he quickly snatched it up and unfolded it.

 

Inuyasha,

 

I don't know what really possessed me to buy this, but it seemed perfect for you. Happy Graduation, think you can put up with me for another 12 years?

 

All my love,

 

Kagome.

 

Inuyasha smiled and tucked the beads against his chest. He glanced towards the house and saw the curtain move back, but he knew that Kagome had been watching him. He quickly slid the beads over his head and began to place the note back inside the box. More writing caught his eye and he pulled the note back out.

 

By the way, Sango says that she owes you new sunglasses, she kind of sat on yours and broke them.

 

Inuyasha burst out laughing and finally pulled away from the house. Inside Kagome smiled and moved away from the window. While she hadn't been able to make out his exact reaction to the rosary, she had seen him put it on before he left the driveway. She walked back into the kitchen only to be thrown into a chair by her mother.

 

Several hours later Inuyasha returned with Miroku and stuck his head in the house. “Mom, am I allowed to come into my own home now?” He called.

 

“Yes, but get your butt into the living room until I call you!” She yelled from upstairs.

 

Miroku and Inuyasha looked at each other and shrugged. They made their way to the living room and laughed to find a ruffled looking Shippou sitting on the couch. “Why aren't you helping them?” Miroku asked, sitting beside the Kitsune.

 

“Aunt Akina kicked me out when Sango and Kagome started to get dressed.” Shippou said, playing with the DVD player remote.

 

Inuyasha took that as a sign and stood to throw in a movie for the Kit. “How did they look?” Miroku asked.

 

Shippou was about to answer when they heard the front door open and close. Sesshomaru stopped in his tracks when three pairs of eyes turned in his direction. “What?” He asked.

 

“Why are you here?” Inuyasha asked him.

 

Sesshomaru shrugged. “Kohana called me and asked me to come over.” He told his brother. “Something about keeping you two in line.”

 

Sesshomaru put a foot on the stairs and began to go in search of his step-mother. “I wouldn't go up there, Sesshomaru.” Shippou said, his tiny face barely peeking over the couch. “Aunt Akina and Kohana are scary.”

 

Sesshomaru grinned at the kit. “They don't scare me.” Inuyasha started the DVD and watched the stairs with a smirk as his brother suddenly appeared. “I take that back.”

 

Miroku and Inuyasha laughed as Sesshomaru sat down in the chair across from them. The three of them put up with Shippou's movies for another two hours; every time one of them went anywhere near the stairs Akina or Kohana were there, giving them a nasty glare.

 

Miroku made his way back from the bathroom and shook his head. “Man I swear they have a surveillance camera on the stairs. I put my hand on the banister to fix my shoe and your mom showed up at the top. She's frightening sometimes.”

 

“Why do you think I moved out as soon as possible.” Sesshomaru muttered.

 

“I thought it was because Kagura kept complaining about Inuyasha walking in on you two.”

 

Kohana's voice made all three jump. Shippou was completely oblivious as he was entranced by his movie. “Shit mom, don't do that.” Inuyasha said, grabbing his chest.

 

“Language!” Kohana snapped. “Okay you two can come to the bottom of the stairs now.”

 

Inuyasha nodded the camera his mother was holding and whined at her pitifully, making his brother chuckle. “How many rolls of film do you have this time?” Sesshomaru asked.

 

When he and his ex-girlfriend Kagura had gone to their graduation Kohana had easily gone through six rolls of film. “Well this is the third roll.” Kohana told her step-son.

 

“Yeah she took an entire roll of film this morning while I brushed my teeth.” Inuyasha said.

 

“Only one?” Sesshomaru teased.

 

Kohana turned and threw an empty film canister at him, hitting him on the forehead. “Oh leave me alone.”

 

“I just think it's sad that you took more pictures of our dates than you did of your own son.” Inuyasha said.

 

“I do have another empty film case here if you're looking to get hit.” Kohana threatened. “Okay girls, come on out.”

 

Sango appeared first and Inuyasha smirked when he heard Miroku's breath hitch. Inuyasha had to admit that Sango looked good. The bust of her dress was white with some kind of floral pattern on it. Underneath the bust was red, but it split about half way down to reveal more white with the same black floral pattern. She had long black gloves on her arms and the necklace that Miroku bought her for Christmas was around her neck.

 

Inuyasha had to admit his mom had done an amazing job with Sango's hair. Sango always had two styles, high pony tail or loose. Now it was curled and two braids made a crown at the top of the mass of curls. A white flower was tucked into the side. Kagome's mom had done her make up. It was soft and barely there and Inuyasha had a feeling that Sango must have argued to make it so.

 

He was watching Sango approach Miroku and he never noticed Kagome appear. The scent of Jasmine floated down to him and he turned his head to see her standing at the top of the stairs.

 

“Man if I knew you were going to be ogling Sango all night I would have asked Sesshomaru to take me.” Kagome teased from where she stood.

 

Sesshomaru smirked at his brother, “I do have a tux at home, give me twenty minutes and I can be your date.”

 

Inuyasha couldn't get his brain to function enough to respond to his brother's threat. Kagome's dress was white with a simple black band at the top of the bust. She moved carefully down the stairs, trying not to step on the bottom of her dress and fall. When she reached the bottom she turned slowly for Inuyasha to see the whole dress.

 

The back had a black panel through which a white thread of silk was woven, giving the back of the dress a corset-like appearance. When she turned back his eyes widened to see his mother's precious heirloom laying against her skin. It was tradition to pass along the Shikon Jewel from mother to daughter, or in the case of his mother, mother to daughter-in-law.

 

“Are you trying to wed Kagome and Inuyasha?” Sesshomaru asked, spotting the jewel.

 

Kohana rolled her eyes. “Oh please, Kagome is practically my own daughter, so I thought it was fitting to give it to her.” Kohana said. “Besides, the girl has enough brains in her head not to get involved with one of your type.”

 

Sesshomaru and Inuyasha eyed her as she began to fiddle with the camera, muttering something about “stupid, overly possessive Inu-Youkai”. Inuyasha turned his eyes back to Kagome and smiled shyly at her.

 

Her hair was pulled back in an elaborate twist that sat at the base of her skull. His mother had put four hair sticks in to hold it in place and they shimmered brightly against her raven locks. Inuyasha found himself wishing that her hair had been left loose, his fingers itching to run through them.

 

Inuyasha finally blinked as a bright flash made his vision blur. “Oh that's one for the baby book.” His mother cooed.

 

“More like one to embarrass him with at his wedding.” Miroku muttered.

 

Inuyasha shot his friend a warning look before they all finally posed for the million pictures that Kohana and Akina took of them. Finally Sesshomaru tossed him a set of keys and pulled the two mothers away.

 

“You scratch that car and I'll do more then spar with you.” Sesshomaru warned as Kohana and Akina tried to take pictures over his shoulder.

 

“Car?” Kagome, Sango and Miroku asked.

 

Inuyasha shrugged and grabbed Kagome's hand, leading her out to the driveway. “Holy shit!” The four of them said in unison.

 

Sesshomaru had driven his Jaguar over for them to borrow. It wasn't just any old Jag though; it was Sesshomaru's 1965 Jaguar MKII, Sesshomaru's baby. The four of them approached the car like they were approaching royalty. Sesshomaru only drove this car on special occasions and no one ever drove in it with him, not even Jaken.

 

Kagome smirked as Inuyasha slowly slid the key into the lock and opened the doors. She climbed in and made sure her dress wasn't going to get caught in the door before closing it. Inuyasha started the car and carefully backed out of the driveway.

 

“You better not go 20 kilometres an hour or we'll never make it to the dinner.” Sango teased from the backseat.

 

Inuyasha tossed her an angry glare in the rear-view mirror before speeding up. They talked comfortably as they drove to grad and when they reached the parking lot Kagome burst out laughing when Inuyasha parked at the far end of the parking lot, well away from the rest of the cars.

 

“Sesshomaru will skin me alive if there's even a spec of dust on this thing.” Inuyasha muttered as he helped her out of the car. Kagome shook her head as he tucked her hand into the crook of his arm and lead her towards the building.

 

Kagome looked around her and took everything in as they made their way to the room the dinner and dance was being held in. The whole Hotel had been rented out for the seniors, everyone had arranged rooms and while male/female room sharing was against orders, everyone knew there was ways around it. Miroku and Inuyasha had signed up to get a room together, same with Sango and Kagome. Inuyasha was swapping with Sango though and as soon as they were out of sight of any teachers and chaperones, they swapped keys.

 

Kagome and Inuyasha stood in line to get their official Graduation picture taken and looked around at everyone. Most of the Youkai had come with full blood or Hanyou dates, though there were the odd few that had human dates.

 

“Kagome?”

 

Both Inuyasha and Kagome winced at the sound of Kouga's voice. With a questioning look Kagome turned to face him. “Hey Kouga.”

 

“Wow, you look great.” Kouga told her.

 

“Thanks.”

 

“Look is there any way you'll dance with me later, I just want to talk to you.”

 

Kagome could feel Inuyasha's grip on her waist tighten slightly, but she knew that Kouga wasn't going to try anything. “Sure, I'll come grab you later.”

 

She could feel Inuyasha growling and she slapped his arm lightly. “What was that for?”

 

“For growling at Kouga.” She told him.

 

“Well why would you say yes to that jerk!” Inuyasha asked as they moved forward in line. “You know what he's like!”

 

Kagome rolled her eyes. “Are you jealous?”

 

“Why would I be jealous of that wolf?” Inuyasha said the vein in his forehead about ready to pop.

 

Kagome rolled her eyes and grabbed his chin roughly. “Because you're worried that I'll ditch you to go hang with Kouga, that was always the problem when him and I were dating.” She told him. “Inuyasha you have nothing to worry about, I came with you tonight and I'm staying with you.”

 

Inuyasha's expression softened. “Promise?”

 

“Well unless that cute American exchange student suddenly sweeps me off my feet.”

 

She laughed and wrapped her arms around his neck at the sound of his snarl and they stepped up to get their picture taken. After that they made their way to the table that they were sharing with Miroku, Sango and few other couples that they recognized from around the school but didn't know their names. Everyone talked politely through dinner, they sat through the speech and slide show about the senior class and finally the DJ started to play some music.

 

After six songs Kagome broke away from Inuyasha to find Kouga for his promised dance. Inuyasha stalked over to the table and threw himself down in a chair. He glared as Kouga pulled Kagome close to him so that they could speak without having to shout over the music.

 

“You know if Kagome saw you looking at them like that she'd come over here and smack you senseless.” Sango said as she sat down.

 

“Maybe I should make sure she sees me then.” He muttered.

 

Sango leaned forward and grasped his chin in her hand, forcing him to look at her. “Even if she won't admit it, no one ever compared to you.”

 

Sango stood and walked towards Miroku who was leaving the bathroom. Inuyasha stared after her, trying to figure out just what she was trying to say. His ear twitched when he heard the song change and although Kagome was slowly trying to pull away from Kouga, he was letting her go fast enough for Inuyasha.

 

Anytime you feel like you just can't hold on
Just hold on to my love and I'll help you be strong

 

“Let her go Kouga.” Inuyasha said as he stepped up.

But you're so afraid to lose, and baby I can't reach your heart
I can't face this world that's keeping us apart

 

Kagome smiled at him gratefully as Kouga dropped his arms and released her. “If you hurt her, I don't care what the law is, I'll come after you.” Kouga warned before walking away.

When I can be the one to show you
Everything you missed before
Just hold on now, cause I could be the one to give you more
Let you know

“So what did he want?” Inuyasha asked casually as he wrapped his arms around Kagome's waist and pulled her closer.

 

Anytime you need love baby I'm on your side (hey)
Just let me be the one I can make it alright (I can make it alright)
Anytime you need love baby you're in my heart
I can make it alright

Kagome sighed and rested her head on his chest. Inuyasha found himself wondering if she could feel and hear his heart beat increase. “He was apologizing.”

I look into your eyes, and I feel it coming through
And I can't help but want you more than I want to
So baby take all of your fears, and cast them all on me
'Cause all I ever wanted was just to make you see

Inuyasha tilted her head up to look her in the eye. All comprehension of what he had planned to say was lost to him the moment that he looked her in the eye. “Apologizing takes two seconds.”

 

That I could be the one to give you
All that you've been searching for
Just hold on to my love, and baby let me give you more
You know, anytime

 

“He also was trying to find out if he would ever have another chance with me.”

 

“Oh, and what did you say?”

 

Anytime you need love baby I'm on your side (I'm on your side)
Just let me be the one I can make it alright (I can make it alright)
Anytime you need love baby you're in my heart
I can make it alright

 

“Told him that there was no chance.” Kagome said shyly.

And now there's no way out
And I can't help the way I feel
'Cause baby you're the fire and I'll be waiting right here
You know my love is real, baby
Yeah yeah yeah

 

Across the dance floor Sango nudged Miroku and motioned with her head to the two best friends. They couldn't hear what Kagome had said to Inuyasha, but he suddenly smiled brightly and pulled her to him more tightly.

Anytime you need love baby I'm on your side, you know
Just let me be the one I can make it alright (I can make it all, make it all, make it alright)

 

“They look content.” Miroku said. “How long do you think it will last?”

 

Anytime you need love baby you're in my heart
I can make it alright, yeah yeah yeah yeah yeah

 

“Knowing those two,” Sango stated, pulling Miroku's wrist up to look at the watch. “I give it another ten minutes.”

Anytime you need love baby I'm on your side (I'm on your side)
Just let me be the one (let me be the one let me be the one let me be the one alright)
Anytime you need love baby you're in my heart (you're in my heart)
I can make it alright

 

As Miroku watched the two of them continue to dance slowly long after the song finished, he couldn't help but think that this time Sango was wrong. The way the two of them were looking at each other and holding each other was far to intimate. He began to wonder if he was witnessing an innocent childhood love blossom into something much more.