InuYasha Fan Fiction ❯ Remember Me in the Stars ❯ Shopping ( Chapter 25 )

Shopping

When the last bell rang, Kagome went to her locker to get her books for homework. Walking

past her was Kikyo on the arm of Sesshoumaru. Kagome frozed for a moment as she watched

them walk down the hallway. Many of the students gazed at the two, wondering if Kikyo had

found a replacement for Inuyasha in his brother. Kagome was puzzled, Sesshoumaru was

usually cold and hostile, but when he was walking with her he was actually chatting amicably.

Then she shook herself out of her frozen state. *I almost feel...jealous. Mou, what am I talking

about? Kikyo and Sesshoumaru deserve each other* But then she thought of Kikyo's plot to

get a hold of Sesshoumaru's money. *Oh what's the use, he won't listen to me anyway. He

didn't listen to me before* She tried to push the subject away, but it nagged at her as she

slipped on her shoes. Inuyasha wasm to her surprise, waiting outside.

"Inuyasha. What are you doing here?"

He looked a little embaressed.

"Well...I...I just wanted things to be normal again."

He peered into Kagome's face to look for any sign of rejection. Kagome, seeing his almost

childish look, couldn't say no. She just gave a bright smile.

"It's fine with me."

"Ok um, do you want a ride home? I heard Sesshoumaru talking on the phone with Kikyo

yesterday. And seeing that he already left, I thought you might need a ride."

"Sure, thanks Inuyasha."

There was a slight pinkish tint in his skin as he led the way to his car. It was quite similar to

Sesshoumaru's foreign car only red. And Inuyasha drove fast, very fast. Kagome held onto

the dashboard for dear life as he swerved and dodged several cars. He only slowed down

when they approach the driveway. Sesshoumaru's car was still parked by the door, and

looking inside showed that Kikyo was still in the car as well. Inuyasha gave a frown.

"Hmph, guess he took his time getting here." he muttered under his breath.

Looking at him as he stared at Kikyo and Sesshoumaru, Kagome realized something. *He still

loves her.....despite it all, he still loves her* Kagome's face fell a little but straightened as she

thanked Inuyasha for a ride. He was about to get out to open the door for her but she

declined. While she was walking up to the door Kagome took one last look inside

Sesshoumaru's car. Kikyo, seeing her look, gave a smug one back and turned her face toward

Sesshoumaru. They were talking about something for a few seconds. Then she opened the car

door to go out but then turned to give Sesshoumaru a kiss on the cheek. Kagome looked for

Sesshoumaru's reaction and found nothing except his usual neutral look. She quickly turned

her head and went inside. She sprinted up to her room so she wouldn't have to see Kikyo.

When she was safely inside she leaned her back against the door. She slowly slid down till she

was sitting. *She kissed him. I can't believe she kissed him. But then again, she always gets her

way with every guy* Kagome looked down at her carpet, contemplating. *Wait, Sesshoumaru

looked like nothing was happening....maybe that means he didn't like it? Then again....he

always looks that way* She gave a sigh and shook her head hard. She pushed herself up and

got into her servant clothes. She was peeling vegetables downstairs when she felt something

prickling against her neck. Someone was watching her. She turned from her peeling and saw

that Kikyo was in the doorway. She looked down at the vegetables for a minute then wiped

her hands on her apron.

"Is there something you need mistress?"

"I was going to go shopping, want to come?"

"Um, I don't have any money."

"Well, of course you're not buying, I am. I just wanted you to come for your advice."

"Really?"

Kikyo rolled her eyes.

"Hurry up and get changed into something more....better."

Kagome nodded and ran upstairs. She slipped into a sundress and let her long hair down. Her

hair had grown almost as long as Kikyo. It would never look as silky soft, but a wave had set

in and Kagome was pleased with the look. She could feel a bit of anticipation in her stomach.

What was Kikyo up to, inviting her along a shopping trip? Kikyo was waiting downstairs,

tapping her foot.

"Took you long enough, come on."

"Isn't the car in the shop?"

"Mother just bought me a new car as an early graduation present. She's going to give me

more, of course, but she wanted to do something special for me right now."

Kikyo opened the garage door and inside was a shiny red convertible. It was brand new and

was cherried out with leather seats, surround sound, and everything. Kagome tried her best

not to drop her mouth in surprise.

"What are you doing? Get in the car."

Kikyo sped out of the driveway as if she was in a race. *I guess she has the same need for

speed as Inuyasha* They raced through the city till they came to a very chic street Kagome

knew from listening to the girls in school. This was the place you went to for the best and

most in clothes. But it was also the most expensive. Kikyo parked in front of a two story

building with pink paint. When they went inside, a woman ran up to Kikyo and kissed her on

both cheeks.

"Kikyo! I haven't seen you for the longest time!"

"Yura, it's so nice to see you too."

Yura looked at Kagome who was standing behind Kikyo.

"And who is this? She could pass for your twin."

"My cousin, the one I was telling you about."

"Ahhh, now I remember. Well, anyways, you are here to find a dress? We just got a whole rack

from overseas, and I saved it for you."

"Wonderful, I do love getting the first pick. Bring out the dresses in dressing room number 1,

I'll be waiting there."

Yura scurried off to a door at the end of the building. Kikyo led the way upstairs where there

were several large dressing rooms, each with it's own surrounding mirror. Kikyo went to the

first one, Yura popped up a second later with a long rack full of gowns.

"Kagome, look through the rack and help me pick out the perfect dress."

"Right."

Kagome fingered through the dresses, silently remarking at the sheer softiness of each dress.

Looking over them all, she picked five that she thought was the best. When she handed it to

Kikyo, she grabbed it from her and hung it on several hooks. She picked the first one, which

was a long taffeta in a pale lavender. When she came out wearing it, she looked at herself

around the mirror. Turning up her nose, she shook her head. And so it went on, though

Kagome picked five dresses she only tried on two. She spent the better part of the time

gossiping with Yura and slowly looking through the rack for a dress. After two hours, she

finally settled for a dark red strapless dress. It was long but had a slit that went up almost to

her hips. During that time Kagome looked around the store, seeing that Kikyo didn't need her.

She could see dozens and dozens of dresses, but most of them were too loud or the style

wasn't to her liking. But in a corner, hidden away, she found the most beautiful dress she had

ever seen. It was a pale blue dress with a flowing skirt. It had a simple style to it, but that was

it's beauty. She took the dress off the rack and held it in front of her. Looking in a mirror, the

dress appeared to be the perfect size. She looked at the price tag, $199! *Oh well* she thought

as she put the dress back in it's hidden corner. *Not like I want to spend money on that

anyways, I'm saving up to get out of this place* But she gave one last glance at the dress

before she went upstairs again. Yura had already rang up the dress Kikyo had chosen and

both were chatting. Kagome sat on a little chair and waited till Kikyo was finally done. When

they went back to the car Kikyo carefully laid the dress in the back. While they were driving

back, Kagome asked a question that had been itching her for hours.

"Kikyo, why did you take me along for shopping?"

"I just wanted you to pick out the best dress, one that Sesshoumaru would like."

"What?"

"He's taking me to the end of the year dance. It will happen a day before graduation day,

didn't anybody tell you anything?"

Kagome sat in her seat, silent and thinking. *Is that it Kikyo? You just wanted to flaunt your

power in front of me? Wanted to show that you can go to the dance and I can't? To show that

you have money and I don't? To show that you can capture any man?* For some reason

unknown to her, Kagome almost felt ready to give up. *Give up on what though? Surely

not....Sesshoumaru?* She leaned her head against her seat, looking up at the fading purple

sky.

"You love them don't you?"

Kagome lifted her head to look at Kikyo.

"Who?"

"Inuyasha and Sesshoumaru."

Kagome didn't say anything, unsure of her answer.

"Why don't you take Inuyasha. Only fitting for me to have the elder and you to have the runt.

Although, that would make us sisters. Hm, perhaps not."

"Kikyo, that-"

She cut her off.

"So who are you going to the dance with? Inuyasha I suspect?"

"I didn't even know about it till today."

"Don't go."

"Hey, you can't tell me to-"

"Don't go with him. If you end up marrying him you'll be my sister and that's going to soil my

good name. If you go with him I'll tell the whole school about you being a servant under me,

got it?" she said menacingly.

Tired of the whole day and confusing emotions, she didn't say anything and turned her head

away from Kikyo.