InuYasha Fan Fiction ❯ The Street Musician ❯ Concert of Love ( Chapter 15 )

I do not own Inuyasha & Co.

 

 

Well, the last chapter went over pretty well, and as you have guessed, this one is the concert at Inuyasha's apartment. So, get ready for poetry galore, seeing as to how long it took to get this baby out :-D Enjoy!

 

 

Chapter 15: Concert of Love

 

 

 

Friday came fast as the college students finished their homework as quickly as they could, and anticipated the hour when they'd get the chance to express themselves. Inuyasha worked extra hard on his guitar riffs and even worked on a surprise song for Kagome to create lyrics for in front of everyone. Yes, he was showing pride by doing that, but he felt it would be rather interesting for them to see her write lyrics to a new song.

 

 

Kagome made sure she had all her lyrics together so she could pull them out if need be. She had hoped to impress them with her voice, and her lyrical talent. Inuyasha and Kagome had performed their new music in the subway twice that week, and the response was great. Inuyasha's funds were growing steadily now, seeing as the audience had taken very well to the new style of music.

 

Thoughts had tugged at her heart the whole week though. She kept tossing up the thought of just letting go of what she wanted to do to follow him and be with him all the way. She couldn't deny the smiles that had spread across her lips, but selfishness was certainly hard to put out. It had always been her dream to provide her talent to others in forms of words and descriptions. However, in a lyrical sense? Sure, it didn't take much to get her inspired when it came to Inuyasha's music.

 

She had been distracted all that day during her classes. She couldn't stop thinking about their future. Mainly where they'd end up. As she walked back to the dorm after her last class, she seemed to be in another world. Her eyes were off somewhere unknown as her body carried her down the hall from the elevator. When she reached the door, she awoke briefly to insert her key into the lock and turn it to enter.

 

Once she stepped in, she set her books down and then turned towards the bed area to see Sango and Miroku sitting on Sango's bed, holding hands. “Hey, Kagome! Ready for tonight?” Sango asked excitedly.

 

“Well, basically. How about you guys? You two excited?” Kagome asked, finally coming out of that unknown land which had her mind held prisoner.

 

“Oh, we've been dreaming about this night all week, haven't we Sango?” Miroku chimed in as he eyed his girl.

 

“Yeah, we're excited to hear you two together, and how close you two have grown,” Sango nodded with a wide smile and a twinkle in her eye.

 

“Great! We've a lot for you two to hear,” Kagome nodded in assurance as she grabbed her lyric book and went to her dresser to find a different shirt to wear.

 

“Awesome,” Miroku exclaimed as he then leant forward to kiss Sango on the cheek, getting her attention.

 

“Miroku, not in front of Kagome!” Sango exclaimed as she pushed him slightly, gaining a chuckle out of him.

 

“You know she doesn't care. She and Inu are much worse…” Miroku joked, gaining a glare from Kagome. “I was just kidding, Kagome,” Miroku said suddenly as he held his hands up as if to protect him from a blow.

 

“You're such a nut, Miroku,” Kagome stated as she took her clean wrap around shirt to the bathroom to change. As Kagome eyed herself in the mirror, she applied her makeup and made sure the colors were subtle and natural looking. Her hair was done half up, her bangs mostly pulled back, as two tendrils framed her face in subtle natural curls.

 

After her face gained an ethereal glow, she then brushed her teeth, and afterwards applied some lip-gloss. With her toned and taught little body, the wrap around shirt fit her well, flattering her figure as her blue jeans flowed from her shapely hips to her feet, half-hiding her shoes. She sprayed on her favorite perfume, and flipped her hair over her right shoulder, exposing her young neckline. `Perfect,' she thought to herself as she flipped off the lights and exited the bathroom looking completely different from how she looked minutes ago.

 

“Whoa…Nice,” Miroku nodded with a half-smile, gaining a slap from Sango.

 

Kagome giggled as she then reached for her lyrics and asked, “Ready?”

 

“As ready as we'll ever be,” Sango smiled widely as they followed Kagome through to the door.

 

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Inuyasha jumped in the shower as soon as he felt confident in the song he was going to surprise Kagome with. He played it on his acoustic so his mother wouldn't be disturbed in her sleep. He smiled as he stepped under the stream of hot, steamy water. He spit as the water covered his face, washing away the sweat that had run from his pores since the minute he woke that morning. It had been a long time since nervousness had set in for a performance. He had to admit, it was one thing to play for total strangers who had no clue about him. However, to play for those close to him, he wanted every song to sound great.

 

And Kagome…He couldn't stop imagining her reaction to hearing a new song. A song he had kept secret from her all week. He placed his hands against the wall before him and bowed his head, watching the water stream down in three tendrils. It felt good to be distracted from the night's events. The hot water hitting the back of his neck soothed his nerves, causing his eyes to close as he concentrated on the water falling over his skin in the most sensitive spot on his neck, running down behind his ears, tickling him slightly.

 

He licked his lips over the nirvana the hot water was creating for him. Generally, his showers were quick, but tonight, he needed the relaxation. He needed to regain himself before they came by. Not only that, but the song he and Kagome had not finished earlier that week…They hadn't worked on it since. What was bad was he nearly got a hard-on thinking about the scene that flashed before him, so real it was. `No, I must get cleaned up. I can't lose myself just yet…' he thought as he then picked up the bar of soap and began to lather it in his hands.

 

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About a half hour later, the college trio arrived at Inuyasha's apartment building. They entered the elevator and butterflies began to take over Kagome's abdomen. She couldn't help but smile with her friends as they talked about the relationships and future double dating. A moment later, the doors slid apart and they stepped into the hallway, making their way to the apartment.

 

Inuyasha had just set his hair back into a low ponytail when he heard a few knocks on the door. He then rushed into the living room and opened it panting, showing a bit of nervousness as butterflies set in for him as well. Once his friends had made themselves at home, he stepped into his mother's bedroom to let her know they had arrived.

 

“Mom…wake up…” Inuyasha whispered softly, as he nudged her softly. Her eyes opened and a smile emerged from her lips.

 

“Is it time?” she whispered, gaining a nod from her son. She then nodded and he helped her out of her bed and into the wheelchair next to it. He covered her legs with her afghan, ran his fingers through her hair to relax it a bit and then slipped her headband over her crown to hold it back. “Thank you, my love. Okay, wheel me out.”

 

“Okay, here we go,” he replied with a smile as he brought his mother out into the living room for the first time in days to greet the group. They all hugged and greeted joyfully, the feel of the scene as if they were all a family. Inuyasha stood back and smiled as they all showed her love and compassion.

 

Once Kagome sat back, Inuyasha caught her attention and signaled her back to his bedroom to get everything ready. She stood from the couch and followed as the other three conversed unknowingly. Once she arrived in his bedroom, he shut his door. Kagome turned to him and he pinned her against the nearest wall, showering her with needy kisses. She wrapped her arms around his neck as his hands roamed her torso, loving every curve. His mouth kissed and licked the gloss right off as he moaned in satisfaction of the taste.

 

“I've been thinking about this all week, baby,” he said between kisses feverishly.

 

“Me too,” she replied muffled as his kisses continued to ravish her mouth, causing her to lose her breath.

 

“You look so beautiful,” he moaned as he then stopped to rest his forehead against hers, licking his lips.

 

“You're gorgeous, as always,” she stated as her eyes closed, the butterflies escaping with a sigh.

 

“I needed you close, so badly. I was nervous `til now,” Inuyasha said as he panted and closed his eyes.

 

“Same here. You took my butterflies away,” she sighed happily, causing him to hold her tightly as he pressed her into the wall, while the proof of his emotions pressed against her stomach. She chuckled, “Inu, calm yourself, before they get the picture of why you called me to your bedroom.”

 

“I don't want to. Let `em see!” he grunted as he kissed and nibbled her neck, causing her to laugh and squiggle in his arms. She pressed her hands to his chest, hoping to unlatch his lips from her skin, only to have him hold her tighter, gaining better access. Once she felt a sucking sensation, she moved her neck away and snaked out from his arms, causing him to lose his balance as his hands braced him against the wall.

 

She panted and giggled as she wiped her neck dry with the towel from his bed. He turned and leaned against the wall, a wide smile on his face as he tried to regain his breath as well. She then looked to the mirror, sighing in relief to see she had acted quickly enough to avoid a hickey. “You ready?” he asked, causing her to nod and they collected his guitars and his amp.

 

When the musicians arrived in the living room, their arms filled with instruments, their audience clapped and cheered in anticipation. Kagome grabbed her lyrics and set them on the stand before her. Inuyasha grabbed a chair and set the acoustic guitar in his lap, strumming the strings to make sure they were tuned just right. A few short turns of the knobs and he was ready.

 

Inuyasha began strumming a soft tune, causing everyone to relax as Kagome began tapping her feet. Sango and Miroku nodded as his mother smiled widely, a tear falling at the tones emanating from his guitar, from her son's heart.

 

We go through life, not knowing were we're going.

We hope to set it right, who we ought to be.

Many fish swimming in the darkness of the sea.

 

What is the way we're going?

Who are we becoming?

What are we seeing?

Human beings, all of us…

 

Do we have a purpose?

What are we to life?

Do we see, as we should?

Do we love our lives?

If only I could…

 

I see despair, loneliness, and depression around us.

I see anger, frustration, and jealousy among us.

All these things, from these beings…

Means they are lost…No, they are human beings.

 

Am I one of them? Will I join them?

Can I love them? Should I loathe them?

It's hard to say, who should stay.

Jealousy, madness, depression, and frustration…

 

Just smile, through the miles of life.

That is my philosophy.

That is my creed…

 

I see despair, loneliness, and depression around us.

I see anger, frustration, and jealousy among us.

All these things, from these beings…

Means they are lost…No, they are human beings.

 

I can love them or I can loathe them.

But who am I to them?

What should I feel in life?

Am I lost too?

Lost in life?

 

Human beings…human beings…

Confusion streams from everything…

 

Kagome's voice and the guitar faded, causing silence to fill the room for a moment. Then the musician's eyes opened to clapping and smiles through tears. After a few moments of complements, the two continued with an even somber song.

 

Without you, I feel numb.

I feel dead, like I'm nothing…

 

 

With you, I feel everything, from the breeze to the sea.

I feel alive and I thrive by your side.

 

Life is meaningless without your kiss….

How can life be like this, with you to miss?

 

Yes, my heart needs yours to hold,

Please, forgive if I am bold.

To only you I can be sold.

 

I love you…

I need you…

You complete me…

My needs…

 

Come, beneath the stars…

Tonight, we give it a start.

We embrace with our hearts.

As the sky fades to stars.

 

The heat rises, bringing life to us.

A life that will never end

`Cuz…

 

I love you…

I need you…

You complete me…

My needs…

 

The grass is soft,

The breeze carries our love

A comforting feeling,

Nothing in between us…

 

Oh how I love you…

Oh how you feel…

Oh how you touch me…

Oh, how you make me…

Make me feel…

My love for you…

 

 

More tears fell from the three of them as they all held Kagome and Inuyasha in their eyes. To hear such wonderful music form two people they knew was wonderful to them. They clapped vigorously and cheered as Sango stood and gave Kagome a hug. “Is there more?” she asked excitedly with a sniffle.

 

Kagome nodded as she then winked at Inuyasha and he switched to his electric and set the chair aside. He strummed a strange chord and nodded a countdown as he then began strumming a rough rhythm. Kagome began to step from side to side as she sang the lyrics she created.

 

Oh, to see you jammin'…

Oh, how you get us rammin'

Your music puts us in a trance,

It gets us dancin'!!!!

 

Rockin' and rollin' is how we share our cares!

It's how we express ourselves, who cares!

We know who we are, do you?

 

The guitar jams, the oldies scram.

We jump in time, to this awesome rhyme!

 

Strummin' all night long,

The beat's goin' strong

C'mon, bang that gong!

Forever we go on

C'mon and sing the song

As we lift our lives to this song!

 

Life can be harsh, so we play harsh.

What's better than letting it out.

Oh, c'mon, don't pout.

Just join in the fun,

C'mon everyone!

 

What have ya got to lose?

Forget your noose!

Get yourself in gear,

And shake your Fear!

Yeaaaah!

 

Jammin'

Rammin',

Crammin',

Strummin',

Dancin',

Livin'…

 

That one received a clap as well, as Kagome came out and said, “I know, the lyrics could use some work on that one, but that was a funky bout of emotion he gave off…”

 

“It was rather interesting,” Izayoi expressed, but smiled still.

 

“I love the beat, made me wanna jam!” Sango exclaimed, as Miroku agreed with a nod and a thumbs up.

 

Kagome and Inuyasha slapped each other five as they then continued with another song, gaining head sways from their audience. Kagome's lyrics flowed, and Inuyasha's strings filled the room with sound as he had switched back to the acoustic once again. Sango had definitely notice a change in their lineup of songs and welcomed the change. The emotion was stronger between them, and they made music well together. Neither of them could question the music they heard from the two before them.

 

Once the song ended, Kagome began to pack up, and Inuyasha began strumming something unfamiliar to her. She turned to see him watching her intently with a smile. Suddenly, a chord hit her and her eyes rolled shut as her mind left reality in a wealth of vision.

 

You see me…

You perceive me…

You then think you know me…

Truth is; you never did…

 

Assumptions…

What gumption…

How wrong you were…

How wrong you are now…

Please, prove me wrong…

I know you're strong…somehow

 

I say I want that,

But you're not going to allow it…

I say I'm going there,

But you're holding me back…

I say I want another life,

But yours takes me away from that…

Life…My life…

 

You distract me from my path,

The one I had before your hand…

You have set goals for us,

They include much trust…

What is in store for us?

 

Assumptions…

What gumption…

How wrong you were…

How wrong you are now…

Please, prove me wrong…

I know you're strong…somehow

 

I say I want that,

But you're not going to allow it…

I say I'm going there,

But you're holding me back…

I say I want another life,

But yours takes away all that…

Life…My life…

 

Oh, your love is strong…

Leads me from my world.

How can I be me,

When your life is free?

What shall become of me,

With you guiding my eyes?

 

I saw something different,

When you saw an impact to the masses

But, I will follow through the cast of hardships

`Cuz you've made an impact on me…

 

Inuyasha smiled at those last words as the last chord faded away into silence. Everyone fell silent as the two made a connection. Kagome stepped closer and then wrapped her arms around Inuyasha, as tears fell uncontrollably. She had said it. She had given him her answer. She would be beside him, singing, writing music with him, no matter how she wanted to write as a journalist. Apparently, he had seen so much more within her than she had seen in herself all this time. Her true calling was right under her nose, and she fought it all this time.

 

“No more, Inuyasha…I will fight no longer…” she whispered in his ear, causing him to kiss her cheek and hold her tightly. It was then official; they were in fact an item. Two musicians who'll perform for the masses who feel their emotion. Kagome let go a bit and looked him in the eye as she said, “I will help bring your heart to the masses.” That statement gained cheers and clapping from the rest of them as the two hugged happily, reveling in the endless possibilities ahead of them.

 

 

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The lyrics written for the music mentioned came to me while listening to my friend's instrumental music. Basically, Kagome is modeled after me when he plays his guitar. His music originally brought about this fic, and the idea to write about the two amazing talents we both have. We used to write music together back in college and he still plays for me today. If you wish to hear some of his music, feel free to pass by his page at:

http: // www. myspace. com / thirteenpastmidnight.  (Minus the spaces of course) Thank you very much for reading, and certainly hope you have enjoyed the poetry written for your entertainment.