InuYasha Fan Fiction ❯ Tomorrow's Journey ❯ KISS ( Chapter 3 )

In this chapter, when the time comes, listen to Maroon 5 featuring Rihanna- “If I never see your face again”. Its better when you listen to it at the same time. *love that song!

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“How irresponsible of you two!” Ami screamed at the two girls in front of her. “I give you the privilege of picking the best time for you girls to make it here, and you still come in late. You said you'd be here by five, so I expect you guys here. By. Five!”

The two teens cowered in fear before the lecturing adult.

They had arrived to Kagome's mothers Karaoke/Dance/Restaurant “Kiss”, almost an hour after their shift was to start. All because a certain hanyou and his girlfriend were bickering, and besides giving poor Sango and Miroku in the backseat, a migraine, they missed their proper exit to the establishment. They had to get out at another exit, go back and do the highway all over again.

Now, they were being scolded like children in the back room.

“You girls can't stroll in here whenever you'd like and leave all your responsibilities with the other employees. Soon you'll be graduating, starting your own lives and taking on challenges way tougher than coming in on time…”

Their ability to listen had stopped at that point as Kagome's mother exaggerated, going into a full blown speech. Five minutes later, her mother stopped speaking, and Kagome took the opportunity to apologize.

“We know mom, and we're sorry. We just got a little… distracted?” Kagome said looking for some understanding in her mother's eyes. She found none.

Turning her head, and scratching the back of her neck, Sango mumbled, “I don't know who we is, I wasn't distracted.” Kagome just elbowed her to shut up.

“Whatever. You guys can explain it to me while you're doing whatever it is I choose to make up for all the time you've missed. Here, go and take the orders of tables 5, 3, 6, and 9.”

“Yes mom”. Kagome said taking their guest check pads from her.

“Sorry Ami” Sango apologized, walking out of the room with her friend.

They stepped out of the `Employee's only' room just in time to see and hear Kikyou singing on the small karaoke stage in the center of the room.

Kiss was your average sports-themed restaurant with dim lighting and photos of the restaurant's history covering the walls. The place came decorated when Kagome's mother bought it three years ago.

“I'm a slave, for you. I won't deny it: I'm not trying to hide it…”

“Eww!” Sango screeched when Kikyou decided to bend her tight mini skirt clad ass in front of the crowd.

“Damn, I hate it when she comes here.” Kagome said with a grimace, slamming her pad on a nearby counter. “She only comes to try and get Inuyasha's attention.”

“Key word Kagome, she's trying but not succeeding, okay. Who cares? We both know Inuyasha doesn't.” Sango reasoned.

Kagome smiled. “I know, but she should stop, at least for her sake. She's going to leave high school as a… a…”

“A desperate whore.” Sango finished.

“That too. Plus I don't want to leave behind a legacy of fights between us. We're growing up; we should try to make peace with her before the school year ends.” Kagome said, decisively.

“What?! Kagome, are we talking about the same girl who has flirted BLATANTLY with Inuyasha right in front of you, who has filled his answering machines with confessions of love and dirty promises, and who--”

“Yes Sango, that's the girl. I know it sounds crazy, but she might just be doing all that because she doesn't know how else to be. You've seen her mother, Urasue. She isn't around to teach Kikyou any better. Don't you think it would be better to leave high school without any bitter rivalries?” Kagome finished smiling.

“You are too nice to people, but that's what I love about you. Okay we can go along with your little plan.”

Kikyou's song finally ended with her on the floor on her back with a knee bent up and the mike to her lips as she thanked the crowd. It was no surprise that the majority of the applause and whistles came from the men in the audience.

“That one was dedicated to my favorite hanyou” she said.

Kagome's eyes rounded, but she deliberately avoided Sango's gaze. She left her best friend to go take the orders of the guests, all the while muttering the same thing over and over;

Ignoring Ignoring Ignoring...

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Inuyasha sat at a table with Miroku, growling softly while sipping a coke.

“Would you stop looking at Sango's ass for one damn second?!” Inuyasha snapped finally.

Miroku laughed. “I can't help it man. I love it when she wears those low ride jeans. It holds her just right and makes her look so-”

“I didn't ask why, I asked you to stop! You wouldn't believe how annoying it is to watch you stare like a fucking idiot for one straight hour.”

“Alright, alright, I'll give you my attention now since you're practically begging for it.” Miroku joked with a smirk.

“How about I-” His threat was cut short by the ring of his cell phone. “Yo,” he answered, not looking at the caller I.D, there really was no need. He didn't give his cell phone number to anyone in need of a formal greeting.

“Hello honey.”

“Hi mom.” Inuyasha said, shutting his eyes tight.

“HEY IZAYOI!” Miroku screamed form the background, which made her laugh.

“Tell Miroku I say hello.” She said, and Inuyasha rolled his eyes.

“She said hi.”

“YOU'RE LOOKING AS BEAUTIFUL AS EVER!” Miroku called back.

“Tell him he can't even see me.” She said with a feminine giggle.

“I'll tell him later mom. Is everything okay? Is Naraku bothering you?”

“Oh no dear, I just wondered where you were. I called your apartment, but nobody answered.”

“Yeah, I'm at Kiss.”

“Of course you are,” she said, feeling foolish, “Ooh, is Kagome with you? Let me speak to her!”

“No mom, she's working.”

“Oh, I want to see her again soon. Why don't you bring her with you tomorrow for dinner!”

“No way! I don't want her to have to deal with Naraku's shit.”

“Inuyasha, language.” His mother chided. Inuyasha sighed.

“I don't want her to have to deal with his… attitude.”

“No worries honey, he has a meeting tomorrow afternoon, he won't be here. Please bring Kagome here tomorrow at seven. Oh and tell Sango and Ami I say hello as well. Love you sweetie; make sure you get home before too late. Bye!” she said and hung up before Inuyasha could respond.

Shit! Inuyasha cursed mentally, before flipping his phone close. He really hoped Naraku's meeting would be a long one. He always had something to say about Kagome and her mother that usually resulted in a verbal spat between his step father vs. Kagome and him. Regardless, there was no way he could get out of it now, his mother wouldn't allow him.

 Deep in thought, Inuyasha didn't notice all the attention he was getting from the singing cheerleader on stage.

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KILL ME NOW! Kagome thought.

Kikyou was about to start her FIFTH song for the night, and everyone could tell that it was going to be another “suggestive” one directed toward Kikyou's boyfriend. Or at least, that's what everyone there was calling him. Kikyou had kept her blue contacts on Inuyasha all night, and people at the tables Kagome waited were starting to talk about how lucky Inuyasha was to be dating such a hot, devoted, and willing girlfriend.

Kagome knew that she was supposed to be taking the high road, but…but… but if that wannabe American Idol slut winks at Inuyasha one more time, I am going to jump on that damn stage and wring her neck like I did those mops. Kagome thought evilly, but once she stopped seeing red, she took it back.

Then she did it, Kikyou winked at him again. Kagome groaned loudly, but it went unnoticed to everyone around her, as her noise was drowned out by the noise of the restaurant and Kikyou's singing.

Kagome prayed that somebody would volunteer to go up there and stop her.

“Mama!” Kagome called loudly over the noise, when her mother passed in front of her.

“Yeah” she answered sticking a pencil behind her ear, while balancing 2 glasses of ice and 2 cans of unopened soda on a tray.

“Isn't there a limit to how many songs a person can sing up there, or something?” she tried, desperately.

“No… and the crowd enjoys her, so if nobody volunteers, then I'm not going to make her get off.” Kagome sighed disappointedly. “Unless…” her mother continued, “you and Sango go up there and do a better job than her to make up for coming in late.”

“Really? If we go up there, you won't make us do anything gross?”

“I'll consider it if you do a better job than Kikyou.”

“Oh we will” Kagome answered, looking around for Sango. She heard a loud smack sound from the left of her. “Bingo,” she whispered “See you mom!” and she ran in that direction as Kikyou started singing “Touch my body” by Mariah Carey.

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Kagome found Sango at Inuyasha and Miroku's table, with Miroku rubbing his sore, red cheek, and Sango screaming “Not in public, you hentai!”

Inuyasha pulled Kagome straight to his lap as soon as she came within grabbing range.

“Sango, we have a way to get off the hook about coming in late without completely losing our dignity.” Kagome announced.

“How?!” Sango asked, very interested.

“We sing!” at the end of the simple statement, Sango's face fell.

“I can't sing!”she panicked.

“Come on Sango, sure you can.”

“No, I can't.”

“Sango!”

“Kagome you don't understand, I really can't. Here, listen. Do re me fa so la te do!!” Sango sung… horribly. Inuyasha had to flatten his ears while Miroku tried, better than Kagome and Inuyasha, not to wince.

“Wow, you weren't kidding.”

“Yeah” Sango said.

“Man… I guess I'll just have to do it alone for the both of us then.”

“Yeah or… you could stick it in Kikyou's face by singing with Inuyasha.” They both turned hopeful eyes to Inuyasha who was gulping his drink while stroking Kagome's thigh with his thumb. When he finally put his cup down, he burped lightly before saying-

“Hell no.”

“Aww, pretty please Inuyasha, I need you to do this for me.” Kagome pleaded, tucking her head under his chin, while placing a gentle kiss on the side of his neck. She knew saying “need” would break his defenses. “I know you could do it, I heard you sing in the shower before.”

Miroku choked, trying to hold in his laughter, but failed. “You sing in the shower!” Sango started to laugh a little too, though she hit Miroku to try and get him to stop. Inuyasha turned to growl at them, but Kagome grabbed his face and redirected it to hers.

“Don't mind them, okay. Just please do this for me. I” she sighed before continuing, “I can't stand the way Kikyou keeps looking at you. I know there is no reason to worry, but it's driving me crazier than it should, and more than I would like to admit.”

Inuyasha smirked, “You're jealous?”

“Yes, I admit it, I am jealous.”

“Well good, because now you know how it feels.”

“Yes, so please Inu. Sing with me.”

“Alright, I will. I wouldn't want you to be completely consumed with jealousy.”

Kagome rolled her eyes. “Sure, now come on,” she said, getting off him and pulling his arms until he stood.

“This should be interesting.” Miroku laughed. Sango hit his arm playfully, which he caught and used to pull her into his lap. He kissed her and they laughed while she got comfortable. “Let's watch.”

Kikyou finished the song just then.

“Thank You!” she giggled. “Before I start the next song, I have to ask, is there anyone brave enough to sing up here?”

Kagome and Inuyasha were still pretty far from the stage. “We won't get through the crowd, before she starts the next song.” Kagome panicked a little.

Then, Inuyasha grabbed Kagome by the hips, and lifted her onto the nearest empty seat. She smiled with understanding. She brought two fingers to her lips and whistled loud enough for some people to stop their talking, and for everyone to generally hear and understand what she was about to say.

 “WE ARE!” she shouted over the few people who still continued to talk, so that everyone in the establishment heard her. She pulled Inuyasha's hand up to clarify who the “we” she was referring to, was.

Kikyou glared a little. “Oh, okay then. Guys,” Kikyou said, acknowledging the crowd, “be nice to them, even when they choke.” She said, putting the mike back on the stand and walking off the stage. The crowd groaned and clapped in disappointment at her departure, as some guys by the stage steps helped her down.

Inuyasha helped Kagome off the chair, and they walked to the stage hand in hand. Once they got on stage, everyone clapped with respect.

“So, what are we going to sing?” Kagome mumbled to Inuyasha.

“Why the hell are you asking me, this was your idea!”

“Alright, alright, you don't have to yell.”

“I was whispering bitch.”

“I am not a bitch.”

“Are too.”

“Am not.”

“Are too.”

“Am not, now shut up. How about we sing…” Kagome started and whispered the rest in his ear.

“Fine… are too.” Kagome just glared at him as she went to the stereo and CD stack behind them. Once she found the song, she popped it in and went to stand next to him as the beat started. She grabbed an extra mike and stand from the side for herself.

“Am not.” She said at the last minute, smiling before Inuyasha was forced to start his verse.

 

(Inuyasha)

Now as the summer fades
I let you slip away
You say I'm not your type
But I can make you sway

It makes youburn to learn
You're not the only one
I'd let you be if you
put down your blazing gun

(Kagome)

Now you've gone somewhere else
Far away
I don't know if I will find you (find you, find you)
But you feel my breath
On your neck
Can't believe I'm right behind you (right behind you)

`Cause you keep me coming back for more
And I feel a little better than I did before

(Both)

If I never see your face again
I don't mind
`Cause we gotmuch further than I thought we'd get tonight

Sometimes you move so well
It's hard not to give in

I'm lost, I can't tell
Where you end and I begin

It makes you burn to learn
I'm with another man

I wonder if he's half
The lover that I am

Now you've gone somewhere else
Far away
I don't know if I will find you

(Findyou, find you)

But you feel my breath
On your neck
Can't believe I'm right behind you

(Rightbehind you)

`Cause you keep me coming back for more
And I feel a little better than I did before
if I never see your face again
I don't mind
`Cause we gone much further than I thought we'd get tonight

As Inuyasha and Kagome were approaching the bridge of the song, they were moving to the beat and singing loudly. They had everyone on their feet clapping and singing along to the music. Both men and women were enjoying it this time. Many were migrating to the dance floor that was only really occupied on holidays and other special events.

Baby, baby
Please believe me
Find it in your heart to reach me
Promise not to leave me behind
(Promise not to leave me behind)

Take me down, but take it easy
Make me think but don't deceive me
Torture me by taking your time

(Talk to me, talk to me)

`Cause you keep me coming back for more
And I feel a little better than I did before

IfI never see your face again
I don't mind
`Cause we gone much further than I thought we'd get tonight

`Cause you keep me coming back for more
And I feel a little better than I did before

IfI never see your face again
I don't mind
`Cause we got much further than I thought we'd get tonight

 

Everyone was cheering loudly. Kagome and Inuyasha hugged each other while bowing. The sound of the applause was ear popping and the smile on Kagome's face was about to split her face in two. Even Inuyasha couldn't help showing off his fangs in a beaming smile.

Inuyasha walked down the stage steps with Kagome, though there were many loud yells of “Encore!” He was met with Sango, who pushed him aside to grab Kagome. They hugged tightly and squealed.

“Oh My Gosh! You guys were awesome! I had no idea you could sing Inuyasha!” Sango screamed over the still excited audience.

“Me neither man, you rocked it out!” Miroku complimented, punching his shoulder. Just then, Ami came up to them.

“Kagome, Inuyasha, I'm so proud of you, you guys were amazing!” she exclaimed, hugging them both. “Anytime you want to do that again, let me know okay.”

“Definitely!” Kagome said as her mother walked onto the stage, and to the mike to do her usual closing time speech.

“Alright, how about another round of applause for my daughter Kagome and her boyfriend, Inuyasha!” Ami said, and everyone clapped wildly again. “Okay guys, it's almost ten, which means closing time. Thanks again for coming! Drive safely, Good night!” Ami said and everyone clapped for her as Miroku took her hand to help her down the stage steps.

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After helping close Kiss and saying goodbye to Sango and Miroku, Kagome decided to ride home with Inuyasha.

“That was so awesome Yash!” Kagome screeched as they drove.

“Yeah, it was alright.” He said trying to hide his smile.

“Oh come on, I know you had fun!” Kagome argued. “We should do that again, you saw how the crowd reacted to us. This can bring in more business!”

“Sure baby.” Inuyasha replied as if he didn't care, when he honestly couldn't wait to do that again with her. Oh yeah, he suddenly remembered, “I will, if you come over for dinner tomorrow.”

Kagome gave him a confused look. “Dinner? You don't cook.”

“Not me, my mom wants us to go to her house for dinner tomorrow. I tried to tell her no but-”

“No? Why would you tell her no? I'd love to see Izayoi again!”

“I didn't think you would actually want to go. She's just going to ask us a bunch of annoying questions.”

“I don't care, I love your mom. Wait… is-”

“No he's not going to be there.”

“Okay, then there's no problem. What time?”

“Seven. You really want to go? He asked seriously.

“Of course.”

“Okay, then we'll go when you're done at Kiss.”

“Cool.” She said smiling before Inuyasha pulled up in front of her house.

Kagome unbuckled her seatbelt and reached over to kiss him. Inuyasha held onto the back of her head so she couldn't escape before he deepened the kiss by gently pushing his tongue past her lips. His claws combed through her hair as she tilted her head to give him more room to taste her. Her hand moved from his cheek, to the collar of his black leather jacket to pull him closer. He smiled against her mouth before nipping at her lower lip.

Inuyasha's hand moved down from her hair, to her back. He rubbed it up and down slowly, creating a soothing massage on her badly positioned torso. His hand made a warm trail that she could feel through her clothes, to her hips then partially bare thigh, until he reached her curved knee that he pulled up higher. That did nothing to satisfy his need to have it and the other leg straddling his thighs in the front seat of Naraku's car while he kissed her breathless.

Too bad they were in this position; she in the seat over, straining her back to reach his lips and her mother, just minutes away from them.

Still, they were going to try to make it as good as they could, while it lasted. Kagome's hand left the collar of the jacket to reach inside it and rub the thin material of his T-shirt against his chest. She scratched lightly, and felt his muscles quiver. Suddenly, she felt a bare hand on her side, and she realized without looking and daring to break the kiss, that he had snuck his hand underneath her shirt. The lava in the pit of her stomach intensified as his hand neared her thin lace bra.

When he cupped her breast in his hand, they both broke the kiss to moan on each other's lips. Inuyasha was ready for make out session part 2, but Kagome backed away to stutter out “M-m-m-mom, she's uh, she's c-coming” she was breathless, and when he squeezed her gently, she wanted to roll her eyes in bliss.

She went forward again to kiss him thoroughly before pulling away for good, but Inuyasha didn't listen as he continued to rub her and kiss whatever part of her he could get.

“B-baby…” she tried again, but he squeezed her breast just hard enough to make her immediately shut up.

He licked her slowly up the neck, to her ear then bit on her lobe before whispering, “I haven't tasted anything but your lips for four days.”

Kagome's sarcastic humor got the best of her, “Oh no, four days! How have we survived?” she joked and started laughing when he growled and didn't seem too amused with her joke. “Sorry, sorry, but you know we've been busy with my school and Kiss, and you painting me then curfew...”

“Fine, then tomorrow.” He said his hand still up her shirt.

“What's tomorrow?”

“Tomorrow, we get another taste of each other. It'll be a Friday, so you can stay later than usual, right?” Inuyasha said, his lips hovering over hers, and their breaths mixing as his hand continued to rub. Kagome smiled putting her hand over his active fingers to still his movement.

“I don't know,” she joked, putting on a skeptic face. “You're a good boy aren't you?” she said squeezing his hand over her shirt.

He growled a little before saying “No, I'm not and that's why I'm not letting you say no.” He smirked kissing her again, then taking his hand away. “Your mom's here.” As soon as he said that, Ami pulled up next to them to wave. When they waved back, she drove off to find a parking spot.

“See you tomorrow, I love you.” Kagome said.

“Bye, you too.” He said, giving her one final kiss.

He let her go and waited for her to go upstairs and call him before driving off.

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