Dance With Me

Chapter 1: Leaving Manhattan
A/N: Sorry I had to make Hojo such a bastard in this story but how else did you expect me to get Kagome to dump him and then hook her up with Inuyasha later? Hope you enjoy the story so far, but I still do not own Inuyasha.

Morning came all too quickly for Kagome as her alarm clock went off. The loud and annoying sound of a popular song from a local radio station blared into her right ear making her jerk awake quickly. Kagome reached over and turned off the offensive alarm and lay there for a moment trying to gathee ene energy to pull herself out of bed. Kikyo came padding into her room already up and dressed. She looked cute in a pair of low rise dark denim boot cut jeans paired with a red spaghetti strapped tank top and a black crocheted poncho ( you know the things that are really in style right now). Her long ink black tresses were neatly pulled up into an elegant French braid ending at the middle of her back. “Get up Kagome, you need to shower and eat breakfast before we leave.”

“Yeah I’m up.” Kikyo looked at her younger half sister a bit skeptically as she turned to leave. Kagome waved her away as she forced her aching body to sit up. Once Kikyo had left the room Kagome crept out of bed. She winced in pain as the dull throbbing ache between her thighs made itself known to her. Flashbacks of Hojo raping her flooded her mind and she had to choke back a sob that was threatening to escape. Now was not the time for her to shed anymore tears over what that bastard had done to her last night. No, she would cry about it in the safety of her and Kikyo’s dorm room at Juilliard. Kagome padded into the bathroom and locked the door behind her.

Turning on the hot water she stripped off her pajamas and climbed into the shower stall. The warm water soothed her aching muscles but it did little to erase the dirty feeling that seemed to cling to her very soul. Kagome scrubbed her body until her skin was bright red. She hesitated when the washcloth in her right hand stopped just above her most intimate spot. Slowly Kagome spread her thighs apart feeling a painful stab of discomfort when she moved. She allowed the washcloth to slide below her belly to the nest of neatly trimmed raven curls that was nestled between her toned and milky white thighs. Biting her lower lip she began to wash herself instantly feeling the burning pain from her swollen and possibly torn skin. Kagome finished her shower quickly and then dressed in a pair of black cotton pants that had the words Sendai High School Ballet written across the backside in silver. She paired it with a white tee shirt that had the words Sendai High School Ballet Class written across it in black letters.

Kagome blow dried her hair and did her make up before brushing her teeth. Pulling her ebony locks into a ponytail she padded into the kitchen where everyone else was eating breakfast. Kissing her mother on the cheek she grabbed a plate and began piling eggs and bacon and toast onto it. Kagome poured herself a big glass of cold milk and took a seat next to her brother Souta. She inhaled the food making as little conversation as she possibly could. After breakfast was done and all the dishes were put away Kagome and Kikyo started loading their stuff into the black Honda Accord that they shared.

Kissing their mother and brother goodbye the two girls climbed into the now loaded down car. Kagome began to feel a sense of relief wash over her body as Kikyo pulled out of the driveway. They hadn’t been on the road for more than ten minutes when Kikyo’s voice cut through Kagome’s thoughts. “Okay Kags, we’re not at home anymore so you can tell me what’s bothering you.”

“How’d you know something was bothering me Ki?”

“I’m your sister, duh! Now what happened last night with Hojo?” Kagome visibly tensed at the mention of the young man’s name.

“Ki, if I tell you what happened will you promise not to tell anyone?”

“Sure Kags, what happened?”

“Well last night when Hojo and I were in my room things got pretty serious if you know what I mean.”

“Did you fuck him Kagome?”

“No! Well kinda, but I didn’t want to !”

“Kagome are you saying that Hojo made you?”

“Yeah, but please don’t tell anyone okay Ki?”

“Kagome, Hojo raped you! We have to tell mama!”

“NO! You cannot tell mama!”

“Why not?”

“Because she’ll want to go to the police Kikyo!”

“And that’s a bad thing? Kags what if you’re pregnant?”

“Hojo didn’t do that inside me Kikyo.”

“Kagome why don’t you want Mama to know what happened?”

“Because Ki, it won’t change anything by telling her. It won’t bring my virginity back so why tell her?”

“Because Hojo should be punished.”

“He’ll get his punishment Ki, maybe not right away, but it’ll come. It’s called karma.” Kikyo sighed heavily knowing that Kagome would not change her mind once she had it set on something.

“Fine, I give up, you win Kags. I won’t tell Mama about Hojo.”

“Thank you so much Ki, I know you don’t agree with me, but thanks for respecting me.”

“I’m your sister it’s what I do best Kagome.”

“Now let’s talk about something on a happier note instead of what happened with Hojo last night.”

“Okay Kags, what should we talk about?”

“How about the fact that we’re on our way to our dorm room in Juilliard!”

“I know, I’m so excited that I can stilldly dly believe that we got accepted!”

“I wonder who our ballet instructor will be?”

“I don’t know, but I’m sure they will be well educated on everything that is considered relevant to ballet.”

“No doubt.”

The rest of the ride was spent mostly singing along with the radio to their favorite songs in only slightly off key tones. Kagome looked out the window up at all of the beautiful buildings that surrounded them as they entered New York City.

“Wow Ki, this place sure is big!”

“Yeah, I think it’s actually way more crowded than Manhattan if that’s possible!” The two girls glanced at each other and giggled girlishly as they made their way towards the heart of the noisy and bustling city.

Juilliard or the Lincoln Center for the Performing Arts was located northwest on the corner of Broadway and West Sixty-fifth street. Kagome’s blue gray eyes lit up when the large elegant stone building came into view. Once she saw the outdoor escalator that was nestled next to Alice Tully Hall she knew they had arrived at Juilliard.

“Oh Ki, it’s beautiful!”

“Yeah! Can you believe we’re going to be studying ballet here?”

“I know! Let’s hurry and get to our dorm room so we can check it out!” Kikyo found the student parking garage and went to the second level before finally finding a parking space. Grabbing their bags they headed for the elevator that would carry them back down to ground level.

Kikyo and Kagome got on the outdoor escalator and rode it up to what was known as the plaza level of Juilliard. The two sisters went into the registration office and up to the front desk. An elegant looking older woman with silver hair and chocolate brown eyes that were fitted with a dainty pair of reading glasses greeted them with a warm smile. “Good morning ladies, welcome to Juilliard. How may I help you?”

Kikyo spoke up first since she was the more take charge type of the two sisters. “Yes we just needed to pick up our dorm room keys and the number to it as well.”

“Certainly. What are your names?”

“My name is Kikyo Takinori and this is my sister Kagome Higurashi.”

“Ah yes, Higurashi and Takinori, just a moment.” The woman tapped a few keys on her keyboard quickly before the information she needed was displayed on the screen in front of her. “Here we are, your dorm room is number three hundred and seven and let me get your keys.”

Pulling open her desk drawer she retrieved a pair of shiny silver keys and handed one to each of the girls.

“Thank you so much.”

“You’re very welcome. Once again welcome to Juilliard Miss Takinori and Miss Higurashi.” The two young women nodded and then turned to head towards the elevator that would take them to the third floor where their dorm room was located.

Kikyo and Kagome walked down the long and wide hallway until they reached room three hundred and seven. Kagome quickly inserted her key into the lock and then pushed the door open. Padding into the room she switched on the light. Both girls stood in the doorway their mouths hanging open in surprise at what awaited them.

The dorm room was more like a large loft apartment and was furnished very elegantly. The walls were a beautiful taupe color and all around the ceilings were elegant looking crown molding. On the far wall just in front of them from where they stood in the doorway was a large rectangular shaped window accented with pearl white colored silk drapes that had thick braided tassels that held them open so that the breathtaking view of the city skyline could be seen. The tassels were the same rich color taupe as the walls.

The flobenebeneath their feet were a well polished birch tone wood and they were so shiny that Kagome swore she could almost see her reflection in them. To their right was a small but very cozy little nook with a small pewter colored bistro table with matching chairs. The cushions on the chairs were the same color pearl white as the window draperies. Just past the breakfast nook was a nice little kitchen with slate countertops and all stainless steel appliances.

The living room was furnished with a large sage green taupe and pearl colored oriental rug, a comfortable looking sage green micro fiber sofa and two pearl white wing backed micro fiber chairs. The sofa and chairs were both accented with plush taupe colored chenille pillows. In the middle of the oriental rug was an oval shaped birch coffee table with an etched glass top.

Next to the window was a large white stone fireplace with a nice sized mantle that matched the design of their crown molding perfectly. “Whoa Ki, this place is decorated nicer than a five star hotel!”

“Yeah you can say that again Kags! I’m almost afraid to touch anything it’s so nice in here!”

“Yeah well I’m not so I’m going to look at the bedrooms.” Kagome padded into the dorm room and shut the door behind her. Then walking down a narrow hallway she a door to her right. Turning into the room she was greeted with the most elegant and romantic looking room she had ever seen. There in the middle of the room was a large mahogany sleigh style bed that had the thickest and fluffiest looking mattress Kagome could ever have hoped for. The bed was dressed with cranberry colored silk sheets and a matching silk cranberry colored blanket.

There was a small mahogany nightstand to the left of the bed and then a mahogany chest at the foot of the bed. To the right of the bed were two crisply painted white doors. “Hmmm, I wonder where those go?”

Opening one she found a huge walk in closet and almost squealed in her excitement. Closing the door she quickly opened the second door and found that it was the bathroom. The bathroom had a large garden styled tub and a separate stand up shower that was tiled in plain white subway tile with one horizontal line of black subway tile running the expanse of the entire bathroom. The toilet was next to the shower and then just past that was yet another door. Kagome padded across the bathroom and opened the door curious as to where it would take her.

She found herself walking into another bedroom but this one had a large cedar sleigh bed along the far wall that was dressed in black silk sheets with a matching silk blanket. There was a cedar nightstand to the left of the bed and a cedar chest at the foot of the bed just like in the first room she had inspected. There was a large free standing mirror to the right of the bed and the closet was just past it.

Kagome opened the closet door and found that it was actually a little larger than the first bedroom’s closet. “Oh yeah, I found my room.” Kikyo walked into the room where Kagome was and cleared her throat.

“So I take it that you have already claimed this room?”

“Yep sorry Ki, finders keepers.”

“That’s okay, I like the first room better anyway. I’m not much of a fan of cedar.”

“Yeah well I love the smell of cedar wood.”

“I know you do so you can have this room.”

“Gee thanks, considering I was going to take it anyway.” The two girls began to unpack their clothes each helping the other so it would take less time. Once everything was unpacked Kagome changed into a white tank top and a pair of black stretch pants. Pulling on her old black satin covered pointe shoes instead of breaking out her brand new ones she began tying the laces around her slender ankles.

“Where ya headed Kags?”

“I’m just going to go to the student studio because I want to practice on the barre in there. (just incase you were wondering that is the word for the waist high railing that is found in ballet studios.)

“Okay well I guess I’ll see you a little later?”

“Yeah later Ki.” Kagome put on her headphones after pulling her long ebony locks into a messy ponytail and then pulled on a thin black cotton hoodie before walking out the door to head to the student studio at Juilliard.

A/N: I promise Inuyasha will make his entrance in the next chapter along with Sesshomaru! Oh and don’t worry, Hojo will definitely get what he deserves for what he did to Kags!