24 year old Inuyasha stared at Kagome hopelessly. When she had told him she was in love with his brother, he felt like his heart had broken in two. He had loved her for 8 years but could never find a way to tell her. 'Miroku was right. I should have told Kagome years ago.' He beat himself up inside. 'But how the hell would I have told her? Would she have even understood? Did she even love me back then?' He was about to open his mouth and ask but decided against it.
23 year old Kagome gazed at her best friend who seemed angry and upset. 'Why is he so upset? Did I say something wrong?' "Inuyasha?" She stared into his hazel eyes curiously. He stopped biting his lip and looked at her. "Yeah?" He tried getting rid of his sad and angry face.
"Are you alright?" Her brown eyes kept fixated on his hazel ones.
Smiling nervously while scratching the back of his head he replied "Uh, yeah, I'm fine. Don't worry about me. It's just that I'm thinking about something Miroku said to me a few days ago." It was true that he was thinking about what Miroku said to him. It bothered him immensely and he couldn't stop thinking about it."
"Well okay." Kagome smiled. "I got a little worried. You looked upset and angry about something."
"Nah, I'm good. Don't worry about it." Inuyasha tried relaxing and began walking away.
Kagome watched him walk away until she remembered why she text him. "Wait Inuyasha!" He paused in midstep. "I forgot to tell you some great news!"
"Great news?" Inuyasha swallowed, knowing that the 'great news' she was talking about couldn't have been 'great'.
"Yes!" Kagome smiled happily. "I text you earlier about meeting you because I wanted to tell you that your brother and I are getting married!"
Pulling out his phone to avoid anymore 'bad news' he pretended he got a message from Miroku and said he had to leave because the pervert wanted to talk to him. Before he left, he said he was happy for her which was obviously a complete lie. "I'll see you later Kagome!" He ran off to go speak to Miroku and Sango about what he had just heard.
"Miroku, you were right! I should have told her years ago!" Tears poured from his beautiful hazel eyes and onto his lap as he sat on his friend's bed.
Miroku walked over to his young friend and put his right hand on his left shoulder. Sighing sadly, he said "Kagome made her choice and unfortunately she chose your brother. I don't know why she would marry someone like him but I do remember that back in high school, every girl fell for him."
"Yeah, every girl but Kagome." Inuyasha growled angrily.
"I wonder why Kagome became so attracted to him a few years ago. It's not like he's popular like the two of you were back then."
"Who are you talking about now Miroku?" Sango came walking in with a couple bags of new clothes. She wore a light pink t-shirt and skinny jeans. Her dark brown eyes filled with curiosity as she looked at Inuyasha.
Miroku looked up at his girlfriend who he adored greatly. "Well sadly, Kagome and Sesshomaru are..." he paused and looked down at Inuyasha who had his head in his hands. "getting married."
Gasping, Sango covered her lips. "But Sesshomaru is cold hearted! He's never liked anyone before! Why are he and Kagome getting married?"
Standing up angrily, Inuyasha whispered "Because Kagome loves him and I love her. It's not like he actually cares about her."
'I don't know, Inuyasha.' Sango thought unsure. 'Maybe he could learn to love her someday or maybe he really does love her.'
It was the day of the wedding and Kagome was extremely excited. She was wearing an off white wedding dress that trailed behind her a few inches. It had been nearly a year since she had told Inuyasha about the wedding and since then the two of them had barely spoken to each other. She had sent him a wedding invitation and she hoped he would come. She wanted to see him again instead of just talking on the phone. Miroku and Sango had accepted the invitation but she hadn't received word from Inuyasha and that worried her. They had been best friends since the beginning of high school and she wanted to know why he was acting so strange. 'Maybe Miroku and Sango will know.'
At the thought of Miroku and Sango, Sango came walking into the dressing room. "Wow Kagome!" The 23 year old girl exclaimed a bit nervously. "You look beautiful." Sango was wearing a light green dress with her brown hair pulled back into a long braid.
"So do you." Kagome smiled before letting the smile vanish. "Um, Sango?" She sighed. "Can I ask you an important question? It's about Inuyasha."
Sango's smile faltered. "What about him?"
"Well you see, I sent Inuyasha an invitation to the wedding but so far he hasn't come. Nearly a year ago when I told him I loved his brother, he told me he was happy for me but now I'm thinking that he's not so happy for me. We rarely talk and when we do, its over the phone."
Sighing, the dark brown eyed girl motioned the bride to sit. After she had sat, Sango said, "I don't know if Inuyasha would want me to tell you this or not but," she took a deep breath and continued. "He was never happy for you. He's been upset and angry for months now ever since he found out you were marrying his brother."
Standing up, Kagome looked confused and bothered. "But why!?"
"Because," Miroku came walking in wearing a black tuxedo and purple tie. "Inuyasha's loved you for nearly 9 years and now the only thing he can do is watch you be with Sesshomaru."
"Why didn't Inuyasha tell me he loved me?" Kagome growled somewhat angrily.
Sango walked toward her. "He likes to keep his feelings inside and he wasn't exactly sure how he would tell you. You've known him longer than any of us have."
"Tell us something Kagome." Miroku began to ask but was interrupted by Kagome's mother.
"It's time dear." The woman spoke happily. Kagome nodded and stood up. Before walking out of the room, she turned to her friends and said "Let's finish this after the ceremony. Okay?"
Neither of them nodded. Instead they looked at each other worriedly and sighed before standing up.
To Miroku and Sango, the ceremony seemed to take forever. The wedding was inside a church and it was surprisingly beautifully decorated: the pews were covered in white lace with big light purple bows. None of it seemed to match Kagome's dress but it seemed to match Sesshomaru's tux. The bastard demon wore a white tuxedo and shoes with a light purple tie.
'When is this going to end already?' Miroku thought nearly saying it out loud. 'This has to be the longest wedding I've ever been to. I bet the reception will longer.' He moaned low enough so only his girlfriend heard him.
Sango looked around her and realized not many humans and demons were thrilled about being there. 'It's gotta be because it's a human and demon wedding.' Kagome's mother looked extremely happy but Sota and Gramps didn't. They seemed to absolutely hate Sesshomaru marrying Kagome or maybe they hated the dog demon overall. 'I'll ask them later about it.'
After the two had finally said their vows and kissed, the ceremony was at last over. Sesshomaru noticed someone in particular staring at him sadly as he walked down the aisle with Kagome. 'Rin...' Why was Rin here? He knew how she felt about him and yet she was here, watching him with sad light brown eyes. He had loved her at one time but something tore them apart.