Disclaimer: I do not own Inuyasha.

~Chapter 1: Why won't you say it back?~

Inuyasha sits by a large, deserted tree somewhere on a college campus, with a composition in his hand. He wears glasses and looks like he is twenty- five years old. He looks as if he is in deep thought and finally writes something on his newly bought composition. He puts a date on the first page and a title, *~*Torn Souls*~*.

'Life seems so grand when you're the captain of the soccer team and have the lovely captain of the Cheerleaders as your girlfriend. Everything seems so perfect, but you don't even realize that you've blocked all senses to the outside world; to what is all around you, or who is around you. This is a story how a young man who had something, and never knew it, until he lost it.'

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Inuyasha, a good looking boy with black hair and strangely dark brown violet eyes is doodling in class. "Inuyasha." Inuyasha doesn't respond. "Inuyasha. Pst! Inuyasha." Inuyasha finally realizes that he is being spoken to. He turns around to a girl with glasses, long black hair and large brown eyes. "What do you want Kagome?" Kagome blushes at first, but manages to bring up the will power to talk to Inuyasha. "What are you drawing? Shouldn't you be paying attention in class?"

"It's really nothing, alright? I'll start paying attention, now." The teacher turns around from the white board. "Why is it crucial to find true love? *Sigh Yes, Ms. Higurashi?" Kagome stands up and answers. "It is important that someone finds true love because if a person dies before ever finding a true love, he or she would die of regret." The teacher looks like he didn't expect that kind of answer. "Very true Ms. Higurashi, you may take your seat now. Anyone else want to volunteer? Alright Ms. Shizue, please share with the class, your opinion."

A very nice looking girl stands up. Her hair is put in a high pony tail, she wears pink eye- shadow, and pink see- through lip gloss. Her hair is a brownish black and she has brown eyes. Inuyasha looks up to watch his girlfriend give her opinion on why finding true love is important. "It is important to find a true love because that's what everyone wants or dreams of having and finding a compatible mate, leads to a happy future." The teacher smiles, "Very well put Ms. Shizue."

Inuyasha didn't seem to like Ms. Shizue's answer. He shrugs off his disliking feeling for his girlfriend's answer, and goes back to doodling when the teacher turned his back again, continuing the lecture about love. Kagome looks over his shoulder trying to see what he is drawing. Inuyasha notices a creeping shadow and turns around, only to see Kagome quickly fall back into her seat. *Bring! "There will no homework since there is only four days of school left. Class dismissed."

The girl referred to as Ms. Shizue stands up and gathers her possessions. "Hey Sango! I drew a little picture for you," says Inuyasha. Unknown to the couple, Kagome watches the two from the corner of her eye while she is packing her things. "Aw! It's so adorable! That's you and that's me!" Sango hugs Inuyasha and grabs her backpack. Both walk out the door.

Kagome is the only one in class. "Kagome, I would like to speak with you for a moment." She walks over to the teacher. "Yes Mr. Takahashi?" The teacher starts to open his mouth, but shuts it and seems like he is trying to find the right words. "Kagome, your opinion on why it is important to find true love had me wondering if you're waiting for Inuyasha. I know that you've always liked Inuyasha, but shouldn't you move on? There are other boys in this school for you and out in the world. You deserve better than him."

Kagome smiles. "Thank you for your concern Mr. Takahashi. I know there are other boys, but I just can't seem to stop this feeling I feel for Inuyasha. I don't know why, but I know that I'll find true love one day, so don't worry." Mr. Takahashi seems to have brightened up by this, "You're right Kagome. Everybody does, if they keep their eyes open. I just don't want to see my niece get hurt is all I'm saying."

"It's ok Uncle Murasaki. I know what I'm doing. Besides, I'm no longer a child. I'm eighteen years old now, so quit treating me like a little girl now." Mr. Takahashi smiles, "You're right. You're a young and intelligent adult. I should start treating you like one too, huh?" Kagome looks at the clock. "I'm sorry, but I have to go now. See you later!"

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A year later.

"Sango, I love you." She looks at him, simply smiles, kisses him on the lips, and turns to board the subway train. Inuyasha grabs her wrist gently. "Would you please for once say it back to me?" he says softly, but loud enough for her to hear. Sango turns around, "Alright, I love you too Inuyasha." She gives him another kiss, "I'll see you later this weekend." Inuyasha looks at her retreating form. "Don't fall in love with anyone while you're at your college!"

"I won't!" Sango waves to him. She mouths the words "Same to you and keep in touch!" and waves him good bye. Inuyasha watches the subway train until he can no longer see it. 'I'll call her later on today. Right now, I got to hurry up and get onto my train!'

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Author's Note: So what do you think? I'm sorry, I know that it is short. But! I'm going to have fun writing this story! I can just feel the sadness right now.*Sniff it just makes me want to cry! Seriously!

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