"Foolish Facades"

Chapter 1 "Wedding Day"

DISCLAIMER: not mine

a/n: the heart breaks nevertheless it heals slowly, but you grow strong.

If we hold on together

I know our dreams

Will never die

Dreams see us through

To forever

Where clouds roll by

For you and I……………………………………

Everyone in the church looked at the opening doors. They couldn't keep their eyes off at the woman silently walking through the aisle to her awaiting husband. She was beautiful all right. Though nothing could describe how she looked. Beautiful…………………was an understatement.

Everyone looked at her in awe. Her white, traditional wedding dress, sleeveless, with a low neckline, just right enough to show cleavage glided with her with grace. It was like it wasn't a burden to carry a dress that was obviously quite heavy. Still, it was just right. The bouquet that she held was a simple one, all filled with white carnations and light pink roses.

As the bride slowly made her way towards her awaiting future husband, she slowly let go of her grandfather's arms and kissed him lightly on the cheek. She smiled at the man in front of her as they entwined both their hands, just squeezing it a bit.

As the pianist finally fit the last note, the wedding procession started……

As the rings slipped into each of their fingers, the priest finally said, "You may now kiss the bride."

As the new wedded couple kissed passionately, people in the audience gasped in awe. The way the couple had kissed was something beautiful, enough to make all the women in the church cry. As tears were wiped, everyone now stood as the couple ambled towards the opening doors, the church bells ringing joyously. That day was something beautiful, though the happily married bride didn't know what was in store.

Kagome……………………… didn't know what was in store.

Two years later…

Sighing once more, she looked at the reflection before her. Mascara was streaming down her pale cheeks, dark circles slowly creeping under her brown eyes, and her hair in disarray. Her fingers followed the contours of the reflection's face before her.

She changed. She really did.

Two years, she thought he would change. She thought that getting married was going to make him forget her. She was wrong. Shaking slightly, she felt tears prickling in the brim of her eyes once more.

"Inuyasha…" A sob broke out of her lips, as her hand clasped unto her heart. No matter what Inuyasha did to make her cry, she still loved him. Kagome looked down towards her right hand, where her ring laid upon her delicate finger. She delicately touched it not noticing the door opening slightly.

"Kagome…" Surprised, she looked up as she tried her best to wipe away her tears.

"Kag…your crying…again…Inu-…he's not worth crying over." The woman hugged her as she heard her sigh.

"Sango, I can't. I love him too much..."

"I know that you do. But can't you see what he's doing to you! He's hurting you! That stupid bastard isn't worth crying over. All he cares about himself and that stupid bitch of his! He's being selfish, Kag." With all her might, she let out all her pent up rage in one breath. Panting, she clutched Kagome on her shoulders and shook her fervently.

"You've been my friend for how long, you've watched out for me, Kagome, to watch out for you is something important to me. I'll have your back no matter what, I don't give a rats' ass if you still care for him, it would be better if you just left. And if Inuyasha comes for you, then I guess then I'll accept whatever your decision is but if he doesn't do anything, then it wasn't meant to be. You weren't meant to be…"

Tears silently coursed through her pale cheeks. Her best friend just made her realize the truth.

Pulling into the driveway, she stayed in her calm vehicle, minutes slowly passing by. As what seemed to be ten isolated minutes, she gradually turned the ignition and walked out towards the bleak cobbled pathway. Recollections stirred in her head, thoughts pricked her eyes with tears. She sighed, slowly opening the door, breathing in the scents of her home. Taking note, she was the only one home……again. Her back slid down the cherry wood door, hugging her knees, she cried for what seemed the hundredth time that day.

Pathetic

You're so stupid, Kagome!

Why would you do something as to that when you know you'll hurt more?

He doesn't love you……………………

Morbid thoughts filled her head. Pathetic? Yes, she was. Stupid? Yes… To stay with him knowing she'll hurt more than she could ever possibly could? Yes…… Inuyasha not loving her? She knew the answer but left it hanging.

Seconds, minutes, hours passed by. She waited there by the door, waiting for the familiar hum of his car. Yet, it never came. Kagome willed herself up towards the bathroom, turning the knobs of hot water; she tied her hair in a loose bun, and slid down the steaming water.

She was tired of getting hurt over and over again; she was tired of pretending that everything was okay. To wait everyday by the door, waiting for her supposed husband was pathetic. All that she did was pathetic. Tears were once again prickling against her eyes. Willing them away, this time she wasn't going to be the one to shed tears.

Heh.

The wind caressed her pale, soft skin, moving about as if embracing her, telling her that she wasn't alone to go through this pain. She sat on the veranda, hugging herself close, her nightgown fluttered with the wind. Thoughts flickered by continually.

Pulling into the driveway, Inuyasha contemplated at the events that happened during the day. Again, Kikyou called him saying that she needed help. Not intending on staying for more than a few minutes, he stayed for more than an hour. He sighed; Kagome was inside waiting for him, and this he knew. He hadn't meant on hurting her, always leaving her alone at nights, even at times when she needed him the most, he looked towards the ring circling his calloused finger. Lacing his fingers around it, he got out of the car.

He sighed, knowing he was going to be bombarded with questions, bracing himself, he opened the door. The expected screams that were supposed to cause agony to his sensitive ears never came. Hits on the chest, cries, nor the why's and what's never came. Shrugging his shoulders slightly, he stopped. He smelled the saltiness in the air. Shoulders hung low, walking towards their bedroom expecting to see her miserable face sleeping. Once again, he was surprised to not see her. Apprehensive, he roamed through each of the doors in the house, her scent distorted of all sorts. He sniffed the air, pinpointing where. He moved out the patio and there he saw her. She was sleeping peacefully or so he thought; her pale face was highlighted against the moon's light. Smiling slightly, he moved towards her.

"It's okay, Inuyasha. I'll let myself in. I just……..wanna stay out here a while." Kagome turned around and smiled, though her smile did not reach her eyes, before turning once again.

He winced. He could see through the façade of her smile, he bowed his head and left, knowing she wanted to be alone. It was awkward, usually she would want to try and spend time especially at times when he came home from similar nights.

The sun's rays hit his eyes, causing him to stir. Waking up, he roamed his hands through the other side of him. Nothing was what he felt. He woke up instantly, looking over, his wife's side of the bed was fixed as if she hadn't slept there at all last night. Confused, he went out. He saw her in the kitchen table, sipping tea as she read the morning paper. She was wearing the usual business suit she wore, pin strip pants, a black blazer, a tank top with enough cleavage, and stiletto heels. Her hair was in a loose bun, tendrils of hair falling slightly, she wore no make-up, not that she needed it though. Inuyasha looked at her form, he gulped. All those years he knew her, she was still gorgeous, and will forever be.

Feeling the scrutiny of someone starring at her, Kagome looked up. She smiled slightly as she stood up. Inuyasha leaned in as he waited the kiss that she usually gave him. She brushed past him, picking up her briefcase and trench coat, turning towards him

"Yash, I hafta go. See you later." With a wave, she left, leaving him mystified.

There was no kiss goodbye nor was there the usual "I love you". There was no emotion into the way she smiled at him. No friendliness. He registered that there was also no love in her eyes like before. He sat down, before him lay lavish food. As always, Kagome had outdone herself. Though looking at the food that usually made his mouth water, there was something different to it. He frowned.

Kagome changed.

a/n: Ok, you guys, go easy on me. It's my first ficcie!