Chapter 2
Miroku came and stood next to the pope. Inuyasha and Shippo were behind him. I was standing where Sango was supposed to stand, but I was behind the place. Kaede was also a brides' maid ands was standing next to me. She wore a red kimono with pink flowers and her hair tied up with a red lace. Kirara was standing next to me.
"When is Sango going to come?" I asked.
"She was supposed to be here a couple of minutes ago." Kaede said.
"I'll go talk to her. She should be nervous and scared because it's her wedding day.
"Ye should do that." Kaede agreed.
Sango was standing behind a tree, staring off into space, and had tears coming down her face. Good thing I brought her water proof make up.
"Sango…are you alright?" I asked
"Huh? Oh…yeah. I was just thinking about my father, mother, Kohaku, and the villagers from the demon slayers village. I wish they were all here…" She said, holding back tears.
"Even though they died…." I hesitated. I couldn't bear to hear Sango cry. "They would still want you to have the best time of your life today. It's a special day and you shouldn't be crying. They would be happy, even though they're dead, because you're getting married today."
"You're right, Kagome. Thanks. Tell them I'll be right there in a minute."
"Okay, I will. And also, always remember that your parents love you, dead or alive."
I left and told Kaede that Sango would come in a minute. Miroku looked nervous enough and Shippo was fidgeting and moving around.
"When is Sango coming?!" Inuyasha and Shippo asked impatiently.
"In a minute. Just wait for a couple more seconds and she'll come."
Sango had peeked from behind the tree to give the sign that she was ready. The piano started playing and Sango came walking down the flower isle. Miroku looked dazed, as usual, and his eyes were sparkling. Sango was wearing a wedding dress that Mom bought for her. It was white and had yellow lace going down the dress. It was strapless and tight from the upper part and the bottom coming out. Her veil was also white and had yellow lace tracing down. She gave me the flowers to hold and Miroku lifted the veil from her face and set it down on the little tiara holding it.
"Wow…you look beautiful Sango." Miroku said, not knowing what else to say.
"Thank you."Sango said, blushing.
The wedding began and the pope was speaking. His speech took five minutes and he turned to Sango.
"Do you, Sango, take this man, Miroku, to be your husband, according to God's holy decree; do you promise to be to him a loving and loyal wife, to cherish and keep him in sickness and in health; and, forsaking all others, to be faithful only to him as long as you both shall live?"
"I do." She said.
"Do you, Miroku, take this woman, Sango, to be your wife, according to God's holy decree; do you promise to be to her a loving and loyal husband, to cherish and keep her in sickness and in health; and, forsaking all others, to be faithful only to her as long as you both shall live?"
"I do." He said.
"By the power invested in me, you are now man and wife. You may now kiss the bride."
Miroku grabbed Sango and kissed her passionately, while she did the same. Everyone clapped and they were happy. Kirara was mewing and jumping, while Kaede was crying tears of joy. Inuyasha and Shippo were clapping too. I looked up at Inuyasha and he stared at me, smiling. I blushed and looked away. Why was he staring at me like that? Does he…no! He can't like me. He likes Kikyo! But why was he smiling…I guess he smiled for Miroku and Sango…but there was something in his eyes…
"Kagome! Come on! Let's go cut the cake!" Shippo said, jumping in my arms.
Shippo jumped down from my arms and got a piece of cake. Miroku and Sango had cut it together and were passing it around. Inuyasha was eating his cake and came up to me.
"So, are you having fun?" he asked.
"Yeah. The cake is good." I said, not thinking of anything else to say.
What an idiot! The cake is good! What was I thinking! I could have kept my mouth shut!!
"Kagome! I'm gonna throw the flowers! Get in the middle of the crowd!" Sango said.
"Okay! I'm coming!"
I stood in the middle of the crowd. I didn't want to catch the flowers because I didn't know who I would marry. I could marry Inuyasha…no! What am I thinking!
All of a sudden, Sango through the flowers while I was yawning. My arms were up and the flowers fell into my hands. Oh no…what just happened? I didn't mean to catch it! Why did it have to be me?? Everyone was staring at me and then started clapping. I just stood there like an idiot, staring at the flowers.
"Congrats Kagome!! So, who's the lucky guy?" Someone asked me.
"I didn't mean to catch the flowers! It was an accident!"
"Well, it's too late now. You can't return it to Sango. You're gonna have to choose a guy and get married."
"But….but…" I stammered.
"Well, I have to go. My husband is calling me. I'll see you later."
"Yeah….bye…"
What have I gotten myself into! I have to get married, and I'm only 18! This can't be happening to me! I just can't-
"Kagome." Inuyasha said.
"Yeah?" I said.
"Can I talk to you privately over there?"
He pointed at the garden maze that had a fountain in the end. I wonder why he needs to talk to me over there…. he wants to say something to me?? What if it's about Kikyo? I can't answer a question that's about her. Just thinking about it makes me uncomfortable….
"Sure." I said.
We walked to the maze and went inside. It was awfully quiet. Five or ten minutes later, we ended up where the fountain was and sat on the bench. The place seemed familiar. I don't remember why or how I remembered the place.
"Kagome…I need to talk to you." He said, breaking the silence between us.
"Sure. What do you want to talk about?" I asked.
"Kagome, please don't interrupt when I'm speaking. I want to tell you something very important and I can't be interrupted. Okay?"
"Okay."
"Kagome, when you caught those flowers…I was baffled. I knew you didn't want to do this but you had no choice. When you caught those flowers…I was….happy....I finally thought to myself and said that you would find someone to marry. I thought you would forget about me and I told myself you wouldn't. So this is why I asked you to come here with me. Kagome…before you leave to your time…I just wanted to say…I…love…you…"
I couldn't believe my ears. Did he just say he…loved me? But how is that possible? He said he loved Kikyo and only her….
"When I first laid my eyes on you, I thought you were Kikyo. But when you said you weren't, I was kind of glad…I knew Kikyo hated me…and just used me to show people she was brave. I didn't want to join you at first to search for the jewel shards because I didn't want to get into a relationship anymore. But I came because I was forced to. But all this time we had traveled, it's been amazing. When I saw you today in your room….wow….you looked amazing…"
"Inuyasha…"
"Let me continue. I've been wanting to ask you this question ever since the day we finished collecting the jewel shards."
He knelt to the ground and pulled out a ring and said, "Kagome, will you marry me?"
Author's Note: I know!!!I just thought of it and was like OMG!! So…yah…please review!!
