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"Nobody but you."
Chapter 2: Come back home.
Kagome:
Deep breaths. You need to calm down.
Standing in a crowded airport I felt like had a case of da ja vu. Felt like I was invisible, everyone around me couldn't see just hustled to a late flight, smiled or laugh with a friend. Here I was about to face demons. And all I could see around me were the people.
I hadn't really thought to much about it. Then I got here and realized, I was going to see him. A part of me said, fuck this go back home! I just couldn't do that to Sango. God help me i loved her to much an wanted to be there to see her at her happiest moment. Even with that dark cloud hanging over. It was her wedding she needed me. I could suck it up an play ball.
Truth was, I had these old emotions resurfacing. I felt like a addict, Like seeing him would make me relapse. Was this what they felt like? Was I going to be tempted by the evil fruit? Will looking at him just once make this wall I build topple?
I thought I'd be prepared this time around. I thought if I ever had to face Inu-Yasha again I'd be prepared, stronger. In the depths of my heart I know no matter how long time had passed, he would always be there. a leech inside my soul unable to detach him and finally be rid of him.
A sick part of me still loved him after all these years, but there was also a part that had grown ugly and gnarled over the years. Bitter resentment took place and held over the love. I was hurt and angry. How was I going to manage this week? I guess the old saying 'Only time will tell.' was going to be put to the test.
I looked at my watch, 12:15 my flight didn't depart till 1:30. I had some time to sit an pull myself together. I could an would do this. I had to. I wouldn't let that ass win this.
Let's face it with Inu-Yasha there was going to be difficulties. He was as stubborn as they come. I knew the moment I agreed to this I would be uncovering those skeletons. Was time to clean out my closets. I needed to move on.
" I love you. Have a safe trip an come back to me in one piece."
Turning my head , my current thought got side tracked as I watched a couple saying their good byes. A man and women stood staring into each others eyes like this was the last time they'd ever get to hold one another.
A sting of sadness rippled through me. They looked so happy. Smiling, kissing. They looked so in love. I could remember a time when I was like that. Yet that had ended in misery.
Shaking myself I gathered my suitcase an started towards my terminal. I didn't have time for this crap. I needed to get over myself. I was going to be put through the blender this week. And hell or high water I was going to come out the victor.
Inu-Yasha:
"No. You are TRYING to set me up for failure!" I stared at Miroku like he had finally gone crazy. This was NOT happening. I could understand how they wanted their friend here to celebrate with them.
I know they haven't seen her in forever, it would be totally selfish for me to tell them she couldn't be here. But what they were asking me was just not happening. It had been four years since we seen each other, things have changed. We have changed.
From what little Intel I've gathered over the years Kagome had moved away shortly after our break. I wasn't trying to stalk her. I just wanted to make sure she was ok. That even sounded lame to me.
And ok I might have seen if she was currently dating. In my defense she had her life in the glory of the internet, everyone was on it airing out their public laundry. And from what I seen Kagome was doing good for herself. She had gone to school and become a fully licensed nurse. Apparently working at a nice private doctors office as well. It was nice to see her doing well.
" Listen. i know we kinda just shoved this on you. I'm sorry. We honestly have been thinking of ways to break this to you. I mean, you two are both in our lives. We love you both. We haven't seen Kagome In years, an we also want you there."
I felt like a jerk. Sango just wanted her best friend home for her special day.
"Inu really, if we didn't have to go finish up the fine little details of caters, and where the hell people are sitting we'd go get ehr ourselves." Miroku gave me an apoloegetic stare. I knew he meant what he said.
"I honestly do feel bad for asking this of you. "
Still a part of me wanted them to take my side. Which instantly made me feel horrible. They shouldn't have to choose between the two of us. They loved us, an being in the cross fire was unfair to them. An that's what was going to happen. There was bound to be friction with me an Kagome.
I sighed I couldn't believe I was going to do this. This was going to be hell on earth. I just hoped Kagome didn't freak when she saw me. An she would since I was going to be the first person she saw. Welcome home! Here's your ex!
"I'll do it..listen I'm a grown up, an Kagome is smart an reasonable enough I'm sure. If it gets out of hand at least it will be there an not here. Ok? Don't worry. I got this." I stood up Grumbling. I said I'd do it. Didn't mean I had to like it." Well better hit the road if I wanna make it on time. You guys owe me big."
Please let this go.
Kagome:
It had taken longer then I expected. Our flight got delayed an hour due to a storm. I had to rush and call Sango since she was picking me up. I felt bad making her wait, but what did I expect? Nothing but bad things for this trip. Should prepare me for this weekend at least.
Rushing to baggage claim I found my way to the entrance where people usually huddle waiting for their love ones. Looking around I didn't see Sango nor Miroku. Hope they didn't forget I was coming. Pulling my phone I started dialing. Maybe they were just stuck in traffic.
The phone didn't get past the first ring before I dropped my phone in utter horror. No...no...she wouldn't. I felt my blood drain from my face. She did.
Standing across the room stood the one person I less expected to come get me. Son of a bitch.
Oh Sango i'm going to ring your neck when i see you.
Looking back and forth I could only guess he was looking for me. A look of panic rid his face. A small piece of me felt glad for that. I'd let his sweat bullets before I caught his attention.
He hadn't yet notice me so it gave me time to inspect him. The years had been kind to him. Of course they would.
He hadn't changed a bit in the past four years. His usually long hair was held back in what I could only assume a braid, it gave off the illusion that his hair was short and close to his head. I knew he'd never cut all the beautiful black hair.
He wore faded jeans and a simple white tee that hugged him, it let me see some slight chest definition. Inu had been working out it seemed. If I didn't hate him so much I'd appreciate how fit he looked, but since i hated his face
As if had heard my thoughts Inu-Yasha turned his head in my direction. I couldn't make out the expression on his face. He had always done that. Masked his emotions. Was a brick in the wall hat had led to part of the demise of our relationship.
"Hey."
One word. I felt a shiver. And hated myself for it. Do. Not. Even.
" Hi..."
"So as you see I'm not Sango."
I stared. Really? That's what you say first after 4 years? "Yea I see that. Where is Sango. I have a choice few words for her." I made the heat stick to every word. I wanted it know I wasn't to pleased to be here with him. it was my first day back dammit. They could have kept the bastard at bay...Till the wedding.
"They had wedding things to finish up. Believe me I didn't want to be the first thing you came home to."
""Well aren't you just the charmer."
"Kagome.." He spoke in a warning tone. like I was pushing it. In my mind I wasn't pushing it enough.
"Don't. Ok. Listen we both know this is awkward. lets just. Get this over with."
What could I say? What was there to say? This had awkward written all over it.
"Right...Listen I know this is weird...but I'm doing them a favor." His tone became defensive and more aggressive. Clearly my response or lack of didn't go well for him.
"Sorry I was such a task. What a burden I must be on you oh so busy life." How could I ever think this man would change?
"Oh sunshine you have no idea," An angry snort," This is going to be fun."
"Whatever Casanova." shoving my bag into his arms I started my way towards the exit. "For once just make yourself useful. lets get this over with." Here I thought I'd have feelings of mussy love. Wrong. I had feelings alright. More like I wanted to deck him in he arrogant face. I took off of work for this?
God I hated that man.
Welcome Home Kagome. Welcome home.
