Two Hearts
Chrysolite Heart
Chapter 5
"No, no way, Miroku!" Kagome said. "I can't believe you would even think of asking me that!" Kagome cried. Miroku looked at her dejectedly.
"I can't believe you would ask her that either!" Sango agreed. "That's just as bad as your perverted ideas!"
"Please Kagome? Have you forgotten about what you just said about doing anything for me? And about me being a great friend all this time?" Miroku asked her, ignoring Sango's comment.
"But, but…oh, I hate you!" Kagome cried. "Alright, I was stupid and I said I would do anything. I'll do it this time, only because I said it in front of the Sacred Tree," Kagome said, glancing at the huge tree that stood beside her and Miroku.
"Oh thank-you Kagome, Thank-you so much!" Miroku said. "Ok, I need you to meet at my house tonight, Inuyasha will be there too. We start our plan tomorrow," Miroku told her.
"Are you serious?" Sango interrupted. "You want her to pretend to be Inuyasha's girlfriend and you don't even give her a chance to get used to it yet, honestly. You're heartless, Miroku,"
"Wait, tomorrow?! But that's so soon, aren't you going to at least let me get used to the idea first?" Kagome demanded as well.
"Sorry girls, but right now Inuyasha's my partner, a very moody and demanding one. We start tomorrow Kagome," Miroku replied firmly looking at the two of them.
'Oh, how did I ever get into this mess? As if being someone's pretend girlfriend isn't bad enough, I have to be Inuyasha's? To help him get Kikyou back?' Kagome thought to herself. Kagome sighed.
"Ok, ok, I'll meet you tonight. I've still got some chores to finish up, see you later," Kagome said as she and Sango waved Miroku off.
"Ok, well I'll see you later!" Miroku called to Kagome as he got in his car. "Oh, and Sango, maybe we should get together some time eh? You obviously seem to know me quite well," Miroku added, winking at Sango. Sango looked like she was ready to pounce on him. "Thanks so much Kagome, I'll never forget this!" Miroku called again just as he was about to drive off.
"Neither will I," Kagome muttered under her breath as she watched Miroku drive away. Kagome shook her head in exasperation before returning to her chores. 'What have I gotten myself into?' she asked herself irritably.
That evening at Miroku's house
"Ok, so are we all clear on how this is going to work?" Miroku asked Inuyasha and Kagome. Inuyasha and Kagome were looking at each other uncomfortably.
"Yeah, we got it Miroku," Inuyasha said. Miroku looked at Kagome, who simply nodded.
"Ok good," Miroku said. "Remember you guys have to be intimate if you really want to make Kikyou jealous," Miroku reminded them. They both nodded. "Oh and remember my 3 rules, always hold hands, make it seem like you're having a good time, be especially lovey-dovey around the victim, which in this case is Kikyou," Miroku added as he dismissed Inuyasha and Kagome from his house.
"Kagome?" Inuyasha said. Kagome turned to look at Inuyasha.
"Yes?" she responded.
"Thanks for doing this, I know you and Kikyou aren't very close and all, so I really appreciate this," Inuyasha told her. Kagome nodded and smiled. 'You better,' she replied in her mind.
The next morning
Inuyasha and Kagome met up before school. As they walked onto school property Inuyasha hastily entwined his fingers with Kagome's. They made sure to come in by the main doors to grab lots of attention. As they walked they smiled at each other and any outsider would never be able to tell they were faking it. As they strolled through the school hallways lots of people were pointing and whispering. Kagome could only imagine what they could possibly be saying about her. 'What if they think I'm a bitch and that I actually stole Inuyasha from Kikyou?' she asked herself. She prayed it wouldn't happen.
As Inuyasha walked with Kagome by his side trying to look happy he could feel his mood start to lighten up. He was going to get Kikyou back, that was all that mattered but his good mood burst when he caught site of another couple walking down that same hallway.
Kagome felt Inuyasha tense at her side and looked up at him. His eyes were unblinkingly focused on something ahead of them. Kagome followed his gaze. She barely stifled a gasp. There, was Kikyou and Naraku walking down the hallway together. As the other couple passed by her and Inuyasha she caught Kikyou give Inuyasha and her almost a wistful glance before turning back to Naraku who was leading her away from them with his hand planted firmly on Kikyou's hip.
The day sped by fast enough. At lunch she and Inuyasha had sat across from Kikyou and Naraku, it was quite uncomfortable and no one bothered to make conversation. Koga, who had been sitting on the other side of Inuyasha along with Miroku and Sango tried to make conversation to break the tension but they eventually abandoned that idea seeing as the rest of them jus simply refused to talk. Other than that, and a few glances from Kikyou towards the new "couple" the day had been fine and it seemed as though their plan was working. Kikyou was constantly looking at them but Kagome ignored it. As Kagome got home she rushed into her room and sat down at her desk. She dug into the bottom drawer of her desk and pulled out a blue little notebook and opened it. It was her diary. Although most people find diaries retarded, Kagome enjoyed writing her feelings down. It was also a good way to let out stress.
Dear Diary,
Today me and Inuyasha pretended to be a couple. It wasn't as hard as I thought it would be. I feel bad for Inuyasha. He doesn't deserve to be treated like this. Why would Kikyou do such a thing? Wait, what am I saying, I don't feel bad for him! Kikyou was with Naraku this morning, I saw her look at Inuyasha. I felt something pull at my heart when she did. Oh my gosh, I must be crazy! I did have a crush on Inuyasha but that is over now, OVER! But when I was by Inuyasha's side today, even though I knew we were just pretending, I felt happy. Could I possibly still like him? I don't want to think about it anymore. I saw Sango and Miroku hanging around today. I thought Sango didn't like Miroku, but like they say, everything changes. I hope things work out for them; I think they would make a cute couple. I even saw Miroku make Sango blush. Ooh la la! Anyway, I've gotta go. I'll write again l8ter.
Kagome
Kagome stared at what she had written and read it over and over again in her mind. 'Could I really still like Inuyasha?' she wondered to herself as she closed her diary. She let the idea pass as she grabbed her pajamas and headed for the shower. 'It's not important right now, what is important is the shower I'm about to take' Kagome told herself and with that she headed into the bathroom and turned on the water.
Author's Note
An old crush, reviving? Is their plan going to work? Will Kagome fall in love with Inuyasha again? Are things between Sango and Miroku heating up? You never know, yes I'm full of surprises. Anyhow, you know the drill. Review, review, review ppl!