Okay, so here's my attempt to finish this story…as you may have noticed (I sure have) there is a difference in writing from the first seven chapters to this one…that's because I started this junior year in high school and as of right now I'm about to start my sophomore year in college…you can see the gap…just so you know…and if you don't like how the new writing sounds and looks then I advise you to just quit reading now, because that's just how I write now…anyway…for those I haven't frightened away…keep reading?? Heh…
"There must be a way to get her back. I can't believe Kagome would say that. She never yelled or cussed when we were together. I wonder what happened?" Inuyasha said as he walked over to his computer. He turned it on and then logged onto his instant messenger screen name. He sat there eating ramen while he waited for Kikyo to come on.
"Kagome's on!" Inuyasha said as he jumped out of his chair. He paced the room and wondered what to say to her. "No, I can't. She said she never want's to see me again. What to do," Inuyasha thought as he tapped his chin.
"I know!" he said as he sat down in his chair once again and started to write.
Chapter 8: Letters of Love
Dear Kagome,
I know that you know that I'm sucky at this kinda thing…I also know that you're not one to suddenly pretend like I'm the only one who ever attempted this. In fact I believe that you will totally disregard this letter and throw it away, but that's okay. I know that you're not expecting me to write this because you'll think it's totally out of my character, but here it is. I'm going to be blunt and to the point. I love you. I always will love you, and I think I always have. This is not something that comes easy to me, so please overlook any drastic mistakes such as spelling or grammar, although after dating you for a year I should have gotten the worst out. You're such a…a grammar fiend. I've noticed that around you the best of me comes out, and that I still miss you, even after all the time we spent apart. There's nothing I wouldn't do to get you back, and there's nothing I wouldn't do to make you happy. I'll understand if you have decided to give up on me, and I promise I won't bother you again after this letter unless you send me back a positive or favorable reply. I promise that if you send me hate mail back I will never bother you again or even look in your direction if it pleases you. But I'm hoping that if you've even gotten this far it means you still have some feelings for me. Please don't deprive me of your beautiful eyes and lovely face, don't leave me without you. And to quote a great movie…"You are my sun, my moon, my starlit sky." I now know what that guy was talking about when he said it, even if he was drugged when he did it. I'll have you know that I am perfectly sober and clean…even if this part of the letter seems a bit skewed I promise I'm not on drugs or alcohol. Anyway, I guess that what I'm trying to say is that I still love you and everything about you. If we can no longer be together as boyfriend and girlfriend I hope that we can still be good friends.
I'll always love you,
Inuyasha.
Kagome dropped the letter as if she had been burned. "What does that hanyou think he's doing?" she mused aloud. Is…is this what I've been waiting for? Is this…an apology? Kagome smiled as she brushed the fingertips of her hand across the writing. I can't believe he actually took time to write this all out…he hates writing…
"Kagome! Dinner!" Souta called through her door before rushing down the stairs. She folded the letter back up and put it into its envelope. She then placed it under her keyboard, knowing that no one would think to look there, although she didn't know why she bothered to hide it. Maybe I'll show this to Sango. She might try and kill him though… Kagome thought as she started towards the rest of the family.
Later that night:
Kagome logged onto her email account and decided that she'd write Inuyasha his letter. Before she could even start to compose her thoughts the phone rang. Goodness, it's Kouga again. I wonder if I should answer. He won't stop calling!
"Kagome, Kouga," her mother called from the kitchen. Kagome sighed and got the phone from her mother.
"I should really invest in a separate phone line," Kagome muttered to herself as she answered the phone. "Hi, Kouga! How are you doing?" She knew that asking about his day was a sure-fire way to keep him talking for hours with minimal answers from her. A simple "mhm" and "really?" was enough to make him think she was listening. Kagome sat down at her computer with the phone to one ear and started to type.
Inuyasha,
I've just gotten your letter and I feel that this would be the best way to contact you. Of course, if I had decided to write you the entire city would know because of the fact that my mother takes out the mail and the women at the post office gossip and…enough of that. Anyway. I just wanted to let you know that I'm grateful for the letter you sent. I don't know if you intended it to be an apology, but I took it as one and I'm glad you sent it. It made me feel a lot better, although I'm still in the dark about why you broke up with me. I couldn't believe that you quoted that movie though. It's one of my favorites and I'm surprised you even remembered. Back to the topic. I think we need to talk about this in person, face to face, but I can't think of a place or time to do it when there aren't people watching. I just want to be able to tell if you are telling me the truth when you say these things. And I will let you know that if you're just jerking me around I will find ways to make you miserable, and I know a plethora, a lot in case you don't know, of people that will help me. Please E-mail me back with your answer and thoughts about a meeting time and place. And remember, this is totally platonic. I'm not sure I even like you right now.
Sincerely,
Kagome.
Inuyasha had just logged onto his e-mail when there came a small beep. Hm, mail. From who? He thought as he clicked the inbox button. Kagome?! Wow, I wonder what…ah…of course… he mused as he read the letter. I knew she would like the fact that I spent time and energy on something that's just for her. But where to meet? I know the perfect place! He e-mailed Kagome back, telling her that he would meet her in the park on the following evening after everyone in her house had fallen asleep. His reasoning was that this way she would not have to answer awkward questions from any of her friends or family. She wrote him back telling him that she would be there at midnight and that she would text him before she left so that he would be sure to be there as well at the correct time.
"I can't believe she agreed to meet me," Inuyasha thought out loud as he got ready for bed. "I wonder what she wants to talk about."
The next night:
Kagome quietly turned off her computer and her bedroom light as she got ready for her meeting with Inuyasha. As she slipped out of the house she made sure to keep the door unlocked and her window slightly open, in case someone was awake when she got home. She walked quickly down empty streets and past dark, silent houses on her way to the park. When she arrived she noticed that Inuyasha was already there, sitting in the branches of a tree, as was his habit.
"Kagome, I'm glad you came. I was a bit worried that you would decide that you didn't need to talk to me all that bad," Inuyasha said as he jumped down.
"No, when I make a promise I try really hard to keep it," she said pointedly.
"Look, Kags," she flinched at the pet name he had made for her. "Kagome," he amended. "I'm glad you wanted to see me, but what is it you need to say?"
"Inuyasha, I need to know why you broke up with me. I don't know if you have realized this, but I've heard several different reasons," Kagome said as she crossed her arms. She wished she had brought a jacket; it was colder outside than it looked. Inuyasha saw her shiver and took off his jacket. He put it around her shoulders and, even though she stiffened at his touch, she looked grateful.
"Kagome, I know this is going to sound horrible, but please let me explain before you leave, okay?" he asked, lowering his head in what appeared to be shame. Kagome nodded her assent and Inuyasha took a deep breath to steady himself. "Kagome, when I told you that I thought you were better without me I was serious. I honestly do think that you're too good for me, but what I told everyone else was a lie. I…I…another reason I broke up with you was because, well, because I wanted to be with someone else, but then I realized how stupid that was," Inuyasha finished lamely. He hung his head in embarrassment, his eyes hidden by his hair.
"Inuyasha, oh Inuyasha," Kagome said as she gave him a hug. It was supposed to be a hug between friends, but turned into something more. Inuyasha raised his head from Kagome's shoulder at the same time that she looked up. It only took a second for their eyes to connect when she knew that this hanyou was the one she would always love.
"Kagome," he whispered softly.
"Yes, Inuyasha," she whispered back.
"I think I'm going to kiss you now."
"Okay." Inuyasha and Kagome slowly closed the small gap between them and as their lips met Kagome felt the love that she thought she had buried deep within her send out a small leaf of new growth. "Inuyasha, I've missed you so," she said as she put her head on his chest.
"I've missed you too Kagome, so much."
okay, another chapter done. I can't believe that this is coming like I just set down this fic yesterday! I hope it stays this way, although this is one of those that follows its own path. It's come alive, so to speak, and It's gonna finish its own way, but I do know it'll be inu/kag! That's bout it…
btw that quote is from Willow and is said by the character Madmartigan when he is struck by the brownies with a bag of love powder. This powder causes him to fall in love with the first thing, female thing, he sees. This is why Inuyasha says he's not on drugs or alcohol.
