Summary: They're graduating from high school now and have hidden their feelings from the world. Will time change this?
Pairing: Kagome/ Sesshomaru
Love Over Time
She had known him a long time, maybe since elementary school. She had to be honest with herself, she completely had a crush on him for the longest time and now they were graduating from high school. She knew he was going away overseas to study abroad and she wasn't sure what she was going to do. She had so much going for her, but she did know that she wanted to be with him always.
Fate hadn't made it that way though. He had forgotten about her come the later years in elementary school, about fifth or sixth grade. His mother had died but for unknown reasons and he had found out later that year that his father had another son a few years younger than him. Not to mention he had dated some chick by the name of Kagura. She didn't know what he saw in her, or maybe it was the fact that she had something on him, but that didn't last long and he was single again. She was happy about that but she would never tell him that. In fact she had kept to herself most of the time.
Right now, however, she was looking out at everyone. This was the time that she was graduating and she had to give some big speech. Right now, she was looking at him. He was in the seat beside hers. As to how she had beat him academically was a mystery. He always seemed to know more, but she guessed it had to do with all the hard work and extra classes she took. In all honesty, she did it to impress him, but he only looked the same, so stoic and emotionless. It wasn't fair how she seemed to always lose. She couldn't help that now though.
"It was a great pleasure being here at this school. Sadly enough we leave this place for something new. It wasn't easy and I admit that at times I wanted to give up, but being here made me realize that it isn't all bad. I was able to pull through each day because I had such great people around." She smiled, glad that she could keep her voice so calm and calculating. "But mostly I miss the times we shared together. We have many memories in these halls, in the classrooms, and the outside areas. It is all memories I shall hold in my heart. To everyone, I will miss you all. Thank you." And she smiled her winning smile and walked away from the pedestal. She held back her tears and took her seat as he walked forward and to the pedestal. It was his turn.
"I don't have too many words, like Higurashi did. I can only say that we leave this place now. This is the end to a time I have no opinion on." And he turned away and went back to his seat. He only spoke what he wanted, nothing more. They understood that about him and did nothing to get anything else out of him.
She looked away from him as he walked back to his seat. She never knew his thoughts on her or what could have been, only that he wanted to leave behind those that he saw as idiots and a waste of time and air. She was probably one of those people, and with that she sighed. She would never be able to tell him how she felt. She never did anything to inconvenience another person. They told her she was too kind. The guys had a crush on her but they never pursued her for the fact that they felt she was too good for them, even if she did come from a middle class family. She figured that he didn't like her for the fact that he was so high class and she was middle class. The two didn't mix. Whatever the reason, she didn't care. She just wished that she had a first kiss or a boyfriend. She wasn't lucky enough to have either. It depressed her sometimes but it helped her to focus on her school, but her future she hadn't decided yet.
Graduation had ended soon though, and she was walking away from the crowd. She didn't want to be there or she would cry. She didn't want that so she would just leave. Even her mother was busy and her brother was at school, and her grandfather was taking care of the shrine. She was truly alone now. He was as well since his father was busy with his business and his half brother was at school.
She walked away and sat on a bench beneath a sakura tree. She sighed and watched as the blossoms fell around her. She took no notice to it though as she sighed and looked into her lap. It was such a sad day for her. Such a happy day and she was all alone at the front of the school as everybody else celebrated together. She didn't much care though. She was going to leave this place too. It hurt her to stay here because it reminded her too much of the one she would never have. She would rather live alone then be miserable with the memories of a man she would never be able to have.
He saw her sitting alone on the bench in front of the school. Of course he knew her from so long ago. He knew her first name and that she was yet to be touched by a single man. She was a flower amongst the rocks and stones of a quarry. He didn't know why he acted like she wasn't there after his mother's death. He remembered how she tried to cheer him up but he gave her the cold shoulder and walked away as if she didn't exist. He remembered everything from elementary school up until now. In middle school, she was a bit shy but the guys still had a crush on her. She was first in the class then too. In high school it changed a little. She was still the flower but she had bloomed. She would smile and greet everyone with such cheerfulness and politeness. She was top through out high school too. Not only that but she did sports and she was a great singer.
Secretly, he liked her. He was glad when he got Kagura off his back. She was blackmailing him and when he finally got what she had on him he ended it with a smirk. He didn't have to put up with her anymore and he was back to focusing on how to get her to like him. He didn't have to do much in truth, he just had to see that she did like him. She never told him so he was left in the dark, and now that they were leaving he had to make sure she knew how he felt. He approached her and watched as the sakura floated around her. Some of the pedals fell in her hair and stayed, causing her to look more the angel she was. He was going to tell her and see what happened.
She looked up when she noticed the shadow that seemed to loom over her. She was surprised to see him standing over her. It kind of startled her for a minute.
"Ano, Sesshomaru." She stood, some of the pedals falling from her hair. She looked up at him. Boy was he tall compared to her. "You need something?"
His name from her lips and in her voice sounded so wonderful to him. He wanted to hear it again.
"Sesshomaru?" His name again and he was yet to reply. She was beginning to think that he was mocking her.
"Hmm." He looked down at the flower before him before he decided to act. He tilted her chin up just a little more with his thumb and pointer finger before leaning down ever so slightly. He took a single glance at her blush filled cheeks before placing his lips softly on hers. She seemed to relax and her eyes fluttered closed as he wrapped his other arm around her waist, drawing her closer to him. She didn't resist, fitting perfectly in his arms. He closed his eyes and took in her sakura and vanilla scent. It was heaven to him. But all kisses must come to an end and theirs did.
"Sesshomaru," she whispered softly, cheeks still red. She couldn't look at him now.
"Kagome." The sound of him saying her name brought her attention back to him. "I leave soon." She nodded slowly, not wanting him to say goodbye.
"I do as well," she said softly, trying to fight the tears that threatened to spill.
"Do not cry," he said as the first tear fell.
"I can't help it," she whispered again, another tear falling and gliding away on the wind, like the sakura pedals.
"This isn't goodbye. This is a see you later." And he brushed away her tears with his thumb. He turned and walked away as more tears crawled down her cheeks. She couldn't help it anymore. She cried.
Years Later
He walked down the street and into a bar. He had just got done with night classes. His days were busy and his nights occupied with school. Time hadn't been too kind to him. It caused his heart to ache but none could really tell. In his wallet was a picture of Kagome. He was yet to see her, even when he went home for vacation. He knew her family lived on a shrine but he couldn't find her anywhere. They had said she hadn't been home in years, that she would send postcards every now and then, but beyond that, nothing else. It was depressing. He had really wanted to see her again but wasn't so lucky in doing so. He just rubbed his temples.
She entered the bar and sat beside him on the stool. She wasn't new to this bar but she wasn't a regular either. This was her seventh time to this bar. Her autograph was on the wall behind the counter. She watched the bartender approach her with a glass in hand. It was a little slow today. And she was yet to see who it was she sat beside.
"What can I get you?" The bartender asked.
"Malibu and pineapple juice," she said. And he nodded as he mixed the drink and placed it before her.
"It's nice to see you again. Doing another tour?"
"Of course." She smiled. "I got to make a living some how."
He recognized the voice of the woman next to him and he looked at her from the corner of his eye before his eyes widened slightly. The glass he held in his hand was no longer in his hand but shattering all over the floor. It was her. After so many years she was here next to him now.
"So how many days are you here this time?" He started to clean another glass.
"Just until Saturday. My schedule has been busy with the tours and promoting and everything." She sighed as she sipped her drink. "I don't even have time to go home." Her eyes became sad. "I haven't seen anyone from home since I left for here with nothing. I was lucky to find those guys." She chuckled. "All because they were looking for a vocalist."
"You have a great voice, Kagome, that's why everyone here always plays your songs on the juke box." Sesshomaru's eyes widened. That's why he felt so eased when he came in here. It was always her voice that was in his ears.
"Yeah." She sighed, sad again.
"What's wrong?" He looked at her, already seeing the look on his other customers face. He seemed so speechless.
"I miss him," she said softly.
"Who is him?" He looked to see Sesshomaru's reaction and saw him ease a bit.
"Sesshomaru," was the one word she said. It was the word that brought a smile to his face.
She felt arms wrap around her and she tensed. "Don't you recognize me, Kagome." That was enough to ease her and cause her tears to fall.
"Sesshomaru." She turned and hugged him. "I didn't know where to find you."
"I'm here now." And he kissed her softly. "I don't want you to leave."
"I have to. I have a living to make."
"Then marry me."
"What?" It was sudden.
"Marry me."
"But…"
"Marry me."
She continued to cry but she was smiling now.
"Marry me," he said more softly.
"I will." And she hugged him tightly, the bartender smiled at this. Seeing two of the most famous people get engaged was a memorable moment. So much so that he took a picture of it and both signed it, saying that this was the spot that they had gotten engaged.
The two did marry later down the line and was together for the rest of their lives. They were forever faithful and had four kids. But mostly, they were happy together.
