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Speak Now!

InuYasha/Kagome

Rated: T

Summary: Kagome and InuYasha dated for a long while back in high school and a bit through college. They were known far and wide as the perfect couple and easily agreed along with everyone else that they were meant to be. Unfortunately one summer their relationship came to a drastic end when InuYasha went to the States to finish school. It was upon a mutual agreement they not see each other because of the long distance however he vowed to return to her. Now, 3 years later, InuYasha returns to Japan only to announce his engagement to the mysterious Kikyo Hiromi, to which Kagome is heartbroken. Now with only months away from the Wedding Kagome has to decide whether to hold her peace or Speak Now!

Chapter 9: Sparks Fly

The way you move is like a full on rain storm

And I'm a house of cards

You're the kind of reckless that should send me running

But I kinda know that I won't get far

"Did you tell Sesshoumaru to fax me those numbers Alex?"

It was Thursday. Exactly 3 Thursday's from his wedding and he had never felt so nervous in his life. His hands had been exceedingly sweaty the last few days or rather the last time he had seen Kagome. He was actually quite peeved that she wouldn't talk to him even for a second. She acted as if what they had didn't matter; like he didn't matter anymore. Hell she tried to act as if he didn't exist anymore and it pissed him off like no other.

"Yasha….Inu..Yasha..Dammit InuYasha are you listening to me?"

"Uh yeah, sorry Alex I kind of got side tracked"

He could actually feel her roll her eyes on the other end but he didn't care. There was too much on his mind. Rather one person on his mind.

"Obviously. Look are you still thinking about that Kagome girl?"

If he had been drinking coffee he was sure it would have been on his pants by this point. The shock that came with the fact that Alex knew he was thinking about Kagome was well startling and he didn't know what to do, but lie of course.

"No"

"Bullshit. Listen Yash if you're thinking of Kagome so much then maybe you are making a mistake by marrying Kagome"

He shook his head, "I am not making a mistake. It's just pre-wedding jitters Alex"

"Pre-wedding jitters my ass! I have never heard of the groom being so scared before the wedding that he thinks about his EX girlfriend. Face it Yash you don't love Kikyo like you love Kagome and if you go through this none of you will be happy. Well Kikyo might since he's just in it for the money and publicity but that's beside the point"

"Alex"

She laughed loudly, "Haha ok ok. Don't listen to the truth but you have to decide Yash. It's either Kagome or Kikyo. You can't have one and the other remember that"

InuYasha frowned deeply and sighed, "I know that Alexis I know. That's why I'm choosing Kikyo now can we get back to work"

"Hey you were the one who wasn't listening in the first place, besides it's my break and I can't stand Daisuke up again"

InuYasha frowned, "Yeah sure whatever, just call me back as soon as you're done"

"Gotcha"

Hanging up the phone, InuYasha lifted a hand to rub against his forehead. What did she know? He was making a good decision, probably the best decision of his life by marrying Kikyo. But...Kagome. she looked so broken, betrayed hell she looked as though she was going to collapse at that moment and it killed him to know that he did that to her. Frowning he picked up his keys and jacket and decided he was going to go get himself a shake from one of his favorite café's.

Well technically it isn't one of his favorite's; it just so happen to be the last one he and Kagome had went to together. Dammit he needed to stop thinking of her; however he couldn't take his foot off the pedal nor go in the opposite direction of the café to save his life.

Alexis was right. This marriage wouldn't be fair to Kikyo nor Kagome. He couldn't be without her and he knew that she wasn't one to share, so having her on the side was definitely out of the question. He sighed as he pulled up to the café. So what was he supposed to do? As far as he was concerned every option would hurt someone.

Option 1: Marry Kikyo and possibly shatter both his and Kagome's heart in the process.

Option 2: Call off engagement to Kikyo and keep his promise to Kagome, leaving Kikyo heart broken.

Option 3: Do nothing and let nature runs its course.

So far option three seemed to be the best. However he hadn't thought that one all the way through. Either way it went he was fucked. Royally screwed. He had no clue how to handle this. Running a hand through his hair in aggravation he punched the steering wheel as he reached the café. He hoped that the coffee would help him decide before it was too late.

Getting out, he straightened his shirt and dusted the imaginary dirt off of his pants as he strode to the entrance of Mocha Heaven. Yes indeed, a weird name for a café but it was hella good. The inside had been altered, he noticed, the inside which had once been a mixture of pink and grey been redone to become a forest green and chocolate colored flavor to it. The bar he had once remembered sneaking over to had been replaced with a lounge which was currently occupied by dozens of patrons. He had to admit it gave the place a mellower mood and at this time he was grateful for the contentment he felt. Walking briskly to the counter he ordered a coffee with four creams and four sugars and sat down in the farthest corner by the window. It was the seat he and Kagome had used when he had convinced her to ditch school one week. He chuckled slightly remembering how scared she had been.

Flashback 2007-4 years ago

"Come on Kagome it's only for the rest of the day. So you'll miss 7th and 8th period it's not the end of the world"

InuYasha was desperately trying to convince his girlfriend of two years that ditching with him had been the greatest idea he's had all month. Since he was two years older than her he had already graduated from high school and he couldn't bear the thought of waiting until 3 to see his girlfriend. Who in their right mind would? His Kagome was beautiful even when she was threatening his life.

"InuYasha! This is going to ruin my record!"

Her eyes were narrowed and her upper lip was pulled into a snarl. Her tiny fist was balled at her sides, while her breathing became labored. InuYasha knew deep down that he should be frightened by the goddess at this moment but he couldn't help but admire her feral beauty. He smirked at her then and grabbed her hand, unballing them and lacing his fingers with hers. Although she was still visibly upset, he could feel the tension leave her body as soon as he touched her. Yeah, he had that kind of effect.

"Kagome you know I barely get to see you. Can't you just miss one day, please?" He pouted his lip and kissed her hand gently; she always fell for that.

Kagome frowned, he kissed her hand. He knew that she adored when he did that to her. She looked at him then and couldn't fight the sigh that escaped her lips. He was truly handsome. His long silver hair, bright gold eyes, toned body, and sexy full lips. Yes, he was a walking sex god and she was damn glad she nabbed him.

"Inu..."

He pulled her close, "Is it so bad that I just want more time with you Kags. I mean before I graduated we spent damn near everyday together, I just want that back"

He was so full of shit. She smiled then and kissed him on the lips, "Fine, but just this onetime"

InuYasha smirked, "I wouldn't have you do this every day Kagome"

Kagome rose an eyebrow, "Right. Anyway where are we going?"

"Mocha Heaven baby!" Kagome laughed at her boyfriend and tugged his arm lightly,

"Isn't that the new café?" InuYasha nodded and led her to his car, "I decided to get a hot chocolate what with it being below 0 and all"

"Well let's go then. It's weird being at school when you're not in school"

"Whatever that means" She hit him playfully on the head and he laughed loudly. Unbeknownst to him he had become something akin to attached to Kagome over the past year. At first of course, he had just wanted to break her spirit as he did with all the others but something wouldn't let him. She had an innocence and optimism that he couldn't find in anyone else if he had tried. She was naturally beautifully, believing that make up should only enhance your beauty instead of make you beautiful. He laughed his ass off when she told him that one. He actually believed that somewhere between his senior year he had fallen in love with Kagome…though he never said as much.

InuYasha Takahashi did NOT fall in love.

He looked at his girlfriend once more and noted the way her head bobbed to Taylor Swift's "Our Song", how her delicate fingers tapped on his dashboard, her lips moved in sync with Taylor's words, and the way she looked at him when she said "Our Song". He wasn't a big fan of Taylor Swift but Kagome was a different story. She always claimed that the country singer would be the next big thing but he never believed her; however, as he listened to her say, "Our song is the way he laughed. The first date man I didn't kiss him and I should have. And when I got home fore I said "amen" asking God if he can play it again" Something hit him like no other. He had vaguely remembered their first date they didn't kiss at all…but God he wanted to. She was so beautiful and her lips looked open to any invitation he would have opted for but he decided against it. He knew that a kiss on the first date was unlikely but as he listened to her say those words along with Taylor he felt that he should have kissed her. He smirked and pulled over in the Café lot.

"I love Taylor Swift"

He smirked again and leaned over to capture her lips in a gentle kiss. He wasn't surprised to feel her kiss back just as gentle and smiled into her mouth, "And I love you" Shit. That wasn't supposed to come out. He was caught in the moment that was all!

She pulled back almost instantaneously, "You what?"

Shit. What should he do? He had already admitted it. To take it back now would be a low blow and he didn't know if he could handle a sad Kagome all day. He gulped and kissed her once more being opening the door and ushering her to follow. He sighed mentally. It's better to let it out now than later. He thinks.

"I'll explain inside okay?"

She nodded and got out the car almost immediately grabbing his hand and rubbing soothing circles on his palm with her thumb. He smiled despite himself. He loved Kagome. He knew it was foolish to be hyper because you love someone especially when you don't know if they love you back. Oh shit! What if she didn't love him? He'll be the biggest fool in the world!

Gulping InuYasha ordered Kagome a hot chocolate with marshmallows and himself a coffee with four creams and four sugars, before ushering her to a seat in the back by the windows. He didn't want anyone to notice them. Sitting down he twirled his coffee in his hand as he watched Kagome take a sip of her hot chocolate and sigh. Her lips parted slightly and the moan that escaped from them made him shiver. She had to be the only girl to get him like this.

He cleared his throat making her shoot her gaze to his and his heart clenched at the sight, "Kagome I'm not the type to-well you know- feel this way. Given with my reputation and all, and well with the way I usually treat woman-

Kagome giggled, "InuYasha your rambling"

He blushed and scratched the back of his head, "oh yeah right, sorry. It's just I've never felt this way before and I don't if you feel the same and to tell you the truth if you did I don't think that this will even work out because I couldn't handle knowing I loved you and you didn't feel the same.-

InuYasha was cut off by hysterical laughter coming from Kagome and frowned almost instantly, "What the hell are you laughing at wench? Here I am trying to confess my love for you and you laugh? You heartless-

"InuYasha shut up please!" she was still laughing but you could tell she was trying to get herself under control. She finally composed herself and grabbed onto his hand tightly, "First of all InuYasha before you start to have a serious talk, make sure you don't have a chocolate moustache ok?" At that statement InuYasha made a move to wipe off the chocolate smudge but Kagome stopped him from doing so,

"Hey!"

She smiled and leaned over the counter so that they were a centimeters away from each other, "InuYasha I wasn't laughing at your confession. In fact I am quite relieved to hear that you care for me that deeply"

InuYasha frowned, "Relieved? Why would you be relieved?"

She only smiled and darted her tongue out to lick the chocolate off his upper lip, an action that was more playful than sensual; however still InuYasha couldn't shake the arousal he felt when she did so, "I love you too InuYasha"

And then his heart exploded in his chest with happiness. His eyes were opened into a new euphoria that he had never been in before and he loved it. This girl-no this woman- had slowly began to come into his life and she changed it unknowingly. She made him feel things that seemed unreal; like those fairytales Taylor Swift talked about every now and again. Filled with excitement he pulled Kagome towards him for a passionate kiss in which both parties poured all of their love into.

It was then that he vowed to be with Kagome until the end of time.

Present Day 2011

He didn't know why he had come here of all places. It was sacred between him and Kagome; a place where they came for their anniversary every year. Biting his lip he placed his hands on his head and dragged them across his face, wincing at the feeling of hair growing on his side. He guessed it was time to shave as well. Taking a sip of his coffee, he stared out of the giant window and watched the crowd of people walk pass.

"Still bearing that chocolate moustache I see"

Choking on the coffee still in his mouth, he turned around to meet the one person he desperately wanted to see,

"Kagome?"

Kagome smiled, her dazzling smile, and sank into the seat in front of him, "The one and only"

His mind was reeling. This had to be a dream, an illusion, she couldn't be here; not now. Not after what he had done to her,

"You are so melodramatic InuYasha did you really think that I could ignore you" Her voice had lowered to a whisper at the last part but he could still make it out clearly. Did she-?

"I just thought I'd come and apologize for my behavior a few weeks ago. It was childish and uncalled for"

InuYasha frowned deeply, but didn't say anything, "Kagome-

"Wait let me finish. I's been 3 years since I saw you Inu. Three long years and to finally see you only to find out that you were engaged was earth shattering." She took a deep breath and sighed her hands shaking, "I loved you since freshman year and I believed that even after you humiliated me, even after you broke my heart, that we would get through it you know? We were the ones who would look back and say "This is our story". But now I can't see any of it happening ever again. I don't blame you for being lonely in America truly I don't. But you broke a promise to me; one I held to you for three damn years InuYasha! Why did you tell you'd come back for me? When you had no intention to huh? Was that part of sick twisted let's fuck with Kagome game?"

InuYasha clenched his fist together as he listened to Kagome rant. He was appalled and actually hurt that she believed that he was out to hurt her, but he never gave her a reason to believe he wasn't, "Kagome I understand that you are hurt over my decision and what you think I have done to you. And believe me I'm no saint but don't you dare say that I did this to purposely hurt you! Kagome I thought about you every waking moment I was in America! Every Fucking Day! Do you honestly think that I would-" InuYasha sighed and stood up to tower over Kagome, "Do ou honestly think that I would ditch you in Japan and go on to marry someone else if I still had you? Never."

"But's that's exactly what you did InuYasha. You stopped writing, you stopped calling, everything stopped!"

InuYasha frowned, "What? I didn't-" He didn't remember not a day he wouldn't wait for Kagome to call, message, or email him, but she didn't, "Are you telling me that you didn't get any of those emails I've sent you?"

Kagome frowned, "Not one"

"I've got to go"

Kagome stood and watched as InuYasha walked away for the second time and couldn't help but feel that this was the last time she'd ever see him.

Cause I see Sparks Fly whenever you Smile!

~Review~

I'm pretty sure all the Taylor Swift Fans knows what chapter is coming up next lol. Btw IM GOING TO TAYLORS CONCERT IN CHICAGO! WHOOHOOO!...sorry for the long update but man her tickets were hard to get. Anyway Review.

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Inume Takahashi