Chapter 21: "Inuyasha...I...I"
Kagome kept laying there. She couldn't say anything. No, she just didn't know what to say. Inuyasha...Inuyasha had just said he loved her. The same Inuyasha who had loved Kikyo and got hurt. The same Inuyasha who slept with all those girls in the summer to mend a broken heart, who met her and changed his ways, who opened up to her and who taught her things that no-body could ever have done, who was all alone every year, who was a number one star basketball player, was saying the three words she had never heard ever in her life. Not even from Koga.
I love you.
Inuyasha seemed to have noticed her tense up as he said the three words that he never thought he'd be able to say to anybody else ever again. Inuyasha stared into her eyes as he saw they were wide like saucers, laced with confusion and uncertainty. He cupped her cheeks gently and swallowed once before asking "Kagome do you..."
Kagome knew he didn't need to say anything more for her to know what he wanted her to answer. Kagome felt her eyes well up a little and her throat constrict. One thign was saying it in a song, in a song where it holds a different meaning. However, truly hearing it from his lips, it made her heart race, but her mind scream at her to get away, yet she wanted to so badly tell him...tell him...tell him that his feelings were not one-sided, that she most certainly had strong feelings for him. But...how could she acknowledge them when she was living a lie.
Kagome bit her bottom lip as she sat up causing Inuyasha to sit up also. Kagome felt his hands slowly fall from her face and to his sides, she saw his face look down as if he was an abandoned puppy. Kagome bit her bottom lip, not knowing what to say, she so badly wanted to say I love you too but the words were clogged in her throat, she couldn't find the means to say them. She looked down not knowing what to do, until she felt two hands gently grab the material of her dress and pull it up so it covered her shoulders. Kagome looked up and saw Inuyasha lean forward as she heard the zipper of her dress be pulled up.
Kagome was confused until she heard his words "I'm sorry." Kagome looked up to see him looking down at the covers, his silver mane pouring in front of him. Kagome didn't understand but then he spoke.
"I'm sorry... I-I shouldn't have...I'm sorry." Inuyasha jumped down to the floor before scratching his head before grabbing the wine glasses and putting them in the kitchen. Kagome was confused at first by his actions. Why did he just up and leave? Oh no, he...god she was so stupid, the guy just said he loved her and she was just there neutral without saying a single word. Kagome felt her eyes widen as her breathing started to quicken slightly, she jumped down and walked over to him.
Inuyasha was in the kitchen his hands leaning and grabbing the side of the surface, his head down and his eyes closed, his breathing slow and his sighs sad. Kagome outstretched her hand and hovered it over his shoulder, however she refrained herself from doing so. She couldn't, she couldn't hurt him this way, she couldn't answer him, she didn't know how, all she knew was that if she was here she'd only hurt him. She quickly sniffled, starting to feel tears stinging the corners of her eyes. She quickly grabbed her coat and handbag and saw the bag that was sitting by the sofa. His late Christmas present. She grabbed it and placed it on the kitchen table. She was about to open her mouth to say something however he interrupted her "I'm sorry, just please leave." Kagome sniffled again before running back and out the door, closing the door behind her.
Inuyasha fell to the ground, his eyes scrunched and his hands now placed on each side of his head. "Godamnit I'm a fucking idiot! It was too fucking soon...I-I...oh screw it!" Inuyasha got up and went to the fridge where quickly took out a can of beer he saved when he really need to drain his emotions. This was a special case. He opened it and drank it all in one go, before crushing it and placing it on the surface of the table. He sighed and ruffled his hair in anger before throwing himself on the sofa, he groaned and held his head. "Why was I so stupid, now she probably hates me. He went to his phone to check and saw Kazuki's name pop up on his friend list, he was about to call but thought better of it, not wanting to disturb his friend at this time. Inuyasha sighed and leaned back he then inclined his head to the surface of the kitchen and noticed the white bag that Kagome had left. He got up tentatively and slowly grabbed it before opening the straps and the first thing he saw was a white envelope. Inuyasha put his hand in and took the letter, before opening it. He saw the card had a photo of puppy sleeping with a bubble saying purr.
Inuyasha laughed lightly before opening the card and seeing what was inside.
To Inuyasha
Hey, sorry for this late Christmas present, but I didn't know what to get you. I hope you like the gift and I'm sorry if it's not much, however I think it represents you a whole lot.
From Kagome :)
Inuyasha sighed and placed the card on the table, before looking in to see a box and as he took it out he saw another note stuck on it. He took it and read the few, meaningful words it said.
If you just close your eyes and believe that you will win, and know that deep down you already are a winner...that's the key to success.
Inuyasha smiled. "She remembered. She remembered what I told her." Inuyasha placed the note on the table along with the other one and took out the box, curious as to what exactly she got him that was so big. He opened the lid and his eyes widened once he saw a basketball, cushioned with cotton. He dropped the lid of the box as the cardboard fell and hit the ground causing the sound to resonate in the room. Inuyasha went and slowly grabbed the ball. It was hard and rough, the colour was polished and new. Kagome was the first person had actually bought him the one gift that was closest to his heart.
His dream.
Inuyasha placed the ball back in the box before grabbing his jacket and running out. He needed to find her, tell her he was sorry and that he didn't care if she didn't love him yet. Tell her that he would wait for as long as he needed. He wanted to apologise for sounding rude before, he just wanted to be near her. "Kagome...Kagome."
Kagome was running down the streets, tears running down her cheeks spreading to her chin and dripping on the pavement. She clutched her pea coat around her body tightly, before slowing down. She fell to the ground on her hands and knees, not caring if she scraped her knees, not caring about the slight rain that was starting to fall. She kept crying, fisting her hands as she cried, her curls of rich ebony getting wetter as the rain was falling harder and vigorously. Much like her heart. She reached up with one hand to grasp her shirt tightly over the left side of her chest. It hurt, it hurt so much, she couldn't do this any more, she hated it! She hated lying...lying... lying. She was never a liar, she never had to, she was always such a good model student, a perfect daughter with excellent grades and a high profile. However she was horrible, she was a horrible person or taking it this far. She hated herself for doing this to Inuyasha, she should have never told him yes, she should have never met him as Kagome, if only he had known her as Kazuki...just Kazuki, then she would never have fallen in love with him!
Love...she had fallen in love with him. Kagome bent her head as she carried on crying. How could she have done this, she had fallen in love with him.
Who was she kidding, she was in love with him...before he met her as Kagome. She was drawn in b his arrogance, his stubbornness, his arrogance...his kind and loving heart, his undying passion for basketball, his soft caring nature towards Kagome and his strong bond with Kazuki. Kagome sniffled as the tears never stopped, the drops of the rain hitting her back, damping her hair...she didn't care though. Becasue the only person she cared about was the one person she wished she never did.
"I Knew I loved you...before I met you Inuyasha." Kagome was still on her knees, as she gripped her shirt tighter as she remembered the lyrics to their song. "I love you Inuyasha...yet I can't. Why? Why do you have to love me! Why couldn't you hate me!" Kagome screamed, she didn't care about the rain. She didn't care about the running people passing her and not even caring or giving her a second glance. She didn't care about anything, she was a horrible person, she should have never lead Inuyasha on, knowing that she would only cause him more pain and heartbreak after...the truth was shown.
Kikyo came out from the shadows, a cigarette in between her fingers, and a devilish smirk on her lips. She was having a smoke as she stood outside a random shop thinking about the deal she had made with Koga that day.
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Kikyo smirked as she licked her lips and bent down to Koga's form, taking a puff of her cigarette before slowly sliding her hands down his chest seductively. "I have a proposition, that I think you'll like." Kikyo said smirking.
'Oh yes, a very nice proposition.'
Koga snarled as he looked up "I don't make deals with whore's sorry but I think you got the wrong guy." Koga was about to get up, however Kikyo placed her hand on his chest as she smirked.
"Tsk Tsk, now come on I'm pretty sure your mother taught you better manners than that."
Koga growled and threw her hand away causing Kikyo to wince. Koga then spoke "I'm sorry but I ain't interested in your proposition bitch." Koga stuffed his hands in his trouser pockets before walking off.
Kikyo growled and humphed before turning around "Do you not want Kagome back!?"
Koga stopped instantly at hearing her name. He turned around and narrowed his eyes "What the hell are you on about woman."
Kikyo smirked, she was happy she got his attention. Kikyo started to slowly walk forward "You see, I want my Inu-baby back, and from what I can tell you aren't exactly happy with Kagome, dating, shall we say."
Koga growled a little not knwoing what the bitch was up too.
Kikyo sighed "Oh so impatient. Look I want my Inuyasha back, and I have a theory about your little ex girlfriend." Koga glared but grunted asking her to carry on. Kikyo smirked "You see, I have been watching very closely that Kazuki guy and Kagome, I never once saw Kazuki or Kagome together throughout that whole game, and I certainly don't see how they don't hang out if Inuyasha is such good friends with Kazuki, knowing him he'd want his 'girlfriend' to meet him, yet they never do. I always either see Kazuki, or Kagome, never both."
Koga huffed "Exactly what are you getting at Kikyo, I don't understand."
Kikyo sighed and rubbed the bridge of her nose "You see, I find it weird how Kagome isn't in Kurin High any more, and how autmotically she is dating my Inu-baby and isn't it weird that Kauzki just popped up all of a sudden, I mean don't you think that Kauzki warmed up to Inuyasha pretty quickly, not to mention Kazuki gets worried whenever Kagome is mentioned around him. I have a suspicion that Kagome is Kazuki, yet I have only to find proof."
Koga narrowed his eyes "And where the hell did you come up with such a stupid assumption."
Kikyo glared "If I prove my theory is right, then we can break them up using it as blackmail. Think about it, I find the proof blackmail Kagome to leave Inuyasha and the school, or I'll tell Inuyasha about her secret causing him to get angry and leaving her, allowing you to sweep poor little Kagome off her feet, whilst Inuyasha is left alone heart broken with only me to comfort him. Its a lose lose situation to Kagome, but a win win to us. What do you say..." Kikyo's eyes darkened "...are you with me?"
.-.-.-.-End flashback.-.-.-.-.
She then heard footsteps and saw a black figure fall over. She then narrowed her eyes realising just who it was. Kagome. Huh, a pitiful excuse of a girl she was. She hated her, she knew she was dating Inuyasha. Her Inuyasha! Inuyasha was her's and only her's, yeah so she probably was unfaithful but who wasn't once in their lives. She studied Kagome carefully, why the hell was she crying for! God she was such a lowlife wench. She knew she was hiding something, she would find out he real reason why Kagome had left Kurin High, and she knew that Kazuki had something to do with Kagome. She took another puff as she saw the girl in tears. She turned when she felt a tap on her shoulder. She turned too see three guys she smirked "Hey boys" Kikyo said to three guys that were standing behind her.
"What'ya doing this time Kikyo, aren't you usually keeping people company." One of the boys said smirking.
Kikyo gave out a dry laugh before taking another puff "None of your damn business..." Kikyo looked back at the pitiful crying girl before slowly smirking as she had an idea. She turned back and leaned against a brick wall. "You know, I'm so lucky to have bumped into you three, I have a job for you boys." Kikyo said licking her lips.
"What job's that? Does it involve a reward after?" One of the boys said grinning horribly as he licked his lips.
Kikyo took another puff, straightening her red mini skirt before crossing her arms, with one hand placing the cigarette in her mouth. She had an idea. She turned to Kagome and pointed her perfectly red nail polished manicure finger. "That girl over there, I know her, let's just say she owes me and is a little...overdue on her payment. Think you can handle her for me, don't worry..." Kikyo said walking forward and running a hand down one of the boys chest and gently grazing his chest "...I'll give you a hefty reward after." Kikyo said winking at the other two before stepping back.
"As you wish Kikyo." The second boy said. They all walked over to Kagome slowly and tentatively. Kikyo couldn't wait to see the show. 'This is what you get for messing with me Kagome.'
Kagome opened her eyes as she saw the wet concrete pavement below her. She realised just how pathetic she must have looked. Kagome was about to stand up but when she did she saw three shadows approach her. She looked up and saw three boys, who definitely did not look welcoming.
Kagome stepped back as she grabbed her handbag and pressed it closely against her chest. Her eyes wide with fear, her breathing labouring as more tears were falling form her eyes. "W-Who a-are you? A-And what do y-you want?"
One of the three boys smirked and walked closer "Well we were just wondering until we spot a, innocent, young girl like you crying all alone. Tell me..." the boy grabbed her chin causing her to slap away his hand, the boy laughed "...why is it such a beautiful and feisty specimen like you is outside so late. Don't you know big bad wolves can come and...eat you." One of the boys said grabbing Kagome's wrist.
Kagome screamed and used her hand bag to hit the guy over the head. "Leave me alone!"
One of the other boys laughed "Haha! Look at her squirming with fear, damn she sure is a beautiful one. To bad we have to... teach her some proper manners."
Kagome's eyes widened as she screamed "INUYASHA!"
Inuyasha was running down the streets, his silver hair soaking wet and damp, his leather jacket protecting his shirt, but his trousers and shoes were wet from falling in puddles. His amber eyes worried as she looked around for his girlfriend. "Kagome!? Kagome where are you!" Inuyasha said running down the street, that's when he heard a voice. A voice that made his heart stop and his body paralysed.
"INUYASHA!"
Inuyasha quickly ran down a street on the right and what he saw made his demon blood roar on fire, and his eyes seep from their normal gold to a blood thirsty red. His fangs and nails elongating as he saw the three males he wanted to kill. The three males who were causing harm to his girl and his mate! Inuyasha saw Kagome laying on the ground kicking screaming and punching. Inuyasha ran forward before shouting. "KAGOME!"
Kagome turned to see a silver figure running towards her, tears leaked from her eyes as she smiled "Inuyasha..."
Kikyo's eyes widened as she heard Inuyasha's voice. She saw his figure running past her causing her to drop her cigarette and the smirk from her face before looking a the shocking scene. Inuyahsa's eyes were red and his growl was enough proof to warn her that he had become a demon.
Inuyasha grabbed the guy that was on top of Kagome before turning him around and punching him, the two other guys tried to punch him, but Inuyasha was way to angry and pissed of to even give them a second glance. He simply punched them both so hard from the amount of strength he now inherited from his demon side. The three boy saw this and their eyes widened as they stepped back.
Inuyasha walked forward as he growled "You three if you EVER touch her again I swear you will not live to see tomorrow! Get lost you bastards!"
The three boys ran away causing Inuyasha to smirk in victory, however his ears twitched at hearing Kagome's voice. "Inuyasha...you came." Inuyasha turned and ran towards Kagome before pulling her into a tight embrace, his eyes closed and his nose buried in her neck as he gently rocked her. Kagome wrapped her arms around his waist as her tears poured out and soaked his jacket. Inuyasha purred knowing how it had a calming effect on her. Kagome sniffled as she leaned against him. Inuyasha quickly placed her on his lap before licking her neck and pulling back a little before gently brushing his lips against hers his eyes slowly returning to their amber.
Inuyasha looked at Kagome and quickly pressed his lips against hers in a sweet short and gentle kiss, however his embrace was anything but. He pulled her in once more and made sure to hug her tightly, letting her know that he was there. "Kagome...oh Kagome."
"Inuyasha...I was s-so scared...but I tried."
Inuyasha chuckled lightly "You did Kagome, and I'm proud of you. God Kagome I was so scared." Inuyasha said not wanting to cry himself.
Kagome sniffled and shook her head. "I'm sorry. I'm so sorry."
Inuyasha shushed her as he patted her head. He didn't care if people were looking at them weirdly, all he was thankful for was that he was there on time. He bent down and whispered in her ear "I'm always here Kagome. I will always protect you."
Kagome nodded and embraced him back tightly. "I know." She said quietly.
Kikyo's hands were limp by her sides as she fell against the brick wall. She couldn't believe it. Inuyasha had...protected her. He had protected that girl and...and...no! This was not how it was meant to be. Kikyo narrowed her eyes as she glared at the couple.
Inuyasha looked up as he hear a person gasp, he looked up to quickly catch trace of a pale face and dark hair. He looked more and saw who was there. Inuyasha growled 'Kikyo.' However the shadow left and walked away. Inuyasha was fuming, she would pay for doing this to Kagome. She would definitely pay. Inuyasha looked down and gently picked her up bridal style before standing up himself and walking to the direction of Kagome's house.
Kagome sniffled and looked up "I'm sorry Inuyasha."
Inuyasha growled as he pulled her tighter against his chest "Don't say that Kagome. If any-one needs to be sorry I do. I am so sorry for...for...I-I'm not good with words, but I-I understand if you don't feel the same way. I'll wait Kagome, I'll wait if that's what it takes to get you to feel the same."
Kagome's eyes widened as she looked up "Inuyasha...I-"
"I know it was so sudden, but I meant it Kagome. I don't know why but you caught my attention so easily, you caught my heart faster than any other girl I have ever met, you are my best friend and the girl I want to protect, loving you is all I want to do. I know it's really sudden especially so fast into our relationship, but for some strange reason I felt like I've known you for much longer Kagome. You make me laugh, question, want, need, you make me feel so many different emotions unlike any-body else." Inuyasha stopped and looked down at Kagome. "I love you Kagome Higurashi, and I will wait until you feel the same. I will wait until you can open up your heart to me and allow only me to hold it, allow only me to love you, to kiss you, to embrace you, and I'll wait until the day you are willing to become mine...fully and solely mine." Inuyasha said his eyes serious and his tone deep and filled with sincerity.
Kagome's eyes widened as she heard his words. He really did love her, he didn't just say it for a laugh like Koga always did. Heck she never heard it form Koga, but Inuyasha. Oh Inuyasha, she couldn't help the overflow of happiness she felt, however it was crushed by the harsh reality of what their whole relationship is based on, and all the secrets it harbours. Kagome looked down and felt him moving once again. She just leaned her head against his chest, closing her eyes and secretly allowing a single tear to slip out. 'Oh Inuyasha...if only I could tell you that I feel the same.'
Inuyasha stopped outside Kagome's house, allowing Kagome to step down from his arms and quickly licking her hand and erasing the scratches on her still wobbly knees. She felt her body and lip shake as she remembered the incident before. She turned to Inuyasha gripping onto his jacket as if pleading to not leave her. However she looked into his pained eyes and felt his arms wrap around her and bring her in a tight and warm embrace.
"No matter what Kagome, I will always protect you." Inuyasha cupped her cheeks before placing a gentle kiss on her forehead, and then walking away.
Kagome looked at his retreating figure as the cold wind reminded her of the tears she cried before as they stung her cheeks. Kagome sighed "Inuyasha, I'll protect you too, which is why...I want to tell you soon." Kagome looked down and then turned around to walk back home, her brain still clear of the images of the three thugs that she had met before. She unlocked the door and saw Ayuka run to her and hug her tightly.
"Oh Kagome honey do you know what time it is? It's past 10:00 where have you been... and have you been crying?" Ayuka said rubbing Kagome's arms.
Kagome shook her head "No mum, I'm sorry I lost track of time."
Ayuka sighed and nodded "It's okay, your father is still at work, I won't tell him but you need to be back on time next time okay dear."
Kagome smiled and nodded giving her mum a hug and kissing her cheek before running up the stairs. Once she opened the door to her room she was assaulted by Sango's arms. "Oh Kagome, what took you so long, and you better have a good explanation!" Sango said eyes laced with worry and concern.
Kagome sighed and nodded before walking to the bed falling into Sango's arms, as fresh tears assaulted her eyes. Sango embraced her sister and waited until she had to let it all out.
It was finally January. The new year of 2015. Kagome had spoken with Sango who consoled her that night and made sure to give her confidence that everything will be alright. However Kagome didn't believe so. She knew that she had to tell Inuyasha. But she didn't want to tell him when the next championship match was in a months time. She didn't want to distract him, she knew how much this meant to him, and she would not be the one to take that away from him.
Kagome was walking down the hall leading to the dorm building. Ever since that night, she couldn't help but feel wary of the guys she passed, even when Miroku said hi to her she stayed her distance. Kagome go to the building and saw Hojo smile "Hey Kag-Kazuki"
Kagome smiled and bowed "Morning Hojo, you ready for the maths test on Friday?"
Hojo groaned "Oh look I-I think t-the teacher is calling for me. Gottago!" Hojo then ran off leaving behind a giggling Kagome.
Kagome got into the building and climbed up the stairs before opening the door to her and Inuyasha's dorm. "Hey shorty!" Inuyasha said smiling.
Kagome smiled and placed her duffel bag on her bed. She couldn't help but feel happy when she saw the ball she bought him packed away safely in his bag. "Hello Mr. Arrogant, got practice today?" 'Act casual Kagome, act casual, don't start crying again'
Inuyasha smiled and nodded "Yeah, you coming on to root for me again?"
Kagome forced her smiled as she nodded "Off course, Don't I always" Kagome turned back and frowned as she took out her clothes.
Inuyasha was confused and walked over to his room-mate wrapping an arm around his shoulders "Yo shorty what's wrong? You seem sad? Did something happen over the New Year's?"
Kagome sighed 'Oh a lot happened Inuyasha.' Kagome shook her head and smiled "Nothing, you over-react all the time, come on let;s go to class we do have a test on Friday so said the notice board."
Inuyasha groaned "For which subject?"
Kagome smirked "Your one and only favourite."
Inuyasha sighed "Greeeeat just my luck. Oi shorty you still with Sango right?"
Kagome nodded slowly. Why did he ask that out of the blue.
Inuyasha bit his bottom lip and shuffled around nervously "Well, I was wondering...when exactly did you two tell each other you loved each other?"
Kagome's eyes widened and before she could answer the bell rang for first period "C-Come on we have class." Kagome said before running out the dorm already in her uniform and duffel bag in hand. Inuyasha was confused at his room-mate's sudden hesitation but just shrugged it off as he grabbed his own bag and ran out.
Inuyasha looked at his phone and sighed. It had been nearly a month as it was February. Valentines day was coming up and his match was going to be on that very day. Ever since that day he confessed, he hadn't gotten much message from her. They met up, laughed but he knew that Kagome was still trying to get used to the whole I love you situation. He felt like an idiot, why did he confess so soon. On one hand he was glad he did, but on another he regretted it with a passion, he never felt so...lost and desperate in his life.
Yes the great Inuaysha was lost, desperate and madly in love with a girl who didn't seem to have the same feelings.
Inuyasha sighed again, it was currently 2am and he still couldn't sleep. And then he heard Kauzki talk "You know if you keep sighing you'll run out of air to breath?"
Inuyasha chuckled and placed the phone on the bed side table. He then intertwined his hands placed it behind his head. "Oi Shorty?"
Kagome gripped her pillow as she shuffled uncomfortably "Yeah" She said in her deep voice.
Inuyasha thought for a moment as he licked his lips "If a girl doesn't say I love you after a month or so, do you think that means she isn't interested?"
Kagome closed her eyes tightly. She knew this would happen. She knew that trying to act as if nothing happened throughout the whole of January was a bad idea, but she couldn't help it. She just didn't know how to react to such a confession, especially in the circumstances she was in. She thought about her answer for a moment before answering "Maybe she has her reasons. I'm pretty sure she does like you and...love you, but maybe she just needs time."
Inuyasha clicked his tongue "But isn't a month long enough?"
Kagome turned and laid on her back. "Sometimes, time is something we all need. Time for a girl is special and in a way, a breather. It allows a girl to organise her mind and thoughts without needing to attract much attention and a slow process to come to her senses."
Inuyasha nodded "But...what if the guy is suffering." Kagome's eyes widened a little as he continued. "What if the guy is scared, scared that maybe the one and only girl he ever loved would reject him?"
Kagome closed her eyes as she felt a tear leave them. She opened them once more before speaking. "You need to have trust and faith. If you know she's the one, then I'm sure she does too."
Inuyasha sighed and closed his eyes. "I hope your right shorty. I hope your right." And with that he took a deep breath before closing his eyes and succumbing to sleep. Kagome sat up and ran her hands through her fake hair. She touched the wig. Why is it that before she felt this was right, and now, she just felt that this was most probably the worst idea of her life. She came here for revenge on Koga, which then turned out for her to have an even harsher heart break.
And this time, she would be the cause of it. Just as Koga had done, Kagome would do the same with Inuyasha. 'Never had I thought I'd fall in love with my room-mate.' Kagome hated that she felt so attached to him. That her body felt like it was on fire, her body ached to be near him, to tell him that she loved him. However she couldn't, she would but the horrible truth was holding her back to do so, as if a choker was on her throat squeezing the words to make sure she never said them. However her heart was in so much pain, she only felt her heart relax when she was in Inuyasha's arms. Kagome laid back down, in a week it was valentines day. Meaning that in a week it was Inuyasha's next match. She had to be there, as Kagome. She had to be there, as Kazuki first, but would end the night with Kagome.
A week had passed and it was finally the 14th of feburary. Valentines day. Oh the joys of valentines day. Kagome was groaning as she and other boys saw a bunch of girls from Kurin High and other nearby schools cheering and screeching for the boys too look at them. Kagome was walking past the entrance with Inuyasha and Hojo in order to get to Science, however as they did, the girls all screeched and giggled. "Inuyasha! Inuyasha over here! Inu-baby!" Some girls yelled out.
This caused Kagome to feel a pang of jealousy and turned to see Inuyasha wasn't even paying attention to them. Kagome then smirked and wrapped an arm around Inuyasha's neck putting him in a choke-hold. "Oh look who's popular" Kagome said teasing.
Inuyasha feh'd and got out of the choke hold "Oi shorty you jealous" Inuyasha said smirking and wiggling his eyebrows.
Kagome blushed and quickly snorted "Gosh you are so arrogant." Kagome said elbowing Hojo as she saw him smirking.
Inuyasha winked "Yeah I know, you've said that for a while now."
Kagome sighed "You ready for your match today?" Hojo asked changing the topic as he tried to pull Kagome away from beating the fan-girls.
Inuyasha jumped and nodded "Hell yeah!"
"Yo!" Miroku said jumping on Inuyasha's back.
Inuyasha quickly threw him off and turned around "Oi lecher what's the deal."
Miroku sighed and tske'd wrapping an arm around Inuyasha's neck "Oh come on can't a friend say hi."
Inuyasha snorted and soon the bell rang again signalling lesson started. "Oh shit!" They all said as they ran to science. Kagome looked behind Inuyasha as they ran down the corridors, her mind wondering on tonight. 'Should I tell him? Sango told me that when the time is right then I'll know. But will I really?'
Kagome was sitting in Jakotsu's car, Sango and Kohaku already inside the gym saving the seats. However Kagome couldn't go in yet, she was too nervous. Yeah sure she had met Inuyasha after the incident, but tonight was the night she was planning on perhaps telling him about her feelings. However every time she thought like that, the thought of the lie she was currently living was holding her back from declaring her true feelings. Should she? If she did, their relationship would be based on a totally different level, not only would they be a couple but they'd be lovers. They would enter the stage of forever, however she would be so happy and willing to spend the rest of her life with him, he was her best friend, her shoulder to cry on, to laugh with, she would feel like the luckiest girl on the planet. However if she didn't, when the inevitable truth came out, she would have made sure that their relationship wasn't something serious, allowing Inuyasha to forget about her eventually. Yet she didn't want to do that, because she knew that the rest of the time they'd be together now until then he would want an answer, and...oh god this was so confusing!
Kagome looked down and played with her beige chiffon skirt.
"Kag's what's up?" Jakotsu asked, sensing his friends distress. And he knew why.
Kagome felt like crying as she looked down at her lap. "I'm scared. I...I want to tell him that I love him, that I have had strong feelings for a while and that he is my everything. He even gave me as much time as I wanted until I would. But then I don't want to, because I don't want the...separation to be harsher than it will be. I'm just confused, I...I-"
"Kagome what do you feel when you are around him?" Jakotsu asked looking at her.
Kagome sighed happily as she gave a small, gentle smile "So happy. It just feels like an emotional high. Whenever I'm with him I don't feel stressed out or worried. I feel excited, free, loved. It's just a list that forever goes and never stops."
Jakotsu sighed "Kagome, love is an emotional high, it is a strong feeling of affection that links to fondness, happiness, attainment, heck even intimacy." Kagome blushed at this. "However, it is also a massive weakness to a person. Love doesn't ask why Kagome, love doesn't think twice, it can come on at once or whisper from a distance. If he truly does love you, then I no without a doubt that even if he might not forgive you straight away, that he would give you a second chance if he truley does love you and believe that this is worth it."
Kagome sighed. "But, how do I know if-"
"Kagome think about what I just said, do you really love him?"
Kagome leaned back and gave a small smile "With all my heart. He's the reason that I even smile nowadays. Before when I found it hard to be in a certain distance with Koga, he would always be there to divert me to another direction, he gave me so many open doors and opportunities to forget him. He strengthened me and without a second thought helped me to become strong and independent. He is my best friend and he makes me feel emotions that Koga could never have done."
Jakotsu leaned back into his chair and looked straight forward "Then tell him you love him Kagome."
Kagome was shocked, she definitely thought that her best friend would tell her that this absurd lie was way out of hand and stupid to carry on. However he was encouraging her. "Jay, why-"
"Easy, I'm thinking like you." Jakotsu said interrupting Kagome. "I honestly believe that you two have a strong connection and bond with each other. I can see it in your eyes Kaggie, whenever you talk about him your eyes sparkle and when your at his games your eyes would light up and your lips form a smile. Face it love your head over heels for this guy, and if he can make you feel like this, then trust me even after the worst comes along, you two will never forget such strong feelings and emotions that easily."
Kagome took a deep breath and smiled as she leaned forward and embraced Jakotsu tightly. "Thank you Jay." Kagome said feeling tears pouring from her eyes.
Jakotsu chuckled and carefully wiped her tears away from her eyes. "Now come on we don't want lover boy to see you crying now do we."
Kagome laughed before nodding and opening the car door before running out. She was running towards Inuyasha, as Kagome. Kagome ran into the gym holding tightly onto her pea coat as she ran towards the changing rooms. And once she did, she saw Inuyasha leading out the Lynx's from the changing rooms. Kagome smiled and ran towards him "Inuyasha!"
Inuyasha looked up to see Kagome and grinned as he ran to her and once she was close he embraced her tightly before smiling and leaning down to give her a soft kiss. Hearing all the wolf whistles in the background from the rest of the team, the couple separated blushing madly, however Inuyasha was damn proud to show it off, oblivious to a snarling Koga leaning against the wall.
"You came in the end." Inuyasha said happily.
Kagome nodded and cupped his cheeks gently before smiling "Inuyasha there's something I want to tell you."
Inuyasha's eyes widened and as he looked into her eyes, he couldn't help but feel anxious. Was she...was she going to...
"Inuyasha I..."
Hey everybody please don't shoot me for this cliffie ^.^ I hope you all liked this chapter. It took me days as I keep re-editing and changing, then deleting and swapping and it was a nightmare. However I find this chapter different and much more deep into the relationship both Inuyasha and Kagome have. Especially with the scene of Kagome surrounded by the three thugs, I found that even though it was a shocker, it proved just how protective Inuyasha was of Kagome, and in a way I wanted to add Kikyo into this, and bring out more of her sinister and dark side. I also added the flashback knowing that it would clear up the air a bit more of what exactly the proposition was.
Anyway with all that said, it is currently 11:00 and Christmas is in an hour. MERRY CHRISTMAS EVERYBODY, I hope you all have an amazing Christmas, and if I don't update by the new year's then I also wish you all a happy new year for 2015.
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