Chapter 28
"Okay InuYasha, what is so important that you needed to talk about?"
I had led her to a semi-secluded spot on our school's field. We were standing in the shade of a large tree. Kagome had crossed her arms and was tapping her foot impatiently. Here we go.
"I don't understand why you're with Hojo."
"Maybe it's because, oh I don't know, I like him?"
Immediately, I started to shake my head.
"No. No you don't like him."
"What, so now you tell me how I'm feeling?"
"It's not like that. I just know that you don't really like him."
She threw her hands up in exasperation.
"Then why the hell am I going out with him InuYasha?"
"I don't know! You tell me!"
"It's because I like him!"
I knew she was lying. I knew that wasn't the truth.
"Kagome, you don't like him. I know you don't."
"What makes you so sure?"
"I just know you. And I know that you'd never fall for someone like Hojo."
"Obviously you don't know me then InuYasha."
Her voice had softened and a sad look crossed her face.
"Well you aren't giving me the chance to know you Kagome."
She looked away. I am not letting this go until I get an answer.
"Why are you so distant from me…?"
She exhaled deeply then faced me with a stronger expression.
"Because InuYasha. I know what guys like you are like. I don't want to get involved with someone like you."
"Well its too late! You've gotten involved!"
"How is that? All I've done is tried to keep my distance from you. How have I gotten involved with you?"
It hurt me to think about it but I think she forgot about what happened between us.
"We kissed Kagome. That counts as getting involved."
"You kissed me. It's different."
"No it's not because you kissed me back!"
The sad look came onto her face again and she furrowed her brows in frustration.
"InuYasha! Leave it alone. I'm with Hojo now so that's that."
"Please tell me why you're with him…please."
I hated this. Here I was, the Great InuYasha Kamaki, begging at some girl's feet just for her to notice me. I really have changed.
"I'm with him because he's…safe."
She whispered, staring at her feet as she spoke. Her words triggered my temper.
"Safe?! You're dating him because he's safe? That's retarded."
"How is it?"
She yelled, her eyes glistening in tears that hadn't fallen yet.
"Because Kagome! You're cowering away from life! You can't just be with someone because they're afraid. It doesn't work that way!"
"InuYasha! Stop! This is the only way I can protect myself. I can't get hurt again; I'm just not strong enough. So stop accusing me of cowering and being afraid when you have no idea what it's like to have your heart broken!"
Her yelling hitched as a few tears spilled out of her large chocolate eyes.
"I know what it's like to have my heart broken, Kagome."
I said, my voice quiet and monotone. She shook her head at me and scoffed.
"Really? When did this happened?"
"It's happening right now Kagome."
It was silent as she stared at me, her mouth slightly gaping open.
"What are you talking about…?"
"I'm talking about you Kagome. Why do you think I care so much? Why do you think I'm getting so involved with you?"
Since she didn't answer I continued.
"It's because I…"
My mouth dried up and my words died, but I forced myself to finish.
"It's because I think I'm falling in love with you."
