One- My Happy Ending

Disclaimer: I don't own InuYasha.

Rated M for language.

"This was a mist-mistake? That's what you're saying?" The feeling inside of my chest was unbearable, it wasn't supposed to be this way. I grasped the front of my uniform, suddenly I felt like I was suffocating.

"That's not- That's not what I meant, Kagome. Everything is just so messed up right now, I don't know what to do." He reached out to me but I stayed out of reached, if he was to hold me now I'd surrender.

That face, his face will be molded into my memory to remind me of why love is such bullshit. I'll remember this moment forever, it's amazing how one conversation ruined my whole teenage life. It's dark out, and it's chilly, I hate that he has me out here for no damn reason I never should have waited for him, because seeing his face is to fucking heartbreaking.

He claims that he 'owes' me that much, a face to face explanation as to why he's a cheating asshole.

HA. It's more for him than it is for me. A chance to justify his act against me, it's a tired excuse.

"Say something." He sighs, "Please."

I don't wish this cruel torture on anyone not even her, the one that ruined everything over night. I can't help but laugh, it's not all her fault- InuYasha welcomed her company despite his loyalty to me. I knew their relationship was never 'over' but I still took that risk, that fucking risk that I'd be the one, but I was sorely mistaken because Kikyo is always going to be her.

I held my head high, because even if InuYasha has managed to kill every feeling inside of me it'll get easier, even if it isn't going to be today or tomorrow. This pain will fade, just like my love for him.

I hope.

I took a deep breath, "Ok." I was done with this conversation, plus, I was freezing my ass off. This break up isn't worth getting hypothermia for.

"Ok?" He sounded confused. "Wait, what does that mean?"

One final look into those amber eyes, "It means you're free. You're free to kiss, fuck, and love Kikyo all you want because I'm done." I made sure he felt the emphasis on the word 'fuck' since that's already happened between them.

I wrapped my arms around myself for warmth as I walked away from him, first break ups suck, liars suck, cheaters suck, InuYasha fucking sucks. I realized the walk to my car was longer than I hoped, by the time the heater was on I was frozen. In the safety of my four-door Jeep Patriot did I finally left the frustration out, I purposely listened to heartbreaking songs all the way home because I felt like I needed more motivation to cry.

When I arrived home, I said a thank you to the Gods that my family was in bed. I didn't have the strength to repeat that last conversation with anyone much less my mother who thought that InuYasha hung the moon. I quietly walked up stairs to my favorite place to cry, the shower, I needed a hot shower to wash away the brittle cold of the night. Once the water is running, steam fills the tiny space and I sink to the bottom of the tub while the water hits my back, my legs are folded up as I rest on my head on my knees that one thought doesn't leave my mind, it wasn't supposed to be this way.

I've known InuYasha Takahashi for 3 years, he's been my best friend since I was fourteen. In the beginning he truly was my best friend, there was no hidden meaning behind those words. The crush didn't happen until I was fifteen, you spend enough time with someone and you realize just how boring your life would be without them, he was the first person I'd tell anything too even before Sango, which didn't make her to happy. Maybe I realized I loved him too late, when Kikyo arrived our friendship was practically over because if I'm being honest he ditched me for her. Their relationship didn't even last a full six months because she had a habit of sleeping with entire School besides Miroku, Sango would've murdered her.

InuYasha decided to end it, I supported him even if he was only hanging around me so he wouldn't be lonely. I, Kagome Higurashi, was going to fix him. Bullshit.

We dated for almost a year, it was perfect in the beginning I really thought that I'd got through to him, that he finally understood that I would never betray his trust because I love him. We fought like every other couple out there, he has a heated temper and I'm stubborn but we always managed to work it out because we loved each other, at least at some point he loved me.

I think.

Shit hit the fan today at School, I overheard Kikyo gossiping with her friends about how InuYasha was constantly calling her, wanting to see her. I'm sure she said those things loud enough for me to hear. I'm not a jealous person, Kikyo can say what she wants but until I see proof I won't give her a second thought, because that's what she wants from me, a reaction.

She cornered me in the hallway, telling me all their dirty little secrets, her face held no sympathy. She was proud to be his secret, of course, she had the evidence on her cellphone, every last text message and lovely pictures of them together when he was supposed to be busy with his family. Oh, the lies he told me. The look on Kikyo's face was pure evil, she enjoyed every moment of my misery but I wasn't going to give her what she wanted. I simply told her, 'you look good together.' I went to class like a normal day, even with all the whispers.

Jealously.

For a moment, I was jealous of her. Jealous of her long straight hair, of her dark brown eyes and her pale skin, because even if Kikyo was a bitch, she was elegant. When I cleared my head, I realized I was solely jealous of the hold she had on InuYasha.

InuYasha has Soccer practice after school, I decided to wait for him in the bleachers since he was ignoring my calls and texts. The students, especially the girls looked at me like a wounded animal- some felt bad for me while some laughed because I should have known better, I should have known InuYasha never got over Kikyo.

Maybe they're right, but fuck it because it's all over now.

When I confronted him, he didn't lie finally the truth came pouring out of his mouth like word vomit. Our relationship was a mistake, even if he 'tried' to deny it, we never should have taken that chance. I never should of taken the chance because now I know, now I know what it feels like to get your heart stomped on by someone you love.

And I will not take that chance again.

"Stop watching, San." I rolled my eyes at my best friend, "I'm fine."

"Denial, you don't have to lie to me Kagome." Sango wouldn't stop watching me, I knew what she was looking for but I was fine, I had eight hours of sleep, coffee and I managed to stay clear of both, InuYasha and Kikyo.

"Miroku said that InuYasha was pretty upset about the whole situation, he's not with Kikyo if that's what you're thinking." I tried to tune her out but she kept talking, "I know you're hurting Kagome, you have every right to be pissed off at the world."

"No more, please." I rubbed my hands over my face, "Stop. It's over, I'm fine. They can have each other for all I care." I hoped she got the message because I was sick of this conversation, plus our Science Lab wasn't going to do itself. We continued to work in silence, when I was called out of the classroom by an student office worker.

"Higurashi?" It was Hojo, he was sweet.

"Yes?" I raised a brow, I had no idea what he wanted.

"Takahashi, he's waiting for you in the Gym. He asked me to rely the message." He looked nervous, probably because my business was all over the School.

"I've got to get back to class." I took my seat, Sango gave me a 'what was that about' look? I just shrugged it off. When the bell rang we left for Lunch, I was nervous because the Cafeteria was fair game, he could find me anywhere.

I convinced Sango to let us seat in the back of the room, away from the open space because so far I was in the clear.

"There are my two favorite ladies." Miroku took a seat next to Sango, she giggled at his comment. He's a pervert but he's Sango's pervert which I guess is okay.

"What are you doing over here?" Sango asked, I continued to read like the two of them were invisible. "Well, a certain person who is extremely sorry is asking for Kagome... again." I glared at his smug face. "Not interested, Roku."

"He's really taking this hard, Kagome." Enough is enough.

"What about me!" I slammed my book down, "Why does it feel like everyone is on his side? He's the cheating asshole not me." I picked up my things and left the Cafeteria.

The nerve.

I stormed out of the building, I was fuming because I felt like my best friends turned against me. I heard the School doors open and shut behind me.

"Kagome. Wait!" My blood ran cold, that voice was not the one I wanted to hear right now.

I whipped around, "Leave me alone." The hurt in his eyes wasn't enough for me to stay. "Please." I begged, what was he trying to do, break me even more.

He was about to speak when he closed his mouth, I felt the hot tears run down my cheeks. I didn't even know that I was crying, or when it started but I couldn't contain it anymore. I walked away, I was done with School for the day thank the Gods it's a weekend.

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