AA (Author's apologies): First of all I would like to apologize for my
misbehavior. (See review section) I didn't mean to make all the
characters OOC. (You know, that IY 'takes' Kagome thing) It was
suppose to be a surprise for you guys that in the end IY (of course)
could not do that to her. I can assure you that because it's already
written before (sorry) I asked for reviews in chapter 3. I'm really
sorry if I made some of you get the wrong idea. And I hope you won't
stay mad at me forever. I would like to thank Trillian, Msyticnight
and Saturn Angels for giving me back my confidence. I feel so ashamed
of thinking about giving it up so easily after I read their reviews/e-
mail. I believe I'm a complete klutz, but I hope you are still willing
to read my fic. I'm sorry, everyone.
The blasting music hurts her sensitive ears. It was dark with coloured lights swaying crazily here and there. Kagome frowned and shut her eyes, the lights were making her dizzy and she does not like this place. It was noisy and the dance floor was crowded with sweating bodies and kissing couples. They all looked like sardines trapped inside a can to her.
"Are you sure you don't wanna dance, Kagome-chan?" A girl wearing black tube top and mini skirt asked her. She was glaring at her boyfriend because the boy was practically drooling at the sight of Kagome. "It's your birthday and you don't look like your having a good time."
"I'm okay. Just a little dizzy." [A little dizzy and bored out of my mind.] Kagome smiled and nodded towards Hojo who was sitting next to her. "Go on and have fun. Don't worry, Hojo-kun can accompany me."
The girl grinned mischievously, obviously misunderstanding Kagome. "Hai, hai. I won't disturb you and Hojo-kun then." She pulled her still-drooling partner and didn't forget to give Kagome a wink before she melted into the crowded sardines.
Kagome rolled her eyes sarcastically. It was a good thing that no one could see her doing that under the flashing lights. She asked herself for the millionth time why the heck was she here. It was her birthday for god's sake. Instead of spending it with her family, she had decided to celebrate it with her friends who agreed to go clubbing.
Big mistake. [I wonder how long can I stay here without going insane?] All her friends were enjoying themselves dancing in the midst of people and she was left alone. At least the loyal Hojo stayed with her. Even though she didn't like the quiet atmosphere between the two of them. It was hard to talk with booming music all around you.
[Okay, that's it. I'm leaving.] She took her handbag, stood up and walked towards the exit. Fresh, cold air hit her as soon as she stepped out into the dark night. She stopped a moment to enjoy the better things in life.
"Kagome!" She turned to the person who called her. It was Hojo. "Are you leaving?" He had his jacket on and looked like he was about to go home himself. She did not talk but merely nodded.
"Great! I'll walk you home. It's dangerous for a girl to walk alone at night." Hojo took off his jacket and helped Kagome to put it on. Kagome blinked a few times and smile. She never knew Hojo could be so sweet sometimes. As they walked side by side, Hojo suddenly held her hand.
Kagome was startled, but she did not pull away. His hand felt cold, probably because he wasn't wearing his jacket. She felt very guilty about it. [The least I can do is share my warmth with him.] She allowed him to warm up his hand with hers. Hojo ginned madly when she did not reject his hand. How he wished this moment could last forever.
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"What am I doing here?!?!" He asked himself aloud. Inuyasha sat on the floor of the brightly decorated living room. The clothes that Mrs. Higurashi gave him itched like hell! He wore a dark green sweater and a pair of black jeans. That's right. The hanyou was now in Kagome's time. He replayed the scene of the reason he was here tonight.
Flashback
(Inuyasha's time)
"WHAT???" Inuyasha yelled. Sango sat in front of him with an annoyed expression on her face. It was a good thing Miroku was not there. She felt like using a punching bag.
"Do you have to yell? You heard me, Inuyasha. Kagome-chan said she had forgotten about a 'date' with her friends and she has to go back to her time." Sango had followed Kagome to the well when she suddenly gasped and told Sango about her 'date'. "Oh yeah, she asked me to pass you a message too."
"What message?" He asked eagerly. [And who is she dating? Feh doesn't matter, I'll be there to see who dares to date my Kagome!]
"She said 'Don't you dare follow me'. Go figure, genius." Inuyasha sweat dropped. Kagome was still angry about the earlier incident. "I suggest you stay here in your current situation, Inu..." Sango was talking to the wall. Inuyasha had run out into the dark night. She clenched her fist and tried to calm down. [Why can't he wait for me to finish first?]
*Caress* *Caress* Sango's vein popped. It was Miroku. He had just come back. "Houshi-sama, I'm so glad you're here. I need you SO much." Miroku's smile widens.
"Ah Sango-chan, it would be my pleasure to accompany you." Miroku watches as Sango picked up her boomerang. "Ano...why are you holding that? I thought you were glad to see me..."
His voice was drowned in the *BONK* *CLASH* *SMACK* sound. Sango was showing Miroku how glad she was to see her walking-punching-bag.
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(Kagome's time)
"Oh no! What are we going to do?" Mrs. Higurashi had a worried look on her face. A close relative had fallen sick and the Higurashi family had to go visit him. Excluding Kagome that is. Today was her birthday and they were supposed to give her a surprise family-party when she comes home. The living room was decorates lively and all the presents were already stacked up on the table.
"We could leave a note and go. Kagome is old enough to take care of herself." Grandpa suggested. "Besides, Souta went to get the door, maybe she's back." Someone had pressed the doorbell earlier on. Souta, being a good kid went to open the door.
"I hope so. If that's her, she could come with us. If it's not, then we'll have to leave her a note as you said. But she won't like to spend her birthday alone and we'll be gone until tomorrow morning." Mrs. Higurashi could imagine the disappointed girl standing in the beautifully decorated but empty living room.
"Grandpa! Mama! Look who's here!!" The young boy shouted excitedly as he pulls the half-embarrassed hanyou into the living room.
Mrs. Higurashi saw the answer to her problems. "Ah! You're Kagome's friend!" She never could remember his name. "It's a good thing you have erm...changed. You've came exactly the right time in the right type of body..."
End of Flashback
So that is how he landed here! He reminded himself the millionth time. [Kagome's birthday?] If he had known it was a special day, he would have gotten her something. But it was too late now.
'It's too late, I'm sorry.' Kagome had told him that some nights ago. He wished to erase that bad memory, but the more he tries, the more it came back to haunt him. He shook his head, determine to get rid of it. [Speaking of late, where is that woman?]
He got tired of sitting on the floor like an idiot and decided to go outside and wait instead. Compared to the warm heat the house provided, it would be freezing cold outside. But he doesn't mind. He was dying to see her anyway.
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"Thanks for walking with me, Hojo-kun." Kagome stood with the boy face to face at the top of the stone staircase. Hojo blushed as he sees Kagome smiling gently. He swallowed his saliva.
"K-Kagome?" The girl tilted her head slightly in reply. "Can I kiss you?"
Kagome blinked a few times. She had never been kissed by anyone else, save Inuyasha. Even after she had drank the potion. [So this would be my first kiss without Inuyasha's love?] Sango's words were locked up somewhere in her mind after a certain pervert hanyou groped her.
She bit her lower lip and wondered what other people's kisses taste like. It was a curious attitude she had. Inuyasha, himself had kissed two women. Kikyo and herself. So why can't she?
Hojo almost leaped up in joy when Kagome lifted her head and closed her blue eyes. It was a wish come true! He held her slender shoulders and slowly lowered his head. And since the beating of his racing heart was all he could hear, he could not hear the low and menacing growl behind...
Hojo felt someone tapping his left shoulder. As polite as he was, he could not forgive the person who had interrupted his once in a lifetime dream. He looked up just in time to see a fist making contact with his face. He uttered a painful moan as he landed on the ground. Kagome snapped open her eyes as strong hand held her waist.
"Inuyasha?" She looked up at the blacked haired and violet eyes boy. [He's human tonight??] It was a VERY good thing too. Or else poor Hojo- kun might end up in a coffin. Inuyasha glared angrily at Kagome. Is this what she had install for him after his 2 hours wait in the cold wind?
Inuyasha's accusing and hurt glare brought guilt to Kagome. [Why am I feeling guilty? He is wrong in the first place!!] She suddenly remembered about Hojo and wriggled out of Inuyasha's tight grasped. He was heartbroken when Kagome rushed to the other human boy's side.
"Hojo-kun!! Hojo-kun, are you alright??" She helped him to sit straight and examine his bruised face. To her relive, it wasn't that bad. "Oh god, I'm so sorry!" Kagome felt tears burning and she hugged Hojo. Burying her head on his shoulder and trying to stop the tears. [It was all so wonderful until Inuyasha came out from nowhere.]
"Kagome, I'm okay." Hojo saw a pair of gleaming violet eyes glaring deadly at him. With a little...sadness mixed within. "I think I can walk home." Not wanting to know if this was Kagome's jealous boyfriend, he stood up unsteadily and slowly walked away. His questions will have to wait another day.
After he was out of sight, Kagome turned back to the serious faced human.
*SLAP* Before she knew it, she had printed a red handprint on Inuyasha's cheek. The dog demon had his eyes wide open in shock. She slapped him, all because of one lousy human.
"What do you think you're doing?" Her voice can be compared with an iceberg. He stared back at her with cold stoned eyes. When he did not answer her, she spoke again. "Go back Inuyasha. I don't want you here." She stormed pass him and walked towards her house, she never wants to see him again for as long as she lives...
"BUT THAT BASTARD WAS TOUCHING YOU!" Very suddenly, Inuyasha yelled. And it echoed through the dark night. Kagome stopped at her track and whirled back. He had his back facing her.
"What do you care if he touched or kissed me?" Kagome's every word stabbed him. She knew that she was hurting him, but she wasn't in the mood to be merciful now. "IT'S NONE OF YOUR BUSINESS!" She screamed back. Letting off all the stress and depression that her birthday was ruined.
"Feh, why do I care?" He grunted and repeated her question. "I love you and I don't want anyone to touch you. Because you are mine, you belong to me. Because it hurts when you say it's none of my business."
Kagome walked to him and stopped behind his back. "I don't belong to you and stop saying that you love me. You never loved me. Not before, not now, not ever. I-" She paused.
"I hate you." She finally said that word. 'Hate' is a very strong and seldom word she used. She never could have guess that she'll use it on Inuyasha. Her lips tremble as she tries to control her tears.
"You ruined my life, cheated on my love. Took away every trust I've held for you. Please... go away." Her voice was weak and tired.
"I have nothing else to offer you. What more do you want from me?" Kagome hugged herself. It wasn't the cold that was making her trembling so hard. The brim of her eyes was slightly wet. "What more do you want from me, Inuyasha?" It sounded more like sobbing then asking.
Inuyasha turned back to face her. Kagome felt her own tear starting to roll down as she noticed the wet trails his tears were making. A useless question floated into her mind. [Had he been crying all along?]
He was crying. But she was crying too. Do they enjoy hurting each other? Making each other cry?
Inuyasha swiftly flung himself on her and wrapped her with his arms. His voice was hoarse and dry as she heard him whispered in her ear. "I don't want anything from you. Only your love."
He tightens his grip and awaits her reply. Kagome felt his hot tears gliding down on her bare shoulder. There was nothing left in this world for him to live for. Just her. And if she doesn't realize that soon, that'll be the end of him. He can't go on without her.
A cold wet drop of water hit her face. Another. And another. It was raining. Even the skies were crying for them. Asking them to stop torturing each other. But its pleadings were not heard.
They were never meant to be.
Kagome cried harder and forced herself to not hug him back. [It will be over.] Her answer was already prepared. [Say it and it will be all over.] She shut her eyes and heard her own lifeless voice talking.
"I will never love you."
AN: It's a bit weird, I've noticed. That's because I did a huge pile of last minute editing! I know this chapter sucks. I think you have enough of the notes from the top so let's just move on to the thank you notes ^_^. Next chapter will be up on the 2nd of November.
Celyia: 3Q(Thank you) for saying it's cute!
Landlady of the Universe: I think the next chapter is something like you hoped for. Thank u!
karu_85: Thanks for reviewing! But...do you mind to tell me what were you trying to say? ^_^;; I'm not good in English so I'm a bit confused now. I think you're saying is that you like to see a sad ending? Correct me if I'm wrong!
DemonBlade: *Sigh in relieve* Thank god you don't mind the OOC in Miroku. (Do you?) If you read the AA on the top of this page, I'm sure you'll be glad to find out Inuyasha is not going to do 'it'. Oh well, so much for a surprise. I'm glad that you have reviewed!! Thank you sooooo much!!
!angel~so`kawaii: Hahaha, that was a cute one! I don't get it at first, but after rereading it a few times it finally hit me!! Darn funny! Love your review! 3Q!!
Cloudie: Of course he's not going to do 'it'! Thanks for that idea of 'he started it, so he has to fix it back himself' I like the way you're thinking! 3Q!
Lonliestnumber: That's a good question. Hmmm...why would anyone listen to Miroku's advice? ^_^'' I have no idea! I just HAD to put it up! (Bet it'll never happen in the manga/anime) Maybe Inuyasha was really desperate...I think~~ Thanks for reviewing again!
Sailor Silver Moon: Are you slice? Gomen, I'm a bit confused!! Since it's not a surprise anymore, I can tell you that Inuyasha is not going to do it! So I can't promise you that the next chapter will interesting. But thanks a lot for reviewing! (How about Ranma, does he looks like a girl to your mum? Ack!)
Code name: Anrui Yuy: I'm lovin your review too! 3Q!
Mysticnight: HAI!!! I really, really love your fic!! I can't wait for the next update! (Wait, I should type you a review instead of typing it here...oh well, who cares?) I mean you're such a great author! Thanks for reviewing! And yeah, Inuyasha ain't going to get Kagome drunk! I wouldn't allow that!! (There is another for you below)
Miyami: This is just between you and me. (Keeps her voice low) *Whisper* *Whisper* And that's what will happen if we DID go for it! (Grins like mad) Too bad it won't be published! Thanks for the vote!!
Sierra-Falls: That's a GREAT idea!! I'll try to use some of it in the next few chapter! But it'll be a tight squeeze! I like the part when you said Kagome and Sango can go bash Miroku some more...(sorry Miroku's fans!!) Would you mind providing some more ideas? 3Q very much!!!
Vorsith: I'm afraid that you have misunderstood the fic. Of course Inuyasha won't agree with Miroku. In fact, he didn't! But Miroku being eager to help them had to tease him and hurt his ego by saying his afraid of trying it. And there are people in the olden days of Japan who used that not-very-nice tactic. Miroku was merely suggesting a stupid way for Inuyasha to get Kagome back. However, I didn't say that he had tried this method himself. So I don't think there are any illegitimate kids running around with Air Voids sucking off towns with it as you said. If there are, then why would he go around asking women to bear his child then getting smack on his head for nothing? He is a decent character even if he DID go around groping females. Oh, the pissed off Kikyo would be arriving soon. Mind if I ask if you're a Kikyo+Inuyasha fan? I'm not sure if you're sending me a flame or not. But I'd like to believe you did not. So thanks for that review anyway!
Dark_vision: Ano, I think you may have save this whole fic. (Go look at the review section) Because your review is between Vorsith and LinaNverse. If I get two not-so-nice notes as my latest review I'll cry and vow not to on my computer ever again. Then I saw your review and thought maybe it wasn't as bad as I thought. So a huge thank you to you!!
LinaNverse: Just to tell you I respect your opinion, I did not delete your review. I guess I was a little upset when I typed in a review for you to see. But I don't regret it, you should really consider about other people's feelings when you reviewed. I was very depressed and upset even it was just one person who flamed me. I'll be glad if you decided to do some serious reviews. I don't want to make enemies here. But if you want to flame me some more, then don't. I'm not so desperate for another useless flame anyway.
Msyticnight: Ano, thanks for your encouraging e-mail! It's 30th now. The thank u note for you above was written before I read your e-mail just now! So I just wanna tell you, I really, really LUV your fic! Not because you were nice to me and so on (Which you really are ^-^). But you are a good writer. I agree with you, all the readers are different and I shouldn't be so upset with the flames. It is a new experience to get flames too! I better get used to it!! Thanks a million!
Saturn Angels: Oh my god! I still think you're so cute and interesting. And I mean everyone (If there is more then one person)!!!! I can't tell you how grateful I am for that funny (Is it meant to be funny?) review you gave! Think of it this way. Last night I read the 'flame' and couldn't sleep for the whole night. I was so miserable and stuff. It was so encouraging and a relive to read the two latest reviews I've got this morning. You are certainly a wonderful reviewer/reviewers. Thank you!
Trillian: I save the best for last. Did anyone tell you that you're good in comforting a person full of depression and hatred? I have no idea how to describe my thanks to you, Saturn Angels and Mysticnight. So I'm just going to cut all the blabbering and mushy stuff. Thank you so much and I mean what I say. ^_^
The blasting music hurts her sensitive ears. It was dark with coloured lights swaying crazily here and there. Kagome frowned and shut her eyes, the lights were making her dizzy and she does not like this place. It was noisy and the dance floor was crowded with sweating bodies and kissing couples. They all looked like sardines trapped inside a can to her.
"Are you sure you don't wanna dance, Kagome-chan?" A girl wearing black tube top and mini skirt asked her. She was glaring at her boyfriend because the boy was practically drooling at the sight of Kagome. "It's your birthday and you don't look like your having a good time."
"I'm okay. Just a little dizzy." [A little dizzy and bored out of my mind.] Kagome smiled and nodded towards Hojo who was sitting next to her. "Go on and have fun. Don't worry, Hojo-kun can accompany me."
The girl grinned mischievously, obviously misunderstanding Kagome. "Hai, hai. I won't disturb you and Hojo-kun then." She pulled her still-drooling partner and didn't forget to give Kagome a wink before she melted into the crowded sardines.
Kagome rolled her eyes sarcastically. It was a good thing that no one could see her doing that under the flashing lights. She asked herself for the millionth time why the heck was she here. It was her birthday for god's sake. Instead of spending it with her family, she had decided to celebrate it with her friends who agreed to go clubbing.
Big mistake. [I wonder how long can I stay here without going insane?] All her friends were enjoying themselves dancing in the midst of people and she was left alone. At least the loyal Hojo stayed with her. Even though she didn't like the quiet atmosphere between the two of them. It was hard to talk with booming music all around you.
[Okay, that's it. I'm leaving.] She took her handbag, stood up and walked towards the exit. Fresh, cold air hit her as soon as she stepped out into the dark night. She stopped a moment to enjoy the better things in life.
"Kagome!" She turned to the person who called her. It was Hojo. "Are you leaving?" He had his jacket on and looked like he was about to go home himself. She did not talk but merely nodded.
"Great! I'll walk you home. It's dangerous for a girl to walk alone at night." Hojo took off his jacket and helped Kagome to put it on. Kagome blinked a few times and smile. She never knew Hojo could be so sweet sometimes. As they walked side by side, Hojo suddenly held her hand.
Kagome was startled, but she did not pull away. His hand felt cold, probably because he wasn't wearing his jacket. She felt very guilty about it. [The least I can do is share my warmth with him.] She allowed him to warm up his hand with hers. Hojo ginned madly when she did not reject his hand. How he wished this moment could last forever.
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"What am I doing here?!?!" He asked himself aloud. Inuyasha sat on the floor of the brightly decorated living room. The clothes that Mrs. Higurashi gave him itched like hell! He wore a dark green sweater and a pair of black jeans. That's right. The hanyou was now in Kagome's time. He replayed the scene of the reason he was here tonight.
Flashback
(Inuyasha's time)
"WHAT???" Inuyasha yelled. Sango sat in front of him with an annoyed expression on her face. It was a good thing Miroku was not there. She felt like using a punching bag.
"Do you have to yell? You heard me, Inuyasha. Kagome-chan said she had forgotten about a 'date' with her friends and she has to go back to her time." Sango had followed Kagome to the well when she suddenly gasped and told Sango about her 'date'. "Oh yeah, she asked me to pass you a message too."
"What message?" He asked eagerly. [And who is she dating? Feh doesn't matter, I'll be there to see who dares to date my Kagome!]
"She said 'Don't you dare follow me'. Go figure, genius." Inuyasha sweat dropped. Kagome was still angry about the earlier incident. "I suggest you stay here in your current situation, Inu..." Sango was talking to the wall. Inuyasha had run out into the dark night. She clenched her fist and tried to calm down. [Why can't he wait for me to finish first?]
*Caress* *Caress* Sango's vein popped. It was Miroku. He had just come back. "Houshi-sama, I'm so glad you're here. I need you SO much." Miroku's smile widens.
"Ah Sango-chan, it would be my pleasure to accompany you." Miroku watches as Sango picked up her boomerang. "Ano...why are you holding that? I thought you were glad to see me..."
His voice was drowned in the *BONK* *CLASH* *SMACK* sound. Sango was showing Miroku how glad she was to see her walking-punching-bag.
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(Kagome's time)
"Oh no! What are we going to do?" Mrs. Higurashi had a worried look on her face. A close relative had fallen sick and the Higurashi family had to go visit him. Excluding Kagome that is. Today was her birthday and they were supposed to give her a surprise family-party when she comes home. The living room was decorates lively and all the presents were already stacked up on the table.
"We could leave a note and go. Kagome is old enough to take care of herself." Grandpa suggested. "Besides, Souta went to get the door, maybe she's back." Someone had pressed the doorbell earlier on. Souta, being a good kid went to open the door.
"I hope so. If that's her, she could come with us. If it's not, then we'll have to leave her a note as you said. But she won't like to spend her birthday alone and we'll be gone until tomorrow morning." Mrs. Higurashi could imagine the disappointed girl standing in the beautifully decorated but empty living room.
"Grandpa! Mama! Look who's here!!" The young boy shouted excitedly as he pulls the half-embarrassed hanyou into the living room.
Mrs. Higurashi saw the answer to her problems. "Ah! You're Kagome's friend!" She never could remember his name. "It's a good thing you have erm...changed. You've came exactly the right time in the right type of body..."
End of Flashback
So that is how he landed here! He reminded himself the millionth time. [Kagome's birthday?] If he had known it was a special day, he would have gotten her something. But it was too late now.
'It's too late, I'm sorry.' Kagome had told him that some nights ago. He wished to erase that bad memory, but the more he tries, the more it came back to haunt him. He shook his head, determine to get rid of it. [Speaking of late, where is that woman?]
He got tired of sitting on the floor like an idiot and decided to go outside and wait instead. Compared to the warm heat the house provided, it would be freezing cold outside. But he doesn't mind. He was dying to see her anyway.
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"Thanks for walking with me, Hojo-kun." Kagome stood with the boy face to face at the top of the stone staircase. Hojo blushed as he sees Kagome smiling gently. He swallowed his saliva.
"K-Kagome?" The girl tilted her head slightly in reply. "Can I kiss you?"
Kagome blinked a few times. She had never been kissed by anyone else, save Inuyasha. Even after she had drank the potion. [So this would be my first kiss without Inuyasha's love?] Sango's words were locked up somewhere in her mind after a certain pervert hanyou groped her.
She bit her lower lip and wondered what other people's kisses taste like. It was a curious attitude she had. Inuyasha, himself had kissed two women. Kikyo and herself. So why can't she?
Hojo almost leaped up in joy when Kagome lifted her head and closed her blue eyes. It was a wish come true! He held her slender shoulders and slowly lowered his head. And since the beating of his racing heart was all he could hear, he could not hear the low and menacing growl behind...
Hojo felt someone tapping his left shoulder. As polite as he was, he could not forgive the person who had interrupted his once in a lifetime dream. He looked up just in time to see a fist making contact with his face. He uttered a painful moan as he landed on the ground. Kagome snapped open her eyes as strong hand held her waist.
"Inuyasha?" She looked up at the blacked haired and violet eyes boy. [He's human tonight??] It was a VERY good thing too. Or else poor Hojo- kun might end up in a coffin. Inuyasha glared angrily at Kagome. Is this what she had install for him after his 2 hours wait in the cold wind?
Inuyasha's accusing and hurt glare brought guilt to Kagome. [Why am I feeling guilty? He is wrong in the first place!!] She suddenly remembered about Hojo and wriggled out of Inuyasha's tight grasped. He was heartbroken when Kagome rushed to the other human boy's side.
"Hojo-kun!! Hojo-kun, are you alright??" She helped him to sit straight and examine his bruised face. To her relive, it wasn't that bad. "Oh god, I'm so sorry!" Kagome felt tears burning and she hugged Hojo. Burying her head on his shoulder and trying to stop the tears. [It was all so wonderful until Inuyasha came out from nowhere.]
"Kagome, I'm okay." Hojo saw a pair of gleaming violet eyes glaring deadly at him. With a little...sadness mixed within. "I think I can walk home." Not wanting to know if this was Kagome's jealous boyfriend, he stood up unsteadily and slowly walked away. His questions will have to wait another day.
After he was out of sight, Kagome turned back to the serious faced human.
*SLAP* Before she knew it, she had printed a red handprint on Inuyasha's cheek. The dog demon had his eyes wide open in shock. She slapped him, all because of one lousy human.
"What do you think you're doing?" Her voice can be compared with an iceberg. He stared back at her with cold stoned eyes. When he did not answer her, she spoke again. "Go back Inuyasha. I don't want you here." She stormed pass him and walked towards her house, she never wants to see him again for as long as she lives...
"BUT THAT BASTARD WAS TOUCHING YOU!" Very suddenly, Inuyasha yelled. And it echoed through the dark night. Kagome stopped at her track and whirled back. He had his back facing her.
"What do you care if he touched or kissed me?" Kagome's every word stabbed him. She knew that she was hurting him, but she wasn't in the mood to be merciful now. "IT'S NONE OF YOUR BUSINESS!" She screamed back. Letting off all the stress and depression that her birthday was ruined.
"Feh, why do I care?" He grunted and repeated her question. "I love you and I don't want anyone to touch you. Because you are mine, you belong to me. Because it hurts when you say it's none of my business."
Kagome walked to him and stopped behind his back. "I don't belong to you and stop saying that you love me. You never loved me. Not before, not now, not ever. I-" She paused.
"I hate you." She finally said that word. 'Hate' is a very strong and seldom word she used. She never could have guess that she'll use it on Inuyasha. Her lips tremble as she tries to control her tears.
"You ruined my life, cheated on my love. Took away every trust I've held for you. Please... go away." Her voice was weak and tired.
"I have nothing else to offer you. What more do you want from me?" Kagome hugged herself. It wasn't the cold that was making her trembling so hard. The brim of her eyes was slightly wet. "What more do you want from me, Inuyasha?" It sounded more like sobbing then asking.
Inuyasha turned back to face her. Kagome felt her own tear starting to roll down as she noticed the wet trails his tears were making. A useless question floated into her mind. [Had he been crying all along?]
He was crying. But she was crying too. Do they enjoy hurting each other? Making each other cry?
Inuyasha swiftly flung himself on her and wrapped her with his arms. His voice was hoarse and dry as she heard him whispered in her ear. "I don't want anything from you. Only your love."
He tightens his grip and awaits her reply. Kagome felt his hot tears gliding down on her bare shoulder. There was nothing left in this world for him to live for. Just her. And if she doesn't realize that soon, that'll be the end of him. He can't go on without her.
A cold wet drop of water hit her face. Another. And another. It was raining. Even the skies were crying for them. Asking them to stop torturing each other. But its pleadings were not heard.
They were never meant to be.
Kagome cried harder and forced herself to not hug him back. [It will be over.] Her answer was already prepared. [Say it and it will be all over.] She shut her eyes and heard her own lifeless voice talking.
"I will never love you."
AN: It's a bit weird, I've noticed. That's because I did a huge pile of last minute editing! I know this chapter sucks. I think you have enough of the notes from the top so let's just move on to the thank you notes ^_^. Next chapter will be up on the 2nd of November.
Celyia: 3Q(Thank you) for saying it's cute!
Landlady of the Universe: I think the next chapter is something like you hoped for. Thank u!
karu_85: Thanks for reviewing! But...do you mind to tell me what were you trying to say? ^_^;; I'm not good in English so I'm a bit confused now. I think you're saying is that you like to see a sad ending? Correct me if I'm wrong!
DemonBlade: *Sigh in relieve* Thank god you don't mind the OOC in Miroku. (Do you?) If you read the AA on the top of this page, I'm sure you'll be glad to find out Inuyasha is not going to do 'it'. Oh well, so much for a surprise. I'm glad that you have reviewed!! Thank you sooooo much!!
!angel~so`kawaii: Hahaha, that was a cute one! I don't get it at first, but after rereading it a few times it finally hit me!! Darn funny! Love your review! 3Q!!
Cloudie: Of course he's not going to do 'it'! Thanks for that idea of 'he started it, so he has to fix it back himself' I like the way you're thinking! 3Q!
Lonliestnumber: That's a good question. Hmmm...why would anyone listen to Miroku's advice? ^_^'' I have no idea! I just HAD to put it up! (Bet it'll never happen in the manga/anime) Maybe Inuyasha was really desperate...I think~~ Thanks for reviewing again!
Sailor Silver Moon: Are you slice? Gomen, I'm a bit confused!! Since it's not a surprise anymore, I can tell you that Inuyasha is not going to do it! So I can't promise you that the next chapter will interesting. But thanks a lot for reviewing! (How about Ranma, does he looks like a girl to your mum? Ack!)
Code name: Anrui Yuy: I'm lovin your review too! 3Q!
Mysticnight: HAI!!! I really, really love your fic!! I can't wait for the next update! (Wait, I should type you a review instead of typing it here...oh well, who cares?) I mean you're such a great author! Thanks for reviewing! And yeah, Inuyasha ain't going to get Kagome drunk! I wouldn't allow that!! (There is another for you below)
Miyami: This is just between you and me. (Keeps her voice low) *Whisper* *Whisper* And that's what will happen if we DID go for it! (Grins like mad) Too bad it won't be published! Thanks for the vote!!
Sierra-Falls: That's a GREAT idea!! I'll try to use some of it in the next few chapter! But it'll be a tight squeeze! I like the part when you said Kagome and Sango can go bash Miroku some more...(sorry Miroku's fans!!) Would you mind providing some more ideas? 3Q very much!!!
Vorsith: I'm afraid that you have misunderstood the fic. Of course Inuyasha won't agree with Miroku. In fact, he didn't! But Miroku being eager to help them had to tease him and hurt his ego by saying his afraid of trying it. And there are people in the olden days of Japan who used that not-very-nice tactic. Miroku was merely suggesting a stupid way for Inuyasha to get Kagome back. However, I didn't say that he had tried this method himself. So I don't think there are any illegitimate kids running around with Air Voids sucking off towns with it as you said. If there are, then why would he go around asking women to bear his child then getting smack on his head for nothing? He is a decent character even if he DID go around groping females. Oh, the pissed off Kikyo would be arriving soon. Mind if I ask if you're a Kikyo+Inuyasha fan? I'm not sure if you're sending me a flame or not. But I'd like to believe you did not. So thanks for that review anyway!
Dark_vision: Ano, I think you may have save this whole fic. (Go look at the review section) Because your review is between Vorsith and LinaNverse. If I get two not-so-nice notes as my latest review I'll cry and vow not to on my computer ever again. Then I saw your review and thought maybe it wasn't as bad as I thought. So a huge thank you to you!!
LinaNverse: Just to tell you I respect your opinion, I did not delete your review. I guess I was a little upset when I typed in a review for you to see. But I don't regret it, you should really consider about other people's feelings when you reviewed. I was very depressed and upset even it was just one person who flamed me. I'll be glad if you decided to do some serious reviews. I don't want to make enemies here. But if you want to flame me some more, then don't. I'm not so desperate for another useless flame anyway.
Msyticnight: Ano, thanks for your encouraging e-mail! It's 30th now. The thank u note for you above was written before I read your e-mail just now! So I just wanna tell you, I really, really LUV your fic! Not because you were nice to me and so on (Which you really are ^-^). But you are a good writer. I agree with you, all the readers are different and I shouldn't be so upset with the flames. It is a new experience to get flames too! I better get used to it!! Thanks a million!
Saturn Angels: Oh my god! I still think you're so cute and interesting. And I mean everyone (If there is more then one person)!!!! I can't tell you how grateful I am for that funny (Is it meant to be funny?) review you gave! Think of it this way. Last night I read the 'flame' and couldn't sleep for the whole night. I was so miserable and stuff. It was so encouraging and a relive to read the two latest reviews I've got this morning. You are certainly a wonderful reviewer/reviewers. Thank you!
Trillian: I save the best for last. Did anyone tell you that you're good in comforting a person full of depression and hatred? I have no idea how to describe my thanks to you, Saturn Angels and Mysticnight. So I'm just going to cut all the blabbering and mushy stuff. Thank you so much and I mean what I say. ^_^