Disclaimer: Uh . . . *looks around* *ahem* Inuyasha doesn't belong to me. Inuyasha belongs to Rumiko Takahashi.

A/N: *sniff sniff* This will be the last chapter of Winter Sorrows. *sniff* But at least it will have an ending right? ^-^ ;_; I'm going to miss this story. This is my 2nd fic and the first fic that I've had ever completed. ;_;

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Chapter 5: Finally Together on Christmas Eve

Kikyou has been hanging around with Inuyasha all the time that he barely has any time to talk to Kagome. It wasn't the same anymore after Kikyou have arrived. Day after day, Inuyasha and Kagome aren't in close contact any more.

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On one day, Inuyasha told Kikyou to come to a café (A/N: I sure do love cafes don't I? ^o^). He had something to tell her.

"Hi Inuyasha. What did you want to tell me?" Kikyou said all cheerful and happy, as she settled herself on the chair opposite of Inuyasha. "Kikyou. What I'm going to tell you, you won't like it. I think you should prepare yourself." Inuyasha said in a serious tone. Kikyou didn't like this one bit.

"How 'bout I go order something to drink first, then you can tell me." Kikyou said, trying to change the subject. "No! It can't wait! I have to tell you now." Inuyasha said with a little angriness in his tone. Kikyou seated back down.

"Kikyou, I know that your nice and almost perfect, but I think you should find some other guy." Inuyasha started but was interrupted by Kikyou. "But aren't we perfect for each other?" Kikyou asked, not wanting to hear what he's going to say.

Inuyasha took a deep breath, and then continued. "I don't even know why you hang around me everyday. We're not even a couple. You broke up with me in High School and left me broken-hearted. But, someone else had come and mended me broken-heart. I don't love you anymore. I love, . . . someone else now." Inuyasha said while keeping his voice calm and serious.

"Is this a joke? C'mon. You don't have to have that expression anymore. It's a joke right? Isn't it?" Kikyou asked worriedly, not wanting this to be real. "No it isn't Kikyou." Inuyasha said calmly. "It's that Kagome girl that you like right!? It's her isn't it!?" Kikyou shouted while she was breaking. Tears came out and rolled down her cheeks.

"I'm sorry Kikyou." Inuyasha said and left Kikyou crying in the café, heart-broken.

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"Damn. Where can she be." Inuyasha mumbled, while trying to call Kagome. 'Why won't she pick up? Why won't she answer me? Is it because of me and Kikyou, she won't pick up?' Inuyasha thought while trying to call her again.

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Kagome's cell had ringed many times, but she would just cancel that call. She didn't want to deal with him now. 'Sorry Inuyasha, but I think it's better for the both of us. She needs you, not me.' Kagome said in her mind. Kagome stared into the wide-opened sea as the cold wind brushed her face.

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"Arg! Forget this." Inuyasha said angrily while putting his cell away and went to search for her. He went to her house and rang the doorbell many times, but no one would answer.

Walking in the streets, Inuyasha pondered, 'If she's not in her house, where else could she have gone! Dammit! Kagome! Where are you!' Inuyasha walked around the streets looking for her.

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Kagome walked in the streets sadly, as she hugged herself. It was Christmas Eve. Everywhere she looked, there would be happy couples or a happy family everywhere. How'd she wished to have someone spend Christmas with, but its impossible now.

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'I've must've searched everywhere, but she's nowhere to be seen!' Inuyasha kept thinking where the possible places he could find Kagome. Wherever he went, Kagome wasn't there.

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"Miroku, do you think they'll be alight?" Sango asked. "You mean Inuyasha, Kikyou, and Kagome?" Miroku asked. Sango nodded. "I'm sure they'll be ok. Knowing Inuyasha, he'll come through of it, somehow." Miroku said as he hugged Sango close to him.

"Ok . . . Merry Christmas Miroku." Sango said lovingly. "Merry Christmas my dear." Miroku said back to her.

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It's nighttime and Inuyasha still haven't found her. 'Damn! I must've search for her for so many hours. Why can't I still find her!' Inuyasha was getting frustrated.

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'I must've wandered around so much that I lost track of time.' Kagome thought and giggled to herself. She stopped and saw a huge Christmas tree putted up for Christmas Eve.

Kagome walked towards the tree to see it up close. All around her were couples or children admiring the tree.

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Inuyasha finally stopped and looked around; trying to find is Kagome would be somewhere here. Something caught his eye, and it was the big Christmas tree that was putted up for Christmas Eve. He didn't know why, but something just attracted him there. He walked towards the tree admiring it, like all the other people are.

Then he found her. Kagome was on the other side of where he was standing. She was also looking at the tree and didn't notice him. Quickly, he went to the other side to get her. He had finally found his special star.

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"Kagome!" Kagome looked sideways wondering who had just called her name. She then spotted Inuyasha running towards her. Kagome couldn't believe it. She thought he would be with Kikyou.

Inuyasha finally reached her. He hugged her tightly, happy that he finally found her. He pulled away a little bit and asked her frustrated, "Where were you Kagome!? I was searching for you almost everywhere today! You didn't even answer my calls." "I'm sorry." Kagome said as she looked down.

Inuyasha then smiled a little. "But I'm happy that I've found you." Kagome quickly looked up and saw him smiling at her. She then asked him, "But aren't you suppose to be with Kikyou? What happened to her?" She said while looking around to see if Kikyou was anywhere. Inuyasha turned her face towards him, so she could face him instead of other directions. "She doesn't matter to me. You do. I love you, . . . Kagome." Inuyasha said sweetly.

Tears welled up in Kagome's eyes. She couldn't believe it. Inuyasha had said he loves her, not Kikyou. It was the happiest Christmas she ever had. She has someone to be with her for Christmas.

"What wrong Kagome? How come you're crying?" Inuyasha asked shockingly that she's crying. "I'm crying out of happiness. I never thought you'll tell me that, cause I also love you too Inuyasha." Kagome said while wiping her tears away. Inuyasha was shocked for a while, but then it turned into a sweet smile.

Inuyasha hugged her again, but this time, Kagome hugged him back. "Merry Christmas Kagome." "Merry Christmas too, Inuyasha." As they both kissed each other passionately. The Christmas tree behind them glowed brightly, with the star on top, being the brightest one.




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A/N: So, how was it? Was it a great ending? Do you all love it? R/R! ^-^ MERRY CHRISTMAS EVERYONE! AND TO ALL A GOOD NIGHT! HAPPY NEW YEAR!!! ^-^ Enjoy your holidays! ^-^