Chapter 6 Don't Tell Me

Disclaimer: Kami-sama! That hanyou is fine! But regretfully, that hanyou's not mine. Author's note: Thanxabunch to all my reviewers! Is it just me, or do a lot of people who post fanfics spell things with a "u"? Kikyou, Shippou, Kouga... Anyway, Good luck with the big move Nanda! And sky, thanks. I'll try to email you again.

"Are you sure you're all right, Kagome?" asked Sango. Kagome looked up at her from the bed.
"I'm fine, Sango," she replied in a falsely cheery voice. "Don't worry." She forced a big smile, and Sango flinched. She turned to leave.
"Okay," she said. "But if you need to talk, I'm here." Kagome nodded, and Sango left. As soon as she was sure the coast was clear, Kagome threw herself facedown on her bed and sobbed into her pillow.
What's wrong with me? She thought miserably. Why do I feel like I'm jealous of Miroku and Sango?
Sango walked into the living room, where Inuyasha and Miroku were seated. Inuyasha stood and walked hurriedly over to the taijiya.
"What'd she say? Is she all right? What's wrong?" Sango was surprised at this concerned reaction from Inuyasha, but smiled and told him what she'd found out.
"She insists that there's nothing wrong," Sango explained, "But I think she's only trying to hide her sorrow. She wouldn't tell me anything."
"Perhaps," said the houshi after much thought, "You should go and talk to her, Inuyasha." He winked at Sango.
"Yes, that is a good idea," said Sango, catching on. Inuyasha looked scared.
"W-why m-me?" he asked.
"Think about it, Inuyasha," said Miroku. "If Kagome-sama is so upset that she won't even talk to Sango, maybe you could convince her to tell you what's bothering her."
"What are you getting' at, monk?" asked a now irritated Inuyasha. Miroku opened his mouth to speak, but was silenced with a deadly look from Sango.
"What Miroku means to say," She began, "Is that perhaps Kagome would be more open with you, as you've known her the longest." Inuyasha thought on it.
"Okay," he said. "I'll talk to her, but if she uses the rosary on me, it'll be your ass, Miroku." He walked up the stairs.
"Kagome?" he called. "I came to see if you were-"He stopped and sniffed the air, and smelled salty tears. He ran up the rest of the stairs and into Kagome's room. "Why are you crying?" he asked.
"Oh, Inuyasha," she said, wiping her eyes quickly. "I'm not crying, I just... got something in my eye." He gave her a look of the utmost skepticism.
"Right, and that monk downstairs isn't a pervert. The sound of someone clearing their throat sounded outside of Kagome's room, followed by a muffled groan of pain as Sango elbowed Miroku, then covered his mouth.
"Okay, fine, I was crying," said Kagome, sounding defeated. Inuyasha had been concerned enough to come up and check on her, and she didn't want to ruin the moment by pushing him away. She wanted to use this opportunity to tell him how she felt about him, but not in so many words.
"So," he said, lowering himself onto the bed. "What's wrong?" She sighed.
"I guess I've been feeling, well..." her voice trailed off. A lump rose in Inuyasha's throat, and he swallowed.
"Feeling what?" he asked, his voice cracking. The idea of talking about feelings was awkward for him. He broke out in a sweat.
"A little jealous, I guess," she finished, looking timidly up at him. Inuyasha really didn't want to know what she was jealous of, sensing that her mood had something to do with her behavior at lunch.
"O-of what?" he asked, the pitch of his voice rising. He tugged on the collar of his "Got Sake?" t-shirt. It sure was hot in Kagome's room.
"Well," she began. "It's like this. Ever since Miroku and Sango started flirting, I-"
"OKAY!" said Inuyasha loudly. "It's too hot in here. I'm gonna go cool off, okay? Hope you feel better!" He turned toward the door, but Miroku and Sango were standing in front of it, blocking his escape.
"Where do you think you're going?" asked Miroku.
"You were listening?!?" asked Inuyasha in disbelief.
"That's not important," said Miroku. "You need to talk to her. She's finally opened up, and now you're running away like the coward you are."
"I ain't no fucking coward, bouzo!" growled the hanyou.
"Then go talk to her," said Sango. "She's trying to tell you something important and you-"
"No!" he yelled. "Don't tell me!" He pushed Miroku out from in front of the door and ran to the stairs.
"Inuyasha!" yelled Miroku. "Wait!"
"Stop, Miroku," said Kagome quietly. "You'll only make it worse." Inuyasha started to go downstairs, but stopped at the hurt sound in Kagome's voice. He listened.
"Kagome-sama," said Miroku, "You really love him, don't you?" She nodded, and a tear fell from her face. Inuyasha could tell from the silence that she had answered in the affirmative. He was crushed.
How could I do that to her? He thought. She was trying to tell me, and I ran. I really fucked up this time. He sighed, and at that moment, Miroku, Sango, and Kagome walked out onto the landing. Kagome stopped, seeing Inuyasha, and her face changed. It went from soft and woeful to hard and icy, and she was infuriated. "Kagome,"he started. She began to shiver with fury. Miroku and Sango took their hands from her shoulders and backed away.
"Hosakana!" She yelled. "I can't believe you!" tears poured from her eyes. "You're such an idiot! I wish I could fall out of love with you!" His face fell.
"Kagome, wait. Let me-"
"NO!" she yelled. "How could you leave? I was about to pour my soul out to you, and you KNEW! You knew!" She fell into a sobbing heap on the floor. Sango hesitantly walked up behind her, and touched her shoulder. Kagome shrugged it off, and Sango got the message. She looked at Inuyasha and shook her head. Now he was angry.
"Fine!" he shouted. "Don't talk to me! I'm leaving." He turned to go.
"OSUWARI!" Kagome screamed, and Inuyasha fell down the stairs.