SF: Yay! Silver's back! He's still a little hoarse though, so I think I'll go easy on him…not!
Chapter Five: The Gift
"The shrine's closed for the day," Kagome said as she passed a young man going down the steps.
"Actually, I'm looking for your grandfather, Kagome."
Kagome stopped and looked up. "Hey, I know you!"
She hugged the man, and he blushed.
"So you do. You've grown."
"Thank you. Grandpa's not here."
The man sighed. "Oh well. Where are you headed?"
"I'm going for a walk."
"May I came too?"
Kagome nodded and they walked to a nearby park. They sat down under a nearby tree, Kagome lost in thought.
"What are you thinking about?" the man asked. Kagome blinked out of her stupor.
"What's your name?"
"Uh…Kenji."
"Kenji. Ok. There's this guy I like" Kagome blushed. "well, love. Anyway, the last time we saw each other, he was in mourning over his old girlfriend. I don't believe he knew I was even there. We parted ways kinda badly. My best friend just told me something I'm having trouble believing."
"What is that?"
"That he loves me." She stared into Kenji's eyes, the violet depths seemed to understand her somehow.
"See, he was always a big jerk. I mean, he protected me, but he was always calling me names, yelling at me, comparing me to his old girlfriend. But I loved him anyway."
Kenji's eyebrow raised. "'Loved'? You don't love him anymore?"
Kagome chuckled bitterly. "That's the problem. I do. You'd think I've learned my lesson by now, but I haven't. I bet you think I'm a sad case, don't you?"
Kenji draped an arm around her shoulders, letting her head rest against his shoulders. "No, I don't. Maybe he just didn't know how to tell you how he felt about you."
"He could tell her."
Kenji winced, making sure Kagome didn't see it. "Look, I can't explain his actions. But I'm sure he misses you, loves you and wants to see you again. Besides, did he ever tell you he hated you?"
"Yes."
"Boy, you forget nothing."
"What was that?" Kagome asked. Kenji blushed and scratched his head. "Nothing. Just a thought. Maybe you should ask him if he meant it. It's the only way you'll know if he's worth loving."
Kenji stood up and helped Kagome to her feet. "Come on, I'll walk you back to the shrine.
As they walked, Kagome stared up at him, watching the wind blow his hair back. 'I remember when I thought I was going to fall in love with a guy like him. Instead, I'm in love with a jerk. Funny how life never goes the way you want it.' Kagome stopped at the foot of the steps and hugged Kenji.
"Thank you. You always seem to show up at the right place at the right time."
Kenji smiled as she pulled away from him. "My pleasure, Kagome. Oh yeah, I have something for you."
Kenji reached in his pocket and Kagome gasped. In his hand was a rosary necklace.
A familiar one.
Kagome stared as the light soaked into the obsidian beads and bounced off the white fangs. She looked into Kenji's eyes. He was smiling.
"You like this? I found it in France."
Kagome nodded as tears sprang up in her eyes for the millionth time today.
"Here, you keep it."
He curled the necklace into her palm. Kagome stood for a moment, then flung herself into his arms. "Oh, thank you Kenji! Thank you so much!"
Kenji blushed as she bounced against him in her excitement. Kagome blushed as she realized what she was doing, (and glad he wasn't a major pervert) and released him, running up the steps. Kenji smiled as he watched her, his violet eyes emitting a amber gleam.
*"You'll never believe how much I've missed that," he whispered. He turned and walked down the dark sidewalk. He sighed and shook his head, his brown hair lengthening past his shoulders and paling under the moon. Kenji smiled down as the wind blew the now silver locks in his face. *
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SF: No disclaimer for today. If you don't know by now that I don't own it, then you never will.
Silver Fox: {::nudges SF in the side::} Keep going! Get to the point!
SF: Yeah yeah. Oh, I was asked what the * mean in this story. Believe it or not, these are the cute little scenes that I would be really grateful to someone if they drew it for me.
Silver Fox: {::shaking his head::} What she said was "I'd really like it if someone drew a scene for me."
SF: Exactly. I said that, you moron. {::ignores Ag::} Anyway, there are a few really cute parts of this series. I know there's a few in 'Vengeance', and 'Lands Divided'. I don't think there's one in 'Sango's Seduction'. Forgive me for begging, but I don't have a lot of pictures for this story. The one with the most is 'Second Chance'. If you truly feel generous, then I'd appreciate it.
Silver Fox: I think the little scene with Inuyasha tugging Kagome's ponytail was cute.
Kagome: When was that?
Silver Fox: The first chapter of this fic when you were just a kit.
SF: Kid, Silver. Not kit.
Silver Fox: Whatever.
Responses:
Fluffy'sLova4Live: Not a problem. I'm normally late, so no worries. Yup, this is a S/S, K/I. I read one like this a year ago and thought it was cool. This is a continuation of 'Vengeance', 'Lands Divided', and 'Sango's Seduction'.
Narya Silver Fox: I'm sure he would be too. I had to bring Shippou. He's needed, don't you think? No, no Myouga (I forgot about him) and no Naraku. Keep thinking; it'll come to you.
Namesake: Oh, no problem. Complaining cures the soul (or that's what I think anyway). If you really think about it, Kagome's seen Inuyasha this entire time...
Skitzoflame: If you really think about it, she's known Inuyasha for a long time. She just doesn't know it yet.
Defafaeth Mechaque: Thanks!
Tessa3: OGaC is extremely screwed up at the moment. I might just take the entire thing down and repost it. Yeah, that sounds better than what Silver said to do, which was to forget it and leave it like it is. Not very nice if you ask me. I told him that I'd tell you. The dream I had was for a horror fic. The summary is on my bio page, along with whatever nonsense I put up for this week.
Em Starcatcher: You and everyone else! He reminds me of the kid next door. He likes to say whatever my brother says...and it's never nice, I assure you.
Inu Yokai: {::dries face::} You gave me a present? And you're going to stay? {::glomps IY::} You're so sweet! Thanks so much! I'll even promise to share with the kids too!
Sukuri: Don't feel too bad. I'm lucky to remember to update this story. I don't really know how Miroku died. I'm guessing old age.
eX Driver Liz: Yup, that's him. Ah, but you're the only one to remember Kouga. He's coming along shortly.
S1Cherry: Well, I hope you catch a glimpse of him. Oh, and congrats on your first string! Very cool! I didn't have pink eye, but my contacts bothered me to the point where they turned my eye pink. I hate that. That's why I don't wear them anymore.
Suzuko: Thanks a lot! I will!
Amethyst Hanyou: Actually, Kagome's still a little clueless about one person. You'll see who that is soon.
Sailor Mini Venus: Everyone is having contact trouble lately. I think I've started an epidemic! So sorry for that!
Jschu25: Happy dances are always welcome. Crap. {::snaps her fingers::} I've never been able to spell that. My Way is my ultimate, before 'Going Under' and 'It's Been Awhile'. Thanks for the thumbs up!
Animegirl11: Yup, he's back...and still cursing like a sailor. Keep expecting the unexpected, because it's almost guaranteed that it'll happen!