Chapter 10- Confessions
(A/N): hey minna-san! Sorry the last chapter just left off, here is the next chapter. . . which will probably be very short and dull. . . but oh well! I hope you enjoy it! ~Jen
*-*-*-*-*-*-*-*-*-*-*-*-*-*-*-*-*-*-*-*-*-*-*-*-*-*-*-*-*-*-*-*-*-*-*-*-*-*- *-*-*-*-*- Kagome couldn't believe her ears. Her mind was racing with confused thoughts, all jumbled together in a knot. She could barely hold her tongue, and yet she had nothing really to say. The girl just stared at the dog demon, who was looking up at her with a sad and painful glint in his golden eyes. Although she knew she loved him, she wasn't sure what to say.

If she said yes and that she loved him back, then it would make it difficult for both of them when it was her time to go. And even without the sickness, a relationship in two different worlds and times would be hard to keep up. If her answer was truthful, Inu Yasha would be hurt in the end; and she would never want to (emotionally) hurt him, she loved him too much.

But if she said no, it would be lying to her heart. Perhaps, Inu Yasha and she could live in happiness for what time she had left. But what would happen to the Shikon no Tama? Would they abandon their journey, and live the remaining moments in peacefulness? Or would they chase after it still? Kagome pondered what Inu Yasha would use the jewel for. Once he had wanted to become a whole demon. But now, his heart had changed. And when they caught up with Naraku, would he still want what he originally asked for?

It seemed that hours were passing, when only seconds had. They stood there still, gazing in to each other's eyes. Kagome felt warm tears trickle down her creamy skin, as Inu Yasha held his sight firm on her chocolate eyes. He seemed so confident, and yet so shy. He waited patiently for her reply. It was taking hours.

"Inu Yasha. . . Onegai! I. . .don't know what to say." She stuttered out, breaking the silence of the pond.

"It's alright if you don't feel the same way. I'll understand. I mean. . . after all I have put you through, why should you love me? It was a silly thought. Forget I said anything. . ." he said in a poised manner. He slowly turned and began walking towards the shadowy trees thinking 'Why did I hafta open my damn mouth?'. Although he regretted saying anything, he felt relieved that he had said it. It was ok if she didn't feel the same. He knew he loved her, and that was enough.

"Wait! Inu Yasha! Kudasai. . .don't leave! It's not like that! It's just that. . . I don't want to ruin this or hurt you! If I tell you the truth, you will be in so much pain when I. . . when I die. . .and I couldn't stand to see you hurting! Please forgive me!" She sobbed as she fell to his feet. He kneeled down and put his hand on her head. Silence rang for couple moments, then he gently placed his finger beneath her chin, and lifted her eyes to meet his. Kagome wiped a tear away, ashamed that she was crying. He smiled at her, and she felt like his eyes were peering right through her. "Inu Yasha. . . I just. . . " she stumbled, "I just have always loved you! I always have! I thought that you only saw me a Kikyo. . .and I want to know if that's the only reason you. . .love me."

"Are you crazy? Although you may be the reincarnation of her, you two are as different as night and day! I loved her, I love you. You are not Kikyo, and I have never seen you as her." Inu Yasha admitted. " I just want us to be together, always." "I know we will." Kagome gracefully said, as she wrapped her arms around him, never wanting to let go. She cried into his hair, feeling serene happiness. They slowly broke apart and stared at each other. Kagome laughed and giggled as she petted his ears. He sighed with annoyance, then joined the mirth. And they laughed there together, and cried there together. They talked about their story. The two shared and opened up and told with amusement how they had fallen in love. It all seemed like a silly fairy tale to Kagome. She could barely believe that this was happening to her, it was a dream come true. As she fell asleep in Inu Yasha's arms, she thanked the heavens for giving her hope, love, and true happiness.

*-*-*-*-*-*-*-*-*-*-*-*-*-*-*-*-*-*-*-*-*-*-*-*-*-*-*-*-*-*-*-*-*-*-*-*-*-*- *-*-*-*-*- (A/N): konnichiwa! Hey, I know it's incredibly short, and I was going to write more. . .but it's late, and I want to get this thing posted! So that's all for now, but I should have the next chapter written in a day or two, depending on how busy I am. . .