A/N: Well, you know what they say... third time's a charm... -.-
Yeah, you guessed it. My previous 2 attempts to write this chapter more or less failed miserably. It's been just 2 months shy of a year since my last update, and damn I've been missing this. Blah, school.
So, yeah... story-wise. It's been a while since I've written anything other than research papers @.@ if any of you are interested in Frederic Chopin, I've got a wonderful little paper you might want to read. But yeah, I apologize in advance if my fanfiction writing starts to suck right now. I'm just.... blah. Also, I'm a little fuzzy with exactly what's happened in the story so far, and what I want to do with it, but reading back Iv'e realized how sophomoric my writing has been in the past. Hopefully i'll be able to show some improvement. xD
Well, enough of my rant. On with the much overdue next chapter of Kinetics!
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Kinetics: Chapter 23
Colour my World
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Inuyasha looked around nervously at the others standing in their rows. He had always known this day would come, but he never really realized how much he would fear it. It was still hard for him, even months later, to realize that his father wouldn't be here on his day.
Then again, it wasn't just his day. It was everyone's day. The entire senior student body, gathered together in their gowns, fighting off tears as they reminisced about the good old days. There were no misfits anymore. Not today, at least. Today they were united as one body. One class. The graduating class of 2003.
He looked absentmindedly up at the person speaking. The valedictorian, Emily Green, was reading her speech to the class with her usual strong, somewhat noble voice. He hadn't really known her that well, but he had always heard she was a bright girl. his gaze drifted out into the audience. He saw his brother in the third row, smiling and trying to be everything he could for Inuyasha on this important day. He saw Miroku's parents, good people, who had always offered their own support to him.
He smiled as he saw Kikyou, her usual smile on her face, gazing intently at her daughter. He followed that gaze an challenged it with one of his own. He let himself chuckle inaudibly. He still couldn't believe how much patience she had with him during his whole 'Brian Wilson' stage. That was behind him now, though... thanks to her...
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As time goes on, I realize
Just what you mean, to me
And now, now that your near,
Promise your love,
That I've waited to share,
And dreams, of our moments together,
Colour my world, with hope,
Of loving you,
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Inuyasha melted into the familiar melody of his class' graduation song. The flute solo was coming up... his favourite part. He smiled as the drone of his classmates names being called off hit his ears. He reflected back on his years at Eisenhower High, the good times, the bad times.... the... Miroku dressing like a girl times.... time.... whatever.
The point of his musing was not to arise suspicion about his friends sexual orientation. The point was.... well, he didn't really have a point. but it sure as hell wasn't that.
But what did it matter now? Those days were behind him. They had lazed away their childhood, fought through adolescence, and now they were at the end of one journey. About to set foot on a whole new one. It's like the old saying, he mused, 'uncover one truth and reveal two mysteries.'
There was one question still plaguing him though. What's next? Where did they go from here. He suposed the logical answer was "College" but that didn't really sum it up for him. He shrugged it off. As long as he had his friends, his brother and a woman who loved him, he figured he'd be alright.
And that was when a bold new idea hit him. He realized what he had to do now. He quickly formulated a plan, deciding that he would figure out all the small details later. He was so wrapped up in thought that he almost didn't hear his name called. He walked up to the stage, shake, nod accept, walk, just as they had practiced. Walking back to his place in line, he glance once more at his beloved. Just wait, Kagome Higuarshi, he thought with a smug smile, I'm going to give you the greatest gift of your life.
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End Notes: Yes, yes, I know, it was too short. Be happy with what you're getting. If not for this lucky, random stroke of idea you'd still be waiting. Don't worry, I'm going to try to get back to updating at least once a month @.@
Once again, sorry for the wait, and I promise the next chapter will be longer! Gomen!