~*~You Stole My Heart~*~
Disclaimer: You know: I don't own Inu Yasha.
Chapter 28: Feelings Finally Confessed
Kagome sat against her bedroom wall and sobbed quietly. Inu was already inside and ran over to her. He barked and rested his head on her lap.
"Hey, Inu," she smiled a bit. "How're you doing?"
Inu wagged his tail in reply. She giggled. He barked again.
"Well, I'm having an awful day," she told him. Kagome gathered Inu into her arms and scratched him behind the ears.
*****
Inu Yasha walked up to the doorstep and stared at the door. He put a hand on the door and, surprisingly, it opened.
"Guess someone forgot to lock it," he muttered, Inu Yasha walked inside and closed the door shut. It was quiet, except for Mrs. Higurashi's silent crying. He frowned and walked up the stairs that led to Kagome's room. When he finally reached her door, he found that it was closed.
"Kagome.." he mumbled. He heard her talking-and a dog barking. Inu Yasha's eyes softened and he listened to Kagome's words.
*****
"Inu," Kagome said simply. "I'm going to miss this place."
Inu whined. She sighed.
"I never got to tell Inu Yasha about my feelings," Kagome said softly. Someone knocked on her door and it slowly opened.
'Damn it,' she thought. 'I forgot to lock the door'
She looked up and saw Inu Yasha staring down at her.
"Kagome.." he whispered. Her eyes welled up with tears.
"Inu Yasha."
She watched him close the door behind him. He kneeled down in front of her. She turned her head away.
"So," he said after a long moment of silence. "What were your feelings that you wanted to tell me?"
Kagome blushed. 'He heard? Well, might as well tell him since I'm moving tomorrow.'
"Inu Yasha," she started. "I wanted to tell you that.."
He waited patiently.
"..that I'm in love with you."
Inu Yasha took in a sharp intake of air. Tears slid down Kagome's cheeks. He put a hand gently on her face and wiped them away. Her lips trembled. He pulled her into a tight embrace.
"Inu Yasha?" Kagome said suddenly.
"Hm?"
"I know Sango already told you that I was going to move tomorrow, so I won't say it again, but, before I leave, I need to know. How do you feel towards me?"
Inu Yasha pulled back a little to look at her in the face.
"Don't you know?" he asked. She shook and lowered her head.
Inu Yasha cupped her chin with a hand and brought her face up so they were face to face. He leaned down, closed his eyes, and pressed his lips firmly against hers.
(A/N: FINALLY! ^_^)
Kagome's eyes shook and soon, she closed her eyes too. Inu Yasha broke the kiss a few moments later.
"Does that answer your question?" he panted. She stared at him.
"Yes," she answered. He hugged her again.
"Kagome."
".."
Inu Yasha tightened his hold on her and whispered, "Kagome, I love you."
PLIP. PLIP. PLIP
She looked up at him. Inu Yasha was crying.
"Don't cry," she told him.
"I'm going to miss you," he said softly.
"Me too, but at least-at least, we finally know how we feel towards each other."
"I've been waiting to kiss you for a long time and you beat me to it."
Kagome laughed nervously.
"Why did you avoid me though?" she asked.
"I was shocked when you kissed me," Inu Yasha admitted. "And I didn't know what to think. I was wondering if you felt the same way towards me as I did with you, but I just wasn't sure.so I avoided you."
"You hurt me that day," Kagome looked into his violet eyes. He blinked.
"I'm sorry," he finally said. She just smiled and kissed him. He kissed back.
"WOOF!" Inu barked and jumped in between them.
"He's just like Souta," Kagome said wryly. "Aren't you Inu?"
Inu barked again.
"Souta named him Inu?" Inu Yasha asked slyly.
"Yup. Named him 'partially' after you."
Inu Yasha looked at the clock in Kagome's room and faced Kagome sadly.
"I have to go. Sesshoumaru and I have to go to a meeting at 4:15."
(A/N: It's 4:00 right now.)
"Bye then. I'll write, call, and e-mail to you. Would you tell Sango and Miroku I say bye?"
"Of course."
"I love you," they kissed for an entire minute and then Inu Yasha broke away and straightened up.
"I'll always remember you, Kagome."
"I'll never forget you, Inu Yasha," Kagome smiled faintly. "You were my first love, I shared my first kiss with you.everything. You, Sango, and Miroku were the greatest friends that anyone could ever ask for."
Inu Yasha gave her one last, long, lingering kiss and then left her room and closed the door behind him.
Kagome stared after him and played around with Inu.
"I'll never forget you, Inu Yasha," she whispered.
*****
Inu Yasha slowly descended the stairs and when he reached the bottom, he took one long look at the top. A sniff snapped him back into reality. Curiously, he walked towards the source of the crying and found Mrs. Higurashi.sobbing on the kitchen counter.
"Mrs. Higurashi?" he said quietly. She heard him and quickly straightened up.
"Oh, hello, Inu Yasha. What brings you here?" she sniffed. Inu Yasha winced. For once, he wished she would call him "son-in-law".
"Mrs. Higurashi," he repeated. "I'd like you to reconsider your decision."
"What do you mean?" she frowned.
"I mean..don't move."
"Oh. That."
"Please, Mrs. Higurashi," Inu Yasha replied, close to tears himself. "Kagome likes it here. She has friends and everyone will miss her.especially me."
He looked up and continued more boldly, "You shouldn't force her to become a shrine priestess. She wants to become a doctor. She's almost an adult herself. I know Souta likes it here too. I know you feel grief right now- right after your father died, but this just isn't fair. You didn't ask Souta and Kagome what their opinions were about this moving business."
Mrs. Higurashi listened intently.
"So, would you please reconsider your decision?" he asked, wavering.
She took in a deep breath and thought.
"Yes, I'll reconsider," she finally answered. He smiled faintly and bowed.
"Arigato, Mrs. Higurashi," Inu Yasha thanked her. She smiled and then nodded. He left the kitchen, found his way back to the front door, stepped outside, closed the door behind him, and walked off.
"He would make a great son-in-law," Mrs. Higurashi said thoughtfully.
*****Friday*****
Inu Yasha walked up the school steps, staring into space.
"Is Kagome really going to move?" he asked himself sadly.
"Hey! Wait up bud!" Miroku shouted. Inu Yasha ignored him. Miroku grunted and ran up to him. "Inu Yasha! Snap out of it!"
"Why?"
"You're acting strange, that's why!"
"Shut up."
Miroku looked at him, surprised. "This isn't like you."
*****
When the two boys walked into Mr. Tatewaki's classroom, they saw a sobbing Sango. Her hair was messy and she had puffy eyes, as if she had been crying all night. Miroku went over to comfort her.
"C-can you l-leave me alone today?" Sango asked quietly. "I need some time alone."
Miroku nodded in comprehension and pecked her on the cheek before taking a seat at his desk. He looked in front of him and to his side.
"My friends," Miroku said softly. "They're like this because Kagome's going to move today."
His eyes lowered, "Why, Kagome? Why do you have to leave us?"
*****
Inu Yasha glanced at the empty desk to the right of his.
'Kagome..I love you. I'll never forget you,' he turned around again and stared blankly at Mr. Tatewaki while he gave a lecture.
*****Gym Class*****
"Welcome to the event that you've been all waiting for!" Ayame spoke through a microphone. "Today is the final competition for the best volleyball team! Please take your seats and enjoy the game!"
"Ayame," Ms. Kaede sighed in annoyance. "Don't make it such a big deal."
"But it's more exciting that way," she replied innocently. She took a deep breath and continued speaking through the microphone. "The two top teams are Team A: Inu Yasha, Miroku, and Sango. Kagome is not able to join us today because she's moving. Team B: Kikyo, Yura, Kouga, and Naraku."
*****
"Higurashi isn't here!" Kikyo yelled gleefully. "Alright!"
"It IS a miracle, isn't it?" Yura smiled. She looked at Naraku. "Where were you on Monday?"
"I was out doing some business," he answered with a wicked smile.
"What kind of business?"
"I ditched school and went to Higurashi shrine."
"And?"
"And I stabbed Higurashi's grandfather so she wouldn't be able to go to school this whole week. I did it for Kikyo."
Kouga gasped in surprise and Kikyo hugged Naraku.
"You're such a sweetheart! Now we'll win for sure!" she squealed.
*****
"Match one!" shouted Ayame through the microphone. Everyone covered their ears.
"Ayame! Quiet!" Ms. Kaede scolded. "There are classes going on right now!"
"Sorry, Ms. Kaede. Okay, people. Match 1. Team A serves."
Sango held the ball steadily and then threw it up into the air.
POW!
It flew over to Kikyo. Kikyo tried hitting the ball back and missed.
"One point for Team A!"
Inu Yasha and Miroku praised Sango. She smiled, but when she looked at the empty space beside her, she frowned. She served the ball again. It flew over to Yura this time.
"Take this!" Yura shouted and sent the ball flying over to the net again. It hit Sango on the leg. She collapsed to the ground.
"One point for Team B!"
"Sango!" Miroku gasped and ran over to her. She moved her leg and winced.
"It-hurts," she gritted through her teeth.
"Can you still play?"
"Yeah, but switch positions. I'll go to the back and you and Inu Yasha go to front."
"Okay," Miroku said doubtfully. "Are you sure you're going to be okay?"
"Yes," she smiled up at him. "Now let's play. We're tied."
*****
Inu Yasha cracked his knuckles.
"Fucking people," he muttered. "You hurt Sango."
"Come on, Inu Yasha," Miroku beckoned. They watched Yura serve. It flew over the net. Inu Yasha leapt up and pounded the ball to the ground on the other side.
"Two points, Team A."
"Shit!" Kouga cussed. "Curse you, dog-turd!"
"Shut up, asshole!" Inu Yasha shot back. Kikyo served, Miroku hit it back over. Naraku ran up and whacked the ball over to the other side. It hit the ground.
"Two points, Team B. Both teams are tied."
Inu Yasha took the ball and served. The ball flew over. Kouga hit it to Yura and Yura hit it to Kikyo. Kikyo narrowed her eyes and sent the ball flying over the net...towards Sango.
Sango stared unsteadily at the ball and walked backwards slowly, trying to calculate where the ball was going to drop. The sun blinded her. She tripped, fell to the ground and landed on her bottom.
'Kagome,' she thought. 'I wish you were here!'
"Kagome!" Sango screamed out loud.
She waited for the sound of the ball hitting the ground. It never came. Her sight cleared and she saw that Inu Yasha and Miroku were staring past her. Then, her heart thumped as she heard someone say behind her, "You called?"
A/N: Review! ^_^ And I know.yay, fluff!
Disclaimer: You know: I don't own Inu Yasha.
Chapter 28: Feelings Finally Confessed
Kagome sat against her bedroom wall and sobbed quietly. Inu was already inside and ran over to her. He barked and rested his head on her lap.
"Hey, Inu," she smiled a bit. "How're you doing?"
Inu wagged his tail in reply. She giggled. He barked again.
"Well, I'm having an awful day," she told him. Kagome gathered Inu into her arms and scratched him behind the ears.
*****
Inu Yasha walked up to the doorstep and stared at the door. He put a hand on the door and, surprisingly, it opened.
"Guess someone forgot to lock it," he muttered, Inu Yasha walked inside and closed the door shut. It was quiet, except for Mrs. Higurashi's silent crying. He frowned and walked up the stairs that led to Kagome's room. When he finally reached her door, he found that it was closed.
"Kagome.." he mumbled. He heard her talking-and a dog barking. Inu Yasha's eyes softened and he listened to Kagome's words.
*****
"Inu," Kagome said simply. "I'm going to miss this place."
Inu whined. She sighed.
"I never got to tell Inu Yasha about my feelings," Kagome said softly. Someone knocked on her door and it slowly opened.
'Damn it,' she thought. 'I forgot to lock the door'
She looked up and saw Inu Yasha staring down at her.
"Kagome.." he whispered. Her eyes welled up with tears.
"Inu Yasha."
She watched him close the door behind him. He kneeled down in front of her. She turned her head away.
"So," he said after a long moment of silence. "What were your feelings that you wanted to tell me?"
Kagome blushed. 'He heard? Well, might as well tell him since I'm moving tomorrow.'
"Inu Yasha," she started. "I wanted to tell you that.."
He waited patiently.
"..that I'm in love with you."
Inu Yasha took in a sharp intake of air. Tears slid down Kagome's cheeks. He put a hand gently on her face and wiped them away. Her lips trembled. He pulled her into a tight embrace.
"Inu Yasha?" Kagome said suddenly.
"Hm?"
"I know Sango already told you that I was going to move tomorrow, so I won't say it again, but, before I leave, I need to know. How do you feel towards me?"
Inu Yasha pulled back a little to look at her in the face.
"Don't you know?" he asked. She shook and lowered her head.
Inu Yasha cupped her chin with a hand and brought her face up so they were face to face. He leaned down, closed his eyes, and pressed his lips firmly against hers.
(A/N: FINALLY! ^_^)
Kagome's eyes shook and soon, she closed her eyes too. Inu Yasha broke the kiss a few moments later.
"Does that answer your question?" he panted. She stared at him.
"Yes," she answered. He hugged her again.
"Kagome."
".."
Inu Yasha tightened his hold on her and whispered, "Kagome, I love you."
PLIP. PLIP. PLIP
She looked up at him. Inu Yasha was crying.
"Don't cry," she told him.
"I'm going to miss you," he said softly.
"Me too, but at least-at least, we finally know how we feel towards each other."
"I've been waiting to kiss you for a long time and you beat me to it."
Kagome laughed nervously.
"Why did you avoid me though?" she asked.
"I was shocked when you kissed me," Inu Yasha admitted. "And I didn't know what to think. I was wondering if you felt the same way towards me as I did with you, but I just wasn't sure.so I avoided you."
"You hurt me that day," Kagome looked into his violet eyes. He blinked.
"I'm sorry," he finally said. She just smiled and kissed him. He kissed back.
"WOOF!" Inu barked and jumped in between them.
"He's just like Souta," Kagome said wryly. "Aren't you Inu?"
Inu barked again.
"Souta named him Inu?" Inu Yasha asked slyly.
"Yup. Named him 'partially' after you."
Inu Yasha looked at the clock in Kagome's room and faced Kagome sadly.
"I have to go. Sesshoumaru and I have to go to a meeting at 4:15."
(A/N: It's 4:00 right now.)
"Bye then. I'll write, call, and e-mail to you. Would you tell Sango and Miroku I say bye?"
"Of course."
"I love you," they kissed for an entire minute and then Inu Yasha broke away and straightened up.
"I'll always remember you, Kagome."
"I'll never forget you, Inu Yasha," Kagome smiled faintly. "You were my first love, I shared my first kiss with you.everything. You, Sango, and Miroku were the greatest friends that anyone could ever ask for."
Inu Yasha gave her one last, long, lingering kiss and then left her room and closed the door behind him.
Kagome stared after him and played around with Inu.
"I'll never forget you, Inu Yasha," she whispered.
*****
Inu Yasha slowly descended the stairs and when he reached the bottom, he took one long look at the top. A sniff snapped him back into reality. Curiously, he walked towards the source of the crying and found Mrs. Higurashi.sobbing on the kitchen counter.
"Mrs. Higurashi?" he said quietly. She heard him and quickly straightened up.
"Oh, hello, Inu Yasha. What brings you here?" she sniffed. Inu Yasha winced. For once, he wished she would call him "son-in-law".
"Mrs. Higurashi," he repeated. "I'd like you to reconsider your decision."
"What do you mean?" she frowned.
"I mean..don't move."
"Oh. That."
"Please, Mrs. Higurashi," Inu Yasha replied, close to tears himself. "Kagome likes it here. She has friends and everyone will miss her.especially me."
He looked up and continued more boldly, "You shouldn't force her to become a shrine priestess. She wants to become a doctor. She's almost an adult herself. I know Souta likes it here too. I know you feel grief right now- right after your father died, but this just isn't fair. You didn't ask Souta and Kagome what their opinions were about this moving business."
Mrs. Higurashi listened intently.
"So, would you please reconsider your decision?" he asked, wavering.
She took in a deep breath and thought.
"Yes, I'll reconsider," she finally answered. He smiled faintly and bowed.
"Arigato, Mrs. Higurashi," Inu Yasha thanked her. She smiled and then nodded. He left the kitchen, found his way back to the front door, stepped outside, closed the door behind him, and walked off.
"He would make a great son-in-law," Mrs. Higurashi said thoughtfully.
*****Friday*****
Inu Yasha walked up the school steps, staring into space.
"Is Kagome really going to move?" he asked himself sadly.
"Hey! Wait up bud!" Miroku shouted. Inu Yasha ignored him. Miroku grunted and ran up to him. "Inu Yasha! Snap out of it!"
"Why?"
"You're acting strange, that's why!"
"Shut up."
Miroku looked at him, surprised. "This isn't like you."
*****
When the two boys walked into Mr. Tatewaki's classroom, they saw a sobbing Sango. Her hair was messy and she had puffy eyes, as if she had been crying all night. Miroku went over to comfort her.
"C-can you l-leave me alone today?" Sango asked quietly. "I need some time alone."
Miroku nodded in comprehension and pecked her on the cheek before taking a seat at his desk. He looked in front of him and to his side.
"My friends," Miroku said softly. "They're like this because Kagome's going to move today."
His eyes lowered, "Why, Kagome? Why do you have to leave us?"
*****
Inu Yasha glanced at the empty desk to the right of his.
'Kagome..I love you. I'll never forget you,' he turned around again and stared blankly at Mr. Tatewaki while he gave a lecture.
*****Gym Class*****
"Welcome to the event that you've been all waiting for!" Ayame spoke through a microphone. "Today is the final competition for the best volleyball team! Please take your seats and enjoy the game!"
"Ayame," Ms. Kaede sighed in annoyance. "Don't make it such a big deal."
"But it's more exciting that way," she replied innocently. She took a deep breath and continued speaking through the microphone. "The two top teams are Team A: Inu Yasha, Miroku, and Sango. Kagome is not able to join us today because she's moving. Team B: Kikyo, Yura, Kouga, and Naraku."
*****
"Higurashi isn't here!" Kikyo yelled gleefully. "Alright!"
"It IS a miracle, isn't it?" Yura smiled. She looked at Naraku. "Where were you on Monday?"
"I was out doing some business," he answered with a wicked smile.
"What kind of business?"
"I ditched school and went to Higurashi shrine."
"And?"
"And I stabbed Higurashi's grandfather so she wouldn't be able to go to school this whole week. I did it for Kikyo."
Kouga gasped in surprise and Kikyo hugged Naraku.
"You're such a sweetheart! Now we'll win for sure!" she squealed.
*****
"Match one!" shouted Ayame through the microphone. Everyone covered their ears.
"Ayame! Quiet!" Ms. Kaede scolded. "There are classes going on right now!"
"Sorry, Ms. Kaede. Okay, people. Match 1. Team A serves."
Sango held the ball steadily and then threw it up into the air.
POW!
It flew over to Kikyo. Kikyo tried hitting the ball back and missed.
"One point for Team A!"
Inu Yasha and Miroku praised Sango. She smiled, but when she looked at the empty space beside her, she frowned. She served the ball again. It flew over to Yura this time.
"Take this!" Yura shouted and sent the ball flying over to the net again. It hit Sango on the leg. She collapsed to the ground.
"One point for Team B!"
"Sango!" Miroku gasped and ran over to her. She moved her leg and winced.
"It-hurts," she gritted through her teeth.
"Can you still play?"
"Yeah, but switch positions. I'll go to the back and you and Inu Yasha go to front."
"Okay," Miroku said doubtfully. "Are you sure you're going to be okay?"
"Yes," she smiled up at him. "Now let's play. We're tied."
*****
Inu Yasha cracked his knuckles.
"Fucking people," he muttered. "You hurt Sango."
"Come on, Inu Yasha," Miroku beckoned. They watched Yura serve. It flew over the net. Inu Yasha leapt up and pounded the ball to the ground on the other side.
"Two points, Team A."
"Shit!" Kouga cussed. "Curse you, dog-turd!"
"Shut up, asshole!" Inu Yasha shot back. Kikyo served, Miroku hit it back over. Naraku ran up and whacked the ball over to the other side. It hit the ground.
"Two points, Team B. Both teams are tied."
Inu Yasha took the ball and served. The ball flew over. Kouga hit it to Yura and Yura hit it to Kikyo. Kikyo narrowed her eyes and sent the ball flying over the net...towards Sango.
Sango stared unsteadily at the ball and walked backwards slowly, trying to calculate where the ball was going to drop. The sun blinded her. She tripped, fell to the ground and landed on her bottom.
'Kagome,' she thought. 'I wish you were here!'
"Kagome!" Sango screamed out loud.
She waited for the sound of the ball hitting the ground. It never came. Her sight cleared and she saw that Inu Yasha and Miroku were staring past her. Then, her heart thumped as she heard someone say behind her, "You called?"
A/N: Review! ^_^ And I know.yay, fluff!