Liar
By: Senko Tenrou
Disclaimer: I don't own Inuyasha
A/n: Here's another chapter for you guys! Have fun! Oh, and I'm sorry for the wait, really, I've just been busy with my other fics.
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Chapter 4
Kagome crawled on her bed and pushed herself up against the wall. It wasn't out of fear – as a knock sounded on her door – it was more out of discomfort because that woman dared come back onto the Higurashi property. She draped an arm around her bent knees and called for the person to come in. The door slowly creaked open, revealing a slender, lanky female with darkened features. She was angry.
"Kikyou," Kagome greeted flatly, "What is it?" she asked with a lifted eyebrow.
A glare settled in Kikyou's cinnamon-colored eyes as she took a step forward. "What did you do to him?" the girl demanded
Kagome blinked with confusion and surprise. "What did I do to who?" Kagome asked back.
Kikyou ignored her inquiry, taking steps forward so that she was at Kagome's bedside. From there, she crouched down and surveyed Kagome closely. "You know who," she sneered, "After all, you helped him…"
"Helped who, now?" Kagome asked with a scowl. What the heck was Kikyou trying to prove? She hadn't done anything wrong lately, had she?
Kikyou leaned back and closed her eyes in impatience. "Inuyasha, Kagome; you helped Inuyasha!" She had to have. There was no way he would—
"I helped Inuyasha with what, Kikyou?!" Kagome exclaimed in frustration, throwing her arms up. "What did I happen to help Inuyasha do this time, Kikyou: ruin your life?! I don't think so! You got what you were pining after, now enjoy it!"
"I can't!"
"And why not, Kikyou; doesn't he care enough for you?" She scoffed, "It's not like you really have feelings for him, anyway…"
Kikyou's glare returned. "I don't know where you picked that up, but it's not true. I do care for him, and that's why I'm here."
"Is that so? What could the problem be?" Kagome asked coolly, only mildly interested. They may be enemies – of some odd sort – but Kagome couldn't help the wave of sympathy that washed over her as Kikyou's head dipped in embarrassment – or that's what she supposed it was showing on her face. Sorrow, maybe?
"I don't think…" She ducked her head lower, shadowing her eyes. "I don't think he cares for me at all… but some one else…"
Kagome blinked slowly. So, maybe there was hope… She quickly shook away those thoughts in disgust; this wasn't the time for it… "Okay, Kikyou, but what does that have to do with me helping him?"
The said girl rolled her eyes and backed up a few paces. "You told him to ask me out, of course—"
Kagome enraged even before she could finish and she pushed herself off the bed immediately. "Now, why in the world would I do that – for that matter: why would he do that?!"
"You want revenge on me and because you like him and he likes you back – that's why!" Kikyou exploded, coming so close to Kagome's face that the girl gasped and stumbled backwards, falling on the bed again.
Kagome blinked slowly as she bounced back onto the bed. Inuyasha liked her? Oh my God… she thought frantically. Forcing that thought from her mind, Kagome stood up and stared at Kikyou. "Why would I want revenge, Kikyou? You… you're still my friend…" she admitted softly, anger fading rapidly.
Kikyou looked up, surprise flickering light in her dull eyes.
Maybe it'll be easier this way…
Kikyou had ended up, somehow, walking to school with Kagome the next day. Kikyou'd had quite a surprise when she walked out of her house that morning to find her "twin" sitting on the front steps, waiting for her. She'd blinked but accepted the invite to a walk to school. Upon reaching the schoolyard, there were murmurs around them – perhaps everyone had known about the brutal "friendship-break" they'd experienced and found it strange that they were together – but the girls ignored them and chatted among themselves until Sango jogged over to them.
"Well, this is a sight I haven't seen for a while!" she chirped pleasantly.
The two girls looked at each other then back to Sango. They shrugged simultaneously – all smiles – and continued their discussion, leaving Sango to blink with confusion and follow the two.
She was proud of herself, really, and she had a right to be pompous. She'd actually reaccepted a friend. That was something new of Kikyou. She didn't see Kagome as the snobby little wench who tried to steal her men from her. Every target that she'd went for – Kikyou'd been convinced – Kagome had deliberately pulled to attention. But, now, she knew that wasn't true – that she wasn't some kind of hypnotist or witch – and she felt rather ashamed to admit that she'd actually thought something so stupid…
Kagome – she remembered – had always been so generous and helpful. She was kind-hearted, sweet, and polite – which was hard to come by these days – and she still was! Maybe that was why she was so popular with the opposite sex… She was unique. And she had the courage to watch her "bestest" friend take the boy that she'd had a crush on ever since the sixth grade…
She realized that Kikyou had only been so flirtatious wither boyfriend just to make her jealous. Nice plan – she'd concluded – because it worked awfully well. That day, Kikyou had settled for light, gentle touches every often rather than hanging all over Inuyasha. She wondered if it was for Kagome's sake or if she'd gotten bored and fed up with it, realizing that it wasn't doing any good – Kagome hoped for the earlier option because that would help her determine if Kikyou actually accepted her again.
They sat at lunch with everyone – Miroku, Sango, Rin – Sesshoumaru's girlfriend, Kagome, Inuyasha, and Kikyou – all talking rather loudly – besides Rin, who was usually extremely quiet. Sango was red in the face with embarrassment and anger – courtesy of Miroku's wandering hand – while Miroku rubbed his stinging cheek tenderly with a huge grin on his face: they sat adjacent of each other. Kikyou and Kagome also sat side-by-side across the table, chatting endlessly, and Inuyasha sat in front of Kikyou, observing the two curiously and wondering how they'd become such good friends again. Rin sat beside Kagome, watching the others silently.
The day ended on a much happier note for Kagome that day and she came home with a genuine grin on her face. When her Ojii-chan asked about the chores, she accepted – this time – willingly. She finished them quickly and started her homework. Hours later, after dinner and homework, Kagome crawled into bed and stared at the ceiling, the smile still plastered on her face. She fell asleep joyfully not five minutes later, exhausted from all her activity.
IMPORTANT A/N: Okay, ppls, I need an opinion. I think I'll take a poll. This story was originally going to be based on a real-life experience but, now, I'm not quite as sure. My life took a drastic turn in the past few days and, if I still want to base this story on my life, it would have to take a major turn. As in no more Inuyasha/Kagome… It would end up turning out, most likely, as a Kouga/ Kagome story…
So, I need your opinions on this!
DO I continue with my original plot - an Inuyasha/Kagome story – or base it on what's happening in reality – a Kouga/Kagome?
PLEASE TELL ME WHAT YOU THINK!!
Oh, and review please, too…
Review for me,
Senko Tenrou