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Character analysis: Inuyasha is Kagome's best friend and he secretly loves Kagome.

ON WITH THE CHAPTER!

Chapter 2: Some Plotting and Mixed Feelings

"Why wouldn't I understand," asked Inuyasha. Kagome pulled away from his embrace and sat down by the tree. She patted the ground next to her and Inuyasha sat down.

"Why wouldn't I understand," repeated Inuyasha.

"Because the one I love is married to another. You know that, he is your brother."

"Half brother..."

"Whatever....and to make things worse, he married my stupid, goody two-shoes sister! Not to mention my stupid parents!"

Kagome hugged her legs to her chest and rested her head on her knees. She broke into sobs.

"Aww, come on, Kagome," said Inuyasha softly. He brushed a piece of hair out of her face. "Try to look on the bright side.."

"What bright side," asked Kagome looking up at Inuyasha.

"Well...um.....oh Kikyo doesnt live with you anymore!"

"That doesn't matter. I'm still going to have to live up to her image,"said Kagome. "I should just ball up in a corner and die!"

Inuyasha reached over and put his arm around her shoulders." Don't talk like that. You know I would be miserable without you. You're my best friend." if only more....

Kagome looked up at him and smiled."Thank you, Inuyasha." She wiped her eyes." Ugh, I must look so ugly right now crying."

"You could never look ugly to me,"said Inuyasha.His eyes went wide....Did i really just say that out loud?

Kagome stared at him for a little bit with a curious expression but then broke into to a happy smile.

"I'm so glad we're best friends,"said Kagome and gave him a peck on the cheek. "You always say the right things."

Inuyasha blushed.Damn human emotions!

Kagome stood up and breathed in the fresh air. She turned around, only to come face to face with that dreaded heart carving. She clenched her fists and said," Something must be done though. I will be with him."But how?

Inuyasha frowned and stood up next to her. He felt his heart break. Many times had he avoided looking at that heart. But, he couldn't stop himself from staring in anger.Why does she have to love Sesshoumaru and not me?

He turned his gaze to Kagome. He felt his face drop as he saw her sad expression. He felt terrible. I want her to be happy but not with him. But, I guess I have no choice but to help her. Damn...

"I'll help you get him back," said Inuyasha.

Kagome's head jerked up." You will?"

Inuyasha nodded. "Yes, I will."

"Thank you, thank you, thank you," yelled Kagome as she threw her arms around his neck in a hug."I promise you I'll repay you!"

"No, that's seriously okay..."

"Nonsense...here. Take my rosary, you can use it as a good luck charm until i can pay you back for real."

Kagome pulled her rosary out of her pocket and put it around Inuyasha's neck. "Hey, it doesn't look half bad."

"Um....thanks."

"You're welcome." Kagome stared up at the sky. "Well, i better get back to my family, it's late. Mother is probably wondering where i am...Wait, take that back. She probably doesn't care. But, I really must be going. I'll try to get in touch with you tomorrow. I'll have Sango take a letter to you, okay?"

"Okay.."

"Bye!"

Inuyasha watched with a smile on his face at Kagome's retreating figure. Once she disappeared, he turned around and banged his head against the tree.

"What....the....hell...are...you...thinking,"cursed Inuyasha between hits. He stopped and put his hand to his forehead. "Ugh, I definatly killed some brain cells there."

He looked up at the tree and saw the heart. He started growling and clenching his fists. I can't believe I said that I would help her. I mean yes, I want her to be happy. But, Sesshoumaru doesn't deserve her. She is beatiful, kind, funny, anything a guy could hope for. I just wish that she would realize that I'm the one who loves her and not Sesshoumaru." I can't believe this is happening..."

"Talking to yourself, eh, Inuyasha?"

Inuyasha turned around to see his cousin, Miroku.

"What do you want, Miroku," asked Inuyasha.

"Came to see why you didn't attend the wedding. I brought you some cake," said Miroku. He lifted up a plate with a slice of cake on it.

" No thanks," said Inuyasha. "And I didn't go because I don't wish to sit through my idiot half brother and some creepy girl get married."

"Well, you missed princess Kagome causing a scene."

"I got the last bit of that....."

"She really does love Sesshoumaru and it's a shame that he-"

"Save it. I don't care what he does. All that matters to me is Kagome's happiness."

"So you really do love her,"asked Miroku. " I always knew you did."

"Yeah, well unfortunatly my love for her has ruined my chances with her."

"Huh?"

Inuyasha then explained what happened.

"....wow."

"Yeah, and I don't know what I should do"

"Hmmmm.....I have an idea," said Miroku with his finger in the air. " You can help her but at the same time, you can take advantage of the situation."

" What do you mean?"

"Well, you could make Sesshoumaru jealous by pretending you two are in love."

Inuyasha grabbed Miroku by the shoulders. " You're a genius! And while that's happening, I can show her how I feel!"

"Yes and if your relationship progresses, I have some wonderful Kama Sutra books that-"

Inuyasha punched him over the head." I want to woo her, not sleep with her, lecher."

"So you don't want to sleep with her?"

Inuyasha blushed. " Well, I do.....maybe later...I mean it'd be wonderful. Wait! Hey, why am I telling you this?"

"You know you can't hide your all your human emotions, Inuyasha," said Miroku as he turned around. " Well, let's go inside before your mother freaks out wondering where you are."

"Feh, I'll be there in a minute."

Inuyasha fingered the rosary Kagome gave him. " Kagome, you'll see how much I love you. I promise you'll be happy," whispered Inuyasha to the wind.

"So how was the wedding, your highness," asked Sango.

"Please Sango, when we're not in front of my parents, don't call me miss. Just call me Kagome," sighed Kagome.

"Yes, Mis- I mean Kagome."

Kagome smiled and nodded her head in approval." Thanks. Well, the wedding was nice. Except for the fact that my only love has married the bitch!"

Sango rolled her eyes. "You still love that idiot?"

"Sango, he's not an idiot! He's handsome, intelligent, funny-"

"Egotistical, a jerk, and completly clueless when it comes to treating a person with kindness."

"Sango he is none of those things. He's wonderful!"

Kagome sighed as she stared out of the window. "And I know he loves me."

"Kagome, did he actually say that he loved you?"

"Well, um, sorta."

"Sorta?"

"Yea, when we were younger someone dared him to say that to me. But when he said it, it felt so real."

Sango sighed.

"And that heart! It says 'S&K', that's got to me something! And he did kiss me once!"

"Was that a dare too?"

"No, he kissed me one night in the garden."

"But, did you ever think that maybe that heart could mean 'Sesshoumaru and Kikyo'?"

"Yes, I thought about it but it can't be true....He barely even talked to her and I don't think that he has ever mentioned an attraction to her."

Sango put her hand on Kagome's shoulder. "Kagome please don't get your hopes up, okay? And if you ever need to talk, just ask me or Inuyasha."

Kagome nodded." Oh, speaking of Inuyasha. Could you bring this letter to him?" Kagome handed her the letter.

"Sure, Kagome," said Sango. "Well, I suppose I should turn in now if I want to wake up early in the morning to deliver this." Sango walked towards the door.

"Okay, goodnight Sango."

"Oh, Kagome?"

"Hn?"

"I would keep my eye on Inuyasha if I were you," said Sango opening the door.

Kagome turned around in her chair."Why?"

"Because, I think he loves you."

The door shut with a click.

Kagome just stared at the door with her eyes opened wide.

"Loves me,"whispered Kagome.Loves me?

She shook her head and smiled. "He doesn't love me that way! I mean yeah he is overprotective of me. But, I'm sure he only loves me like a sister."

Kagome climbed into her bed and closed her eyes. But, she couldn't shake the feeling that maybe Inuyasha really did love her.....

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A/n- Yay! I have finally updated! It took me forever to type this so you guys better comment!

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