This is the first fan fic I've ever had on (please excuse my penname, I really wanted something else so I guess I made this account about what..? 2 years ago? ;) Anyways, I really love the show (without being an annoying, rabid, fan girl about it!) and hope that you like my little story here.

disclaimer: I am not owning of the characters, I'm just borrowing them for a little while...

author: SailorCreative

" " means talking ' ' means thoughts

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Wise men say

Only fools rush in

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Kagome's heart fluttered in her chest, the heartbeat itself drumming in her ears as Inuyasha drew Kikyou deeper into his embrace. Without knowing it she held her breath and the feeling of lack of air bothered not as Kikyou's eyes knowingly fell upon Kagome, accepting Inuyasha's advances for a moment.

Kagome felt betrayed, heartbroken, crushed, not knowing what to do except watch Inuyasha's lips lock with Kikyou's in an unmistakable longing that only Kikyou could fulfill. Tears started to brim in her eyes as the two had parted. Kagome couldn't stand being there, and felt week in the knees when Inuyasha had found her.

A feeling of rage & sorrow flooded into her veins, begging for what had happened to be nothing more than a dream. 'Please don't let it be real.' Something inside of her screamed in agony, every part of her body wanting nothing more than to die itself. Kagome looked up into his beautiful yellow eyes, and he returned her look and she felt something break, a sense of utter despair ringing inside the chasm of her crumbling heart.

Without a word said Kagome turned and ran. Running from the pain, the hurt, the anguish, the hate, the sorrow, trying to run away from it forever as the thudding of her footsteps and the pounding of her heart as she fled from the scene she had witnessed. 'He chose her. He chose Kikyou. Not me.' Kagome jumped into the well and climbed out, the heartbreak literally tearing her apart.

'He wanted HER. Kikyou.. not.. me..' The dwindling orb hanging by a thread dropped into her stomach, a wave of tears drowned out any thought. "Damnit Inuyasha..!" she shrieked, pounding the pillows with what ever strength she could muster. Kagome hiccupped, her cheeks flush red & tear-streaked, her eyes blood-shot & hurting from crying.

'Why does it hurt so much.. Gods why does it hurt..' Kagome howled another tear-jerking scream and tried to muffle it with her pillow. 'Oh gods Inuyasha.. why does it hurt so much to see you with HER...' Defeated, Kagome collapsed onto her bed, trying to quietly sob as she heard her mother's footsteps reach her door.

"Kagome? Are you.. alright?"

Kagome cleared her throat and gasped for air before uttering a mere, "Yes" and the footsteps trailed back. 'Oh god.. please.. kill me now. I have nothing left to live for..' Streams glided down her face onto the soaked pillow, as a burning, sharp sensation consumed her very being as she caught her breath. 'Oh god.. I love him. I love..'

"Inuyasha."

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What do you think? I know the first chapter was short, but the following chapters will get longer (and be better)!