We Can't Be Friends
Chapter Twenty One: The Kiss
'My thoughts center around you Inuyasha...my heart, it beats with yours. What more can you want from me? Why do you persist? Leave me be! Leave me be!' Kagome thought frantically.
She raced down the hallways, blindly. The onlooker's stared hawk eyed, while dodging out of her path. It was raining, not hard. Light drizzles sprinkled into her hair and clung to her skin.
"Kagome!" Inuyasha yelled from behind her.
She felt him right behind her. Her breath hitched, like it did whenever he came around. She slowed, regardless of her pleading to whatever god tormented her.
But that god wasn't feeling very merciful that night. With a blasting glare to the heavens, she allowed Inuyasha to yank her to a stop. While the curious crowd tried valiantly not to look obvious in their eavesdropping, Kagome avoided her ex's gorgeous eyes.
"Kagome we need to talk," he rasped. She gathered every shred of courage she owned, and looked up into his face. She hid all expression, but secretly, she longed to brush his rain drenched bangs from his eyes.
"I don't want to-" she whispered. They tried to stare the other down for a second, but Kagome buckled. The pain, anger, and bitterness flashing into his window like, violet orbs (Yes, I said violet...dark violet) stirred things deep within her.
"Kagome....Kagome I love you," he stated a bit angrily. Her eyes flew open, and darted straight to his own.
Bewilderment.
That was what he saw. That and much longing. He knew she returned it, he knew deep inside his heart.
'If I can only get her stubborn ass to admit it,' he thought to himself.
"Inuyasha?" she breathed looking, for once, speechless. Her mouth opened, than closed. With his heart, out for the taking, Inu started to get nervous. He looked over his shoulder to glare at the nosy bystanders.
Wordlessly, he guided her towards one of the empty hallways. She continued to gape at him.
He shifted his feet, coughed, and even shook her a little.
However, Kagome had withdrawn into the fantasies of the mind. She saw herself flinging her arms around her first and only love's neck, and have him swing her around. She saw him carry her to his room....she saw them together again.
But no dream lasts forever. Snatches of the close moments she spent with Sesshoumaru flashed inside her. No matter how much she wanted to deny it, she owed him. All the precious hours he'd spent nursing her broken heart with never-ending patience, was worth the rest of her miserable life....
....right?
No. She couldn't convince herself of that. Here, standing before her with desperation in his eyes and cherry lips seconds away from her own, was the man she desired. But he might as well have been miles away, drowning at sea. He was......untouchable.
"No, Inuyasha. Don't even do it," she murmured slipping from her position against the wall.
His hopeful, half-smile fell.
She felt her heart twist inside her chest as she denied herself the one thing she knew that could make her happy.
She turned her back, praying he wouldn't follow, wouldn't call out to her.
But that god wouldn't let up on his torture.
"Why Kagome? Why can't you love me?"
His voice betrayed his scooped features. The emotionless mask he held in place, was nothing but a cheap lie.
Everything gave his true feelings away.
His too stiff frame
He shining eyes
His lips, stretched into a thin line.
The slight darkening of the scar on his cheek.
She forced the lump back down her throat.
"Because Inuyasha. Whatever happened five years ago...it's over."
'Did I say it? Did I really say it?' she thought anxiously. But his defeated look, it told her it was true.
"Is that how you really feel?"
His voice was calm forced in a whisper. His eyes looked almost black.
"Yes."
No. Not convincing at all.
"Than kiss me."
Kagome's eyes popped open again. God, he was going to be her end.
"What is kissing you going to prove?" she hissed at him, ready to run back to her room and cry.
"I think, no, I know that you're lying."
"I can't lie to you, you know what happens."
"People change in five years," he challenged.
He took a few steps forward, purposely chasing her into a corner, just like the other night.
"I still don't-"
He took her mouth. Gentle. Petal soft.
Intoxicating......
She was caught up in the slice of heaven she was allowed.
Oh, how good it felt. She remembered. She remembered that with a kiss, with the kiss he graced upon her at that time, he could stop a fight and make her dizzy.
Yes, dizzy. Pleasantly dizzy.
Almost shyly, Kagome tangled her hands into his short, choppy locks. She wasn't even embarrassed at the light clapping and aww's of the late night romantics and drunks.
Seconds passed.
Minutes passed.
Hours passed.
Days passed.
Weeks passed.
Months passed.
Years passed.
She almost refused to let go when he drew back. With a whimper, she crashed to the unforgiving realm of reality.
After a second of regaining consciousness, she peeled herself from off of him. He was still so near. She was aware of every curve, every flaw on his body. But that didn't matter. What mattered is that she knew surely now.
She loved him once again.
And there was no living without him.
(End Chapter)
B.G.L.I
The writer's block is gone.
Hurrah!
I had a little time off to think hard of where I wanted the end to go, because to tell the truth, the first one sucked. Yall would've probably flamed me to the very depths of Texas if you'd read it....so I'm redoing a lot. And I mean a lot!
All of my stories WILL be updated this weekend. So if you're waiting on another one shot, for my Love & Hate: The Collection, you're in luck. I have a Kik/Inu, not very popular but, I had the inspiration. Also, I've gotten a Kag/Kok challenge, as well as Shi/Kag.
For When Daddy Returned, I'm working on the last couple of chapters around the same time most of you are reading this update.
And then, Bring Me to Life, well that's postponed until I finish either this one or When Daddy Returned. WDR will probably finish first.
As for the reviews....
THANK YOU SO MUCH!
I appreciate that so many people took time to review my story.
HYPERCHILD01: I really enjoyed your cheer. ::cough cough::
Elfin Kagome: Welcome Back!
jaustion1: Thank you so much! I promise no more waiting!
Lil-AnimexDeviL: Thanks mucho! I liked that one myself.
inuyashasluvforever: Evil Cliffies.
chibi-koinu: Hmmm. That's what you think. I feel like a bitch making Sessie so bad. I love him the most. He's such a cutie. But come on, Sessie is too strict for bubbly Kagome. So the worse he is, the more driven she'll be to jump into Inu's arms. Kikyo...well I hate her anyway.
reincarnated-kagome: If you love my story, than you love me, if you love me than I love ya back!
animemistress419: The only thing that's great is you! ::I'm running out of responses:: Thank you so much! You rock!
Nuria: I'm trying to make my chapters longer, but I'm not really good at it. I'm sorry.
Alejandra: Thank you! ::giggles:: By the way, I love your s/n.
rain: I think I'm going to use that whole Kagome get hit by a car idea.....hmm.....the possibilities.
mari333: usually I'd tell you, if you're addicted to something, seek immediate help......but I have the cure....MORE CHAPPIES!
Anastassia: Anything to please the readers.
Keynoune: Gosh, hold your horses. :::Runs screaming::: I said hold them damn it!
vixens.m.f: Gah! Writers' block suxs doesn't it! I hate highschool.
Sesshomaru-fan-4-life: I agree with you completely. Sesshoumaru is a babe. He deserves a goddess......hmm the possibilities.
Red Skyies: We're getting to that. It's so close it scares me.
Angel girl 4-ever: Thank ya so much! Though I have to say, it was very hard pairing them two (Sess/Kik) together.
Ill: The million dollar question. And guess what, you're broke. :::dodges the flames thrown at her:::
Rykokitty: I thought you said I was a bad writer.
orange-InuYasha: Thank ya kindly for your review orange. And oh yes, some things will happen!
Anime Goofball: Thank you anime, for your review! It made me feel real good, and if I could, I would've blushed.
iLvsimplepln2: I agree. Sess/Kik is very icky.
inulova4lyfe: as long as you read, I'll review! Luv ya much!
Missyeru: I could replace Kikyo, with some random stranger......but it just felt right to swap fiancés....ya kno? But yes, Sess/Kik is icky. Very icky.
IcyAsh: LOL!
Guilty Angel: Nah. She's a self-proclaimed slut. And that's how it should be.
ChibiKenshin6490: Family guys are cool aren't they.
I love ya all! Thank you so much for your great reviews and unending support! This story is only as good as you make it! Crispy Kreme Doughnuts for everyone.