Hey, here I am again. That's The Way It Is is finally over! Yay! It's going to be so much easier now to just work on two stories. However, this story will be coming to a close in the next couple chapters. It's so sad to think about, but it's almost time. But don't worry, because you can keep checking out my new stories. I have some awesome ideas, and I'm very excited about starting them. Who knows? Maybe I can write a sequel to this story. This is my favorite one that I've written. I'm going to be very upset when it's all over. Well, less talking and more writing I say! Enjoy the chapter, guys. You're just going to get one to three chapters after this one.

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Rumors And Love

Chapter 17: Backfire

Kagome sat on a bench underneath a large oak tree. There was a slight breeze that made everything just right. Koga would be arriving soon. He had no idea what he was in store for.

"Kagome."

She shifted her gaze. "Yes, Inuyasha?"

He cupped her cheek and sat to be eye level with her. "Please be careful."

She shook her head, and rubbed his hand. "Don't worry about me so much. I'll be just fine. Everything will work out great, you'll see."

"Alright." He removed his hand. "And…um…well…"

"Yes?"

"Can I, uh, kiss you?"

She giggled. "Do you really have to ask? I think you're turning soft on me, Inuyasha."

He smiled, and tilted her chin up so their lips could meet. He came off slowly. "I love you," he whispered.

"You too." She looked at the park entrance and saw what looked like the outlining of Koga. "Inuyasha, get going!" She pushed him over.

"Watch it, wench!"

"Oh Inuyasha, for once in your life just shut up and listen to me."

"Fine. But don't ever expect this again." He got up, and huffed away in the opposite direction.

She sighed. 'Sometimes I wonder why I fell for that idiot.'

"Hey, Kagome."

"Huh? Oh, hey Koga." She scooted over to make plenty of room for him to sit down. He immediately took the hint and took the seat beside her.

"So, what's been up lately? Long time no see."

"Well, actually I wanted to talk to you about something."

"And what's that?"

"About Inuyasha. Why did you…"

"Are you STILL hung up on that guy?"

Her eyes widened. "Goodness no. I told you before that I love you." She put a hand on his chest. "Only you." He smirked at her forwardness.

"But like I was saying," she continued. "Why did you do it?"

"It was for you because I love you so much."

"So you truly admit that you framed Inuyasha?" she said coldly.

"Yeah, but I only had the best intentions."

"For who? YOU?!" She stood up. She crossed her arms across her chest, and lowered her head and voice. "Did you ever stop once to think about what I wanted?"

He stood behind her and massaged her shoulders. "But it was for you. So we could be together."

"Yes, but who was to say if I wanted to be with you? I loved him, Koga. I loved him, and you took him away from me."

"Well, it's over now. You don't have to ever worry about that mutt face again. I'll be here to take care of you."

She nodded her head. "Well, you heard him," she said quite loudly. She narrowed her eyes at Koga. "You just caused yourself a lot of pain and suffering, my friend."

"What are you talking about?" Just then some police officers came out pointing guns at Koga.

"Hands up! Now!"

Koga smirked. "You cunning little bitch."

She smiled in triumph. "You got yourself into this." Inuyasha came up behind her.

"It's over, Koga."

Flames danced in Koga's eyes. He was furious. Before he knew what happened he had grabbed Kagome, spun her around to meet his chest, and held a gun to her face. "No, you got yourself into this one Kagome. Now the tables are turned." He looked at the officers who still held their guns. "Move any closer, and the girl dies." He pushed the end of it into her flesh.

Inuyasha couldn't bear to see this any longer. "Let her go, you bastard!"

Koga turned to Inuyasha. "Oh yes. I had almost forgotten about you." He looked down at the horrified Kagome. "So what do you think, Kagome? Would his head look dashing on my mantle?"

A tear rolled down her cheek. "Please stop it."

"Oh, things are far from over, little girl." He pressed her chest against his. "There's something I want from you." He ran his finger along her jaw line. He turned her around roughly so now her back was against his chest. "You have a choice. It's all up to you. But no matter which path you take someone will die in the end. So think carefully."

Kagome's mouth was hanging open. "Koga, you…"

"Spare me." He took her chin, and made her look at Inuyasha. "There he is, the love of your life. I could shoot him right now." At this the Police better adjusted their guns.

"Please don't," she cried. "Please."

"Well, this is what it comes down to, doll. You have to pick between myself and Inuyasha."

Her heart felt like it had been squeezed. "What?"

"Someone will die. It will be either Inuyasha or I. The choice I leave to you."

Kagome's mind raced. 'I don't want either of them to die. My heart is forcing me to scream Inuyasha, but as much as I hate to admit it…I still have feelings for Koga. I can't help it. I don't want either of them to die.'

"Well? If you don't choose soon, I will."

Kagome started crying in response.

Inuyasha's heart was racing. 'What is this guy trying to pull?'

"Choose, girl!"

She just cried harder. Her crying just made him angrier. He didn't know why but it churned something deep within him. He roughly grabbed her chin again, to force her to look at Inuyasha. "Do you love him?"

She opened her eyes, as a few more tears made their way down her face. "What?"

"Do you love him?" he repeated. "Yes or no?"

She looked Inuyasha in the eye. "Yes."

From hearing this, Kagome roughly pressed his mouth to hers pushing his tongue inside her mouth. She struggled to get away, and he released her. She fell to the ground, and scrambled over to Inuyasha.

Inuyasha held her close. "Koga, you bastard."

He smirked as he held up the gun.

"Drop the gun now!" the Police screamed.

He held it up to his head, and before anyone could make an attempt to stop him, the trigger was pulled. There on the ground, was Koga with a pool of blood surrounding his head, and trailing down to his body.

Kagome screamed, and pushed her face into Inuyasha's chest. He put a hand over the back of her head, and pitifully looked at the dead boy. Kagome was bawling, and he needed to calm her down. "Let's get going," he said soothingly.

She nodded into his chest. "Alright," she stuttered.

They walked off together with is arm around her shoulders. Behind them, the officers were cleaning up the mess. This was something Kagome would never forget. This would be a never ending pain in her heart. All he could do for her now was serve as a pain medication. It would never fully heal her, but it would help with the pain.

They arrived back home, however no one was there. Kagome plopped down on the couch followed by Inuyasha.

"I'm so sorry," he whispered.

She nodded her head. "I know. But it's not your fault."

"I'll do anything to help you, Kagome. You name it, and I'll do it. I'll capture the moon if you want me to." He cupped her cheek, and she smiled. "After all, I know what it's like to loose someone."

"Yeah. Thanks so much Inuyasha"

"No problem."

"But I'm so happy you're not dead right now. I don't know what I'd do." She rested her head on his shoulder.

"You mean that?" he smiled.

"Of course I meant it. But it doesn't change the fact that I'm upset about Koga's death. I didn't want anyone to die. He died such a meaningless death. I wish I could go back into the past, and stop him."

"It's okay. Everything will be fine." He laughed a little. "Weren't those your words?"

"Oh, shut up."

"Well, maybe you should think about it next time."

"Inuyasha!" She hit him with a pillow. "You're just making me feel worse about everything!"

He laughed again. "Well, it's all over now. It's in the past. So don't worry your little head."

She scowled at him. "Oh, that' just so easy to forget about! My ex-boyfriend shooting himself right in front of me."

"Hey."

"Yeah?"

"Why did you let Koga kiss you like that? You've never kissed ME like that," he pouted.

"Are you jealous now?"

"No, but…"

"You saw me. I tried to get away from him. It's not like I was kissing back or anything."

"Yeah, but still."

"But what? You want me to kiss you like that?"

"I wouldn't mind."

"Alright then." She pushed him down on the couch, and straddled his waist. "You'll get exactly what you want then.

She pressed her mouth to his. He moaned in response. He ran his tongue along her bottom lip, and she granted him entry. She ran her hand up his shirt until she suddenly stopped, and pulled away.

"What's wrong?" he asked. He was really enjoying himself there too. (A/N: Heh heh.)

"I just thought about something."

"What?" he asked again.

"What about Naraku?"

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