Part Seven : It's Going to be Okay
'Plan A, set into action!' she yelled in her mind, then giggled to herself. She ignored the strange glance from Inuyasha, and giggled once more. She felt so giddy. She was going to tell him, and nothing could stop her.
"Kagome..." She was sure she heard im mumble. "Kagome, we have to talk."
Damn. If that wasn't disheartening, she wasn't sure what should be. Even if they weren't going out, those words were the words dreaded by anyone. Her heart skipped a beat and she bit her lip, blushing deeply. She was a little worried.
"Kagome... I like having you around." He had his back to her, so she couldn't see his expression. Yet, at the same time, her heart fluttered. "I really do... and..."
'And what...?' she silently urged.
Miroku and the others were well behind them, probably not even within earshot. That was why he was telling her this now. She hoped that his words were true. Her mouth felt like someone had sewn it shut, and her heart felt as though it were trying to leap out of her chest. She wanted to run to him, and wrap her arms around him, and tell him how she felt, she wanted so many things.
"Inuyasha... what are you saying?" she asked. She was breathing heavily. Was she really this excited? Yes, yes she was. Inuyasha was conessing his love, wasn't he?
"Just that I like having you around," he said boredly. "That's all."
Disappointment filled her features, and she looked down, hoping that he wouldn't notice. Sometimes this was better, just not having him know. And besides that, this was something that they had already told one another, just the other day.
"Oh... is that all?" She hesitated telling him a moment, then looked up to see he had turned around to face her.
"Something wong?" he asked, worry edging its way into his voice. He took a step closer, and she shook her head. "But... you're crying..."
"Huh?" She pressed a hand to the side of her face and found it was wet. Tears. She was crying. So much for him not noticing. "Oh... something must be in my eyes..."
If he believed that, it was a miracle. Just as she was saying "in", her voice cracked, and not to mention she was choking back sobs and shaking. She was silently scolding herself when she suddenly realized that Inuyasha was wrapping his arms around her. She gasped, and froze. He was holding her in an embrace softer than she could ever imagine him capable of. He was warm, oh kami, was his body warm.
"Did I do something wrong?" he asked softly. She shook her head. "Then... Why?"
She was silent a moment longer, then officially decided against teling him how she felt. Even if he was holding her out of love or friendship alone, she didn't want to ruin this moment. She just wanted him to hold her close and tell her that everything would be okay. That was all that would, and could, ever make her happy. Just to be with him.
"Inu... Inuyasha?"
"Yeah?"
"Tell me that it's all going to be okay."
"Huh?" He rested his chin on her head and smiled softly, though he was mildly confused. "Why?"
"Because... Just tell me," she pleaded in a shaky voice. She wished it away, but it wouldn't. "Please."
He gave her a gentle squeeze and lowered his mouth near her ear. His breath was soft as well, and she smiled. When he wanted to be, he could be so wonderful.
"It's going to be okay, Kagome," he spoke to her using the kindest tones he knew. She wrapped her arms around him and held him as if it would kill her to let go. "I don't know why you're crying, but it's all going to be okay."