A/N : Thank you all for reviewing . And thank you to those who I haven't mentioned.
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Oh kay now that's out of the way. Lets go onto the story shall we?
Chapter 10
Why?
I turned and I ran. Even in a dress I ran. The tears were flowing freely down my face. The image of Inuyasha and Kikyo kissing kept flashing in my mind. It hurt now more than ever to see them together. He was here with me, even if we were only going as friends, and he goes off with Kikyo. There's no room for me in his heart. What happned to our relationship as kids. I ran pass Miroku and Sango who had come to find out if I found Inuyasha. Sango saw me crying. I kept running, not sure where I was going but as least it was somewhere away from Inuyasha and Kikyo. I ended up running all the way home. I burst through the door and ran all the way to my room. I slammed the door on accident and flopped on the bed. Bawling into my pillow. After a couple of minutes, Katherine, walked in and sat down on my bed.
" Kagome, what's wrong? " She asked with concern. I turned my face so I could see her.
" Inuyasha, he-he. " I couldn't say the rest. It hurt to much to relive it.
" He didn't touch you did he? " Katherine asked with more concern. My eyes grew wide. I sat up and waved my hands in defense.
" No, no ,no it wasn't anything like that. Inuyasha wouldn't do that. It's just that when he went to the dance with me I saw him walk outside and when I got out there him and Kikyo were kissing. I know that they are going out but he was there with me and it hurt... " My voice trailed off. Katherine nodded.
" I'm sorry, Kagome. " The phone than decided to ring. Katherine stood up and went into the hallway. She answered it and came back into the room.
" It's Sango." I nodded and took the phone. I didn't even bother to disguise the depression in my voice.
" Hello? " I asked. My voice dreary.
" Oh my god, Kagome, you sound so miserable. I'm sooo sorry about what he has done. He told us everything. He must of had a guilt trip because he confessed and we didn't even have to force him too. " Sango replied. I nodded even though she couldn't see it.
" Sango, I'm going to go, I'm exhausted. "
" Okay, see you Monday. "
" Yes, Monday, well good-night " I said, not really sure how I'd feel Monday.
" Night, Kagome. " There was a click and the line was dead. I clicked the phone off and gave it to Katherine.
" Kagome, you shouldn't be with him if he treats you like this. " Katherine said. I nodded.
" I know, but as long as I can have him as a friend I'll manage. As long as I can see his face and hear his voice. " I replied. She nodded and said " good-night . " I said the same. She left and I got ready for bed. I slipped into the warm blankets. As soon as my head hit the pillow, I fell into the comfort of sleep.
I was awoken by the light that flooded my room. I looked over at my alarm clock : 7:15. I slowly sat up and rubbed the sleep from my eyes. I looked over at my mirror that was above my desk. My eyes were somewhat puffy. The events from the night before replayed in my mind. I fought back the tears that were threatening to fall. I swung my legs over the edge of the bed and slowly stood up. I felt groggy. I shuffled my way into the bathroom. I started the shower and undressed. I stepped in and the warm water seemed to wash my worries away. After a while, I emerged from the shower feeling very much refreshed. I quietly walked downstairs and saw, Katherine, making breakfast. She turned to face me when she heard me enter the kitchen.
" Oh, good-morning, Kagome. How are you feeling? " She asked with a smile. Her smile was contageous, for I smiled as well.
" Good-morning, Katherine. I feel much better. " I sat down at the table. " Don't you have work? " I asked. She shook her head.
" Yeah, I'll be leaving in a minute. " I nodded. True to her word a couple of minutes later she left. I decided to go for a walk. I left a note for Katherine in case I wasn't back when she returned for work. I walk out the door and down the many shrine steps. I continued to walk until I came to the park. I stood there and remembered the first time I met Inuyasha. I sighed. I continued until I was face to face with the oak tree. I sat down in the shade it provided. I pulled my knees up to my chest. I was wearing jeans so I didn't have to worry about anyone seeing anything. I put my head down on my knees. How could he do this to me? Why does it hurt so much? I couldn't love him. Just a crush. Something that is more than like but less than love. But then why does it hurt so much? I sighed. Who could answer these questions? Does Inuyasha care what has happened? Of course not, he's too wrapped up in Kikyo. I sighed again. I heard some rustling behind me. I turned around and saw it was Inuyasha. I was surprised to see him, but now that he was here, I didn't want to see him. I felt bitter towards him at the moment. I quickly stood up and stomped off.
" Kagome! " I heard Inuyasha call, but I didn't stop to hear what he had to say. I just kept walking.
" Kagome! " Inuyasha had caught up to me. I just looked the opposite way from where he was standing.
" Kagome, why won't you look at me? " He asked in a softer tone. I ignored him. He grabbed my shoulders and forced me to stop and look at him.
" Let me go. " I demanded in a stern voice.
" Kagome, hear me out. " He pleaded. I glared at him.
" Why should I? So you can tell me another lie? You told me that you'd go to the dance with me and I see you with her. So you tell me, why should I listen? " I asked still with a stern tone.
" I wasn't lying when I said I wanted to go with you. I saw Kikyo and she had said earlier that day that she wasn't going to the dance. So I went outside to see why she was there. She told me that she had found someone to go with in the nick of time. I asked her who and she wouldn't tell me. Then she started talking about you. Then SHE kissed me. I turned around and saw you. I didn't kiss her she kissed me. " He explained. I tried to look away but Inuyasha wouldn't let me. He had one hand on my shoulder and the other one gently pushed the side of my face so that I would face him. His touch sent tingles throughout my body. I didn't look at his face. I diverted my eyes somewhere else.
" Kagome, why won't you look at me? " He asked. I sighed.
" Inuyasha, I don't know. I'm just hurt. I can't stand it that Kikyo is all you think about. I mean we hardly hang out now and I was really looking forward to the dance. Then you had to go off and see why Kikyo was there. You couldn't just ignore it. Plus, why do you care so much about me being sad? " It was a stupid question but I had to ask.
" Because I-I...I hate it when my best friend or friends are hurt or sad. " He replied. Why did he hesitate? " besides, why do you care so much about us kissing. We were only going as friends to the dance. " He asked.
" I don't really know. It just hurts for some reason. I feel as though, you don't like me anymore, as thought I'm not important... " My voice turned to a whisper. I looked up at Inuyasha. He looked shocked and then he smiled warmly.
" You are important. It was impossible those days without you." With that he pulled me into a hug. " You will always be important to me, Kagome. " My heart was pounding. He was embracing me. Warm shivers went up and down my spine. I wrapped my arms around him and returned the hug. Tears started to fall down my face. He looked down at me.
" Kagome, why are you crying?" I smiled.
" I'm just happy that you think that I'm important. " He smiled and hugged me once more before letting go. I missed the security of being in his strong arms and I missed his warmth. I began to blush as I realized what I was thinking. Inuyasha must have been thinking the same thing because he was blushing as well. I regained my composure first.
" Well, than, I hope everything goes well between you two. I guess I should be looking for someone too. " The thought didn't sound too bad seeings how Inuyasha was out of my reach. I heard Inuyasha growl. I looked at him.
" What's wrong? " I asked.
" Um uh nothing just was clearing my throat. " He said. I looked at him with doubt then shrugged.
" Maybe I could go out with Koga. He seems nice and he seems to like me. " I suggested. Inuyasha looked angry for a second. " Inuyasha, are you okay? " I asked.
" Yeah, I'm fine. " He replied in a gruff voice. I rolled my eyes.
" If you say so. " I slowly walked off towards the mall. I stopped and Inuyasha bumped into me. Wait? Why was he following me in the first place?
" Inuyasha, are you following me? " I asked. He walked over to the side of me and smirked.
" Maybe. " I giggled.
" Well, I'm going to see if Sango wan'ts to come to the mall. You can tag along if you want. " I smiled.
" Sure, whatever, I haven't got anything else to do. " I shrugged and continued to walk. It took about half an hour before we reached Sango's house. I knocked on the door. Sango opened the door and seemed really happy to see me.
" Kagome, I'm so glad to see you, how are you feeling? " She stepped outside and closed the door. She than noticed Inuyasha. She glared at him for a moment. I smiled.
" I'm fine Sango, oh and don't worry about Inuyasha, everything's fine between us. " Sango gave Inuyasha one more glance before turning to me.
" Oh, I'm so glad. So, why are you here? " She asked.
" Well, I wanted to know if you wanted to go to the mall with us. " I replied. She smiled.
" Of course I do! " She smiled widely. " hold on I'll be right back. " She disappeared back into her house. She came back outside moments later. " I had to tell my parents where I was going. " I smiled and so did she. " We'll take my car. " I looked at her.
" I didn't know you had a car. " I stated. Sango smiled.
" Yep, I have a car and proud of it. " We walked to her garage and it opened automatically. Inside was a black mustang convertable. Sango hopped in on the driver's side and I sat in the passenger's side. Sango told Inuyasha he was going to have to sit in the back. We both giggled and he rolled his eyes. He sat in the back. It took us about half an hour to reach the mall. We exited the car and entered the mall. We roamed around for awhile before hitting the food court. Inuyasha and I ordered raman. Sango ordered pizza. When we finished eating we started to walk around again. We ended up running into Miroku.
" Oh, hello, Miroku, what are you doing here? " I asked. He smiled.
" Oh, just hanging around, hoping to run into Sango. For I know that she hangs out here all the time. No, I don't stalk you Sango, you just talk about it all the time. " He explained. I giggled and Sango blushed.
" W-Why did you want to see me? " She asked. Miroku lightly grabbed her arm and pulled her to the side and around the corner.
" It must be important for him to drag her away from us, " I commented. Inuyasha smirked.
" I can hear them perfectly. " He bragged. I looked at him in confusion then remembered that he was a half demon.
" So, what are they saying? " I asked.
" He's asking her to go to the movies with him on Friday. Wonder why he's putting the date so far from now. It's only Saturday. Heh, must be nervous. " I smiled.
" So, what did she say? " I curiously asked. Inuyasha smirked.
" Ya know, she stutters to much when she's nervous. She said....yes. " I giggled.
" I'm glad. Those two are meant for each other. " Inuyasha rolled his eyes.
" You and that lovey dovey stuff. " I looked at him harshly.
" You have no room to talk, with the way you and Kikyo act. " I said coldy. He shut up immediately. Sango and Miroku came around the corner and stopped when they saw that I was being quiet.
" Kagome, are you okay? " Sango asked with concern. I looked at her.
" Yeah, I'm fine. In fact, I'm going to leave. " With that I started for the exit only then I bumped into someone. They caught me in their strong arms. I looked up.
Now you guys must hate me. :: dodges various objects being thrown at her :: I know another cliff hanger but it keeps you wanting to read more. Even though I think you guys already know who it is. Maybe or maybe not. ::shrugs:: Well I hope you liked it.
-- Sayannora!
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