So Long Astoria
Somewhere along the line, she had convinced Sango to go. And in return, she dragged along her boyfriend. Though already have been 4 years out of high school, he'd still enjoy a party or two. Barely two feet into the party, many associates at from their school were greeting them. She could hear the two of them talking behind her, their voices sounding over the music. There was absolutely no sign of Kouga, and then she thought that maybe she could say she showed up and couldn't find him, and just go home. But then she heard him call out to her and suddenly appear before her.
"Wow! You look hot!" He said loudly, the scent of alcohol evident in his breath.
"I just threw on some clothes, not too elaborate." And what she said was true. She had jumped into a pair of old jeans and a black tank top. Nothing too fancy.
"You want a beer?" He raised his own and she shook her head. She wasn't exactly in the mood for fun at the moment. The cloud of tomorrow was hanging over her head.
"You want to dance?" He asked, nodding his head over towards the dance floor where couples were practically trying to combine their bodies into one. She shook her head again. She figured he was at a loss for words as he stood there, and she felt bad.
"Actually, I think I'll have a drink. Come with me to find something?" She asked him. His features lit up and they walked towards the far end of the large room. It highly resembled a small mansion, with a few doors off to the sides, and a small kitchen at the back.
"They've got beer, beer, and more beer." He said, sorting through the coolers that were sitting around the room. "But you can check the fridge, they might have something non alcoholic."
She gave a small smile as she did as he suggested, looking into the refrigerator. Her eyes scanned the shelves, seeing the odd juice container, when she came across three Smirnoff coolers on the door.
"I guess it's not only beer." She said as she popped the cap off and took a sip.
"So what do you think? Was it worth you driving out here?" He asked.
"Well," She didn't really feel like coming, but apart from the loud music, it wasn't so bad. Or at least in the kitchen. "I suppose."
She leaned against the counter and took another sip. He watched her for a moment before joining her at the counter.
"So, Kagome, how are you?" He said with a smile. She couldn't help but return it.
"What kind of question is that?"
"I don't know, one to start off small talk?"
"Well, in that case, I am fine." She lied, right through her teeth. "And you?"
"Terrific."
They fell silent again, quietly drinking whatever they had in their hands. Minutes passed by, and the only thing that passed between them was the loud music booming through the building.
"Kagome, there's something I need to tell you." He said abruptly. "I think you should know that I am crazy about you."
She tried not to look him in the eyes as he spoke.
"And I have been for a long time. And I know my reputation isn't the greatest, but I don't want to treat you like a trophy."
She tried not to think about him as he spoke.
"I know that your sister's death was hard on you. And I don't know if you're over it yet, but I am willing to be by your side through this difficult time."
She tried not to cry as he spoke.
"I just want to have some role in your life, because you're the one girl that has penetrated through my heart."
She tried not to shake as he spoke.
"I don't know if you feel the same way about me, and I don't know if you're ready to have a relationship right now. But I want to, at some point, be the one you turn to."
She tried not to walk away as he spoke.
"Kagome, I don't know why I am being so straight with this, but there's something you do to me. You make me a better person. And I need to know, do you share my feelings? Will you give it a try? Can I be that person who will hold your hand in life?"
She bit her lip to keep it from trembling, trying to find the right words. Her drink shook lightly, but she tried to stop it by gripping the bottle tighter.
"Right now, I think that the best thing for the both of us, would for you to be a friend for me. I'm not ready for anything." And she finished her words, her voice disappeared.
"If that's all I can be, then that's what I'll be…" He said sadly, his voice taking on a depressing note. Though as he finished, the bottle in her hand suddenly slipped from her grip and shattered on the ground. She bent down, her eyes glazed, and began to gather the shards quickly.
"It's okay Kagome, I'll clean it up." He said as he bent down, noticing her frantic movements.
"No, I can do it." She said quietly.
"No really, let me. You'll cut yourself." And so she did. The red liquid mixed in with the alcohol and she froze. At the sight of the blood, her thoughts ran right back to her sister's body.
"Kagome? Are you okay?" He reached forward and gingerly touched her arm. She flinched from his touch, still staring at the cut. "Kagome?" She raised her head, only to show him the tears that were rolling down her face. He tried to say something, but she jumped up and ran out of the kitchen. Pushing her way through the many bodies packed into the pool house, she ran out the front door and onto the lawn. She collapsed on the grass and began to sob, her hands covering her face.
Behind her, Sango and her boyfriend ran out after her. Upon seeing her on the ground, they ran towards her and squat down next to her.
"Kagome!" Sango said, wrapping her arms around her friend.
"I love him!" She cried loudly. "I still love him, even after these years!"
She knew who she was talking about, and sadly hugged her friend, giving her boyfriend a worried look.
"Are you sure you do?" She asked in a soft voice.
"I fucking love him with every part of me! And it's going to kill me!" She cried even louder, practically screaming it into the sky. It was a shock to Sango, because of all the years she'd known her, she'd never swore. Kagome sobbed even louder, and Sango let her own eyes tear up. She was worried about the whole meeting.
"We should get you home, Kagome." Miroku said, offering his comfort. But she didn't answer; she just kept her head buried into Sango's chest. She gently pulled away to look into her friends tear streaked face, only to see a dazed expression on her face.
"Miroku—could you?" She asked quietly, and he nodded. Slowly he scooped up the woman in his arms and began to walk with her to his van.
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"How do you feel, Inuyasha?"
"Irritated."
"And why do you feel irritated?"
"Because you're asking me dumb questions."
"Now Inuyasha, you know this is the standard procedure before all visits. If I don't give the heads up, you don't get to see anyone." A man said from the matching leather chair across from Inuyasha. He held a pad before him and the typical pair of glasses perched on the bridge of his noise.
"Fine."
"Now, truthful answers, my boy." He cleared his throat. "Now Inuyasha, what has been on your mind lately?"
Frankly, he didn't like the idea of sharing with someone who was paid to evaluate him. It wouldn't really make a difference whether he told anyone or not. "Well, it's more like who has."
"A relative?"
"No, my old girlfriend." The reason why I'm in this dump.
"And why has she been on your mind."
"I don't know. I've…" He grew hesitant. "I've been having those nightmares again."
"Are you sure?" He inquired, leaning forward. "We do give you medication to not have them."
"Yes, and I've taken the pills too."
"Are they any different from when you first came here?"
"No—well yes. But not that much."
"Can you tell me what's different?"
"Well, I'm pulling the knife from Kikyou's body, but when I look at her face, it's not Kikyou. It's Kagome, her sister. And as I'm standing there, Kikyou comes in and starts laughing at me. But the laugh turns into more of a snide maniac laugh that really gets deep down, chilling really." He sighed. "And then, she turns into the faceless man."
"And what does the faceless man do?"
"He tells me that we're next, and kills me."
"Is that the end of your dream?"
"Yeah, and I wake up."
"I see." He always hated the way they all said 'I see', when really, they don't. They never see into his nightmares. They never have to relive that dreaded night. They didn't have to see the look in her eyes when she walked in on him.
"What do you think your dream symbolizes?"
"I don't know, I thought that was your job." He got a flat look from the man. "I really don't know. I'd be here for longer if I said it was foretelling something. I would be told I was trying to hide it by saying that it was taunting me."
"Would you really, though?"
"Probably."
"And this girl, this past girlfriend. How does she fit into this?"
"She's what it's about."
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The van rattled along the old rickety road. Barely anyone came, unless you counted the workers and suppliers. And the trees hung over the stretch of concrete like they were concealing a secret. Kagome sat rather awkwardly in the passenger seat as Miroku drove the large vehicle; the back stocked with boxes. She hadn't gone to any of her classes that day, just called in sick. Or at least Miroku did it—she wasn't believable enough. Her dress hadn't changed. She still wore what she had on from the night before, only an old sweater that she had always worn before. Her hair was tied back and she put on some make up to let herself look a little presentable.
Overall, she was scared shitless.
"We'll be there in a few minutes." He declared as the outline of a large building presented itself before them.
"Listen—I'm sorry for the other night. I just lost it." She said quietly, knowing how screwed up she must seem.
"It's okay, we're all entitled to show our emotions one way or another."
"Yeah, but I bet you don't start crying like you were six and learnt Santa Clause wasn't real." She gave a half smile at her own joke.
"Probably not, but if I had been through half of the things you went through—I would."
Silence passed back over them, and the humor wore out.
"You know, Sango didn't want you to come after last night." He mentioned as they pulled up to the back of the building.
"Then why am I…"
"Because I told her that you were doing the right thing. You're a smart girl. You don't run away from your problems, you take them head on." He gave her a short smile. "You can get out here and check yourself in."
She nodded and got out, watching as he went back on to the loading area. "The thing is," she said turning towards the large white building. "I've been running from my past for the past 3 years."
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Truth be told, he was a little nervous. Especially as he was led to a private room where he would be monitored through a two-way mirror. He wondered who would be on the other side of the door as he opened it, a little confused as to who would want to see him, since they all believed that he had went and butchered up his girlfriend's sister.
"Now, behave goldie-locks." The guard said, opening the door to let him into the white room. He was given a little push before the door slammed shit behind him.
"You two, asshole." He said at the door, giving it a sharp look before turning towards his visitor. But who he saw wasn't who he expected, or was prepared for.
"Hi Inuyasha," She said quietly. "It's been a while."
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NOTE;
Okay, so I got this baby done quick. What do you think? I've got it going good? I mean, I didn't want to do that whole 'falling in love' deal. I thought it'd be interesting for some conflict to already be there. They won't be much longer than roughly these lengths. I like them quick and sweet.
No words on updates.
Later,
Adieu!
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