Chapter 2: The Fateful First Month of School

Then September came and school started. Tamahome and Kagome were happy because they could see each other in person now everyday. This was a blessing to them and Kagome hung around Tamahome when ever she could. They even sat together at lunch.

Around the middle of September, one of Kagome's friends came up to Tamahome and told him that Kagome wanted to be asked out. During Lunch, Tamahome asked Kagome if this was true.

She replied that it was true. Tamahome was in distress. He was afraid to ask her out because he was still confused about his feelings. He remembered last year when he used to not like this girl because of her attitude. He did learn though that she was going through a hard time back then so it was understandable. Deep down she was a really nice girl. He was just afraid of being hurt again, to go out with someone then breakup. He told Kagome that he was scared because he didn't want to do it because he didn't want to break up ever and it would probably ruin their friendship if they did. She replied that she was not like his previous girlfriend and would not do something like that. Tamahome believed it, this girl was very dedicated in what she believed. It was a shame he heard so much about people not liking her. She was a really good person. Tamahome was one of the only people to actually care for her and would care for her if something happened to her.

That weekend over AIM the two were talking about how far they got with their past dates. Kagome said that she never kissed a guy and never wanted to cause all the past guys were not so nice. She explained how she always wanted to be kissed but never found a perfect person. Then she IMed Tamahome in a smaller font saying, "i wouldnt mind it if u kissed me."

Tamahome thought about this. He had never kissed a girl before either and he was seriously starting to get feelings for Kagome. He promised her that if they did go out, he would kiss her. Now the hard part would be in getting up the courage to do it.

That night in bed Tamahome thought about asking her out. He thought of all her strong points and realized she was a strong girl. She hardly ever cursed and she didn't make fun of people. The mark of a strong person. The only time he saw her making fun of people and cursing was back last year when she was having her hard time. Back then she was weak. Now she was perfect and strong. She also didn't make fun of his looks in a mocking way. She did it in such a way that she would point out something without making him feel bad. For example how his school uniform looked odd on him. She truly was a good person. He decided to ask her out on Friday.

During the week he was agitated. When ever he saw her smile at him he remembered that in a few days he would ask her out. He was especially nervous because he was taking a risk. He knew that all couples would eventually get into a fight, it was inevitable. He felt though that Kagome was strong enough to be able to stick it out instead of running away.

He knew that she would be strong enough that even if they did break up they could go back to their close friend relationship they had before. It would all work out.

On Thursday when they were going to leave school, Tamahome reached out for Kagome's hand and held it on the way to the bus. Kagome blushed cutely but was not able to hide the fact that she way happy.

And then the fateful day came; it was Friday. In the morning Kagome came over to Tamahome's locker.

"Hey Kagome, I have something I want to ask you today. It's very important,"stated Tamahome.

"Ok, what is it?" replied Kagome in her sweet voice.

Tamahome just stared at her. He couldn't bring himself to say it.

"I'll tell you in Lunch," Tamahome said looking away embarrassed.

Kagome gave him a puzzled look but let it go.

All Tamahome could think about in class was what was going to happen in Lunch. He completely did not pay attention and the teachers were worried. Tamahome was always in good standings with his teachers so they knew that something was wrong but they didn't push it.

Lunch. The two of them went in together and sat down to eat lunch. They made small talk but Tamahome could not bring himself to ask.

"What is it you want to tell me?" asked Kagome.

"Nothing, I'll tell you later," replied Tamahome, hating his weakness. He was always shy and he hoped he could overcome it soon.

He was really nervous now so when they talked about stuff he would do his nervous induced teehee's. During the conversation he would add teehee at the end to make it sound girly. He tried to stop but he was so nervous it couldn't control it. The bell rang and lunch ended.

Finally, the final bell rang and it was time to leave school. He knew he had to do it now. He couldn't delay any longer because he wanted to ask her in person and not over AIM. He was getting his stuff at his locker while Kagome came over, already packed, and asked what was it he had to tell her. He finished packing and closed his locker, after jerking his lock, and turned to her. He felt the courage building up in him. They started walking to the bus. He took her hand and looked her in the eyes.

"I just wanted to know if you would like to go out with me?" said Tamahome with relief that he actually said it.

Kagome turned bright red and looked away and replied, "Yes, oh I love you!" and held his hand even tighter.

The two walked to the bus in silence. They then hugged and then parted. Tamahome felt relieved. He could tell she was happy just by her reaction. That made him happy. All he wanted was for Kagome to be happy. Even if they broke up he wanted her to be happy and to be there to share in her happiness and sadness as friends.

Kagome got home and instantly got online waiting for Tamahome to come on. She posted the news in her Xanga while she waited. She was overcome with joy. Tamahome had asked her out. She basked in the great news that she was now the girlfriend of the one she loved.