Wow, I think this is the longest I haven't updated…sorry…again…have you realized I say that in every single chapter? It's crazy…

Alright, this story is almost at its main important point, whatever you call it. I think about 5-7 more chapters left; we'll see how it goes though. Since I feel so bad about writing so slow, spring break is in 2 weeks and I'll try to get a one or two chapters during that period, lol, that's not a lot, but it's a lot for me, so there.

Enjoy it and thanks to all of you readers who still stick with me, I love you all!

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Crawling in the Dark

Chapter Twenty

"I'm just speaking from experience
Nothing can compare to your first true love
So I hope this will remind you
When it's for real, it's forever
So don't forget about us"

Don't Forget About Us by Mariah Carey

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"Well, if you love her, you should marry her."

Her voice rang through Inuyasha's head. Did he really love her? Everything he had experienced with Kikyo was slowly fading away. He could barely remember some parts of it, had it really been that long since he proposed to her? What was going on with him? He loved her, he had to, and that's why he proposed to her. Yet, it seemed weird, the word love, it just sounded so fake.

But then, maybe his brain was playing tricks with him. He loved her for real, for everything they have been through, from high school, to now. Maybe the movie was just messing with his head. Maybe this was a challenge that he had to pass to get closer to her, Kikyo.

Inuyasha, frustrated, got up slowly and walked towards the bathroom. He rinsed his face with cold water, and wiped it off with a towel.

And who was Kagome to him? A friend? All their conversations had been so relaxing, so real. He could remember them laughing together when messing up on the stupidest things. He could remember all their fights, yet they only lasted a few hours. Was she really just a movie partner?

Inuyasha went back into his thoughts about high school. They actually dated their senior year, not very long, but they shared moments as boyfriend and girlfriend. Of course, that didn't last very long, she ended up breaking his heart, and for what, for the reason of getting popular. Then, at his saddest moments, Kikyo came back into his life and comforted him, held him, talked to him, and…made him whole again.

Why did he doubt himself anyways? It was Kikyo. Kikyo was the one he wanted. Kikyo was the one for him. What had he done? She's probably at home, still mad at him. Right now, he had to find a way to apologize to Kikyo. He wasn't going to let the love of his life slip past his fingers in a coffee shop. The movie was almost over, they had agreed that when it was over, and before the red carpet day, they would get married. He wasn't going to let a little argument ruin the plan.

Inuyasha took in a deep breath and slowly sat down in his couch. He picked up the phone and stared at it for a few seconds. Then, biting his lips, he gradually dialed the number.

"Hello?" the voice on the other side picked up.

"Hey, this is Inuyasha," he said deeply, "Listen, I'm sorry…"

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"And that is a wrap! We are done! Everyone, I am so so so, times a million, proud of you guys!" Nobunaga threw up the script, his 'director' hat and screamed.

Everyone cheered. Inuyasha and Kagome immediately hugged each other.

"I can't believe it!" She exclaimed.

"I know! It feels like that it was just yesterday that I auditioned for these parts." Inuyasha let go of Kagome and smiling, faced her.

Kagome couldn't help but jump onto him again, "Oh my god! What are we gonna do to celebrate!"

Inuyasha laughed, "We're having a party at the mansion remember?"

"Oh yeah! God, I was so excited, I forgot." They finally let go of each other.

They stared at each other. Taking the moment to remember everything they had experienced together. All the laughs, fun, parties, fights, mess ups, acting, and just everything they had shared.

"You know…" she started, her smile fading away a little bit, "this means we'll never see each other again…"

Inuyasha stared into her eyes, it was true. They lived on different coasts, and after this, they have to go back to their colleges. Hating to see her like this, Inuyasha put on a smile, "No, don't say that, I mean we can always call each other, and who knows, if we get rich, we can afford losing a couple hundred to visit each other. It's not like we're lost forever."

"I guess…" she sighed.

"Hey, how about we ditch that movie party and I'll take you to a better place." He suggested, this would cheer her up, and plus, he had always wanted to take her somewhere private.

Kagome thought about this for a moment, fair enough, it was their last few days together, "Alright."

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Inuyasha drove her in his car, while they talked about The Notebook, the good and bad points of it, the great moments, and if it'll sell out, how rich they will get. And of course, what they will do with the money.

"We're here." Inuyasha said softly.

Kagome looked up, she was almost speechless, "I…I…how…"

"Amazed already? You haven't seen the best part of it." He smiled. This was one of his favorite restaurants; it was the place that he proposed to Kikyo.

"But…we're not even dressed right…" she looked at her jeans and t-shirt.

"So?"

He led her across many hallways and up some stairs. There were two arched doors in front of them, leading to the balcony. Without even saying anything, two waiters opened them. Now, Kagome was truly astonished. The balcony was dimly lit with candles all around, the view was breathtaking, on the mountains and staring down into the lights of New York, the large moon was shining directly upon them, there was one single table in the middle, with two chairs both facing the city, side by side.

"Oh, Inuyasha…" she couldn't find the right words, because no words could describe this.

"Well, I thought we needed this before you left." He pulled out the chair for her to sit in.

"You didn't have to…"

"Oh, yes I did." He sat down, turning to his right to look at her under the moon and candle lights.

She turned to the guy sitting left of him. Had he really been the arrogant, stupid, egotistical guy she hated the beginning of this movie? His first impression wasn't the best, but now, he changed, he's nice, funny, and even cute and sweet at times.

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After dinner, they pulled their chairs closer together. Kagome put her head on his shoulder and together, they looked at the night lights, hoping this moment would last forever.

Could it be possible that, at that slight moment, Kagome felt something for him? Something unusual, something she had never felt before. Sure, they were friends; they had grown close since this movie started. But what if she felt something more than friends? Nobody has ever made her feel this way, ever time they were together, her heart would jump. Every time he said something sincere, it made her feel…special.

Inuyasha looked down at her. He could feel everything she felt. It was as if they were connected through each other somehow.

"Kagome?" he said so softly, it was almost a whisper.

Kagome pulled her head up and stared directly into his golden eyes. This was one of those pictures she could remember for the rest of her life, it was perfect.

He pulled her closer to him. And at this moment, they shared their first real kiss. It was a whole new experience, under the night sky, in each other's arms. However, it got cut short. Inuyasha pulled away.

"I…Kagome," he bit his lips, how stupid could he get? How could he have forgotten?

"Inuyasha…" she stared down at the floor.

"I'm so sorry, Kagome," he shook his head, "I…listen…" he looked away from her, "Kikyo and I…we're getting married…in a week."

Those few words nearly broke her heart.

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Okay, kinda short, kinda short. But it was a perfect place to stop, if I continued, it would've been twice as long and…well…yeah, you would love that but I wouldn't, so yeah, haha. Hope you enjoyed it!