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Chapter 7
Moving On
Kagome smoothed and invisible wrinkle on her pale pink bridesmaid gown. It was a beautiful gown – sleeveless with a layered skirt, little crystal beads sewn into the bodice, a pink sash around her waist and white heels. Kagome watched Sango and Miroku dance together, her head rested on Miroku's shoulder, his hands above her waist. It would almost appear as though they were hugging if they weren't moving their feet every few beats or so.
Kagome sank lower in her seat. She just knew Inuyasha would be in the room; after all, the hanyou was Miroku's best friend. Kagome thought she saw Inuyasha during the wedding ceremony, but she had been too focused on not tripping in the heels.
"Kagome."
Kagome looked up, her eyes shining, at the hanyou standing in front of her. If possible, over the months, he had become even more handsome, but he also seemed mature.
"Inuyasha," she whispered.
She wished she could have smiled then, but her face was scared. Her mouth hung open slightly and her eyes were wide and shining.
"Inuyasha," a gruffer voice sneered.
The two turned their heads towards Kouga, who was holding two glasses of champagne.
"Kouga," Inuyasha replied with a nod, the way guys greet each other.
Kouga sat down next to Kagome and placed his arm around her shoulders, in a possessive way, and handed her a glass of the champagne. Kagome thought she saw Inuyasha stiffen at Kouga's domineering move, but he seemed relaxed when she stared closer at him.
There was an awkward silence and Inuyasha looked down, only to find a diamond on Kagome's left ring finger.
"You're engaged."
It was more a statement then a question, Kagome decided hearing the tone of his voice.
"Um, yea," Kagome mumbled. "Kouga proposed two weeks ago. We've decided to get married next month."
"Congratulations," Inuyasha breathed.
"Kouga? Can you go get me another glass of champagne?" Kagome asked.
"But you haven't even finished your glass!" Kouga protested.
"Kouga," Kagome said giving him a look.
Kouga gave a glare at Inuyasha as though to say, "Make any moves towards my woman and I will kill you!"
"Do you love him?" Inuyasha blurted out once Kouga had gone.
"I-I do," Kagome stammered avoiding Inuyasha's gaze.
"Look into my eyes and tell me that you love Kouga Ookami," Inuyasha said dropping to his knees.
Kagome blinked, staring at her lap, wondering what kind of tone did Inuyasha used. Was it jealousy? No…it was like something she had never heard before.
Kagome took a deep breath and looked into Inuyasha's amber eyes. She almost backed down that instant she looked into the golden pools.
"I love Kouga Ookami," she whispered, her brown eyes not leaving his amber eyes.
Kagome saw the fall of hope in his eyes the moment she said the last word. She closed her eyes, willing the tears to go away.
"I see. So that's how you feel?"
Kagome nodded. She stared at her lap, her vision blurring. Oh God. I can't cry…not after what I just said.
"Mutt face, stay away from Kagome." Kagome looked up and saw Kouga standing over her glaring at Inuyasha. "Leave her alone – she doesn't want to be with you or have anything to do with you. You've hurt her enough."
Kagome looked back at Inuyasha, with a nervous look on her face, before looking back at her lap.
"Right," Inuyasha mumbled before getting up. "Enjoy marriage life, future Mrs Ookami."
Author's Note: Please don't leave reviews telling me how to write the story or suggestions for chapters in the future. IT HAS ALREADY BEEN PRE-WRITTEN AND COMPLETED.