I'm so glad I got a rise out of you guys lol. Read on! I wrote this chapter while listening to the heart wants what it wants by Selena Gomez if any of you wanted to listen to it. –Ainsley
Kagome sighed as she sat on the floor in her own bedroom. The house was silent, Kouga didn't want to be anywhere near the house while she was there. She figured it was reasonable as she folded another one of her shirts and sat it in her suitcase. She missed Kouga dearly, she missed his laugh, and his ridiculous obsession with sports. She felt tears prick her eyes at the thought that he never wanted to see her again. She picked up their photo off her nightstand. It was from when they went to Ellis Island a few years back, they looked so happy. She set it face down in her suitcase. She stood up and walked to the bathroom, she opened the door to be greeted with a big box, apparently Kouga had already packed up her stuff for her out of here. She began to cry, he wanted her out as soon as possible. And who was she to tell him that was unreasonable?
She grabbed the box and suitcase and walked out the door. She turned around to face the door of the house her and her husband lived in for the past ten years, it was no longer hers and neither was Kouga. She grabbed her hand to feel her wedding band only to realize it wasn't there. She still wondered where it could've gone, but she realized it no longer mattered. She began her descent down the stairs and out to the streets. This was a new chapter of her life, she could no longer dwell in the past, she didn't need the sadness that lingered in her heart. She didn't need Kouga, and she most definitely didn't need Inuyasha. She decided she would move out as soon as she possibly could. She hailed a taxi so she could head back to Inuyasha. She now carried something she didn't have before, hope.
Inuyasha shuffled around his office, he was on some invisible schedule. His time was expiring, he had to tell Kagome how he felt soon. The only question was how? He growled, he had no clue how to get emotional with women, he could buy her things all day long, but it wouldn't make her know how he felt. So he did the only thing he knew to do, 'Kagome you better know I love you' He picked up his phone and dialed his mother's number.
Kagome slid her suitcase down the hall, and pulled out her keys. It had been a hassle to get here with all her crap, even more so a hassle to do it on her own. She was about to open the door when she became face to face with a beautiful vase of flowers, and not just any flowers, sunflowers, her favorite. She beamed as she unlocked the door, all but abandoning her things in the hallway. She hummed as she set them down on the counter. She saw a small letter hanging amongst the stems. She grabbed it in her nimble fingers and unfolded it, 'See you at 8' Kagome was confused, she figured it was Inuyasha who sent the flowers, but see him where? And her biggest question what was she going to wear?! She eyed the clock, it was already 5:30. She shrieked and ran towards the bedroom, she came to a halt at the door. On the bed was the most beautiful dress she had ever seen. The dress was strapless, the top started in silver gems which went down the waist until they faded into a midnight blue. There were silver heels, and the most beautiful jewelry she had ever seen set beside the dress. She squealed, it was so amazing. She quickly ran into the bathroom to take a shower.
Inuyasha adjusted his tie in the mirror, it was only an hour until he was supposed to meet Kagome. He walked over to his jewelry box, and picked his diamond stud cuff links. "You sure are getting dressed nice for a business meeting." Kikyo leaned against the door frame, Inuyasha eyed her from his mirror, not bothering to turn around. "What's she got that I don't Inuyasha?" Inuyasha's eyes widened, she knew, for how long he didn't know, but she knew and she stuck by his side. "Yes, I do know, you got clumsy, and left this right where I could find it." He turned around, she was holding Kagome's wedding ring. She had been searching for it for days, then he remembered, he grabbed it out of the bowl and shoved it in his pocket the other day. Inuyasha sighed, she would've had to know eventually, he just didn't want to have the conversation now. He looked up at Kikyo with the eyes of a guilty man, "I'm going to tell her I love her tonight." Kikyo's expression didn't falter, it seemed as though it didn't even phase her. "What about me?" it was a simple enough question, but what about her? He hadn't thought that far. Could he go through with the divorce this time? Could he stand to part ways with her? "If I can't convince you to stay with my heart, maybe my body will make you think otherwise." She dropped the robe she was wearing to reveal her naked alabaster skin. "Kikyo I-"
"Just do this for me!" she cried out desperately. Inuyasha could never deny a woman, especially one he cared about. He sighed and stood up. He walked to her and wrapped his arms around her naked waist, and pulled her into one last kiss. This was the last time he'd ever touch her body, and they both knew it.
Kagome heard a knock at her door, it was 7:30. She rose to go answer it. She opened the door to be greeted by an elderly gentleman in a formal suit. He bowed to her, "My lady, I will be your escort for the night. And may I say you look absolutely stunning tonight." He reached his hand out to her to walk her down the hall. She giggled, she had never been treated like royalty before.
Inuyasha rose from the bed and practically jumped out of it. Kikyo said nothing as he slipped his slightly wrinkled tux back on. He glanced back at her, he felt a sadness that he was leaving her, but there was no regret. He slipped out of the door to his car. He glanced at his watch it was 7:45, "Shit." He got in his car and revved the engine, he didn't care how fast he had to drive, he was definitely going to be there to greet Kagome when she arrived.
Kagome stepped into the elevator, the man who had escorted her here had tied a blindfold around her eyes, he was careful to avoid her makeup and intricate curls around the back of her head. She giggled, "Is all of this really necessary sir?" he laughed with her, "For master Inuyasha, yes it appears so." The elevator dinged and the doors opened, Kagome was hit with a cool breeze and the smell of amazing food. She smiled and held her hands out in front of her. She felt her escort's hand release hers and she stood on her own, blind, in the mysterious place. She heard Inuyasha's laugh and she beamed. She felt hands wrap around her waist and lips meet hers. She smiled into the kiss and felt the blindfold being removed from around her head. Inuyasha pulled back slightly and mumbled against her lips, "Sorry about that, I just wanted it to be a surprise." Kagome pulled his lips back to hers and kissed him. She pulled back before they could deepen the kiss, "You should know that I hate surprises." She laughed as he grimaced at her, "Well I promise you'll like this one." He smiled and grabbed her hand and led her over to a small metal table.
She glanced around her, she was on top of a tall building, she walked over to the edge and looked out at her view. She could see all of New York City from where she stood. She breathed in, she could smell the sweet smell of delectable food and French wine. She turned around and saw Inuyasha waiting patiently with her chair pulled out. She walked over to her seat and he leaned down to kiss her forehead, "You look beautiful Kagome." She blushed, it wasn't common for Inuyasha to give her such praise. In front of her sat a roasted duck with steamed vegetables and whipped mashed potatoes. She grabbed the red wine in front of her and took a sip. It was sweet, she sighed in contentment. She looked up, there were lights strung above their heads, and a beautiful cherry blossom tree leaning over the table. "It's absolutely amazing up here." He laughed, "Not as amazing as you."
Inuyasha was admittedly nervous. He had no idea how to tell her he loved her, he hoped that he was showing her well enough before he had to say anything. She looked beautiful. Her dress fit her like a glove, and the expensive jewelry he had bought her draped elegantly on her pale neck. Her hair was curled delicately around her head into a low bun and her eyes practically glowed with the light makeup she was wearing. They began to talk, he asked Kagome how her past few days were, she admitted they were rough without him. His heart swelled at the thought of her missing him, he admitted he missed her too. She beamed at his statement and he smiled back. Their small talk was interrupted by a small band joining them on the building. They quietly played a gentle tune. Inuyasha thanked his mother for her romantic ideas, and he pulled kagome up to dance.
Kagome's heart was about to beat out of her chest, she knew what all of this meant. The food, the music, the wine, the expensive outfit, Inuyasha was going to tell her he loved her. Her heart fluttered at the thought but at the same time she was nervous, what would that mean for them? He pulled her close and gently began to sway to the music. He rested his cheek on her head and she put her head against his shoulder. It was so satisfying just to hold him close. He kissed her head and picked his head up. Kagome looked up to see what was going on, she could tell Inuyasha was nervous, 'This is it' she thought nervously, he opened his mouth to speak, "Kagome I'm no good with words, and I don't really know how to say this. I just know that you drive me crazy, I cant get you out of my head, I want nothing more in the world than to be next to you for the rest of my life. You're beautiful and smart and funny and just amazing and I couldn't think of a better woman to spend my time with. I love you." He rubbed the back of his neck in nervousness.
Kagome pulled his head down to hers and kissed him, she poured all of her emotions into the kiss. She wanted to feel everything she couldn't put in words. He placed his hands on her cheeks as she kissed him, he stroked her cheeks lovingly. She pulled back, "I love you too." He smiled and slammed his lips on hers, happier than he had ever been in his entire life. He kissed her passionately, he would have been satisfied to never have to move from this position again. He sighed and deepened the kiss, it was amazing how much he could love her.