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'Why Does Love Have to Hurt So Much?'
The long walk back was unbearable; she never thought she would dread going back home so much. But what other choice does she have? The only thing keeping her there was Inuyasha…and he didn't want her.
Flashback
"So it is true," he said quietly in a surprisingly calmed voice. "You fucked me to get away from me, huh? I should have known better than to trust in another human. How could you love a hanyou? I was wrong…you're just like Kikyo," he spat out the last sentence, as though it left a bitter taste in his mouth.
End Flashback
'Am I? Am I no better than Kikyo?'
Every step she took takes her one more step away from Inuyasha, her mate.
Every step she took felt like another stab to her heart.
She refused to cry in front of them…Sesshomaru's henchmen. They will not get the satisfaction of seeing her breakdown in pain. 'He did this,' her brows knitting, teeth baring slightly. She clenched her fists so hard that she almost drew blood; tiny crescent moon indents appeared on her palms.
As promised by Inuyasha, the youkai didn't dare to harm her, knowing the hanyou would never allow them to harm his mate, no matter what.
Flashback
He replied by giving her a hard kiss that took her breath away. "You do know that you will be mine forever. My mate. Only I can touch you…taste you…"
End Flashback
"Wench…is that it?" one of the Youkai growled roughly, jolting her from her thoughts.
She gasped softly at the sight of the well, arms falling limp at her sides, surprised that they were able to find its location, the passageway back to her world, her time. 'But would it still work?'
Apart of her hoped it wouldn't so they'll bring her back to Inuyasha, so that she could see him again, another part of her hope to escape the agony. Not that she could ever forget him just by going back to her time, but at least she'll be in familiar territory, back with her family and friends.
She nodded, and walked on ahead. Taking a deep breath, she climbed onto the side of the well, legs tensed, ready to take the plunge. The youkai behind her watched with mild fascination before turning back.
She took one last glance at the world that has given her Inuyasha, the man she loved, and jumped.
His heart. Never has he felt such pain. Almost as though it was being slowly ripped into two. He had remained motionless on the bed since her departure, wondering, questioning how it turned out like this.
'Why Does Love Have to Hurt So Much?'
He took a deep breath; Kagome's sweet scent still lingered in the room, mixed with the smell of their lovemaking. His golden eyes spotted the cherry blossom that she had put in her hair.
Flashback
She wet her lips, "Please…Inuyasha…I want you," she whispered and placed his hand on her breast. Her other hand disappeared underwater, letting her fingers lightly touch the tip of his manhood.
End Flashback
It can't be a lie; he had seen the desire in her eyes. She had given herself to him wholeheartedly, the passion and love she had shared with him was undeniable.
He picked up the flower, careful not to crush the petals.
Flashback
"…last night happened because I'm in love with you. I didn't want to leave you."
End Flashback
Somewhere deep in the back of his mind, he had believed every word she said. But he couldn't…his fucking pride wouldn't allow it. All he could see was the arrogant smirk on Sesshomaru's usually blank face. The rage racing through his veins was so great he could hardly see straight, let alone think.
And when he had asked her to answer him, she had responded at first with guilt written all over her already frightened face. It was too much, he almost completely lost it, he was afraid that he would end up hurting Kagome, to protect her…he decided to sent her away. He needed to deal, to think.
His claws gripped at the bed sheet. 'That bastard, that fucking bastard…he manipulated everything, it's because of him!' "Yes, dear brother…you will pay." He bared his fangs and growled deeply, suddenly sprang up from the bed. He got dressed quickly and grabbed his Tetsusaiga. 'This is the last time.' He raced out of the room to find her.
Modern Tokyo
She stumbled through her front door for the first time in weeks, as if she had never left. Her mother was washing dishes, back turned towards her.
"Mama," she cried out weakly.
Her mother dropped the plate she had been washing at the sound of her voice, and spun around so quickly she almost fell over backward. Her eyes widened, blinking several time to make sure she wasn't seeing things, wasn't going mad. She was so afraid that she was never going to see her again. Her disappearance had been so sudden, leaving them no clues to her whereabout. The police had dismissed it as a runaway case.
"Kagome," her mother called out before racing over to her side and giving her a once lookover. Her eyes were dulled and lifeless, the expression on her face was heartbreaking. 'What happed to my baby?' she asked herself quietly before taking her into her arms, needing to be sure her daughter was really standing there, tears of relief flowing down her face..
Kagome remained frozen for a moment before breaking down into heartbreaking sobs and returning her mother's embrace, desperate for comfort, finally allowing herself to cry, to release her anguish and frustration
"Mama," she buried her head in the crook of her neck, and squeezed her eyes shut, wishing that she was a little girl again, that her mom can make it all go away.