Disclaimer- I don't own Inuyasha and the song 'Run' by Snow Patrol.

Title- Love Isn't Luxury

Summary-Kagome, a middle-class girl never thought she would be at war with Inuyasha, a rich pretty boy which she met at school. However, neither of them thought they would fall in love either.

Genre- Romance/Humor

Chapter 26: Apart

The person picked the phone up and dialed.

"Yes, how can I help you?" was heard on the other line.

"I would like to know if you have received any of the information that I require?"

"Um. . .not really," said the person on the other line, unsurely.

"That is not the answer I was looking for. Do you or do you not have the information I need?" this time the person's voice was starting to sound annoyed.

"Um. . .uh. . .no?"

The person sighed. "You will get me everything I need by the two weeks or sooner, do you understand that at least?"

"Um . ."

"Um, is not an answer."

"Y-yes, I understand. We'll do everything that we can."

The person narrowed their eyes. "And you better." With that the person hung up.

A few days later. . .

Kagome sighed as she looked at the muffin infront of her as she put frosting on it. She's working right now in Happy McMuffin.

It was double chocolate chip.

Then she felt it. Her stomach grumbled.

She placed a hand on her growing small belly. 'Now, now I'll feed you,' she said to herself.

She's two months pregnant and she's already getting cravings.

It's been a few weeks from the last encounter with Inuyasha. She has never felt this alone and sad ever. She felt like someone ripped her heart out and stomp on it. Leaving her laying on the floor, bleeding.

Is anyone going to help her and stop it.

No.

She'll pick herself up and clean all the blood and go on in life.

But will she go on happy?

That's the question that she wants to be answered.

She picked up the muffin and took a bit out of it. Lucky for her, she's the only one in the little restaurant. So noone will see her eating the forbidden cupcake that she did not pay.

As she chewed, her mind wondered off. It wondered how she'll be able to care for her yet to be born child. She still wants to go to college, with a child? She knows it'll be tough, but life is never easy on you, that she discovered recently.

She was kind of excited that she's going to be a mother.

She smiled and looked at her belly. 'My baby,' she thought.

Then another thought crossed her mind. It made her frown. Valentine's Day passed a week ago. She still can't get over that day.

Sango and Miroku didn't skip school as they wanted to because they didn't want to leave Kagome alone. Kagome told them she'll be fine, but they insisted on going. She shrugged it off. When they were in lunch, Kagome couldn't help but notice how Inuyasha kept staring at her. Staring at her belly more like it. Like he longs to be with her. Kagome shook her head and looked away. She didn't try to talk to him. Noone did. He made his decision and left her and their unborn child for Kikyo. She didn't want to show it but it was devastating. She's pregnant and he's getting married to a woman who has a fucking obsession of him.

She noticed how he started to sit with Kikyo's table. Which was filled with other gold digging whores and men that cheat on their woman and have a lust face on everytime you pass by. He didn't look happy, but like he said 'there is nothing we can do.'

It hurts her to see him there with another woman when her heart yearns for him. They try to ignore each other as much as possible. But what hurted her the most was when Kikyo showed everyone the engagement ring saying they will be married by the end of the month and kissed Inuyasha on the lips fully. He looked like he did kiss her with full passion, but to anyone who can see beneath it, he was forcing himself to kiss her without throwing up.

Right there, Kagome knew she cannot live without him. He should be with her and he wouldn't have to kiss her by force, but willingly. She stood up and walked to the library. Sango and Miroku followed and asked her if she was okay? All she did was nod and wipe a tear from her eye. She'll never have him with her in peace. He'll forget about her.

But without her knowing, Inuyasha looked at her as she left the cafeteria and let a tear fell down his cheek. He could feel the pain she is going through. Sesshomaru was right, they created a special bond. But he wondered if she felt his pain, too.

Shuddering from the memory, Kagome finished the last bite of her cupcake. She cleaned up all the crumbs and wiped the table clean.

The little bell of the door rung which told Kagome she has a customer.

It was an old man. Middle age to be specific. He was wearing a business suit.

'He looks very familiar,' she thought. She observed his silver hair and amber eyes.

He stood in front of her.

She gave him a warm smile, "Can I help you with anything, sir?"

The man looked around the place, taking in everything in sight. Then he looked at Kagome.

"What do you recommend?" his voice was strong and powerful.

Kagome kept her smile and pulled out a small menu from her side. The menus laid next to the cashier, in case someone wants to take one.

She grabbed a pen and opened the menu. "That depends on what you like? Everyone like the cupcakes, muffins, and the other desserts here."

The man nodded. "What do you suggest a grandfather would give his granddaughter?"

Kagome's eyes lit up. Kids are easy. "Does she like any specific flavor?" she asked.

The man smiled. "She likes chocolate and strawberries."

Kagome nodded. She pointed on the menu. "Well we have chocolate cupcakes with strawberry filling?" she suggested.

The man thought hard and then shrugged. "I suppose she'll like that. I'll buy one."

Kagome nodded and went to the kitchen and went to fetch her order. She came back and once again smiled at the man who waited patiently.

"Do you want me to put frosting on the cupcake?" Kagome asked.

The man shrugged. "Sure."

"Does she like pink?"

The man chuckled. "Does she ever."

Kagome laughed as she put pink frosting on the cupcake. "It sounds to me like you spoil her."

The man laughed, "Why, yes, I do. I love my granddaughter very much. She's my first and only born grandchild."

Kagome looked at him. "She must be lucky to have a great grandfather like you."

Once she finished she wrapped it up and charged the man.

"Thank you, sir. Have a great day! I hope your granddaughter likes her cupcake!" Kagome said cheerfully as she can.

The man stood there. He was frowning.

Kagome's smile faltered. "Is there a problem, sir?" she looked at the wrapped up cupcake in front of her. He didn't pick it up. "Is there something wrong with the order, sir? If there is I'll fix it with free of charge."

The man shook his head. "I'm sorry, but I couldn't help but see that a young woman such as yourself is working very hard and carrying a child," he said as he looked at her belly.

Kagome gave him a determined look. "Sir, if are going to judge or insult me, I suggest you leave now," she demanded. She is not going to let some old ass judge her and insult her child.

The man shook his head. "I'm just saying that a young woman like you is working here. I can tell you are very responsible and kind. I'm sorry if I have offended you in any way," he said urgently. "My youngest son is also going to be a parent but he keeps rejecting the child."

Kagome sighed. "No offense but your son is an idiot like my child's father."

The man looked at her stunned. "The father rejected you? But what kind of idiot would do such a thing? You deserve the best."

Kagome smiled sadly. "He's with another woman who is also pregnant, but surely she is pregnant with some other's guy's baby."

The man shook his head in disapproval. "He had an affair, didn't he? My wide had one and I found her with my secretary. Both of my sons don't know, nor do I want them to know. It'll crush them. Right now she's living someplace else and my boys think she's on another business trip. So I'm trying to make sure my sons are getting their futures set. Well my oldest one has it done, now is my youngest one."

Kagome gave him a look of sympathy. "That's very cruel of you're wife. But my boyfriend didn't have an affair. The other woman seduced him before we got together. Now she's pregnant, but I know deep down that child isn't his."

"But why isn't he with you? Does he not know you are carrying his child?"

Kagome nodded his head. "He never told me but I know he's being blackmailed by her."

The man frowned. "I hate blackmails."

Kagome raised an eyebrow at his actions. "Have you ever been blackmailed?"

The man looked down. "I am, right now. I don't know what to do but if anyone find out it'll hurt my sons."

Kagome shook her head. "Life sucks."

The looked shocked from her use of words but couldn't help but agree. "It does."

Kagome sighed and gave him a small smile. "Well I guess you should get back to your granddaughter. She'll be happy with her cupcake, sir."

The man waved his hand in the air. "Thank you very much, miss. . .?"

"Oh! Kagome. Kagome Higurashi," she said formally. "And you sir?"

The man looked at her shocked. "You are Kagome?"

Kagome looked at him very confused. "Yes."

The man bursted out laughing.

Kagome didn't know what is going on, so she stood there. "Sir?"

Then the man stopped and his gaze went to her belly. He frowned. He looked at her.

Kagome took a few steps back. She looked at him with fear in her eyes and clutched her stomach protectively.

The man sighed sadly. "I know it hurts, Kagome. However you'll get over it. It take some time, but just stay away from Inuyasha," he whispered and quickly grabbed the cupcake and left the little restaurant.

Kagome stood there stupify. It was making sense to her. The silver hair. Amber eyes.

'That was Inuyasha's father,' she thought.

She was more confused then ever. 'Blackmail?'

What the hell was going on?

Noone knows for sure.

Kagome sniffled and shook her head. It was too quiet for her so she turned on the radio.

Music helped her escape.

But. . .

It seems that even your life's passion was also against you.

I'll sing it one last time for you
Then we really have to go
You've been the only thing that's right
In all I've done

Kagome sucked in air and froze. It reminded her of Inuyasha. The last time they talked. When she told him she was pregnant.

And I can barely look at you
But every single time I do
I know we'll make it anywhere
Anywhere from here

Light up, Light up
As if you have a choice
Even if you cannot hear my voice
I'll be right beside you dear

Inuyasha laid on his bed. 'God why did I put the stupid radio on?' he thought.

He looked up at the ceiling. How he misses Kagome.

He looked at the radio and sighed. He badly wants to turn it off but his body didn't allow him.

It's true he can barely see Kagome. If he does, his gaze goes to her belly. His pup. If they could only run away, but this isn't a fairytale. You can't just leave and be happy. This is reality, it catches up to you. But if they could, they would. He love to be anywhere else but here.

He wants to tell her. Tell her he loves her. Tell her he's sorry. But he can't. He can't risk her life, nor his pup. But he's bounded to her for life.

Louder, louder And we'll run for our lives
I can hardly speak I understand
Why you can't raise your voice to say

To think I might not see those eyes
It makes it so hard not to cry
And as we say our long goodbyes
I nearly do

Kagome wanted to cry, and she did. Kouga told her what it means to be mated. She could feel him, but she ignores it. But this time the feeling is so strong. She could feel his pain. She could feel his misery. She could feel his sorrow.

She knows Kikyo is blackmailing him. But what? With what?

She let out a sob. She felt him. And their saying goodbye this time.

Everytime she sees him it hurts. She tries to fight it but the stupid song brought it all back. When she sees him, it hard to look him in the eye. She knows if she does she'll brake down and cry in front of him.

Light up, light up
As if you have a choice
Even if you cannot hear my voice
I'll be right beside you dear

God knows how this song is making him feel.

Inuyasha hates it. He reached for his drawer and opened it, pulling out a card.

A Valentine's Day card.

He remembers walking into the store and the card caught his eye. He bought it.

He didn't know why he bothered to buy it. It's not like he can give it to Kagome. Kikyo could go to hell, fi she thinks she's getting a fucking present from him. That stupid engagement ring was bought by her father.

He looked at the card. It was white with a red heart on it. It's simple.

Why did he buy it?

Now he knows.

Because of what it said.

'Thinking of you.'

Tears fell down.

Have heart my dear
We're bound to be afraid
Even if it's just for a few days
Making up for all this mess

Kagome fell to her knees and cried her heart out. She should of listen to Sango when she told her not to go to work and take the day off. But she didn't listen. She thought she could handle it. But can't.

She's afraid.

Afraid that she'll lose.

Lose her love.

Her Inuyasha.

Her mate.

Light up, light up
As if you have a choice
Even if you cannot hear my voice
I'll be right beside you dear

Inuyasha wiped his tears as the door from his room was opened furiously.

He frowned when he found Sesshomaru, standing there with his angry cold face.

"The fuck?" Inuyasha growled. "Can't I be at peace for at least one fucking minute in my life!"

"I have news," Sesshomaru said.

Inuyasha raised an eyebrow. "If it's about the wedding, fuck it! I don't want to hear it. Bad enough I'm part of it. Now leave me the fuck alone," he snarled.

Sesshomaru shrugged and turned to leave. "It's news of how to get your mate back. But it seems you don't care," he sighed.

He closed the door.

It took a few moments for Inuyasha to comprehend what his older brother said.

'Kagome?' he thought.

He wasted no time in getting out of bed and running to the door. When he opened it, it seemed Sesshomaru hung up his phone and looked at his brother.

He smirked.

Sango just hung up the phone and turned to look at Miroku, Souta, and Kohaku staring at her eagerly.

She smiled. "Sesshomaru said he might have a way to get them two together again," her voice was happy.

Miroku sighed and smiled and hugged his girlfriends.

They other boy gave each other high fives.

Sango pulled away from her man. "We have to go to the restaurant cause Sesshomaru said one of his investigators saw Kagome crying like crazy and the floor."

Kohaku raised an eyebrow. "How the fuck does he know that?"

Sango shrugged. "They put hidden video cameras."

Souta and Kohaku nodded. "We should become private investigators," they said in unison.

Sango rolled her eyes and walked to the door. "Come on. Let's go."

They all went outside and Miroku started the car while everyone else got in.

Souta stood there with a frown.

"What's wrong Souta?" Sango asked.

Souta scratched his head. "Usually Scooby-Doo solves the mystery, not Shaggy."

That got him a bonk on the head.

Hey! I hope you guys enjoy this chapter. And thank you for the reviews. So. . yeah, Shaggy is Sesshoamru cause he's tall. I don't know, Souta's weird. oO

And thank you darkXvampireXkiss for suggesting the song.

I was told by a lot of reviewers to make Mr. Takahashi meet Kagome so I did. Thank you.

Once again, I hope you enjoy this chapter.

Any suggestions for the next are welcomed.

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Question of the Day- if the only way to bring back the love of your life is hope, will you take the chance?

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