Disclaimer- I don't own Inuyasha

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

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Chapter 33: The Talk

Two months.

Two months passed.

Two months they haven't talked to each other.

Two months they avoided each other.

"MY GOD! I NEED FOOD!" Kagome yelled when she closed the fridge.

Souta rolled his eyes as he sat at the kitchen table.

"Well if you stop eating like a fatass every minute, you might have some food," he commented.

Kagome turned to him and glared. "Do you think it's easy for me not to eat! And who the hell are you calling a fatass!" she yelled.

Souta snickered. "Well who's the one with the five months big belly."

Kagome wacked him on the side of his head and sat down. She sighed. "I'm hungry," she mumbled.

"You and me, both," Souta said. Stared at his sister's belly. God, she looked fat. Well her stomach that it, obviously, but everything else was skinny.

In school, she was called down to the office and was questioned if she was actually pregnant due to the rumors that was heard around the students. Kagome answered truthfully. They told her her she was going to get kicked out of school. That they do not want a pregnant whore in their school. However, Kagome didn't back down. She argued the fact that they knew Kikyo Hama is also pregnant and they let her stay. Kikyo told everyone and everyone was happy for her. Now she's a laughing stock. How could they want to kick her out and not Kikyo? She questioned if it's because of the statues differences, but they denied it. She told them she's a hard working student with a 3.8 GPA and she works two jobs. She told them she had every right to stay in school and continue her education. Now if she's pregnant that's her business, not their's. She kept arguing until they let her stay. She didn't forget to correct them, who's the real whore since she did not sleep with a homosexual.

Just thinking about that, Souta smiled. He likes the fact that Kagome doesn't take shit from anyone. She still goes to school and work hard. She does get tired due to her pregnancy but she hanging on and she's making sure she isn't to stressed because she doesn't want to hurt the baby.

Kagome frowned and became annoyed when her brother just wouldn't stop staring at her belly. She hates it when people stare at her like that.

"Are you done?" she spat.

Souta kept smiling. "Just wondering if it's a boy or a girl," he lied.

Kagome rolled her eyes. "The doctors know already but I don't want them to tell me."

"Why?" Souta asked.

"Because I want it to be a surprise," she grinned.

Souta nodded. "Good point."

"Kids!"

The two teenagers turned their attention to the entrance of the kitchen and saw their mother come in with some bags of groceries.

"Oh Lord! Food!" Kagome squealed.

Souta rolled his eyes and stood up. "Is there any other bags in the car?" he asked Mrs. Higurashi.

Mrs. Higurashi nodded. "A few more."

Souta nodded and walked out.

Kagome continue to sit there and smile at the grocery bags.

"Food!" she squealed.

Mrs. Higurashi giggled at her daughter's behavior. "You must be very hungry," she said.

Kagome looked at her mother and nodded, vigorously. "Very."

"I remember how hungry I was when I was pregnant with you and Souta," she said as she put away the items she bought in their proper place.

Kagome smiled and rubbed her belly. "Just four more months."

Mrs. Higurashi smiled. "You're excited," she stated.

Kagome nodded. "Yeah. My own little munchkin," she said, sadly.

Sensing her daughter's negative energy, Mrs. Higurashi sighed. "What's wrong?" she asked.

"I don't know," Kagome sighed. "I miss him. I really do."

"Well, I know Inuyasha misses you, too. You know he is waiting for you," Mrs. Higurashi softly said.

Kagome closed her eyes. "I was actually talking about Hiten. But I do miss Inuyasha a lot."

Silence took over. Not one of them spoke. They just stood there, frozen.

"Okay, I brought every bag with me and there's no more for you to bring mom!" Souta yelled out as he entered the kitchen.

Kagome sighed and stood up. "I'm going for a little walk," she mumbled.

She walked out with Souta staring back at her. He looked at his mom. "Did I say something wrong?"

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Kagome walked, silently.

She hasn't seen Hiten for three weeks and wonders if he's okay.

She tried calling him and everything but he wouldn't answer. Did she do something wrong and cause him to get angry?

Well, she's going to find out as she found herself in front of his house. She sighed.

'Is this a good idea,' she thought. She has never been inside his house. They just stopped by when he forgot his wallet. He told her to wait outside and he'll be out in a second. She never asked why he didn't invite her in, but then again they were in a hurry to watch a movie at the theater.

She took a deep breath and walked towards the door and rang the door bell.

She waited for a few seconds and sighed when noone opened the door. She tried ringing the door bell again. And again.

The door opened.

'Finally,' she thought.

Hiten stood there with his eyes wide open. "K-k-kagome?" he stammered.

Kagome smiled. "Hey, I haven't seen you in a while. I just came by to see if everything is okay?" she said happily.

Hiten rubbed the back of his neck. "Um. . .sorry about that."

Kagome shrugged. "It's fine. I was worried, thought," her face turned soft. "Did I do something wrong? You never returned my phone calls or anything."

Hiten sighed and looked at her sadly. "I wasn't around. I was. . .on a trip," he explained.

Kagome looked down. "You never told me. I was really worried," she said quietly.

Hiten took her hand and pulled her in a hug. He smiled when she returned it. They have grown so close to each other. "I'm fine," he whispered, reassuringly.

Kagome nodded and pulled away a little. "I don't want to be rude, but is it okay if I come in," she said, hesitantly.

Hiten bit his lips. "Um. . .you're not being rude but. . .it's kind of messy inside and. . ."

"It won't bother me if you're a slob. I bet my brother is messier than you," she said.

Hiten sighed. "Come on in," he opened the door and let her in.

Kagome's eyes grew wide. This place isn't messy, it was clean. And it's very nice. A lot nicer then her home. But it's so cold, thought. The vibe is so different. Instead of a homey feeling, it's so lonely.

She turned around to face Hiten, who was looking at his shoes. She raised an eyebrow. "Messy, huh?" she mocked.

Hiten shrugged. "I just need to dust is all," he said shyly.

Kagome sighed. "If you didn't want in here you could of said so," she said walking to the door.

Hiten stopped her by blocking her way. "Kagome, look, I'm sorry. I just. . .I'm not. . .used to having people in the house and. . .," he trailed of.

"Are you sure if it's okay that I'm here?" she asked.

Hiten nodded. "Let's go tot the kitchen."

Kagome nodded.

As they walked, Kagome's eyes wandered around the house. It's beautiful, but so. . .distant.

Hiten helped her sit down on a chair and he sat down as well, next to her. Kagome couldn't help but see how beautiful the chairs are. Wooden, carved with a floral designs, it's just so pretty.

"You have a nice house," Kagome said looking at the ceiling. 'Is that diamonds,' she thought.

Hiten smiled at her. "Thanks," he said.

Kagome looked at him. "So where's you're home? Is she home?" she asked.

Hiten shook his head. "Nope. She's out."

"What's wrong?" she asked gently.

Hiten shook his head. "Nothing, why?"

Kagome looked at him, not believing that nothing is bothering him when there is. "You look kind of pale. Did something happen on your trip?"

Hiten bit his lips. "Nah. I'm fine and nothing happened on my trip," he replied.

Kagome raised an eye brow. She rested her elbow on the table and her chin placed in her hands. "Are you sure? Besides, where did you go?"

Hiten hesitated.

"Hiten, you okay, dude? You know you can tell me anything," she said while reaching to hold his hand and gave it a squeeze.

Hiten looked away. "I can't tell you," he whispered.

Kagome's eyes softened. "Yes, you can. You know you can."

Hiten took a deep breath. 'I think it's time,' he told himself. He looked at Kagome and, indeed, she is worried judging by the expression on her face.

"Hiten? Is everything okay?" she asked.

Hiten took his other hand and placed it on top of Kagome's hand. "Kagome. . ." he breathed. "There's something I need to tell you."

Kagome grew even more worried when she saw how serious and frightened he looked. "It's okay. I'm here," she whispered.

Hiten felt his body shake. God, this hard for him to do. He took a very deep breath and exhale slowly.

"I did go on a trip," he said, nervously.

Kagome nodded. "Okay, but what does-"

"To the hospital," he interrupted her.

Kagome's eyes grew wide. "Oh my god! Are you okay? Is that why your mom isn't here? Is she at the hospital? Why didn't you tell me?" she panicked.

Hiten tighten his grip on her hand. "Kagome, my mom is fine. She's out at the store buying groceries. The one at the hospital was. . .me."

"What happened? Did you get jacked or something?" she asked, urgently.

Hiten chuckled a little. She's so cute when she's worried. Then he turned serious, again. "I had a little accident," he said.

"Why? How? When? Answer me, boy!" she demanded.

"Kagome. . .I'm sick."

Kagome tilted her head to the side. "When you say sick, do you mean sick, do you mean like a cold or. . ."

Hiten' s hands began to shake.

Kagome noticed this and furrowed her eyebrow and with both hands she tried to stop him to shake. He was caring her. "Hiten," she whispered, "What's going on?"

Hiten could feel some tears forming in his eyes, but he fought them. He did not like to show weakness.

"Kagome. . .I'm dying," he whispered, dryly.

Kagome shook her head and bit her lips. Tears began to form in her eyes, also. "No! No! Don't say that! You're not dying!" she yelled.

"Kagome, please. I'm dying," he said again.

"With what?" she demanded.

Hiten closed his eyes. "I. . .have AIDS," he opened his eyes to see her reaction.

Kagome let the tears fall down her cheeks. "W-w-what? No! No!" she couldn't take that.

Hiten sighed. "Kagome . . ."

"No! No! No! You're not dying! You can't! No!" She let go of his hands and grabbed her hair in fists. She began to cry.

Hiten cursed mentally when a tear fell down his cheek. He wasn't suppose to cry, but seeing Kagome like this. . .how could he not?

Kagome looked at him with her teary, red eyes and her lips trembling. "Please, tell me it's not true. Please!" she begged.

Hiten breathed out, shakily. "I wish it wasn't," he whispered.

Right there everything went black for Kagome.

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Her eyes opened slowly. She looked around to see where she was. She didn't recognized this place. So where the hell is she?

She noticed she's on top of a bed and this place looks like a room. A guy's room. One that she has never seen before.

She screamed.

Right then Hiten came from the door and checked what happened.

He sighed when he realized it was just Kagome waking up and probably freaked out that she didn't know where she was.

When Kagome noticed Hiten, she stopped screaming. Her eyes followed him as he sat down on the bed. She sat up and tilted her head.

"What happened?" she asked.

Hiten sighed. "You fainted."

Kagome furrowed her brows. She fainted? How? Then her mind started to play back when she came in the house, to the kitchen , to the conversation about-

Her eyes widen and looked at Hiten, who had a grim face.

She instantly pulled him into a tight hug. Tears ran down again.

"Why didn't you tell me?" she whispered.

She felt him sigh, shakily. "Because I didn't want to be treated like a weak person," he whispered back.

Kagome pulled away. She sniffled. "How much longer?" she had to ask.

Hiten looked away. "I don't know. Soon probably."

"But you don't show it, thought. You look healthy," she said, confused.

Hiten looked at her. "Kagome, you can never tell if someone has HIV or AIDS by the way they look. And sometimes I fight the pain I feel," he explained.

Kagome sighed. She wiped her wet cheeks. "I don't want to lose you," she said, quietly.

Hiten stroke her hair. He gave her a small smile. "You won't," he said softly.

Kagome closed her eyes and it her lips. 'More pain?'

"Kagome?"

She opened her eyes.

"I don't want you to treat me any different. . .please?" he weakly asked.

Kagome smiled. "You didn't when you know I'm pregnant, so why should I?"

Hiten smiled and leaned towards to kiss her cheek. "You're an angel," he whispered to her ear.

Kagome turned her head to face him and nudge her nose with his. "You're too sweet for me," she teased.

He chuckled.

Kagome pulled him down to her and wrapped her arms around him, and he, too, wrapped his around her.

They stood like that for a few moments. Just enjoying each other's company as close friends.

Kagome raised an eyebrow when she heard Hiten chuckle.

"What's so funny?" she asked as she looked up at him.

Hiten looked down and grinned. "I can't believe I finally have a beautiful woman in bed with me," he said, holding his laugh.

Kagome punched his arm, playfully. "You perv," she muttered.

Hiten just kissed her forehead.

He, then, noticed her eyes softened. "What?" he whispered.

Kagome bit her lips, lightly. She didn't know if she should, but she needs to know. "How?"

Knowing what she meant, Hiten sighed. "Remember how I told you my mom dated other men?" he asked.

Kagome nodded.

"Well, there was this one guy that was starting to get abusive, and my mom wouldn't take it, so she broke up with him. He was so angry that he was heartless enough to corner me on the street in an alley-"

Kagome gasped. 'No! He couldn't have!'

"-and rape me," Hiten said weakly. He looked down to Kagome and he wasn't surprised how shocked she looked. "I was three and a half years old. I was just playing outside in the back yard when he tried to grab me and I ran even further in the alley. Stupid, huh?"

"Hiten. . ." Kagome didn't know what to saw.

Hiten's jaw tighten. "My mom found me and it was to late. She quickly took me to the hospital and that's when they found out that I'm HIV positive, but it's AIDS. My doctor still calls it HIV just to make me feel better but it doesn't. My mom kept blaming herself when I told her it's not her fault. The guy's in prison for life now, though. I tried to convince my mom to start dating again, but she refused. However, she did started when I was fourteen, and it didn't bother me because I want her to be happy."

"But are you happy?" Kagome asked softly with tears streaming down her cheeks.

Hiten hugged her tightly. "I am now. I'm here with you and I'm happy. You're very special to me, Kagome," he smiled.

Kagome cupped his cheek. "Hiten. . ."she breathed out. He's special to her, too.

He leaned in her touch. "But I know I can't have you," he said sadly.

Kagome closed her eyes, painfully. "I'm sorry," she said quietly.

Hiten shook his head. "Don't," he said. " I knew from the start I can't have you. But you have this aura, this passion, this soul that makes people go in peace and happy. You're the closes girl I have ever been with. You're my best friend and I will never regret meeting you for you have made my life so much happier that when I go, I can go in peace," he said with so much emotion.

Kagome couldn't help but let out a sob. She hugged him so tight. She cried on into his chest.

Hiten just stroke her hair.

Kagome looked up. "I'm going to miss you so much," she whispered.

Hiten bit his lips and wiped her tears away. "Me, too. But right now I just want to live normal like we do," he said but it sounded like he was begging her.

Kagome nodded.

"Let's go watch a movie and then we can go get something to eat," he suggested, desperately trying to change the subject.

Kagome was about to answer when they both heard a rumble.

They both looked down and stared at her stomach. It growled again.

Hiten let out a laugh. "I guess the kid is hungry right now. Let's go get something to eat and then to the movies," he suggested again.

Kagome giggled and nodded. "Thanks," she said.

They got off the bed and walked down stair to the door.

"You know something?" Hiten said.

Kagome looked at him curiously. "What?"

Hiten grinned. "You look bigger than th last time I saw you, " he laughed when she punched him.

"Come on before I kick your ass," she growled.

Hiten nodded as they walked out of the house.

They got in the car and Hiten started the car. They drove in silence. Not one of then wanting to ruin the peaceful quietness.

Kagome looked at Hiten, who from the corner of his eye was looking at her, too.

She smiled when he extended his hand and she took it. They continued to hold on until they were to reach their destination.

Only one thing that crossed both their minds,

'We're going to be alright.'

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Hi! Hope you enjoy this chapter. I know there wasn't any Inu/Kag but I just thought maybe some friendship theme chapter would be good right now, instead, of a romance one.

Question of the day- Will you tell your best friend your deepest, darkest secret even if it would ruin your friendship?

Please review!

Tootles!

Hana