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Chapter 9

Time Traveling Miko

Author's note: Okay, guys I'm actually updating! :D this chappie was inspired by Demi Lavato's "don't forget". :D

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Kagome's point of view

Ken and I were in the middle of a very heated make out and it felt pretty damn good. I never do this; I can't believe that he liked me! His dorky red hair swept over us as he crawled on top of me. I know where this is heading, but I can't help the feelings. I wanted him to be with me.

"Kenshin…" I sighed.

I knew the consequences too. I'm not ready as I wish I was. Painfully he stopped and I missed where his lips were. Unconsciously rubbed my neck, somehow I know this is going to be a hickey.

"Kagome, I'm sorry. I should have asked first, it was—"

I kissed him to make him quiet.

"Ken-san, I think I'm in love with you—no I don't think I am," I paused to see him frown, "I know I love you. I want you to kiss me."

He stopped and grinned, "Kagome, I love you too."

And that's when it started.

We kissed more and it was freaking sweet. I opened my eyes for the first time to see Inuyasha standing there. He was pissed.

I pulled out, confused.

"Inuyasha? What are you doing here?" I gulped.

His bangs covered his eyes, bad sign. "You're mom asked me to find you too cause she was worried that you couldn't take care of yourself. But you too look like you're taking care of each other."

"Inuyasha—"

He cut me off. "Kagome, I'm so fucking disappointed," he muttered darkly.

"For what, you have nothing to worry about anymore," I rolled my eyes.

He looked up, his eyes were red, but not from changing. Was he crying?

"You dumb wrench! How can you think that I don't worry about you! I care KAGOME! Even though I'm with Kikyo, I care about you a lot! Can't you see that? Everyone was worried you two were gone! No one could find you! And I don't FUCKING think that, that douche can take care of you! Not like I do!" He roared.

His eyes flared and his expression was hurt. He glared at me in disgust. I'd rather die than watch him look at me like that. Like I was a cheap whore… Why would he be angry, I'm just having fun like everyone else? NOW I'm pissed.

"Who do you think you are," I stomped my foot. "You picked Kikyo, and you and everyone else is having fun and going on with their lives! Why can't I? You're an ASS!" I screamed.

Kenshin, now on the ground looking up at us contoured to stare. Inuyasha smiled in the creepiest way ever.

"Kagome, do what you want bitch. He will never be what I am and you know that."

I frowned at that, he was right. Inuyasha—I'd always have that piece of my heart yearning for him. I spent years with him, loving him—getting hurt—fighting. That would never leave me. I could love Kenshin but if Inuyasha came back for me I know I would pick him. It was always for him. I love Inuyasha—I love Kenshin, but was it enough? Enough for me to fight for, to loose the first man I would give my heart to?

I don't know. This fight was all about us three—no us four. Kikyo had Inuyasha! Why does he care if I'm with Ken-san? I never acted like this when he visited her. I was at home hurting and crying. What is wrong with me?

Before I knew it, hot tear escaped my eyes. And here came the water works. I'm sobbing…

I looked at my shoes. We all knew what I felt, Kenshin wasn't the rebound. He was another chapter in my life. And in my life things were bad. All my life I fell for things and got back up learning lessons. But I never used what I learned. Mom always told me that if a boy and I were meant to be we'd find each other when we were ready. And in the mean time let things you love go.

I don't want Kenshin as someone to pass the time with. And I can't wait for Inuyasha to get over Kikyo. I had to make my decision. Inuyasha or Kenshin? My first love—or my new found love… both who'd protected me. I'm not going to get hurt again. I have to promise myself it.

No matter how much I love Inuyasha… I can't do this anymore. I can't pretend things are okay when I feel horrible. And Kenshin—I'm doing the same thing Inuyasha's doing to me to him. I wouldn't wish that pain even on Kikyo. I know what I have to do. I'm going to have to fight with Inuyasha. And block him out.

"Inuyasha you're just a big jerk…" I cried.

He looked worried. And sighed, "Kagome…"

"Just stop it! You have Kikyo! You picked remembered? And it wasn't me, so leave me alone. I 'm not going to do thing anymore, I want to be with someone who only wants me. And you're not the person. So if you're going to make me choose, I pick Kenshin."

And those were my famous last words to the guy I loved so much.

"Kagome, you can't—you can't do this!" he yelled. Fear covered his gorgeous, flawless features.

"I can, and I will. You had that chance, but I guess you didn't love me. And I accepted it and I moved on."

With that I ran off crying. If this was the right thing to do, why did it hurt so much?

"Kagome!" Kenshin yelled. He ran after me, worried. Leaving Inuyasha sunned in the clearing.

I only wanted to be in his arms…

I don't regret this. Now I'm left alone to forget about us.

I'm not going to forget you Inuyasha. I love you no mattered what. We were strong at one point and now we're over. I wish I could tell you what I'm feeling. I love you. I love you. I love you. And I can't forget it. This will be another lesson: Don't hand your heart to an ass.

But now I'm going to let you go, you're happier with Kikyo. And she's what you wanted. That's it. And if anything is going to change I'm going to give my heart to Kenshin, with no fucking regrets. I kept running, before I knew it, I was back at the shrine. I ran up to my old room. It was completely untouched. And there on my desk was the newest feature. A pink picture frame that held a picture of me and Inuyasha…

That day we went to my cousin's wedding, traditional kimono event. And I took Inuyasha as my date. He wore his usual red haori. And everyone went bared foot. I looked like a geisha in the picture. I was wearing a black kimono with red, orange and yellow dragon designs on it.