I Promise You Forever

This is supposed to be the hardest decision she's ever had to take. What's she to do? Her heart feels like it's been torn in two. Both guys were pulling each sides of her heart and she couldn't take it! She hears her mother's voice in her head, "Dear, when love unfolds you've got to hold it tight." It replays in her head; she closes her eyes and let out a frustrated sigh.

Both Ichigo and Inuyasha stood there intensely glaring at each other as they both wait for Kagome. Her quest to defeat Naraku was over years ago when she was just sixteen. She was forced back into her time. She was a normal teenager now just like she has always wanted. Now that she's got it she started to miss the journey she had to endure but that's when she met Ichigo. He brought her into a whole new world of things she couldn't believe, the shinigami world. She helped join the fight against Aizen and that's when she realized her feelings towards Ichigo, it grew exponentially fast making her feel guilty. Kagome had thought that that was a way to betray Inuyasha since she promised to be by his side. Now Inuysha's back and he wants to take Kagome with him.

Ichigo broke his contact with Inuyasha as he closed his eyes shut and balled his fists making them tremble a bit. "Kagome…." He spoke with tender eyes, they were basically begging. "I-…. I know we were meant to be. I know your soul's tuned with mines the first time I saw you."

As Ichigo suddenly spoke, she was startled. She was way too deep in thought. She looked between Ichigo and Inuyasha and was about to speak, "Keh! Shut it, she's coming with me, right Kagome?" He calmly walked towards Kagome grabbing her hand.

"Inuyasha!"

"You promised to be with me, remember?" Inuyasha couldn't understand. What did that guy do to her head? He knows three years away from her was long but he thought they were meant to be. She promised.

"Kagome, wait!" Ichigo wouldn't let her go that easily. He was determined! Determined for her to be with him. He wasn't going to let two years of serenading her go to a stupid dog. "I don't know what he can offer you back there but please! I DON'T want to lose you. I can only promise you myself. That's the only thing I can give but-"

Inuyasha pulled at Kagome to walk with him towards the well as Ichigo was speaking. "Don't listen to his nonsense!" Kagome heard every word and it pained her heart. It was so hard! They're both so alike and then at the same time, they're so different. She could see in his brown honey like eyes pleading her to stay with him.

"Whatever you need, I can make sure I'll provide it! I'm laying my heart on the line. I want you to know I'd promise you forever…."

"Inuyasha, stop it. Just hear him out; I can't just go like this. I need to think this out! On my own." She pried at her arm from his grip and began to walk in Ichigo's direction. As she got closer and closer she smiled but then it disappeared as quickly as it came. Was he…. Was he crying for me?

Kagome closed the distance between them as she just jumped into his arms. "You've always carried the weight on your shoulders and you'd always take away any pain that I had, I love you Ichigo…. But I love Inuyasha too…."

"Grrr! Kagome, how could this be happening?! We were supposed to be together after Naraku dies! Live together and be happy together, why's this guy even making you think twice about us?" He couldn't stand it anymore. Kagome was HIS, they've loved each other and this orange haired guy comes along? Ichigo was ruining everything! Everyone had a happy ending except him. He didn't get Kikyo or Kagome and he didn't get to be the demon he wanted to be. Now here's the chance to get Kagome back and Ichigo gets in the way. I guess this was how she was feeling when she knew Kikyo was around….

Inuyash growled and with one last look he took off sprinting towards the well. "Fine!"

He'll be back for her later, he always does. No one can separate them; they've already formed a family in the feudal era.

"Kagome. I want to be selfish. I want you to stay with me. I promise…. I promise you both me and my hollow will forever have you as our queen. You won't have to put your dreams away or anything or one. Anything you need, I'll provide it. Just leave it to me."

She held onto him as her tears seeped into his sweater. All she wanted to do was be here with him and listen to his voice as he spoke. Believe it or not but it was calming her down. "We'll see the world if you want to. Just you and me, there won't be anything better than that!" The choice was clear now. She broke the embrace and looked into his eyes, reaching for his hand she held it. Let's go the the feudal era. I want to tell you guys my decision." She wiped the tears off her face and lead Ichigo to the well.

Inuyasha went back to the village, there he sees the usual people that reside there. He didn't feel like talking to anyone so he jumped up onto the tree outside of Kaede's hut. Walking by was Sango, she looked so happy when she saw him, "Hey! Inuyasha, is Kagome here yet? Where is she?" Sango had seen the sourness expression on his face and had thought the well didn't work anymore. She looked down and whispered never mind I got it.

He sighed and closed his eyes. Maybe sleep will put him in a better mood so that's what he did. He folded his arms and stuck them into each sleeve, then a scent hit him. It was Kagome! She was alone too. Did she choose me after all? I gotta get her! And so he went to her.

There she was, at the mouth of the well just sitting there. Her hair was flowing in the wind as she calmly waited for him. "Kagome!" Inuyasha was so happy! He picked her up and held her tight. "I knew you'd choose me!" He spun her around and around.

"Inuyasha, wait. I- I…." He set her back on her feet and his smile was gone. "I wanted to tell you that I want to be with Ichigo."

"Why! Kagome-"

"Wait, let me finish. I chose him because he gave me his undivided attention. He put me first through everything, through every situation we went through. He cares for my thoughts, my feelings, and my well being. You've always had Kikyo. I'm not her Inuyasha. I can't live up to your expectation of her. Ichigo loves me for me. You loved me because I look like her."

Inuyasha just turned his head away from her. That was true. Kikyo had his heart the whole time anyways. How was he to love her when he still misses Kikyo? It wasn't fair. "You're right. Kikyo will always have my heart and I won't love anyone the way I love her. But I want you to know that I really do love you Kagome. Probably not as strong as I loved Kikyo but I do love you."

"So, you understand?" He was looking at her again and nodded. He slipped his hands through the sleeves again and said, "I lost my chance. He's a lucky guy. See ya later Kagome." He turned and bounced off.

She got his blessings and went back to Ichigo.

He stood there patiently for her return as he saw a blue light. Kagome popped her head out and smiled. "Hey!"

He helped her out and pulled her into an embrace. Slowly with his index finger, he brought her chin up at an angle, "Hey"

And instantly placing his lips on hers.

How was that? Haha by Nasri! There needs to be more songs like this! :D