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Chapter 17:

[Kagome Point of View]

Yet another day in school. Yet another day feeling like crap.

Yet another day without Inuyasha.

…

It was Thursday, and the school was a buzz with the meet championship tomorrow. I mentally willed them all to shut up about it.

I was in art, staring out of the window.

The sun was shining brightly, the birds swooping in and out of the sight of the window. I smiled slightly at the warmth the nature outside brought. I looked at the grass as the sun danced on it, and it gave me inspiration for my assignment. One that currently was blank in front of me, mind you.

We had been assigned to draw something, anything, and if it was completed and looked good before class was over, you passed. Easy A, huh?

I let my pencil flow over the sheet, drawing the image I saw outside. Keep in mind, I'm not a good drawer all the time. Every now and then I'll get lucky and it will look good, but I was no Van Gogh.

The bell rang and I smiled, holding my picture out at arms' length.

It looked good, if I say so myself. The art teacher strode over to me and smiled, looking over her glasses.

"All finished, Ms. Higurashi?" She asked, placing her hands behind her back.

I nodded and handed it to her, gathering my things as she looked it over. She smiled as her eyes flowed lightly over the page.

"Well done, Kagome," She said, setting the paper down on the desk.

I repositioned my bag on my shoulder, and she flipped the paper over, writing the A on the back as not to tamper with the drawing on the front. She smiled again as she handed over the drawing. I waved bye and made my way out of the classroom.

I walked out of the room and pulled out my cell phone, checking the time. It was 3:20, Sango would have left her class 5 minutes ago, so she had already left. I'd have to remember to text her later and let her know why I was late.

I hummed to myself as I made my way down the steps. I closed my eyes as soon as I was on flat ground, confident of where I was going.

I should've known better.

I bumped into someone, and my eyes flew open. All I could see was the person's chest, so I didn't know who it was, but regardless, I began apologizing.

"I'm really sorry, I should've watched where I was going and I—" I looked up to see Inuyasha staring down at me, his golden eyes swirling as he met my gaze.

I could feel the blush crawling over my face, but I simply looked to the side, avoiding his eyes.

"Oh…" I said. "It's you."

He sighed at my reaction, stuffing his hands into his pockets.

"Kagome, I know you're probably not thrilled to see me," He began.

'Heh, Understatement.' I thought but he continued, and I listened, still not looking him in the eye.

"But I really want to talk to you."

I finally looked back at him, my silent way of telling him to continue. I folded my arms, each hand gripping my elbows. I sighed.

"Go on."

He smiled slightly at me letting him speak, and he proceeded to tell me whatever it was he had on his mind.

[Inuyasha Point of View]

I smiled when she told me to continue. I was glad she was giving me a chance, so I quickly took it to explain myself.

"I know that what I told you hurt you. But Kagome," I said, taking her hand from off her elbow and holding it in mine. "I realized that I lo—"

"He realized that he's going to be late for practice, and if he doesn't get his tail in gear," I heard Myouga nag from behind me.

"No! That's not it I—" I started to plead, looking at Kagome.

"No, he's going to be kicked off the team if he doesn't take his doggy butt to the locker room," Myouga continued, and I don't think I had ever hated someone so much in one moment as I hated Myouga.

I had closed my eyes and gritted my teeth, attempting to bite my tongue from lashing out at my coach. But I had no issues holding my tongue as Kagome slipped her hand out of mine and ran it through her gorgeous hair.

"I don't want to get you in trouble," she said, smiling her amazing smiled, the one I had been trying to win back until Myouga came. "Good luck at practice, and good luck tomorrow," she continued before tossing her bag on her shoulder and turning around.

I turned around, staring daggers at the small man that now stood in front of me. His eyes were closed and his face was smug.

"Girls," he said dismissively. "There's always time for them after practice."

He turned on his heels and began walking down the hallway.

Always time! He stole my one shot at making things better! Crushed my only chance to apologize and win her back. He interrupted my shot at telling her how I felt, how I loved her!

This one girl, the one that meant the most… There would never be time for her after practice.

Not when it was too late, and my chance was gone.

[Kagome Point of View]

I sat in my bed room after dinner, my head resting on my desk.

Inuyasha had been trying to apologize, I knew that much. And had he almost said he loved me?

No, he couldn't. Not after that phone call, there was no way he felt like that, no matter how much I wanted him to.

But still…

My phone buzzed, startling me out of my thoughts.

I jumped slightly at the vibrating device before shaking my head and reaching over to pick it up. I flipped it open to see that I had one new text from Inuyasha. I had to push down the emotions as I saw the heart I had inserted after his name the night of the dance. I still hadn't changed that…

I ignored the swimming emotions as I read the text.

Kagome, it would mean so much to me if you went to my meet tomorrow. You don't even have to cheer for me, just be there… please It said, and I was enticed by the offer.

But… if I went, I would have to watch him run. I couldn't look out at him and be proud to call him mine. I'd be staring out at the magnificent thing I lost…

But if I didn't go, I'd never know, maybe he'd take another chance to apologize, and at least I could look out and call him my friend.

I laid down on my back on my bed, contemplating.

To go, or not to go…

That was the question.

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