Title: Unspoken Knowledge.
Prompt Name/Prompt List/Ficlet # : Girls Nite Out – July - #1
Author: kagome313
Rating: T
Genre: Admin's Genre- Thriller/Horror
Universe: A/U
Word Count: 699
Summary: Kagome takes Kikyou out for her birthday – though things don't go as planned.
Warnings: None
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Kagome smiled encouragingly at Kikyou, her dimples deepening when Kikyou started nibbling on her bottom lips – a habit she was known for since they were young.
"You don't get to refuse," Kagome spoke up, just when Kikyou furrowed her brows. "It's your birthday so order anything you want."
"I would," Kikyou grumbled begrudgingly, "But everything is so expensive!"
Giggling softly, Kagome pulled the menu from her friend's grip before signaling for the waiter and placing their orders – much to Kikyou's objection.
"At least let me pay half!"
"Nonsense," Smiling even brighter, Kagome scooted closer to her friend, a peculiar look donning her features. "Now that, that's out of the way," She mumbled, gingerly touching Kikyou's cold hand. "Care to tell me what's really bothering you?"
Kikyou sighed loudly, easing away from Kagome's touch to fiddle with her manicure. She didn't answer.
"Kiks…" Kagome whispered, reaching for her hand once more.
"Inuyasha dumped me this morning."
Even with the noise floating around them, Kagome felt the silence starting to suffocate her. She wet her parched lips slowly, her brows furrowed with an unknown emotion. "…On your birthday?"
Kikyou chuckled, though it felt cold and heartless. "Now you know why I'm not in the mood."
"I didn't…"
Suddenly, Kikyou's big brown orbs looked up into Kagome's cerulean spheres, making her apology hitched in her throat. "How could you?" She whispered – once again, her voice sounded cold and detached. "It's not like you knew…"
"I… I didn't," She mumbled, confused at Kikyou's sudden change. "I'm sorry,"
"You are?"
Before Kagome was could open her mouth to comment, the waiter came over with their appetizers and beverage.
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After dinner, Kagome and Kikyou stood outside of the restaurant, their jackets hugging their frame closely to stop the November's coldness. Throughout the evening, Kagome couldn't help but keep her focus on her friend, perplexed as to why her mood changed so suddenly. She understood why she may have felt down and detached – Inuyasha breaking up with her on her birthday was… heartless. Not to mention the fact that they'd been dating for over four years now.
"It came as a shock, you know?"
Kagome jumped slightly at Kikyou's confession while they strolled down the road. "Hmm?"
"The break-up." She clarified. "I didn't see the signs," Sniffling suddenly, she bowed her head deeply. "I have no idea what I did so wrong."
"Did he tell you why he broke up with you?"
"Yes." Kikyou began nibbling on her bottom lip once more, her arms folded tightly to her frame. She used her shoulder to wipe the icy tears rushing silently down her visage, all the while avoiding eye contact with Kagome. The last thing she needed was pity – it was bad enough that Inuyasha himself decided to dish out to her… She didn't need it from Kagome – especially Kagome.
Clearing her throat, Kagome kept her eyes on Kikyou as she mirrored her actions. "…And?" She pressed softly, though a hint of eager poked at her word.
Her breath fogged in front of her as she sighed loudly. "I'm lonely," She choked out, her tears consuming her even more. "I've never felt this lonely in my life."
"Kiks…" Stopping in front of her, Kagome embraced her friend tightly. "Don't say that – I'm always here for you."
Snorting heartlessly, Kikyou didn't return the hug. Instead she pried Kagome's arms from around her, holding her in place. "Are you?" She suddenly seethed, her grip on Kagome tightening in its hold. "Are you really going to be there for me?"
"Owwww…" Kagome tried to pry her arms out of Kikyou's grip but she only tightened them her eyes as cold as the winter's air around them. "You're hurting me."
Scoffing, she looked at her incredulously. "I didn't know it was possible."
"What are you…"
Leaning forward so her lips could kiss Kagome's ear, Kikyou sighed shakily.
"I know."
When Kikyou eased back to see Kagome's face, she smiled cruelly before releasing Kagome and rushing backwards, out in the street. Kagome rushed out towards her, but an upcoming bus made her pause, and by the time she continued walking, the last thing she saw was Kikyou disappearing into the darkness.