Chapter 4: Broken hearts
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Kagome got out of the Examination hall finishing her very last paper. She was extremely happy with the way her exams went on. She knew she had outdone herself this time; after all she did put herself through endless hours of focus all through the nights. She got outta the building and sat on a bench in the campus gardens. She sat there waiting. It was late in the afternoon as the summer winds caressed her face. She sifted finely through the grounds for Sango. 'She should be here any minute now' she thought.
After a good 15 minutes, Kagome was bored waiting and decided to get a book out and read instead of just sitting there like a dummy. She read in deep thought when suddenly someone came and held their hands over her eyes and said "Guess who?". "Hojo", she guessed instantly. They both laughed as he uncovered her eyes and came by her side to take a seat. The both of them had come to be good friends in spite of the fact that Kagome didn't show much interest to his desperate beseeching for a date.
"So, long time no see… How have you been doing? Waiting for someone?" asked Hojo.
"Well, you know the same usual. I'm waiting for Sango. She has been in there for quite some time now. I hope she isn't struggling. What about you? How did you do in the examination?"
"I have been great and I think I've done enough to get a decent grade. You tell me. I know you must have definitely done well"
"Yeah, well, that's what I hope" she said with an innocent smile. Hojo blushed before getting serious and then blurted.
"Hey Kagome, I know you have declined before but please let me take you out on a date. Before you say anything, you should know that I really like you and you know it from the very first time I asked you out. And come on, it's not gonna be too long before we can go our different directions. Who knows after this date maybe the same direction?" . He could see it in her eyes like always. She was struggling to let him down easy without hurting him.
""Hojo, I… you know I'm not interested in this romance stuff right now. I wanna build a career first. That's the reason I came all the way to Ireland in the first place"
"I know I know. But we probably won't even meet after this. I'll tell you what. Forget about the date. At least let me take you out, you know, on a casual outing. I promise you, if you feel uncomfortable at anytime, I'll leave you home. Come on now, please, please, please, please" he literally begged. She couldn't refuse him.
"Okay then. When should we go?"
"How about sometime during this weekend?"
"Oh can't do that. I'm never free on weekends. I and Sango already have a lot planned for the three weekends that are left before we leave for Japan. I can't cancel on her. How about tomorrow or Friday night?"
"Uhh… I gotta be at my night shift job on weekdays. You know what though, if it alright with you, today's an off. Let's go right now, if you're free"
"Well, okay. I just have to meet Sango to give her my bag pack cause she already has plans and was to go to our apartment with her boyfriend. She had requested me to stay out anyway" she smiled and said.
"Great" said Hojo as he looked at her. She was gorgeous. She wore a stunning red flared mid thigh high skirt with a cute white lace tank top. She had no makeup on but her black wavy her framed her face beautifully and her grey eyes shimmered gracefully. It was like she was waiting for him to ask her out on a date tonight. They then waited for Sango and after she and her boyfriend got there, Kagome briefed her about her plans and handed her back pack to Sango so she could take it back home.
On the way to the beach: (Sorry but I'll be speeding things up a bit here)
Kagome and Hojo decided to go for a little stroll down the beach at sunset before they could go to the movies and later dinner. The beach was a good half an hour ride from the college and luckily Hojo had his bike ready. They rode there along the coastline with cold evening breeze brushing against them. They reached a popular spot at the beach where people often visited for getaways. The place had various small restaurants, game stalls and ice cream parlous. They got off and made their way to a less crowded place on the beach and climbed up some rocks where they sat as the sun was by the horizon of the ocean.
Watching the sunset was beautiful. They talked a lot and Hojo made it known quite a few times that he wanted a relationship with her. But she knew that her heart was set elsewhere in spite of the fact that Sango had warned her. All this time that she spent with Hojo, she kept thinking of him, the one she couldn't forget. Still she tried concentrating on Hojo so as not to be disrespectful.
Soon it got dark and Hojo got up and helped her up. They got to the bike so that they could head towards a cinema which was just a few minutes away. They went for a comedy movie. Kagome enjoyed comedies, instead of drama and violence. After the movie ended, they went back towards the beach so they could get themselves some grub at a restaurant. They had a good meal of local dishes and desserts. Kagome enjoyed herself with Hojo but she didn't think of him as anyone more than a friend.
It was pretty late when the both of them were heading back home. It was dark and the beautiful full moon made the sky only prettier. It was a nice and peaceful ride home. Hojo then stopped by the building that Kagome lived at. They both got off and Hojo being the gentleman that he was, walked her up to the second floor and stood outside her apartment.
"So do you think we could ever work out Kagome?"
"I'm sorry Hojo… I can't do it. It's not you. I'm sure you'll have plenty of girls lining up for you. But I, I just think of you as a really sweet friend"
"Alright love. I respect you and the fact that you are straight forward about this but before I go…" before he could complete he pulled Kagome and deeply kissed her. And surprisingly she kissed him back. Their lips joined passionately in a melodious dance and before she knew it Hojo pulled away. "Goodbye my love. I wish you all the happiness in the world" saying this he ran down the stairs and left Kagome standing there in a state of astonishment. She always wanted to kiss him and now after she did, she was sure that they weren't meant to be together. She smiled with a knowing satisfaction that her decision was not wrong. After a brief pause she went in blushing. "I'm home" she announced. She didn't get a response.
"Sango? Are you home?" she asked loudly searching her all over and then going to her bedroom and knocking on her door. But it just opened when she knocked. "Sango are you in here?" Kagome went in to check in. In the dark room with just one lamp lit by the bed she saw Sango sitting in a corner with her legs folded up to her chest and her arms on them as she buried her face in her hands.
"Sango? What's wrong?" asked a worried Kagome as she rushed towards her friend. Sango looked up. It seemed like she was crying for hours. "Bankotsu… that dirty drifter. We had sex today for the first time after getting home. I thought what we had was so real, so one of a kind" she weeped and continued "But after we had sex, that dirty bastard left saying that it was all he wanted and that he was with me just for sex. We spent six months together and he was so caring back then. I promised him that after I'm done with college we would take it to the next level. He was so considerate, he obliged without an argument. We couldn't wait another day and so I got him home the first thing after my last paper and this is how he turned out to be. I thought he was the one, I loved him so much. That's it… I'm never gonna trust another man with my heart ever again" she said as she began mourning again and fell out in Kagome's arms as Kagome hugged her gently and began crying herself. She could never see her friend, no sister, hurt so badly.
Kagome caressed her back sympathetically, trying to console Sango. "No, don't say that. Bankotsu's the jerk here. There will soon be someone so special, he will never let you drop a single tear outta your eyes cause every tear from your eye will sting his heart more. Don't be hard on yourself. There, there, let it all out" she said trying to hide her choking voice as a few tears rolled down her eyes. They sat there in despair for sometime and soon had fallen asleep right there.
Ahh … the end of another chapter. Hope you guys enjoyed reading. Do R&R.
Lotsa love ~ Dark Fallen Star