An overdue Genma for ThymeSpirit, which was meant to be a two-piece.
Disclaimer: I suppose since these are required, I must say, "I do not own anything of this fic but the idea!"
xxxv — goodbye
"This whole thing is ridiculous, you don't have to act this way."
The senbon trapped between Genma's teeth shifted up and down in uncertainty, the jounin's mouth dipping into a frown.
"No. This is what should have been done months ago," Kagome huffed, crouched before a loaded cardboard box with her back to him. "I was being so naïve—thinking it could work out!"
Genma sighed and closed his tired eyes, proceeding to cross his arms. "Just calm yourself and unpack your things, Kagome. It'll be easier on the both of us."
"…And why's that?"
"Because you'll be back in my apartment by the morning, as always, and it's a pain having to help you replace all your belongings around here."
She snorted. "A pain, huh?"
"Yes."
Kagome emitted a guttural sound from her throat as she lifted the box up from the bottom with both her hands, slowly rising to her feet. Her balance swayed for but a split second.
"Well, no need to worry about that," she chirped, turning to the man with a misleadingly cheerful smile. "Since this time, I made sure I won't be coming back."
Genma snapped open his eyes and set his gaze on Kagome, who was now waddling towards the door.
"What the hell are you saying?"
"My new home's been paid for already, Genma, that's what I'm saying. The deal's sealed."
His withering heart begged him to move, but his obdurate feet remained still on the carpeted floor.
"So you're being serious?" he intoned with his eyes riveted to Kagome's petite frame.
She paused in front of the door, her proud shoulders sagging.
"Yeah," she said lowly, "I am."
"Kagome—"
"It's off, Genma… our engagement."
I don't know why they call it heartbreak. It feels like every other part of my body is broken too.
—Missy Altijd
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