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Me and You...Forever? Chpt. 17

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Kagome still lay in her room, sleeping, until late the next morning. She was completely awake now, and could hear all too well the things that were going on downstairs.

“Kagome really seemed upset last night when you guys came back…what happened?” Mrs. Higurashi asked Sango.

“Well, while we were there, she ran into some of her old friends…Yuka, Ayumi, Eri, and Hojo, I believe. So Kagome told them I was her cousin and they asked A LOT of questions, and I guess Kagome was thinking about how badly it would hurt her when I leave…she really should just forget her differences with Inuyasha and keep coming back if she wants to stay with us.” Sango answered.

“Oh no…well whatever choice she makes, I hope she’s happy…I won’t interfere.” Mrs. Higurashi replied.

Kagome decided she’d heard enough and went downstairs, faking a cheerful smile. “Hey mom, Sango, Sota, Gramps!” she said, not stopping on her way to the kitchen. Sango and Kagome’s mother shared a confused look, but definitely weren’t going to try and upset her again. Sota got up and followed her into the kitchen, hoping she was going to cook.

“You makin’ breakfast?” Sota asked anxiously.

“I wasn’t but if you want me to, I will…what do you want?

” Kagome asked thoughtfully. He hesitated for a while…a long while. After almost three minutes of standing there, Kagome laughed at him.

“I’ll surprise you.” She said, still giggling.

‘Hmm…’ Kagome thought once her brother left her. She was stumped on what to make as well. Kagome walked back into the living room to sit with the others.

“I don’t feel like cooking.” She said abruptly after sitting down.

“Uhh…” Sota had no response…no intelligent response, anyway.

“How ‘bout we go out to eat?” she suggested. “My treat…?” she added in, trying to persuade them. They all answered happily in unison, apart from Gramps, who decided he wasn’t hungry, which made her smile. Sango just stared like they’d all lost their minds. But Kagome felt like she’d needed some time away from home. Maybe being so close to the place she forbade herself to be was the reason she was so unhappy. It was worth a try.

Within minutes, everyone was packed in the car waiting anxiously for Kagome to pull off.

“Where’re we eatin’ at, sis?” Sota asked curiously.

“Somewhere different, I was thinking…ya know, somewhere we’ve never been to. I was thinking we could just drive around until we find something we agree on.” She answered patiently. Sota just nodded, knowing she was watching him in the rearview mirror. They drove around for what seemed like hours to the hungry car full of people until Mrs. Higurashi pointed out a place that looked interesting enough. A place called Matsu. The group agreed, and Kagome pulled into the nearly deserted parking lot.  Nonetheless, they walked in and were immediately seated in a booth in front of a large window.

When they were given their menus, Sango was surprised to recognize many of the dishes on it. Recognizing the dish instantly, Sango ordered seasoned nori, a bowl of steamed rice, and tsukemono. Sota, seemingly the hungriest of them all, only ordered a tamagoyaki with some okayu. Kagome, not feeling very hungry, settled for just a rice ball and miso soup. (A/N: I’m not making these foods up lol. I actually did research on Japanese breakfast foods haha.) Mrs. Higurashi settled for just seasoned nori and broiled fish. The group ate happily in silence for several minutes. Kagome ate quickly and finished before the others, waiting patiently, yet anxious inside for them to finish their meals. Sango finished next, and Kagome took advantage of this as a chance to talk with her.

“Uhm…I don’t feel too good. I’m gonna go to the bathroom for a sec…Sango, would you come with me?” Kagome asked, trying her best not to make the lie obvious.

“Do you want me to come with you, dear?” her mother asked.

“Oh…but, uhh, who’s gonna stay here with Sota?” Kagome had to think quickly-she was a terrible liar.

“I’d forgotten all about him; he’s been very quiet. I’m sorry, dear.” Mrs. Higurashi replied with a smile, turning to her only son.

“We won’t be long, mom…promise.” Kagome said with a smile-the icing on the cake. As soon as she turned from the table, her smile faded instantly and she had to feign crying right then and there. ‘I’m not gonna cry…not here! I can wait ‘til we’re in the restrooms…C’mon, Kagome! Not in front of them! Hiding the pain is easier than having to explain it…!’ She told herself as she guided Sango to the lavatories.

Sango definitely noticed something was up with Kagome, but waited until they were far enough from the table to say anything.

“Kagome…what’s wrong?...What happened to you? You used to be so happy and cheerful all the time…easy to be around. Are you really going to let Inuyasha make you live this way? You’re always sad; you keep lashing out at people…what’s going on?” Sango spoke sadly to her friend. She wanted the old Kagome back…the one that could instantly brighten the mood in a room, but now instantly darkens it.

“I don’t know, Sango…I guess Inuyasha was what kept me happy. He gave me hope…life. Back then, I could’ve never seen myself without him…now I can’t see myself with him. And when I woke up today, I instantly started thinking about taking you back…I hate that I won’t be able to see you, Miroku, Shippo, Kaede, Kirara…even Inuyasha. I’m going to miss you all so much…! I-” Kagome couldn’t speak anymore. Tears streamed down her face, and she broke into sobs. Sango didn’t know what to say to her…she held Kagome close and let her cry. She even shed tears of her own. It broke her heart to see someone so dear to her in so much pain and heartache.

“Kagome…” Sango called her name softly, as if she wanted no one else to hear. Kagome pulled away and looked up at her. Her eyes were red and puffy. She couldn’t go back to the table looking like this. They would ask questions…and Kagome would too easily respond to their questions…and she would cry more. Sango didn’t want to see her cry anymore.

“Kagome, I can see how much this upsets you…we all can. If it hurts you so much, then why do you continue putting yourself through it all? You don’t need to ban yourself from somewhere you love, just limit your time there. Stay here and live like you wanted to, but at least visit. You can’t possibly want to go through with this.” She told her…she didn’t want Kagome to stop coming to the feudal era, but if it’s what Kagome wanted, she didn’t have the right to try and stop her.

“I know it’s upsetting for me now, but I’ll get over it someday…and so will you, and all the others. We just have to look forward to that day…but I can’t seem to look past today and see what’s in store for me tomorrow…that’s why I’m so upset…it’s because I can never imagine myself without you all because I’ve been with you all for so long. I feel like I’ll forget you…and I never want that to happen.” Kagome explained to her, no longer crying, but…she was smiling! The first genuine smile she’d given in weeks, and no one but Sango was there to see it! That single, heart-warming smile made Sango feel like she was on top of the world. That was the Kagome she missed…the Kagome that made people feel distracted from anything even remotely unhappy with just one heartfelt smile.

“Okay…I’m sorry to bring it up, but…when are we going back? If I’m going to cry at all, I’d rather do it there…” Sango wasn’t trying to upset her; she was just curious. Kagome shrugged and suggested they get back to the table before the others start to worry. Sango agreed and the two women walked back without another word.

“Ready to go?” Mrs. Higurashi asked as she looked up to see the girls returning. The two nodded and smiled simultaneously and joined hands. Mrs. Higurashi stood slowly, not wanting to bring on stomach pain so early in the day. Sota, however, bounced up and headed silently towards the door. He seemed to be rushing.

“Sota?...where’re you going in such a hurry? You can’t get anywhere without me, remember? I’ve got the keys!” She called after him as he walked out the door. Kagome turned to her mother. “What’s his problem?” she asked.

“He’s upset because he thinks you’re leaving to the feudal ear again. I tried to tell him why you’re going today and he wasn’t buying it. He knows how attached you are to that place, and he thinks he won’t see you again for a while…he’ll learn on his own.” Mrs. Higurashi said with a small, heart-felt smile as she walked towards the door. Kagome sighed, but headed to the car as well. Sango followed wordlessly, thinking it would be best if she kept her thoughts to herself for the time being.

The group drove home in silence. Kagome no longer had the strength to keep up her false smiles and cheeriness. No one dared to upset her…not now. She wore a scowl all the way home that showed no signs of disappearing anytime soon. Once the group was situated at home again, Kagome and Sango got ready to leave, sharing an immense amount of tears while doing so.

meanwhile

Sango…please convince Kagome to stay!...I can’t live without her…I didn’t even get a second chance with her… Inuyasha spent yet another day sulking in solitude, and refusing meals once again. Miroku was really beginning to worry for his friend. He’d never seen Inuyasha act this way, and it was starting to scare him…

“Who’d have thought one girl – who doesn’t even belong in this time – could change a young hanyou’s life so dramatically?” the monk thought aloud. Shippo looked at him incredulously.

“What’re you, stupid?! Do you have any idea how much he loves her?” the fox demon shouted. Miroku shrugged.

“I know, I know…but for as long as I’ve known him, Inuyasha’s never been one to let another alter his life in this way.” The monk answered.

“Well, as far as I know, he’s never, EVER looked at anyone the way he does with Kagome…not even Kikyo! When he’s with her, it’s like he’s on top of the world!...and the way he talks about her…who knew he had all that affection in him?” Shippo spoke with a smirk on his face, knowing Inuyasha could hear from the branch he sat on.

“Keh! Would you two give it a rest, already?! Damn, you guys sound like little, old, gossipy ladies!” the frustrated, blushing hanyou shouted. Kaede, who was also within hearing range while tending to her herbs in a small garden patch, glared daggers at him from below. “Uhm…hehe…no offense, Kaede.” He sputtered out.

Suddenly, the wind changed direction, and Inuyasha automatically sniffed the air.

“Aww, fuck!” he yelled.

“What is it, Inuyasha?” Shippo asked.

“Nothin’, it’s those damned, smelly, good-for-nothin’ wolves again!” he replied. Inuyasha lept down from the tree, ready to greet the unwanted guests. Mere milli-seconds later, Koga sped to an instant stop right in Inuyasha’s face.

“You bastard son-of-a-bitch!” Koga roared, obviously angry and upset Inuyasha beyond belief…yet the ill-tempered hanyou reluctantly held back from strangling the wolf prince. He figured Kagome was already angry enough with him, and killing Koga would drive her away for sure.

“YOU made her leave, ya stupid mutt!” Koga kicked - hard! Inuyasha, who saw no signs of it coming, was thrown back several feet. Miroku stood immediately.

“Koga, I think it’s time for you to go…” the monk tried to keep his voice calm, but instead, his tone dripped with anger and ferocity. He gripped his prayer beads, knowing the fight would more than likely escalate to something from bad, to much, much worse.

In this moment, Koga stared menacingly in Miroku’s direction and slowly stalked towards him, not knowing of the monk’s wind tunnel. Hoping to catch the wolf demon off-guard, Inuyasha got up quietly, despite the sharp pain in his jaw. He ran towards the wolf prince and unsheathed Tessaiga.

WIND SCAR!!!” Inuyasha leapt high in the air and aimed the fang of destruction at Koga. Koga’s blue eyes widened in realization and he jumped aside, just barely escaping his death. Inuyasha took a deep breath before preparing to attack again. He planned to let his instincts overcome him to kill the scrawny wolf that caused his depression with one little kiss. As he took in that breath, he smelled…salt – tears.

He looked in the direction of the scent and saw the exact opposite of what he didn’t want to see…his beloved Kagome…crying…because she hadn’t witnessed the entire thing. Had she?

“Inuyasha…” her voice little more than a whisper, yet she knew he could hear her. Inuyasha stepped towards her slowly, trying not to frighten her anymore. Kagome’s look of shock became one of anger and turned her attention away from the hanyou. “Koga…why? Why did you come here?!” her voice started out calm and quiet, but escalated to angry shouts. “What is wrong with you?! Are you, like, dead-set on killing me and Inuyasha’s relationship?” Kagome’s voice got louder. Koga remained silent, feeling disgusted with himself for upsetting her.

“Kagome…I-I-” Koga stuttered.  

“No! I don’t want your excuses! You broke us up once already, and even before that, Inuyasha and I went through hella big arguments over YOU! I don’t love you! Get over it!” Kagome shouted, speaking out of anger. The wolf looked as if he could break down in tears right here, in front of everyone, in spite of how physically strong he was. He looked at her like he was a child and she his mother whom had just slapped him. Kagome instantly wished she could take back her harsh words. Dammit, she hated being too kind sometimes! Koga finally got off the ground and turned his back to her, ready to walk away…not run, since Inuyasha’s wind scar had partially hit his right foot. It wasn’t anything he couldn’t live through—it’d be healed almost entirely by morning.

“Koga…I’m so sorry. I didn’t mean for it to come out that way, I swear!” she told him, tears brimming her eyes. She wasn’t in love with Koga, but he was still her friend. She couldn’t believe she’d just hurt him that way…she’d humiliated him in front of all her comrades as well as his own. She disgusted herself.

“No, Kagome…you made your point. You don’t have to explain.” Koga halfway turned back towards Kagome, said good-bye, and walked away. Kagome stared, and ran to him when he fell. He hissed in pain, and she cradled his head in her lap. He made no effort to avoid her gaze. He was in terrible pain, and Kagome wanted to help.

I should heal the wound…with my powers…but, I haven’t used them in so long! What if I end up hurting him? I’d feel horrible! Kagome thought sadly. But, it was worth it to try and heal Koga’s foot. “Koga…I’m going to try and heal that foot, okay?” she spoke softly, still feeling guilty for what she’d said to him. She felt guilty, but she definitely wasn’t sorry. She’d meant every word of what she said, but she didn’t mean for it to have that effect on him. Koga nodded.

“Let’s get him inside first…I’d feel better healing him indoors…” Kagome requested. Inuyasha and Miroku, having missed her so much, did exactly what she asked and carried Koga into Kaede’s hut. Once he was safely inside, Kagome asked that everyone leave the hut, to make sure no one would get hurt if things went wrong. They all agreed with little argument.

“Okay…let’s do this.” Kagome said confidently. She reached down to his foot and concentrated only on healing the wound. A soft, purple-ish light emitted from her body and Koga could feel a small tingling sensation in his entire right leg. It was working. The wound closed over and left nothing but a long, fat, pink scar that ran from his baby toe, all the way to his shin. He’d looked at the scar and grinned from ear to ear. He hugged her tight, and she refused to return the hug, knowing that overly-affectionate gestures were what got her into this predicament in the first place.

Kagome walked out of the hut immediately after he let her go. She glared at Inuyasha openly, and waited for a response.

“What?!” he shouted, slightly irritated that he was being stared at. Kagome simply sighed and dropped her scowl. She looked at him for a short moment longer and ran to him and hugged him. Inuyasha was dumbfounded, but if the girl he loved so much wanted to hug him at random, he wouldn’t argue. He stood in shock for a few seconds longer and hugged her back. She looked up at him.

“Sango…?” Kagome called. Inuyasha was confused again. She was looking at him, yet she spoke Sango’s name. What exactly was going on in this young woman’s head?

“Yes?” the taijiya answered. Kagome broke the hug and went to go hug her dear sister-like friend. And then it hit them all like a bag full of bricks: she was saying good-bye.

“Kagome...” Inuyasha whispered, afraid to let her go. What would he do without her? As Kagome broke this hug, she started to shed tears. Next, she hugged Miroku. He groped her, and he immediately cringed.

“I won’t hit you, Miroku. That’s not how I want to remember my last moment with you.” Kagome giggled, but as she said her last sentence, she began to cry again. Sango also began to cry, hating that her closest friend was leaving her. Kagome bent down and patted Kirara on the head, and she purred happily, not realizing what was going on.

Now Kagome went to Shippo. He looked like he was ready to break down completely, in front of everyone. But he didn’t want to do that. “I’ll m-m-miss you, K-Kagome.” Shippo couldn’t hold the tears in any longer. When Kagome let go of their embrace, Koga came out of the hut. She hugged him, too. And then Kaede.

“I l-love you all, and...a-and I-I won’t f-f-forget you. Ever.” Kagome said between sobs. She hugged Inuyasha again and turned to walk back towards the well.

“Wait!” Inuyasha called, stopping her cold in her tracks. “I’ll walk with you.” He suggested. Kagome nodded, not yet trusting her voice. The two walked side-by-side. As they moved further away from the group, Kagome grabbed at Inuyasha’s hand. He stopped and simply looked at her. She felt a little awkward being stared at, but stared back nonetheless.
I deeply apologize for how long this took, but I had some MAJOR setbacks!
it started with too much extra things, bad grades getting me grounded from the computer, no internet on my laptop, my grandma had a heart attack, and just got out of the hospital a few days ago. She's doing fine now, though.
Please comment! :)
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blazerules34's avatar
I-I thin I'm gonna cry...plz let them get back together!