InuYasha Fan Fiction ❯ Foreign Exchange Orphan ❯ Forever ( Chapter 25 )

Foreign Exchange Orphan

By: Jazmin Turner

Chapter Twenty Five:

Forever

A.N.: Last chapter! NOOOOOOOOOOOOOO! Well, actually the ending will be kind of angsty, and shizzle(lol), but the epilogue will sum things up quite nicely. Then, Foreign Exchange Orphan will be over. *sobs hysterically*

Disclaimer: I don't own Inuyasha so shut up and leave me alone!

Warning: If you can't handle angst then don't read this chapter, but *sigh* you'll be missing key points to the epilogue.

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She stared out the window. The thick, clear sheet of rain kept her from seeing anything as far as the Goshinboku tree. Raindrops drummed rhythmically as they pattered against the roof. Outside was a dreary, gray mass. The sky merged with the muddy ground and it was a perfect comparison to how she felt. Torn. Upset. Confused. Kagome scrubbed away a salty orbs that made hot tracks down her soft cheeks. Inuyasha was leaving. In two hours. Even saying those words in her head made her want to shrivel up and die.

Her love was leaving. The first guy to make her light-headed with anticipation, tremble with fear, cry out in pain, was leaving her. Probably forever. To Japan. Kagome would never see him again. That handsome, amber-eyed, white-haired boy of 17 was leaving her. Would she ever be able to go on? He had stolen her first kiss along with her heart. Tears stung her eyes again and she let out a strangled sob. I have to be strong, for him at least. How was the Great Inuyasha dealing with this himself? They had gone to Kikyo's trial only a week before. She was sentenced to six months in prison for attempted murder and tendency towards crazy habits. Inuyasha HAD NOT been a happy camper, which swallowed up the last fragments of time she would have with him.

"Oi Kagome, what are you doing?" came his voice. She turned, a small smile beginning to form at her lips. His ears twitched, drooping sadly, begging to be petted.

"Nothing," she replied, shuddering as the familiar blanket of cold began to creep down her back. Suddenly, his arms found their way against her waist, pressing her small form as his chest.

"Really?" Inuyasha mumbled in her ear, causing a delicious shiver to run up her spine. Kagome nodded dumbly, trying to capture the way his body felt against hers, the way heat radiated off his body, the way his lips felt against hers, the way his presence made her fluttery inside, and lock it away in her memory, for it would never be there again.

I don't understand the reason we bothered to fall in love, Kagome. I mean, they're just going to leave soon anyway, right? Sango's familiar words came back and echoed in her head. She hated to admit it. Her friend was right. That made her wonder how Sango was coping with the whole ordeal with Miroku right now. Probably as bad as she was. Kagome felt a small rumble vibrate from his chest. He was growling in pleasure. She craned to massage a furry, white triangle and he began to purr. I wonder what he feels for me. I mean, yeah he said he cares, but how much. I have to tell him soon, before he goes away. Little did she know, the same thoughts were running through her beloved hanyou's head.

Kagome, you're so beautiful. And sweet. And smart. I want to tell you how I feel about you, that I love you with every ounce of my soul, but…I'm afraid of rejection. Will it hurt more for leaving it bottled up inside or being rejected? He smelled a small trace of salt. She's crying! Sh*t! What did I do?

"Kagome…" Inuyasha murmured, turning her around to face him. "You're crying. Did I do something wrong?" She shook her head fervently.

"No, it's just that…that I'm going to miss you!" He bent down to kiss away her tears with soft, tender lips. She smiled. He was so sweet and caring, her Inuyasha… "Will you miss me, too?" He sensed her fear and he crushed her against him.

"Of course, baka!" he said in a whispery voice, nuzzling her soft cheek with his. "You changed me. For the better. You made me see life, and I was taking that for granted. So, I'm thanking you. Thanks, Kagome." She let loose the tight constrictions in her chest as she sucked in a deep breath. Who would have thought that the macho Inuyasha was romantic? She kissed his cheek, and wrapped her arms around his neck, letting out long, raspy sobs. Inuyasha rubbed her back in a circular motion, resting his head upon hers. "We'll get through this okay. I promise to write to you every day and I will visit, once I become of age." He felt her nod against him. "No distance can separate us."

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"I am sorry! I really I am!" the groaning man crying, tenderly nursing his now bruised cheek.

"Then Miroku, stop feeling me up and let us talk for a bit! Can you get by two seconds without groping?" Sango screeched, breathing flames. He scuttled a few feet away, waving his arms in front of his body in protest. She stared at him, as he screwed up big puppy-dog eyes, making her drown in endless depths of midnight blue. Sango softened, biting the inside of her cheek, before making a decision. "Come on houshi…" Miroku happily zoomed over and sat down with her on the couch.

"I knew you'd agree, Lady Sango!" he cried, smiling. He looks kind of cute that way…shoot! How did he do it? I mean, one second I think he's a mindless pervert bent on destroying the last ounces of my control, and now I'm sitting next to this guy that I find extremely cute, sexy, funny, and not to mention I'm head over heels in love! I am a SLAYER! Slayers aren't supposed to fall in love. Miroku smiled charmingly, making the last of her barriers crumble uselessly at her feet. She shrugged. Oh well. Kagome's a priestess, and just look at was Inuyasha did to her! The guy can't walk two feet away without her missing him. Okay, big exaggeration, but…She was broken from her thoughts, when she felt a large, yet gentle hand on her knee. Sango glared at him, chocolate brown eyes narrowing.

"Don't try anything dumb, Miroku," she hissed. He twitched.

"I'm not. What would make you think such a thing?" he asked innocently. Sango grinned, rolling her eyes.

"I'm not going to answer that…" she mumbled, when suddenly he brought his lips against her in a tender kiss. An electric tingle ran up her spine and she smiled, kissing him back. But, they had to part to gasp for air. And they did so. Reluctantly. "W-What was that for?"

"Because, Sango," Miroku began, taking her hands in his, fixating her with a powerful stare. "Since my Kazaana is gone, I am thinking about starting a family. With you." Her cheeks were suddenly painted with a red hue as she blushed furiously.

"W-What are you saying?" she stammered, barely able to force the words from her lips as she trembled with anticipation.

"Sango…when I come back, will you marry me?" Time seemed to stand still. Sango floated off into lala land as Miroku's grip on her tightened. "Please?" But I'm so young! I can't promise that while he's gone that I won't love someone else, and I don't want to break his heart. Yet, I've wanted this for so long!

"Er…Miroku," Sango stated slowly, as if he were somewhat slow. "I can't promise you anything, that I won't fall in love with someone else, or anything, so if you come back, yes, I will try my hardest to marry you." Miroku frowned somewhat, falling into thought, before breaking out in that usual, toothy grin.

"Thanks Sango! That's all I wanted to hear!" Then he hugged her. And they stayed like that for a long time.

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Ms. Higurashi pulled up in front of Tokyo airport, glancing at her watch before getting out briskly, to help Inuyasha with his bags - not that he had much, mind you. She smiled, giving him a hug, and a quick peck on the cheek.

"So, you know where to go, right?" she asked worriedly. "You don't need me to come, right?"

"No Mom!" Kagome cried, blushing from embarrassment.

"I think we'll go alone, if it's all the same to you, Ms. Higurashi," Inuyasha said, wrapping an arm around Kagome. She gave an acknowledgeable wink, before trotting off back to the car.

"I'll be back in half an hour, 2:30!" she yelled as she kicked the engine in gear and drove off. A short, stubby man, red in the face, came out perkily to take Inuyasha's bags. The hanyou dumped some coins in his hand to shoo him away.

"You sad bout leaving?"

"Duh! Baka!" he cried. "Of course! Any home is better than the Sengoku Jidai Orphanage!" Kagome playfully shoved him, before latching onto his arm as they pushed aside the glass doors.

"What do you wanna do before you have to go?" she asked in a slightly trembling voice.

"Check for Miroku and Sango." Before they could go any farther, they pinpointed the two friends immediately.

"HENTAI!" Everyone would had been about their way, turned to stare at the couple: a blushing, hysterical girl, and an unconscious boy. After a few seconds of quiet murmuring, they quickly began walking again.

"Sango!" Kagome yelled, waving to her friend, grinning. "You and Miroku are getting even closer I see." Sango looked like she was about to jump her, before a cocky grin broke out over her face.

"Yeah, I guess you can say that." Inuyasha grumbled, before pulling a shaky Miroku to his feet.

"People for the 2:00 flight must board the plane within ten minutes."

"Looks like that's us," Miroku said in a quiet voice. They all nodded, following the signs. People dressed in drenched fur coats scuttled aboard the plane, even though the rain had stopped an hour or ago. Sango hugged Miroku tightly, a few stray tears crawling down her face.

"Don't leave," she pleaded.

"I have to. I'm sorry Sango. But cheer up, I'll be back." He embraced her for what seemed like an eternity, before kissing her gently, and walking aboard the plane. Sango looked after him, beads of tears welling up in her eyes.

"Looks like this is my stop," Inuyasha said softly, before hugging Kagome against his tall form. "Don't forget me." She thought she could be strong, but just like earlier, she burst out into tears. He nuzzled her hair, taking one of his last whiffs on her scent for a while. Mmm…honey and jasmine. Just the way he liked it.

"I won't!" she screeched shrilly. "I would never forget you. You're important to me!" Kagome hugged him tighter.

"People for the 2:00 flight much board the plane now," the speaker blared. Inuyasha gave her a soft, tender kiss on the lips, squeezing her, before letting go kindly, giving a weak, watery grin, waving, and jogging off after Miroku.

"Inuyasha…I'll always love you," she murmured, as she hugged Sango, sobs merging together. After a few long minutes, they saw the plane gather speed at the runway before gliding up into the gray sky.

"Looks like they're really gone…"

"I-It's not a dream!"

"Forever."

"It's really real!" Both of them squealed, completely ignoring the other.

That's final. Inuyasha is gone. I might not see him…ever again…Kagome thought with finality.

Miroku left. Will I ever get over it?...Sango wondered, brushing away useless tears.

"C'mon Kagome, let's go home." And they left the airport.

But, like they said earlier.

'We cannot be separated by distance or time, because our love will be Forever.'

*WAILS* I can't believe it's finally over! That was the best ending to a story I've done so far. I'm too depressed to go on, so Aloha-good bye and hello.