InuYasha Fan Fiction ❯ I'll Be There For You ❯ Reconciliation? ( Chapter 21 )

Chapter 21: Reconciliation?

 

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“You don't seem pleased to see me, Inuyasha. You surely are not still upset with me, are you?” Kikyo studied Inuyasha closely.

 

“Keh. What do you want, Kikyo?” He stood with his arms crossed over his chest. Miroku caught Sango's and Kagome's attention and motioned them inside. Kagome nodded and turned to follow him upstairs, only to pause at the door once more.

 

Inuyasha felt Kagome's concern for him through the soul connection. Turning his head slightly, he gave her a reassuring smile before turning back to the woman in front of him. Kagome entered the building, allowing Inuyasha some privacy.

 

After Kagome went inside, Inuyasha studied the woman who had broken his heart. “I thought I told you to stay away from me.”

 

Kikyo sighed. “I know that I was really stupid back then. I know that what I did hurt you and Koga, and for that I am very sorry. I saw you unpacking and I had to come over and apologize again and ask your forgiveness. I have missed the friendship we used to have. After we broke up, I found myself shunned by the entire school. It was nothing more than what I deserved. My parents transferred me to another school where I could start afresh. I met a guy who helped me reconcile myself to my misdeeds and now I am here asking for you to forgive me and to hopefully restore the friendship I so carelessly destroyed.”

 

Inuyasha stared at her for a long moment. He couldn't believe his ears. This two-timing bitch wanted him to forgive her and for them to be friends again? She must be crazy. As the silence stretched on, Inuyasha saw a tear roll down her cheek. `What the hell?' he wondered to himself. `Is it possible for her to have changed that much?'

 

“I don't think that our friendship will ever be the same, Kikyo. Friendship requires trust, and you shattered that. I have already forgiven you, but I don't think that I am ready to call you a friend. You need to earn that privilege.”

 

Kikyo smiled at Inuyasha. “Thank-you for that much at least. Hopefully, I will be able to rebuild your trust in me.”

 

“You need to understand something first, Kikyo. I am engaged to a wonderful woman. If I find that you have done anything to hurt her or any of my friends, you will wish you had never met me.”

 

Kikyo nodded in understanding. “You don't have to worry about that Inuyasha. I will prove myself worthy of your friendship once again. Thank-you.” Turning with a small wave, Kikyo made her way down the street. Inuyasha watched for a moment before shaking his head and grabbing his stuff once more.

 

Kikyo turned the corner and leaned up against a building, a smirk on her face. “And once I am back in your good graces, I can destroy Kagome.” (A/N: How does she know Kagome and why does she want to destroy her? Tee Hee, I am so bad…)

 

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Miroku and Sango were waiting for Kagome in the stairwell. “What is the deal with that Kikyo, and why did Inuyasha seem so cold towards her?” Sango looked at her friend, hoping for answers to the puzzling scene they had just witnessed.

 

“I'll tell you guys upstairs what I know, which isn't much. Koga knows more, as he was involved in the whole mess.” Miroku raised a curious eyebrow, but led the girls up the stairs to the room he was sharing with Inuyasha.

 

Dropping their burdens in a corner of the room, Sango and Miroku turned to Kagome in expectation. Kagome sat on one of the bunks, twisting the hem of her shirt in agitation.

 

“I don't know the full story, but Kikyo, Inuyasha, and Koga were all friends through grade school and into Jr. High. In 8th grade, Inuyasha and Kikyo started dating. Things started to get pretty intense, at least for 8th graders. One day, Inuyasha went over to Koga's house to work on a project. When he got there, he found Kikyo and Koga making out. It turned out that she was seeing Inuyasha at the same time she was seeing Koga. Needless to say, Inuyasha and Koga fought and ended up not talking to each other for 3 years. Word made its way around the school, and Kikyo was black listed and ended up moving to a different school across town.”

 

Miroku gave a low whistle when Kagome finished. “That is so low! Dating your boyfriend's best friend at the same time. No wonder Inuyasha growled at her.”

 

Inuyasha entered the room causing everyone to look at him. Kagome stood and went to wrap her arms around his waist. “Are you okay? What did she want?”

 

Inuyasha gently kissed Kagome's upturned face. “Yeah, I'm okay. She apologized and asked forgiveness for her actions. She told me that she wanted to be friends again. I told her that she would need to earn that right, and she replied that she'd try. I also told her I was engaged and that if she did anything to hurt you or any of my friends again, she would regret ever meeting me.”

 

Kagome laid her head against his shoulder and sighed. “If she does anything to hurt you, I will hurt her.” Everyone looked at Kagome in surprise. They were not used to hearing their petite friend threaten anyone much less in the tone of voice she used. They were all glad that they were not the ones being threatened.

 

Inuyasha chuckled. “I guess that would make you my avenging angel then.” Miroku and Sango grinned while Kagome pouted at his teasing.

 

“Say, is anyone else getting hungry? We are supposed to meet Koga and Ayame in 20 minutes.” Miroku stood and went over to where Sango leaned against the wall. Grabbing her around the waist, he twirled her into a dip. “I am so hungry, I could heat Sango,” he said with a lecherous leer. Kagome laughed as Sango blushed darkly.

 

“Sango and I will go get our stuff and meet you out front. Who's driving?”

 

“I'll drive. I am so glad I got my car back, I don't want to ride in anyone else's car for a while.” Everyone chuckled at Inuyasha's declaration.

 

“Okay, see you out front in 10 minutes.”

 

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“Hey Sango, where are we meeting Koga and Ayame?” Inuyasha pulled to a stop at a light, looking back at Sango for directions.

 

“We're meeting them at Shermer's. It is a little diner off of Grand Ave. Take a left at the next light and you'll see it on the left hand side of the road.”

 

“Hey there's Koga's van. They must have just pulled in.” Kagome pointed out the army green van that Koga and Ayame were climbing out of.

 

“Hey guys! Long time, no see!” Ayame squealed as she hugged everyone. Sango punched her lightly in the arm.

 

“You baka! You just saw me this morning.” Ayame smiled ruefully.

 

“Oh yeah, sorry. Anyway, I am so glad that everyone is here together!” Linking arms with Kagome and Sango, she skipped into the diner with the guys following close behind.

 

The hostess sat them in a corner booth and brought them their drinks. Inuyasha turned to Koga. “Hey Koga, guess who stopped by to see me earlier.”

 

Koga gave him a blank look. “Who would that be?”

 

“Kikyo.”

 

“That bitch is here? What did she want?” Inuyasha told him about their conversation. Koga snarled. “I don't want that thing anywhere near me. You are more forgiving than I am willing to be.”

 

Inuyasha took a drink of his soda. “We'll see what happens. I am not going to go out of my way for her, that is for sure.”

 

Their waitress came by to take their orders. Conversation turned to the classes they were starting on Monday. The waitress soon returned with their food, and everyone dug in, mulling the events of the day in silence.

 

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TBC

 

A/N: Kikyo has something up her sleeve. The question is, will Inuyasha and the gang figure it out in time?