InuYasha Fan Fiction ❯ Out of the Closet, Into the Light ❯ Confessions, pt1 ( Chapter 4 )

[ X - Adult: No readers under 18. Contains Graphic Adult Themes/Extreme violence. ]
Chapter 5

Inuyasha and Kagome arrived at a park after walking for about ten minutes. They sat down at a bench in a secluded area. There was a silence between them as Inuyasha began to twidle his thumbs. noticed this, a worried look came on her face. 'This must be serious if he can't even talk about it. He's usually straight forward about stuff' Kagome thought to herself. She heard Inuyasha let out a loud sigh, which brought her out of her thoughts. I don't know how to tell you this. I-I don't want to be...in this relationship anymore." After his confession, he continued to stare at his hands. There was another silence, then Inuyasha looked up to Kagome's face and saw the hurt and confusion he had caused. sorry, Kagome. There wasn't any other way' he thought. Kagome began to open her mouth to speak, her words barely above a whisper. I...Did I do something wrong?" Kagome, you didn't do anything. It's just that..." he trailed off at the end of his sentence. something more isn't there, Inuyasha?" Kagome asked. Inuyasha flinched at her question. there is. But I'm not ready to...to tell you just yet. I'm sorry...please don't be upset, Kagome. I nerver wanted to-" understand, Inuyasha. There's obviously something you need to figure out on your own." Kagome gave Inuyasha an encouraging smile. you're ready to tell me, I'll listen. We can still be friends, right?" course" he answered. "I've gotta get going Kagome. I'll see ya at school." Inuyasha got up to leave, and Kagome followed suit. She gave him a hug, which startled him a bit, but responded back with his own.
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As Sora was driving Kouga to his apartment, Kouga noticed a pair of people hugging in as parkas they drove by. looks like Inuyasha...and Kagome.' Hid face had a sad expression as he watched the pair depart ways. 'wish that I could just run to him and tell him how I feel for him.' Kouga chuckled inwardly. probably think I'm some kind of freak. I mean, I just met him today. Maybe I'm just doomed to be without love all my life.' looked at her brother, noticing his sadness. 'He looks...lost. Something must be wrong.' Sora was about to ask him what was bothering him, until he spoke. "Sora, we need to talk." Kouga asked, never taking his gaze away from the window. You want to talk now?" When we get to my apartment" he answered, still looking out the window. rest of the car ride was in silence.
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When they arrived, Kouga turned to Sora before he fully turned the key to unlock the door. should warn you, it's still a bit messy. I didn't unpack all my boxes" he warned. seen your old room, Kouga. I doubt you can surprise me" Sora replied, with a smirk on her face. He shrugged and began to turn the knob. When they entered, Sora's jaw dropped. Everything was in place, as if he lives here for months. There was only one box in the middle of the kitchen floor. stand corrected. When did you become such a neat-freak? And I thought you said you arrived here yesterday?" guess I did clean up my act since last time you saw me. I was really anxious to see my father and my little sister, so I wasn't able to sleep. So I just unpacked everything" he explained. did all this in one day?!" Kouga answered, scratching the back of his head and giving Sora a sheepish grin. Sora began looking around the apartment. you mind if we talked now, sis?" he asked, interrupting her tour. Sora turned toward her brother, who had moved toward the couch. She nodded and followed him to the couch. As they sat down, Kouga began to speak, his voice trembling. isn't easy to say, Sora. And after I do say it, you'll probably hate me." Sora looked at her brother, who had the saddest look in his eyes. I could never hate you. I promise." He looked up at his sister and noticed the sincerity in her eyes. I ready for this?' He ran a hand through the front of his hair, tears started to brim his eyes, but not yet falling. I-I'm..." Sora saw her brother begin to tremble, and scooted closer to him and put her left arm around his shoulder. is so hard..." he whispered, a single tearr making a trail down his cheek before it landed on his lap. Sora noticed the teardrop stain on his right thigh. never seen him cry before' Sora thought. "I'm gay, Sora. I have been for a long time" he finally confessed. He felt the arm around his shoulder flinch. He then look up to find a pair of blue eyes filled with surprise and another emotion he couldn't figure out. She asked after a few seconds of silence. Kouga was going to respond, but Sora continued. didn't you tell me before? You don't trust me, niisan?" course I trust you Sora," Kouga let his tears flow freely. He took his left thumb and wiped away a tear that managed to escape the corner of her eye. I was so scared of how you would react. Not even father knows, yet. I never told anyone." Sora wrapped her arms around his neck. Kouga returned her embrace, with his arms wrapped around her waist tightly. you're not mad, imouto-chan?" shook her head. "Never" she answered. She let go of his neck and looked him in eyes. "What's his name?" she asked. blushed. 'How did she know?' not stupid, Kouga. There's obviously someone you like, so spill" she answered, practically reading his mind. gave a sigh. "Inuyasha." Sora gave Kouga a small smile and gave Kouga's right hand a gentle squeeze. want to help you be happy." Kouga knew what she was getting at, and nodded his head, knowing she would interfere with his love life with our without his permission.