InuYasha Fan Fiction ❯ Simply Irresistible ❯ Song Of The Heart ( Chapter 9 )

“---” = talking

 

`---' = thinking

 

-italics- = song lyrics

 

/---/ = inner voice

 

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Disclaimer ~ I don't own Inuyasha but the plot is mine and I would it to stay that way please. And any pieces of clothing that are described in my story also belong to me!

 

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Chapter Eight

Song of the Heart

“Are you hungry at all?” Kagura looked at the man across from her and swallowed. If someone had told her that she would be having coffee with Sesshomaru Tetsusaiga today, she would have laughed in their face. Never in her life had she ever believed that this would ever happen; at least not in reality. Sure, she had had many dreams about Sesshomaru; Kagura couldn't think of a time when he didn't invade her dreams.

“I-Iie, daijobou.” Of course her stomach took that particular time to grumble in protest and she blushed. Sesshomaru just smirked.

“I don't think your stomach agrees with you,” he said and Kagura blushed even more. He waved the waitress over and proceeded to order them each something to eat. She didn't look him, just kept her eyes on her coffee cup clasped tightly in her perfectly manicured hands. The warmth felt nice through her fingers and she took another sip. She raised her gaze to look at Sesshomaru and found him staring at her.

“Nani?” she asked angrily. Kagura hated it when people stared at her. It always made her feel self-conscious; as if they were trying to find out her deepest, darkest secret.

“Bettsuni.” Sesshomaru said, continuing to stare at her. Kagura scrunched up her face and glared at him.

“Look, why the fuck are you staring at me? Do I have something on my face?” Her temper flared and she felt like chucking something at him. Suddenly, Kagura realised who she was talking to and her hand flew to her mouth in surprise.

“Ah...gomen, sometimes I get carried away,” she said, lowering her ruby eyes, “I just don't like it when people stare at me. It makes me think they want something.”

“I do want something from you.” Her gaze flew back up in confusion. Sesshomaru's face showed no emotion and her stomach fluttered. She could never tell what was going on behind those elegant, golden orbs. Her head was a mass of lust and confusion as she stared at the man sitting across from her. Then she realised what he meant and her heart sagged.

`How could I have been so stupid?' Kagura mentally smacked herself. Sesshomaru didn't really like her, he just wanted information. He probably wanted to meet one of her friends, most likely Kikyou. She always got the most attention even though she was technically with someone at the moment. Kagura really despised the way Kikyou took Inuyasha for granted. She knew, as did the rest of our group, that Kikyou was insanely jealous of her cousin, Kagome. That was the only reason she had asked Inuyasha out in the first place. It was a miracle that he had not found out about all the other men she had been with since they had been going out, because there had been a lot.

Kagura sighed and waited for the inevitable. Sesshomaru's face still showed no emotion and it was almost frightening. She was usually able to read people's moves by the look on their face, but the man in front of her was a complete mystery. A sexy, long haired, well-built mystery, but a mystery none the less.

“And that would be?” Kagura prompted when he didn't say anything. If he was going to ask about Kikyou, Kagura wanted it over with so she could save herself from embarrassment and leave.

“I want you to act normal around me.” Sesshomaru said, “And maybe smile a little more.” If Kagura had been in a cartoon, her jaw would have dropped to the floor.

“N-n-nani?”

“I can tell you're very nervous Kagura. I did not ask to have coffee with me so you could sit there acting all quiet and shit. That's not who you are and you know it.” He sat back in his chair but his eyes never left hers. Kagura was still in shock from his words and he smirked. She wanted to get rid of it but she didn't know whether to smack or kiss it off his handsome face.

“What did you think I was going to say?” Sesshomaru asked, “That I only asked you out to pump you for information?” Her eyes widened even more and she slowly nodded.

“I thought you were going to ask about Kikyou...” she mumbled. His expression hardened and Kagura swallowed hard. His gaze froze her in place she immediately knew she had said something wrong.

“That tramp that my stupid half-brother is going out with? Why would I want to know anything about her?”

“Never mind, forget I even said that.” Kagura said and took another drink of her coffee. Sesshomaru lent forward and she couldn't help but get lost in his golden orbs.

“Let's get this straight Kagura,” he said, “I asked you out for coffee. If I had wanted to ask out some slut that has probably slept with every guy in the school, then I would have. But I didn't. I wanted to get to know you; are you okay with that?” She nodded numbly and he smirked again. They stayed like that, allowing each other's breath to wash over their faces, until the waitress came with their food. We ate in silence but Kagura stole more than her share of looks at him. Of course half of them ended up with her blushing redder than a tomato because he would catch her.

After they finished, Sesshomaru ordered them another cup of coffee and Kagura finally decided to break the silence. “What are you planning to major in?”

“I'm not sure yet,” he said leaning back in his chair, “I'm taking a bit of everything right now because I haven't found anything I particularly like.” She nodded her head in agreement.

“Yeah, it's the same with me. There are so many thing's I want to do but I think I'll end up going into piloting or something.”

“Got a thing for heights?”

“Yeah, I really want to do something that involves flying. But I also need something that pays well because I've already got two mouths to feed.” Kagura sighed and Sesshomaru looked at her questioningly. Kagura turned her head and looked to her right and out the window. It wasn't snowing anymore but there was still a far amount on the ground. The sky had turned a smoky purple and she could tell that there was going to be more snow soon.

“My parents died a long time ago and I've had to take care of my twin sister, Kanna,” she said, “Even though Kanna's older than me, I've always been the one to look after her. I just don't want her to end up on the streets.” Kagura continued to look out the window, thinking about her future and what would do in order to keep Kanna safe.

 

“Kanna may look like a child but she's very smart. She's short for her age and people automatically assume she's a lot younger than she looks. I've always been the one to stick up for her...” Kagura trailed off, unable to go on. She felt her eyes fill up with tears but blinked them back. Kagura refused to cry in front of anyone. It was a sign of weakness and she had promised herself that she would never let her guard down. It was how she survived. Suddenly, Kagura felt Sesshomaru reach over and take her hand in his. He didn't say anything, but he didn't need too. They just sat there, staring into each other's eyes, her hand clasped in his. After what seemed liked hours, he released his hold and stood up.

 

“Come on, let's get out of here.” She nodded and before she could reach for her wallet, Sesshomaru threw some money on the table and lead her out of the café.

 

“You didn't have to pay for everything you know.” He looked back at her and smirked. He had to stop doing that. It was extremely sexy and Kagura felt her nipples harden and push against her shirt. Thankful that was wearing a jacket, Kagura tried not to do anything to let on how much arousal he was causing within her.

 

“I was the one who invited you wasn't I?” Kagura shrugged her shoulders and continued to walk, a faint blush tinting her cheeks. Her feet crunched in the snow and she looked around in wonder at how white everything was. She shivered a bit and hoped Sesshomaru wouldn't notice.

 

No such luck.

 

“Cold?” he asked and Kagura couldn't help but glare at him.

 

“I'm fine,” she snapped. He smirked again. `Kami-sama I wish he wouldn't do that. It's making it hard for me to concentrate on what he's saying.' Kagura rubbed her hands together trying to savour the little warmth that she had left. She really should have brought her gloves today.

 

/Well that's what you get for sleeping through your alarm.'/

 

`Fuck off! I don't need my fuckin' conscience telling me what to do.'

 

/Well I guess the alarm not going off was a good thing right? If you had woken up on time you never would have ran in Sesshomaru./

 

`Shut the fuck up!'

 

/Fine fine. No need to be such a bitch about it./ Kagura shook her head and walked into something. She fell backwards, expecting to hit the cold snow. What she did not expect was to have a strong arm wrap around her waist to keep her from falling on her butt.

 

“If you're going to keep bumping into me, Kagura,” Sesshomaru said, “I may have to keep you on radar.” Kagura blushed, but a laugh escaped her lips.

 

“You go right ahead,” she said regaining her balance, “And while you're at it, put the principle on it too, so I can run in the opposite direction when ever she comes near me.” Sesshomaru chuckled and opened his car door. Kagura slipped into the passenger seat and put on her seatbelt. She watched Sesshomaru walked around to the driver's side of the car and she suddenly got an idea. As soon as he shut the door, she turned to him with a shy look on her face.

 

“Ano...Sesshomaru, can I show you something? It's okay if you don't wanna go but I thought that...well...maybe...” Kagura looked down, unable to finish. Sesshomaru started the engine before replying.

 

“I thought I told you to act normal. Where is this place?”

 

“It's about a thirty minute drive from here; around Hanyou Point. If you just head towards there, I can direct you when we get close,” she said with a slight smile on her face. Sesshomaru nodded and pulled out of his parking spot. About five minutes after they had left the café parking lot, it started to snow. Kagura stared in awe as the white specks swirled around the car.

 

`If this is a dream, don't let me wake up.'

 

#-#-#

 

“That fucking bitch! I swear if she ever comes within fifty feet of me I'm going to fucking kill her.” Kagome punched the stall door and left a dent. She was back in the bathroom again. After she had seen Kikyou with some one who looked like a teacher, Kagome had run back to the bathroom in order to prevent herself from hitting somebody. Kagome punched the door again and it banged open.

 

“Why the fuck does she insist on messing around behind Inuyasha's back?” Kagome said to no one in particular. She couldn't name all the men Kikyou had been with, but it had to average out to at least one every month or so. Kagome could not understand why someone would want to do that.

 

`Why did she ask Inuyasha out in the first place if she was going to screw every other guy that came her way?' Kagome thought to herself.

 

/Because she hates your guts./

 

`Who asked you?'

 

/You did, no one else is around./

 

`Yeah well, fuck off!'

 

/You know that's the reason. First of all, she wanted to get back at her for outdoing her in that talent contest thing./

 

`Feh, yeah she really hated me after that. Just couldn't accept that I'm better than she is. Goddamn jealous bitch.'

 

/Told ya./

 

`And I thought I told you to fuck off.'

 

/Why I even voice my opinion is beyond me./ The door to the stall Kagome was sitting had stayed open so she punched the side instead. Another dent.

 

“As soon as Inuyasha wakes up I am so going to rat her out! He doesn't deserve to be treated like this,” she said, feeling the anger rise to her face, “And she deserves to burn in the bowels of hell where she came from.”

 

“Planning Kikyou's demise again Kag-chan?” Kagome looked up to see Sango standing in front of her, leaning on the edge of the stall. She smirked.

 

“No, of course not. Why would I want my dearest cousin in the whole wide world to rot in hell?” she sneered, “She's only dating my best friend, taking him for granted and sleeping with every other guy in the school. Teachers included.”

 

“Fake sincerity doesn't suit you Kagome.”

 

“No shit.” Kagome laughed and Sango joined in.

 

“You also should try to keep from damaging school property as well,” she said, eyeing the dent in the side of the stall. Kagome shrugged her shoulders.

 

“You should see the door. That one is twice as big,” she snorted. Sango laughed again and moved out of the way as Kagome stepped out of the stall. She walked to the mirror and looked at her reflection. Her face was a little flushed and it looked like she had put on a lot of blush. Kagome sighed and splashed her face with water. The coolness of the water was relaxing and she let it run down her face. Her azure eyes were still closed when Sango came up beside her and handed her a paper towel.

 

“Arigatou.” Kagome said, taking it. She wiped the remaining water off of her face and threw the paper towel in the garbage. Sango was now leaning against the counter facing away from the sink with her hand in her pockets. Kagome gripped the edge of the counter and stared at her friend.

 

“So what has the slut done this time?” Kagome sighed and turned around to lean against the counter in the same fashion.

 

“The usual. I saw her walking out of the school with some guy. I think he may have been a teacher but I've never seen him before.” Sango shook her head.

 

“Does it matter?” she asked.

 

“Iie, demo that's not the point. She can't go around like this Sango. I can't stand to see her use Inuyasha like this.” Kagome closed her eyes and her head dropped back, her face now opposite the ceiling. Sango patted Kagome's arm.

 

“I know Kagome. Kikyou takes Inuyasha for granted and he can't seem to see through her. But there's nothing you can do.” Sango said, trying to comfort her. Kagome's eyes flew open.

 

“That's what you think,” she said, an evil smile forming on her lips. Sango looked at her friend and took a step back.

 

“Uh oh, I know that look. What are you going to do Kagome?” Sango asked. Kagome started to laugh.

 

“Something that Kikyou will never forget.” Kagome had wanted to get back at Kikyou ever since she had met her. Kikyou had humiliated Kagome too many times and now it was payback time. A plan had started to form in her mind. It was time to bring her cousin down to where she belonged.

 

Kikyou always thought she was above everyone except her prissy friends but not for much longer. Maybe she would be so embarrassed that she would leave and never come back. Kagome's shoulders started to shake with excitement. Why hadn't she thought of thins before? It was the perfect plan and Kagome knew where she was going to pull it off: the Winter Dance.

 

Suddenly the door to the bathroom opened, interrupting Kagome's wicked thought. The two women turned around with a start, hoping it wasn't the very person they were talking about. They stared in disbelief as Miroku walked in.

 

“Sango you took so long that I thought I'd come and check to see if you were alright,” he said, as if walking into the women's washroom was a normal thing for him. Which, knowing Miroku, probably was. They stood in silence and Kagome blinked a few times. She wasn't really sure if this was actually happening. Then Sango came back to reality and screamed.

 

“You fucking hentai! What the hell are you doing coming in here?!” She walked up to Miroku and punched him in the face. Miroku flew out of the women's washroom and smashed into the wall. Sango slammed the door and turned around, her hands clenched in fists at her sides. Kagome tried to control herself but she just couldn't help it; she burst out laughing. Sango glared at her.

 

“Shut the fuck up,” she mumbled. Kagome just continued to laugh until tears were pouring down her face.

 

“I swear, if I didn't see that everyday, my life would be considerably boring,” she said. Sango just glared at her and she shrugged her shoulders.

 

“I guess we should get going ne? I think we've spent all of lunch hour in here.” Kagome giggled. She laughed too and nodded. They walked out of the washroom to find Miroku still on the ground, unconscious. Sango grabbed his collar and dragged him behind them.

 

`Get ready, Kikyou. You messed with the wrong girl.'

 

#-#-#

 

“Kami-sama, I thought this day would never end.” Kagome groaned, taking her bag out of her locker and slammed it shut. She put on her jacket, knowing it would still be snowing and slung her backpack over her shoulder.

 

“How many times have you said that since we left the classroom?” Sango asked, closing her own locker.

 

“I don't know, three times?” Kagome guessed. She spun the combination part of the lock to make sure no one could open it, and then turned around to face Sango.

 

“Seven, but who's counting?” Sango laughed and she joined in.

 

`This is a good end to the day.' Kagome thought to herself. It had been tough to control herself after watching Kikyou leave with that man, but some how the raven-haired women had maintained her composure.

 

“I asked Miroku to drive you to the hospital after school.” Sango said, putting on her coat. Kagome looked at her friend as her sapphire eyes widened.

 

“You didn't have to do that. I mean, I wasn't really planning too—”

 

“Anyone ever tell you you're a terrible liar, Kagome?” Sango put her arm on Kagome's shoulder. Kagome felt her eyes burn and she blinked to prevent any tears from showing.

 

“Gomen, I don't wan to trouble you...” she trailed off.

 

“Trouble me? Kagome, what's troubling me is seeing you like this,” she said, “You put on a mask, thinking no one can see your pain but it doesn't work with me. I know how you're feeling; you need to see him.” A single tear tickled down Kagome's cheek and she put her arms around her friend.

 

“Arigatou Sango. You're all a woman needs in a friend.” Sango hugged her back and giggled.

 

“I'll remind you of that the next time I ask you for money.” Kagome laughed and pulled out of the hug. Sango smiled.

 

“Now come one, I'm sure Miroku is already waiting for us outside.” Kagome nodded and wiped away her tears.

 

They walked towards the entrance of the school and Kagome opened the doors to see light, fluffy snowflakes falling from the sky. She stood in the doorway and took in the wonderful scene in front of her. The trees were lined with a layer of snow and the footprints people had made had almost disappeared.

 

“Sugoi.”

 

“Ah,” Sango agreed. “I could never get tired of seeing thing everyday. Although I still thing going to the beach would be better.” Kagome smiled; Sango preferred the summer sun while she liked the winter snow. It made everything look so tranquil and calm that it made her soul feel completely. She breathed deeply and twirled around. The snowflakes spun around with her, as if she was stuck inside a tornado. Kagome raised her arms in the air and laughed. She ran to the top of the steps and stopped.

 

Yesterday's events flowed into her mind and suddenly Kagome found it hard to breathe. She could remember the fear that had shaken her when she couldn't find Inuyasha. She remembered running through the snow looking for him. And then suddenly, there he was. Kagome could see Inuyasha's body lying on the snow, the pure white surface stained with his blood. She gasped as the red started to encircle her. Kagome tried get away, but everywhere she turned there was more red. It swirled around her until darkness enveloped her and she fell to the ground.

 

The next thing Kagome knew, she was lying in someone's arms and Sango was calling her name. Kagome tried to focus on her voice but all she could see was a gigantic blur. Blinking a few times, she slowly opened her eyes again. Sango was bending over her with a worried look on her face.

 

“Kagome? Kagome daijobouka?” Kagome shook her head a little and shivered. She could feel the wetness of the snow soaking into her clothes and she tried to sit up but someone forced her back down.

 

“No don't get up yet, you could have some kind of back injury or something.” Sango said putting her hand on Kagome's shoulder and squeezed it slightly.

 

“Shit Kagome, what happened? One minute you're standing in front of me, admiring the view and the next thing I know you're sprawled out in Miroku's arms at the bottom of the stairs.” Kagome looked at her in confusion, then to her right to find Miroku holding her in his arms. She blushed and pushed herself out of his grasp.

 

“You shouldn't move Kagome.” Miroku said. Kagome looked at him and glared slightly.

 

“Daijobou.” She got to her feet with Sango's help and brushed herself off. Then she looked around; Inuyasha's bloody body was nowhere to be seen. There was no red, only the chaste whiteness of the snow. Kagome sighed in relief and turned to her friends. They looked at her with worry and Kagome almost cringed at her stupidity. She hadn't seen Inuyasha; he was safe and sound, so to speak, in the hospital.

 

“Gomen,” she mumbled.

 

“What happened Kag-chan? Did you not eat enough today or something?” Kagome shook her head and looked at the ground. She could feel tears coming again and said something incomprehensible.

 

“Nani?” Sango questioned.

 

“I saw his body,” Kagome said meeting her gaze, “I saw his body, Sango! I saw him and the blood and I couldn't take it! There was red everywhere and I couldn't get away!” She started to shake and Miroku took her in his arms.

 

“Don't worry Kagome. You found him in time and now he's going to be fine. You saved him.”

 

“How do you know?” Kagome asked angrily, pushing away from him, “You have no idea; no one does if he's going to be fine.”

 

“No we don't. But that doesn't mean we've given up hope. We keeping waiting everyday for news on his condition and we'll continue to wait until he wakes up. Which he will. You just have to be patient Kagome.” She looked at Miroku with tears in her eyes and sighed.

 

“I've tried but everywhere I go I see something that reminds me of him and how I could have helped him. I felt something that morning! I felt something bad was going to happen but I just shrugged it off!”

 

“You couldn't have known Kagome.” Sango said, “You are not a fortune teller; you can't tell what's going to happen to people before it actually happens. There was nothing you could do.” The tears poured down Kagome's face at her friend's words.

 

“I know! That's the problem. Inuyasha has spent his life protecting me and the one time he needed my help I wasn't there. I wasn't able to protect him like he'd done for me...” she trailed off and they stood in silence.

 

“You can't be with him all the time.” Sango said after a while.

 

“But I want to be.” Sango and Miroku exchanged a knowing glance and Kagome's hand flew to her mouth.

 

“I m-mean...I d-d-didn't mean...” she stuttered. Sango and Miroku just smiled.

 

“We know Kagome.” Kagome looked them and the side of her mouth curved up into a smile.

 

“I'm pretty pathetic, aren't I?” she said, twirling a lock of hair around her finger. They both laughed.

 

“No, I think that job's already been taken by the guy we're about to see.” Kagome smiled again and sighed. She was dong that a lot lately.

 

“Why did I ever think I could hide this from you guys.”

 

“Maybe you hit your head one too many times when you were little.” Miroku said, “Come on, I owe you a ride to a certain hospital to see a certain man.” He led them towards the parking lot. They reached Miroku's car and Kagome got into the backseat while Sango got into the passenger side. Rubbing her hands together, Kagome tried to warm them up a little while looked out the window. It was still snowing.

 

#-#-#

 

“Ah, good to see you again miss. Come to see that boyfriend of yours?” Kagome laughed.

 

“Konichiwa Anne. Hai, I'm here to see Inuyasha demo he's not my boyfriend.” Anne's eye's twinkled and she laughed.

 

“Hai hai, I know. But you could have fooled me with the way you spent so much time here.” Kagome smiled and started towards the elevator. It had been a week since Inuyasha's accident and she had been coming to see him every single day after school. That day she had passed out on the steps had thrown her off a little and she had never been able to sing to Inuyasha. She just hadn't been in the mood.

 

“Going to sing to Inuyasha today miss?” Kagome's eyes widened and she turned around to face Anne. She winked and Kagome blushed.

 

`How did she know I was planning to sing to Inuyasha at all?' she asked herself as she stared at the old woman. Anne just laughed.

 

“I've heard you humming when I when I pass you in the halls Kagome. I figured that it would happen someday.” Kagome smiled and nodded.

 

“Hai, I was actually going to do it last week but something came up and I didn't feel up to it,” she admitted. Anne nodded and Kagome turned back towards the elevator as the doors opened. She was about to walk in when someone with dark hair walked out.

 

“I hope Inuyasha hasn't woken up,” Kagome said with a smirk, “Wouldn't want your ugly face to be the first thing he sees. He'd end up going into shock and end up in another coma.” Kikyou glared at her, but Kagome didn't meet her gaze. She walked right past her cousin and into the elevator and pressed the button for Inuyasha's floor. Kikyou put her foot in the doorway to prevent them from closing.

 

“Just remember that I'm the one who's going to get kiss him hello when he wakes up,” she said. Kagome lifted her foot and dug her heel into Kikyou's foot. She cringed and Kagome looked her right in the eyes.

 

“And you remember this, you fucking whore. You keep up acting like a slut and I'll make sure you never go near Inuyasha again.” Kikyou looked at her in shock and Kagome smiled, “What's the matter bitch? Had to skip school to see Inuyasha because all your free time is spent fucking other men? I now all about you being the `teacher's pet' in Chemistry. I bet Inuyasha would love to hear about that.”

 

“You little bitch! You have no idea who you're dealing with!” Kikyou said, her voice rising. Kagome just laughed.

 

“Oh I think I know exactly who I'm dealing with. A little good for nothing slut who thinks she can go around fucking every man she sees, while her boyfriend lies in a coma. Be careful Kikyou, your past may come back to haunt you.” And with that Kagome kicked her foot and the elevator doors closed.

 

“Well, that put me in a good mood.” Kagome said to herself. She reached the floor Inuyasha was on and started towards his room. She opened the door and slipped into his room quietly. Inuyasha lay on the bed as usual, with machines blinking around him. It never changed, no matter how much she wished it to be. Kagome pulled up a chair and sat down beside him.

 

“Konichiwa Inuyasha, daijobouka? I'm doing alright, demo I wish it would snow again. The sun's been out too much lately so all the snow is melting.” There was still some snow on the ground but Kagome wanted it to look light and fluffy instead of pressed down by people's footprints. She took off her jacket and rested it on her lap. Her lavender turtleneck was enough to keep her warm inside the hospital.

 

“I've got a surprise for you today Inuyasha,” she said, taking his hand. “You remember that play thing we did in high school? That was fun wasn't it? Although I think I got more out of it than you. That ending scene was my favourite.” Kagome clasped his hand in both of hers tightly.

 

“I sang that song from the bottom of my heart, Inuyasha. I put everything I had into that song and you always said you never liked the song until you heard me sing it. So I thought I'd sing it for you today, is that alright Inuyasha?” She took a deep breath and began to sing. The notes tumbled off her tongue flawlessly and she felt like she was back in the forest. She was the girl lying on the ground once again, singing to the one she thought she had lost.

 

“Don't leave me in all this pain
Don't leave me out in the rain
Come back and bring back my smile
Come and take these tears away.”

 

Kagome opened her eyes and looked at Inuyasha's sleeping form. She touched his cheek lovingly and continued.

”I need your arms to hold me now
The nights are so unkind
Bring back those nights when I held you beside me.”

 

As she began the chorus, Kagome remembered something Sango had told her that day.

 

“You're going to be the one to lead him home, Kagome. You keep holding on and I know he's going to wake up to your voice.”

”Un-break my heart.
Say you'll love me again
Undo this hurt you caused
When you walked out the door
And walked outta my life.”

 

`I hope you're right, Sango. I couldn't stand it if he woke up in Kikyou's arms.' Kagome thought to herself and started to sing a little louder.

”Un-cry these tears
I cried so many nights
Un-break my heart,
My heart.”

 

#-#-#

Inuyasha was in the fog again. He had not been able to find a way out and he still didn't know who that woman was.

 

`I wonder how long I've been here,' he asked himself, `It feels like hours.' Inuyasha stood up and brushed himself off. He looked around for some sort of clue that may have helped but as usual, all he saw was grey. Shrugging hi shoulders, he started walking in no particular direction. Then suddenly he heard something. It was very faint, but he could still hear it. Inuyasha stood absolutely still in order to focus on the sound. It didn't sound like talking; more like more like singing but he couldn't make out the words.

 

He struggled to hear the voice more clearly. It was as if the mist around him was blocking off any outside sound. Inuyasha felt like he was in a glass cage, except for the fact that he couldn't see s damn thing. Frustration was filling his entire body because the noise was just out of reach of his senses.

 

Then, suddenly, it was as if a path had been cleared. Inuyasha could hear the song perfectly and the voice was so angelic that he smiled. He found that strange because not a lot of things could make him smile so easily.

 

“Take back that sad word good-bye
Bring back the joy to my life
Don't leave me here with these tears
Come and kiss this pain away”

 

`I've heard this before.' Inuyasha thought to himself. He could not quite place it but he knew he recognised the song; and the voice. It was soft and sincere and felt a calming sensation wash over him as he listened.

”I can't forget the day you left
Time is so unkind
And life is so cruel without you here beside me.”

 

“Kagome,” he whispered. It was Kagome. She had sung this song at the end of their grade twelve play. Her character had thought she'd lost the one she loved and so she had just started to sing.

 

“I'm here, Kagome. I can hear you.” Inuyasha said closing his eyes and letting her voice surround him.

”Un-break my heart.
Say you'll love me again
Undo this hurt you caused
When you walked out the door
And walked outta my life.”

 

`It sounds different. She didn't sing it like this back then. It's more filling this time, as if she's reaching out for something,' he thought. Inuyasha tried to find where Kagome was coming from but her voice was everywhere. In the end, he just stood there and listened as she sang to him.

”Un-cry these tears
I cried so many nights
Un-break my heart
My heart.”

 

#-#-#

 

`Can you hear me Inuyasha? I'm going to lead you back, please hear my voice and follow it. You don't know how much I miss you.'

”Don't leave me in all this pain
Don't leave me out in the rain
Bring back the nights when I held you beside me.”

 

“Kagome.” Her eyes flew open as Inuyasha's voice echoed in her head. She stared at him as he lay there in the starch white hospital bed.

 

`Did that just happen? Did we just connect somehow?' she thought hopefully. Kagome leaned forward and put her head on his chest, still holding his hand. Her raven hair fanned out behind her and she pushed a tray lock out of her eyes.

”Un-break my heart.
Say you'll love me again
Undo this hurt you caused
When you walked out the door
And walked outta my life.”

 

`Come back to me.'

”Un-cry these tears
I cried so many, many nights.”

 

Kagome closed her eyes and sleep started to take over, causing her voice to soften. She sang the last part of the song with all of her heart and soul, hoping it would reach Inuyasha somehow. She looked at his face and felt a tug at her heartstrings.

“Un-break my heart
Come back and say you love me
Un-break my heart
Sweet darlin'.”

`I'll be here when you wake up, Inuyasha. I promise. Just come back soon.'

 

“Without you I just can't go on,
Can't go on.”

 

As the last words exited her mouth, Kagome smiled. Inuyasha had heard her. She didn't know why she knew, but somehow she knew he had heard. With that happy thought on her mind, Kagome allowed herself to be taken over by sleep. Squeezing his hand one last time, she whispered three words.

 

“I love you.” Then her breathing evened out and she fell asleep. It was only early afternoon but Kagome was completely exhausted. Too much energy had been spent worrying about Inuyasha and what she was planning to do to Kikyou at the up coming dance.

 

However, if Kagome had stayed awake a second longer, she would have felt Inuyasha squeeze her hand back.

 

#-#-#

 

Bettsuni - nothing

 

~wel how wus dat? I finally got the singing thing in. lotsa ppl were waiting 4 dat but I just couldn't find the rite time 2 put it in. da song is Unbreak My Heart by Toni Braxton if u wanted to download it or sumthing. Really gude song. and yes a week has now passed. I had 2 speed it up a little didn't I? I mean all of u were asking me when inu was gonna wake up bt it had only bin a DAY! Jeez… wel I hope u liked da chap! Arigatou and ja ne.

 

--Sereia