InuYasha Fan Fiction ❯ Valentines ❯ Part I ( Chapter 1 )

[ Y - Young Adult: Not suitable for readers under 16 ]
Disclaimer: I do not own any of the Inuyasha characters, nor the fandom. All I claim is my plot line.

A/N: This is just a little Valentines ‘Thank You’ to all of my wonderful reviewers who have kept me inspired throughout the years with their words. Enjoy everyone. XD

XOXOXO:

Kagome Higurashi had spent the last two weeks rehearsing in front of her mirror for this very moment. She’d spent many nights up till the wee hours of the morning rehearsing exactly what she would say to him.

She closed her eyes and took a few deep breaths trying to gather enough courage to finally make her move. Butterflies brushed the inside of her stomach and her heart rate accelerated. ‘Tonight is the night, the night I show him my true feelings.’

Over the past six months she’d watched him under the guise of being there with her cousin to cheer on his matches in martial arts class. Every time he and her cousin’s boyfriend would spar they would inevitably take off their shirts and their bodies would glisten from the sweat as their weapons clashed repeatedly.

She loved watching the way the muscles rippled under his skin with every swing of his broad weapon. It impressed many girls at their school that he and her cousin’s boyfriend could even lift such heavy looking weapons. Her heart fluttered as she imagined his braid swaying against his back as he worked out.

Two and a half weeks ago a shocking event happened. The boy she had been secretly crushing on since the first time she’d seen him spar in class had finally spoken to her. He’d even asked her out. Unfortunately due to family emergencies she had been unable to go with him.

It had broken her heart to have to tell him that she couldn’t go. Kagome shifted her feet remembering how his eyes cerulean eyes had dimmed and how she’d hurriedly explained to him why she couldn’t go.

‘His eyes were so sad even though he tried hard not to show it.’ Once she had explained her reasons, he’d given her a small smile and kissed her cheek, telling her that he understood and to call him when everything was back to normal.

She remembered how bravely he’d walked away pretending not to be hurt, but as soon as he’d thought he was out of her sight his shoulders had slumped and he’d leaned heavily against the wall, banging his head to the wall. It had brought tears to her eyes and she’d run off to the girl’s room crying the whole way. It had taken her the better part of her next period just to stop crying and regain a semblance of her carefree nature.

Once things at home had finally settled down, she called him explaining what had gone on and that things were finally getting back to normal.

To her surprise the very next day at school she’d gotten a note in her locker asking her to meet him under the tree tonight at midnight.

She’d been thrilled when she got his note and had spent the entire day baking chocolates for this very moment. ‘I’m so glad that he waited for me.’ Her hand reverently brushed the top of the box. She’d spent an hour getting the bow tied just right and couldn’t wait to surprise him with her homemade chocolates.

Kagome took a deep breath and straightened her shoulders. ‘This is it, no more holding back. Tonight it’s all or nothing.’ Taking one more deep breath she ran her hand over the hem of her dress and stepped away from the building, walking towards the tree in the middle of the park where they had spent many hours after school just talking and hanging out.

Less than ten feet away from the tree her steps faltered. Her eyes pricked with the sting of tears and she stood frozen in shock. Right before her very eyes, the black haired boy who claimed to love her a mere two and a half weeks ago was making out under their tree with her older cousin.

Her heart was breaking more with every passing second as she watched the two embracing each other tenderly. ‘Why? Why would they do this to me?’

Kagome stared at the box in her hands and a shaky hand covered her lips to stifle her heartbroken sob. Her hand tightened around the box as she crushed it to her chest. Her head hung and her shoulders shook with silent sobs as tears fell down her face. ‘I guess he didn’t wait for me after all.’

XOXOXO:

A/N: Okay this is the first part. If all goes well the next part should be up soon. I’m estimating this to be another three - shot. I’d love to hear your thoughts and as always reviews are always appreciated. XD