UnFaithful

A/N Hey guys...you all have been wonderful.......I hope you enjoy this one, theres a little bit of humor, not as much angst.:)

I went back to the feudal era......only for a few hours. I just wanted to know that InuYasha was okay. Sango was the only one who saw me, I felt guilty hiding from Shippo but it was easier that way, the last time I saw him, he cried because he wanted me to stay. I saw InuYasha....I hid from him as well. He was alright, I suppose.....he was with Miroku and Sesshomaru, I never thought I’d see them walking so casually together. Okay......let me be honest, I did run into Koga. On my way back to the well, I saw him leaning on a near by tree. I jumped when he called my name. ‘Damn’. I thought. Slowly I turned around.......it was strange, like we had no clue of what to say or how to look at one another. For the first time ever, he didn’t run up to me, grabbing my hand....he kept his distance.
“How are you?” We spoke at the same time. He sighed as his eyes fell to the ground.

“You first.” He insisted.

“H-Hello....Koga.” I wasn’t sure what else to say. It was weird...we were such good friends before all this madness. We crossed a dangerous line and now nothing is the same......not even our friendship. He smiled, knowing I felt just as awkward as I did.

“Hey there.” He said that like he wanted to say more but chose not to. His tone was soft, I sensed sadness behind it.

“Koga......I heard about.....I’m so sorry.” I paused to look away from him, I hated to see him like this. “Aaliyah...I-I know how much you loved her.”

“Yeah, well....I still love her. We tried to work it out but all she could see was you and I....hell I would have left to if I was her.” He admitted, trying to shrug it all off. I knew he was worse off then he let on.

“Well, if it makes you feel better.....InuYasha, he hates me. Said even my scent made him ill.” I said, my eyes fell to the ground as I fought my tears. “So....looks like we both suck when it comes to relationships huh?”

He laughed at my little joke. “No...Kagome, you don’t......just made a real bad decision. Hell, we both made the wrong move.”

“Yeah...I’ll say”. I chimed in, making yet another little joke. He chuckled...I was happy to see him smile, still, we kept our distance. “So, have you...did you run into InuYasha?”

“Oh hell yeah I did but I don’t want to stress you with all that.....its fine, I’m fine.....really.”

“Oh...well, okay.” We stood there in silence. Conversation didn’t come as easy with us anymore and we both knew it. “Koga” I called to him.

“Yeah...I’m still here.” He straightened up, no longer leaning on the large tree.

“Are we still......friends?” I sounded like a small child at recess. He walked over towards me, he stretched his arms out but then thought about his gesture....not sure if it was a good idea.

“Yes.” There was my answer, with no hesitation. He grabbed my hand. “If there is ever a time that you need me, call for me and I’ll be there.” His words were sincere, I felt it. He let go of my hand and slowly stepped back.

“Thank you......I needed that.” I said with a smile. As we went our separate ways, we both understood that while we could never go back to the way things were, we had one another’s back when things got hectic.



Several months had past, I should have been happy, was about to graduate....but I was empty. My heart still longed to be with InuYasha......mom told me there was a chance he wouldn’t forgive me. One of my best friends told me I should go out on dates, to just close that chapter of my life. We were at one of our favorite sushi restaurants, Ari, Yumi and I. They were so excited about graduation and all the various parties....I just sat there, picking at my food when Ari started in on me.
“Kagome.......Kagome, honey are you even listing to us?”

“Huh....oh, yeah, parties.” I answered with a sigh, putting down my chopsticks. Ari frowned at me while swallowing the last of her tuna roll.

“Listen.” She said softly. “Kagome, its been months since you’ve even heard or seen InuYasha. I think its time to move on.” I hung my head slightly....I knew she was right but I couldn’t stop thinking of him. “Kagome....I know it hurts, at least you now know not to cheat on anyone again.”

Yumi gasped as she threw a napkin at Ari. “Sensitivity is not your strong point Ari.” She rolled her eyes.....I had to laugh, Ari did have a point. I messed up.....I’m getting exactly what I deserved.

“Okay, okay...I’m sorry Kagome. I just want my happy best friend back.”

“I’m sorry......I just, I miss him.....still.” I smiled at Yumi’s sympathetic expression. She was always so understanding.

“So, Kagome......now that you’ve had some time to get through this.....Yumi and I were wondering...”

“About what?” I asked, attempting to finish my sushi.

“Well......was it worth it?” Ari asked, hoping I wouldn’t be pissed off. Yumi just shook her head, unable to believe she asked me that.

“What?” I couldn’t begin to figure her out.

“You know, was Koga worth all the drama?”

I stood up and handed the money for my part of the bill. I was blushing...I think everyone there saw me. I hugged them both before I left.
“Hey.......Kagome, where you going?”

“Home. I gotta finish cleaning out Sota’s room.”

“Aww.....you want some help?” They both asked. I shook my head. I needed to do this alone, my way of coping I guess.


I slowly walked into Sota’s room. Every time I was in there, a feeling a peace came over me, like he was right there with me. I took a long breath before opening his closet....seeing his clothes still hanging was hard. My hands were shaky as I placed them in storage boxes.....it had to be done, mom couldn’t go through with it and Sota wanted his things to go to kids who were less fortunate then him. The look of the sky caught my attention......was beautiful. I can still remember the sweet fragrance blowing through the air. Bursts of reds and deep orange made for a breath taking sunset. I smiled, remembering how I tried to get Sota to trade rooms with me.....he had the biggest window. I plopped down on his bed, staring at his picture.
“Hey there Sota.....god, I miss you.” Talking to him as if he were right next to me always seem to bring me comfort. “Well.....I’m sure you know how your sister messed things up with InuYasha. I know how much you looked up to him.” I fought my tears as I stretched out on his bed. “I know...I know....I was being real stupid.” I laughed, as I imagined Sota fussing at me. “It was a hard lesson to learn....believe me Sota...I now know not to shut out the one I love.” To spite how hard I fought, tears fell from my eyes. “I miss him, god, I miss him so much but he hates me......I deserve it”.

“I wouldn’t say all that.” An all too familiar voice cut in on my private conversation with Sota. I sat up and turned around to see the face that voice belonged to. There he was.....standing behind me, its been so long since I set eyes on that bright, red kimono of his. Thick, silver hair enveloped his face....god he’s so beautiful. Deep, golden eyes that once held such hatred for me, appeared softer. I wasn’t sure what to say, it was if as my breath was lost within the breeze.

“Inu....Yasha?” I finally said something. I smiled when I noticed the hat he was wearing. My little brother gave it to him before he passed away.

“In the flesh.” He said with an awkward smirk.

“I...I thought you....I wanted to give you your space.” I was nervous and could barely look at him.

“Yeah, I know.” He sat down next to me. We both grew silent, not knowing where to go from here. “You’re lookin’ well.”

I smiled, just knowing he noticed made me feel better. Silence hit us once more....I suppose we didn’t want to say the wrong thing.

“Sota.....he brought me here...to you.” He finally broke the silence. “I wanted to hate you so much, for a while, I did. Just imagining you and that damn wolf.....makes my eyes burn.”

“Sorry”. I whispered.

“I know...always did. The longer you stayed away, the more I missed you.” He paused as he looked into my eyes. “Can you.....just tell me why...why Koga?”

It took me a while to put it into words.....he was patient. I looked at him. “I.....its just that......I felt like after my brother passed, we fell apart. Believe me, I know I played a huge part by pushing you away. You would reach out and I just slapped your hand away....I took you for granted, thinking I could treat you like shit because I was hurting. “ Tears were falling from my cheeks. A look of sadness grew within his eyes. “I kept on pushing and when you finally snapped.....I thought you stopped caring, I thought you gave up on me.”

“Kagome.” His tone was sympathetic.

“No....its alright. My head was so messed up and Koga was going through the same thing.....well Aaliyah treated him the way I was treating you. I felt so guilty and.....and one thing lead to another.” I couldn’t explain it any other way.

InuYasha took a long breath, running his fingers through his hair. I knew his mind was spinning almost out of control. He gently caressed my face, wiping the tears from my eyes.
“Look, I ain’t gonna lie....there is a part of me thats still pissed but I’m tryin’ to maintain....to work through this “

“I understand.” My voice was still low. My heart almost stopped as he reached for my hand.

“But I.....I miss you. Theres a emptiness inside me when you’re not around.”

“I miss you to.” I wanted to throw my arms around him but I was afraid.

“No matter what I do, how hard I try.....I can’t....I still......I’m still in love with you.” He pulled me close after he opened his heart to me. As I wrapped my arms around him, for the first time in months.....I felt like I could finally breathe.


A/N.....I know....it’s a short one but trust me........its not over:)