"You've Got A Friend"

Oneshot

By. SilverWolf-Ryuki

Disclaimer: I do not own the song (in italics) featured in this film. Think of it as a background music soundtrack… the song is called You've Got A Friend by McFly, who are quite good. I'm particularly fond of Five Colours In Her Hair.

Mind you, I prefer Kouga/Ayame over Kouga/Kagome, but this is just a nice song I want to dedicate to them, because this version is more realistic, as Kouga is head-over-heels in 'love' with Kagome. Or at least in the version by Rumiko.

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I will always remember the day when Kouga sang to me.

It was like a dream come true. Kouga was one of the sweetest, cutest and most handsome people I've ever met. Even though he won't admit he is sweet… he really is. He has a very melodic voice too.

But that night… it was bittersweet. I don't know how to take it… but we haven't spoken since. I just hope… everything is OK.

It was quite the evening, at Kagome's place. She was throwing a party, and I was invited. I'm always the outcast, though. No one else really talks to me, except Kouga, and Kagome, at times. I was really down that night, having had a few drinks, and on the more depressed side of alcohol side-effects. And as I thought of Kouga, and how he said he would marry me…

Then he showed up.

To brighten up even your darkest nights

He sang…

…to me.

I thought he would be looking at Kagome. But why would any men dislike Kagome? She is beautiful, smart, nice, kind… everything a person would want in a partner, and in a friend.

But he was singing to me.

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When you're down and troubled
And you need a helping hand
And nothing, oh, nothing is going right

Close your eyes and think of me
And soon I will be there
To brighten up even your darkest night

You just call out my name
And you know, wherever I am,
I'll come running to see you again

Winter, spring, summer or fall
All you have to do is call
And I'll be there, yeah, yeah, yeah.
You've got a friend

His eyes were so blue with emotion. I couldn't believe it… but here was Kouga, singing to me, the very girl he accuse of being annoying, stupid and… at times, worthless.

If the sky above you
Should turn dark and full of clouds
And that old north wind should begin to blow

Keep your head together
And call my name out loud, yeah
Soon I'll be knocking upon your door

But he was singing to me.

Of friendship,

Of trust,

Of everything that I dreamt of,

And he was promising it to me, through a song.

He was comforting me on a dark evening, he was soothing my soul.

This was the very thing I needed, ever since he promised me of marriage.

Except…

You've got a friend?

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You just call out my name out loud, yeah
And you know, wherever I am
I'll come running, oh yes I will, to see you again
Winter, spring, summer or fall, yeah
And I'll be there, yeah, yeah, yeah

What was he trying to say?

Was he saying… that he'll marry me?

Or does he mean no?

I just call out his name, and he'll come running.

Oh, I do wish.

Ain't it good to know that you've got a friend?
Then people can be so cold
They'll hurt you, and desert you

His eyes looked sad, and apologetic.

And take your soul if you let them

And at that moment, he looked towards Kikyou.

I smiled, despite everything.

Oh yeah, but don't you let them

I won't let them.

The truth of this song was too impeccable. People were cold; they would hurt and desert me. Even he… he deserted me. But… if this is an apology, I take it.

But if this is a proposal…

You just call out my name
And you know wherever I am
I'll come running
To see you again (oh baby don't you know)
Winter, spring, summer or fall
Hey, now, all you got to do is call
Lord, I'll be there, yes I will

"You've got a friend?" I whispered as he walked right up to me. I blinked back the urge to cry.

You've got a friend

"Just a friend?"

Kouga looked sorry.

Oh, you've got a friend.
Aint it good to know you've got a friend.
Aint it good to know you've got a friend.
You've got a friend.

I nodded and let the tears stream freely.

"Thank you." I whispered.

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It was heart-breaking, and there's a part of me that will never let him go. I realized he will never love me in that way.

No, don't get me wrong, I'm not devastated. In fact, I'm OK. Because I know, no matter what, I'll always be there for him, and he me.

As a friend.

-FIN-