15Disclaimer: I do not own the InuYasha plot or it's characters. I am not profiting of this story it is just something I write for fun. I have not given anyone permission to post/publish this fanfic anywhere.
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EDITED 05/02/2023
Context for this fic: In this Kikyo has come back for a third time and decided to work with the group to get the shards. When she was gone Kagome and InuYasha had gotten a lot closer not quite dating but it was obvious something was going on between them. When Kikyo found the group again she slowly started to pull InuYasha's attention to her. At first Kagome didn't really do anything since she wasn't sure where she stood with InuYasha. Kikyo has actively been interrupting them when they spend time together. Now Kikyo has most of InuYasha's attention and Kagome has kind of given up on InuYasha.
Kagome is now 17 years old and will turn 18 before any of the romance begins.
1 The change
(Kagome POV)
I hummed as I walked to the Well. I was on my way home to re-stock on supplies for our next Shikon Jewel hunt. When I got to the clearing an unwelcomed sight greeted me. InuYasha was hugging Kikyo right beside the well. I rolled my eyes and made my way to them. The sound of soft words being exchanged was all you could hear from the couple. It was a really tender moment and had it been anyone else it would have filled me with joy. As I walked closer to them, I felt something inside me change like a part of me that was trying to hold something back just gave up.
"Excuse me! Can you take this somewhere else? You're kind of in the way," I said calmly.
The pair untangle themselves. When they turned to face me, InuYasha had a guilty look on his face.
"Kagome—"
"Don't. Please," I walked up to him and glanced at the beds of subjugation. "I'll be back in about 15 minutes."
I tried my best to ignore the weight of Kikyo's glare before I jumped down the well.
(InuYasha POV)
As I looked down the well Kikyo rubbed my shoulders. Kagome had been a little distant lately and it was affecting the group. This has to be over with before our next quest otherwise everyone will be even more moody and we'll loose time arguing instead of looking for the jewel shards.
"She's right you know. It would be better if we moved to a more… private location. Shall we venture into the forest?" Kikyo asked.
I stared at the fading glow from the Well before I let Kikyo lead me into the forest.
(Kagome POV)
I climbed out of the well and I stood there for a moment. I tried not to think to much about InuYasha and Kikyo. I was surprised by the fact that I wasn't crying despite how upset I felt.
"It's midday so everyone should be out. I'll refill my pack and change my clothes."
I quickly entered the house removed my shoes and headed for my room.
When I returned Keade's village Shippo ran out of a hut to hug me.
"Oh Kagome! You're back already!"
"Yes Shippo. I decided it was best to change my clothes. I don't want to force my mum to by me another school uniform when I'm this close to graduating," I explained.
I glanced at the others and noticed the glances that Miroku and Sango traded.
"Kagome where is InuYasha?" Sango asked.
"Oh, he's with Kikyo. If you want to leave, we're going to have to wait a few minutes," I said fighting to keep my voice even.
Miroku sighed as he sat down and Sango scowled slightly at the ground.
"Are you ok?" Sango asked.
I smiled as I nodded. Sango knew how I felt about InuYasha. I spent hours discussing how I felt about InuYasha and I's situationship especially when Kikyo came back about a month ago. I was grateful for her help and I didn't even want to imagine how I wound have coped without her. We spent the next 30 minutes in relative silence. Finally, InuYasha and Kikyo arrived. Kikyo's cheeks were rosy and her lips were swollen. I didn't allow myself to continue that train of thought and ignored the way the tension rose slightly as the others took in their appearance.
"Ok let's get back to work. I've been sensing the presence of a few jewels for three days now—"
"Kagome is that—what are you wearing?" InuYasha asked.
I sighed at the interruption. I glanced down at the green shorts and white shirt I wore. I had wrapped a black sweater round my waist as well.
"Clothes. I changed when I went home," I responded flatly.
"Well—duh! I meant your uni-farm."
"Uniform. I left it because there's no sense in me making my mom buy me another when graduation is only a couple months away."
InuYasha blinked and opened his mouth to continue but I turned back to the others and continued.
"As I was saying, I've been sensing the presence of a few jewels for three days now and they're a lot closer now. Probably a 2 days or less of walking," I explained.
The group discussed a plan, doubled checked that they had everything that they needed before exiting Kaede's hut. We stopped by Kaede, who was watching the children work in the fields, to let her know that we were leaving. I watched as Kikyo spoke with her sister. Kaede was smiling but her body was stiff, she had never truly accepted that her sister was resurrected in such an "unnatural" manner. Kikyo however didn't seem to notice as she continued to speak.
It took a few moments but we where finally leaving the village and it's borders. We walked in a some what comfortable silence following the alluring pull of the Shikon shard. InuYasha and Kikyo were walking side by side and every few minutes I felt InuYasha's eyes on me. But I ignored him focusing on anything but his gaze. We had been walking for almost an hour before I noticed a whirlwind in the distance heading towards us. The group tensed as they notice it but kept walking. Several minutes had passed by before I realized who it was.
"It's Koga!" I exclaimed.
Sango and Miroku relaxed and Shippo puffed up as they realized I was right. InuYasha had the opposite reaction of course. He scowled and started growling before Kikyo calmed him down when she squeezed his arm. Koga skidded to a halt right in front of me.
"Kagome! I'm sorry I left you in the presence of mutt face for so long, but I can make it up to you," Koga said while sending a glare to InuYasha.
I laughed before giving him a hug.
"How about you stay with us for a while?" I asked. "It would be so much fun!"
"Hear that dog breath?" Koga gloated over my head. "We're gonna have fun!"
I turned around with a raised eyebrow and to look at the others. InuYasha was snarling now but I tried not to pay attention to him. Kikyo looked indifferent but her eyes seemed…happy? Sango and Miroku were amused and Shippo was dancing around with Kirara. Looks like this is going to be a long journey.
Hey guys! If I don't publish it doesn't mean the story's over. (Hate it when people do that.) If I feel like discontinuing, I will tell you and have a decentending.
06/02/2023 This is the second time I've edited this chapter and I cut out things that seemed…childish? This fic doesn't really fit my writing style especially the earlier chapters (7th grade me was on something).
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Chiyo The Chibi (a.k.a Salus Lucifer Slytherin)