A/N: Gah, it's been too long. Commitment issues, die. For now, I'll concentrate on one or two projects instead of doing everything at the same time. May or may not see previous projects return :/
But for now, let's enjoy the drabble! Written for LJ's fanfic bakeoff prompt Catch.
Summary: Kagome still isn't quite used to Inuyasha's demonic abilities. [takes place when they still don't know each other all too well... Make that not at all.]
"Inuyasha, watch out!"
The shrill warning made him start, but he managed to right himself midair, coming to light on the ground with barely a sound. Straightening from his crouch, the boy glared balefully in the direction of her voice.
"Wench, if you don't make me fall flat on my face, you're going to make my ears fucking pop."
The girl in question was looking at him wide eyed, her mouth slightly agape. "B-but from that height, how did you…? I thought-"
His scowl deepened, her expression too hauntingly familiar to the faces of all the other humans who had seen him accomplish inhuman feats.
They've always reeked of fear.
"Look, girl." He sneered, "Have you already forgotten? I don't know where you came from, but around here, I'm what you call a half-demon. I'm not some pathetic human."
She frowned, "Now just—"
"In fact," he cut her off, "we're your natural enemy. So it's best you keep in mind the only reason you're not dead is 'cuz of this damn necklace. Got it?"
The apprehension in her gaze was expected, but the determination he saw confused him.
"You wouldn't."
The answer elicited a laugh, short and harsh from his mouth. "Bitch, don't pretend to fucking know me."
A thoughtful gleam came to his eyes, "Even now…
"How do you know," his voice a growl, a hand coming to rest on the soft skin of her neck, claws poised, "I won't kill you?"
"I don't." She admitted, "But if you wanted to, why haven't you done it already?"
His eyes narrowed, his nose searching for the bittersweet scent of fear. There was none.
It wasn't until a few moments later, did he drop his gaze from hers, unnerved.
"Keh."
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