Theme #4: Our Distance and That Person
Chapter Four: When You're Not Around
Inuyasha paced restlessly in front of the well, feet moving easily back and forth along the well-worn path. Every so often he would glare at the sun, its tell-tale position low in the sky letting him know just how long Kagome had been gone.
She had left three days ago, with a kiss on his cheek and a blithe promise that she would be back soon. Remembering, he placed his hand on his cheek, snatching it away once he was aware of what he was doing. He scowled, frustrated, and dropped to the ground, crossing his arms over his chest.
Suddenly, his eye noticed something moving in the forest, and he turned, only to watch the soul-stealers weaving in and out of the trees. Though he wavered for a moment, his stern look soon returned, and he held his position, determined to wait right there until Kagome came back if he had to.
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Kagome sighed noiselessly, carefully putting on the new earrings that Eri had deemed divine with this outfit. When she was done, her hands dropped to her sides and she stared into the mirror. It hadn't exactly been her intention to go out with Hojo before going back, but when he had asked again after the last thirty-or-something times she had stood him up, she couldn't help it. Guilt was not an emotion Kagome dealt with well.
However, as she looked at her reflection, her expression softened, and she put an unbelieving hand to her lips. She had kissed Inuyasha- and he hadn't yelled at her afterwards, either!
Suddenly, the doorbell rang below, and the miko sighed once more. A quick dinner and movie wouldn't delay her going back too much- and after all, Inuyasha was the one that still hadn't come to get her. Squaring her shoulders, she started down the stairs.