Chapter 7: Love Triangle
The rest of the day was pretty normal. Tadao, Inuyasha, and Miroku went fishing in a near by stream while Sango and Kagome went looking for edible roots and berries. Mariko and Yusako decided to bathe and Kenta and Isamu secretly followed. Mayumi decided to stay in the cave, Tadao said it would be wise to keep her hidden from others for awhile leaving Hikaru and Jr to watch after her. The boys kept her occupied by teaching her simple tricks and games. "I doubt dad and Miroku-sama will remember to bring fire wood," Jr said absently. "With the fish they are trying to catch they may not be able to." Hikaru mentioned, "Maybe we should..." "I'll do it." Jr said, "Stay here and watch Mayumi." Hikaru opened his mouth to protest but shut it after a second, "Alright." With a nod Jr left.
Mayumi looked up from her game and didn't see Jr with Hikaru. "Where's Jr?" she asked. "He left to get fire wood. He'll be fine." Hikaru sat next to Mayumi, observing her as she played. She looked much like a child, sprawled out on her stomach, chin on her hand, feet up, it was too cute. Hikaru let a smile grow on his face, never had he met a girl quite like her, sweet, polite, smart, quick tempered, she would be considered odd by everyone outside his family and friends but that didn't bother him. He could tell Jr was melting for this girl, it was obvious. The way Jr smiled when he was with her, how he would blush when the sun hit her eyes just right, making them sparkle, Hikaru knew Jr was falling for their little wild flower and he couldn't blame him. For Hikaru himself was slowly falling for her as well. He loved hearing her voice, it was a combination of a girly voice and a boy's voice, it was high but still mild, she must have been use to broadcasting it loudly. He really liked it when she said his name, she made it sound like a melody. "Hikaru?" she asked, "Are you okay?" Hikaru snapped out of his train of thought and smiled sheepishly, "Uh I'm fine." Mayumi gave him a curious yet concerned look. "You looked kinda spaced out. You're sure you're okay?" Hikaru gave a small nod. Concern still haunted her eyes but she dropped the subject. "Are you done playing?" he asked. "Yeah, I'm tried." she said, hiding a yawn behind her hand. He lightly chuckled, must everything she do look adorable? "I'll get you two blankets," he said, "It's still cold." Sleep began to show on her face, her eyes half open, slowly closing, a light blush rose on her cheeks. The way she rubbed her eyes made him want to admire her child like ways but he forced himself to not look at her. He got her the blankets and let her settle on the ground she sprawled out on. She fell asleep quickly and Hikaru watched her, amused. When she slept with Jr last night, she was cuddling him, her head snuggled into his chest, her face content to be there, her arms wrapped tightly around him. Without Jr, she curled up into a small ball, her eyebrows curled, like she was scared, randomly whimpering, she looked like a small scared mouse. He felt bad so Hikaru decided to place her head on his lap. She didn't do anything except change her expression to something less scared and more comfortable.
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When Jr returned he was surprised to see Hikaru and Mayumi asleep with her head on his lap. He would have smiled but he couldn't help but scowl at Hikaru, it almost seemed like he was trying to get Mayumi's attention the same way he got Aiko's attention. Jealousy began to fuel inside of Jr and he didn't understand why. It wasn't like he was interested in Mayumi or anything. Mayumi began to wake up while Jr was setting down the wood. "Jr?" Mayumi said sleepily, "You're back?" Jr looked at her and smiled, how cute. "Yeah." She smiled as he sat in front of her, "Still sleepy?" he asked, "Go back to sleep." Mayumi to tired to comprehend what she was doing jumped onto Jr, hugging him like a teddy bear, "Okay." was all she said as she went back to sleep. Jr blushed and tried to get her off but his attempts were in vain. "It's obvious she likes you." Hikaru said, now awake, "She acts different when your around." Jr looked at Hikaru then back at Mayumi. "You like her too don't you?" Jr's head shot up, a blush formed again. "Wha..?" "You don't realize how you look at her sometimes, it's like you long to be at her side but you're holding back." Hikaru stated matter-of-fact. Jr was sure his face was crimson and he turned away from Hikaru, did he really look at Mayumi like that or was Hikaru making it up? "I don't know what you're talking about!" Jr said, "How could I care for Mayumi like that so soon?" Hikaru smiled, "Love doesn't always take time, it happens whenever it wants to happen." Jr began to feel his anger level rise. "If you say you don't like Mayumi that way then I'll believe you." Jr glared at Hikaru, "But if I was to pursue her, would you be able to say that again?" Shock ran through Jr as Hikaru made an obvious declaration of love toward Mayumi. "You!" Jr felt a definite rush of jealousy run through him and he forced himself not to attack Hikaru as he got up an walked out of the cave, "I do care for her Jr," he said, his back to him, "I won't let you hurt her." with that said Hikaru left for a brisk walk. Jr glared as he left, 'That bastard!'
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Aiko growled in frustration as her servant began to travel again. She stayed a bit longer in the village since she want to sleep longer and now she was awake and her servants were rushing to get ready. 'Lazy idiots!' he thought rudely, 'Just cause I slept in didn't mean they could!' "Your Highness," said an old man, "We're ready." Aiko glared at the man, " 'bout time!" The man was brushed aside while Aiko walked over to her carriage. "Get moving!" she barked, "If we're already too late I'll have all of you executed! Understand?" A round of yes came from her servants as the sped away to Mount Fuji, she already had knew they were too late but Mayumi was still inexperienced, Aiko was already taught how to fight. A dark smirk snaked on her mouth, she would enjoy killing the brat who stole her title. Mayumi wasn't weak and Aiko knew the girl had strength in her somewhere but Mayumi looked like the type who would fight if there was a big enough threat. Aiko knew that for sure.
Mayumi played with some loose strands of hair while Mariko combed it for her. Dinner was being cooked and the air of the cave was happily lazy. The men had returned with four large fish, enough to feed everyone twice. Kagome and Sango found several herbs, roots and berries that would be cooked with the fish. The younger girls had came back red while Kenta and Isamu barely managed to return alive. Hikaru and Jr were distant but everyone except Mayumi overlooked it. She was worried but kept herself from asking. Instead she let Mariko comb her hair, which was making her sleepy again. It was a secret weak spot that only her friends and family back home knew about. If you were to play with her hair just right and long enough she would surely fall asleep. And Mayumi was a heavy sleeper. "You have pretty hair Mayumi." Mariko said with a friendly smile. Mayumi blushed, "Thanks." sure her friends back home often told her that her hair was pretty but she never really believed it cause no one else has said it to her. The more she thought about her home the more she began to think of her new friends and how her life would change.
Chapter 7 done! Oh man I'm hungry I'm gonna go eat before starting my next chapter. Ja-ne!
