A/N: AHHHHHH! I hate writers block! Arg! *takes in slow breaths* anyways here is the next chapter. It's nothing much but I thought it would do. Please review!
Disclaimer: *Cries* Why me? *sniffs* I don't own Inuyasha! Happy?
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A simple game of tag
The rustling of leaves could be heard behind them as swift footsteps walked up behind Kagome. "Kagome, Inuyasha what are you two doing out here?" Kouga asked.
Kagome looked up to see Kouga's face. Somehow she didn't feel any interest towards him as she did towards Inuyasha.
"I was just showing Inuyasha around the kingdom…what about you Kouga what brings you here?" Kagome asked curiously.
"I was looking for you. Do you want to go horseback riding Kagome?" Kagome loved horseback riding. She decided to give Kouga a chance and accept. Kagome turned to Inuyasha and stared at him. "Inuyasha would you like to come?"
"Sure. I have nothing better to do anyways." Inuyasha answered. He needed to be near Kagome so that Kouga couldn't get a chance to advance on her.
After all three went to change into appropriate clothing for horseback riding. They all walked to the horse stalls. Kouga and Inuyasha had both picked out two strong brown mares. Kagome however had her own special horse. The horse itself was beautiful it was pure white with perfect glimmering silver hair that could possibly shine as bright as the stars at night. That was why she named it Star.
"Alright let's go." Kagome said as she hopped onto her horse. The two princes did the same and in moments they were off.
Kagome rode into the vast lands of her kingdom. The green grass swayed back and forth due to the wind and the meadow was a heavenly sight. 'It seems that Kouga's horse doesn't like him very much.' Kagome mused silently to himself. During the entire ride the horse refused to obey Kouga's commands. "Let's stop here." Kagome stopped and got off her horse only to be greeted by a vast meadow filled with flowers. Tied her horse down and sat next to a tree. Inuyasha joined her.
Kouga however was having trouble tying his horse down due to it's kicking and neighing.
Kagome took in a deep breath and closed her eyes. It felt heavenly being able to get out of the castle and just sit there in perfect serenity. The pressures of being a princess doesn't have affect on her when she's out here. Kagome felt free. There was no need to please anyone, no need to put on a fake smile.
Inuyasha sat next to Kagome. He couldn't help but smile seeing her peaceful face. He was debating over whether or not he should help Kouga out with the horse but decided to let the bastard do it by himself. Kagome's fair face lifted up and her eyes fluttered open. He continued staring at her oblivious to anything that was currently happening.
Kagome turned to Inuyasha a smile plastered on her face. "What are you staring at?"
"Feh! I'm not staring at anything…I was just wondering why you were so zoned out that's all!" Was Inuyasha's only answer.
Kagome was flustered. To her this man is impossible! He is a mystery to her. One moment he could be so caring and sincere and the next he acted as if he's never cared for anything or anyone in his life! She shook her head and stood up to walk over to Kouga. Kagome took the ropes Kouga held in his hand. With her free hand she stroked the horses head until it calmed down and then began to tie him to the tree.
"Uh…thanks." Kouga said sheepishly.
Kagome smiled and walked away from the two men. She walked toward the field and picked up a dandilion. She blew at it and watched as each little particle carrying a seed flew into the air being carried by the wind.
Near the tree Inuyasha stood staring at the girl in amazement. 'Why is she so carefree?' He thought to himself. That was something that he could never manage to be. All his life he was shunned by his own kind for he was only a half-breed. The woman whom he loved betrayed him and his own brother despised him. Inuyasha knew that nothing good could ever happen to him. He could never and would never be able to feel true happiness and love. But this girl…the warm feeling and vibrations coming off of her when he talked to her. Was it pity? Or sympathy?
Kouga walked over to Kagome cautiously. He sat down next to her and picked up a pink flower off the ground. "Here this is for you." He said as he handed her the flower. Kagome accepted the flower and tucked back her hair to place in the flower. Kagome blinked. The silence was nice but after a while the solitude can really get to you. "Let's do something."
"Like what?" Kouga asked.
"Hmm…how about tag? I know it sounds like a childish game but it's better then sitting here in absolute silence."
"Okay." Kouga stood up and brushed the grass and dirt off his outfit.
"Inuyasha! Come let's play tag!" Kagome yelled over to Inuyasha as he made his way towards her.
"Tag? What is it with you woman? Are you ill? Tag is a child's game!" Inuyasha huffed as he crossed his arms over his chest.
"So? Is there something wrong with that? I'm a princess and I choose to play tag! Will you join us? Please?" Kagome's attitude changed in seconds from being haughty to innocent. Her eyes grew big as she gave him the best puppy dogface she could.
"Feh! I will never understand you women! Fine!"
"Alright you're it!" Kagome said as she ran far away from him.
Inuyasha just stood there and stared. Did she really think that she could out run him? After all Inuyasha was a dog demon and all she is, is a human girl! "This aught to be interesting." A smirk spread across his face as he started to run after her.
Kagome hid behind a tree hoping trying hard to suppress the laughter. She saw Kouga running up to her looking confused.
"Kagome what's going on? I thought we were going to play tag!"
"Shh! We are! Go hide!" Kagome insisted he go so Kouga obeyed and was out of sight in mere minutes.
Kagome slightly closed her eyes as she turn around. She opened them up again only to see beautiful gleaming amber eyes staring straight back at her. Her eyes widened as Kagome made a mad dash to get away from Inuyasha.
She made outside of the woods. But unknowing to Kagome someone tackled her from behind. Both Inuyasha and kagome ended up rolling on the ground. At the end of their escapade Inuyasha ended up on top of Kagome. His They were in a very compromising position but yet neither of them cared. Inuyasha lowered his head down as his nose gently touched her cheek. He closed his eyes as her scent filled his nostrils. HE opened his eyes again to meet her beautiful blue gray orbs.
Kagome raised a hand and gently rubbed Inuyasha's ears, he closed his eyes and let her continue her ministrations. She smiled when she saw him shiver. He opened his eyes again and noticed that her face was inching towards hers. Their lips only managed to lightly touch when they heard a yell coming from behind.
"Princess are you alright!" Kouga clenched his fists as he continued to watch the two hoping that Inuyasha would get off her soon.
"Uh yeah." She muttered under her breath as Inuyasha came back to his senses and immediately jumped off her.
"I think we should be heading back now." Kouga said through clenched teeth.
"Yeah I think you're right." Kagome responded.
The three mounted their horses and rode back to the castle.
Kagome's hair flew back as her horse gained speed. From the corner of her eyes she could see Inuyasha. She couldn't help but ask herself what was it about him that she found so interesting. 'I can't do this! I hardly know the guy! This can't be love! This is just…just infatuation…that's right infatuation that's all!' Kagome thought to herself as she shook her head to get rid of such thoughts. Unknown to Kagome, infatuation can be the beginning of something much stronger.
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Er…that was just something kind of fluffy. Just so Kagome begins to feel connections with Inuyasha. Anyways I have major writers block! I kinda need help on this fic so if anyone has suggestions feel free to tell me! Review please!
