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No Way Out
Chapter 13 - Bumi's Fury (Pt 2)

Kouga sat me down on a rock, and I nodded, fixing my kimono's skirt. "Arigato, Kouga."

I had just realized that it was morning. Had Kouga seen Inuyasha as a human?

"Bumi, why are you hanging around with this mutt?"

"Uh... Because, I... uh..." I looked away and hopped off the rock. "I was only telling him that he should, uh... be helping Lady Kaede!"

"Eh? When did you say that?" Inuyasha asked.

I glared over at him. "You don't understand the concept of a cover story, do you!"

Kouga raised an eyebrow. "Is there something I should know about, woman?"

Inuyasha stepped forward. "I thought you were after Kagome!"

Kouga shrugged. "Kagome is here, mutt. I bet you finally scared her away."

I sank into the ground, watching the two bicker. "That's one of the things I wouldn't do." Inuyasha scowled.

"Are you sure, mutt?"

"Uh... hello? I'm still here..." I mumbled pathetically. But they ignored.

"Of course I'm sure!" Inuyasha yelled.

"You're only around Bumi because Kagome isn't around, aren't you?" Kouga asked.

I looked up at Inuyasha, awaiting his answer. "Couldn't I ask the same about you, Kouga?"

I stood up and stomped my foot. "That's enough! I think I finally realized something. This isn't about me! It's all about Kagome! Both of you love her, don't you!"

Both Inuyasha and Kouga stared at me. "Kami! She's been gone for two days, and I'm only a replacement for her! Man, you two really know how to get to a girl! You should at least try being considerate! And Inuyasha? Being sweet isn't your strong point!"

I stomped a little ways away, and turned back to glare at them both, seeing that they had started following me. "And don't follow me, dammit!" I turned back around, and started walking to the village.

I stepped into Lady Kaede's hut, and saw Miroku talking to Shippou. I sat down next to them. "Miroku, Shippou? Is there something wrong with me?"

Miroku looked at me and smiled. "I don't see anything wrong, Bumi."

I nodded, and closed my eyes. "Arigato, Miroku."

"You're welcome, Bumi." Miroku said. I heard someone walk in, and prayed it wasn't Inuyasha.

Then, I felt a hand groping my butt. "Miroku!" I quickly opened my eyes and got ready to slap him, but I found that Sango had her Hiraikotsu already on his head.

"Gomen, Bumi. I couldn't help myself."

I rolled my eyes. "Apology not accepted, Miroku."

I walked outside. I felt a small tug at my sandals. Lady Kaede had given them to me so I didn't have to wear my boots unless I wanted to.

I looked down and saw Shippou. I smiled and picked him up. "What's up, Shippou?"

"Is something wrong, Bumi?" He asked.

"Nothing is wrong, Shippou. Why do you ask?"

"You looked upset, but not about Miroku. Did something happen with Inuyasha?"

I quickly shook my head. "No! Why would you say that?"

Shippou looked up at me. "I was only wondering. Kagome looks upset a lot, and most of the time it's because of Inuyasha." He paused for a moment. "So, nothing happened?"

"No, Shippou. Nothing happened," I said, setting him down again. And nothing will happen.

I picked up Kami, and started walking in the direction of my valley, ignoring Shippou's questions.

I walked for only about 5 minutes before I felt someone grab my arm.

"Where are you going?" Inuyasha growled.

"I know when I'm not needed. I am going back to the valley, and you can't stop me," I said, with my voice low. "Besides, you have your precious Kagome coming back soon. I wouldn't want to interfere."

I jerked my arm away from him. "Kami, Bumi... Are you jealous?

I turned to glare at him. "I am not jealous, Inuyasha," I said, my voice surprisingly stable and clear. The truth was... I was jealous. I was jealous of Kagome. Of a miko. She had the hearts of both men that I ever liked. Why couldn't she be satisfied with just one?

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