Hey, look! It's L.A. and she's finally posting! ;)

Sorry everyone for the prolonged absense... I really don't mean to! I just get caught up in everything else. -shruggs- So sorry!

Anyway, this chapter shows a bit more of Lysi's deceptive attitude, and gives ya'll more to hate her for. Lol.

Here we go!

Chapter 19: False Friendship

Disclaimer: I don't own InuYasha, only Lysi... the most hated character! lol.

Reminder: This is an InuYasha and Kagome fic... Lysi is simply a temporary drama causer..I promise!

Lysi smiled when she saw Sango return to the camp alone. That meant Kagome was all by herself, prone to any attack. Including mental. Once Sango had settled down beside the fire, Lysi decided it was time to make her move. She released her grip on InuYasha's arm and vacated he spot beside him that she had held.

"I need to relieve myself." She said, answering his tired, questionable expression.

After making sure no one was going to follow her, Lysi exited the camp by a side trail, not wanting to raise anyone's suspicion. Once she was sure that she was out of the group's earshot, she changed her route, heading toward Kagome. She hoped that she could catch up with her before she reached the camp.

Back at the camp, Sango had decided to go get some supplies from the nearby village, and she and Kirara had left the boys to themselves.

Little Shippo sighed as he looked from InuYasha to Miroku. They were positioned on opposite sides of the fire, both lost in their own thoughts. The young kitsune had a good idea what was on their minds. Especially Miroku, who was fiddling with a small, silver ring that he had pulled out of his pocket shortly after Sango's departure.

"When are you going to ask her?" The curious child asked softly, startling the monk back to reality. He then settled thoughtful eyes on the small creature at his side, a sad smile on his lips. A few moments passed, and then he finally shrugged.

"I don't know, Shippo." Was his serious answer.

"Why not?" Came the persistent question.

Miroku blinked a couple times, then flashed a crooked smile, a feeble attempt to hide his inner turmoil.

"I-I'm not sure she'll say "yes.'" He said, a nervous laugh shadowing his words.

Shippo opened his mouth to offer some comforting words, but was cut off by an annoyed bark. The two looked across the fire to see a irked InuYasha watching them, his eyes fixed upon Miroku. Annoyance and disgust was painted across his face, while a snarl graced his lips.

Miroku rose an eyebrow at the perturbed hanyou. "Yes, InuYasha?" He asked, politely, sure that the inuyoukai were merely having a bad mood swing.

The hanyou's response shocked the monk speechless.

"Would you cut the shit, Miroku? We all know that she loves you, and would jump at the chance to marry you. Do us all a favor and just fucking ask her, before it's too late!" With that said, InuYasha jumped into the tree above him. Muffled words about 'stupid monks' and their 'stupid feelings' could be heard as he settled down for the night.

Shippo watched as the bewildered monk sink back into his thoughts without another word. He then glared up at InuYasha, his sharp demon eyes able to pinpoint hit frame through the night and leaves.

Lysi arrived at the pool where Kagome was shortly after leaving the camp. She saw the girl through the bushes, and silently snuck up on her. She had finished bathing, and was now packing her things up. Lysi smiled as she stopped behind the young miko. Her miko powers were low because of her current mood, and Lysi could hear muffled curses underneath her breath, her own name mingled in with them.

"Hello." She greeted coolly, delighting in the way Kagome jumped.

Kagome spun on the demon behind her, her face suddenly flushing with color.

"Oh, hi there..." She answered. Her face darkened as she suddenly remembered that this was the person that was causing all her current grief.

Lysi resisted the urge to roll her eyes as the girl turned a look of hatred on her. She instead simply smiled and walked around her, her robes swishing around her feet. She looked out into the far off mountains.

"Beautiful, isn't it?"

Kagome, caught off guard by the demon's soft words, stayed quiet. She finally came to her side, following her gaze.

"Yeah, I guess." She sighed.

Lysi smirked. She knew that she had succeeded in miffing the girl quite well.

"You know," She started, looking at Kagome from the corner of her eye, "InuYasha is only a friend to me..." Now was the time to start the innocent act that she was oh-so-good at...

Kagome visibly tensed at the mention of InuYasha. She waited for the demon to say more, not sure what she wanted to reveal to this newcomer.

Lysi could tell the miko was holding back and she turned to her. "Listen, I have no clue what is going on between the two of you, but believe me; I'm not trying to get in between it. He saved me is all.. I don't know why I acted the way I did... I guess it was just the shock of almost being killed that made me want someone to comfort me, and he was willing and the closest... Again, I'm sorry." Oh, how well she lied.

Kagome eyed the dog demon. She wasn't sure she should believe her. She looked sincere enough... Finally, Kagome's kind and trusting nature won, and she smirked at Lysi.

"Really?" She asked. Lysi's nod and friendly smile answered Kagome's question, and she sighed in relief. "Oh, good!" She gushed. "It's just that I love him.." She blushed softly. "Sorry I suspected you."

Lysi giggled softly, the cute gesture almost making her want to ruin this pathetic charade. She swallowed her pride, however, and smiled at Kagome.

"It's no big deal. I would of done the same in your shoes. Actually, I would of kicked your ass upon meeting you." Lysi bit her lip, not meaning for that to slip. The shocked expression on the little miko was priceless though. "But, you're better than that, of course." She covered up quickly with a small smile.

Kagome smiled back, the shock of Lysi's outburst melting away. 'It must be from the shock..' She thought, explaining it away.

Lysi turned back toward the camp. "Well, we better get back, huh? I bet their worried about us.." She allowed a playful smirk to slip onto her face as she glanced at Kagome.

Kagome blushed, knowing that she was referring to InuYasha.

"Yeah, why don't you start back and let them know we're okay? I need to finish packing, and then I'll follow you in a few."

Lysi nodded in agreement, then left the pool and the young miko behind.

Once out of earshot and sight, she let her friendly mask slip and frowned. "Damn, she's pathetic..." She growled to herself. She sighed and rolled her shoulders, trying to relieve the tension that had built itself up. She didn't know how much longer she could keep up this act.

After watching InuYasha for several minutes, Shippo finally mustered up the courage to speak what was on his mind.

"What are you, InuYasha?" He called up with as much malice in his voice as he dared to use toward the hot-tempered dog-demon. "When are you going to admit your feelings for Kagome?" He had seen InuYasha's figure tense when he had began to talk, but one the name 'Kagome' had left his lips, he found himself face to face with the agitated hanyou, his tail clutched in his claws, and a bump forming on his head.

"What do you mean by that?" InuYasha bit out from behind gritted teeth.

"Oh, please InuYasha/ We're not stupid." Shippo taunted him, more courageous than usual. "Or blind! We all see how you watch her, or pine after her when she leaves! You love her and we all know it! The only one that doesn't know it is Kagome herself!"

By the time the young kitsune was finished speaking, InuYasha was livid. His grip tightened on the tail that he held in his fist, causing Shippo to yelp. He slowly rose Shippo up to his face until their nose nearly touched, forcing the small fox to meet his furious gaze.

"I do not love Kagome." He spoke each word calmly, yet defined and firm. "Do you understand?"

Before Shippo had a chance to answer, much less react to the demon's temper, he found himself suddenly airborne. After flying past several trees, he finally caught hold of one, and brought himself to a stop. He quickly pulled himself up the branch, a murderous expression marring his features. "Stupid ignorant hanyou... you wouldn't know love if it bit him in the ass!"

Lysi, after her talk with Kagome, had made her way back to the camp. She could hear muffled voices and had silently came the rest of the way, hiding herself in the bushes right outside the campfire's circle of light. She arrived just in time to see InuYasha jump from his tree and pummel the small child who seemed to be purposely getting on his nerves.

She then heard the entire conversation about Kagome, and a wicked smile crossed her face. She knew that the words were only spoken as an attempt to protect his pride. But, she would use them to her greatest advantage, nonetheless.

After InuYasha had disposed of the bothersome child, Lysi stepped through the bushes, a bright smile on her face. She caught sight and InuYasha's face, and frowned.

"Why, InuYasha. What's wrong?" She asked, putting on the innocent act once again.

Her response was a growl and him jumping back up into his tree to brood. Lysi smiled and settled down underneath his tree, purposely taking Kagome's usual spot. Kagome soon came to the camp, and Lysi acted like she was already asleep. Kagome's agitated sigh met her ears, and she resisted the urge to smirk.

Soon after Kagome settled down a little ways from the tree with Shippo, who had made his way back quickly, Sango arrived. She wished everyone a good night sleep, and settled down next to Miroku, who still seemed to be thinking. That, or sleeping. Lysi smiled and allowed herself to drift to sleep. She needed her strength for the next phase of her plan.

Hope you enjoyed it!

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C-ya laterz!

L.A.