Understanding
Some things can be understood, without ever having been spoken...
Disclaimer: I do not own any of the characters or themes associated with Inuyasha. Too bad, though...
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After lingering a few moments in the doorway, Kagome finally managed enough strength to close the door behind her. Eyes wide, cheeks covered in a light pick hue, she held a shocked yet confused expression on her face.
"Did he really just...kiss me?" Her cheeks seemed to flame at the thought, as she glanced over her shoulder at the door. "...Hojo...kissed...me."
Walking up the stairs and into her room, she seemed as though she was in a trance; a state of confusion. But, was Hojo kissing her really such a bad thing? He was athletic, smart, polite, and practically everything a girl looked for in a guy. She'd even admit, he did have a nice body from what she had already seen. Even if it had just been through his clothing. So, why wasn't she happy?
She was shocked, yes. Embarrassed? Most definitely. But for the most part she felt guilty. Where did this guilt come from? Running a hand through her raven black hair, Kagome gave a tired sigh as she trudged up the stairs. Could it have been because the whole time she was with Hojo, all she could think about was...
"Inuyasha?"
The amber-eyed boy looked up from where he sat on his bed. "You're late." His tone seemed a bit gentler then usual what he typically used to great her.
All she could do was nod. "I know."
"Let's go, then." He didn't seem to want to press the matter of her tardiness. This was alright with her.
Picking up the over-sized yellow bag from his side, Inuyasha threw it over his shoulder as though it weighed nothing. Kagome blinked, surprised at how prepared he already was. Normally he would wait around a few minutes as she threw the things she needed into her bag.
"Inuyasha, I still need to-"
"Pack?" He shook his head, interrupting her. "Your mom already did. Said she packed everything she thought you needed." He ignored the confused look she gave him. "Let's just go, Kagome."
"Alright..." The miko nodded her head in a mechanical fashion as she watched Inuyasha exit her room and disappear down the steps, her gaze never leaving his form. He was acting so strangely. How long had he been here, waiting for her? How did he know that her mother had already packed her belongings? Her eyes widened. Surely he didn't know... No, she knew her family had enough sense not to tell Inuyasha that she was with another boy. They knew how protective he was of her... But, why did he have reason to be so protective, and act so jealous when other boys were thrown into the picture? She was, after all, only a shard detector. But for some reason, the feeling of guilt seemed to explode full force.
She left the house slowly, avoiding Inuyasha's gaze as she walked to the well-house where he waited. Leaning against the side of the old well, the hanyou said nothing as he watched Kagome throw her legs over the rim and plunge into the darkness, soon engulfed by a blinding blue light. He too, soon suffered the same fate.
Once the light had dimmed, and the ground returned under both of their feet.
Kagome turned her head towards Inuyasha, opening her mouth to say something, and then closing it just as quickly.
There was a long pause.
"Shippou missed you..." She could hear Inuyasha mutter, scratching the back of his head with his free hand in a casual manner before he exited the well in a single leap.
Kagome gave a knowing smile, understanding the words that hadn't been spoken.
From above the well, Inuyasha's ears twitched as he picked up words that he hadn't been expected to hear. "I missed you too, Inuyasha."
As he reached down to help her out of the well, Kagome could have swore that his hand lingered on hers for a few extra seconds.
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A/N:
Suggestions are always welcome. Whether they be about my writing or simply ideas for other one shots, I'd love to hear from you.
I love Cannon Pairings. And fluff too, for the most part. This one was fun to write..