A/N: A short little drabble here. I really wanted to practice how to write shorter writings and yet still be able to infuse the same strong bond between the characters in it. First try doing something like this, hope it's still okay. Reviews would be appreciated!
Chapter 5: Ugly Duckling
Miroku and InuYasha were both pumping water out of the well so that they can scrub off some of the feathers and dried blood clinging onto them.
"Say InuYasha…" Miroku drawled out. His friend stiffened substantially, knowing that Miroku was up to no good when he started any sentence in that tone. "What do you think of that girl?"
"Huh?"
"You know, Kagome." Miroku jabbed his finger over his shoulder. "I didn't get to see her clearly yesterday because it was dark and all in the dining room. Now that I have a good look, she isn't that shabby either: long black hair, round cute face and large eyes. I'll say the only regret is that her body shape is plain, if not slightly under average." Miroku made a motion of air plane landing on a straight track and winked, "if you get what I mean."
InuYasha visibly relaxed his shoulders, glad that Miroku was up to no mischief, "Suits your taste."
"You don't like her?"
"Not in the least, she is ugly." There was a brief pause as InuYasha narrowed his eyes, contemplating. "Not pretty." InuYasha pumped the final waters into his basin and carried it to his room.
"Ah, I see." Miroku smiled, noting the slight pause and change of adjectives in his friend's reply. "But an ugly duckling can transform into a beautiful white swan, no?" He chuckled to himself before following his friend.
A/N:
Caseclosed621: I actually haven't ate a blood cake before, but I saw them sold in the supermarket. And of course there will be future chapters! We are just getting into the swing of things! ;D