It's too cliché I won't say

I don't own InuYasha

Inspirational thought of the chapter: Now I know why the caged birds sing, it's to irritate the hell out of their owners

Well this is a very short chapter I thought it would be funny.

Shadowmiko-I know what you mean I didn't like it much either, I have no clue what I was thinking. sigh Mom took away my inspiration, my music.

The chiming of a grandfather clock brought to attention the fact she had to leave before Hiei and Kurama kill her. Giving everyone a hug, even Sesshomaru, she excused herself. Clutching the jewel shard she ran back to her shrine.

Kagome stopped at the shrine steps, 'Damn I should have asked him, and then Sango-chan and I can finally settle our bet.'

Hiei appeared in front of her, "Onna, the ningen is looking for you."

Kagome nodded and grabbed his hand, "Dinnertime, and please don't kill Ji-chan."

Hiei 'hn'ed' which Kagome took as a 'fine'. Kagome walked in leading the youkai behind her, not noting the twinge of pink on his cheeks.

Kun-Loon smiled at her daughter and the person she was with. "Kaa-san, this is Hiei."

She bowed, "It's a pleasure to meet you Hiei-san. Please come into the living room and make yourself comfortable."

Hiei entered the living room leaving Kagome behind, "Well, he's no InuYasha, but he is cute, Kagome."

Hiei smirked, he could smell the fact that Kagome was flustered, "MOM!"

Kagome heard a child's voice coming downstairs, "Wait, what happened between you and Inu-nii-san? You were being a jerk weren't you? You always lose your temper and that's why he isn't here."

Kagome stood there silently taking the abuse her brother could dish out. But a startled whimper brought her out of her thoughts; Hiei had Souta against the wall his katana pressed against the boy's neck. "HIEI! What are you doing!"

Hiei gave a small snarl, "Ningen, don't speak of what you don't know. This hanyou you idolize is unworthy, first for mating a dead corpse then for trying to kill Kagome so the clay pot can come to life."

Kagome gaped, 'Hiei why'd you tell him, I'd rather he hate me then to crush his youthful idealism.'

Hiei dropped the stunned boy, "Onna, you may have wanted to spare the boy the fact that InuYasha tried to kill you but, delaying the fact is bound to make the news worse,"

Kagome blinked, as Hiei continued, 'Besides that I could not stand him associating you with the hanyou. You may not care but I won't see him run your name down like that.'

Kagome smiled softly, "Thank you but now…"

Kun-Loon entered the conversation, "Kagome what's this about, I thought you and InuYasha were friends after he chose that other woman. Why would he want to hurt you?"

123123123 random thought you know those "Buckle your safety belts" signs airplanes have when you ascend and descend do they actually check if you have it on? Will they go "Young Lady/man we can't take off or land until you buckle up."? Sorry randomness123123123123

Kagome sighed then smiled, "Why don't we go and eat, now and talk later?" 'Preferably never.'

Kun-Loon snapped out of her thoughts, "Of course, how rude of me, please Hiei-san sit down and enjoy the meal with us."

Hiei sat down his gaze focused at the women who were currently wrestling ofundas from the elder Higurashi. Ji-chan sat down at the table in a huff muttering about how the shrine was becoming over run by demons. Souta eased slowly out of the door keeping an eye on Hiei as he ran off to his friend's home. Kagome watched warily as Kun-Loon began to eat slowly, she knew her mother was going to say something she just wasn't sure when. They all began to eat in silence save for the mutterings of an annoyed priest. The dinner quickly passed and Kagome walked Hiei to the door, "Good night, Hiei, sweet dreams."

Hiei snorted, "Onna, I have no use for such sentiments."

Kagome smiled, "Of course the great Hiei doesn't need any sentiments. I bet you secretly eat ice cream while watching romantic comedies."

123123 Everyone watch InuYasha JULY 2nd to see InuYasha cry! 123123123

Hiei decided to not dignify that with a response and quickly vanished, leaving Kagome to sigh and walk back in. Kagome climbed upstairs after closing the door with a soft click. She entered the bathroom and began to bathe, dropping her disguise so that she could wash her tail. Wrapping herself in a towel, she entered her room locking the door and unaware to the open window she dropped her towel and began to dress.

Hiei nearly fell out of the God Tree he was residing in, when he saw Kagome nude form walk across the room. He watched her pull on a pair of underwear and pajama top. Then sitting on the bed she took to the task of towel drying her tail. After that was done she stood slowly stretching her body out she walked back to her dresser to finish dressing.

123123For those who want to know why she didn't fully dress before drying tail, simple she didn't want to sleep with wet pants. 123123123

Kagome then began to braid her hair letting out a small 'eep' when she came face-to-face with Hiei. Hiei not saying anything walked behind her and began to braid her hair. When he finished Kagome turned to him. "Thanks, Hiei. So why did you come? I'd figure with the challenge to your masculinity you would have gone away…Sorry about that I didn't mean to tease you."

Hiei wasn't listening to her words, but was watching the way her naturally red lips moved to form each sound. Before he knew it his control slipped allow for the normally stoic youkai to lean his head forward and silence her with his own lips. Kagome's eyes widened then as the kiss progressed, lazily closed. Pulling away, Hiei left not looking at the stunned youkai on the bed but instead focusing on the taste of her lips, he smirked 'tasted like strawberries'

Kagome sat on her bed her mind whirling a million miles per hour, 'Hiei kissed me and I liked it. Why don't I feel guilty? I mean I had basically loved InuYasha for the past year. Damn, now I won't be able go to sleep now with this plaguing my mind, damn kitsune curiosity. Oh well, I at least have to return the favor.'

Hiei withdrew from the miko's mind smirking at the last thought before he left to watch over his sister while she slept.

Morning

Kagome got up having been denied sleep at the moment. She stood and walked to the bathroom to bathe and change. Smiling softly she looked at her self in the full length mirror taking in her appearance in a hunter green top and black pants. Nodding that it would work she ran downstairs only to freeze mid-step when she heard Suichi's voice with some girls. Quickly throwing on her human disguise she entered the living room where they were sitting. Kagome watched the girls interact, the blue-haired one was awfully perky and the brunette seemed interested in trying to pry information out of the other two. "Hello, Suichi and who are these two, I recall meeting you (Botan) but I never got a name."

Keiko and Botan both introduced themselves. Then Keiko asked me "Have you seen a boy with gelled black hair and wears a green uniform goes by the name of Yusuke Urameshi."

Kagome tapped her chin thoughtfully while sneaking a quick glance to Kurama to see what he wanted her to say. He motioned no and before I could say anything Botan spoke, "Keiko, the mission Yusuke's on is too dangerous for you to be there. They are after a very bad demon and he isn't above using others as bait."

Keiko sighed defeated, "Botan, I just worry about the jerk."

Botan nodded then added with a chirp, "When I see him, I'll let him know you miss him."

Kagome backed away from the perky woman, mentally shuddering, 'Lady Death shouldn't be perky or wear pink, it's just wrong, especially this early in the morning.'

Keiko then turned her attentions on the miko, "So, how did you come to meet Kura--Suichi?"

Kagome looked to the man before deciding whither or not to embarrass him, after all he did owe her so embarrassment would do. "Simple he's my dad."

Botan's jaw dropped, Keiko started choking on her drink, while the male in question turned a shade of red that rivaled his hair. Kagome started patting Keiko's back trying to help the girl clear her airway. Kurama shook her head, "You just had to say that, didn't you."

Kagome's eyes gleamed as she smirked, "The reaction was worth it 'Oh red-faced one' besides embarrassment is ample payment for rescuing you from Souta."

Kurama sighed, "Now, they will think that I was promiscuous."

Kagome shook her head, "They will naturally think that the fact that I am a year older then your human body that I am therefore child to the kitsune you were for the past 300 years."

Kurama sighed while Youko laughed, 'Quiet bright, for this early in the morning.'

Kagome laughed at Kurama's expression then stood up and headed for the kitchen, "I apologize for seeming rude but, I have certain matters to attend to. Feel free to stay here and make use of the kitchen, Suichi you wish to assist me?"

Kurama looked at her happy to see that she felt better. Standing up, he followed the girl who was heading towards the storage shed. Kurama watched with concealed amusement as she discovered a spider and backed away, "GO AWAY! SHOO! DON'T MAKE ME KILL YOU! Oh who am I kidding, DIE SPIDER DIE!"

Kurama gave into his urge to laugh as she began brutally smashing it with her shoe. Then nervously walking in as if the spider had allies that would avenge its death, Kagome grabbed the cooler and ran off. Youko decided to comment, 'So Sumomo was right, Kagome did turn out to be a fighter.'

Kurama nodded, "Apparently so, but a compassionate one save for any poor spiders that happen to cross her path."

Hiei arrieved at this time with a white cake box in hand. Kagome say this and smiled, "So Hiei-kun, you picked up the cake? Thank you so much, how can I repay you?"

Hiei smirked, "A repeat of last night would do."

Kagome's face flushed as she heard Kurama try to cool his temper. Kagome smiled, "Yeah, I do have to repay the favor.'

Botan and Keiko, had appeared at the door the same time Hiei appeared on the shrine, looked at the girl in surprise and Botan had her catty expression further weirding out Kagome, "I see Hiei's taken a personal interest in this assignment."

Well that's it for this mini chapter the next chapter will start with Kagome about to cross through the well with Hiei and Kurama.

FluffyGurl3249-You did use please, so hears a small filler to tide ya till the next chapter

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Shadow miko- yeah as I said before I agree inspiration hit a small rut but now the action will start again and I added the fluff for you

Kogas-mate- Yeah can't have the main characters fall for her too fast but fluff is sure to come. Actually Kagome isn't a weak character she just cant aim ;-P

Gothmiko- thanks I just thought since he is a child at heart even grown up he should make a game out of it.

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