Move Along
Chapter 003
Helmet tucked securely under her arm and dripping wet, Kagome stepped into the large apartment Shippo had forced her into to be closer to school. Since the well had closed, the fox demon had become an integral part of her life and had switched roles from little brother, to protective older one.
It was a transition she was still attempting to get used to.
Yawning, she headed for her room to change into some dry clothes, only to be stopped by the sudden appearance of aforementioned fox demon.
At his core, Shippo hadn't changed much at all. Still playful and wily, his appearance had been the only real change. Now a head taller than her, his auburn locks had been shortened to a rat's tail, similar to Miroku's.
"You're late again, and it's raining. You know I hate it when you drive that death contraption and in the rain no less."
Squawking like a mother hen, Shippo busily fussed over Kagome and her appearance. "You should've called if you were going to be late."
Rolling her eyes, Kagome breezed past him and his overly dramatic, mothering antics and into her room. She shut the door in his face. That didn't deter him though, and he continued to scold her through the door.
Quickly changing into the perfect rainy day attire, her pajamas, she made her way to the roof of the building, completely bypassing the crazed fox demon.
Jinenji had built a private greenhouse up on the roof, and it was her favorite place second only to the Goshinboku. Said half-demon was already there, tending to the plants he cared for so deeply.
"Kagome-chan," he spoke, acknowledging her presence, though his attention was focused on his task at hand.
"Jinenji," Kagome returned the sentiment. Situating herself besides him, she set to work on the familiar chore. They sat there in a comfortable silence, tending to the herbs as rain pelted down.
It was peaceful.
"He worries about you, you know," Jinenji finally said once they were nearly done.
Kagome stared guiltily down at the soil, mumbling a faint, "I know."
Nodding his head, the half-demon asked, "So how was school today?"
"…I got kicked off the baseball team," she reluctantly admitted.
He turned to her and asked what had happened, there was no judgment in his tone or his gaze, just concern.
"I may have been involved in another fight," she sheepishly admitted.
Before Jinenji could patiently inquire more about what happened, the fox beat him to it.
"What! You promised you would stay out of trouble," Shippo yelled, stomping over to the former priestess.
Bolting up, Kagome glared at him. Hands on her hips, she yelled right back, "It wasn't my fault, and the jerk had it coming anyways."
"It's never your fault," Shippo bit back, rolling his eyes. "I told you this is the last school."
"Whatever," she huffed, turning her back to him to stalk back to her room.
Shippo shouted after her, wanting to have the last words. "Fine, walk away and go sulk in your room, but remember our deal. You have until Friday to find another club and no the Black Magic Club still doesn't count!"