I sighed. I know I'm really dumb for accepting his challenge. It's all a matter of pride and heritage and blood stuff, I think. I'm only eleven so please, don't judge my childish behavior. I know I actually might lose - and I hate to admit it...but he's really fast.
I spent all night running in my garden and when I saw the sun come up, I went to sleep. Kagome came over and woke me up later in the day no doubt already guessing what I did all night. But she didn't say anything and that worried me. She was usually all smiles and happy remarks about life but today she gave me absentminded smiles and distant replies. I knew she worried about me just I worried about her.
I held her hand as we cooled in the shade of the garden. She looked surprised but automatically gripped my hand in response. I gave her a small smile. "Hey, I'll be okay. It's not like anything serious will happen."
Her expression wavered for a moment but she smiled. "I know...but I still worry."
"What's there to worry about?" I laughed. "It's only a race."
"I'm..." she paused.
"What?"
Kagome bit her bottom lip, her forehead creasing. "I'm afraid he might come back...and bother us."
"I'm sure he'll go back to whatever cave he occupies," I reassured her and brung her close to me. "And if he comes back I'll make sure he leaves you alone."
"Us."
"What?"
"I will make sure he leaves us alone," she repeated firmly. Determination steeled her eyes as she looked up to him. "We'll do it together." Kagome suddenly blinked, uncertainty crossing her features. "...right? You'll do it with me?"
I smiled and tightened our interlocked fingers. "Yeah, together."
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