Inuyasha©Rumiko Takahashi
Scientific Method
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The evening at Hojo's Estate was a pleasant one. There were a couple of children running around, probably Kaede's future friends, and the adults were all placidly talking. The house was decorated with lots of orange and yellows and it was undoubtedly Rin who chose the colors for the party. The girl had a habit for flashy colors that her only daughter will probably inherit in due time.
All in all, Kagome felt at ease while Inuyasha joked with her and Hojo told her about his life at the University. He still hadn't confessed his love for his fiancée even though she confessed to him and that had Kagome very upset. "You better tell her soon or else I will hit you!" she threatened while showing her small fist.
At her side Hojo simply laughed merrily, "I will, I will, Kagome. I'm just waiting for the perfect opportunity," he explained with his hands raised in a placating manner.
Kagome rose an eyebrow is disagreement and moved close to him, "While you wait for the perfect moment another may come and steal her away!" she reminded him with her face scrunched up in a mix of frustration and anger, "Do what you must to keep the one you love with you now! Or be faced with regret for the rest of your life!"
Hojo's lips parted in surprise at the amount of emotion she displayed. He had never seen her so riled up about something and it made him shiver for a moment. Then he placed his bigger hand on top of her hair, "Please calm down, Kagome," he said softly, "You just came out of the hospital," he reminded in a soothing voice, "Besides…those words were so full of emotions it just made me…"
He trailed off and Kagome raised uncertain brown eyes at him. He was looking at her with wide eyes full of realization, "What?" she asked with a frown.
"Kagome…you" began Hojo and he gave a step back, "Is there someone…you love?" he finally asked, his gentle, brown eyes serious in one of those rare looks he displayed.
Kagome merely scowled and turned away from him, but she remained silent.
A little ways away Rin and Inuyasha shared a nervous glance and unknowingly their eyes searched for someone until they fell on Sesshomaru…who was eyeing Kagome with wide eyes.
To be continued…