InuYasha Fan Fiction ❯ Incorrigible ❯ Nothing New ( Chapter 13 )

Disclaimer: I do hereby disclaim all rights and responsibilities for the characters in this little bit of fluff… especially for the oblivious one. A nod of recognition is bent towards Rumiko Takahashi for her creative prowess.

 

A Debt of Gratitude: Thank you to Fenikkusuken, who lets me tease.

 

This drabble was first posted to Live Journal on February 4, 2008.

 

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Nothing New

 

After watching her for several minutes, Miroku decided to find out what was causing such a secretive smile to play across Kagome's lips. He ambled over and claimed a seat beside her, jostling her shoulder with his by way of greeting. Giving him a bright look, she quickly shushed him. “Shh… over there!” Directing his gaze towards some children playing nearby, Kagome giggled. “I think Shippo has a new crush.”

 

“What makes you say that?” Miroku inquired, singling out the redhead.

 

“Well, it's obvious from the way he keeps looking at her,” Kagome replied smugly. “He's been trying to get her attention for a while now.”

 

“I see,” he murmured conspiratorially. “What's been attempted?”

 

“Just the usual little boy things,” she whispered back. “You know, they still try the same stuff in my time.”

 

“Such as…”

 

“Teasing, chasing, showing off,” Kagome listed. “He's trying everything to get noticed. Oh, look! He's going to talk to her.”

 

Sure enough, the kit plunked down beside the girl, nudging her with a friendly elbow. “I suspect he's too tongue-tied to impress her with the sincerity of his affections,” Miroku commented.

 

“If all else fails, boys always seem to resort to hair-pulling,” Kagome confided.

 

“It might be worth attempting.”

 

“He's so earnest; she's so oblivious,” Kagome sighed. “It's cute, but I suppose it's hopeless.”

 

“Oh, I don't know,” Miroku smiled, reaching over to coil a lock of Kagome's hair around his finger, giving it a playful tug. “If he's persistent, she'll catch on eventually.”

 

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End Note: This drabble was written to help a new contest community kick of its first week. I'm now a member of the Live Journal community inuyasha(underscore)et(underscore)al, which was set up to encourage writers of `rare pairings' in the IY fandom. Miroku & Kagome qualify as a rarity, and the theme for Week 1 was New. 250 words.