InuYasha Fan Fiction ❯ Pointilism ❯ Support ( Chapter 14 )

Support

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     Kagome's brush hit the tree with surprising intensity.

     Inuyasha raised an eyebrow.

     She angrily shook a fistful of her hair.  "It never stays untangled-especially when someone insists on running at the speed of light." 

     "Why's everything my fault?  And can't you just tie it back?"

     "I've tried-the wind still knots it."  She sighed.  It wasn't just her hair…she'd failed two tests earlier and was exhausted.

     "Keh."  Inuyasha retrieved the brush.  "You're too impatient."

     "Hypocrite."

     "Quiet."  He sat behind her and began to brush her hair, uncharacteristically gently.  "I'm always here to help, you know."

     She smiled.  "I know."