InuYasha Fan Fiction ❯ Sneaking a Peek ❯ Competition ( Chapter 25 )

[ Y - Young Adult: Not suitable for readers under 16 ]
This was written for iyfic_contest on Lj's  prompt: Playing FavoritesSummary: Kagome decides to flirt with someone else.

The group was traveling, the girls chatting while they walked, when Kagome suddenly tensed. She let out a gasp and her hand wrapped around the little jar of shards she protected. Everyone was instantly on alert, as her actions meant she sensed a shard of the Shikon. They watched weapons in hand, as she stared off into the distance. After a moment, she let out a sigh of relief, just as Inuyasha began cursing up a storm. Knowing what that meant, Sango and Miroku relaxed, leaving only Sesshoumaru still on guard.

The taiyoukai watched as swirl of dust suddenly swept into the area and he mentally panicked when it came to a stop right in front of the miko he desired. In an instant, Sesshoumaru was at her side. Just because the others felt there was no threat did not mean he did and he fully intended to protect her if necessary. When the dust settled, its cause was revealed, a wolf demon that was currently holding Kagome's hands in a very familiar way.

"You're a sight for sore eyes, love," Kouga purred romantically. "It's been too long. The mutt taking good care of you?"

Kagome smiled brightly at the wolf prince. She could literally feel the tension in Sesshoumaru's aura and she couldn't help but wonder how he might react to a little competition. Well, she supposed she was about to find out. "I'm good, Kouga," the miko replied, leaning closer to the wolf demon. "And you? How's your pack doing?"

"I'm much better now and they're fine. They miss their pack sister, though. You ready to be my mate yet?"

The miko had to fight down laughter as Sesshoumaru snarled viciously. When Kouga looked around in confusion, Kagome tugged at his hands, redirecting his focus back onto her. "You know I can't until the jewel is finished." The taiyoukai snarled again and this time, the miko looked up at him. "Oh, how rude of me. Have you met Kouga? Kouga, this is Lord Sesshoumaru of the Western Lands."

The wolf shrugged dismissively. "Yeah, whatever."

Kagome giggled and leaned closer to Kouga once more, allowing him to wrap his arm around her shoulders. "So, you've missed me?" she asked playfully, that tone being the one Sesshoumaru had been aching to hear from her once more. Too bad it was directed at another male. He was definitely displeased with this turn of events.

"It's been torture," Kouga replied flirtatiously. "I couldn't stand it for another minute."

"Well aren't you sweet," Kagome cooed, her eyes flickering towards Sesshoumaru for a second before returning her focus to Kouga. "It's nice to know someone cares." All her companions stayed silent, merely watching. They'd noticed the taiyoukai's attempts at gaining her attention and they understood what she was doing. Too bad Sesshoumaru had no idea it was an act for his benefit. He truly believed that his miko preferred the wolf to him, something he would have to rectify.