-1Uncertain Flirtation

Finally, an Inuyasha story:D Rated M for later chapters mmm, lemons :x

This is a romance- adventure thing. I'm trying my hardest to keep everyone in character XD

Set just after they defeated Naraku for the final time- don't ask me how they did, I know as much as you do :/

Please R+R!

The forest was damp with mist as the morning light fell through the trees of Feudal Japan. Inuyasha leaned against a tree as he watched Kagome pack her bags, his ears flipped back, revealing his uneasiness. "You promise you'll be back tomorrow?" He said, a slight growl to his tone. Lately he'd felt very different around her, and seeing her leave made a strange pressure build in the pit of his stomach. He didn't like the feeling.
"Yes, Inuyasha- don't worry. How about if I'm not back by then, you can come after me. Just remember to wear this." Kagome threw a baseball cap, which landed at Inuyasha's feet. He picked it up and let out a short snort. He hated this thing, it hurt his ears.

"Fine- just come back tomorrow. I hate wearing this thing, and people in your world stare at me." He said, crossing his arms in front of his chest, one of the hands holding the cap. He watched as she hoisted her large yellow backpack over her shoulder and slipped into the well, a bright glow telling that she had made it to the other side. He snorted again, turning and walking back toward Shippo and the others. Miroku and Sango had gotten very close since defeating Naraku, and every time they started getting cuddly, it made him queasy. How could she fall for such a pervy monk? It was so wrong- for a monk to be such a pervert. Then again, she was a demon-slayer after all. Not exactly average in that case either. At least Miroku didn't ask random women to bear his children anymore. He looked back toward the well and jumped into a tree to watch for danger as he waited for Kagome to return.

Kagome struggled out of the well, throwing her backpack before her, then hoisting herself up. She panted, reminding herself not to bring so many things with her next time. She went over past the temple and into her house, looking at the sacred tree as she passed it. She remembered the time she had met Inuyasha there and smiled softly. She would never say it, but she knew she was falling in love with him. Even though he was arrogant and pushy and oblivious and frustrating and -ugh! She didn't even know why she liked him so much. She huffed in frustration at herself and dragged her bag over to her house and up the stairs to her room, throwing it on the floor next to her bed. She fell against the sheets with a deep sigh. She hated sleeping on the ground all the time while she was back in Feudal Japan- regular beds were so much better!
"Kagome- is that you?" Her grandfather called up the stairs.
"Yeah, grandpa! I'm back for a little while!" She called back down, sitting up in her bed.
"Ah, well, if you go to school- I have make-up for you to wear. I told them you have a rare disease that makes your skin turn green."
Kagome flinched, imagining Hojo's reaction to that.
"Ah yes, and some boy left a present for you. He said it would help. It's down here on the table."

Of course. Why didn't she love someone like Hojo? He was always trying to make her feel better. But he was a bit of a push-over… and he gave such strange gifts…

She went down to the table to see what this week's random gift was, only to yelp when she saw the writhing package.

"LEECHES?! Oh ew ew ew ew ewwww!" She shook her head, and ran back up the stairs. That's disgusting! How on earth were they supposed to help?! She tried to push the idea from her mind and sat at her desk for a minute. She looked at the small picture on her desk she had taken with a disposable camera in Japan. Miroku making an X with his fingers to the picture, acting as if it would steal his soul- Shippo bouncing happily in the air, Sango smiling politely and Inuyasha scowling. She sighed, wishing he would actually smile for once. She stood and opened the blinds of her window to look out at the city lights and looked down at the street below. She found the forests of Japan much more appealing than the city now- it was so much calmer, and less fast-paced. She closed them again, knowing she would have to go to school tomorrow. She groaned, remembering the make-up she had to wear, and decided it didn't matter this time if people wondered or not. She was not going to paint her face and hands green. No way.

Inuyasha looked over at Miroku as he took Sango by the waist and blew a sloppy raspberry into her cheek. Sango laughed and bopped him on the nose, making him chase her around the field as Shippo watched, laughing and cheering Sango on. He rolled his eyes, looking in the opposite direction at the well. When was she going to get back? It was the next day already. Then again, it was only morning…

Damn it, she hadn't said what time of day she would be back. "That cheating…" He growled, sitting up. He felt that strange twinge in his stomach again and growled in frustration. He had no idea what was happening to him. He couldn't stop thinking of her- felt as if a lead weight was in his chest and was moody. Even more moody than usual. He glanced back over to the well, and looked back over to Miroku and Sango, only to have Shippo's face just inches from his.
"ARGH!" He yelled in surprise, losing his balance and nearly falling off the branch. He growled as he regained his balance after flailing his arms, and bopped the little fox demon on the head in frustration.
"How many times do I have to tell you not to do that?!" he yelled.

"Oooooooow, why are you so mean to me?! I just wanted to know what was wrong!" Shippo rubbed his head with his hands to try to soothe the pain.

"Nothing's wrong." Inuyasha grunted.

"Is too! You've been sitting in this tree since Kagome left yesterday!"

"Have not!" he protested, looking down. "I got up a few times."

"Yeah, to go pee!" Shippo laughed, and hopped down onto the branch in front of him. "You're just waiting for Kagome to come back!" he pointed to him accusingly, "You miss her!"

"I do not!" Inuyasha yelled, hitting Shippo on the head again.
"Then why have you been looking over at the well since we've talked?" Shippo grinned slyly, rubbing his head again.

"I have not." Inuyasha growled, glancing over at the well again despite himself.

Shippo pointed again, and froze in place, a grin so broad it flashed his fangs spreading over his face. "Ooooooh! I know why! You love Kagome!" Shippo grinned again, this time he got hit so hard he nearly was knocked off the branch.
"WHAT ARE YOU TALKING ABOUT YOU LITTLE BRAT?!" Inuyasha sheethed, his cheeks flushed pink.

"Then why are you blushing?" Shippo smirked knowingly. Inuyasha pointed to him to explain and stopped, not able to think of a good reason.
"Damn it." he growled, sitting back against the tree, his blush deepening.
"MIROKU! SANGO! INUYASHA LIKES KAGOME!" Shippo hopped up and down on the branch, waving to Sango and Miroku. They both looked up and waved back, acting as if they already knew.

Inuyasha mumbled profanities and Shippo looked at him and grinned again. "Have you told her?"
"NO!" Inuyasha yelled, and calmed down again, realizing he had just pretty much confessed that he did like Kagome. "Damn." he growled in frustration at himself.

"Well why not? She deserves to know more than any of us!"

"Because I can't say it- alright? I can't!" Inuyasha looked over at the well again and got even more angry that he had looked again.

"Well then hint at it at least. You make it so that it seems you feel the opposite to what you really do."
"What do you mean?" Inuyasha looked at Shippo, concerned.

"Well you fight with her so much, and you tease her. It's not very nice. You should act more friendly to her at least." Shippo pointed, acting as if he was an expert in the field of romance.

"I don't know how." Inuyasha muttered. "I turn mean when I'm uncomfortable."
"Yeah. I know." Shippo said, rolling his eyes.
Inuyasha raised a fist to hit him again and sighed, putting his arm back down, much to Shippo's relief.
"I don't know how to do it. I'm so clueless when it comes to her. She's so different."

"Well how about we help you?" Shippo said, pointing to him, Miroku and Sango.

"Yeah right, like that would help at all." Inuyasha rolled his eyes and snorted. He paused and looked down at Miroku and Sango on the ground, Miroku giving Sango a light kiss on the cheek. Inuyasha made a strange expression of confusion and concern. He would never know to do something like that. Or when. "Alright." he sighed. "You guys can help me. But if it doesn't work, you're in trouble you little brat." he pointed to Shippo, who grinned in excitement and nodded.

Okay, tell me how you liked it I'll write more ASAP