IɴυYαѕнα: My Protᥱᥴtor ⁺₊✩

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Kagome joins her family at the dinner table, sitting down in her usual spot. She picks up her chopsticks and glances around, noticing her mom and grandpa's watchful gazes upon her.

Kagome could feel their eyes on her, subtly assessing her, trying to gauge how she was feeling after the day's events. Kagome just smiled, doing her best to appear normal and unbothered.

Kagome's mind was briefly distracted from her worries by the food in front of her. The aroma of the dishes her mom had prepared wafted through the air, making her stomach grumble in anticipation.

As she took her first bite, she couldn't help but moan a little in pleasure. The food was delicious, and a far cry from the rice balls and instant food she usually got back in her time.

Kagome's chopsticks froze midway to her mouth as she heard the sound of footsteps and the door sliding open.

Kagome's heart beat a bit faster as she saw InuYasha standing there, a mix of surprise and relief washing over her. Despite his usual grumpy demeanor, seeing him safe and sound was a welcome sight.

Kagome swallowed the food in her mouth, setting her chopsticks down as she turned to face him. Her eyes widened slightly as she took in his unkempt, disheveled appearance, the dirt and smudges of who-knows-what staining his clothes and face.

Kagome's mom and grandpa also stared at him, their eyes widening in surprise, with a hint of alarm. Sota, however, was merely blinking in confusion, unsure why a strange boy in ragged clothes was standing in their hallway.

Kagome cleared her throat, realizing she had to say something. She tried to keep her voice steady, but a hint of nervousness tinged her words.

"I-InuYasha... What are you doing here?" Kagome says.

"Stupid woman! What were you thinking, going back home like that?" InuYasha grumbled, his eyes flashing with irritation as he glowered at Kagome.

Kagome's mom and grandpa tensed beside her, their protective instincts instantly kicking in at the sight of the strange, angry boy. Sota, meanwhile, was just watching the scene unfold with wide eyes.

Kagome scowled at him, her own frustration bubbling up. She crossed her arms, matching his glare.

"I... I just needed a break, okay? And I wanted a hot bath!" Kagome confessed.

InuYasha grunted, clearly not satisfied with her answer. He took a step closer, his eyes narrowed.

"A break? And a hot bath is worth risking your life for?"  InuYasha says.

Kagome bristled at his words, her annoyance spiking. She lifted her chin defiantly.

"I'm not some fragile wilting flower! I can take care of myself, you know!" Kagome reminds him.

InuYasha reached out and grabbed Kagome's arm, his grip firm as he tried to tug her away from the safety of her family home.

"You're coming back, now!" InuYasha ordered, his voice firm and not allowing for any argument.

InuYasha's unexpected appearance and his grip on her arm had momentarily stunned Kagome. As he pulled her towards the front door, her grandpa's panicked voice piped up.

"Hey, young man! How did you get through the barrier I've placed around the well?" Grandpa sputtered, clearly alarmed by InuYasha's presence.

"I hate to break it to you, old man but your barrier didn't work..." InuYasha said.