Things Aren't What They Seem

CH8: Glow of the Beginning

I took notice of my cousin, Kagome, being a little upset seeing as her cheeks are puffed up out of anger and her fist are tighten. I blinked as I asked myself, *What's wrong with her?* I wasn't so sure why she was upset about. Unknown to me, Kagome noticed that I kissed Inuyasha on the cheek. She couldn't help but get jealous over it.

Inuyasha took hold of his cheek, which was the one I placed a kiss on, and yelled at me while blushing out of embarrassment, "Ey! W-What was that for?"

"Sorry but I got carried away. I was just happy that you agreed to let me tag along. It was a way of showing my appreciation," I crossed my arms, "What's wrong that about it huh?"

"N-Nothing! J-Just don't do it again!" Inuyasha flusters while still blushing out of embarrassment. 

I smirked as I noticed the redness of his face, "Oh dear~! I am sooo sorry. I bet you just like guys kissing you huh?" I dramatically stepped back.

This time Inuyasha turned even redder but not out of embarrassment, "Hell No! That's not it you crazy woman!"

I couldn't help but laugh and so did the others, "Hahahaha I am joking silly no worries. Geesh lighten up will yah." I smiled at him.

Inuyasha left eye twitches while he mumbles under his breath, "Why youuu..." Inuyasha stares at my smiling face as he thinks to himself on how he couldn't believe that he agreed to let this crazy girl tag along.

"So when are we heading out?" I asked the group while ignoring Inuyasha's glare.

"It will be too dangerous to be heading out right now seeing as its getting dark." Sango mentioned.

"I agree. Demons roam a lot within the dark. I think it is best if we stayed here at the village with Kaede for tonight." Miroku announced.

"What! Are you guys serious?!" Inuyasha yells, "Why do we gotta do that?!"

"Because Inuyasha, Umi has enough for today. She has still need to let today's event to sink in. We don't want her to traumatize herself more than she already is. We can head out the first thing in the morning." Sango explained considering this is my first day of the fuderl era.

"What! You can't be serious!" Inuyasha was frustrated. He wanted to find the jewels before Naraku get to them.

I stare at Inuyasha and the others while they fought against each other. I looked over to see my cousin who was standing there quietly. I was puzzled. She seem a little calmer than before but I still could tell that she a lil bit upset over something. I am not sure what it is, but I am going to find out, "Oy Kagome." I nudge my shoulder against hers.

"Ah Umi." 

"You mad at me, Kagome?" I asked. Kagome was surprised what I asked because her expression within her eyes went wide for a moment, "W-What? Umi I-" 

I cut her off as a thought quickly passed my mind, "Is it because I am tagging along with you guys?" I thought of this thinking that she might have been worried about my safety since I am a mere human within a realm that demons roam. 

Kagome looks at my eyes and felt horrible. She couldn't believe that she got jealous over her own cousin kissing Inuyasha on the cheek. "I am sorry, Umi. I'm not mad at you...just that..ah..." She thought quickly of an excuse because she didn't want me to figure out that she was jealous, "I am actually mad at Inuyasha for being so mean to you." 

"Eh really?" I blinked, "Don't worry, Kagome. I can take care of myself with that crazy pup." I smiled at her.

I didn't realize how good of a hearing Inuyasha hearing is that he herd my comment about him, "Hey! Who you calling a 'Pup'?!"