I think I'll take advice...and cut down on the interactive parts. Maybe it'll work out better.
*Still on Kagome mode*
I just stand there watching them. Kikyo has stopped crying and her grip on Sota has loosened. She looks so worn out. My brother glances up and sees me,
"Kagome!" He grins, but doesn't move from Kikyo's side.
"Hi Kagome..." Kikyo's whisper startles me, it's almost like she lost her steam. Where did her hostility and anger go? Maybe this a chance to understand each other. Unless Inuyasha decides to hunt me down.
Sota says that mom and Grandpa have gone out and will back late, so we go inside. Kikyo appears to be in awe with modern day facilities. I make tea, and we sit around the table, silently sipping the hot liquid. The silence isn't an uncomfortable one, and I realize, Kikyo actually fits in with us.
Sota laughs, "It's like having two sisters!"
I can tell he's having the "time of his life", but Kikyo smiles, and once again I wonder how I could be her reincarnation. She's so pretty. (( I say: Aye! Kagome says so herself in Volume 8!!!!))
"Can I..." Kikyo clears her throat, "Can I stay with you for a while?"
Sota looks overjoyed, but I think carefully. Has Kikyo really lost all her confusion? We make eye contact, and I see it all.
"Sure Kikyo!"
*Kikyo mode!*
I'm so glad. My reincar...Kagome, is letting me stay. I'll be good! I'll make sure they won't regret allowing me inside their lives. I'm so...happy. But I'm tired as well.
Almost coincidentally, Kagome yawns and says,
"Yeesh! I'm exhausted! Wanna turn in?"
Sota and I both nod, and Kagome sets up a cot in her room.
"Here Kikyo...you take the bed and I'll sleep on the cot, kay?"
"Sure..." I don't know what to say to my reincarnation.
She gives me nightclothes to change into. I admire them as I get dressed. Baby blue pants and a button up shirt, with little moons. So pretty...
We both lie down in the darkness and silence. I should say something, but it feels strange. I've done so many stupid things. I hate myself for it.
Maybe I'm trespassing on her comfort, or intimidating. I take a deep breath,
"Thank you Kagome. I'm...I'm not any trouble, am I? Should I leave?"
She turns over, and I can just make out her expression. Kagome is grinning.
"You're no trouble! And don't leave, this will be good and fun Kikyo! If you don't mind that!"
"I don't" I smile back at her
We both close our eyes and submit to sleep.
I dream about darkness. pitch black substance that pulses in time with my heart beat. It calls. it calls my name.
Kikyo?
wow...i just read this over, and i think this might end up as a Kagome/Kikyo friendship fic. I had no idea... BUT! things always change, eh? i'll have to see ^___^
