#Not a yume/selfship

[kinmokusei-stars]

IT'S FINALLY DONE!! ♡＼(￣▽￣)／♡

I've been working on this lovely template for DAYS, I really love how it turned out!

Before I get into Inu/Kou's relationship, credit to the person who made the original template! It's such a cute template and there are a lot of lovely colors to chose from! I used the transparent version but added a background and shifted some of the colors to fit better! I definitely recommend, but be sure to read the rules if you do use! 💚

Kouko and Inuyasha's relationship can best be described as balance.

They started off essentially indifferent to each other even if they were on the same team, though bickering about small things like bugs and other minor things did still happen, they weren't exactly close for a long time, even if Kouko had a base of respect for Inuyasha fullbred demons never got close to getting from her. For a long time, she was just another member of the team to him, nothing more, nothing less.

Things changed near entirely when after a massive confrontation with Kikyo, Kouko followed Inuyasha out to where he was trying to recuperate, from the event, and instead of beckoning him back to the group, offered him out a bowl of warm soup, and sits to give her condolences to how things played out between the two of them.

That was the first spark of compassion between the two, and it really just went from there. Though they still had funny moments, seeing more of Inuyasha's story and being able to find ways to sympathize and connect with him through talking through grief gave her a new outlook on him, and him somebody who finally recognized and understood just how deeply he was effected by his loss.

Kouko is essentially his opposite, being stoic and mellow, she's incredibly emotionally intelligent, even if she's stubborn in her goal of finding the demon who killed her family and lets herself get caught up in it from time to time to give herself some sort of purpose. She's both passionate and intuitive, though sometimes her past will get the better of her, and she'll hit a rough spot.

These rough spots usually end up in her falling into wondering if continuing her journey is worth it, and during those times, she tends to be a lot more quiet and isolated while she starts having second thoughts.

But during her most recent one after the confrontation with Kikyo, the tables turned, and though he was begrudging, Inuyasha sat down next to her while she was lost in thought fishing, and asked her what was wrong. Once she said she was considering giving up, he had to sit there surprised for a moment, before essentially confidently listing off every reason he could think of that she should keep hunting.

Her reassuring his feelings and him keeping her fire ablaze started their bonding even stronger than before, and though it was slow at first, they bit by bit build up a foundation of understanding and trust.

And then feelings started. And oh my god was it messy. LMAO

Neither were exactly sure where they very first started, though it definitely made things odd for a good while. They had already started looking at eachother in a different light after helping eachother in tough moments, but to suddenly have thoughts of romance come into the equation? It left them floundering for a good month or two.

Kouko hadn't properly had anybody romantically in ages, and clearly Inuyasha was, mentally at least, fresh out of losing Kikyo, plus a couple other factors? It was a clumsy situation.

For a while, they agreed to try and keep it silent and not let it effect them or act on it. But obviously that didn't work forever.

Down the line, now that they are officially together, their bond is intense, and Inuyasha is the fire to Kouko's water. She keeps him grounded and feeling secure, and he keeps her passionate and ready to take on life, they bring out the best in each other, and in general have a mellow, sweet relationship.

She never blames him for still loving Kikyo, she understands that it's still a fresh wound to him, she's not upset or sad over it in the slightest, after all, it's not as if she didn't know the situation beforehand. Just as he won't judge her over her past, she won't judge him over his, the most she'll do is help ease his mind about the whole matter, and assure him that it's normal for him to still feel that way. Any reassurance he needs, she'll give him, and that's a two way street.

That being said, they aren't the most publicly affectionate. The most they're seen doing when around the others is holding hands, and even that's only on occasion, but that doesn't mean they're not close in private. It's fairly often that Kouko will discreetly wave him over to come sleep next to her, and they'll wake up cuddled up (Check the image for spoon placements LMAO) in the morning before going back to venturing like usual.

Someday after all Naraku is defeated, they'll likely settle down, but for now, they're still running around. They'll get there someday LMAO

𝗡𝗼𝘄 𝗽𝗹𝗮𝘆𝗶𝗻𝗴:

"Dizzy on The Comedown - Turnover"

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[rowenasgf]

thinking about the character like

[sunflawyer]

hey selfshippers, its okay to feel insecure sometimes. there are days when we feel like we dont deserve our f/os love, and thats okay. but please dont let it bring you down.

you looked up at them, eyes glistening with tears. "Do you ever wonder if... I mean, if you're truly happy with me? If I'm really the one you want to be with?"

they pulled you into their arms, their thumb gently brushing away a tear you hadn't realized had fallen. "Hey, listen to me," they began, their voice earnest and steady.

"You are my one and only. The day I met you, my life changed forever. You bring me joy, laughter, and love every single day. I can't imagine my life without you, and I don't want to."

their lips met your forehead and lingered there, "I love you," they whispered, "whether you believe it or not, I love you."

[liilacwine]

psa! your f/o loves you regardless of your sex drive. maybe you fall somewhere on the asexual spectrum (like me!). maybe you're hypersexual, maybe you're sex repulsed, maybe you've got any combination of labels and feelings and circumstances going on- you still mean the world to your f/o <3

[aidoriimu]

Okay now time to imagine your f/o pressing you against the wall, their arms pinning you there as their kisses feel almost desperate— practically taking your breath away until you're both left a panting mess.

"I missed you," They said, parting their lips from yours for only just a moment before they continue kissing you.

☁︎ proship/comship DNI ☁︎

[rivastraut]

8/12/24 🌺 Me and Mike have officially been married for 1 year! Here's to plenty more years of our unconditional love for each other 💕 (c: @jadenvargen)

[girlrindou]

i mean this forever

[joestarkisser]

Selfshippers who are more "submissive" in their selfships are extremely valid. But, there isn't much love for selfshippers who are "dominant"!

Selfshippers who make all the meals for their F/O when they're sick.

Selfshippers who sit beside their F/O and comfort them when they're upset, when they're breaking down.

Selfshippers who do all the work for their exhausted, mentally or otherwise, F/O.

Selfshippers who make all the money, if it's needed.

Selfshippers who like to be the one complimenting and peppering in kisses, not the other way around.

Selfshippers who prefer to be the one laid on at night, their F/O safe and sound in their arms.

While selfship spaces can be more catered to those who are 'submissive', you 'dominant' selfshippers are just as important! Just as amazing! Just as worthy of being here!

[rose-greenhouse]

"hey there, i see you're still at it. working hard are we? don't get mad, i love how dedicated you are to your work but have you eaten anything yet? did you stand up and stretch yet? no?"

"darling, please, please get up and eat something. we can't have you starving yourself just so you can finish your work. please don't argue with me dear, you know how much i value your health."

"and you also need to get up and walk. no- no, don't give me those puppy eyes. .. how about this? we can go somewhere to eat, that way we both can spend some time outside together! that's a good idea, right? aha, i knew you'd say yes!"

"come on, let's get dressed so we can get going, i promise we'll be back so you can finish whatever you're working on okay? i promise."

[NO PROSHIP please- this is supposed to be an uplifting message from your f/o to you; romantic, platonic, or familial.]

[literally-just-there]

Self Shippers... 🌙🌲🏕

You and your f/o(s) are stranded in the forest and must spend the night in the branch tent. How well / bad does it go ?

(I came across this during a hike today :))

Pr.oship / co.mship / neutral please DNI

[ehrmantrautpup]

The stargazing trend with me and Mike 🌠

[coffincataclysm]

Clingy

ʚ Reblogs are greatly appreciated ɞ

[kaibaspuppy]

pro/shippers, this poll isn't for you. sozzz

[sunflawyer]

hey selfshippers, just a reminder that whenever you have bad days, your f/o will always be there to embrace you in their arms and protect you. they will whisper in your ear, saying how much they love you, how much they appreciate you, and how much you mean to them.

"Shh, don't worry. It will pass soon." they whisper.

you look up to them, eyes red from tears, "But what if it won't?"

they gently smile at you, caressing your cheek with their thumb while tightening their grip around you, "Then I will be with you until it does."

[sootyships]

someone who's good at gushing abt f/os should write a step-by-step "how to gush about f/os without feeling like a fool" guide :')

[aidoriimu]

Imagine your f/o surprising you with a hug from behind, and you can feel how their chest presses against your back.. would they nuzzle their head into the crook of your neck? Their face leaned so close that their hot breath tickles your skin, until you'd suddenly shiver when their lips make contact with it.

☁︎ proship/comship DNI ☁︎