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Inukag Week, day 2: Moonlight

Barely squeezed it out but by God I posted before midnight

Day 1 is, apparently, going to take me all week. Because it gave me motivation (coughanexcusecough) to try and make an animatic I've wanted to do for a long time. I've already had to temper my expectations to just the last minute or so of the song to get it done at all, so we'll see how that goes!

In the meantime, have an incredibly self-indulgent drag au

Still Into You cover by Natewantstobattle and Amalee

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Why Don't You Do Right?

Kagome giggled to herself as she finished her makeup, taking a moment to admire herself. Her hair was pinned up and back, covered by a brown felted fedora decorated with fluffy cat ears to hide the mass of it. Her cream button down shirt and crisp green waistcoat were perfectly fitted, falling nicely over her flattened chest. The matching green slacks were tailored to her exact centimeter, with cream spats fitted over brown oxfords she'd spent a week breaking in for this night.

“You excited?” She asked, glancing over to her partner with makeup-sharpened eyes.

“... Yeah,” he admitted, sounding just a little shy as he examined himself in the neighboring vanity. Satisfied with her own work, she watched him brush his fringe around until it lay just so in front of the felt dog ears pinned into his hair. His normally thick, dark brows had been glued down and painted over, leaving them thin and arched. His jaw had been softened by an expertly applied contour pallet, and dramatic eyeliner and mascara lent extra intensity to his golden eyes as he met her gaze. He smirked at her. “You planin’ on sittin’ there staring at me all night?”

“Hang on,” she insisted, leaning back and crossing her arms as she looked him over with a grin. “You know I love taking the time to appreciate what a beautiful woman you are.”

Inuyasha couldn't hide how his face flushed brightly at her words, with his usual long curtain of frost-white hair pulled back out of the way and curled into a beautifully coiffed ponytail. The pieces framing his face were similarly curled, giving him the aura of a magical princess, or perhaps a bride.

Standing from her seat, Kagome took an easy step forward, hands finding the arms of his chair as she leaned down to give him a kiss. She felt callused fingers on her cheek, and smiled into his mouth.

“Gonna ruin my lipstick,” he muttered between kisses, though he made no move to pull away. Emboldened by his enthusiasm and the character she played, Kagome nipped at his lower lip, drawing a gasp from her lover.

“It's never stopped you, why should it stop me?” She teased, recalling how much he'd enjoyed messing up her lipstick when she was already late for work earlier that week. “Besides, the crowd’ll love seeing how much I adore my ‘wife’.”

Inuyasha blushed so pretty, she thought, reaching over to pick up the tube of lipstick so she could touch it up for him. His eyes fluttered shut at the contact, and she smiled as his false eyelashes brushed his cheeks. He already had quite long eyelashes, which had come in handy when they were just dressing up casually, but stage performance required stage makeup, according to the woman who'd been working with them on their routine. 

“What do you think the odds are that Kikyo and Koga’ll see us tonight?” He asked, flashing her a grin of his own as the tube left his lips.

“Infinitesimal. But it'd be funny; three years going on dates in crossdress to avoid them, and they finally ping us when we're on stage of all places?” she laughed, leaning back so she could see him properly.

For as much of a fuss as he made when she had first suggested it, there was a certain softness dressing up like this brought out in him that Kagome adored. Sure, he could be soft with her, when the two of them were alone. But under the make-up and pretty clothes, she found a different form of vulnerability he didn't portray when he wore the clothes of a man. And she hadn't been kidding - Inuyasha made for a beautiful woman.

The first time she had suggested dressing in drag, it was out of desperation for just one date to not get ruined by her stalker ex-coworker or his stalker ex-girlfriend. After a few tries, they didn't spot them anymore, but they figured they'd keep it up a bit longer “just to be safe”. Going to a drag show was just meant to be a fun date, relevant to how they'd been doing things; she hadn't expected to be so quickly welcomed into the community, or to get picked up by a professional drag queen who'd encouraged them to give the stage a shot. 

“Kat? Shii?” A voice called, drawing their eyes away from one another to one of the assistants working backstage. “You have some visitors.”

“Hey you two!” Miroku called, followed by Sango to the little corner they'd taken up for their costume changes. The backstage area was bustling with queens and kings, she was surprised that they'd been allowed, nevermind that they'd gotten a guide.

“What're you guys doing here?”

“Figured we'd come show a little moral support, that's all!” Sango assured, pulling a bouquet of flowers from behind her back with a smile. “Just wanted to sneak in quick before you got on stage.”

“Oh my goodness, thank you!” Kagome beamed, standing to accept the flowers.

“Think you're ready? Big crowd out there,” nudging Inuyasha's shoulder, Miroku gave him a teasing grin. He was having an awfully good time for someone who'd gotten his shit rocked after groping Inuyasha in full drag without knowing it. Inuyasha - Shibuya - had slapped him so hard he'd briefly started speaking Korean. 

Inuyasha rose to his feet, the stiletto heels he'd become expertly accustomed to putting him half a head taller than Miroku.

“Good. We've got a big show to put on,” he hummed, smiling when Kagome wrapped an arm around his slim waist, emphasized by the padding at his hips and backside. She knew she looked very much a manlet at his side, and there was a part of her that reveled in it - like Inuyasha became somewhat softer, Kagome became somewhat bolder when she was dressed for date night. She loved her skirts and dresses in day-to-day, but there was a wonderful feeling of power in fitted suits and nice men's shoes. She smiled up at him, and he returned the look, his hair turned into a glowing halo by an overhead light.

“Alright. We should get back out to the audience if we want to get drinks before you two go on,” Miroku smiled, taking Sango's hand in his. “Break a leg!”

“You're gonna do great!” Sango agreed, waving with her free hand. “And Kagome!”

She looked at her friend.

“You've got lipstick in your mustache,” she warned, giggling as she and Miroku disappeared back out front. Squeaking in surprise, Kagome turned to the mirror, ignoring Inuyasha's laughter as she snatched up a make-up wipe to carefully removed the red smudges without disturbing the thin mustache and whiskers she'd drawn on with eyeliner.

“Don't tell me you two are getting fans already? You haven't even gone on stage yet!”

Inuyasha turned back, grinning at Jakotsu.

“If friends count as fans, then sure,” he hummed as the older drag queen came into their little corner. He accepted Jakotsu’s hug graciously, surprisingly touchy when he was all dolled up.

“Well don't you look pretty as a peony! How's the dress, sweetheart? Good fit?”

“Great fit! Thanks for lending it to me.”

“You go ahead and keep it. It's totally your color, and it looks better on you than it ever looked on me,” she insisted, patting his cheek. Inuyasha looked like he wanted to argue, but Jakotsu was clearly having none of it. The red dress was flashier than anything he'd ever worn while crossdressing, with a high kimono-style collar and a short, ruffled skirt that showed off the strong shape of his already long legs. Kagome made a mental note to give Jakotsu an extra thank-you later - she would make sure Inuyasha got plenty of mileage out of that dress.

Kagome finally stood from fixing her face, turning to smile at Jakotsu and accept his hug with much more enthusiasm.

“Kagome darling, you look so good! I like the facial hair! Very macho,” he assured, gently brushing a thumb over the eyeliner-goatee.

“Thank you! I wasn't sure about it at first, but it felt right, y'know?” 

“It was a good choice, Tom cat!” he nodded, hands coming to rest on her shoulders. “Now, the crowd’s already wound up a bit, so you get to walk into good energy! Don't get nervous on me!”

“Oh, we've been in way more nerve-wracking situations. A little crowd work’ll be a walk in the park,” Inuyasha waved off the warning, confident as ever. Squealing in excitement, Jakotsu jumped around a little, stopping only when another assistant tapped his shoulder, reminding him that the current performer was almost done. “Okay! Okay okay okay! You guys ready?”

“Ready as we'll ever be.”

“One sec,” Kagome gasped, turning to the bouquet that she'd set on the table. Finding a red carnation, Kagome broke it at the second node, lifting the bloom and tucking it into Inuyasha's hair tie so it sat at the base of his ponytail. Taking another moment to stand in awe of him, she smiled brightly and took his hand in hers. “Okay. Ready.”

“Ooooh, I could just eat you two up!” Jakotsu squealed, moving behind them to push them forward. “Alright, your music’s queued up, Iono’s almost finished. Just wait for me to introduce you, and you can come do your thing!”

“You can count on us!” Kagome assured, her arm sliding back around Inuyasha's waist as Jakotsu left them to take to the stage.

“Everybody give it up one more time for Iono Montoya!”

The crowd renewed its roars, and a woman in a curly wig and bedazzled fencing foil passed them, squeezing their shoulders and flashing a smile.

“Remember, folks! The quickest way to a man's heart? Is between the fourth and fifth rib!" Jakotsu laughed brightly along with the crowd, flapping the loose collar of her robe as if to give herself some air. “Now then! Our next performers are my own discovery; new to the Camelia Club stage! Better to look and not touch, my dears, because these puppy-lovers are equal parts bark and bite! Get ready for canine claws and feline fangs, and please welcome to the stage, Shibuya Inuyamato, and Tom-Katsuki Nekomata!”

With deep breaths, Inuyasha and Kagome faded, and Shibuya and Katsuki stepped out into the spotlights to the roar of the crowd. Shibuya spotted Miroku and Sango at one of the tables off to the side, and squeezed Katsuki’s hand while the other waved to the crowd. Katsuki waved as well, but he couldn't help how his eyes kept being drawn to his partner. Shibuya's face had fully lit up at the warm reception from the crowd, her expression open and excited. Jakotsu winked as she passed them, pressing the microphone into Katsuki's hand. With a confident smirk and a nod of thanks, he took hold of it, turning to the audience.

"What an incredible greeting!" he began, getting a few extra cheers. He had gotten quite good at deepening his voice with Jakotsu’s vocal training, and hearing it back from the speakers, even he was a little impressed with himself. "I don't think I've felt this welcome anywhere but the arms of my beautiful wife! What do you think, Shii?"

Shibuya reached up to wrap her hand around Katsuki's on the mic, long red nails tracing the length of his fingers.

"I think you just like making me blush in front of strangers, Kat,” she shot back, sweet falsetto sending a shock of warmth down his spine.

"Guilty as charged. Can't help myself sweetheart, not my fault you look so damn good in red, wouldn't you agree folks?"

The crowd went wild again, and Katsuki saw Shibuya's face go even darker at the applause. 

"Careful, Kat! You keep laying it on that thick, we're all gonna choke on it."

"Give you something else to choke on later, pup.”

That got the crowd whooping, and Katsuki could distinctly make out Sango's familiar shriek of laughter. He gave her a wink, and Shibuya leaned down to laugh into his hair. Wrapping his arm firmly around Shibuya's waist, he let her take the mic and gestured to the audience.

"We're here to sing for these fine people! Try to hold off on the choking."

"Well! In that case we'd better get this rig rollin'," she hummed, twirling out of his arms to slide it into the mic stand. Their hands remained clasped, tethering them together, and when Shibuya turned to smirk at him, the guitar kicked in.

“Can't count the years on one hand that we've been together."

“I need the other one to hold you, make you feel, make you feel better.”

Katsuki found himself smiling even as he moved his mouth to the words.

The routine they had created for the song was an intricate one, allowing Kagome's attention to detail to guide Inuyasha's stronger, more physically adept body.

“It's not a walk in the park, to love each other.”

“But when our fingers interlock, can't deny, can't deny, you're worth it.”

"Cause after all this time," she sang, arms sliding around Katsuki's neck, "I'm still into you~”

Katsuki scooped her up into his arms.

"I should be over all the Butterflies!" they spun, confetti butterflies raining from the celling. "But I'm into you." "I'm into you!”

"And baby even on our worst nights! I'm into you!" 

"I'm into you!”

"Let 'em wonder how we got this far! Cause I don't really need to wonder at all! Yeah after all this time, I'm still, into you."

The pair moved together with an automatic ease. It had been there since before their relationship had turned romantic; dancing around each other almost from the moment they'd met. Where one went, the other followed. When one moved to strike, the other covered their blind spot. And this dance had been intentional, perfected by months of dedicated practice. Inuyasha and Kayome's natural synchronicity was only emphasized by Shibuya and Katsuki's flamboyant motions and unabashed need to be close to one another. They only separated briefly during the second verse and chorus to collect tips from excited viewers, but it was clear to everyone present how eager they were to return to each other's arms.

"Some things just, some things just make sense and one of those is you and I.”

Shibuya leaned back a little, so Katsuki had to look past her enhanced chest to meet her sultry gaze.

"Some things just, some things just make sense, and even after all this time. I'm into you~"

"Baby not a day goes by that I'm not not into you!"

Katsuki lifted one of Shibuya's legs to hitch it on his hip, supporting her weight with one hand on her back as he dipped her back, turning to display her for the audience.

"I should be over all the butterflies~!!"

"I'm into you!" "I'm into you!"

They leaned into each other in turn, spinning together to gain momentum. Kat turned his back to the crowd lifting his partner while she braced her hands on his shoulders.

"And baby even on our worst nights!”

"I'm into you!" "I'm into you!”

"Let 'em wonder how we got this far!" Her arms slid around his shoulders

"Cause I don't really need to wonder at all!" his hands found purchase on her hips.

"Yeah after all this time, I'm still into you,”

"I'm still into you," Kat turned, pulling Shibuya into another dip.

"I'm still, into-" Shii leaned up, ignoring the last lyric to pull Katsuki into a fierce kiss. Going willingly, the performers found themselves only vaguely aware that they were not alone. The applause died down as a figure passed them, but the pair only separated with an embarrassed gasp when someone tapped the mic.

"Wonderful show, you two!" Jakotsu cheered, turning to give them a cheeky smile. "And a wonderful opportunity to remind our audience; make certain to spay and neuter your pets."

Blushing brightly, the pair righted themselves, taking a final bow to the encouraging whoops whistles of the audience before absconding to the backstage area to pick up where they left off.

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Hello! I don't know if this would be appropriate, but is there any good AU where Inu is a playboy, a womanizer at first? I just like this kind of trop 😅 But I'm new in this fandom and don't know any yet.

Hi anon, and welcome to the fandom! Don't worry, there's no shame in liking a certain trope. The Inukag Archive is a judgement-free zone!

Playboy!Inuyasha was a pretty popular trope on FF.net at one time, so we were able to find a decent amount of stories for you. Hope you find something you enjoy below!

Happiness by @witchygirl99 (M)

Inuyasha is an unobservant rich bastard. He has an OCD assistant and a perverted financial planner. Enter Kagome, a woman who has her own rules on how to live. He wants sex. She wants happiness. Well, that's only what they'll admit...

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A deal with a demon by @ajoy3fanfics (M)

In order to save her family's shrine from debt, Kagome reluctantly agrees to marry Inuyasha, the wealthy son of her grandfathers late friend. Inuyasha is far from thrilled about the match. According to his fathers will, he must marry if he wishes to gain his inheritance. Is this couple doomed from the start, or can they manage to find wedded bliss?

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Aesthetic by Autumn Dragon (T)

 I was cocky, gorgeous, and one of Japan's Most Wanted bachelors. At first, all I wanted was to get into her pants. Now, even I have to admit that she was different from the others. Very different. Damn, I love a challenge.

Sequel: Houdini's Affair (T)

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Break Me by ShadowBluebell (M)

It was a simple trip to the store. Saving a playboy's life from a hit-and-run had been a bonus. No big deal. Until said playboy shows up at her door, intent on showing his appreciation… in his own way. Let the game of seduction begin. 

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A Little Dessert by @witchygirl99 (M)

Kagome is a waitress who always looks after Inuyasha's table. Inuyasha is a player with a new girl every week. He likes the restaurant and the service Kagome gives. Secretly? He doesn't really come for the dessert, unless you think of it that way.

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The Bet by Mesmerizing Love (M)

He is a player. He always thought that girls were toys that are used for only one thing. Until he met a virgin who he desperately wanted to break, so he made a bet that he would, but she was so hard to break and he never realized that he actually would fall in love instead… 

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Cheaters by @inunanna (T)

Everyone in the office knew Kagome and Inuyasha were having a not-so-secret affair. They weren't EXACTLY wrong... (Not a cheating fic)

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If It Hadn't Been For Love by Reckless Dreamer Yuna (M)

Inuyasha? He's a player. A damn good one at that. But one girl he can't break through to, is Kagome. But it's not easy, trying to bed her, while trying not to fall in love with her. What will happen if he gets his heart broken again?

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Dead Famous by Torenza (M)

The most wanted prize bachelor is up for grabs... but the one who gets him is the only one who doesn’t want to keep him...

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Til Death Do Us Part by Jade Catseye (M)

Kagome hates Inuyasha. Inuyasha hates Kagome. What happens when the sexy playboy and fiery schoolgirl are forced to undergo holy matrimony? 

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A Southern Cinderella by DeletedAccountNotChangingMind (T)

Who cares if he partied a little, why should his parents not like that he liked women, so he partied, had sex, and races fast cars, why should he be punished for doing so. And why should he have to be sent to a farm to gain 'work ethic? Honestly?

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Broken Hearts by Jezzie Lynn (M)

Inuyasha is a cruel playboy. Kagome gave him a chance and they stay together. But Kagome gets raped and finds she's pregnant. Who is the father? And is someone trying to kill her and her friends?

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The Life of a Devil by SnowShadowuser (T)

Kagome, an assassin, finds out that she has only two months to live thanks to a mysterious and deadly virus...willingly, she takes on her last job; to find and to kill the notorious playboy, known as the American secret agent - Inuyasha...

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A Player's Heart Recast by inukag-lover1600 (T)

If you fell in love with a 'womanizer' what are you to do? Simple. Just change him. InuxKag MirxSan KouxAya

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CHAPTER NINE: What do You Want to Watch?

SUMMARY: “and I’d choose you. In a hundred lifetimes, in a hundred worlds, in any version of reality, I’d find you and I’d choose you.” – Kiersten White. For each chapter, a prompt from the One Hundred Ways to Say I Love You list.

WORDS: 1526

GENRE: fluff

FANDOM: Inukag

FORMAT: multichapter

ALSO FOUND ON: AO3

Inuyasha was really trying to pump himself up. Perhaps way too hard. And the fact that he was failing miserably was driving him further up the wall.

He should be excited.

This Kikyo girl was fine. More than fine: she was perfect. Drop dead gorgeous, smart, sweet. They had been texting long enough for him to realize any guy would be lucky to have her. Which, as it turned out, wasn’t that long at all.

And yet, after she asked him out and he promptly accepted the invitation, Inuyasha wasn’t as thrilled as he knew he was supposed to be at the prospect. 

He tried, in vain, to convince himself that there was a plausible explanation for his less than stellar reaction — Kikyo had just caught him off guard, that was all — and when it didn’t work, he blamed his lack of enthusiasm on the snobby restaurant she had chosen. The French name alone made him feel painfully inadequate.

But the fault, even if he refused to admit it, was the girl next door’s. 

Kagome Higurashi. 

His neighbor, best friend and unrequited love. Not that she had the faintest idea she was more than two out of those three things.

The situation was straight up maddening. One moment, Inuyasha thought himself above the whole falling in love thing and the next, he was head over heels for the absolute last person he had business catching feelings for. The absolute last person.

It kept him up at night, the recounting of footsteps, wondering if there was a particular corner he could have turned, a different direction he could have taken to prevent himself from loving Kagome as deeply and hopelessly as he did or if every chosen path led back to her regardless and he never even stood a chance.

Inuyasha wasn’t sure which option was worse.

There was one thing, though, that he was certain of: Kagome Higurashi wasn’t perfect by any means.

Sure, she was just as sweet as Kikyo seemed to be, if not more. Ironically, he was the only person to not be on the receiving end of such grace. It was funny, really. The woman was kind to the point of naivety, except, of course, when it came to him. Apparently, something about Inuyasha manages to push her buttons down like no other. It was a gift and a privilege, making her lose her cool. No one else has seen this side of her. This fierce, terrifying — and honestly sort of sexy — side. 

Smart? Kagome was obnoxiously so, but it mattered little when so much intelligence was used for evil. And by evil he meant winning every fucking argument they’ve ever had. Whether she was telling him off or calling him out, Kagome was never afraid of putting him in his place with that sharp as knives tongue of hers. The fact that she could read him like one of the books he constantly found himself competing for her attention with was both comforting and unnerving and the only thing more frustrating than when she stubbornly got into her head that she was right about something was that more often than not she was.

And yes, Kagome was gorgeous, but not in the icy beauty way the media insisted guys were attracted to, although she had a rather annoying share of guys sniffing after her. No, she was gorgeous the way a drive home during the sunset was gorgeous. Real and warm. Familiar yet never the same, each dusk always beautiful in a new, different way. You watch it a thousand times, you unconsciously know it’s there today and it’s gonna be there tomorrow, then you take it for granted until you’re casually hit on the most mundane of occasions with just how dazzling it is. Suddenly it’s all you can see.

Inuyasha was aware those weren’t thoughts he was supposed to have about his best friend, especially when he was getting ready to go out with someone else. It went against everything he has ever been taught and Inuyasha knew he would be breaking his poor mother’s heart if she could see him now. 

It wasn’t his intention to lead Kikyo — or anyone else — on, but Miroku was right: all it took was one real good date. If he couldn’t risk losing what he had with Kagome by making a move on her, he could only move on. Maybe Kikyo was the solution, the cure to this affliction.

Inuyasha shook his head in an attempt to get away from his reverie. 

He was going to be late at this pace.

Dressed on black jeans and his best shoes, he searched the closet for his favorite sweater — the red one he has owned since forever — growing impatient when he couldn’t find it.

Did I leave my sweater there, Inuyasha texted Kagome while he expanded his search from the laundry basket to his unmade bed — on and under —, then behind the couch and to progressively more ridiculous places. Nothing. He checked his phone for an answer, but Kagome hadn't even read his message.

Which was perfectly fine.

Just because she didn’t reply as quickly as she usually did, didn’t mean something happened. She was a grown woman who was most likely busy. No need to get antsy.

He did need the sweater, though.

Mind made up, Inuyasha threw in the first clean shirt he could find and walked to her door, unceremoniously turning the knob and frowning at the realization that it was locked. Great. She either wasn’t home or chose this of all days to finally take his advice and keep the goddamn thing secured for once.

“Kagome,” he tried, gently knocking. It looked like she wasn’t there. Inuyasha knocked again to make sure, a little firmer this time. He was debating going back to his apartment to get the emergency key she gave him when his ears caught the sound of her clumsy footsteps approaching. The lights went on and she unlocked the door.

“Hey, have you seen—”

Kagome was a mess. Her hair was up in a chaotic bun, loose strands hanging from everywhere and framing her pale face. Her scent was wrong, the pink that normally colored her cheeks was concentrated on her small nose and her eyes were extremely puffy, but most importantly: right there, covering her petite body was—

“—my sweater.”

“Uh?” Slowly, Kagome followed his gaze, her doe eyes impossibly wide as she looked down at herself. “Oh, zorry! You wand this back,” she said, making a motion to take it off.”

“Don’t be stupid,” he countered, blushing immediately, “you’re sick.”

“I’m fined.”

Inuyasha ignored her, letting himself in and closing the door behind him, not at all proud of himself for promptly conjuring up a hundred ways of getting her to wear his clothes again and a thousand more of making her take them off.

“Why didn’t you tell me,” he asked, “I could’ve come sooner if you had answered my text,” Inuyasha added, carefully avoiding to let out how anxious not hearing from her had made him.

“Phone died and the beds took be out,” she finished her explanation with a sneezy.

“Ya feelin’ any better?”

“Yeah,” she lied, walking to the couch and wrapping herself into a blanket-made cocoon.

“Have ya eaten anything?”

“Not hungry.” Inuyasha reached for Kagome’s forehead to check her temperature but she moved away, “Don’t wand you to get zick too.”

“Idiot,” he touched her anyway, “half demons don’t get sick.” Her skin was concerningly heated and Inuyasha knew right then he wasn’t going anywhere that night. “You’re burnin’ up.” 

“I’ve always been hot,” she joked.

“And now you’re delusional too,” he informed her in his best fake patronizing tone. Kagome’s laugh quickly turned into a coughing fit, so Inuyasha took a seat and brought her feet to his lap. “Alright, here’s what’s going to happen,” he began, fishing his phone off his pocket and selecting Kikyo’s contact, “I’ll put on some trash movie for us while you drink lots and lots of fluids. I’m gonna make you a soup and my mother’s famous antidote—”

“I’m not drinking liber again.”

He looked at her long enough to say “you’re gonna drink whatever I give ya, you big baby,” before returning his focus to the message app, rapidly typing I’m so sorry to cancel, but my friend got sick and I’m on nursing duty. Raincheck? and pressing send. “If you don’t get better then, I’m taking you to the hospital. Get that?”

“Whad about your plans?”

“Hm?”

“That’s whad you wanded the sweater for, right?”

Blowing off a hot date in favor of staying home with his sick girl friend was something Miroku would never let him live down and Inuyasha would be lying if he said he was looking forward to that particular conversation, but in that moment, he couldn’t care less.

A platonic cozy night with Kagome still sounded infinitely better than any potential romance a stranger could offer.

“This is more important,” Inuyasha shrugged. “Now,” he continued, pointing the remote to her flat screen and willing the streaming service to start, “what do you want to watch?”

A/N.: sorry about last chapter, here's a peace offering for the "modern" prompt of @inukag-week

[kawaiichan67]

The Big Mistake Ch. 2

InuKag, Inu & Kikyo

Modern AU

Higurashi Kagome and Mori Inu Yasha haven’t had enough time together lately, so Kagome decides to give her boyfriend a sexy surprise at his office. Big mistake.

[inukag]

Hello, so I'm not heterosexual (I'm ace) and as you can tell I do like one of those ships in the poll. I thought your language was very harmful. Now, I'm not here to say those characters are nice people but that doesn't mean their fans like them because they are "hetero" and just like a hot guy. They are good characters and had cool dynamics with Kagome (yes that's subjective and you might disagree with it but some people did enjoy it). I do agree that Sango should have been on the poll but there are legit reasons people enjoy darker ships or enemies to lovers trope, they can be engaging to some. So to dismiss it as just "hetero girls liking a hot guy" is very bad. The reason I'm sending you this ask is because I think you are a good person and might recieve well my comment. I considered sending an anon but I wanted you to "see" me as we talk and I hope I don't get any harassment over this from others. Anyway, thank you for reading.

First of all thank you for sending this message non-anonymously! I know it can be stressful but it is definitely better for discussions. If I see anyone sending you hate over this I will fight them personally.

When I said “this fandom is painfully straight” I did not mean “every single person who likes these ships is straight”, that would be ridiculous. But it IS a straight ship. My point is that gay ships are almost never taken seriously in this fandom, as shown by the fact that people ship Kagome with all the male characters she canonically doesn’t like before shipping her with girls that she actually likes. I find that sad. Literally the only gay ship in this fandom that has a sizable fanbase is Inu/sess, but that’s another can of worms.

I’m not here to change anyone’s mind about sess/kag or kog/kag, I’m very much a ‘ship and let ship’ person. Those ships have existed for years so I know very well that me saying “Kagome Higurashi would never canonically love these guys” is not going to change anyone’s mind. So I’ll spare you the whole rant but I’ll say that I’ve read some sess/kag stuff (Raindrops and other fanfics I found years ago) and I’ve never seen Sesshomaru portrayed as anything other than a kind, suave, gentleman who saves Kagome from Inuyasha the toxic, two timer. His canonical racism and lack of empathy for others is gone. So I have a hard time believing people when they tell me they love the ship because it’s a “sexy villain/heroine, enemies to lovers ships” lol. Anyway like I said, I’m not going to change your mind and you won’t change mine, so no need to argue about this.

Also for added context regarding the “gay ships aren’t taken seriously” issue, a couple weeks ago a bunch of people on Twitter (inukag shippers) made tweets saying they were “disgusted” by the fact that many people headcanon Moroha to be a lesbian. That her blushing at and complimenting girls is “not evidence that she’s gay” and that the “real canon” is that she will end up with Koga’s son (who doesn’t even exists in any Inuyasha media!!!). It’s not an isolated issue with Sesshomaru or Koga fans, as I pointed out the people doing this were inukag shippers and they were called out by other inukag shippers. This fandom as a whole is just not the most friendly when it comes to lgbt+ stuff.

So yeah, I have nothing else to add. I don’t see how my language was harmful if I’m being honest. Regardless of people’s own sexual/romantic orientations this fandom mostly talk about and support straight ships. This isn’t really a call to action either, I’m not telling people what to ship, I was just jokingly pointing that out and hoping that next time people would just consider the fact that gay ships exists as well.

Thanks again for the message and I’ll take this time to remind everyone following me that I use the tag #<ship/character>-critical tag when I criticize stuff, so you can blacklist that if you follow me and don’t want to see negativity about characters or ships that you love. I didn’t tag my first reblog of the poll so that’s my bad, I’ll go back and fix that.

[hyperfi]

The reason I complain so much about inukag is BECAUSE I actually like them... I wish the writing was better for their relationship, not just a bunch of grand gestures and proclamations, but mutual respect.

It's very sexy to care about the things your partner cares about. Something I don't see from Kagome in particular... I wanna see them work it out, not through some soul mates destiny bullshit, but through actual work. I wanna see conversations where they don't simply drop the matter entirely. I wanna see Kagome say, "hey, I wasn't being fair to you," and vice versa.

I just want more from them than what RT actually gives us.

[ashitakaxsan]

Yura,you Intrigue Us:)

Rumiko sama states about her:

"The first strong demon Inuyasha fought. I wanted human-like so she would be able to communicate with Inuyasha, since he was not able to communicate with other demons in the same way. It was fun to draw the way she manipulated her hair and the way she moved around. I wanted a pretty girl because her weapon is her hair and she uses a comb, so I thought it would be more fun to make her pretty".

Below:She also has her Benigasumi(紅霞, べにがすみ, Crimson Mist) wakizashi.It's fascinating did Rumiko sama,within a week,worked this wondrous art.

What I say

Rumiko made a Gorgeous,Sexy villainess,who gave to Inukag-and the village-big pains.

Let's see carefully how she Intrigues us:

Unique Abilities: She possesses a unique and formidable power - she's able to control her hair as deadly weapons. This makes her a challenging opponent for Inuyasha and Kagome, adding an element of suspense to the story.Such as these are :Trichokinesis,Kushi no Ori (櫛乃檻（くし乃をり）, "Comb of Hair"),Entanglement,Puppetry,Tracking,Hair Barrier,Remote Weaponry,Restoration,Immortality,Oni-Bi Gushi (鬼火毛, "Ogre-Fire Hair"),Immense Agility,Flight,Skilled Swordswoman,Intence Demonic Power,Enriched Strength.

Mysterious and Menacing: Her character design are striking and mysterious, which makes her visually appealing as a villainess. Her menacing presence creates tension in the storyline.See she wears a traditional kunoichi garb,black and sleeveless, was cut off midway down her thighs, and exposed the cleavage of her large breasts.Her boduy is amazingly curvacious

Contrast to Protagonists: As character she's the contrast to InuKag. Her ruthless and cunning nature opposes Inuyasha's impulsiveness and Kagome's kindness, creating an engaging dynamic in their interactions.Also she openly calls Inuyasha the lapdog of Kikyo's reincarnation.

Short-Term Antagonist: As a rival she's relatively short-lived,so she's more appealing to some readers. Her presence adds variety to the challenges faced by the main characters.

Overall, Yura's combination of unique abilities, visual design, and her role as a rival makes her an interesting and appealing character in the "Inuyasha" manga.

[humanoidtyphoons]

there's a difference between ~taming~ your monster boyfriend (tbh, i think beauty and the beast and the shape of water does it pretty well) and ~raising~ your born sexy yesterday love interest, tho sure, there's overlap ig, and think lucia/modeus unfortunately falls into the latter.

inukag is interesting, bc i do think it's thanks to kagome's help that inuyasha becomes more socialized, but i also don't really feel that either kagome or kikyo raise inuyasha. so, like: taming. that's what the sit boy does... even if the anime wore out it's welcome lightning quick.

i'm not quite sure i've pinpointed the difference as well as i hope, but. something something, perhaps.

[shardetector]

In desperate need of some inukag goodness. Please flood me with fanart and fanfics.

[thornedraven]

she was soft warmth, he nuzzled his face into her throat where her scent was calling him. she gasped and clung to him tighter.

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[shnuggletea]

Chapter Eight is LIVE!!!

Warning: this chapter is NSFW!!!!

AO3

Fanfiction

Here is the link to the rest I promised you all!

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[clementinesgulag]

i’m too gay to be drawing abs that look like they came straight from a screencap of free (little summery treat for drawing nothing but snow this last week)

[shinidamachu]

Hi ma’am who works at Wendy’s!!! Can you write meta on inukag moments in ep 19 🥺

Here at Wendy's your wish is our command.

The episode and Inuyasha is (you guessed it) in serious trouble. Sesshomaru has got a brand new human arm (courtesy of Naraku), has finally taken hold of Tessaiga and is about to kill Inuyasha with it. Enters Kagome.

“Sesshomaru! I’ve got you now. I’ll shoot your left arm off!”

And I know she is referring to the jewel shard holding his arm in place. I know this moment is small compared to the scenes we’re all aware are about to come. But it’s also Kagome protecting Inuyasha from someone who has tried to hurt him in the past and intends to do it again. 

She is, once again, defying one of the most powerful demons they’ve ever encountered, to put herself right there on the battle field alongside Inuyasha. Because he doesn’t know about the jewel shard. He’s in danger. He needs her. And this isn’t all. I also love Inuyasha’s reaction to her line:

[to himself] why his arm?

Kagome is literally threatening to mutilate a daiyoukai. Inuyasha is not questioning her ability to do it. He is not questioning the success probabilities of that reckless plan. He questions “why his arm,” because he trusts Kagome’s judgement and strength.

It’s only when Kagome shoots and Sesshomaru finally percieves her as a real threat, going for her with the intention to kill, that Inuyasha interferes, jumping after Sesshomaru and putting a cut to his cheeks in order to turn his attention back to himself and away from Kagome.

“No, you don't! Leave her out of this! I'm the one you really want.”

And this, of course, results on Inuyasha assuming his usual protective instance, letting Kagome stay behind him so he can take the blow for her.

Notice how fluid their dynamic is, how it shifts so easily. Yes, Inuyasha is more often than not the one throwing and taking the punches, but Kagome is there to watch his back as well. It’s always one protecting the other. Inuyasha leading and Kagome following then Kagome leading and Inuyasha following. Back and forth. Balanced. Perfectly in sync.

Sesshomaru himself realized he struck a nerve. And his evil little smile tells us that he has every intention to use this against Inuyasha.

“Most amusing. You seem so interested for her safety.”

Then we’re graced with this absolute jam of Inuyasha and Kagome exchange:

Kagome: let me at him! There’s a shard of the sacred jewel embedded in his left arm. I’m sure I can hit it!” Inuyasha: forget it, Kagome. Kagome: eh? Inuyasha: Sesshomaru has never been the kind of opponent who’s easy to strike down. Stay here and care for Miroku. The remedies from your era seem powerful. Maybe you’ll be able to save him. Kagome: I’m on it!

This right here? This is a well oiled fighting machine. Working together as if they were one, as if they have been doing it their whole lives. And this time they didn’t even need to combine their respective attacks for that to be noticeable. You can see it in their dialogue.

Kagome is trying to change the dynamic again. She knows Inuyasha is on protective mode and she’s explaining her reasons for him to move over, let her take the lead. In return, he tells her his reasons for her to stay behind, where she can help their friend out and let Inuyasha handle it. They listened to each other, trusted and respected each other’s judgement, then came to the right conclusion. Together. And that’s not all.

Inuyasha: Kagome? Kagome: yeah? Inuyasha: thanks for your help. With your arrow, you reversed Tessaiga’s transformation. Now I can defeat him. Kagome: [in her mind] he is thanking me? That can’t be good.

Inuyasha’s acknowledgement of Kagome’s crucial help is the defintive proof of how well they work in battle, why their partnership clicks. They are opposites that keep on complementing each other. That’s one of the many, many reasons as to why they are so dangerous and invincible opponents.

It’s also worth noticing that Inuyasha thanked her for her efforts. And even Kagome is taken by surprise. This is a defining moment because he is far from being the “thank you” type. He is turning into one. Because she is slowly bringing it out of him.

“Miroku has enough energy to joke around, so I know he is okay for the time being. But he might be in serious danger if Inuyasha’s battle drags on much longer.”

Kagome does what she told Inuyasha she would. Miroku is now in possession of the medicine and Shippo can keep one eye on him, so he is mostly out of the woods. What Kagome does next? She turns her attention back to Inuyasha, ready to strike and come to his aid if worst comes to worst. 

And it did. So she fired.

His expression here says a lot. He was annoyed, yes. But I think he was surprised, too. By her power. Because after that, he asks Inuyasha to make her stop, claiming that he should be proud of the demon blood running through his veins and therefore, refuse any human help. Funny how Inuyasha’s demon blood is important to Sesshomaru, all of a sudden.

“Don’t try anything, Kagome! Sesshomaru is totally ruthless.”

“I can handle it. I’ll hit him.”

Even so, that’s not exactly what makes Inuyasha ask Kagome to stand back. Sesshomaru is totally ruthless. That’s his justification. He isn’t worried about his blood or his honor. He is worry about her safety. She shoots again, but Sesshomaru catches her arrow and strikes back. Against Kagome. It was a miscalculation from her part. But Inuyasha doesn’t hesitate. He runs to her and shields her body with his own.

From the blow...

And from the fall.

“You’re alright? Kagome!”

And after they land, even though he took most of the hit, it’s with Kagome he is worried about, before he had as much as found out that she was unconcious. The look on his face, the intimacy of their proximity, the way he strokes her cheek so gently, as if she was the most precious thing in the world says it all.

It took Inuyasha 24 seconds (I counted) to even remember Sesshomaru was still there. From the moment he got up to the moment he addresses his opponent again, he spent 24 seconds with his back turned to him. Because his focus was in Kagome.

“You’ll regtret that, Sesshomaru. She doesn’t deserve it.”

Miroku comes along and offers to use the Wind Tunnel, but he’s still poisoned and Naraku’s bees are still around, so Inuyasha declines.

Inuyasha: take Kagome and get out of here. Fast. Get as far away as you can. Shippo: are you sure? Inuyasha: get Kagome out of here! Guard her with your life.

He is walking alone to what could have been certain death to give his friends a head start. And yet, his priorities are cristal clear. Kagome’s life. Kagome’s well being. Kagome.

“Hey! What are you waiting? Run!”

He can face anything as long as he knows she’s safe. With renewed motivation, he stays to fight Sesshomaru, who opens a hole through his stomach as Miroku and Shippo flee with a still unconcious Kagome. She wakes up just in time to see he is in serious danger and immediately tries to get away from Miroku and reach to him.

Kagome: Inuyasha! Miroku: stop! Kagome: let go of me! Miroku: he wants to deal with this on his own. That’s why he told us to run to safety. Kagome: [worried] Inuyasha...

She had literally just come to her senses. It only took seing him there, standing hurt and all on his own, to make her want to go back to the very situation that had knocked her out without thinking twice. And if it wasn’t for Miroku’s intervention she would have done it.

Inuyasha manages to cut Sesshomaru’s borrowed hand off, getting Tessaiga back in the process. He is gravely wounded, but the sword is protecting him, providing Sesshomaru to get any closer. Defeated, he leaves.

Finally on the clear, Kagome runs to Inuyasha, who was still holding on.

“Kagome... [in his mind] you’re alright.”

It’s then and only then that he allows himself to collapse. It’s like he refuses to rest, refuses to let his guard down, until the realization that she is okay hits him.

And her reaction to his current state is nothing short from heartbreaking. They have been gone through a lot already, but the stakes keep getting higher and higher and I don’t think Kagome has ever seen Inuyasha that injured until now.

“Inuyasha!”

Hachi then gives the gang a ride home and as soon as he can, Inuyasha asks Kagome to follow him and takes her to the Bone Eater’s Well.

Inuyasha: Kagome. Kagome: huh? Inuyasha: follow me. Kagome: you shouldn’t be up! Look, I know you’re stronger than humans, but that’s a serious injury. Is still too early for you to be moving around. Inuyasha: [groans] Kagome: see? What did I tell ya?

Kagome’s support of Inuyasha here is both physical and symbolic. For a while now, she has become his north, his anchor. Sure, a few episodes ago he would pull the “I’m stronger than humans” card to dismiss her worries, just like Kagome anticipated. And he would probably not let her be all touchy with him, at least not around other people. This time is different, though. Because he has decided this time is gonna be the last.

I love these shots, not only because Inuyasha and Kagome look positively good together, but because it’s like they’re a married couple who decided to enjoy the sunny day to take a walk on the park. They carry on and Kagome spots a herb that can help Inuyasha’s recovery.

This is the herb that Kaede told me it was the best antidote for all kinds of poison. I’ll brew some up for you later. And this herb makes a good antiseptic. It really works but boy does it sting!

He is always on her mind. Always. It doesn’t matter that he heals faster, it doesn’t matter that he tells her time and time again he doesn’t need medicine. She’s still gonna see a medical herb and immediately think of him, of his wounds. She starts rambling, something Inuyasha might have found annoying in the past. Now h he looks at her with the fondest, softest expression on his face.

Inuyasha: you learned a lot. Kagome: I guess. Inuyasha: Kagome, you’ve grown stronger.

Well, you’ve finally noticed! How can I not get stronger running from demons day after day? I’ve learned a lot more than your average teenager if I do say so myself. And my archery is not too shabby either.

We’re always talking about how Kagome helped Inuyasha smile, make friends, rely on other people and so on and so forth. But we don’t talk enough about Inuyasha helping Kagome to be confident, to be tough, to see that there’s more to the world than just school. Inuyasha pushes her out of her comfort zone. And because of it, she was able to find new passions, to learn things she never would learn otherwise. He changed her life as much as she changed his.

Kagome, I haven’t asked how are you feeling. You’re hurt too.

It’s just a little lump on the head. I’m sorry, Inuyasha. You told me to stay away from Sesshomaru but I didn’t listen and only made things worse. If I had ran away like you told me, you wouldn’t have been so seriously injured.

No, in the end it was you who saved me with your arrow. I’m grateful, Kagome.

[in her mind] he is grateful? Okay, now he is officially freaking me out.  [out loud] You’re acting totally weird now. Do you have a fever?

Again taking turns into worrying about each other’s well being. What stands out is that Kagome apologizes for her miscalculation earlier. It’s very important to recognize when you’re at fault, make things right and talk it out so it won’t be a problem next time. On the other hand, Inuyasha assures her that, without her help, he might not have been standing there anymore. For the second time, Inuyasha expresses his gratitude. For the second time, Kagome notices that something is off. She knows him too well not to.

Inuyasha: you heard the story about how Naraku decieved me fifty years ago. He is the one pulling the strings behind Sesshomaru. I’ve made a decision. Things are getting more dangerous by the day. Kagome: yeah, you’re probably right. Inuyasha: what does that mean? Aren’t you scared? We’re in serious danger! This time we were lucky, but who knows about next time? Kagome: well, I’m not afraid! Naraku is a terrible demon. We’ve got to do what we can to destroy him!

Kagome: [in her head] what's going on? [out loud] Inuyasha, what are you doing? Inuyasha: I was afraid. I thought I was going to lose you. I was terrified.

Inuyasha doesn’t want to lose Kagome the same way he lost ᴋɪᴋʏᴏ. He refuses to let history repeat itself. He had a taste of what Naraku is capable of and he is not risking Kagome’s life any longer. Even if that means he won’t get to see her anymore. It’s the wrong move, because they are better together, but there is value behind his decision. If you truly love someone, you let her go, you put her well being above your own selfish needs. That’s what he did.

The hug caught her so off guard, that Kagome, who is usually very warm and affectionate, it’s too in shock to reciprocrate. Especially because Inuyasha is definitely not the affectionate type. It was their first hug. And he was the one to iniciate it. Usually Kagome is the one more comfortable with starting physical contact. Inuyasha is doing it because he knows it’s a goodbye.

He closes his eyes, holds her tight and says something else inedited: that he was afraid. The guy who had faced demon after demon head on, who always bragged about how strong he was, confesses that he was terrified. The reason? He thought he was going to lose her.

And the hug happens exactly when Kagome is making her big speech about not being afraid. I really think this a weak spot he has for her. It began when he told her to stay behind because going to his father’s grave might be dangerou, but Kagome was already half way through the portal and it was solidified when her powers were sealed by Naraku and he suggested she should stay on her era where was safe, when she graciously asked if he had a fever. He loves her fierceness, how ride or die she is, her sense of justice and hunger for adventure. He loves her. And it’s because he loves her, that he can’t risk her life...

“Kagome... go back to your own era!”

...Even if it kills him.

Miroku: Inuyasha, what have you done? Kagome is gone! What have you done? Inuyasha: I’ve sent her back home. To her own time, on the other side of the Well.

Also worth noticing: without further explanation, he threw her to the ground, stole the jewel away and pushed her down the Well himself. 

Never once did she think he had betrayed her.

[kawaiichan67]

WIP Wednesday (The Late Edition)

AC: Through some twist of fate, there are two Inu Yashas: the young, brash, “Kikyo woulda done it better” version and an older, charming “Kagome is the only woman for me” version. Are they really both Inu Yasha? And can original Inu handle how romantic and determined his alternate is? InuKag, MirSan 

Warnings: Inu’s potty mouth (sort of)

Once again, it was a typical post-battle discussion. “Keh, Kikyo would’ve gotten that demon in one shot.”

“My friend that is unfair.” Ever the peace-maker, Miroku defended Kagome once again. Would Inu Yasha never learn? 

“Well, he’s not wrong. Kikyo would’ve gotten it in one shot. But she also started archery when she was maybe 6? And she practiced every day.” The elder Inu Yasha turned to Kagome, a charming and fond smile on his face. “You did a great job. Do you need to study for a math test later today? I’ve read a bit of your textbooks and I could maybe help.”

At everyone’s shocked faces,  he bristled. “What? Sometimes its good to try and explain how to do something. Helps you understand it better. I’ve seen you all do it before!” Annoyed, he turned to his doppelgänger, determined to remind the baka what was really important: Kagome! “Remember, other me, Kagome does stuff that Kikyo could never and would never do. She’s good at other things too. I notice Kagome doesn’t have to pray and purify the jewel everyday, but Kikyo did.”

At the younger Inu Yasha’s ‘keh,’ he added, “For Kagome, it’s effortless.”  And he took off his haori and dropped it on her shoulders. He leaned in and smiled softly. “You did good. Not sorta good, or ‘Kagome’ good. You did good.” 

And then he sauntered away, knowing suddenly that she was staring at his ass. He stopped for a second and smirked at her, making her blush. He looked at the other Inu Yasha briefly and called over his shoulder, “I’m going fishing. Its important to provide food for my mate.” 

The camp was silent for a moment. Kagome reached her hands up to try and cover her cheeks as both Shippo and Inu Yasha burst out talking.

“He’s so cool! This Inu Yasha is awesome!”

“Who does that idiot think he is! Like I have a mate?!”

[lebiishoujo]

Inuyasha in every argument with Kagome, AU fanfiction.

(and I can't blame mah dog-man)

[born-for-eachother]

How much you wanna bet that Inuyasha and Kagome didn’t have a formal wedding ceremony and were just like “ok cool, you know I love yo ass so let’s just live in this hut together”