Word Count: 166
Rating: G
Hojou wrapped his latest remedy with obvious care, sure that this would be the one that would cure Kagome of all that ailed her.
'And maybe then...' He hated himself for the thought, pushed it from his head before it could fully form or settle.
A slight smile crept onto his face as he imagined how pleased she'd be when she saw him present this new gift. Her face would erupt into that sunny grin he loved, encouraging him to try harder; his efforts meant so much to her.
'If only...' This time he allowed the thought to wash over his mind, despite the guilt that always followed 'This time Kagome would get well, then I could finally break it off in good conscience' A cloud of doubt seeped into his happy fantasy.
'Will Ayumi ever forgive me, for breaking her friend's heart?' his mind swirled with picture's of the girl he loved, crying for the misfortune of the one he was with...
'I'm sorry, Ayumi'