Title: A Silent Promise
Author: Niki-chan
Rating: PG
Summary: Companion piece to Broken Promises. InuYasha's POV after breaking a promise to Kagome. One-shot. (Inu x Kag)
Disclaimer: Nothing is mine. They belong to the incredibly talented Tahahashi-sensei (bows head in awe).
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Ok, ok... on to the story...
She is angry.
No, angry isn't the right word.
But she is definitely upset.
Not that I blame her.
I had gone after Kikyo again today.
After I promised her I wouldn't leave her side.
I didn't mean to hurt her…
"Kagome," I start, my voice trembling so slightly I doubt she would even notice. "Let me explain."
How exactly I intend to do this, I am unsure.
I cautiously take a seat beside her, and I know she must truly be hurt because she is unable to look me in the eye.
"It's ok," she says feebly, though I know it is a lie.
I wish I were able to make her understand.
Yes, I had gone to Kikyo today.
I had done so many times before, and would probably do so again.
But I always came back to her.
Did I still love Kikyo? Maybe… Probably.
But there was no doubt in my mind how I felt about Kagome.
To this day it still amazes me how much I truly care for her.
How she could love someone like me…
She takes my breath away.
Surely I do not deserve this.
No, I don't deserve her at all.
But I need her.
The very thought of her not being in my life anymore… It makes me tremble.
And so seeing her like this, so upset… It breaks my heart.
I don't think she realizes how I feel about her.
Granted, I have never been overly open with my feelings.
But there is something about this girl…
I don't understand how any being could have such an impact on my soul.
I open my mouth to speak, but when she turns to face me I suddenly forget what I intended to say.
And then she is smiling.
Just like that, without my saying anything, she is smiling at me.
She is amazing.
"Kagome," I whisper, overwhelmed by the forgiveness she possesses in her heart.
"It's ok InuYasha," she assures.
How did I get so lucky?
"You're not mad?" I ask. I am relived, but at the same time I know I do not deserve her forgiveness.
"Not anymore," she says, resting her head on my shoulder.
And in that instant I understand why she forgives me.
She loves me.
And for perhaps the first time, my stubborn mind allows me to understand something else.
I love her too.
And I am so happy in this realization, and I think I should tell her.
No matter how many times I go to Kikyo, no matter what duty or guilt binds me to her, I will always return to Kagome's arms.
It is, after all, where I belong.
I decide I should tell her this before my foolish pride gets in the way…
"Next time, I promise-" I begin, but she raises a delicate finger to my lips and does not allow me to continue.
"Shh," she says, and I suddenly lose my nerve. "Just hold me."
How can I deny such a request?
I wrap my arms around her and she clings to me as if she were afraid to let go.
My Kagome.
I wish I could promise to never leave her.
But I don't want to lie to her.
I certainly don't want to hurt her.
I know I will. I know I will leave again.
But I promise I will always come back.
And I promise that I will always love her.
A/N: Awww, he wuvs her... XD Sorry that took so long to get out guys, hope it was worth the wait! Review please! I'll give you an Inu plushie!