This is based on a small scene from the episode when they learn of the human Inuyasha. They have just escaped from the Spider Demon and are resting in a small room.
I just loved that scene :)
K POV. As I stare down at this young man... Myoga did what he could, sucking out as much poison as possible but will it be enough to save the human Inuyasha? He and the others are asleep now, tired from the ordeal of dealing with the spider demon but as for me, I just couldn't... I was too, worried. And now as Inuyasha lays here in front of me, the poisons are wracking his body, shudders and gritted teeth when pains come and go... I feel a pang in my chest.
It kills me that I am partially to blame, had I known of his vulnerability I would have never made him come here in the first place. Especially once I knew he was human, why'd I send him after my stupid backpack! To be fair, he's the one that hid that side but I understand the reason. Showing weakness in his world can get you killed and what little I have learned of Inuyasha's life, it seems as if love, and affection from people, especially humans never really existed for him. The world can be so cruel sometimes...
I POV. The pain racking my body is torture, I hate when I'm stuck in this human state and must suffer their frailties... And that idiot, why'd I listen to her, why do I keep following her around? Am I going crazy? But even when I try to tell myself to leave her be, my heart still pulls me to her side. I used to hate humans, most are so cruel to me, no different than the other demons in this world, but she wasn't like them. Kagome never saw me as a monster, so dare I say it... she sees me as a friend?
She did risk her own life to save me. This human, even though she is weak, and it's so often me having to save her... her courage and inner strength still astounds me. Kikyo was tough too, and she cared about the people of her village, but this girl is special. Although they look alike, Kagome is stronger... Following me into battles despite the danger, Kikyo would never have done that. Even when she's scared, Kagome still pushes on. Is she crazy too? My kind of crazy?
K POV. He was usually so guarded, so immature, and an irritable person. But seeing him this way, so defenseless, fighting through a painful sleep. I try to wipe the perspiration from his forehead, please Inuyasha fight the poison; I don't want to lose you...
Oh no I woke him up. As his eyes opened it startled me a little because they were different, they were softer than his usual glares. It's a little captivating... Why were you crying, he asks me? Huh? I looked down a little embarrassed, Because I thought you were going to die was all I could say. So yes, I cried for you. It was the truth, I didn't want to see him killed because he is my friend. There may be more to the reason but nothing I can admit to myself just yet.
I POV. Something touched my forehead and I look to see, it was her so I ask the question that has been plaguing me... I stare up into her eyes for a moment pondering the answer she gave before closing mine and surrendering to her soothing energy. Does she care that much about me? This young girl who barely knows me... Although maybe that is a good thing. She doesn't judge me based on my past but only on what I show her now. I know I could be nicer to her, I should be nicer to her, but I think I act the way that I do because I don't want to let her know what I'm really thinking every time I look at her. I feel all mixed up inside, more so now that she's seen my vulnerable side. I want to push her away but I just can't do it, instead, my heart wants to have her closer... So, I ask to lay my head down...
K POV. As he rests with his head on my lap looking so peaceful I couldn't help but feel a jumble of emotions. You flit back and forth, being nice, being cruel, I don't get it. Why do you react the way you do to me? But... I want to comfort him as best as I know how because no matter what, I do care; and that's when you really shocked me. Your scent is nice he whispered... What? I thought you hated my scent I reply.
It was a lie...
As he turned his head closer to my body my heart started to beat faster. What did he mean it was a lie? And now, why is my heart racing? Now I'm lying to myself; I know why. No one's every made me feel like this before... But it's Inuyasha we're taking about! I can't have feelings for this man child! Sigh...
I POV. I can't believe I admitted about liking her smell... Did I reveal that because of my delirious state? But isn't it because of her? Because she smells like her? I don't want to compare her to Kikyo. They may look similar, and she may even be the reincarnation but they have many differences too. So, do I like her smell because it's her... Does it mean I might like Kagome? Or am I still holding onto Kikyo? I'm so confused... You know what, I don't care because I like being here in this moment, so at ease with her... A peace, not even Kikyo ever brought to me...
I need to live... to protect Kagome.