Smile for me

Maggie

Kikyo....

When I say her name, hell, whenever I even think her name, I'm overcome with emotion. Fear, Hurt, Regret, Pain....

But especially love.

And Kagome, the other woman I was beginning to fall for, I guess she was tired of waiting. Shes dating Houji, or whatever his name is. The guy from the 20th century. I can't be angry...but....

It hurts me.



She hates me though.Kagome is gone, well, from being loved atleast. I realize this as I sat alone in a tiny hut. Kagome has taken Sango to the 20th century. How she acchieved this I am not aware. I'm glad though. I don't need them asking me whats wrong.

"Whats wrong Inuyasha?"

Great, I forgot about Miroku. Luckily Shippou has left with Kirara to patrol. Why we trusted him I am not sure....

"Whats wrong?" Miroku repeated. He sat down beside me, his hand containing the wind tunnel barely brushed my side. It wasn't intentional, but I could feel myself...I don't know...

"Nothing, " I mumble, knowing full well I am not. Kikyo hates me. Kagome, shes moved on. I don't even realize I'm trembling until I feel miroku's hand on my shoulder.

"Your shivering" he says softly, "Are you feeling ok?"



I'm sick of him asking "Whats wrong" all the time. Its..its...

And then I'm crying. It was as if all those years keeping it in began to flow out. I'm shaking. Out of all the battles I've fought, I've never had pain this deep.

"Miroku do you know why I want to become full demon?" I managed to choke out. Miroku shakes his head, his eyes full of pity. "I want to become full demon so I won't be hurt...emotionally....and...when I do..you and the others...you have to le..."

I'm halfway through my sentence when I feel his arms wrap around me tightly. I feel something against my cheek. Tears? But they arent mine. They are miroku's.

"Your..."

"Inuyasha-chan dont say that," Miroku whispers. He shakes his head. "Its not true. Pain is worth it for love." He leans in, his face close to mine. "Anything is worth the risk for love", his lips press against my softly. The touch is brisk and sends chills down my spine.

He laughs and gets up, moving towards the door. I still sit on the floor. He smiles at me and against what I am feeling I smile back.