I do not own Inuyasha or the characters...

AN: I wrote this Feb 13 08, not really for a fanfic, but more because it was in my head and needed put to computer. But the more I read and re-read it, the more I thought of Inu and Kag; Inu watching her in the clearing by the well, and Kag waiting for him to meet her, and being completly thrilled when he does. This is short, I know, but when I sat down with it, it kinda wrote itself. I didn't use names ( since it really wasn't written as an intended fanfic..), but I didn't feel it really needed it. I debated for days whether to add to it, but I like the simple nature of it, so I am leaving it as it was originally written. Hope you like it.

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Something More

He watched, silent within the trees, a mere shadow against her light.

She was stunning- innocent in the way she moved. She almost swayed in her gracefulness bending to retrieve a wild flower from the prairie grass and raise it to her nose. She took pleasure in the nature that surrounded her. She smiled softly, her eyes alight with emotion.

So pure, and yet he knew she'd seen far more than a young woman should, had bandaged wounds most would never see in a lifetime. She'd also suffered, and healed from many of her own wounds as well.

And yet she was happy, smiling even now standing 'alone' in the clearing. He watched the wind stir around her, embracing her the way he wanted to. It lifted the dark length of her hair, like a lover bringing it to his face then dropping it gently over her shoulders and around her angelic face.

Beautiful...

Her hand raised to brush it behind her ear, and he nearly smiled when it refused to be bound behind it.

Her fingers tried again, so small, so fragile, yet strong enough to fight, gentle enough to sooth.

So beautiful, so close, and yet so out of reach. She embodied grace, love, and her own defiance in a world so corrupt.

She turned toward him then, her bright smile stopping his heart, her dark eyes lingering in his direction.

But she wasn't seeing him. He was to far in the trees for her human eyes to see, his body buried amid trees and shadows.

He wondered then who she was smiling for, who could cause such happiness to radiate from her.

But there was no other presence but their own. He pushed his jealousy aside.

She laughed then, its tone light, happy; content.

He wondered how she could be so content when the world around her was so dangerous, when each day they fought just to stay alive. He forced the thought away growling at himself for thinking such things. She was happy. That's all that mattered.

He watched a moment longer telling himself he was merely standing guard. She was his friend, and he needed her.

Needed her...

In so many ways it hurt. He needed to see her smile, to hear her breath move through her body, and her heart beat strong and steady in her chest. He needed her beside him, because in her own way she made him happy.

She made him happy.

He moved from the shadows and into the sunlight.

Her smile grew when she saw him, and he wondered how her eyes could glow brighter than they had only moments ago.

He heard his name whisper past her lips, felt pleasure racing up his spine at the sound. And then she was running toward him, long legs moving with the grace of an angel. His mouth twitched again as he fought the urge to smile; her happiness was contagious.

Her laughter echoed closer, and he was surprised to find her pushing her way into his embrace. For a moment he stumbled trying to maintain his balance, his hands rooted to his sides even as hers wrapped gently around his neck.

And then he found his arms around her, his feet turning them around and around as he spun her through the air, laughter ringing in his ears.

And he smiled, his laughter joining hers in the afternoon breeze.

He'd missed her.

He set her gently on her feet looking down at her upturned face.

They were friends she'd said, and more than once he'd wished they were something more.

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I may add to this, though the updates will likely be random and short. I have some ideas on another piece for this too, so that helps..lol. It won't have much of a plot line, mostly just snipits of personal thoughts and such, but I think it might be fun to explore. And it will likely be without names ( just he... she )as it will be written only for Inu/Kag. Sometimes I find it easier to be vague, but we all know it'll be Inu / Kag specific. I hope you won't mind.

Let me know if you think it's worth exploring. As always, it will depend on your interest in it. I'd love to hear your thoughts on it.

I am also gearing up to start a new story, but I will wait to post it until I have a least a few chapters ready so that you won't have to wait as long between updates. In the mean time, I will try to post a few oneshots here and there, as well as a few bits for this one.

I look forward to hearing from you guys again. I miss you all already...lol.

Until next time... Neisha

Neisha