Inuyasha stared at the well. It's been several days since Kagome saw him with Kikyo, and his mind was in turmoil. His hand reached out to caress the worn weathered wood that made up the Bone Eaters Well. Amazed how an everyday object holds one of the world's greatest mysteries. A portal between two worlds.
Inuyasha hoisted himself on top of the wooden ledge. Arranging himself so that he was comfortable, he peered into the abyss below. Bones of demons littered the surface. Most yellowed and brittle with age. Others still fresh, flesh still clinging to the carcass. Inuyasha looked into the well not seeing the bones of demons, but a girl with black hair and grey eyes. One who accepted all parts of him. Both demon and human. One who loved him. One who he-
The one whose heart he broke. Inuyasha's face screwed with remorse. He closed his eyes. The memory of Kagome walking in on Kikyo and him kissing rushes to greet him. Her shocked face, grey eyes growing wide with shock and horror. Hands week and shaky as her bow clattered to the forest floor with a muffled thump. He never wanted Kagome to walk in on them. He never wanted to hurt her. After all, her loves Kagome…..
Inuyasha shook his head to free himself of his train of thought. No. He loves Kikyo. And no one else. No matter how hard the human in him pines for Kagome. Kikyo died to be with him. Died. Nothing can compare to that. My life, Inuyasha thought, his hers to have.
"I'm….. sorry Kagome. But I can't go to you. Kikyo needs me. I…." Inuyasha faltered; his words echoing into the well, "I can't leave her." His words swallowed by the wind, never reaching the intended ears.
His hands clenched onto the wood tightly, nails jutting out, splintering the wood of the ledge in tiny fragments. He removed his hands from the splintered wood and crossed his arms across his chest. Leaving tiny splinters in his wake. His usually angry default expression exchanged for a far more terrifying one. A mask of absolute acceptance settled over his face. Betraying none of his emotions.
However, his mind was still a mess. While he accepted that he can never pursue his feelings for Kagome. Kagome had the jewel shards. He needed the shards. But he couldn't go to her world without breaking his resolve to stay away from Kagome. Inuyasha let out a deep sigh.
"What the hell am I gonna do?" He groaned. One way or another, it was all going to end tomorrow. Was the thought that went through his as he stared at the bottom of the well once more.