Title: Accepting the truth
Author: Angelicatt
Theme: Bury
Genre: Friendship/Hurt
Rating: K+
Word Count: 400
Summary: Continued from ~41: Beginner's Luck: InuYasha has made up his mind.
A/N: Originally posted on LJ 4/15/2010
Disclaimer: I do not anything but my own cracked imagination
A new day had dawned, but the sun's warmth could not penetrate through the angst and guilt that continued to torture the inu-hanyou as he sat semi-awake high up in the boughs of a maple tree; hands buried in his sleeves, head hung low to his chest. He had been up pacing most of the night, unable to sleep; mind racing from his overactive imagination. Thinking was never his strong suit, especially when it came to onna; rather, one onna in particular: Kagome Higurashi.
If what Sango and Shippou had implied were indeed true, then his best friend, the first person to ever truly appreciate, understand and love him as he was, even with all his brash, uncouth ways, had found joy in the arms of the one being he never thought actually had a heart. If Sesshoumaru had developed feelings for Kagome, which would be a marvel in and of itself, had it simply been any other onna; but, it was 'her' and it was very hard to know her and not want to be with her; then there was no way he would challenge that claim. He had no right to, not after everything he put Kagome through. If anyone deserved happiness, it was her.
Somewhere deep in his mind, InuYasha knew that Kagome was never meant to be with him. Her heart was too big and his, too insecure for them to be an ideal match. She needed someone strong enough to slake her immeasurable compassion; someone who could give as well as he received. The Kami certainly had a twisted sense of humor, if they had deemed the Ice Prince worthy of someone as precious as her. Maybe it would be for the best. Having seen how the daiyoukai's manner had evolved with Rin's addition to the pack, it would only stand to reason that Kagome would soon have him bowing at her feet, if she wanted.
InuYasha's head swirled up as a very familiar youki cloud flew over the treetops. The image of his half-brother's arms wrapped around Kagome's petite waist and the smiles on both of their faces, as they shared a private moment, made his heart sink even lower. So it was true after all, all that remained was for one or both of them to actually tell him to his face.
"Well I have a surprise for them too." he smiled deviously.