(A/N: Hello everyone! Back with a small chapter, mostly a filler for those who ship Sakura and Takaharu :D )
Disclaimer: I do not own InuYasha. I only own my own characters, the plot, basically this story.
-Takaharu's POV-
'What's up with Sakura? I just smiled at her, then she gave me a look I never got from her before' I thought, recalling the expression on her face. The others were asleep except Suri and myself. I could tell from her breathing. It disturbed me, how she looked at me so… coldly… no scratch that… emotionlessly. I never saw her have that kind of expression, and if anyone saw my face right now, I'd look pretty horror-stricken.
"Hey Takaharu, What's up? You look like you've seen a ghost." Suri spoke up softly.
"Just the way Sakura looked at me earlier. I never saw her wear that kind of face before." I spoke quietly.
"I saw it too. She wore expressions and spoke in tones harsher, scarier, and more emotionless than that." She replied.
"When?" I asked.
"When you left and she began training to become stronger." She stated, looking downcast.
"I'm back, why would she still look like that?" I asked, completely confused.
"I don't know. Hopefully whatever it is will pass soon." Suri yawned, curling up against Kelana again and closing her eyes.
'What if—' I grabbed the front pocket of my haori. I felt for several pieces folded together neatly. It wasn't there. I must've dropped it somewhere! 'What if Sakura found it?! What would she think? Did she read it? Why else would she act like that? OH NO TAKAHARU. You really screwed everything up this time. DAMN IT!' I yelled in my thoughts.
We were all walking again, and man was I as scared, nervous, worried, and stress-out as I'd ever been.
'SHIT SHIT SHIT SHIT SHIT SHIT SHIT SHIT! KUSO KUSO KUSO KUSO KUSO!' I panicked, walking up to Suri.
"Suri, can you find out why for me?" I asked her anxiously.
Smiling sympathetically, she nodded walking up to Kagome.
I couldn't hear their conversation, being at the back of the group with Miro.
Soon enough, Suri came back. She handed me the pile of papers that were underneath the possession of Kagome, and told us everything. From me dropping the papers to what they said, till how she reacted.
By the time she was done, I was frozen. I had no idea how to get her to listen to me, explain to her, or how to make it up to her. No idea at all.
We met up with Senshin and the others later on, and Sakura STILL wouldn't talk to me.
Eventually, We were forced to talk to each other by everyone who was irritated by the situation.
"I—" I started, being cut off.
"Why didn't you tell me at first?" she whispered, not making eye contact.
"I didn't want to ruin your mood. You were so happy, as your parents told me from when I wasn't here." I explained, as honestly as I could. I was so ashamed. I lied to her, betrayed her.
"Is it true? What the letters said?" she inquired, softly.
"It's true that she once saved my life, and due to the arranged marriage I was forced to spend time with her. I always tried to ignore her, but eventually, she casted a spell on me that would make me feel attracted to her. She took it off, feeling bad, but the feelings of love sort-of lingered. I paid my debts to her and her family, before denying the marriage as the war raged again, us coming victorious once and for all." I explained solemnly, looking at her.
"Is she going to try and kill us?" she asked.
"Maybe, she's as stubborn as an ox. And will stop at nothing before she gets what she wants. But if she would come, I promise I'd protect you, as I always have." I assured her, placing my hand at the bottom of her chin and making her look at me.
We made eye contact, but she turned her head away.
"Please don't do this to me Sakura. If I had truly loved Akira as much as I love you, do you think I would have come back to you?" I asked harshly, turning away, feeling as if I could never reconnect with her again.
"No…" she whispered, faint relief in her tone.
I looked at her, to see conflicting thoughts and emotions in her eyes. I was confusing her way too much, and I had to take all those thoughts of doubt out of her mind.
Cupping the side of her face, I kissed her on the lips with fiery emotion. I tried to must all the passion I had into the kiss, to clear her head of all her doubts about me. Sakura responded, kissing me back, wrapping her arms around my neck. I placed my other hand on the middle of her back, and then ran my fingers through her hair.
We stopped to take a breath of air, and then looked into each other's eyes, resting our foreheads against one-another.
I saw no more doubt, just relief and peace.
"Please forgive me." I begged.
"I forgive you." Sakura smiled in return, kissing me lightly on the lips before standing up, and pulling me along with her.
We walked back to the others, side-by-side, full-hearted smiles plastered on our faces.
When we arrived, some sighed in relief, InuYasha laughed, saying, "It was about time!" Senshin smirked, Suri and Kagome cheered. Koda turned his head away, being a stubborn wolf.
I was so relived.
(A/N: Thank you to all readers! Please Review! Few words are fine, just please review :..( But thank you to everyone for reading, and I hope you enjoyed this chapter.)
Small overview of next chapter
The new Inu Gang head out to the corrupted, cruel village with the said demon, and meet a new companion while they're there.
Stay tuned for the next chapter:
Chapter 12: Meet Satomi- The Half Cat Demon
