Walking hand in hand, tense silence increased between them. Kagome was worried for him. She had no idea why he would accept such a thing. He had no need to and she made it clear he didn't have to.
It may have been a stubborn boys pride, but it was also his word now. Inuyasha gave her a reassuring squeeze. She looked at him, giving him a small smile. She was upset, he knew. But he said nothing and neither did she. And so, they continued in thick silence until they arrived at her residence. She let got of him as she began up the path.
"You know I meant it, right?" Kagome looked at him with solemn eyes. "You don't have to prove anything - to me or anyone else. I don't care what happens but just remember, I'll aways be here. I promise."
Inuyasha nodded his head. "Thank you, Kagome. I will do my best."
And as he turned away, his sensitive hearing picked up the words she whispered and carried them to his ears. "I know."