Jumping up from the bed, Kagome blushed bright red and waved her hands in front of her body. "Sorry, sorry! Totally did not mean to do that!"
Barton stood up chuckling and shaking his head; rubbing the back of his neck.
"It's fine, you don't have too many relationships do you?" he asked amused.
"I mean I've had a few, it's not like it's easy being with someone when you know you're going to outlive them. I'm not like totally sheltered when it comes to men." Kagome sputtered.
Barton laughed and rubbed his face before dropping his hands to his sides. "You poor girl."
Kagome scoffed and pushed him gently, him grabbing her by her forearms and pulling her with him.
"I can't do this, I don't want to start anything with Hitoshi's threat looming in the background. I don't want to hurt you." Kagome whispered.
"You won't, I can take care of myself." Barton said back.
Shaking her head as Barton cupped her face she glanced up through her lashes. "What if I try to kill you first?" she questioned.
"Stop thinking." Barton sighed.
Gulping, Kagome allowed Barton to pull her closer, shaking her head carefully.
"I can't ask you to put yourself in this kind of danger; if something happens, and I'm not me anymore—"
"You didn't ask me, this is my choice. I made a promise to bring you home and I'm going to bring you home. I'm not leaving your side." Barton interrupted.
Blinking slowly, Kagome pushed him away gently as she stepped back. "Lets finish this conversation after Hitoshi's been taken care of… Please."
Barton nodded carefully and stepped to the side, crossing his arms. "Go get ready then, I'll be out here."
With a final, slow nod, Kagome backed slowly into the bathroom after gathering her clothes and shut the door; the click echoing through the apartment.
