She took his proffered hand and was further shocked when he drew her closer, linking her arm through his.
"You…you don't have—"
He nodded, beginning to walk. "I do not."
Kagome fell into step with him, tucked to his side as they continued down the path. Emotion lodged in her throat. "Then why?"
"You are my companion, and it is something you need."
"So, you're not offended if I touch you?"
He smiled just slightly. "Within reason."
A strangled noise burbled out of her throat. "That's not what I meant!"
That was the first time she heard him laugh.
