It was so long ago.

When I first saw you... I really wouldn't have dreamed of loving you. And it seems like forever since I realized I loved you.

But I wait.

I watch with empty eyes as you run to Kikyo, trying to save her. I do not stop you. I would rather have you happy at the cost of my own heart. I know that Kikyou's time is limited, and though you will be sad when she is gone, you will move on. In some ways, you already have.

So I will wait.

I am not just a shard detector to you. I am your friend, your dearest friend. I think that is what you need, more than anything else. I will not deny that I love you.

But I will wait.

I cannot count the number of times you have scared me, how you have almost died, or lost your soul to you full-demon self. I remember our first kiss -how could I forget?- and, though it was under desperate circumstances, it meant something to me. I was able to save you no one else could have- not even Kikyou. I know you love me. You cried when you thought I was dead, you worry when I am hurt. You don't say anything, but I know. I pray that someday, you will tell me you love me.

I will wait.

The jewel is almost complete now. I worry over what I will do when it is complete, for then what reason will I have to stay? Sango and Miroku are getting married, and Shippou is almost old enough to take care of himself. I would be of no use to them. But I can't help wanting to stay. For you. I would be your friend, and maybe, someday, more. But I will stay, no matter what.

Because I love you, Inuyasha.

And I will wait.

A/N:Not bad... Please review, and I'll write more... I swear! I've actually almost written the second chapter to "I'm still alive"... it kinda clears up what's going on. And Love and Betrayal is on hiatus until I get over my writers block... I've got the end of it all written and planned out, and it's actually going to be a trilogy, if I ever get over the first few chapters. So bear with me, and I'll keep trying!
Also, if someone would PLEASE be my editor until I get word perfect reinstalled (it's the only reason my stories have decent spelling and grammar), that would be great. Ok, bye now!