Close to Sunrise

by Koneko-chan9

Oneshots in 100 words or less. ::He had to see her eyes, to touch her face, her lips… Only her face could save him. Blue eyes looked up in fear. Half turned to flee, she glanced at his hand holding her arm, then into his face.:: Enjoy!

4. Regret

"Inu-yasha, enough. You owe her nothing."

Inu-yasha, about to take off for the forest, turned toward the voice.

"I can't watch this anymore. Before, I could. I thought I understood. But now…" Miroku's eyes grew distant. "I just can't let you do this. Inu-yasha, she's dead. Kagome's here, she loves you, and I know you care for her. Don't do this to yourself - or to her."

Inu-yasha huffed and looked away.

"One day, she might not come back…" Miroku whispered, unable to say more. His eyes stung as he looked toward Sango's grave.

Inu-yasha only glared at the ground.