Hubris replaced her disbelief, blue eyes sparkling. "Is it bad that I enjoyed that?"
He smirked in return. "I would say it was warranted, considering how much strife he caused you."
"You too," she said softly, offering one of the leftover flowers to Inukimi. The youkai stared at the bloom, her paintbrush forgotten. "I just wish I could've done more."
"Miko—" They both watched as Inukimi moved closer to Sesshoumaru, offering up the flower without meeting his gaze. Kagome's heart clenched as Sesshoumaru accepted the gift, then blushed at the knowing expression on his face. "Do you honestly believe you have not made a difference?"