A drabble for the LJ community IYfic Contest. The theme was "Betrayal."

Title: The Two-Timer
Rating: K+
Genre: humor
Pairing: that would be telling...
Word Count: 200
Summary: It happened in a moment of weakness.

"Please forgive me." Inuyasha's voice was soft and low, his words heavy with guilt. "It's just...you weren't there and she was--I was tempted. I gave in. I used her; I admit it. But--it was just a moment of weakness!" He punched the ground in frustration. "Dammit, it didn't mean anything."

He closed his eyes, trying to calm himself after his outburst, pausing a moment before continuing in a soothing voice. "I was thinking about you the whole time." Slowly, as if afraid he'd be rebuked, he reached out and gently touched the one to whom he apologized. "I promise you, it'll never happen again. Never."

From his vantage point behind a leafy clump of bushes, Miroku rubbed his chin thoughtfully. "He seems truly repentant," he whispered. Sango nodded in silent agreement.

"In fact," Shippou said with an amazed tone of voice, "I don't think I've ever seen him so sincere."

Kagome blinked. "Well, I think he's nuts."

Oblivious to his hidden audience, Inuyasha continued his penitence, now wrapping his arms around the object of his attention, pulling it close to his chest. "I'll never betray you again," he crooned. "I swear, Tessaiga, you're the only sword for me."