"What did you do?"

Even in the dark, she sees him pale.

"Inuyasha, what did you do?" she repeats, her voice holding a warning.

Pushing his own nerves back, he snorts. "I just talked to him. Someone had to."

She growls. "Inuyasha—"

He stops and grabs her shoulders. "No, you listen to me. You loved me first."

Her mouths snaps shut with a click, eyes wide.

Inuyasha's voice quiets. "I know the responsibility your heart is." He looks way, swallowing. "Know how it can get trampled."

Her tears start, and he pulls her close.

"Sesshoumaru needs to understand too."