Tumblr Ask - Tending an Injury
Inuyasha grimaced as he dabbed the damp wet cloth against the corner of Kagome's swelling lip, feeling sick to his stomach. He watched her pink tongue flick out, tasting the split in the soft pink skin, her doe like eyes huge in her pale face. He was angry that she hadn't listened to him, but he was even more angry at himself.
"I told you to stay back, didn't I?" he huffed, as he dipped the cloth back into the cool water of the stream, stroking it gently over her bruising cheek. "I told you to stay outta the way! What on earth were you thinkin' of huh? Steppin' in between Kouga an' me like that. You're damn lucky I was able to pull that punch in time wench!"
Kagome's eyes filled with tears, which she tried to blink back. The truth was, she hadn't been thinking at all. Inuyasha was still injured himself from their last face off with Kagura, and she'd been worried that he would open his still healing injuries; she knew that Kouga wouldn't hold back. "I'm sorry", she whispered, wincing as her teeth grazed her swollen lip as she spoke.
"Dammit Kagome!" He continued dabbing the cloth to her lip, even though the small amount of blood was long gone. "This is bad enough, but what if I'd…" his voice softened. "You know I'd never hurt you like this on purpose, don't you?"
Ignoring the pain, Kagome stretched her mouth in a wide smile. "Of course I know. You're my protector Inuyasha." She reached her hand up to cover his larger one as he continued to try and clean an already clean wound. "I know I can depend on you to keep me safe." She tugged the cloth out of his hand and squeezed his fingers tightly. "It's okay."
Inuyasha's jaw clenched as his eyes continued to examine the bruise on her face, and her injured lip. "It's not. Whatever this is, it's not okay. I'm so sorry Kagome."