The morning light was shining into the hut when I woke up. But it took me a minute to realize that I wasn't where I had fallen asleep. I noticed the gentle hold that was on me, and how warm and cozy I was. I looked up, confused, and saw his face.
Inuyasha was his half-demon self again. He was asleep. His face was so peaceful. I was surprised to see him so at peace and...so beautiful.
I felt my face warm up as a blush set in. I know I shouldn't be embarassed. There are lots of people that look that way when they sleep. I shouldn't be ashamed. Still...
I know he only wants the best for me, and I know he worries about me. I just wish that he would let me help him once in a while. Sometimes he just gets on my nerves with the way he tries to overprotect me. Despite the slight frustration at the time, a huge smile spread across my face.
Inuyasha has always been there for me. I hope that we can pull though this together. I want him to be by my side. As I thought this, I slowly reached my hand to his face and stroked his cheek.
I know I will always be by his side, whenever he needs me.
Inuyasha slowly opened his eyes after I put my hand down. He looked down at me.
"Hey, Kagome," he said cooly.
"Hi." I replied with the same tone. "Are you ok? I was so worried about you when you ran off. I-"
He held up his hand to quiet me. "I'm ok. You shouldn't be worried about me. I feel bad when you worry. I just...I didn't want to hurt you. Unfortunately that didn't work either." He said as he losened his hold on me. He looked to the floor. "I'm so sorry for what I did, Kagome. I didn't mean to hurt you. I lost control for a minute there. Are you ok?"
"Inuyasha I'm fine. Don't worry about my arm. It will heal," I said standing up. "What we need to do now is get going and kill this demon. But first," I said squatting down in front of him, "I want to know why a demon is trying to kill you. Tell me everything."
Inuyasha sighed. "Fine. I'll tell you," he said, straightening up where he sat to tell me his story.