Summary: Kagome desires Inuyasha, but something's holding him back. What's his issue, and why's he so down?
Paring: InuyashaXKagome
Word count: 200
Song: Adema: Rise Above
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He complacently glared at the wall. Inuyasha grasped the bottle of whisky and DR. Pepper blend.
"Hey, Miroku? You got more alcohol?" Inuyasha blinked and peered at the door the boy in question just exited.
"Guess not." His eyes drooped, as he held the phone to his ear. "Yeah. I've…I've been sic, Kags. Alright, I'll talk to ya later," he said. "Miss you," he tenderly whispered into the receiver.
Inuyasha gently placed the telephone back on its stand, and cracked his knuckles. He stood and stared out the window, sulkily glowering at the people that ambled by.
"I hate this. I need to get out of this damn rut. Kagome, please come and slap the shit outa me, so I can get back to my life."
"You need to quit selling yourself short, Inuyasha." Those were her gently uttered words, as she enveloped him in an unyielding embrace.
"I will rise above! I have to do this. Don't you understand Kagome? I need you. If I don't give up this shit, then…"
"Shh." she gained an easygoing expression, and pressed a finger to his lips. Inuyasha held still, and Kagome brought her lips to rest against his.
"I believe you."