Chapter 104: Bittersweet
Kagome woke the next morning feeling rather ecstatic. It pleased her that Sesshoumaru had shown he had enough consideration to task himself with building a fire to keep her warm while she slept. It was nice to come to the realization, that while he didn't speak much, he said a lot through simple actions and gestures. She had a newfound understanding in the enigma that was Sesshoumaru.
After stretching, she looked around for the occupant of her thoughts. She found him seated a distance away, propped against 'his' tree.
"Good morning, Lord Sesshoumaru." she chimed happily.
"Good morning, Miko."
"I think I will go home today. I've run out of food and water. While it's nice to be out here, I'd like a hot shower and to sleep in my comfy bed again. You are welcome to stay out here if it suits you."
"Nostalgia is bittersweet."
"What?" Kagome was confused.
Sesshoumaru made a sound, it almost sounded like a sigh, before looking away into the forest. After a long pause, he spoke, "Being in a circumstance that reminds you of your time with the half breed will not bring that past back."