As Inuyasha leaned against the balcony door frame, staring out into the expanse of mountain, he wished that he had taken more time to take in the scenery during their travels in the feudal era. Spent less time brooding over battles and just living…

Small hands came around his waist startling him, but relaxing once he saw he familiar dark fringe of Kagome's hair.

"Inuyasha, why don't you go for a run?" she said nuzzling deeper against his back

"Uh… A run? Perplexed, he looked back at her, his hands wrapping naturally around hers.

"Yea, there is barely anyone out there," Kagome looked out across the landscape "You could blow off some steam, exercise is supposed to be cathartic. I bet you could make it up that peak and be back here in less than an hour at full speed."

Her compliment brushed lightly at his ego, stoking it. "You think? Hmmm… Let's find out." With that he crouched, reaching back under her knees pulling her to his back and leaping over the back wall in one smooth motion. He felt her grip tighten on her arms, the air rushing out of her lungs in a gasp.

"Innuyashaa!" her knees tighten against his waist "A little more warning next time please!"

"Nah." He said with a defiant chuckle.

He pitched them forward, racing pass trees and scatterings of lakes and roof tops. His cap flew back into Kagome's face but she had enough composure to stow it against her chest. This was better, he felt clear air on his face, a small amount of sweat was coming off him. He had Kagome just where he liked her, cling to his strength, her heart beat loud against his back as they made their way up the mountain.

Once they had reached the peak he let her slide down his back and they stood there. All around them was wide stretches of land, dotted with green of nature and the grey of modern life. It looked like an expertly made quilt come to life, everything moved, every inch of it worth exploring. He was startled to find Kagome staring at him, too late to hide the look of wonder on her face.

"Sorry…" she started to ramble "I know it's not right to stare, you just looked peaceful and I'm just so relieved and glad that you're starting to feel better. It's all so different, there so much you have to get used to, and I know you're here for me, that you did it for-"

He cut her off with his lips against hers. Inuyasha had never been a man of many words. He was working on that, but he hoped his actions were good enough for now. He pulled her to him tightly, fitting her warm frame against his. Pulling his lips away he pressed them against her forehead.

"Stop fussing woman, I'm glad I'm here." Was all he could say with the onslaught of emotions crashing against him.

ATT: Hi guys! So I'm making these snippets short because I'm using them as warm ups to continue my other stories! But I'm writing them, why not share them? I'm all up for feed back! I have three other prompts that people have given me so far and I'm hoping to do some shorties on those as well before I continue with edits and uploads of new chapters for Cleanse and Time Apart. If you also have prompts go ahead and submit them on my Tumblr. Link in my Bio. Love you guys!

P.S. Should I go for a part three?