She knew she had felt a presence, but she couldn't believe the sight before her.
A strange man was heavily bleeding on the grounds of the shrine.
Their eyes locked and, for a moment, Kagome was entranced by his beautiful gray eyes.
He turned from her gaze. "Don't worry I'll be off your back soon."
A little shocked, she managed to say, "I mean that's not really a problem. You're bleeding. Heavily, if I may add."
He was silent and Kagome carefully walked over to his side where one sleeve of his jacket was stained in blood and crouched down.
"May I?"
Their gazes met again. He studied her. His aura seemed curious. He was looking at her so intensely that she almost squirmed. He turned his head the other way again and Kagome heard him say, "Do whatever you want."
The miko set down her groceries and began to take off her cardigan. From the corner of her eye, she saw the man glance her way.
First she'd have to stop the bleeding and as tight as she could, she tied her cardigan around his arm. Watching the cloth turn color she said, "I'll be right back with a first aid kit." She turned back to him. "Don't you dare think about leaving," she warned with a sharp glare.