The Snow Angel by SunsetMiko

The Distrust

Chapter 46 - The Distrust *A Little Pain* (Stella's Soundtrack Challenge)

Kagome grimaced as she gently manipulated Inuyasha's fingers, trying to determine the extent of the damage. "Wow, I don't think wrapping up your hand will help at all. It feels and sounds like I'm squishing a bag of wet gravel. You seriously shattered your fingers and the rest of the bones in your hand. How could you keep hitting the stone, knowing you were breaking things?"

"I just wanted to get to the bag so we could move on. It's fucking freezing out here, and you look like an icicle. Don't worry wench. I'll heal soon enough."

"Maybe, but I doubt it. You did a lot of damage. This might take some time. We could tie your arm up in a sling to help keep your hand immobilized."

"You can't do that! What if something attacks us? How would I get to my sword?" the hanyou exclaimed loudly.

"You honestly think you could hold your sword with this hand? That's bull, and you know it. Sesshoumaru can keep us safe until you're healed and can fight again," Kagome said calmly.

"Why do you suddenly trust him so much?" Inuyasha asked. "He's tried to kill you!"

The miko laughed. "So did you, or did you forget? It's kind of a rite of passage.  In this era if you're going to end up my friend, you have to try to kill me or kidnap me first. Thankfully that bit of luck hasn't followed me to my time."

"He's not trustworthy, Kagome. You have to believe me."

"Why? Because you don't like him? He's a good guy, Inuyasha. He might not have always been, but I can tell. I can see it in his eyes, feel it in his aura. He's changed somehow. People can change, you know. Look at you. You never trusted anyone, preferred to be alone, and now you have a pack that depends on you and friends that love you. Why can't you believe that he might have changed, too?"

"Because he's a selfish bastard that takes what he wants, even when he knows he shouldn't have it."

Kagome frowned. "What is that supposed to mean?"

Just as Inuyasha opened his mouth to answer, Sesshoumaru returned. "I have found us shelter. Come, we need to get you warmed up." The taiyoukai mentally snarled. How dare Inuyasha badmouth him to Kagome, especially since he knew what he wanted? The hanyou was purposely trying to keep them apart. He and his brother would have to have a serious conversation. Soon.