Souls and Wishes {Inuyasha x Oc}

Chapter 36: Trust

(A/n: low key spent 12hrs straight on the chapter art and my back is killing me 💀. As you can tell I really like these two interacting so I may have gotten carried away idk but I hope you guys enjoy the chapter anyway. I'm going to bed now 🫠✌️)

Kagami's pov

I was still left in this room reflecting on everything that's transpired so far. Inuyasha was my lover yet he betrayed me by taking my life. No matter how you put it, it doesn't make sense. I looked up at the window watching the hues of the setting sun change from orange and red to purplish blues. It's getting so late.

The room was quiet, peaceful even, as nothing but silence filled the void. However, it didn't last long as the fox decided to speak up. "Hey."

"..."

"Hello?"

I did feel bad for ignoring him however I was still hurt from our argument earlier. Besides, I don't have the energy to talk right now.

Surprisingly, the little fox didn't give up as he made his way over and sat in front of me. "I'm sorry...for what I said. I was wrong and didn't mean to make you cry." His voice was rather shaky, sounding strangely nervous compared to his cocky attitude from before.

I raised my head taking a peak at the guy. His head was bowed down in shame as his ears and tails drooped to the ground expressing his sincerity.

Kazuto said he acted out because he cares for me. Still doesn't excuse his behavior but I guess another chance wouldn't hurt. "It's okay. Though I still don't like you."

"Figured as much." He said with a sigh.

"I still can't believe he left like that," I muttered. Thoughts of him hurting Inuyasha filled my head as I grumbled to myself. "Stupid Kazuto, I'll never forgive him."

"That's a lie."

"What do you know?"

"Well, I do know my ways in the lines of deceit, hun. Detecting what's true or not isn't a problem for me." He proudly stated before smirking at me. "The truth is that you're conflicted. You like Kazuto but can't stand the thought of him hurting your fiancée."

My cheeks flushed as I looked away from the guy. "Fiancée is a bit much isn't it?"

"Why? You think he doesn't love you anymore?" he asked.

"Well, it was all in the past. Like you said he already moved on so his heart is full." With Kikyo and Kagome, there's no room for me anymore. I used strands of my hair to hide my hurt expression. "Inuyasha can no longer love me in that way again."

"You really are dumb." he bluntly stated.

I glared down at him feeling insulted. "What's that supposed to mean?"

Instead of elaborating, he turned away in defiance. "Exactly what it means, dumb priestess."

I deadpanned slowly getting used to his stubborn reluctance of saying anything. "Were you like this with the previous me as well?"

"Who's to say? She was way more interesting than you," he said being his usual difficult self.

Tick marks formed on my head as my patience grew thin. Aren't we the same person?! Then again Kazuto did say there were some differences. I frowned, feeling hurt by my sudden realization. Am I...just the lesser version of myself? "If that's the case then why bother staying with me?" I mumbled with a pout.

"Because I like you," he stated without hesitation.

"Huh?"

"Just kidding. Oh were you hoping I did? My aren't you a player!" he teased.