I am Artemis

Forgiveness

Kaori

I stared down into Inu's green eyes. I felt unsure of how to feel. A part of me was still horny, more so than earlier because of feeding. His hands felt warm on my face. However, he was asking if I forgave him. I needed to focus enough to give him an answer. I placed my hands on top of his. I smiled at him.

"Inu I forgave you a long time ago," he looked surprised, "I let go of the hurt and the pain a long time ago. Life is too short to hold grudges and not make up. I've been searching for you for a long time. I just could never find you. I'm not mad at you anymore. I wasn't mad at all, I was hurting, Inu."

He looked shocked. I shook my head at him.

Silly man. You were my first friend in this world. I wouldn't know what to do without you.

I pulled him into a hug, "I'm glad to have my friend back if he'll have me."

Inu didn't move for a moment and then he wrapped his arms around me. He pressed his face against my shoulder.

"Thank you," I closed my eyes, "you're welcome Inu."

I pulled away and rested on his lap. I froze. I felt his manhood against my crotch. I quickly got up. I turned away as my face heated up.

Control yourself Kaori. You don't even know if he feels that way.

"Kaori," I shook my head, "sorry. I just realized that my dress was nasty. I didn't want to get any of that black stuff on you."

I snapped my fingers. I was in a short knee length blue dress. I took a deep breath and turned back around.

"You are welcome at my new temple Inu. It is your home just as it is mine." I smiled at him.

Leave Kaori. It's for the best. It isn't right to have feelings for Ash and for Inu. Get over Ash first then let Inu know how you feel.

"I must go speak with Matera. She and I have much to speak about. See you soon, Inu." I turned towards the door.

I reached for the doorknob when I felt Inu behind me. He placed his hands on either side of me on the door. I felt his breath on my ear. I froze in place.

"Why do I get the sense you're running from me?" I bit my lip.

Dammit, he knows me to well. Just please let me leave. Please.
"I'm not running from you. I have no reason to run from you." Please just let me go.

Inu pressed his body closer against mine. I closed my eyes and bit my lip.

I can't do this. Not right now, it's not fair to Inu.

"I don't believe you," he blew on my ear, "you say you're not, but your body tells me a different story."

Dammit!

I shivered, "talk to me, Kaori."

Screw it.

I spun around. I met his green eyes. I had to do this at least once. I gripped his shirt and kissed him. It felt wonderful. I never wanted to stop. I knew that was my loneliness talking. I missed having someone to hold. Someone to talk with and snuggle with. Talk through our problems. I missed all of it. I knew Ash and I would never happen. So Inu was the next best thing. That wasn't fair though. It wasn't fair to him. This demon was a mystery to me. I had no idea what would happen with him, but a part of me I think loves him. He has been with me from the beginning and I trust him. I knew that's why what he said hurt me so much. He meant so much and said the one thing that would push me away. I thought of the kiss I shared with Ash. It couldn't happen. Inu and I couldn't happen. I pulled away and looked down. I felt guilty.

This isn't fair to him and you know it.

I transported myself to the other side of the door. Apollymi and the demon who had come to retrieve me were standing together.

"Matera," she looked at me, "it is wonderful to see you again. Thank you for sending one of your most trusted Charonte to come check on me. I will forever be in your debt."

I smiled at her. She tilted her head at me.

"Very well, child. Just remember if you hurt my son I will see you dead." I glanced at the ground.

Stay safe child, I will call on you when I need you.

That sounded like Apollymi. I bowed and returned to my temple. I went to the door to the old temple. I did not want to enter, but I had to. I had matters to attend. I also needed time to figure out the Inu situation. I just hoped he wasn't to mad.

Inu

After Kaori left I sat on the bed. I couldn't get the taste of her out of my head. I'd give her a few days and then I would go see her.