InuYasha Fan Fiction ❯ Drips, Drops, and Drabbles ❯ Belonging ( Chapter 12 )

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He looked at the item in his hand and his heart sank. It was beautiful, perfectly shaped, sparkling with an inner light. It had probably taken someone hours to cut it just right, then polish it smooth.

He had not given her this, nor did he know who had. It was too nice to have come from a family member. No, a gift like this came from someone who had a future in mind. A future that did not include him.

“Please, give it back. It’s very important to me,” Blue eyes pleaded as a small delicate hand reached for the lost treasure. “Please.”

His eyes hardened and the harshly thrust the ornament back at her. She took it, clutching it in her hand and bringing it close to her heart. “It’s from him, isn’t it. The one they have been talking about. I thought you knew, I wanted you by my side, always.”

“I’m sorry,” She replied, gripping the jewel tightly in her hand. “But that’s not where I belong,” He stared at her for a moment, then turned sharply and walked away. “I’m sorry, Hojo.”