Theme #5- Half-truth

Chapter Five: Reading Between the Lines

"Inuyasha!" Kagome stamped her foot, her face red with anger and frustration. "Why would you just leave like that?"

"Keh- I don't have to get your permission." If I stayed with you any longer, I'd do something you'd regret.

She winced, a hurt look flashing across her face. However, she quickly composed herself, folding her arms across her chest and raising her chin. "Don't I- don't we mean anything to you at all?"

"Should you?" You're my life now.

Tears were filling her eyes now- tears made of anger and sadness at his callous words. "I guess it wouldn't matter if I left then, would it?"

"Idiot- you know you have to stay." I'd die if you left me.

"Yes, Inuyasha." She was turning away now, walking away from him. "I know my duty."