Disclaimer: Though it saddens me to say it, I don’t own anything relating to Takahashi-sensei’s Inuyasha. However, the plot and/or ideas of this drabble series do belong to me.
A/N: Yes, everything is all adorable and full of fluffy puppies now. But I’ve got a few tricks, and they’re all pretty terrible… Anyway, thanks for reading, whoever you are! It’d be amazing if you could drop your name! I’m nice, I promise! :) Update 1 of 2.
Chapter 10: Affections
“Are you alright, Maru-kun?”
Sesshoumaru took in the cerulean orbs that were regarding him with concern, and he inwardly sighed, dropping the slender hand that he had captured in his own. He cursed himself for his own impulsiveness but answered her nonetheless.
“Everything is fine, Kagome.”
The other teenager bit her lip, and Sesshoumaru found himself entranced by the action.
“Well, that’s great, but that wasn’t what I asked. What’s wrong?”
Sesshoumaru blinked as comprehension flooded his mind. He frowned when she slowed to a stop beside him. The other pedestrians grumbled under their breath as they were forced to sidestep the pair blocking the middle of the sidewalk.
“Why do you think something is wrong?” he asked.
“I’m your best friend! I know you!” Kagome crossed her arms with an unladylike snort. “And you keep avoiding my questions, so something must be on your mind! You wouldn’t have just held my hand like that if there wasn’t a problem.”
Sesshoumaru narrowed his eyes. “What if I just wanted to?” His mouth formed a thin line, and he took a step toward her. The clouds of their breath mingled in the air.
Kagome’s arms fell to her sides, a dumbstruck look overtaking her features.
“…Excuse me?”
“You heard me,” he said, reaching for her hand again. “Does this bother you?” He wrapped an arm around her waist. “That I want to be close to you?” He leaned in, eyes half-mast. “To touch you?”
A blush appeared on the girl’s cheeks, but she didn’t make a move to push him away.
“N-no,” she mumbled, unsure of what to say next. She’d never expected Sesshoumaru to be so forward, and he could tell.
“Do you like me, Kagome?”
“Of course!”
Sesshoumaru smirked at the quick answer and rested his forehead on hers. “Really?”
Kagome glared at him. “I’m serious, Maru-kun!”
“So am I,” he replied, tucking her dark tresses behind her ear. “Aren’t you curious?”
“About what?” she breathed.
“My feelings for you.” At her startled gasp, he placed her hand over his heart. “Is this enough?”
The female smiled warmly as his lips hovered close to hers.
“May I kiss you?” he asked, voice soft.
Kagome met him halfway, blissfully ignoring the brightly lit Christmas tree behind them.
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Original Posting Date: December 22, 2012
Prompt: For Dokuga_Contest’s Christmas Challenge, Warm Hands; Warm Heart
Words: 400