Word Count: 100
Prompt from Stella Mira’s Soundtrack Challenge #10: Luster
“Sesshomaru… You’re here…”
Without thinking, Kagome took a step forward and made to grab his haori sleeve, before faltering, then lowering her arm. Though she hated Akahito, he might just be right. She had been so happy when she’d first seen Sesshomaru, but now? The luster in her eyes dimmed, then was gone.
He turned to her, although he kept half an eye on the doorway in case of a surprise attack. Something about her expression must have warned him of her dark mood. But what he said was completely off the mark.
“You did not wish to be rescued.”