Asphyxiate by Lace

Chapter 31

A standing fan whirls its head slowly as she slips her sneakers on, bringing with it a torrent of ozone that lifts her bangs playfully. Her blouse sticks to febrile skin. Instead of feeling exhausted, her limbs sway with anticipation.

They exchange farewell bows. Her vision fades as she stares at Shizuka-san’s perfectly fitted tabi. She cannot stop from flinching at the return of the cricking ghost at Shizuka-san’s shoulder.

A groomed eyebrow lifts, and Kagome’s wrist is grabbed firmly when she turns to follow her grandfather into a deluge of cicadas.

Commanding hands prod her fingertips- the priestess frowns.

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100 words.

Stella's Word Prompt Game: ozone

 

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