Inspired By: A random urge.
Genre: Fluffy, Romance, Perhaps a Lemon (Depends on you.)
Length: Three-Shot
Main Characters: Asami (OC) & Youko Kurama

She had been sneaking out to see him for months now. The youngest daughter of the Tsukiyama Clan, Asami, had been wandering around in the middle of the night. Unprotected, inexperienced, and extremely naïve to her surroundings. And what could be so tempting for the young miss to disobey her parents orders?

A little fox.

She had found the little guy a few months earlier. Hungry and, what appeared to be, abused. He was afraid of her at first. Likewise for her. But after some tender words, and bringing him food every night, the fox warmed up to the idea of being her 'friend'.

So now she felt obligated to bring him food.

Rushing through the forest, the naïve little woman stumbled over uprooted tree roots. But her excitement proceeded over her caution. She fumbled around until finally reaching the familiar clearing. But her excitement retreated to dismay when she found the little fox was no where to be found. "Fox?" Her voice was soft as she scanned the area around her. "Are you here?"

There was an eerie silence, then what sounded like small footsteps. Barely audible. She sucked in a panicked breath when she realized they were coming from behind. Asami spun around just as something collided with her. The basket she had been carrying, flew from her grasp and landed a few feet away from her. Dazed and frightened, Asami shut her eyes to whatever violence was about to occur.

She felt a wetness on her cheek. It was warm. Unsure, the girl took a deep breath before opening her eyes just enough to realize she wasn't in any danger.

"Fox!" She squealed, her eyes brightening immensely.

The silver fox moved to let her up. Abruptly, it was swept up into her tiny arms. "I thought you weren't going to show!" She buried her nose into his fur, "I was so worried."

This wasn't good. The little miss had become attached.

The fox squirmed in her grip. Hesitantly, she let him go. "I brought you some goodies," She grinned as she crawled over to where the basket lay. "My mother cooked tonight. She was in a really good mood. So the food's better than usual!"

He watched as she laid out a blanket on the moist grass. She filled it to the brim with different dishes. "Eat up!"

And he did.

However, he was uneasy when he realized she wasn't eating as well. He tilted his head in her direction and gave an inquisitive sound.

"Ah! I'm sorry," Her cheeks faded to a light pink, "I just have a lot on my mind."

It was an unusual statement for such a carefree child.

She continued to speak without any push from the fox, "My parents have informed me, since I turned eighteen, that I'll be needing to take a husband soon. They've lined up a bunch of suitors, but… I don't wish to marrying any of them. I know that's horrible for me to say, since I haven't met them yet. I just really like my life how it is right now."

The fox stayed silent. His tail faintly swishing behind him. Those bright golden eyes were perplexed by thoughts.

So needless to say, the bewildered fox was caught off guard when she flung her arms around his neck. "I don't want to marry those ugly old demons, Fox! I want to marry you!" It was uncanny how serious the woman was being. "I don't care if you're a fox. You're…" The volume of her voice dropped, "You're the only creature that honestly… doesn't care who I am. I can be myself around you, Fox!"

"So I noticed," His voice came out as a scoff.

Now it was her turn to look perplexed. "Fox? Did you just speak?"

He looked at her like she was crazy, "Me? A fox? Speak?"

"Oh, you're right. What was I--- HEY WAIT A MINUTE!" Her cheeks lit up a bright pink, "You just spoke! I heard you!"

His voice came out in a drawl, "I honestly don't know what you're talking about."

"How is this possible?" Her mind was a blunder of incoherent thoughts, "How are you able to speak?!"

The fox sighed with a swish of his silver tail, "How are you able to be so dense?"

The insult from her "friend" brought tears to the corners of her eyes, "You're so mean!"

He let out another sigh, "You're too loud."

Asami opened her mouth to retort something, but the fox made his move first. He lingered eerily close to her face, a mere few inches away. "Listen close, little woman. You do not have my permission to marry any of those low-level demons, do you understand? I will not be pleased if you disobey me." His golden eyes flashed with irritation at the thought.

"But Fox," She breathed out.

"But nothing," He hissed. "When I have retained my true form. When my power has returned to me. I will---"

"Asami?! Where are you?" A woman's voice echoed throughout the forest.

"Shiori! This isn't good. If she finds me, I'm in a bunch of trouble!" The girl stumbled to her feet, "I'll leave the goodies here for you. I'll come again tomorrow night. I promise, Fox!" She gave a genuine smile before disappearing into the night. The silver fox scoffed, "We shall see, little miss."