Hojo
Characters: Kagome, KagMama, Hojo, mentions of others.
Rating: K+
A/N: This drabble was inspired by the November 21st Official DDN Prompt no. 7: Feast
Disclaimer: I do not make any profit off of this story, and I do not presume to own any of the characters herein. I merely borrow them from Takahashi Rumiko-san for my own means. I.E.: InuYasha and it's characters are not mine, but belong to Takahashi Rumiko.
Dedication: Rikayu, for her delightful artistry that inspired this story. Mainly, her lovely pictures 'Mirror' and 'Helpless'.
When Kagome returned to the feast, her mother instantly sought her out. "Where were you?" she cried, throwing her arms around the princess.
"I am sorry, Mother," Kagome replied, patting her back and then stepping away.
She was interrupted by her usual suitor, Tamaki Hojo, eldest son of Duke and Duchess Hojo. "Princess Kagome!" he greeted enthusiastically, taking her hand to kiss her knuckles. "You are in good health, I trust?"
Kagome threw her mother a look that promised private conversation later and smiled politely at Tamaki. "Yes, Hojo, I am," she said. "Thank you for your concern."
"Not at all!" he said, beaming. Suddenly, he pulled a basket out of seemingly nowhere. "This is full of herbs and remedies, in case you get sick. We have plenty around back home, so I thought I'd share with you." His family did run a massive herb garden, after all.
Kagome maintained her forced smile as she accepted the token of good faith. "Thank you, Hojo." She saw her best friend Ayumi gesturing for her across the room. "I must circulate the feast hall now, however. It was nice to see you again."
"And you," he said, watching her go with a love-struck smile.
Bwahahaha. It's Hojo, hear to smother Kagome with good will. XD I'm so bad. Hee.