Prompt: Star
Sesshomaru lightly fingered the ends of Kagome's hair as he stared at the Christmas tree and the star on top. Inuyasha's statement had caused him to do some thinking and he had done some thinking. Being with Kagome was nice- he had really only known her since late September but it felt as though he'd known her for quite a while. There was something about her that made him realize he loved her, he felt appreciated when she was around, and he wanted to have her in his life forever. It might have seemed rushed but he'd honestly prefer a long engagement with Kagome than worry over unnecessary fussy details.
"Sesshomaru?" He looked down towards her and gave her a gentle kiss.
"You look like you have something on your mind. What is it?" He debated on whether or not to tell her. They'd been together for less than a month- would she think it was rushed? He was thinking of waiting longer but he did have the ring with him and it was in his pocket. Deciding he might as well tell her he pulled out the box and pressed it into her hands.
"Will you marry me?"
The question caused Kagome to open her mouth wide in shock. Marriage? What was he thinking? They'd barely been together for a month! But as she looked at him she rethought the way their relationship had progressed. True they hadn't crossed some barriers yet but being with him seemed right. She could honestly say she loved him, though when she'd begun to do was a mystery even to herself. She opened the box and saw a gorgeous ring- a plain gold band with a tiny diamond mounted in the middle. It was simple, elegant, and it was obviously used she noticed as she fingered it.
"It was my mother's." Sesshomaru stated noticing her perusal. The sudden surge of emption Kagome felt at being given such a special gift was too immense for her to put into words. Taking the ring out she handed it to him.
"Place it on my finger will you?"
"That's a yes then?" He asked doing as she instructed.
"Yes!" Kagome exclaimed claiming his lips in a kiss. "I love you Sesshomaru."
"And I love you Kagome." Grinning, the two lay enjoyed their embrace and fell asleep ensconced in each other's arms.