Ploy

Golden eyes flashed with wry amusement.

"Um…" Kagome pulled back slightly. Thinking of the sutra tucked surreptitiously in her sleeve, she floundered at the opportunity that had literally fallen into her – his lap, hesitating.

There was something in his gaze that bordered on interest, as if he was wondering what she would do being in such close quarters, but he stayed perfectly still.

Her eyes dropped to his mouth, finding the tiny smirk pulling at the corner impossibly annoying. Her heart beat kicked up. Stupid, smug kitsune—

Would she do it? For some reason, part of her wondered if he wanted her to do it.

Her lips parted as she inhaled a small breath, and making her decision, she dipped her head and pressed her mouth firmly to his.