Disclaimer: I do hereby disclaim all rights and responsibilities for the characters in this audacious adventure... especially for the pretender. A nod of recognition is bent towards Rumiko Takahashi for her creative prowess.

Chapter 175: Normal

Kagome woke much earlier than usual, while the dawn was gray with fog. Normally, she'd have snuggled down and begged for another hour. But that was impossible.

"Sesshoumaru-sama?" she whispered.

"Hnn?"

But she couldn't think what else to say. Not when Sesshoumaru's calm gaze offered no more reproach than the serene blue-green of his stripes.

Kohaku sat up on Sesshoumaru's other side, mumbling a greeting as he found his feet. "I'll start the fire."

Like this was entirely normal.

When Sesshoumaru quirked a brow, she decided to pretend. "One more hour."

Quiet as the curls of mists, he answered, "Hnn."


Original Posting Date: July 21, 2020
Prompt: curls, suggested by tea_notcoffee_lady
Words: 100