Disclaimer: I do hereby disclaim all rights and responsibilities for the characters in this audacious adventure... especially for the one who is not finished. A nod of recognition is bent towards Rumiko Takahashi for her creative prowess.

Chapter 200: Astonished

Her only protest was a muffled squeak, but he drew back.

Kagome blinked at him, clearly astonished.

"You are unharmed," he said.

She managed a nod.

"I am not finished." He urged, "Continue to think of me."

Before he could resume, she whispered, "Sesshoumaru-sama?"

"Hnn?"

"You're just curious?" Her cheeks reddened. "About… kissing?"

That hadn't even occurred to him. "Taste. Scent. They are connected. We are connected."

"But not… romantically."

He blinked at her, honestly astonished.

Was that the difference between her and Kohaku?

"Hnn," he managed, needing time to consider. "I was not finished."

"Erm… is there another way?"


Original Posting Date: October 24, 2020
Prompt: Connect, suggested by WhisperIt
Words: 100