The room becomes silent as we prepared for bed. I listen to Kagome's gentle breathing and steady heartbeat as I change into a pair of loose hakama, and then slide into my side of the bed. I smirk at the thought of it being our bed, but Kagome has only slept in her own bed twice after that first night before giving up trying, as she inevitably ended up in mine anyways due to her nightmares.
A soft rustling sound draws my attention across the room, and I watch as she steps out from behind her screen. Her hair unbound, the dark blue sleeping yukuta making her skin appear to glow in the soft candle light, her cobalt eyes taking on a soft orange reflection. My breath catches momentarily at how stunning she is, my chest tightening minutely. She smiles at me as she pads to the bed and slips under the covers, laying down facing me.
I turn to blow out the candle before settling further into the bed, laying on my side to face her as well. My eyes sweep over her features, memorising her beauty before my study is interrupted by her small hand reaching out to mine.
"Sess..houmaru-"
"Why do you do that?" I interrupt her.
"... do what?" She asks hesitantly.
"When you say my name. You have done it a few times tonight, it is new." My fingers reach to trace over the delicate bones on the back of her hand.
"I... sorry. I won't do it anymore." she mumbles, drawing her hand back a bit before I catch it and pull it back.
"I did not say that I was upset by it. Merely curious as to why you have done it." I tell her gently.
She is quiet for a few minutes, her cobalt eyes locked with mine, before she sighs quietly and looks away. "It's silly."
"Then be silly." I keep my voice soft, a small smile alighting my face, and give her hand a small squeeze.
A small, short chuckle escapes her before she turns her gaze back to mine. "In my head, I refer to you as Sess, rather than your full name. I didn't mean for it to come out at all, since I didn't think you'd appreciate the nickname." She shrugs, an awkward endeavour as she is still laying on her side. "You have a long name though, so in my own thoughts, you have a nickname." She finishes with a smirk.
"I see." I watch her quietly, pondering over a response, when I notice her scent shift: embarrassment and nervousness. She believes me to be displeased. Starting to rumble, I reach out to brush her bangs from her face, before tracing a finger down her cheek gently, my eyes following its journey. "I do not mind its usage, kotori. Though, perhaps only in private company."
Her eyes widen in shock before a smile blooms. "Really?"
"Hn, really, you are my intended, as we are courting, after all." I smirk, watching her eyes twinkle in the moonlight. "What were you going to say when I interrupted?" I inquire, my curiosity getting the better of me again.
"Oh, I just wanted to say thank you. For everything. From the beginning, even when we weren't even allies, you've always done your best to be honorable and help when you could. Even if it was the bare minimum at the time." she remarks wryly, and I barely conceal a wince at the memories of some of the things I did to her and her former pack, and conversely, things I did not do solely because I had no duty to do them. "It's okay." she says, once again surprising me slightly with how well she is able to understand me. "We weren't always tied to each other and in the beginning you had no reason to step in. But... when it mattered, you stepped up. Without much complaint. Although, to be fair, you took to dealing with your brother admirably. I nearly wanted to kill him sometimes." We both chuckle at some of the memories. "You did your level best to maintain your honour and took, take, your commitments seriously. So. Thank you. I appreciate everything you've done for me. For all of us, even if some of us aren't willing to admit all that you have done. I know. I see it. I value it and I'm grateful." Her eyes are swirling and shining with so many emotions, and her scent is just as jumbled.
My chest had tightened again and my breath caught during her monologue, stealing any verbal response I may have made. Instead, I lean to her, my hand sliding into her hair as I pull her to meet me halfway before kissing her soundly. Never before in my very long life, have I ever felt this way about anyone, lust aside. She is precious and perfect. In every way.
I only pull back when I sense her need to breathe, my lips instead pressing light pecks to hers, unwilling to completely release her. My eyes closed, reveling in the sensations, I only realise she has shifted when I feel her deepen the kiss again, her arms wrapping around my neck. Rolling onto my back, I tug her with me until she is draped over my chest, my arms wrapping around her in turn. When she needs to breathe again, I trail kisses across her jaw and down her neck, listening to her soft pants.
"Kagome..." I whisper against her skin, my hold on her tightening slightly, as I breathe her delectable scent in, nearly drowning in it. I can feel her pressing kisses to my own neck and shoulder, her arms shifting to drape around my shoulders. "Oh my little bird... the things you do to me."
I can feel her smile against my skin, as she nuzzles my neck, shifting her body to lay more comfortably against me. "I'm sure I don't have to tell you what you do to me, what with that nose of yours."
I huff a quiet chuckle, "Indeed." Moving a hand to cup her cheek, I draw her face up to mine once again and kiss her softly. "You should sleep, little one. Tomorrow will be long for you."
"Mm, yeah. I'm comfy here though, hope you don't mind." Kagome mumbles as she presses her nose to my neck again.
"Not at all, Kagome, I do not mind at all." I say with a small smile, fully enjoying the feel of her body draped over mine. I definitely do not mind.
4/8/21 A/n: Fluff! And some good ole making out. Longest chapter yet. Changing how I'm posting the chapters. Gunna do small batches every few days instead of one chapter every day. Let's see if I can keep on top of it!