"Can I kiss you goodnight?"

Kagome hears the insecurity in her own voice. It's too loud and too anxious, and she chews at her bottom lip as a steady flush takes over her cheeks.

Sesshoumaru is silent. Still. And his eyes are fixed on hers, their expression unreadable as he considers her—contemplates her request.

Suddenly, she's not sure if she should've asked.

Shifting as nervous tension clamps down on her shoulders, Kagome averts her gaze and tries to backtrack. "It's just a stupid human thing. I shouldn't have—"

"Kagome."

She's not given time to respond.

He kisses her.


A/N: 139-141 get a little limey. This is your heads up if you need to not read at work.