There's only the patter of rain and crackle of burning logs. But his skin on hers is everything, and Kagome melts.
"I like you," she whispers, breaking the silence.
Sesshoumaru doesn't say anything, and her words hang in the space between them as they hold each other. Naked. Vulnerable. But then his lips turn to her hair, and she feels him breathe her in and pull her closer.
"Your sentiment is returned."
Kagome's heart swells, and when he reaches for their book and begins to read aloud, she sighs.
He's not just given her his vulnerability; he's given her intimacy.
A/N: That's it for now. Next update won't be until next week very likely. I hope that you enjoyed these. Thank you for reading and commenting.
