Tis the Season
by That'sMyFiasco
On the fifth day of Christmas...
The road seemed to twist on forever, winding its sandy way through the possibly endless forest. Kagome was curled up on his back, her head nestled in the crook of his shoulder as she dozed in the crisp air. The furry guest of the night before had apparently decided that Inuyasha's kosode hadn't been quite enough for him and his extensive family, and so had decided to spend most of the night settling within the inn's walls.
The hanyou was tired, but simply shifted her warmth on his shoulders and smiled unconsciously. Her hair was spread out across his back, and her hot breath blew back and forth on his neck. Miroku and the tajiya were entertaining Shippo further ahead, so the only sound was the rustling of the wind in the bare trees.
Eventually, however, the trio ahead began to slow, and the group decided that Kaede's village would still be there in the morning. It was a short evening, for all were tired, but as Inuyasha untied Tetsusaiga from around his waist, a small box dropped out from where it had been tucked under his belt. He didn't even have to put it to his nose to smell the sweet, cozy scent rising off it.
Of course. Kagome. It had to be her. But the look of innocence on her face as she prepared for bed was so sweet, and he almost couldn't believe it of her.
Almost.