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Drabble 41: Forsythia for Anticipation

Part One

After their last turbulent encounter, Kyoya would become a regular at the Higurashi Shrine. Kagome only agreed to see him under Koga's supervision at first then slowly opened up to the boy with diluted yōkai blood.

"You know, you aren't as much of a prick as you make yourself out to be." Kagome smiled at Kyoya who leant against the Goshinbaku.

"High praise indeed, my lady."

Kyoya grunted when Kagome reached over and plucked him in the forehead.

"Of course you still know how to push my buttons!"

Kyoya's lips quirked upward as he reached up and held her finger.

Part Two

"So, since you seem awfully comfortable sitting here with me, can I assume your opinion of the Shikon miko improved?" Kagome asked, half-joking.

"Perhaps," Kyoya answered only for Kagome to withdraw her finger and flick him again.

"Honestly, I am quite content to be here. You're pleasant company when you manage to keep your temper in check."

Kagome looked at him with a painfully deadpanned expression.

"Why are all of your complements followed by an insult?"

Before Kyoya replied, Sota left the house and came running toward them.

"What's up?" Kagome asked when he eventually stopped in front of them.

Part Three

"A letter arrived for you," he answered, holding out the envelope, "There's a package inside too."

Kagome accepted it and quickly removed its contents. It was a small decorative card with a light floral scent. She assumed it was perfume until she flipped the card open and a small cluster of pressed yellow flowers fell out.

By the time Kagome gingerly picked it up, Sota was gone.

"Do you recognize this, Kyoya?" she asked.

He nodded once. "Forsythia. It means innocence, good nature, and anticipation."

Kagome thoughtfully hummed as she silent read the cared. She suspected it wasn't from Kaoru.

Part Four

Kyoya became curious when Kagome balked. Instead of asking questions, he read the card over her shoulder, picking out all the basics.

"An invitation to the Hitachiin household for dinner."

Kagome pulled the card against her chest. "Don't read someone else's mail!"

Kyoya grinned, teasing. "So skittish. Perhaps you don't share their sentiments regarding your attendance."

"It's not like that!" Kagome snapped before her tone became more subdued.

"Meeting a guy's family is a big deal, okay."

That jerk didn't even hint at this! she thought. Anticipation and nerves was not the best combination for the butterflies in the tummy.

Part Five

"The Shikon miko is daunted by a boy?"

"Shut up!" Kagome cried.

Kyoya chuckled.

"Never mind, my lady. If you need help, look no further. I shall be your instructor on formal dining etiquette and your escort."

"What? If I even thought about considering any of that, the invite says family only!"

"And I'm not family? Ginta and Hakkaku still call you sister."

Kagome blinked owlishly, verbally disarmed. "You consider me your sister?"

Kyoya made a small noise in the back of his throat. When Koga revealed Kyoya's heritage, there was only one truth he taught him as pack Alpha.

Part Six

A good Alpha provides his pack with protection, comfort, and happiness, Kyoya recited in his mind, Even if that happiness is at the cost of your own.

Kagome may be nervous, but Kyoya could sense her aura bubbling with excitement. Kaoru made her happy, so he'd see that Kaoru she would have.

"Kyoya?" she asked, "Still with me?"

"Of course. Forgive my inattention."

"You're forgiven, but is your offer still valid? I may be willing to consent to it after all."

Kyoya grinned and reached out to pat Kagome's head.

"It is. To confront the Hitachiin matriarch, you'll need it."

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punkish furball – So sweet! Kyoya may be related to Koga, but he can be a bit more humble than him—in some instances. Only 9 more installments to go.

Until next time, TCB! ^.^*

Word Count:

Per part – 100

Total – 600

(edited 08.18.2015)