Chapter 115: Rude
Sesshoumaru's tone was harsh. Kagome wasn't sure if it was due to her offer, frustration with the weird eating utensils, or both.
"I know you are not an animal. I am sorry it sounded that way. That may have sounded rude, it was not my intention. I was only trying to make you more comfortable. Feel free to eat however you would normally eat." Kagome tried to clear the misunderstanding, if there was one.
Sesshoumaru slowly cut a piece of the raw steak, unusally dexterous considering he likely didn't know the utensils, and placed a bite into his mouth. Kagome waited, with baited breath.
Sesshoumaru said nothing, he placed the fork and knife down and folded his hands into his lap, and proceeded to keep chewing.
Kagome frowned. He didn't like it? He must not, since he put his fork down already.
Kagome was shocked when he picked back up his fork and cut another piece, placing it in his mouth. "Eat, Miko." He said after he swallowed the second bite. It was then that Kagome realized she had been staring at him and hadn't touched her own food.
"I am so happy! If you want more steak, I will purchase you more." Kagome smiled brightly before putting food into her own mouth. While Sesshoumaru hadn't said that he liked steak, the simple action of continuing to eat spoke loudly. She didn't want to press the matter, incase he changed is mind due to her pestering him.
They enjoyed their first ever meal together in silence, other then the sound of the fork and knife touching the plates. It was a new kind of comfort for Kagome. Who knew something so mundane as eating a meal could be so soothing?