MUGEN

Sensations

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I step inside Sango's house, spurred by the soft push you give to my shoulders.

"InuYasha," I use your name, as a way of showing a soft complain that is quickly betrayed by my lips, threatening to smile.

"Just… stay here. Sango needs you," you hurry to say.

"Welcome, Kagome," her tone makes it clear you are planning something.

"Don't do anything crazy, nor set anything on fire." The warning comes from a flashing memory, of an incident with a couple of candles, some time ago.

I see you furrowing your brow, and I fear I may be censuring any surprise you may want to give me, so I stand on the tip of my feet, and pull you close enough to, briefly, touch your lips with mine.

"I promise to stay here until the sun starts to set."

Such was the request you made of me, at the beginning of the short journey that brought us here. I see you nod, convinced, before leaving.

Next, I look at Sango, before shrugging and smiling.

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The sun has begun to set already, yet given the time of the year, the sun doesn't last long on the sky. I'm making my way back through the same route we took when we went to Sango's house. Snow has been falling constantly these last few days, and would cover all the way to my knees, in the deepest parts, if it weren't for this path. I fear the sun may abandon me before I even catch a glimpse of our cabin, and I reproach myself for not foreseeing it. However, my worries fade as soon as you appear, quickly coming to meet me.

"It's cold," I greet you with the same thought that has been on my mind, during the last stretch.

"It is." You offer me your back, and I hop onto it with ease. "You'll soon be better."

"What have you done?" I ask, yet my voice fades in the are as soon as you make your first jump.

"Weren't you the one saying that one had to have patience for surprises?" You retort, before jumping again.

"That means there is a surprise!" My enthusiasm betrays the thoughts my mind has been occupied with all day.

"Impatient!" You seem to complain, yet I can hear your smile.

I hug you a bit more, and close my eyes through the few jumps left before we reach our cabin. It doesn't take me long to discover a delicious citric scent that comes from inside, and that fills me with an intense feeling of comfort.

"What did you do?" I can't hide the joy in my voice.

"Go inside." You can't hide yours either.

I take your hand; it's almost as cold as mine. The citric scent intensifies with each step, and becomes marvelously welcomed once we step inside the cabin. To my surprise, the interior doesn't show signs of any major change, however, there is indeed something new.

"A door," I say, enthusiastic, thinking about the ofuro, and the washroom we have behind the cabin, which we can only reach through the outside.

"Want to see what's behind?" You stir my curiosity.

I smile, taking my shoes off as fast as possible, and leaving my straw coat, which I use for the snow, laying on the floor. I note then, the beautiful emotion that precedes joy, one that only becomes enhanced when I'm but two steps away from the door. My mind becomes filled by the citric scent that comes from the other side, and upon pushing it open, I find a comfortable space that has been clearly cared for. The light from a couple of oil lamps, sways softly, illuminating the place, as the water inside the ofuro releases steam, while filled by fresh oranges, and once-dry orange skin, flooding the air with that glorious sensation of wholeness.

"Thank you, InuYasha." I turn around, look at you, then wrap my arms around your neck, taking that kiss you give me freely, thanks to the same freedom this intimate space grants us.

"Want to try the water?" You mutter next, and I note your hands seeking the knot of my hakama.

I nod softly, as my smile joins yours, composing the augury of a warm winter night.

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A/N

This story began from an idea, that then gave way to another, and finally resumed the initial one, leaving the other for a future drabble. Truly, creation sometimes can be exhausting.

I hope you've enjoyed the reading, and that you tell me in the comments.

Kisses

This text is possible thanks to the translation of: Dezart