#06: Inuyasha (Sesshōmaru & Kagome)
Prompt: Twirling Stripes
Prompt: Twirling Stripes
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“Mama, I’m not sure if that is a good idea...”“Sōta, you know how Kagome will not change her mind.” His mother sighed, looking at him with pleading eyes. “I don’t think it’s a good idea to leave your sister alone in that apartment. Just... just ask her, okay? Who knows if she might like the idea?”
He mentally agreed with his mother that his sister shouldn’t be left alone. A grown woman she might be, but she had no way to defend herself should anything happen. Not that he hoped something bad would happen to her, of course. It was just better safe than sorry. Nodding, he replied, “I’ll try my best.”
“How are you, Nee-chan?”
A smile graced her lips. “I’m good, Sōta. The neighbours are very kind to me.”
Sōta knew that his sister was too trusting to see the bad in people. That was just the way she was. Even after what she went through three years ago, his sister had never stopped finding the joy in life. Her family alone was enough to make her happy. However, in this case, he knew that she wouldn’t change her mind and moved back to their shrine just to ease their worries. She just recently found a job as a helper in one of the communities and, to forego transportation, she moved to a small apartment that was close to her workplace.
“Nee-chan...” he began nervously, twirling the candy cane in his hand.
Hearing the hesitation in her little brother’s voice, she turned to him with worried expression. “What is it, Sōta?”
“Well... Christmas is one month away.” He took a deep breath and let it out slowly. “I wish to give you something, Nee-chan, but I’m not sure if you will like it.”
Despite the blank eyes that stared at him, her smile was bright and happy.
“Sōta, I’ve told you countless times that you don’t have to give me anything. Nevertheless, I will accept whatever you give me.”
Guilt filled his senses. He knew that it was low of him to use this method, but he was desperate. “Promise?”
Looking at her open hands, he immediately put his hands in hers. She gave a reassuring squeeze.
“I promise,” she said, sealing the deal.
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