Love Through Roses: Chapter 2

#12: Inuyasha (Sesshōmaru & Kagome)
Prompt: Orange

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Ever since that faithful day one week ago, she couldn’t help but think that it was Sesshōmaru, who sent those beautiful roses to her. Things had returned to normal, or as normal as one could get when Kikyō became her tormentor. At first, Kikyō did nothing for her obvious hatred, but now, she outwardly displayed how she hated her so. For a week, she had been under unfortunate accidents like a missing towel when she washed her face after a long marathon, broken bag straps, painted hateful words on her desk, etc.

Though many could do those awful things to her, it was highly unlikely, for she always kept to herself and had no friends. Moreover, she never bothered with other people either. Despite the bad circumstances she was under, she said and did nothing in retaliation. Not that because she was weak, but she was too mature to get angry with someone who acted like a child throwing a tantrum. Kikyō was obviously angry that someone like Sesshōmaru would come to her rescue and even more give her the first warning. If Kikyō was not careful and received the second warning, parents would be contacted. When there was no improvement from the student and the third warning was issued, the student would be immediately expelled from the academy.

Once one got expelled from this academy, not many would want to receive the said student anymore. In other words, the future became bleak. Shaking her drifting thoughts away, she continued her lunch under one of the blooming sakura trees. It would be nice to spend this time of year with friends, but it would not happen anytime soon if no one saw her as Kagome. Just Kagome. Though she was not from a well off family, most people she had met only wanted what she could do for them. Once again, she shook her head. Gloomy thoughts are not healthy! She reminded herself and decided to take in the beautiful scenery of the falling sakura petals around her. A boyfriend by her side would make this moment perfect. She sighed dreamily.

“Higurashi.”

Snapping out from her la-la land, she turned to the source and gasped. Because of his intense gaze, she couldn’t hold back the heat that rose to her cheeks. “Takahashi-senpai.”

“Hn.”

“What can I—”

A bouquet of orange roses shoved into her face.

When she made no move to accept the roses, he cleared his throat.

“Oh! I’m sorry for the delay,” she replied quickly before accepting the flower. Truly, she was shocked. She didn’t think she would receive another bunch of flowers. Well, assuming the first one was also from him. Just like the first one, this one was enchanted as well, preventing them from withering away with time. Inhaling the roses deeply, she smiled. “Thank you.”

“This Sesshōmaru doesn’t expect that from you, Higurashi.”

She met his gaze and gave the most unintelligent answer, “Huh?”

When he let out a low chuckle, she flushed crimson. Honestly, all she did whenever he was around was blush!

“Look at the meaning, Higurashi,” he said before leaving her alone.

However, she couldn’t let him go just yet. Standing up, she ran to catch up with him. “Takahashi-senpai!” When he stopped a few steps away from her and looked at her over his shoulder, she stuttered, “T-the roses the other day... d-did you—”

She felt her legs almost turned to jelly when he smiled. “There will be more, Higurashi.”
With that, he left, and since her legs could no longer support her anymore, she let herself fall to the ground while holding the orange roses against her chest once what he had said sunk in. He had confirmed it. It was Sesshōmaru Takahashi, the most desirable demon, who gave her the flowers. She stared at the roses in her arms and blushed anew. If she didn’t misunderstand the meaning, Sesshōmaru Takahashi just told her that he desired her.

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