Love Through Roses: Chapter 4

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

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Rather than a bouquet, he gave her a few stems this time. They were green roses now. She wasn’t aware that there were available in this colour as well, but with their supernatural power, creating this kind of colour was a child’s play. Smelling the sweet and fresh aroma of the roses, she thought what colour she should give him next. She recalled how surprised he was when she appeared before his door with the yellow blooms.

Awkwardly, and not knowing what to say, she just shoved the roses to him. Thanks to his demon speed, he timely avoided the collision that would have been between his face and the roses. He raised an eyebrow when he looked at the roses in his hand.

Blushing, for some unknown reason to her, she blurted, “I wish to get to know you, Takahashi-senpai.”

When he remained silent, she started fidgeting under his unwavering stare.

He hummed. “Likewise, Higurashi.”

“Kagome.” She smiled.

Nodding, he replied, “Sesshōmaru.”

After standing for what seemed like forever, he asked, “Would you like to come in?”

Curiosity got the better of her, and she nodded. Along the way here, she had been tempted with the idea of entering his room. Not that she wanted to do perverted things with him, of course – not that she minded. When she realised her line of thoughts, she quickly bit the inside of her right cheek. Her grandpa would surely have a heart attack if he knew his shrine maiden of a granddaughter had naughty thoughts. Well, could anyone blame her? Sesshōmaru was not someone that could be ignored, at least, not for a long time. Besides, she was a normal high school student and was not exactly immune to hot guys.

When she entered his room, she had been surprised that his room’s setting was just like hers. She had thought that someone like Sesshōmaru would have a bigger room and all. But then, he might have another place to live. It was true that he was the President of Student Council, but he wasn’t a student. To put it simple, Sesshōmaru’s role was to keep the peace within the academy. Rumour said that he had multiple penthouses across the country. The truth was questionable, but the idea was not far-fetched. After all, Sesshōmaru was working with his father, the owner of Takahashi Corporation, as well.

She tried very hard not to comment on why such a man like him would have a vase, where he put the roses in.

Then, came an unexpected question from him, “Have your cousin been brothering you?”

Sitting down on the only chair in his room while he sat on his deep blue covered bed, she pondered how to tell him. Should she lie? Kikyō might be a pain in the back, but she was still her cousin. Lost in thought, she forgot that he was still waiting for her answer, until he cleared his throat.

Red crept upon her face in embarrassment, she apologised, “I’m sorry, Ta—I mean, Sesshōmaru. I was—”

“Apology accepted.” He eyed her carefully. “However, your hesitation was enough to tell this Sesshōmaru what had happened.”

Panic, she tried to reason with him, but unfortunately, he added, “For you, Kagome, this one will turn a blind eye this time. Next time...”

He didn’t need to finish the sentence to know what he was trying to say. It would be a cowardly move, but it would be best that she avoided Kikyō as much as possible. She didn’t wish to do something that would surely cause trouble within her family.

Neither could continue what they were planning to say afterwards when her wristwatch’s alarm rang, telling her to get ready for school. She shyly said goodbye to him, but before she could step out of his room, he captured her wrist and kissed her hand while looking into her eyes. Such a romantic gesture sent heat to her cheeks, even until now whenever she remembered it. Shaking her head, she tried to think the next colour for her roses.

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