Rediscoveries by SHORTFRY

Glow

Chapter 12 – Glow

Quiet breeze swept onyx tendrils in a gentle dance as stars winked brightly; nature’s candlelight. The weather was surprisingly warm; a last frolic before winter’s arrival. A slow intake of autumn air chased away stifling heaviness of the night’s event. Arms draped casually along the balcony edge as eyes glazed over the city below. Such a beautiful view from so high up.

“You will miss the last round, unless you are purposely hiding.”

Snapping attention to the source of her unexpected guest, Kagome immediately recognized the intruder. “Not hiding… just taking an extended break,” she answered in earnest, intently watching her guest stepping towards the railing, surveying the cityscape as she was doing mere moments ago. She followed his gaze.

“Hnn.” The soft hum of his response left the two in tranquil silence, before another thought crept.

“Aren’t you missing out on your last round as well?” she inquired.

“I am not here to participate.”

She looked at him then; moonlight casted cool tones as warming candle glow battled to illuminate his profile. “You’re not a participant?”

“I am a host.” He took a sip from the drink in his hand, clawed tips gleaming against crystal glass. It looked the perfect combination of deadly elegance, and it did not escape her notice.

She pressed. “This is your charity event?”

His scenic focus did not waver in his reply. “Hnn.”

Sensing an aversion for conversation, Kagome started making her way back towards the restaurant. Reaching the door, she demurely added, “I’m not sure if you remember me – I still have your umbrella… sorry I haven’t had the chance to return it yet.” She hoped he didn’t think of her as a kleptomaniac.

“I remember.”

She stilled, turning to catch the moment his amber orbs slid away from her behind hooded lids.

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Originally posted: January 5, 2020 [Dokuga, ff.net, AO3]

Words: 300

 

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