Author: iloveprettysilverhair
Word Count for each: 100
Rating: PG-13
Drabble/Drawble Night!
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Prompt 1: Deck the Halls
While usually the first to jump into festivities and decorations of the holidays, this year Kagome didn’t quite feel up to it. Stepping outside, she smiled as she heard Shippou and Rin laugh loudly as Inuyasha mildly cursed from within the hut. She wrapped her shawl around her shoulders tighter and began making her way to the once functioning well, enjoying the quiet solitude of the forest around her. She sighed as she ran her fingers over the old, aged wood, but snapped her head up when she saw something from the corner of her eye. “Sesshoumaru…” she breathed.
“Priestess.”
Prompt 2: Come They Told Me
Kagome stared openly at the demon lord in front of her, but blushed as soon as she realized her rudeness. “Is there something you need, Sesshoumaru-sama?” she asked as the snow began falling once again, catching in her hair. His presence around the village had been more frequent since Rin had been residing there, but visits were still few and far between, prompting her to question his presence there now.
“Rin informed me I should be here.”
“Oh, okay. We’ll be eating dinner soon, you’re welcome to join us.”
“Do humans not get sick in this weather?” he asked pointedly.
Prompt 3: Let Us Bring Him Silver and Gold
If the cold weather wasn’t enough to make her shudder, the demon lord’s unwavering stare was. His question was simple, but she found herself flustered enough to stutter out an answer. “Prolonged exposure can lead to illness, yes.”
Silence.
“Um…would you like to accompany me back to the village?” He turned on his heel as his answer, and they walked together in silence towards the warm huts. As if waiting until she was off-guard, Sesshoumaru thrust a pouch at her, causing her to pause in her steps.
A bag of silver and gold. “To pay for Rin’s room and board.”
Prompt 4: Mix and Mingle
Not one for celebrations, Sesshoumaru kept to himself in one of the darker corners of the room. It had been an awkward entrance, but soon enough everyone went back to chatting and laughing, and he went back to scowling. The young priestess often attempted to engage him in conversation, but his lack of enthusiasm left much to be desired. He sighed as she made her way to him yet again, obviously not taking his hint.
“Would you like some cider, Sesshoumaru-sama?” she said while handing him the cup. He took it slowly and sipped it, enjoying the warmth.
“Thank you.”
Prompt 5: Sentimental Feeling
Kagome blinked in surprise at his sudden politeness, but gifted him with a warm smile to rival the cider he was drinking. Behind them, the group had frozen in their conversations and stared curiously in Sesshoumaru’s direction. A quick glare brought them out of their stupor, and once again the chattering renewed. “Are you having a nice time?” she asked shyly.
“It is not wholly unpleasant.”
Kagome smiled. Leave it to him to check his sentiments at the door. They watched as Shippou gifted Rin with a shiny acorn, and the girl blushed prettily.
Even Sesshoumaru warmed at the sight.
Prompt 6: All is Bright
The night ended with pleasantries of holiday cheer. Kagome’s somber mood had brightened, and she didn’t know how, but felt Sesshoumaru had something to do with it. As each left for their huts, Kagome watched as Rin squeezed Sesshoumaru around the waist in a tight hug, and he patted her head before sending her to bed. Kagome, being polite, walked Sesshoumaru to the door and stopped when he did, within the threshold.
Before she had time to process his actions, he leaned down and placed his lips over hers, a light caress and then backed away. “Wh-what was that for?”
Prompt 7: The Weather Outside is Frightful
The imposing demon lord stared down at her and lifted a brow. “Is it not your tradition to kiss under mistletoe?”
Kagome looked up and saw that they had stopped under the small plant. It was something she had told them about earlier, not realizing he remembered. She leaned up and returned the favor, and he stilled as she did so, lightly responding to wandering lips. While the wind was blowing a chill over her skin, the warmth of his kiss lingered still. A light blush stained her cheeks and she watched him walk into the night.
“Merry Christmas, Sesshoumaru-sama.”
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This was my first attempt at DDN, it was a lot of fun, and thank you for reading!