Waiting For Dawn by Avadrea

The Heart Of The Matter

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The Heart Of The Matter

Kagome bit softly on her lower lip, her gaze locked warily on the youkai’s back.  He sat at the mouth of the cave, his golden gaze searching the heavens with a detached air.  He seemed almost relaxed, but Kagome knew better.  She could feel deep his awareness locked on her deep in her bones.  She was sure he was listening to her every breath, every heart beat.  She shivered, imagining him tasting the flavor of her every emotion as her scent shifted and changed.

 ‘He can smell your fear.’ She reminded herself as she wrapped her arms tighter around her knees, trying to rub the goose flesh from her skin.  ‘Don’t give him the advantage, Kagome.  Don’t be afraid.’

“Inuyasha will save me.” Her voice came out weak, barely more than a rasp.  She waited nervously for him to respond.  After the explosion of his temper earlier she expected him to yell, to snort in disdain, to do… something.  Sesshoumaru remained silent.

“I said,” she sniffled, rubbing at her frozen nose; her voice quivered but held more strength. “Inuyasha will save me.”

“Indeed.” Sesshoumaru turned his head to look at her. His eyes flashed in the moon light as he traced his gaze along her exposed flesh.  “Let us hope your mate arrives before dawn, little miko, for your sake.”

Kagome looked away from his intense stare, feeling her icy cheeks grow warm with embarrassment.  “He’s not my mate!”

“You want him to be.”  His words were venomous, tinged with the bitter poison of rage.  Kagome tensed, drawing her knees tighter into her chest.  He was angry with her again. But why?

He turned from her, his body tense with restless anticipation.  His eyes narrowed as they scanned the night sky.  “It will not matter come dawn.”

~to be continued~

Weekly Perfection Prompt #170: Rasp

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A/N: Thanks be to my beta Luna

 

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