A Rare Bloom by kaoruhana

A Rose, A Violet, and An Orchid

               “Roses are Red, Violets are Blue, Chocolate is Wonderful and so are you!”  Kagome recited with Rin as the two giggled. 

                Valentine’s Day was a holiday that was always fun for Kagome- she had so much fun making chocolate in the kitchen with her mother.  And now, even thought it was October, she figured it didn’t hurt to tell Rin about Valentine’s Day- including all the cheesy and sentimental verses found on Valentine’s Day greeting cards and candy.  The others in the party just sighed and left the two alone.  Whatever it was the girls were up to, it was better to just leave them alone. 

                 The next morning Kagome woke up and was surprised.  There next to her bed was a red rose, a blue violet, and a delicate lavender orchid- a calypso one that was common in Japan.  She knew that the flowers had to come from someone in camp because both dog demons were vigilant enough that no intruders would have gone by undetected.  Inuyasha would not have thought of something like this so the only choice left was Sesshomaru.  She picked the gentle orchid up first before turning questioning eyes to him. 

                He approached her slowly and kneeled down next to her.  The others in the camp, save for the kids, who were still asleep, watched the interaction carefully.  They knew who had left the flowers there and were as curious about them as Kagome was.  Sesshomaru gently touched the hand that held the orchid and spoke softly so that no one but Inuyasha heard what he said. 

                “If you accept this suit, this Sesshomaru wishes to show you that you are as elegant and beautiful as the orchid.”  Kagome didn’t know what to say, all she knew was that Inuyasha’s sudden ranting was gladly cut off by Miroku and Sango’s joint efforts. 

                “I don’t know what to say Sesshomaru.  Why me, why now, why this way?” 

                “You are an elegant woman who speaks like nobility and acts like it as well.  Will you accept my suit?”  Flustered, all Kagome could say was something along the lines of “Can I think about it.”  Sesshomaru wasn’t happy, but nodded nonetheless.  He wouldn’t give her too long however, he doubted his patience could last long in this case.