Clumsy 035: Life and Limb

Disclaimer: I do hereby disclaim all rights and responsibilities for the characters in this topsy turvy tale… especially for the brave one. A nod of recognition is bent towards Rumiko Takahashi for her creative prowess.

Chapter 35: Life and Limb

Kagomaru floundered miserably for several moments. As soft as Sesshoume’s ruff thingie was, it was smothering him, but he wasn’t sure if it would be impolite to move it. Worse, he wasn’t sure where to put his hands.

Risking life and limb, he took a fistful of fur and hauled until the full length was flung past his own shoulder as well. It made a cozy pillow.

“You are braver than anticipated,” Sesshoume observed coolly.

“Am I dead?” he asked softly.

Golden eyes slanted his way. “If you displease me, you will know it.”

Kagomaru hardly found her promise reassuring.

Original Posting Date: November 5, 2011
Prompt: Cozy
Words: 100

Summary: She was the most sought-after demoness at court, but no suitor could conquer her. He was only trying to feed his family when his stray arrow felled a mythical beast. A kind-hearted man. A fierce lady. A romance told in bits and pieces. Genderbent SK. Begins here. To scroll through archived chapters, use the Clumsy tag.

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