Mood Stripes 297: Joyous

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

Chapter 297: Joyous

Although he pulled up short an instant before they could collide, momentum caused Sesshoumaru’s hair to swish around Kagome. Her heart leapt. His stripes were a deep, rich amber. A new color. And her return had inspired it.

He inhaled deeply and seemed to blush, for his stripes washed to rose.

She took his hand, shyly tracing the stripes at his wrist, watching as they leapt back to that joyous amber. Then there was a knuckle under her chin, lifting.

He searched her face and broke the silence. “Hnn.”

Kagome did her best to be wildly, unabashedly pink for him.

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Original Posting Date: December 30, 2021
Prompt: Collide, suggested by LimitedEternity
Words: 100

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Summary: In the aftermath of the Final Battle, the victors lick their wounds and look ahead. However, a misspent wish on the Shikon-no-Tama changes minds, hearts, fates… and colors. SK. Canon Divergence. [Hurt/Comfort, Romance] Begins here. To scroll through archived chapters, use the Mood Stripes tag. And you’re always welcome to suggest a prompt.

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5 thoughts on “Mood Stripes 297: Joyous

  1. Pingback: Mood Stripes 296: Certain – FORTHRIGHT

  2. GREAT BIG SIGH!❤️❤️ These always make my heart happy. I’ve skipped a few but I’ll go back and reread and review. I’m a bit behind on my reading.

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  3. Pingback: Mood Stripes 298: Sure – FORTHRIGHT

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