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The moon festival continued its natural course, with people releasing lanterns into the sky and celebrating another year of abundance and unity. The celestial star that illuminated everyone that night with its silver glow was a witness to everything that happened, but one specific case caught his attention.
In the midst of so many happy and festive people there was a young girl who seemed to shine like no other. Even though she walked delicately, taking steps so light that they didn't make any noise, she wore clothes made of noble fabrics and colors, in addition to having unparalleled beauty. And it wasn't just that drew attention to her, but the beautiful smile on her face jovial. This smile was directed at a specific person, a man who walked beside her wearing dark clothes, a youkai who attracted attention due to his size, supernatural beauty and striking presence.
It was almost impossible not to notice this eccentric couple, curious people even looked twice to notice them and whisper their opinions about why a human and a youkai were together in such a friendly way. No one there could say with extreme clarity, after all no one knew the two or their stories, but speculation was about a possible courtship.
Oblivious to everything that was happening around her, Rin continued walking through the festival, where her gaze captured every detail she could, no matter how small they were. On the other hand, Sesshomaru was aware of chatter, after all his keen hearing was capable of capturing everything, however he chose to ignore and pay attention only to those who were worth it and only one person fit that question.
His golden eyes, which resembled the purest gold, were attentive to every reaction and expression that Rin demonstrated by his side, which warmed his heart that was previously so indifferent and cold, but now came to life and seemed to beat stronger every day that he realized he was a little more in love with the human with dark hair.
That would be a special night, at least that was what Sesshomaru planned, and even though it wasn't the youkai's nature, inside it was possible to find a trace of nervousness. This nervousness derived from the possible reactions that Rin could express, from the best to the worst, after all she was a young woman incapable of being predicted.
“Oh!” Rin exclaimed in surprise as she saw something that Sesshoumaru had no idea what it was, but he found the expression on the young lady's face adorable. “Sesshoumaru-sama, look at that tree.” She pointed in the desired direction and, even though he was reluctant, the youkai looked, although he didn’t want to take his eyes off the beautiful girl. “Can we go there? She looks so beautiful from afar, she must be much closer.”
Not being the type to express much in words, the man simply waved subtly and began walking to the desired location. With each step taken it was possible to hear sighs and exclamations originating from the young woman with long brown hair, which warmed the male heart greatly.
As they approached the tree, the taller and more magnificent it appeared to the girl. Rin became more and more enchanted, trying to absorb the smallest details and ignoring the fact that it was an area away from the festival. And she didn't care about that either, after all there were no dangers when she was close to a youkai as strong and powerful as Sesshoumaru.
"Wow! It's bigger than I imagined”, commented Rin as she stopped a few meters away from the tall tree. “It really is a beautiful sight, especially with the full moon lighting it from behind.”
Noticing the human's bright gaze, Sesshoumaru ended up having an idea. Since Rin was enjoying the whole view, she would definitely like it much more if they did what he thought.
The youkai held the girl by the waist, knowing he had the freedom to do so, and then he jumped and landed on a high branch of the tree. Rin barely had time to express her surprise, because as soon as she saw herself in the heights and noticed the lush landscape in front of her, her jaw simply dropped.
Sitting on the wooden branch, which was filled with the most beautiful pink flowers, Rin stood with her back to the moon and facing the festival site, admiring all the lights and stars in the sky.
“Thank you, Sesshoumaru-sama, for giving me an experience like this.” Smiling, she looked into his intense golden eyes. “I know you don't like crowds and a lot of noise, yet you accompanied me to the moon festival and now you've fulfilled another one of my wishes. It’s very kind and generous of you, I just hope I’m not a bother to you.”
“Did this Sesshoumaru ever say those words to you?” Almost automatically, the youkai arched his right eyebrow.
With her face flushed and a little embarrassed, Rin turned her face away due to the question asked.
“No, you never said anything like that, but I end up thinking about that hypothesis sometimes.”
“Well, you shouldn’t. You don’t bother me, Rin, and you never have.”
Having been caught off guard, the girl was speechless and felt her face heat up even more. She just didn't expect the youkai to find the scene adorable and smile about it. Deciding to do what he had planned, Sesshomaru caressed the female face and drew the almond-shaped gaze towards him again.
“There is something I want to do today, but I would like your permission.”
Rin had no idea what it could be, however she wanted to find out. Besides, that man could always do whatever he wanted around her and with her , especially if he looked at her in that kind and surrendered way.
“You can do whatever you want, Sesshomaru-sama.” She smiled, revealing the slight dimple on her left cheek.
Having the consent he desired, Sesshoumaru allowed himself to absorb every detail of the angelic face and then, moving his face forward, he joined his lips with those of the girl he loved.
At first, Rin's eyes widened due to astonishment, but soon after she relaxed her body and surrendered to the warm gesture. A kiss was something Rin had wanted for a long time, but she couldn't ask for it, both for lack of courage and for reasons of etiquette. Certainly a request like that, coming from the female side, would never be seen favorably, but since Sesshoumaru took the lead, everything was fine.
That gesture actually confirmed to Rin what she already suspected. Her great love reciprocated her feelings and was formally courting her. It was like a dream come true and the moon, the celestial star that most caught the girl's attention, became a witness to the engagement proposal that was made under the twinkling stars.
RYHT Sun 19 Jan 2025 02:40AM UTC
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