Ch.5 – The Beginning Pt1

The entrance was littered with dark drapes and candles, hiding anything of interest from view yet giving her plenty of room to move around. A pair of double doors lay open to the left where candles continued to lead her. The sound of music lured her in to find a small table set for two and a cleared floor area. The table was decorated with a red cloth, silver plates and utensils, goblets decorated with constellations and rose petals scattered around the floor. "…Beautiful…" Kagome murmurs to herself.

"I'm very please you are enjoying yourself." Kagome turns to find Nekozawa dressed to impress in a black tux with matching shoes, white shirt and red tie. She noticed his hair wasn't dark like it was when she first met him, but a golden blonde.

"…You colored your hair?"

"No my lovely maiden, tonight you see the true me." He bows before offering her his hand. "Please, allow me the privilege of escorting you to dinner." She allows him to lead her to the table and he proceeds to pull her chair out for her before filling her cup with red wine. Two servants appear to serve dinner once Nekozawa has taken his seat. The meal is quiet until dessert is brought forth. "I am truely honored that you decided to join me for dinner this evening, Kagome-san."

"How did you get into my room? My locker? How did you know I liked this kind of wine? That this type of ice cream was my favorite?" Kagome bombards him with questions.

"I would not make such an effort to get my affections across if I was not fully prepared. I realize we have only known each other a couple of days, but I implore you to grace me with a chance. I wish to share everything with you." He gets up and offers her a hand. "Please join me in a dance."

"…" She accepts his hand and he whisks her off onto the cleared dance floor. "Unfortunately I have heard empty words before, Neko-san. How do I know that this isn't just a passing fancy?"

"I have never wanted to dance with another." He spins her. "Never wanted to dine with another." He dips her slowly. "Never wanted to share my home with another." He pulls her close. "Never wanted to show who I truly am to another." He continues. "Never wanted to share everything with another." He spins her away. "Never thought about another so much." He pulls her back and catches her. "I've never felt this way before… my heart yearns and my soul cries out… for you." Within the blink of an eye Nekozawa is kneeling before her, a velvet box in his hands. He slowly opens it to reveal a delicate silver band with vine-like designs. "Kagome…" His blue eyes meet her dark brown ones. "You would have my complete adoration if you would become my Dark Princess."