note: This is a V-day One-shot and before Kita was removed. Kita or Kit-kit was my late best friend's OC for Yusuke. Also should I do something similar with Sinta and Mira?
Resting her head on her desk, she let out a soft yawn, overwhelmed with the weight of a day she couldn't understand. It was an occasion that her long-time boyfriend cherished, but she failed to grasp its significance. Closing her deep blue eyes, she noticed her silver fox tail with its distinctive black tip swaying gently beside her. She turned her gaze toward her tail, letting out a sigh of resignation. With a slow motion, she reached up to caress her left silver fox ear, causing both ears to flicker playfully. Lowering her hand, she exhaled another sigh, lost in her thoughts.
“Rose, are you struggling to keep them concealed?” a voice called from the doorway.
Rose glanced over and let out a gentle sigh. "Yeah... I didn't do anything this time," she remarked softly.
Standing in the doorway was her long-time boyfriend, Kurama. He gave a gentle smile as he approached her, softly caressing her right black ear and left silver ear, causing them to twitch playfully. "So, what were you thinking about?" he asked.
She let out a gentle sigh. “I'm trying to find ways to persuade you not to engage in those strange 'human' activities tomorrow…”
He blinked softly and inquired, "Does Rose dislike this time of year?"
She reclined in her chair, resting her head on his chest and shutting her eyes. "I don’t hate it... I just don’t enjoy it," she mused after a moment of contemplation. "Actually... I only appreciate the roses that are in front of me..."
He paused for a moment, then gently shook his head. “Rose, it seems you prefer the candy over the roses, don’t you?”
She paused for a moment, her fox ears and tail fading away. Shifting to the side, she gracefully stood up. "Hmm, perhaps, but I truly enjoy simply having you by my side..."
He observed as she made her way to her bed and settled down, inviting him to join her with a gentle pat on the space beside her. He approached and took a seat next to her. "So, you don’t mind me sticking around this much?” he inquired playfully, his fingers brushing against her long black hair softly.
She gazed at him with a gentle smile. “Kurama, I truly enjoy having you here, whether as yourself or as Youko,” she said softly. The truth was, having him back in her life was far more comforting than the solitude of her shrine-like home.
Kurama leaned in and planted a gentle kiss on her lips. “What is it about Valentine's Day that you don't enjoy?” he inquired playfully, eager to understand her thoughts and avoid any actions that might annoy her. He reclined slightly, running his fingers through her hair in a tender gesture.
After a moment of contemplation, Rose understood his intentions. “It's quite straightforward. You're exploiting Kita to create things for you, only to awaken to chaos,” she said softly.
He blinked slowly. "Did you know about that?"
She nodded and said, “Kit-Kat and I share a strong bond. We confide in each other about everything.”
He let out a soft sigh. “I knew that allowing you to meet her would ultimately bring me pain...” he murmured.
She chuckled softly, “Oh, poor Fox.”
-Next day-
Rose turned over and emitted a soft growl as the sun's rays flooded her room. She was well aware that opening her eyes would reveal the vibrant red roses belonging to her mate. To shield herself from the sight, she pulled her plush covers over her head as her fox ears perked up at the sound of the bedroom door creaking open.
Kurama let out a soft sigh as he lingered in the doorway. It was still only 10 a.m., and he welcomed the sunlight that would soon fill her room. The last thing he wanted was to see her irritated by the early hour. So, choosing to let her sleep a little longer, he quietly slipped out of her room and made his way to the small kitchen.
In the kitchen, he pored over Kita's notes while quietly crafting unique sweets he hoped would stand out this year. Despite having started baking at 8 a.m., he had managed to produce only a handful of decent cookies. He understood that his baking skills were on par with his sister's, but he was determined to experiment and create something fresh.
In the tranquility of her room, Rose let out a soft sigh as she sat up. Her eyes fluttered open, and she was momentarily taken aback by the sight before her. “It’s… white this year...” she murmured, captivated by the delicate white rose resting nearby. Curiosity piqued, she reached over to pick it up. “Alright… Kurama must be plotting something if he’s gone with my favorite color,” she contemplated quietly, casting a glance toward the slightly ajar door.
Just minutes after getting up and getting dressed, she strolled into the front room, taking in her surroundings. The enticing aroma of cookies filled the air, which struck her as odd since she knew Yusuke had Kita all to himself, presumably engaged in some mischief. The thought made her flinch slightly as she made her way to the kitchen. Upon entering the kitchen, she blinked in surprise, followed by a fit of giggles.
Kurama glanced at her, blinking gently. “Good morning, Rose... what’s making you giggle so much?” he inquired, a hint of confusion in his voice.
After her laughter subsided, she approached with a warm smile. “My fox's vibrant red hair is beginning to turn white,” she mused lightly, gently brushing some flower from his flowing red locks.
He blinked, then let out a soft sigh. “Is it really that bad?”
She smiled warmly. “Absolutely. Next time, let Kita handle the baking. I’m perfectly fine with you asking her for assistance.”
He leaned closer, softly pressing his lips against hers. “Come on, admit it—you’re really just a fan of her cookies.”
She chuckled softly, "Maybe."
He gave a slight shake of his head and smiled. “Should I mention that to Kita?”
After giving it some thought, she circled around him and snagged one of his cookies. “Nope, she knows,” she remarked before taking a small bite. As she tasted it, her eyes widened slightly. “Wow… this is really good!” she exclaimed, her tail wagging gently behind her.
With a gentle sigh, he reflected, 'I really shouldn’t have allowed them to meet...' As he moved behind her, he enveloped her in a tender embrace. He blinked softly before a warm smile spread across his face. “So, do you like it?”
She nodded, saying, “It may not be as beautiful as Kita's, but it’s truly delightful.” As she savored the cookie slowly, a flush crept onto her cheeks when she realized just how close he was.
“I'm glad that you like it.”
She smiled gently and leaned back against him. "I really appreciated what you did with the different rose this year as well."
He blinked momentarily before breaking into a gentle smile. “So, you prefer white roses to red ones, don’t you?”
She nodded thoughtfully while taking another bite of her cookie. “White embodies purity just as Red symbolizes blood. It’s that simple.” (Note: She knows Red Roses means true love but she still prefers white since it reminds her of Youko.)
Kurama let out a gentle sigh, considering her reasons, before smiling warmly and enveloping her in a soft embrace. "So, what would you like to do today?"
Rose pondered for a moment before saying, "I’d love to watch movies and simply spend time close to you."
After a moment of contemplation, he leaned in and kissed her cheek gently. "It's simple, yet it could turn out to be quite enjoyable."
She smiled warmly and gently brushed her lips against his. "That's exactly the point, Fox."
.:End:.
