the winter solstice
When I'm around slow dancing in the dark
Don't follow me, you'll end up in my arms
1st person pov:
To celebrate 'Toji' or The winter solstice, the Kamisato clan held a gala of sorts, and as a noble it was expected of me to attend. Of course, the Kamisato's had everyone in their good graces. So, the gala would be an event no one would turn down, not even general-in-training Kujou Sara, or even the 'ferocious' gang leader, Arataki Itto.
Even after the unexpected passing of Lady and Lord Kamisato a few years back, Ayato still continued the tradition.
I heard a knock at my door.
"Come in!" I called as I sifted through my closet.
"Lady Y/N, your mother has sent new dress robes for tonight," My maid, Yukino, entered; a soft periwinkle Furisode Kimono folded over her arms.
"thank you, ma'am." I smiled kindly as she neatly set the kimono on my large futon.
I stripped from my silk pajamas and put on the Kimono. Making sure it was smoothed out before slipping on fresh white socks and my getas. I sat at my vanity and styled my hair into a (H/S) and pinned the extravagant periwinkle flower clip to the side of it.
I dug through my drawers before pulling out black eyeliner and swiping that into sharp lines along my top lash-line. I concealed under my eyes, and dappled blush lightly to the apples of my cheeks before setting my simple look with a translucent powder.
Another knock at the door was heard.
"Lady Y/N, Lord Kazuha has arrived to escort you to the Kamisato estate." Yukino called out.
"I'll be out in a moment!" I called back, clasping a silver heart locker around my neck.
That was right, Kazuha would be attending the gala as well, I often times forgot that Kazuha was the last child of the Kaedahara family, who in fact, were quite the noble family, many skilled and famous Samurai had emerged from said clan.
I grabbed a fan from my collection before making my way out of the room.
"O! My sweet lady, you look so wonderful, I remember when you were oh so little! and now look at you, a grown women!" The older woman cooed.
"Thank you miss Yukino," I smiled.
Yukino escorted me to the main room where Kazuha, B/N, and my mother sat.
"Ah! There she is," my mother said, announcing my presence. Kazuha swiftly stood and cleared his throat.
"Hello, dove." Kazuha spoke, walking over to Yukino and I. Yukino patted my forearm before making her way to my mothers side.
"You look wonderful Kazuha," I smiled at his attire, a pristine, white Kimono with a dark red Haori with a snowflake pattern in a darker red over the kimono.
"As do you, N/N."
"Aww don't they just look darling, B/N! Oh, get that handy Kamera from your father's study! I'd get it but my bones are oh so fragile with old age," my mother spoke to my brother.
"Yes, mother they look great. I'll get the Kamera.." B/N sighed.
"Mother please, you're babying us again.." I muttered, embarrassed.
"You'll always be my baby! Now come over here and stand in front of the tapestry."
B/N returned with the Kamera handing it off to mother who snapped a few pictures of Kazuha and I in a variety of awkward poses as well as a few candid shots.
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Kazuha and I strolled up the pathway to Chinju forest.
"I'm sorry about mother, she means well truly.. she just has a hard time letting go.. and with the passing of lord and lady Kamisato, she thinks her time is coming soon as well." I frowned.
"No need to fret Y/N, I truly don't mind. If my mother was around, I'm sure she'd fuss over me as well." Kazuha smiled sadly.
We walked in silence, Kazuha's hand brushing against mine every so often. I glanced at him but her kept his gaze forward. His hand brushed against mine once more but I took it upon myself to hold it this time.
"Do you think Kokomi will be attending?" I asked, breaking the silence.
"I'd assume so," Kazuha nodded.
"Well, she's always been such a diligent person, and now with her overtaking the role of Divine Priestess of Watatsumi- and you know how the Tenryou commission is with Watatsumi islanders.. I just worry she's going to overwork her self and never get anytime to spend with us, or even time alone where she can just.. relax.." I sighed.
"You're so caring, I admire that about you, Y/N." Kazuha noted.
"I admire everything about you, Kazuha." I squeezed his hand. I heard the jingle of a Bake Danuki.
"Oh Kazuha! Look!" I pointed at the dancing bear like creature.
"How fascinating," Kazuha hummed.
I nodded and began to follow it.
"Let's not get distracted, we'll be late." Kazuha reminded, tugging my hand gently as he continued to the estate.
"Of course, sorry." I squeezed his hand again as I followed him.
We continued the trek through the forest to the Kamisato estate in peaceful silence, the only sounds being our soft breathing, the breeze, rustling of trees the chirping of crickets and the flowing of water down the nearby stream.
Finally, we arrived at the estate.
As we made it through the main entrance, the courtyard was bustling with people from all over inazuma, glasses of champagne, sake, and even dandelion wine from Mondstat in their hands.
"We should find Ayaka and Ayato so we can greet them." Kazuha said, squeezing my hand. I nodded.
The estate was decorated with ice sculptures that I could only assume Ayaka made with her cryo vision.
"Ah Kazuha! Y/N!" A familiar voice called out, Kazuha and I turned on our heels to meet Thomas grin.
Thoma was decked out in a dashing suit rather than traditional garb.
"Good evening, Thoma." Kazuha greeted.
"Yes, good evening, the estate looks marvelous." I continued, gazing around at all the winter-esq decorations.
"Ah yeah, M'lady really outdid herself with decorating. Lord Ayato has been so busy with Yashiro commission work that Ayaka volunteered herself to plan this event, she's wonderful, isn't she?" Thoma sighed, a smile playing on his lips.
"Speaking of Ayaka, we were wondering if she was anywhere to be found." I asked.
"Oh! Yes, she's out back with Miss Kokomi." Thoma grinned.
"So Koko was able to make it after all!" I clapped happily.
"Yes, the divine priestess was able to join us this fine evening," Thoma grinned.
"That's wonderful news, now we should go say are hello's, right dove," Kazuha linked his arm with mine and waved 'goodbye' to Thoma, dragging me off.
"Oh! Yes, we should." I nodded.
"See you later, Thoma!" I waved cheerily. He waved with a smile on his face.
"there's so many people," I noted. Kazuha hummed.
"Is it too much for you, N/N?" He asked.
"Ah, no, I think I'll be fine." I said quietly.
"If it gets to be to exhausting, please, let me know." He smiled kindly.
"Of course," I nodded.
I noticed Ayaka and Kokomi chatting together leaning against a railing.
"Ayaka! Kokomi!" I yelled, waving. The two turned their attention to me and waved back.
"Come on Kazuha let's go," I grinned, the ivory haired boy nodded.
"Hello you two," Ayaka greeted.
"After all these years, the two of them are still attached at the hip." Kokomi giggled. Ayaka smiled.
"Is Gorou here?" I asked.
"Ah no, haven't you heard? Gorou is going through training for Watatsumi island's military." Kokomi tilted her head.
"Oh no, this is my first time hearing of this. Kazuha did you know?" The boy nodded.
"Sorry, I guess I forgot to tell you," he scratched the back of his neck.
"It's alright Kazu," I laughed.
"I'm going to get Y/N and I refreshments, I'll be back." Kazuha said.
"Alright, thank you Kazuha," I smiled as Kazuha turned from us and headed off towards where drinks were.
"You guys are so cute," Kokomi commented.
"What do you mean by that?" I quirked my eyebrow.
"Ah, you two still haven't started dating?" Kokomi frowned causing Ayaka to giggle.
"Kazuha and I? A couple... that's.. a good joke, a great joke even." I furrowed my brows, the familiar burning sensation making its way to my face.
"Oho~ we're talking about Y/N and Kazuha are we?" the three of us turned to be met with Tomo and Thoma who stood beside him sheepishly.
"Hello boys," Ayaka grinned.
"Hello, M'lady." Thoma greeted.
"The topic at hand! Kazuha and Y/N!" Tomo interrupted the greeting.
"Stop!" I said flustered, my voice cracking a bit.
"Aw come on don't be shy~ we all know how much you two love eachother." Tomo smirked.
"Yeah as friends!" I hid behind my hands.
"Are you sure Kazuha feels the same?" Tomo leaned in closer to tease me.
"Yes! Please stop, I don't want to talk about this.. about my feelings." I said in a quiet voice. A cough was heard.
"Tomo I thought we spoke about invading peoples privacy, no?" Kazuha sighed, handing me a glass of ice water and wrapping his arm around my waist.
"I'm going to take her for a walk." Kazuha led me away from the crowd.
"I really shouldn't leave you unaccompanied." Kazuha laughed breathily.
"I can handle myself," I looked down at the ground, gripping my glass tighter.
"I know, I know, I'm sorry." Kazuha sighed.
We walked outside of the main area of the estate and made our way to a small koi pond with a small waterfall.
Kazuha sighed and looked up at the sky before looking at me.
"The moon is beautiful, isn't it?" He asked.
The moon?
"Oh um.. yeah.. it does look quite nice." I glanced up at the sky. Kazuha let out a laugh and shook his head.
"What's so funny?" I asked.
"Nothing, nothing, you're just so clueless sometimes..." He sighed, taking my hand and pressing a kiss to my knuckles. I stared at him, wide eyed.
The sound of the music from the gala was faint but still there.
"this music is perfect for dancing, don't you think?"
"yes, it's perfect for slow dancing..."
"Y/N, may I have this dance?" The ruby eyed boy asked with a slight grin playing across his face. I couldn't help but let out a small laugh.
"Yes, of course you may."
And so, the two of us swayed slowly in each other's alarms, in the pale moonlight, as the faint music continued.
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Hii
This chapter took so long, it's not even that good.
Anyways, Tease Tomo ftw!!
Currently, I've been hyperfixating of Andrew Garfield's spider-man/Peter Parker alongside my Kazuha hyperfixation
I really hope someone is reading this book LMAOOO
This is my 1st book that isn't basically a crack fic/satire so I'm like... stuck.😭😭
Ok, bye
(Ok quick PS, or whatever idk, anyways, I saw someone on Tiktok say La Signora's tits are so big bc they hold the fnaf lore in them and I almost peed my pants)
XoXo,
Fairydarling