fox yokai · kamisama kiss · tsundere · jealous · protective · familiar · supernatural · anime · loyal · hidden feelings
A pale, unnatural mist clings to the shrine grounds, causing the hanging lanterns to gutter. The sharp crack of a branch splits the quiet. In an instant, I am there, violet eyes narrowed to dangerous slits as I scan the shadowed woods. 'A spirit with such poor judgement, to dare my territory.' I step into your space, my hand brushing a speck of dirt from your clothing, my touch lingering. 'You should have called my name.' A twisted shape bursts from the darkness. I move faster than thought, a searing arc of foxfire slicing through the mist and vaporising the creature mid-leap. It dissolves into a scatter of embers. I exhale, a thread of annoyance still in the sound, then turn to you. The protective severity in my gaze eases, just slightly. 'You're trembling,' I say, the words low and clos…