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Notes: Slight OOC (i think); Rin is 12-ish here and still speaks in third person. I'm not so well on vocab… so… um. Yeah… 8D; -fails-;;;
Might edit later and there's a chance of mistakes…

Hug Summary: Her eyes landed on that; would she dare though? She really wanted to. What were those words Kagome-sama spoke before…? She had to take a gamble – yes that sounded right. … Without a word she extended her arms and…

So, the plot for this chapter came randomly. The other idea was different from this one but the other did not work very well. This fic was actually inspired by a doodle I did (which is my icon and on my Dev if you wish to see).

I laughed because it should be the story to inspire the doodle not the other way around lol xD

Anyways! Thank you to the three who reviewed: Ravyn Skye, TJcat01, and Shadowmaiden3!

Please enjoy and REVIEW! Make me happy, yeah? ;3;


. : Three Ways : .
. Second Way: Hug .

The seasons came and went, beginning once more a new cycle. Usually everyday she was busy helping out with multiple things and was being taught by Kaede. Some days were fun when she got to explore and play while others were not when she had too many things to do till sundown.

She never had much time to talk to Kagome until she came back with Inuyasha from a travel – now was her only chance to, seeing that Inuyasha had been forced to accompany Miroku for the moment. She didn't know why but the older girl was usually being checked by either Kaede and Inuyasha was always somewhere nearby being protective.

"Kagome-sama," she asked when they were sitting down; she was free of duties at the moment. "Rin wants to know the second way – hug – what's it suppose to be like?"

The raven haired girl blinked, "Oh, well," She began, making herself comfortable on the floor. "It's when you embrace – hug – someone; if they return or allow it, it shows they care or doesn't mind." She paused for a moment. "If they pull away then… Well, it depends on that person."

"Hmm…" She frowned, thinking. She'd thought of it from time to time but the courage she had always slipped away when the time came…

She had to do it. She wanted to. But would he–?

"Rin!" She heard someone call, jolting her out of her thoughts.

She perked up, "Oh, Rin has to go to Kaede-sama now. Thank you and bye Kagome-sama." She got up and bowed, feeling the older girl's worried expression follow her as she exited the hut.

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The herbs were waiting to be gathered; she didn't mind it, she was use to the outdoors. She was waiting as well, today was when Sesshoumaru-sama would be arriving – she sometimes saw Jaken with him but he was usually dismissed after a while… Sesshoumaru's visits of every week turned to every two weeks always bringing her a gift; he stayed a while when he did until he decides to go.

"Rin," she heard placing the plant in the basket. She stood up, a grin on her face, "Sesshoumaru-sama."

He held out another gift as she took it from him, smiling. "Thank you."

He said nothing and gaze elsewhere, still as a mountain, while a gentle breeze passed by. She pondered, this was her chance.

Could she do it? Would he allow it? She had gathered her courage – that seemed to slip away as the other times – just for this… She knew she couldn't hug him as Kagome hugged Inuyasha but… Her orbs slowly lowered from his face – … and then, her eyes landed on that.

Would she dare though? She really wanted to. What were those words Kagome-sama spoke before? She had to… to take a gamble – yes that sounded right.

She glanced at him timidly; his gaze was now set down upon her with studying eyes. Her heart accelerated and she felt herself flush pink feeling nervous. Without a word she extended her arms and wrapped them around the soft, white boa that was always draping over his right shoulder.

There was silence for a moment.

"… Rin." He stated with firmness.

Her grip on the fur tightened, burying her face against it; she gathered her nerves – maybe defiance in his eyes – and peeked up at him. He was staring impassively at her, golden eyes guarded.

He spoke again, his voice more commanding. "Rin."

"R-Rin just wanted to hug Sesshoumaru-sama…" She murmured, shrinking slightly but she still gripped the boa. "Rin knows Sesshoumaru-sama won't hug Rin… so Rin thought Rin could hug Sesshoumaru-sama's fur…"

His eyes narrowed slightly but she managed to hold her ground; another silence went by, "Hn," he uttered and looked away. "Do what you will."

The words were familiar – they were his usual words he tended to speak to her. She pressed her cheek against the fur, "Thank you, Sesshoumaru-sama." She softly spoke. "Rin is glad. Rin loves Sesshoumaru-sama."

"Hn."

She nuzzled against the white softness, happy he didn't jerk away: just stand motionlessly and allowed it.

She wondered if he noticed the smile, hidden against the fur.

. Second Way End .