Prompt: Cookie Dough
Word Count: 716
Posted: 4.06.11
Childish Wisdom
A firm knock was heard and Kagome swiftly made her way over to the door. "Ms. Kagome!" Rin's voice chimed when she opened the door, "Ms. Kagome I'm selling cookie dough. Do ya wanna buy any? Is Shippou-kun home? Can I see him?" The small child was extremely hyper and began jumping up and down.
Kagome smiled sweetly at her antics and kneeled down to meet the girl at eye level. "Well hello Rin. I'm afraid Shippou isn't here today. Inuyasha promised to take him exploring today. And just what are you selling cookie dough for hm?"
Truth be told, Kagome already knew why the children were selling cookie dough. Next month they were going on a field trip to the aquarium. Apparently the teachers wanted them to learn the value of things by earning their own tickets. It was a good lesson, to be sure. She had already purchased two orders from Shippou but she knew it couldn't hurt to help out Rin as well.
As Rin held out the booklet with all the flavors Kagome listened patiently. "Tell me Rin, what are Sesshoumaru and your favorite kinds?"
Rin stopped to think a minute then pointed to the center. "Sesshoumaru-sama loves the chocolate chip even though he says they're bad for you. I like the plain sugar cookies. But they're all so good it's hard to choose!"
"Indeed it is sweetheart. I tell you what; I already bought the chocolate chip from Shippou, so why don't I get some sugar dough from you?"
"Thank you so much Ms. Kagome."
"I'll just need to grab my checkbook before you leave, gimme just one minute. Do you want to come inside while you wait?"
"That's okay Ms. Kagome. Sesshoumaru-sama is waiting for me."
For the first time Kagome noticed that he was nowhere to be seen. Taking a glance at the sidewalk she noticed the familiar shine of his sports car parked neatly on the curb. Turning back into her home she wrote out a check for the amount of cookies and tore it out of the book.
"Here you go Rin." She tried to hand the child the check but a masculine hand reached out and took it before it reached her.
"I'll hold on to that. Just in case. It is good to see you again, Kagome." Sesshoumaru smirked at her.
Rin watched the two adults in front of her and grinned to herself. She scampered back to the car and waited for them to finish their conversation.
"Hello Sesshoumaru." She nodded politely. "I have to admit I'm surprised to see you here."
"Oh? And why would that be?"
"Well I suppose I never really took you for the Mr. Mom type." His eyes lowered into a glare and she had to stifle a laugh. "I only mean to say I'd never expect you to actually take Rin out to help her door-to-door salesman skills."
He continued to glare at her but answered nonchalantly, "It will teach her important skills in life. If she wishes to earn something then she will work for it. I cannot ignore the progress of her education, no matter the type."
"Of course," She leaned against her doorframe and rested a hand on her hip. "But why not simply allow Jaken or someone else to take her?" I'm trying to figure you out...can't you see that?
"Rin is mine."
Kagome's smile widened even more so and Sesshoumaru had to wonder what she was thinking. "That she is Sesshoumaru. That she is. If you'll excuse me now, I was just in the middle of making myself some lunch."
Sesshoumaru knew she was trying to dismiss him politely and nodded as he turned to leave. Whirling to face her again he spouted out, "Kagome would you like to have dinner with me again sometime."
"I'd love to, but I've been pretty busy lately and I've found myself working late most nights."
"I see. Well I shall call you and we can work something out."
"Sounds like a plan. Have a good day Sesshoumaru. Tell Rin I said good luck."
She watched him get into his car to drive to the next house. Her smile still hadn't left her face when she heard Rin's voice greet the neighbor and she closed the door.