Disclaimer: All but the plot to this particular story rightfully belongs to Rumiko Takahashi.
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Eager
Kagome smiled as she watched the girl's eyes light up. Rin was almost in tears by the time her fingers brushed down the glass. She met Kagome's eyes, who then excitedly grinned up at Takuma.
"Ka-Kagome-chan... Takuma-san... this is-" her breath caught as she curled her hands into fists underneath her chin, "a home for Rin's crickets?"
"Takuma-san found it! Do you like it?" Kagome eagerly leaned forward.
Rin nodded fervidly, now holding the jar close to her chest. "Can we look for crickets now?"
Takuma chuckled. "It is dark, Rin-chan. We must wait until morning."
The little girl's face fell, much to Kagome's amusement. Rin-chan is adorable.
"Besides," he continued, inclining his head toward the door with an unnoticeable sniff. "Sesshoumaru-sama has returned."
The smile on Rin's face returned full force. Kagome's, however, instantly diminished.
