He didn't know how he got the most understanding kid in the world. With his past record, he should have ended up with a hellion. And to top it all off, most kids that came from families with money attached to their names were used to getting what they wanted, when they wanted it. The fall-out if they didn't get exactly what they wanted could be downright terrifying.

Not Kagome. As soon as Pepper saw the clothing Kagome had brought, she'd sent Tony's personal shopper to buy the girl a whole new wardrobe. And Kagome's protests afterward were ignored. She needed clothing, so he was damn well going to provide for her.

"Right, of course you'll miss me, who wouldn't? Well, I can actually name a few people, but they're not important."

"Then they don't really know you." she nudged him slightly from her seat. "Their loss."

After a few moments of silence, Kagome pushed herself away from the table and got up to leave.

"Where are you going?"

"Getting ready for school, now that you reminded me. Besides, I think you can manage on your own. Try not to burn the place down though." She let out a surprised squeak when a paper ball hit her in the back of the head.


AN: Wonky internet. Ended having to wait to update here than on AO3. No idea why... but better late than never! Read, enjoy and review!