Dog Rug

Inuyasha was a man of the past, with all that came with it. Mama Higurashi spent many hours teaching him how to use various things around the house, because for him they were things of magic and mystery. But he was a fast learner, focusing on the practical part of things. He didn't have to know how the sewer system worked, just how to use the bathroom. Mama knew she could leave teaching him to her daughter, but Kagome was too easily distracted, launching into long lectures with various details the boy didn't care for and wouldn't remember. And this would annoy her daughter,, which would lead to a quarrel.

Besides, spending time with Inuyasha this way helped her find out what kind of a person he was - after all she was entrusting the safety of her little girl to him in a very dangerous time period. And, even if he was a hot-head with bad attitude, he was also honorable and honest. She knew that many of his flaws were merely there because of his rough past, that with the right care and actions from the side of his friends and her they could be dealt with.

It took a while to get his trust, to make him relax around her and not expect an attack. It took a lot of work to make this boy feel safe and free while staying at home - getting him to know how to use things in the household was partially to make him feel more comfortable.

And now Inuyasha was even sleeping with her and her father-in-law in the living room. Mama Higurashi glanced away from the cooking program she was watching and let her gaze drop to where her feet rested on the limited edition of youkai rug currently warming her feet.

Inuyasha was taking a nap after helping her father-in-law in the shed. He was sprawled out on the floor and didn't look like he minded her sock-clad feet resting on his back. The boy who had been so skittish was now allowing her and her family members to get close to him and it made her happy.

The middle-aged woman almost giggled when she saw Buyo curled up in a ball of happy kitty on top of Inuyasha's behind.

A/N; I'm sorry it isn't much. guys/