A/N: Well... I am feeling nice. I hope you're happy damn it. JK, I really enjoy writing for you guys, and no matter how many reviews, it always makes me happy and giddy and everything to know you all enjoy my writing so much.


Chapter 7

"Alright guys, time for bed." Kazuo said as Lena walked in. The two of them each tucked in a son and stood together by the door, "Good night boys."

Ichiru popped his head out of the cocoon of blankets. "What about Kagome? Isn't she gonna say good night?"

Zero piped up and locked eyes with his brother before averting them toward his parents. "Yeah, what about Kagome?"

Kazuo shook his head amusedly and disentangled himself from his wife. He walked out to the living room, catching a lounging Kagome's attention. "The boys want you to say good night."

Kagome grinned, "Aw, what sweethearts."

"Mmhm, they just want to stay up as long as possible." Kazuo retorted.

"Oh be quiet. You're just jealous that they love me." She cooed back as they reached the twins' open door. She peeked inside and they cheered as she walked in. Ichiru, the closer of the two, sat up in bed and gave her that innocent boyish smile that she couldn't resist.

"Aww~ you guys are too cute." Kagome walked toward Ichiru and gave him a hug. She was about to pull away when he kept his small arms wrapped around her neck, "Ichiru?"

"My forehead, you didn't kiss it like mom does."

Kagome laughed lightly, "Your mom's gonna get jealous if you keep this up," she leaned down and pecked his forehead softly.

He blushed and shook his head, humming negatively, "It's okay, because mom loves you too."

The raven-haired woman blinked in surprise, then she smiled tenderly at him. "Okay, time to tuck you in." He lay back down and Kagome re-tucked him, ruffling his hair once before flashing him a grin and walking over to Zero's bed.

"Hey," She said as she sat on the side of his bed, "up to no good with your brother huh?"

Zero's lips quirked at the side and Kagome grinned back. "No, me and Ichiru wanted to say good night because you might have a mission and then we won't get to see you until you get back."

The warmth in her heart grew. It seemed to grow each time she was with this family, and Kagome knew that she wouldn't trade them for anything. She desperately hoped that things could stay this way for a while.

"Oh you goof, there's no need for worry. Even if I'm gone for a long time, I'll always come back, duh."

He smiled and she gave him his own kiss to the forehead. Kagome tucked him in and she walked over to her best friends, turning the light off, "Good night guys." Responding 'good nights' echoed and the three adults left the room.


A/N: I'm going to MN right now... it's gonna be a long 4 1/2 hour drive.

XXkagomeX: Aww, you're so sweet. I'm thrilled that you enjoy it so much!