Kagome sat quietly on a park bench and watched Shippo play with Kiba on the climbing frame. Ayame had asked her to watch Kiba for her because Koga had to take Rei to the hospital after she took a spill down the stairs that morning. Kagome sighed and took a sip of her now flat soda and shook her head. Both Ayame and Sango had ganged up on her, their boss, and forced her to take a week off of work and spend time with Shippo. She was dragged from her plans of torturing her two friends when Shippo came running to her with tears in his eyes.
⌠Momma!■ He yelled and launched into her arms. ⌠I fell and cut my leg open, I need a bandage and a magic kiss!■
Kagome smiled at him and took a Band-Aid out of her bag. ⌠Sweetie, you need to be more careful when you▓re on the climbing frame.■ She used a wet wipe to clean the small cut up and placed the Band-Aid on it.
⌠What about my magic kiss?■ Shippo said and looked at her with watery eyes.
Kagome kissed the Band-Aid and took two lollypops out from her bag and gave them to him. ⌠One for you and one for Kiba. Be more careful baby.■
He kissed her cheek and ran off. ⌠I will momma.■
⌠Hi Kagome! Where▓s Shippo?■ Said a voice on her right.
Kagome turned her head and saw Hiroshi standing there. ⌠Hello Hiroshi, Shippo is over by the climbing frame.■
⌠Thanks Kagome.■ He yelled as he too took off.
⌠Hello do you know my son?■ Asked the lady that was approaching.
Kagome got up and put out her hand. ⌠Yes I do, I met him a few weeks ago at the mall while he was with one of my clients. You must be Mrs. Minamino. Kagome Higurashi, massage therapist.■
Shiori took the hand and smiled. ⌠It▓s Mrs. Hatanaka now, but you can call me Shiori. It▓s lovely meet you Kagome, I can finally put a face to the name. I assume your client is my eldest Shuichi?■
⌠Yes he is. He speaks very highly of you Shiori, I hope you don▓t mind my son playing with yours.■ Kagome smiled.
⌠Not in the least dear, I assume that he▓s the Shippo I▓ve heard so much about. Hiroshi keeps asking his eldest brother to bring him out in hopes of seeing him again.■ Shiori said as she sat down.
Kagome sat beside her. ⌠Yes, every time Kurama visits, Shippo asks him about Hiroshi.■
⌠Kurama? Is that Shuichi▓s nickname or something?■ Shiori asked.
⌠Yes, I found it rather odd as well. Do you think it would be possible to exchange numbers so that our sons can see eachother?■ Kagome replied.
Shiori took out a piece of paper and wrote on it. ⌠Of course dear, Hiroshi would love that no doubt.■
⌠Here is my card, feel free to call me anytime you wish. If I▓m with a client then someone will take a message and I will get back to you. The only day that I▓m free is Saturday, well I▓m on vacation at the moment so this doesn▓t count.■ Kagome handed her the card. ⌠Well, I have to get Kiba back to his father and Shippo wanted to go to the museum, though I cant fathom why. It was lovely to talk to you Shiori and I hope that we see more of eachother soon.■
⌠It was lovely to meet you dear, I can see why my sons like you so much.■ Shiori smiled.
XOX
Koga walked to the door and somehow managed to step on the only toy in the hallway; a matchbox car. ⌠Damn it! How many times do I have to tell them kids to keep their toys off the floor.■ He opened the door and grinned. ⌠Hey Kagome how was he?■
Kagome gave him a hug and watched Kiba dash into the house. ⌠Great, how▓s Rei?■
⌠Broken wrist, I don▓t know how she did it. Honestly, that kid has a knack for getting herself into trouble.■ Koga replied. ⌠Can you stay for a coffee or do you have to go?■
⌠I have to go sadly, Shippo wants to go to the museum and I need to pick up something for dinner. Do you fancy leaving Ayame with the kids and joining us tonight?■ She replied.
⌠I▓d love to, but the witch is coming over tonight and I need to cook something spectacular or face a wrath Satan himself would cringe at.■ He said.
Kagome giggled a little and playfully slapped his arm. ⌠Koga you know it isn▓t nice to say stuff like that about your mother-in-law! If you need rescuing call me and I▓ll come.■
⌠Will do Kagome. See ya.■ Koga closed the door as a crash sounded out and echoed through the entire house. ⌠KIDS!■
XOX
Kurama lifted another weapon into the display and groaned. He had missed his appointment three days prior because he knew that Kagome was on vacation and was now feeling it. ⌠I don▓t know why I didn▓t just let Sango do it.■
⌠Shuichi could you help me with the fangs please?■ Called the voice of his coworker √ Ayaka.
⌠Coming Ayaka.■ He replied. The museum was just getting everything ready for their Sengoku Jidai display and it was hectic. He hadn▓t had time to visit Kagome in a while and found himself missing her. ⌠What did you need me to do?■
Ayaka grinned. ⌠I▓m having a little difficulty getting Tenseiga to stay on the rack. Is there a trick to it or something?■
Kurama shook his head. ⌠Not really, just use a little blue tack, that should do the trick.■
⌠KURAMA!■
Said mans head snapped in the direction of the yell and saw Shippo running toward him, Kagome attached to his hand and being dragged along. The poor woman looked extremely disheveled.
Shippo came to a screeching halt in front of Kurama and he looked up with a grin. ⌠Did ya miss me Kurama? I missed you and so did momma!■
⌠Yes I did miss you Shippo, your momma too. How are you both?■ Kurama replied.
⌠Fine, but you should come around tonight, momma▓s making duck and wild rice for dinner, the duck▓s in the oven now and she does the best French orange sauce!■ Shippo said. ⌠So are you coming?■
Kurama looked at Kagome and smiled. ⌠Is that alright with you?■
⌠Sure, the more the merrier right? What time do you finish work?■ Kagome replied.
⌠In about an hour. Today was supposed to be my day off, but they needed me so I have tomorrow off instead. Would you be up to doing something?■ Kurama replied.
Kagome smiled. ⌠I would love to. Listen, I have to get some things for dinner and stuff, so would I be able to meet you here in an hour?■
He nodded. ⌠Sure, I▓ll meet you out front.■
⌠Okay, sounds like a plan.■ Kagome looked at her feet and tucked a lock of hair behind her ear. ⌠Would you like anything specific for dessert?■
⌠How about that delectable chocolate cheesecake you made for us last time?■ He said.
⌠I can do that. Come on Shippo.■ She waved as they left the museum and headed to the grocery store.
Kurama waved and turned back to the display and a highly amused Ayaka. ⌠What?■
⌠Girlfriend?■ Ayaka grinned.
⌠Something like that.■ He replied.
XOX