Angel of Mine Chapter 3, an inuyasha fanfic

A.N. This is Part Three of part one of the Angel of Mine.

Disclaimer: I do not own the characters of Inuyasha nor can I take credit for the song by Monica "Angel of Mine." (Which, I wholeheartedly recommend you listen to as you read).

Angel of Mine

(Tsuki)

Part One: Powder Snow

"Momma, I'm off to Mirouku-sama's house!" Kagome waited a bit to see if she would get a response. However her mother had already left to work her Saturday noon shift, while she had run up to get her coat.

Kagome hid her face in her bangs.

Rin bit her bottom lip, "Don't make that face, Kagome-chan. You'll see your mother tomorrow morning! She has off then…"

"Yeah…"

Rin smiled, "Good girl! Now turn that frown upside down."

The raven haired girl simply sighed and slipped on her shoes. They were black loafers that Mirouku had embroidered while she had worked on her pieces.

Inuyasha had used metallic fabric paint around the edges and when she saw them she had been awed. Of course she had thanked them with a suffocating hug which Rin found amusing.

The two of them were always doing things to anything they could find. Sesshoumaru even once found one of his gesso brushes covered in a cartoon-ish dog done in red sharpie. He had afterwards splattered paint upon his culprit brother.

She had found out that he and Inuyasha were fraternal twins. Sesshoumaru was older by almost a full minute and both were nothing like each other, except for their looks. Sango and Kikyou had told her that one day while they were helping her.

They would assist her in picking out fabric and thread and make snacks for the six to share, while Kagome worked.

Once outside, she then remembered to check the mail. Her mother rarely remembered to do that, so she made her way to check it.

It was filled with ten letters and a local art store's sale flyer.

She checked the recipient names on the envelopes as she went back into her home. When she saw that one was addressed to her, she stuffed it in her pocket, her thoughts still swirling on other things so much that she missed her father's name in the upper left corner.

Mirouku's house was a designer's dream.

His basement was better than any place she could dream up.

His mother was an accomplished designer herself, with her own boutique in the center of town. The basement was equipped with rolls of variously patterned fabrics of ranging width and thickness. There were nets and denim among others.

Random containers were strewn about the room filled to the brim with scrap materials, zippers, straps, beads of all shapes and sizes, and cardboard traceable patterns.

There was a circular table in the middle of the room with a basket of needles, threads, thumb guards, and pins. It was where Kagome worked.

She would bring a sewing machine onto the surface and work from there.

Mirouku would occasionally instruct her or work on a piece of his own, but usually he was situated at the couch pulled up to the wall of the carpeted room.

He, Inuyasha, and sometimes Sesshoumaru would either watch television or toss ideas around.

The room was not merely devoted to design, though.

It was also filled with what the other four excelled in.

Sango and Inuyasha frequently brought over notepads and their respective mediums and would make occasional though futile attempts to teach Kikyou how to draw. In turn, Kikyou would teach Sango how to dance and jokingly include Inuyasha in on the lessons.

Mirouku had offered to let her put a pottery wheel in the room, saying he could easily replace a segment of carpet with tiles, if she was worried about making a mess. However she declined the offer.

Sesshoumaru would stretch his canvases there and depending on whether or not Mirouku was feeling accommodating enough to bring down an air filter, he and Inuyasha would paint.

Kagome smiled a bit as she shoved her hands into the pockets of her coat for her gloves. She pulled them on.

Even though they were noticeably wealthy people…they still made her feel as if she were welcomed. As if she was like them…

But perhaps she was.

It had long since turned cold since the days of their first meeting, so she was wearing a thick v-neck sweater and a wool skirt she had crafted the week before that fell slightly above her knees. She had also put on a pair of knee socks and a coat that was a bit too big for her. It fell lower than her shirt and was belted in the front.

She had been going there for two months straight and in those two months she had brought to life twenty of her pieces and safely kept her spot in the program safe. Even when one of the five could not offer her any company, she would still plant herself in front of the sewing machine.

Mirouku's house seconded as her own, any day that her mother had left her alone for the night. As she started the twenty minute walk, she felt excited.

Excited at seeing them, excited at how much she progressed…

Rin currently had her arms wrapped around Kagome's neck as she flapped her wings to keep her suspended, "Kagome-chan! You should have worn a scarf! You'll get sick with your neck exposed like that!"

Kagome shivered slightly as if to prove Rin's point. "I should have worn a scarf, huh?"

Rin tapped her lightly on the head, "Yes!"

Suddenly a car pulled along side the two and the window rolled down, "Kagome."

Said person jumped. She turned and was relieved when she recognized the person. Her relief melted away into confusion.

"Sesshoumaru? What are you doing here?"

Rin gasped happily, "Sesshoumaru!" Rin flew over to the car and phased through the door and into the backseat, "What brings you out here?"

Sesshoumaru rubbed his brow as Kagome walked over. He answered both of their questions, "Sango and Kikyou insisted that I drive you, because chances were, you were underdressed for how cold it is."

Kagome blushed and her pink cold flushed cheeks turned a deep red and she opened the door, "I didn't know that I was so predicable. Thanks though."

Sesshoumaru snorted as he put the car into drive and smoothly maneuvered the car towards Mirouku's house.

Rin leaned against Sesshoumaru's seat, "Thank you for giving Kagome-chan a ride nii-chan! She was turning into a popsicle out there! It's 'cause she forgot her scarf."

Sesshoumaru had grown noticeably soft when it came to Rin.

Her exaggerations and her naivety were not as bothersome as he would have claimed at the beginning of the year.

Now he found them slightly amusing.

Slightly…

Kagome shifted into the familiar black leather seat, which she had not sat on since their first meeting.

She turned to look at the raven haired man.

He was an enigma, really.

She had only really spoken to him maybe two dozen times during the two months. And then even half of that had not actually been an actual two sided conversation.

But he was not at all unpleasant. He had a frankness about him that she liked. So she enjoyed his company even when he was not talking.

Rin was about to poke Sesshoumaru to bring his attention to Kagome who was uncomfortably looking as if she wanted to say something. However, he, without taking his eyes off the road, asked, "What is it?"

Kagome jumped, surprised. After a moment she answered, "I'll tell you when we get to Mirouku's house. It involves everyone."

Rin leaned further near Sesshoumaru and finally got to poke him, "Curious nii-chan?" She grinned, knowing exactly what Kagome wanted to say.

It was a few minutes longer before they reached Mirouku's house. As she heard the car shut down and she moved to exit the car, she grinned as glanced at her watch, "Wow, we got here in over the half the time." She closed the car door and leant against to wait for Sesshoumaru to get out of the apple red car.

He had his brother's case of graphite pencil tucked neatly under his arm when he finally came out.

Rin phased through the car door and grinned at him, "You should teach me how to drive, nii-chan! We can bond!"

Sesshoumaru looked her direction with a look that clearly showed what he thought of her exclamation. She pouted, "Surely I'm old enough to drive, niiii-chan!"

Rin suddenly felt a strange light headed feeling and she looked upward. She swayed a bit and furrowed her brows. "I'll be back, nii-chan. I think I need to speak with my supervisor."

He locked the doors. They made a muted noise as they locked and he drawled in a low tone, "Take your time…"

As Sesshoumaru walked towards the path leading to the front door, Kagome made a motion to follow him. However something pulled her back

Kagome squeaked, "What the hell?"

Sesshoumaru turned back around when he noticed that she was not behind him. He rubbed his temples as he took his key ring from his pocket. He easily found his copy of Inuyasha's car key. "Though I'm half tempted to leave you there. How exactly did you manage that?"

Kagome pulled on the edge of her coat that had been caught in the closed door. She gave him a sheepish grin with a shrug, "Sorry…"

Sesshoumaru merely scoffed as he walked back to the car, "'Sorry,' will not get your coat out of there."

Kagome gave it another futile tug with a sighing pout, "Heh, right."

The raven haired man put his hand on her and took her hand off the fabric, "It will rip."

Kagome blushed at the contact and felt her heart speed up as she realized just how close he was to her. He was inches away as he leaned over to unlock the door.

Her face was a vivid red, as he opened the car door and took the edge of coat that had gotten stuck. He smirked up at her as he let the stray edge fall. "You match quite nicely with Inuyasha's car."

The raven haired girl blushed even deeper and covered her face as she smacked him lightly, "For the record though, I don't usually close my clothes is car doors. That was a one time thing!"

Sesshoumaru snorted, "I'm sure that was I to drive you here tomorrow, you would do the same thing…"

Kagome crossed her arms, "Oh, you're on!"

He smirked at her.

Kagome smirked back and took a step forward…

…Only to trip and fall head first into the surprisingly very tone chest that was Sesshoumaru's.

What also surprised was what came next. She was somewhat shocked to hear him let out a low chuckle. It was a husky mix between amusement and a scoff. He drawled, "If only I had something liquid in my hands."

Kagome stuck out her tongue and pushed herself off his chest, "If only I knocked you flat on your ass!"

Sesshoumaru raised a brow; his lips upturned slightly, "How cold."

A scoff came from the petite girl, "You're the one to talk, Sesshoumaru! I would be surprised if your parents were," She thought momentarily for something to finish her sentence with. She settled with, "…snowmen?"

The raven haired man became stiff at the sound of his parents and his face became somewhat guarded. He turned around and began to walk towards the large house, "You said you had something to tell everyone?"

The girl nodded, "Right!"

His sudden withdrawal struck her as odd, but seeing as how he probably—clearly would not talk about it, as he was quite introverted, Kagome decided to feign ignorance to it. Though, she still could make the attempt to lessen the tension.

She grabbed his hand and pulled him toward the house, "Come on! You walk like an old man!"

Kagome grinned when he scowled at her and let her drag him along.

For some reason, seeing him close up like that with her…

It hurt.

(Tsuki)

When I first saw you I already knew,

"I'm glad you're all here… This would be really embarrassing to repeat." She wrung her raven locks nervously. They were in the basement, seated around the circular table.

There was something inside of you,

The five looked at her in silence and Kagome felt her cheek tinge pink.

Something I thought that I would never find,

In two months she had learned so much about everyone seated at the table. More so than she probably knew about even Eri, or Yuka, or Ayumi.

Kagome walked over to the worn purple couch and pulled out five brown paper wrapped presents from underneath. "I just wanted to thank you all for helping me with basically everything. So I made these…"

Kagome put them in a pile on the table and began sliding the packages down. Kikyou got hers first. In black sharpie, her name had been written on it in bold letters.

"Kagome-chan, you didn't have to make us anything…"

"Speak for yourself, Kik! I kinda like mine." Inuyasha grinned as he crumpled the wrapping. His gift was a red throw pillow on which she had hand sewn a dog's face onto and stitched white and pink triangular pieces of cloth for ears.

Kagome opened hers to reveal a red and white leotard with bell sleeves and a red skirt. It was made of a stretchable fabric so if she had gotten the sizes wrong, that factor provided some leeway. She smiled, "You definitely beat Mirouku when it comes to design…"

Mirouku feign injury, "Higurashi-san…I believe you've officially usurped my position."

Sesshoumaru scoffed, "Your only 'position' was that of a pervert. And I do believe you still have that one."

Mirouku grinned coyly, "Of course you would know first hand about my perverted escapades, Sesshoumaru, if you know what I mean."

He wagged his brows and Sesshoumaru cringed.

Sango sighed and shook her head. She ignored her boyfriend in favor of gushing over what she had received. It was a pastel toned pair of slippers and a tote bag Kagome had put together, since Sango was known to carry more than she could.

She giggled, "I love them, Kagome…"

Mirouku had gotten a purple male sized sailor shirt and a four by four plush in the shape of an M. Kagome blushed as he changed into the shirt in front of them.

Kagome squeaked out, "It was more of a keepsake than something to wear Mirouku!"

Sesshoumaru's brow had twitched a bit at the display but his twin had found it worthy of falling onto floor in peals of laughter. "I feel better about graduating now… There's someone who can continue my cosplay motifs."

Sango hit him lightly, "God forbid!"

And for Sesshoumaru she had made him a foot tall smoothie plushie with a felt straw. Most parts had been hand sewn and it was mostly made of felt. Sesshoumaru raised a brow as he looked at it. "You've been quite busy…"

Kagome laughed a bit, "I just work fast."

Once she had made sure everyone had opened theirs, she quieted the thank you's, "I'm the one that needs to be thanking you guys. You let me come here several days a week and I'm more grateful that I get to…"

They knew about her situation with her mother now…

And they gave her nothing but support.

Hardly any of them were close to their parents, so they could relate to her. They were used to being on their own in their households.

Sango was probably the only one who was really close with her father, but he was constantly going on business trips so she was still in the same boat as everyone else.

Alone and yet not alone…

Angel of mine.

(Tsuki)

She was becoming good at making herself scarce.

And while that would have been pleasing earlier…

Now it merely served to worry him.

Where did she go when she said she would, 'be right back'?

(Tsuki)

This would be the first time that she was inviting them to her home. It was the dead of winter. Late December.

They were off from school for holiday break, so it was somewhat of Christmas party— only a week before the actual date. Her living room had been decorated and a tree had been set up, under which, presents had been left for her and her mother.

Christmas…

Christmas would find Mirouku and Sango with her relatives in Yokohama, Inuyasha would be at a martial arts tournament in Okinawa for two days before heading off with Kikyou to Niseko for skiing. Sesshoumaru would be in Okinawa as well, but she was not sure where he would be on Christmas. He had not said.

They were all gathered in Kagome's living room. It was simple and cozy with a white loveseat couch and another that situated three people more than comfortably. A recliner had been set by the radiator and a table was in the center of the room. Sesshoumaru was settled into it while the table was covered with snacks, drinks, and sweets that they all had supplied.

Kagome had brought down blankets which were promptly draped over laps as they watched a movie.

It was then that Rin had called for him.

She had appeared on the stairway the loveseat was against, having all the appearance of a woken up child as she rubbed at her eyes and worried the material of her flowing white gown.

He noticed then that she did not have her wings.

"Nii-chan? I need to speak with you."

(Tsuki)

"Rin?"

"I've been reassigned, nii-chan…"

His eyes narrowed slightly as he questioned, "Reassigned?"

"She doesn't need me anymore. I can't stay..."

"She does not need you? How do you figure?"

"I didn't…"

"So you're just going to leave, Rin?"

"It wasn't my decision, nii-chan! If it was up to me, I'd stay with you and Kagome-chan for as long as I could! I wish I could..!. And I hate that I can't."

Rin rubbed at her eyes despite the fact that no tears fell.

Sesshoumaru let out a sigh and patted her head. "I suppose then, that I will miss you. You have been an occasionally enjoyable alleviation to a tedious senior year."

Rin hugged him tightly, "That's nicest thing anyone's ever said to me, nii-chan!"

He snorted, but a soft smile graced his face.

Rin sighed as she nuzzled the fabric of his blue jeans, "But I have no regrets. I trust that you'll take care of my Kagome-chan, nii-chan. Even though by definition she doesn't need me, she does need someone." She smiled sadly and hugged the raven haired man once more, "But—you'll see me again! I promise."

Sesshoumaru's arms wrapped around her after a moment. "I will keep you to that promise."

And suddenly she was gone.

(Tsuki)

Christmas Eve…

Kagome sighed, 'It's lonely without them here…'

She missed the basement… she missed the drive there…she even missed how her clothes would always get caught in the door….

But she especially missed them. Sango had offered to take her with her and Mirouku but Kagome had declined knowing that they probably needed time together.

She had even reluctantly rejected a ticket to the martial arts tournament that Inuyasha and Sesshoumaru would be in. So they had long since gone in separate ways.

But in a way she felt like she needed to be home. That she needed to take care of things at home for her mother, because she had not really done that in a while. Well, she did the cleaning and dishes and chores almost daily, but it felt like she had not put much heart into it.

Kagome bought flowers and put them in her mother's room, for when she would get back.

The raven haired cooked a meal and placed it in the oven to keep it warm while she cleaned the house as much as she could.

Kagome made her mother's bed and straightened things up.

She did the laundry and everything she normally did on Sundays. She got groceries and stocked up the fridge.

She wanted everything to be perfect and for her mother to just sit down and rest.

Kagome glanced at her watch, "It's almost three o'clock…"

Which meant her mother was almost home.

Kagome moved to sit by the window. She wrapped herself in a blanket and waited with a cup of cocoa.

It had started to flurry outside and Kagome was half tempted to go out there and enjoy the rare snow fall.

But she knew that chances were that she would get sick. Or at least that's what a wisp of a voice was telling her.

A small smile graced her lips for some reason as she sat back and waited.

Her heart sank as ten minutes turned into three o'clock, which slowly turned into three thirty. Three thirty drifted into four o'clock and before she knew it, it was five o'clock and her mother was no where to be seen.

That's when her house phone rang.

An annoyingly high pitched ton filled the house and she jumped. Her blanket fell to her ankles as she raced to the kitchen to answer her phone.

Unfortunately…she ended up wishing that she hadn't.

"Are you Kagome Higurashi? …Well we have some bad news…"

(Tsuki)

Inuyasha sighed, "I can't believe I lost to him! That arrogant basta—"

"I am standing right next to you Inuyasha…." Sesshoumaru scowled.

His brother smirked, "I know. But I definitely should have won that! You were lucky that I was preoccupied." Inuyasha suddenly grinned, "Good, there's Kikyou..." He raised his hand to catch her attention, "Kikyou!"

They had just gotten off their flight from the tournament. Since they had stayed only two days, all they had brought were carryon bags with changes of clothes.

Kikyou smiled, "Let's hurry and get your things, so we get to the resort on time. Our flight is in three hours." She turned to Sesshoumaru and asked, "Are you sure that you don't want to come with us? It would be fun."

Inuyasha nudged him, "Yeah bro, live a little. You have all your essentials pack, if you just throw some clothes in a suitcase you could get in on the fun."

Sesshoumaru rubbed his temples. "I don't particularly feel like leaving one cold place to go another. It seems unnecessary."

Kikyou laughed, "I'll pretend you said yes and will tell them to change Inuyasha's room to a two bed bedroom."

Sesshoumaru scoffed. "I will pretend that you are doing me a favor then…"

Inuyasha slung his arm around his brother, "Feh, you're just pissy because you it's been so long since you've seen Ka—"

"Finish that line and see what will happen. Do not think that I have feelings for her."

Kikyou scoffed, "I'll pretend that you were telling the truth just then."

(Tsuki)

It was on the drive home that he saw her.

"Stop the car!"

Kikyou slammed down on the brakes in surprise. Several cars honked behind her and then zoomed past her with angry shouts. "Sesshoumaru? What's wrong?"

But he was already out of the car.

Inuyasha made a motion to follow him however his brother was lost in the furious flurries and the crowded sidewalk.

(Tsuki)

He knew what he had seen.

Who else would be wearing a white gown when it was snowing?

It had to be her…Rin…

She suddenly turned around and smiled. "Nii-chan…"

They were in the park. He recognized it instantly despite the light blanket of snow on the ground.

Rin suddenly pointed. She had a translucent appearance and she looked hauntingly eerie. "Please, Sesshoumaru…"

She pointed towards a bench where a blue figure was lying across.

Sesshoumaru furrowed his brows and walked closer to the figure.

"Kagome?" The figure raised their head slightly to reveal a chalky white pallor with light blue tinted lips.

"H-hey, S-sessh-hou-m-maru."

He realized then that she was violently shivering. He hurried draped his heavy coat around her shoulders. He incredulously glared at her, "What possible reason do you have for being here?"

She closed her eyes for a bit. "I-I hu--hurt m-my an-kle on my w-way to the h-hos-pital. M-my mother h-h-had a heart a-attack."

Sesshoumaru's eyes widened minutely and he got his cell phone out. He called Inuyasha, "Tell Kikyou to head back to the park."

He immediately hung up with no regards to the stream of questions that erupted from the other line.

Sesshoumaru bent down and gathered the shivering mass into his arms. Kagome immediately huddled closer to Sesshoumaru. She breathed out, "H-h-how d-did you find m-me?"

"That is not something that you should be concerned with right now."

Kagome closed her eyes. "Thank you, though. Really…"

Perhaps that was the moment that she realized that she was hopelessly in love with him.

(Tsuki)

"I'm worried, Sesshoumaru. I want the best for momma, but I doubt we could afford it."

"Are you sure it's alright to leave her and head to Hokkaido? I know she said to go but really—I don't want to leave her by herself…! Especially when her mother is like that.."

"I'd rest better knowing that you guys were enjoying your holiday rather than worrying over me. Please, go, it's alright! You too, Sesshoumaru…"

"Bro, you're staying? I feel a lot better hearing that. I don't want to leave her alone but I don't want her feeling guilty either. So take care of her and call us as soon as anything happens."

Sesshoumaru eyes came into focus as he walked into Mrs. Higurashi's room. Kagome's mother…

She was a short haired brunette, who looked so weary and worn, unlike his own mother who perhaps looked ten years younger. And yet…this woman still held a kindness that was reflected vividly in her daughter.

Sesshoumaru rubbed his temples and pulled up a seat next to Kagome's chair. As soon as her ankle had been wrapped she had taken up stationary beside her mother. She looked at him, half happy to see him and half surprised. "You should have gone with them, Sesshoumaru."

"I had never intended to anyway."

"It makes me wish that I had never insisted on going to Hokusai. Even with an academic scholarship, tuition must have been a pain to pay."

She looked at him with tear stained eyes, "I'm the worst, aren't I? I love the very thing that my father left her for and I can't even repay an ounce of what I got from her by getting her the best care possible…"

Sesshoumaru looked back at her, his amber eyes piercing through hers, "You are being too hard on yourself, Kagome."

"If she dies—!"

He suddenly sighed, "I contacted my father… He is one of the most prominent doctors in this segment of Japan. He has agreed to take care of your mother."

Kagome launched into his arms. She hugged him tightly, "Thank you!" She smiled gratefully when she released him, but she did not leave his lap and he did not ask her to as she looked at her mother.

When she finally realized where she was, she blushed and scampered back to her seat. Softly she apologized, "Sorry."

Kagome abruptly bit her bottom lip, "But doesn't he want anything in return? I mean I wouldn't feel right if he didn't charge...We could pay in fragments and—."

Sesshoumaru ran a hand through his hair, "He is charging. However he is not asking for money. In exchange for this, I am to follow in his footsteps as the 'elder' brother."

He scowled deeply. "My father greatly disapproved of us going to Hokusai High. However, no matter how much he wanted to force us into his career, he had no real influence over me or Inuyasha. But I suppose he will not pass up this chance."

Kagome knit her brows together and shook her head incredulously, "I won't let you do something you don't want to, Sesshoumaru. It wouldn't be fair to you!"

He rolled his eyes, "If it will help your mother, then it is a minor sacrifice."

Kagome sighed, "But Sesshoumaru!"

He looked at her, "I wish to help you."

Kagome felt a new set of tears prick her eyes, "But why? I know you barely like your classes now… I'd hate it if I saw you miserable!"

He shrugged with a mocking smile, "Then close your eyes."

Kagome sniffed as a smile spread across her face. It was short lived though she pulled at his sleeve, "But why are you doing this for me? You don't have to…"

"And if I say I want to?"

Sesshoumaru snaked an arm around the back of her head and pushed her closer to him. And then he kissed her.

I look at you, looking at me,

Now I know why they say the best things are free...

(Tsuki)

May was not only the month of flowers, it was the month of good byes and changes.

She would have to say good bye to Sango, Mirouku, Inuyasha, Kikyou, and her Sesshoumaru.

But she wouldn't be alone, even after the days that those seniors would no longer grace the halls. She had Eri, Yuka, and Ayumi to support her at school.

She had a family at home.

Her father had sent her a letter the year before. She had found it the day before her mother came home in her coat when she had cleaned the house from top to bottom with Sesshoumaru.

He had wanted to reunite the family. Even more so after he heard about the heart attack. Souta needed a mother and he needed a wife. He missed his sister and he wanted his daughter back.

Even if it meant giving up his dreams.

Mrs. Higurashi recovered well from the heart attack with few side affects and Kagome had never seen her look so happy when she heard the news. So she really could not help but welcome both her father and brother back without question. She missed them more than anything.

However, even though that helped with the thought of losing her them, it didn't make it completely go away. She spent her days feeling like something was missing, like someone wasn't there.

And the last day she spent with them as seniors she would remember along when every moment they had spent together and cherish it.

Their June graduation.

Mirouku's basement was once again housing their get together after the ceremony.

Red and white balloons—the school's colors were strewn everywhere along with streamers of those before mentioned colors.

The rest of them had decided to join Sesshoumaru at Todai, despite the fact that they wanted nothing to do with any academics.

She and Sesshoumaru had long since become a couple and as she helped Kikyou cut the cake, she couldn't help but wonder if they would stay together even while he was in studying in Tokyo.

And as he looked up and tossed her a smile, she knew that even if she didn't see him again… even if they broke up… even though he never promised that he would be back, she'd always have these memories…

And no regrets.

Because even though things were not perfect and were undeniably uncertain…

She had time to smooth everything over and make it as perfect as she wanted.

And chances were, people would be there along the way to help her.

—Prologue—

How you changed my world, you'll never know,
I'm different now, you helped me grow,

"Dear Ms. Kagome Higurashi… First off: Congratulations." Kagome skimmed the letter with a feeling of accomplishment swelling in her chest.

You came into my life sent from above,
When I lost all hope you showed me love,

It was a letter from the store she had been selling through.

Her clothes had sold out and they were advising her to open up her own shop. People like her clothing.

She giggled as she twirled a bit and hugged the letter to her chest. But something was mussing…

I'm checking for you boy you're right on time,
Angel of mine

She suddenly felt someone wrapped their muscular arm around her waist and lean their head onto her shoulder as they read her letter, "I still don't understand why you didn't take my last name…"

There it was.

Kagome laughed, "It looks better on my clothes."

But of course, Sesshoumaru was not her only 'angel' in life. There came a light cooing from beneath both of them.

Kagome grinned and looked up at Sesshoumaru, "This girl just can't stay put can she? Now, how's my baby girl doing?"

Rin smiled and giggled.

Kagome smiled at her and brought her closer to Sesshoumaru, "Now say hi to daddy, Rin-chan!"

Sesshoumaru brought his hand up and Rin instantly took hold of his index finger.

Perhaps this had been her reassignment…

She looked exactly like Rin did, and would even make it known that she preferred her hair in a lopsided ponytail rather than anything else Kagome would do with her short bob of brown hair.

Rin laughingly shook his finger, "Pop—sicle!" Kagome gasped, "Oh wow, Sesshoumaru! Rin's first word!"

And Sesshoumaru chuckled.

They were one in the same.

(Tsuki)

A.N. End of Part One!!

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