Do not own Inuyasha.
Stars
"Kagome?" Shippo asked.
"Hm."
"What was it you said to me, about the stars?" he asked.
She loosened her hug, but kept him in her arms. "That I love you to the sun and stars and back again. To the moon and back round again. Till the heavens fall from the sky and fly back up again. That is how much I love you." she told him.
Rin realized at that moment. She wanted that too, she wanted someone to love her like that. She didn't know if her lord felt that way about her, but she knew she wanted that.
Sesshomaru watched the interaction. He was unfamiliar with the poem she used. But the sentiment behind the words was understandable. He was certain that she would feel the same for her own children. He made a fine choice indeed.
Shippo buried his head in Kagome's chest, feeling her tighten the hug once more. He vowed that no one would hurt her, abuse her or diminish her ever again. Inuyasha cared, but not enough. He was glad that Kagome realized she and Inuyasha were better as friends.
Kagome loosened the hug once more, and kissed Shippo on his forehead. She released him completely and turned back to Rin. Kagome scooped her up and proceeded to give her the biggest and most tender hug the little girl ever received. Rin was shock at first, but she immediately relaxed and melted into the embrace, even resting her head on Kagome's shoulder.
Rin was shocked again when Kagome sang a little song.
'You are my Sunshine, my only sunshine,
you make me happy when skies are grey,
you'll never know dear how much I love you,
please don't take my sunshine away,'
Rin lifted her head and stared at Kagome, her voice was beautiful. But Kagome struck again and kissed Rin on her nose. She couldn't help the giggle that escaped, or the hug she gave back. Kagome was just so nice and loving and warm.
A moment later Shippo pounced on the girls, hugging them both, and a gleam in his eyes. Some message passed between Rin and Shippo, and a second later a shout rang out in the camp.
"Tickle torture!" both proclaimed.