Disclaimer: All but the plot to this particular story rightfully belongs to Rumiko Takahashi.
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Tiring
She felt giddy. Absolutely electrified. None of it was planned- in fact, she hoped to have a silent breakfast far away from the inu-youkai and plot until her heart gave out. However, that was clearly not what happened. As she stepped into the dining room, bitter annoyance had swept over her and she had done a petty thing. But it was thrilling.
Kagome was thankful the cup she held was a thick clay and porcelain blend, for had it've been even the slightest bit more delicate, her tensed, tight grip would have surely made it shatter. Taking another sip, she could barely contain her smile. He was oddly adorable when he was in a huff. What a strange thought, she mused, about someone so deadly.
Sesshoumaru sat stiffly. He hadn't spoken a word to her and he didn't intend to. The child. He instead waited for a second tea bowl to be brought out for him as he read over his scrolls. No, he would not dignify her with his attention.
"Good morning, Sesshoumaru sama! Kagome-chan!" Rin bounced into the room and sat herself on Sesshoumaru's other side with a mammoth grin.
"Morning, Rin-chan," Kagome leaned her body forward peered at her past Sesshoumaru's stiff form. "Did you sleep well?"
"Rin slept wonderfully! Is Kagome-chan holding lessons today?"
She nodded enthusiastically, "We'll have a fun, short lesson. And then we'll go cricket-hunting."
Rin's squeal was met with a wince as the female youkai returned with another cup. She greeted Rin softly as she placed the tray on the table, pouring in the green tea mixture.
Sesshoumaru felt his muscles loosen as he watched the liquid flow. Already this was turning out to be a tiring day, the tea would undoubtedly help. But before lifting even a finger, the little girl to his right reached out, then hesitated.
Rin looked up at him with sparkling eyes. A little blush formed on her cheeks as she offered him an uncomfortable, though hopeful, smile. "May Rin have some tea?"
He closed his eyes and took a calming breath. A bad day, indeed.