Disclaimer: I don’t own Inuyasha, so there’s no way I can make money from fanwork.

Warning: Odd pairing, though it’s only a hint of what the pairing could be one day.

The Inu Drabble Chocolate Box Series
“Drabble 2: Kagome 1” by Ainohimitsu on 9.29.09 at 374 words

“When I grow up, mama, I’m gonna marry you! I’ll treat you nicer than Inuyasha. I’ll love you more than he ever could.” Shippou shook a tiny fisted paw in the air, his voice, high-pitched with pre-adolescence and all the seriousness he could muster.

Kagome gazed down at the little fox demon she had basically come to see as her own son, a little giggle leaving her lips. She absently rubbed the blanket she sat on over the grass. She and Shippou had set off for a little picnic to give Miroku and Sango a little alone time while Inuyasha was away…with Kikyo. That and she didn’t want to be alone herself, worrying about what the priestess and Inuyasha could be doing behind her back. She averted her dark gaze from Shippou, a tear beginning to sting at her eye.

“I love you, too, Shippou. Come here, let me show you how much.” She responded opening her arms, her voice cracking, but her eyes still looking away.

No, she wouldn’t let that tear fall, not in front of Shippou. She felt the softness of his fur in her arms and against her neck and her cheek. And then she felt a warm wetness beneath her eye and then a little tongue dart to lick the wetness away.

“Don’t cry over him. I’m with you and I’ll never leave you for anyone else.” He said softly, nuzzling her cheek.

“You’re too young to say things like that. You’ll break girls’ hearts too easily if you do when you’re older.” Kagome smiled kissing Shippou’s forehead.

“I’m not too young!” He pulled himself away from her as she held him, glaring at her indignantly. “And I’ll NEVER break your heart! There won’t be any other girls either!”

Kagome couldn’t help it. She had to laugh. He was her little sunshine. Shippou knew how to make her smile…and forget all the hurt. She saw the pout cross his face, but he couldn’t hide the twinkle in his eye.

He got his mama to smile and forget Inuyasha for a little while—even if she wouldn’t believe the truth. He would find a way to marry her someday, and he would make Kagome the happiest girl in the world.

Author’s notes: This drabble is written for my Shippou/Kagome challenge at the LJ community 30moments; the prompt is #26 you are my sunshine.