Ever Us

Steven was willing to stay at home to watch Suzy but Inuyasha wouldn’t allow it.  So Steven, Barbie and Bobby bound off to school, leaving Sesshomaru, Inuyasha and Suzy. 

“I wouldn’t mind watching Suzy if you want to take my clinic today, Sweetheart,” Sesshomaru disclosed when they were alone.

“No, they are some of your private patients on the list today.  I noticed it yesterday when I was there.”

Sesshomaru spoke. “Perhaps one of the nurses would...”.

“No, we can’t expose her to all the bugs.  It would be bad if she caught the flu from one of the patients.   And I shouldn’t expose Rin to those bugs either.   It’ll be ok.  I’ll stay home.   I’ll look into getting a nanny and maybe I can do some half days.  I could do some physicals, perhaps a sports physical or two.”

The men stood next to each other.

“I’ll miss you. “ Sesshomaru stated.   “You really brightened up the place yesterday.  It was so wonderful having you there.”

Inuyasha leaned his head against his husband’s shoulder.  “I’ll miss you too.”

The solemn mood was broken by the ringing of the phone.   Inuyasha picked it up.

A cheerful voice sang through the air.  Sesshomaru looked to Inuyasha to see a bright smile take over his face.   “Of course, Honey.  There’s plenty of room for you here.  When will you arrive?   Tonight?  Great!  See you then!”

“Sesshomaru, Keiko’s dance troupe will be here for a dance program.   She’ll be here for a month!  I’ve got to clean the spare rooms.”

And with that Inuyasha started to rush off.  He was stopped by a hand on the shoulder, a smile on his lover’s face, and a kiss.

“Have a great day—I’ll see you at lunch.” And Sesshomaru left for the clinic, patting Dolly’s head as he walked out the door.

The morning flew by and soon Sesshomaru, Suzy and Inuyasha were having a light lunch of grilled cheese sandwiches and tomato soup.  Inuyasha told Sesshomaru about some repairs he had to make to the spare room and how much help Suzy had been vacuuming.  Suzy nodded briskly, spraying tomato soup over all three of the diners.   “At least it’s easier to get out than blood, “Inuyasha sighed.  Sesshomaru simply raised an eyebrow.

Steven arrived home before the twins and after hearing that Keiko’s troupe was in town went to his room to clean it and freshen up.    Ten minutes later the twins walked in at a much slower pace.   One might thing they were going to a funeral.  Once they were told of Keiko’s impending arrival they rushed to their rooms and straightened and freshened up as well.

Inuyasha prepared a feast for the arrival of his first born.  The house smelled delicious by the time Sesshomaru strolled in.   He grabbed his mate and passionately kissed him.   “I love you, Inuyasha!”

“And I you, Big Brother!   Come see what I put together for our baby!”

The household bubbled with excitement awaiting the arrival of the Princess of the West.  Promptly at six pm there was a polite knock on the door.   Dolly started barking excitedly and Steven ran to open the door.

“Little brother!  You’re so big and handsome!  When did you grow up!” floated in a breezy, sweet voice.

Steven, bright red from head to toe, stood speechless at the doorway.

“Can I come in?” teased the laughing voice.

Gathering his wits, he leaned over the proffer hand, kissing the knuckles gently.  He then offered an arm and led the princess into the home.

“Daddy!” Keiko squealed out as she ran to hug Inuyasha.

“Father!” She turned to her patriarch, bowing.  Sesshomaru wrapped her in his arms.

Barbie and Bobby and Suzy stood by awaiting their turn with their big sister.   They didn’t get to see her often but they saw her on television or in the paper and were keeping track of her dancing career.

Keiko turned to her youngest siblings and group hugged them.   “I missed you guys so much.  I read all Daddy’s letters about you.   How’s school?   Talked Daddy into letting you have makeup yet?   I had to wait until I was 20.    Keiko gushed on.   Bobby and Barbie looked at each other and then back to Keiko.

Sesshomaru smiled as he took in the scene.  He stepped up to Inuyasha and kissed him on the head.  “Thank you my love.”

“You’re welcome. I guess.  For what though?” Inuyasha looked into his eyes.

“For our children.  For our children.”