The Joys of Parenthood by SunsetMiko

Separation

This was written for Stella's Proverbial Challenge, Prompt: Absence makes the heart grow fonder.

Words: 100

She had expected to be relieved, to be able to finally close her eyes and rest. She thought having them gone for a while would be great, just the break she needed.

Sesshoumaru had taken the boys to the zoo on his own, seeing his mate's exhaustion. She was clearly overwhelmed and needed some time away from the children. He'd been happy to do it, feeling guilty that he spent all day at work while she wrangled their energetic children all on her own.

When Kagome lay down to try to nap, however, she realized she missed them, a lot.