Hello everyone! This is my first story so PLEASE review! I would appreciate the feedback!

This is also a RinXSessh story. Sesshomaru will appear soon enough. Either in the next chapter or the one after.

WARNING: This story WILL eventually have LEMON or something of the sorts. Mature language and violence will be seen too.

DISCLAIMER: Rumiko Takahashi owns the characters, I do not. Unless stated otherwise.

ENJOY!

Chapter One

My alarm clock was set for 6:45am. Who in their right mind would want to wake up at this hour? I thought. It was set to one of the local radio stations; someone would have to be crazy to have it set on the buzzer. Albeit, I did not want to get out of bed, I had to admit it was a beautiful morning. The sun was peaking out over the horizon; birds were chirping and you can hear the faint chatter of the locals.

"Rin!"

It was Kaede. She is a miko and family friend. She brought me into her home when I was only seven years old. Long story short, both my parents and my brothers were brutally murdered. "It's time to get up. You and I have a lot to do this morning before your first day of college!"

Ugh, college. I have been dreading this day for a while now. I have been home schooled my entire life. Ever since the deaths of my family, I continue to get these horrific nightmares. Because of them, I kept myself from everyone. I became, as they say, a mute. Kids all around bullied and harassed me, except this one boy… Anyways, when the bullying became too much, I begged Kaede to home school me and she obliged. Now she wants me to go to some private school and live there. Live there. It's completely obscured.

I'm not worried about my grades I might add. I excelled in all my home school courses, especially earth sciences and health. I've always had a gift for healing which is why I'm going to school for nursing.

"Rin, do not make me come up there! Now hurry up! We need to get a move on," Kaede blared from the kitchen.

I reluctantly got out from under the covers and clumsily headed toward the showers.

Once I was finished, I put on the schools seifuku (A/N: Seifuku is the Japanese word for uniform.) They are mandatory here in Japan at most of the schools. I was pleasantly surprised when I had it on. It consisted of a white blouse, a grey and amethyst tartan skirt, an amethyst color sailors tie, white knee high socks and black penny loafers. The only problem I have with the outfit is that it is not all that comfortable.

I did my hair the way I always had it: A small pony tail on the top of the right side of my head.

Make-up? I wondered. "Nah, who needs it?"

I rushed down stairs and into the kitchen where Kaede was waiting. There on the counter where I sat, lay my favourite dish, tamago kake gohan. It was a bowl of cooked white rice, mixed with a raw egg and soy sauce. I groaned. The tamago kake gohan was cold.

"I told you to hurry, Rin. Food only stays warm for so long." Remarked Kaede.

"Yes, Kaede, I know." I said, bitterly.

"Do you have everything packed and ready to go? You're not forget-

"Yes."

"-ting anything? Your toothbrush, books, extra clothing? What about other necessities you will need?"

Oh heavens. "Yes Kaede," I blurted before she could say anything else. "I have everything I need. I really don't see why I cannot just stay home. I would feel much better if I could just stay here with you."

"Now Rin, I know you're nervous but you need to go out in the real world and get accustomed to meeting new people. It's been 11 years since your families death… and I think you've spent enough time here. Your nightmares have calmed down and you're an adult."

"But," I pleaded. "I rather stay at home. Why must I go and meet new people? I am perfectly fine here. Besides, what if these students are like the ones from before?" I have no intentions of being stuck with people who used to bully me.

"Ah, Rin, like I said before, you are an adult now. You can take care of yourself. You do not need me around. Besides, you have that electronic device I gave you. Now what is that damned thing called again?" Kaede asked.

"A cellphone," I answered with my mouth full. Kaede knows nothing about the new technology this world has to offer. She would rather stay old fashioned and has mentioned numerous times before that she has no intention of changing.

"Hurry up and get your things in the car. We're behind schedule."

I quickly finished what was left of my cold breakfast and hurried into my room to get my things.

Our little 2006 Suzuki Swift was fully packed with my boxes. It was an hour long trip to our final destination. I was anxious. I had tons of questions racing through my head. What was school going to be like? Are the professors nice or mean? What where the students like? Would they care that I was home schooled? The main question that I kept asking was "Would I fit in?"

I didn't realize that I had spoken out loud until Kaede answered. "Why of course you will, dear!" Why was she so enthusiastic? "Rin, it will take time getting used to but you will meet new friends and maybe someone more…" She trailed off.

I didn't answer. Meet new friends? Someone who could potentially be more? Ha, that seemed unlikely. The rest of the drive was silent. Neither of us spoke and the radio was off – Kaede preferred it off, she always did. She said that it was too much of an annoyance. At least we had the front windows rolled down, letting the fresh air in. It felt relaxing as it gently wisped through my hair.

I was lost in thought when Kaede spoke. "We're here." I acknowledged her words and turned my head to look out my doors window. There is was right before my eyes, my new home.