This story is for those who want a change of pace. The main differences are the appearances and there is slight (ever so slight) Kagome bashing. Although, the bashing my get bigger in the future.

Disclaimer: I don't own anything.

Chapter One

This was not the way Rin liked to spend her Saturday afternoon. She was out of school for the weekend and away from senior stress. She wanted to go to the park with Sesshoumaru or go do something fun. Instead she sat on the Taisho's couch eyeing him as he stressed over something else besides graduating.

Rin nervously watched her boyfriend pace in front of her. She was comfortably curled up on the couch but it felt like she was sitting on pins and needles.

"Can you just tell me?" she pleaded. Sesshoumaru stopped pacing and pulled a chair towards her to sit down. He grabbed her hands, pulling her forward.

"Rin...I..." he paused before letting out a slow breath. "I enlisted in the army." he said. He waited for a reply and expected the worst when Rin's eyes widened.

"That's great, Sessh!!" she exclaimed while wrapping her arms around his neck. It caught him off guard, throwing him back into the chair. He lightly placed his hands on her back.

"So...you're okay with it." he asked. Rin pulled away from him.

"Of course. This is what you've always wanted to do. I'm happy for you." She played with his hair as he looked into her eyes.

"You're sure?"

Rin giggled.

"You worry to much." she grabbed the back of his neck and brought their foreheads together. "It's not like anything's going to change. We just won't see each other as much." She smiled to reassure him. He smiled back and cupped her jaw.

"That's why I love you so much." he said before kissing her. A blush spread across Rin's cheeks as he pressed his body against hers. She placed her hand on his chest and stomach, feeling his cushiony skin and slight gut. He wasn't super toned but if Rin pressed a little she could feel the abs underneath. Sesshoumaru playfully growled and grabbed her own fleshy sides. She giggled and jerked away.

"I'm ticklish." she said between laughs. Sesshoumaru smirked.

"I know." he again attacked her lips, making her head loll back.

Rin knew that this was what she would be missing once he left. His presence, his love, and all his perfect and imperfect features. She wouldn't hear his voice everyday. The voice that made her knees wobbly. And she would get to cuddle into his side during the day. This is what she loved.

"Hey!" a voice shouted, ending their 'conversation'. Inuyasha came through the doorway with an arm load of groceries. "Could you stop making out and help us." Izayoi came in behind him and pinched his arm.

"Inuyasha!" she reprimanded. Touga followed his wife in with another armful of groceries.

Sesshoumaru stood up and pulled Rin to his side. They followed everyone into the kitchen.

Rin gave Sesshoumaru's hand a reassuring squeeze as he cleared his throat.

"I have some news." he said in a business-like manner. Izayoi dropped the carton of eggs in her hand. Touga caught them inches from the ground.

"You're pregnant!" she screeched. Rin's eyes widened.

"No! Oh my God, no!" she said while waving her arms in front of her.

"Engaged?!" she asked. Rin still shook her head.

"No. Not that kind of news." Sesshoumaru said, becoming annoyed from the accusations. Touga stood by his wife with a lazy expression. He took her arm, telling her to calm down.

"I've enlisted." he said simply. Not a big an ordeal as telling Rin. The tension in the air dissipated as everyone fell silent.

Touga's eyes brightened as he roughly hugged his son.

"That's my boy. Following in your old man's footsteps." he said proudly. Izayoi and Inuyasha turned away from the two males. Inuyasha rolled his eyes but Izayoi never moved.

Rin could understand Inuyasha disliking Sesshoumaru. They were half brothers. Whenever they were together there was a lot of tough brotherly love. But Rin couldn't understand why Izayoi was so cold toward him. He was Touga's son as much as Inuyasha was.

They talked more about the situation and when it would all take place. Rin didn't know a whole lot about the details but she was sure that Sesshoumaru would explain to her during they alone time.

They sat in Rin's bedroom later that evening. The door was shut but Rin knew that her parents were listening for any talking or movement.

They trusted the couple. The really did. But they knew what could happen in the heat of the moment.

Rin flipped through a magazine as Sesshoumaru combed through her hair with his fingers.

"How long will you be gone?" she asked. Sesshoumaru sighed, rolling onto his back on the queen size bed.

"A couple of months for boot camp. But it won't be until school is over with."

"That's not very long."

"Three months." he pulled Rin towards him. "It's still not going to change anything." Rin flipped the page and stared at it. Sesshoumaru dipped his head to catch her eyes.

"Everything I promised you I will still do." he continued. Rin's long lashes brushed her cheeks as she blinked.

"I know that. I'm not doubting you." Rin said as she laid her head on his shoulder. Sesshoumaru smirked as he reached over to the desk chair beside the bed. His coat hung on it and out of his coat pocket he pulled out a velvet box.

Rin sat up and her eyes widened. "Sess..." she whispered. He smirked and then opened the lid.

"It's only a promise ring for now." he said, his face close to hers. "And I've already talked to your father. He fine with it."

"You were always old-fashioned." she said as she held out her hand and he placed the silver band around her ring finger.

"This way, you'll know I'll come back." he said. Their lips brushed as he spoke urging her mouth towards his.

She looked up with teary eyes before leaning in to him and pressing her trembling lips to his smirking ones.

"Don't talk like that." she said as they pulled away. She looked back down at her hand and squealed.

"I can't believe this."

Sesshoumaru chuckled in her ear, sending shivers down her spine. He pressed body to hers, pushing her back into the plush bed.

"Believe it, darlin'." his husky voice said before he once again kissed her.

Alrightee. That's the first chapter. And you know the hardest part was coming up with a title...but I think I nailed it. Read and review, please!