DIS: (sigh) It's a sad day when my Inuyasha fics, which I have basically just begun to write, are more popular than my YuGiOh fics. (sulks) Ah, well...Rin/Sesshomaru is popular these days. Anyway, I'm sorry for taking so long for getting this story up. You know how these things are. Well, please read below and enjoy!

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Title: Thank you for saving me

Rating: T

Genre: Romance/Drama

Summary: AU; Rin has been a poor girl for most of her life and when she finally loses everything she has, she begins to think that all hope is lost. As she wanders the streets, she notices the rich, but cold, business man, Sesshomaru, walking by her little 'home'. He wouldn't have even looked at her unless she hadn't said brightly, "Good evening, sir!" Her words seemed were suspicious at first, but they never seemed like it afterward as he walked by every night just to hear her cheerful greetings...

Disclaimer:I do not own Inuyasha

Notes/Warnings: This will probably be a rather short fic, maybe two or three chapters at the least. Rin/Sesshomaru, and no, I will not fast-forward it. She is fourteen now and that is the age that she will remain! AU and set in present time.

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Chapter One

Sesshomaru Inutaisho, the CEO of a major company, Ruei Incorporated, was glaring out his window. He hated days like this. In fact, he hated any day that he had to meet with a human. He preferred his youkai clients. At least they had half a wit about them, while the humans... Well, the humans were just idiots and that was that. While he was brooding about his hate for the mortals, he noticed that it was beginning to rain. One of the reasons he hated spring so much was the unexpected weather. He never knew when to expect rain, cloudy skies, or heat. It doesn't matter to me, either way, he thought to himself, turning from the window and returning to his desk, settling behind it. He glanced at the clock and noticed with irritation that his human client was late. Then again, the majority of them always were late, so he supposed he shouldn't have expected anything more. Sesshomaru's expectations of the humans were too high. That was one of the reasons why he got so agitated. When they didn't meet his standards, then his temper would be played with - something his employees knew was not a good thing.

Sesshomaru heard a soft knock and the small imp, Jaken, hobbled in, smiling broadly. Seeing his employer's expression, he flinched and grimaced, before announcing, "Mr. Hatton is here to see you, sir." Sesshomaru moved his head slightly in what was deemed as a nod. Jaken hobbled out and Mr. Thomas Hatton entered. Sesshomaru felt his temper beginning to balance on a thin string at the sight of the cocky male. Had Sesshomaru known it was Thomas Hatton he was meeting, he would have denied the meeting. However, as Sesshomaru Inutaisho had already agreed to the meeting, there was no way to deny him now.

Thomas Hatton moved with the grace of a man that had been wealthy his entire life. He was elderly with gray hair and a perfectly trimmed mustache. He had sharp azure eyes and had tan, slightly wrinkled, skin. Despite his age of sixty-three, he seemed ten years younger. He was not hunched over, but straight and walked with an expensive cane because of the small limp in his right leg. But none of these traits were the reasons why Sesshomaru hated this man. The reason was because of the man's attitude and personality. He moved around the world in a long limo and he flaunted his beautiful, blonde daughter around, along with his just as lovely wife. Unlike Sesshomaru, Thomas Hatton inserted him into every situation and conversation. Even though he was a rank lower than Sesshomaru, he held himself high as though he were more important than the youkai. What was more, when it came to negotiating with Thomas Hatton, it had to be his way or there was no deal. Often Hatton's colleagues ended up making it so he would like it. However, with Sesshomaru, it was completely different. He wasn't about to let himself be manipulated by the cocky son of a bitch (well, that was what Sesshomaru secretly called Thomas Hatton.)

"Good afternoon, Mr. Inutaisho," Thomas Hatton greeted with a suave smile. Though it disarmed many other men and women alike, it had no effect on Sesshomaru. It never did. Sesshomaru merely stared at Thomas with an emotionless face. It caused the male to frown a bit, before he asked politely, "May I sit?" Sesshomaru's eyes flickered to a chair across from his desk in assent.

The problem Thomas always had with Sesshomaru was that he was lucky to get even a sentence from the youkai. As it happened, the only time that he got more than sentence from Sesshomaru Inutaisho was when he either pissed him off or they were arguing. It was not common for Thomas to win the arguements. After all, the youkai CEO could be extremely persuasive.

"Mr. Inutaisho, I am here to discuss a, ah, problem, my company seem to have," Thomas said, a bit nervously.

"Mmm," was Sesshomaru's noncommittal response. It was obvious that he could care less what problem Thomas' company was having.

Frowning, Thomas continued, "You see, our finances have become...dangerously low...and so, you see, in order to ensure that nothing drastic happens..." Thomas drummed his fingers on his thigh for a moment, before saying bluntly, "It would be very much appreciated if you could loan some money to me for my company's purpose, Mr. Inutaisho." Sesshomaru had been wondering how long it would take for Thomas to beat around the bush and he was slightly impressed by the small amount of time it took. Sesshomaru eyed Thomas and saw that the man was placing all his hope in Sesshomaru.

Fool, he thought, standing up. "As if I, Sesshomaru, am an idiot," he told Thomas with narrowed eyes. Thomas' eyes narrowed as well and he stood up, his hands braced against Sesshomaru's desk. "Do you honestly think that I would donate money for your own purpose? I know that you have plenty of money, so do not try and con me into giving you money that you would merely use to bring me and other companies down." Thomas glared at him resentfully and grabbed his cane from the side of the chair.

"Humph," Thomas snorted. "If you think that the other companies knew of my lie, you are sadly mistaken." A smirk curled the old man's mouth upward a fraction. "Which means that I will only have you to take care of, Mr. Inutaisho." Sesshomaru remained quiet, his amber eyes piercing the human. Thomas turned and limped out of the office, slamming the door behind him. Sesshomaru watched the door for a moment longer, before snorting softly to himself.

"Ridiculous." If he thinks he can bring this Sesshomaru down so easily, then he will have another thing coming.

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As a rule, Sesshomaru made sure that he didn't speak with anyone that was lower than the wealthy. That was why he did not speak to any of the people that served him. Rarely, anyway. He spoke to Jaken, his faithful servant, but only when it was absolutely needed. Today, his temper having risen to the extreme, if any of his servants looked at him he would either snap at them or glare mutinously at them. Either way, it had the desired effect. One servant that had served him coffee, had fainted when he glared at her. It was actually amusing and almost brought a smile to his lips. After this small incident, Jaken poked his head in, smiling. "Sir, I - Er..." He looked at the unconscious female on the carpeted ground and glanced at Sesshomaru, who frowned at him. Flinching under his gaze, Jaken continued, "Sir, Mr. Reynolds is on the phone."

"Mmm?" Sesshomaru took a drink of his coffee, considering on whether he wanted to speak to John Reynolds or not. John Reynolds was one of the humans he could actually handle. He was a serious, cynical human male that was unmarried and had no children. The only thing he was dedicated to was his work and nothing else. It was the only human that Sesshomaru supposed he could relate to. "Very well," Sesshomaru said at last. Jaken hurried in and held the black cordless out to his employer. Sesshomaru took it in his slender hand and held it up to his ear. "Reynolds."

"Mr. Inutaisho," John Reynolds greeted mildly, his deep voice filled with suspicion. "I'll get right to the point and avoid beating around the bush. Has Thomas Hatton visited you about having financial problems?"

"I suspect that he has seen you as well?" Sesshomaru asked, glancing at Jaken, who was waiting to return the phone to it's place. Jaken sensed him looking at him and bowed his head, understanding, and left the room. When the door was closed, Sesshomaru continued, "And did you give him money?"

"Of course not!" John snapped at him. "I'm not an idiot, Inutaisho! I wouldn't give that scheming bastard anything, let alone money. I know him well enough and had a feeling what he was trying to do."

"Mmm," was Sesshomaru's sound of agreement. He knew that John would never have given anything to Thomas Hatton and though he liked John Reynolds, he knew how selfish he was about his posessions, most especially his money. Because of his selfishness, he didn't take a wife, knowing that the only reason women went after him was because of his money and, well, his good looks as well. But Sesshomaru also knew that John despised Thomas with every cell within his body. Why he hated him was unknown to anyone but the two. "And the others?"

"I haven't heard from them yet, but the ones that denied him money will probably contact you or myself." He paused. "He isn't going to give up easily."

"No," Sesshomaru agreed, "but if he tries anything with this Sesshomaru, he should remember he's dealing with a youkai - not a human."

"Hmm..." John Reynolds considered his words for a moment, before saying in resignation, "I'll call you if I hear from any others."

"Very well."

"Careful, then." They hung up and Sesshomaru called for Jaken. The imp scittered inside a moment later, taking the phone from him, hurrying away. Sesshomaru's eyes moved along his drawing room and he frowned. He didn't care what happened to the others, but if Hatton made some bargain with them that would make them assist him in bringing him and Reynolds down, there would be some trouble. Narrowing his eyes, he took another drink of coffee. Careful, then Reynolds had told him.

As if I need to be told that, Sesshomaru thought to himself.

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DIS: Ooh, I like where this is going. (sweat drop) I actually didn't know what I was going to do with this fic at first - well, how to start it, anyway. Kind of a short chapter, actually...I hope Sesshomaru wasn't too OOC. I'm not sure when Rin will come in, but I've got an idea of why she will be coming into the story. Please review and tell me how it is so far! Ciao!