Authors Note: Hello my lovlies!!! This is one of my original fics that I have decided to bring back. I guess I feel the passion for it again. Note: This fic is not stolen, it was under my old penname but I have a new account now :)! Please don't forget to read & review. They are much appreciated!!! Note this is dominantly Rin/Kohaku and some Inu/Kag, and there will be sexual content later in the story but I'm giving warning!!! Beware later on, if you are underage to read smexy scenes or do not enjoy steamy goodness. On with the show!!!!
Two Step
Summary: (AU) Rin goes to a brand new boarding school on a dance scholarship. Too curious, too stubborn, and too nosey, she gets herself caught up in something she can't control. Where is the line between doing what is right for you and doing what is right for everyone else? Rin/ Kohaku
Disclaimer: I do not own Inuyasha the series or any of its characters, settings, or its plot. On the contrary, I do own the plot for this story so, meh! 'ehehehehehe' 'eats chocolate cake' Let the games begin!
Chapter 1, Eden
"Where is my pair of socks? If I don't find them I'm going to subdue one of you, I swear to all that is holy!"
Rin stood leaning against the frame of door in a casual manner tossing the pair of fluffy linen from one hand to the other. She giggled loudly when she saw her grandfather slip on the newly polished floor of the kitchen.
"Jii-chan, when will you even learn to stop forgetting everything? Your socks have been in my hands for the past 10 minutes, the ones that you told me to hold." Carefully stepping over the slippery floor, she reached her grandfather in the center and placed them in his hands. He grunted a thank you and looked her up and down.
"Tell me that is not what you are wearing there?" Rin blinked then looked over at him. They were about the same height, referring to the fact that her Jii-chan was very short.
"What are you talking about grandpa? This is the uniform for the school!" Her grandfather then proceeded to slap her hand with the flyswatter he had previously been using. "Ouch!"
"Don't talk to me like that Rin! Just take a look at yourself! If your mother could see you now, oh, she would be so angry. What kind of school makes girls' dress up in some short skirts that barely hide your legs?"
Rin took a step back and sweat dropped. "Jii-chan…"
"Don't you Jii-chan me young lady," her grandfather raged while throwing his hands in the air. "I still don't like this idea. Sending you miles away from home where the male population is free and wild and pry upon innocent girls with nothing more then those short skirts and petty handbags!"
Rin put a comforting hand on her grandpa's shoulder and smiled. "Grandpa, I'm sure that most of those guys are going to be respectable. Besides, I've been with guys my whole life!"
Her grandfather slapped the counter with his swatter. "DANCING RIN! You have been DANCING with boys your whole life! There is a big difference young lady. Don't you know what those boys do? They try and be all sneaky about it; innocently dropping some money on the floor and getting down their hands and knees so they can look up your -"
"Jii-chan!"Rin covered her ears but couldn't stop the burst of flames upon her face. Even after all the time she had spent dancing, he still didn't trust guys. And he came up with some really wacky theories of the young male generation.
"Now come on, look alive! We have to drive her there! Don't be such a worrywart dad."
Rin squealed and rushed into her father's arms. Her personality was identical to that of her fathers, so they didn't quite get along like 'daddy's little girl,' but with the passing of her mother some time ago, they had bonded strongly. Along with her crazy grandfather, they were basically the story of her life.
"Thanks dad, grandpa's theory of the new male generation are really starting to get to me," she said while looking down at her watch and gasping. Dodging around her father she tried to race out the kitchen. "We're going to be late!"
"Wait Rin don't -"
Thump. Rin sat up from her place on the floor and rubbed her backside.
"Run," her father sighed and went to help her up. He could already tell this was going to be a long car ride.
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The winds blew freely and fast as they sped down the freeway and took another exist. Rin sighed and placed her arms on the windowsill as pulled her face away from the window. Her grandfather and dad were talking quietly in the two front seats, but stopped for a moment.
"Hey grandpa," Rin grabbed the back of his seat lightly. Why don't you tell another one of your stories? I mean, we only have 20 minutes left, so I wouldn't mind hearing one."
Her grandpa stroked his chin thoughtfully and smiled widely. "I'll tell you the story of a girl…"
Rin smacked her forehead. "Oh no, grandpa! If this is reflecting me in any way -"
"Don't be so paranoid, let me tell the story!" Rin huffed and leaned back against the seat.
"Now, once upon a time there was girl…"
"I don't really know about this."
"Oh come on!" Her friend gushed pushing open the heavy doors that led to the main ballroom. "You are twice good as any of the other girls in there. Plus…" her friend giggled in a seductive sort of way, "maybe you'll meet the man of your dreams!"
"Oh get real! Who believes in that?"
"I do!" Her friend snorted in disdain. " Sheesh Cho, no need to be such a spoil sport. Just dance your cares away like you normally do."
Pointedly ignoring her friend, Cho walked toward the center of the ballroom where there were many couples already floating across the dance floor. She sighed and turned her head of curls only to realize she was being watched.
He was gorgeous. He had short, choppy black hair that lay sexily over one eye and his tuxedo looked painted on his body. Oh god… she could feel herself turning red all the way down to her…
"Cho! Hello, is anybody home in there! I mean god you really can't pay attention for one minute can you. Seriously girl, you need to get your head out of the clouds -"
"Excuse me…" Cho and her friend looked up to find the man who had been watching her before. And oh, was he a man.
"Hey, I saw you watching me back there," Cho took the initiative and stepped up to him. His body warmth alone was making her knees a little weak, but she hid it well. Her friend on the other hand looked like a fish out of water.
He studied Cho for a moment, and then smiled. "Would you like to dance?"
Cho never missed a beat. "I thought you would never ask."
Taking her hand in his he lead her to the dance floor and gently placed his other hand at her waist. Cho smiled outward and inwardly as well. He was testing her to see how far he would be able to go. She loved that.
As a subtle waltz started up, he took the lead and leisurely led her through the dance. "You are quite wonderful at this."
Cho looked positively giddy on the inside. He had no idea of who he was dealing with. She smiled innocently. "I do try."
Suddenly he dipped her over his leg so her back arched and her legs were caught between him. His face resided inches away from her and her breath was coming in short pants. Okay, she definitely wasn't expecting him to make that type of move. One hand was splayed along her upper back while the other resided lazily rubbing circles at her hip. "But I really should have you know, I'm an expert as well. We could play this game for years if you would like."
Cho took a second to catch herself then smiled up at him. Taking the hand that was at her waist. She moved it for him and dragged it slowly down her front until it resided at her slim thigh, making him sweat slightly.
"Then let's play the game. And may the best be victorious."
He only grinned in return and brought her back up. For a long moment the outside sounds and music faded as they locked eyes and stared each other down. Neither was willing to back down so easily. This would definitely be the challenge of a lifetime.
"Woah! Woa, woa, woa," Rin turned incredulous eyes on her grandpa as he leaned back into the seat with a sigh of satisfaction. He always was the very best of story tellers…
"What does this have to do with anything? I mean Jii-chan, usually you tell me something about a life lesson, or to never trust boys and never be in the same room as one alone." She looked at her grandpa in astonishment. "What's the deal?"
"That story Rin," Jii-chan smile spread into a full grin as he almost laughed in Rin's ignorance, "was the story of your mother."
Rin gaped openly at him. "What! Then, wait, the guy in the story was…"
Rin's father flushed pink and tried to stay focused on his driving. "Yes, I told my father of how your mother and I first met. Though it really is astonishing to me how he remembers that much of it, and in so much detail. Even I don't remember touching her in such a suggestive way!"
Rin did all she could not to laugh at her dad. He was so funny when he was all flustered like that. She didn't really realize how her parents' relationship had been. Since her mother's health had failed when Rin reached the age of 4, she really didn't know all about her mother. The fact that she was now going to be going to the same school that her parents had gone to made her giddy. This was really going to be a wild ride!
Rin's dad suddenly stopped the car and Rin head popped out of the window. It was all she could ever imagine. A huge mansion, no wait, bigger than a mansion; the place was like the size of 10 mansions combined. A luxurious garden resided right outside with two fountains on each side of the middle path way. Many other families saying their goodbyes to their kids and Rin couldn't help but feel nervous and sick.
She stepped out the car and smoothed her skirt as best as she could. Her pigtails were still intact after the long car ride. Rin wimpered in her throat. It was so very big. The butlers came to take her things, and one by one tagged them to make sure they were sent to her exact room.
Turning around she saw her father and Jii-chan standing side by side admiring the décor. She ran to them and buried herself into her father's chest.
"Daddy," she whimpered hugging him tightly and nuzzled her face into his warmth. "I don't know if I wanna go anymore."
Rin's father smiled down at her lovingly and kissed the top of her head. Rubbing her shoulders he said, "But this is what you wanted Rin. You got here all on your own and you should be extremely proud of yourself. Your grandfather and I are happy to see you one step closer to your dreams."
"Speak for yourself," Jii-chan muttered as he watched one the boys who would be living here walk by with no shirt on. He really should have brought that flyswatter.
Rin gave a watery smile to her father and he kissed her nose and she kissed his cheek. Turning to her Jii-chan she gave a weak laugh as he scrutinized the boys' in the surrounding area. Her only Jii-chan.
"I'm gunna miss you grandpa," she hugged him and felt his arms encircle her in return. "And I swear to not kiss or go on any dates with a boy." Her grandfather then proceeded to smile in return.
"That's my granddaughter. Keep your eyes peeled. They are everywhere ready to feast upon young, beautiful girls. Don't make yourself prey Rin! You must always be the predator."
Rin shook her head in defeat and with one last kiss from her father smiled. "I will Jii-chan. I will." Rin simply took in their figures for a moment to burn them into her memory from this moment on. This was her family. However crazy and unorthodox they were, they were still a family.
"I'll write you," she called as she backed away and turned around. Her eye filled with tears, but they weren't necessarily bad. They were tears of joy, tears of sadness, and tears of independence. She was going to make it big here. Rin wouldn't let this school get the best of her. No way in hell. She was doing it for her family, for the passion, for the freedom, and for the talent.
But most of all…for herself.
And oh, did that pretty girl love to dance.
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