A/N: Hi people! Long time no see. I know you probably are mad at me for not updating on Guardian Angel but that one has to go on hiatus until after college apps.. Ughhhhh... College Apps... But anyways t'is the season to be jolly so no depressing thoughts.
Anyways, this is going to be my Christmas gift for all you wonderful readers so enjoy and please review. This is going to be a five chapter story and the last chapter will come out on Christmas day. I will make the deadline for this one I swear. This story is dedicated especially to my beta reader Artemisdelalune, and my favorite authors Windwitch00 and Saphira404!
Five Days before Christmas
Day One: Meeting Under a Mistletoe
Parties. A word that disgusted Sesshoumaru Inunotaisho to no end. And an actual party brings into him a negative feeling a thousand times more stronger than the word did. He loathed the atmosphere, the loud people, the drinking, the loud music and whatever other vile and disgusting thing he did not mention. So for the hundredth time that night the great demon lord wondered indignantly, 'How in the world did I end up in one?'
Flashback
"Come on Sesshoumaru!" Kagome begged, "It's not going to be that bad! Besides! It's a great way to meet new people!"
"This Sesshoumaru does not need to meet new people." Sesshoumaru glanced down stoically at his brother's girlfriend.
"Keh! I told you he wouldn't do it!" Inuyasha snorted on the couch, his amber eyes glued onto the TV, "The idiot's too busy being mystical and stoic to go to any party."
Sesshoumaru made no move to show that he heard the previous statement and began walking to his kitchen.
"Rin." He called, "Have you finished your homework?"
"Almost mi'lord!" Rin chirped from the kitchen table.
"It's almost dinner time." Sesshoumaru stopped at her table to inspect her work.
"Yes sir!" Rin smiled at him, "Rin will finish at top speed."
Sesshoumaru's eyes narrowed slightly when he heard the footsteps of Kagome as she stalked him into the kitchen. "Then think of Rin!" She pressed on, "Even if you don't want to interact with people, at least let Rin be normal!"
"This Sesshoumaru does not think that letting Rin into a party with a bunch of drunk teens is a good way for her to be normal." He answered.
"Not true! I never attend parties with alcohol in the picture! And anyways! It's gonna be Sara's birthday party too! And she really wanted you to be there!" Kagome argued, "Right Inuyasha?"
"Keh! Keep me out of this woman!" Inuyasha's distracted voice came from the next room.
Sesshoumaru was about to reject her again when he felt another gaze on him.
"Sesshoumaru Sama?" Rin's big brown eyes locked onto his own, "Rin thinks it would be nice to go to a birthday party. Rin wants to go! Can we please?"
Sensing an opportunity Kagome add her own pleas, "Yes Sesshoumaru sama please?"
End of Flashback
Sesshoumaru's eyes scanned the room for Rin and found her playing with the kid Kohaku and the fox kit Shippo. At least Kagome kept her no alcohol promise. He thought grimly. If Rin looks happy then he could probably put up with this for another hour or so.
"Sesshoumaru Sama." A voice said.
"Sara." He answered without turning to her.
"Thank you for coming to the party." Sara continued.
He nodded.
"It's an honor to spend my birthday in your company."
To that he made no remark.
Sara stood quiet for a while beside him. To that he made no protest either. In truth he knew how she felt about him. He knew from the first moment he saw how she reacted towards him in their first meeting. Though he could not say he felt the same for her, he did not mind her presence, So long as it pleased her to stay near him, he allowed her to do so.
But once again, the evil nature of parties began its hideous attack. He realized that he had let his guard down when he heard the people chant "spin the bottle! Spin the bottle!"
"Sara you're up!" Someone called out.
Sara turned and responded that she would be there shortly. Then she shyly turned to Sesshoumaru and asked whether he wanted to join.
"No thanks" he replied coolly.
Sara nodded and looked disappointed. He was thankful that she, at least, did not pursue the subject.
He then decided that it was time for him to make a quick get away before one of these people can somehow find a way to drag him into the stupid game. So before anyone can protest, he commanded his servant Jaken to look after Rin, slipped into his car and drove away.
Upon arriving at his destination, he stepped out of his car and was greeted by the crispy night air. The central park was especially pretty at night with its lights and decorations at this time of year. The sight of couples and families strolled about in the cool night enjoying the view added a nice a Christmas feeling to the scene. He enjoyed being in Central park around Christmas. No one bothered him and he can enjoy some quiet time alone.
A young boy walked by and asked his mother for his present. The mother of course, told him that he would have to wait till Christmas and the boy immediately pouted.
Sesshoumaru observed the scene stoically and reminded himself that he would have to shop for Rin's present soon. So he began to debate on what to get her and how many should he buy. 'I should not spoil her' he thought, 'But she deserves more than just one or two.'
He was so busy thinking that he delayed looking up when a woman screamed, "Byakuya you come back with that!" When he did look up it was already too late.
A woman, or rather, a demoness running on a gust of wind(though she kept it low enough for humans to think that she is running on the ground) came charging towards him at full speed.
"Watch it you-" whatever she was about to call him was lost in the impact.
He himself, was not harmed but the impact threw the woman right into a tree.
He narrowed his eyes and glared, "What is the meaning of this witch?"
The woman's eyes, previously shut tight in pain, snapped open to reveal two angry looking crimson orbs.
"Meaning?! My Meaning?!" She spat, "What the hell is your problem, I told you to move!"
"If you had time to tell me to do so you should have gotten out of the way yourself." He answered simply.
Her eyes narrowed as she let out a hiss of frustration. He could tell that she was about to cuss him out. But before she could do so, her eyes traveled upwards and she fell silent with a small "oh!"
All her anger seemed to drain as she began to mutter instead, "Crap."
His eyes wandered up to where she was looking at and he discovered the reason for her distress. She was caught under a mistletoe. Unfortunately he was the only one there.
"Do not get any ideas." He told her at once, "This Sesshoumaru has no intention of doing anything or that sort."
She was mute for a moment before her anger rushed back. "To hell with you! As if I wanted anything like that from the beginning! Don't you act so high and mighty you girly man!"
Sesshoumaru's eyes narrowed dangerously, "Don't push your luck witch." And before she could respond, he swiftly walked away leaving a very shocked and angry demoness behind him.
