"Rin! Get up child, it's time for school!" Rin's grandmother yelled. Rin groaned. She hated school. She hated this new place. 3 months ago Rin Tsukimori moved in with her grandmother after her Dad had a sudden transfer out of state. So she left Tokyo, her friends and her life behind only to move into this dump. Everyone at school treated her badly mostly because she was mute.

Rin hated talking, she'd wondered how people can just talk and talk and talk for hours. Rin got out of bed as she dressed or school. She entered her classroom and sat on her bench. Everyone around were mingling when the teacher walked in and classes began. Rin wasn't exactly a genius, but she had the best grades in the school. While she was daydreaming through most of her class, she didn't notice the tall-silver haired man take the seat next to her. While other girls had already began to pin point which one of the 2 brothers they wanted, Rin was busy thinking about the garden she planted in her grandmother's backyard.

School day ended and Rin began to pack her stuff. She was always the last to leave so when she banged into someone at the door, it kind of surprised her. She looked up expecting to see a Teacher only to meet with a pair of golden eyes, glaring down at her. She picked her bags as she moved towards the door but the boy just won't move. "Excuse me." She whispered. It had been exactly 3 months and 2 weeks since she'd stopped speaking.

It was precisely the day her parents told her she'd have to move in with her grandmother. She cried her eyes out. Her friends soon forgot her as they continued with their life. She on the other hand became alone and mute. Sesshomaru's eyes widened. He wasn't expecting a very bad, harsh like voice but he wasn't expecting it to be this sweet either. Too shaken by her voice to say anything he moved just a little to let the little girl go. He'd heard them talking about a girl named Rin form Tokyo. She wouldn't talk to anyone around because she thought she was too good to be here.

Sesshomaru couldn't understand how anyone could've missed the sadness in her eyes. With that thought he proceeded to get back to class and collect his things before meeting his half-brother in the hallway. As he moved out he found the girl cornered by his half-brother and his new friends at the locker. He inwardly sighed. When was his half-brother going to learn?

Rin paid them no heed as she continued to put on her shoes. Kagome grabbed her bag and threw it aside. "Give it up, Rin! Do you think you're better than us?" Kagome threatened. Rin ignored them and proceeded to pick her stuff up when Sango pushed her down. Rin winced. She still continued when Sesshomaru intervened.

"Half-breed." Sesshomaru half growled. "What?!" Inuyasha spat. "Let's go." He said. Everyone around them groaned and called him a party pooper. Sesshomaru turned back to look at the little girl but she was already on her feet and ready to move. He had to comment on how strong the girl was. He wasn't expecting her to pick herself up and move along.

The next day Sesshomaru found a note on his desk. Curious to know he picked it up.

'Thank you for yesterday but I don't want to indebted to anyone. Please let me know if there's a way to return the favor.' Sesshomaru growled. He wasn't thinking of having the little girl indebted to him. He just ...felt sorry? What kind of a daiyokai feels petty human feelings like 'sorry'? Sesshomaru scoffed. He glared at the note. Poison dripped from claws as the note burnt into ashes. Soon the classes started filling up and Inuyasha and his new gang walked in.

Rin walked in last and someone put their foot out front and she tripped. Sesshomaru's eyes widened as she held on to the wall before falling thus ending her fall. The boys groaned. Rin's bangs were so long, nobody could see her face. She kept her head down as she kept walking. Sesshomaru watched her carefully eyeing every move. He'd have a talk with those boys later but for now his gaze kept at her foot. He was sure she sprained her ankles. She reached her sit and plopped down as the teacher entered.

"I hope everyone is aware that exams start in 2 weeks. Inuyasha and Sesshomaru, though you're new I hope you have caught on with the school work. Although if you people don't understand something, please contact Rin. She's our topper." The teacher instructed as Sesshomaru stared at Rin. After that the classes started and soon lunchtime arrived.

Rin took her lunchbox and began to walk out when Inuyasha, kagome and Sango blocked her path. Rin stood there waiting for them to move. "You know, we could stand here all day..." Sango said. "You know maybe we should, the light is so great, and it's kind of cool you know." Rin sucked in. Just then Kohaku popped out. "Rin-chan!" He called out as he dragged her by the hand.

"Kohaku! How many times do I have to tell you to stop talking to her?" Sango yelled.

"And how many times do I have to tell you STOP HARASSING RIN!" Kohaku yelled. Sango took a step back. Kohaku dragged Rin out by the hand. Sesshomaru walked out of the classroom. "Oye! Sesshomaru! Where are you going?" Inuyasha yelled.

"None of your concern, half breed!" Sesshomaru yelled back. He walked to the rooftop. The air passed through his hair. His eyes scanned the ground looking for something. 'I'm just making sure she's no more in trouble...yeah that's all.' Sesshomaru assured himself. He found her, under a tree with that boy. She just sat there eating. That boy kept telling her some weird story about a dog and how he rescued it. Sesshomaru scoffed. No Dog requires saving. He took pride in the dog demon that he was. Soon however the bell rang. He watched her get up and follow. Sesshomaru took that as a que to return to class.