Rin grabbed the headset off and threw it on the dressing table. She looked at the roses in a vase on the dressing table. She knew who they were from, Naraku. He doesn't seem to know the meaning of 'Not interested.' She sighed and reached for the card, reading the offer of taking her out for dinner that night.

"I will be awaiting for you in the parking lot, my dear."

She shook her head. "Does he ever get a clue?"

"Who?"

She looked in the mirror to see Shippo standing in the doorway with a huge grin and a girl under his arm reflected in the glass.

"No one, Shippo. Run along and have fun." She gave him a smile.

He shrugged and walked off the girl under his arm giggling at something he whispered to her. Rin shook her head again, turning to change back into her street clothes. She heard the door open and Sango's voice, "Hey Rin? You dressed, yet?"

"Almost. Why?" she stated poking her head around the door.

"Naraku is waiting for you. He has a Limo." The girl gagged.

"Again? Great." Her voice was heavy with sarcasm. She pulled back into the bathroom to finish before walking out. "Lets see what excuse have I not used before?"

Sango frowned at the floor, "How about you already have date?"

"Oh ya I can see so many ways how that could go wrong, like I don't and he would want to meet him. I would not put it pass him to follow me home."

"I know, but Miroku has two of his friends here. I bet one wouldn't mind coming to your rescue. I mean just to get you out of tonight."

Rin thought about it, "I couldn't ask that of one of them. I don't know them. It wouldn't be fair."

"One wouldn't mind." Sango wiggled her eyebrow. She darted out of the room as a pillow was thrown then popped her head back in, "That's not very nice. I mean you know how to act like a lady…" she raised a hand and cupped it around her mouth as if talking to someone next to her, "…reason one for not kneeing the jerk, Naraku, in the balls." She coughed and stood straight again, "Either way, the guy is really cute. Who knows you might find a permanent boyfriend in him."

Rin shook her head, "How do you know one is willing?"

"I offered."

Rin spun around her hair fly into her face. It took her awhile to remove it from her eye to see who had spoken. Standing next to Sango in the doorway was the man from the table, his silver hair and golden eyes unmistakably recognizable. He gave her a small frown leaning against the doorjamb.

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Sesshomaru couldn't help but frown at her. She had turned so fast that her hair looked like a banner of night beckoning him to comb his fingers through it. He had an urge to see it spread out under her as she lay on his pillows as he put the fire of passion into her dark eyes. The only thing on her lips would be his name.

He mentally shook himself. He had never thought of any woman in his bed before. What was wrong with him? Oh, why had he listened to Inuyasha and offered his assistances? "Because it's Naraku." This girl was so small, he would break her like a toothpick when he got mad enough and from what he over heard, he might the minute she told him no again.

"I thank you, sir, but it's not necessary." She told him pulling on an ankle-length leather coat. "I have handled this guy before."

She grabbed a purse and walked pass him. He was stunned; this woman didn't drool over him as the others did. He knew she had a fiery spirit; she had to have one to stand up for her friend as she did earlier that night. He figured the reason she had jerked away from him then was because of the anger she was feeling. Now, he wasn't so sure.

He came back to realty by a small punch on his arm. He looked down and saw Sango…that's what Miroku called her right?

"He's in the parking lot! WAITING!"

He sighed and pushed away from the doorjamb to stroll down the hall after the girl. He should have stayed at the office again.

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Rin Mitsukai. The dark figure licked his lips as he watched her stepped out of the club. He never missed one of her shows, ever since he first saw her at the Hirohito club. He knew when they offered her the spot in Tokyo and had followed her. She was a thing of beauty.

She had spotted him and he was sure her shoulders fell slightly at the sight of him leaning against his limo, but he knew time would bring her around; he just had to be patience. She started towards him but stopped when someone placed a hand on her shoulder. She turned to the man standing there.

Naraku knew who it was. There weren't that many people who had his looks and aura of power. Sesshomaru Hikokoro, one of his biggest adversaries. How dare that bastard touch what is his! Rin had her back to him now so he couldn't see her face, but he could see Sesshomaru and he was not happy.

He started forward as Rin turned back to him and waved Sesshomaru head of her. Instead, the man wrapped an arm her waist, pulling her close to his side. Naraku's blood started to boil. He glared at the man daring to hold his girl.

"Hey Naraku. You know Sesshomaru."

Her voice was like an angel, it seemed to calm a bit, but it was short lived.

"Naraku." Sesshomaru said nothing else, but kept his eyes on him.

"Good evening Rin." He ignored Sesshomaru. "Will you be accepting my dinner offer tonight?" He flicked a glance at the man.

"No, Naraku. I told you before. I just don't feel that way towards you."

He could not fault her, he was almost twice her age, but he never felt so alive than when she sang. During the first and last date they went on, he was so at peace and at ease that the next morning he thanked his servants for everything they did, didn't throw any of his employees out the window, and left a very good tip at a lunch meeting. It wasn't until that night that it changed; she refused him. She told him that she had fun, but it had felt weird being with him on a date. She didn't feel the same way he did. She said they could friends, but he wanted more. He wanted Rin and only hell itself would be able to take her from him

"I'm sorry you still see it that way, dear. I will change your mind someday, I'm sure."

Rin sighed as she always did when he told her he did not intend to stop anytime soon. She was about to say good-bye when Sesshomaru spoke up.

"I think the lady is trying to tell very nicely for you to get lost."

Naraku growled, "And what is it to you. You can't tell me you're her boyfriend. I know she doesn't have one."

He shrugged, "Maybe I'm going to change that. Come along, Rin. Our friends are waiting for us." He turned them around and was now heading towards a nice looking silver jaguar.

"Just you wait, Sesshomaru. You thought I'm ruthless in the business world, wait until you deal with me in the real world. I will have her."

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Inuyasha was there waiting for them leaning against his car. "Don't you two look cozy?" He smiled.

Sesshomaru glared and unlocked the door. He waited until Inuyasha got in before handing her down into the passenger seat. He knew she was confused about the way things went. After he had stopped her just outside the side door, he had stated plainly he was going to go with her. She tried telling him that it was unnecessary, Naraku wouldn't try anything, but he finally stooped to telling her that if she kept arguing about it he was going to deal with it himself, without her.

She had to be confused as to why he would get in involved. Hell, he was confused as to why he was doing it. Moreover, what he had told Naraku about him becoming her boyfriend was to say the least surprising. Did he want them to be a couple?

"Where are you taking me?" Rin asked.

He looked at her then returned to the road, "Dinner."

Inuyasha smacked his forehead, "Geeze, Sessy. Can you be anymore crude?" He looked at her, "We're meeting up with Miroku, Sango, and Kagome at the restaurant."

She nodded, "I see, I can grab a cab from there?"

Inuyasha frowned, "You not wanting to join us? Look, I know Miroku can grate some nerves and Mr. Ice over there is not the best of company, but really we aren't all that bad of people."

She smiled at that, "It's not that…Uh…"

"Inuyasha Hikokoro. Rin Mitsukai, right?"

She nodded, "Like I was explaining, its not that I don't like you guys, but…I'm just not hungry." Truth be told she was famished, but Sesshomaru was making her feel too warm and cozy, which wasn't a good thing right now.

He raised an eyebrow at her, "I know something that will change your mind…The restaurant we're going to has this great little chocolate dessert. It oozes chocolate fudge, from a chocolate brownie topped with a chocolate moose and a cherry."

"How did you know my weakness?"

"What woman doesn't like chocolate?" Inuyasha glanced at his brother. "I hope he's listening, I would really hate to have to beat it into him."

"Kagome doesn't really like chocolate that much, not as much as me. Alright, but just one." she blushed as she looked at him.

Inuyasha smirked, "Did Sesshomaru just growl at me? Just because i got her to smile? This is going to be fun tonight."

…}{…

Sesshomaru narrowed his eyes as he watched the valet opened Rin's door and helped her out. His brother, who had gotten out behind her, held his arm out to her.

"May I escort the lady inside?"

Sesshomaru felt a growl clawing at his throat again. He was able to swallow it down unlike the last one. He shoved his hands into his pants pockets and followed the two inside. The rest of the group sat waiting in the lobby for them. He kept his gaze forward, trying to keep his thoughts from wondering to her. He wanted to hold her close his side. He wanted to rip his half brother in half then those halves in half.

He sighed and placed his chin in his hand, not caring if anyone was watching him. He was frustrated with himself. For what, he didn't know. That's what frustrated him. He looked at the girl sitting next to him out of the corner of his eye. She sat talking to Inuyasha while they shared a menu, laughing at his jokes and blushing when he complimented her.

He's been on many dates, mostly just to keep his father and stepmother off his back, but he did date. At first girls from high school, then at college, and even some of the ones father had suggested after he started working at the company. However, he didn't date them for himself.

He didn't want their approval, didn't want their love-filled eyes on him, or their roaming hands. He mentally cursed, "Then why was it that I feel like I crave those things from her?" He was trying to think of a logistic answer when a resounding SMACK and THUD echoed in his ears.

He looked around to see Miroku on the floor a large lump forming on his head, a broken planter scattered on and around him with Rin weaving through the tables towards the front doors. That did it. He bent down to look at his brother's friend, grabbing him by the collar.

"Touch her again, and little women wielding planters will be the least of your worries." He growled out before standing and following Rin.

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"Inuyasha, you owe me big, dude." Miroku gave a pointed look at his long time friend as Inuyasha looked at him leaning over the table.

"What he say?" The man looked like a little child waiting for a present.

Miroku pulled himself up from the floor and threw himself into his chair next to Sango, "Planter wielding women were going to be the least of my worries it I touch her again."

Inuyasha fell over laughing.

"That was planned?" Sango asked looking between the two.

Miroku nodded, holding his ice water to the lump on his head.

"Why?" Kagome asked.

Inuyasha held up a hand trying to catch his breath, "Hold on." He took a drink of water and a deep breathe before speaking, "Ok, yes that was planned and I'm sorry Sango. I figured something was up with him when she came and yelled at Miroku. You remember when you told him you owned him big time?" He looked at Miroku who nodded.

"Ya, he mumbled something then said 'More then you know.'"

Inuyasha nodded, "I was sitting next to him and caught some of what was first said. Give, Girl, Me, and Even. It took me a little bit to put it together. It wasn't until he smiled and toasted Rin after she sang the first song did it hit me." He waved his arms, "I mean he never smiles, nor does he toast anyone. I was sort of flirting with her in the car to get her to come to dinner and he growled at me…GROWLED!"

The three looked at each other then back at him.

"I wanted to see a physical action from him. Therefore, I ask Miroku if he wouldn't mind groping her once. I do apologize for that my friend. I didn't think the planter as a weapon with her. I should have known better."

"Believe me bud; in the end I was not worried about her." he shivered, "Man your brother sure is scary."

"What's going to happen now? Do you think he'll bring her back in or what?" Kagome asked looking at the front. She was worried about her friend that seemed like a sister.

"I don't know. I didn't plan on her storming out. I was just looking for a reaction from him." Inuyasha stared at the doors. "Wonder what will happen now? I didn't think that far. What if he hurt her?" Inuyasha had to say one thing, his plan worked; it just forgot to think this far ahead. He lowered his head and looked at his dinner, not feeling so hungry anymore. "What have I started?"