Chapter 3: The Confrontation

Across town in Sesshomaru's very large house, he was busy getting dressed. today was his day off from work. He was planing to enjoy himself.

Sesshomaru's plans for going out was to meet Inuyasha and Naraku at a local and very popular café called, Blue Star Café.

He entered the fine establishment, then looked around. He spotted Naraku and Inuyasha. He joined them at their table.

"You're late," Inuyasha said.

"Whatever...," came Sesshomaru's reply. "Did you guys order?"

"Not yet," Naraku answered.

"Let's look over the menu then," Inuyasha suggested.

They all skimmed the various meals. Everything sounded delicious and somewhat expensive. But money wasn't a problem. Each man had a wallet full of bills. They finally placed their orders, then began conversation while thy waited.

"So what did you guys think about that party at the art museum?" Inuyasha asked.

"It was okay," Naraku said. "It wasn't the greatest thing in the world."

Sesshomaru only smirked and then said, "He's just upset because he got shot down."

Inuyasha looked toward Naraku. "By who?"

Naraku sighed before answering, "I don't know, some chick with a bad attitude problem." He then averted his attention to Inuyasha.

"She looked like your fiancée, Kagome."

"Well she should," Inuyasha began, "Because they're sisters."

"Twins to be exact," Sesshomaru added.

Inuyasha nodded in agreement.

Naraku was surprised. "Are you serious? Well what's her name?"

"Kikyo," Inuyasha answered.

Kikyo, Naraku thought. What a lovely name...but with a bad attitude. He shook his head.

"It doesn't matter," Sesshomaru put in, "because she barely gave him the time of day."

Naraku glared at Sesshomaru. "And like you had any better luck. I saw you talking to that woman and she dissed you like yesterday's news."

Sesshomaru scoffed. "Whatever..."

Inuyasha had to hold back the laughs that were about to come. Two grown men were battling against one another to know who got the most attention at an art museum? Ridiculous.

He then busied himself by looking around the café. "Where's our food?"

He spotted a nearby waitress and once she came walking by, he pulled her aside to say, "Is our order ready yet?"

"I'm sorry, sir, but your order will have to wait a little longer like everyone else," she responded, but with good manners. "It seems we're having some difficulties in the kitchen," she went on to say.

Inuyasha sighed. "Fine."

He allowed her to leave while they once again waited.

"Have you no patience," Sesshomaru said.

Inuyasha only glared at him.

They engaged back into conversation, mostly about women. They waited for another fifteen minutes, until Inuyasha retrieved the same waitress from before.

He said, "Can we just a refund, because this is poor service."

Before answering, she looked up at the three gentleman then said, "Sure, let me get the manager."

The waitress left, then returned followed by a woman with glossy black hair, wearing a red button down blouse, white pants and white open-toed sandals. It was Rin.

"Ms. Higurashi, these gentlemen say that they would like a refund," the waitress explained.

Rin looked upon them until her eyes landed on Sesshomaru. The anger inside her began to gradually rise. She wanted to hurry and end this situation before she lost all control.

She said, "As owner and manager of this café, I would be more than happy to give you a refund."

"Thanks Rin," Inuyasha said, but quieted when he saw the look on her face.

After the situation was taken care of, Inuyasha and Naraku left, all except for Sesshomaru who followed behind Rin until he was standing in her office. He closed the door, which made her jump, then turn around.

"What are you doing here?" she demanded.

"I came to talk to you," he answered.

"We have nothing to talk about," Rin countered. She then turned around, facing her desk.

Sesshomaru stepped forward. "I think we do."

Rin fists tightened. "Look, don't bother me today. I have lot's of work to do."

"Rin..." he softly called out, taking hold of her wrist.

Rin's body was going to react by pulling herself away, but instead she was shaking. A few tears rolled down her face. Sesshomaru was quick to move in front of her,lifting her delicate chin with his strong fingers.

At this moment, Rin appeared to be like a small girl.

"You hurt me, Sesshomaru...so much," she said.

"I know," he whispered. "And I'm sorry."

Rin felt masculine arms tighten around her dainty frame. She allowed this wanted comfort to happen,never being held in such a long time.

It seemed like they were both back in high school. Whenever Rin needed comfort, Sesshomaru would forever be by her side. Nothing could pry them apart. Until that day at Graduation.

Her sniffles calmed down and Sesshomaru found himself softly stroking her hair.

"You okay?" he asked.

She nodded her head into his strong chest. Rin removed herself from Sesshomaru, wiping her eyes so she could re-apply her make-up.

Sesshomaru headed for the door. "I'm going to go alright?"

Rin nodded. But before he left, she quickly blurted out, "Wait...maybe we could get to know each other again, but that doesn't mean a relationship."

He smiled. "I'd like that."

"Okay."

Sesshomaru then left,waiting to see what was next to come.