After getting all her tears out and drying her eyes, Rin invited Sesshomaru inside the house. He looked relieved to see her waterworks were over and sat down when she offered him a seat on the couch.

Now they sat in a weird silence, Sesshomaru glancing over the various pictures on her walls, and Rin twirling her hair in nervousness.

"I need a drink," she commented, and moved from her seat in the comfy chair across from Sesshomaru to go into the kitchen.

She felt sick. It had been years since she had been near another man like this, Naraku had made sure of that the entire time they were married. The awkwardness hung in the air and she desperately hoped the alcohol would calm her nerves and make conversation a more realistic possibility for her.

The vodka overtook the orange juice she had poured in her glass a little bit more than she had intended, but she was secretly grateful. Walking into the doorway of the kitchen she gave Sesshomaru a shy smile.

"Would you like anything?" she asked sweetly, the vodka burning in her stomach already.

"No, but thank you," he responded quietly.

Rin nodded and stepped back into the living room, pacing back and forth before the demon, trying to find something to say. Finally, she threw the obvious out to him.

"I'm nervous," she blurted loudly.

"Yes," he nodded.

"I'm not used to this," she admitted, some color coming into her cheeks. She watched Sesshomaru but his expressionless face was difficult to read. "But I'm glad you came," she offered finally, after a minute or two had passed without a response from him.

Sesshomaru simply nodded. Rin deflated a little, her liquid courage quickly fading with Sesshomaru's lack of acknowledgment. What was she expecting to come from this? If Naraku caught another man here she'd be dead for sure, especially Sesshomaru. Naraku already held disdain for Sesshomaru and the feeling certainly seemed mutual from Sesshomaru's end.

She wanted him to hug her, hold her, and reassure her. But terror gripped her heart and she couldn't even move towards him. But her mind continued to churn and she finally reached the only reasonable solution.

"Will you have an affair with me?" she asked, keeping her voice calm and even, while staring him directly in his beautiful amber eyes.

Sesshomaru's lips parted briefly, the shock readable to Rin for only a moment.

"If that is what you wish then this Sesshomaru will agree," he replied.

Rin was taken slightly aback. Was it really that simple? Just ask him to and he would? Not wanting to lose her nerve, she quickly continued the conversation as if they hadn't just made a huge, life altering decision.

"Well, okay then. But there are some things I'm curious about that I've never really thought to ask before," she started, giving him a mischievous smile. The alcohol was hitting full on now and the frantic pounding of Rin's heart was slowing.

"How old are you? I mean, I know you look to be in your late twenties, but how old are you really?" she poised to him.

Sesshomaru raised a brow, as if intrigued by such a dull inquiry.

"I appear to be 28 or 29 but I am indeed much older. My true age is near 500," he answered, his eyes studying her face for a reaction.

Rin's mouth hung open a bit at his words. 500 years? Her shock turned to amazement and she stepped towards the couch to sit next to him. He eyed her warily as she stared at his face and how smooth and young the skin was. Demons were fascinating she decided. But most certainly, Sesshomaru was the most fascinating of all the demons she had encountered.

"Have you ever been married?" she questioned further.

"No."

"When was your last girlfriend?"

"I do not date."

"That's not true, you dated Kagura!" she pointed out, a little annoyed he'd forget, considering the role she played in them getting back together.

He scoffed at Kagura's name, and ignoring her comment, reiterated his previous point.

"I do not date."

"Well what if I wanted to one day?" Rin ventured.

"Do not expect such things. If you want an affair, I will do what you wish, but do not expect me to ever become involved with you in that way," he said, turning to look at her big brown eyes.

Rin tried to hide the hurt. He wouldn't want to date her? But then she remembered what this would be for her. She was still married. For now. Maybe that would change at some point, maybe not. Her mind was feverish with possibilities and the thought of her choice, it was almost dizzying. Deciding to shove the dating issue to the side for now, Rin continued.

"When is the last time you had sex?" she asked coyly.

"You are becoming brazen," Sesshomaru shot back. But he answered nonetheless, "It has been quite a long time, more than a year."

"Why?" came her next question. Rin didn't know what was wrong with her. She went from completely terrified to having word vomit.

Damn it, vodka.

Her new companion all but rolled his eyes at her question.

"I'm busy. I run a billion dollar business with my father. I do not have time for such frivolity."

"Oh," Rin sighed. "Well how will you find time for me?"

"This will not be an issue," he said,"do not concern yourself with such things, Rin."

Rin smiled. She could tell that was his way of saying he would find time for her. He was an odd man that was for sure. But Rin found herself inexplicably drawn to him. His scent was driving her crazy and she wanted to lean into his chest to get a deeper inhale of it. But she stopped herself. Even with her liquid empowerment, her nerves were almost nauseating.

"I must go," Sesshomaru said suddenly, bringing Rin from her thoughts.

"Okay," she sighed, disappointed, "I'll walk you out."

They both stood, and he held her front door open for her as she stepped through onto the sidewalk. As soon as she saw the black corvette sitting in her driveway she ran to it, fingering the hood of what she knew was a very expensive car.

"I love it!" she exclaimed. "I want to go for a ride in it."

"Perhaps another night," Sesshomaru offered, leaning against the driver's side door.

Rin nodded. There was risk of her throwing up if she got into a fast car right now. The last thing she needed was to throw up in her soon to be lover's sports car.

Rin reached her hand out and placed it on his chest, hesitantly. But when his large hand covered her small one, she felt brave enough to venture forward and press her body into his, laying her head on his chest next to their hands. They sat in silence for a few minutes, Rin listening to the steady drum of Sesshomaru's strong heartbeat. She waited for him to kiss her. A kiss to seal the deal so to speak.

Rin moved her head so she was looking up into his eyes. He stared back down, unfaltering. Finally, Rin spoke up, becoming impatient for what she needed.

"If we're going to do this, I need you to be the one to make the decision. I can't," she explained. She wanted to do this with him, but unless he helped push her there, she'd chicken out.

"Hn, so you are resting all the responsibility on this Sesshomaru?" he asked.

"Yes," Rin answered. It was the truth and she was not ashamed of it.

Sesshomaru nodded, and keeping his hand on hers, he used the other to tilt her chin up further. He stared into her eyes a moment before pressing his lips gently to hers.

Rin felt a shock wave over come her body. But before she could respond he pulled away.

"I'll call you," he said, and got into his car and drove away.