You know I noticed off the top that in my first chappy I had it in Rin's POV. Whoops. That was a bad on me, but it seems as if no one has complained about it yet. *Grins* So I was just giving you guys a heads up on it and to say that I will make sure to tell you guys whenever I change POV's. So on with the next chapter.
WARNING: This chapter will possibly make you cry your eyes out. Get some tissues!
Chapter 7
Everything Happens
For a Reason....right?
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Right as Rin walked through the doors, the hallways became quiet. Not sure what everyone was looking at, Rin glanced behind her, only to see nobody there. She turned her gaze toward the crowd in front of her. Why was everyone looking at her like that, Rin asked herself.
A girl Rin barely knew came up to her. Rin searched her brain for a moment until she came up with her name. "Ka-kagome?" Rin wasn't sure if she got her name correct because the girl burst into tears right in front of her. Whoa, what the hell? Rin hesitantly wrapped her arms around the tall-ish girl and patted her back.
The girl managed a small, "I am so sorry Rin." Still, Rin was confused as to why she would be crying and to actually be crying over her.
"It's okay, you never hurt me Kagome." Rin whispered quietly and started moving away from the group of kids that were watching the dramatic display. Rin headed towards the girl's bathroom making sure to check the stalls and lock the door. Kagome hadn't stopped crying yet. "There, there, you don't have to cry." Rin tried soothing the young girl but it only made her sob more. She was in an awkward position and didn't know how to handle this situation. Rin was about to get up when Kagome grasped her wrist, gently but firmly.
"No Rin, I am so sorry for what happened. I understand why you are so quiet and how you keep to yourself all the time. It isn't your fault, though. Rin I am sorry for what has happened." Something inside of Rin twisted and she stared at Kagome in shock. How could she know? How did she find out? What do I do? So many questions went through her mind until Kagome whispered, "You do know, don't you?"
Rin didn't know what she was talking about. How could she? She had just gotten here. Rin slowly shook her head, and when Kagome saw her deny that she didn't know, she broke down in tears again. This time Rin slipped her arm around Kagome's shoulders and held her as she sobbed for God only knew what. Rin wanted answers though, "Kagome? What is it? Why are you crying?" When Kagome was done crying her eyes out, what she said sent a shock through Rin.
"Your parents were in a car accident Rin. It was on the news, they identified them and when they said Mr. and Mrs. Tenshi, I knew it was your parents. I am sorry Rin, so sorry." This then led to Kagome crying again but Rin was in shock. Nothing inside her wanted to work and she felt like this was another problem to add to her family. Another secret to keep and lock away, only it was out in the open.
Finally grasping the situation she was in she felt her heart give out.
Rin Tenshi cried for the death of her parents. She cried for her brother, who was too innocent to deal with a death, no two deaths. Rin cried for herself, she didn't know what she was going to do anymore. Everything was ruined and nothing would ever be the same again. This, Rin knew, without a doubt.
The day continued uneventful. The teens now were leaving Rin alone not saying a word to her. This disturbed Rin, she wasn't use to everyone being so quiet. Some teachers would ask Rin if she were OK, or they would excuse her from doing any work at all in class. Rin was getting tired of all the attention and to top it all off Sesshomaru was no where to be seen.
"Who are you looking for?" Sango, a friend of Kagome's and now Rin's, asked. Rin cursed herself for being too obvious in her search. She gave Sango a smile and shook her head as if she didn't know what she was talking about.
Sango wasn't fooled in the least, she already knew how to read Rin now. Every time Sango knew she was lying was when she bit her lower lip. Which she was chewing on furiously. Sango eyed Kagome, already seeing her nod in agreement.
Rin was watching them from the corner of her eye and saw that they came to an agreement of some sort. Slowly she tried to ease her chair away from the two but was stopped by Kagome's hand on the head of her chair. Shit, she didn't move fast enough. "Rin, you know you can trust us, right? We don't want you to think that we're not your friends, because we are. Okay?" Rin was shocked by her forwardness. She had never heard anyone say anything like that to her in years. Rin felt as if she were actually wanted for once and she was happy to have friends. Without any hesitation, Rin nodded her head. Kagome smiled and continued, "So Rin who are you looking for? Girl or Boy? Friend or Boyfriend?" Kagome grinned.
Rin hastily started before Kagome could start something. "Oh he's just a friend. His name is Sesshomaru, Sesshomaru Takashi." As soon as his name came out of her lips, Sesshomaru came through the science door. With, surprisingly, his younger brother. That is when Rin remembered Inuyasha saying he was going to ask Kagome out today. She wasn't so sure how this was going to go for the two. Rin was surprised when Sesshomaru headed toward them to find a seat behind the three girls.
Inuyasha followed Sesshomaru reluctantly and when he saw Kagome he grinned slowly at her. Rin watched with fascination as Kagome's face turned red, either out of embarrassment or anger, Rin was not sure. Then they sat in the two desks behind them silently and class began.
Science was always made Rin's head spin. I mean why were there numbers in science when the numbers should be in algebra? It was stupid to her but right now she had a C in this class and she needed to concentrate. Even though her science teacher told her she didn't have to do any work, what with the accident and all, but she ignored it and said she needed to have something to keep her mind off of it. Which was true, she didn't want to talk about the accident with anyone. All she wanted was her brother, to make sure he was alright. First she had to get through science and then she would be out of there.
So for the rest of class Rin tried to figure out the whole concept of elements and equations, with numbers. It was frustrating but it looked as if Kagome and Sango already had it down. Great, Rin thought, I'm stupid and quiet. Rin sure as hell was not going to be asking help though.
When the bell rang Rin let out a sigh of relief. This was her routine, but when she got up both Sango and Kagome were there on either side of her. The subject of their conversation, Inuyasha and Sesshomaru. Rin was surprised that they would be talking about them when they could clearly hear what they were saying. Rin decided to point this out before they said something obvious, "They can hear you, you know." They had been saying that Inuyasha was a perv and a total playboy when the two friends heard Rin say that they grinned at her.
"Rin, my dear friend, hanyou's and youkia's have excellent hearing. Both Kagome and I know they can hear us very clearly. Isn't that right boys?" Sango turned her head over her shoulder with fake smile. Both said boys nodded, only Inuyasha said. "The only reason they are talking about me is because they have nothing better to do."
Kagome seemed to flare with energy. Rin and Sango both slipped away from the scene, already sensing a battle.
Sesshomaru met them outside and said in that same monotone voice. "The car is parked over there. Inuyasha can find his own way home and we can go get your brother at the other school." Rin smiled and nodded in thanks.
Rin took in Sango's shocked form and said, "Sango since Kagome is still inside you should wait for her. Maybe give Inuyasha a ride as well." Sango nodded silently, still unsure of the whole, Sesshomaru giving Rin a ride thing. "I will be fine Sango okay. I need to get my brother from the other school, anyways. I need to make sure he is okay." Sango caught on to what she was saying and didn't hesitate as she nodded in agreement.
So Rin and Sesshomaru headed towards the car. Rin got in the passenger side as Sesshomaru slipped in the driver seat. Neither said a word when he maneuvered his way from the two parked cars they were in between.
When they were on the rode Sesshomaru glanced at Rin from the corner of his eyes. "Are you alright Rin?"
Rin jumped at the sudden question. She had been hoping that she could avoid this conversation but he just had to come and say it out loud. Rin wasn't sure how to reply, she felt sad and empty. She did not want to sound depressed though so she didn't say anything.
Sesshomaru saw in her body language that she did not want to talk about it. So he drove on until he heard a distinct, "I'm not sure how to feel about it." Sesshomaru nodded.
Shock went through Rin, Why did she answer and why did it have to be as stupid as that? She felt her face heat up but then heard Sesshomaru speak. "You know, I lost my mother. It happened in a fire and I was only 13. I miss her and I wasn't sure how to handle the accident. I was angry with my father when he began to fall in love again even after he said he would always love my mother. I would lock myself in my room for days on end and before I knew it I had a half brother, Inuyasha. Even though I hated father and his new wife I did love my brother and that made me forget about them."
Rin had been listening with tears in her eyes. Before she could say anything there was a knock on her window. She slowly looked up to see a sad and wet Tsu. It had started to rain without her realising it. Tsu was all she could see, his sad face and the way his lips quivered, from both the cold and from wanting to cry. Rin hastily opened the door and got out in the freezing rain. She held Tsu in her arms and they both wept as the rain carried away their tears.
*Sniffles* I cried at the end of this chapter.
I feel so bad for doing this chapter that I will try and make sure that something good happens in the next one. So I hope you review and tell me how this one went. I made it somewhat longer since you won't be hearing from me in a while. *hands boxes full of tissues through computer screen plus chocolates*
Have a Merry Christmas. Daddy'sPoetryAngel out!! ^_^
