he pulled up to the gated area of his neighborhood and flashed a key card that opened the gates for them. It was a short 5 minute drive from the gates to get to his house. The house wasnt as big as the others in the neighborhood but was still large compared to the small apartment Rin lived at.
As Sesshomaru pulled into his driveway he stalled his car for a few minutes and prepared himself for the messages and voicemails he no doubt had waiting for him. "Were here Rin..." He reached one of his clawed hands to Rins matted hair. Even asleep she looked so sad. "Rin..." He watched her eyes slowly open and take in her surroundings. She didnt say anything to him as she opened his car door and bent over to throw up outside his car.
"S-sorry..." Her hands were shaking as she reached for the door handle. "Carsick.." She lied to him. He knew it too but chose to ignore it. "Lets get you inside." Sesshomaru said as he reached for the trunk button.
A week later
Rin had finally gotten all of the alcohol out of her system. She found it easier to smile and to do anything really. Naraku and Hakudoshi were still on the search for her but were constantly denied entry to Sesshomarus estate.
Rin had gotten to know Sesshomaru better in her second week of knowing him. He didnt talk much but she could read him all the same. His amber eyes speaking more words than he ever dared to himself.
When he left to go to work, Rin would panic. Would Naraku come for her while he was away? She could barely keep her mind busy enough before her panic attacks started. Sesshomaru tried to get her to take xanax or anything to soothe her panic attacks but she refused. "No more drugs." She would whisper to him while she moved her knees up to her chin.
Sesshomaru hated it when Rin would cry. He could hear her some nights crying out in her sleep. He didnt know how to comfort her or how he could help her get over her nightmares from being in the Onigumo residence. She would wake up and cry more from being in an unfamiliar place. Usually she would cry for Ah and all Sesshomaru could do was sit and listen disappointedly.
"Rin... I'm going to work now. Ill see you later this evening. If you need anything just call Jaken and tell him I told you to." He looked down to her on his couch and watched as she withdrew into herself again but nodded. She never bothered to talk with Jaken but knew eventually she would have to suck it up and ask for food one day.
He patted Rin on her head before turning and grabbing his cell phone. He looked back at her one more time before walking out the front door. He double checked to make sure the door was locked then walked to his car. Sesshomaru let out one big sigh before pulling out of his driveway. He wasnt going to work today. He had too much on his mind to deal with how hectic the hospital has been since Naraku was doing everything he could to get Rin back to him.
Sesshomaru paused at the front door to Rins dads house. Rin hadnt asked to get her dog back but it was what he thought she needed for peace of mind at night.
He readied himself for what he thought was going to be a shit show. He didnt know what to expect since Rin didnt really talk much about her dad.
After knocking on tthe door he could hear barking on the other side. He wasnt afraid but the dog sounded huge. The deep growls and stomping were an indicator.
"Coming!" He heard an older gentleman yell out.
When the door opened Sesshomaru saw himself staring into the same brown eyes that Rin had. Except his were more somber and tired looking than hers. "Hello?" He said to Sesshomaru who needed to collect himself.
"Dr. Taisho." He extended a hand to Rins Father. "I've come her for Ah. Rin has been asking for him for a while...so I-" "You came for the dog?"
Sesshomaru blinked, not liking being cut off but nodded. "I hope its not inconvenient." Her father shook his head and opened the door wider. "C'mon, lets go collect his things."
As Sesshomaru started to walk inside he could see Ah sitting on the couch eyeballing him. A low growl escaped the dog and Sesshomaru retaliated with a growl of his own which made Ah whine a little.
"How is my baby girl?" He heard from down the hall. "I havent seen her since the wedding. Is she back with Hakudoshi? Is she doing better?"
Sesshomaru didnt feel like answering his questions so he just shrugged and looked away. "I should get going, cant leave Rin alone for too long." Sesshomaru grabbed the dog bowl and Ahs toys. "Come." He said. The dog promptly jumped off the couch and followed Sesshomaru out the door. Ahs shaggy tail wagging as he pranced to the car.
After Ah was settled into Sesshomarus back seat he looked to the dog. "So youre Ah?" The huge dog tilted his head and continued to look out the window. Such a trusting dog. Sesshomaru could smell the white dog. Definitely was an indoor dog. He would have to call jaken to get the house prepared.
Rin wasnt sure how much time had passed by. She stayed staring at her feet on the couch. The tv was on but she wasnt even sure what she was watching anymore. It was all just background noise to her at this point. When did Sesshomaru get off work? She was already lonely. She liked the comfortable silence between them. Even if he just sat there doing paper work and not even noticing her, she was as happy as she could be.
Being sober wasnt hard when Sesshomaru was around. The house was big and had more than she'd need to preoccupy herself. She felt so little sitting in the living room waiting for Sesshomaru to call or text the cell phone he bought her for emergencies.
Would Jaken bring her alcohol if she asked? Or did Sesshomaru warn him about that? She picked her phone up to see if she had anything worth responding to. She scrolled through her text history. Sesshomaru. Jaken. Sighing heavily she tossed her phone down and stretched on the couch.
The doorbell went off when Rin was mid stretch. "Who is it?" She asked in a nervous voice. Her heart was racing and if she moved from the couch she was sure she would collapse with worry. "Jaken?"
Knocking started coming from the door. Rin looked around frantically for her cell phone to call someone. Why hadnt the knocking stopped yet? Where was Jaken and why didnt he answer the door yet?
Thats when she heard the door handle jiggling. Her heart stopped when the door started to open. Rin could feel the tears about to fall from her eyes. Terrified, she tried to sink deeper into the couch. If it was Naraku, could she run out of this house fast enough?
When no one walked into the house Rin slowly made her way off the couch while she looked for the nearest exit.
"It's fine Rin." She heard Sesshomarus soothing voice and panting. Was he out of breath? "I'm in the living room!" She heard herself say to the wall. "Do you need help?" She finally found her footing and started to walk toward the front door. The panting got louder. "Sessho-"
Her hands covered her mouth when she saw where the noise was coming from. Sesshomaru was carrying in a bag of dog food and there Ah was. His tail wagging and looking up at Sesshomaru. "Ah!" Rin was full on crying now as she ran to her dogs side. "Ah! it really is you!"
Sesshomaru bent down beside her to help her back up. Ah was jumping on her lap covering her with wet dog kisses. His excited whines drowning out Rins crying.
After Rin calmed down from seeing Ah again she smiled up at Sesshomaru before she threw her arms around his waist. His eyes widened at the gesture before he put his hand on her back.
"Thank you Sesshomaru!" She bent down again to pet her dog. He didnt answer her and started to walk toward the kitchen to find somewhere to put Ahs dog food. He never wanted a dog but the way Rins face lit up made him reconsider. Everything she did made him reconsider what he was doing.
He watched her face out of the corner of his eye. Her cheeks were rosey, she had gained a little bit of weight. She looked healthier he had decided and it looked good on her.
"Rin..." He watched her turn to look at him with a smile on her face. "Yes Doctor?" She giggled at his face when a slight blush came to him.
"Would you like to go out and have dinner...with me?" Rin hadnt left his house since Sesshomaru took her here. Jaken had been buying groceries for her and he knew she was getting cabin fever. Her anxiety about being found by Naraku kept her locked away. Rin nodded at him and tried her best to smile but deep inside she was scared.