I do not own Inuyasha.
Rin walks into Dr. Hakaca's office. The room is not much larger than what the patients rooms are in size. Instead of the usual linoleum floor there is a dark brown carpet. The walls are still the traditional white, there is a large window behind a solid wood desk, a long couch sits up against a wall with a large plush chair across from it, a small side table sits beside the chair. On the wall across from the couch is a tall bookshelf filled with medical research books. Various pictures and degree plagues decorate the walls.
Rin takes the seat on the couch across from the chair that Dr. Hakaca is currently occupying. "You've been making improvements." Rin nods. "Thank you." Dr. Hakaca leans forward and makes eye contact with Rin, his expression serious. "But the real question is, are you ready to get out there and go back to your life outside of this hospital?" Rin breaks eye contact and looks at the bookcase behind Dr. Hakaca. "I'm not sure. I wanna say yes but I don't know what's going to happen?" Dr. Hakaca nods his head and picks up a clipboard lying on the table beside him.
"And that scares you?"
"Yes." There is no doubt in her voice. The future scares Rin.
"Well, Ms. Bryant is supposed to come today, correct?" Rin nods in the affirmative. "Then she should talk with you about it. I'm gonna start the process to discharge you but I wont finalize anything yet. I'm hopping by the end of this week that you will be ready to go home." Rin is silent. Home? Wherever that is.
Ms. Bryant is sitting in the chair across from Rins' bed. Rin is sitting on the edge of her bed, waiting to hear the fate that will befall her. "Your doctor tells me you might be discharged at the end of the week."
"That's what he told me." Ms. Bryant sighs and brings her hand up to rub her eyes. "I suppose you'd like to know what's planned for you?"
"Yes." Ms. Bryant focuses on Rin. "It was originally decided that you'd be placed in a group home specializing in unstable children," Rin flinches, "but plans have changed and you'll be moving into the home of a single woman. It was brought to our attention that you might flourish with the affections of one person rather than placing you in a group home. There is concern with a potential relapse. After some debate it was decided that this might be what's best for you. This all can change depending on you."
Rin nods her head. "Who's the woman?"
"A Tatiana Kamasaru. Divorcee, she has one son in collage and owns several small businesses. She says she's always wanted a daughter to dote on and since she's living alone she feels that she can give you the attention you deserve. She was very adamant about fostering you. She still has some screenings to go through so until that is done you will have to temporarily stay in the aforementioned group home."
Rin is sitting on her bed reading a book. A knock on her door brings her attention away from the book. "Come in." The door opens and Sesshomaru steps in. He moves to Rin and embraces her. "So today's the big day?" Sesshomaru ends the embrace and takes a step back.
"Yes."
"Excited?"
"No."
"Why? You've wanted this for forever; the chance to leave and start your life. How can you not be excited?" Sesshomaru grabs Rins' hand and squeezes. "I don't wish to leave you behind." Rin gives Sesshomaru a reassuring squeeze back and smiles. "We can stay in contact."
"Will you? I want to believe that, but it won't be the same as seeing each other." Rin pulls her hand from Sesshomarus' grasp and looks at him startled. "You think I'll forget you? If anything you'll forget me. So many girls will be all over you that you'll forget about the poor suicidal orphan you left behind." There is hurt laced in her words as she voices her fear, Sesshomaru forgetting her.
Sesshomaru reaches forward and embraces Rin. "No. I could never forget about you. You deserve so much better than me. I'm responsible for what happened…" Rin pulls back and cuts Sesshomaru off with a kiss. "Let's not argue."
One month later.
A car pulls up in front of a beautiful two story home. Ms. Bryant turns to Rin who is sitting in the passenger seat. "This is it, ready?"
"Yes." After getting discharged from the hospital Rin had to stay at a group home while the screenings for her new foster mother were finishing up. It wasn't bad but Rin couldn't wait to leave. She was exited but nervous. She had her hopes raised so many times with the potential of different homes that she was afraid of it not being what she imagined. On top of that she only received one letter from Sesshomaru, which Ms. Bryant delivered to her since Sesshomaru wasn't sure in what other way to contact her until she was settled. In the letter Sesshomaru told her about his dorm and what his classes would be, it was brief but she was excited to receive something.
Breaking her from her train of thought was the echoing sound of the doorbell. Rin held her breath in anticipation. The door opened to reveal a tall beautiful woman with a smile on her face. She looks awfully familiar.
"Hello! You must be Rin." The woman extends her hand to shake Rins. "How are you sweetie?"
"Hello Ms Katsumaro. I'm fine and yourself?"
"I'm wonderful sweetie. Just call me Tani, Okay." Tani turns her attention to Ms. Bryant. "Ms. Bryant, how are you?" Again Tani reaches her hand out for a handshake. "Fine." Tani steps away from the door. "Come in you two."
After walking into the foyer Tani turns her attention back to Rin. "The truck with your stuff arrived yesterday I had them place your things in your room but I figured you'd want to arrange everything yourself."
"Thank you." Ms. Bryant hands some papers to Tani and turns to Rin. "I must be going now. Rin I will see you in a week." Rin nods her head and Tani walks Ms. Bryant out. When she returns she starts walking towards a set of stairs. "Well, let's have a tour shall we?" As the pair ascend the stairs Tani turns her head slightly to look at Rin. "First I'll show you your room." Once they reach the top of the stairs Tani leads Rin down a hall and stops before a closed door. Opening it she ushers Rin inside. "Change whatever you want. We can even paint the walls a different color if you'd like, white is so boring."
"No this is fine." Tani nods. "Well on with the tour." After showing Rin the rest of the house and explaining a little about the school she would attend and the work that she does for her businesses. They move to sit in the living room. "I'm glad you're here. It's so lonely sometimes."
"Your son doesn't visit you?" Tani gives Rin a questioning look. Rin blushes. "Oh. Ms. Bryant said you had a son." Tani waves her hand in the air. "Oh no he was living with his dad for awhile and I was hoping he'd come live with me when he started attending college but it wont work out." Rin can see the look of sadness on her face. "I'm sorry. You guys aren't close."
"No but I'm working on it." The sadness leaves her face Tani reaches forward and grabs Rin's hand. "Besides I have you now." Rin blushes and looks at their hands. Maybe things will be different this time.
"What's your sons' name?" Tani gives Rin a large smile. "Sesshomaru."