Chapter 10 –

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Sesshomaru's arm never detached itself from Rin's waist. She believed he wanted her close because the particular restaurant they now attended was mostly for demons. There wasn't one human face she could recognize, and that made her feel uncomfortable. She witnessed their hungry eyes, the result of Sesshomaru's proximity when they reached grounds.

"Lord Sesshomaru, what a pleasure it is for us to be indulged with your presence," spoke a tall man with light brown hair and hazel eyes. At first, Rin smiled in pleasure due to the fact that she believed she wasn't the only human in the demon-pervaded restaurant, but when his eyes glowed a light yellow, her smile faded which instigated her anxiety.

When they had set foot on earth, Rin remembered the way Sesshomaru's arm slithered to her waist and brought her close to him. They had walked towards the great awaiting building and Rin could swear his golden peers never left her sight. She knew she didn't look that great, though she didn't mind since he still kept himself very close to her. Had she never agreed to leave with him after a disastrous day at school, and the feasible chance of observing such openness would have been slight.

While Sesshomaru and the waiter conversed, Rin couldn't help but take a look for herself at the extravagant restaurant. Many lights covered the outside, so it wasn't a surprise that the inside was full of crystal chandeliers and other fancy lights. The main color was a cream white and royal blue. Large and classy pictures were against the walls and statues stood in corners that no one would pay attention to, because they were usually empty. All tables were quite large and were filled with many unfamiliar but important looking faces. There were waitresses going from left to right taking orders, while the men came around each table offering rare meats on silver platters. That's when Rin felt safer.

"This way please," Said a young voice that Rin recognized to be the waiter. She had been plainly enthralled by the certain restaurant that she had forgotten she was about to have dinner with the most handsome man in the world, according to her.

Rin wasn't new to places as such, for being a Taisho consisted of attending many lunches, dinners, tea parties, etc. Except, there was a certain something about this place that was rather prominent from the other elegant restaurants, she couldn't place her finger on it.

Again, Sesshomaru's arm kept her close while they walked to their destined table for two. Part of her was instantly glad of this. Now she would get the chance to drill him with imperative questions.

Strolling table past table, and Rin could feel dreadful stares glued on her. Was there a sign on her that exclaimed 'I'm a human'? Because it would've only been worse. Yet then again, her attire wasn't exactly matching up to Sesshomaru's nor of the women that sat with their husbands and families. She felt very underdressed and could only hope that he would change his mind of the place and eat somewhere she was appropriately dressed for.

"Here we are."

If it hadn't been for Sesshomaru's strong arm, Rin would have been headed for china while subconsciously thinking of the worst. The sad part was, that the worst was probably yet to come.

"Pardon me, miss," said another masculine voice. Rin turned behind her to see a small man. What stood out the most of him was his golden hair and his white breath-taking smile. "Umm, miss," went the voice again.

"Yes?" Would it truly be her fault to be awestruck with another handsome demon? If anything, it was Sesshomaru's fault for not warning her sooner.

"The seat is ready for you." The man had drawn out the chair from under the table. Rin shook her head and nodded.

"Thank you," she murmured while placing her bottom flat on the chair, and then was pushed forward so that she would be able to eat from the table and not her jeans.

"It is my utmost pleasure to serve you tonight, Miss Taisho."

Rin felt the man behind her leave with the whoosh that filled the air. Sesshomaru was still speaking with the initial waiter and while to trying to overhear what they were saying, Rin came to a disappointment when she couldn't one word they were saying. They were either speaking to quickly for her liking, or speaking in demon tongue. What had to be secretive?

Sesshomaru's hand gesture caught Rin's attention. He had sent the man off. Curiosity struck her, but figured that she wouldn't get an answer either way.

"Is the restaurant to your liking so far, Rin?" Sesshomaru's cool tone filtered her ears. For once, it wasn't demanding.

"Yes Sesshomaru. But a fast-food-restaurant would've sufficed," she responded, trying not to hint that she wanted to run away from the place.

Sesshomaru's brow rose once more. "Taisho's will not attend restaurants as such."

"This Taisho has, and minds not to do so." Rin retorted in a strong manner. Sometimes, she wished someone would pull that stick right out of his ass.

"Hn." Sesshomaru's mouth crossed into a smirk, and the gleam in his eyes made Rin wonder, that a smile would be worth anything even if it were in his eyes. If she had a penny for every time the man smiled, she would have . . . nothing.

Rin laughed a small one and let her smile slowly disappear while her eyes zeroed on him. Sesshomaru's long body was slightly slouching on the chair, yet in an elegant manner. The look on his face was priceless, for she could not comprehend the meaning behind the depth of his eyes.

"So, I was wondering if I could ask questions now." Rin veered her thoughts right down to business.

"These matters cannot wait?" His sexy voice questioned, with the brow still in an arch.

While fighting her very best to not flush at his sight, Rin shook her head. "No, I think it would be foolish to not settle it sooner."

"Hn. Human troubles do not interest me," He finalized. The nerve to say something life that, while all she was trying to accomplish was get answers.

"Unfortunately, these subjects involve you, me, and Mitsue." For some odd reason, Rin's voice was deflating back to that timid voice she usually obtained when speaking with Sesshomaru. Unfortunately, not much would be accomplished so somewhere in her nervous state of mind, Rin realized it was time for her to set a foot on ground. "You know what, hell with that. What the hell happened today?"

'Way to be smooth Rin' Not exactly how she wanted things to play out, but she would use language if it would grasp his attention.

Sesshomaru's brow quirked up in surprise at how she abused the English language; it was rather naïve. "What exactly are you referring to, Rin?"

Once done questioning, Sesshomaru crossed his arms and sat back on his chair. His silver mane perfectly balanced on both sides, while his peers glowed a lighter gold.

He was playing dumb with her, wasn't he? To answer a question with another seemed child's play and she had to acknowledge that for Sesshomaru to start out first, meant that he would most likely zip his lip. The only good way to have a decent conversation with him was by arguing anyway. The bad side of the coin was, that arguing was not on her list for the sudden dinner.

Rin's eyes veered to the active background for a measly second, and back to the awaiting man. The incredulous gaze he possessed even seemed to trouble Rin while stressing over what her response should be.

The events were quite clear; Mitsue wanting her and lying to her, Sesshomaru disliking that, Sesshomaru mentioning the word 'mine' and the name of a lady by the name of, Nozumi. They all sounded like a great starting point, and perhaps could all lead to the same finish, which was of where their 'relationship' was headed. Yet, the name Nozumi somehow intrigued her the most. Rin could swear she had heard that name before.

Right when she was about to speak, a waitress interrupted her. "Welcome to Yuitsu. My name is Masumi and I will be your waitress for today's evening." Her tone was very high pitched and fluent, but somehow Rin found her rather exasperating. Perhaps it was the way she pressed her breast while her arms rested on the sides, and her hands clasped together right in the middle.

Rin smiled slightly, but guessed that the young girl didn't notice it since the handsome man managed to capture her entire attention. Once again, Rin couldn't exactly blame her but wasn't thrilled about it either.

"May I get you anything to drink, Mr. Taisho?" The sweet tone that escaped her throat was very smooth and pleasant. The blond curls that adorned her head and the hazel eyes Rin beheld, added on to Masumi's beauty. Although, she did wear a lot of makeup and that was probably what made her seem almost like demoness. However, it was the hazel eyes she carried left and right to view Sesshomaru and the amount of excitement behind them that gave the impression away. Most demons usually never blinked so often nor did they seem very enthusiastic. There was always that cold and hostile look about them, even if the demon themselves were sweet or free spirited the eyes said everything.

Rin made sure to look at Sesshomaru after the girl questioned him. Shocking to find the golden pools of life staring strictly at her instead, led a taint of light pink to burn brightly on the surface of her cheeks. "Rin." He spoke up.

So that she would not appear like the jealous type, Rin smiled instantly but said she wanted sweet tea and nothing more. She had been caught off guard but saved herself just in time to be breath taken by the gorgeous smile he conveyed. There was a possibility that Sesshomaru probably knew Rin better than she thought. If that were the case, things wouldn't be a piece of pie.

"What is your drink preference, Mr. Taisho?" Masumi questioned again with a more enthusiastic tone than before.

Within a second, Sesshomaru narrowed his eyes quickly towards the awaiting Masumi. This time there was an ominous feel to the beautiful orbs and Rin was not quite sure why. "If this one did not answer the first time, then there is a probability that this one needs nothing, other than my mate's satisfaction."

The sudden urge to smile was inevitable. How could it not be when the man Rin loved strongly, was beginning to take initiative about their relationship? Thrilling as it may, it was still a soar subject on her end of the stick and there wasn't any doubt that it would be settled in this dinner.

On the other hand, if she did try to settle it, there was no telling if Sesshomaru would be straightforward with her. Instead of getting ahead of herself and deeming that Sesshomaru would answer anything at all, Rin began going over the possibilities. One, Sesshomaru would simply stare at her. Two, he would say something incredibly smart and somehow would make her doubt herself. And last not but not least, he would do what he always does and something Rin hated; Sesshomaru would partially answer her question, and the moment Rin questioned a bit more, he would say, "this one does not need to answer such questions." Blah, blah, blah.

Rin rolled her eyes and landed them back to Sesshomaru. There was a small twinkle that sparkled from his gorgeous golden peers, which caught all of her attention. "What is on your mind, Rin?" The movement of his lips was a total mistake on his part, because now she was distracted. Assuming that it was one of his strategies, Rin tilted her head and while doing so, she let her eyes reach another area in the restaurant.

"This restaurant, it's simply beautiful and elegant. I have never been here before," she answered. In order for this to go her way, his physical features had to stay out of the picture. And because she was at a disadvantage, she needed tools that could help her. It was only fair.

Not looking back at him to see his reaction, Rin swayed her orbs left and right. What she had not realized was that there was a lot of demons staring directly at her. She made eye contact with a pair of purple eyes, not a comfortable situation. She kept swaying them slowly, left and right, even the ceilings. The restaurant was so highly decorated that being there overwhelmed her just by trying to catch its elegance.

Gladly her eyes began to roam in search for at least some simplicity. Yet there wasn't any. Rin surely felt out of place, and her safest region in that entire room was really Sesshomaru.

'It won't be that bad, just focus on his eyes. They are always stoic, no emotion will confuse you.'

Rin knew that perfectly well. Maybe part of her just wanted to see how his inner beast would take her neglect.

"Rin," the deep voice growled.

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Oh man oh man. It's been a LONG TIME. Yes I know. Sorry, school and basketball just took all of my time and it's been a while since I have written. I wrote this today and thought hey, ill give them a little something after such a long wait. Yes it is very short but it's all I could really come up with and I couldn't make you guys wait after such a while. Well, I hope you enjoyed this small chapter. I promise I will update sooner and faster. Especially since bball is over . . . "/ haha. Well review and tell me what you thought! Love you guys!

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