Chapter 11

Mini Date

Two sets of attentive ears waited until the last two adults of the family to got into their rooms. As soon as one set heard Sesshomaru move into his room he darted out of his room closing the door quietly and headed down the hall to the room that contained Rin. He got to her door and raised his hand to knock but the girl was already out of her room and in his arms.

Shippo smiled sheepishly as he put his arms around her and gave her a brief hug. Rin looked up at his green eyes and bushy red hair and smiled she backed up and whispered, "Last one to our spot is a rotten egg," and darted down the way that Shippo had just came down quietly. Shippo smiled lightly as he easily caught up with her and ran beside her.

They went out the back doors and darted across one of the many gardens that surround the mansion and to the grassy fields. They ran for a few minutes before Rin looked at Shippo and tackled him to the ground giggling uncontrollably as she rolled off of him to look up at the sky.

As she did a shooting star ran across the sky and Rin gasped "Did you see that Shippo?" Shippo nodded "Make a wish" they both closed there eyes wishing about the person next to them. "What did you wish for Rin?" He asked looking at her from the coroner of his eye.

Rin shook her head "No I'm not telling because if I told you it won't come true." Rin said. She had just recently turned 14 and was starting to notice the boys and their looks and she had to say that Shippo has been the cutest boy she has met, plus he is sweet. She thought back to the day after Kagome had brought him back from the garage, which she learned about later.

She was out in one of her favorite places in the gardens, even though all of the gardens are her favorite. She saw that Shippo was sitting on the edge of one of the many fountains that litter the mansion grounds, drawing images in to the water with a blue light.

Rin was interested in what the light was and approached him. She learned that Shippo was a Fox demon and that a gang murdered his parents, called the Thunder brothers when he was only 6. Shippo is only a year older than her but hasn't had a true home since then, he attended school simply because he liked to learn and the school gave him a free lunch every day.

They spent the rest of the day questioning each other about their life. She learned that he was a staggering 5'9" compared to her 5'2" frame. When her mother told them it was late and that they had to go to their bedrooms they decided to meet after they all were in bed.

Shippo thought that Rin was really cute and was planning on asking her to be his girlfriend tonight but had no clue on how to. He was a little more experienced with girls but Rin was different she was still innocent and he didn't want to ruin that. But his and hers fast relationship when he first got here had him feeling like if she were to disappear that he wouldn't find anyone else like her. And he wasn't going to let that happen.

Shippo sat up and looked across the meadow; Rin cocked her head to the side slightly and sat up beside him putting her hand on his leg. "What is wrong Shippo?" She asked scared if this was a mistake.

Shippo looked into Rin's chocolate brown orbs deciding on the best words to ask her with. "Rin…" he hesitated, doubt filling his very being. "I-I…" he struggled for word looking down at the ground

Rin put her hand on his cheek "What ever it is you can tell me Shippo" she said making him lift his gaze. He covered her hand that remained on his face there.

"Rin I really like you and I think you are really pretty and I was wondering if you would be my girlfriend," He said quickly. Not able to look into her eyes, which he was sure held disgust in them.

Rin's heart skipped a beat. This was the first time any boy had told her that and she was happy it was Shippo. When he looked at the ground again she was scared that he regretted saying them.

"Shippo…" She started. He stood

"Never mind there's no way a girl like you would ever like someone like me" He said turning his back and walking slowly back to the mansion.

"Shippo!" Rin yelled standing and running in front of him putting her hands on his chest and looking up into his face. He looked the away. She put her hands on his face and forced him to look at her.

He melted a little when he looked into her eyes butterflies running free in his gut. She brushed her hands down his face trying to memorize every cell.

She looked back up into his green eyes "Of course I will be your girlfriend." She said lightly excitement filling her eyes.

To say that Shippo was shocked was an understatement; he looked down at her, her hands still lightly going from his jaw to his chin and back again. He leaned down lightly as she pushed up to her tiptoes.

Rin's heart was beating faster than a bullet. She closed her eyes slowly as Shippo kissed her lightly lingering on her lips for a second and then looking into her eyes. Her lids slowly opened again looking up at Shippo and smiling lightly. That was her first kiss, and she was sure that wasn't his.

She wrapped her arms around his waist as he wrapped his around her shoulders and leaned into his chest. They took in each other's scent for a while before Rin whispered. "I have training tomorrow but I don't want to move."

Shippo sighed knowing that it was common sense to let her go and go to bed. His grasp only tightened on her refusing to let her go. Rin laughed lightly knowing exactly how he felt.

She pushed on his chest a little to look up into his face. "Shippo I don't want move either. But if it makes you feel better you can run me to…." She said though she didn't finish, as she was lifted bridal style. He didn't run and it didn't bother Rin she enjoyed being like this. They reached her room too soon but Shippo put her down as he came to a stop in front of her door.

Rin turned toward him and pushed into his lips lightly before disappearing into her room. Shippo was pleasantly surprised as Rin went back into her room. After a few seconds he walked quietly back to his room with a light grin on his face.

OOOOOOOOOOOOOOO

Kagome woke up at first light remembering how she fell asleep on Sesshomaru's chest in the meadow and she remembered her exact last thoughts before she fell into dreamland. She surprisingly didn't blush at the thoughts. She was falling love with Sesshomaru. It sent butterflies up in her stomach to think about it.

She sighed deciding that she better start getting ready before her meditation session with Syria. She took a quick shower and put on a pair of blue short shorts and a sports bra with a white Man beater. Throwing her hair in a messy hair tie that surprisingly looked good she walked out of her room.

As she came out of her room Rin smiling happily beside her met her.

"Good morning Rin what has got you so happy?" Kagome asked smiling down at the younger girl. Rin turned away tried hiding her blush from Kagome unsuccessfully, Kagome quirked an eyebrow.

"Did I miss something last night Rin?" She asked quietly as they passed Sesshomaru's door. Rin looked at her brother's room and then back at Kagome. "I'll tell you when we aren't so close to," Rin said jerking her head back at her brother's room. Kagome smirked Rin was a smart girl.

As they went down the staircase Rin glanced back to make sure no one was following, well more like someone being her older over protective brother. She sighed knowing that Kagome had little restraint, and counted in her head 3, 2, 1.

"Dish it missy," Kagome said trying to act clam but failing.

Bingo. Kagome had become one of Rin's closest friends in little time, age being no problem. Since Rin was about to reach the traditional age of maturity in the next coming year she was glad she had someone other than her mother to talk to about things. Kagome was like the older sister she never had. "The day that you started your transformation Shippo and I had started talking..."

"I knew it had something to do with him!" Kagome screech excitedly.

"Yea well we have been spending all of our free time together and last night after you and Sesshomaru went to bed we went out and laid in the meadow and he…" Rin stopped short blushing lightly at the memory.

"AND HE WHAT?" Kagome all most yelled as they started down the hall toward the meditation room.

"SH! Jeez. He asked me to be his girlfriend" Rin said looking up at Kagome.

"AND?"

"Well I said yes of course he's really cute and nice" Rin responded.

Kagome stopped and did a little victory dance for Rin making Rin laugh loudly. They started walking again a little slower so that Kagome could ask a few questions.

"Sooo…. did you kiss him?" Kagome asked not wasting much time. Rin's response was a blush. Kagome hugged her little sister.

"C-can't…Breathe…Kagome" Rin gasped as her face turned red for a different reason. Kagome let go of Rin right away blushing "Sorry Rin I'm still not used to the strength that I got from changing."

Clutching her chest "It's fine you didn't know, shall we?" Rin asked as she opened the door.

They sat through meditation for a while Kagome searching the expanses of the mansion in her out of body trance, lingering in Sesshomaru's room even though he wasn't there anymore. Surprisingly Syria didn't come down to meditate with them. Soon after 7 a knock came from the door, both already knowing that it was the servant Kiarila.

"Come in," Kagome said with her eye's still closed. A small click was heard as Kiarila stepped in with out closing the door.

"Breakfast will be ready soon," She stated quietly.

"Thank you Kiarila we will be there in a few minutes," Kagome said finally opening her eyes to give Kiarila a smile. Kiarila bowed and left.

"Kagome-chan? Are you able to leave your body to search the mansion?" Rin asked as they both stood to leave.

Kagome nodded "I was able to do it the first day I was here, did you finally do it?" Kagome questioned as she stretched and walked to the door.

Rin followed "Yes it was strange at first but I didn't break concentration it was…interesting." Rin said blushing slightly but Kagome let it go as they walked briskly down the halls both girls being very hungry.

"I have to agree but it is enjoyable." Kagome said. "So are you going to tell any of your family about…" Kagome looked around "well you know?"

Rin's face contorted in fear "Oh no, is Sess were to find out he would never…"

"If I found out what?" a velvety voice asked from behind both girls. Rin straightened in fear. Kagome on the other hand was cool as cucumber.

"Oh just some girl things no need to worry about it Maru," Kagome said sweetly walking back to him and wrapping her arms around his waist.

"Why do I get the feeling that's not the whole truth?" Sesshomaru asked wrapping his arm around Kagome as they caught back up with Rin.

"Because you are an over protective brother" Kagome said lightly laughing at Sesshomaru's expense. He chuckled lightly nuzzling her neck. "I have to be boys aren't to be trusted."

Kagome laughed letting go of him "Oh then I think you shouldn't be trusted either Maru, Guys in general shouldn't be trusted," As she said this she linked arms with Rin who was still tense. Turning away from Sesshomaru she gave a look at Rin that was intended to make her relax. Rin did relax as they reached the dinning room. They were the first to be there they all took their regular spots joking lightly with each other.

Shippo came in a few moments later, glancing at Sesshomaru quickly before taking his seat next to Rin. Kagome watched trying hard not to laugh at tension that suddenly fell between the two across the table.

"Shippo how was your day yesterday I didn't get to speak with you after my training with Sesshomaru was done." Kagome asked nudging Sesshomaru lightly.

Shippo's head snapped up "It was fine Kagome training with Sesshomaru was very invigorating." He answered tranquilly.

"I know how you feel," Kagome nodded knowingly.

Rin looked up at her brother "Sess can you train me to?" She asked in the voice that Sesshomaru could never refuse.

"Well Rin…." He started but was cut off by the scent that reached his nose. His eyes hardened.

Kagome noticed this and asked "What is it Sesshomaru?" she noticed another scent she hadn't smelled since she transformed, looking at the dinning room door knowing that she was going to get her answer soon.

Rin knew who was coming and she knew that Kagome wouldn't like who it was. Her mom told her all about Kagome the night before Kagome actually started training. She also knew who her old fiancé was.

The dinning room doors opened slowly and Kagome tensed in anger as she saw whom the smell belonged to. Inuyasha walked in looking at all the people seated at the table not knowing two of the demons.

Sesshomaru bit back a snarl when Inuyasha looked at Kagome lust filling his eyes for a brief second. "What do you want Inuyasha?" He asked coldly.

"I wanted to speak with Kagome but I see she isn't here." Inuyasha said locking eyes with the demoness that glared at him with such hate that he looked at his brother's cold eyes.

"That's were your wrong I am here Inuyasha you just don't recognize me" The demoness bit out. Inuyasha's eyes snapped back to the demoness that gave him a look that could kill. "Kagome? What happened to you?" He said taking a step toward her.

Two growls erupted in the room and Inuyasha froze looking between the beautiful demoness and his ice prick of a brother. Before Inuyasha could say anything he was knocked on his head by something hard that came from behind him. "What the F-"

"If you want to keep your tongue I would refrain from saying that last word in front of my little girl," A warm but hard voice came from behind him.

"Syria?" Inuyasha turned to look at his stepmother.

"Who else would be here everyone except me and Toga are here!" Syria said blandly hugging Inuyasha tightly.

"Umm I came to talk with Kagome." Inuyasha said and then whispered, "Is that really her sitting by Sesshomaru?"

Syria nodded "Yes would you like to have some breakfast with us?" She asked as she made her way to her spot.

"Sure" Inuyasha said sitting down beside Shippo "What's your name, I'm Inuyasha." He asked looking at Shippo trying to ignore the invisible daggers that Kagome were sending his way.

Shippo looked shocked but answered simply "My name is Shippo"

"Nice to meet you Shippo" He said.

Kagome stopped glaring at him completely befuddled with his politeness. Why the hell is he being nice he's never like that She thought to her self. She looked at Sesshomaru, but he had the same look in his eyes even though he hid it almost.

After a few awkward minutes of silence Toga walked into the room. He was clearly surprised that Inuyasha was sitting let alone in one piece but right across from Kagome. Syria filled him in about everything also and he was slightly not surprised "Hello Inuyasha what brings you here?" He asked sitting down.

Inuyasha looked at Kagome and then him "I came here to speak with Kagome," He said as the servants started putting food in front of them.

Breakfast was silent Shippo making eye contact with Rin trying to figure out why she only shrugged and looked at Sesshomaru and then at Kagome and then Inuyasha. Shippo knit his brow trying to understand her silent explanation. She sighed when he obviously didn't get it.

"Mom dad can me and Shippo be excused I want to show him something in the gardens" Rin asked looking at her parents resisting to roll her eyes when Sesshomaru stifled, unsuccessfully, a growl, and noticed that Kagome hit him with her elbow in the gut.

"Yes Rin you may, have fun you two," Syria said.

"Thanks mom" Rin jumped up and grabbed Shippo's hand running from the room before Sesshomaru had time to react.

With Rin and Shippo

"Okay so why was everyone so silent?" Shippo asked as they slowed down two hallways away from the dinning room, not letting go of her hand as his fingers twined with hers naturally.

"Well Inuyasha used to be Kagome's fiancé when she was human and then cheated on her with her cousin, and then she kicked his butt for calling her a whore," Rin explained as they went out the back doors they used last night. "I don't even know why he would come here Kagome could crush him."

"Okay well that makes sense I guess" Shippo muttered to himself.

"Yea and I don't think Sesshomaru will hold back from kicking his ass either" Rin said as they sat down on the fountain edge.

Shippo's eyebrows shot up "Did little Rin just curse?" Shippo asked trying to stifle his laughter.

"Yea I'm not as good as my parents think I am ya know" Rin glared at him half-heartedly at him.

"What I've never heard it before and I have no proof of you being a bad girl," Shippo said looking down at the water drawing circles in the water with his foxfire.

Rin put her hand on his face and forced him to look up at her "Did I not sneak out with you last night did I not kiss you in the hallway were my over protective brother could have seen?" She asked lightly

"Yea well besides those things what have you…" He was cut off as she pressed her lips to his softly.

She pulled back after a few seconds "I think I like kissing you" Rin giggled before she ran off. Shippo had a silly look on his face but then shook it off as he saw her run away.

Back in the dinning room

"Sooo Toga I think there is something that we need to check on in your study let's get to that now." Syria said pulling Toga with her "Kagome today is Friday so be ready to show me and Sesshomaru how you have progressed with your training," And with that the Syria and Toga were out the doors.

All three of them sat there in silence for a while before Inuyasha finally spoke up. "Sesshomaru can I speak with Kagome alone?" He asked politely.

"That, half breed, is up to Kagome not me," Sesshomaru stated looking at Kagome. Kagome saw in his eyes that he didn't want to let Inuyasha be alone with her but she knew it would be better if she fought this battle herself.

Putting a hand on his cheek that he nuzzled into she said "Its fine Sesshomaru I'll be in the dojo in a while"

He pecked her on the lips before turning to the Hanyou "If you cause her ANY pain I will make your death slow and painful." Sesshomaru stood and left looking back as he left the dinning room.

Kagome sighed she knew that she was going to have to talk to Inuyasha civilly. "What is it Inuyasha?" She asked coldly not bothering to try and hide her distaste.

"I just wanted to tell you I'm sorry for what I did to you" Inuyasha began.

"You got that right but if you hadn't done that I wouldn't have found Sesshomaru, and you made me realize that if I married you it would have been the biggest mistake of my life." Kagome stated coldly still not caring for his feelings.

Inuyasha was surprised he didn't know this Kagome she never openly showed people that she hated them. "I know I'm still sorry though and I'm happy for you, not so much Sesshomaru but still."

Kagome was surprised was Inuyasha actually acting like an adult? "Is that all you wanted to speak with me about?" Kagome asked a bit nicer.

"Well I wanted you to know that I asked Kikyo to marry me and she said yes. We both didn't mean to hurt you that way. I still want you to be my friend, and she asked me to give you this." He took out a large yellow envelope. "She said that these meant a lot to the both of you and wanted you to have them. She doesn't want you to hate her." Inuyasha stood up "Kagome you made me think about what I had done and I felt like shit when I realize what I did to you so I'm trying to start new and I want you to be there with me as my friend. Just think about it," He walked to the doorway "You know my number and should be getting the invitations in a few weeks."

"Inuyasha?" Kagome whispered

He turned back to her "Yes?"

"Thank you for growing up," She said in a barely audible whisper.

He smiled "I have you to thank for that." He turned and left out the door.

Kagome stared down at the envelope unsure if she should open it. She sighed when she heard her cell phone go off in her mini pocket.

Putting down the envelope she looked at the caller id on the front of her phone.

"Shit…Hello?" Kagome asked.

'Hello Caerula how are you this fine day?'

"I'm good Hissori how about you?" She asked in a polite voice while standing picking up the envelope and heading for her room.

'Well I am good I saw you in the magazines last week why didn't you pick up your phone?' Hissori asked

"Ugh I hate those pictures, I have to call my mother. What do you have for me?" Kagome asked trying to get off the topic.

'Well I think you and Tashio are cute together, anyways I have a few things to run by you in the studio can you make it tomorrow?'

"I'll have to look at my schedule I'll call you a little bit later today I'm swamped right now with some personal things okay?" Kagome said while she opened the door to her room.

'Okay let me know what Sesshomaru says Caerula. Late's' the line went dead.

"Damn she can always read me like a book," Kagome muttered under breathe.

"Who was that Kagome?" Kagome froze No he couldn't have heard that! Kagome thought to herself as she turned and looked at the always amazingly hot Sesshomaru lying on her bed looking up at the ceiling.

"Oh well that was my... um my partner you could say… from work I need to go in tomorrow so she can run something's by me," Kagome said placing the envelope on the desk

"What do you do for work anyways?" Sesshomaru asked a little more interested but still looking up at the ceiling

"Ohhh um well see I can't tell you that," Kagome said under breathe though she knew that he heard her.

"Then you can't go until you tell me." Sesshomaru stated glancing toward her.

Kagome groaned she walked over to her bed and crawled until her face was over his. "Please Maru I really need to go in," She leaned down and kissed him lightly.

They broke away after a minute, he looked up at her and said "Then take me into see what you do you don't have to tell me anything just show me," a mischievous glint in his eye.

Kagome thought for a minute and then looked down at him "Fine but you can't tell ANY one it's one of my best kept secrets."

This time he leaned up and pressed his lips against hers lightly. After a few seconds it turned from soft and gentle to rough, needing and passionate. He flipped their positions bracing himself with both of his hands so that his full weight was on her. He nipped at her bottom lip asking for entrance she quickly opened her mouth letting him explore her mouth as she did his. He pulled back looking down into her eyes as she softly panted for air.

"Kagome I have to tell you something" He said kissing his way down her jaw line to her neck. She gasped "w-what is it?"

Just as he pulled back a knock came from her door. Sesshomaru growled as he got up off her so she could get it. "Kagome Syria asked for you and Sesshomaru to go to the Dojo" the very familiar voice of Kiarila comes from behind the shut door.

"Okay thank you Kiarila we'll be there in a few" Kagome said not bothering yell because she could hear perfectly well.

Kagome looked at Sesshomaru "You said you had something to tell me?" She asked looking into his molten topaz orbs

"I'll tell you another day. It's time to show us what you have learned," Sesshomaru stated as he got up and held his hand out her. She took it quickly and walked with him down the hallway hand in hand.

OOOOOOOO

"Very good Kagome your power ball and Dancing Leaves attacks were very strong," Syria nodded in approval

"Your agility and defense strategy were very strong but your physical attacks were lacking power we will work on that on Monday" Sesshomaru stated looking at the chaos in front of him.

"Wow Kagome-chan that was really good!" Rin said loudly with Shippo nodding in agreement.

"Thank you Syria and Sesshomaru Monday will prove to be very interesting" Kagome bowed to each one of them and then turned to Rin and Shippo "Thank you guys" She beamed "Rin didn't you ask Sesshomaru a question earlier this morning?" Kagome asked glancing at Sesshomaru trying to see if he remembered. He did.

"Rin your training with me will be before Kagome's in the mornings your schedule will be the opposite of hers" Sesshomaru stated. Rin jumped up and down with glee, she ran up to Sesshomaru and hugged him around his waist like she always did.

He then turned to Shippo "And don't think I forgot about you. You will be after Rin on Wednesdays and on Sunday in the evenings" Shippo bowed a thank you and left for his room. Rin ran out in to the garden and started to pick flowers.

Kagome smirked she knew that they were both just doing that so that Rin would meet him in his room in a few minutes. After five minutes Kagome's theory proved correct so she grabbed Sesshomaru's arm and pulled him out past the gardens excusing themselves from Syria who only nodded and went back into the mansion.

At least I got their biggest threat out of the way Kagome thought to herself with a smirk planted on her face.

Kagome and Sesshomaru stayed out of the mansion for the rest of the evening only going back to have dinner and then return to the spot that was hidden from peoples view.

As they walked back to the spot after dinner Kagome wrapped her arms around Sesshomaru breathing in his scent deeply. It was now dark and the stars were back out so that she could see them. She saw a shooting star and thought Rin must be in a good mood tonight most likely with Shippo Kagome smiled lightly as she thought of those two.

"What are you so happy about?" Sesshomaru asked looking down at Kagome.

"Oh nothing I was just thinking about how nice it is out here were I can see the stars," Kagome said sighing as she lay back in the same spot she did the night before.

"Kagome?" Sesshomaru asked as she sat back up to look at him.

"What is it Maru?" Kagome asked placing her hand on his face

He looked into her soft azure eyes as the stars glittered in them. "You look beautiful tonight," He said.

She blushed looking down at what she was wearing. Earlier she slipped on a pair of her favorite sweats from soccer with one of her baggy sweatshirts. "Are you alright Maru I look like a slob right now," Kagome asked putting the back of her hand on his forehead, even though she knew he wasn't sick.

Sesshomaru smiled the ice melting smile that Kagome rarely saw and she melted a little more where she sat. "I don't care what clothing you are wearing anything you wear looks good on you," Sesshomaru stated as he kissed her tenderly "Kagome I want you to know that I…" Sesshomaru stopped searching for the right words.

Kagome put her hand on his cheek and rubbed it affectionately. "You can tell me anything Maru."

"Kagome you make me feel like the most luckiest man alive and I don't know what I would do with out you, Kagome I am madly in love with you," Sesshomaru said looking into her eyes.

Kagome stared up at him "Do- Do you mean that?" Kagome asked tears coming to her eyes but she pushed them back.

Sesshomaru nodded "Your one of the few people that has seen me smile the way I do around you, but you make it seem like I should do it every day, you always know how I'm feeling and my beast would have no other besides you," He stated while whipping a tear from her beautiful face. "And seeing you cry makes me want to kill who ever has caused you your pain."

Kagome looked up into his eyes all of his emotions open for her to read. She saw many but the one that stood out the most was love, and then there was fear. "Sesshomaru why are you scared?" She asked.

"You not feeling the same way scares me the most Kagome you rejecting me…" Sesshomaru couldn't finish his sentence for her lips had covered his mouth.

She pulled away and smiled up at him. "I would never reject you Sesshomaru you set my body on fire, you consider my feelings above anything else…Sesshomaru I love you too" Kagome said another tear rolling down her cheek.

"Don't cry," Sesshomaru asked kissing away the tear.

"Why? You just made me the happiest woman in the world." Kagome said leaning up and kissing him with everything she had.

They broke apart from the kiss and laid down looking up at the stars for the rest of the night before they went to Kagome's room were she wouldn't let Sesshomaru leave, not that he put up much of a fight., And slept.

End Chapter