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Sesshomaru's POV
After Kikyo and I were dressed up we headed out to her choice of eating out. Within minutes we were there. I let the valet park my car. We entered the cool establishment, a waiter directing us to a table with a good nighttime view.
We slid into the booths, overlooking the menus.
"You find something you want?" I asked.
"Yes," she answered. "The crabcakes and losbster."
Of course she would choose the most expensive food platter on the menu. That was just like her. To take and not give back. But it didn't matter to me because this was the only date that she was getting. The truth makes me sound selfish, but I had no intentions of starting something with Kikyo.
It just didn't work like that and soon she would see that.
I signaled the waiter to come to our table and he jotted down our order, soon leaving from our company.
"That was a very beautiful celebration," Kikyo stated.
I only nodded my head, not in the mood for talking.
"But couldn't you have found a better music choice." she asked.
I stared across from her. "If you were so objective to what I chose, then maybe you should have taken care of that."
She fidgeted under my gaze. It was clear that she was uncomfortable. If you didn't like what I did, then you try and compete with me and do a better job.
Our food arrived moments later, and I was fortunate for that. At least we wouldn't have to talk. The sooner we leave the better.
We ate in silence for the remainder of the stay and then left. I parked in front of Kikyo's home. We got out, me walking her to the door. Whether it was with Kikyo or not I always made sure that my female companion made it inside safely.
Just some chivalery I got while being raised in my prestigious home.
We exchanged our good-byes, and I went back to my car, driving off. Today was a long day, but somehow I knew that tomorrow would be even longer. My life had a long way to go.
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Rin's POV
I finally returned to my apartment (which was already paid for) and plopped on the couch, exhausted. Ever since I left the house of Sesshomaru's parents I had been up and down Tokyo trying to find another job. Most places didn't hire me because I didn't have a high school diploma, so that really sucked. How many people needed diplomas just to flip hamburger patties?
Nevertheless I still didn't give up, but just at the last minute of giving, there was this one place that would hire me, but they said that I had to wait to hear from them. How long would that take? I don't have to time (or paitence) to just sit in my apartment with bills due.
But I did have a little extra money left over from paying the rent. Maybe I'll treat myself to something nice. Maybe.
For once I was given a break and life. I was feeling very good about that so I decided to call my friend, Sango. I dialed her number and waited as the phone rang. Finally someone picked up.
"Hello," said a sleepy voice.
"Hey Sango," I said.
She groaned. "Rin? Don't you know what time it is?"
I glanced at the nearest clock. It was only ten-fifty. What was so bad about that? She probably had a hard day that's all.
"What do you want?" she asked, trying to get the sleep out of her voice.
"I got some good news," I declared.
She didn't feel like guessing so I said, "I got my apartment paid for."
Soon Sango perked up. "Really?"
I nodded my head as if she could see me. "Yeah. I performed at this anniversary party."
"That's great," Sango said.
"The guy paid me and all, but I have to pay him back," I explained.
"You don't have to sleep with him do you?"
I groaned. Why did everyone think that I had to sleep with someone just to get what I wanted?
Finally I answered, "No, in cash. But that's a problem."
"You still haven't found a job yet?" Sango guessed.
"Nope," I said, shaking my head.
I heard her sigh. "Well don't worry," she reassured me. "You'll find one."
"Yeah, thanks," I responded.
Sango and I soon ended our converstation and I go dressed in my black tank top and pink shorts. I flipped back the blankets, settling myself into bed and then drifted to sleep, trying think of pleasant thoughts. My life was just starting and I had a long way to go.