Please take notice that this chapter is in Sesshomaru's point of view. And thank you for all the wonderful reviews from the last chapter. I didn't mean to shock everyone like that but I did say that this story has majour drama in it. And I'm very sorry for such a long wait but, writing in first person from a male's point of view is NOT easy.

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Chapter Ten – Stupid People

"If drama werevodka; our school would be sowasted." – Unknown

"You know, I really wish I could go back in time and do things differently," she said looking out the car window. It was the first time she had spoken since we left the school.

Instead of taking her home like she had originally asked me to, Rin decided to stay in the car with me and just ride around for a bit. She said it would help get her mind off of things. I feel really bad for how everything happened. I had not expected for those bitches, Sango and Kagome, to treat her like that. If it weren't for that look she had given me before she spoke to them, I would have ripped them both to shreds.

"You know it was for the best that you let it be known what is happening," I said glancing over at her. She is a rare beauty indeed; nothing like all the other girls that attend Hibiya High. She is a strong willed girl, very head strong, and persistent when she wants to be. I learned that the hard way. "And if they cannot accept it, then people like that do not need to be in your life. Don't beat yourself up over it."

She sighed, "You're right, you're right. Would you taking me to get something to eat? I'm pretty hungry and all this drama is making me fatigued."

"Of course," I said taking a turn onto another road where I knew there is a McDonald's located.

Pulling up into the drive thru, I leaned back and let Rin reach over me to get to the intercom. Bad idea. She smells really good. What is that, Sakura?

I was so enticed by her scent that I hadn't noticed she pulled away and sat down again until she touched my shoulder. Snapping back to reality, I pressed down on the gas and moved forward in the drive thru. I have got to be careful or something that I will ultimately regret later is bound to happen. And lead Rin to hate me for the rest of her life.

"Uh Sesshomaru, drive," she said slapping my arm to gain my attention. Huh, when did she sit back down? Oh well.

Pressing down on the gas, I moved up in the line leaning my head back on the headrest gazing out of the front window, lost in thought. I messed up and I know it. But that Bankotsu was a little too close to Rin. And no man is allowed that close. Then there are those Kagome and Sango girls that were Rin's 'friends'. Had it not been for Rin speaking up, I would have and everything I would have said would not have been nice; considering that I even said anything instead of ripping them both apart for touching her.

"Hey," she said.

Turning my head ever so slightly to the right, I looked down at her. The look in Rin's eyes told me that she was concerned but what she was concerned about, I do not know.

"Yes Rin," I asked; the feeling of my eyebrow unconsciously rising making itself known.

"Sesshomaru are you okay," she asked turning her torso so that she was facing me. "You're zoning out and you keep getting this murderous look in your eyes. What's on your mind?"

I have a murderous look in my eyes? Maybe it came from when I thought about Bankotsu being so close to Rin earlier.

"There you go again," she said bringing me out of my thoughts and back to attention. I pressed down on the gas and came to the first window. "What's the matter Sessh?"

I've grown accustomed to her calling me Sessh and Sesshy. Where she got Sesshy from I will never know but as long as it's only her calling me that, I can live with it. "Nothing really." It's the only answer I can really give her. I can't tell her that I want to turn around, go back to the school, and rip all their heads off their shoulders. Especially that Kagome and Sango for what they did to my Rin.

"Sesshomaru don't lie to me," she said handing me a five to pay for her meal. I pushed it back at her and pulled my debt card from my wallet that was sitting between us in the center consul. "There's something on your mind and I want to know what it is."

"Rin, it's nothing you need to worry about," I said handing the card over. "I'm just thinking."

"Uh huh, yeah I don't believe that for one second Sesshomaru," she said folding her arms over her chest. Does she have to be so aware of everything? "I know you just about as well as you know me and I know that there's something on your mind and I'm going to find out. So either you can tell me now or wait until I figure it out; whichever you prefer."

I sighed. There is just no winning with this girl. "I was thinking about what happened tonight. The way that your so called friends treated you after finding out that you were my intended mate; it pissed me off and honestly I want to turn around and teach them a lesson."

Reaching out I took the card as I moved up in the line. One more step before we're out of this damn drive through.

"Those two are not my friends," Rin said with a huff in her voice. "If they can't accept this situation for what it is, I don't need them, just like you said. So don't let it get to you. They're not even worth the time."

"And what about Bankotsu," I asked looking down at her. "Can I still kill him?"

"Eh, do what you want with that bastard," she said waving it off. "I honestly don't care; I never liked him anyways."

Good to know.

Reaching out the window of the car, I took the bag of food and handed it over to Rin before driving off out of the lot and onto the main road.

I drove down the street heading towards Rin's apartment at a speed that was not too fast, but not too slow either. As I was driving, I felt Rin touch my hand.

"Sesshomaru," she whispered. If it weren't for my exhilarated hearing, I probably wouldn't have heard her.

"Yes Rin," I asked looking down at her. There was something in her eyes; something that looked like desire.

"Stay with me tonight," she said leaning over on my arm. "I don't want to be alone."

It's a good thing she lives alone; this action would raise suspicions, "Of course."

"Thank you."

…

We arrived at her apartment a few minutes after leaving the McDonald's. Parking the car close to the entrance, I got out after pulling the keys from the ignition then helped Rin out; closing the door behind her. After locking the doors, we made our way into the building and to the elevator. Rin pressed the button and the doors automatically opened. We stepped through, the horrible odors of this little shaft hitting me in the face instantly like they had done so many times before when I go to visit Miroku occasionally. I hate the smell passionately.

Riding the elevator up, I watched Rin from the corner of my eye. She looked sad. Maybe still thinking about what happened tonight.

"Rin," I said looking down at her.

"Huh, what," she said looking up. I guess I caught her off guard.

"What are you thinking about," I asked raising a brow.

"How I'm going to handle going to school on Monday," she said leaning against the wall of the elevator. "I know everyone is going to be talking about what happened tonight."

"Rin you don't have to worry about anyone." I said reaching over to touch her shoulder. "They are of no concern to the situation. If they don't like it, so be it. But if they support us and our fate then that is their choice. What does matter however is you and I. We are the ones going through this, not them. So worrying about them is completely pointless and unnecessary."

"You're right," she said as the doors opened and we walked out. "I just don't want to deal with anyone's drama; especially from them."

I know exactly who she's talking about; Kagome and Sango. "Don't worry, they won't be bothering you anymore, I'll personally make sure of that."

She smiled at me as she reached into her purse and pulled out her keys. "Thanks Sesshomaru."

…

Monday.

Oh how I hate Mondays. They're the hell of the week.

Stretching out, I sat up and looked at the time. Shit, I over slept. I was supposed to go get Rin today and drive her to school. I don't trust her walking alone. Someone might try something stupid.

Stupid people.

Throwing the blanket off, I stood and walked over to my closet. Pulling on a pair of jeans and a t-shirt, I left my bedroom picking up my bag and shoes then headed straight for the bathroom. Throwing the bag on the floor, I picked up the brush and brushed my hair back into a ponytail.

After brushing my teeth, I walked out the door, bag in hand and picked up my car keys. Stepping into the Altima, I started the ignition and drove off.

…

I made it to Rin's apartment in record time. And she was standing outside the building. I figure she saw me coming in because she started towards the car before I even stopped. She looked very appealing today. Maybe it's just the attraction that comes with our being intended. Maybe.

"What took so long," she asked as she buckled herself into the seatbelt and I pulled off.

"Sorry, I overslept."

"Wow, I would never imagine that you, Sesshomaru Takahashi would oversleep." She teased as we road past the apartments and other buildings that lined the way to the school.

Coming to a stop in front of it, I turned off the car and got out; Rin following shortly after. As soon as we stepped out of the car, everyone turned to look at us. Then the whispers started. Stupid people and their rumours.

"I hear she's pregnant," one whispered. As if, we haven't gone that far and will not go that far until after the ceremony. Maybe they should brush up on their demonology.

"I hear he's forcing her into it." If you people don't get your facts straight.

"Let's hurry up and get inside before I catch a case," Rin said tugging at my sleeve. Yes, that's a very good idea before someone truly gets hurt, badly.

Anonymous Acknowledgments

Moon Princess: Yes you and me both. I hate catty females like that. Thanks love.

Kaneko: Yes, yes they do. But don't worry; they get what's coming to them.

18: You know I said the same thing when I wrote it. LOL. Thanks hon.

17: Yes definitely.

Random Reviewer: I would have done the same. I can't stand girls like that. It gets on my LAST good nerve.

Trunks: Yup, I would have done the exact same thing. They obviously are both idiots.

Thank you guys for putting up with me for the last few weeks and my slow updating; but school has started and I hardly ever have time to write. Bear with me.