Shallow

Chapter 14

A/N: Thanks for the reviews everyone. It was naughty of me to trick you wasn't it. I have a dog now, he barks at my -babies- cats, I don't like that. He's a rotweiler, his name is Kain. I'm going to petco to get him some calming water. :} Please review.

Rin heard her phone alarm sounding off like a military drill and smacked her hand across the night table forgetting where she was. Her hand smacked the phone on to the bed, but the brief letter and pill left by Sesshoumaru were knocked to the ground underneath the night table. She stared at the empty bed and felt the sore muscles that had been used last night. She doubted that she could even walk normal right now as she sat up. She stared at the phone, a text message had arrived when she was sleeping.

Incoming Text

Rin, where are you? I covered last night.

I just need to know that you're okay.

-Kagome

Rin picked up the phone and dialed Kagome's number, the answer was immediate.

"Can you bring me some sweat pants and a tank top?" she asked Kagome.

"I'll be right there, wait…where are you?" she asked.

"I'm at that really luxurious hotel across the street from the venue from last night." she answered looking out the window with a sheet wrapped around her. She wondered why she had felt such fire still, why her whole body seemed to tingle. She could feel that her walk was not normal.

"I'm coming now. What room are you in?" she asked, Rin could hear her rustling through the bag that Rin always left at Kagome's house for when she stayed over.

"Room, 893." Rin answered. She had dreamed up a way different morning after in her head. When she had fantasized about it, it had been completely different. She thought she would wake up in his arms warm and cradled. After they both woke up she thought they would have breakfast brought to the room and eat together. She didn't know that she would feel so ashamed of herself, she didn't know she would feel so used. She thought she would have had sometime to use her charm and make him fall for her. She realized she wasn't special, she was just the girl of the night and now the night was over.

Rin walked to the bathroom and ran the bath water for herself. She threw in every single bath salt she could find and added some bubbles too. She climbed in and soaked her sore body leaving a sweet scented shampoo in her hair. She could feel some tears building up inside her. Her hazel eyes squeezed shut and she forced her head underwater while she rinsed her hair. Her hands massaged the conditioner of the same scent in. When she got out she felt nice and clean she grabbed a soft towel robe and wrapped it around her. Rin heard a knock at the door and instantly knew it was Kagome. She ran to the door and opened it. The chocolate brown eyes of her friend filled her vision.

"Rin, are you ok? I had to cover for you last night! Did you do it?" she bombarded Rin.

"I'm fine, thanks for covering, and yes I did it." she said looking at Kagome who stared with wide eyes.

"Well…what was it like?" she asked.

"It was amazing. He even waited for me to wake up before he left." she lied, wishing that was what happened.

"As long as you're ok than I'm fine." Kagome said relieved. Rin looked at her friend and then reached inside the drawer. She pulled out a breakfast menu.

"I hope your hungry." she waved it at Kagome with a smile. Kagome looked at her feeling like something was wrong. Still she knew better than to question Rin when she was like this. Her long black waves were shining and her skin looked like it was glowing.

"Well, sure I am." she smiled. They proceeded in ordering many things such as waffles, pancakes, French toast, and bagels with cheese and bacon. Rin smiled as the woman from last night rolled their food to the room. She watched Rin with those eyes that still held the same disdain in them from last night. Rin ignored her and slammed the door in her face. Kagome noticed that Rin was tense.

"Lets get massages later." she suggested to Kagome. 'I'll just charge it to this room.' she smiled to herself as she took a bite from a bagel.

"Rin, are you really going to eat this much?" Kagome asked as she cut into a waffle.

"I do it at home all time. I just work out a lot to keep my metabolism high." Rin answered.

"I wish I had your dedication." Kagome said watching Rin force a whole bunch of food into her mouth.

"It's because being pretty is all I have." Rin said chewing with a little bit of difficulty.

"Rin, you're smart too." Kagome said.

"That's because I have to be." Rin said.

"Rin, you are naturally smart! And your charming!" Kagome assured.

"It's genetics." she said throwing another pile of food in her stomach. When they finished they watched a few movies on the television. Shortly after they became bored and took the short walk to the spa. The spa was very relaxing, the sounds of nature surrounding them and the mellow and whimsical voices that were speaking. Maybe it was true that you had to be born this way.

"Two, of the biggest spa packages you offer. Charge it to Room 893." she said handing a tall woman the room key. She gave off a relaxing aura which easily surrounded Rin and Kagome. They were treated like princesses all day. Kagome felt like she was glowing now too. When she looked at Rin who stood beside her tall and beautiful and a smile on her face. She could see behind the façade. Rin was hurting, and her smile was the kind that made you want to protect her. It was just as radiant as her usual smile only there was a hidden pain lurking behind her eyes. Rin noticed the hotel had a boutique as she picked up the room key.

"Lets get some clothes." she told Kagome. 'I'm going to milk this day for all I can.' she thought with a small smirk.

"Are you sure?" Kagome asked.

"Yea, Naraku paid for the room and service so he'll get the bill." she answered. 'I'll get a whole new wardrobe on your account.' she thought as she walked into the classy boutique. She bought dresses, skirts, jeans, shoes, and everything she could see. Her eyes scanning everything. She handed the room key to the woman and she scanned it. She had just bought herself a whole new wardrobe with someone else's money and it felt great.

"I'm ready to check out." she told the woman at the reception deck.

"Would you like us to charge a taxi to take you home?" the woman asked.

"It's alright." she said walking out with all her bags. Rin pulled her phone from her jean pocket. A new pair she just bought. Her hair was done in beautiful curls and her nails all had a new manicure of crème with a French line at the top. Her make up was as she usually did it very natural and basic. The jeans were dark denim and hugged her hips and ankles. Her shirt was very classic and conservative with a small ruffle and buttons lining down, in a light peach. Rin looked down at the pumps the same shade of her blouse and in suede. J

"I feel great." Rin smiled looking at Kagome. Kagome was nervous she had only allowed Rin to buy her two outfits. Rin grabbed her friends hands a small gold charm bracelet wrapped around wrist jingling.

"So do you feel any different?" Kagome asked.

"I feel like I know the world a little better now." she said typing on her keyboard.

Outgoing Text

Hey, it's me.

Can you pick me and Kagome up?

Just from the spa. Maybe I'll

Reward you

-Rin

Incoming Text

I'll be right there.

-Kohaku

In five minutes she could see Kohaku's car pull up to the valet station. She walked out the doors with doormen carrying her bags. Kohaku opened the trunk and watched as she sat in the car beside him. Kagome climbed in the backseat, fingering a card that Rin had dropped in the hotel room. Kikyou, she could feel the imprint of the name in the card. Rin smiled at Kagome as Kohaku sped off on to the streets. Rin thought of her night with Naraku. He had been able to attain that unbearably pleasing fire that Sesshoumaru had invoked with just his touch. A small smile formed on her lips as she rested her head across the window.