Chapter 21: The Date with Sesshomaru

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Sesshomaru's POV

After dropping Rin off at home, I thought about that guy she met just recently. Something about him was getting me on edge and I didn't like it. That's why I gave off this evil presence. It was all in the sake of protecting Rin. I was finally seeing her as something and I was definitely planning on keeping it that way.

There were so many things that she could teach me and I could learn from her. And soon when our relationship finally got to that point, I could give her something that no diamond necklace could compare to.

I returned home, setting my belongings such as my coat in its proper place. I cooked and then watched TV for a few hours and then settled into bed as soon as it got dark. Hopefully I wouldn't have to sleep alone for too many nights longer.

I skipped breakfast the next morning and just headed straight to work. I found Rin already wiping the tables. So far she was close to paying me back, but she still had a long way to go. Earlier on the only reason that I hired her was so she could pay me back, but I thought that she might as well keep this job, seeing as how she had no other place for employment.

I stood beside her and said, "I want to see you in my office."

I noticed her tense up and to just calm her fears I added, "You're not in trouble."

I saw her sigh. She turned to face me.

"Okay, just let me finish these tables."

I nodded my head, going toward my office to await Rin's arrival. She came within five minutes, taking a seat in one of the large chairs that I provided for my visitors.

"You wanted to see me?" she guessed.

"Yes, I did."

I came from around my cherrywood desk and was soon face to face with her. I helped her to her feet, circling my arms around her. She blushed slightly and tried to push me away.

"Sesshomaru..."

I smirked. "It's alright. No one's allowed in here without knocking first."

She seemed to relax as I felt her loosen in my arms. I leaned forward, whispering in her ear, "How about I take you to dinner tonight?"

I could tell that she was blushing again, because her body heat had increased ten fold.

"Dinner?" she repeated.

I nodded my head. "You can wear that dress that I bought you."

Although she was thinking about it, I knew that her answer would be yes, because she was probably waiting for me to say that like the time that she wanted to know why I had never asked her out.

She looked up to face me and her answer was, "Sure. Dinner sounds great."

I grinned, leaning forward and putting my lips to hers. I eventually had gotten carried away, and the next thing that I knew was that Rin was sitting on the edge of my desk, her uniform in disarray and we kissed passionately, like two lovers who hadn't seen each other years.

But that was okay, because no one was allowed access without...

"Hello, Sesshomaru!"

I suddenly stopped, knowing exactly who's voice that was. Kikyo. I turned to see that I was right. I noticed how her face was all twisted like. She was shocked and displeased. For two reasons why. One, she caught Rin and I making out, and two, she was even disgusted to know that it was Rin. I knew that she still harbored feelings toward me. Rin quickly assembled herself, getting off my desk.

"Why didn't you knock first?" I asked a bit sternly.

After recomposing her face she replied, "One of the waitresses said that you had just gotten in and that you probably didn't have any visitors yet."

My face grew hard. That still meant that you had to knock. But instead of getting all frustrateed about it I took the liberty of introducing Kikyo and Rin, seeing as how they hadn't officially met.

"Kikyo this is Rin. Rin, Kikyo."

And like always Rin was being the polite person that she was and stuck out her hand only to have it rejected. Well this was getting off to a great start.

"Weren't you the woman who provided for the entertainment at his parents anniversary?" Kikyo questioned.

Rin blushed, probably because of the fact that someone remembered her.

"Um...yes," she answered.

There was a pause in the air, and seeing that this was a far as the converstaion was going to get, Rin decided to excuse herself and get back to work.

Once she was out of sight, Kikyo skipped straight to the point.

"So you two are dating now?"

I went to go sit behind my desk. "That's none of your business."

She only glared at me. "Well I guess that you wouldn't want people to know, seeing as how she's so low class."

I raised a questioning eyebrow toward her. What would make her say that when she didn't know Rin unless...

"That's right, Sesshomaru. I did some research on her right after she did the anniversary."

"So you're spying on people now?" I asked.

She took a seat in one of the chairs. "Not really. I just wanted to know what her background was like, that's all. I want what's best for you."

You can start by leaving my office.

She continued on by saying, "I don't see why you've never given me a chance. I would be so perfect for you."

I sighed. Why wouldn't she just leave?

She must have gotten the hint with the look on my face. She took her time getting up and said, "Well I guess I'll see you later, then."

I only nodded, not wanting to give her my reply to that statement. I watched in silence as she left. My life had just gotten even more difficult.

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Rin's POV

Oh my gosh! Sesshomaru had asked me out! This would be the first time since we've been spending time together! I still couldn't believe it! Five minutes after leaving his office, I had seen Kikyo and she didn't look too happy, but I pushed her back to the farthest thing in my mind.

As I just continued to mind my own business, she was making her way to the front door, but not until she purposedly bumped into me (but in the way to make it seem like an accident), causing me to spill a drink into someone's lap. I quickly apologized, and began wiping it up.

What did I ever do to her?

Once I got off work at around ten something, I was back at my apartment, getting ready for my date. I was as giddy as a schoolgirl. I quickly hopped into the shower and soon enough I was out, racing toward my closet to find the dress that he bought me. After laying it out on the bed to examine it for any possible tears or stains, I continued to get ready.

I slipped on my dress and then applied some make-up. I never really liked wearing the stuff for the fact that some of the chemicals inside it, caused me to break out. And then my face would either be red, swollen or itchy. I just prayed that it wouldn't happen tonight.

Just as I was completed, I heard the doorbell ring. I practically ran to the front door (as I tried not to fall in my heels) to greet Sesshomaru. He was well dressed and holding a bouqet of flowers.

Although I wasn't keen on flowers to the fact that I'm allergic to them, I held back my sneeze as I said, "Thank you." I placed them on a nearby table and stepped out of my apartment.

"Are you ready?" he asked me.

"Yup."

Sesshomaru escorted me downstairs to his awaiting car. We both got in and then started off.

It took us a little bit over thirty minutes to get where were going until he parked in front of this beautiful restaurant that read in bright letters, "Equal Blue." What a nice name.

We soon got out, and approached the front door. Sesshomaru had told the host that he made reservations and we were shown to our table. I slid into the booth first and then he followed suit. We looked over the menu and since I didn't know what would taste good to me, he ordered for both of us. I was very pleased with food.

Soon after we jumped into a conversation, and a little bit later we had a very familiar guest. It was Koga. Wow! What a coicidence that he would be at the same restaurant as me.

"Hello there, Rin," he said.

I smiled. "Hi Koga."

I took a glance at Sesshomaru who wasn't too keen to jump on the welcome wagon as me. But I didn't want to be rude.

"So what are you doing here?" I asked.

"Oh, you know, just out with my lady friend," he answered while pointing to an empty table.

My gaze followed his finger. "But where is she?"

"She went to the bathroom, but she'll be back."

I looked back at him. "Oh."

"That was very rude," said Sesshomaru out of nowhere.

"Excuse me?" Koga stated as if he didn't understand.

Sesshomaru gave him a cold glare. "For you to interrupt our dinner. We were in the middle of something."

"Oh, my bad."

He looked toward me. "Have a nice evening," he said.

"Uh...you too," I replied.

I watched him retreat back to his table. My eyes wandered to Sesshomaru, and just to ease his fears, I took ahold of his hand. There was nothing to worry about. He would be the only guy for me.