MidniteHearts: I am sorry to say, but this is the final chapter for Social Status. I hope that you all enjoyed reading this as much as I have enjoyed posting it.

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Chapter 37: A Full Recovery and Rin's Surprise

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Rin's POV

Beep. Beep. Beep. Beep.

That's all that I could hear; that annoying beeping sound. What was that anyway? More importantly where was I? My eyes were still closed and my body was as stiff as ever. I tried to turn my head, but that hurt even more. Even if I could sit up, would I take that chance? Probably not. I tried to command my arms or even my fingers to go into motion, but nothing on me wanted to move. I felt paralized. My whole body felt like it was on fire.

And what was with that damn beeping sound?

I figured that if I couldn't move then I might as well force my eyes to open. After I willed my mind to open my vision access, I got one eyelid up and struggled for the other, until both were somewhat open. But it didn't matter. There was a bright light blinding me, and I immediatley regret what I did, wanting to hide in the darkest part of my mind.

But I got this far, why turn back?

I blinked as many times as I could, finally adjusting to the light. I stared. There was a ceiling and lights. So that's what blinded me. I slowly shifted my head, and saw a heart moniter. That's where the sound was coming from. I immediately knew that I was in a hospital. I was aware that there was damage to my body, but how much and how bad?

Before I could inspect my injuries, I heard a sound. I looked to my left with as much peripheral vision that I had and saw that it was Sesshomaru starting to wake up. I saw him begin to straighten up in his seat and rub his eyes. Once he seemed focused enough, he looked at me.

"Rin," was all he said.

I would have said something too, but my throat was too dry, and my jaw was killing me. But I managed to say, "How long?" I just prayed that he knew what that meant, because that two word question took a lot out of me.

He sighed. "Five days. That's how long you've been asleep."

I sighed as well, closing my eyes also.

"Wait here," I heard Sesshomaru say. "I'll get you some water."

It seemed like only a second that he left and returned with some, but since I couldn't sit up all the way, I sucked from a straw. That liquid felt like a waterfall running down my throat and cooling the inside of my body. It was such an amazing feeling that I drank all of it, and hadn't realized that I finished it until I heard the slurping sounds of me trying to get the last drop.

Sesshomaru rested the cup on a nearby table.

"Do you remember anything?" Sesshomaru asked me.

I solemnly shook my head.

"So what did happen?" I questioned back, my throat raspy. I desperately wanted more water.

He sighed. "Well from what the doctor told me, you have a broken arm, and foot. Three factured ribs, a concussion, and some of your face was swollen, but that cleared up. You also suffered a few stab wounds as well."

"Is that all?" I was trying to keep my questions brief.

He nodded his head.

"What happened to Koga?" I coughed out.

Sesshomaru frowned. "I took care of that bastard. And believe me his injuries are far worse than yours."

I rested myself against the fluff of the pillow. That's good. I hope the son of a bitch is in pure agony.

I was going to say something else, but then a tall woman with blue eyes and blonde hair that was tied in a stylish bun walked into the room. She was also wearing a lab coat. She must be my doctor.

"Oh, Ms. Usami, you're finally awake," she pointed out.

"Are you my doctor?" I guessed.

She nodded her small head. "Yes, I am. I'm Dr. Keiko Haruna. You were asleep for a long time, Ms. Usami."

"Yeah, I know," I agreed.

Dr. Haruna looked at a clipboard that she had brought with her.

"You have quite a few injuries," she told me. "You're lucky that you had gotten here in time."

"Me too," I muttered softly.

"Well since you've been here for five days," she continued, "but just woke up, I want you to stay for observation."

I looked at Sesshomaru and he nodded his head. I then looked back at my doctor and nodded as well.

She smiled. "Good. I'll be back to check up on you in a little while."

"Alright," was all I said.

I watched as Dr. Haruna left my room.

I closed my eyes, already exhausted again.

"Get some sleep," Sesshomaru suggested.

I only nodded as I turned my head and felt my mind fall into more darkness.

The next day I was allowed to leave the hospital, but in a wheelchair of course. Sesshomaru and I filled out the needed paperwork and one of the nurses wheeled me to the exit.

"I'm glad to be out of there," I stated, while trying to stretch my good arm. Parts of me were still sore.

"Yeah, well just be glad there weren't any serious inujuries that required surgery," Sesshomaru said.

"True," was what I said.

"Come on let's get you to the car."

He helped me from the chair, gently carrying me to the passengers seat. The nurse wheeled the chair back into the hospital. Sesshomaru got into the drivers seat and started the car. I relaxed once more, fortunate that this nightmare was over and done with. I never wanted to go through something like this ever again.

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Three months later

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"Sesshomaru, where are we going?" I eagerly asked as I was restricted from removing my blindfold.

"It's a surprise," he told me.

I faked being angry and said, "If you don't tell me then I won't talk to you."

He chuckled and retorted by saying, "You will once you see where I'm taking you."

"Then tell me." I started jumping up and down in my seat.

"No," he said.

I reached for my blindfold just to get a little peek, but he stopped me.

"No looking, Rin." His voice held teasing it in.

"Fine." I slumped into my seat.

As Sesshomaru drove us to unknown places, I thought about everything that had happened to me. After leaving home, I made it out on my own. I got a job (which didn't last too long) and eventually got fired only to have Sesshomaru hire me. At first he wasn't so used to me, but he soon warmed up.

After, we started a relationship only to have Kikyo try to interfere (but that didn't last long either). Later we beagn to have petty differences but they were soon solved.

Lastly, I found myslef in the hospital all because of a man that I trusted but only wanted to hurt me in the end. Good riddance to him.

I'm glad that Koga was serving ten-twenty for what he did. Being behind bars is where he belongs. And I think orange is an excellent color on him.

Plus I was finally all healed up. No more broken bones or anything.

"Can I take off this blindfold now?" I asked, getting tired of going down memory lane.

"Just a minute," he said to me.

I felt the car coming to a stop. The next thing that came was the sound of Sesshomaru's door being closed, and then he opened mine. I slowly stepped out, being sure not to trip.

"Don't dorry I got you," he assured.

As we walked I felt uneven parts of the ground, as if I were going to sink. I tightly gripped onto Sesshomaru. He only chuckled at my fear.

"It's okay," I heard him say.

"Easy for you to say," I countered back. "You can see."

After walking for about three minutes we stopped.

He said, "You can take it off now."

I reached for my face, slowly dragging the cloth from my eyes. For driving for about three hours not knowing where I was going this had better be good. And it was.

As soon as I was able to see, what stood before me was amazing. There was a beautiful house resting onto of the soft sand. I looked around. The sun was starting to set at just the right moment.

Sesshomaru leaned into my ear and whispered, "I told you that I'd take you here."

All I did was nod like an idiot with my mouth wide open and everything. Sesshomaru actually brought me to his beach house. I must be the luckiest woman in the world. I felt his arms circle my body, his head resting on my shoulder.

"Do you like it?"

I turned around, staring into his eyes and replied, "Yes. I do."

He grinned. "So you want to get married too," he said teasingly, referring to when I said "I do."

I giggled. "Someday, but not today."

He shrugged. "Fair enough, but I'm not getting any younger."

"And I'm not getting any closer to that house, so what do you say."

He looked from me to the house, and then back at me again.

"Okay then," he said. "But just so I have some practice when I carry you over the threshold some day..."

Suddenly he lifted me into his arms. I was surprised at the sudden action and laughed.

"Put me down!"

He smirked. "I will." He started walking toward the house, and how he managed to unlock the door with me in his arms is still a mystery.

Sesshomaru stepped in, closing the door with his foot. Soon we were off to the bedroom already kissing like crazy people. He led me into the large room, dropping me onto the bed as he closed that door too.

"You're gonna pay for that!" I exclaimed, throwing a pillow which he successfully caught.

He threw it back at me, but I dodged out of the way.

"Work on your aim, Sesshomaru!"

"How about you work on your defense," he countered.

I was a bit confused and by the time I knew what was happening, Sesshomaru gently tackled me to the bed, being sure not to crush me under his weight.

"Okay, you win," I surrended.

"What do I win?" he asked.

"This." I leaned forward, putting my lips against his.

He accepted my kiss and returned the favor, combing through my hair with his fingers. We released for air.

"You sure you don't want to get married?" he asked.

I rolled my eyes. "Very. And besides marriage isn't the only thing that we can do."

He raised an eyebrow, and smiled, "It isn't? What did you have in mind?"

"Why don't I show you," she offered.

"Are we getting a little fiesty, Ms. Usami?"

I grinned. "No, Mr. Taisho, we're just being a little bold."

"How bold?" he challenged.

"Like I said, why don't I show you," I said.

I reached for the blankets, drawing it over our bodies.

An entire week with Sesshomaru is going to be like pure paradise. Nothing ever felt more right, and I've never wanted something so bad in my whole life. I was meant for him and he was meant for me, and as if this moment wasn't perfect enough, I would settle for anything less.

This was my life and I was going to live it.

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MidniteHearts: Okay that was the final chapter of Social Status. I hope that all of the readers enjoyed this. I decided to have Rin and Sesshomaru flirt with each other, because it would have eased my story to a close, and sadly it is finished. But here comes your special surprise. But first I want to thank all my readers so please go to the next page.