A/N: Another update! Thanks for all the feedback. I apologize if that did go a bit fast. It was 10 chapters deep and I hadn't written in so long that I was giddy for some romance to start happening. Hopefully, it didn't feel too sudden or rushed. Also, I changed the rating to M. I figured the subject matter of the story is a bit dark for the T rating anyway. Hopefully, you enjoy this chapter as well!

Rin turned over in her sleep and wrapped her arm around the hard mass at her side. She let out a little yawn before slowly opening her eyes when the mass began to move. She blinked awake when she noticed that her hand was resting on a bare chest. She followed the chest up to find her cinnamon eyes captured by gold.

"Good morning," Sesshomaru greeted levelly. Rin smiled bashfully up at him before pulling her arm back and holding it to her chest. Her body was covered by navy blue sheets, the silk material cool against her bare skin. She felt her cheeks heat up as her mind caught up with the night's events.

She was so embarrassed that Sesshomaru had been the first man she had been with. Willingly, at least. She probably wasn't very impressive in bed compared to other women he had been with before her. She hadn't felt embarrassed in the moment, however, she could feel herself becoming more self-conscious.

Not to mention the fact that he was her professor. This little turn of events probably wouldn't look good for either of them if news got out.

"How do you feel?" Sesshomaru asked while putting on his shirt that he picked up from the floor, seeming to sense that Rin was starting to feel self-conscious. Rin blushed once more before her expression cleared as she thought for a moment.

"I feel...good," she said honestly, noting Sesshomaru's observant gaze. She figured that he had picked up on the fact that she hadn't bled during sex, so she wasn't technically a virgin. However, the experience felt like she was. For her anyway.

"Good," Sesshomaru said curtly before standing and retrieving the rest of his clothes. Rin watched him dress and rather enjoyed the view. Her face heated up at her own thoughts before she turned to look for her own clothes. They weren't very far from the bed and she got dressed quickly.

She spotted Sesshomaru glancing in her direction from the corner of her eye and appreciated how he seemed to take the sight of her in just as she had done to him. She often found her naked body lacking and unsightly, so to have someone gaze at her the way he did brought on a bode of confidence in Rin.

"How do you feel?" she asked once she was fully dressed. Sesshomaru took a moment to respond.

"Like I may have rushed you into things," he remarked with a slight grimace. Rin's expression softened before she shook her head.

"No, I would have stopped you if I felt like things were rushed," she answered, hoping to ease his guilty conscience, "I wanted it as much as you did," she added with a slight blush. The thoughts of what they had done the night before flooded her mind and she could feel her desire building.

"I'm glad,"' he answered before catching her chin in his hand, mindful of his claws. Rin noted with a smile that his demonic markings were still visible. He hadn't reverted back to his human form yet. Much like she hadn't gone to grab her glasses sitting on the end table by the bed.

Rin leaned into his touch before moving to gently kiss him on the lips. It was a short and sweet kiss, and she hoped he felt just as content at that moment as she did. His expression remained relatively neutral, but she saw the ends of his lips turn up ever so slightly.

Had she known their sexy escapades were going to go well into the night she would have brought some new clothes with her. She'd have to make a stop at the apartment to change before her classes started.

She couldn't wait for Kagome to spot her in last night's clothes. While nothing had happened the first time she spent the night with Sesshomaru, she didn't think she could keep a straight face when talking to Kagome about last night.

"Thank you, for not being grossed out by my body," Rin said suddenly before taking Sesshomaru's clawed hand gently in her own. He seemed mildly confused by her statement before shaking his head.

"There is nothing to be 'grossed out' by. Your body simply tells a story of your survival," he replied nonchalantly. Rin mulled over what he said for a moment before nodding. She hadn't thought of her scars in such a way before.

"I - I don't know how you feel about continuing this, but I would understand if you'd rather it be a one time deal," Rin stammered, losing her confidence at the thought. While she wasn't a fan of never sleeping with him again, she didn't want to put his job at further risk.

He seemed to think over what she said before answering, "News of this relationship wouldn't go over well at the moment," he agreed, "however, that does not mean that I want it to end. I may lose my position as a professor here, but I wouldn't be totally opposed to the idea,"

"What about the museum?" Rin asked, knowing that he may not miss teaching, but he would miss catering to his collection.

"I own the building outright and offered it to the University to use as a way for us to coexist. If they fired me then I'd simply run the museum rather than teach and run it. Conversations about whether to host classes in it may be up for debate, but I'd still own the items within it. It would just be privately run by me,"

"I'm more concerned with your education," he added solemnly, "you may be suspended or expelled, which I would not forgive myself for," he remarked. Rin nodded as she worried her lower lip for a moment. She could transfer schools? But how would she do getting uprooted once again? The thought terrified her.

"Maybe we can keep it between us, then. At least until I graduate," Rin offered, "If it comes to light, then we will face the consequences then," she added before bringing her hand up to gently touch his facial markings.

"All I know is that I don't want this to end," she stated as she stared into his golden irises, no longer afraid to be open with him, "I haven't felt this alive...ever," she murmured, desperately wanting to cling to this feeling of acceptance and comfort.

"If that is what you want," he replied with a slight nod. Rin smiled before mouthing a silent 'thank you' before resting her forehead against his. They remained like that for another minute before RIn felt her phone vibrate in her pocket. She pulled back to check it and noticed that it was a text from her friendly police officer.

Just checking in.

Kagome came out and told me that you were staying over with a friend on campus.

Let me know if you need anything.

I'll be parked outside your building.

"Something important?" Sesshomaru asked as he eyed her phone. Rin looked back up at him before realizing she hadn't told him about reporting Kasai. She quickly gave him the rundown of the phone call before explaining Miroku and what the police were doing for her.

"I'm glad you will have extra protection around campus," he stated before gently running his claws through her hair and curling a strand around one finger, "and standing up for yourself," he added. Rin nodded before leaning into his touch. She rested her head against his shoulder while he continued to curl her hair.

"It was because of you," she murmured against his shirt. His motions paused before his claws fell away from her hair.

"No. It was your courage. I had nothing to do with it," he replied.

"But I wouldn't have been able to say anything if you hadn't given me the strength to do it. You've helped me see that I'm worth something,"

"I may have opened your eyes, but you picked up the phone," he pointed out before pulling away so he could catch her chin in his claws. He gently pulled her chin up so they could look at one another again.

"Don't discredit your own accomplishments," he added softly. Rin felt her eyes burn as she fought back tears. How could someone so devoid of emotion be so compassionate? Did he even realize how desperately Rin needed to hear those words?

"Thank you," she replied meekly as a few tears escaped and trailed down her cheeks. He used his thumbs to brush them away before pulling her closer so he could press his lips against her forehead.

"The only thanks I want is your company," he replied as he pulled away, "You bring me a similar sense of...calm. A feeling I haven't experienced around a human before," he added after a pause as if he was struggling with how to explain his feelings as well.

Rin's expression brightened at his words before she eagerly nodded. "I'd be happy to,"

Kohaku huffed before wiping sweat from his brow. He rested against the wall for a moment before quickly evading a flinging cadaver arm. He took in gulps of air before resting his hands on his knees and quickly taking out the white handkerchief from his pocket. He waved it limply before he lost his grip on it and let it fall.

A small gust of wind caught it before it hit the ground and flew it up into a waiting hand.

"You'll get my handkerchief all dirty like that," Kagura scoffed playfully before folding it delicately. She stuck it in her own jean pocket before glancing down at the exhausted man, "Well, you lasted longer than most human men," she added and winked at him when he rolled his eyes at her. He slumped to the ground before wiping away more sweat.

"I think I'm going to die," he groaned, feeling the muscles in his legs start to cramp from suddenly stopping all movement. This was their fifth training session, and Kagura was always pushing him to fight her for longer spans of time to increase his endurance.

"Quit whining," Kagura scolded while patting his arm, "how are you going to defeat a demon if you tap out before the fighting gets good?"

Kohaku was sure he had sent her the darkest glare he could muster, but she snorted before smiling prettily at him.

"You signed up for this," she shrugged before using her wind to bring over a bottle of water from the nearby table. She let it fall into his waiting hands and watched as he gulped it down greedily. The hair tie that often kept his hair up and away from his face had broken earlier in their training session. He angrily shoved it out of his face as he finished off the water bottle.

Kagura reached up and took out the hair tie that kept her raven locks together. Her hair fell lusciously over her shoulders, framing her perfect face. Kohaku looked up at her through heavy breaths and wondered if the other guys in class would wish they could trade places with him. Even if she worked them to death, and then added them to her undead army.

Kagura approached before handing him her hair tie. He thanked her before tying back his hair. He was about to stand when she presented him with a white feather. He had seen it in her hair from time to time but had assumed it was merely a hair accessory.

"Take this with you," she offered when she saw the confusion on his face, "I use this to get out of sticky situations. I haven't needed it for centuries. But, you may find some use for it," she explained. Kohaku took it gingerly out of her hand before examining it closely.

"It is filled with my demonic energy. If you fling it away from you it will grow in size and fly you away from danger. It is connected to my home, so it will bring you there," she added.

"Thank you," Kohaku said as he marveled at the feather before sticking it in his hair where she often wore it. She smiled slightly before they both froze when someone knocked on the laboratory door. Kagura opened her fan before swinging it quickly, sending all the cadavers back to their places.

The wind also sent his discarded shirt on the ground flying, and then it smacked him in the face. An action he was certain was intentional. He grumbled to himself as he tugged the shirt over his bare chest, grimacing as it instantly got soaked with his sweat.

Her human facade had resurfaced, hiding her red eyes and pointed ears. She had just set her fan down on the table when the person who had knocked opened the door.

"Dr. Otaku?" a student Kohaku recognized from their chemistry class called before spotting her at the end of the room. His nose twitched at the smell of formaldehyde but he seemed to quickly get over it as he walked to her side.

"How's it going?" she asked sweetly. The student opened his mouth to answer, but quickly shut it when he spotted Kohaku in the corner. He had gotten to his feet but was still dabbing the sweat off his forehead. He had barely gotten his shirt back on when the student had let himself in.

The student looked between the two before a wide grin spread across his face. "I didn't think you'd be into hooking up with students," he remarked before looking her up and down, "I'd be happy to be added to your roster," he added suggestively.

"I don't think you would be," Kagura replied without missing a beat. She walked her fingers up his chest before gripping his jaw suddenly, taking both men by surprise. "I don't think you can handle me," she whispered seductively before lightly shoving him away.

"Now, what do you need?" she asked as if the previous exchange hadn't just happened. Kohaku and the student shared bewildered looks before the student shook himself out of his surprise.

"Uh, I just needed your help explaining the last formula we went over in class. I don't really get it," he answered meekly. Kohaku went to say a quick goodbye and was about to see himself out when Kagura grabbed the collar of his shirt and stopped him in his tracks.

"Where are you going?" She asked, batting those dark eyes prettily at him, "Why don't you stay and explain the formula to our lost little lamb here, assistant?" she added with a lifted brow. Kohaku stared at her for a moment before rolling his eyes when he realized what she was doing.

They had to explain why they were spending so much time together, so it made sense that she'd make him her teaching assistant.

"Of course, Professor," he bit back as sweetly as she had done to him. She grinned cheekily before bidding the men farewell and showing herself out. The student looked pretty disappointed about being stuck with him but seemed to genuinely need help with the formula he mentioned.

Kohaku only hoped he wasn't stuck there long. He wanted to shower and eat something.

Rin found herself in front of her apartment building after leaving Sesshomaru to get some new clothes and food. He hadn't really stacked his fridge with anything humans actually ate. It was mainly filled with condiments and drinks, which wasn't super helpful.

He had told her to make a list of things she ate so he could be sure to stock up on those things. He didn't really eat human food, so it didn't matter to him what he had in the fridge.

Rin spotted Miroku in his cop car and gave him a friendly wave which he returned before she walked into the building. She made it up the stairs and had just unlocked the door when she was clobbered by an overly excited Kagome.

"You're back!" she squealed as she held her in a tight hug before pulling her inside and shutting the door behind her. Rin laughed lightly before patting her arm gently.

"I was only gone one night," she reminded her roommate. Kagome pouted slightly before shaking her head. "That's one night too long! What am I supposed to do without my best friend?" she asked.

"What am I, chopped liver?!" Inuyasha barked from the kitchen. Kagome smiled towards him before winking playfully.

"So, how was spending time with Sesshomaru?" Kagome asked before stepping back to survey Rin once more, "You look...different,"

"They had sex," Inuyasha said absentmindedly from the kitchen. Rin gasped while Kagome glared daggers towards him.

"How did you know?" Rin asked in disbelief, warranting a look of surprise from Kagome. Inuyasha glanced away from his pot of ramen to point to his nose.

"I can smell it. His scent all over you, too," he added with a slight wrinkle of his nose.

"Even if you knew, that's none of our business!" Kagome shrieked, "Rin should have told us on her own time!" she added angrily.

"It's okay," Rin blushed before twirling a strand of hair around her finger, "He's right. Things got a little...out of control last night. We weren't planning on telling anyone," Rin added while fidgeting with her hair.

"You know I can keep anything you say a secret. But, just be sure he isn't taking advantage of you. As a professor, he is in a place of power over you. If he starts threatening to drop your grade if you don't sleep with him, don't do it. You don't have to put up with that behavior," Kagome explained while eyeing Rin worriedly.

"I won't tell anyone outside of this group. Except for Sesshomaru," Inuyasha stated while a dark look overtook his features, "I can't wait to rub it in his hypocritical human-hating face," he added with a dark laugh.

"No you won't," Kagome warned before grabbing one of his visible dog ears, "We can't risk someone overhearing your taunting him and risking whatever is going on between them. This is the longest Rin has ever spoken to anyone else besides me. I won't risk her happiness for anything," she added while holding her hand to her heart.

"Ow, I get it, woman," Inuyasha growled before shaking off her hand, "I won't say anything to him," he huffed.

"You are talking in front of me," Inuyasha noted as he glanced over to Rin, "that is a big change. It's good to hear your voice," he added gently, which brought out a smile from Rin.

"Thanks," she murmured while wringing her hands together with another blush.

"Can I ask you something, Inuyasha?" Rin asked suddenly, catching the two off guard.

"Uh, sure," Inuyasha hesitantly agreed.

"I've always wanted to ask, but since I couldn't talk in front of you I wasn't able to. I didn't want to ask Kagome to ask for me either, because then you'd just be guilted into doing it," Rin began, her face steadily getting redder with each word. She was embarrassed about what she was about to ask but was happy that the weight that liked to sit on her chest before she spoke was gone.

"Then go ahead and ask me," Inuyasha urged her.

"Can I touch your ears?" Rin asked, even lifting her hands up and making the rubbing motion in the air. Inuyasha's face flushed slightly before he grumbled his consent and hunched down so she could reach them.

Her eyes grew to the size of saucers as she gingerly touched them and rubbed them between her fingers. She cooed happily at how velvety they felt. They were just like dog ears!

A/N: Kind of a cutesy chapter. I promise more plot is coming in the next installment! I just wanted to get some more things established as well as character interactions. I hope you all liked it. More to come, until next time!