Disclaimer: Inuyasha does not belong to me, K.
Finding A Heart
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Chapter 1: Hidden Love
Ever since we were children I've watched her. She is and was very different than most girls. Most kids would make fun on my half-brother because he was a hanyou. But she always stood up for him, even if it meant her own downfall. No matter what she helped Inuyasha. I began to have this odd feeling in my heart. I couldn't explain it then but now I know what it was....jealousy. But soon we entered junior high and she introduced Inuyasha to her distant cousin Kagome Higurashi. They instantly hit it off and to this day they are still dating.
Now we are in high school. Her a junior and I a senior. She always intrigued me, but I would never allow myself to show it. I kept my cold facade on never showing any signs of emotion. Because to me, emotions make people weak.
I sigh looking down at the students below. Yet, something or rather someone catches my attention immediately. There she is. Ruri Ishimori. A normal youkai female. Long dark chocolate brown hair done in two braids falling over her shoulder. Deep, dark depths of blue that would even make the most beautiful sapphires seethe in jealousy. She wears the traditional uniform: black pleaded skirt, white button down shirt, white knee high socks, and black shoes.
I continue to stare when I notice her eyes lock on to my own. She give me a smile and a wave. I feel the ends of my mouth twitch slightly as I flick my wrist in a small wave. Why does her smile have to be so damn contagious? She looks away and goes back to talking to my idiot half-brother and his wench. I snort and make it down off the roof to my classroom.
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As soon as Sesshoumaru walks into the building a swarm of girls bombard his space. He growls in annoyance. 'Every year...these stupid wenches won't leave me alone.' He mentally sighs. They earn a cold glare as he completely ignores them and walks into his first class.
He watches a few girls walk in look at him, start talking, then giggle. 'Typical wench.' He shoots them a glare. They completely ignore it and continue their annoying babble. Just then, the person he least expected walked into the classroom. The sweet aroma of roses and strawberries filled his sensitive youkai nose.
Ruri walks over to Sesshoumaru and smiles. "Is this seat taken?" She gestures to the empty seat next to him. "Not that I know of." He answers coldly not even looking at her. Her smile widens baring her sharp fangs in the process.
She sits down next to the silver haired inu youkai. As she took out her things from her bag, Sesshoumaru notices boys looking in her direction. Something flared up in him making him want to rip their eyes out and boil them. 'It's the same feeling as the last time...but why..?' Sesshoumaru growls mentally.
Why wouldn't they be staring? She's the richest girl in school and is not bad looking either.
'You're right she isn't bad looking....she's beautiful...WAIT! What...? I meant she's okay looking.' Sesshoumaru growls audibly this time.
He earns a look from Ruri who heard his growl with her slightly pointed youkai ears. "Something the matter, Sesshou?" She asks with a flicker of concern in her usual blank eyes.
'Concern for me..?' He asks himself before answering. "It's nothing. Mind your own business." He answers rather harshly. A hurt look replaces the concern making him feel guilty and instantly regretting sounding so cruel.
She covers up the hurt with a smile. "I'm sorry." She says in a fake normal tone. Sesshoumaru feels a pang in his so called "non-existent" heart. 'She apologizes to me?' He sees through her fake act.
His cold eyes soften. "No, no. I should be sorry. You were just worried and I snapped at you." His tone was soft and held a tinge of caring in it. Ruri felt her heart melt into goo. The truth is she always had a crush on him. She always felt that behind that cold mask was a soft, gentle person who was lonely and needed someone to care for him.
"Apology accepted. But only if you forgive me first." A smile forms on her lips. His lips twitch as if they have a mind of their own. "Yes, of course I forgive you." Ruri almost squealed in delight. 'I knew it! First I get his voice and eyes to soften an now I get a smile!'
This whole scene didn't go unnoticed by three snotty, under dressed, 5 pound make-up wearing girls, Kikyou Shikon, Yura Tamako, and Kagura Senaka. All top members of the Worship Sesshoumaru Fan Club or WSFC for short. They were also very rich and very beautiful themselves but they all wanted was one thing or should I say one youkai that they couldn't have. Sesshoumaru.
"Can you believe that tramp? Making moves on OUR Sesshoumaru. Psh...who does she think she is?" Yura stated while filing her manicured nails. They unlike Ruri, they actually flaunt their riches with expensive jewelry, purses, cars, and anything else their peanut minds can think of.
"She's not even pretty anyways! I mean look at us. We are freaking goddesses. But her...She's so plain and simple. Even with her riches she will not compare to us! How disgusting.." Kikyou huffs flipping her long raven hair over her bare shoulder.
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This, however, was not unheard by the two subjects in question. Ruri simply narrowed her eyes and growled in annoyance before completely ignoring they exist. Sesshoumaru shot them one of his coldest glares but they just giggled and one even said. "Omigod, I'm gonna faint! He looked at me!" He ignored them and heard a snicker from Ruri. He arches a silver brow.
Sesshoumaru was about to ask her what she was laughing at but the teacher finally came in even though class was almost over. He quickly introduced himself and explained what he expects and how the class will be ordered to sit and work in pairs for certain projects and whatnot. Both Sesshoumaru and Ruri found out they would be partners since they sat next to one another. Behind them three jealous girls seethed behind them.
After the pairs were named, the bell rung and students started to shuffle out of the class. Ruri took a while to get her things packed since she had a free block next. Also she was taking senior classes meaning she could graduate this year if she wanted too. In short, not only was she rich but very intelligent. Ruri was second in the whole school.
Sesshoumaru himself was taking a while since he wanted to find out what class she had next. As if she read his thoughts, "Hey Sesshou, what class do you have next?" He loved it when she used a nickname for him even though he wouldn't show it. "Free block." He answered in a monotone voice.
"Oh really?! Me too. Do you want to come with me to the music room?" She said with a wide smile plastered on her face. He nods and they walk out together. The walk was silent but there were times when Ruri would ask a few questions trying to make conversation since she didn't like silence.
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In no time they made it to the music building. They entered a small room filled with instruments and instrument cases placed throughout the room. Sesshoumaru then excuses himself to go to the bathroom. While he was out, Ruri took out a viola and started to play it.
As Sesshoumaru was returning, his ears caught sounds coming from the room Ruri was in. As he neared the room, a soft beautiful melody graced his sensitive ears. 'So beautiful...yet so sad." It held a sorrowful and pain filled story as the notes were beautifully played out.
He walks into the room and finds Ruri sitting on a table and playing the viola with her eyes closed. She quickly sensed he was there so the tune turned into a fast, cheerful one. He watched her fingers dance up and down along the finger board. The song ended and she opened her eyes.
"That was beautiful. The first tune, that is." He noticed the flash of sadness in her eyes. "What is it called?" He said looking down at a violin. "It's called...'Finding a Heart'. My mother taught it to me before she died." Ruri smiled sadly. Sesshoumaru's eyes softened for the second time that day. That's more than a year in the past. 'She's turning me soft...yet with her it feels right.' He smiles at her warmly. She almost faints right there.
She felt her heart speed up. He noticed this. "Is anything wrong?" He asked a bit worried. She gently shook her head and smiled. "No...it's just that you look so much more handsome when you smile...if that's even possible." She added quietly but he still heard. He felt heat rushing to his face as his cheeks had a rose tint to them.
"Even more when you blush!" She said happily and she mentally swooned. She finally got Mr. Ice to show emotion. 'I'm blushing? Since when the hell do I, Sesshoumaru, blush?!?!?' He slaps himself mentally. 'Stop blushing, you idiot!' He scolded himself.
Ahh...but she said you look cute when you do. *wink wink*
'Yeah well...' He was cut off.
Yeah well nothing! You've got the hots for her, pretty boy!
He blinks. 'Do I? I've known her for so long...I haven't even thought of that...I think I do...No! I don't...' He shook those absurd thoughts away. While he was fighting with his thoughts Ruri walked over to the grand piano. She started playing the same tune she played on the viola yet on the piano.
Unconsciously, she started singing as she played remembering the words her mother taught her so long ago...
'My heart is broken.
I can't even love.
It hurts so much
I can't go on anymore...
Finding a heart...
Is harder than it seems.
I've lost my way
I'm all alone...'
Sesshoumaru was instantly snapped out of his thoughts and was mesmerized by her heavenly voice. It was so soft and serene but held the same sadness and pain as the song itself. The song ended and she snapped back to reality. Her eyes immediately darted to Sesshoumaru. He was just staring at her.
She blushed five shades of red. 'Crap! What the hell was I thinking? Spacing out like that...God, I feel so embarrassed.' She mentally scolded herself. "You have a beautiful voice." He suddenly said surprising Ruri and himself. She blushed more and scratched the back of her head. "Th-thanks..." She managed to say while stuttering.
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Luckily for her, the bell rang. 'Thank GOD!' She felt like she was going to faint or something. She quickly stood avoiding Sesshoumaru's eyes as she gathered her things and placed the viola away. Sesshoumaru held back a smile as he watched her franticly go around the room avoiding his eyes. Students started passing the doorway and he put back on his famous cold mask.
She grabbed Sesshoumaru's hand and raced out of the door away from everybody. She wanted to avoid anyone spotting them so she used her youkai powers to stop time. Sesshoumaru's eyes widened slightly as he noticed everyone stopped moving and it suddenly got very quiet. He looked over at Ruri and she was slightly glowing a dark blue color. They finally made it to a janitor's closet she pushed him in there. He smirked and decided to tease her.
"If you wanted to be alone with me you should of asked." He said with a slight seductive voice. She glared at him but then blushed. "Hentai...I just didn't want your fan club to see me with you. .." She stopped glowing and the sound of students returned. "Oh and why's that? Do you want me all to yourself..?" He continued his seductive smirk growing. She turned as red as a tomato. He didn't know if it was from anger or embarrassment.
"Feh..you are so full of yourself, Fluffy!" She hissed trying to keep her anger down to a minimum. Amusement flickered in his intense gold eyes. "Fluffy, huh? You even have a pet name for me, RiRi?" He decided to use her childhood nickname that only Inuyasha and Kagome used for her now.
She huffed while her eyes narrowed. "Pet name!? You wish, Mr. Arrogant, Self-centered, Cold bastard, Pretty bo-..." She was cut off because he pulled her into a warm embrace. She gasped feeling his arms tighten around her waist as he buried his face in the crook of her neck. He pulled back and just stared deeply into her blue depths. Ruri, too, got lost in his beautiful golden eyes. Unknowingly, she raised her hand and caressed his striped cheek tenderly. He leaned into her touch and something rumbled in his chest. 'A purr!? What the hell!? He's purring! How kawaii..!!'
A heart-melting smile touched her lips drawing his gaze to them. He slowly leaned closer..and closer. He felt her warm breath on his lips as she felt his as well. They were a mere centimeter away when the bell rang making them separate instantly.
Ruri instantly blushed as Sesshoumaru was lost in his thought. 'We almost kissed! What the hell was wrong with me?' He absent mindedly touched his cheek that was burning. Her hand was so soft and gentle. He looked over at her and she was blushing furiously. That made him want to smile. 'To think I have such an affect on her.' He walked back over to her and placed a hand on her shoulder. She jumped and turned her attention to him.
She smiles nervously. "We should get to class." His voice was back to its cold self. Her smile turned into a frown. "Okay. What class do you have?" She asked her eyes going blank like they always do. "Kendo, you?" Was his icy reply. "I have archery with Kagome. Although, I was thinking about joining kendo, too." She said walking out of the closet followed by Sesshoumaru. "You, join kendo?" He raised an elegant brow. "Yeah! Why not!? Do you think I can't handle it!?" She huffs as she glares at him.
He smirks arrogantly at her. "No, you wouldn't even last a week." She stops walking and looks down. 'Is she going to cry!? You idiot!' If anything Sesshoumaru hates it when girls cry especially if the cause was him. He was about to apologize when her shoulders started shaking. 'She is crying!' He came closer and heard her snickering. 'She laughs!' She looks back up with determination in her eyes. "I will prove you wrong! You no good, arrogant, cocky bastard, who doesn't even give a fuck about anyone's feelings!" She hissed those words out with great anger.
Sesshoumaru was taken back by her outburst. She suddenly charges at him knocking him over. She pins him to the ground with a triumphant smile. "Ha! I got you!" She laughs while poking his nose. He takes this time to flip their position. She gasps as her eyes widen. "Who's got who now? And I rather like this position, don't you?" He smirks down at her as her eyes widen even more. She struggles to get out of his grasp but to no avail. She gives up and sighs. "Okay, okay. You win now get off! I have a class to go to." Her hair is now all messy and some falls over her face.
He gets off and offers her a hand. She takes it and stands up. Ruri grabs a braid and pouts. "My hair is messed up now." She pulls the rubber bands off her hair. Her hair unbraids and she shakes her head. Sesshoumaru watches staring at her. 'She's so beautiful...even more with her hair down.' He had to push back the temptation to run a hand through her silky chocolate locks. She twirls a lock around her clawed finger. "I think I should cut my hair... A change would be good for me." She smiles totally forgetting about her anger.
"No, I like it that way." He instantly said which surprised her. "Do you really?" A small blush appeared on her naturally peach skin. He nods. "Yeah, let's go to class." They walk to class together. Luckily for them they were right next to either other. Ruri instantly separated from him when she saw three members of his fan club walking their way. She glanced at him, her eyes looked apologetic as she ran into her classroom leaving him there. 'What is it about her that draws me..?' He sighs and walks into his own classroom...
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The End.....or is it?
Yumi: So do ya like it!?!? EH!? I hope you dooo....It took me so long just to type this! Like....a WHOLE HOUR! *GASP* Kukuku...
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Ory: -Slaps Sidnny away- Dumb blonde.
Yumi: -Sweatdrops and sighs- She's not dumb! Smarter than you! =P
Ory:.......so!?!
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