Hey again everyone. Sorry I haven't been updating "Love's Choices" but I've been inspired on this one...so yea...but I haven't abandoned it so don't worry, kay? Goody.
Oh and according to the reviewer 'Inu Faceness', I just HAVE to put Rin and Sesshoumaru together! So, without further adu, I shall do so...-wink-
One more thing. I fixed Chapter 8 and 9, fixing the Sesshoumaru and Rin thing. So no worries about them anymore. Its all fixed. And I jsut realized, while fixing them, Shippo was with them and I forgot to mention him! I know what I did to him, I just didn't write it. He's been living with Inuyasha, but being so young and naive, he spends most of his time in his room playing games. So don't worry if he's not mentioned much until later, kay?
---Chapter 17: Fluffiness and...Fluffy?---
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Inuyasha sat in his room bored for a moment before getting up and heading downstairs. He wasn't expecting to see someone sitting in the kitchen at all. He walked into the room, "Bout time you came back, Sesshoumaru."
"Ah yes, my business meeting was held longer than planned. I see you're happy to see me, little brother."
"Oh sure. You've only been gone, what was it, five months?"
Sesshoumaru took a drink of his tea, ignoring his half brother's antics to upset him. Sesshoumaru had been gone on business for almost half a year, and had seen his younger half brother roaming about the shores of Japan, looking for what he called the 'Shikon Jewel'. Sesshoumaru did not know what happened after that, but didn't care to ask about it either.
Inuyasha opened one of the cabinets and took out a bag of chips. He walked to the door and turned back to Sesshoumaru, "You missed a lot," and with that, he walked upstairs and into his room, stuffing the chips into his mouth and thinking about random things that came to his mind.
"INUYASHA!"
Without looking, he knew who it was, "Yea, runt?"
"How come you aren't with that Kagome girl who's normally here?"
Inuyasha looked down at the small kitsune boy, "She's at home, probably spending time with her little brother."
"She has a little brother?"
"Yea"
"Can I play with him sometime?"
"Sure, runt. As long as you're good"
"OKAY!" With that, the small fox raced back out of Inuyasha's room as suddenly as he had come.
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Sango and Miroku, meanwhile, were in Sango's bedroom, doing some homework, seeing they were the only ones who had the class. Sango got stuck on one problem and stared blankly at it, not thinking at the time to ask Miroku. She began getting deep in thought...about Miroku. 'He kissed me last Friday...but hasn't mentioned a thing since then...what does that mean? Did he do it cause he really likes me that way or just because he's a perverted lech?' She sighed, catching the boy's attention. "Sango, you okay?"
"Huh?" She snapped out of her trance, "Oh, I just...need help on this last problem."
He caught her hesitation, but figured best not to ask about it. He helped her on it and they slowly finished their homework in a comfortable silence. Now, don't be mistaken, Miroku was in his own world too. And similiar thoughts rang on in his head. 'Sango hasn't mentioned Friday. Maybe she wants to forget it altogether. I suppose it'd be against me to trouble her with it then...'
Sango's voice slowly brought him back to reality, "Can I ask you something?"
"Sure"
"It's about Friday night..."
"Oh, what...about it?" He froze, unsure what she thought about it.
"What was your true reason behind that..." she paused and took a deep breath, "...kiss?"
Miroku shifted his gaze from his paper to Sango. Now was a good as time as any to just tell her how he felt, right? Um, sure. "Sango, I may not show it the way I should but, I care about you a lot"
Pink tinted her cheeks as she looked into his deep blue depths. He cared about her? That's something she's wanted to her for so long.
"Miroku, that's so...what I mean is..." Great. Now she couldn't think straight. How on earth can she tell him anything when she can't think? She knew only one thing she could do if she couldn't talk. But that might be too hard for her. No, she had to do it. It was the only way to answer his small confession. She lifted her right hand and Miroku prepared for impact. Her hand made contact with his cheek, but to his surprise, it didn't hurt. He opened his eyes, she hadn't slapped him. She blushed and leaned forward, pressing her lips, shyly, but firmly against his. Thank Kami her door was closed, or her mother, who walked by at this moment would have seen the intimate moment. Sango pulled back and looked away, blushing more profusely than before.
He took his hand and lightly turned her face towards his, "Does this mean I can touch you without getting slapped?" A grin played on his lips.
She also smiled but lifted an eyebrow, "Are you going to do it to others also?"
"Why would I want to do that when I only want you?"
She could feel her cheeks burn more and more red with every statement he said. She finally found words, "Then I suppose it's okay, as long as you don't overdo it...okay Houshi?"
Miroku nodded in agreement and they put up their homework, seeing he needed to get home soon.
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The next day, which was Tuesday, Inuyasha sat lazily in his class. His eyes began drooping closed when a hand lightly knocked the back of his head. To his left, Kagome was keeping him awake, in order to keep him from failing another test. Funny thing was, class was only just starting, and the teacher hadn't even walked in yet. So, why Inuyasha was so ready to nap, was beyond Kagome. Mrs. Shinta (do i watch too much Kenshin too? oh well) walked into the room and was followed by an unfamiliar face. Kagome blinked and tilted her head, "Must be a new kid" she thought aloud.
Inuyasha absentmindly nodded. Mrs. Shinta smiled, "Class, we have a new student with us today. Please welcome Rin Takenaki." (I got this from Inu Faceness lol) She was a bit shorter than Kagome, but hardly at all. Maybe an inch. Hard to tell really. She had mid-back long dark brown hair that was halfway up.(Meaning some was put up, the rest was let down...) Since I never mentioned this before, now you can know, she was wearing one of the school uniforms, but, even though it was getting warmer, was wearing the long sleeved version. Rin smiled brightly, "Hi everyone"
"You may choose any of the empty seats you see," Mrs. Shinta said while going towards the board to begin the lesson. Rin made her way to one that was behind Kagome's. Kagome did a quick spin around and held out a hand, "Hey Rin, I'm Kagome!"
"Hi Kagome, nice to meet you" Rin shook her hand and Kagome turned back around before the physics teacher caught her. Class droned on like this, and homework was assigned. But, on the bright side, it was time for lunch after this period. The bell rang and everyone raced out of the classroom. Inuyasha and Kagome gathered their things when Kagome got an idea, "Say, Rin, since you're new here and all, how about eating lunch with us?"
Rin was more than happy to accept the invitation. She had made friends pretty fast, considering she was expecting at least a day of nobody to talk to. (I think I changed when lunch came around...but now, its after fourth period, physics class for Kagome, Inuyasha, and Rin)
The three met Sango, Miroku, Koga, and Ayame (hey i didnt forget those two lol) in the cafeteria, starving for foor. Ayame and Rin hit if off really fast, which was good. Sango and Rin were also fast friends, but Rin and Ayame were almost glued together. (I figured since Kagome and Sango are best best friends, Ayame and Rin can be best buds too!) Koga and Inuyasha bickered most of the time, entertaining everyone around them. Miroku and Sango announced their new little relationship, and other small talk was made as a great welcome to Rin.
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Inuyasha invited them all over after school, but Koga and Ayame had a little date so they skipped it. Leaving Inuyasha, Miroku, Sango, Kagome, and Rin to hang out. Which wasn't a problem at all. That was plently of people.
(Ok...now I'm gonna steal a game I saw in someone else's fanfic, cause I LOVE the game and just have to use it!)
Kagome sat on one of Inuyasha's bean bag chairs in his room while the others settled with the floor. Except Sango, who took the other bean bag chair. Inuyasha pulled out a deck of cards and shuffled them, "Anyone up for a game of cards?"
Miroku lifted an eyebrow, "What game can we play with so many people?"
"Bullshit"
It took everyone a moment to understand that Inuyasha was referring to the name of the game. Once this was understood, everyone formed a circle on his black carpet(oo dark) and received their cards.
After about three minutes of nice, non-accusing times, Inuyasha sat down three cards, "Three Jacks"
Kagome smiled, "BS"
"Excuse me?"
"You heard me, that's BS."
"I don't know...you don't wanna end up with this big pile, do ya?"
"No, I don't. Which is why I'm giving it to you," She flipped the three cards over in triumph. Inuyasha mumbled and took the handful of cards and placed them with his others. Rin was the first one out and stood up stretching, "Well, I'm starved again. Anyone else want something?"
Miroku watched Sango put down one card and spoke, "Just some drinks, thanks"
"So where do I find the kitchen?"
Inuyasha looked up from the game, "Downstairs, through the hallway on your left, and its the second door to your right"
Rin paused, spoke the directions outloud again, and nodded, leaving the room to get food.
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Being Rin though, she got lost, and went down the hallway on her right. She peeked into the second door to her left, and saw someone sitting in a chair. It looked like the room was a library. She saw that their back was to her, but, being taller than the chair, she saw his silver hair cascading downward. She gulped, and heard a voice, "Can I help you?" He must've heard her. He stood and closed the book he was reading and set it down. He turned to face her, waiting for an answer.
"I'm...lost I think"
"And where are you trying to get to?"
"The kitchen"
"Please follow me."
He walked past her, and she noticed how much taller than her he was. He was probably in his early twenties, from the look on his face. She followed him, taking in all of his features. He was gorgeous! He led her to the kitchen and looked down at her, "Anything else?"
'How about a kiss!' Rin mentally slapped herself for that thought. She doesn't even know the guy! She looked around, "Where are the drinks?"
"What kind do you want?"
"Any soda is fine..."
"Cold ones are in the refrigerator, and warm ones are over there." He pointed to the marble counter. He looked fairly emotionless, but he was polite.
She walked over to the fridge and opened it, pulling out five cans. "You're Inuyasha's older brother, right?"
She was mentally slapped again. Why is she still rambling? She had remember Inuyasha mentioning his brother's return and it just flew out. Sigh, how pathetic.
"Yes, I am his half brother, Sesshoumaru. And who are you? I do not think I recall you from other visits."
Rin turned around, "I'm kinda new here. I'm Rin."
Sesshoumaru turned to leave and return to his book, "Well it was nice meeting you, Rin."
She was about to faint right there. He was just so...something she couldn't think of the right word for. Shaking it off, she found her way back to Inuyasha's room.
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"What took ya so long?" Inuyasha asked while snapping open his coke.
Rin blushed, "I got lost...and met Sesshoumaru"
Miroku looked up, "Oh? Did he scare you?"
"No, why? Is he supposed to be scary or something?"
"Well, no, but he's not very welcoming of Inuyasha's friends" Sango took a drink of her soda. They had finished the card game. Miroku lost.
"He seemed pretty nice to me."
Kagome smirked, "What's with the blush?"
This caused Rin to blush more, which wasn't like her at all, "Well I-uh..."
"Don't tell me ya like my brother!" Inuyasha sat on his bed and gave Rin a look.
She sighed, "He's so cute though"
Kagome shook her head, "No, Inuyasha's cute."
This turned into a small arguement between the three girls. Even Sango joined in. They all said theirs was better looking than the other. This ended with Inuyasha and Miroku interrupting and laughing their heads off.
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Hm...ok. I think that went well. This is one of my longer chapters I think too. So I had comedy, fluff, and a new student! Hey, go me! But what will Sesshoumaru think of this new comer? Dun dun dun...review to find out!
Oh and I put Shippo in the beginning so you know he's okay and everything. Inuyasha's kind of taken to him like a older brother/father figure thing. Though he doesn't show it.
SHOUTOUTS:
Inu Faceness - Well I'm working the best I can you know! Hope I played Rin out right lol
Death - Thank you so much, and I'm getting on with the fluff best I can
---Sasami---
Oh and according to the reviewer 'Inu Faceness', I just HAVE to put Rin and Sesshoumaru together! So, without further adu, I shall do so...-wink-
One more thing. I fixed Chapter 8 and 9, fixing the Sesshoumaru and Rin thing. So no worries about them anymore. Its all fixed. And I jsut realized, while fixing them, Shippo was with them and I forgot to mention him! I know what I did to him, I just didn't write it. He's been living with Inuyasha, but being so young and naive, he spends most of his time in his room playing games. So don't worry if he's not mentioned much until later, kay?
---Chapter 17: Fluffiness and...Fluffy?---
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Inuyasha sat in his room bored for a moment before getting up and heading downstairs. He wasn't expecting to see someone sitting in the kitchen at all. He walked into the room, "Bout time you came back, Sesshoumaru."
"Ah yes, my business meeting was held longer than planned. I see you're happy to see me, little brother."
"Oh sure. You've only been gone, what was it, five months?"
Sesshoumaru took a drink of his tea, ignoring his half brother's antics to upset him. Sesshoumaru had been gone on business for almost half a year, and had seen his younger half brother roaming about the shores of Japan, looking for what he called the 'Shikon Jewel'. Sesshoumaru did not know what happened after that, but didn't care to ask about it either.
Inuyasha opened one of the cabinets and took out a bag of chips. He walked to the door and turned back to Sesshoumaru, "You missed a lot," and with that, he walked upstairs and into his room, stuffing the chips into his mouth and thinking about random things that came to his mind.
"INUYASHA!"
Without looking, he knew who it was, "Yea, runt?"
"How come you aren't with that Kagome girl who's normally here?"
Inuyasha looked down at the small kitsune boy, "She's at home, probably spending time with her little brother."
"She has a little brother?"
"Yea"
"Can I play with him sometime?"
"Sure, runt. As long as you're good"
"OKAY!" With that, the small fox raced back out of Inuyasha's room as suddenly as he had come.
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Sango and Miroku, meanwhile, were in Sango's bedroom, doing some homework, seeing they were the only ones who had the class. Sango got stuck on one problem and stared blankly at it, not thinking at the time to ask Miroku. She began getting deep in thought...about Miroku. 'He kissed me last Friday...but hasn't mentioned a thing since then...what does that mean? Did he do it cause he really likes me that way or just because he's a perverted lech?' She sighed, catching the boy's attention. "Sango, you okay?"
"Huh?" She snapped out of her trance, "Oh, I just...need help on this last problem."
He caught her hesitation, but figured best not to ask about it. He helped her on it and they slowly finished their homework in a comfortable silence. Now, don't be mistaken, Miroku was in his own world too. And similiar thoughts rang on in his head. 'Sango hasn't mentioned Friday. Maybe she wants to forget it altogether. I suppose it'd be against me to trouble her with it then...'
Sango's voice slowly brought him back to reality, "Can I ask you something?"
"Sure"
"It's about Friday night..."
"Oh, what...about it?" He froze, unsure what she thought about it.
"What was your true reason behind that..." she paused and took a deep breath, "...kiss?"
Miroku shifted his gaze from his paper to Sango. Now was a good as time as any to just tell her how he felt, right? Um, sure. "Sango, I may not show it the way I should but, I care about you a lot"
Pink tinted her cheeks as she looked into his deep blue depths. He cared about her? That's something she's wanted to her for so long.
"Miroku, that's so...what I mean is..." Great. Now she couldn't think straight. How on earth can she tell him anything when she can't think? She knew only one thing she could do if she couldn't talk. But that might be too hard for her. No, she had to do it. It was the only way to answer his small confession. She lifted her right hand and Miroku prepared for impact. Her hand made contact with his cheek, but to his surprise, it didn't hurt. He opened his eyes, she hadn't slapped him. She blushed and leaned forward, pressing her lips, shyly, but firmly against his. Thank Kami her door was closed, or her mother, who walked by at this moment would have seen the intimate moment. Sango pulled back and looked away, blushing more profusely than before.
He took his hand and lightly turned her face towards his, "Does this mean I can touch you without getting slapped?" A grin played on his lips.
She also smiled but lifted an eyebrow, "Are you going to do it to others also?"
"Why would I want to do that when I only want you?"
She could feel her cheeks burn more and more red with every statement he said. She finally found words, "Then I suppose it's okay, as long as you don't overdo it...okay Houshi?"
Miroku nodded in agreement and they put up their homework, seeing he needed to get home soon.
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The next day, which was Tuesday, Inuyasha sat lazily in his class. His eyes began drooping closed when a hand lightly knocked the back of his head. To his left, Kagome was keeping him awake, in order to keep him from failing another test. Funny thing was, class was only just starting, and the teacher hadn't even walked in yet. So, why Inuyasha was so ready to nap, was beyond Kagome. Mrs. Shinta (do i watch too much Kenshin too? oh well) walked into the room and was followed by an unfamiliar face. Kagome blinked and tilted her head, "Must be a new kid" she thought aloud.
Inuyasha absentmindly nodded. Mrs. Shinta smiled, "Class, we have a new student with us today. Please welcome Rin Takenaki." (I got this from Inu Faceness lol) She was a bit shorter than Kagome, but hardly at all. Maybe an inch. Hard to tell really. She had mid-back long dark brown hair that was halfway up.(Meaning some was put up, the rest was let down...) Since I never mentioned this before, now you can know, she was wearing one of the school uniforms, but, even though it was getting warmer, was wearing the long sleeved version. Rin smiled brightly, "Hi everyone"
"You may choose any of the empty seats you see," Mrs. Shinta said while going towards the board to begin the lesson. Rin made her way to one that was behind Kagome's. Kagome did a quick spin around and held out a hand, "Hey Rin, I'm Kagome!"
"Hi Kagome, nice to meet you" Rin shook her hand and Kagome turned back around before the physics teacher caught her. Class droned on like this, and homework was assigned. But, on the bright side, it was time for lunch after this period. The bell rang and everyone raced out of the classroom. Inuyasha and Kagome gathered their things when Kagome got an idea, "Say, Rin, since you're new here and all, how about eating lunch with us?"
Rin was more than happy to accept the invitation. She had made friends pretty fast, considering she was expecting at least a day of nobody to talk to. (I think I changed when lunch came around...but now, its after fourth period, physics class for Kagome, Inuyasha, and Rin)
The three met Sango, Miroku, Koga, and Ayame (hey i didnt forget those two lol) in the cafeteria, starving for foor. Ayame and Rin hit if off really fast, which was good. Sango and Rin were also fast friends, but Rin and Ayame were almost glued together. (I figured since Kagome and Sango are best best friends, Ayame and Rin can be best buds too!) Koga and Inuyasha bickered most of the time, entertaining everyone around them. Miroku and Sango announced their new little relationship, and other small talk was made as a great welcome to Rin.
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Inuyasha invited them all over after school, but Koga and Ayame had a little date so they skipped it. Leaving Inuyasha, Miroku, Sango, Kagome, and Rin to hang out. Which wasn't a problem at all. That was plently of people.
(Ok...now I'm gonna steal a game I saw in someone else's fanfic, cause I LOVE the game and just have to use it!)
Kagome sat on one of Inuyasha's bean bag chairs in his room while the others settled with the floor. Except Sango, who took the other bean bag chair. Inuyasha pulled out a deck of cards and shuffled them, "Anyone up for a game of cards?"
Miroku lifted an eyebrow, "What game can we play with so many people?"
"Bullshit"
It took everyone a moment to understand that Inuyasha was referring to the name of the game. Once this was understood, everyone formed a circle on his black carpet(oo dark) and received their cards.
After about three minutes of nice, non-accusing times, Inuyasha sat down three cards, "Three Jacks"
Kagome smiled, "BS"
"Excuse me?"
"You heard me, that's BS."
"I don't know...you don't wanna end up with this big pile, do ya?"
"No, I don't. Which is why I'm giving it to you," She flipped the three cards over in triumph. Inuyasha mumbled and took the handful of cards and placed them with his others. Rin was the first one out and stood up stretching, "Well, I'm starved again. Anyone else want something?"
Miroku watched Sango put down one card and spoke, "Just some drinks, thanks"
"So where do I find the kitchen?"
Inuyasha looked up from the game, "Downstairs, through the hallway on your left, and its the second door to your right"
Rin paused, spoke the directions outloud again, and nodded, leaving the room to get food.
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Being Rin though, she got lost, and went down the hallway on her right. She peeked into the second door to her left, and saw someone sitting in a chair. It looked like the room was a library. She saw that their back was to her, but, being taller than the chair, she saw his silver hair cascading downward. She gulped, and heard a voice, "Can I help you?" He must've heard her. He stood and closed the book he was reading and set it down. He turned to face her, waiting for an answer.
"I'm...lost I think"
"And where are you trying to get to?"
"The kitchen"
"Please follow me."
He walked past her, and she noticed how much taller than her he was. He was probably in his early twenties, from the look on his face. She followed him, taking in all of his features. He was gorgeous! He led her to the kitchen and looked down at her, "Anything else?"
'How about a kiss!' Rin mentally slapped herself for that thought. She doesn't even know the guy! She looked around, "Where are the drinks?"
"What kind do you want?"
"Any soda is fine..."
"Cold ones are in the refrigerator, and warm ones are over there." He pointed to the marble counter. He looked fairly emotionless, but he was polite.
She walked over to the fridge and opened it, pulling out five cans. "You're Inuyasha's older brother, right?"
She was mentally slapped again. Why is she still rambling? She had remember Inuyasha mentioning his brother's return and it just flew out. Sigh, how pathetic.
"Yes, I am his half brother, Sesshoumaru. And who are you? I do not think I recall you from other visits."
Rin turned around, "I'm kinda new here. I'm Rin."
Sesshoumaru turned to leave and return to his book, "Well it was nice meeting you, Rin."
She was about to faint right there. He was just so...something she couldn't think of the right word for. Shaking it off, she found her way back to Inuyasha's room.
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"What took ya so long?" Inuyasha asked while snapping open his coke.
Rin blushed, "I got lost...and met Sesshoumaru"
Miroku looked up, "Oh? Did he scare you?"
"No, why? Is he supposed to be scary or something?"
"Well, no, but he's not very welcoming of Inuyasha's friends" Sango took a drink of her soda. They had finished the card game. Miroku lost.
"He seemed pretty nice to me."
Kagome smirked, "What's with the blush?"
This caused Rin to blush more, which wasn't like her at all, "Well I-uh..."
"Don't tell me ya like my brother!" Inuyasha sat on his bed and gave Rin a look.
She sighed, "He's so cute though"
Kagome shook her head, "No, Inuyasha's cute."
This turned into a small arguement between the three girls. Even Sango joined in. They all said theirs was better looking than the other. This ended with Inuyasha and Miroku interrupting and laughing their heads off.
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Hm...ok. I think that went well. This is one of my longer chapters I think too. So I had comedy, fluff, and a new student! Hey, go me! But what will Sesshoumaru think of this new comer? Dun dun dun...review to find out!
Oh and I put Shippo in the beginning so you know he's okay and everything. Inuyasha's kind of taken to him like a older brother/father figure thing. Though he doesn't show it.
SHOUTOUTS:
Inu Faceness - Well I'm working the best I can you know! Hope I played Rin out right lol
Death - Thank you so much, and I'm getting on with the fluff best I can
---Sasami---