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Rin walked in the huge ball room looking at it in awe. "Wow…" She breathed taking in the beauty of it all. "Kagome!" Inuyasha yelled as he ran to Kagome giving her a quick peck. Kagome laughed before returning the kiss. "Inuyasha I would like you to meet my sister...Rin. Rin this is Inuaysha." Kagome explained introducing the two. Rin shook Inuyasha's hand giving him a warm smile, "Pleased to meet you Inuyasha." She said. "You too." Inuyasha replied breaking the handshake. "Where's your brother Inuyasha, I need to ask him something about a job offer." Kagome asked him. A cold voice behind her instead answered for her. "I'm right here." Rin froze before turning around, "That voice!" She thought as she turned around, again meeting the two golden eyes that she had looked into earlier that day. "You…" Rin andSesshomaru said at the same time staring at each other.
Kagome and Inuyasha exchanged glances at the two surprised looking people. Sesshomaru and Rin stood staring at each other before Inuyasha decided to break the tension by speaking up. "Do you guys know each other or sumthin?" Rin blushed mentally smacking herself for how long she had been staring at the handsome man in front of her; she must've looked like a complete idiot! "Oh no, we just…ran into each other on the street." She said with a nervous laugh. "Ran into each other?" Kagome questioned with a quirked eyebrow.
"Well you see, I was walking and not looking where I was going so I tripped…but Sesshomaru helped me!" She said the last part quickly, another blush coming rising on her cheeks. Inuyasha looked surprisingly at his brother, who seemed to be ignoring his glare before speaking up. "He helped you!" He exclaimed, pointing at his uncomfortable looking half brother.
Rin nodded looking down at the floor. "Why am I so embarrassed! I feel so nervous when I'm around Sesshomaru!" She thought as shifted under Inuyasha's gaze. Sesshomaru gave his brother an 'I'm going to kill you look'. Kagome sensing the thick tension between the group decided to break the silence. "Umm…Sesshomaru could I speak to you in private?" Kagome asked. "I'm coming with you Kagome! There's no telling what he'll do to you when you're alone with him!" Inuyasha said over dramatically, receiving a roll form the eyes from Kagome and Sesshomaru giving him another evil glare. He decided to shrug it off; he would have to have a talk with his brother when they got home. "Very well then." He Nodded then walked over to the small balcony by the window. Kagome gave Rin a reassuring smile before following after the two retreating brothers.
Rin just stood by the punch table while waiting for kagome to come back; she didn't know any of the people here so she just watched as the other couples danced. "I really hope I get that job, with only Kagome working and me not having a job we could really use the money." Rin thought as she continued to watch the other dancing couples. About ten minutes later Kagome walked in from the balcony, followed by Inuyasha and Sesshomaru. Rin quickly walked over to Kagome eager to see if she got the job or not. "So, what did he say?" Rin asked. Kagome smiled, "Well I had to pull a few strings, but you are now Sesshomaru's personal assistant!" Kagome said happily.
Rin was to shocked for words, after taking in the information she had just received she cleared her throat and started. "Assistant? But he doesn't even know me; I didn't even get an interview! How did you get him to agree?" Rin asked. "By a little something called blackmail." Inuyasha said from behind Kagome with a smirk on his face. "What?" Rin asked confused. "Never mind, Inuyasha is his brother after all, and their dad really likes me, so I'm sure he'll be fine with you working for Sesshomaru." Kagome said with a wave of her hand. "Are you sure? I don't want him to be angry or anything." Rin stated with concern. The last thing she needed was her boss being angry with her. "Of course not, he's been looking for a new assistant anyway; it's no problem at all!" Kagome laughed. "Look on the bright side; you'll be working in the same building as me." She added giving Rin's shoulder a reassuring squeeze.
Rin gave her a nervous nod; at least the pay was good. After reassuring Rin again Kagome left with Inuyasha to go dance, leaving Rin alone again at the table. As Rin was watching all the couples dance she didn't even notice Inutaisho come up next to her. "So you're the new assistant?" He spoke up suddenly making Rin jump in surprise.
"Oh Mr.Inutaisho I didn't even hear you come up." Rin said holding her chest. Inutaisho gave a hearty chuckle, his eyes shining with humor. "That's quite okay." He answered the nervous looking girl. "If you're worried about working with Sesshomaru its okay really. He may be a little cold at times, but he's not as bad as he seems." He said gazing at the dance floor.
Rin smiled, "I'm sure he isn't." she said simply. Inutaisho looked at her surprised. "Why do you say that?" He asked, she wasn't at all hesitant about her answer, he thought as he waited for an answer, 'could she possibly be 'the one', he thought but was interrupted by Rin's voice.
"Even though people may seem different on the outside, they may be a whole different person in the inside. They may hide their true feelings from the outside world and keep them locked up inside. And only show them to the people they truly care about." She said gazing out the window. Inutaisho stared at her thoughtfully. "I'm glad you think that, I think you two will get along just fine. Now if you excuse me I have matters to attend to. It was an honor to meet you Rin." Inutaisho bowed and shook her hand gently. "You too Mr.Inutaisho." Rin answered with a smile as she returned that shake.
BEEP BEEP BEEP!
Rin rolled over as she hit the alarm clock that read 5:30. She groaned. 'First day of work' she thought as she brushed her teeth and got ready for her shower. She made her way to the kitchen to fix herself a quick breakfast. 'Maybe someday I can afford an actual house like Kagome instead of this small apartment; it was nice of her to let me stay a while.' She thought as she quickly shoved a piece of toast in her mouth.
Driving down the road she neared the tall building that read, "Taiyoukai-corp." and pulled into a parking space. She quickly made her way to the huge glass doors. She was little early which was good. She made her way to the elevator and pushed the button. After a few minutes of waiting the elevator doors finally opened.
She quickly walked in and pressed the button for the tenth floor. After a few moments she walked out of the elevator and made her way towards Sesshomaru's office. Taking in a breath she knocked on the door. "Come in" A cold voice answered from inside the office. Rin walked in with a smile, "Hello Mr. Takaya, my name's—" "Rin, and you're my new assistant correct." Sesshomaru interrupted. "Y-yes." Rin stuttered. "Your desk is outside the office, you know what to do right?" Sesshomaru asked not taking his eyes off the document he was reading. "Yes, Kagome explained it to me." Rin answered. "Good, then your excused." Sesshomaru said. Rin started her way to the door but was stopped by Sesshomaru's voice, "Don't forget I have a meeting today at 12 that you will be assisting me to, don't forget to take notes." He stated. "Yes sir." Rin said quickly as she rushed out of the room.
Rin took a deep breath as she made her way to her desk and sat down. 'Well that seemed to go okay." She thought to herself as she started on the documents that were in her inbox. 'Not much of a talker is he.' She thought to herself. After a few hours it was finally 12 o'clock. Rin made her way downstairs to the 5th floor since Sesshomaru had already left. She walked into the meeting room, to be greeted by Inuyasha, Sesshomaru, Inutaisho, and a young man and women. Which the women looked like she was yelling at the young man with the small ponytail for something.
"Ah, Rin it's nice to see you again, please take a seat, we're just waiting for a few more people then the meeting will begin." Inutaisho smiled. Rin took a seat next to Sesshomaru as she took out the documents that would be needed. After about five minutes of waiting a man with long black hair, and a women with jet black hair tied up in a bun walked in. Inutaisho glanced at the two who had just walked in, his eyes shining with dislike. Sesshomaru and Inuyasha gave them, should I say scarier glares than their father had.
"Good, Naraku, Kagura." Inutaisho nodded his head towards each of them. And the meeting began. Rin took notes as the meeting went on. She felt as if she had met Sesshomaru somewhere, besides the sidewalk incident. As the meeting went on Rin started to figure out why Inutaisho, and the company disliked Naraku so much. Naraku kept bringing up the subject of wanting to buy Shikon co. from them, but kept being denied. He also kept giving Rin weird stares, which made Sesshomaru unconsciously tighten his hold on the chair armrest.
When the meeting was over everyone stood up and politely shook hands with each other, when Naraku came up to Rin he smiled and said "It was a pleasure meeting you Rin…" then walked out of the room. Rin stared after him, nice to meet her? She hadn't even said anything to him yet! Inutaisho stood and ushered everyone out of the room except for Inuyasha, Sesshomaru, and himself. "So, it is her," Inutaisho said with a smile as he took a seat. "It makes no difference what so ever." Sesshomaru said as he took a seat and rubbed his temples.
"Damnit Sesshomaru, it does too! She's her reincarnation, she looks and acts just like she used to. Are you just going to let her get away?" Inuyasha said angrily. "I grew up around Kagome and the others so I wouldn't have to lose them like I did before, are you going to let yourself lose Rin this time?" Inutaisho stared at his son thoughtfully. "He does have a point Sesshomaru, there is a way so they can't die this time, and that way is her." Sesshomaru looked at his father surprised. "What? How can she—" She was the one born with the Shikon jewel this time Sesshomaru." Inutiasho interrupted. Sesshomaru groaned and fell back into his seat.
"Are you serious?" Inuyasha yelled. "This means Kagome and the others could live forever!" inuyasha said happily. Inutaisho nodded. "Sesshomaru. Inuyasha, you both have to protect Rin at all costs until the time comes when the Shikon jewel is ready to reveal itself." Inutaisho turned serious. "It's the only way to ensure her and your friends eternal lives, and possibly the world." He finished. "Why the world?" Sesshomaru asked as he sat back up. "I have a feeling Naraku akready knows." Inutaisho said. And indeed he was correct.
Rin made her way to the elevator after Kagome bid her farewell and left to her own office. Rin reached for the UP button before someone stepped in front of it. Rin slowly looked up to see that it was no other than Naraku. "Miss. HIgurashi, it's a pleasure." Naraku said in a low voice. (Rin has Kagomes last name since she's her adoptive sister.) "Oh, Mr.Nikaya, I didn't hear you coming." Rin said nervously, backed up against the wall. "That's quite okay. Would you like to join me for diner tonight?" He asked her in a seductive voice, blocking one way out for her as he had his hand against the wall. "Oh no, I really couldn't, I'm far too busy." She said quickly trying to slide out the other side. He moved his other hand blocking her in from both sides. "I insist," He whispered with a crooked smile.
"Naraku." Came a cold voice from behind him.
Narku sneered and turned away from the flustered looking Rin and faced the dog demon. "Sesshomaru." He said simply. Sesshomaru glanced at Rin then focused his attention back to Naraku. Seriously! The idea of someone else touching his Rin! It was absurd! "Have you gone so low that you harass young women in my work place?" He said glaring at Naraku. Rin stifled a giggle threatening to make its way out of her throat. "If you wanted me out that bad you just had to ask." Naraku said as the elevator doors opened.
"Maybe another time Miss. Higurashi." Naraku said before the doors closed. 'Fat chance of that happening' thought Rin as she let out a breath that she hadn't been aware she was holding in, and looked at Sesshomaru. "Thanks" She said with a smile. Sesshomaru turned his attention from the elevator and back to Rin. 'She's as beautiful as she was all those years ago…' Sesshomaru thought, then came back to reality. "You best keep your distance from that man…he's dangerous." Sesshmaru replied. Rin nodded her head in understanding. 'Sesshomaru is a hard person to understand.' Thought Rin as she stared at him walk away.
But she was determined to understand him.
WOOOOOOOO! Second chapter done! YAY! REVEIWS MY FAITHFUL READERS! Deal is you review/read, and a write!