Title: Love Is A Funny Thing

By: Youkai No Rin

Disclaimer: Okay let's get this stupid over with. Will I ever own Sesshomaru? No. Never going to happen. Oh well. Inuyasha can belong to Takahashi for all I care, because I don't want him. XP.

Rin: The last few chapters have been short I know...gomen they will get longer I promise.

Yasha: Now here's chapter three! A somewhat filler chapter...lol

Chapter 3: Meeting Rin

Kagome woke up to the bright sunlight. She sat up and found herself in a bed. Suddenly a pain in her head hit Kagome. She groaned and slid her head onto her knees. What happened last night? Kagome wondered. Then flashes of bits and parts of the night slinked into her mind. She saw Kikyo and Inuyasha, the forest ripping at her clothes, those strong golden eyes staring down at her, and then Inuyasha again and his pleading eyes that burned into her soul. At first Kagome thought that Sesshomaru was going to kill her but he had done the opposite. He had decided to take Kagome and use her as a trading object for that damn sword of Inuyasha's. Kagome wondered if Inuyasha would come for her.

But why would he come for me? She asked herself. He has his sword, that walking corpse Kikyo, and his huge pride of his. He won't come for me. I know it! He doesn't love me! He lied to me!

Kagome could feel the tears begin to form again. She tried to hold her eyes shut but they came and they won't stop. One single tear ran down her cheek staining it with her pain. Soon there was nothing Kagome could do to stop the tears; they flowed like a never-ending river down her face. Memories flashed through her mind of the past months, the past years.

How could Inuyasha betray me like that! Kagome asked whatever Kami was listening. Times of happiness shot in front of her closed eyes; the time when Inuyasha had confessed his love for Kagome under the stars. After that their secret codes for each other played like a movie in her mind. All those loveable kisses seemed so far away and untouchable.

Whenever she looked at him, and he was looking at her, their eyes would send messages of love to each other. Whenever they walked past one another, tiny hand movements of want could be felt. When Kagome would pass Inuyasha bowl of Ramen and her hand touched his accidentally a sensation ran up and down her spine, causing her to tremble. Inuyasha would notice this and his eyes would light up with love and compassion sending Kagome back into a stage of shivers and making a hot feeling fly through her body. So many little signs of love they had for one another. So many codes and secret nights they had for each other. And Inuyasha had gone and betrayed her for the one person Kagome hated. Kikyo.

Why Inuyasha? Why did you make me love you and then betray me, Kagome asked an invisible Inuyasha in her mind.

"Why?" The last word came out in a whisper that Kagome had not meant to say.

"I see you're awake". A strong male voice said more as a statement then a question.

Kagome jerked her head to see Sesshomaru standing next to her. Once again he on ton that emotionless mask, making his eyes unreadable. "What do you want Sesshomaru?" She asked coldly.

For a split second Sesshomaru's mask fell causing his eyes to flash angrily. Then it was immediately back up again. "Do not dare ask me a question so rudely human. You should know your place before a demon." He said trying to keep his cool.

"I told you my name is KAGOME!" She yelled tears streaking down her flushed cheeks faster.

Sesshomaru pulled back from Kagome. How he hated to smell humans. He knew from having Rin live with him they could one moment smell wonderful and then the next smell so nasty he hated to be around her.

"Human you will be Rins tutor while you are here. You will be with her all hours of the day, and will take care of all of her needs. Got it?" Sesshomaru asked not caring to listen to Kagome.

Kagome cried more, at the fact that no one seemed to care about her. Why did she have to be some girl's maid while she was here? Why were the Gods being so mean to her? All these damn 'why' questions, they were driving her crazy!

Sesshomaru was losing his patience and he knew it. "Answer me human!" How much he so wanted to grab this human and hurt her. But he had more pride and honor then that. He took a deep breath and remained calm.

Kagome shook her head, "Please just let me go home."

Sesshomaru rolled his eyes, "I said no the first time human you will not be going home until Inuyasha has come and got you. Then I would be all to happy to give you back once I have the sword."

"Damn the sword.." Kagome hissed into her knees.

Sesshomaru raised an eyebrow slowly at her choice of words. He was about to say something when suddenly the door flung open and a small girl of about eight ran inside. She bounced onto Kagomes bed making it so that her face was but only six inches from hers.

"Hi I'm Rin! Who are you? Are Rins a new maid? If so why are you in this bedroom? Wait! Are you Sesshomaru's mate? Are you Rins new playmate? Or are you Rins new tutor? She quit saying something like Rin was too wild. Anyways Rin needs a new tutor because Rin wants to grow up smart and cool like Sesshomaru!" The little girl burst out in one breath. Kagome stared at the girl in wonder. Why is she talking about herself in third person? Kagome wondered curious.

Sesshomaru leaned over and picked up the little girl by the collar on her shirt. "That is enough Rin leave her alone."

Kagome looked at Sesshomaru and Rin in confusion. Why was Sesshomaru being so kind all of a sudden? He had a kinder voice; it sounded gentler when he talked to Rin.

"This is your new tutor Rin. She will only be staying with us for a few although she will not be staying long okay?" Sesshomaru asked Rin.

Rin nodded furiously and then flung herself at Kagome. Sesshomaru let go and Rin fell on Kagome. She hugged Kagome in one of those death tight grips. Kagome couched and choked out, "Rin-let-me-go-please."

Rin let go and sat back on her legs, a huge toothy smile spread across her cute face. Kagome smiled back and then looked at Sesshomaru. He was looking away acting like he didn't care at all. Kagome dropped her smile and frowned at him.

"I'm hungry Sesshomaru, and I'm sure Rin is too." She said in a matter of fact tone.

Sesshomaru nodded and turned to leave, "Breakfast will be ready when you come downstairs. You will join me for breakfast."

Kagome watched as he left and as soon as he did she felt the tears threatened again. She shook her head to fight them back.

"Are you okay?" A sweet voice asked gently. Kagome opened her eyes to see Rin staring at her sad.

Kagome nodded. She didn't want to bother the young girl with her troubles. She seemed too cute and innocent to do that. Kagome made a promise to herself. She would only cry when she was alone. Feeling better with her decision, Kagome smiled. "Yes I am okay Rin. You're hungry right?"

Rin nodded, "Yep!"

Kagome smiled, "Okay then lets go get dressed and then we can go down and join Sesshomaru for breakfast."

Rin climbed off of Kagome's bed and stepped back, "Okay I'm so hungry I could eat everything in the whole world!"

Kagome laughed lightly at the girl's enthusiasm. She stood up and noticed she was wearing the same clothes she had been wearinnce nce she left to go back to her time. "Rin is there a place where I can wash up?"

Rin nodded and held out her hand to Kagome, "Come on I'll show you where the hot springs are!" Kagome took the young girls' hand and practically ran behind her as she pulled Kagome through the house and downstairs. Kagome blinked in amazement at how such a small girl could know this huge of a house so well. Rin stopped for only a second to open a back door. Kagome tried to catch her breath but then once again felt herself being pulled.

Rin finally stopped at a huge house. Pointing to it Rin explained, "Inside are six hot springs. Sesshomaru has his own and NO ONE is allowed to use it. Sesshomaru built this building around it for privacy he said."

Kagome nodded trying to understand everything that had happened so far, but right now she wanted to take a bath more then anything. Rin pulled Kagome once again, this time into the hot spring house. Shielding her eyes Kagome waited for her eyes to adjust to the dark. Once they did she gasp. Beautiful bubbling springs lay in front of her. Steam rose from every one of them. Counting Kagome only saw five.

Turning to Rin she asked, "Rin where's the six spring?"

Rin pointed to a large rock, it shielded something. And that something had steam coming from it. "There's a path that goes around the large rock and Sesshomaru's spring lays behind it. I've only been back there once and I've never been again."

"Why not Rin?" Kagome asked curious. If she was going to be staying here for a while she had better learn they ways around here.

"Because Sesshomaru yelled at me after. He told me never to go back there again." Rin said shrugging. She let go of Kagome's hand and started to walk towards a spring to their left.

Kagome called after her, "Rin has Sesshomaru ever hit you?"

n stn started to take off her clothes and fold them neatly beside the hot water. "No he has never hit me or hurt me in anyway. He's nice to me."

Kagome nodded thinking. He's never hurt her yet he's so mean to everyone else. That is so weird. Well she is but only a child. Maybe that's the reason.

Slowly Kagome started to strip beside the spring also. Rin already was humming and enjoying herself in the hot water. Kagome sighed as the warm water soothed her aching body. Her many cuts stung at first but turned to a pleasant tingle as they too were cleaned. Kagome ducked quickly beneath the water to get her hair washed. Coming back up she noticed Rin was gone.

"Rin?" She called.

"Over here!" Her sweet voice called from out of the water. Kagome swam over to the edge. Peering over she saw a youkai servant girl standing in front on.
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"Who are you?" Kagome asked a little defensively.

The servant bowed and said, "I am your servant miss. Lord Sesshomaru has asked me to bring you this kimono. He requests that you wear it to breakfast."

Kagome groaned and then said, "Fine, set it over there, thank you."

The servant bowed again and then left the building. Rin grabbed her kimono and threw it on. "Kagome could you please dry my hair?"

Kagome sighed, "Sure thing Rin can you hand me my towel?"

Rin threw the towel to Kagome and she slowly got out wrapping the towel around her naked body. Sitting in a chair pattpatted her lor Ror Rin to come sit on. Rin hopped on and sat still as Kagome gently dried her hair. Rin was still humming a soft song. Kagome caught the tune and she too started to hum it along with Rin. Rin stopped and turned to look at Kagome.

"How do you know that song?" Rin asked.

"My mother use to sing it to me at night when I was a child. How do you know it?" Kagome replied smiling. She was starting to like this young girl. She was so sweet and cute. Kagome had never had a younger sister, and Rin seemed to be working a place in her heart for herself.

Rin shrugged, "I don't know I just know it." She smiled at Kagome and then jumped off her lap.

"Hurry up I'm hungry!" She laughed, jumping up and down.

Kagome smiled warmly and stood; grabbing the kimono she quickly changed behind a rock. Kagome was surprised that the kimono fit her so well. It was white with a red flower design spread across it. Coming out from behind the tree Kagome's heart warmed at Rin's face. She was gapping at Kagome and her eyes were wide.

"You look beautiful Kagome!" Rin said squealing in delight. "Wait till Sesshomaru sees you, he'll love it!"

Kagome blinked in surprise, "What do you mean Rin?"

Rin smiled that toothy smile and said, "Nothing. Come on!"

She grabbed Kagome's hand and pulled her towards the main part of the palace.

Kagome's mind raced with thoughts. Why had Rin said Sesshomaru would love what she was wearing? After all it was he who had picked it out for her to wear. Somewhat power walking after Rin, Kagome gazed at the sky above. The morning sun peeked just above the puffy white clouds. For a fleeting second Kagome dreamt that Inuyasha was there bounding on top the trees running towards her. His arms open and wide, his eyes shining with that love he once always had in his eyes. Shaking her head Kagome cursed herself.

He's not coming for you Kagome just get over it. This is your new life. That inner voice told her. Kagome sighed. Maybe that damn inner voice was right. Maybe Inuyasha wasn't going to come for her. After all he would have been here by now, right?

TO BE CONTINUED!

Rin: Keep in mind that what Rin said about Sesshomaru never hitting her is important!

Yasha: Just a small hint!