Disclaimer: I have no claim over the InuYasha Characters, So there ha.
Summary: Rin Tasksi, always felt alone in the world. Her circle of friends had always been small, that is until she met him. Is he who he says he is or is he someone else. Why is it that she feels drawn to him and him to her?
(A/N: I want to thank the hand full of people took time to check out this new story with it's new twist. Minna-chan: Thanks for the review, however this story is not going to be a Sesshy/Rin story. I loved them paired together however I wanted to try a twist. So Rin is being paired with Sesshomaru's son Sekinhomaru.
AntarsStarChild, Sprial576, InuSpirit, Inu's Other Half: Thanks for your reviews.
Chapter 2: A Christmas Wish
By Tainted InuShemeeko
Rin took her time as she walked down the sidewalk to a small café that was on the corner. Her nerves were almost shot then again; it was the day before the Christmas Performance. Sure she knew all of her short lines along with all of the words to the song she and Sekinhomaru were going to be singing to.
The small cowbell at the top of the door jingled as Rin walked inside. A hot mocha latte cappuccino was on her mind. With three and a half inches on the ground it screamed hot cappuccino. Turning away from the counter with cappuccino in hand Rin headed in the direction of a small empty wooden table.
She slid her book-bag off her shoulder and it hit the floor with a thump. Pulling the zipper until it opened, Rin then pulled out her Greek Mythology book along with her own Divinations text. Both finals for the two classes were coming up in two days, Rin however wasn't worried she knew that she would pass both of them.
"Hmmm, lower goddess who loved to follow Ares the god of war around and caused trouble. Enjoyed the gore of the battle field."
A familiar voice answered the question for her first, before she could reply to herself.
"Feh, that one's easy it's Eris the goddess of none other then discord itself."
Rin brought her cinnamon eyes up to meet a pair of honey golden eyes.
"Thanks for your help InuYasha however I already knew the answer to that question."
InuYasha gave Rin a small smirk.
"You know you shouldn't talk to yourself out in public, people might start to wonder about your sanity you know."
Rin responded to InuYasha's last remark by sticking her tongue out at him. Then noticing that InuYasha was still standing at her table, she looked up from her table once more.
"InuYasha did you need something over are you just going to stare at me all day?"
InuYasha swallowed hard before speaking to Rin and then shoving a hand into the pocket of his tan leather jacket.
"I uh…I just wanted to get your opinion on something. I'd ask Sango but she'd end up telling Kagome about it."
This confused Rin a little causing her to ask,
"Tell Kagome about what?"
"This."
InuYasha then pulled out a long hunter green velvet box out of his pocket.
"I was hoping to give this to Kagome on Christmas Eve."
He opened the box to reveal a three-diamond stone herringbone necklace.
"InuYasha, it's beautiful she'll love it. You do know that Kagome isn't a big jewelry person right?"
InuYasha sighed before answering Rin.
"Yeah, I know but I wanted to give her something before I give her this on Christmas."
He then pulled a small red velvet box out of his other pocket; he then slowly opened it to reveal what was inside. What Rin saw inside the box just about stole her breath away.
"Oh god InuYasha I never seen anything like it. She'll love it if it means what I think it means."
"It might, you'll just have to wait and see."
Inside the box, a heart shaped diamond sat on top of a 14k gold band; four small diamond chips ran down the sides of the band.
"So you don't think it's too much."
Rin shook her head no.
InuYasha then gave her a lopsided grin.
"Thanks, I was a little worried not to mention a little nervous."
Rin just smiled at InuYasha's shy smile. He was so cute at times, no wonder that Kagome was in love with the guy.
"So is there anything else you want to ask me?"
She watched as InuYasha seemed to mill something over in his mind before answering her.
"Um…nope that was pretty much it."
"Oh ok then."
Rin then went back to her studying as InuYasha just stood there. Rin glanced at him once more before she spoke to him.
"You know InuYasha, Kagome and Sango will be here soon. If you don't want Kagome to drill you with questions I'd get moving if I were you."
InuYasha fehed as he replied to Rin.
"Yeah I have to study for my brother's Self-Defense Exam. I mean Professor Tetsuseiga's exam."
Rin giggled at the way that InuYasha caught himself.
"It's weird having a brother that teaches at the college that you attend."
Rin however just shook her head at InuYasha.
"You know InuYasha if you would have taken more classes then you did you'd be farther along and you have graduated by now."
InuYasha fehed as he replied to Rin.
"Feh, it doesn't matter when I graduated just as long as I did. So I took my time and only took a few classes. Besides now I get to graduate next semester with Kagome. If it hadn't been for Kagome I probably would have dropped out a long time ago."
Rin just smiled at him as she glanced out the window.
"Um speaking of Kagome she's almost here, you better get your coffee and stick your nose in a book if you don't want her to know you're here."
He however just nodded as he answered.
"Right, I'll see you tonight and good luck in the performance tonight. You'll do well I know you will."
Rin tried her best to smile at InuYasha, she wanted to believe every word he was saying but it was a little hard. However, she would dare show InuYasha that she had doubts about that.
"Yeah, thanks Inu."
He then smirked over at her.
"Hey I'm only saying it because it's true."
She then watched as InuYasha made his way over to the counter to order something hot to drink. She then watched as the woman behind the counter placed a dollop of whip cream on top of it. She then smiled at him as he turned to look at her.
"Enjoy your hot chocolate, InuYasha."
He just grinned over at her as he replied, "You know I will, you know I will."
His reply caused Rin to giggle, why you ask because instead of coffee he was the first guy to enjoy hot chocolate better. I mean sure almost everybody like hot chocolate, InuYasha however seemed to be hooked on the stuff especially during the holidays.
Sighing again as she looked down at her text books, Rin watched as Kagome and Sango walked into the café.
"Oh hey Sango, Kagome what's up?"
Both women just happened to smile at Rin. However before everything else could be said, Rin glanced at her watch and gasped. She flew out of her seat almost plowing into both Sango and Kagome.
"Oh no, I'm ready sorry guys I didn't know how late it was, but I can't have lunch with you today. I've got to go or I'll be late for my divination exam, catch you later guys."
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Sekinhomaru sighed as he headed down the hallway; he really wasn't looking forward to Professor Tetsuseiga's exam. Then again he didn't know a single person who was ready for it, if there was then they had to be the weirdest person in the world. Sekinhomaru was dressed in a blue and red dress shirt, followed black jeans and white sneakers. His silver hair was pulled back in a lose ponytail. A sliver chain was around his neck; however the charm that was on the end of it was hidden underneath his shirt.
"Sometimes I don't ever see why he became a teacher."
Just as he turned the corner he plowed into someone.
"I apologize; I wasn't paying attention to where I was going. You're not hurt are you?"
Sekinhomaru bent down to help the young woman up. His golden colored eyes widened at who he had ran into. As the young woman looked up at him he was greeted with familiar cinnamon colored eyes that reminded him of his mother. Matter of fact everything about this girl reminded him of his mother even her name.
"Uh, Rin hi sorry about that, it looks like we meet again. Only this time I was the one who ran into you."
Rin just smiled as she brushed her blue jeans off.
"Don't worry about Sekinhomaru; I didn't get hurt so it's really alright."
After Rin was standing up Sekinhomaru noticed the green sweatshirt that she was wearing, on the front of it was a goose followed by a sheep. He then Read what the shirt said, Merry Chrisgoose and a Happy Ewe Year. Seeing the shirt cause Sekinhomaru to grin a little, before a small laugh escape his lips.
Rin Tasksi froze in her tracks, she couldn't believe it. Sekinhomaru Tokijin was laughing. She then glanced down at what he seemed to be staring at, her eyes widened when she saw that Sekinhomaru had been laughing at her shirt, which cause her to laugh as well.
Sekinhomaru then suddenly stopped laughing when he noticed the silver pentacle hang on her neck. Then giving his watch a quick peek, he excused himself.
"It was a pleasure bumping into you again Miss Tasksi. I have to be going now, however I will see you tonight for our performance."
Rin managed to smile at him as she prepared to answer him.
"Yes, of course you will. I could never just leave you hanging; I'm just not like that."
Sekinhomaru's golden orbs glanced at Rin one more time as the two of them disappeared out of each other's sight. He was off to take his Mobile Self-Defense exam, while Rin headed off to take her last exam of the semester, her Greek Mythology exam. One thing was sure the fun had yet to begin. Tonight would be their true challenge, so if they could survive it they could survive anything.
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Kagome looked over at InuYasha as she watched the auditorium start to fill up with people. Both she and InuYasha were surprised at how many people were all ready there, Sango and Miroku were on their way; however that had surprised InuYasha the most was the fact that even Sesshomaru and his wife Ren had managed to come.
"Wow InuYasha, would you look at this turn out? Its amazing."
InuYasha mumbled from his seat beside of Kagome.
"Yeah it will be wonderful, provided that Rin doesn't get a look at this crowd and freak."
After hearing InuYasha's last comment Kagome smacked his arm, causing him to blink and ask,
"What the heck did you do that for?"
She continued to narrow her eyes at him as she answered him.
"I'll tell you why I did that InuYasha, if you say things like that you might end up jinxing Rin and then she just might freak out for real."
His response was a simple keh, as he slouched down in his chair. To only be remanded by the one person he hoped to avoid tonight.
"Come now InuYasha, it is improper to sit in such a way. Remember the proper way you were taught by father and your mother."
InuYasha let out a slow breath as he tried to remain calm.
"You know Sesshomaru, right now you're just my brother so shove off, would ya."
This reply from InuYasha only caused Sesshomaru to smirk at his little brother; however it was what InuYasha said next that blew him away.
"Why did ya bother coming to see Sekinhomaru perform tonight? It's not like you've cared about any of the other plays he's been in."
He had more he wanted to say to Sesshomaru; however the glare that he was now receiving from him told InuYasha to back off for now. From that look he could also see how guilty he felt for not being there more for his son. Now his son was no more then a stranger to him and he found himself trying everyday to try and understand him better.
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Rin tried her best to hold back her excitement as well as her nervousness as the time ticked by. It was getting closer to their skit as the time went by. Her pentacle necklace was hidden beneath her red velvet shirt, she had a pair of black ankle boots on followed by a pair dark blue jeans. Christmas earrings were in each of her earlobes while silver and gold studs were in the top of them. A Santa hat was then on top of her head, just barely hiding the small ponytail on the side of her head that hung down.
A silky yet commanding voice spoke from behind her,
"You know Rin you're only going to make yourself sick, if you keep worrying over things."
At hearing her name Rin turned and came face to face with Sekinhomaru. He was wearing a hunter green sweater with tan dress pants and brown loafers. His silvery locks were once again pulled into a neat ponytail. Sekinhomaru's golden eyes seemed to shine as he looked at Rin.
"Besides, if anyone needs to worry it's me. You on the other hand will be perfect."
Rin found it hard to hide the warm blush she felt flooding her cheeks. Was it her or was Sekinhomaru Tokijin really flirting with her? All thoughts of flirting were put aside as the stage manager came to tell them that they would be up soon.
"Six minutes, Tasksi and Tokijin you're on in six."
She then glanced over at Sekinhomaru as she felt him squeeze her hand.
"Well this is it Rin, I'm sure you'll be wonderful."
Rin just smiled as she looked over at him.
"You too, I'm sure you'll be wonderful as well.
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Kagome's eyes widened as she watched the proper for the next scene start to change. Once the pieces had been changed, there was a window on the one wall followed by a fireplace. There was a Christmas tree to the right corner of the stage away from the fireplace; presents had also been placed beneath the tree.
Once the lights that were toward the window were raised, two figures were shown staring out the window at the snow. This only caused Kagome along with, Sango and Miroku to grin. That was their Rin on stage next to Sekinhomaru; they knew that their performance was going to be the best.
The two of them were each holding a drink in their hand, as they turned to the audience. Rin took two steps away from Sekinhomaru as the music started. Rin's verses were quickly by Sekinhomaru as his husky yet gentle singing voice was carried by the acoustics of the stage.
I really can't stay – 'Baby it's cold outside
I've got to go away – Baby it's cold outside
This evening has been – Been hoping that you'd drop in
So very nice – I'll hold your hands they're cold as ice
My mother will start to worry – Beautiful, what's your hurry
My father will be pacing the floor – Listen to the fireplace roar
So really I'd better scurry – Beautiful, please don't hurry
Well, maybe just one drink more – Put some records on while I pour
Rin then handed her glass to Sekinhomaru, after he took it to pour more into it. She turned and made her way over to an old recorder player. Sekinhomaru walked gently back to Rin as she turned to face him. She smiled as she took the drink from him.
The neighbors might think – Baby, it's bad out there
Rin's eyes glanced down at her drink as she sang her next line.
Say, what's in this drink – No cabs to be had out there
I wish I knew how – Your eyes are like starlight now
To break the spell – I'll take your hat, your hair looks swell
I ought to say no, no, no, sir – Mind if I move a little closer
At least I'm gonna say that I tried – What's the use in hurting my pride
I really can't stay – Baby don't hold out
The last line the two of them sang together.
Baby it's cold outside
Rin then head toward the door that lead toward the back of the stage, Sekinhomaru character following behind her.
I simply must go – Baby, it's cold outside
The answer is no – Ooh baby, it's cold outside
Your welcome has been – I'm lucky that you dropped in
So nice and warm – Look out the window at that storm
My sister will be suspicious – Gosh, your lips look delicious
My brother will be there at the door – Waves upon a tropical shore
Sekinhomaru then pointed up to the ceiling to where Rin's eyes followed. There hanging above them in a cluster was mistletoe. Leaning toward Rin he then captured her lips with his in a gentle kiss as the two continued on with the rest of the verse.
My maiden aunt's mind is vicious – Gosh, your lips are delicious
Well, maybe just a half a drink more – Never such a blizzard before
Rin's character then once again moved toward the door, Sekinhomaru's character continued to talk his female friend to stay.
I've got to get home – Baby, you'll freeze out there
Say, lend me your comb – It's up to your knees out there
You've really been grand – I'm thrilled when you touch my hand
But don't you see – How can you do this thing to me
There's bound to be talk tomorrow – Just think about my life long sorrow
At least there'll be plenty implied – If you caught pneumonia and died
I really can't stay – Get over that old out
Baby it's cold outside
Just as the last long chords of the song rang out into the crowd, the applause was already filling the air as well. Then all of the other performers came back out and bowed beside of Rin and Sekinhomaru, whose cheeks were still stained a light pink.
Looking out over the crowd Rin caught sight of all of her friends, yes Miroku and Sango together brought back a memory from earlier that week.
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Rin had just finished up her English exam, when Miroku stopped her in the hall. The way he was acting he had something on his mind that he wanted to talk to her about.
"Why good afternoon Rin, I hope your exam was a successful one?"
Rin gave him a light smile as she watched him; he had something on his mind she just knew it.
"Yes Miroku, what do you need help with now?"
He then gave her the stupid grin that he always gave her when he wanted her opinion on something.
"Well um you see I was hoping to get your opinion on this."
Miroku then pulled out a blue velvet out of his pocket. He then slowly opened it to show what was inside it. A medium 13k gold heart with diamond chips in it shone out at Rin. In the center of the heart were the words I Love You, the links to the chain were thin and almost seemed too delicate to touch.
After seeing the gift she had insured him that Sango would love it. In fact she was sure that both Sango and Kagome would both have an enjoyable Christmas. That only left Rin to wonder one thing, what would her Christmas be like? Would she get her wish to have someone want to spend Christmas with her?
TBC
(A/N: Next time Ch. 3 A Surprising Gift, hope you all come back for more.
Merry BelatedChristmas!
Ja ne!
Tainted InuShemeeko)