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I OWN NOTHING.
''I never thought you'd do that,'' Sesshomaru smirked when their lips separated. ''Especially not after seeing you kissing Naraku.''
''Naraku set me up. He brought me into the office because he knew you were coming and kissed me unexpectedly so you'd see us,'' Rin explained.
''So many things went through my mind. It made my blood boil to think you two-'' ''Shhhh. There's nothing between us. That was a fake kiss, like everything else in my marriage. My marriage was a mistake. I was never happy with him.''
''You could've left him before,'' Sesshomaru pointed out. ''Why do so now?''
''I'm doing it for me. And for you,'' Rin confessed.
''That's the answer I was looking for, sweetheart,'' Sesshomaru grabbed Rin off the floor and placed his lips on hers again.
''Now go,'' Rin pulled away and laughed. ''We have our whole lives ahead of us to enjoy our love.'' Rin led Sesshomaru to the door while he smothered her with kisses.
''See you tomorrow,'' Sesshomaru smirked and left.
Kagome squeaked when she realized what she was doing and pushed Inuyasha away. ''Get off me, you jerk! I'll scream!''
''Your mother will hear you,'' Inuyasha reminded her. ''How will you explain why you're in my room? You know what? Scream. I'd like to see that.''
''You're worse than I thought!'' Kagome exclaimed when she finally got free and stood up.
''Yeah, but you like it,'' Inuyasha smirked.
Kagome scoffed. ''Sure, as much as I'd enjoy a worm cocktail. If only you would've frozen to death!'' Kagome ran towards the door.
''Kagome..Kagome! No goodnight kiss?'' Inuyasha grinned.
Kagome huffed and left.
Over the next few days Sesshomaru and Rin had been in their own little happy world. They were in love and very content until...
''I don't understand why Naraku won't just sign the divorce papers and leave me alone once and for all?'' Rin groaned.
''I don't understand why you're so bent on getting divorced. I wouldn't end my marriage without doing everything I could to save it,'' Sango voiced.
''Our marriage can't be saved, Sango!'' Rin exclaimed.
''It could if you both tried,'' Sango suggested.
''What do you know? She made the right choice,'' Kagome supported her oldest sister. ''He has to sign it sooner or later.''
''Good morning,'' Naraku greeted as he walked into the house. ''How's the most beautiful family in the whole world doing?''
''What are you doing here?'' Rin asked him.
''I called him,'' Raven announced from the top of the stairs.
''Mom, I demand an explanation right now,'' Rin said.
''Sango, Kagome..give us a moment, please,'' Raven requested so Kagome and Sango went upstairs.
''I'm here because I accepted your mother's proposal,'' Naraku told her.
''I don't know what you're talking about, but I hope you signed and brought the divorce papers,'' Rin responded.
''No, no. I won't sign them,'' Naraku shook his head. ''Because unlike you, I want to save our beautiful marriage.''
''What are you talking about?'' Rin questioned. ''There is nothing to save!''
''We'll see about that, dear,'' Raven waved her daughter away. ''As of today, Naraku will live in this house as your husband.''
''No. I won't accept that,'' Rin declined. ''I'd rather leave this house.'' Rin ran upstairs into her bedroom and pulled out her cellphone to call Sesshomaru.
''What's wrong, sweetie? Are you alright? You sound worried.''
''I need to speak with you, please. Meet me by the warehouse when you get here, okay?''
''Alright, don't worry. I'm on my way out. Are you sure you're okay? Is anything serious going on?''
Rin was interrupted when Naraku came into her room and dangled a set of keys in the air. ''I never gave back mine.''
''Get out of my room,'' Rin ordered.
''First we're going to talk about our future, darling,'' Naraku smirked.
''You go help with the horses. I'm gonna go to the warehouse and see what we need,'' Sesshomaru told his brothers and walked towards the house.
''Sesshomaru Non,'' Sesshomaru heard Naraku call his name. Sesshomaru looked back to see Naraku. ''You seem surprised to see me,'' Naraku noticed.
''I heard you didn't live here anymore,'' Sesshomaru responded.
''I had a little argument with my wife but it's nothing that a little sweaty lovemaking couldn't fix,'' Naraku smirked and saw Rin coming out of the stables. ''Darling, I think Sesshomaru needs to know that I live here again. That I'm your husband and his boss,'' Naraku hissed.
''Yes,'' Rin nodded.
''Welcome home, sir,'' Sesshomaru said and walked away without looking at Rin.
Later that day, everyone was gathered at the rodeo.
''It's great to see you Kata,'' Raven greeted her friend.
''You too, Raven,'' Kata Michi replied.
''Oh my god, baby! You look gorgeous,'' One of Kata's nephews, Kyo Michi told Kagome. ''I heard you've been the Rodeo Queen the last three years in a row.''
''Of course,'' Kagome smiled brightly and sat down to talk with Kyo.
Rin manage to sneak away from her family to find Sesshomaru unloading hay.
''Please, come with me,'' Rin requested and grabbed his hand to pull him behind a truck.
Sesshomaru pulled away from her. ''Is this what you wanted to tell me this morning? You're back with your husband?''
''Please don't raise your voice,'' Rin pleaded.
''I can talk however I want!'' Sesshomaru growled.
''You don't get it. It's not easy for me to not kiss you every time I see you,'' Rin grabbed Sesshomaru's face and pressed her lips to his for a moment to try and make him understand. ''I'm not back with Naraku. I swear.''
''No? He told me you two were back together,'' Sesshomaru reminded her.
''It's a lie!'' Rin exclaimed.
''Why'd he come back then?'' Sesshomaru asked.
''Because it's my mother's house. She made that decision,'' Rin explained. ''He's in the guest room. He's not even sleeping with me.''
''I'm not an idiot. And I can't stand the woman I want being with someone else,'' Sesshomaru hissed. ''You even confirmed he's still the boss.''
''Yes, but that doesn't mean we're together!'' Rin sighed. ''Look, he knows something about my father and if I put up a fight, he'll notify the press.''
Sesshomaru growled before managing to calm himself down. ''What does he know about your father?''
''Something about a business deal he was going to do that makes him look bad,'' Rin answered. ''But I know my father was an honest man.''
''So honest he fell in love with a young girl,'' Sesshomaru accidentally let slip.
''How did you know about that?'' Rin questioned.
''I read about it in the newspaper,'' Sesshomaru lied.
''In spite of that, my father was an honest man, incapable of hurting anyone. He was the best dad in the world,'' Rin whimpered.
''What does Kono want from you?'' Sesshomaru asked.
''He's asking me to let him stay in the house for a while,'' Rin answered. ''He thinks he can win me back.''
''Miserable bastard,'' Sesshomaru snarled.
''Just give me some time to get him out of my life without him tarnishing my father's memory,'' Rin pleaded.
''You're asking for too much,'' Sesshomaru told her.
''Does that mean we're not staying together?'' Rin asked.
''I don't know. I can't be with a woman like this, no matter how much I like her. I can't,'' Sesshomaru walked away, leaving Rin behind.
''Welcome, ladies and gentleman to the Jihayo Higurashi rodeo! And before we introduce our competitors..let's give a huge round of applause to our rodeo queen, Kagome Higurashi!''
Kagome waved at the audience from her spot on her horse in the arena.
''That doll is a princess,'' Inuyasha grinned.
''Let's hear a few words to kick off this rodeo in memory of the great Jihayo Higurashi...from his daughter Sango Higurashi. Let's give her a round of applause!''
''Good afternoon, everyone,'' Sango started. ''I just want to thank you all for the great turnout. We sold out and were able to raise money for a great cause like the Abandoned Childhood Charity. I know that if my father were here, he'd be enjoying it as much as you all are. So like my father would say, long live rodeo! And long live the Jihayo Higurashi rodeo!''
''I'd love to grab that mic and say that the bastard took advantage of our baby sister,'' Inuyasha sneered.
''And next up, the most dangerous competition. The saddle bronc riding competition! The winner will win the grand prize, $100,000 that will be donated to charity. Only our best riders can compete! In this competition, each competitor must stay on the horse for eight seconds, holding onto the reins with just one hand. The cowboy's strength against the horse's strength! Let's get this competition started!''
Everyone watched as different riders took their turns until finally it was Kohaku's chance. As Kohaku mounted up and his horse was let out of the gate, he immediately was thrown off along with his saddle.
''Kohaku has never been in an accident like this!'' Raven exclaimed.
''But the saddle fell off too, which is really strange,'' Rin pointed out. ''That's not normal. I'll see how he's doing.''
''No, they won't let you in there,'' Sango reminded her. ''They're tending to him.''
''The Higurashi ranch has only one rider for this competition. If they don't find another cowboy, the winner will be the person who has already stayed on the horse the longest.''
''Sango, do we have another cowboy?'' Raven asked.
''No..only Kohaku knows the challenge. It'll be suicide if anyone else tries,'' Sango answered.
''One second, ladies and gentlemen! There's a cowboy from the Higurashi ranch who just accepted the challenge!''
Everyone looked over to see Sesshomaru getting on the horse.
''What is this? What is this construction worker doing meddling?'' Raven questioned. ''No one's asked him to help.''
''He wants to die,'' Naraku sneered. ''I hope he gets it.''
''It's suicide. A worker can't do this. He must be crazy,'' Sango sighed.
''Who cares? Don't tell me it's not exciting,'' Kagome giggled.
''That boy is risking his life to support Sango's noble cause. We need to support him,'' Jaken said.
''My God, dad. Stop being so corny. That fool can get us in trouble if he dies for us,'' Raven reminded her father.
''He's trying to act like a tough guy, but he's going to make a fool of himself. I'm sure of it,'' Naraku chuckled.
''That boy is brave. You can tell a mile away. He's not like other wannabe tough guys,'' Jaken glared at Naraku.
''Oh, Sesshomaru. What's he doing now?'' Miroku questioned.
''Proving he's a Takahashi,'' Inuyasha smirked. ''He's crazy, huh?''
''Inuyasha..you need to get Sesshomaru. He could kill himself!'' Izayoi worried.
''We need to stop him, Inuyasha,'' Miroku agreed with Izayoi.
''This is Sesshomaru we're talking about here. Either way, he's not going to listen to what we say,'' Inuyasha reminded everyone.
''Last competitor, ladies and gentlemen. It's the last chance to win the prize for your charity! For the Higurashi ranch, Sesshomaru Non! Start the clock!''
Everyone watched Sesshomaru until the clock ran out and everyone cheered.
''Ladies and gentlemen, this is really something! He just passed the ten second mark! The cowboy has bested the horse! Sesshomaru Non is the undisputed winner of this challenge!''
Sesshomaru looked up Rin and smirked at her causing her to smile and let out the breath she hadn't realized she was holding.
''Rinny, that man is out of this world,'' Kagome whispered to her sister. ''How'd he tame that horse?''
''Animals speak a language that he understands like no one else,'' Rin told her.
''Rinny, how'd you do it? That man is crazy for you,'' Kagome noticed.
Rin looked away with a smile and a blush on her face while Sesshomaru watched her.
Late that night, the guys had just finished bringing the animals back in and were getting ready to go back home.
''I'm just saying that Sango chick offered you money for your hard work. You should've taken it,'' Inuyasha told Sesshomaru.
''I didn't do it for the money. Just go get Miroku so we can go home,'' Sesshomaru said.
''Fine,'' Inuyasha grunted and walked out.
Sesshomaru heard the door reopen and close shortly after that and assumed it was Inuyasha. ''What do you want now, Inuyasha?'' ''You.'' Sesshomaru looked back to see Rin slowly moving closer to him until he finally grabbed her waist and pressed his lips to hers.
''I know you did that for me,'' Rin smiled.
''I'd do so much for you, sweetheart,'' Sesshomaru admitted. ''I'd lasso the moon down for you if I could. I know what we have can never be.''
''That same moon can be a witness to my fight. I won't let Naraku destroy our happiness,'' Rin promised.
Sesshomaru sighed. ''Oh Rin, how will I put up with that guy being near you? Especially the way he went about it.''
''Trust in me,'' Rin pleaded. ''I was so scared when I saw you on that horse. I felt an emptiness I've never felt for anyone else. For a moment, I thought you'd get injured like Kohaku did.''
Sesshomaru shook his head. ''If I'd fallen, it wouldn't have been as serious. Know what?''
''What?'' Rin replied.
''What happened to Kohaku was no accident. Somebody tampered with his saddle,'' Sesshomaru revealed.
''Who would do such a thing?'' Rin questioned.
''I don't know. Someone who isn't just greedy but has the mind of a killer,'' Sesshomaru pointed out.
''This is awful. We have to notify the authorities so they can investigate,'' Rin said.
''Yes, but first we have to convince Kohaku to file a report. Only then can the police proceed,'' Sesshomaru reminded her.
''I'll take care of that. This is too serious to let it go. Somebody tried to kill him,'' Rin said outloud.
''I never thought you'd be such a sensitive, fair woman,'' Sesshomaru admitted.
''I never thought you'd know so much about horses,'' Rin smiled. ''Not only did you ride him for ten seconds but you didn't get off till you broke him in. How'd you do it?''
''My father owned horses. He taught me everything I know but it's a family secret but if you'd like I can tell you my secret,'' Sesshomaru told her.
''Tell me,'' Rin responded.
''You're becoming the love of my life,'' Sesshomaru wrapped his arms around her shoulders and pulled her in for a kiss.
Miroku was helping Sango carry her grandfather upstairs and give him his medication.
''May I lay him down?'' Miroku asked Sango once they reached his room.
''Wait a moment,'' Sango ordered and went to get his meds.
''Just put me down,'' Jaken said.
Miroku put him in bed like he wanted.
''Didn't you hear me?'' Sango raised her voice.
''You don't need to yell,'' Miroku sighed.
''What's wrong with you two?'' Jaken asked.
''Are you in a hurry?'' Sango questioned Miroku.
''That's not your problem, Miss Sango,'' Miroku responded.
''Talk to me like that again-'' ''And what? What are you going to do? Kick me out?''
''What's the matter with you two?'' Jaken asked. ''Only cats and dogs fight like that. Or two people in love. Which are you? Miroku, do you like Sango?''
Miroku's eyes widened. ''Of course not. I could never like one of your granddaughters. Now if you'll excuse me, I'd like to leave.'' Miroku walked out making Sango go after him.
''Miroku!'' Sango yelled out.
''What do you want now, ma'am?'' Miroku asked.
''You can't talk to me like that, especially in front of my grandfather!'' Sango exclaimed.
''Then control your temper and stop trying me,'' Miroku told her.
''You're the one who needs to get under control,'' Sango hissed. ''Weren't you taught respect?''
''Before I met you, I was the most peaceful man in the world. You bring out the worst in me!'' Miroku growled.
''Blaming me for your flaws is irresponsible. If taking orders from a woman bothers you, you can quit whenever you like,'' Sango smirked.
''Taking orders from a woman isn't what bothers me, it's you,'' Miroku walked downstairs to go home.
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