Rin/Sess lovers, this chapter is for you
I'll save the rest of what I have to say until the end and just get right to the review responses. I know you all want to read read read! hehehe
Review Responses:
kirara980: XP Yeah, we had that blizzard too... then it dropped down to -30C (which is about -20F) so yeah I was cold. Canada here, eh? It gets mighty cold in the winter. And I wish I lived in those places too...day dreams
phantomoftheflame: I hope this one makes up for last ones shortness. lol
xInfernal: to be fair, I've completed 2, dicontinued 1 and there are 4 oneshots/songfics. I would like to stop coming up with ideas for stories, but my muse unfortunately won't comply... stupid sea gull.
ONWARDS!
"It's time to PAAAAAAAAAARRRTAAAAAY!" Ayame yelled as she slid down the stair railing the next morning.
Three sets of eyes looked at the redhead in shock. Ayame was dressed and ready. Her hair up in two high pigtails, her makeup done. A nice pair of denim pants hugged her just right and her long sleeved, red, black and white, midriff shirt complimented her figure nicely. Kagome, Sango and Rin blinked at the girl who seemed to by chalk full of energy that fine Sunday morning.
"What?" Ayame asked, looking at their surprised faces.
"Oh nothing." Kagome said, putting on a cheery smile, waving it off. "Just shocked to see you so energetic this morning."
Ayame shrugged and walked into the living room, stopping next to Rin who was holding streamers. She took the roll of purple streamers out of Rin's left hand and looked up merrily. "Well, are we just gonna stand around all day or are we gonna decorate?" She asked. A loud 'Bing' sounded throughout the house. "What was that?" Ayame asked.
"Kagome's making cupcakes." Rin explained, giggling lightly. Kagome wasn't the greatest cook, she tended to make charcoal instead of food.
"I fail to see the humour in that." Kagome huffed, glaring daggers at Rin, who immediately burst into gales of laughter along with Ayame while Sango struggled to hold in her giggles. "Hey! I can cook when I want too!" Kagome yelled before sighing in defeat. "Whatever. Come on Sango." She grabbed said woman's hand and headed out into the kitchen.
"What do you need me for?" Sango asked following behind her raven-haired friend.
"To help me decorate them, duh." Kagome stated as if it were the most obvious thing in the world.
Rin and Ayame watched the two girls as they left the room. They turned to one another and nodded. "Commencing operation decorate." They said in unison.
In the kitchen...
"She's awfully cheerful this morning..." Kagome commented in a slightly hushed voice as she listed to the two in the other room laugh and joke around. "Do you think she's just putting on a tough face for us?"
Sango looked up from the slightly burnt cupcake she was icing. "You know, usually I can tell when she's struggling on the inside but... This time her mood seems genuine..." Sango replied looking towards the living room in thought. "Maybe..." She trailed off.
"Maybe what?" Kagome urged her to continue.
"Maybe seeing Riku yesterday helped her let go." Sango suggested. She looked back as Kagome, who was giving a sceptical look. "I know, it sound weird, but how else could you explain it. Ever since she moved in, she's been slightly off. But now... She's acting more like her old self, the way she acted before she met Riku. The only thing that I can think of that could have triggered the change is what happened yesterday."
"But she was so upset after." Kagome reminded her friend. "She locked herself in her room."
"Well, maybe all that time alone gave her time to reflect on everything and let it go." Sango persisted.
"Huh." Kagome said with a slight grin on her lips. "You know, I think you're right."
"I always am." Sango stated with cocky grin.
"It's sad but true." Kagome laughed.
2 hours later...
The girls sat in the living room looking at all the decorations. Everything was perfect.
"So..." Ayame started pursing her lips together. "What now?"
"No clue..." Sango answered.
Ayame glanced down at her watch. "What time is this party supposed to start?" She asked.
"Well, he doesn't get home until 4..." Rin stated. "So... 5-ish."
Ayame snorted and looked up. "It's noon right now so we have," She shrugged. "Roughly 5 hours."
"So, what do you guys want to do for 5 hours?" Kagome asked.
They all looked over at the DVD rack next to their television. More specifically, they looked at three boxed, 5-disc sets that sat on top of the rack because they were too big to fit in the rack. They each smirked.
"We'll only have time for one." Sango stated as she walked over, grabbing the green box.
"That's quite alright," Kagome said. "As long as I get my Orlando fix, I'm good."
"Oh come on Kagome," Sango rolled her eyes as she popped in the first disc and sat down with the remote. "Elijah is waaaaaay cuter. I mean, have you seen those eyes?"
"No way! Sean Astin is sooo cute and huggable!" Rin squealed.
"And married." Kagome reminded the brown hair girl.
"So, Orlando is dating that Kate girl." Rin retorted.
"Ha! Elijah's not seeing anyone." Sango smiled happily.
"Too bad he's more than likely gay..." Kagome muttered under her breath, though Sango still heard it.
"Fine then." Sango stated, turning to the redhead who had remained silent throughout the entire argument. "Ayame, who do you think is better?"
"Well, personally, I watch The Lord of the Rings for the great story line and impressive acting." Ayame commented. "But if I were forced to choose an actor as my favourite from the movie, it would have to be Sir Ian."
"But... but... he's old!" Kagome sputtered.
"Yeah, and gay. But how many old gay guys do you know who can pull off leather pants?" Ayame laughed at the looks of pure horror she received from her friends. "Just play the movie." She snatched the remote away from Sango and pressed play.
Almost 5 hours later...
Rin picked up the phone and dialled next doors number. "Hello?" Miroku's voice came.
"Hey Miroku, we're ready." She informed the man. "Put Fluffy on."
"Ok." Miroku said, stifling a laugh at the nickname. "Oi! Sesshomaru, Rin's on the phone for you." She heard Miroku yell.
"Hello?" Sesshomaru's deep voice came, sounding as stoic as always.
"Hey," Rin chirped. "Look, I was wondering if you could come over and help me with some numbers for work. I just can't seem to get them to work out." She lied, biting her lip, hoping he'd take that as an acceptable excuse.
"Of course, I'll be over in a few minutes." He said, his voice showing no emotion.
"Great!" Rin nearly yelled in joy, turning to the others and giving them the thumbs up. "See ya in a few then."
"Indeed." There was a click and the line went dead.
Rin blinked before hanging up the phone. "Someone definitely need to work on his telephone educate." She whispered to herself before giggling lightly. "Alright, the guys should be here any second," She told the others, who nodded.
There was a knock on the back door, turning the girls attention to the glass sliding door. Miroku, Inuyasha and Kouga were all standing there. Sango rushed over and let them in.
"He just left." Kouga told them.
"Alright! Places people!" Rin declared.
Everyone rushed to find hiding places in the living room. Sango and Kagome got down behind the couch, Miroku behind the arm chair, Inuyasha was hiding behind the television while Kouga and Ayame both hid in on the other side of the opening to the kitchen. Everything was silent...
A loud knock at the door interrupted the unnatural silence. Everyone held his or her breath as Rin walked to the front door. Taking a deep breath, she plastered on a smile and opened the door.
"Hey!" She said perkily letting him inside. "Thanks for coming."
Sesshomaru nodded as her looked around. It was quiet... almost too quiet. "Where are the others?" He asked looking around at the dark house suspiciously.
"Oh they're all upstairs getting ready to go out tonight." Rin laughed. "In here," She said motioning him towards the particularly dark living room.
Sesshomaru followed her without a second thought. She flicked on the lights.
"SURPRISE!" Everyone jumped out from their hiding places and yelled. Steamer and confetti flew at the tall silver haired man.
Sesshomaru glared at them all, including the laughing brunette who had, without a doubt, planned this.
"Oh come on Fluffy!" Rin laughed patting him on the shoulder. "Don't look so unhappy."
He merely glared at her, but the look wasn't as hard as it was when he focussed on the others.
1 and 1/2 hours later...
"Come on Fluffy!" Rin pleaded, holding a red sparkly party hat with feathers at the top and around the bottom. "Just put on the hat." Her lower lip stuck out in a pout.
"No." He stated. "And stop calling me that."
"Put on the hat." Rin tugged on his sleeve.
"No."
"Put on the damn hat." Rin said sternly, her expression telling him to obey or there would be pain.
Sesshomaru looked at her for a minute. "Fine." He said, grabbing the hat from her hand and putting it on, pouting in the most stoic way possible.
Suddenly the lights lowered. "Oh no..." Sesshomaru looked back over his shoulder, fearing that he was right.
Rin jumped up happily. "Happy birthday to you! Happy birthday to you! Happy birthday dear FLUFFY! Happy birthday to you!" The group chorused. Kagome placed the cake down in front of the frowning man.
Sesshomaru looked at the cake, nearly choking at the sight of his pimply teenage face looking back up at him. "Where did you get this picture?" He asked glaring at the cake.
Kouga looked around innocently, Ayame giggling lightly behind him.
"That doesn't matter!" Rin stated cheerfully. "Just blow out the candles!"
Sess looked up at the group who watched him expectantly before looking back down at the cake. Growling lightly, he blew out the candles.
Rin clapped and happily. "It was a fire hazard," Sess stated moodily.
"Sure it was..." Inuyasha sniggered, knowing his brother was only going through all this for the hyper brunette who had planned this party.
A few hours later...
Things were winding down. Inuyasha and Kagome were in the kitchen bickering of something or other, who knows what exactly. Sango was cleaning up with Kouga and Miroku, avoiding being groped at the same time. Rin was in the backyard with Sesshomaru, the two of them talking and enjoying the perfect whether. Ayame seeing that there was nothing left for her to do decided to head up stairs to her room.
Kouga noticed the redhead go upstairs alone. He wondered if she was still upset about the previous day. She had been acting pretty normal during the party, but he wondered if that was just an act. Excusing himself, he headed up the stairs after her.
Ayame was leaning up against the wall next to the window, watching Rin and Sesshomaru as they talked, when she heard the knock at her bedroom door. Looking over her shoulder she sighed. "Come in," She beckoned. The door opened to reveal Kouga. She smiled at him. "Hey," She said airily.
"Hi," He said, walking over to her.
"Is something wrong?" She asked. "Do they need me to help cleaning up or something?"
Kouga chuckled. "No, I just wanted to come what you were up to." He said.
"Oh..." Ayame blushed lightly, turning back to the cute little couple outside. What she saw nearly made her jump for joy. Rin suddenly had jumped into Sesshomaru's arms happily, the man fully returning the embrace. Ayame couldn't help but crack a wide smile.
"What are you smiling about?" Kouga asked quizzically.
"Oh nothing," Ayame stated, waving it off, unable to stop smiling.
"Come on," Kouga said, stepping closer to hover over the short redhead. "Tell me."
"It's nothing really," Ayame shook her head.
The two locked eyes and time seemed to stop. Ayame got lost in the depths of his azure eyes, Kouga entranced by her shimmering emeralds. Neither of them could tell you how much time passed as they stood there, close to one another, just looking into each others eyes. But their moment was cut short when the petite brunette came bounding cheerfully into the room.
"AYAME!" Rin exclaimed, a wide, radiant smile upon her lips. "Oh my gosh! Ayame you'll never guess... what...?" She trailed off after noticing Kouga standing rather close to her friend. "Oh... I'll, uh, come back later..." She said, turning to leave.
"It's ok Rin," Kouga stated. "I was just leaving." Kouga laughed, walking passed Rin and out the door. "See you two later."
"See ya." Ayame called after him. Rin turned to look at her friend, her smile now devious. "Don't." Ayame warned.
Rin giggled before grabbing Ayame's hand and forcing her to sit on the bed with her. "Oh my gosh Ayame! You'll never guess what just happened!" She squealed.
"What?" Ayame asked, playing innocent.
"Me and Sess were out in the back yard, just talking and stuff," Rin reminisced. "And suddenly he thanked me, yes, thanked me for planning the party, saying it was enjoyable. I told him it was no problem. Then he said that it meant more to him that I had planned than it would have if any one else had. And of course I got flustered. Then he told me that her truly cared for my and stuff and then embraced me and-" She never finished. She fell back on the bed and began to giggle like a she was drunk or high.
"I'm so happy for you Rin," Ayame said with a genuine smile, glad to see her friend so head over heals. "I must admit, you two are definitely cute together." Ayame giggled and laid back next to her friend. "So are you two official now?"
Rin nodded happily and sighed. She then rolled onto her side and looked at Ayame. "So, what were you and Kouga up to?"
"Nothing." Ayame rolled her eyes. "Don't go getting any idea's. We were just talking."
"He was awfully close for 'just talking.'" Rin giggled.
"I think he was trying to be intimidating." Ayame stated, blushing lightly.
"Than why are you blushing?" Rin said bursting into gales of laughter as Ayame's blush darkened.
"I-I dunno." Ayame said, her face beat red by now.
"You like him don't you?" Rin said, grinning like the devil.
"I... He... I don't know." Ayame sighed. "I mean, he's a great guy and he's good looking. But I just got out of a really serious relationship... isn't it a little too soon to start thinking about other guys?" Ayame asked her friend sceptically.
"It's never too soon, Aya." Rin said. "You and Kouga would be so cute together. And to be honest, I think he likes you too."
"He likes Kagome, though." Ayame said, disappointment settling deep inside of her as her said that.
"He hasn't come on to her since the day you met him." Rin informed her.
"Really?"
"Kagome would have said something if he had."
Ayame looked down, biting her lip. "I don't know." She said again. "Maybe I do. Maybe I don't. I honestly don't know myself." With that she got up off the bed and headed to the door. "I'm going to go help clean up." She called over her shoulder before leaving the room.
Rin smiled knowingly as she watched her friend. It was obvious that the girl liked Kouga. Now all they needed was Kouga to fess up. Rin smiled devilishly. She had a plan.
AN: I did it! I did it! I finally finished it! w00t! Sorry about the long wait. Like I said earlier I've been really busy.
The next chapter may be a couple of weeks, maybe not. Actually probably not. Since March Break is a little over a week away. I will definately be writing then. XD
Anyways, I don't think this chapter is as good as my others but it's definately longer. The next one should be longer aswell. I'm sorry about the poor quality. I think it ended well, though.
Oh and sorry about that who Lord of the Rings scene. I needed to put something in and for some reason that came to mind. Just ignore it. And according to my mom Orlando Bloom broke up with Kate Basworth... but I wrote this before that happened... so SHHHHHHHHHHH
Anywho, R&R. Toodles!
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