A New Friend
Chapter 8
"Nice dog," one of the figures said, crouching down to get a better look. Rin held up Sesshy and the puppy licked the figure's face. Immediately the figure backed away. "Ew."
"Aww. Sesshy's just giving kissies," Rin replied with a smile. She brought Sesshy back down to her level. A bark escaped from the white furry puppy. Rin stood up and held out her hand. "I forget my manners. My name's Rin."
The figure grinned and took her hand, shaking it gently. "Masahiko," the figure replied. Masahiko flashed Rin a bright smile. The figure next to him pushed him out of the way.
Rin looked down to see whom it was who was doing all the pushing. She had to admit, he was a lot shorter than Masahiko. "My name is Masahiro," the smaller boy stated, holding out his hand. Rin smiled nervously and looked down at the dirty hands. She stroked Sesshy's fur.
"Excuse my little brother," Masahiko said, shoving his little brother out of the way. "He can be a big pain sometimes." Rin shrugged and waved her hands.
"Oh, it's no problem," she answered. "Rin bets he can't be…too annoying." She looked at Masahiko then to Masahiro. They couldn't be twins could they? One was tall, nice, and –dare she say- cute. The other was small, pudgy, and annoying.
"Hey, Masahiko! It's no fair," the shorter boy whined. "You always get to talk to the cute girls." Rin blushed immensely at this statement. Never has a boy ever said she was cute or even given her special attention. Sesshy growled possessively in her arms.
"Quiet," Masahiko said, pushing his brother. He looked back at Rin apologetically. "Sorry again. My brother's just a little outspoken." Rin nodded in agreement. "So what brings you here?"
Rin shrugged. The trio had arrived at their destination and were not traveling back to the castle. The only problem: they wouldn't be passing Mia's village. And she was having troubles with hiding Sesshy. What was a girl to do? "Traveling," she responded.
"I see. Alone?" he asked, already knowing the answer. Rin was much to young to travel alone.
"No, with two friends," she answered and looked at Masahiro who was now pouting with his hands crossed. "Rin knows this is changing the subject, but are you two twins?" Masahiro perked up hearing that Rin was talking about him.
"No," Masahiko replied bluntly. Masahiro got up and puffed his chest out.
"Of course not," he said. "I would hate to look as ugly as him." Rin almost giggled at the outrageous comment. Masahiko just rolled his eyes.
"Where are you, stupid girl?" someone said out of the bushes. Jakken came stumbling. "There you are. Now let's-" he started but then stopped after seeing the two boys. "Rin? With a boy? Not even one- two! What will Lord Sesshomaru say? What will he do?"
Rin and the two boys stared at Jakken. They titled their heads and looked at each other. Rin sighed. "Sorry about him. He's sort of crazy," she huffed.
Jakken dashed at Rin and pushed her behind him. He held out his staff. "Stay back, girl! I'll protect you from these dirty boys!" Rin rested her hand on Jakken's shoulder reassuringly.
"It's okay, Jakken. They're Rin's friends," Rin replied happily. Masahiro nodded his head nervously, eyeing the staff. Rin looked at him with understanding. "Rin knows. The stick freaks her out too."
"You don't understand. You're too young," Jakken grumbled, looking back at Rin. "Boys are bad things Rin. They only talk to you for one reason. Boys are no good. They're dirty. They're bad. They only want to bring you harm." Jakken looked at the two boys in disgust.
"Does that mean Lord Sesshomaru is dirty? Does he want to bring Rin harm?" Rin asked curiously. Jakken smacked his forehead and shook his head.
"No, no," he answered.
"Then why are all boys except for Lord Sesshomaru dirty?" she asked.
"Never mind," Jakken mumbled. He cleared his throat and walked up to the two boys. Masahiko raised an eyebrow. Masahiro cowered behind his brother. "What are your intentions with this girl?"
"I swear we were leaving!" Masahiro pleaded, getting down on his knees. He raised his hands in the air. "We were just leaving!"
Masahiko shook his head and looked at Jakken. "I had no dishonorable intentions," he replied, standing tall.
Jakken looked at him up and down and Rin stood aside with a hopeful look on her face. Jakken snorted. He crossed his arms and leaned back, narrowing his eyes. "You do know that you could be easily killed by her guardian?"
"What?" Masahiko asked, confused.
"Jakken, no fair! You're scaring him," Rin complained in the background. "Don't worry about it," Rin said, looking at Masahiko. Jakken raised a finger to his lips and looked at Rin, signalizing her to keep quiet.
"I'm afraid you're going to have to meet the lord himself in order to have association with this girl," Jakken explained. Masahiro backed away and gulped. Masahiko still stood with his eyebrow quirked.
"That's silly," Rin sighed. She walked towards Masahiko. "Don't worry about silly Jakken. Rin is sure you don't have to meet Lord Sesshomaru."
"Who?" Masahiko asked, still confused.
"Don't worry about it," Rin pressed, smiling. She put her hand on Masahiko's arm and Jakken turned red in fury. He separated the two kids and glared at the boy.
"Don't even think about it, bucko," Jakken warned in a low tone. He pointed his staff at the boy.
"Jakken, fine. You win," Rin interrupted. "We'll go back to camp." Her face had markings of disappointment on them. She gave Sesshy to Jakken and took Masahiko into a deep hug. Before she let go, however, she whispered something in his ear.
Laughing, Rin splashed her feet in the river. It was tough getting away from Lord Sesshomaru and Jakken, but she did want to spend time with Masahiko. She looked to Masahiko who was throwing pebbles into the water.
"What do you usually do for fun?" he asked, running out of pebbles. He lifted his hand up and looked at the sky.
"Rin loves to pick flowers. It's one of her favorite past times," she notified, scratching Sesshy's ears. The puppy was spread out lazily, enjoying the warmth that the sun gave off.
"Hey, I got a great idea. There's a meadow not to far away," Masahiko explained, looking down at Rin. "How 'bout we go and check it out?"
"Really?" Rin asked, standing up. She lifted Sesshy into her arms. He growled, missing the suns warmth. "That would be great."
"Yeah, sure," Masahiko said, leading Rin to the meadow. She gasped and her eyes filled with stars when she saw all the flowers. So many varieties, colors, and sizes. Where to start? She could pick for days and days and still have left over.
The whole time she was picking, she was talking. Masahiko didn't seem to mind watching over her when she picked flowers like Jakken did or even talk to her about something that he deemed unimportant. Rin soon felt butterflies in her stomach.
But, at soon as the day came, it went. She and Masahiko walked down a path threw his village. He merrily gazed up at the pink skies. Rin gazed up at him. They neared his home. Sesshy slept lightly in her bag.
"I had a great time," he replied, smiling. He rubbed his arms.
"Rin did too," Rin admitted. She blushed and looked away. "I have to leave though. We can never meet again." She felt her mouth turned into a frown.
"We had a good time and that's all that matters," he reassured her. He patted her on the shoulder in a friendly way. "Thanks for keeping me company," he said softly.
Rin nodded slowly and her head seemed light. For some reason, she heard giggled. But, she had no idea where they were coming from. She leaned forward and puckered up her lips.
Masahiko leaned back and caught Rin in his arms when she toppled over. "Uh, Rin? Are you okay?" he asked.
She looked up confused and embarrassed. "Rin thought we had a moment."
"Ew," he replied, the corner of his lip twitching in disgust. "Girls have cooties." Rin's mouth gaped open.
"Rin thought you liked her," Rin said, confused. "Rin thought you really liked her."
Masahiko looked behind him. "Yeah, well. Get in line," he sighed. Rin looked to where he was looking and finally understood where all that giggling was coming from. There stood a group or four or five girls waving to Masahiko. Rin's eyes started to water.
"Oh," she squeaked. "I understand."
He looked at Rin sympathetically. "Look, I don't mean to hurt you. You're a really nice girl and all, but…no. Maybe when we're older you can come and find me and I'll make you my wife."
"Really?" she asked, hope shining in her orbs of hazel.
"Really," he said, nodding. Rin heard yelling coming from his house. "I have to go now though."
"Is it another woman?" she asked, lifting her bag into her arms. Sesshy licked Rin's cheeks in an attempt to comfort her.
He sighed. "Yeah. My mom."
"My lord, I didn't lose the girl. She wandered off!" Jakken pleaded. "I cannot chase after her. My stubby legs cannot catch up with hers!"
Rin hummed to herself and was looking at the flowers that she had picked with Masahiko. She would have to put them in water right away. Sighing, she smiled to herself.
Lord Sesshomaru, having enough of hearing the toad's voice, continued to lead the group on their way back to the castle. Jakken looked at Rin menacingly.
"I'm going to tell him about those stupid boys," Jakken threatened, looking at the flowers.
Rin shrugged and looked at Jakken calmly. "Then Rin'll just tell him you called him dirty." Jakken walked quietly. Looking up at the dark sky painted with bright stars, Rin knew that she would never forget her first love.
I just thought Rin should experience her first crush. Too bad the boy was a little immature and a player. But, he was nice. I know that this story's mainly about Rin and Sesshy and I'm sorry that I'm leaving Sesshy out of the picture. I promise he will be in a lot more. The next setting will already be in the castle so there won't be new people coming in. I just started writing so there is, yet again, another chapter that got up quick.
wolfygirl13: I know the last chapter was a little...odd. But what can I say?
Thanks all who read and review!
-Edwardd