Chapter 17

Rin leaned back on Kagome and her couch. She was happy to be alone and resting on a chair. Kagome had left a message on the answering machine saying that she wouldn't be back till three and that she wanted to have a girl chat with Rin. It was now two fifty-five. Rin was expecting Kagome to be home any minute now. She didn't know if she was ready to tell all to Kagome about her and Sesshoumaru. In fact, she was a bit nervous at what her friend might say when she heard what has happened between her and Sesshoumaru.

Finally she heard a car pull up on the road and her magic told her immediately that Kagome was home. There was one thing that Rin felt that was different then what Kagome usually felt like. Rin tried to search hard for what was changed, but she kept getting blocked by something Rin couldn't identify.

Kagome opened the door and walked in. "Hello." She said cheerfully.

"What did you and Inuyasha do while I was away?" Rin asked.

"We just spent time together. We saw a movie, went miniature golfing, and…slept together."

"That's got to be it then," Rin muttered to herself.

"What did you say?" Kagome asked even though she heard every word, thanks to her acute vampire hearing.

"Nothing." Rin replied.

"What about you and Sesshoumaru?"

"We went roller skating, bowling, watched a movie, and ate. He also showed me his library and flower garden."

"Sounds like you had a good time. How was night time?"

Rin blushed a bit. "It was…nice…"

"Did you do anything?"

"No."

"Did you guys kiss?"

"Y…Yea…"

"I knew it. Inuyasha owes me."

Rin rolled her eyes, "you made a bet on us kissing. You guys are pathetic."

"Thanks," Kagome said, offended.

"Your welcome." Rin replied back folding her arms.

"You go back to work tomorrow, right?"

"Yea and the circus's last day is Friday. It closes at noon then."

"Then you'll go back working at your clothing store?"

"Maybe…"

"How much do you like Sesshoumaru?"

Rin thought for a moment. "I know this may seem strange to you, but…I think I've known him before we even met at that bar almost a week ago."

"That is a bit strange, but that didn't answer my question."

"All right. I'll answer that crazy question. I really like Sesshoumaru. But I think we need to get to know each other a bit better."

"But, Rin…you've spent a lot of days together and you said so yourself, that it feels like you two have known each other before you even met. Perhaps you are soul mates. And do you want to keep each other waiting even longer for one another. Besides, I doubt Sesshoumaru will want to stay single for ever. When Inuyasha and I have seen you together…well…we have seen the way you look at each other and the way you act around each other." Kagome stated.

Rin sighed. "I…I…don't know…what to do."

Kagome went over on to the couch and put her arm around Rin. "You've been like a sister to me Rin and I'm sure I have been like a sister to you. Trust me, when I say to follow your feelings."

Rin smiled slightly. "Thanks, for always being there Kagome." Rin then pulled away from Kagome. "I'm a bit tired, I'm going to take a nap."

Kagome gave a nod. "Rest well."

Rin walked away to her bedroom. When she got there, she fell back on to her bed and fell asleep.

Once Kagome was sure Rin was a sleep, she went to the door and opened it. She beckoned two bats to come in. Once the two bats were inside, they transformed into Sesshoumaru and Inuyasha.

"Well, first off, Inuyasha you owe me. Second, Sesshoumaru, Rin certainly does love you, but I'm afraid that once she figures out what you are…all of that will change."

"If that does happen, then I will have to change her against her will."

"But what about her magic?" Kagome and Inuyasha asked together.

"Don't worry about that. I got her to make a magical binding promise that she won't use her magic on me unless I allow it and if she tries…she will lose her magic."

"Wow, I never thought you were that smart." Inuyasha said, earning a whack on his head by Sesshoumaru.

"You two better go now."

"What about Rin reading your thoughts?"

"She only reads my thoughts when I'm going to spend time with a guy. Other than that, she never reads my mind."

"Ok, I hope you are sure." Inuyasha said.

Kagome opened the door and they transformed back into bats and flew away.

That evening, Kagome went out to eat with Inuyasha so Rin cooked food for herself. She ate it in the other room on the couch and turned on a movie. She had chosen the movie 'Runaway Bride'. She loved the movie, because it always seemed to remind her of herself and her fear of 'commitment'. She ignored the telephone when it rang, knowing that it was Sesshoumaru calling and she didn't feel like talking to him at the moment.

When the movie ended, she cleaned up from her mess and went to her bedroom. She got ready for bed in her red silk pajamas and laid back on her bed. She stared at the picture of her great, great, great grandmother Katrina for a long while, willing it to move like it had the Friday before…when she was about to leave to set up the tents.

"Were you trying to tell me something then, or was that just my imagination?" She whispered silently to the picture. She then turned over and went to sleep.

Sesshoumaru tried to call Rin but didn't get an answer. Being just a bit worried, he left his place and flew over to hers in the form of a bat. When he got there, he transformed into fog and entered her house and then turned back into a bat and hid in the shadows. He saw Rin watching 'Runaway Bride' and eating dinner. When the movie ended, he watched her clean up her dirty dishes then silently followed her to her bedroom. He once more watched her get dressed (still perverted). He then watched as she laid back and stared at the picture that had looked at him the Friday before.

"Were you trying to tell me something then, or was that just my imagination?" He heard her whisper.

She was telling me something, Sesshoumaru thought after she fell asleep.

Instead of leaving, he stayed…in bat form…for the night. He left before the sun came up the next morning.

I hate school. School always takes away all my reviewers. Anyway, here is the next chapter for all those who have time to read it.