I WILL CONTINUE THIS STORY UNTIL IT IS FINISHED BY GOD IS MY WITNESS!

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''Where were you yesterday? I was worried! I called you a hundred times,'' Rin whined when Kohaku finally appeared on the beach.

''Sorry my love. It was just a quick mission so I didn't have time to tell you,'' Kohaku shrugged with a smile.

''My mom knows,'' Rin told him. ''She was furious with me. I think, I think we're going to have to run away.''

''I'm sorry, Rinny. I know that isn't what you wanted,'' Kohaku tried to comfort her.

''What I want even less is to be without you,'' Rin followed that statement with a kiss. ''Later today I'm going to the bank to take out the inheritance my great aunt left me, I'll bring it to you first thing tomorrow right here. I need you to keep it until the time comes for us to leave. I'll only have a couple of days at most until my mother finds out I took it and she'll know why and do whatever she can to stop us. We have to do this quick my love.''

''I understand. I'm ready whenever you are darling,'' Kohaku moved in for a kiss. ''We'll be together forever my life.''

''Forever and ever.''

''I appreciate you accompanying me Miss Rin,'' Sesshomaru said as he carried a group of bags into his home.

''It's really not a problem. Really. I didn't have anything better to do after all,'' Rin grinned.

''Your kindness knows no bounds,'' Sesshomaru responded dryly causing Rin to laugh. ''You have a nice laugh. That's the first time I've gotten to hear it.''

''I guess I've begun to get comfortable with you Sesshomaru,'' Rin smiled.

''Glad to hear it,'' Sesshomaru smirked.

''You know, I know we talked a lot yesterday but there is something I've been wanting to ask you,'' Rin voiced. ''I mean I understand it's quite personal so if you don't want to tell me then I will completely understand. I mean, no one likes everyone knowing their business so if-''

''Rin. Ask your question,'' Sesshomaru interrupted her babbling.

''Right. What exactly happened between you and your mother?'' Rin asked carefully.

''My mother and father divorced quite early in my life. My father met another woman. The marriage between my parents was arranged by their parents so it wasn't a big shock when my father fell in love with someone else but my mother resented him very much and she took it out on me. She controlled everything to do with my life from a very early age. My friends, my school, the food I ate, the games I played, how I bathed, everything. She wanted me to grow up exactly like she did. I can't tell you how many 'potential fiances' I met and I didn't even know their names. It got even worse when my younger brother was born. Finally, I got older and started thinking for myself. My brother and I got closer. I got closer to my father again and my step mother, that's when my mother began to hate me but I promised myself I wouldn't live like she did. I would try to make friends, marry someone I genuinely loved and have a family of my own and we would all be happy. But I'm not great at showing emotions as you've noticed so it does make things harder,'' Sesshomaru shrugged.

''I sort of know how you feel,'' Rin shared. ''My mother and I stopped being close about a year ago when I turned eighteen and started thinking for myself. My mother had my entire life planned out and that didn't include marrying for love but as I got older and wanted more for myself, she realized she couldn't get what she wanted from me, money.''

Sesshomaru nodded. ''So you're eighteen? That's nice to know.''

''Nineteen now,'' Rin smirked. ''What about you?''

''Thirty-two,'' Sesshomaru answered.

''Older than I thought Sesshomaru,'' Rin teased.

''Demons tend to look good no matter how old they are. Especially dog demons,'' Sesshomaru smirked.

''Whatever,'' Rin rolled her eyes. ''Are we gonna put all this stuff away or not?''

''Or not.''

''Good morning, my love,'' Rin sighed as she threw her arms around Kohaku's neck.

''Morning. I tried calling you yesterday to see how it went at the bank but it went to your voicemail,'' Kohaku informed.

''See how it feels?'' Rin teased. ''I was hanging out with a friend.''

''Kagome?'' Kohaku questioned.

''Nope. Sesshomaru Takashi. You saw him that day you tried to talk to my dad, remember?'' Rin reminded.

''Why were you hanging out with him?'' Kohaku asked with a jealous tone.

''I like hanging out with him,'' Rin shrugged. ''He's a good listener and we have a good time. I brought the money. I'm gonna talk to my dad later and then I'll call you.''

''I'll be waiting my life,'' Kohaku kissed her goodbye. ''Oh. If I miss a call from you today, don't freak out. Captain Midoriya asked to see me first thing this morning and said it was extremely important so I have no idea how long I'll be with him.''

''Got it. I love you,'' Rin smiled.

''I love you more.''

Rin looked out of her window wondering. What would her life with Kohaku be like? Far away from home. Without her family. Her friends.

''Rin?'' Raven called to her daughter as she entered her bedroom.

''Please mama. I just want to alone right now,'' Rin answered.

''Please Rin? I just want to talk to you for a moment princess,'' Raven said. ''I don't like to see you like this. It really hurts me to see you sad.''

''What hurts more, is that you won't try to understand,'' Rin whimpered. ''That you won't support me.''

''How can I support you when I know nothing about this man? I'm worried he's trying to take advantage of you sweetie,'' Raven brushed a strand of hair from her daughter's face.

''No mama! I swear Kohaku is a very good man. He couldn't hurt anyone,'' Rin tried to reassure. ''I love Kohaku mama and I know if you take the chance to get to know him, you would realize he is so noble and hard work-''

Rin's mother interupted her. ''I understand sweetie. I understand perfectly well what you're feeling. What you feel in your heart and I'll talk to your father right now and make sure he agrees to this Kohaku. I will throw you the best wedding anyone has ever had my princess,'' Raven smiled.

''You'd really do that for me mama?'' Rin asked excitedly.

''Of course I would but unfortunately, right now our financial situation won't allow it,'' Raven shared. ''You know how sick your father has been in the recent years and without him overseeing things like he used to, our land just stopped putting out as much.''

''What are you saying? Daddy hasn't said anything about it,'' Rin told her mother.

''He doesn't want to worry you,'' Raven informed.

''Why though? It's not like I'm a child anymore!'' Rin exclaimed.

''I know, I know sweetie but you know your dad. He loves you too much,'' Raven said.

''What can I do to help mama?'' Rin questioned.

''You know how your father has taken care of you all these years? Now, it is time for you to return the favor,'' Rin's mother hinted.

''No. No! I will not marry someone for money! You can't ask me to do something like that! Besides, my dad would never agree to something like that!'' Rin yelled out.

''Of course your father and I don't want that for you sweetie but your father is so sick and if he has any more stress the doctor said it could cause him to have another heart attack,'' Raven reminded Rin. ''Is that what you want?''

''No of course not but what am I supposed to do?'' Rin questioned.

''Fortunately, princess, there is a very rich man who is already interested in you,'' Raven smirked.

''Who?'' Rin asked.

''Sesshomaru Takashi.''

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