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Chapter 10

Can horses smell fear?

Sleeping is my drug, my bed is the dealer, and my alarm clock is the police. Or was it Sesshomaru's snoring. Either way, I didn't want to get up. Hold on, why was my worst enemy in my bed, with me, oh my god. I sat up quickly; gasping out in fear then remembered. And I thought I was free from this ungrateful grasp. "Stupid cuffs," I murmured, glancing over at the sleeping demon. Usually he would wake up from such movement but, nope. Then again….

"Stop moving," he mumbled sleepily. "It's annoying."

"You're annoying," I fought back, mumbling under my breath.

His eyes opened slowly and I looked, gasping silently at the beauty. The morning rays glistened off the golden orbs perfectly making them sparkle in the light. All I could do was stare. "What are you looking at?" he asked, coldly.

I blinked, looking away. "Nothing," I huffed.

We stayed at my place for the last few days to make it more comfortable for me. As much as I liked Sesshomaru's bed, mine was definitely calling my name. I was glad my sickness was almost gone and life could finally go back to normal, well almost normal. Sesshomaru, I can say, wasn't happy. His mood had gone sour and he'd grown crankier every single day, and rarely spoke to me. All he did was study and study and study. I guess it was for his Oxford school or whatever.

The truth was I didn't want him to leave. If we were still enemies, I still wouldn't want him to leave. I mean, he was my entertainment for the day. He kept me going. Our arguments pulled me away from my crazy life. Without him, I would start thinking again and that…scared me.

It wasn't as if I was scared, no, but I just afraid of what really was going through my head. What could I really think of once I started? What scenarios could I create that could lead to my end? Suicidal thoughts, drugs, a living nightmare all together, that could lead me to my dramatic end- a curious taste. I needed Sesshomaru in my life to keep me going. That is what I've realized.

I never cared what relationship I had with him though. Although, being with him, it felt real, I mean it was real I just mean that it was…love. What I was trying to say is that I would rather be in love with him then hate his guts and have a constant feud with him. But hey, when do we never have a feud between us?

Mono had finally left my body. Thank god, I thought I was going to die. No, seriously, it really felt like I was going to die. Poor Sesshomaru just sitting beside me all agitated. He was a dog demon and usually dogs need exercise. Man, I was the worst owner ever! But at least we were going back to school. Wait, what was I saying? I must still be sick. Why would I want to go back to school where people were probably still talking behind my back and my creepy, anonymous, stalker was watching me? Yeah, no thanks.

Of course, I would have to go back sooner or later. Just eight months left of school…that's way too long.

And about whom Sesshomaru kissed? He never told me. When I asked who else he kissed besides Kagura all he said was, "I don't know." In other words, it might hurt my feelings. Oh for Pete's sake, I could care less who he kissed while going out with Kagura. But if he ever cheated on me, well…there would be hell to pay. But I seriously doubt he would kiss someone while cuffed to me. That would be a big no no.

I pulled myself out of bed, ignoring the constant ache in my head telling me 'no, stay at home for at least one more day.' That was what it said yesterday, and the day before that. There comes a time when I have to make the decision and say ok enough, time to move on with life.

On the drive to school I kept reminding myself to not get hyped up and anxious on the secret notes hidden in my locker. I had to keep focused on school work and graduation. Happy and positive attitude. But how could I do that when it was raining outside. The constant hitting on the window reminding more and more of the dark, dreary day we call Monday. A day I wish never existed.

You know those first few months of school, where you create a reputation so everyone knows you by that one thing you did? Mine was ruined the first day I met Sesshomaru. When we started dating, it changed and I seemed to have become more then I wished for. All I wanted was to be noticed instead of being a crack on a sidewalk. Of course, people knew me as that annoying, loud-mouth, girl who argued with Sesshomaru constantly and never got hurt. Now I was a ketchup stain on a white shirt, never washing away, always there, always noticed. Too much attention. But that was what I got for being his girlfriend and being attached to him. It was my fault for not seeing it coming when he first kissed me on that drunken night.

Those first months, those first few months, was what I hated the most. The moment those months are over, you are set. And they are rarely changed.

Once we parked the car, immediately people started staring. Yes, everyone Sesshomaru had a nice car, who give a crap? Ayame was the one who rushed over and pulled me into a tight hug, yelling, "I missed you! I missed you!"

"I missed you too," I breathed, trying to escape her unbreakable grasp. "Can you let go now?"

"Oh sorry," she smiled, backing away. "So, how are you feeling?"

"Well, it's Monday and raining so I feel fantastic."

"In other words you feel like shit and want to go home and sleep."

"Yeah, pretty much," I nodded in agreement. But hey, what teenager wouldn't want to do that on a daily basis?

Ayame narrowed her eyes at Sesshomaru who was focused on something in the sky. "You better have taken care of her, Takahashi."

"It's really none of your business, wolf."

"I'm her best friend. Of course it is."

"If you were her best friend, then you would've have visited her. I saw no wolves during the last week."

These two though. Almost as worse than my arguing. Ugh, and I still had a headache. "Hey, children, how about we don't argue until I wake up. Okay?"

Then Ayame whispered into my ear, "Gosh, Rin I have no idea how you can put up with him? Trying to understand put up with his behaviour is like trying to smell the colour nine. Impossible. You know I miss your guy's daily arguing."

"It's from years and years of practice, dear Ayame. And weren't you the one who told me no fighting this year? Didn't you say you were sick of us arguing? Because I clearly remember the first day when you said and I quote, 'I am so sick and tired of your talking about Sesshomaru! Every day it's the same. Sesshomaru this, Sesshomaru that, I hate Sesshomaru.' Since when do you want us to fight again?"

"Since I've replaced you as the arguementer. And you two all lovey dovey is starting to make myself sick. Remember when you two bickered at each other and made each other's lives a living hell?"

I nodded. "Ah those were the days. Hey, you never replaced me. I'm still the main enemy here. And besides, we aren't lovey dovey at all!"

"Oh please, you are more lovey dovey then Kikyo and Inuyasha."

"Kikyo and Inuyasha? Since when are they an item?"

"Since a week ago."

"Wow, I missed a lot didn't I?"

She sighed. "You have no idea. But not having Sesshomaru at school, it could've been the best week ever."

A loud huff sounded beside me. "You know I'm right here," the demon complained. "Even when you whisper, I can still hear."

"Well, we didn't ask you to," Ayame fought back.

I loved conversations like these. We're all a little weird and when we find those people whose weirdness is compatible, we join up with them and fall into a mutually satisfying weirdness and call them out best friends. Especially with Ayame. These typical teenage talks made me escape the crazy day I was about to have. Although, it would've be nice to get out of the rain.

Once inside, I was surprised that I wasn't stared at like I had two heads. Instead, people when on with their day like nothing ever happened. Perhaps the awkward moment between Sesshomaru and I and the students were gone. Maybe I could finally rest in peace knowing there was no more drama filling the halls.

But as soon as I got to my locker I knew that peace was going to change into a full out war. I had expected one, maybe two notes, but no, I never expected over a dozen. Not only was I scared and anxious, but Sesshomaru…he was…what was the word…frantic. He started to glance around the halls, sniffing the air for any signs of my anonymous stalker. And while he was doing that, I was trying not to have a nervous breakdown. And while I was doing that, the bell rang. Let the horrible Monday commence.

xXx

Was it me or did anybody want to hurl from boredom? Because that was what I felt like every single day in Japanese. The only thing Kagura did was glare evilly at the back of my head. At least she wasn't completely bored. All I wanted to do was shoot myself in the head…ten times. Even then, I felt like it wouldn't be enough to escape this horrible poetry reading. Yes, poetry reading. Because I had been away for over a week, I had the privilege to listen to the most god awful poetry on the face of this planet. Even Sesshomaru seemed annoyed from the way his mouth kept turning up into a smile, and he only did that when he was a) about to kiss me, or b) about to kill somebody. And I was pretty positive he wasn't going to kiss me in the middle of class. But hey, it wouldn't be the first time he surprised me.

Thank god this class was almost done. We just had one more student to go and it was…Miroku. Oh goodie. But the thing was, when he spoke, it wasn't like the other poems. No, this poem…this poem was funny.

"This poem is called, The Server. Once upon a midnight dreary, while I porn surfed weak and weary,

Over the many a strange and spurious porn sites of 'hot chicks galore.'

When I clicked my favourite bookmark, suddenly there came a warning,

And my heart was filled with mourning, mourning for my dear amour.

'Tis not possible,' I muttered, 'give me back my free hard core.'

Quoth the Server,

404."

Okay so it was a lot like Edgar Allen Poe's The Raven but still very creative in my eyes. Mrs. Abe, however, wasn't impressed. The sad thing: this poem was the highlight of my day. And it didn't get any better.

I was surprised Kagome hadn't shown up to school. Usually poetry was her favourite past time and I bet she had some interesting work to share. When I asked Ayame at lunch where she was, her answer was, "Oh I think she's at a doctor's appointment." In other words, she was skipping school. Gosh, that was so unlike her.

But speak of the devil herself. Moments later, Kagome walked into the cafeteria all nervous looking. She looked paranoid by the way her eyes kept moving around the room. She was definitely avoiding a certain someone.

As soon as she sat down, I asked, "So who are you looking for, Kagome? And where were you first period!" I demanded.

"Oh, um, I was at the doctors and I'm not avoiding Inuyasha, what are you talking about?"

"I never asked if you were avoiding Inuyasha, but since we are on the subject, why? And were you really at the doctors?"

She gave me an are-you-serious stare. "Yes!" she snapped, picking up her lunch. "And no reason. No reason at all."

I bet Sesshomaru was wondering the same since he was eyeing her as well. Something wasn't right here. "Ayame, what happened when I was gone?"

I saw Kagome freeze suddenly and glance over to Ayame. But it seemed my best friend was going to be a bitch answer anyways, with a mouth full of food. "Oh Inuyasha and Kagome kissed."

My mouth gapped open in shock. Kagome blushed, keeping her head down. She didn't say anything, but that didn't mean I couldn't. "You did what? When?"

"Friday night at the club," Ayame answered, stuffing her face with more food. "They ran into each other and made-out on the dance floor. They were too drunk to even realize they were kissing until Inuyasha called Kagome, Kikyo. It was too funny."

"Not to me!" Kagome snapped. "Do you know how embarrassed I was to tell Inuyasha I wasn't Kikyo? And I wasn't drunk!"

"So you like Inuyasha then?" I asked, all excited.

"Yes," she muttered at the ground.

Finally, she has emitted defeat! That girl has had a crush on him for years! Of course, they act like they both hate each other but I knew it was all because of love. I guess that's why Sesshomaru and I did it for all of those years. Now look at us. Handcuffed together and in love. Life couldn't get any better. Well…it could, if the handcuffs were gone. I was so happy for Kagome, though. She and Inuyasha were finally…wait. "Ayame, didn't you say that Inuyasha was going out with…well shit, I'm sorry Kagome."

She sighed heavily and stood up. "It's fine. Besides, I'm technically still going out with Hojo, which reminds me to ask you something Rin."

"What?"

"Can horses smell fear?"

"Uh, I don't know. I don't think so." And she was asking me this because…?

"Oh thank god. Hojo is taking me horseback riding and I have a fear of horses."

A familiar male voice sounded behind us, "How can someone have a fear of horses?" he asked harshly.

Kagome instantly tensed up on the spot. Yeah, she was crazy for him. "You tell us little brother," Sesshomaru answered, coldly. "What do you want anyways?"

"I just came over to tell you that I'm throwing a party tonight. Mom and Dad are out of the house for the week and I'm doing it before they come back."

"On a Monday?" Ayame asked.

"Feh, every awesome party is always thrown on a Monday. Pick up a fucking book, girl," he said, rudely. "So are you going to be home, or are you going to spend the rest of your life at your sick girlfriends?" he asked Sesshomaru.

"Hey!" I snapped.

"I'll be there," Sesshomaru answered quickly.

Wait, what? "No, we will not!" I yelled back. "I am not spending my Monday night at a stupid party."

"It's not up to you, Mutant."

"Yes, it is. I'm not going to some party where you can get laid!"

"You're the only one I can get laid with."

"I know! That's why I don't want to go?"

"Explain."

I paused trying to think…of…something…yeah, not happening. "Look I just don't want to go. Besides, the last time I went to one…well, you know what happened. If I go, then I'll just get drunk and you'll take advantage of me."

"I will not!"

"Will too!"

"Will not!"

"Will-"

"Enough!" Ayame growled. "I take everything back; you guys do still argue a lot. You really need to stop."

"Tell that to him!" I snapped. Yeah, and while we were fighting, every single person in the cafeteria was watching like some kind of comedy show. "What the hell are all of you looking at!?"

"We are going to the party," Sesshomaru finalized.

I turned back to him and narrowed my eyes evilly. "Fuck you!"

"You already did," he smirked.

Wow, not cool! He was so going to get it later. But for now, he was going to face the wrath of the silent treatment. And while we were arguing, I had forgotten all about our little guest at the table. "So," Inuyasha started, "I'll make that a maybe."

"We'll be there Inuyasha, now leave!" Sesshomaru hissed.

And all this time Kagome was just sitting there trying not to move. Poor girl. I couldn't believe Inuyasha was going out with Kikyo of all people. Okay, let's back this up a bit. Kikyo was the religious snob that ran the church group at school. Her and her friends try so hard every day to get people to join her little army and fight back against though, like Kagura and Sesshomaru, who have poisoned themselves with sex, drugs, etc. They were almost as bad as the demons too! They even have the same five foot rule, except instead of just humans it was to whoever was marked by the devil himself. So- curiosity, perhaps- why was she going out with Inuyasha of all people, I hadn't the slightest idea.

Anyways back to the subject of not going to this ridiculous party. I wasn't going. Nope. Nope. Nope. I brought my whole army just to tell you nope. I had to go to work. Poor Kaede, I wonder how lonely she was without me.

xXx

"Business has never been better!" Kaede cried out for joy. "While you were gone, I hired two new waitresses and since then Mr. Kawa and his friends have been coming in here every day! I might even get a vacation this year. Bora Bora here I come."

"But didn't you miss me?" I asked in a sweet innocent tone.

"Well of course dear but your absence wasn't really noticed. I'm waiting for you to get rid of those handcuffs before I bring you back to work. I'm sorry dear but it wasn't working for me."

"Wait, do you mean if I can't get rid of these, then I'm fired?"

Kaede pressed her lips in a grin. "I'm sorry dear. But if you want to come back then you will have to get them off. It's okay, a few months won't hurt. Just call when you're free," she smiled sweetly, turning away and back to a customer.

Sesshomaru breathed in my ear. "Ready to go home?"

"I'm not going to that stupid party," I said stubbornly.

"I really don't think you have a choice in the matter."

And he was right, I didn't. When you have a boyfriend who is ten times stronger than you and can lift you as if you were a feather then it's kind of hard to argue. Yes, I know I argue with him a lot, but when this happens, I have to admit defeat. That's why I didn't struggle getting into his car. But I knew it wasn't going to be a fun night.

Oh well, let the party from hell begin.

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Updated: July 8, 2014