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Chapter 13

We are trying to make love, not war

Arguing with idiots is like playing chess with a pigeon. No matter how good you are, the bird is going to shit on the board and strut around like it won anyways. This is what it felt when Sesshomaru, Inuyasha, and I ended up taking the school bus the next morning. But this time, it was with all the freshmen of the school. Yeah, I would rather take the bus with the elementary school children then with the freshman any day. Anyways, there were some arguing about Sesshomaru and me flying to school and leaving Inuyasha in the dust, but then I was arguing to Sesshomaru about it saying I hated flying and he finally surrendered. I thought I had won, but then he ended up sitting next to his brother on the bus and leaving me next to a very snotty freshmen nerd. Thank you Sesshomaru. The whole way to school, the nerd talked non-stop to me about his science project, while sneezing and whipping green goo on his hand and placing it on my shoulder. In that moment, I mentally noted to burn my shirt later.

All Inuyasha was doing was snickering like a moron all the way to school. I finally lost it when the bus stopped in front of our building. "Keep laughing, idiot. I can't wait to tell Kikyo of the other night. Unless she knows about it already, then have fun!" I said patting him on his shoulder as Sesshomaru dragged me inside as usual.

So remember when I told you that Mr. Takahashi came home to see his house overrun by naked teenagers? Yeah, he wasn't very happy. We didn't go to school that day- thank god- but instead we had to endure the ultimate punishment- a really, really long lecture about responsibility- that I blanked out of- and a full day of deep cleaning. Have you ever pictured a full blooded dog demon like Sesshomaru cleaning up someone else's vomit? Yeah, not a pretty sight. Actually, I ended up doing all the dirty work while he 'supervised'. So actually I cleaned up the vomit ad scattered condoms. It still gives me the shivers thinking about it.

Walking to my locker, I could already smell the note(s) inside. And when I opened it- Yup, you guessed it- a full load of letters came rushing out, falling at my feet. I didn't bother to read what was inside them. Sesshomaru immediately, though, picked one up, sniffed it, and growled impatiently. Why?-Because there were some kind of rose perfume on it, disguising the scent of the admirer.

Did this creep still give me anxiety? - Of course. Sometimes I had nightmares about it, waking up in sweat. It was gross.

More growls erupted from Sesshomaru's throat. "When I find this guy…" His eye glowed red.

"Whoa, there werewolf, let's not transform right here, hm? Besides, I'm the one who should be worried about it, not you."

We were walking to class when he asked the worst question ever.

"And are you?"

Oh yeah! "Pfft, no," I lied.

"Rin," he stopped us, and faced me, "you're a bad liar. Tell the truth."

"I'm not a bad liar!" I argued. "You are a bad…truth detector."

"Truth detector? Wow Freakazoid, you are losing your touch."

I rolled my eyes and ignored him. It was none of his business whether I was telling the truth or not. He was my enemy/ boyfriend; he should already know how I was feeling, since he was the one I woke up to screaming in fear from my damn nightmares. Why was he asking that stupid question anyways? Geez, he was just playing with me, teasing me like a jackass that he is.

"Just tell me!" He demanded, still wanting me to tell the truth. My god, he knew the answer, he just wanted to hear it come out of my mouth.

"No!" I snapped.

"RIN!"

"TAKAHASHI!"

"Mutant, tell me now!"

"Fuck off!" And now I was mad. Don't worry; he's seen me mad plenty of times before. This wasn't anything new.

And now since I was in a bad mood for the rest of the day, I wouldn't be able to stop thinking about my lovely admire. Great day, great day.

I admit, I was sulking. I sat down in my chair, muttering curse words and horrible names at Sesshomaru. I knew he could hear them.

While this was happening, Kagome walked in and sat down all happy and cheery. God, it made me sick. "Why are you in such a good mood?" I asked.

She shrugged, grinning. "Oh nothing." Yeah, nothing my ass.

"Kagome…."

"I just…broke up with Hojo," she smiled.

I raised my eyebrow. "And you're happy about this?"

"Kind of. Although, I am a little ticked that he cheated on me, but in defence I cheated on him too. Besides, it's kind of a relief. I'm finally off his list of girls he wants to fuck."

"He has a list?" Oh I really hope I wasn't on that list.

"Yeah, like fifty girls is on it," I saw her eyes look behind me and back to my face. "But I know you're not on it. I don't think Hojo wants to deal with an angry demon killing him in his sleep."

I sighed and turned to face Sesshomaru, finding him staring deep at the board ahead. Yeah, that board would be up in flames if his looks burned. Which they did. "Takahashi, chill." God, he was so jealous. It was too cute.

He growled at me, making me jump a bit. And it wasn't like his normal growl he would give me; no this was like an I-am-going-to-kill-you slash Godzilla growl. Even people in the room looked up at us. From the first moment I met him, he has never done this to me. He had never gave me his terrifying growl, showing his red glowing eyes, and sharp fangs to me before, not even when I annoyed him half to death with my attitude and comments. And the truth was- it hurt. I was probably the only person he had never done it to before too. For the first time ever, he was very angry at me, and not because of Hojo's list. No, it was because of my admirer and my anxiety. I really wished he just dropped it. It wasn't like he didn't know the answer.

For the rest of class, I didn't look at him, I didn't speak to him. All I did was try to focus on the lecture with a blank stare. I could feel tears slightly coming forward, but I vigorously held them back, not wanting to be that one girlfriend that cries every time her boyfriend gets upset with her. I was not going to be that girl. Nope, nope, nope.

Drat.

I felt it. That one single tear ruined it all.

Suddenly I could feel Sesshomaru's eyes on me. His golden stare looking deep at that one tear falling slowly down my cheek, staining my skin in its wake. Great, I was sure going to have a talking about this. It was going to be something like "what's wrong now, Rin" and I'll be all like "oh, nothing, just..." oh fuck it; I was going to make him feel guilty about this. Starting with the water works and the silent treatment.

I feel as though we've been going back and forth on these arguments. First he won't tell me something, now I won't tell him something. It's just a never ending loop, going around and around and around and around and…okay now I'm getting dizzy.

Immediately sitting down at lunch, Ayame quickly asked, "What he do now?" so she could smell my salty waters too. Well duh!

I shook my head, mentally telling her I didn't want to talk about it. Sesshomaru let out a heavy huff before answering her question himself. "She's upset because I growled at her."

"Why did you growl at her?"

"I don't need to explain anything to you wolf. It's none of your business."

I rolled my eyes at his answer. It was always the same.

"Rin?" Ayame peeked at me.

I gave her the look. You know, The Look, like I would tell her later if there wasn't a stupid demon tied to me. Yeah, I hope she got it.

What got me through lunch was Inuyasha's explaining his absence to Kikyo, who might I add looked very angry. It was something along the lines of 'it was just a large study group, blah, blah, blah, I love you, blah, blah, blah', and something about God. Okay, then. In the end, she forgave him. Moron.

While this was happening, Kagome was watching them from the lunch line. When they kissed, she looked away hurt. That girl was head over heels for Inuyasha. And to think this girl hated his guts at the beginning. I guess that one kiss won her over.

Just like me with Sesshomaru.

Huh.

As we left the cafeteria and headed towards next period, I couldn't help but feel uneasy. Perhaps it was the meatloaf I had or maybe the odd looks we kept getting from students as we passed through the halls-nothing new there- or maybe it was because this silence was driving. Me. Insane.

No, I think it was the meatloaf.

But before I said a word, Sesshomaru beat me to it. I yelped in surprise as he suddenly dragged me into a broom closet just as the final bell rang. I didn't think we were going to go to biology, and I was okay with that.

Then I felt his soft lips on mine, surrounding them in everlasting warmth. His tongue then entered, dancing around with mine and savouring my taste. I moaned in response. But as soon as it began, he pulled away, ending the small make-out session.

"Rin," he whispered. I knew what was coming, "let's go out tonight." Uh, that wasn't what I expected. Never mind then.

"Uhh," yeah, my brain wasn't running at the moment; please leave a message and I'll get back to you as soon as you can. BEEP.

"Rin?"

"Why?"

"We never did go out on our 'first' date yet. Remember when I asked you?"

I furrowed my eyebrows, trying to remember… "Oh yeah, I was confused because I thought you meant date as in the dried fruit, and then you were like 'no', and I was like 'the social interaction,' and you were like 'yes', and I was like 'okay' and then I fell asleep."

He raised an eyebrow at me. Okay, I spoke a little bit too much there.

"Um, sure…yes," I nodded.

"So will you start speaking to me again?"

"Aren't I already doing that?"

"I mean regularly."

"Duh, of course," I giggled. Oh man, being with Sesshomaru has made me soft. I used to hold a ten year grudge over him, now…it's gone. What has the world gotten to? I've changed as a person and….I didn't like it.

xXx

We got back to the mansion after school to find some strange guest, well technically, I found them strange, Sesshomaru just stood there all smug and innocent looking.

These people reminded me of Japan's Top Model or What Not To Wear workers. The mouse demon standing in the middle was obviously a fashion designer and gay, and beside him on either side were his 'wing ladies'-humans. They looked like robots. I bet they were robots.

"Uh, who are these people?" I whispered to Sesshomaru.

"They shall help you get ready tonight."

I looked at him he was crazy. "Are you crazy? I don't need some fancy make-over."

"Rin, the place we are going tonight…it's very high class."

"What are we, dinning with the Queen of England?"

"No."

"Are we attending some famous award ceremony like the Oscars?"

"No, we are going to the most high class restaurant in Japan: The Red Lotus."

I've heard of this restaurant once before. It was in some kind of newspaper on the front page, and that was the only time I heard of it. Anyways, on what I read, it was only open to high class people, aka the multi-millionaire demons who thought they were the best. Meaning me? - Yeah, I was a big red no, no, on their list of people who weren't allowed to come fifty feet close to the building. You would have to get reservations like a year in advance and the dinners can cost up to 200,000 yen. But I bet Sesshomaru being Sesshomaru, and being the son of a very rich business man, and being a Takahashi, and a dog demon was able to get a VIP table. At least that's what he told me.

They dragged us into the lounge where they sat me at a temporary beauty salon chair. When the demon asked Sesshomaru to move, he declined in saying that we were a package deal and showed him our cuffed wrists. The demon shrugged and started to play with my hair.

Now there is one thing you should know, I hate people touching my hair. It not only frustrates me to the end, but I want to punch them in the face. Now there was a reason why my hair was so long. I. Hate. Hairdressers.

Just like I hate this guy playing with my hair.

"Ugh, it's like a sad animal attempted suicide on her hair," he commented. "Don't worry honey; we'll have that fixed up right away." He snapped his fingers and the two ladies appeared on either side filing my nails. Although it was a bit awkward with one of them since one of my hands was 'tied up.'

The whole two hours were filled with ouchies and an excessive group of swear words that I hope would never leave the room. In the end, the results were astounding. I barely recognized myself. A bit over the top for a night out though, but I did like the small highlights in my freshly trimmed hair.

And with a little touch of magic, we both got changed, and I have to say we were looking quite classy. Sesshomaru looked very dashing. He wasn't even wearing a suit, but he could pull off the high class look with his loose white dress shirt. I guess he could pull it off since he was high class. But all I wanted to do was take off his clothes and…well back to business. I never knew red was my colour. I looked very nice, not beautiful but nice, in this strapless thing. And I thought I looked horrible in dresses. However, the high heels would soon not work of me. I kept tipping over, and because of my healing sprain, I opted out of them and went for a more comfortable shoe. My beautiful, dirty converse.

Inuyasha got a good laugh at us when he walked into the room. Unbeknownst to him, seconds later he was down face first on the floor with make-up power all over him and the floor. Now that was funny.

Thank god we left after that, I didn't know how much more I could've taken with that mouse demon's comments about my hair and what it used to be like. I got it people; my hair was dry and full of split ends. Now shut it, before I shut you!

On the way to the restaurant, I kept reminding myself to not get embarrassed and be careful with everything. Unfortunately, whenever I try to be careful, something bad always happened. You can say now, I was very confused.

The place looked so…so…fancy. There was a valet and a doorman and we got a personal waiter. The place was crawling with demons. I could spot no human in sight, which was probably why everyone was staring at us when we were passing them. I knew what they were whispering, 'why would a dog demon take a disgusting looking human into here?' yeah, I wasn't going to fit in at all with this crowd. But because we were in a private area, I felt a lot more comfortable, and the atmosphere was really nice. Vines climbed the walls, towering over us in a dome-shape sort of way, and the flowers that grew off of them…they smelled amazing. "Wow, this place is beautiful," I commented, glancing around.

"Yes, you are," Sesshomaru replied. And that was a very cliché thing to say.

I giggled at his words, looking down at my fingers. Suddenly I grew more nervous than I was in the car. What the hell was wrong with me? It wasn't like I was uncomfortable with him. Still, I couldn't urge the feeling at the pit of my stomach that made me want to burst out in frustration. That and I could barely look him in the eyes without blushing hard core. In other words, I was a giggly schoolgirl in front of her crush.

"What is it, Mutant?"

I looked up to him quickly, replying, "What are you talking about?"

He snickered, smirking, "You're blushing like a tomato."

My eyes grew wide and I looked back down, saying nothing. Then I saw his hand reach out to mine as he said, "A beautiful tomato."

"You're not funny, Takahashi," I answered, grinning.

My eyes locked on with his, mesmerized by his golden colour. I never noticed before but they were the most beautiful thing I've even seen. They casted away like the everlasting glow of a sunset, mixing the warm colours together like…oh great now I sound like a poet. Moving on.

"But you really do look beautiful tonight," he said in return, and that made me smile.

"Thank you, you don't look too bad yourself."

"You look nervous, Rin."

"I'm not," I lied, avoiding his eyes yet again.

"Hn, don't tell me you've never been on a date."

I shot a look at him. "I've been on a date!" I looked away muttering, "Once."

"With who?"

"Kohaku."

He chuckled, "You mean the captain of the football team? When?"

"In freshman year."

"Wait, was that when you stopped annoying me for two weeks?"

I hate to admit it but, "Yes."

"I didn't know you would you even call it 'going out' or 'dating'?"

Well technically all I did with Kohaku was go to the movies –once- and hold hands. And that was before he became a football player. After he joined, he dumped me, started dating Kanna-the head cheerleader-, and pretended I didn't exist. During that moment, I spent a lot of my time annoying Sesshomaru to the best of my ability. I didn't even have my first kiss with Kohaku!

"Don't tell me you loved him?" Sesshomaru exasperated.

Yes. "No." I was broken hearted when he dumped me.

"You did," he smirked, leaning back in his chair. "I can see it on your face."

My face wasn't that easy to read, was it?

"Relax Rin, I won't tell. But I feel bad for him; he's missing out big time."

I looked up at him in surprise.

"I mean, you're beautiful, smart, and energetic. I'm jealous he stole your first kiss."

Whoops, yeah he didn't. I remained silent still, hoping he wouldn't catch on. But of course…he did. It must've been the innocent look on my face that gave it away.

"Wait; don't tell me…Rin, he wasn't your first kiss?"

I shook my head.

"Who was it?"

"You," I mumbled.

"What?" he asked, leaning forward. I knew he heard it the first time; he just wanted me to say it again. That jackass.

"You!" I said louder.

"I was your first kiss? Well, didn't see that one coming. First kiss and first time having sex. Never heard of that before."

"Yeah, okay, so now you know my whole life story, can we move on? Or shall I ask for your first kiss."

"It was back-"

"That was a rhetorical question, Takahashi. I have no interest what whore kissed you."

"Stop complementing Kagura, Mutant."

"She was your first?"

"I was hers too."

I didn't know why but I felt jealous. Usually the first kiss with someone creates some weird bond that you would soon tell your kids when you're older. It's something to remember. Well unless you were drunk like me when I had mine. But I felt envious that Kagura and Sesshomaru had this bond. Later in life, I knew they would both remember that moment when their lips touched the first time. No matter who they would be with, they would still have that small memory, and that kind of hit the feels a bit.

xXx

The rest of the night was a little silent besides a few unimportant conversations. The dinner was amazing! Very expensive, but it was lobster! I've never had lobster before that night, now…it was practically my favourite food.

I was almost home free too! But on the way out of the restaurant, I knew 'trying to be careful' wasn't going to work. It never does. I had ended up tripping, knocking over a waiter who was serving chocolate cake to a cat demon couple, who ended up covered with it in the end. Yeah, Sesshomaru and I ran to the car after that.

I felt so embarrassed though. I knew I wouldn't be showing my face at that place anymore, like I could afford that place anyways.

Still, all I heard was the purr of the engine. No talking came between us. My mind wondered if Sesshomaru was upset because I tripped, embarrassing him. I really hope not. But it wouldn't be the first time he was upset with me.

When we got back to his room though, he started kissing my neck the side. That meant I was forgiven right?

I moaned, as his hand cupped by breast, massaging it. "Takahashi, aren't you mad at me?"

He pulled away slightly, whispering in my ear, "Why would I be mad?"

"I tripped and…well you know the rest."

He pulled away completely and faced me. "Why would I be mad about that? It was amusing to witness."

"Really?"

He kissed me quickly. "Really." Then he pulled me back and kissed me more deeply.

I clung onto him, not wanting to let go. I found myself lost in his touches, his taste. Nothing could pull me back.

He started to undress- still didn't know how that demon magic thing worked- then he worked on me, unzipping the red dress, letting it pool at my feet. We were in nothing but our underwear now.

He pushed me down onto the bed, kissing me ravishingly, before moving onto my neck. He nipped and sucked hard at my skin making me cry out slightly. Then he moved down, removing my strapless bra in the process as well as my bottoms. I gasped lightly as he took one nipple into his mouth while teasing the other. The bliss I was in was indescribable.

His soft kisses moved down to my navel and jumped to the middle of my thigh. Sometimes I wonder why he tortured me like this. But finally I felt his moving tongue inside me. A burning sensation built up in my stomach ready to erupt. I had to release it or be doomed forever.

"You taste delicious, Rinnnn," he purred.

"Oh god," I moaned from the sensation.

Suddenly he flipped me over, taking off his boxers and showing me is pride and joy. I was never going to get used to the size. And don't get me started on how it can fit inside me.

I was just following my instincts when I placed him in my mouth, moving and sucking as much as possible. I could hear him growl from my movement. He was enjoying this, I could tell. Then warm liquid shot into my mouth and I swallowed.

I leaned forward and kissed him on the mouth, our tongues dancing together. He flipped us once again, as he prepared to enter me.

I could feel the pressure, but the pain wasn't as bad. Besides, I was so full of passion; pain was the last thing on my mind.

"Oh god!" I screamed. "I'm about to go!"

We both reached our climax around the same time as I felt him collapse suddenly on me. Our bodies were sweaty and sticky. I breathed hard, trying to catch my breath. Then Sesshomaru rolled over, dragging my body with him.

I was so tired, but I wondered something and I knew I wouldn't be able to sleep without getting off my chest.

"Why me?"

"Hm?"

I leaned over and glanced up at him. "Takahashi, why me? You used to hate me, so why?"

"We are trying to make love, not war."

"Huh?"

"Meaning, like wolf-girl, I no longer want to fight like enemies with you. It's exhausting. I guess in war you would call it: creating an alliance."

Strange answer, but okay.

Everything was silent then, and I started to fade. But before I did, I whispered something into Sesshomaru's ear. Something I knew he would hear.

"I'm scared."

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Updated: August 27, 2014