Disclaimer: The characters in my story are borrowed, not owned. If for any reason they must be returned, I will hide and claim I lost them! Just kidding. Seriously, I don't own the characters. Just the story. Don't sue me. I'm not worth much.

On with the story..

Chapter 7

"I don't know what I'm doing here at all," Kagome confided. She lowered her voice to a whisper. "I can't tell if he's genuinely trying to be better or if he's just trying to ruin my life."

Sango switched Kagome to speaker while she typed her reports. "Well from what you've told me about him, I'd say he's trying better himself," Sango replied.

"You can't really believe that bullshit..." Kagome accused.

"Why not?" Sango challenged. "You believe it. If you can't tell what his intentions are then you obviously know its a probability. And besides, it makes way more sense. If he's as self-centered as you used to complain about, then he's definitely trying to better himself. Bettering himself is about him. Ruining your life is about you. I don't think his ego will allow this situation to all be about you Kagome."

Kagome thought it over a little more. It did make sense, when she put it that way. So maybe his motives were strictly business after all, Kagome thought. Kagome put her elbow on the table and leaned on her hand. She gazed out onto the garden.

"When did you start being the smart one?" Kagome joked. A noise was heard coming from inside the house that caused Kagome to sigh. She lowered her voice to a whisper. "Look, I'm going to go. Someone's coming and I don't want to be rude. Enjoy work and kiss the senior manager for me!" Kagome heard a groan on the other end of the line before abruptly hanging up.

A woman opened the sliding door to the back patio to find a familiar face staring back at her. They both gave a small smile to one another, neither really prepared to break the silence. Kagome watched as the figure walked closer to her. She felt as though she was being examined and she hoped she passed whatever type of inspection the small woman had in store. Kagome held her head up high.

"Welcome home baby girl." She finally said, holding her arms open. Her smile widened.

Kagome warmly embraced the woman who practically raised her. "Izayoi, I've missed you." Kagome squeezed her tighter as if she'd never be able to hug her again.

Izayoi gave out a light laugh and looked over Kagome's face. "I feel so awful! There was a rumor going around the house that you returned but I didn't believe it for a second..." She exclaimed.

Kagome shook her head. "It's nothing to feel bad about. I wouldn't have believed it either. I'm still getting used to the idea myself." Kagome admitted.

Izayoi released a defeated sigh. "You go and eat something. I've got some phone calls to make."

"That bad huh?" Kagome questioned while walking back into the house. Izayoi closed the sliding door behind her.

"Well," Izayoi answered, "it seems I've made a mess of things. I accidentally fired a girl this morning for spreading that rumor... Silly me." Izayoi started dialing a number on her phone immediately after. Kagome gave out chuckle.

Sesshomaru watched as Rin devoured a stack of blueberry pancakes after finishing off a bowl of fruit. She seemed to be eating for hours though it had only been seven measly minutes. He shifted his gaze to her stomach and wondered how someone so small could contain so much.

"Did you want my breakfast too Rin?" Sesshomaru snickered while pushing his plate towards Rin. Rin snatched it with a scowl.

"Why I'd love it. Thank you." She bit out. She knew he was teasing her but she couldn't care less. She was hungry all the time. Damn metabolism, Rin inwardly seethed.

"You keep eating like that and you'll become a pig." He teased. He added another piece of toast to his plate that was now hers.

Rin glared at him. "Be a good dog and fetch me some orange juice, would ya?" She requested. She began to reach for the toast.

"Magic word?" Sesshomaru sung out. He found himself getting up regardless of the request.

"Now." Rin simply replied, staring at him directly in the eyes. She bit a piece of the toast she held in her hand, never breaking the eye contact.

Sesshomaru gave her an amused smirk and poured her some juice. Last night he had done a little research on the new addition to the house and was quite surprised she was able to eat enormous amounts at a time.

"How is it a model's figure stays small with an appetite so big?" He questioned. He leaned on the counter and crossed his arms.

Rin put her cup down slowly giving Sesshomaru a sidewards glance. She figured anyone could figure out her occupation with a simple google search. However she never thought he'd care enough to do so.

"I'm gifted," she finally replied. "Anything else you'd like to know that the internet didn't tell you?" She began to get up and walk out the kitchen. He trailed behind her with that same look of amusement. It was starting to piss her off.

"Nope," Sesshomaru started. "Whatever I need to know about you, I'll find out for myself. I trust my sources more than the source itself."

Rin stopped to look back and watch him closely to some how validate his statement. She could no longer see the hint of entertainment dancing in his amber eyes.

"Why do you care? I'm not going to steal from you or throw any parties or anything. There's no reason not to trust me." Rin spit out.

The look Sesshomaru gave her sent a chill down her spine. His eyes seemed both angered and calm, as if he was exercising his amount of patience. He walked closer to Rin and slowly looked her up and down. Rin resisted the urge to break the silence. Luckily when Sesshomaru's eyes reached hers once more, he finally spoke.

"You're a mystery, therefore I cannot trust you." Sesshomaru admitted. "You eat, yet you gain no weight. You're beautiful but you've never been in a relationship. You claim you aren't lesbian though you're heavily connected to Kagome. Do you expect me to believe you're both just best friends?" Sesshomaru grabbed Rin's waist to pull her even closer.

Rin felt slightly flattered. She grabbed his face and smushed his cheeks in. "You think I'm beautiful?" she giggled out.

"You're missing the point." Sesshomaru barked out.

"No. I get it." Rin affirmed. She pushed herself out of his hold. Sesshomaru growled and pulled her back in his arms.

"I don't think you do." He whispered.

Rin gave a little smirk and pulled on his hair until his ear was near her lips. "You don't trust me because I'm in your way. Well good luck because I'm only here because she begged me to be here. You're lucky I even let her come."

Sesshomaru grabbed her wrists to release his hair and slammed her against the nearby wall.

"I hear you let her come in more ways than one." He countered.

"What can I say?" Rin moaned in delight of the memory. "It's yet another great gift. Jealous?"

He gave out a chuckle. "Of lesbians? No. However its perplexing on how you turned her to the other side." He loosened his grip and Rin found her arms settling comfortably on Sesshomaru's shoulders.

"Lesbians? You wish!" Rin boasted, beaming a giant smile in the demon's face. "Go ahead. Take a whiff. Tell me I'm not aroused. Tell me men don't attract me. Lie and say you really think I'm a lesbian."

Sesshomaru wanted nothing more than to stop breathing at that moment. It was annoyingly potent and it frustrated his inner demon to a dangerous pinnacle. He couldn't say it. He couldn't admit she was right. He found himself not saying anything at all in fear of losing control, ripping her clothes off and taking her right there. His demon hadn't felt this feeling of need in a long time.

Rin watched his inner struggle. She was slightly surprised he hadn't smelled it earlier. She had been trying to keep her legs wired shut to hide the scent since breakfast but being around eye candy like the Takahashi brothers was starting to have its effects. She realized Sesshomaru wasn't going to talk, or move for that matter, any time soon. He seem lost in a trance.

"Let me give you an exclusive that the internet could never disclose, Sesshomaru." Rin offered. "Kagome and I, we both like guys. We're not confused in the least. So I completely get your distrust towards me. The reason you can't have Kagome isn't because she's only attracted to girls. The reason you can't have Kagome is because she's only attracted to me." Rin gave a mocked pout and ran her knuckles on the side of Sesshomaru's face before making her exit.

"Oh my gosh! You aren't even trying!" Kagome groaned. She couldn't believe she was stuck here all day with the hopeless hanyou. She was getting tired.

Inuyasha laughed and tried again. This time it seemed to please Kagome because she actually let a small smile grace her face once he finished.

"Now this is a bouquet." Kagome praised. She sniffed the delicate petals before placing each flower back in it's designated holders. She prayed the florist wouldn't get impatient with them playing in the store. They had been in there all afternoon.

"Who knew a bouquet was so much work? Remind me again why this is even worth learning." Inuyasha snorted. He helped her put back the last three stems.

"Because pre-made bouquets are unthoughtful. When you make a bouquet yourself, it shows you put in the effort. It shows you care. And that it wasn't some stupid last minute gift you picked up when you forgot an important date or fucked up." Kagome spat out. She washed her hands at the nearby sink and began to walk out the flower shop.

Inuyasha ran out the door to catch her. "Hey! That was only ONE birthday and I had a game that day! You said you understood." He pouted.

Kagome thought back to that day and chuckled. She remembered forgiving him to ease the drama between them.

"I lied." Kagome shrugged. "Anyway, what now? I'm tired."

Inuyasha let out a defeated sigh and pushed Kagome towards the car. He wasn't going to have her sporting this attitude for the rest of the day. It would annoy him more these dumb lessons. She got in and he walked around to get situated in the driver's seat.

"Where are we going this time?" Kagome asked with yawn. She hoped it was to get some food.

"We," Inuyasha began, "are going out to have fun." He buckled his seat belt and sped off. "I know I fucked up your 19th birthday and there's no way to go back in time and change that. But tonight... I'll make up for it. I promise."

..Until Next Time..

- Ordinary Extra

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(Sorry for the late updates. I've been in the middle of packing and moving. And with that, internet access is limited. lol Thanks for waiting ^^ )