Chapter 6: The Best First Day Of Classes

She finally managed to catch her breath by the time she made it to the dragon farm. "Why do I have these flashbacks from two years ago? I need to clear my mind." She slowed down to a walking speed as she was nearing A-Un. The two headed dragon saw her, and they were ecstatic to see her. They pranced and met her halfway. "Hey there, are you both happy to see me?" The double headed dragon made a playful light roaring noise at her. Almost like they were singing to her. "I'm happy to see you too. It helps clear my mind. I just want to forget," she muttered as she petted their muzzles.

She continued petting the double headed dragon when the sound of someone walking up behind her caught her attention. "You know stalking is illegal fluffy. I thought you were warned about not following me anymore." Rin turned around and was faced with someone who was not fluffy. It looked to be a leopard. "Oh! I'm sorry. I thought you were someone else, my bad." Rin stared at a boy who looked to be half-demon just like Inuyasha.

"It's okay. I get that a lot. So who's this fluffy person you speak of?"

"Ah… no one in particular. Anyways, I'm Rin," she held out her hand for the boy in front of her.

"My name is Daidai, but everyone calls me Dai. It's a pleasure to meet you Rin. So are you the new girl people are saying is from the states?"

"It's a pleasure to meet you, Dai. I guess people here have been talking about me. Yes I'm that girl." Rin took notice of how Dai looked. He was very tan. His skin color matched exactly how the girls looked back home in Florida. His hair was orange, with a hint of green in the back of his head. He had pointed ears and orange eyes. "So are you a freshman?"

"No, I'm actually a sophomore along with my twin brother Roku."

"You're a twin that's neat. Are you identical?"

"Almost, you can tell us apart by our hair color. I have orange hair with a hint of green. And Roku has green hair with a hint of orange. So it's the easiest way to tell us a part." Soon the new sound of someone else was coming up behind them. Dai's ears perked up, "speak of the devil, there you are Roku. I was wondering where you went off to."

She saw another half-demon coming their way. Dai was right, they looked almost alike except for their hair color. "Hey bro, who's the girl?" The boy named Roku came to stand in front of his twin brother and Rin.

"Roku, this is Rin. This is the girl everyone said is from the states." Roku's eyes lit up.

"Wow, cool. It's finally neat to have fresh new meat here. It's very rare to have someone that's not from Japan coming here to attend school. So how do you like Japan so far?"

"I like it. It's actually my second time visiting Japan."

"Sweet," both boys said at the same time, holding a thumbs up to Rin. "Well sorry to break up our conversations, but Dai we need to head out to the city to meet up with father. Remember we promised to help him at work this evening," Roku announced.

"Well damn. See you around Rin," Dai waved goodbye to her as he and Roku headed back towards campus.

"See you soon," she waved goodbye as she turned her attention back to A-Un. She looked up to their golden eyes. "Your eyes look so familiar. They are like a past memory from when I was just a young girl." The double headed dragon lightly roared as they rubbed their heads on both sides of her face. "Your scales tickle, Haha."

Rin was too preoccupied paying attention to the double headed dragon when the new sound of someone coming up behind her caught her off guard. "Well, well, it seems that Sesshomaru isn't here to protect you from me."

She froze at the familiar young males voice. Turning around she saw the boy Takahiro. He had a big white bandage on his honker. "Wow, seeing you in this outfit," Takahiro eyed Rin up and down. "I have to say your body is smoking hot. Why don't you come with me and we'll get to know one another very slowly." Takahiro took a few steps towards her.

"Stay away from me! Don't come any closer to me," she stepped back only a few steps. Her back was up against A-Un. Even though she was in pain, she was ready to take him down again.

"What's wrong? I just want to spend some quality time with you back in my dorm, alone." He stopped about five feet in front of her.

"No, I refuse to go anywhere with you."

Takahiro's eyes bled with anger. He started to charge at her. Rin felt herself being lifted off her feet. That's when she realized one of the dragons had picked her up and set her on their back. "A-Un… what… what are you dooinnnggg!" Rin screamed. The double headed dragon took off high into the sky. "A-Un please bring me back," Rin realized the double headed dragon was stubborn as hell. "Please, go back to campus. I don't think this is even..." with great shock, she felt a presence behind her. Turning her head, she saw Sesshomaru.

Sesshomaru grabbed the reins, "A-Un stop." He pulled on the reins. The double headed dragon came to a stop high in the air. Without realizing it Rin's chin was being gripped by his clawed hand. "Girl, you have a lot of explaining to do. Why did you take A-Un off school grounds?"

She ripped his hand off her causing one of his nails to slightly cut her fragile skin. "Will you stop laying your fucking hands on me? I didn't take them off school grounds. A-Un was protecting me from Takahiro," she pointed in the direction of the farm. "He was charging at me and A-Un lifted me off the ground and placed me on their back. That's when they took off in the air."

"Mmh."

"If you don't believe me, ask them yourself." Rin gestured a hand to the double headed dragon.

"A-Un is what this girl is saying true?" Sesshomaru asked as he steered them back to campus. Both the dragons turned their heads and nodded yes to him. "Mmh, you're off the hook this time girl. Don't let it happen again."

"Why do you think it was my fault?" Rin turned to face the golden eye demon. "You should be grateful they protected me and got me away from that asshole. He would have ended up with another broken bone."

Sesshomaru didn't respond. He lightly lifted Rin's chin and examined the slight cut from his nails. With his free hand he licked his thumb and rubbed it over her cut.

"Will… will you stop doing that! You could have asked for my permission first!" She shoved both his hands away.

When Sesshomaru responded he was a bit calmer than usual. "Care to explain why you left the nurse's office when she asked you to write down your statement?"

Rin turned around to face away from Sesshomaru. "I… I don't remember why I ran off." That was a lie, she did remember why she left. Seeing the flashing lights brought back a two year old memory. Something she wanted to forget. A memory that no one would ever know about. Even her adopted parents didn't know what occurred. "If anyone finds out, I don't know what I'll do," Rin thought as A-Un started to descend back to campus.

"My father still wants your written statement this evening," Sesshomaru informed her just as they were landing.

"Okay, I'll… I'll go back to my dorm and write it." Rin felt his soft hands wrap around her waist as he brought both of them off of A-Un. "Thank you," was all she said. She began to walk back towards campus.

"So you're not going to back talk to me?"

Rin froze in place and turned around "no, there's no need for me to. Does your father want a written statement in English or Japanese?"

Sesshomaru was a bit shocked to hear that she could write in a different language. "English is fine."

"Okay, I'll go write my statement and I'll bring it to your father in a short while." Rin turned on her heels again.

For a reason he couldn't understand, he stalked up towards her and cupped her chin again, "are you okay?"

"Fine," she whispered.

His nose came down along the side of her neck.

"What are you doing?" She shivered at the contact, nearly leaping out of the reach of his nose. "Please… stop…"

"Cherry Blossoms," he muttered, his lips brushing against her neck, "only right now they smell like they sting and are rotting in the sun. You're lying. Your heart is racing, your skin is pale, and you don't smell the way you should," his lips came dangerously close to hers again. He could feel her breath taunting him. He licked his top lip staring down in her eyes. "What's wrong?"

She only shook her head and walked away. "I'll see you in class."

He held her arm, "if you need someone to talk to?"

"Let my arm go," her voice was lower.

"You're scared," he said suddenly.

"I'm not afraid of anything," she tugged herself loose. "Some things… just leave me alone."

Sesshomaru watched Rin walk off back to campus. "Hmm, something is off with her. I wonder what it is?"

Back in her dorm Rin was finishing up her written statement. She left out the part that took place at the coffee shop. She didn't want Sesshomaru's father to know what she did to his son in front of everyone in the shop. As she was almost done writing her stomach growled very loudly. "Mmh, I need to get myself something to eat. I might try some place off campus for dinner tonight. Once I finish writing this I'll bring it back to the office."

Ten minutes later Rin was finished writing her written statement. Gathering up her things she headed back out of the dormitories. "I wonder what kind of restaurants they have nearby?" Anything would satisfy her. She wasn't picky.

Arriving back at the same building from earlier Rin headed inside. She was about to knock when the door opened. She saw not only Toga, but also her creative writing teacher, Izayoi. "Ah, Rin it's good to see you again," Izayoi said joyfully.

"It's good to see you again as well. Oh! I came to bring you my written statement Toga," Rin handed over her statement to the headmaster.

"Thank you Miss Rin, I really appreciate this." He looked over what she had written. "I see your statement matches Sesshomaru's. Is there anything else you think should be added to your statement?"

"No, I don't think so." Rin knew deep down she was lying. She didn't want to see his reaction because it would be embarrassing for her.

"Alright then you are free to go."

Rin bowed before the two and headed back out.

As she left, Sesshomaru came out from behind the door, "see?"

"I saw…" Toga's eyes narrowed in on the closing door. "What do you think it is?"

"I don't know," Sesshomaru shook his head. "Do not get any ideas…but something is hurting her."

"Do you want me to talk to her?" Izayoi offered. "Woman to woman?"

"No… I'm her sensei," he said, moving for the door.

"I am also her teacher, Sesshomaru," Izayoi argued back. "Maybe she'd write about it… in a story."

He only scoffed and left the office.

Rin ventured around the city about thirty minutes away from campus. "I need to find a place to eat. I wonder what they have around here that's good." Arriving at a river in the middle of the city, she saw so many restaurants. "Mmh, I've been craving sukiyaki lately, I wonder if one of these restaurants has any?" Walking along the outskirts of the outdoor seating areas, she checked the menus. Luckily she didn't have to walk around looking for very long. She was lucky that the third restaurant had what she was craving.

"Konnichiwa ma'am, will you be dining with us this evening?" The host greeted her kindly. The hostess was a very tall raccoon demon.

"Konnichiwa, and yes I will be. And it will just be me."

"Follow me please. Would you like a seat outside or inside?" She definitely knew which one she would pick. It would remind her of home.

"Outside would be nice." Rin followed the hostess to a small seating table on the second floor balcony which had a really nice view of the city. "Wow, so pretty," she thought.

The hostess handed her the menu "your waiter will be with you shortly, miss."

"Thank you." Rin didn't need to open up the menu, she just needed to wait for her waiter. While she waited, her phone started ringing. She already knew it was her parents. She only talked to them for a few minutes. She didn't let them know what occurred earlier on in the day. Right as she hung up, the waiter arrived. Rin saw it was Dai from earlier.

"Hey Rin."

"Hey Dai, so this is where you and Roku work?"

"Haha, yep. This is my father's restaurant. But anyways, what can I get you to drink?"

"Hot oolong tea please and I'm going to have sukiyaki to eat please."

"Excellent choice. Okay I'll put your order in and I'll be back with your hot tea."

"Thank you."

Dai left without another word and Rin went back to looking at the beautiful view of the city in front of her. She took out one of her notebooks and began drabbling out a poem. Before she knew it her eyes were watering again. She lowered her head onto the table in a vain attempt to hide her tears. Her fingers shook and her heart raced. She hadn't told her parents that this had been happening more often lately.

Fingers brushed against hers. A hand covered her outstretched fingers. She glanced up to see that Dai was sitting on the other side of the booth. "You okay?" He asked, picking up her cloth napkin and dabbing at her cheeks.

She shrugged her shoulders, unable to find words.

"You like writing?" He asked her.

She nodded. "Do you want to read it?"

"Sure," he picked up the notebook and paled, "kind of dark…"

"Sorry. I could have picked something more cheery."

"It's okay, I like it. It's beautifully worded," his hands embraced hers again. "I can sit here for a bit if you want. No charge," he laughed at his own joke.

"Thanks Dai," she said, scooting over. He sat down next to her and rested his chin on top of her head. He wrapped an arm around her, "life sucks sometimes doesn't it?"

"Sometimes," she wiped her eyes. "Sorry."

"It's okay and if it's not. It will be. Trust me I know," he said quietly.

Rin's phone alarm went off early Monday morning. She hated getting up so early in the morning. But she did promise Sesshomaru that she would build up her stamina. Getting out of bed, Rin saw that Koharu was still passed out. "Glad my alarm didn't wake her up." She got up and made her bed so it would be nice and neat. After she changed into her proper workout attire, she put on her socks and sneakers. Then she proceeded out of the dorm with her bag and keys.

Walking outside the cool morning air blew around her. She enjoyed the cool, fresh air. She would be able to get a two hour workout in before she went to eat breakfast. She would only do this on the three days she had Sesshomaru's classes. "I wonder if fluffy is there? I bet he'll have me spar with him again. I would rather go against someone else though. I wonder who I'll be put up against later in the day?" She was excited to start her classes. Though she was mostly excited for her creative writing class with Izayoi. But that class was on the following day.

After she arrived at the gym and placed her stuff inside a locker, she went back out to the large room to stretch. She did her normal stretching. "I can't wait to test my skills against the other students." Rin hoped that Sesshomaru kept his word and put her up with someone that wasn't weak. After she did her proper stretching, she mostly focused on yoga to build her stamina up. It also helped release the stress she's built up the last few days of being here.

She was so focused on her yoga when the sound she barely noticed someone coming up to her. She didn't pay attention to it. She figured it was someone else coming to do some stretching themselves. Until she heard his voice, "well, I guess you did decide to wake up early to work on your stamina."

Jumping to her feet she saw the silver haired demon Sesshomaru. "Why? Why do you keep following me?" She asked in an unpleasant tone.

"I didn't follow you. I always come early to stretch. I am the new judo teacher, remember? So it's my own requirement to do so," he said, eyeing her heavily. "Do you see the other people that are in here? They're my other students. They've been told this is part of the requirements of my class."

She looked all around the huge room. "So which one of my classmates will you put me up against?" Looking around the room, she saw more demons than humans.

"You'll find that out later this afternoon," he informed her.

"Just remember I don't want someone who's weak. I like a challenger that is a tad bit stronger than me."

"Like I said, you'll find out later. Are you feeling better this morning?"

She turned on him frustrated, "I said I was fine. I'm here, I'm stretching. Let's just leave it at that.

Frustrated, he returned to his own stretching. He watched Rin perform a handstand. He was in awe. He could see her tight muscles along her flat stomach. "Her hard abs are to die for." He hadn't realized that she was wearing a hot pink sports bra. Sesshomaru could feel the drool building up in his mouth. He eyed her up and down. "Damn she's built good. She really takes good care of herself." Sesshomaru had to divert his eyes before some other things occurred, mostly in his pants.

Sesshomaru noticed in his peripheral vision that Rin went back to a standing position. This time her back was to him. He could see more of her scar. "I wonder how much skin grafting she had to go through?" He looked a bit lower and saw the bruise. It kind of alerted him, "is that bruise from Kagura's attack?" Her scent changed as he spoke to her.

Rin had totally forgotten about the massive purple mark she received over the weekend. "Ye… yes. But it doesn't hurt if that's what you're wondering. So, I guess you're not going to have me sit off to the side then?" she had to ask.

"I still would rather if you did. These students here have been training a lot longer than you."

"So, a few years difference in training is not that bad. Besides I bet none of your students have been a stunt double in movies. So from there, I have a lot more training."

"Mmh, so how did you get a position to be a stunt double?"

"My mother… well my adopted mother is a movie actress. So she pulled a few strings for me." Rin performed her first stunt when she turned fourteen. She got to be a stunt double in a Jackie Chan movie. It was the best adrenaline rush she ever experienced. Jackie even told her how impressed he was with her talent.

"Mmh, continue with your yoga. You still need more stamina."

"Whatever sensei." She sat down on the mat doing a lotus position. She faced the mirror with her back towards the other students.

Sesshomaru could see her reflection in the mirror. She was very focused on her yoga pose. Her eyes were closed and her mouth relaxed. Her hands were facing upward, with her wrist resting on her knees. She breathed in and out slowly.

Sesshomaru kept watching Rin when a familiar scent of brown sugar hit his nose. "Eww what's on her back," a female voice shouted.

Rin jumped up faster than before. She pivoted to see a girl next to Inuyasha. She had long black hair and slanted eyes.

"It's a story that doesn't need to be told," Rin said defensively.

"Why not? You're exposing that to everyone," the girl demanded.

"Back off Akane," Inuyasha came forward. "What are you jealous of?"

"Why would I be jealous of that?" the tanned skinned female asked.

"Probably because you don't look as badass as I do and I would kick your ass in a fight," Rin chuckled to herself.

"I would kick your ass in a fight," Inuyasha joked, along.

"Really?" Rin folded her arms over her breasts, approaching them.

"Please I would kick your ass hands down," Akane came forward, standing just as defensively. "You couldn't take her Inuyasha," she grinned and Rin saw fangs in her mouth. "It's too close to your time of the month."

"What?" Rin asked. "I could take both of you."

"You really don't want to fight me Rin," Inuyasha spoke quickly, but not before he had gotten his brother's attention.

"Inuyasha, it seems you're afraid to take on a challenge with a human. Especially a human girl."

"What…? I'm not scared!" Inuyasha protested. "I was just trying to keep these two from fighting."

"I don't need your help," Akane walked off. "I'll take her on myself some time."

"I think it is a brilliant idea, Inuyasha. You and Rin can spar right now," Sesshomaru said with a smirk.

"Ah no," Rin said, suddenly feeling like it was a big mistake.

"What! Are you scared?" Inuyasha asked.

"No. I need to go and get myself ready for classes." The sun was starting to shine through the glass windows.

"Sure," Inuyasha moved back to the mats.

"Inuyasha you can challenge Rin later in my class," Sesshomaru said. On the outside he was calm and collected. But on the inside he was giddy to see how she would hold up to a half demon.

"I'll take that as a deal. I did want to be put up against someone who isn't weak. Prepare yourself. I've been training for a long ass time. Until then, I'll take my leave." With that said Rin left the demon dog brothers and headed for the locker room.

"Strange girl I have to say. So is that girl really a black belt?"

"Yes, she is also a stunt double," Sesshomaru said as he walked off. "So you've been warned Inuyasha."

Once Rin was washed and ready for the day she ventured back out to have breakfast. She was really excited for this afternoon. Going up against Inuyasha was making her heart pump. "Damn, even though I want to enjoy today's classes, I really want it to be the afternoon. To spar the younger half-brother of Sesshomaru will be enticing. I'm going to make him scream like a little girl," she thought laughing to herself.

It was a start to a new day with the sun slowly rising into the sky. All the students looked dead tired, but Rin was full of energy. She thought it must be because of her early morning stamina building but she was getting hungry.

The cafeteria was slightly crowded when Rin arrived. Looking around the huge room she couldn't see anyone from the group so far. After getting her breakfast she headed out for the pavilion from days before. "Hope everyone is there," Rin thought as she rounded the corner. Happily they were there, "good morning guys," she called out.

They all looked up to see their new American friend. "Good morning Rin," Kagome called out. "Are you excited for your first day of classes?"

"Yes I am. Are you guys excited for your first days of classes?"

Rin looked at all their faces and that gave her their answer that they were ready. The last face she saw was Inuyasha, he was pensive as he ate and quiet. He glanced up and said, "You really want to spar against me?"

"Why not?" Rin responded, catching everyone's attention. "I've sparred against demons before?"

"I got my blackbelt at eight. I've been training for a very long-time."

"I got my black belt at thirteen. Then I became a stunt double when I was fourteen. I was actually a stunt double for the Jackie Chan movie that was released a few years ago." Everyone's mouths were dropping to the floor.

Inuyasha went back to his food as everyone started asking questions. "Have you ever done acting in movies or tv shows?" Sango asked.

"No, just stunt doubling. My favorite one was when I did a cheerleading one. Being tossed thirty feet in the air was such an adrenaline rush. That movie was just released a year or two ago."

"Have you done any other stunt doubles in movies?" Kagome asked.

"Just a few movies. I did one my adopted mother was in," Rin announced.

"Wait! Your mother is a movie actress?" Sango asked quickly.

"Yes," she shocked her new friends.

"Is your father an actor as well?" Miroku wondered.

"No, he runs a high-end car dealership. He sells Lamborghinis." What Rin didn't tell them was that she had the newest model back home in her garage.

"Damn! So you're a rich girl?" Miroku laughed, smacking his hand on the table.

"So who's your mother if I may ask?" Sango asked.

"Her name is Carlotta Campbell," Rin watched all the girls' mouths drop.

"What? Are you serious? Your mother is famous for the Mist Chronicles," Kagome announced.

"Yeah," she threw her arm behind her head. The first bell rang for class. "I guess that means that we need to head to class." Rin was really enjoying talking with her friends.

"Yeah, but let's catch up more at lunch," Ayame said. "Maybe you can tell us more about you, if you don't mind?"

"Sure. I'll see you all this afternoon." She waved as she left.

Sesshomaru, being in his last year of school, didn't have as many classes as the other students. He had a free day until he taught judo. He for once was looking forward to someone other than himself going up against his younger brother. He was oddly excited to see if she could last against him. While he waited, he took a seat at the many pavilions on campus. Pulling out his phone he decided to see if Rin's words were true about being a stunt double. So he did what most people did if they wanted to see videos, he went to YouTube. He typed in the search engine of Rin's name. A lot of videos popped up. One looked to be her own channel. Somewhere from the latest Jackie Chan movie.

In the video you would think a stunt double would be strapped to rope harnesses. Not so for Rin. He watched her perform the hardest stunts that usually required harnesses. He watched her perform a gainer fall. The video showed Rin jumping and doing flips from a cliff into a huge pool of water. "Mmh, she's got some skills. I'll give her credit for that."

Sesshomaru then went to her personal YouTube channel. They were mostly yoga instructions and also diving techniques. "Why does she want to write? She's got more talent and would be more successful as a Judo or Yoga Instructor," he exclaimed to himself quietly. Or at least he thought he said to himself. He recognized his father's scent behind him.

"Checking out your mate's videos are you?" Toga asked.

Sesshomaru clicked out of the app and turned his phone off. "One, that girl will never be my mate. Two, why are you spying on me?" He hated when his father leaned over him like that.

"I wasn't spying on you. I could hear your phone. So, are you seeing how talented Rin is?"

"I just wanted to see if she was telling the truth about being a stunt double. I got my answer. I don't see why she wants to be a writer. She's wasting a good career by not going for judo or a yoga instructor."

"I don't know if you saw the comments. A lot of people are saying the same thing as you. Some are saying harsh things about her. They say Rin only got to be a stunt double because of who her adopted mother is."

"Well her being adopted by a movie actress is going to get her places. She's probably nothing but a spoiled brat and gets everything handed to her."

His father took a seat next to him. "What makes you think that son?" Toga asked.

"She looks just like all those rich teen girls on television," Sesshomaru announced. "Owning expensive things; clothes, handbags, jewelry."

"Sesshomaru, even if Rin owns expensive things, doesn't mean she's spoiled. I still think you need to take her on a date still. If you make things official you need to come talk to me about it."

"Why do you keep telling me to take her on a date? Make her my girlfriend? Are you out of your mind father? That's the last thing on my mind. I have no intentions of dating anyone since the incident with my ex," Sesshomaru knew he needed to get away again to clear his mind.

"Sesshomaru, care to explain why you left out that Rin forced a kiss on you?"

"Did Rin tell you in her statement the other day? She told me she wasn't going to. I'm going to confront that spoiled brat," he shouted. Sesshomaru got to his feet, but was brought back down by his father who was laughing.

"Sesshomaru no. Rin's statement was the same as yours," Toga informed, still laughing at his oldest son.

"Then care to explain how you freaking know?" His blood was boiling. "Why are you laughing?"

"Professor Jakotsu saw the whole thing at the cafe. He said that Rin yanked your face down to hers and grabbed your ass."

He didn't want to remember getting his ass smacked in public. Toga was still laughing. "Will you stop laughing? That teacher had no right to go and tell you about that incident," Sesshomaru scolded.

"Jakotsu said it looked like you enjoyed it. He told me your arm was wrapped around her."

"He should just mind his own damn business. What happened at the cafe is in the past. By next year when she goes back to Florida she will be an old memory."

"Mmh, I still want you to try to get to know her more Sesshomaru," Toga demanded.

"Nope, I'm not going to get to know her. Now if you don't mind, I'll be taking my leave," Sesshomaru turned himself into a white ball and flew off.

"I hope in time you learn to accept humans, my son," Toga whispered, getting to his own feet.

The afternoon bell rang as Rin left her science class with professor Jakotsu. "Funny teacher he is. Very big personality and weird fetish for fluffy ears I have to say." She let out a chuckle walking outside.

She had an hour and a half till she would show Inuyasha how talented she was. It was almost time. Before she went, she wanted to have lunch first. Arriving at the cafeteria she saw everyone from the group inline. "Hey guys, how have your classes been so far?"

Koharu, her roommate, was the one to answer first, "hey Rin. It's going great. How about yours?" she asked kindly.

Smiling to her friend she said, "my classes are great. My last teacher was really funny."

"Who's your teacher Rin?" Kagome asked.

"Professor Jakotsu." Everyone from the group was laughing but Inuyasha.

Miroku was laughing so hard that he fell to his knees. "That's the teacher who has a major crush on Inuyasha. Well he mostly likes Inuyasha because of his ears."

"Shut up, Miroku. God I can't wait to graduate in two years. Then I'll be away from that weirdo."

"Inuyasha, I'm excited to show you my skills this afternoon," Rin jokingly said to change the subject.

"I still don't believe you're a stunt double," he pointed at the petite girl.

She smirked at the demon, "when we get to the picnic table I'll show you my videos."

"You'll just have to show me," Inuyasha said with a weak smirk.

"Are you scared?" Rin laughed.

"Not at all, I'm only scared you might end up hurt. You do know everyone in the dojo has been training for years and competitions here aren't like the ones in the US. They're brutal," Inuyasha said slowly. "I'll go easy on you."

"I don't need you to go easy on me!" she shouted. "Just do what you would to anyone else!"

He only shrugged his shoulders as Kagome leaned over to Rin. "He's very powerful. You should be careful," she said quietly.

When she arrived at the building she did the proper protocols before entering the building by bowing and removing her shoes. Walking inside she only saw a few of her fellow classmates. One being Inuyasha but also Dai and Roku the half-demon leopard twins. "Oh hey, Rin! Didn't know you would be in this class," Dai said.

"Hey Dai," Rin called out. She set her bag down and took out her proper shoes. Once they were on she started her stretching. She did a split and leaned into her legs.

"Damn you're very flexible, Rin. Were you a cheerleader back home?" Dai asked.

"No, but I did some stunt doubling for cheerleading movies."

"Sweet, that's awesome. Oh I see our teacher. I guess I should start stretching myself," Dai said.

She looked over her shoulder to see Sesshomaru coming their way. She had a feeling he was focusing on her. She turned her attention back to her stretching, though she was smiling. She was ready to show her talent in front of the students.

Sesshomaru cleared his throat, "students if you could give me your attention for a moment." She got to her feet to face her fluffy sensei. "I am your judo teacher, Sesshomaru-sensei. You will follow my rules just as you followed them at any other dojo in Japan. Including you American girl." Everyone was now looking at her. "You must be on time. If you are late, you will stay an extra three hours sparring with me. Every class you must stretch before the start of class. You have ten more minutes to stretch. No talking as it is a distraction."

Sitting on the floor she did the same stretches. She leaned in as far as she could go. Her muscles were a lot looser. Time went by quickly for everyone, "alright stretching time is over. Follow me over to the mats."

She hopped up to her feet, "finally now I'm going to show Inuyasha what I've got," she thought. She followed all her fellow classmates to the blue mats at the other end of the building.

"All of you will be tested against your fellow classmates. I've chosen who that person will be. I'll call your names and you will demonstrate what you've learned." Eyeing all his students. His eyes landed on Rin. "Rin and Inuyasha first."

Making her way to the mats she bowed before her partner. Then they both stepped on to the mat. "I want you both to demonstrate an attack. One will be the attacker, the other will be the defender," he informed the two.

"I'll be the attacker," Inuyasha shouted and raised his arm into the air.

"Fine by me," she turned around with her back towards the half demon. Looking in her peripheral vision, she could see a quick smile on Sesshomaru's lips. Within seconds she could sense Inuyasha coming up from behind her. She somersaulted over his head and swept his feet out from underneath him. She sent him face planting and he rolled over, surprised that she had actually knocked him down and she couldn't help but cover her mouth. "That was too easy…"

"Don't expect it to happen any other time," Inuyasha said, rising from the floor.

"Good work. You may take your leave from the mats." Rin smiled happily and bowed. "Next is Dai and Roku."

She was proud of her accomplishment. "I'm glad I kept this class."

The class went by super-fast. She was gathering her things when she heard a familiar voice. "Hey Rin, you've got some skills," Dai called out.

"Thanks Dai, so do you."

"So, I was wondering," the half-demon was blushing.

"Yes?" Looking behind Dai, she saw Sesshomaru was looking at them with his honey eyes.

"I was wondering if you would like to go on a date tonight?"

She was shocked at the question. The dog demon's eyes widened in anger. Rin was getting a kick out of it. "Sure, I'll meet you at the front gates in an hour."

"Swell," he held a thumb up to the girl. "I'll see you in an hour." Dai ran for the doors and bowed before he left.

She was so excited. She had always dreamed about going on a date with a demon and Dai was cute. His nose was like a button and he had defined cheeks and his body wasn't bad to look at either. But then her mind flashed back to the night two years ago. Bright lights, hands. She shook her head to erase that memory. "Everything will be fine. I'm going to be fine," she reassured herself in her head.

She suddenly felt a presence behind her. She had a feeling who it was. "Are you really going out with that half-demon?"

"Why do you keep eavesdropping on my conversations?"

"Answer me girl?"

"It's none of your business. Now if you'll excuse me I need to get myself ready for my date." She went to grab her things but he was already holding them.

Their hands brushed together, making her shiver. "Here," he handed her the bag. "Are you okay today?"

"Fine," she backed away from him. "I said I was fine."

"Keep telling yourself that," he stepped back and bowed slightly to her. "You did well today."

"Thanks," she chuckled to herself.

Suddenly a runner came in with a coffee in hand. He passed it to Sesshomaru who handed it to Rin, "this is for you."

She gazed at him confused.

"You said you like coffee after you work-out. This is for you." He opened the door for her to leave.

"Thanks," she said again, sipping the drink. "Pumpkin spice. You remembered."

"I did," he said, waving goodbye to her and mentally cursing himself. It was like his body had a mind of its own that was desperate to see her smile.