Hey guys! Help a sister out to add dividers in her chapter! I can't figure out how to add linebreaks and it's killing me! Nothing I do (like underscoring across the page) helps.
Thank you reviewers, y'all are so sweet! Especially Guest who laughed at my SC artist crack! Some of them are really talented, but others make me cringe (Like this one guy I met in HS who became one on FB, and I was appalled because it was...bad…) I mean, I support everyone in their trade, but this was all static and grunting. GRUNTING!
thereceiv3r: thank you for noticing the compassion aspect! Sesshomaru is pretty cold and dry, so it was hard for me to imagine him having any compassion for Mei herself because she's an attempted murder! But, Rin's softness in turn softened his own heart.
Miss Meep: Thank you hun! From here, we'll delve into some actual humor! (Hopefully, I find weird things funny!)
Rans0medheart: Poor Rin, if she could she'd shroud herself from head to toe in catholic nun tunics (habits I think they're called?) But, she will grow to be more outspoken and confident in due time I promise! Also, poor first Rin. I promise, it shall be revealed soon!
Giiz Hi guest Giiz! oi giiz, me desculpe. Eu não sou portugese, mas meus pais são do Panamá! Minha mãe fala um pouco de portugese embora. Isso é tão legal, eu sempre quis visitar o Brasil. Me desculpe, eu confundi você com a minha história, se você me mensagem talvez eu possa esclarecer algumas coisas! E obrigada pelo elogio!
Translations:
Por que eu não pude apenas apreciar o alívio de ontem? Por que eu não podia simplesmente viver no momento? O que há de errado comigo? - Why could not I just enjoy yesterday's relief? Why could not I just live in the moment? What is wrong with me?
My hair is so dry! I should get something for that today. At least the pimples calmed down.- Meu cabelo está tão seco!...
A antártica é melhor que isso! - Antarctica is better off than this!
Rin awoke sprawled in a bedroom she did not recognize.
Her head pounded, but, sleeping after crying was honestly the best type of nap.
She rolled over on the navy comforter, and realized that she actually missed the gray one she'd become so accustomed to. But, it wasn't my room to take!
She stretched and turned towards the ivory nightstand, and saw a little note on the dresser.
Good morning, Rinako (assuming you awoke in the morning). She covered her face in embarrassment.
I unfortunately had to return to work this morning to get employees situated after the snowstorm. Although, I will be returning by 2 this afternoon.
I'd like to ask for you to be ready by then so that we may retrieve any necessities you may need.
Thanks,
Taishou
Rin flew out of the bed and quickly made it up, before scrambling for a clock to check the time.
Dang, I have no phone or computer. Probably was destroyed in the fire, but it's for the best. At the very least, it was all so thoroughly burnt, nothing from the hard drive or memory cards would be salvaged.
The girl ran into the kitchen and checked the time. 11:23
"Well, I have some time. I guess!" She mumbled exasperatedly.
Rin walked to the closet of the guest bedroom and pulled along the Homegoods bag from the night before and began hanging up the donated clothing.
Embarrassed, she shuffled over to the drawers and placed the delicates and the hygiene items under the facesink in her bathroom.
Her bathroom. The gravity of it hit her like a ton of bricks.
She was there rent free. How long could I stay before it becomes burdensome?
Rin sat on the bed in another oversized nemaki and frowned. She'd need to get herself together, Get a job, get an apartment here, get a citizenship; wait, citizen. Oh God, I'd be here Illegally! I'm going to have to go back, and then apply from there.. I don't want to return to Japan, but I can't apply for a greencard while I'm already in the country. Hell, under this president, I'd just be deported no questions asked.
Rin's heart stopped.
Would she even be allowed back in Japan? Wouldn't she be deported back to Brazil? She had no family, no proof of income or savings for her to even be accepted back into the country.
"My God, I'm not a dual citizen!"
I'm so, so, so...Screwed! I'm so stupid! I have no identification from Japan, I lost my birth certificate years ago, I lost my social security identification card in the apartment. Even though I know it by heart; what use is knowing it if I have no proof of it!"
The girl found herself on the verge of a panic attack once again, and began to cry as she remembered the new president of Brazil, and what that would entail for her. The man was ruthless, alt-right, and openly racist. People like her were targets under the new regime.
Rin refused to let it cripple her, because she needed to get ready; but the uncertainty made her sick.
Time was flying and she did not want to make Shigeto wait a moment longer than he needed.
She pulled herself to the restroom and took a quick shower before brushing her teeth. She pulled out a green towel from the linen closet and dried herself off and toyed with her hair in the mirror.
Meu cabelo está tão seco! Eu deveria pegar algo para isso hoje. Pelo menos as espinhas se acalmar.
Rin felt a stab of guilt upon remembering that she came with nothing to her name and two long arms outstretched.
She sighed before walking back into the closet and pulling some jeans and a purple sweater off of a hanger, and some delicates from her drawers. I should've taken these out while I packed them awa-My drawers! Like they are even mine! None of this is mine, I'm a guest and It's only a matter of time before I overstay my welcome.
She walked back into the restroom and quickly threw her clothes on before finger-combing her hair. She looked beat. I woke up on the wrong side of the bed, literally.
She huffed and fished for a hat before plopping herself onto the floor and leaning her head onto the mattress.
She was hungry, but opted instead to wallow in depression. The guilt was too much.
Rin drew her knees into her chest and stifled the urge to cry again.
Por que eu não pude apenas apreciar o alívio de ontem? Por que eu não podia simplesmente viver no momento? O que há de errado comigo?
She tried to fix her face, but failed miserably. She washed her face again in the facesink before staring out of the kitchen window towards the driveway. Frowning, she warmed some left over stew out of resignment and ate it reluctantly.
After washing up the dishes she checked the time again to see she had an hour left to herself.
She didn't feel like watching T.V. or doing much of anything, and set her mind to watching the shining sun on such a bitterly cold day. She looked out the window over the study glistening boulders of ice.
The ice was still pretty nasty out there.
She didn't want to go anywhere, but how rude it would be to turn him down after everything he'd done for her! But, anything she'd buy would come from his pocket. She bristled at the thought.
Dazed, she looked up from the sink when she heard some crackling in the driveway. Not too long after, a black 2019 Mazda CX-5 pulled into the driveway.
She waved at the truck although she couldn't see it's occupant.
Shigeto stepped out of the truck onto the mostly de-iced slate driveway.
He inclined his head towards her before walking over to the stairwell.
Rin skipped from the kitchen and opened the door to let him in.
"Rin, Thank you. But I had keys?"
"It's okay! I was here so, it would've been rude to make you fumble for keys in this cold." She stated simply before bristling at the bitter frosty air that managed to singe her fingertips and sock covered toes in mere seconds.
She smiled at him before slipping on her sneakers and noticed that he wore black suede Timberlands on his feet with a hooded belt-less wool black trench coat and navy wool slacks.
She stuck her finger into the heel of the sneakers while sitting on the floor and stifled a laugh.
He arched a delicate brow at her before shifting all of his weight onto one leg and shoving his hands into his pockets.
She noted the movement and giggled, feeling a bit better than she did just moments ago.
"I would've never imagined you to wear Timberlands! I guess the weather is so bad, no one escapes them here."
"They are a necessity?"
"Yeah, but you seem the type to alway be dressed to the nines. Some God amongst men who somehow defies weather and manages to look good in any situation." She stated happily, with an undertone of slight sadness near the end when her voice faltered.
He rolled his eyes at her, and Rin mock gasped while covering her chest; feigning offense.
"So, so rude! Homem grosseiro!"
She stood up before grabbing her jacket, and snickering again. He doesn't seem like the type!
The two headed outside into the beautiful sunlight, only to be greeted with frosty air once again.
Rin scrunched her face, and began to tread up an ice hill that had accumulated from when the estates had been plowed.
Now, it was up to mother nature to rid it's remnants.
Rin lost footing midway up and stomped on the ice to make an indentation for some grip.
Standing with her feet shoulders' breadth apart, and her hand on her hips she bellowed, "So this is what New Yorkers are made of!"
Sesshomaru watched her avidly from where he stood, as she lost footing and began to slip on the hill.
He motioned for her to stomp on the ice, and she did so again. This time, her entire calf going through.
Rin shrieked before pulling her foot out, and laid across the ice hill with her freezing hands sticking onto the said ice.
Sesshomaru waved at her, before pointing to his clear path that Rin oh-so-visibly missed.
"ARE YOU KIDDING ME?" She yelled in heavily accented English before sliding down into a pile of limbs. Resigned once more she simply sighed, "I shall stay here because I am too lazy to unfurl my limbs of noodles."
"You cannot stay there; you'll catch sick."
"Ah, then, I shall. I lack the grace necessary to move from this...self-imposed predicament."
"Rin, cut the foolishness. Do you really look forward to a hospital stay?"
In a split second the girl tore her fingers from the ice and was sitting on her behind. She rubbed her freezing wet hands together and plotted how to y get into the warmth of the car. Rin stood and dusted off the icy seat of her pants before breaking record speed and hopping into the truck before Sesshomaru. Her teeth chattered as she fumbled with the vents to blow directly towards her. She then sighed in pleasure when the heat finally began to warm her fingers and frozen face.
Sesshomaru hopped in himself, rocking the truck slightly and placed the vehicle in reverse.
As they began to back out, Rin stated offhandedly, "I think I should clarify that I am a little bit..clumsy to say the least. It's not all the time, it just happens when I meet really cool people."
"So, I fall under your list of 'really cool people'?" Sesshomaru asked quizzically whilst side-eying her.
She sputtered momentarily before mumbling a soft "yes."
Mirth danced in his eyes, but didn't quite reach his lips.
Rin slouched into the passenger seat before eying him pointedly, "You know, it wouldn't kill you to crack a smile every now and again." She reached towards his face and pulled his cheek sideways to force a smile.
He took his time before even acknowledging that he heard her, "...Why is that I should smile, when I could sc-see your displeasure from afar."
Rin gasped, "I was fine-really! I just had some things on my mind." She trailed off slightly before continuing, "Your happiness, or lack thereof, shouldn't be contingent upon my own!"
The girl turned her attention towards the window and instead opted to enjoy the pristine snow-capped glory of the mountains scattered across the range and pondering what exactly he meant. We just met, it's too early to harbor feelings for one another. Plus, he "saved" me, I hope that he doesn't become infatuated with me due to misplaced feelings of guilt. It...isn't good footing for any relationship. Rin clenched her eyes, Why am I even thinking of relationships? God, I gotta get outta here! Maybe I've been blessed a little too much in abundance?
Sesshomaru sensed her inner turmoil but avoided it completely, instead opting to keep his eyes on the road. He pulled to a stop light, and pulled his phone from his pocket. While holding his phone out, he used his wrist to tap her shoulder to garner her attention. The girl frowned momentarily before realizing his unspoken request.
She smirked in mock deviousness, and took his phone before continuing in a nasally voice, "You know, I could go through all of your photos! I might find some spicy blackmail material!"
"Blackmail material or personal fodder?"
"Personal fodd-NO!" Rin initially struggled to roughly translate the term being her first language was not Japanese, and freaked upon realizing the slight innuendo she caught.
She buried herself into his phone and opted to search for some music to distract herself. Normally, she enjoyed long road trips and their scenery, but it was slightly rude to not say anything during their first...ride together.
"Do you mind if I play anything?"
He remained stationary, so she assumed it was a 'yes, he'd be annoyed.'
She hovered over the internet icon, and decided to pull a comic she'd been reading a while back, Gokushufudo.
She'd absorbed herself into the story to avoid his presence, but it wasn't helping much. She snuck glances at him every now and again. This time though, without turning he asked, "Do you wish to engage in conversation or continuing staring?"
Rin straight up yelped.
"You cannot do that, you scared me!"
"Staring is a bit uncomfortable, don't you think?"
Rin bit her lip before toying with a fray thread on the side of her jeans.
"I truly don't know what to talk about. Usually, I'm a chatterbox, but I'll admit I'm slightly intimidated...and no one has ever seen me in such a vulnerable place…"
He hummed in acknowledgement.
"It's easier to keep a happy, fun loving, bright persona when no one knows what's really going on in the closet. I'm so used to keeping it in, I feel like running away now that someone knows." She looked around momentarily before yanking the passenger door's latch, "Anyways, Toodles!" I'm...yeeting myself outta here! She snickered at the term that had gained popularity within the last few years.
Sesshomaru swerved, let go of the wheel, reached across the passenger seat, smushed Rin, and slammed the slightly ajar right door.
"Girl, that wasn't even remotely funny!"
"Sorry for the inappropriate joke I pulled there." She added sheepishly. God, why couldn't her normal skills save her just this once!
Sesshomaru waved her off, although still bristled at the girl's nearly suicidal attempt at a poor joke. He knew it was trend amongst the younger humans to make self depreciative jokes and such, but it wasn't something he could get behind.
"I never got to show you this…" He trailed off so softly Rin wasn't quite sure if she'd imagined it.
He took the phone from her while merging lanes, and she watched with apt interest.
On the screen display, Toco's "Outro Lugar" read, and Rin tried to remember the melody before squealing excitedly.
"It reminded me of you." He stated offhandedly; almost shyly if Rin was so bold.
She began to sing along; rivaling the original composer of the melody.
"Sem em esperar~
Madrugada chegou~
Eu vou sorrir, eu vou cantar~
Sonhar em outras línguas, dançar
Pode viver, deixa cair
Um dia vem de novo o amor~
Corre lá fora, brilha no sol~
Ferve na areia, o futebol
Samba de roda, mesa de bar
Você tão longe, outro lugar! "~
Although he didn't look at her, he would do anything just to hear her speak in her native language once again. He was partly envious, that he didn't understand, and even more so that he could not carry a conversation just to hear that beautiful cadence.
The girl's demeanor changed, as she was no longer slouched and huddled up as far from him as possible. "How did you find this song? How did you know that this is one of my favorites? My dad used to play this all the time, he called it "Mom's song" all the time!" she continued to gush, "Do you wanna translation?"
"Fine"
"It's actually kind of nostalgic and sad, so it's literally saying," she paused to listen to the lyrics and translate them,
"Without waiting
Dawn broke
I will smile, I will sing
Dream in other languages, dance
You will live, let it fall*
A new day will come again
Love
Run outside, shine in the sun
Burn in the sand, football (Soccer, Ya know)
Samba of the wheel, bar table
You're so far away, in another place.
So he's saying, that the sun didn't wait to rise, but he would continue to love and live. Love will come again, and he would enjoy his days until it returns, he will live, and let that bad experience go, because just as the sun rose again without preamble; she left him and loved again!"
He would've laughed at the irony if it were within his countenance, So Rin, you're telling me I should've lived in relative joy during your absence? To take every day as it came, and enjoyed it. He shook his head at the negative thought.
The girl smiled when he didn't say anything, taking it as an invitation for his open ear. "My dad used to dub it mom's song because she almost ran off and got married when he'd left the country. I think somewhere deep inside, my dad felt inadequate for her. He always used to comment she'd have been happier elsewhere. So, definite insecurity there; she had loved to sing and dance, and he could never express appreciation for her craft. He was bitter about it, instead of actually trying to enjoy it with her." Afterwards, she changed the topic and chattered mindlessly about something else.
He was given an earful and internally mulled over her honest conversation about herself, or parents mostly. God, were the fates so cruel to make poor Rin experience the same thing her mother did with a man of ice?
They pulled into a mall and Rin gasped, she'd never seen anything like it in person; movies yes! It was open, and the stores were lined next to each other like homes rather than being all in one building with separate units.
They went over a speedbump, and Rin watched as the store names became a little clearer. Nothing but name brand outlets. Not one single regular chain retailer was in sight.
She stopped the comfortable chatter with a resounding groan, "I-I can't get out of this car. I will not get out of this car!" She cried.
Chanel, Burberry, Gucci, Louis Vuitton, Versace, Yves Saint Laurent, hell, even a Christian Dior store.
"I'm not getting out looking like this. I'm not getting out at all, I'm not letting you spend some ungodly amount here, I'm not letting my face be seen either. I can't...I wouldn't!"
"I will haul you out of this vehicle, do not underestimate me."
His tone was so frosty Rin debated whether chancing was really a good idea; but decided she would. They parked, and Sesshomaru walked around to open the door.
Rin pretended to be blind, deaf, and mute all at once.
He called her name, and she didn't budge.
He sighed, and called her full name then, "Rinako Inés Tetsuhara-Carreira, now."
She gaped and looked up at him, and he gently tried grabbing her hand. She snatched it back, and he opted to wrap firm arms around her backside for good leverage and hoisted. She pushed herself back down with a grunt; firmly set on not leaving the vehicle.
His patience was truly wearing thin, and he briefly considered dragging her out. Although he should try to reason with her, he was a man of few words.
He put his hand on her thigh again and Rin all but whispered, "People...are gonna think really weird things if you don't stop."
"If you don't want," he sneered, "our little audience to think we're enjoying a quick romp, I'd suggest y-" She accidently cut him with an accidental smack to the chest and all but flew out the vehicle.
"Okay, okay we're good, nothing to see here!" she commented to some passersby in the desolate area whilst waving her hands. He closed the door after her little speech.
She was incredibly self conscious and so naturally;he hoped (?), he took her hand.
The two walked down a cobblestone pathway and passed some of the more fancy stores. The girl refused to look upwards so she wouldn't make eye contact with any of the window displays.
"Eventually we will have to walk into a store Rin, or I'll choose one randomly for you."
"A-are you gloating!?"
"No, I'm just saying that you can choose anything that you'd like."
"That's what gloating is! You're bragging without being outright, and while being smug! Can I ask a big favor?"
He inclined his head wordlessly to notify her of his attention.
"I really can't do this! It's not that I don't want to, but I am really uncomfortable. Can we perhaps go elsewhere?"
He noted her serious discomfort, and sighed, "At the very least, allow me to indulge you while we are here. Then we go wherever else you please."
"I was really trying to get out of that!"
A particularly cold wind blew and Rin shrieked before using Sesshomaru as a wind-shield.
"All the more reason to go inside?" He stated quite pointedly.
"Ok! Ok! Your choice! My Lord, it's freezing out here! Also, how do you manage to look bored and only mildly annoyed in this weather? Do you not feel this? A antártica é melhor que isso!"
The girl chattered violently before a quick reversal of his stance brought her back to his side, and both of them into Burberry store. An employee dressed in all black with white gloves greeted them before another walked them upstairs.
Sesshomaru reclined in one of the beige chairs as an employee began recommended some coats to her. Rin blanched at the two thousand dollar plus tags, and remained silent during all of the recommendations. The older woman began to grow annoyed at her silent demeanor, because she neither agreed to or refuted any of them.
The woman barely kept her demeanor in check, and smiled sarcastically when the girl shied away from the trenchcoat she held in her hand.
Sesshomaru watched the scene with great annoyance, and realized the woman was offstandish because she assumed she was poor. Not so much because of her shy demeanor.
He cleared his throat and the woman jumped slightly.
"Bring that olive green coat over." He all but commanded while still comfortably reclined, his sharp eyes penetrating the woman's back.
The woman started at his biting tone, and all but ran towards the end of the aisle to grab the green coat. Another male employee motioned for Rin to stand on the wooden platform, and helped her take off the gray gap coat before standing aside and holding it in her arms like a human coat hanger.
The woman returned and helped Rin slip into the coat, before motioning for her to turn towards the full body mirror.
"Wow! It's beautiful!" Rin exclaimed.
Despite herself, the employee complimented dryly, "You wear it very nicely."
Sesshomaru rolled his eyes at the employee's display, and made a mental note to speak to a manager sometime in the future while Rin wasn't there.
Rin turned in the coat and smiled before running her hands down the green waterproof canvas material that hugged her so nicely. The coat was lined with deep brown fur, and hugged her waist before flaring out into an A-line.
The male employee stepped up to help her take off the coat, before she swamped with another hale navy puffy coat. She nodded in the mirror since it fit her so nicely, and was swarmed with another ankle length brick trench coat and a following thigh length burgundy trench coat. She liked the cute burgundy one she had on and didn't want to quite take it off. The woman returned with several matching scarves and Rin chose the pink plaid one to wear with the burgundy trench coat and Sesshomaru simply mentioned for them to pack all.
The woman nodded before sauntering downstairs to the checkout counter and Rin looked back in the mirror to assess how odd she looked with such a nice coat on and worn sneakers.
He stepped off before pulling aside the male sales associate, and upon noticing Rin's preoccupation with the mirror, he asked for him to present a selection of leather gloves and a few hats before they left.
The man returned with several women's leather gloves and Sesshomaru picked out four sets for her. As well as a few hats.
The man nodded before taking them downstairs as well. Rin in the meantime took off the trenchcoat and gasped at the tag before dropping it gracelessly.
Sesshomaru arched a brow at the sudden movement, and watched as she began to hang up a coat he already had sitting at checkout.
Their eyes made four before she leapt off the platform and motioned for him to come closer.
She looked up at him when he finished his strides towards her before she whispered neatly, "I'm so sorry I didn't see the price of this coat! I should've been more mindful of the price. Can you tell the associate that I'm not taking it."
He nodded deceptively, already having other plans in mind.
Sesshomaru headed down the stairs to see that the items had already been wrapped in burberry gift boxes (Aside from the brick and hale navy coats, which were in clothing bags), and Rin trotted behind him as they crossed the stairwell towards checkout.
The first associate that greeted them now manned checkout, and as Sesshomaru pulled out his wallet, she simply stated, "Sir, today your total will be 8,509.56"
He handed her the sleek black and gold mastercard and Rin nearly passed out. She noted the weird looks she was getting and tried to tamper down the intense fear, gratitude, and nervousness that danced in her stomach.
The associate offered to have the items delivered to his home, but he waved her off. Other employees stacked the items on a bronze dolly and offered to help pack the items into the vehicle. Sesshomaru inclined his head, left Rin awed and uncomfortable in the store, before pulling the vehicle around for the employees to load it.
Instead of waiting for her to walk towards the vehicle, he exited, walked to the store front, and opened the passenger door for her before they drove off.
The girl began to wring her hands as they drove further down and he continued to drive smugly.
"Thank you." it barely came out a whisper.
He simply shrugged, glad to let the subject drop.
The two left the upscale mall before arriving to another mall.
Rin read the names from the window and felt a little more relieved at seeing more people, relatively normal looking people strutting about. It was late afternoon, and the girl noticed the JCpenney, Nordstrom Rack, and Macy's had some decent traffic, considering it was a friday.
She turned towards Sesshomaru and asked, "Shigeto, what is today's date? November…." she counted on her fingers, "26th?"
"No, December 2nd."
"WHAT? WHERE? HOW DID THE TIME FLY SO FAST? I missed my first Thanksgiving in America." She sighed before stopping abruptly, "Not that I have a right to be ungrateful! I could sell my organs on the black market and probably still wouldn't be able to repay you."
Sesshomaru slammed the breaks and she lurched forward.
"Are you okay!" she exclaimed while grabbing his shoulder, more worried about him than herself.
"Rin, I'm fine. I just don't appreciate the morbid correlation. Regardless, I am sorry about you missing...Thanksgiving."
"No! Please! I was passed out anyways! I just felt really bad because I probably pulled you from your family.:
"I don't celebrate...Thanksgiving myself, so it was of no consequence. Furthermore, we were snowed in."
She watched him with clasped hands, worried about how lonely he must be to not celebrate such a revered holiday.
They resumed before parking once more and exiting the vehicle.
They hit several stores and Rin left with more items she could've ever dreamed of having. Also, the prices were actually reasonable and she didn't feel quite as guilty. She left with two pairs of frye boots, several pairs of heels, a pair of sneakers, jeans, classy sweaters, blouses, skirts, winter dresses, evening evening dresses, a few purses, and some other accessories. Although, some of the additional shoes he'd purchased needed to be delivered, since size 5 weren't in stock.
She even left JcPenney's Sephora with some makeup, brushes, cleansers, hair serums and other goodies that he had insisted she'd purchase. Afterwards, the two grabbed a bite to eat in a cozy, yet upscale restaurant owned by a local Belizean family. Although, he spent more time watching her than truly eating. He made sure to break eye contact and watch her from the side of his eyes, as to not make her feel uncomfortable. She chattered happily and nearly befriended the entire restaurant in such a short amount of time.
The duo left the shopping mall with full stomachs, and a car chock-full to the brim with an entire wardrobe and some.
It was night already as the two drove from New Jersey back to Upstate New York.
"Shigeto-san, Thank you so much for today. I truly mean it, and I don't know how to express my gratitude without becoming self-depreciative. Today wasn't just about the absurd amount of money you spent on me," the girl grimaced mentally upon tallying an estimated 17k in one day, "but it's also about the time you took to spend with me. I truly cannot thank you enough, or ever repay you. In the meantime, all I can promise is that I'll be out of your hair as soon as possible!" she giggled while running her fingertips through the silky hair that nested itself on his shoulders.
His eyes met hers briefly when she finally looked up, and his lips curved serenely.
"Who's to say that I want you out of my hair."
He turned and looked back out onto the road.
And for the first time in a very long time, Rin blushed like a girl in love.
The two approached the estate
And struggled to load all the bags inside.
Rin stumbled with a particularly heavy bag, only to have it swept out of her hands.
She left to use restroom, and Sesshomaru simply used energy whip to bring the rest of the items into the home.
The girl sighed tiredly and began to unpack the items, before he stopped her.
There would always be a tomorrow, anyways.
Not too long after, she fell asleep on the bed around 2am.
He sighed at the mountain of bags that blocked the pathway to her dresser,
And levitated over the items.
He placed two boxes on the nightstand, and smiled at her much more relaxed demeanor.
Yes, this time, things would be much better.
Fin: Retail Therapy