Disclaimer: All the InuYasha Characters belong to Rumiko Takahashi.

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First Explaination- Kagome's House

Rin had completed cleaning her face off and was now dressed in her swim suit; a simple yet dazzling bikini. The top was a light brown with shades of orange flowing around on the areas that covered her breasts. The bottom part of the bikini was also brown but it had a orange-shaded butterfly on her butt. She combed out her tresses and then followed Kagome out to the hot tub. Kagome was wearing a forest green bikini with a mint green design on her bottoms and on the top.

Slipping into the 101 water the two women shuddered in pleasure then Kagome became serious," What happened Rin?"

Rin smiled gently trying to edge off the subject," Oh, nothing…" Kagome narrowed her eyes and said," Confess Rin." Rin bit her lip then let it all spill out.

"I was almost raped last month and Sesshomaru saved me then I was at a party a few weeks ago and Jaken was killed and I saw Sesshomaru at the party and when he guided me home we saw the police and he comforted me and then took me in for protection and then I killed the man who killed Ayame and wrecked his car and I'm inhuman and then tonight when we went out to dinner Sesshomaru was looking at me in a kind way and then after we left the restaurant he was really quiet and mean so I yelled at him and then he said he doesn't waste his time with humans like me and I screamed that he knew I wasn't human but he wouldn't tell me what I am and then I came running to your house!" Rin was choking on a sob when she finished.

Kagome gasped, the water in the tub seemed to become still in time, even though the jets were still running. Kagome's eyes turned lifeless but her breath still came, though now, it was jammed in her chest. A shaking hand came to her lips in brutal shock," R- Rin….you couldn't kill a person…and Ayame…she's strong…she couldn't die…" Rin looked at her friend once more with tearful eyes," Kagome…I can…and I have…and Ayame…when she died…she had a smile on her lips…meaning…the death…was unprotected by her knowledge…like most…" Rin's voice said in a whisper.

Kagome's body fell deeper into the water as tears fell from her eyes," Oh Rin…" She said walking forth and holding her friend. The two girls cried like babies till they could no longer cry," Don't worry Rin…Sesshomaru's just an ass…and you avenged Ayame's death and we'll find out who and why Jaken was killed and- come on…" Kagome said in a whisper tugging the girl out by her hand. Rin sniffled but let Kagome take her.

"I'm sooo sorry," Rin cooed. Kagome smiled softly.

"Its fine Rin…I'll help you…" Kagome said in a tender voice.

The truth had been unbound by the ropes of insecurity and discomfort and now chaos was forming itself in an unconfirmed amount of time.

Sesshomaru sat in the chair of his car driving endlessly through the streets. Driving always helped soothe the demon's stress. But most of the time, his stress was caused by the pressure of work…the thoughts of mere mortals on the streets of the murders he'd done secretly. Deep inside, Sesshomaru was always worried of him being found out…his reputation among the DAI would fall because he'd be locked away in some pathetic jail cell. But tonight…his worry and stress was not caused by the fear of mortals' knowledge, nor the DAI. But of his assignment…and the young girl it involved. Rin Uzumaki.

Pausing at a red streetlight his cell phone vibrated in his pant pocket. Jamming his hand down he grabbed it out and answered in a evil tone," Hello," The voice on the other side made his blood run cold.

"Hello Sesshomaru. Remember me? Your DAI case is not going very well I see...I must come in and shape you up a bit do I? What about your assignment case; that woman…Rin? How is she fairing upon your shallow words…also not very well from what I've been told. Perhaps I should pay her a visit…rough her up a bit. Show her the true meaning of dominance. Since you obviously cannot teach her correctly…letting her inner demon flaunt around inside…tearing it's way through her mental capacity. Till finally boom…it emerges. But I did not call you to mock your case…I called you to speak of a warning, listen well.

Your weakness has not come unnoted. If you cannot proceed confidently you shall be thrown of your case and killed. So shall your victim in the assignment; meaning Rin. For a weak DAI member is simply not a DAI member at all. Yet those thrown out of the DAI for their sudden failing sense of mind must be murdered to assure the simplicity of the DAI on the outer world. So we're seeing eye-to-eye…do your job…or die.

Now please Sesshomaru…do not make me call you again…because next time…it shall be the Grim Reaper on the other line…"

The sound of an empty tone signaled that the caller had hung up. A very frustrated Sesshomaru now sat at the wheel; his eyes flaming red, his hair coursing around with demonic energy. His nails has grown in length and now jabbed at the leather casing around the steering wheel," Damn you…" He hissed angrily at the phone. Pressing hard on the wheel he sped down the streets to the beach…the one place he hadn't been to since his mother's funeral.

Lying beneath the many piles of blankets in Kagome's bed Rin faced her sleeping friend. She seemed so calm and full of peace. If only Rin herself could reach that. But now…she was far to close to hell to even think about going closer to heaven. For all she knew, some strange being was within her that caused her to loose her mind…it took control of both her body and soul. But yet the little freedom she had…kept her conscious through out the whole hell-fest. Sighing Rin rolled away, no longer facing Kagome. Her eyes stared forlornly out the window of Kagome's house. InuYasha was stuck on the couch down stairs. He'd just recently come home from his friend Miroku's. Probably went out to a club or something from the way his voice was huskier and he'd tried to make-out with Kagome a few times. Rin just shoved away InuYasha and focused on her own manly problem…Sesshomaru.

All the things she'd said to him…all the things he'd said to her. Did they mean them? Rin couldn't ever feel the solid truce of anger within her whenever she thought of Sesshomaru and what she'd said. So did that mean all her words meant nothing? What about his. His tone was harsh and cold. But that doesn't mean he wasn't just letting out another stress ball of something else. So maybe his anger wasn't directed towards Rin…it just stumbled out because that was what was on his mind, the situation of stress. Rising from the covers Rin walked down the stairs to the front door. A certain hanyou heard her and sat up," Rin, what are you- doing?" He asked in a mono-tone voice. He was obviously going through his hangover considering he was messaging his temples.

"I- I'm going for a walk…do not worry for me." Rin said in the best happy voice she could muster.

InuYasha looked doubtfully upon Rin but nodded," Rin…don't let that jackass Sesshomaru get to you to much…he has problems when it comes to expressing his anger to the correct person…in other words…he couldn't control the tone of voice he had even though his anger was directed towards you…if that makes any sense." InuYasha said with a yawn.

Rin smiled then said," Thank you InuYasha." InuYasha just smirked and stuck out a 'thumbs up' sign then collapsed back into much-needed slumber.

Exiting the home, Rin walked along the sidewalk. Not caring if anyone noticed she was dressed in her pajamas; unprotected from any robbers or any night-time villains. With little strides Rin walked restlessly along the streets of Kyoto. Her eyes were filled with the solitude of tears and soon she became overwhelmed. Thunder roared in the distance and Rin knew rain would soon come. Walking to the 24 hour café known as "Youkai Mori" was a common hangout for demons as its named hence. Ignoring the eyes on her Rin entered and took a seat quickly.

A skimpy snake demon in disguise as a 20 year old girl who looked like a slut was Rin's waitress," Hello, how may I help you today?" Rin raised her head and stared at the girl with lonely eyes," I'll have a cappuccino." She said in a quiet voice. The worried girl nodded and handed Rin her order receipt and a card that said; "Your waiter/ess is Hikari" Which meant light; psh, a snake demon with a name that meant light. Hah! It almost made Rin laugh out loud. But she kept her murmured giggles to herself and stuck to watching the sky outside. Right on queue the rain poured down. Rin smiled silently and noticed her cappuccino was awaiting her to drink. Wrapping her hand around the safety grasp of cardboard she tugged it to her mouth and took a slow refreshing gulp. All the while wondering about Sesshomaru.

Sesshomaru walked on the beach soaked, his clothes sticking to him like glue. But he didn't mind. He simply stripped them off. Not caring if he was basically throwing away on his supreme pride. Now he stood in only his boxers, knowing damn well that he had a change in his car in case he ever felt the need to change from his 'high-rated' clothes to your every-day outfit. He sat down on the dock and threw his legs over the side, moving his feet back-and-forth like a little child,' What have I done to her…but why do I care? My caring does not matter…but she does. I meant what I said…right?' But of course he didn't. Inside him, a bitter demon thrashed about, yelling at him for hurting her. Finally it got the best of him and he rose up," Damn her…" He whispered icily. Walking away to his car he changed within it into a pair of baggy black pants and a black "Disturbed" shirt. Driving to the Youkai Mori he parked the car and entered. Noticing Rin he growled lowly but took a seat across from her," Rin…" He began in a shallow tone.

Raising her head she noticed it was Sesshomaru," Oh, it's you…" She said softly in a dark voice.

Sesshomaru's eyes narrowed and he said," Rin…I didn't mean what I said…" He said coldly.

"Oh, you didn't? Then why did it seem like you did? Huh, answer that Ice Prince!" Rin yelled, rising from her seat. She'd just gotten the attention of the others, great.

"Rin…sit down…" Sesshomaru said in a whisper.

"No! I'm not going to sit around so you can mock my nature again!" Rin yelled as her lonely eyes became teased again with tears. Turning away Rin walked out the door into the pouring rain.

Getting up, Sesshomaru hurried after her, issuing the same downfall of water upon him," Rin!" He shouted over the rushing liquid.

Ignoring him, Rin ran to Kagome's, her salt-filled tears mixing with the rain,' Don't stop Rin…don't stop for him!' Her mind told her. But her heart was yanking her to freeze and fall into his arms in apology.

Sesshomaru used his demonic speed to catch up and latched onto her forearm, spinning her around, he pulled her to his chest and whispered," I'm sorry…now stop crying…" He said holding her close.

With her breath hitched in her throat Rin submitted herself and said," Sesshomaru…" She wrapped her arms around his waist and dug her face into his drenched shirt," I'm sorry…" With widened eyes Sesshomaru slowly found his arms closing around her. Closing his optics he sighed then said," Your wet…again." Rin giggled gently then said," Can I stay back at your house? I'll call Kagome in the morning and explain…I promise."

Sesshomaru nodded then guided her to the car. Sitting in the driver's seat he noticed her scent of tears had faded. He smirked at this and brought her back to the home. Entering the house the two retreated to their rooms. Changing into their pajamas, Rin walked into his room asking a simple yet complicated question," May I…may I sleep with you…it's cold in my room…" She said slowly.

Sesshomaru wanted to blurt out,' No!' but instead his heart took control of his body and made him nod. With pure joy Rin climbed beneath his covers and snuggled in them. Walking from brushing his teeth into the bed, he looked over to Rin and saw she was looking at him, her eyes half-lidded in sleepiness," Good night Sesshomaru…" She said in a whisper," Good night Rin." He said back to her. Lying on his side he watched her roll over and self-consciously pulled her closer to him.

"So the youkai is slacking…by loving the mortal…yet his blood does not smell of desire…but hers does…"

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Whoa, editor's being strange...

Yup, I'm back...I greatly apologize, it's been MONTHS since I've posted any chapters...

I've lost my writing mood, but hopefully I'll get it back soon, I had this chapter preparred a while ago. I don't know why I'm sending it now. How strange.

Updates for the other chapters will be posted before Thanksgiving Break, yeah, a long timeline, but I'm short on ideas so this might be the only story being updated for now...sorry