Disclaimer: I don't own Inuyasha or it's characters.
Sitting inside a large office Rin waits patiently for the social worker to enter. To occupy her time she starts looking around. A bookcase filled with books lines one of the walls. A large window looks out onto the street. Fake plants decorate a few of the corners and colorful pictures adorn the walls. A large desk sits near the center of the room. A plush high backed office chair on one side with a computer facing it and two smaller comfortable chairs sit on the opposite side. One of which is occupied by Rin. The door opens and a heavy set woman makes her way towards the chair behind the desk. Once she gets situated she turns her attention towards Rin. "Hello Rin."
"Hello Ms. Bryant." Rin didn't really like Ms. Bryant. She was a condescending woman who, Rin felt, didn't believe that any of the children she was meant to look over would ever accomplish anything. She has been Rin's social worker for five years now and Rin still couldn't feel comfortable in her presence. "How are you getting along?"
"Fine." Ms. Bryant reaches for a clipboard in one of the drawers in the desk. Grabbing a pen she starts writing a few things down. "How are Mr. and Mrs. Garton treating you?"
"There wonderful." Ms. Bryant just nods and flips through some of her papers on the clipboard. "Do they take you on any activities?"
"Umm we haven't been on any trips yet but we are planning to during the summer." Rin knows that they have no plans but doesn't want to say that to Ms. Bryant. Besides we are probably going to do something. "I see. How's school going? I know you had some problems at the beginning of the year. Any improvements?"
"Oh yes. Some of the kids just didn't understand my situation and you know how people can be but everything is much better now." Rin laughs nervously. "Well your grades are good. How about friends? I'm told you only have one."
"Doesn't everyone have one best friend?" Ms. Bryant sighs. "Yes but typically you have several other friends. I'm also told it's a boy. No girlfriends." Those tattle-tails. "Well, yes but…" Ms. Bryant raises her hand. "No need." Silence. Ms. Bryant writes a few things down on her clipboard. She turns her attention back to Rin. "You know I'm only looking out for your best interest." Rin nods. "Good. You can go I just need to have a few more words with Mr. and Mrs. Garton." Rin stands from the chair and heads to the door. Grateful to finally leave but not looking forward to the two hour car ride home.
On returning home from her visit with Ms. Bryant, Rin decides to go to Sesshomaru's house. Knocking on the front door Rin waits for a response. When the door opens Rin sees Izayoi. "Hello Rin."
"Hello Izayoi. Is Sesshomaru home?"
"Yes. Come in." Stepping inside Rin looks towards the living room and sees Tenshin sitting on the couch watching TV. Rin slowly walks over to the couch and leans over the back. "Boo!" Pretending to be started, Tenshin turns towards Rin. "Ah! You scared me!" Laughing, Rin leans back. "No I didn't but thank you for humoring me." Tenshin laughs. "Oh but you did." Rin giggles and heads down the hallway.
Smiling, Izayoi comes around the couch and sits down beside Tenshin who opens his arms for her to lean in. "She's good for him." Tenshin nods. "She is." After a brief pause Tenshin laughs. "They'll make beautiful babies don't you think?" Izayoi stares at her husband with an upraised eyebrow. "Isn't it too early to think of that love."
"Let's hope so." He won't let me erase his pain; I just want him to find happiness. He's been so miserable. Leaning down Tenshin places a kiss on Izayoi's lips. Suddenly his eyes light up and he pulls back with a smile. "I hope they have a girl!"
Before Rin reaches Sesshomaru's room the door to Inuyasha's room opens. Inuyasha steps out with Kagome behind him. "Hi Rin." Kagome waves to Rin with a smile on her face. Kagome is a tall beautiful girl with long black hair and hazel eyes. She's outspoken and friendly, though she does have quite the temper when she gets angry. She's always been someone who helps others, even when they don't want it. "Hello Kagome, Inuyasha." Inuyasha just nods his head in acknowledgement and grabs Kagome's arm. "Come on lets go." Kagome sends Inuyasha a glare and turns to Rin. "You should hang out with us sometime." Inuyasha starts tugging Kagome down the hall and Rin watches them make their exit. I might take her up on the offer, especially when Sesshomaru goes to college.
Outside, Kagome climbs into the passenger seat of Inuyasha's car. "I feel bad for Rin." Inuyasha grunts. "Why?"
"Because she only spends time with Sesshomaru. She's a sweet girl, she should have more friends."
"What she sees in that bastard I don't know. It makes me question her sanity." Kagome punches Inuyasha in the arm. "Inuyasha!"
When Rin gets to Sesshomaru's door she knocks once and pauses before entering his room. Sesshomaru is sitting on his bed leaning on the headboard reading a book. Rin closes the door behind her and walks over to his bed. She moves his arm and makes a space for herself against his chest. Once she's adjusted Sesshomaru looks down and gives her a quick kiss.
Rin isn't sure what they were. She guessed Sesshomaru didn't know either but since the beach they've gained a small level of intimacy, behind closed doors of course. Sesshomaru didn't want anybody finding out that he was in any kind of relationship with Rin besides what they already had. Rin hoped that what they had would last. I want to be with Sesshomaru forever.
At school the next day Rin is walking to her last class of the day, grateful that so far she doesn't have a huge homework load. Turning the corner she bumps into someone. Turning with a quick sorry Rin is about to carry on but a hand stops her. "Where do you think you're going?" Rin looks to see Kagura's angry face. "I'm sorry?" Kagura points to a chemistry book lying on the ground. "Pick it up." Rin quickly reaches down, picks up the book and hands it to Kagura. Kagura snatches it and glares at Rin. "Watch where you are going next time or I won't let you off so easy." With a huff Kagura continues on her way. "Don't let her get to you." Rin looks to her left and sees Kikyo. Kikyo is apart of Kagura's group of friends. She's tall and pale, with long brown hair which she usually keeps in a high pony tail; she has dark brown eyes that make you feel like she's much wiser than her years. She doesn't make a show to dress herself up in the latest fashion or wear a lot of makeup like the other girls in the group, but she has a natural beauty that most are envious of. Unlike the rest of the people she hangs out with though, she's quite and doesn't get involved in their down talk of other people. Rin always wondered why she was around them; she always seemed out of place. "She's really just jealous of you."
"Jealous?" Rin's brows furrow in confusion. What could she be jealous of me for? "Because he doesn't like her the way he likes you. She's had a crush on him for a really long time."
"Who?"
"Who do you think? Sesshomaru. To be honest I think you and him make a better couple, but she doesn't see it that way." Rin blushes. "We're not a couple." Kikyo gives a small laugh. "If you say so Rin." With that Kikyo walks away. Rin just stares after her. If she thinks we are a couple than who else does? Oh Sesshomaru will be so mad. Deciding not to think about it Rin continues on her way to class, hoping to make it on time after the delay she had.
Sesshomaru is the last to get out of class when the final bell rings. Making his way down the hallway he is stopped by Koga. "Hey so you going to the party tomorrow night?" Sesshomaru turns to Koga. Koga is about four inches shorter than Sesshomaru. He has short brown hair, a lean build and a cocky attitude. "No." Sesshomaru moves past Koga but stops at hearing his voice. "To busy banging that little girl you hang out with." Sesshomaru turns to Koga, angry that he would suggest that. "No, there is nothing going on between us." Koga laughs. "Really? You can't fool me man. She's cute but I figured you would be into real women not little girls but hey we all have our own tastes." Sesshomaru storms over to Koga and grabs the collar of his shirt and throws him into the wall. "Hey man…"
"Shut up. There is nothing going on between us. Why would I waste my time on someone like her? A lonely little girl with no family. I don't want to go to your stupid party because it's a waste of time, just like you!" With that Sesshomaru gives Koga a final push and turns away. After taking two steps he pauses, eyes widening. Rin is standing a few steps away. Tears forming in her eyes she looks to Sesshomaru. "Oh look, the waste of time showed up. Say 'hi' Sesshomaru." Koga says pushing himself off the wall and approaching the couple. "Rin I…" Before Sesshomaru can finish Rin turns and runs away. Koga stands beside Sesshomaru. "I say you fucked up." Sesshomaru turns to Koga and punches him, causing Koga to fall to the ground. Angry Sesshomaru storms off. How am I supposed to fix this!
Running with tears falling down her face, Rin decides wants to be anywhere but home. Turning into the park she makes a dash behind some shrubs where she knows there to be a small space where she can fit. A spot she hasn't felt the need to use since her and Sesshomaru became close. Taking a deep breath Rin tries to calm herself. How could he say that? Just thinking about his cruel words and the way he said them makes more tears fall. Hugging her knees Rin tries to think. Maybe he didn't mean it. After all they had discussed what being with her would do to his image. She'd be fifteen soon, but then he'll be nineteen. It would seem wrong for them to be together until she got older. At least until she turned eighteen. She was underage, he could get into trouble so they had to hide any intimate relationship that they had. But does that justify his words? NO. He can deny it, but he went too far. I want to forgive him. She felt weak willing to forgive him so quickly, even without an apology she wanted to forgive him. She knew what time she had with Sesshomaru was running out, he would be leaving for college soon and she didn't want to waste what time they had together like this. But she hurt. I should be used to this pain, but I love him. Unsure of what to do, Rin sits in silence. I don't want to be alone anymore.
Where is she? Sesshomaru is sitting on the front porch of his house waiting for some sign of Rin. After seeing her run from him, and getting a good distance away from Koga, Sesshomaru stood in silence for a moment trying to figure out what to do. He wasn't good in these kinds of situations and wasn't sure of the best way to approach it. When he got home he went straight to Rins house but Lolita said that Rin wasn't home. She seemed worried about Rin's location not being known but told Sesshomaru that when Rin showed up she'd let her know that he wanted to speak with her. So here he was, waiting. How pathetic. As time was moving Sesshomaru's anger at himself, which he was directing towards Rin, was increasing. She should've understood that I didn't really mean what I said. She shouldn't have ran. She… the list went on, but he knew he was to blame. All he really wanted to do at this point was hold her and tell her to never run from him again. As the sun was setting, Sesshomaru decided to give up and head inside. I will try and speak with her tomorrow. As the door was closing behind him he missed the figure walking up the street.