Rin landed with a solid thump on the hard ground at the bottom of the well. "Ow!" she yelped.

She rubbed her butt tenderly. When she looked up, the entrance of the well was only partially lit, like the light was being covered. Rin stood. "Hello?" When no one answered, she called louder. "Hello?"

A sound of a door opening and closing shut her up quickly. She waited as footsteps sounded their way toward her. "Inuyasha, I swear if you even think that you could just come here and-" A head appeared at the opening of the well. "Rin?"

"Hello, Kagome."

"Rin? What is Kami's name are you doing in my well?"

"Oh, I just thought I could drop by and visit for a while."

Kagome disappeared for a second then reappeared with a wooden ladder. "Here. Climb up."

Rin did as she as told and was soon standing next to Kagome, who helped dust her off. "What happened?"

"Um," Rin hesitated. "Inuyasha kind of threw me down the well."

"He did what?" Kagome huffed. "Oh the insignificant jerk! I am so terribly sorry, Rin. How did he come to find you?"

"Well, Sesshomaru-sama sent me on Ah-Un to a meadow and there I wandered about and found you and him in the middle of a fight. You left and I tried to slip away but he caught me before I could."

"Why would Sesshomaru send you to a meadow?"

"For a picnic, I believe."

"A picnic?" Kagome looked at Rin questionably. "Rin, how old are you now?"

"Almost into my fifteenth year," Rin replied.

Kagome shifted on her feet. "Rin, um, are you and Sesshomaru, like, dating?"

Rin cocked her head to the side. "What does dating mean?"

Kagome swallowed. "Are you and Sesshomaru . . . together?"

Rin's eyes widened and Kagome knew the truth. "Oh my gosh you are! Oh, wow, I didn't even think that the cold hearted bastard even knew how to like someone! This is a miracle."

Rin stared at Kagome while she had her outburst. Then she laughed along with her, clutching the edge of the well for support. "Yes, well, I am a woman now, so I guess he thought it was okay."

Kagome looked at her with sympathy. "Oh, you've started your period. Man, I remember that. Don't worry, the first time is always the hardest. I recommend heating pads and banana's for the cramps. Advil or Midol usually work for them, too."

Rin frowned. "What's a heating pad. Who are Advil and Midol?"

Kagome broke out into laughter once more. "Oh, Rin. I have many, many things to teach you."

Several hours had passed, and Rin learned what everything a teenager would need in the modern world-from cell phones to something called Twitter. Kagome even had most of the things she was teaching Rin about. She gave Rin her cell phone to play Angry Birds and let her fiddle on her laptop as well.

"Where does all this stuff come from?"

"Manufacturers." Kagome shrugged. "The devices use electricity. That's why all those big poles with wires attaching to them are outside. They produce electricity for our home."

Rin couldn't grasp the concept easily, so Kagome just let her play with her newfound toys. After a while, Rin began to grow bored with the Nintendo DS. Her thoughts wandered to Sesshomaru. Where was he? Did he realize she was gone? Did time stop in the feudal era while she was here? No, she knew that wasn't possible. Kagome would leave for home and come back and time would have passed. At least, Rin thought it did.

Kagome snuck over to her drawers and pulled one out. From it, she took a large plastic bag filled with goodies. She passed it to Rin. "Here," she said. "Try some of these."

Rin stared at the bag in her lap. "What's the big yellow thing?"

Kagome's mouth dropped. Then she pulled it back up into a smile. "That, my dear, is a twinkie."

He woke furious. Things were thrown around the room, furniture was overturned, the curtains were ripped with claws, but strangely, the bed was untouched.

"Where is she?" he all but screamed at Jaken.

Jaken swallowed loudly and came out from his hiding place behind the discarded desk. "We do not know, milord. None of your staff can follow after her into the well. The power of the priestess is far too strong."

Sesshomaru's brilliant red eyes narrowed on the imp. "Find the mutt."

Jaken stuttered, "The m-mutt, m-milord?"

"Find the half breed. Bring him to me."

Jaken bowed deeply, understanding clearly. Inuyasha has travelled through the portal before. He will do so again. Or else.

Rin swallowed her third twinkie. "Those are delicious, Kagome."

Kagome grinned. "I know, right!"

Rin glanced out the window and noticed it was getting darker. She thought about going home, back to the feudal era and Sesshomaru. She wondered if he was worried or just passive about her missing. She hoped Ah-Un didn't get into any trouble.

"Kagome," Rin sighed.

"Yeah?" Kagome replied around a mouthful of sweets.

"Do you love Inuyasha?"

Kagome paused her chewing. After a moment, she swallowed and looked over at Rin. "I guess I do. We've been together for so long. I think I'm just mad at him because he hasn't proposed to me yet."

Rin raised her eyebrows. "He told me is was because he told you that you were cooking the noodles all wrong."

Kagome chuckled. "Yeah, well. Before he said that, I was hinting about us spending the rest of our lives together. I was trying to give him the idea to ask me to marry him. I was cooking a special meal I had planned for the both of us. I had hoped it would bring out the mood for him. I was saying cute, romantic things. But he ignored everything I said! He didn't even say anything romantic back! I grew upset and when he casually mentioned I was cooking everything all wrong, I just blew up. I couldn't stand him anymore. I just wanted some alone time, away from him and the feudal era." She sighed. "I love him, more than anything. But sometimes, he can be such a prick."

Rin smiled softly at Kagome. She didn't know what else to do, so she spoke up. "Who is Bruno Mars?"

Kagome brightened. "Come on!"

She led her to the living room and Rin watched as she hooked up various snake like things Kagome called wires. She settled down on the couch and patted next to her, indicating Rin to sit as well.

The thing called a laptop was settled on Kagome's legs. She began typing furiously and the big box in the center of the room lit up. Rin yelped and backed away from the thing. Kagome chuckled. "No worries, Rin. It's called a television, or TV for short. We get to watch Bruno Mars on it."

And without another word, Kagome had a video of Bruno Mars singing how he liked a girl just the way she is. Rin instantly loved the sound of his voice booming from the things Kagome called speakers. The words he sang made Rin ponder. Sesshomaru would never sing to her, but would he say or at least think the way about her as Bruno Mars thinks about the girl he is singing to? She wanted to be told her smile stopped the whole world. She wanted to be thought of as amazing. Sesshomaru said she was his mate. Rin turned to Kagome when the song finished. "Kagome, what is a mate?"

Kagome's eyes widened. "Why do you ask?"

"Because when I was at Sesshomaru's castle, he called me his mate." Rin saw Kagome's eyes grow wider. "What is it? Is it so awful?"

Kagome burst out laughing. "Oh, no. Quite the opposite."

Rin blushed. "But what is it exactly?'

Kagome put the laptop on the coffee table and turned to face Rin. "While I was stuck for months on end in the feudal era, I learned a few things. Inuyasha did most of the informing, but some things I learned on my own. Like what being a mate means." Kagome sighed. "How do I say this . . . ? Well, every powerful demon-like Sesshomaru-has a mate, who is his other half. A mate balances out the demon's control. She keeps the calm in the demon. If a mate is lost or dead, the demon cannot be in control. More likely than not, the demon winds up dying because he is so weak without his mate.

"Now, animals demons-again, like Sesshomaru-have a more . . . animalistic trait when it comes to their mate. Inuyasha once told me that dog demons are extremely possessive and jealous. Even though he's only half dog demon, Inuyasha has most of the traits that are of a full dog demon. When I mentioned Bruno Mars and he got all riled up about it was an example of his jealousy. And I'll admit it, I thoroughly enjoy his possessiveness and jealousy; keeps me interested and reminds me he still loves me.

"But since Sesshomaru is a full dog demon, he might be even more so toward you-maybe more than that since you're only human. Every animal demon has to claim their mate or else some other demon has to chance to steal her from him. For example, cat demons scratch their mate's back, dog demons bite their mate's neck, wolf demons bite too, I think."

Rin's hand instinctively went to her next, where Sesshomaru had bitten her on separate occasions. Then her hand glided to her right arm, where the four puncture marks were still visible. He had bitten her several different times and in different places.

"But," Kagome continued while Rin's mind pondered. "In order to seal the mating process, they have to actually, you know . . . do it."

Rin's eyes snapped up. "Do what?"

Kagome blushed. "Oh, well . . . you know. It." Kagome sighed and put her head in her hands. "Um, they have to actually mate. Like, as in, have . . . sex."

It was Rin's turn to blush. "Oh."

Kagome looked up at Rin. Her eyes squinted at RIn curiously. "Rin, have you mated with Sesshomaru."

Rin's blush deepened. "Well, um. Yes."

Kagome's mouth dropped open. "I can't believe it! The bastard actually loves someone! This has to be a miracle!"

Rin smiled with her when Kagome said he loved her. But he never said that, so Rin couldn't quite believe her. "I'm sure Inuyasha loves you just as much."

Kagome stopped her giggles. Her eyes wandered the the wall across from her. "He sure does know how to show it."

Rin rubbed Kagome's back. "I'm sure once you return everything will be all right. He will talk to you and assure you of his feelings. You two will always bicker, but that just shows you care about one another."

"I just don't know anymore, Rin. He can be such an asshole."

"Well, let him apologize."

"I don't know. I want to go back, but he would just think he won."

"You two are thinking of this as a game?" Rin asked.

Kagome chuckled. "Not exactly. I just don't want him to think I'll just keep going back to him. He didn't even come after me himself. He sent you to do it. Which was a complete asshole thing to do. He can't even man up and come down here to sweep me off my feet, take me to a temple and marry me. He rarely shows he cares about me, and when he does, I feel as though I force him to. I just wish, for once, he shows me how he truly feels without hiding behind his snarky attitude."

"I love you."

Both Rin and Kagome jumped at the new voice from the entrance of the room. There, in the doorway, stood a half demon. His eyes were locked on Kagome. Rin noticed something different about his face. It looked defeated, as though he was at a loss for words. Rin glanced at Kagome, who looked confused, but a hint of excitement shone in her eyes.

"I know I don't show it all the time. I guess I just didn't like the whole lovey-dovey stuff about it. I didn't think I needed to tell you. I thought you would just know it. I'm sorry I didn't come after you. I didn't know what I would do if I had. I shouldn't have thrown Rin down the well after you. I should have came after you myself and win you back. I love you, Kagome. More than I ever thought I could. I love you because you don't take all my crap. You just throw it back at me. You are an amazing cook, even if I annoy you about it. You see the best in things when I never can. I love you with all I have and will ever have. You are mine."

Kagome stood and approached Inuyasha. Her hand gently brush his white bangs, she squeezed his dog ear affectionately. Then she pulled him into kiss and they got lot in each other. Rin, suddenly feeling uncomfortable, stood and scooted past the tangled couple. She didn't know where to go, so when she ended up next to the well once again, she was surprised. How did she get back? Does she have to be with Kagome or Inuyasha?

Rin sat on the edge of the well. Did she want to go back? Of course she did. She could never keep up with all the things Kagome was telling her about-music and concerts, movies and actors, fast food and weight loss. Rin sighed stood up. She faced the opening of the well with no fear. She climbed onto the edge and stood on it. It looked so dark down there. What if she jumped and landed on the solid ground? Her tailbone still ached from her last fall. She decided she wanted to wait until Kagome or Inuyasha could take her back.

But as she tried to step down from the well, her foot slipped and she narrowly missed hitting her head against the edge as she plummeted down into the well. Rin's scream could be heard from miles away, she was sure. She attempted to cover her face as she was about meet her doom.

She was sure by now she would have already slammed into the cement ground of the bottom of the well, but when she peeked an eye through her arms, she saw she was floating in midair. She was a foot away from the ground, but levitated over it. She yelped in fear. And then she landed on the ground with a soft thump. She rubbed her sore elbow that she landed on and looked up to the mouth of the well. It was still dark out.

"Hello?" she called. "Kagome, Inuyasha? I need some help getting out."

No one answered. She called out louder. "Hello. . . ? Can you two stop for just one second and help me?"

Still no answer. Rin grunted and looked about the well for some means of getting out. That's when she noticed the vines that clung to the side of the well walls. She touched one and tugged hard at it. It didn't budge. So that means . . . Rin put all her weight on the vines, and they still hell strong. She began to climb out of the well. Climbing trees came in handy for a situation like this. Once she got to the mouth of the well, Rin practically flung herself of the edge and landed in a heap on the grass.

What? Grass? Glancing around, Rin saw that she was back in the forest when Inuyasha found her. A relieved sigh escaped her lips. Now all she had to do was figure a way back to Sesshomaru's castle. Rin stood up and dusted her self off. Her kimono was dirty, so was her knees and arms. Once she got back, she'll beg Chi to draw a bath with those bubbles once again.

Rin glanced side to side, wondering which direction she came from when she found Inuyasha and the well. Deciding on a path, Rin began to walk in that direction. But a sudden sound made her freeze mid step. The sound came again; a rustling in the bushing a few yards from him. Rin ducked behind tree instinctively. Her hands were shaking. She was suddenly paralyzed with fear when the sound came closer. If it was a demon or any other threat to her, she had no means to protect herself. She knew to fight, but she never had to with Sesshomaru around.

Rin closed her eyes as the sound crept closer and closer. Without warning, something snaked out and grabbed her wrist, turning her around and slamming her back into the thick tree. Rin yelped in pain. But her cries where silenced with a pair of lips slammed down on her own, swallowing her screams. Rin's eyes widened and frantically tried to break away from her attacker, but then she saw white and instantly recognized what it was: mokomoko. Rin glanced into the eyes of her attacker and saw bright red orbs staring back at her, hungry misting in the pupils.

Beneath the kiss in smiled and pulled Sesshomaru closer to her, closing her eyes and deepening the kiss. Sesshomaru pressed against her, pinning her to the tree and nearly cutting off her air. Before Rin could complain about the bark digging into her hip, Sesshomaru released her lips. His hands were petting her face and neck and chest, making sure she was real.

He wrapped Rin up in his arms and made a dash for the castle without saying a word. Rin snuggled into mokomoko, enjoying the feeling of warmth it brought. She was back with her demon.

They arrived at the castle in less than a minute. Sesshomaru passed the guards, flew by Jaken and his rambling, and went directly to the bathroom. Rin sighed in contentment when she saw her tub full of steamy water and white bubbles. Without warning, Sesshomaru put Rin on her feet and literally tore off the kimono.

His eyes raked her body, but not in the hungry way he had before. This time, it was as if he was examining her every body part, looking for wounds or any sign of injuries. When he was content with the front, he turned her around and examined her back. She knew she had a few scraped on her legs from the fall, but nothing serious. Still, Sesshomaru grabbed her once more and sat her down on the cold marble edge of the tub.

He gently picked up her right leg and licked each scab and scrape. They healed instantly at the touch of his tongue. Rin watched as he healed all her minor wounds. He finished and gently trailed kisses up her thigh. His head leaned against her stomach, taking in her warmth. His arms wrapped around her back and held her close to him. She placed her hands on his head and absently stroked his hair. She felt rather than heard him take in her scent. He kissed her stomach and she returned the gentleness with a kiss on the crown of his head.

"Care to join me?" Rin indicated toward the still hot bath. Sesshomaru stood and stared down at her. She stood as well and leaned her body against his. Slowly, she untied his kimono and slipped her hands beneath it to feel his hot skin. She slowly removed each article of clothing, whilst Sesshomaru remain still as a statue, staring at the wall behind her. She marveled at the sight of her naked mate. His toned body practically glistened in the candlelight. Standing on her tip toes, Rin forced Sesshomaru to look at her. "Stay with me."

She took his hand and gently tugged him toward the steps into the bath. He allowed himself to be towed into the warm bubbles. Rin grinned at his obvious distaste in the two foot high, floating white things. Rin wanted to have some fun now that she was with her mate once again.

Her mate. That's the second time she's referred to him as such. But he was, wasn't he? If she was his mate, why can't he be hers as well?

Her mind back on her idea of fun, Rin closed the gap between them and kissed him softly on the cheek before whispering, "Find me if you can."

And with that she disappeared into the bubbles. She knew he could find her in an second, but she didn't mind. She loved the way he held her when he did-as if all the pain in the world ended as long as he was holding on to her. She was reminded of Bruno Mars and his song. She still wanted Sesshomaru to say those things to her, but she came to realize that his manner of affection was more show than tell.

Rin was so deep in thought that when Sesshomaru's arms wrapped around her torso, pulling her back into his strong chest, she squeaked in surprise. His nose dove into her neck and she submitted willingly.

He turned her around in his arms until she faced him, her mate. She reached up and touched his face affectionately, drinking in the sight of him as he was doing to her. She leaned forward ever so slightly to see if he would respond. And he did, instantly. The kisses they shared were at first gentle and small, but soon grew heavy with passion and lust. Sesshomaru practically lifted her until her legs were neatly wrapped around his waist, her sex in perfect line of his growing member.

He entered her gently, as if she would break if he went to fast. The pain she felt when he first entered faded away and she bit his bottom lip to make him go faster, harder. Sesshomaru slammed Rin against the wall of the tub, reacting to her nip, and thrusted himself inside of her.

She climaxed before he did-all four times they did it.

When the water had turned cool and Rin was washed, Sesshomaru led her out of the tub and personally dried her with a towel. She had washed her hair, body and face, but for some reason, Sesshomaru would not allow Rin to dry herself. Once he finished, his nose once again found its way into the crook of her shoulder, licking the spot where he bit her more than once whilst in the tub.

Rin gave a shudder of happiness and allowed Sesshomaru to lead her away from the bathroom, down several halls and into the bedroom-their bedroom.

Sesshomaru laid her down on the bed, covered her naked body with sheets and began to turn away.

"Where are you going?" she asked sleepily.

"I will be back," was all he answered.

Rin glanced about the room. Everything was torn up and thrown across the room. Rin gaped and when Sesshomaru came through the door once more, Rin raised an eyebrow and gestured to the disheveled room. "What has happened?"

Sesshomaru's eyes did not betray him. "You need not know."

And with that, he climbed into bed with her, pulling her as close to him as he possibly could. There naked flesh pressed against each other and Rin soaked up his warmth.

Her eyes shuddered close, but before she allowed the dark to take her, she muttered on last thing. "I do love you, Lord Sesshomaru."

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Author's Note:

Yay! I finally updated! I didn't even realize it's been over a year since I updated. My life has just been so crazy. But if you are still with me, I sincerely love you! I hope you all have just enjoyed the latest chapter.

Please keep with me. Summer is here and it's time to wrap up this love story. This is not the last chapter. I have more to go on this story. Review, as always, loves!

With love,

Willow