Wooo! I like this chapter! :D This is where Rin and Sesshomaru get together and where the plot begins. sorta. technically it started the first chapter, but now you get the first taste of conflict. So enjoy! Review responses down below.
We walked into the cafeteria, all eyes were trained on us. Rin looked so different, in her gothic outfit. She led the way back to our table, with me walking behind her.
"Woah! Who's this? What happened to our perky Rin?" Sango commented on Rin's clothes.
"Yeah, really! How did you even change so fast?" Ayame questioned.
Rin put on a fake smile that was pretty conivincing, if I didn't know better. "Wood elves can make plants grow even when dead. I used the plant fibers in my clothes to make this. And then to change my everything else. We can also alter minerals and animal byproducts as well. Like leather and silver," Rin explained as she sat down.
"Oh, wow! That would be so useful! You'd never have to go shopping again!" Kagome got a dreamy look in her eyes.
Rin cracked another smile. "Yup. No shopping. Elves can make everthing they need. A lot easier than humans too." She gave Kagome a wink.
During lunch Rin was quieter than normal and just pushed her salad around on her plate. Now, of course, being the great lord that I am, I am not acustomed to waiting for anything, so I'm really impatient. Thus I could sit and glower for only 6 minutes and 38 seconds. Yes, I counted.
I didn't know quite what was bothering Rin, only that something definately was. So I acted on my instinct. I rose from my seat. "Rin, come." It wasn't a suggestion. It was an order and Rin knew it.
She hesitantly stood up and I took her hand and led her away from the cafeteria. I would make it up to her. I'd buy her whatever she wanted to eat after school, and I didn't think that Rin eat very much anyways.
I kept walking with her by my side, yet slightly behind me, her hand in mine, until I reached a totally deserted hallway that I was sure no one would come to interupt us, then I turned.
"Rin, what's wrong?"
"What? Nothing, why would you think something was?"
I unconsiously squeezed Rin's hand. "Don't lie to me. I know you better than that. Something's bothering you. Tell me." Rin looked away, but I saw her mask cracking. Letting go of her hand, I put my hands on her shoulders, and lowered my head to her level, and let my emotions show through my eyes. "Rin. You can trust me. Please."
It was the please that did it. Her eyes connected with mine and her mask broke away. Her expression was severely depressed. Her unusually dull almost-gray eyes were filled with unshed tears.
"I-it's my dad. He's... gone missing. I... I don't know what to do Sesshomaru! He's an extremely good fighter, much better than me or mother, so whoever captured him... They can't be good! Goddesses above... I-I just can't-" The dam finally broke and the tears started to slide down Rin's cheeks. It broke my heart to see her like this. To see the girl that I love like this... Yes, that's it, I love her! I love my Rin and I won't let her go.
I pulled her forward gently and wrapped my armsa around her. Rin didn't hesitate to cling to me and cry into my shirt, which would undoubtably be ruined, but I could care less. I just held her shaking form as she sobbed into my chest.
When her tears subsided, Rin pulled back, looking away sheepishly. "Sorry." Rin tried to pull away, but my arms were like a vice grip around her. She looked back up at me in confusion. I unwound one of my arms from around her waist, raising it to brush away the remaining tears gently.
"There's nothing to be ashamed of, Rin. When my father died, I was a wreck, even if I didn't show it. Come on. Let's go get you cleaned up and then we'll find your dad. Don't worry." A corner of my mouth twitched upward in a soft reasuring almost-smile for a second or two.
"Thank you Sesshomaru, but... You don't have to do that."
"Rin. I'm coming with you. There's no way I'm going to let you go somewhere so dangerous alone."
"But you have to go to school!"
I raised an eyebrow. "Please, this isn't the first time I've skipped classes, not even close, and it won't be the last. I want to do this either way, I want to help you, Rin. So let me." If it was anyone other than Rin, I would have just told them not to argue with me, but I was pretty sure Rin could hand my ass to me on a silver platter, so I didn't even try. Hell, if it was anyone other than Rin, I would have pushed them off me the moment they started crying and walked away telling them to suck it up.
"Sesshomaru..." Rin's eyebrows wrinkled slightly in a frown and she pursed her lips before sighing and giving in. "Alright. Just give me a minute."
Rin leaned her head against my chest once more. I moved the hand that was priorly cupping her cheek to rub her back soothingly. "Take your time."
"Sesshomaru? Why are you doing this?"
"Hmm?"
"Why are you so kind to me? Everyone, even Kagome says that you're an emotionless, cold rock."
"I'm sure Kagome didn't say that."
"Well, no, Miroku did, but she -and everyone else- agreed."
"Hmm. I'll have to... talk to him about that." Heh, like I was really going to talk. Wring his neck maybe.
"You still haven't answered my question."
"It's because I care for you."
"How much?" He question caught me off guard.
"Hmm?"
"How much do you really care for me? If you say as a freind, I may start crying again." My lips twitched upwards once more.
"I care about you much more than just a friend."
Rin lifted her head to look me in the eye hopefully, the color starting to come back to her eyes. "Really?" A full blown smile split across my face, before I lowered my lips to her's.
Rin melted into the kiss, knees buckling. I wound her arms around her waist, ppulling her even closer, our lips moving together for what seemed like an eternity before had to pull away to breathe. Stupid air. You'd think the great lord Sesshomaru wouldn't have to breathe, but noooooooo. Hmph.
Exchanging a glance with Rin, who's eye's burned with desire, much like mine, we came to a mutual desision. Our lips met again, halfway. Seeking further contact, I swept the tip of my tounge along her bottom lip asking permission.
Her lips parted instantly, allowing me full access that I took full advantage of. My tounge sensually swept into her mouth, stroking hers and vigorously exploring her moist cavern, leaving no inch untouched. It wasn't long before Rin started fighted back, her tounge fighting mine for dominance. I surrendered, letting Rin return the treatment I gave her, loving every minute of it. Sometime during all of this, Rin had wound her arms around my neck, her hands buried in my hair.
Eventually, we broke apart for air once again, but this time, instead of going back in, I opted for resting my forehead against hers, both of us panting heavily. A smile still graced my face, rare as it was, but I couldn't think of a reason not to smile right now. I mean, we will find her dad, soooo, yeah.
Pulling away slightly, I kissed Rin on both of her tears streaked cheeks. "Come on now, let's get you washed up." I -somewhat reluctantly- detangled myself from Rin, until the only thing that was holding us together was our hands.
I led her to the girl's bathroom, and then stood by the door, leaning up against the wall. "Take your time." I opened the door for her and Rin slipped in. I heard the water from the sink running for a bit, before Rin came out, drying her face with a black hankercheiff, probaly something she 'grew' from her shirt.
She looked to me for a second, before holding out said hankercheif, which turned white with only her name embroided in black on one edge. "A favor for my knight." Her lips twitched as she fought not to laugh, but I didn't have such self control.
I let out a warm chuckle, and took it from her, giving her a kiss on the cheek. "Thank you, my lady." I tucked the hankercheif into the back pocket of my jeans. "Now let's go find your father."
Here you go! I had fun writing this chapter and most of this was writen out on my phone, on several draft messages. Don't worry, I have a full keyboard (I gotz a black intensity), so my fingers didn't hurt. not that much. And now for my faithful reviewers!
Taraah36: Yeah, she was, wasn't she? and now you know. It may seem a bit rushed, but, eh, I'm eager to get started with some of the action! muahaha! Next chapter I plan on bringing in Rin's mom and two uncles, one of whom is a total ass. pardon my french. :D
Lynn-forever-01: Oh yes, Sesshomaru is soo going to be badass in this fic, don't worry. you'll get a taste in the next chapter.
Dragon: tehe, you got the wish you were (secretly) hoping for. I had it planned this way, cause Rin and Sesshomaru are soooo totally onee of the most perfect couples EVER (once rin grows up)! Besides, they kinda need to be together for this epical quest to make sense.