Chapter 5: Shopping with Sesshomaru

I lazily sat up in the bed the next morning. The sun filtered bright light into my room, which made me squint my eyes painfully. I stretched and yawned, and even dragged my fingers through my messy hair. I remembered the events of the party from last night, and even the after party that took place in Seshomaru's bedroom. I swear, I thought they were going to break the bed with all that pounding, and wake up the dead with the girl screaming so loud. I wondered if anyone else besides me heard all the commotion. I looked over to the clock on my nightstand and saw that it was 9AM. I decided that it was time to get up and start the day; I was never one to sleep in late. I was going to start with a shower first. I got out of bed, walked toward the dresser and pulled out a fresh towel along with my shower essentials. I made my way down the hall and toward the bathroom, and just as I was going to open the door, someone else on the other side did. Lo and behold it was Sesshomaru. I flinched back at the sudden surprise. Sesshomaru looked down at me with a frown, stepped around me and made his way downstairs. I sighed and went about with my shower.

XX

I ventured downstairs once I was done with my shower and getting dressed. Today I was wearing a pink top with short puffy sleeves, jeans and a pair of Converse. The living room was bright and inviting as the curtains were pulled back, casting everything in the morning glow. For a split second I almost forgot that I was staying with friends, but instead back at home, where it was just me and my mom and hanging with my friends.

"Good morning, Rin."

I looked behind to see Izayoi in an apron and drying her hands with a dish cloth.

"Good morning," I said back.

She gave me a warm smile. "Breakfast is ready if you're hungry."

I nodded my head. Breakfast did sound good right about now. I could already feel the gurgling of my empty stomach. I followed Izayoi into the kitchen, where at the table the dishes were set and her husband, Inutaisho was by now seated with a newspaper in his hand. Sesshomaru was present as well. I pulled out the chair from across him and sat.

Izayoi began to set the table with food like: pancakes and waffles, fresh fruit, toast, bacon and eggs, pitchers of milk and orange juice, and anything else that would be included for a hearty meal. Everything looked delicious, and my mouth was starting to water.

"Go ahead and take what you'd like," Izayoi told us.

I started with loading my plate with two pancakes, three strips of bacon, a piece of toast, and a variety of fruit.

Izayoi giggled and smile. "I see you've quite an appetite this morning."

I instantly blushed, feeling like a pig. I looked across from me to see that all Sesshomaru had on his plate were some wedges of oranges, a strip of bacon a single piece of toast.

"Oh, don't mind him," Izayoi stated. "Sesshomaru has always eaten like a bird." She took a seat at the table with the rest of us, placing some bacon and eggs onto her plate along with a single waffle. "Inuyasha had better get down here before the food gets cold."

Inutaisho grunted. "You know that boy, always getting up at the crack of lunch."

And speak of the Devil, when Inuyasha came grunting down the stairs, walking into the kitchen. He was wearing sweats, probably clothes that he slept in and took a seat with the rest of us. I noticed that his hair was a complete mess; shaggy and unkempt. He snorted, reaching for some toast, spreading jelly across it.

"Inuyasha, mind your manners," Izayoi advised in a stern voice.

"You could at least have cleaned up first," Inutaisho chimed in.

I glanced across the table to see Sesshomaru with his head down as he silently ate his breakfast. I wondered if he was still the same as from last night. I will admit, that he wasn't the friendliest. I wondered if he would even apologize for the way he behaved. I was snapped from my thoughts when I heard Izayoi call my name.

"Yes?" I answered.

"I said, would you like to come shopping with me?"

"Oh, yeah sure," I told her.

She smiled back at me. "We'll leave after breakfast."

I nodded my head and continued enjoying my food.

XX

Breakfast was over soon after that. Inuyasha left the house in a hurry, claiming he was going to hang out with friends, Inutaisho was gone for work, and now it was just Izayoi and I. I had no idea what Sesshomaru had planned today. She told me that she would meet me in the car, and for me to join her when I was ready. I dashed upstairs to retrieve my purse, and exit the house. I opened the passenger's door of the SUV, getting in and strapping on my seatbelt.

"Okay, I'm all set," I told her.

"Good, we've just got one more person to wait on," she informed me.

"Who?" I questioned.

I got my answer when Sesshomaru approached the SUV, sliding into the backseat. The beating of my heart began to speed up. I didn't know that Sesshomaru would be joining us on this little trip. I was sure he'd be out somewhere partying or something, or trying to get laid like last night. Izayoi started the car, and soon we were off.

XX

Our first stop was the grocery store. Finding a parking space, we disembarked from the car, Izayoi locating a shopping cart from the parking lot. We followed alongside her, as she mumbled to herself about what groceries she needed and the total everything would come up to. I stole a glance toward Sesshomaru again. He appeared cool and collected as usual. I stared down at my feet, sighing. Everything felt so awkward and forced ever since last night. I wondered if it would be like this for the rest of summer break. We continued onward, following behind Izayoi as she grabbed items from the shelf, placing them into the cart.

"Next we need fruit," she muttered. "Rin, Sesshomaru, can you guys do that?"

I nodded my head. "Yeah, sure." I looked toward Sesshomaru to see if he would be as receptive. As usual, he was emotionless.

When Izayoi still saw us standing there, she quickly shooed us away. I decided that it would be me that would take charge. I followed and read the signs of the aisles until we came upon the fruits and vegetables. The only problem was that I had no clue what to get since she never told us. I was considering the choices carefully, when Sesshomaru picked up a carton of strawberries, and began to bag some apples.

"She normally buys these," said Sesshomaru.

I was slightly taken aback. That was the most he had spoken since the day started. I figured that I would be cooperative so as not to set Sesshomaru back into the state he was in last night. Even though he seemed more talkative, there was still some apparent tension in his voice. I grabbed a carton of blueberries and a couple of mangos.

"What about these?" I asked.

"Yeah, she likes those too," Sesshomaru asked.

We continued picking a variety of fruit when I asked, "You think we have enough?"

Sesshomaru simply nodded his head. We located Izayoi in the aisle of cleaning products, grabbing jugs of laundry detergent.

"We got what you wanted," I announced.

Izayoi's face brightened and a smile spread across her face. "This is perfect! You guys are so much help."

For another thirty minutes we continued shopping, Izayoi muttering to herself about the items she needed, and occasionally sending Sesshomaru and I on a mission to retrieve what was on her list. We were soon done in no time, back in the parking lot and loading the groceries into the back of the SUV. I struggled with a heavy bag, and to my surprise Sesshomaru unburdened my load by taking it from me and putting it with the others. We joined Izayoi in the car once we were done.

"How about we hit the mall next, hmm? Sound fun?" Izayoi wondered. "We can get some things for your room, Rin."

I smiled and nodded my head, and once again we were off.

XX

The Kyoto mall was very large with at least five floors, and packed with people on every level. There were several cute and hip stores I wanted to see and check out. Izayoi had mentioned in the car that I could pick out anything I needed to spruce up my room, no matter the cost. She also advised that Sesshomaru should accompany me for safety reasons. So while she was off shopping, Sesshomaru and I were currently located in the most girliest of girl stores. Everything was decorated in pastel colors with frills and accessories. I instantly ran over to the bedding section, eyeing all the different arranges of duvets and their adorable patterns.

"Wish do you think I should buy?" I asked with joy in my voice.

Sesshomaru only grunted and answered, "I don't know. Pick whatever you want."

I sighed, hoping that maybe he would have some input. I continued on with rifling with everything that got my eye until I settled on a pale pink duvet with white printed flowers, a purple lamp, a heart-shaped alarm clock, a few posters, and I was all set. I headed to the check-out, while unfortunately being weighed down with all the items I was carrying. I wasn't surprised when Sesshomaru didn't offer to help. I lugged all my things to cashier, and she rang up my order. She bagged my order, all except for my duvet and was set to go. Just when I thought Sesshomaru was going to be the biggest jerk ever by making me lug all this stuff around, to my surprise he grabbed most of my bags without so much as a word and made his way out the front door.

I couldn't help but smile just a little. Maybe Sesshomaru wasn't so bad after all.

A/N: I hope to have chapter 6 up soon.