Hey guys! Ok, I took a little long to update this chappie, and exams finished on Thurs so I totally slacked off... :S GOMENASAI! T_T Exams were a killer tho! Lol but I went to a boat cruise party on Sat/ and it was sooo fun! lol i danced for the first time in my life... and then we won our game in soccer again and we're still first :) Its officially Christmas break for us! And I have absolutely nothing to do until weekend comes... -_- Neway thats my life so far in a nutshell lol. Well, let me stop running on with my life hehe on to the story!

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-Chapter 13-What are we gonna do today?

DISCLAIMER: NOPE dont own him (Inuyasha)

"Alrighty then... so Rin has her plans for today..." Kagome said once Sesshomaru and Rin had left and everyone had gotten over the shock of the whole thing. "So that leaves us four. What should we do?"

Everyone seemed to think for a moment. Then, Sango suddenly said,

"Oh, Kags! Why don't we join that arts and crafts club?! It should be so much fun!"

"Oh yea! We could make a bunch of cute girly stuff, and it would be a great way to spend time together!" Kagome said enthusiastically.

"I know right!" Sango gushed. "And then we could make something totally awesome and give it to our boyfriends if we get any!"

Kagome blushed at this.

"Yea right..." she said softly. Inuyasha and Miroku exchanged a look and Inuyasha rolled his eyes. Girls.

"So when should we go?" Sango asked Kagome.

"How about now?"

"Great!"

Both girls got up and started to walk away when Miroku's voice suddenly stopped them.

"Hold on right there ladies," he said. Both girls stopped walking and turned around to face him.

"Yes?" Sango said impatiently.

"I'm sorry Kagome, but I'm afraid Sango's schedule for today is completely booked out," Miroku said. Both girls stared at him confused.

"Huh? What do you mean?" Kagome asked.

"Well, if I'm not mistaken, Sango and I have a date today," Miroku said coolly. Both girls' mouths dropped open.

"What?!" they shrieked in unison.

"Oh, you are very mistaken! Very mistaken indeed! I don't' have ANY date with your perverted butt!" Sango yelled angrily.

"Oh, you forgot? How unfortunate," Miroku said.

"I didn't forget anything 'cause I never made anything in the first place!" Sango shouted. Miroku just sat there staring at her totally calm... Kagome looked back and forth from Miroku's calm demeanor to Sango's fuming form.

"Well, which one is it San? Do you have a date with Miroku here or not?" she asked confused. Sango turned to Kagome incredulously.

"NOT! I just said it twice! I don't have a date with Sir-touches-a lot over there," she said, jerking her thumb in Miroku's direction. Inuyasha snickered but Sango shot him a look which quickly shut him up.

"I don't know San... Miroku looks pretty confident..." Kagome said doubtfully. Sango stared at Kagome in disbelief.

"Are you saying that you believe that perv over me?!" she demanded. Kagome ignored her, instead turning to Miroku.

"Why don't you explain Miroku? Before Sango has a seizure?" Kagome suggested. Miroku smiled.

"Don't you remember my dear Sango?" he began.

"Don't call me your dear anything!" Sango snapped. Miroku's smile didn't falter at her tone.

"My apologies. Last night, at the party, when we were dancing, you said that we could talk about why you were mad at me over smoothies."

Sango's face slowly lit up first in realization and then in horror. Her mouth dropped opened and her eyes grew wide.

"You… you thought I meant a date?!" she asked horrified, pointing a shaking finger at him.

"But you did. I said "It's a date then!" and you just smiled," Miroku said. Sango scowled at him.

"It wasn't a smile. It was a grimace and you just mistook it for a smile 'cause you were too busy being stupid and perverted to pay attention!" Sango said in a rather rude tone. Miroku still looked happy, perhaps even a little amused…

"You can say what you want, but you agreed to it, so it's still a date," he said arrogantly.

"No it's not! I'm not going out on a date with you!" Sango said angrily.

"Oh chill San. Just go on a date with the guy," Kagome said. All heads snapped to her in surprise.

"What?! What do you mean 'just go go on a date with the guy'?!" Sango demanded, horrified.

"I mean; give him a chance. It could be a nice opportunity for you two to become friends... maybe even more…" Kagome said winking. Sango made a face. "Besides, you said yourself that you hope to get a summer hottie. Miroku may just be him. And he's really cute too!" Kagome said. Miroku smiled happily.

"Summer hottie? Cute? More than friends? I am so scoring it with the chicks this summer!" Miroku whispered arrogantly to Inuyasha. Inuyasha rolled his eyes.

"It's only Kagome and Sango. Besides, they're our friends. No need to go crazy," Inuyasha whispered back.

"Yea, but they're both hot!" Miroku exclaimed.

"Whatever."

"San, just give Miroku a chance. Who knows... you might find out that you actually like him," Kagome said smiling. Sango snorted.

"Like something on that idiot? Doubt that!"

"But aren't you guys friends?"

"Well...yea..."

"And didn't you have fun with him at the party last night?"

"Maybe..."

"Exactly! See?"

"See what? What's your point?" Sango asked warily.

"Just go with him San. And if he tries anything perverted kick him where the sun don't shine," Kagome said. Sango laughed. Inuyasha on the other hand raised an eyebrow at that, and then slowly reached down to protect his...erm... nether regions...

"So... is it a yes or a no?" Miroku asked hopefully. Sango sighed and turned to him. She hesitated for a while before finally saying,

"Okay. I'll spend the day with you. BUT you have to promise to keep your hands TO YOURSELF! Got that?" Sango said firmly. Miroku nodded eagerly. Sango glared at him suspiciously for a few seconds. Then, her expression softened and she gave a resigning sigh.

"Fine," she said, sticking out her hand. "Let's go."

"Yes!" Miroku exclaimed. He grabbed Sango's hand and the two proceeded to leave.

"Hey San! Wait!" Kagome called. They stopped and Sango turned around.

"Yea?"

"Why are you holding Miroku's hand?" Kagome asked.

"Oh. So that he won't try to touch me in any inappropriate way whatsoever," Sango answered simply, squeezing Miroku's hand hard to make her point. He winced in pain and Kagome laughed.

"Okie-dokie. See you at lunch then?"

"Yea...whenever that is..." Sango said dryly. Kagome laughed again.

"Alright. Have fun you two love-birds," she said smiling. Sango made a face and stuck her tongue out at Kagome before her and Miroku left the cafeteria.

After Miroku and Sango were out of sight, Kagome turned to Inuyasha.

"Aren't they just the cutest?" she asked sighing. Inuyasha looked at her like she was crazy.

"No not really," he said in an indifferent tone. Kagome gave him "a look".

"Oh, come on! You can't possibly say that they don't look good together!" she said. Inuyasha shrugged.

"I don't care either way," he said. Kagome rolled her eyes.

"Well you know what I think?" she asked.

"What?"

"I think that we look really good together..." she suddenly said in a soft tone. She slowly moved her body close to him. Inuyasha's muscles immediately tensed.

"W-what? Are you serious?" he asked in a nervous tone. Kagome smiled.

"Mmmhmmm... don't you think so...?" she purred. She moved closer to him until their faces were close together. Inuyasha started to sweat and his heart thumped hard in his chest.

'What's going on?' he thought to himself. 'What's all this all of a sudden?'

"A-Are you serious K-Kagome?" Inuyasha asked nervously. Kagome didn't answer. She just stared straight into his eyes for a very long time. Then, she started to move closer to him, and she closed her eyes as if she were going to kiss him. Inuyasha froze, unable to move his body. All he could do was watch as the raven-haired girl's lips came closer to his…

Suddenly Kagome broke away from him and smiled.

"Just kidding!" she said brightly. Inuyasha's mouth dropped open and he stared at her surprised and confused.

"Huh?"

"Did you actually think I was gonna kiss you? Please!" Kagome said. She giggled lightly. Poor Inuyasha just sat there staring at her dumb-founded. Kagome studied his expression before gasping.

"No way! You actually thought I was serious!" she laughed. Inuyasha's cheeks glowed red.

"Nyaha!" she said. She stuck her tongue out and winked at him. "I was just getting you back for yesterday! And you said I was gullible!"

She dissolved into a fit of giggles again, but Inuyasha didn't find any of it funny. He crossed his arms and pouted and turned his head away from Kagome.

"You're heartless," he said in a petulant tone. Kagome smiled.

"Aw, lighten up! It was just a joke! Besides, why would you want to kiss me anyway?"

Inuyasha's ears twitched at that. She was totally right... why would he want to kiss her? I mean, she was okay looking, but he definitely didn't like her in that way!

"I guess you're right..." he said slowly. Kagome looked at him puzzled.

"Right about what?"

"Nothing. Let's just pretend none of that ever happened, okay?"

"Ano..."

"Good! That's settled then!" Inuyasha said abruptly. "So, nice weather huh?"

Kagome stilled looked confused. Did he just change the subject without her realizing it?

"Yeah... I guess..."

"Perfect for playing a game don't you think?"

"Yeah..."

"Do you play any sports?"

Damn! He was good!

"Funny you should ask that, 'cause, you know, back home I'm like an awesome volleyball player. I'm the captain of the team, and our team always places in the top three in national tournaments and stuff... not to brag or anything," Kagome said smiling. Inuyasha smirked.

"Yeah? Well our school team is the top... not to brag or anything," he said cockily. Kagome's smile immediately disappeared.

"Yeah, maybe with the kindergarteners. I hate to burst your bubble, but I play with big kids, not toddlers."

"Well I hate to burst your bubble, but 10 years old isn't 'big'."

"Hey! I play with my brother all the time, and he's mature for a 10 year old!" Kagome said defensively. Inuyasha raised an eyebrow and Kagome quickly shut up.

"Whatever. Our team are champions, not chumpions."

Kagome's eyes narrowed at him. Was he dissing her?!

"I'm sorry. That isn't by any chance a challenge is it?" she asked incredulously.

"And what if it is?" Inuyasha asked smugly.

"Well then I guess I'd just have to accept and then kick your sorry butt thereby proving my far superiority to your inferior skills," Kagome said smirking. Inuyasha raised an eyebrow.

"Alright then. How about we have a one-on-one volleyball match? Winner is the more superior. Loser is an ass."

"Okay. But let's make more this interesting..."

"How?"

Kagome seemed to ponder for a moment.

"I know! The loser has to do an embarrassing task. Anything that the winner picks!" Kagome said smiling evilly. Inuyasha's eyes opened wide.

"Wow! Nice!" he said, appraisal in his voice. Kagome smiled and nodded.

"I know."

"Well, I know what I'll make you do when I win. You're gonna have to walk around in a banana costume, cluck like a chicken every time someone laughs, do a banana dance in front of everyone and go up to a bunch of random people and tell them that they look delicious enough to eat, and then ask them if they want a banana!" Inuyasha said with a wicked gleam in his eye. Kagome's face turned red. Just the thought of her actually doing that was... unthinkable!

"Okay then. When I win... I'll make you wear a dog collar that says "Rover" on it and I'll carry you around on a leash. Every time I throw a stick, ball or frisbee you have to run and fetch it, whenever I whistle and call your name you have to come to me and when I tell you to sit or stay you have to be obedient. Plus, every time a stranger comes near you, you have to bark like a dog. And, whenever you go to eat, you have to eat out of a doggy bowl with the word "Fido" on it," Kagome said grinning. By the time she was done, a look of horror had replaced the smug look on Inuyasha's face, and Kagome seemed pleased with his overall reaction. That girl was EVIL!

"Fine. I'll take you up on that offer 'cause I've never lost a game before in my life."

"Well, prepare to start," Kagome said. "Get your dog collar ready."

"Get your banana costume ready."

"Let's go then!" Kagome said. Swiftly, they got up from the table and headed outside to the volleyball court to begin their grudge match.

"Hey Sesshomaru... do you know where you're going?" Rin asked the daiyoukai. She looked up at him and he could see the faintest hint of fear in her eyes.

"I'm a supreme demon lord. I have a natural sense of direction," he answered.

"Yea but... these are woods... with... wolves..." Rin gulped. Sesshomaru raised an eyebrow.

"So?"

"I'm just saying..."

"Are you by any chance scared?" Sesshomaru asked. Rin looked up at him. His eyes seemed curious, almost amused at the thought of her, weak little Rin, afraid. Immediately she fixed her face into something she hoped looked brave.

"Me scared? No! Not at all...!" she said trying to sound tough, but Sesshomaru's expression made it clear that he didn't believe her.

Suddenly, they heard a loud, howling sound in the distance. Rin shrieked and clung onto Sesshomaru's clothes. Her brave expression had completely vanished; the fear was totally obvious on her face. She felt a slight rumbling sound come from beside her, and she looked up only to see Sesshomaru looking completely amused. He wasn't smiling of course, but you could see that he found the situation totally funny.

"Not scared huh?" he asked. Rin looked away embarrassed.

"It just... startled me is all..." she mumbled sheepishly. Sesshomaru raised his eyebrow.

"You're shaking," he stated simply. Rin looked down at her hands surprised. She was shaking. She had thought that the ground was just rumbling beneath her.

"Are you okay?" Sesshomaru asked, almost sympathetically. Rin looked up at him, touched. His eyes actually held some degree of concern in it for her. When he caught her looking at him he quickly looked away.

"Not that I care or anything. I was just merely curious," he added, but Rin knew that he was lying.

"You're right... I am scared," Rin said. Sesshomaru looked at her stunned that she admitted it.

"Why?"

"I'm terrified of wolves…" Rin said softly.

"Why?"

"Bad memories...death... I don't wanna talk about it!" Rin said, squeezing her eyes shut. Sesshomaru stared silently at the terrified girl, and to his surprise tears started rolling down her cheeks.

"You're crying...?"

"I'm scared..." Rin whispered, clutching onto his sleeve.

"Then why'd you suggest that we come in the forest?" Sesshomaru asked, glaring at her hand on his sleeve, but not pushing her off.

"Because... I knew you would be here to protect me if something went wrong..." she admitted.

"So are you saying that you don't trust me any more then?"

"'No... I just can't help it... being scared that is..."

"Don't cry anymore Rin. I'm here... You may die a horrible painful death somewhere else with no one around to witness you die but you won't die while I'm here..." Sesshomaru said (as if that was supposed to be comforting!) He immediately felt weird... strange... Was he actually comforting someone? As in… caring for the way they felt? Rin stopped crying and looked up at him with admiration in her eyes.

"Sesshomaru! Thank you!" she said happily. Sesshomaru looked confused.

'But I didn't do anything…' he thought, with his eyebrow twitching.

'But of course you did Sesshomaru! Don't you see? You comforted her!'

'Why are you still here?!'

'I exist within you fool! You can never get rid of me!'

'Go away! I no longer wish to speak with you!'

'Aww, what's the matter? Upset because I know of your dirty little secret?'

'I have no secrets, especiall non of which are unclean.'

'Yes you do. Your little love secret. The one about you loving Rin.'

'What?! I do not love her!'

'And birds don't fly either.'

'Insolent fool! I, Sesshomaru, have never liked anyone before, yet alone love! Besides, it's only the second day of camp; it's impossible to develop feelings for anyone that quickly, especially feelings that I haven't felt since the day I was born.'

'Foolish Sesshomaru. Have you forgotten the last thing your father said to you before he died? Or were you just hiding it away in the dark corners of you mind in hopes that it would never come true? Ah, but it will, whether you want it to or not.'

'You speak of nothing but nonsense!'

'Maybe, but I also speak the truth.'

"Sesshomaru?" Rin said, breaking him out of his battle with his inner demon. He seemed to snap out of a deep trance, looking around him slightly surprised.

"What?"

"Um... not that I don't trust you or anything but... where are we going?"

Sesshomaru looked around. They had wandered farther into the woods than he intended for them to wander. Everything looked unfamiliar to him, and despite her efforts, he could see that Rin was scared.

"Don't be afraid. I'll trace our scent back," he said simply. Rin didn't look at all relieved as he had thought she would though. Instead, she looked even more scared.

"Okay... but what are we gonna do about the wolves?" she asked, gripping tighter onto his sleeve (which he just realized she was still clutching onto).

"Wolves? What wolves?"

"The ones that were howling for the past five minutes..."

"I didn't hear them."

"Well I did. And we're walking towards them, so I suggest we turn back. Please!" she begged.

"They're just wolves. They are no match for me."

"But I'm a weak, vulnerable human! They can kill me!" Rin whimpered. "Let's go!" she tugged on his sleeve urgently but he didn't budge.

"Why are you so afraid all of a sudden? What do you have against wolves?" Sesshomaru asked curiously. Rin looked down at the ground.

"Nothing... I just have bad memories from them..." she replied quietly.

"What kind of bad memories?"

"Look, I don't wanna talk about it, okay?!" Rin suddenly said forcefully. Sesshomaru was actually kind of surprised at her sudden change in moods. He looked at her. Her head was still bent down low, but he could see water dripping from off of her face, and he could smell the faintest trace of salt. She was crying. Again.

"Okay..." Sesshomaru said. After that, they just walked on in silence, except for an occasional sniffle from Rin. Finally Sesshomaru stopped walking and looked at Rin.

"You're still scared," he said. He wasn't asking her; he was telling her. She sniffed and nodded her head. He didn't say anything else. He just suddenly scooped her up in his arms, turned around and walked back the way they had come. Rin buried her face in her kimono, partially to hide the blush on her cheeks, and partially to stop her from crying. She wasn't crying because she was scared anymore. She was crying because she was touched at his consideration. It took them much less time getting back to the camp site than it did walking to the woods. They were back in a matter of minutes, and Rin was relieved to see other people (civilization she called it). But once they arrived at the camp site, Sesshomaru didn't put her down like she expected. Oh no; he continued to carry her in his arms all the way to their cabin. Well of course everyone was staring at them and Rin felt extremely embarrassed, but Sesshomaru was either totally oblivious to it all, or he didn't care. He just opened the door to her cabin, waltzed inside like he owned the place and closed the door behind him. Then, he walked to the living room and gently rested Rin down on the sofa, sitting beside her. He turned his body towards her and glared at her with such force that she started to feel uncomfortable.

"Ano... so thanks..." she said awkwardly, trying to make light talk. He didn't answer her; he just glared at her like she had done him something wrong. She tried again.

"We should try that again sometime..." she said lamely. All Sesshomaru said was,

"Why?"

"Huh?" his question surprised her. "Well... 'cause I like spending time with you I guess..." she said scratching her head.

"No, not that. Why was I nice to you?"

"Hm? Well... I don't know. You tell me."

Sesshomaru glared at her a while before finally turning away.

"I don't know either," he said, exhaling sharply. He sounded kind of angry.

"Why are you mad?" Rin asked confused. Sesshomaru looked at her.

"I am nice to no one. So why was I nice to you? Why was I unable to say no to you? I don't particularly like you yet it's only the second day of camp and you've already got me to dance with you, go on a walk with you, carry you to your cabin and comfort you." He said comfort as if it were a grueling, poisonous substance.

"Well... you make it sound like it's a bad thing...…" Rin said quietly. Sesshomaru glared at her again.

"It is."

"No. If it were bad then you wouldn't be doing it right?"

"And just what are you implying?"

"That you're not bad at all."

Sesshomaru seemed to get mad at that. His eye flashed red and he got up suddenly. He stared down at Rin coldly and said,

"Foolish human. I am in no way at all good, and don't you ever forget that. I may have saved you once, but I can assure you that it will never happen again, lest I cut off my own head first."

With that Sesshomaru spun around and gracefully marched out of the door, slamming it shut behind him. Hard. Rin just stared at the door as if he were still there, hurt, worried and confused. Only one word lingered in her mind...

'Sesshomaru...'

Okay, so there you have it! I hope the Fluffy in this chappie made up for my late update... FLUFFY!!! Lol aren't him and Rin the cutest? Anyway, R&R (thats read and review) and I'll get the next chappie up quicker k? Any constructive criticism is welcome, but pla no flames. Anyway, I'm out! Until next time:

~Mata Ne!~ ^_^