Disclaimer- I don't own any of the characters.
AN: Sorry about the wait for the rest and but I haven't been feeling well lately. Thank you to everyone who's reading. Forgive me for not replying individually.

Rin picked up the brushes from the art supply store but didn't go back to Sesshomaru's office. She was too excited about the tickets to do any work. She owed him big time for this. Rin wondered what she could get or do for him as a way of saying thank you. Maybe I can cook him dinner, she thought. After spending most of the day buying more art supplies, she decided to cook him dinner. Rin was just beginning too cook when Sesshomaru came home.

"You're cooking?" he asked when he walked into the kitchen.

"Don't look so shocked. Just because I don't cook doesn't mean I can't." she said. "I did study culinary arts."

"For one semester wasn't it? What exactly did you learn in that short amount of time?" he asked.

"How to poison you." Rin answered sarcastically.

"Killing me will have to wait. I'm eating out."

"Want company? I'm all for you buying me dinner."

"Not this time. I won't be alone."

"You've got a date?" she asked once she realized what he meant.

"Yes."

"If you have a date, why are you here?"

"To pick up some papers and change."

"Can I meet her?"

"No."

He grabbed a bottle of water from the refrigerator and left. So much for cooking him dinner, she thought. So Sesshomaru wouldn't question why she wasn't cooking anymore, Rin took what she had and turned it into a quick simple meal. Through it all, Rin couldn't help but to wonder about the woman he was going out with. After she cleaned up, Rin decided to work on the mural for a little while. She had just climbed up the ladder when the doorbell rang.

"Sess, door." she yelled.

There was no way she was getting down just to open the door. Sesshomaru came out of his room and went to open the door.

"Veronica, I thought we were supposed to meet at the restaurant?"

"Really? I must have misunderstood."

Rin, who was still up on the ladder, heard everything and stifled a laugh.

Misunderstood my ass.

"Come in." Sesshomaru said as he stepped aside to let her in. "I'll be finished dressing in a few minutes."

Veronica went in and sat on the couch while Sesshomaru went back to his room. Since Veronica was sitting on the couch, Rin was able to get a good look at her. She was exactly what Rin thought Sesshomaru's type was. Tall, blonde, beautiful, and elegant even when not trying. Rin instantly hated her.

"I'm Rin."

Veronica turned around and looked up at the sound of her voice.

"Sorry, I didn't see you up there. I'm Veronica."

"So how do you know Sesshomaru?"

"We have business dealings. What about you? How do you know him?"

"We've known each other for years. I'm Inuyasha's best friend."

"Oh. I know I didn't meet you the last time I was here, yet you seem familiar." Veronica said. "Wait, you're the girl who was in Sesshomaru's office today."

"You were going in as I was coming out right?"

"Yes. You live here too?"

"Yes."

Veronica narrowed her eyes at Rin. If looks could kill, Rin knew that she would be dead.

"But it's only temporary. Right Sess?" she asked as he walked back into the room.

"Yes." he answered and then looked at Veronica. "It's time to go."

"Before you go, would it be too much to ask you to get me something to drink?" Rin asked. "I would get it myself but I don't want to keep getting on and off the ladder. I might fall or something."

Sesshomaru started to say something but stopped. Rin grinned because she had an idea of what he was going to say. Something along the lines of her having two good legs therefore she should be able to get it herself. Veronica watched Sesshomaru walk away and then looked at Rin. Rin could see that she wanted to ask her something but was hesitating. Finally after a minute or so, she asked.

"Is something going on between you two that I should be aware of?" she asked. "Something romantic?"

"Eww no." Rin said frowning. "We have a mutual dislike of each other, that's all."

"She's in love with someone else." Sesshomaru said at the same time as he came back.

He handed Rin her water and then looked at Veronica.

"Let's go."

"Okay. It was interesting meeting you Rin."

"You too. Come back and visit anytime. I'll be right here." Rin said. "Bye Sess. And by the way, that color blue is working for you."

Sesshomaru ignored her and walked out the door. Rin heard the lock click and it suddenly got quiet. She sat her brush down and sighed. For some strange reason the quiet was unnerving her. And on top of that, her stomach was beginning to feel funny.

"No more painting today. I feel sick." she mumbled out loud as she got off the ladder.

With jealousy, a voice mocked in her head.
I'm not jealous of her.
Hehe I was referring to the fact that even the devil has got a date. No one mentioned her.
I can't believe I'm arguing with myself. Forget jealousy. I'm insane.
Rin groaned to herself and then went to watch television to occupy her mind.

Sesshomaru walked into his bedroom and pulled off his jacket. Never before had he been so glad to be home. Agreeing to dinner with Veronica hadn't been his best idea. He went in the bathroom and turned on the light. There was a sudden splash of water and a few muttered curses. He turned around and saw Rin in his bathtub. His eyes widened slightly in shock and then he turned to walk out. Rin started laughing.

"You don't have to leave, I've got clothes on."

She sat up slightly to show the black tube top she was wearing.

"Why are in my tub?"

"I hurt my leg and wanted to soak it." she lied. "Your tub is bigger. I guess I fell asleep."

"Looks like a little more than soaking." he said as he nodded toward a mini picnic that she had on a small table next to the tub.

"I had to do something while I sat here." she said with a small smile. "So how was the date?"

Sesshomaru looked at her but didn't say anything.

"None of my business right?"

"Are you going to get out of here anytime soon?" he asked sarcastically instead. "I'd like to use my shower."

"Leave and I'll get out."

Rin got out of the tub and took off her wet clothes. She changed into dry clothes and then cleaned up her mess.

"I'm finished." she said walking out of the bathroom. "Don't worry, I cleaned up my mess."

"Good."

Rin walked to the bedroom door but stopped. She turned and looked at him.

"Uh Sess...."

"What?"

"Thanks for the tickets."

"Your welcome."

Rin went to her room and got in the bed. For over an hour, she tossed and turned. She couldn't sleep and didn't think she would anytime soon. Besides, not being able to sleep, something was bothering her but Rin couldn't put her finger on what it was. She groaned and got out of the bed. She went to Sesshomaru's room and knocked on the door. When he didn't answer, she opened the door and poked her head in. Her eyes adjusted to the dark room and she saw that he was lying in the bed.

"Sesshomaru, are you awake? Can I come in?" she asked. "I'm taking your silence as an invitation to come in."

He didn't respond so she moved further into the room.

"Is this a one time thing or should I begin locking my door?" he asked sarcastically

Rin jumped slightly at the sound of his voice. Sesshomaru turned on the light and sat up to look at her.

"Why didn't you say you were awake?"

"Maybe I wanted to see what you were up to. Or maybe I was hopping you'd go away." he answered. "What would you have done if I weren't?"

"Draw you." she replied honestly.

Sesshomaru looked at her like she was crazy so she held up her pad and pencil.

"You know, draw you."

"I know what you meant. And the answer is no. Goodbye Rin."

"Come on, please let me draw you." she said with her best pout. I can't sleep and I need something to pass the time."

"Can't you do something else?"

"Yes, but I want to draw you. Like I said before, I need the practice."

"It's late. I have an early morning meeting."

"You can go to sleep if you want. In fact, I'd prefer it if your eyes were closed."

"You're not going to take no for an answer are you?"

"Not if keep asking will get me what I want."

"One picture and that's it."

"You're too kind to me." she said sarcastically.

"I know." he said closing his eyes.

Rin sat down on the huge bed and Sesshomaru opened his eyes and looked at her.

"What are you doing?"

"Looks like I'm sitting on the bed." she said as she crossed her legs. "It's easier for me to do it like this. And don't act like I'm bothering you by sitting here. As big as this bed is, two more people can join us and we'd still be comfortable."

She settled down and looked at him.

"Be quiet and let me work my magic."

Sesshomaru closed his eyes again and Rin started working. After a little while Sesshomaru, who was listening to her hum softly, fell asleep. After another hour or so, she was finished with her sketch.

"I haven't lost it. This is a mast..."

Rin trailed off as she looked down at Sesshomaru. She hadn't even realized that he had fallen asleep.

"Are you really asleep or are you pretending so I'll leave." she asked. "If you're pretending then this should annoy you enough to stop."

Rin grabbed some of his hair and begun twisting it between her fingers. When he didn't respond, she let go and leaned closer to him. I guess he really is asleep, she thought. Rin looked at him and couldn't help but to smile.

"You're actually cute when you sleep." she said letting his hair go. "And since you're sleep, I'll just do another picture.

Rin wanted to draw the picture from another angle so she laid on her stomach and turned toward him slightly. This way they were eye to eye. She flipped to a blank page and begun drawing. Halfway through Rin felt herself getting sleepy. I can't go to sleep now, she thought. I'll never be able to catch him sleeping like this again. She shifted slightly and went back to work.

Sesshomaru yawned slightly and turned on his back. He felt something roll next to him but didn't really pay it any attention. At least he didn't until the something wrapped an arm around him. His eyes popped open in shock. He turned his head slightly and found himself staring into the sleeping face of Rin. What in the hell is she doing here? Sesshomaru's normally brilliant mind went blank so it took him a few seconds to remember her coming into his room and asking to draw him.

I must've fallen asleep, he thought and then looked at Rin. Apparently so did she.

Rin sighed and tried to pull the pillow she was hugging closer her. Hands down it was the most comfortable pillow that she ever had. And it didn't hurt that it smelled good too. For a brief second it seemed like the pillow was moving away from her but she was so relaxed that she didn't really acknowledge that fact. So instead of continuing to pull it closer to her, she just snuggled closer and wrapped her leg around it. Sesshomaru, who was trying to move away from her, froze when Rin threw her leg across his stomach. He couldn't help but to wonder how she slept comfortably like that. Sesshomaru wanted to avoid any embarrassing conversations about why they were laying the way they were so he gently tried to push her leg away. Unfortunately, that just caused Rin to hold on tighter. Who knew she'd has vice grips for legs, he thought miserably. Maybe if I don't move for a second she'll let go. Just as he thought it Rin lowered her leg so that it rested between his legs.

Get her off now, a voice inside screamed, otherwise you'll really have something to be embarrassed about.

This time Sesshomaru grabbed her leg and lifted it off of him. If he woke her up then he'd deal with it. Rin reached out for him but he quickly moved out of her reach. He thought she was going to wake up but instead she groaned and curled up into a ball.

"Thank god she sleeps like the dead." he said with a sigh a relief.

Sesshomaru got out of bed and pulled the covers up over her. As he did, he caught sight of her tee shirt and smirked. There was a evil looking happy face with the words "the only way to get rid of temptation is to give into it" printed underneath.

"Just give into it." he repeated as he pushed a few strands of Rin's hair off her face.

He sighed and pulled his hand away.

"That's easier said than done."