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Please keep in mind that Sesshomaru is a prideful man and for now, he is not a really good person. It is through Rin he is finding out about these new emotions and he is confused. His relationship with Kagura helps the story. I am sorry if you don't like Sesshomaru using people, but that would change soon. Promise!

Chapter 7

"My child! I have not seen you since you got into medical school" the voice of an old lady echoed through the small house. "Grandma Kaede! I am so happy to see you again, I know…3 months can be a lot!" Rin said as she took the gray hair lady into her arms. They remained into a close embrace until Kaede pulled away saying "Your parents would have been so proud of you" Rin smiled sadly as an astray tear fell down her cheek "you think so?" Kaede nodded while smiling warmly "Look at you child! You are meat and bones, you need to eat more!" Rin giggled "I know granny, but the cafeteria food is not very good and I barely have time to eat!" "Not good", Kaede said as she went to the kitchen," wait for me child"

It was Sunday and despite all the distractions Rin managed to study ahead so she could visit her grandmother whom she had not seen in a long time. As Rin waited patiently for her grandmother's delicious food, she scanned the house where she had lived for 17 years before she left to college and eventually to medical school. Nothing had really changed' she had been so happy in that house with his grandmother. The only thing that could have made her life perfect was the presence of her parents. Rin had managed to get over her parent's death, it was hard in the beginning but now everything seemed like a distant dream or memory she had. She remembered her parents to be nice people and loving to her. She only had good memories about them, "Thank God" she thought. She did not have a lot of memories of the accident though, her parents were physicians too. They traveled to small towns in the country tending to the people without any resource. They had a car accident while going to one of those small towns. A truck impacted towards their car up front, killing her dad instantly and her mother to die after 3 days of being in comma. It was a sad memory that Rin preferred to let go, her grandmother had help her heal throughout the time and help her to be truly happy.

"Your favorite Rin, Pork Ramen" said Kaede as she placed the steaming bowl of ramen in front of Rin. "It looks delicious! Said Rin as she grabbed the chopsticks from the table and started to eat. Rin and Kaede talked about everything and everyone, chatting amiably as they both laughed or disapproved on the topics they rbought up. Rin told Kaede about Sesshomaru, "Poor boy; he must feel really lonely, that is why he acts like that" Kaede said. Rin was surprised by her grandmother's remarks. It was true though, her granny was well known for being wise, if she thought Sesshomaru was lonely and that is why he acted like that, then that mus be the answer. In fact, there were certain attitudes that Rin found totally puzzling about Sesshomaru. He never acknowledged anyone, he ignored people, and if he ever spoke every word out of his mouth was extremely rude or sarcastic. Now that she thought about it, even the way he addressed himself; why didn't the guy could be normal and say "I" like everyone else?! Nooo he had to say "this Sesshomaru" Sheez. He might be the reincarnation of a feudal lord, that could explain so much, even his amusement with swords. After all the turmoil of thoughts, Rin's face had changed to a one of complete frustration; Rin had been in deep thought, so she did not realize that she stopped talking to her grandmother who was observing her worriedly. "Are you okay dear?" Kaede asked sweetly "Yeah, yeah. Yeah" Rin replied fast, its just that I was thinking. Kaede's face wrinkled even more as she smiled knowingly. Kaede was wise and decided to drop the subject there, her little grandchild would tell her whenever she was ready.

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A loud bang was heard inside the living room of the Takahashi's manor "This Sesshomaru has already refused to be part of the absurd program" Sesshomaru said as he stroke the wooden table of the large dinning room. Toga's face remained impassive at his son's tantrum "You will do it Sesshomaru and that is final" Sesshomaru's stoic face completely changed to an enraged one "This Sesshomaru does not take orders from anyone, not even you, father" Sesshomaru practically spit his words. "Sesshomaru, my son, you have been the best student since high school all the way to medical school. Everything you have done so far has been excited to perfection You are, indeed, my pride. However, with the years I have notice you lack of something" Toga answered in a serious yet worried tone. Sesshomaru's golden orbs stared in confusion to his father "Are you implying that this Sesshomaru has not achieved perfection?" "Indeed" Toga responded "And what is that?" Sesshomaru asked slightly amused. "There is no way he needed to learn something else, not at this point of life" he thought. "Compassion, my son, you have to learn compassion" Toga retaliated almost reading his mind's cocky attitude. Sesshomaru smirked, it was hilarious, "a stupid peer mentor program was going to show him compassion?" Once again, Toga imagined what Sesshomaru was thinking and said "It is not the program, but the person. Now that Kagura is on her way to New York, we do not have any peer mentor to cover for her. You were the original mentor so is your responsibility" Sesshomaru crossed his legs elegantly as he sat on a chair, resting his elbows on the table "What if this Sesshomaru says no?" Toga smirked at the snotty comment from his son, his face almost equivalent to Sesshomaru except that slight aging marks showed on his face "Simple, I will make sure that you fail your residency exam AND even if you score the highest score, you would be sent to other specialty that has nothing to do with surgery" After Toga finished speaking, Sesshomaru reflected upon his words for a couple of minutes, "Fine" he said coldly as he stood up from the chair and left to his room. "Tomorrow we have a meeting at 4 pm, usual place" Toga half yelled so Sesshomaru could hear him, "Hn" Sesshomaru replied as he went up his room.

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Sesshomaru decided to go back to campus from his house late at night, after all he was not able to sleep. "Why?" he whispered as he drove his silver Lexus through the city. All Sesshomaru has been thinking about lately was Rin Amori, he had never dedicated so much of his time on thinking about a single person. It was inevitable though, he seemed to run into her a lot, even when she did not notice him. He had seen her getting inside the library on Friday, she carried a stack of books, "She might study a lot" he thought. Deep inside, he liked that, that meant Rin was hardworking, and that was his life mantra. Sesshomaru had also seen her chatting with random people at the hospital and he had also studied his interaction with the patients; there was something about this girl that was like the sun. She was like a breath of fresh air, her smile, her beautiful big brown eyes and her fruity smell. "Damn it" he said out loud in frustration, there he was again divagating, letting his mind run thoughts about this random girl. Even if he felt a slight attraction to her, Sesshomaru knew he could not lay a finger on her; their future relationship as mentor and mentee was definitely a problem. Furthermore, she was a nobody, she did not become from a renowned family, nor she was rich. He, on the other hand came from a very pure and prestigious bloodline, he was descendant from the royalty of the West part of the country. His family was known and well off with the fortune accumulated through years. Sesshomaru also considered himself to be smart, attractive, he was more valuable than diamonds themselves. Due to this he decided he was not going to pay attention to a little vixen like Rin. He was going to mentor her and have a strictly professional relationship with her. "That's all" he whispered.

Sesshomaru was returning from the parking lot, as he was walking towards the first line of apartments he saw a small figure struggling to carry what it seemed like packages? He kept walking towards his apartment without leaving the petite womanly figure from his sight. When he was close enough, he realized that he suspicions were right. "Rin" he said loud enough so she could hear him. Rin turned her head and smiled at him "Heeey, thank God, the cavalry came" she commented in excitement. Sesshomaru raised his eyebrows elegantly. Without expecting an answer, Rin handed him a bunch of packages, "I live on the second building to the right, we are not that far now" she said while carrying other packages with her. Sesshomaru was truly annoyed with the situation, but there was nothing he could do, he started to listen Rin while she explained that all the packages were food her grandmother had prepared for her. Her grandmother considered she was too skinny so she sent her the whole fridge! Since Rin did not have a car she brought all this by bus, but she was having problems carrying all this by herself. "Thank you so much" she said as she placed her hand on Sesshomaru's shoulder "Hn" he responded.

Without asking Rin gave him orange juice as a reward for his good deed and waited until he finished it all. He sipped it in silence, and Rin did not seem to mind, she was putting everything away while he stared at her. As soon as Sesshomaru drank all the juice, he left the glass on the zinc and left "Goodnight" was all he said. Sesshomaru ran to his apartment, he just had to, he had to leave her apartment, something was really wrong with him, his heart was racing fast. He could still feel her touch on his shoulder, it burned him a pleasant burning sensation. "Damn it all" he said as he gripped his left shoulder with his right hand, "Damn it all"

There you go guys! Struggle huh? Sesshomaru is too prideful to be with Rin right away. Please let me know if Sesshomaru is still on character and What about Rin?

Small lemon on next chapter.

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Till next chapter. Toodles!