CHAPTER 7

What a First Day !

"You have your lunch?" "Yes," "How about your books" "Yes, mo-" "and your-"

"Kagome calm down! Shippou is 16, not 6" Sango saved the scared teen from Kagome.

"Can't help it," she crossed her arms.

"First days are terrifying enough mom, you don't need to make it worse," Shippou stuck out his tongue.

"You grew up too fast," she smiled at the beaming teen.

"He will be fine, at least he already knows most of his teachers," Sango pointed out as they pulled into the now busy lot.

Shippou stuck close to his mother and aunt, until they got him to his homeroom.

"Shippou! You're our newest addition to home room," Kouga took Shippou around the shoulder.

"Don't worry Kagome, I'll take good care of him," Kouga rubbed Shippou's already unruly hair.

The bell rang loudly.

"You better! Bye Shippou, enjoy your day," Kagome and Sango left.

Shippou liked Kouga, they entered the class, and Kouga introduced him.

"Ms. Kagome!" Rin shouted from her classroom door.

"Rin! You're back," she gave Rin a side hug when she unlocked the door.

Everyone streamed into the classroom. Kagome walked to her desk, Rin following close behind.

"Rin, I have been trying to reach your father, but he doesn't seem to answer or return my messages," Kagome was growing concerned.

"Well... My dad does not speak to teachers. He says it is a waste of his time," Rin lifted her shoulders and dropped them again.

"He what? Rin, you tell your father that I want to speak to him today after school!" Kagome got up from her seat. She couldn't believe the arrogance of some parents. Rin is a wonderful girl, who does he think he is!

The day passed rather slowly as Kagome waited for the afternoon to arrive. She was going to give that man a piece of her mind! Her classes where successful as always, until Kanna started an argument about Shakespeare being an idiot. It sent the class into a riot. Rin won the argument. Kanna didn't like it very much. She got up somewhere along the argument, screaming about her father being the principle. Kagome didn't pay her any mind.

Lunch passed rather uneventfully. Kouga's class stayed for detention, so did InuYasha's. Kagura was ecstatic about Shippou. Miroku and Sango walked together towards the table. Only one audible slap was heard throughout the whole lunch break.

The last bell for the day rang and Kagome went into battle mode. She will not allow this man to be so arrogant. She would defend Rin. Dammit! Where did I put my pencil?

Sesshomaru walked down the hall towards Kagome's classroom. He did not understand why she wanted to speak to him so badly. Rin was a pleasant girl. She did what was expected, and no one ever complained. So what could have been wrong?

"She got an evil killer look. Rin was scared!" he remembered his little girl.

"Rin! You are far too old to speak in third person! " he scolded,

"Then this Rin thinks you are too!" she folded her arms, making the students in his class giggle. He had to suppress sending them a glare.

"Rin. Stop speaking in third person. I will go see Ms. Kagome after school." Rin smiled widely.

"... and I do not speak in third person," he mumbled,

"You do! When you are pissed at yourself! And you do it out LOUD!" Rin ran from the room when she heard him push his desk forward.

"Shippou, I am going to see a parent now. Go relax out on the lawn, I'll see you soon." Kagome kissed the top of his head.

"Yes mom," he saluted her, turning and marched out the room. He walked down the hall and around the corner.

He didn't notice the small girl until he bumped into her. She fell sideways. She rubbed her hip. Shippou caught the wall for balance. He stared at the small figure on the ground. Her small ponytail on the side of her head bobbed as she lifted her head.

"I'm sorry," she smiled, "I was in the way and -"

"No! What? No! I wasn't looking," Shippou helped her up.

"I'm so sorry... What's your name," "Rin?" "Cute," he smiled.

She blushed. This was the first boy to speak to her this whole year.

"I am Shippou, are you doing anything now?" his words came natural to him,

"No, waiting for my dad, you?" she looked at the floor,

"Waiting for my mom. Join me one the lawn?" "Sure?" she smiled.

They walked towards the lawn, starting to unwind.

"Kagome?" Sesshomaru asked, opening the door after several knocks.

Hmmm, where is she? Thought she had to speak to me so urgently. He walked inside. Her class was colourful. He understood why everyone enjoyed being there. He smiled to himself. He looked at the handmade posters on the walls, and the notes on the white board. Interesting approach...

Something in the top drawer caught his eye. Slowly he opened it. He looked around the room to see if anyone was seeing this. Sesshomaru, the cold demon lord was snooping.

He pulled a small bottle from the drawer. He raised an eyebrow and opened it. Inside where a bunch of folded little papers. He picked out one. It was a photo of a boy he hasn't seen before. He turned the photo to see Kagome's hand writing on the back.

"Wisdom," he read out loud, "Interesting,"

He emptied out the content onto the desk, reading each one, looking at the photo, and putting it back. Four words came from this little bottle labelled Jewel Shards.

"Courage, wisdom, love and friendship," he closed the bottle trying to figure out what it all meant.

"Sesshomaru? What are you doing?" Kagome's voice rang through the quiet room.

He spun around on his heels, hiding the bottle behind his back. He looked at the ceiling and then at her. his mouth was pulled into a slight pout.

"Me? I'm not doing anything," he said, looking at the ceiling again.

Kagome desperately held back her laughter. He, Sesshomaru was the perfect poster child for a naughty kid who just got caught red handed. She cleared her throat slightly, subduing her need to laugh.

"I can see that," she tried to look stern as a loud 'thub' gave away the fact that he just dropped the bottle back into the drawer.

Kagome cracked, she held her sides, but couldn't stop laughing.

"Woman, why are you laughing?" he himself, tried to hide the smile on his perfect face,

"Your face was so – hahahahaha – fu-fun-FUNNY!" she backed into the wall to steady herself.

Sesshomaru allowed his own laugh to escape his lips. She had never heard him laugh like that before. It was soothing.

After a few minutes, she was able to compose herself, wiping the tears from her eyes. She looked at her watch,

"I am expecting a parent shortly," she smiled at him politely,

"Yes? So what is the problem?" Sesshomaru dragged a chair closer,

Kagome couldn't believe his.

"Seriously, you should leave now, I am waiting for a girl's father," she crossed her arms,

"Named Rin," he said, "What did she do?" he sighed.

"Sesshomaru, that is none of your business," she felt like smacking him,

"It is because I am her father," his smiled broadened as he saw the shock set into her face,

"YOU HAVE A KID!" she practically screamed,

"Yes, an adopted daughter, just like Shippou," he studied her as she took in the new information.

"So what did she do," not being able to hold back his smile,

Kagome and Sesshomaru started discussing Rin. There was nothing wrong with her. She was bright, very clever and quite pretty. She had an immense love for literature and art. Kagome pointed out her unfortunate interactions with the other girls. Rin's problems made him think of Kagome when they were in high school. Everyone picked on her too. Sango took her under her wing, and later the other one joined them.

The other one who caused so much pain.

"Sesshomaru, are you alright?" Kagome saw his fists clench,

"Huh?" his eyes found hers, they seemed concerned.

"Don't worry Kagome," he reached out and took her hand, "I just remembered something,"

She smiled, watching as their fingers linked, with his other hand he stroked her hand, playing with her fingers. Kagome enjoyed his touch. It sent shivers through her body and to her nether regions.

She blushed, shifting in her seat,

"If this makes you uncomfortable?" he started retracting his hand, smiling as she pulled his back,

"No, I am just embarrassed," she gazed at the floor, hiding her blush,

"About what?" he pulled her face towards his again, looking deep into her soul.

She forgot how to breathe, her eyes closed slightly. He took the invitation and leaned closer. Their lips brushed lightly as the door swung open with a loud bang.

"What the fuck? Are you kidding me?" InuYasha's face showed anger,

Sesshomaru got up from his seat, not letting go of Kagome's hand.

"Sure, some PARENT you're seeing. What teaching your brat how to lie?" InuYasha spat,

"We were discussing Rin," Kagome got up, InuYasha noticed their hands where still linked,

"Pfft! I can see that," Kagome reluctantly let go of Sesshomaru's hand.

"What we discuss whether you believe it or not, is none of your business," Sesshomaru spoke through his teeth. InuYasha crossed his arms, glaring at Kagome.

"I am disappointed in YOU, Kagome," InuYasha looked at Sesshomaru, lifted his nose, and stormed out.

Kagome was on the verge of tears, Sesshomaru looked at the door, awaiting his stepbrother to return. When InuYasha didn't return, he turned to Kagome.

"Are you all right?" concern crusted every word,

"I don't know... No, I am not," tears spilling from her eyes.

Sesshomaru pulled her closer to him. Resting his chin on her head. It took every ounce of his being not to rip InuYasha to shreds. It seemed to be his mission in life to cause her pain.

"Kagom-" he was interrupted by steps in the hall.

"Mom? Mom! Where are you?" Shippou ran into the room, Rin following close behind.

Sesshomaru held up a hand to Shippou, before releasing Kagome slowly.

"I'm fine sweety," Kagome opened her arms to Shippou, who hugged her tightly.

"Dad, what happened?" Rin asked, seeing her favourite teacher in tears.

"Wait, that is your father?" Shippou looked like he was going to have a heart attack,

"That's your mom?" Rin's mouth dropped open.

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