Sesshomaru was preparing for his walk with Rin when there was a knock on his door. He sighed to himself knowing he was closer to the door than Jaken. He opened the door and was shocked to see Kagura.

"The guard remembered me from before... and let me in." She looked down at her feet. "I really left this time Sesshomaru...please? Just until I get back on my feet?" Kaguras red eyes looked at him hopeful.

Sesshomaru turned his back. "I already told you... You cant have both and you made your choice Kagura. You belong to Naraku and at this point I am trying to protect my mate from your first love, Naraku, and his son Hakudoshi." He shut the door on her and walked back to his stairs to get back to Rin.

Sesshomaru saw Rin putting her black flats on. Today she was wearing a yellow dress with white daisys printed around them. She really loved dresses with flower print he assumed.

"Kagura is outside..." He saw Rin breath in deep. Rin froze before Sesshomaru walked up to her and hugged her from behind. "Dont worry..." He said softly to her.

Rin turned around to look at him. Her face was worried. "Youre not taking her back?" She asked. Sesshomaru shook his head. "She made a choice long ago and it wasnt me. I feel nothing for her... Lets get to my fathers okay?"

Kagura let out something close to a growl when Sesshomaru shut the door on her. She called Naraku to tell him his plan failed. Naraku told her to keep tabs on them since she was allowed in the community.

She rolled her eyes. Of course. Rin was the number one priority. Somehow she had to get rid of her before Naraku caught on to her intentions. Immediately she hid behind a tree to watch the couple start to walk on the sidewalk. He called her his mate... Sesshomaru never considered Kagura one and it made her angrier. What would she do?

Rin grabbed onto Sesshomarus arm smiling up at him. Ah walked with them until they were out the door. "Bye Ah!" Rin giggled. "Are you sure Izayoi wont mind us coming over?" I dont want to embarrass myself..." Her smiled faded into a frown as she looked away from him.

Sesshomaru rubbed her shoulder. "You will be fine. Last night was just a hiccup... My family loves you already Rin." He didnt like to admit that but it was true. His father was already too comfortable with Sesshomarus potential mate.

Sesshomaru closed the door behind them and watched as Rin skipped ahead of him. She was humming a tune he didnt know but enjoyed seeing her happy. She was getting more comfortable with leaving the house. They hadnt left the gated community but he accepted baby steps.

He followed from a distance to keep an eye on their surroundings. He could smell that Kagura was still around so he kept his guard up. No one was going to harm his Rin.

They reached Inutaishos mansion with no issues which he was thankful for. Izayoi smiled at them both and greeted them in. "You're back!" Izayoi hugged Rin and knocked her off her balance.

"Hello miss Izayoi." Rin nervously muttered. "I'm sor-" Rin was cut off with Izayois finger on her lips.

"Think nothing of it dear! Were all just glad you made it home safe.

Izayoi had her husband put away the bottles of alcohol and into his study. She smiled as she lead Rin through the dining room and out a pair of doors. The garden was more beautiful in the day than it was out night. She could also see everything more clearly since she wasnt tipsy. The variety of flowers and the fountain at the center of it all.

Izayoi smiled. "It's nothing! Come! Letes have tea." She started to walk towards an umbrella'd table that had a teapot and assorted snacks.

"I was so excited when Sesshomaru told me you wanted come over for tea. I got a little carried away!" Izayoi exclaimed as she poured them both a cup. Rin nodded and sat down across from Izayoi. "I just felt so bad about dinner, I wanted to make it up to you ma'am."

Izayoi gasped. "Don't call me ma'am little Rin! Izayoi is just fine." Rin nodded and reached for a cookie.

They sat and chatted. Rin told izayoi about her life since everything she heard was from other people. Izayoi listened intently until she saw Rin yawn.

Izayoi looked over to the house and saw Sesshomaru watching over them intently. She tried to wave him off but he shook his head. How long had he been watching them?

"Would you like to lay down? We have more than enough guest rooms...I believe Sesshomaru still has a room here too."

Rin nodded her head. "Maybe just for a nap."

Izayoi sat up and helped Rin out of her seat. She flinched when Sesshomaru appeared behind her. "I got it." His voice said smoothly. "She woke up early and didnt get much sleep... I'll be in my room until she wakes. He picked up Rin in one fluid motion and started to make his way toward the house and his old room.

Izayoi stood there speechless before following him so she could go find out why her husband wasnt pestering them like he does their other son.