I DO NOT OWN ANY OF THESE CHARACTER'S! Rumiko Takahashi DOES!

Chapter 5

Sesshomaru walked into the ball room to see the other demon lords had also gathered there waiting for him to join them. Even though he dreaded these kinds of things he figured it was his best option to get it out of his way first. As the Lords talked he looked around the room to see how the servants fared on the decorations and food. His mind often drifted back to Kagome and what she might be doing at the moment. Bringing himself into the conversation of the festivities before the other Lords took notice of his absentmindedness.

"So Sesshomaru, do you have a date if not my daughter would be most willing to take up your time." Lord Kuro of the North nudged the younger Lord.

"I'm sorry but I must decline, I have already asked someone." He told Lord Kuro as he began to frown at Sesshomaru's rejection.

"And who has gotten your attention?" Lord Hikaru of the East asked with curious eyes as he waited for an answer.

"It's a surprise." Sesshomaru smiled.

All of the Lords were astonished, not only was he not going to answer them but he had smiled. This only got their interest in the subject heightened. He saw that all of the Lords were staring at him with disbelief. Seeing that their business was concluded rather shortly he stood to leave and bid the others goodbye until later. Walking away he could feel all of their eyes on him but did not turn to see their faces.

Sesshomaru walked into the garden to find Rin picking flowers. Watching her look so happy surrounded by all the different kinds of flowers he had recently had the gardeners put in just for her. Rin looked up and felt the presence of her Lord watching her she was beaming with happiness that he was with her. Looking down at her flowers she decided to ask him if he would like them.

"Sesshomaru-sama would you like these flowers?" She asked grinning up at the tall demon.

"Actually Rin, would you like to do Sesshomaru a favor?" He asked knowing that she would never say no to him.

"Of course! What do you need Rin to do?" She said excitedly.

"The miko Kagome is staying with us, would you like to go with me to give her the flowers?" he said as he bent down to the small child.

"Yes! Let's go!" she said jumping up and down grabbing Sesshomaru's robe and pulling it to leave.

He let her know where they were going, as he walked slightly behind his young ward. Observing the girls actions as she skipped and danced towards the room the miko was in. Sesshomaru was feeling confident that bringing Rin around Kagome would make her happy. Rin stood at the bedroom door waiting patiently for Sesshomaru to join her. When he reached the girl, he knocked lightly on her door.

Kagome got up from the bed where she and Sango were conversing about her problems. She opened the door slowly to and saw Sesshomaru but did not notice Rin. Kagome's face turned red looking into his sunlit eyes. He smirked and gestured for Rin to give Kagome the flowers she had picked only moments ago. The little girl in her orange kimono held up a variety of flowers to Kagome, taking them happily from the little girl.

"Kagome! Rin missed you! Is Shippo with you?" Rin jumped into the young priestesses arms.

"Hello Rin I missed you too! And yes he's around the palace somewhere. Would you like a lollipop?" Kagome gestured as she walked over to her bag with the girl still in her arms.

"Can I?" She turned and looked at the Lord hoping that he would allow her to eat the delicious candy.

Instead of saying anything Sesshomaru nodded to her. He saw her eyes pop open with pure delight when she put the sucker in her mouth.

"I thought you might like to see Rin before she has to go to bed." He explained to Kagome.

She smiled up at him; he always was so thoughtful to her. Even if he wasn't always like that people change, and she accepted that.

"Yes I did, it's always a joy to be around her." She embraced Rin.

"Lady Kagome Rin wanted to play with you." Rin pouted.

She looked up at Sesshomaru seeing his dislike to the idea and it made her giggle.

"If you're a good girl tonight I'll play with you tomorrow and I'll even bring Shippo." She promised her.

"Really?! Okay!" the little girl was satisfied and thrilled with the answer she got.

"Such a natural." Sango finally spoke.

"Agreed." Sesshomaru said as he turned to leave to put Rin to bed. "I'll see you later tonight Kagome." He chuckled and shut the door behind him.

Sorry this is so short and thats its been a bit since ive updated i hope to have a much longer chapter the next time i update :) THANK YOU!