Inuyasha lay in his bed staring at the ceiling. He had enjoyed the barbeque. It had almost felt like it used to. There was laughter and loud conversation. The only disappointment to Inuyasha was HIM.

Wait, no that wasn't entirely true, he could smell the tears that Rin was refusing to shed last night. He was almost positive it wasn't physical. He hadn't smelled any blood and watching her he didn't see any signs of her being in pain. He wondered where her thoughts were and wondered if they were anything like his.

Inuyasha sighed in exasperation. 'No, I need to stop thinking about this. If I keep thinking about Kagome falling in love and leaving me… us… it's just going to hurt more. Besides, if it makes Kagome happy, that's all that matters."

He sat up knowing there was no way he was going to fall asleep anytime soon. Pushing his hair out of his face he walks out to the game station. He sits down on the couch where, with out looking up, Rin hands him a controller. Inuyasha takes his cue from her and doesn't say anything either. He just joins the game she's playing. The two don't look at each other as they work together to clear each level without dying.

About an hour and a half later Rin puts her controller down, stands up stretching and finally turns to Inuyasha. "I'm thirsty. Want something to drink?"

Inuyasha turns off the console and turns around. "Sure. Get me what you're having." Rin nods and heads up to get some drinks. When she comes back down she sets a glass of juice in front of Inuyasha and sets with her legs crossed facing Inuyasha.

"They're not meant to be together you know," she says looking him deep in his eyes.

Inuyasha tries to shrug it off. "She can be with whomever she wants to be with."

"He won't make her happy. No one but you would make her happy. You were meant for each other. She needs you as much as you need her."

"Kagome's a big girl and can make her own decisions. It seems pretty clear to me that she's already made her decision. I won't stand in her way. I just want her to be happy."

Rin put her hand on Inuyasha's. "If you two would just grow up you would see you make each other happy. I'm not going to push you two together, at least not now. I think you both need to learn from this experience. Just promise me you won't just think about Kagome's happiness. Think of your happiness," Rin paused for a moment and took a breath to steady her nerves. "I know it's selfish, but think of our happiness too, mine, Sango's and Miroku's. We are a family and we need you both in it to keep it complete."

Inuyasha looked at Rin's hand on his before looking up at Rin. He nodded once.

Rin smiled brightly. "Good," she exclaimed looking like her normal happy self again. "Well I'm going to try to get a few hours of sleep before everyone wakes up tomorrow. Night Inuyasha. Oh, and just so you know Sango and I are going shopping tomorrow, and Miroku's coming to carry our bags. I'm sure I could talk them into breakfast too."

"Night Rin." Inuyasha gave a half smirk as he watched her walk out the door heading back over to her side of the building. He felt a little better after the talk. Kagome would always be important to him. Rin was right however, he did have a family and wouldn't be the same with out everyone. He took the cups upstairs and set them in the kitchen before getting in the shower. He would not be sleeping tonight.

A/N Did you think I was gone again? Nope still here. Sorry for the little wait. I was taking a break from this story because I wasn't in a great mood, and if I had continued writing everyone would have died in a huge meteor crash or something like that. But, I am back to being my wonderful self again, so I shall continue to work on my story again. Hope you enjoy.

PS I know this chapter is a downer and waaay ooc, but that's okay because I said so lol