AN:This is my first fanfic. I use to write way back in 2009 when I first discovered this website and completely made a new account after watching Yashahime. I am a true SessRin Lover and fell for the idea even back then. It has been a life dream to see what has become of the couple although I side with the Manga vs the Anime. I also love the aesthetic of Manga characters and how they are drawn and so with this story i'd like for those too imagine that look through the story with a modern twist. I don't think Ive come across any real stories of the characters being college students.

This will be slow burn supernatural romantic mystery. I plan to make it pretty long. So on with the story. Enjoy!

Disclaimer: I do not own Inuyasha or any of its characters, themes, or any objects they used in the show with the exception of my own characters here.

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Rin tossed and turned in her chilled tucked sheets quickly being reminded of a new day once the light of the sun and her sounding alarm reminded her that she needed to prepare for another Monday.

This was her last year in nursing school. And it had been every bit challenging as she assumed it would plus some. Through all the exams, assessments, clinicals, and constant reminders that even though she worked tirelessly to prove her readiness to one day reach the hierarchy of being a trusted practitioner, she had much to learn and prove her worthiness.

Rin had applied and was finally accepted into one of the most prestigious nursing schools in California in the US. Scottman University, apart of one of the largest universities on the West Coast. It held 'The Academy for Nursing Excellence', or ANC for short, and welcomed many different types of students from all over the world. With its copious amount of degrees. It was famous for its nursing school as well as its computer science, engineering, and interesting enough its music and sports department.

With it's sunny beaches and pleasant forest, California was definitely ideal for vacations and tourist alike. Rin was always desperate for time with friends and family to enjoy the many endeavors of The Golden State.

Promptly ignoring the dreadful ringing of her alarm, Rin turned back over under the sheets but was once again jolted to wake once an all too familiar ringing sound muffled under her pillow. With patted fingers, Rin blindly searched for her phone before nearly throwing an adjacent pillow to the side.

And there it was. Flashing at her the name of one of her best friends. Kagome Higurashi. Best friends since well before middle school. Kagome and Rin traveled to California together seeking the same path to become capable of tasks that many would deem as "playing God". To save lives and literally guide unfortunate sickly beings from the dead to the living, it was an understatement to call it a privilege and to have the access of such a knowledge.

"Kagome!" Rin answered after clearing her throat in attempts to sound as if she had not just risen from a rest that was familiarly cut short.

"Dear Rin, as you know these are waking hours and I know you are still in bed aren't you?" Kagome already refreshed for the day and packing the mountain of books she as well as Rin had grown accustomed to carrying around campus.

"Kagome." Rin immediately heard her deeply sigh on her end of the call. Rin roughly brushed the strings of hair back that had fallen down her face and rubbed the somnolence from her eyes. Her hair was dark brown and trailed down to her mid-thighs. She liked it that long and loose and was even chastised by her nursing instructors on cutting it shorter to better manage it becoming undone during clinicals or lectures. She always wondered why in the world it ever needed to be tied up in a classroom. 'Perks of nursing school' Rin constantly probed. Kagome and herself were also similar in the way they wore their hair with the exception that Kagome's hair was shorter ending at her waist. They often gave each other knowing glances when instructed to 'put it away' before lecture class with saying together, "It's like decaf coffee... pointless". So many rules with egotistical instructors who have 'been there before' to remind them their place. 'Didn't know we were in military school' Rin often thought to herself and given Kagome's free-spirited nature they eagerly left their hairs down both literally and figuratively once classes were over.

"Rin it's already 6:05 in the morning. Are you still meeting me at Duke's at 7?" Kagome asked before doing a once over her belongings before quickly going over more notes from that latest of all things medical/surgical. Last week they had finally reached the cardiovascular system and for Kagome it was her favorite topic when she pledged to herself that she would be top charge nurse in one of the most well-known CVICUs in San Francisco. Rin however had not yet decided on her speciality being that in nursing there were dozens of options to choose from and even when one did not find their first choice and the trepidations of it. Exchanging for another wouldn't be much of a hassle.

"Yes, I'll be there. On time ... I'll be there, okay" Rin stated as she finally found her feet on her carpeted floors. If Kagome or her alarm had not awaken her the beaming streams of sunlight through her window would have.

Rin and Kagome lived in private dorm apartments adjacent to campus only doors down from each other. After relinquishing the public dorm life that at first invited them in as freshmen to all the exclusive parties and events it grew tiresome after while. Considering their incredibly busy schedules, a life on campus quickly became a thing of the past especially after gaining the 'freshman 15' as some would call it. But for the two students they quickly realized how easy it was to become consumed in campus life. However free time was essential to the balance of things in efforts to not lose irreplaceable sanity.

"Okay Rin. I'll meet you there. And don't forget your highlighters!" Kagome exclaimed and immediately hearing Rin scoff. "Oh, girl. You know it hel..."

"Helps you remember things better, I know, I know. On my way Kagome." Rin finished and quickly ended the call and proceeded to prepare for the day.

Duke's Bistro was one of the coffee and lounge areas for students on campus and one where Kagome and Rin would frequent often. Most of the time it was rather quiet during earlier hours of the morning. Opening at 7 am with the fresh aroma of coffee buzzing in the morning air. It was one of the best places to stop, chat, and study before classes which all usually started at 8am.

Rin gazed at herself in the mirror as her usual routine. After brushing her teeth, flossing, and applying her skin care. She turned on her flat iron and began applying concealer under her eyes and cheeks. After came some light pink blush, mascara, and a light pink gloss. "Can't forget you guys." Rin motion in attempts to straighten out her eyebrows. Once that failed she quickly grabbed her eyebrow kit to straighten them out a bit until to her they were even and 'clean'. "They are sisters, not twins." She reminded herself per Kagome's antics. To her she was beautiful. Dark copper colored eyes. Flowing soft tresses. Fair skinned alike to Kagome. Due to her consistency in skin care maintenance, her face was close to flawless with two moles. One under her right eye and another under the left side of her bottom lip. More for confidence then arrogance. She had no reason not to feel that she stopped others in their strides. At the moment she was 'very' single. As well as Kagome. Considering their schedules, dating had become a challenge partly to the fact that most men on campus where complete savages and to them 'living in the moment'. 'How pathetic' Kagome often chanted throughout their prowling on campus. It was pathetic. From frat boys to hungry freshmen, 'real men' seemed to not even walk the grounds of on the western shore.

After straightening her hair and grabbing a pair of light blue jeans that flared at the bottom. An all white long-sleeved top with a slight dip at the front and chestnut color flats. Rin had already packed her mountain of books, Mac book, chargers, writing utensils, and of course highlighters into her rolling bag. She was thankful for days where she could wear what she wanted but at the same time she loved wearing her shrubs on campus already feeling the pride of holding the power and honor of "Hero."

After locking her door and stepping out of her dorm apartment she immediately breathe in the fresh morning air and earthy trees nearby. It was early enough that not many students graced the campus grounds with their chattering and gossip.

"Good morning!" Kagome nearly screeched upon Rin entering the doors of Duke's.

Rin sighed and hauled her large rolling backpack towards her seated best friend. "Kagome, some students are still sleeping, possibly hung-over from the weekend. You want to wake the entire campus so they can bombard our little spot?" Rin immediately smiled and lunged towards Kagome in a tight hug. "I'll go order the usual, okay." Rin sang once placing her bags beside the table.

"Mocha this time, and please tell them no milk. Last time I had the gas of a 3 month old." Kagome screamed and Rin immediately ducked her head once the cashier covered his mouth in attempts to muffle a giggle.

Rin covered her eyes and proceeded to the poor man. With a sly grin on her face looked back at Kagome who was completely oblivious to her loud mouth. "I'm so sorry." Rin giggled. "Um... let's see. We'll do the usual with no milk for both please." Rin stated quickly looking towards the doors of the bistro once two other students walked in. Two of who she knew the faces of all to well.

Sango, Sheensa!" Rin greeted. Sango and Sheensa were two of Rin and Kagome's friends they met during the first week of freshmen orientation almost four years back. Sango always wore her hair high up in hair clips, pins or wraps. Fair skinned with bright rosy cheeks and light brown eyes. She was tall towering at 5'9" in comparison to Rin who was 5'4" and Kagome 5'6". She was head strong and mainly the leader of their little group. She almost always wore black and was always known to be the connoisseur of all things sports. If there was a home game for the football team she would always try to invite her friends and give them pointers on what the heck was actually going on during the games.

Sango was from a proud family of detectives and those who sought justice for all kinds of heinous and vicious acts. Sango herself dealt with the death of her father from uncovering many unsolved cases. There were times where cases would lead absolutely no where with rumors of non-human like creatures leaving behind evidence from their victims with burn marks not possibly created by man-made weapons or cuts and wounds so savage and gruesome it left the viewer needing days off after cleaning up the remains. This only motivated Sango all the more ranking at top of her class until she could herself discover who or whatever did what they did to her father. Her father was found miles from their home in the middle of no where when officers found him in a state as they called it, 'barbaric and inhumane' of his remains. The case was cold at this point as it was five dreadful years of searching with no real answers. Sango never shared the detailed of his death. And no one from the group pressed her about it. Everything else was a complete mystery. At this time Sango took on a more cheery outlook with the optimism of a young child hoping to one day solve her own father's case.

Sheensa was as lively as Kagome. Her bubbly personality radiated through a room. She as well as Sango were really pretty and for her physical aesthetics was her domain, especially as a fashion major. She often wore her hair in long braids. Russet colored skin, butterfly eyelashes lapped her eyes and you would never see her leave her house without a different shade of lipstick for that day's attire. She stood at 5'6" and her attire was almost always something new for the week and dare say the group could clearly see she loved her studies and was well known on campus for her distinct and unique looks.

Rin's set of friends found each other simply by their honest and welcoming personalities.

"Come sit with us. We're right over here" Rin pointed towards a waving Kagome after grabbing the two drinks.

"Hey did you hear about the Speed-advice event with Alumni and Professionals this week" chimed Sheensa. "It's a chance for students to get tips within our majors and who knows. Maybe some single wealthy tycoon will delightfully grace our presence!" She exclaimed waving imaginary sweat from her face.

"Hey, if he can help with these student loans. I could think of many questions to ask." Kagome laughed eagerly back then gazed at Rin sitting next to her. "Would you mind curling my hair like you did for that one date night a few months back"

Rin smirked. "Only if you promise to give me my charger back you 'borrowed' two months ago" Rin demanded and chuckled after hearing Sango and Sheensa giggle.

"We are literally sisters Rin. What's yours is always mine."

"You're never getting that back you know." Sango chimed without glancing at either of them scrolling through her phone barely paying any attention to the group clearly flushed at whatever or whoever enveloped her attention in that moment. Rin sneered.

"What do we have here dear Sango? Is it the frat boy Miroku again?" Kagome asked while placing her small finger to tilt Sango's phone directly out of her line of vision.

"Scandalous." Chimed Sheensa.

"More like promiscuous."

"Rin!" Sango giving her friend the most inconceivable glare slamming her phone on the table with such a loud clack the cashier began silently intruding on the conversation.

"What? Am I wrong?" Rin gazed around at the group and back to Sango who was completely oblivious of one of the most notorious womanizers at SU. "Sango, you are much more than someone like him. I mean look who he shares his space with. The other frat guys Koga, Bankotsu, and who else, Naraku." Rin stated counting on her fingers. "They literally take advantage of their perks in the frat to lure innocent freshmen."

"Bloody Rake." Sheensa spat in her supposed 'English accent'.

"Please stop." Kagome stated laughingly glaring at Sheensa.

Sheensa mouthed 'What did I say' with two palmed hands up.

"He is a bloody rake." Rin repeated in efforts for Sango to side with them.

"A stunning one no less."

"Kagome!" Rin spat out daring her friend to say another word.

"I'm saying, he is. But truthfully beyond the physical appeal of that perfectly trimmed beard, perfect hair, and charm with most all women." Kagome paused before looking back at Rin and ignoring the sweat drop beaming off her forehead. "I've observed that he can be a complete gentleman and I've never seen him disrespect Sango."

Rin sighed.

"Thank you Kagome!" Sango triumphantly pointing her right index finger towards her. "Speaking of the devil. Miroku may be stopping by here in a bit."

"Sweet. Peachy." Rin rolled her eyes and proceeded to open one of her nursing books for a quick review before class.

"I also heard that Kat Krishan would be arriving for event this week. I have literally forever wanted to begin my intership with her in New York. Do you know of the many high end brands I could create for from simply studying under her. INSANE!" Sheensa exclaimed.

"I would die to even own one handbag in her closet.' Kagome chimed.

"Sango do you have any interests for the upcoming event for criminal justice. I'm sure their table will ofter a plethora of resources." Rin began in their own side conversation.

"I dunno. I already have my feet pretty deep with what my family has arranged over the years. But I suppose speaking to someone about career paths that I haven't really ventured like Victims Advocates. The harassment in this city and even this campus has gone far unnoticed and of course more would speak out if they felt they had someone they could trust." Sango explained while staring down at her hands.

"Sango. I have also heard countless stories of these victims brutally assaulted by as I have read, 'unbelievable forces'. And for those who managed to live to tell the story, they can never remember what happened to them with the exception of the shock their bodies endured. Has your family or even the department on campus discovered any more indications for these acts?" Rin placed her palms over Sango's in efforts to not arouse any added torment of what they all knew of her father perishing from such similar accounts.

"I... we have not." Sango stated glancing back at Rin. "But no need to burdern yourself with these atrocities. One thing I know is that we will get down to the bottom of this. One way or another." She smiled and for Rin that was more than enough for comfort from her dear friend. At least for now.

Sango's attention was now back at her phone and Rin found herself rereading the same paragragh while the others chatted away on all things fashion designing. 'Okay, preload and afterload from the heart muscle has pretty tremendous effects on the heart's pressures. Both contribu-'

"Miroku!" Sango sang and Rin was immediately drawn back to the beginning of her thoughts. "Ugh. I was beginning to think this would really be an all girls morning." Rin stated more to herself not daring to look away from her progress for once.

"Hi beautiful. I had to stop by before class and see you before grabbing a cup of coffee." Miroku rushed to embrace a now standing Sango and with a wave to the group. "How did you sleep- oh, I dont think you or your friends have met two of my new friends looking to join the frat." He motioned behind towards two unfamiliar faces. "This is Inuyasha and his brother Sesshomaru. They traveled here from Japan the beginning of the semester."

Sango froze. Immediately two ethereal like students walked behind Miroku as well as Koga. "Wha... who... who are they?" Sango was immediately star-struck.

"Mmm...my friends." Miroku stated with a questioned expression. "Okay, I know they are 'different'. They say it's from their father's distinguished 'blood-line'. I have no idea what that freakin' means but one things for sure our frat parties will never be the same." High-fived Miroku to a now approaching Koga.

Miroku was indeed the eye-candy of SU. Short black hair graced his collarbone brushing against his finely trimmed beard. His eyes drew women from all over in like flies and his body was sculpted to perfection. Right along with Koga also known as 'the blue eyed devil'. He was just as handsome and wore his long black hair up in a high-ponytail but kept the back of his hair faded. They infamously wore their fraternity apparel just about every day and everywhere they went.

"Where's Sheensa?" Koga asked searching the Bistro when his eyes immediately landed on her sitting with the group who were completely oblivious to the new-comers.

"Ooo..over there." Sango pointed still staring at the two who she thought were literal gods. "Sorry, I'm Sango. It's a pleasure to meet you both." Sticking out her hand she was meet with four honey golden eyes but was met with only one hand from who appeared to be the 'little brother'.

"Hey, I'm Inuyasha. Sports major. And this is my stiff neck of a brother Sesshomaru." Inuyasha greeted and gave his brother the most disgruntled look. Inuyasha watched as his brother stood stoically gazing towards a nearby window appearing completely disinterested in anything at all surrounding him.

"Must you drag us around the entire campus at your leisure, Miroku?" Sesshomaru spat not even addressing the hand presented in front of him.

"Bastard." Inuyasha retorted.

"It's fine." Sango blushed. "Please come meet my friends. Campus life grows a little smoother the more people you know." Sango walked a few steps towards the table followed by Miroku, Koga, and Inuyasha. "Hey guys Miroku has some new friends new on campus here. Where did you say you were from again?"

"Kuso!" Inuyasha spat and everyone from the group darted towards him. His eyes landed on a gigging girl who immediately stopped her chatting once their eyes met.

Kagome gasped. Her eyes not wavering for even a second once she laid eyes on him.

"Kagome, what is it?" startled Rin from her pages and Sheensa from her ranting who immediately turned around.

"Damn." cursed Sheensa once she was greeted with who literally took Kagome's breath away. "I mean, hello." she corrected and smiled from ear to ear immediately.

Rin gazed at Inuyasha who was still staring at Kagome. She then traced her eyes around the room and blinked her eyes at who or what she saw casually leaning against a wall near the entrance of the Bistro. She blinked then blinked and blinked again. Whoever he was was simply staring back at her. Honey golden gaze unfazed, unmoving, and extremely intimidating. He was statuesque. Very tall perhaps over 6'5" with very long silver hair that cascaded along his back and arms like waterfalls crashing into some hapless little pond. His hands were in his jean pockets with a foot propped against the wall. And he was still staring as if no one else could see and for some reason Rin could not turn her eyes away even after hearing her name being called muffled in the back of her mind.

"Rin. Rin. RIN." Kagome began shaking her friends left shoulder. "Are you listening?"

"Uh huh." Rin muttered with her attention clearly elsewhere.

"What do you think of them. Japan is closer to the west coast in a way." Miroku added. Rin blinked her eyes once more before turning back to the group. "Clearly 'someone' has eyes for the older brother." Miroku laughed and Inuyasha flinched before staring back at his brother who was clearly minding his own scrolling nonchalantly on his phone.

"I can hear you from over here." Sesshomaru scoffed before placing his phone back in his pocket and gracefully walking towards the group.

"You're regal mate." Sheensa proclaimed nearly breaking her neck to greet the newcomer. "You say you're from Japan? Which part? What brings you to California? Why do you look so... unnatural? Are you both single? Where do you live now? Wha-."

"Sheensa!" Sango screamed. "Please excuse my friend. She is rather intrusive." Sango darted warning eyes at her friend.

"We are here for business." Sesshomaru simply stated.

Inuyasha immediately glared as his brother. Clearing his throat, "We are actually here because our Father decided to move to be closer to his wife, my Mom's family. They moved her decades back from Tokyo and one of relatives is ...sick. He also wishes to expand his business here in California and figured we could assist in some way, right Sesshomaru." He elbowed his brother in the chest.

"Hn."

"Okay." Kagome responded rolling her eyes. "Well it's a pleasure to meet you both." Kagome stood to shake Inuyasha's hand but was immediately flushed crimson red when she found her knuckles gracing Inuyasha's soft lips. To her his scent was like a magnet she would have never knew she would have needed to suddenly attract to.

As was for Rin. She glanced at her friend's immediately fondness for the younger brother and looked toward the other brother who appeared to be rather annoyed at his brothers forward actions.

"It is a pleasure." Stated Rin. "Hopefully we can see you all on campus sometime."

"Yes, and please don't hesitate to ask for help around here. This is our spot but this campus is rather large. It's easy to get lost." Sango chuckled.

Sesshomaru scoffed.

"Well we should get going. Classes start in 10 minutes and the last thing I need is to be hazed on tardiness by fashion snobs, even if I'm one of the ones to do the hazing." Sheensa reminded the group before grabbing her bags.

"Let me walk you to class. I don't have practice until 10." Koga stated while locking an arm around Sheensa's.

"You sure your fans won't faint from pure jealousy?" Sheensa chuckled. Koga simply glared at her and proceeded out the door.

"I did not get your name." Came the lowest baritone voice. Rin gazed up from her packing and stared all over again into those golden eyes. 'Who even has eyes that color and skin so... pale. And what about this hair. My God it has to be so so soft. But those eyes. How could I ever stop looking at them. It's like being forcefully drawn into the deepest pool. The pressure to simply collide into his arms it's transcendent. It would crush me. He could crush me. Bones and all. He would have me incapable of even breathing. Totally consumed. How can I hold onto this... forever?' Rin thought.

Rin heard Sesshomaru clear his throat.

"Rrrr...RIN. It's Rin." Rin exhaled deeply completely unaware that she wasn't even breathing.

"Rin." Sesshomaru repeated lowly so low it was close to a whisper. "See you around then." he said with the slightest smirk she almost missed it. He gracefully walked out the doors without looking back.

"That was ... INTENSE." Kagome exclaimed once they were the only two left from the group still in the Bistro.

"I... I can't explain it. I.."

"No need." Kagome stated with a pat to Rin's back. "I share your sentiment Rin. I don't know who those brothers are but I never want to forget them."

Rin glanced back at her best friend. "I don't think ...I ever could."

Unbeknownst to Rin and Kagome, there are deep secrets in the dark that they perhaps should never have knowledge of. Especially when it comes to the Inu-brothers.

Next chapter will deal with a bit more as too why the Inu-brothers are really in California. And what the heck is going on with these killings of the innocent? Who's behind this anyway...

Stay tuned :)

With love.