Chapter Five

I can't believe I'm going to the sports complex to see Sesshomaru perform tonight. We're not really friends, more acquaintances. I still hardly know anything about him. Dad drove Tashi and me to the facility since it was a very long walking distance from our apartment. My leg would have been killing me more if we had walked. Knowing dad, he would have me climb on his back and carry me that way.

I sat up front, elbow resting on the window as I watched the lights of the city pass us by. Tashi was in the back, staring with stars in his eyes as we got closer to our destination. "Rin, let's get the closest seats up front, okay?"

"I'd rather if we didn't." I hate tilting my head back just to look up. "We'll get a seat at the top of the bleachers." Hopefully it's away from anyone that attends the same high school. I know for sure I'm still the talk on everyone's mind, from my almost-death accident that happened two days ago.

"Hey kids, how about we go and have some ice cream afterward? We don't have to tell mom, Haha," dad loves to spoil us. Mom would kill us if we ate sweets so late at night. No, scratch that, she'll kill dad instead.

"I won't say anything, dad. Rin, you up for ice cream later? It might help take your mind off your leg?"

"That's true, Tashi. Rin, you can get whatever you want. Hey, why don't we invite your knight and shiny armor to join?" Dad laughed hysterically.

He did not just call Sesshomaru that? "No dad! He's not really my friend. He's just an acquaintance. Plus, he has a girlfriend." A catty bitch at that.

"So, it's just for tonight. But I'll respect your wishes dear. Ah, we're here." I looked out the front of the window to see a large, tall building. It had very large, tall windows that were tinted dark. Dad found a parking space on the lower parking deck of the garage. "Alrighty kids, let's go."

We followed a line of people where the diving competition was being held. It was in the middle of the large sports complex. The pool was very large and had three very tall diving boards. Divers that were competing sat on the other end. I couldn't tell which one was Sesshomaru since everyone's hair was tucked away in those awful blue swim caps and their eyes were covered in googles.

My family and myself made our way up the cement and metal bleachers. We managed to snag the last three seats at the very top. Thankfully, no one I've seen from school was next to us. But that also means the dreaded Monday that awaits me. I tried not to think of it and will try to enjoy the rest of my weekend. First thing tomorrow, sleeping in, since I couldn't today.

The pamphlet they gave out earlier showed that my school was going first. Good! The better we can watch and leave. But I know dad will want to stay to see the whole thing.

"Up first from Kanoya Chi High School, Sakamoto, Sesshomaru," the announcer addressed. I heard everyone I believed was from the same high school shouting from the other side of the large room.

There he was dressed in his all-in glory, a navy-blue speedo! Oh god! Why? Just why? How can any guy wear those things? It's the worst invention to be ever thought of. It shows the outline of their… Why am I thinking that? I kept my eyes on his face from this far away. Before he climbed up the very tall ladder, it looked like he looked my way with a quick smirk. I felt my body stiff up again. I hate this feeling. I hate it so much.

My father leaned into my ear and whispered, "don't get any ideas, my darling daughter." He then began laughing, throwing his head back.

I turned to him and raised an eyebrow, "I'm not. Boys are the least of my worries at this time." I never thought of being with a guy.

I returned my eyes back on Sesshomaru who was already at the top of the diving board. Damn he's a fast climber. He walked towards the edge of the diving board and turned himself around, with the heels of his feet hanging off the edge. A backwards dive? As he stood there, he seemed relaxed as he stood tall. I wonder if he's calculating how he's going to throw himself into the proper dive?

Just as it seemed like Sesshomaru wasn't going to move, he suddenly threw himself into the air, legs held tight and straight as he flipped his body to the side, then the other, and ended with several flips, till he dove headfirst with a splash-less dive? That's the first I've seen of a dive like that. The room cheered with shouting from all schools. "Seems your acquaintance is very popular among all the schools," my father joined in clapping with the audience.

"Seems like it," I didn't join in with the clapping. I just watched Sesshomaru swim over to the ladder and climb out. Waiting for him to climb out was his catty girlfriend, Sara. I watched as she tried to throw her arms around his neck and plant a kiss on his lips, but he rejected her, and he walked off. Makes me wonder if he's finally breaking up with her.

The scoreboards lit up showing he had a perfect score. Figured he would get that. He is a demon after all. He probably has many powers that could outwit other demons.

Just as it seemed like it started, it finally came to an end. "Are you kids ready to go get some ice cream?"

"I am, dad! You ready, Rin?"

"Yeah," actually I was tired and in pain again. I wanted to be in my bed, under the covers, with a good cup of tea. "Hey dad, could you make your tea for me tonight?'

"You okay, Rin? In pain?" He had a bit of worry in his voice.

"Yeah, and I'm really tired." I knew I would pass out once my head hit my pillow.

"I'll make you a good tea that'll help with the pain and help you rest tonight."

"Thanks dad."

Out in the main lobby, crowds gathered to communicate with one another. Some were from my first period class, and I noticed they were talking about me. Thankfully my father and Tashi weren't looking, and I flipped the bird towards the gossipers. They can say all they want about me. They aren't going to hurt my feelings.

Behind them I could see Sara and her group of female followers. Their beady eyes eyed me heavily. I guess Sara found out I was with Sesshomaru today. Like seriously it was just one day and that will be the last time I'll go out exploring with him. She needs to get over herself and go practice that damn flute of hers.

Just as I thought we were about to leave a familiar female voice came from behind me. "Rin, Mr. Agawa, what a coincidence to see you here tonight!" my principal called our way. My family and myself turned around to see Mrs. Sakamoto, with a very striking tall man that almost looked like Sesshomaru. His long silver hair was pulled back into a high thin ponytail. "Rin, how's your leg feeling tonight dear?"

"It's alright," that's a lie. It's calling for an oatmeal bath and pain medicine. The ones the doctor prescribed.

"That's great to hear," she smiled my way. "My dear, this is Rin. The same Rin that Sesshomaru saved the other day, and this is her father, Mr. Agawa."

"Pleasure to meet you all. I am Sakamoto, Inu no Tashio. Toga for short," he held his hand towards my father.

"Agawa, Kane. My wife Ayane, and I are very grateful that your son saved our daughter," they both shook each other's hand.

"It's no problem. Sesshomaru is one of a kind. Izayoi and I are very grateful that he was able to pull her out of the way before she could suffer more serious injuries. Any word if they were able to find the driver?"

Nope.

"Well, I actually got a call today from the detective, and they found the car abandoned in a parking garage. Seems it was stolen earlier that day. Now to find the suspected thief," what? Why didn't he tell me? Wait! They must have called while Tashi and I were out or when I fell asleep.

"Well, I hope they find them soon. Ah, there's the winning champ of Kanoya Chi High School." Sesshomaru came up beside his father and they were almost like twins, except for their skin tone, markings, and height. Mr. Sakamoto just has thin blue stripes on his cheeks and Sesshomaru has two maroon stripes and a crescent moon on his forehead. Why am I just noticing his markings?

"Good to see you again, Mr. Agawa. Rin, Tashi, glad you both could make it tonight." He held his hand out towards my father and they both too shook hands. I kept my expression plain and nodded his way. I couldn't get the picture of him in a speedo out of my mind.

"It's good to see you too. Yeah, I couldn't pass it up when Rin and Tashi asked," I never said a thing, Tashi did. I'm just going to keep my mouth shut.

Sesshomaru looked as if he was going to say something else when I heard his catty girlfriend, Sara. "Sesshomaru, there you are! Come on, we're going to be late for my competition. They changed the time." She eyed me heavily alongside her minion followers. Who has a competition at ten at night? I bet she's lying about it. She's just trying to get him away thinking I'll claim him for myself.

"If you'll excuse me!" He pulled Sara off, and I guess he's either giving in or giving her a pep talk about space? Her minions followed them.

Sesshomaru's father, Toga, placed his hands to his hips as he looked their way, "I don't see why my son is with her. They don't have the perfect chemistry to be together. Her family, there's something I just don't like about them. Sara's family thinks my son will work for them after he graduates high school. Hate to break it to her family, Sesshomaru has his eyes set on attending University of Oxford next year to study law. He hasn't told her yet."

"A law student? Pretty nice career. I can tell your son is a very bright student. Which path is he going for law wise?" My father asked, curiously.

"Mmh, I think he wants to be a family lawyer. I kind of hoped he would have chosen my career, a private investigator, but I want my kids to succeed with whatever career they choose." Did he say private investigator? Maybe if mom and dad have the money, we could hire him to find my… no! That might not be the best thing right now.

I didn't fully face them, but I could see in the corner of my eye that Sara was arguing with Sesshomaru. From the way her mouth was moving, it looked like she was saying, "I came to your event tonight, why not mine?" Gee I wonder why? Would it be wrong if I called her Karen?

"Anyways, you all take care. It was wonderful to meet you all. We'll have to have dinner sometime," Mr. Sakamoto announced.

Our family's together for dinner? I'll pass when that day comes.

"Yes, most definitely," my father shook Mr. Sakamoto's hand one last time.

On the car ride home, after we had gotten ice cream, Tashi had fallen asleep. He had a fun and long day today. I was wide awake and back to looking at the passing city. Ever since we moved out here, I hardly talk, even to my parents. I love them with all my heart, but I just miss home. We had a huge property with fields that I could go out and take lots of pictures of. A sled hill to go riding down on blow up pool toys. Like my purple penguin that goes down on its belly. I missed getting videos of just going down that special hill. It was an adrenaline rush.

I felt a few tears drip down my cheek, and I think father noticed. "You okay, dear?"

"Yeah, I just hate the city so much. I miss home. It sucks we had to move all the way out here. Why did I ever go out in the woods to begin with?" I threw my face into my hands and rested them on my lap. I tried my best to ease the pain I'm feeling, but it just came out. "Why does everything bad happen to me? Why did my birth mother abandon me? What have I done for those..." My father wouldn't let me finish.

He pulled the car over quietly, he didn't want to wake Tashi and pulled me close to him, "my baby girl, I know your pain. If I had the power to turn back time to what happened in the woods I would. What you saw was traumatic and I wish I could find a way to make you forget. I promise I will always protect you. That's why your mother and I upgraded your phone. If anything were to happen to you, we can find you easily that way.

"With your birth mother, that's hard to say. Turning back time wouldn't have stopped that. I know you want to find her and get your reasoning why she gave you up the way she did. This is going to sound strange, maybe we could ask Sesshomaru's father to help out? He is a P.I!"

No! No, "I don't want to right now." Another lie. I do want to find her. Maybe find out who my birth father is too.

My father still held me close to him, "it's your decision baby girl. Let's get you both home. Do you still want my special tea?"

I finally looked up at him and wiped my tears away, though some crept out, "yes please." It might take me a few cups to fall asleep tonight. "I love you, daddy." I haven't called him that in years.

It made him smile hearing me call him daddy. I think I saw a few teardrops leave his left eye. "I love you too, peanut." He looked back at Tashi who was curled up, laying down on the back seat, "maybe after we put Tashi to bed, want to watch a movie?"

I looked at the dashboard and it was almost 11:30 at night. "If I fall asleep, are you going to carry me to bed?" I asked and quietly laughed as he started driving again.

"Haha, yes I would still do that. Horror or comedy tonight?" I didn't have to think of that.

There is one horror movie I can watch and laugh at because this certain character gets revenge on her bullies. "Can we watch the 1970's Carrie?"

"Haha, a good old American classic. Tomorrow as a family we'll all watch a movie together." That would be nice.

Haha, I had so much fun writing the scene with Rin freaking out of Sesshomaru in a speedo. Do you think he'll break up with Sara soon? What about Rin's past? Her and her father have a special bond, don't you think? What do you think will happen when Rin goes back to school on Monday?