Disclaimer: I do not own Inuyasha
Chapter Six
(Rins prov)
After we changed and everyone finished teasing me for getting thrown in by Sess. We went into the kitchen to eat pizza, Izayoi had known we would be hungry once we were finished swimming and had been prepared. As we ate and talked I remembered that Ayame owed me fifty bucks.
I tapped her on the shoulder and when she looked over I held out my hand, an expectant look on my face.
Sango and Kagome started laughing the boys just looked confused. Ayame grumbled as she handed over the money.
"She bet Rin wouldn't push Sesshomaru in." Sango explained still laughing.
Kagome shook her head as she looked over at Ayame. "I told you not to dare her."
I smirked and put the money in my back pocket. Inuyasha shook his head and bit into his slice of pepperoni pizza. "I was wondering why she did that."
"I figured she was just crazy." Koga said glancing at me from the corner of his eye. I threw my napkin at him. He smirked as he easily caught it.
Sesshomaru looked over clearly annoyed and I couldn't stop the smile that appeared on my lips. He glared at me but it had no heat behind it.
Just then a tall man with long silver hair pulled up into a pony walked into the kitchen. I couldn't see his face as he quickly kissed Izayoi, but I knew he was Inuyasha and Sesshomaru's father. He had the same aura as his sons and his long hair was only shades darker than Sesshomarus.
When he turned I saw that they also got their amber eyes from him and Sesshomaru also got same of his markings as well.
He said hello to everyone and picked up a slice of pizza. His warm amber eyes looked over at me. Placing his free hand around his wife's waist he continued to watch me.
I met his gaze not looking away. He smiled. "You must be Rin, I've heard a lot about you." His eyes slid over his sons then came back to me. "I'm Inutaisho; you must be quick to dunk Sesshomaru." He smirked and I smiled at him. The rest of the gang didn't even seem interested in what was being said until then.
At the mention of Sess being dunked everyone had something to add. I glanced over at Sess to see him looking at me. He held my gaze and my heart started to pound in my chest. Then Sango nudged my side and I turned away.
While we ate I found out that Inuyasha was more like his father than Sesshomaru but Sess looked more like him. Inuyasha looked more like his mom.
When we were all finished eating we made our way to the movie room, which turned out to be right across from the game room or the arcade as I thought of it.
The room looked a lot like a movie theater with dark red and black carpet and dim lights along the walls and floor. They even had a popcorn machine and a soda machine set along the back wall. Instead of those chairs that get uncomfortable after a while they had huge bean bags that could easily seat two people.
We all claimed one for ourselves – after Sango slapped Miroku - and made ourselves comfortable facing the big screen TV on the wall. Izayoi brought in some blankets for us and we settled down to watch our movie marathon. It surprised everyone when Sesshomaru stayed to watch as well.
He sat in the bean bag on my left ignoring everyone.
I don't know when we went to bed or even who fell asleep first, but I do remember the dream I had.
"Alright, alright! How about we watch two movies and play one game hmmm. Does that sound good?" daddy asked after listening to us argue for ten minutes.
The three of us looked at each other and then shrugged.
"Good then why don't the two of you put the rest of the movies away while Rin and I put one of the games away?" we nodded and I followed dad into the dining room to help put one of the games away. It was movie night and mom was late so we were picking everything out so when she got here we could begin the fun. I could hear my little brother tell our six year old sister that that didn't go there.
Dad and I laughed as we put the game back in its box.
"I got a call from your teacher today Rin." He said looking at me from under his dark lashes. I looked down at my hands putting the lid on the game.
"Oh really? What did she say?" I asked trying to be casual but not meeting his eyes.
"Something about her hands turning bright pink after she put on her lotion and it not coming off." He said sternly. I knew then that I had to look at him. He wasn't smiling and I thought for a moment I was in trouble.
"It will come off sooner or later, two day at the most." I said defensively.
That did it dad smiled and as he started laughing his chocolate brown eyes light up. I smirked. "Ah, Rin, honey where do you come up with this stuff?" amusement danced in his eyes.
I shrugged. "Well, we won't tell your mother until we have to." He told me with a wink. I sighed in relief, when mom found out I would be in trouble, big trouble.
Daddy handed me the game. "Can you put this up while I help the little ones?" I smiled. "Sure daddy." I ran from the room and over to the game closet.
It was originally a broom closet but it was off in a corner by its self and if you weren't already aware it was there you missed it. Mom didn't like it so she told dad to do something with it. He had made it into a game closet.
The games were all placed neatly on shelves he had made. I walked past the coach and the hall table that was near the closet smiling.
Once you were in the closet, and you had to go into it to put most of the games away, you couldn't be seen but could see out just fine. It made a great hiding place for hide and seek.
I glanced over my shoulder before going in. My brother and sister were now handing dad the movies so he could put them away. Still smiling I went in, the door staying slightly open, and reached up to put the game back.
As I pushed it all the way onto its shelf I heard the front door bang open closely followed by a quiet popping sound.
"DADDY!" my sister and brother screamed.
I was at the closet door before the sound of their voices died. I was just in time to see a man in a black suit shoot my little brother!
My sister screamed again and tried to run. She made it passed our dads body before the man shot her as well. She fell not four feet from daddy.
I stared in horror knowing if I was found they would kill me too.
Blood was everywhere, on the coach and coffee table and lampshades. It ran down the walls and the fire place but most of all the bright scarlet spread in all directions on the pale tan carpet!
A noise had my horror filled eyes snapping back to the body of my father. He twitched and groaned. He was still alive!
My heart beat was so fast it was painful I couldn't help but hope that the man hadn't heard my father but when his gaze turned to my dad that hope was instantly crushed and my heart sank to the ground.
A second man came into my line of sight then. He picked my dad up roughly by his hair and I could tell he was some kind of demon. Daddy groaned and tried to pull away from the demon but he was too weak.
Blood soaked my father's white shirt and made it red from his right shoulder to the center of his wide chest and down to his waist. I couldn't tell where the bullet had hit him.
"Well, well Higurashi you are a hard man to find. Took us nearly fifteen years to track you down." The demon said in a snake like voice.
Dad glared at him.
"You know what we are here for so just make this easy and tell us where it is."
"Kiss my ass." Dad snarled and spit on the demon.
The demon growled and punched dad in the face. His head snapped to the side with the force of the blow.
"Easy don't kill him yet." The first man said calmly from his place by the recliner. The chair now stained with the blood of my little sister!
For what felt like days the two of them beat my father trying to get him to talk, but no matter what they did he refused to answer them.
The man punched my dad in his wounded shoulder. "Tell us where it is!" he demanded a scowl on his face. Dad just laughed at him. Looking up he met the eyes of the man hatred clear in his chocolate gaze.
"You two are very stupid. Do you really think I would give you anything after you killed my family?" his smirk never left his face his voice calm as could be. "You will never get what you seek. I have made sure of that, it's beyond your reach that much I will tell you."
The man cursed and slapped daddy, who just laughed and spit out the blood in his mouth. The demon calmly checked his watch then scowled. "We need to go before someone shows up."
The one who had just hit my dad swiped back his dirty blond hair still glaring at my father, who was smirking at him. With a curse he walked away from my dad.
I dared to hope they would just leave, but in the next moment I knew that was a senseless hope. "Can I kill him now?" the demon asked as the other man walked by him. "Sure, his useless to use anyway," with that he walked out not looking back once.
The demon smiled evilly and raised his gun.
My dad glanced at him then looked straight into my eyes. The look in them said he was sorry and that he loved me. Without blinking an eye the demon pulled the trigger and shot my father right through his heart!
His blood splattered onto the chair he was sitting in and on the family portrait hanging on the light blue wall behind him, the red liquid running in small rivers down all our smiling faces.
As calm as anyone walking in the park the demon walked away with a smile on his face, not bothered by the fact that he had to walk over the body of my nine year old brother on the way to the door!
The police found me not long after still in the closet and even though I don't remember doing it, my icy hands were still pressed over my mouth. My eyes locked on the carnage in the family room.
I woke in a cold sweat, my heart pounding in my chest to the point it was nearly painful. My breath was coming in shallow pants. I looked around in panic pressing my hand to my heart in an attempt to keep my heart in my chest.
Once I finally remembered were I was I calmed down slightly. My friends were all still asleep, I couldn't tell what time it was but guessed it was early morning. I laid back down trying to calm my racing heart.
Reaching up I held onto the necklace my dad had given me. Holding the dragon and running my thumb over the ruby it held protectively in it fierce claws. It took some time but I was finally able to calm down.
I knew there was no chance I would fall back to sleep, so I simply laid there waiting for the others to wake. I sighed quietly. I should have known I would have that nightmare.
When I was younger I would have that dream every night but it slowly went away. It took a long time and every now and then it would sneak up on me, but I should have known that a movie night would bring it back.
It seemed forever passed before the others started to wake up. When Sesshomaru sat up he sent me a look that made me think I hadn't been the only one up this morning, but he didn't say anything and for that I was grateful.
All too soon we were all headed home, after we had told Inuyasha's parents thanks and good-bye, Sango drove Kagome and me home. When we walked in Uncle Jay and Aunt Sara wanted to hear all about our night and Sota wanted me to help him make more Silly Sodas as he named his new toy.
I was only too happy to help him while Kagome told her parents about are night. I went to bed early that night hoping I would be able to make up for some of the sleep I lost the night before.
Not long after I went to lie down Uncle Jay knocked on my open door. I sat up and he came in, sitting down on the side of my bed. Brushing some of my hair from my face he looked at me a moment before he spoke.
"Did you have a good time honey?" when I smiled and nodded he grinned. "I bet the most fun you had was when you pushed Sesshomaru in wasn't?" I giggled remembering the look on his face. My uncle's eyes softened when he heard the sound.
"Like music for the soul." After a moment's hesitation he asked gently, "Did you have the nightmare?" I smiled sadly and gave a small nod. Uncle Jay sighed. "I'm sorry honey, I wish there was something I could do."
I wrapped my arms around his neck and cuddled into his strong arms, breathing in his comforting scent. For a long time he just held me close, then he kissed my forehead and let go. Smiling slightly he pulled the blanket up and whispered goodnight before walking out. I smiled he had known I needed him somehow, just like my daddy always did. I fell asleep with a smile and a light heart.
When Monday came it was over cast. The sky was covered with mean dark clouds as far as the eye could see. From the way the trees swayed I could tell the wind held to a steady breeze, but you could almost feel its desire to howl and rage. The clouds heavy with rain flashed with blue lightning and thunder boomed out.
I smiled storms like this were my favorite. Why is way beyond me they just are.
I dressed for the day in a pair of navy blue jeans and a t-shirt that was designed to look like a light purple open vest over a white t-shirt. It also had six gold chains hanging from the neck, all of different shapes and sizes. On the fifth chain a gold key with the end in the shape of a heart hung.
The chains were covered in glitter so when light hit them they sparkled.
It was one of my favorite shirts because my grandma had given it to me. One of the last things she gave me before she died the year before.
I pulled my long raven black hair into a half pony, leaving half of it to flow down my back a wall of black silk. Tying it up with red ribbon I walked out of my room down to the kitchen for breakfast.
Everyone was already there eating and talking. A small smile pulled at my lips. I slipped on the black and purple flats I'd brought down with me, and took my seat next to Sota.
He flashed a smile at me before turning back to devour what was left of his blueberry pancakes. Aunt Sara placed a plate in front of me, running a loving hand down my hair as she returned to her seat.
Kagome glanced up with a smile then looked back at her plate. Only to glance quickly back at me her brows furrowing as she studied me. "Is that all you're doing for picture day?"
I looked down at my outfit, then back at Kagome confused. "You have to let me do your makeup. Only a little, you won't even know its there." She said quickly as she read the refusal on my face. She knew I didn't like makeup.
I scowled at her. My uncle looked up from his paper, a smile dancing in his light brown eyes.
"Come on honey. One day of wearing makeup won't kill you, and today is special after all." Only a hint of teasing was evident in his deep voice.
I made a face at him, but once my aunt joined in I gave in. it wouldn't kill me after all - maybe.
When Kagome finished with the torcher as I saw it, I looked into the mirror over her dresser. She had done something to make my eyes look bigger and a light smoky green was just visible over my eyes. A hint of pink gloss covered my lips, making them shiny.
Other than that Kagome had left my face free of makeup. "You are lucky to have such a good complexion, you really don't need makeup." Kagome said looking at me in the mirror. She was twisting her hands and biting her lower lip. "So, what do you think? Do you like it?" her voice held a hint of worry.
I met her eyes in the mirror and smiled. She sighed with relief and visibly relaxed. Her answering smile was as bright as the sun.
Outside a car horn was just loud enough to be heard over a clap of thunder. Kagome and I glanced over to the window. "Well that's our ride."
She walked over to her bed and picked up two bags. I knew the smaller of the two was her school bag so that told me that the other one. The one full to bursting held her extra outfits.
I hid my grin as I followed her out of her room. We hurried down the stairs and I grabbed my own bag from the floor in the kitchen. Throwing it over my shoulder and hugged my aunt and uncle then ruffled Sotas hair on the way to the door.
Kagome joined me on the porch and we sprinted to the car waiting for us at the curb. The light was murky and the air smelled heavily of rain. Lightning flashed in the distance.
I had just closed the door when the sky opened with a boom of thunder and rain poured from the heavens. "Great day don't you think?" Sango said sarcasm dripping from her lips.
Ayame rolled her eyes and Kagome snorted. I just smiled and watched the rain soak into the earth.
When we reached the school Ayame told us to look for Kogas yellow hummer. I frowned and she shrugged. "Miroku was grounded for unknown reasons, or so I'm told."
I shared a look with Kagome and we shook our heads. I didn't want to know. I turned to look for Kogas hummer. With all the rain it was difficult to see but since his car was yellow it was easy to find.
Kagome found it and Sango pulled into the space in front of it, since both spaces next to it were taken. Thunder cracked as we climbed out of the Mercedes, for once we used umbrellas.
The boys had apparently been waiting for us as they climbed out of the hummer at the same time. They also held umbrellas, and honestly they looked a little funny with them.
We started through the down poor toward the school. Somehow I wound up next Sesshomarus tall figure, with Miroku in front of us. The others were walking behind us.
I glanced at him from the corner of my eye. His handsome face was as expressionless as always, his cold amber eyes looking straight ahead. Even so my heart rate increased and I quickly looked away from him.
I was just in time to see another student running full speed toward the school, head down and covered with a binder. There was no way he would see me, and I was right in his path!
The sidewalk was narrow and I had no room to get out of his way! Without thinking about it I stepped to my left, right into Sesshomarus side. The boy rushed by and into the safety of the school. Never the wiser to the collision he had just avoided.
I looked up into amused amber eyes. Sesshomarus hands had instinctively come up to steady me, and he still held my upper arms in a light grip. He opened his mouth to say something but before a sound escaped his lips, Kagome cut him off.
"Rin are you alright?" she demanded running up to me with the others.
Sess released m arms and stepped away. I looked at Kagome and nodded. Sango was glaring at the spot the boy had disappeared.
Ayame looked from me to Sess. "So, how many bruises did you get this time?" she asked with a smirk. I rolled my eyes as the others laughed. "No really. That's what, the third time you've collided with him?"
I glared at her and stuck out my tongue. Sess glanced down at me, his eyes alive with amusement. He knew as well as I did that it was more like the fourth or fifth time, but I wasn't about to let the others know that!
Once inside the school we all closed are umbrellas. For a few moments we walked in silence. The wide halls where crowded and laud, people shoving passed one another to get where they were going. Standing so close to Sesshomaru and the others I didn't have to worry about being run over by the other students. They made sure to stay out of our path.
It was a nice change for me since I was always being pushed and shoved by the other students from my last school. Being small hasn't always been easy.
No one ever seemed to realize I was there! But now, with most of the people I hang around with being over 6' and demons, I didn't need to worry about it.
Our group slit once we reached the first corner half continuing straight and the rest turning to walk down the hall to the right. I watched Sess walk away with Koga, Sango and Miroku, then walked over to my locker.
I grabbed what I needed and stood waiting for Kagome. Together we made our way to first hour with Sango, Ayame and Koga.
Since it was picture day everyone was all dressed up. Kagome had worn the dress she showed me on Friday and curled her hair so that it framed her face. She had also put on makeup her eyes were shadowed with a light blue and she had done the same thing with her eyes that she'd done to mine to make them appear bigger.
Even Sango, who normally wasn't fussy with her looks, had dressed up. She had taken the time to shadow her eyes in a smoky pink. Her hair was left down to flow in a long dark river to the small of her back.
She wore a black long sleeved t-shirt with pink flames eating their way up her waist from the hem and along her arms. A pair of black skinny jeans with matching boots completed her outfit.
Ayame had left her red hair in its normal pigtails but had tied them with green ribbons. Her emerald green eyes were shadowed in blue. Her dress matched her eyes and showed her curves nicely then flared out at her hips to hang in waves to her calves. She had white flats to go with it.
The boys had also dressed up in their way. Miroku wore a purple and black dress shirt with blue jeans, Inuyasha a red long sleeved tee with black jeans. Koga had lost a bet with Inu so he wore a long sleeved pink and green shirt with gray jeans.
He was pissed but once the girls assured him it didn't look stupid he was fine with it. Really it didn't look bad it was just not something you'd think to find Koga wearing. Sesshomaru had on a white long sleeved t-shirt with ice blue running through it and blue jeans.
This school did pictures different from my other one as they took pictures by year, so at the moment the freshmen were getting their pictures' done then it would be the sophomores. Once those were done it would be our turn then the seniors.
When it was time for the juniors to go to the auditorium for our pictures all was chaos! I was separated from my friends in the rush of bodies and found myself walking alone. I didn't mind, I knew the others would find me sooner or later.
To get to the auditorium you had to walk through a quart yard hidden by the school building from all sides. It was a beautiful place filled with trees and flowers of all kinds. It didn't have an overhang instead it was open to the sky. Luckily it had stopped raining by the time raining by now, the other students that morning weren't so lucky they had had to walk through the rain.
The sky was still covered with dark gray clouds and it was clear it would rain more later on in the day. For now the clouds were content to hold off. It had poured all morning and the ground held an abundance of mud puddles. The murky light making them look deeper than they were.
I walked slowly across the sidewalk toward the other side content to let the other students rush by. I was enjoying the scent of the rain and the cool breeze on my face. Hearing nose I looked up to see that the only other people around were three senior girls I had never seen before.
I moved over so they could pass but instead they blocked my path! Confused I looked up at them, they all were scowling at me. Why I had no idea I had never done anything to them, I hadn't even seen them before!
I tried to move around them but they blocked my path again! I glared and went to go around her this time she grabbed my arm and pulled me back!
I glared daggers at her, she just glared back.
"You think you're all that don't you?" she snarled at me. It was then that I noticed that she was a demon. Looking closer at the other two I saw they were also demons. "Always following him around like a lost puppy!"
I was completely confused by now. I still had no idea what she was talking about or who!
She continued to go on like that, calling me names and going on about some guy! Really she was just pathetic. Each time I tried to move past her they would pull me back, it was really starting to get on my nerves!
Looking at the woman I decided she could be pretty to others she probably was. To me though her cold ice blue eyes, snotty attitude and her I'm better then you tone made her ugly.
Her dress was skin tight and blood red. It stopped just short of her mid-thigh and just barely covered her chest. It left her shoulders and back bare and had thin straps that went up around her neck to keep the dress up. Her short blond hair swung to her jaw where it curled just slightly.
The other two were dressed much the same except one wore blue and the other pink. Apparently the girl realized I wasn't listening to her because she suddenly shoved my chest.
"Bitch you better be listening to me!" she growled.
I simply shoved her hand away from me and made to leave. I was going to be late if I didn't get going soon.
She snarled and shoved me hard. I stumbled and fell. Right into a mud puddle!
Dirty water flew up and rained down on my head. Mud clung to my face and hair; it covered my clothes and exposed skin. I could feel the water soak through the seat of my jeans.
I looked down at myself and could feel tears sting the corner of my eyes. My shirt was more than likely ruined. As the laughter cut through my pain the tears dried up instantly. I looked up through my dark lashes to see the three of them pointing and laughing.
The joy and mocking I saw made my blood boil! It snapped me back into the attitude I'd had before my life came crashing down around me, back into my take-no-shit-from-anyone attitude.
I scooped up a large dripping goopy pile of mud and threw it right in her superior looking face.
It landed with a satisfying SPLAT! All laughter stooped and a stunned silence fell. The few other students that were out stopped to stair their mouths hanging open. A smirk pulled at my lips.
As she went to wipe the mud from her face it ran down to her chin where it dripped down to her chest and then to her dress, staining the blood red silk with muddy trails.
I couldn't hide the look of satisfaction that crossed my face or the smirk as the other students started to laugh. The three of them glared at me and looked as if they were about to say something when a shout cut them off.
"Rin!" looking around I saw Kagome, Koga, Miroku and Inuyasha hurrying over to me. "Are you alright?"
As my friends came closer the three girls backed up, still glaring at me, but not really wanting to deal with all of us. Mud dripped from the hands of the one in the middle.
I smiled at them to let them know I was fine, and allowed Koga to help me to my feet. Silently laughing at the glares they were sending to the three. It was great knowing that they were there for me.
I smiled as Kagome looked me over, making sure I really was alright. "It looks like we missed a mud fight." Miroku said looking at the other girl and back to me. I grinned. He smiled. "One that Rin came out on top of."
I didn't understand how he had come to that conclusion. My face must have given away my confusion.
"You're the one smiling, and you look better covered in mud then she does." Miroku said with a devilish smile and a wink. The rest of my friends rolled their eyes and I was glad to have mud on my face. It hid the blush that was burning my face at the moment.
The other girl shrieked and stormed away with her friends a scowl on all their faces. "Miroku was right for once. You do look good covered in mud." Koga said grinning at me. I looked down studying my feet. The boys laughed. Kagome walked over to me and took my elbow.
"Come on Rin lets go get you cleaned up." Looking over her shoulder as she pulled me after her she told the boys to tell the teacher what had happened. I just heard them agree before the door closed behind us.
I was able to shower in the gym locker room and once I was clean Kagome handed me a bundle of fresh clothes. She smirked when I winced at the dress I was holding.
"Sorry but that's the only thing I have that will fit you." She told me as I slipped it on. I heaved a sigh, dresses were not my thing.
I wasn't going to complain though. The material was soft and light. The skirt was meant to stop mid-thigh, but on me it stopped right above my knees. It was indigo and had green flowers along the skirt.
Surprisingly I liked it. Kagome redid my makeup and helped me brush out my hair. She then pulled out a pair of strappy white sandals with a two inch heel to go with the dress. It was a good thing my feet weren't that much smaller that hers.
My ribbon was ruined so Kagome dug in her bag until she found a sliver one. Kagome eyed the mass of damp silk that fell down my back as she handed it over. I tied half of it up like I had that morning leaving the rest to wave gently down my back.
Once I was finished we made our way to the auditorium, the heels of our shoes clicking softly as we walked. By the time we got there it was clear that our year was already finished.
The large circular room was filled with seniors. They stood in groups talking or sat in the navy blue chairs that were spaced in rows around the room. The walls were a dark mahogany the floor was the same. The stage that was the focus point of the room was now being used as a photo shoot.
Kagome and I turned to our left and made our way to the stage. When we were able to talk to the photographer she asked me to take a seat on the stool she was using for the pictures. The background was a waterfall scene with beautiful fall trees surrounding the cascading water, their reds and yellows and oranges caching the eye and holding it.
I was told to sit sideways with my hands folded in my lap. My feet were resting on the foot rest, my head an upper body turned to the camera.
Once she had taken my picture I hope down and walked over to the wall and leaned against it to wait for Kagome. I didn't mind standing around by myself, even though a lot of the students surrounding me were demons. I knew that Sess was around somewhere.
Though that also meant that Drake and those three demon girls were as well, and I really didn't want to see any of them.
Not really paying attention to my surroundings I looked up in surprise when a shadow fell across me. Glancing up I met cold ice blue eyes. She was now dressed in tight blue jeans and a shit that had ANGEL spelled out in glitter on her chest.
I prevented myself from rolling my eyes with difficulty. From the corner of my eye I saw Drake standing close by. He was watching the two of us and had a smirk on his face as though he was going to enjoy the little scene.
I kept a board look on my face I raised an eyebrow at her, she glared back. Just as she opened her mouth to say something she was cut off by a deep quiet cold voice.
"Is there a problem here." It wasn't really a question more like a warning.
Sesshomaru stood behind and slightly behind the demon in front of me. I watched in amusement as her face instantly changed the scowl changed into an overly sweet smile.
She turned to face Sess her hands going behind her in a sly attempt to push her chest up. "Why Sesshomaru! Of course there is no problem. I was just telling her how…cute her little outfit is." Her voice had gone from the venom of earlier to sugar sweet.
This time I did roll my eyes. From the look in Sess's eyes I could tell he felt like doing the same. The cold unblinking stare Sess aimed at her proved too much and with a murmured good-bye she hurried away.
Sesshomaru watched her go the cold look never fading. Then he turned back to me. "Rin?" his voice seemed as if it wasn't as cold and his amber eyes held warmth.
Then again it could have been my imagination. I smile and lifted one shoulder, telling him that it hadn't bothered me.
His instance stare roamed over me, making my heart race. A small frown appeared on his handsome face.
"Why did you change, for that matter why are you here now?" his voice was gentle and curious.
I looked at the floor avoiding his eye. I didn't want to tell him what had happened for some reason. He gently hooked a finger under my chin and lifted my head, forcing me to meet his gaze.
"Your year already had their pictures taken. What happened?" I swallowed and dropped my gaze to his chest. "Rin." His voice was even gentler then before. I glanced up and quickly away shrugging. Knowing he wouldn't let me get away without answering him.
I pulled back and with a small sigh took out my cell.
'I fell into a mud puddle, tripped over my own 2 feet'
I showed that to him with no hope he would believe it, but not wanting to tell him what really happened. He studied me for a moment then with a small shake of his head he said, "You're not going to tell me what really happened are you?" it wasn't really a question. I could see some emotion in his amber eyes that I couldn't name.
For a moment we just looked at each other. Then he suddenly smirked and leaned down to whisper in my ear. "You look better in this any way."
My eyes widened and I blushed bright red. He just smirked again and walked away. As I stared after him Kagome rushed up. "Hey sorry that took so long, the pictures weren't turning out right." She explained coming up to my side. I knew my eyes were still huge and that my face was red, I could feel it, and I knew Kagome would notice.
Sure enough not two seconds after she stopped talking she frowned at me. "Are you alright Rin?" I wasn't about to tell anyone what Sess had said, I still couldn't believe I had heard right.
So I smiled and gave her a small nod. She gave me a confused look, but with a shrug she let it go.
"Let's get back to class then." Since I was looking in the direction Sess had gone she took my hand and gave it a tug to get me moving.
All through the rest of the day I would smile when I thought back to what Sesshomaru had said. When I would look at him I never failed to blush. It was lucky for me the others didn't notice, Sess did though and every time he would smirk and that look would come back into his eye.
That night I crawled into bed with a smile and fell asleep thinking that maybe being forced to stay with my uncle wasn't so bad after all.
AN: so that's it for this chp. Tell me wat you think plz reviews r always welcome