InuYasha Fan Fiction ❯ Quicksand ❯ Dinner Debacle ( Chapter 6 )

[ Y - Young Adult: Not suitable for readers under 16 ]

Rin looked from Sango to Hojo. What the hell was Sango thinking, bringing him to dinner when she knew damn well that Miroku would be there? Didn’t she know by now how Miroku felt about her? Was she really so blind? Sango was shifting uncomfortably, clearly not used to being on the receiving end of her friends’ prying stares.

“Why the hell is everyone staring at me?”

Kagome stepped forward and smiled tentatively at her friend.

“I uh, didn’t know that you and Hojo were back together, Sango.” Sango looked down, a small blush blooming on her cheeks.

“I, well um…We’re not exactly…Uhm…Surprise?”

Sesshoumaru, who was standing silently beside Rin, didn’t miss the surprised glance that Hojo shot towards Sango. Nor did he miss the little nudge the woman gave him. Interesting. He felt Rin bristle next to him. He looked down at the tiny ninjen, sensing the irritation flowing from her. He looked over at Inuyasha, and was a tad bit relieved that his brother looked just as confused as he was. The women in the room were tense, uncomfortable. After a few moments of silence, Inuyasha shook his head, pinching the bridge of his nose.

“Ya’ll are jackin’ up my senses. I’m goin’ into the kitchen with Miroku. You comin’ Sess?”

“I think so. The tension is getting to me as well.” His fingers brushed against Rin’s shoulder as he walked past, following Inuyasha into the kitchen. Rin bent down and whispered something into Shippou’s ear, and the little kitsune followed after Sesshoumaru. Rin crossed her arms and stared pointedly at her friend.

“That’s some hell of a surprise Sango. I don’t think Miroku found it very amusing though.” Sango shrugged her shoulders.

“I could really care less about what that hentai thinks of me.”

“Sure, Sango. That’s why you brought your ex-boyfriend to a dinner with your friends.”

“Miroku isn’t my friend Rin.”

Kagome placed herself between the two girls, arms outstretched. She shook her head and pasted a smile on her lips.

“Hey you two, enough of that. Sango, Hojo is welcome to have dinner with us, of course. Now, kiss and make up you two, or I’ll kick both your asses out of here.”

The two girls glared at Kagome, but kissed each other on the cheek. Kagome had always been the one to settle disputes between the them. Rin stepped back and eyed Hojo, who was looking anywhere but at her. She hadn’t known what Sango saw in him a year ago, and she didn’t know what her friend saw in him now. Poor ‘Roku.



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Sesshoum aru watched in fascinated horror as Miroku downed his third beer. Third beer since he and Inuyasha had followed him into the kitchen that is. They had no idea how many he’d had before that. He glanced over at Inuyasha, but the hanyou only shook his head. Neither brothers had any clue what was going on. Sesshoumaru could only assume that Miroku either had a distinct dislike for the Hojo character, or that he had serious feelings for the dark haired Sango. Possibly both answers were correct. He looked down at his own bottle in his hand and took a sip. Inuyasha unconsciously followed suit, before putting a clawed hand on Miroku’s shoulder.

“So, are you going to tell us what’s going on, or do I have to beat it outta ya?”

Miroku laughed harshly and flicked a hand towards the living room.

“How the hell could she be back with that…that…Hojo.” Inuyasha frowned and flicked his ears, not sure if he’d heard right.

“What‘d you call him?”

“Hojo.”

“Keh. I thought you said Homo.” Miroku burst out in laughter and almost choked on the gulp of beer he’d just taken. Sesshoumaru rapped his brother on the side of the head, even though his lips twitched with amusement.

“Really, Inuyasha..”

“What? I’m tryin’ to make him feel better, bastard.”

“You are so immature. And did you not notice that there is a child present?”

Inuyasha winced and looked over at the table where Shippou was sitting, his feet dangling over the side of his chair. He was watching the adults intently with his head tilted to the side. He was trying to figure out what ‘Homo’ meant.

“Oh yeah. Hey kid, you wanna soda?” Shippou started to shake his head ‘no’, but a raised eyebrow from Sesshoumaru had him nodding ‘yes’. Inuyasha reached into the fridge and handed him a can of Coke. The fox child took it with a small ‘thank you’, that even a demon would be hard pressed to hear. Inuyasha cast a questioning glance at his brother, who only shook his head.

A loud clank and the sound of a bottle top being twisted off. Sesshoumaru turned to find Miroku downing another beer. He shook his head. What fools do because of love.

‘What do you know about fools and their love?’

‘…Absolutely nothing…’

‘We’ll see.’


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All in all Rin would have to say that this was the most awkward dinner she had ever been to. The men had gone to Sesshoumaru’s apartment (which she had yet to see), and brought back his table and chairs. They put the two tables together in the middle of the living room, and set the eight chairs around the now extra long table. Inuyasha sat at one end, with Kagome on his right and Miroku on his left. Hojo sat next next to Kagome and Sango next to him. Shippou was next to Miroku, with Rin at his side. Sesshoumaru was in the end seat opposite his brother.

Ten minutes into the dinner, and no one had said more than three words. Hojo was squirming under the venomous gaze Miroku was directing towards him. Rin looked over to find Kagome whispering in Inuyasha’s ear, where-as Inuyasha was sneaking glances at Miroku and Sango. Sango was fidgetting in her seat, moving her food around her plate with her fork. She looked beside her and was surprised to see that Shippou, who was a picky eater at most, was almost done with his plate.

Rin suddenly shivered when a breath of warm air washed over her ear. Sesshoumaru was leaning over, his hand on the back of her chair, his lips not an inch from her ear.

“What is the tension between Sango and Miroku?” Rin leaned towards him a bit, and mumbled under her breath, sure that he would be able to hear her clearly.

“You don’t seem like the type of person to get involved in other people’s personal issues, Sesshoumaru.”

“Is that a subtle way of telling me to mind my own business?”

“Of course not. Just seemed somewhat out of character for you. But I’m sure Kagome is feeling Inuyasha in on the details as we speak, so I might as well tell you, ne?” Sesshoumaru smiled, and Rin could feel the small twitch of his lips against her ear. “Well, if you haven’t noticed by now, Miroku is pretty in love with Sango. Has been for a long time now. He has a…bit of a problem, keeping his hands to himself, and that’s all that Sango sees. She’s blind to how much he really cares for her. And…I think she’s blind to how she really feels for him too.”

“And what of this Hojo and Sango?” Rin shrugged slightly.

“Hojo is Sango’s ex-. Or…was, anyway. They dated for a couple of months about a year ago. Even then, Miroku was in love with her, and when Sango and Hojo broke up, you could just see the relief painted across ‘Roku’s face.”

“Why did the two part ways?” Rin shook her head this time. The slight movement brushed a few strands of hair against Sesshoumaru’s cheek, and the sent of chocolate permeated his senses.

“Sango never said. She says it was amicable though.”

“I see. Thank you, Rin.”

Rin giggled and turned her head to face him. “You’re welcome, Mr. Snoop.”

“I am a man who likes to know what’s going on around him.” Rin nodded matter-of-factly.

“And if you find out a few secrets along the way, that’s just a bonus right?”

Sesshoumaru leaned in a bit closer. “And what are your secrets Rin?”

“I don’t have any.”

“I fairly doubt that. Everyone has their secrets.”

“Even the mighty Sesshoumaru Taisho?”

“Yes, even one so great as I.” Rin looked away and smiled. She peered at him from the corner of her eye.

“Ah. I wonder, what sort of secrets a man like you would keep hidden away.”

“Remember what curiosity did to the cat, Rin.” She couldn’t help it. Her lips curved into a mischievous smile.

“Meow.”

‘You had better keep both eyes on this one Sesshoumaru.’

‘Somehow, I do not think that will be a problem.’

‘I didn’t think so.’



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Kagome smiled softly as she watched Rin from across the table. The younger woman was completely engrossed with whatever Sesshoumaru was telling her. She smiled. She laughed. She even blushed. Kagome couldn’t remember the last time she’d seen Rin blush. And she wasn’t the only one to notice the exchange between the two. Inuyasha was staring curiously at his brother, a glint of amusement in his eyes. He’d never seen his brother so completely wrapped up in one woman, especially a ninjen woman. Now if only the bastard didn’t do anything to fuck it up…

“Damnit Miroku, stop it!” Sango was glaring at Miroku from across the table, while Miroku was putting on his best impression of an innocent face.

“What? I didn’t do anything.” Sango seethed and clenched her fists.

“Keep playing footsie with me hentai, and see what happens.”

“I assure you Sango, I am not-”

“Rin, come and help me with dessert?”

“Sure, Kagome.”

The two women stood and made their way into the kitchen, guiltily ignoring the betrayed glances of Inuyasha and Sesshoumaru, for leaving them alone with Sango. Kagome went the fridge and pulled out a giant cream cheese chocolate cake that she’d baked earlier in the day. Rin was pulling saucers from a cabinet. Kagome looked at her friend.

“Rin?”

“Hmm?”

&# 8220;Um…Did you enjoy dinner?” Rin smiled.

“Of course. You know I love your cooking!”

“And…How about the company?” Rin didn’t notice the small blush on Kagome’s cheeks as she started pulling clean forks from a drawer.

“Well, aside from Hojo, I couldn’t think of a better guest list.”

“Ah.” Rin turned and smiled brightly at Kagome.

“Inuyasha is a great guy Kagome. I’m happy for you.” Kagome sighed and leaned against the counter top.

“I’m taking him to the house tomorrow. Mom wants to meet him.”

“That should be interesting.”

“Uh huh. Rin?”

“Yeah?”

“Sesshoumaru’ s a good guy too.” Rin stiffened slightly.

“Yes…He is.”

“Are you two…”

She shook her head. “No.”

“Oh.”

“We’re friends Kagome. He wants someone to hang out with on his ‘vacation’, that’s all.” Kagome looked skeptical.

“Do you think so?” Rin nodded, a small smile playing over her lips.

“I know so. Men like Sesshoumaru…It just wouldn’t work out. Besides, he’s going back to the city in less than a week.”

‘Men like Sesshoumaru.’ Kagome frowned. She remembered what is was like, feeling that Inuyasha was somehow above her. Feeling that she could never possibly have a future with such a man. She didn’t want those feelings to plague her friend as well.

“Rin, you don’t think that…Sesshoumaru…You don’t think you’re not good enough for him do you?”

Rin’s head shot up and her eyes widened in surprise. There was also an indignant frown marring her face. She scowled at Kagome and stood with her hands on her hips.

“Of course not. My mama would come back from the grave and haunt me ‘till the end of my days if I ever thought that I was beneath any man.” Kagome breathed a sigh of relief and smiled.

“So then what is it?”

Rin shook her head. Her eyes drifted towards the direction of the living room and a sad smile tugged at the corners of her lips. She grabbed the stack of saucers and forks from the counter and started out of the kitchen.

“I’m too young to have my heart broken just yet, Kagome.”



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A/N: That’s a bit better yeah? And for all of you wondering about Kagome….Well, you’ll just have to keep reading now won’t you? ^.^ L8er bunnehs