InuYasha Fan Fiction ❯ The Day Before Yesterday ❯ The Dinner party ( Chapter 4 )

The Day Before Yesterday By: Haruka-chan

The Dinner party...Chapter 4

She sat in her office watching as the third bird nearly crashed into her clear window.

"I got to hand it to Shippou for cleaning my windows. They did a great job though I don't find the idea of having a bird stuck on my window wonderful," she said as she watched the bird dodge by an inch.

It seemed that ever since she met Sesshoumaru Takagi she couldn't think of anything that didn't inspire her to well not think of him. She sighed and looked down at the file he gave her just that morning.

"Hell with it I need some time to process what's been going on" she said as she stood, and her phone rang.

"Hello Rin here" she said. Her face turning 20 shades of red. "Mr. Takagi um yeah I was just about to look at that file. Umm busy morning," she said thinking about her 3-hour coffee break. "Yeah sure we could meet for lunch, yes I do remember about the dinner party at your mother is throwing," she said scratching the back of her head. "Um yes 15 minutes is enough time for me to be ready to discuss the new client," she said. "Great I'll see you at um 3:30" she said. Looking towards the clock that read 3:15. "Shit face!" she said as she flipped through the pages.

"Rin!" said Natsumi walking in while buttoning her shirt.

Rin smirked. "So what's been going on in Kohaku's office?" asked Rin with an eyebrow rise.

Natsumi blushed and mumbled a few things. "Nothing! Rin the gowns for the Takagi foundation is ready to ship," she said.

"Um great just give me the status report" she said.

Natsumi smiled. "So tell me something is something going on between you and the oh so serious brother of Inu-yasha?" asked Natsumi.

"No! Of course not! Were just working together for a charity fund that's all!" said Rin as she blushed.

"Tell me something why is it all of a sudden you love to come to work everyday?" asked Natsumi.

"Its no reason!" said Rin.

"Right" said Natsumi.

"Miss. Ginga Mr. Takagi is down stairs waiting for you," said a secretary.

Natusmi smiled. "Awe a date?" she asked.

"Shut up Natsumi, I'm not the one getting on the desk," she said.

Natsumi glared. "Rin!" she snapped.

"Calm down, having you as a sister-in-law is going to be interesting" she said as she walked out.

Natsumi smiled and shook her head.

Rin rushed out of the elevator and slipped on the marble with her heels and most fell face flat if not for a strong and firm body to grab her before she landed. She looked up at the golden eyes. She pulled away and stood up.

"Sorry about that Mr. Takagi" she said with a sweat drop. "These aren't my best heels," she said.

He looked at her feet where she had on a pink round-toe Mary Jane pump with a 3" sculpted stacked heels, and she had on a white blouse top with a pink skirt and a ivory coat, her hair was done up into a messy bun that fit her face.

He nodded. "Quite understandable though I never had a bad heel day" he said.

She smiled and blushed. "Um with me it's almost every day," she said as they walked out.

He opened the passenger door for her. "Where is Jaken?" asked Rin.

"He has the day off," he said.

Rin chuckled.

"Is something wrong?" he asked.

Rin looked at him. "If I know Jaken he is probably crying his heart out somewhere because you gave him the day off, and I am right when I say that you gave him the day off right?" she asked.

His lips curved a little and she smiled.

"Poor guy, he's been in love with you for so long" she said.

"Excuse me?!" asked Sesshoumaru looking at her.

Rin looked at him with a surprised and knowing look. "you didn't know Jaken was gay?" asked Rin.

Sesshoumaru started the car as if to say I don't want to know more. Rin giggled.

He watched her as she smiled and looked out the window pointing out places she goes with her siblings and friends.

"Have Inu-yasha ever been there?" asked Sesshoumaru suddenly.

Rin looked at him and smiled. "Inu-yasha has been too every place that I ever been too, he was the first guy that I met in college and he is still here" said Rin.

Sesshoumaru saw that look in her eyes, that look of trust and if almost made him angry but he nodded.

"He's someone dear to me, if I was alone and had to have someone save my life I think I would pick him" said Rin.

Sesshoumaru sped up. Something inside kept clawing him for even thinking of going to lunch with her but then just having her close, near made him calm and strangely happy.

"So Mr. Takagi where are we going for lunch?" she asked.

"The restaurant by the rainbow bridge is that ok?" he asked.

"Um yes that is one of my favorite places" said Rin with a nervous smile.

"So how is Mrs. Takagi?" asked Rin.

"She is well, she is very anxious to meet you" he said.

"Really? I wonder why" she said.

Sesshoumaru smiled at her innocence, if it were anyone else he would have thought they were utterly stupid but with her everything is different. Very different. He drove up as a parker came up to them with a smile.

"Rin" he said.

"Oh hey Yamatto!" said Rin waving.

"Nice to see you back here, the last time I saw you here was last week with Inu-yasha" he said thoughtfully.

Rin nodded. "Um yeah let me introduce you to Mr. Takagi Inu-yasha's older brother" said Rin.

"Rin working your charm on the family now?" he asked with a wink.

"Shut up!" she said.

He laughed and shook his head. "Nice to meet you sir, I am Yamatto Mikagi" said Yamatto.

Sesshoumaru nodded and ignored the comment about Rin coming here before with Inu-yasha.

"Shall we?" asked Rin.

He nodded as she led him up the stairs. They walked in and were soon led to their table for two.

"Awe thank you Hat-chan you're the best! I love the view" said Rin.

Sesshoumaru was left to wonder if Rin knew all the staff of the Rainbow Café.

"I'm sorry Mr. Takagi this is 'our' favorite place, and were always here" said Rin with a smile.

He nodded and picked up the menu. "Miss. Ginga-" he was cut off when Rin pushed down the menu to look at him.

"Mr. Takagi I told you that I'm ok with you calling me Rin, I feel as if we're not friends" she said.

He nodded. "Very well, Rin what is it that you will like?" he asked.

Rin smiled, she loved the way her name sounded on his lips.

They sat and had their lunch and to Rin surprise Sesshoumaru even laughed a little. They then decided to head back to their places in the world and wait for the night that waited them. Rin was nervous and she couldn't explain why.

*Well come on now stupid you're going to meet his family!* she thought.

She checked herself in the mirror, her chocolate brown asymmetrical skirt flowing around her legs, with her beige lace top to match. She pulled out her shoes and put them on, she could remember being this nervous and that was when she was getting ready for her school dance.

"Shit face!" she yelled just confused on why she felt so strange, the knock on the door told her that it was Inu-yasha.

She grabbed her purse and checked herself once more in the mirror. She opened the door and smiled at him. "Hey!" she said trying to sound like her normal self.

"Ready to go?" asked Inu-yasha.

Rin nodded as they got into the elevator. The ride to his house was short and calming but once he stopped the care and she saw the woman standing there waving at them she froze over. She stepped out.

*Don't trip, slip or do anything dumb* she thought.

The woman that was Inu-yasha's mother was very beautiful in her mid 40s with dark hair and violet eyes.

"Oh Finally Miroku I get to meet your special friend" she said with a wink.

Sango smiled and blushed. "How do you do Mrs. Takagi I am Sango Taajiya." She said.

"Oh you are beautiful, you are the daughter of Sayuri Higurashi no?" she asked.

"Yes I am" said Sango.

"Wonderful woman your mother, and you must be the youngest daughter" said the woman turning towards Rin.

"Um yes it's a pleasure to finally meet you" she said.

"Oh you are just adorable" said Mrs. Takagi. "Well do come in, I hope to entertain you young ones" she said.

"Your mom is so nice" said Sango leaning towards Inu-yasha.

"I know" he said with a proud smile.

Rin rolled her eyes. "Gee Inu-boy didn't think you were such a mama's boy" said Rin.

Sango and Miroku chuckled.

"Rin don't make me dip you in the punch bowl" he said.

Rin stuck out her tongue. "Calm down boy, no need to get excited" she said giving his ears a playful pull.

Miroku laughed while Sango giggled.

"hey I'll make you pay for that" he stated.

"Really how by dipping me in the punch bowl?" asked Rin.

"No by doing much more" he said pulling her arm making her slip slightly and into his arms.

Sesshoumaru came down the stair to find Rin and his brother embracing, Sango and Miroku clapping and his stepmother smiling proudly.

"My you two cute!" she said.

Sesshoumaru was about to turn away and head back to the study when he heard her voice call.

"Mr. Takagi why aren't you joining us?" asked Rin with a smile.

He came down the stairs and greeted them with a smile. He watched her from the corner of his eyes, the way when she moved her long earrings hit her cheeks softly, and the way her hair shined under the lights.

"Miroku, Inu-yasha why don't you two help me with the dinner" said Mrs. Takagi.

Sango stood. "I'll help too" said Sango walking along with Miroku.

"Would you like something to drink?" asked Sesshoumaru.

"sure red wine" she said with a smile.

He chuckled and picked up two wine glasses and handed her one.

"Your home is very beautiful not to mention your mother" she said.

He nodded. She looked behind her and towards the glass that showed the city of Tokyo. She stood and walked towards the balcony. He followed her.

"I just love the night sky, its always beautiful. I have to say this is the main beauty of Tokyo. The way it looks at night" said Rin.

He nodded. "I agree" said Sesshoumaru.

"So when is my brother tying the knots?" he asked.

"Oh it will be finalized and the wedding will probably take place in a few months, so not too long" she said as the cool breeze blew her hair around her face.

"Are you ready for it?" he asked.

"I'm not sure I am...I mean it will be different, but how many chances do you get to find the one for you?" she asked.

"One in a million" he stated.

"Right" she said looking towards him.

He watched her, she was struggling as if she was trying to say something when Kagura took the time to interrupt.

"Mr. Takagi I just came to drop of the files. And Mrs. Takagi invited me for dinner" said Kagura with a smile.

Rin sighed and glared at the neon light of the city. Sesshoumaru nodded and followed her inside, but not before taking one last look at her. Mrs. Takagi smiled as she watched from inside what had taken place, though she wished she didn't invite Kagura now.

She headed back to the kitchen. "Inu-yasha the sister that you want to marry is Kagome is it not?" asked Mrs. Takagi.

Inu-yasha blushed, "Mother!" he said.

"Awe don't worry Inu-yasha its ok" said Rin walking in.

"Yep, I mean Kagome is probably thinking about you while she is watching some romantic TV show eating ice cream" said Sango.

Rin and Miroku laughed while Inu-yasha fumed with anger and Mrs. Takagi smiled.

"Hey ma why don't you bug Sesshoumaru about getting married?" asked Inu-yasha.

"I believe that your brother will choose someone beautiful and kind for a wife" she said looking at Rin who was taking out the pie from the oven.

"You know Kagura doesn't fall under those description" said Inu-yasha.

Rin closed her eyes and smiled. *Of course Kagura!* she thought.

"I don't believe that Kagura is the one he is interested in" said Mrs. Takagi.

"Well he spends most of his time with her, whether he wants to or not, it was bound to happen" said Miroku.

"I'm sorry but I for one can't stand her!" said Sango.

Rin smiled. *Thank god for sisters* she thought.

"She can't be that bad" said Mrs. Takagi.

"Annoying is the only word for her mom" said Inu-yasha.

"Ask Rin, she has to be the living proof of her stupidity" said Miroku.

"Guys she isn't all that bad" said Rin as she smiled at them with the pie done nicely with wiped cream.

"Rin you feeling ok?" asked Inu-yasha.

"Yeah Rin you were throwing death threats at her, and now she isn't all that bad?" asked Miroku.

"I mean maybe as a business partner she is but still she isn't all that bad" said Rin.

Sango shrugged. "I just lost all will to kick her ass" said Sango.

"Hmm me too, though she still scares me" said Miroku.

"I for one don't believe you" said Inu-yasha.

"Really Inu-yasha there is nothing wrong" said Rin.

Inu-yasha cupped her face. "Rin you're scaring me" said Inu-yasha.

And again Sesshoumaru and Kagura walked in that exact moment. Rin looked towards Sesshoumaru and smiled at Inu-yasha. She pulled his hands from her cheeks and gave him a hug.

"I'm alright" said Rin.

Mrs. Takagi watched the two intently and smiled and shook her head.

The dinner passed well, with everyone making fun of one thing or the other, and soon it was time to depart.

"Inu-yasha I need you to do something for me," said Mrs. Takagi.

"mom I have to drop of Rin" he said.

"Sesshoumaru dear you wouldn't mind would you?" she asked.

"Um Mrs. Takagi its alright I could hitch a ride" said Rin.

"No I don't mind" said Sesshoumaru.

She nodded as they said their good-byes and headed out. "Um Mr. Takagi you don't have to, I could call a cab" she said.

"Is there any reason why you don't want me to?" he asked.

"no, I mean I'm sure your tired" she said.

"No" he said rising an eyebrow.

Rin sighed and got in. "Very well Mr. Takagi and thank you" she said.

He drove taking small glances towards her. "I'm sorry that our conversation was interrupted by Kagura" he said.

"Um its alright" she said. "Can I ask you a question Mr. Takagi" she asked looking towards him quietly. He nodded. "Kagura is she your girl friend?" Rin asked.

Sesshoumaru looked at her so fast that his neck hurt. "Kagura?" he asked rising an eyebrow.

Rin nodded. "I mean I'm sorry it's none of my business" she said looking out her window.

"Rin do you want to go home?" he asked.

"No, not really" she said.

He nodded and he drove towards a small ice cream shop that he knew of. He knew something was bothering her if she was going to ask him if Kagura was his girl friend and not to mention her unusual silence during dinner. He was going to find out and if that meant ice cream then so be it!

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TBC