InuYasha Fan Fiction ❯ You Haven't Lived Until You've Loved ❯ Chapter 4

You Haven't Lived `til You've Loved

 

Chapter 4: “Minor” Problems

 

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Hesitant to enter, Rin stood uneasily in front of the door. The sky was just beginning to darken and when she had first reached the door it had still been completely day. She bit her lower lip in thought, her tapping foot against the hard floor sending quiet echoes through the air. This is stupid. How can I even get my stuff to leave if I'm too anxious to go inside? Taking a deep breath, Rin opened the door.

 

She immediately regretted it. The flowing sound of the piano drew her inside despite her attempts to turn and leave. He has company! Someone's playing the piano. I can't do this! Her feet paid no mind to her brain and led her into the main room. She came to a sudden halt; mouth slightly agape at the scene.

 

Sesshoumaru was the one playing? Rin could just make out the top of his silver hair-covered head poking up over the top of the massive instrument. Whatever he was playing was complex enough to riddle her brain just by listening to it. The music sounded almost… angry? She closed her eyes to soak it in.

 

Deep, rich colors flashed across her eyelids. They followed the music in a steady wave. It was like listening to someone's soul voicing all its troubles, wants, and needs. The composite melody reverberated through the penthouse, and swam through her being. It took a few moments for Rin to notice the music had stopped.

 

She slid her hues open, and stared wide-eyed at the chest of a man. Gradually, her gaze moved up to meet Sesshoumaru's face. He was staring down at her icily. Rin swallowed the growing lump in her throat and took a step back with her head bowed. “I'm so sorry, I just got caught up in… the… music…” Her excuse died in her throat.

 

The demon's eyes narrowed slightly in mild annoyance. “Why are you still here?” he wanted to ask, but held his tongue. Not a hard thing for him to accomplish. The silence stretched on far too long to be comfortable.

 

“You play so well… I had no idea…” She muttered embarrassed, but determined to break the pressing quiet.

 

“Indeed.”

 

“I couldn't help but listen, it was so beautiful. You're really marvelous at it…”

 

“Hn.”

 

Rin's brow furrowed. “Well don't try to be modest,” She snapped under her breath.

 

“Why should I not accept praise from someone so seemingly willing to flatter?” Sesshoumaru stated.

 

Rin fought to hold her tongue, and failed. “Your ego is bigger than all of Asia! I hope someone smart comes along and runs you into the poor house.”

 

“Would you still be so intent on staying in my house without my permission then?”

 

She felt heat rise in her cheeks. “Look, I'm really sorry. I have no where to go-”

 

“That has been covered already,” Sesshoumaru said, suddenly tired of the tedious conversation.

 

Rin stepped forward, not a bit put off by the fact he towered above her. She jabbed him hard in the chest with her index finger. “You shouldn't be so rude to your guests!” she huffed.

 

Sesshoumaru blinked down at the young woman in mild surprise. No one had ever dared been so bold with him before, save his father or the half-breed. He found himself suddenly overwhelmed with her honey-suckle scent. The fury in her almond eyes only seemed to add to lure him forward.

 

Rin was put off by the sudden awkward silence. She found her gaze softening in embarrassment. Now look what you've done! You've just insulted one of the most powerful men in the eastern hemisphere!

 

Rin took a step backward with a shaky laugh. “I'm sorry, Ha ha, looks like Rin can't control herself when she's angry! I'll just be going now and- eep!” Slightly bewildered by the sudden change in position it took her a moment to realize her new arrangement. Her back was pressed against the wall, Sesshoumaru's hot breath caressing her cheek. “What are you doing?!” She tried to yell, but her voice came out barely above a whisper.

 

“You should think before you act,” He whispered, voice dripping with what she refused to recognize.

 

Are you thinking right now?! Rin wanted to demand. She wanted to push him away and run, but found herself unable to. He's psychotic! H's psychotic and he's going to rape me because I offended him! She'd always wondered how it could be possible to be burning up and frozen at the same time and now she knew. She felt air-headed and weak, and to her horror, the small expanse of space between them was growing ever smaller.

 

“Oh my God, I am so sorry!” A female's voice squeaked from behind them. The pressure holding Rin to the wall vanished in an instant. She caught her balance and righted herself to see a surprise-stricken Kagome. “I'll just go and you two can be alone-”

 

“N- no!” Rin stammered as she blushed three different shades of red. Her eyes darted angrily to Sesshoumaru, ready to chew him out, but he wasn't even bothering to acknowledge Rin's presence at the moment.

 

“There is no reason for you to leave,” He said with forced cool. With that he walked off, seemingly unphased by what had just transpired. Both women waited until he was gone.

 

“Rin! You and Sesshoumaru? Oh my Gods! I'd never have even considered! Kagura is going to be so jealous when I-” Rin cut her friend off with a low hiss.

 

“We're not together! I hate that arrogant bastard!” It took a moment for Kagome to digest the information.

 

“But when I walked in it looked like you two-”

 

“He forced himself on me!” Rin whispered. “I would never allow myself to.” She stopped mid-sentence studying Kagome's face. The raven-haired girl was laughing! She was laughing at her! So Kagome thought attempted rape was funny? What a friend.

 

“I understand if you don't want to be open about it,” She giggled, “Anyway I didn't come here to talk about your personal life - as enjoyable as that may be. I've come with an invitation!”

 

Rin slumped own on a sofa staring hard at the window in front of her. “To what?” She inquired with strained enthusiasm. Whatever this was it had her friend over-excited.

 

“It was Inuyasha's mother, Izayoi's, idea! We're having a masquerade ball to celebrate mine and Inuyasha's upcoming wedding!” Kagome was almost ready to burst at he seams with joy. Not-at-all pleased by the information Rin forced a fake smile upon her face. “Inuyasha thinks it's a waste, but I promised him it would be the best!”

 

“Great! I can't wait to come! Tell me everything.” And so the confused, angered young woman listened to her soon-to-be married friend babble on…

 

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Though you wouldn't have been able to see it through his stoic façade, Sesshoumaru was angry - angry with himself. He stood stiffly with one hand resting on the island in the center of the kitchen. His brow was knitted in thought. You shouldn't lose yourself like that. The rational side of his brain reprimanded. You should already have kicked her out of here. Let her go stay with Inuyasha's wench.

 

How can you pretend you don't enjoy her alluring scent? Another part of his brain argued. It's the reason you've allowed her to stay so long anyway.

 

She's human. Humans are disgusting creatures.

 

You didn't think so a few minutes ago… You were all-but ready to-

 

The inu-youkai growled in annoyance. There was only one way to take care of this sudden confusion. He'd simply kick her into one of her friends' homes. Once Rin was gone Sesshoumaru could return to focusing on what mattered most to him - his career. That problem easily settled he began to go about his normal nightly routine, fighting to keep his thoughts on things other than a certain girl, but failing miserably.

 

The next morning he was awakened by music blasting so loud he couldn't make out the words of whatever song was playing. Sesshoumaru physically winced. His ears couldn't take much more of this racket. Suddenly standing he dragged himself towards the noise after dressing quickly, catching sight of a clock on his way. 6:00AM. He scowled.

 

Entering the main room of the penthouse he immediately spotted the blaring, large boom box. He hovered over it for only a second before slamming his fist into it and scattering the wreckage about. The music gone, he turned to head back, but stopped when Rin bounced out of the bathroom and down the hallway. Without bothering with acknowledging him she entered the kitchen.

 

The inu-youkai followed. It wasn't until he addressed her that she took any note he was there at all. “Rin.”

 

The young woman snapped her attention from the cereal she was fixing to his face. She grinned like a Cheshire cat. “Yes, milord?” Rin chirped. “Why are you up so early?”

 

Sesshoumaru raised a brow at her feigned innocence. She continued to smile and went back to her Cheerios.

 

“I'm going shopping with Sango, Kagura, and Kagome for a costume. For the ball, you know. I'd invite you too but you don't seem the type to-”

 

“Are you going to continue babbling like an idiot or explain why you had your radio's volume turned up to max?”

 

She laughed. “Oh, it could have gone higher, but then it would have hurt my ears! I loved the song it was playing before you smashed it.” Rin bounded over to the table mumbling the words. “So don't pull on my hand, boy, you ain't my man, boy.” She went on to hum the rest. He stared at her when it dawned on him.

 

So this was how Rin would get revenge for his actions last night. She was going to torture him? He inwardly smirked. Two could play that game, he happened to be quite well at it. Experienced at doing so from living with his half-brother for years before - and thank the lord - turning eighteen and moving out.

 

“So, anyway, I was thinking,” Rin began, “and I've decided you don't have enough flowers in your place. So then I had the greatest idea! -”

 

I'm sure, Sesshoumaru thought grimly.

 

“-I'll just order a bunch of flowers for your apartment. I've already decided on pink roses. The color pink reminds me of you so I figured it would work out with the rest of the décor somehow. If not we can always get you more furniture.”

 

“How nice,” He commented coolly sliding into the chair across from her. “Though, not nearly as nice as you, of course.”

 

Rin almost dropped her spoon. Sesshoumaru watched with satisfaction as her face turned bright red. She struggled to keep herself together. Bastard, she thought wryly. “Yea, well, not everything can be as nice as Rin.” She shoved a spoonful of food into her mouth. “No one ever sees you smile. Is that because you only smile when you're raping innocent girls?”

 

“Don't ever accuse me of such a low act,” Sesshoumaru hissed threateningly. He could stand for any insults, but not any in that area.

 

“Well it's not like I was telling you to seduce me last night!” Her voice cracked.

 

“If I wanted to seduce you,” he stated through gritted teeth, “you'd already be mine.”

 

“Then what were you doing!” Rin demanded angrily.

 

The phone began to ring, saving Sesshoumaru from having to struggle with an answer to that question. “Well, I'll get it!” Rin growled storming off. She came back a few minutes later. “That was Sango, she's waiting outside. Good bye,” She said curtly and took her leave.

 

Sesshoumaru frowned. She needed to leave for good. Soon.

 

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Rin slid into the backseat of Sango's car. Kagome was already occupying the passenger seat. The minute she closed the car door her friends turned around to stare at her with sly grins. She looked back at them meekly. Something about this reeked of Kagome's intervention. “Hey guys…”

 

“How long did it take for you to decide to go after him?” Sango demanded.

 

“Did you two have any more 'encounters' after I left?” Kagome inquired innocently.

 

“Was he easy or did you have to do something drastic?”

 

“Did he make the first move?”

 

“Are you two going to the ball together?”

 

“Do you think it will last?”

 

“Have you gone on any dates?”

 

“Why didn't you tell us?”

 

“Hey!” Rin interrupted angrily. “Nothing is going on! N-O-T-H-I-N-G! Nothing!”

 

“Sure,” the girls in the front seat said in unison. Sango started the car and began driving towards Kagura's house.

 

Kagome giggled. “I can't wait to tell Kagura! She'll o ballistic on you, girl.”

 

“No one is telling anyone anything because nothing is going on!” Rin cried in despair. “Please?”

 

Sango's shoulders heaved in a small sigh. “Fine, but it will get out soon enough. You know how those photographers stalk him.”

 

“You'll have his whole fan girl-base tracking you down like a dog.”

 

“Guys!” She whined. “Let's talk about something else, something real. Like the costume party.”

 

“Masquerade Ball,” Kagome corrected politely. “And we're going to dress you up so fine Sesshoumaru will never look at another woman again! Same goes for you, Sango, with Miroku.”

 

“I highly doubt Miroku will stop looking at other woman.”

 

Rin, determined to keep the topic changed, smiled. “He loves you Sango. He'd do anything for you, even stop being a lech.”

 

“I wish I could believe that…” The woman trailed off.

 

Kagura was waiting when they reached her place. The wind sorceress plopped in beside Rin, a suspicious gleam in her crimson hues. “YO. You'll never guess who I ran into today, Kagome!”

 

“Who?” The other three girls asked together.

 

The youkai smiled. “Kouga. We ran into each other at WacDonald's. He gave me a message for Kagome…”

 

“Tell me!” Kagome cried. What could her friend have to say?

 

“He broke up with Ayame and is determined to, `get rid of dog-breath and take Kagome back'.”

 

Everyone groaned at the news. So Kouga was back to annoying formal self again? And he even had the same, stupid goal. Sango frowned. “Inuyasha's not going to like this.”

 

“Inuyasha's not going to find out,” Kagome stated calmly.

 

Rin grinned. “Well, if a certain pair of girls don't keep their mouths about another certain girl, Inuyasha will find out.”

 

“You wouldn't!” Sango and Kagome gasped.

 

“Do want to find out?”

 

“Fine,” they submitted defeat. Kagura blinked. Did she just miss something there?

 

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NOTES: I don't like this chapter. I think I made Sesshoumaru to OOC. Okay, he is without-a-doubt OOC. All well. It's Christmas and I'm too lazy to go back and fix it.

 

Q: How can Sesshy have Yura as a maid?

A: Because the devious little cretin killed off all other possible maids. She is determined to have his bangs by the end of this story. As am I. ::Gets out chainsaw:: Those bangs are hot. O.o

 

Inu: Dog

Youkai: Demon