Rin is where home is

Chapter 4: A home

It's been two weeks now, things had been running smoothly. Though minor glitches happened now and then.

Like awkward silence hang about when they ate meals together or when she'd pop a question about his family and he'd just shot her a disapproving look. One that could kill.

Yes, things were good. He's been good. He was now, as he went with her to buy groceries.

As they finished, they decided to take a stroll. There was nothing much to do at home.

And what were the odds that Rin would meet the guy who offered her a ride at the bar, again. Kohaku.

Well she and Sesshomaru did.

Kohaku's family had a reunion activity at a nearby park, and she and Sesshomaru happened to pass by the area.

Kohaku introduced them to his old folks as siblings.

Sango, as she learned is Kohaku's older sister and Miroku, her husband invited them to join over.

"Siblings? What love for family. Join us!"

Rin wanted to object but was pulled over to the games.

While Sesshomaru was also pulled to join the fun, with the kids though.

As the little awkward situation unfold, Sesshomaru found himself stuck with a little kid near the swing. The little boy, out of the blue asked him if he loves Rin.

As to where that question came, coming from a 4 year old, he could not comprehend.

He somehow used family talk to answer the boy's query.

"Do you have a brother/sister?"

Child nods.

"You see, she always gets on my nerves."

He shifted in his position; kneeling on one knee. And pointed towards where Rin is.

Rin tripped and then Kohaku came to her rescue. Yes, Kohaku who was obviously moving in on her.

That didn't go unnoticed by Sesshomaru. He had a worried look at first and then something close to what most people would call a 'pang of jealousy' was written on his handsome face after.

The little child saw that. Read between the lines.

Sesshomaru stood and went over to where Rin is.

He didn't get to hear what the little innocent boy had to say.

"You love her."

On their way home, Rin kept talking about the fun day she had.

Keeps on pulling names of Kohaku's family members

Sesshomaru was irritated.

Previously Rin asked him about his family, which he opted not to tell her because things are complicated. He was the son with the first wife, whom his father also really loved, but the immediate side of his dad's family was so taken aback by the second marriage and made such a big issue about it. Rendering him growing up in a dysfunctional family.

Rin kept on talking about how she wished she'd be a part of that same type of atmosphere.

She was actually adopted by her mom's best friend when her mom passed away due to an accident. Her dad died on the service when she was still 3 years old. Before getting adopted, she experienced the 'system', getting passed on from one foster home to another when the family she'd have ended not liking her, and that is why she gives and donates to charity especially to the orphanage.

When they got home she made mention of the little boy Sesshomaru talked to.

"Yeah, cool kid."

"You two looked cute together."

He was taken by the description.

"You know, like father and son."She continued despite him giving no reply.

"You'll be a handsome daddy."

"You were doing fine yourself. You like kids."

"Yes. They're just adorable."

He then remembered the scene when Rin tripped.

"Does adorable include Mr. Julliard?" *** (Kohaku is an artist here and went to Julliard ^_^)

"You hate him that much huh?"

No comment.

"But he likes big brother, wants to be his best friend even."

"I'll smash that pretty face first."

"Come on. You did enjoy his company."

"Says who?"

"You even played the sibling thing, for a moment there-"

With one fluid motion he lifted her off her feet and pinned her to the wall.

"If I wanted to, I wouldn't have thoughts of you"

He paused and brushed his lips on hers.

"Lying down on my bed"

He shifted his head and moved closer to her ears to whisper it more intimately.

"-NAKED"

That and he then walked out of the room.

Rin was left dumbfounded, with her heart beating frantically. And with that burning need for him to kiss her.