Disclaimer: I don't own any Inuyasha character
This is going to be quite short story, and I'm planning to finish it before Christmas. I can't say when next chapter will be post, sorry. Anyway I will try to post it quite regular.
I also wanted to thanks my beta reader to that story: Tsuki Ai, if not her there would be a lot of mistackes.
Thanks for everything and now enjoy!
Shippou looked around the class, checking to see if his teacher was paying attention to them. Seeing him concerned with a lesson, he turned to his nearest classmate.
“Hey Rin, did you sent Santa your letter?” the boy asked his best friend. The girl turned to him with a big grin.
“Yup, Rin did it, and what about you Shippou?” The boy nodded his head.
“Yep. My father sent it with me yesterday. I just hope it’s not too late.” The girl shook her head.
“Rin doesn’t think so. Remember he’s Santa.” The boy smiled happily, the girl’s words calming him a little. He really didn’t want to be left without presents because Santa didn’t get his letter. He tried his best to be good this year, and he hoped his present would be wonderful.
He turned his attention to the lesson. No need to be bad right now. He checked once again what Rin was doing, but she was again deep in thought. The boy shrugged. He would wait until break to talk with her. When the bell finally rang, all the children happily ran away.
“Hey Rin, what did you ask him for this year?” Shippou asked curiously. The raven haired girl smiled brightly.
“Rin told him that this year she will make her present on her own, but if he wants, he can help her. If Shippou wants, Shippou can help too.” she added with hope shining in her honey eyes. Shippou looked at her slightly confused.
“You didn’t want anything?” he asked. The girl shook her head.
“Nope, because Rin wants something Santa would have trouble to do, but Rin will do it. And this Christmas will be the best!” Shippou grinned with her. Well, it seems it would be interesting.
“Okay Rin, I’ll help you. But what will we do?”
“We will make Rin’s daddy and Rin very happy!” The boy nodded his head. He liked Mr. Taisho very much. He always was so nice, he allowed them to play in his office if he needed to work late and he took them for ice cream often. It couldn’t hurt to make him happy, right? Beside Shippou’s mother always said Christmas is to make others happy, so he would do a very good thing.
“That’s cool with me. How are we going to do this?” he asked. Rin squealed happily and took him to the school library. When they were hidden behind some books, she pulled from her backpack, some paper.
“Here’s the plan.”
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Rin looked at her pink wristwatch and smiled mischievously. Until now, everything was perfect, so it was time for the final step. With a happy smile the girl ran to a nearing female.
Kagome looked down, when something small fell on her, and was greeted with toothy grin.
“Hello Kagome! Rin is so happy she met you!” Kagome smiled back at the child.
“And I’m happy to see you too. What are you doing here Rin? Looking for Christmas gift for your father?” The girl shook her head.
“Nope. Rin will buy it later. Rin came here to see Kagome!” Kagome smiled again and took the girl in her arms. Rin giggled happily, embracing woman’s neck.
“Did you eat your dinner Rin?” The girl nodded her head.
“Yes, Rin did, but Rin can wait until Kagome eats hers!” Kagome nodded her agreement and took them both to her favourite salad bar. After they ordered tea and a light meal, the two girls took their seats.
“Rin, does your father know where you are?” Kagome asked suddenly, concern clearly seen in her eyes. Rin nodded.
“Yes, Rin left daddy a message so he wouldn’t worry. Is Kagome going to ice-skate today?” Rin asked. It was nice to just talk to Kagome, but she had her mission today, and she needed to start working.
“Yes, I think I will go.” Kagome said. Rin grinned wider.
“Can Rin go with you? Kagome could teach Rin how to skate! Rin already has her skates! Please Kagome, please!” Rin begged putting her best puppy eyes. She knew Kagome wouldn’t say ‘no’ to puppy eyes. No one could, especially not her daddy. Yes, daddy never can say no to Rin, especially when she has puppy eyes. It’s nice Shippou taught Rin. With satisfaction Rin saw how Kagome’s eyes softened.
“Sure Rin, if your father agrees, I can take you with me.” Rin clapped her hand in happiness. Of course her daddy would say yes, she would use her eyes again!
A waiter came to them with their meals, Kagome took sip of her tea.
“You know Rin, I would’ve agreed to take you even without puppy eyes.” The woman said with a mischievous gleam in her blue eyes. Rin stilled and looked at her with shock.
“Kagome knew about puppy eyes?” she asked with disbelief. Kagome only laughed and took something from her wallet. She handed Rin small pictures with a boy who looked almost like Kagome.
“That’s my younger brother Souta. He’s eight now, but when he was your age, he also tried to use them on me. It never worked for me, but my grandpa and my mom always fell for it.” Rin looked once again at the picture and sighed with relief, for a moment she thought the boy was Kagome’s son, except her blue eyes, they almost looked the same. She gave the photos back.
“So Rin’s eyes won’t work for Kagome?” the girl asked with sadness, it made a huge problem, she would need to be more careful in her plan. Kagome shook her head.
“No, I won’t react on them, but I suppose your dad always falls for it.” Rin grinned.
“Kagome is right, Rin always win when she gives daddy puppy eyes.” Kagome laughed and patted the child’s head. Then they returned to their dinner.
Slowly Rin ate sandwich Kagome ordered for her.
I wonder what daddy will think, Kagome is so nice and Rin thinks she is perfect. But daddy is a boy; maybe daddy will need more time. If daddy won’t agree now, Rin will make another plan for Valentines!
Sesshoumaru Taisho looked at the watch for sixth time in last four minutes. She should be here already. Rin is never late. Kami if something happen to her. In that moment, he heard the front doors opened, and the black haired girl ran into the living room. She smiled widely seeing him.
“Daddy!” Rin yelled running to her father and embracing his legs. “Rin missed you!” Sesshoumaru patted his child head with small smile. Her happy welcoming never failed to made him a little softer.
“Did you behave?” he asked. Rin nodded.
“Yes, Rin was good girl.” she grabbed his hand leading him to the hall.
“Come daddy, you must meet Rin’s friend!” she said. Sesshoumaru arched his eyebrow, and allowed himself to follow his daughter. What friend? he thought. I already know Shippou.
Kagome waited for Rin to change, grab her skates and call to her father. She looked around and started to study pictures that were on the near wall. In the most of them was Rin, riding on a horse, swimming, making snowmen. On the last one, she was in arms of some man with long, silver hair.
“Rin,” she called. “Is that your… Oh my!” she murmured in utter shock, gapping with open mouth at the man before her.
“Daddy, meet Rin’s friend. Kagome, that’s Rin’s daddy.” Kagome nodded.
“I-I see…” Rin smiled mentally at Kagome’s wide eyes. It’s going good.
Sesshoumaru tried to not gulp too loudly seeing quite attractive young woman in his hall. But what the hell, Rin told him her friend was coming to school, so he assumed she was in Rin’s age. That body proved him wrong.
“It’s pleasure to meet my daughter’s friend. I’m Sesshoumaru Taisho.” He said holding his hand out for her. Kagome reached for it and the adults exchanged a handshake. The woman tried her best not to blush while she introduced herself. Who would’ve guessed Rin has such a handsome father?
“Daddy, can Rin go with Kagome to skate?” Sesshoumaru looked at the woman. So she was a skater? Well that would explain her attire, her rather short attire. The man quickly shook his head to clear it from inappropriate thoughts. Kagome was wearing a long sweater that reached her mid-thigh and tight, black leggings. He tried to not think how good her legs looked in it. Once again, he shook his head to answer his daughter question.
“If your friend agreed then I suppose I will allow it.” Rin bit her lip. She had a bad feeling.
Kagome answered him, “Of course, we will be in Central Park Mr. Taisho.” Sesshoumaru nodded.
“I will take her at…” he glanced at the clock. “At nine, alright?” Kagome nodded and Rin’s face fell. She needed to do something, quick. They can’t go skate alone!
“Daddy you don’t want to go with Rin?” she asked sadly. He has to go, he must!
“No Rin, I have a few things to do. Have a nice time sweetheart. Miss Higurashi it was nice to meet you.” Kagome returned his compliment and Sesshoumaru turned away while Kagome and Rin left.
~~* 2 hours later*~~
Rin looked how Kagome made a pirouette and sighed. She had a really great time with her, but she knew she should be working right now. According to her little plan, she shouldn’t be admiring the elder girl’s moves. She needed to think, quick. What would Shippou do in her place? Ah, right! The girl grinned mischievously and looked at her watch, it could still work. Quickly she went on the ice.
“Kagome, can Rin make a pirouette as well?” The woman smiled at the child warmly.
“Of course sweetheart, you can do whatever you want as long as you won’t get hurt.” After a few attempts, Rin asked for help and Kagome was more than happy to help.
The girl looked at her watch. Where are you daddy? You are never late! Rin has something you must do! Then she saw the shine of his silver hair. She took deep breath and sighed.
Rin is sorry Kagome!
“Daddy!!” Rin yelled and Kagome stopped to turn where Rin was looking. However before she could catch look on anything she was pushed on the hard, cold surface.
“Oww” The woman whimpered. Rin looked at her with guilt.
“Kagome! Did Kagome hurt herself?! Rin is sorry. She didn’t mean to push you! Rin apologize, please Kagome don’t be angry with Rin.” The child pleaded. She tried to push lightly, but it looked very bad. Kagome shook her head.
“I’m fine Rin. It’s okay.” Kagome said trying to stand, but she fell again. This time Rin was really scared.
“Oh god, it looks like I twisted my ankle,” the woman said sadly.
“It looks like it,” said a deep, baritone voice suddenly and both girls turned to its owner.
“Daddy!” Rin cried sliding to him. The man knelt before Kagome and slowly examined her leg.
“It’s nothing serious, but I advise you to not skate tomorrow.” Kagome could only nod, not really hearing man’s words. How could she concentrate on anything while man like Sesshoumaru was touching her leg! To make things worse, she was suddenly swept up by pair of strong arms. Oh god, that man was carrying her!
“What are you doing?!” Kagome cried in panic, her face already deep red from embarassment. Her blue eyes met with golden ones.
“It would be unwise to slide with twisted ankle. We will remove your skate and put you in your shoes. Then I suppose we will take you home.” Sesshoumaru said in calm tone that sent Kagome’s poor heart in race.
Rin, who was following them quietly, grinned widely. Her eyes shone with triumph. This was even better than she planned! She helped her father with Kagome’s shoes and after few minutes, all of them were in the car, driving to the woman’s apartment.
“Thank you for your help Mr. Taisho.” Kagome said quietly. The man looked at her briefly before his eyes turn once again to the road.
“You are welcome. I experienced this kind of injury several times; it will be healed very soon.” Kagome arched her eyebrow in curiosity.
“You are an ice-skater?” Before he could answer, Rin did it for him.
“Daddy hasn’t skated from five years ago when Rin’s mother died, but uncle told Rin daddy was really good.” Kagome looked away, suddenly the tension in the car became kind of thick.
“I’m sorry for asking.” she mumbled softly, but loud enough for Sesshoumaru to hear. He only inclined his head and sat in silence for the rest of the drive. The daughter and her father helped Kagome to come out the car and took her to her home. She was grateful when she was finally placed on her couch.
“Rin is very sorry Kagome,” the child apologized for tenth time. Kagome just smiled at her warmly and patted her head.
“I’m not angry,” she said gently and Rin smiled at her. That was why she chose Kagome; she was just perfect for her dad with her warm heart.
“If you are in need of something Ms Higurashi, please call me,” Sesshoumaru suddenly said. Kagome grinned at him.
“I’ll be fine, but you can make me a favor Mr. Taisho.” The man nodded his head. Well, he couldn’t say no to a woman in need, could he?
“I would be grateful if you would call me Kagome.” Sesshoumaru smiled a very small smile and once again nodded in agreement. Kagome smiled happily and Rin fought the urge to clap her hands. It was now the moment for another step.
“If Kagome can’t skate tomorrow, perhaps she could visit Rin and help with decorating Rin’s home?” she said, sending a pleading look to elder girl. Sesshoumaru froze for a moment. It seems that things were moving too fast for his taste.
Well, I don’t have anything against that girl, Kagome I mean, but Rin should have asked me first. He sent his daughter a warning look, but she only returned it with puppy eyes. Sesshoumaru mentally groaned. I hate that look! I hate when she is doing that to me. God help me! Help me to fight with my six years old daughter! But it was already too late for him...
Kagome was silent for a moment trying to find some way out from the situation. “Umm Rin, sweetheart, you should ask your father-“
“You would be welcomed in my house Kagome. If you decide to take Rin’s invitation, I hope you will join us for dinner as well.” Kagome blushed and Rin gasped. Her dad was genius! She once again looked at Kagome.
”Please, please” she begged and with a sigh Kagome agreed.
“It would be my pleasure, thank you both for the invitation.” Rin clapped her hands and embraced Kagome’s neck, before doing the same thing with her father. They quickly discussed on what time Kagome would come. Saying their goodbyes, the members from the Taisho family left.
They drove home and when they were finally there, Sesshoumaru quickly sent Rin to bed.
“Have sweet dreams princess,” the man whispered, tucking her in. Rin nodded, yawning widely.
“Goodnight daddy. Have sweet dreams too.” she mumbled. Sesshoumaru smiled and kissed her forehead before turning off lights and closing the doors to her room.
The girl waited until she heard how doors to her father bedroom were closed and she turned on her lamp and took out her little list. She smiled, taking her pencil from night table.
1. Introduce Kagome to daddy. Check
2. Make daddy see Kagome skating. Check.
3. Make Kagome come tomorrow. Check.
Rin looked at her plan and nodded, pleased with herself. Everything happened even better than she planned. Smiling, she hid her list again and turned off the lamp before cuddling to her blanket. Soon, she was asleep with a big smile adoring her face.
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AN: This chapter was edited, because earlier it was too short :) Sorry for making mess!
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