Greener Grass- Chapter one

Some people believe in the saying 'The grass is greener on the other side'. Well I'm not some people; in fact I'm the most people who believe the grass you get is the grass you live with. At least that's what I thought until life as I knew it changed completely. My name's Rin, Auria if you want to know my last name. I'm 21, fresh out of college, and jobless. Well I did have a job until, well that's not important. What is important is that cold miserable day that happened to be the end of my deadbeat life, and the start of something greater.

"Aw, don't worry hun. Things like that happen all the time, you'll find another one."

Rin zipped up her heavy jacket to the chin, and slid her chocolate hat over her head before taking another sip of her steaming Joe. It was well into January, and the days were getting colder. She shifted the phone on her ear. "I gotta go Kagome, I'll catch you later." Without waiting for a reply, Rin snapped the phone shut.

She dug into her pocket, threw a few bills on the table, and left the coffee house. The biter wind made her flinch, and Rin self consciously pulled her scarf tighter around her neck. "I need a car." The streets were practically empty as she trudged through them. Depression slowly ate at her.

Today her boss, Mr. Tayo, just up and fired her. Apparently there were signs of embezzlement from the books, and she was the one who worked the cash register the majority of the time. Rin signed; pressing the button to walk across the street.

As if she would steal from her job that was paying enough to keep her from eviction. Now she was out of a job, and with no $300 to pay her rent. Her life couldn't get anymore sad. She had no one to ask for help, her parents died a long time ago leaving no tips of other family. Then there was Kagome, but asking a friend for money would be embarrassing. Plus how would she pay her back?

Finally making it to her apartment, Rin snatched the notices off the door and let herself in. Her place was small; one bedroom and one of those kitchen/ living room things. It was vaguely decorated with a small TV in the corner with a raggedy couch. Then of course there was her bathroom.

She stepped into the bathroom, studying herself in the mirror. People always told her she was pretty, that her long chocolate tresses complimented her heart shaped face and her big brown eyes. Tonight she would learn just how much pretty would get her.

She changed, and left the apartment again. Tears brimmed in her eyes, but she wiped them away quickly because the cold stung her face. It wasn't ten minutes later when Rin arrived at Main Street, her destination. There were a few other women standing around, their legs clad in fishnets and their faces caked with make-up.

One got into a car with a grinning man. At this point, she was desperate for money. This wasn't the month to be thrown out. She would likely die, and Kagome was too busy visiting the states to be bothered by her broke friend.

At that moment a sleek black expensive looking car pulled up in front of her. Rin gasped when she looked at the driver. He stared back at her with intense amber eye; his silver hair fell over his shoulder.

His voice was soft and harsh, "Get In."

Her fingers trembled, but she found the handle and slid herself in the seat just as he pressed the gas. They zoomed past Main Street, the prostitutes looking on in disgust at her for pulling an obviously rich patron. She sneaked a side glance at the stranger, and couldn't help but to think of how beautiful he was.

Even so, she knew what he wanted and what she had to do.

"Aren't you going to a…ask me how much? Or what you want?"

She wasn't prepared for the disgusted glare he gave her, or the glint in his odd colored eyes that made him god-like.

"I would never lower myself to a whore's client."

At his words, relief bubbled over her body. She exhaled, and then glared back at him.

"I'm not a whore!"

He glanced at her, but said nothing. The silence in the car was stifling. If he didn't want anything, why had he picked her up?

"Are you some type of serial killer?"

Rin swore she could see a ghost of a smile on his lips, but his face stayed stoic.

"Kagome begged me to check on you."

"Kagome? What?"

"Go grab what you need, and I don't like waiting. Don't make me come in after you."

Looking out the window, Rin realized they were in front of her apartment complex. She glanced at the man, and got out of the car. He didn't really look like the type to go against. Once inside her apartment, she looked around. Her mind was a jumbled mess.

Organizing her thoughts as best she could, she stared throwing things into a duffle bag. A few outfits, her toothbrush, etc. "Why would Kagome send some guy after me without telling me? How did she know what was going on." After grabbing what she would need, Rin took one more longing glance around before shutting the door.

Back outside she shut the car door after her. He was on the phone, but gave her a careless look when she got in.

"Have it done." He slipped the phone into his pocket.

"I trust you have everything. You won't be coming back. Then again…" He gave her a look over. "You'll need new things anyway."

Eye widening, Rin gasped. "How dare you, who do you think you are judging me like that! I don't even know who the hell you are, or where we're going, and why you're here, or why I'm even in this car!"

That being said Rin grasped the handle and jerked. It was locked. She turned her glare to the man.

"Unlock the door, now." He shifted the car into drive, ignored her, and speed off."

"This is kidnapping I hope you know, I'll have you arrested!" He ignored her again. Groaning, Rin slid down in her seat. If he was sent by Kagome she knew she wasn't in any danger, and yelling at him was obviously pointless.

"Can I at least know your name?"

His eyes were trained on the road as they slowly moved out of the city. "Sesshomaru."

She was silent for a minute. "Sesshomaru, that's pretty."

"Hn"

"…Sesshomaru?"

"Yes?"

"Where are we going?"

"My home."

She watched the blur of the city lights race by her, and then disappear. She was so tired, of struggling, worrying, and not living. Her eyes closed, and she drifted off.

When she awoke, there was a faint beating in her ear.

Ba-bump Ba-bump Ba-bump

She was warm, and the smell of something light and masculine filled her nose. She almost fell back to sleep, when she realized what was going on. Her head snapped up, and she found Sesshomaru was carrying her. He pushed open a door with his leg, and glided over to the huge bed. Gently, he sat her down and straightened back up.

He looked ready to leave when she said something. "I don't understand, what's going on?"

He signed, and for the first time Rin noticed how tired he was.

"I owe Kagome one." And with that he made his way to the door. "Wait!" Rin jumped up, and ran to him. Unfortunately she tripped. Her eyes squeeze shut, and she waited for impact. It never came. Instead Sesshomaru had her by her waist, but the look on his face put her on edge.

Looking down, she found the source of his expression. Her trench coat had come open, and revealed her outfit. She was wearing a very small skirt, and a lacey, practically see-through half shirt. Her face was on fire while she frantically closed her jacket.

He was regarding her with this unreadable look now, and it unnerved her.

"Have you…"

"No!" She hoped he didn't have a bad image of her already. "I'm not like that."

"Yet you intended to."

She didn't have anything to say, so he left the room. Rin groaned. She threw herself on the bed, and cradled her head. She had such a bad headache. Her eyes found the wall. It was a dark crème, bordered with a light chocolate color. It was oddly soothing, being such a neutral scheme. Why was her life so difficult?

Rolling onto her back, she studied the ceiling. Oddly, all she could think about is Sesshomaru's eyes. It was like he knew something about her that she her self didn't understand. His look was so… cynical, calculating, almost knowing. Maybe she was going weak. Rin shuddered. Maybe she needed someone to be strong for her now.

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The door creaked open. She could feel the presence of someone in her room. They crept closer to her bed, each step carefully and precisely placed. "Rin" It was him. She sat up, her wide eyes locking on his golden ones.

"Sesshomaru."

He sat on the bed, and grasped her face between his soft hands. She could only lean in closer. He kissed her forehead, then her cheeks, and breathed softly in her ear.

"Don't leave, please."

He pulled away. There was the spark in his eyes. "You have to do something, Rin."

Rin smiled. Her fingers caressed his cheek. "What?"

"Wake up"

Rin jumped up; her hands flew to her chest where her heart was beating rapidly. A quick glance around told her she was in the room she was given. Sweat dribbled down her forehead. Sesshomaru backed away from his close range. He was giving her the look again.

"Wha?" Mentally she smacked herself. She couldn't even formulate a proper sentence. He threw his hair over his shoulder, and his smell drifted towards her once more. She let out a breath.

"You called my name, while you were sleeping." His voice was quiet. A hot blush made its way to her cheeks. Was that a dream?

"I'm…I didn't know…"

He studied her. After a few moments he rose to leave. "Wait, please."

He stopped, but didn't bother turning around. He waited. Rin watched his back, not knowing what to say. She just wanted him to stay. His presence made her feel different, inhuman.

"Your not going to tell me why I'm here, right?" He turned around, and regarded her with little emotion.

"I didn't expect such a fragile little girl."

Rin licked her lips. Her fingers tightened around the comforter. "Sometimes we're stuck with the grass we get."

"Weak people accept. Others change and create." He glared at her.

"If you don't like me so much, why am I still here?" Sesshomaru stalked closer to her.

"You're here because I put you here, and you'll stay until I say otherwise, girl."

She could feel his breath on her face. She was suddenly impulsive. Moving forward quickly, she pressed her lips against his. He didn't respond at first. Seconds rolled by before he roughly grabbed her chin and pulled her away.

"Control yourself mate." His words came out in a growl as he backed away from her. Her eye widened, and he caught his mistake too late.

"Mate?" Sesshomaru growled again, and turned around to punch the nearest wall. The wall crumbled under his fist, and left a gaping hole. Rin shrieked, and shrunk into the bed when he turned his angry gaze on her.

"300 years ago my Rin was murdered. You might look like her, and smell like her but she had a stronger will. Not like yours, you're weak. I will not believe it."

He was gone before she realized.

Rin was shocked; she unconsciously reached for her ringing phone.

"Kagome? What's happening?"

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