A/N: Tohru Honda's sweet personality from Fruits Basket is the way to describe Rin's kind personality within this one shot. I hope you all enjoy this short story.

White Day

By: KimmiGirl9

Valentine's Day came and went in a blink of an eye. Now today was March 14th, also known as White Day. A day where men return the favor by gifting the girl a sweet treat in return. I wasn't a man of sweets but I thought about making a sweet treat from scratch. But I forgot I'm not that handy in the kitchen. I would end up burning the treats instead. I just decided to go out and just buy a sweet treat instead. "Maybe chocolate covered strawberries?" Finding a gift for Rin wouldn't be too hard. She wasn't picky when it came to gifts. I could pick a single flower just from a branch of a tree and she would appreciate it very much.

Walking through the city I looked through the windows of shops near my townhome. Nothing called to me. Though the sweet gifts were white, they weren't the exact white I was looking for. Instead of a sweet treat I decided to look at jewelry. I've never gifted Rin jewelry before, but I know she would love whatever I presented her. After I walked a few blocks I found the jewelry shop. Looking through the glass window the perfect shade of white caught my eye. The necklace was the perfect white. The silver chained held a plum blossom flower. "Rin's scent." The flower necklace was in fact what Rin's scent was. I knew I had to buy this before anyone else did.

I walked inside and was greeted by the manager I believe. "Good morning to you sir. My name is Jakotsu, how may I be of assistance to you on this fine day?" His voice had a bit of a girly tone to it. He was dressed in a woman's festival kimono and his hair was pulled back with a hairpin.

I pointed over my shoulder, "the plum blossom necklace in the window. I would like to purchase the piece."

"Ah, such a fine piece I have to agree." He went over and picked the necklace from the bust it rested on. "Would you like it gift wrapped?" He asked cheerfully.

"Yes, it's a white day gift," I said quickly.

The dude's eyes lit up like fireworks. "You must have a special girl in your life." I only nodded to him. He placed the necklace in its proper box and then wrapped it up in shiny white paper and gold ribbon. "Is there anything else I could be of service to you or will this be it?"

"Just the necklace, how much?" I asked as I pulled out my wallet from my back pocket.

He rang me up, "that will be ¥11,000 yen sir," he said with a smirk. I handed him my gold card to pay for Rin's gift. "Thank you sir. You have a marvelous day. I do hope the special girl of yours enjoys your gift." I only nodded my head and left without another word to him.

I looked at the time on my phone and it was almost noon. "I'm supposed to meet Rin at the white day festival at the park." Turning into a ball of white light I shot towards Ueno Park. She wanted to have a picnic to celebrate today. I wasn't the one for picnics but I didn't want to let her down and went along with it.

Arriving at the park the festival was in full swing. Couples young and old were scattered around enjoying the festivities with one another. Vendors lined up and down the walkway selling anything from marshmallow treats, to white chocolates, and jewelry. It's a good thing I found Rin's gift in town. I hope she likes it when I present it to her later.

The wind blew around me and I could pick up Rin's sweet scent not too far off from where I was. "So she's near the lake?" I veered around the couples and walked down the paved path for a few minutes. Looking to my right, there she was. Rin was dressed elegantly in a long white kimono dress. I never seen her look this beautiful before. She is usually dressed like a tomboy since she plays different sports. Seeing her dressed this magnificent I realized she has an amazing frame. The white fabric wrapped around her body like art. I never knew she had such a delicate figure. Her hair was pulled back and wrapped up tight with a hairpin keeping it in place. While I'm dressed in a quarter sleeve white button up shirt and denim blue jeans. My long silver hair was pulled back in a braided ponytail. I look more like a university student studying to be a lawyer with the black glasses I'm wearing.

I walked over to her as she had her back to me, "Rin?" I called to her softly.

My voice I guess startled her as she jumped a few feet. When she turned around her eyes lit up. "Sesshomaru, you startled me. How are you?" She asked softly and bowed before me. Lifting her head she gestured a hand to sit down on the blanket she had set up.

"The same as always. I may as well ask you the same." I took a seat across from her as she sat on her knees.

"I am well, thank you for asking," she smiled brightly. "Are you hungry? I made some fish cutlets and a few other delicious foods?" She pulled out a plate of fried fish, a bowl of mixed fruits, and a plate of raw vegetables. I have to say Rin has a green thumb when it comes to cooking. I nodded to her question and picked up a piece of fish. Bringing the cutlet to my mouth I could smell it was cod. She knows my favorite fish all too well. I took a medium sized bite and chewed it quickly. "Is it to your liking?" She asked happily.

"It's good. It's very fresh and the cod has a juicy taste," I let her know. Her chocolate eyes lit up with enjoyment. "Are you going to eat?" She hasn't picked up any piece of food yet.

"Oh! Yes, I just wanted to ask if you liked my cooking. You know I'm going to get my culinary degree and I need someone's feedback." She picked up a small piece of cutlet and took a small bite. "It's so good. This definitely will be one of the foods I'll make for my entrance exam." I know she'll do well. "After our lunch is there anything you would like to do or go see?" Her smile is what attracted me to her. Though we haven't hadn't our first kiss yet and we are technically dating, I just wasn't ready.

"We can walk around the perimeter of the lake or the festival," I let her know. Her eyes keep lighting up.

"That would be wonderful and I really appreciate that very much," she said as she took another bite of the meal she made. Her lips were calling to me. I know I won't be able to resist them much longer. She picked up a bowl of fruit which had mango, strawberries, and cherries in it. "Here have some fruit and also some veggies." She picked up the plate of carrots and broccoli. I grabbed a small plate and put a few pieces of each food she held in front of me.

"Do you happen to have anything to drink?"

"Oh how rude of me." She placed the food down and pulled two water bottles out. "I'm so sorry Sesshomaru. I was so excited for you to try my food that I forgot that I brought water for us."

"It's quite alright," I let her know. She can be a bit of a ditz, but that's what I like about her personality. "When do you take your exam for culinary school?"

"At the end of the month. I'm a bit nervous though. The school I'm trying to get into, well they expect high results. So since I'm planning the cod cutlets I want to create a sauce to put as a drizzle on top. So far ones I've made in the past don't taste great with it," she said softly.

"Why not try salsa? Possibly mango?" I hope these ideas brighten her day.

"Mango salsa?" She thought. "Oh! wow that actually could work. Thank you Sesshomaru," she bowed to me with gratitude. "When I make it, will you be my first tester?"

"Are you trying to make me your guinea pig?" I asked, giving her an awkward smile.

"Haha, maybe. Besides no one else, even my other friends wouldn't try my food. So you were the only one I knew would."

I couldn't turn her down for that. "I'll be your guinea pig."

"Yay! Thank you. I promise this will be a meal you'll love the most."

Later after we cleaned up our lunch, we went and looked around the festival. The vendors tried to persuade us into buying their products. The items weren't equally as special as the gift I'll present Rin later. The perfumes burnt my nose and I had to pull us away from them. "I don't blame you for wanting to get away from the perfume vendors Sesshomaru. The aroma is too strong for me," she said softly. "I prefer aromas that are light with a hint of citrus." I smiled very quickly at her words.

As we veered around everyone dark clouds started to cover the sky. "Looks like it's going to get bad here soon. Come Rin, let's get under a pavilion." I took her hand without asking and I booked us under the closest one near us. I guess others had the same thought. "We'll wait here till the storm passes." The rain came down in sheets. Lots of people were getting soaked. It's a good thing I got us under here fast because we both would have been soaked like everyone else. Plus with Rin's white kimono, she would be totally exposed and I couldn't let that happen.

"Okay, let's take a seat," she pointed towards the dirty tables. I can't let Rin get her white kimono dirty. So instead I took a seat and pulled her over my lap. "Umm, Sesshomaru?" She had a look of confusion in her eyes.

"You'll get your kimono dirty if you sit on the bench. We'll move here soon." I can tell the storm won't last long. Maybe ten minutes at most.

"Okay. Is there anything you want to do later? I know they're having a fireworks show tonight." I looked at my phone again and it was almost two-thirty.

"It's still quite a while till the show starts. We can go get a cup of tea after the storm passes."

"Tea sounds lovely. Do you want to go to one of the cafes in town or here at the park?"

"In town." I don't care for vendors' tea. They aren't worth the money. Rin suddenly moved and rested her head against my shoulder. "Are you cold Rin?" I thought I felt a slight shiver from her.

"A little, but I'll be okay. I enjoy the cool breeze. I'm sorry, I should have asked if it was okay to lay my head against you," she said as she tried to sit up. I pulled her back against me and released my mokomoko. This would be the first time she would see my tail. I wrapped it around her, not daring to let her go. "Umm...is this alright?"

"It's quite alright. My tail will keep you warm."

Her delicate hand slithered through my fur which actually felt comforting. "Your tail is so fluffy and cozy Sesshomaru. Why have you never shown me your true side before?"

"I just never thought about it. Is it something you wish to see?" I've kind of debated several times to show her my true form. But fear struck me thinking she would run off.

"Yes, but only if you are comfortable with showing me," her voice was very smooth when she said those words. "If not today, maybe sometime in the future?"

"We'll see, for now let's go and get some tea." The rain finally came to an end and the clouds started to disperse. Retrieving my mokomoko we both got to our feet and walked out towards the city.

The cafe was right across the street from the park. Inside I ordered us simple jasmine tea. "It seems that all the seats are taken, Sesshomaru. Why don't we just go for a walk? I know there's a path in the park that goes a bit into the woods. I heard rumors of a meadow that's very beautiful and filled with lots of flowers."

I knew of the meadow she spoke of. "Sure," without asking I took her hand and we left the cafe and headed for the path. It took us a bit to get through the crowds of people since it was getting a lot busier than it was earlier. But after a few minutes we finally made it under the arbor of trees within the woods.

"I love the smell of the forest after a rainstorm. What about you, Sesshomaru?" She asked as she took a sip of her hot tea.

"Only during the night when the moon is out," I explained to her.

"I have to agree with you on that Sesshomaru. The way the moon shines on the glistening raindrops has a calming effect," I didn't respond. "I love to listen to music during and after the rain," She said joyfully.

"What music would that be?" I'm kind of curious because I don't know what she listens to.

"I'm the weird type when it comes to music. But...I love to listen to Frédéric Chopin's 'Raindrop'. There's something about his pieces I love to fall asleep to." So she's into piano music?

"It doesn't make you weird. I too listen to different composers of the piano. The music stimulates the brain in a good way. It helps me focus on studying."

I guess my response enlightened her. "That's amazing Sesshomaru. It makes me happy knowing someone else enjoys the same type of music as me."

I wonder if she'll let me play some Beethoven's Moonlight Sonata? I'll ask her at a later date. We both remained quiet for quite some time. We both finished our teas and threw them away in a proper trash cans near the meadow. I could tell we were the only ones that would be there. It was quiet and calm. The only sound of people was back at the park. Since no one else was here, I was now debating to show Rin my true form. "Rin?" I said her name so softly.

"Yes Sesshomaru?" We were now in the middle of meadow. The sun was slowly setting behind the trees with just enough light for her to see my form.

"Would you like to see my form?" I asked quickly.

I looked to see not only her expression, but her response. "I would love to see your true form Sesshomaru. Do I need to stand back? Is right here fine?"

"Right here is fine. Just allow me to step back a few feet. But promise me one thing," I said as I held up a finger.

Her eyes became like saucers, "what's that?" She asked quickly.

"Please do not run off under any circumstances. My form will be ten times the size of the normal size dog."

"I promise. I bet your form will be amazing. Just promise not to chase me, haha," she said jokingly.

I only nodded and stepped back several feet. Clearing my mind, a white cool wind blew around me and I allowed my eyes to turn red. The markings along my face changed shape and soon my body changed from my human form to my true form. I went from a five and ten inches man to almost thirty-five feet tall on all fours.

I never took my eyes off of Rin. I could tell she was holding her breath and she must be a bit nervous. I lowered myself in front of her. But it would be nice if I could talk but it's one thing I lack in my true form. "Sess...Sesshomaru?" I nodded my head to reassure that it was me. "Wow!" She carefully lifted her hand to the side of my muzzle. "So soft," she whispered softly. "Is there anything else you can do in this form?"

"I wonder if she'll allow me to take her on a flight?" I turned my body to the side. Hopefully she'll understand why I did this.

"Do you want me to get on your back?" I could tell she was a bit hesitant. I nodded my head to her again. "Okay, I'm guessing I'm going to need to hold on tight?" She asked as she climbed up on my back. I could feel she was side saddling.

I nodded my head again and bounded into the air. I could feel her body heat against my back and her head hiding within my neck. I guess I should have explained myself better of what she was about to face. I stopped midway into the air and lightly purred that it was okay to look up.

It took her a few minutes before I felt Rin lift herself up. I heard her lightly gasp, "oh wow. The view is magnificent Sesshomaru." I brought her high into the sky as she viewed the city we live in from a different perspective. "Sesshomaru why didn't you tell me you could fly? You're amazing and very well gifted with such power." She laid down again and started rubbing the fur along my neck. "I wished you would've shown me much sooner. I want to get to know you more, Sesshomaru, each and every day we're together."

With those words I transferred back to my human form, grabbed her before she could fall, and pulled her around so I could hold her waist. "You'll learn in due time. Before you can ask your next question as I can see in your eyes, yes I can fly in my human form."

Her bright smile turned to laughter, "you can read me like an open book Sesshomaru. Oh!" Her hand went to her head and I could see the tight bun it was in earlier was now a mess. She pulled the hairpin out and allowed her raven hair to fall down past her waist. "Much better. That hairpin has been bothering me all day," she laughably said.

"Hmm, ready to go back to the festival?" I asked her.

She smiled brightly, "yes."

Nighttime came and the festival was in full swing. The same couples young and old gathered all around the park. The fireworks show would be starting soon and everyone was trying to get the best spot. Rin and myself found a perfect spot on an island in the middle of the lake. We set the picnic blanket back up and took our seats. I left her for a few minutes and flew back with new cups of hot tea. "Just in time Sesshomaru, they'll be starting soon." I handed her the jasmine tea she requested. "Thank you."

We took our seats again and sat there in silence for a few moments when I remembered the gift for Rin I still had in my pocket. Placing my cup down I pulled the white box with the gold ribbon out. "Here Rin, this is my White Day gift for you. I hope you like it," I said softly.

She smiled happily, "Sesshomaru you didn't have to get me anything. You just being with me today was the best gift I could ask for." She gently took the gift from me and opened it. When she opened the velvet blue box her eyes lit up. "Sess...Sesshomaru, this necklace is beautiful, thank you."

"You're welcome." I wanted to see how it looked on her. "Lift your hair up," I said as I pulled the necklace from its resting spot. She did as I told her and I wrapped the necklace around her delicate neck and clipped it into place.

She turned around to face me, "so...how does it look?"

Only one word described how it presented on her exposed neck, "perfect."

Suddenly bright lights shot into the sky across the lake from us. Different colors of white, gold, silver and many other colors lit before us.

"The sky is so beautiful Sesshomaru, I have to say today has to be the best day for us."

"Indeed," the only thing that was beautiful was the girl next to me.

As we watched the show Rin turned to face me. Her hair blew with the light wind, "Sesshomaru I want to try something."

"What would that be?"

She leaned in till her lips were several inches from mine, "allow me to be your first kiss." I didn't even respond back. I nodded my head as we slowly leaned into one another and parted our lips. When we contacted skin to skin heat built up between us. It was just as I imagined how our first kiss would be. Her arms wrapped around my neck and I cupped her cheek. I even wrapped my free arm around her waist. Her lips were warm and I could taste her scent of plum blossoms. Abruptly as our first kiss started, it ended. Rin pulled back just a bit, but rested her forehead against mine. "I love you Sesshomaru," she finally said.

"As do I my dear Rin." I took her lips to mine again, as we ignored the finale of the fireworks for the White Day festival.