Hi Everyone! I just wanted to say I love the bond between Sesshomaru and Rin! It's always struck me as being special and quite unique.

Oh and I would like to point out Rin is older. She's 16 in this story. That may or may not affect the way you guys feel as you read it, but I do hope you like it! :)

Well, with that said, enjoy guys! Thanks so much for reading! :)

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It was a beautiful summer afternoon. The perfect day for a swim in the lake. Rin had been in for an hour now and was enjoying the cool water. She was very happy. She knew a certain someone was keeping a close eye on her. Rin looked towards the shore. She spotted Master Jaken nearby and splashed him.

"Ahh! No splashing me Rin! I do not wish to get wet!" Jaken waved his staff warningly at Rin.

"Oh come on Jaken! Have some fun for once!" Rin giggled before splashing him one last time.

"Why, I ought to..." Jaken's voice trailed off as he looked to his favorite person for backup.

Lord Sesshomaru only turned his head as he watched Rin swim away. He was sitting down against a big tree. "If you don't want to get wet Jaken, simply stay away from the edge of the lake."

Jaken gasped. "My lord, I was only trying to keep an eye on Rin; to make sure she doesn't drown."

Sesshomaru looked at Jaken and for a second, it looked as though he was going to smack him. "That is not your responsibility Jaken. I will watch Rin."

Jaken looked hurt. "Yes, my lord. You are better suited for it than I am, I suppose." He walked over and sat down next to Sesshomaru. "Pardon me, but if you insist on watching Rin, then I am going to take a small nap." He lay down with the staff still in his grasp. It didn't take long for him to start snoring away.

Sesshomaru looked back at Rin. He treasured her company greatly. She was very beautiful to look at these days, and was turning into be quite the lady. She no longer wore the little pony tail off to the side of her hair anymore. Sesshomaru rather missed that. He always thought it was adorable.

"Lord Sesshomaru! Won't you come in with me? The water is perfect, and you must be warm with all those clothes on!" The smile on her face made Sesshomaru's heart melt. It reminded him of the time he met her. The first thing that stood out to him was her kindred spirit, deep admiration, and longing to help him. Jaken admired Sesshomaru too, but that was in a slightly different way and didn't seem to impress Sesshomaru. Jaken sure felt unappreciated, but would never leave his hero's side.

"In a minute Rin." Sesshomaru did want to go in, but liked watching Rin from where he was sitting. Rin's hair looked amazing when it was wet. Every time she would break through the surface, Sesshomaru's heart skipped a beat. He had grown fond of listening to his heart beat through his chest. He never knew he had one until Rin entered his life.

Rin wanted Sesshomaru to come in and swim with her. She glanced at him and found him staring at the sky. Something seemed to have caught his attention. Rin looked away disappointed. She felt like getting out and going to lay down next to him. She was too nervous though. He still gave her stomach butterflies whenever she thought about him. He was just so dashing!

Rin sighed and began swimming away from Sesshomaru's view. She was hoping he would come in after her once he could no longer see her. She was not trying to take advantage of his protectiveness over her. She simply wanted him to be with her in the water. She would feel a lot safer too. Who knew what could randomly show up and attack? Rin was out of sight now. Within seconds, she stubbed her foot on a rock. "Ouch!" Rin screamed from the pain. It must have been sharp and cut deep into her skin for it to hurt like that.

It didn't take long before Rin felt a firm hand on her shoulder. It was Sesshmaru. He turned her around to face him. "Rin, what happened? Are you hurt?"

Rin blushed. "It's my foot. I hit..." She didn't get a chance to finish. Sesshomaru already dove under water. He came up a second later and looked at Rin. "Is it causing you pain?"

Rin nodded. "A little."

Sesshomaru didn't hesitate. He picked her up and swam over to a rock floating above the surface. Rin's foot was bleeding now that she was out of the water. Sesshomaru touched her foot gently and the blood instantly disappeared.

"Wow, you healed it! Thank you my lord." Rin smiled sweetly into his eyes. Sesshomaru took his hand and placed it on her face.

"Be careful Rin. I don't like seeing you get hurt. Please stay within my sight. It worries me when I can't see you."

Rin looked down at her hands. "Forgive me, but I only wanted you to..." She couldn't say it.

Sesshomaru lowered his eyes. He gazed into Rin's eyes. Rin stared back at him, with her mouth open slightly. She couldn't hold it for long and looked away shyly. Sesshomaru looked away too, but held out his hand for Rin to take. Rin blushed again but reached for it. Once he felt her soft hand, he tightened his grip gently and stood up. Rin did too. Together they swam through the lake back to where Jaken was still snoring loudly.

On their way back, Rin couldn't help but check out Sesshomaru's body. The only thing he was wearing was a gold cape wrapped around his waist. The rest of his body was fully exposed. Rin was surprised by this because he rarely took his clothes off. Rin stared in awe at how strong he looked. Sesshomaru didn't seem to notice what Rin was looking at.

"Lord Sesshomaru! Rin! There you two are! I was just about to come look for you! I thought something happened!" Jaken started jumping up and down and looked like he was ready to cry. He stopped when he saw Rin and Sesshomaru still holding hands. "Oh, you guys are fine. I see that now." Jaken was jealous. He didn't like Rin being the focus of Sesshomaru's attention all the time.

"Jaken go get Rin something to eat. She is hungry after swimming."

Jaken looked like he wanted to argue. "Why can't she get her own food?"

"Now Jaken!" Sesshomaru glared at him.

"Ahhh! Ok fine. I'm going! Sheesh!"

Jaken left muttering some words under his breath.

Sesshomaru heard him and threw a rock at his head.

"Ow!" Jaken rubbed the swollen bump on his head, and gave Sesshomaru a sad look. Why Master? Why?!...

Sesshomaru ignored him, and turned his attention back to Rin. "You look tired Rin. You should rest until Jaken gets back."

Rin nodded and went over to the tree where Sesshomaru had been leaning against. She was about to lay down when she noticed Sesshomaru staring up at the sky again. Rin closed her eyes and prayed. Please don't leave me. You're the only one I have in my life. She had a feeling he wouldn't, but that didn't stop her from worrying.

Sesshomaru glanced back at Rin. He walked silently over to her and sat down beside her. Rin opened her eyes startled.

Sesshomaru put his hand on Rin's face. He looked deep into her eyes not wanting to look away. He motioned for her to sit in his lap and lean against his body. Rin did, and Sesshomaru wrapped his arms around her. Rin was happy, and the look on her face showed complete contentment. Sesshomaru noticed and smiled. He held out his hand for her to take. Rin grabbed it and instantly felt a warm tingling feeling go through her body. Sesshomaru held her close, and didn't let go. He kissed her cheek softly. Rin hugged him tighter. They stayed in this embrace until Jaken came back. He almost fainted when he saw them.

"My lord," Jaken began, but stopped when he saw the look on Seshomaru's face.

Something was wrong. Without anyone noticing, Sesshomaru slipped something into Rin's pocket before removing himself from her. Without another word or gesture, he flew up into the sky and disappeared.

To be continued...