Strawberries

Sesshomaru, Jaken and Rin had been on patrol for about a week, and the palace was now no more than a day's journey. It was the height of the summer months, and everyone was insufferably hot. Even Sesshomaru wore a slight ring of sweat around his brow.

While Rin had done an admirable job of not complaining, the same could not be said of Jaken. The little kappa had tempted his own death on more than one occasion with his constant 'picking' at Rin. Rin took his insults in stride and did not bother with provoking him in turn, but it was an offhanded remark about her scent that was his ultimate downfall.

Sesshomaru had Rin wait with Ah-Un while he took Jaken aside and beat him almost senseless. "If you ever tell Rin that her scent reminds you of rotting flesh again Jaken, I will kill you slowly." he hissed.

While Rin did not complain, this insult actually hurt. When the pair had gone, she allowed herself a moment of tears and decided to try and stay downwind of the little toad just as a kindness. While she offered no complaint when Sesshomaru returned alone, she was relieved, but the insult had done it's dirty work. Rin felt dirty.

Sesshomaru was not about to have his beloved upset over something so trivial. (he was actually enjoying her natural scent, but would put his enjoyment aside for her comfort).

"There is a small stream not far from here. You may bathe there if you wish." he offered. Rin's smile could blind the sun.

In an hour or so, the couple found the stream. Unknown to Rin, it was always Sesshoamru's intention to take this path because of the large meadow of flowers that faced the waters. Rin all but squealed when they turned a corner and reached their destination.

Sesshomaru made himself comfortable beneath a nearby tree as Rin left to bathe. She returned shortly after refreshed and smelling of flowers in a clean kimono.

Sesshomaru was about to rise and continue their journey to the palace when Rin had cocked her nose in the air.

"I smell strawberries!" she chirped.

A ghost of a smile slipped across his face. Sesshomaru knew of the patch of wild berries when he stopped. While they would no doubt be home by evening, Rin may require a bit of nourishment before then. While Rin was not youkai, he was secretly pleased that Rin was able to 'scent' the treat he'd led her to.

"May I pick a few berries before we go?" she asked hopefully. Sesshomaru gave a small nod as Rin 'scented' her way to the berry patch.

After a bit of searching, Rin found her berries nestled between the roots of a rather large patch of Nettles*.

She first came to her knees for the fruit that was easiest to reach. They were ripe, and simply divine! Rin wanted more.

While there were plenty of berries sitting at the edge of the plant, the larger pieces of fruit were intertwined further within. With a glint of determination in her eyes, Rin then stood and carefully hiked up her kimono past her knees. After all, it would simply not do getting the kimono that her lord had given her covered in grass and berry juices.

The more desirable berries required her to bend low and practically crawl to them in order to get at them. Rin paid little attention as to how high her kimono was beginning to ride up her legs as she crawled about munching happily.

This little detail was not lost on Sesshomaru. In truth, Sesshomaru was not paying any attention until Rin's 'slurping' noises were becoming more frequent. It was after a particularly loud 'slorp' that Sesshioamru finally turned his attentions to the girl.

He was immediately rewarded with the sight of her back arched high in the air as she continued reaching for fruit. She'd forgotten all about her kimono which at this point sat just past her thighs. Sesshomaru teased himself by watching as each movement she made only further hiked the fabric until her bottom was almost in full view.

Sesshomaru was about to congratulate himself on his iron will when Rin had spotted another berry that required her to take a wider stance. Her kimono was now at her waist with her womanhood on open display. But it was a small bit of lingering water glistening on her exposed folds that finally broke him. Silently, he rose and began to disrobe.

It was his gentle touch on her bottom that finally distracted Rin long enough to assess her situation. Sesshomaru knelt behind her and helped dislodge her from the offending roots as he stroked at her folds.

When Rin's head had finally surfaced, she was covered in berry juices. Sesshomaru could not help but smile as he went to lick her cheeks clean, while all the while still fondling her wetness. Rin whimpered softly as she leaned into his touch exposing her neck.

Once Rin's face was cleaned to his satisfaction, Sesshomaru gave a playful nip to Rin's ear as he guided her back to her former position. Rin purred as she complied.

Sesshomaru gave a possessive growl as he positioned himself behind her.

"You have had your strawberries, now this Sesshomaru wishes to have some cream."

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NETTLES: A plant used in aiding digestion. Originally brought in from Tibet