Another Eternity

AN: Howdy folks! Here's another chapter! Woo-hoo! So, yeah, I have another story see (*coughReBirthcough*), and my laptop drank soup and I was a silly goose and had it backed up NOWHERE. Like...even FanFiction had forgotten it in the Publish section...was hoping to get the computer fixed/retrieve data off of it, but it's a no go. So. Imma start a very long process of trying to recover the story in some odd copypasta ways, hopefully be able to get back to it now that I finally have an an answer. Having said, I'm going to try to crank this out while doing so, because...well...I'm a creature of impulse and couldn't ignore Sess/Rin fandom and sexiness…? Yeah. Yeah, that seems right. Anyways, here ya go!

Chapter 3

PushPull

"You push and you pull and you tell yourself no
It's like when you lie down, the vein's growing slow
You push and you pull but you would never know
I crept up in you and I wouldn't let go

There was no light and I swear
I could see a rearing fear
I heard the planes moaning back
I saw the thunder roll or black
There was no light and I swear
We sat still in our fear
Make a ladder of what folds and climb up in me..."

Rin woke up slowly, her consciousness fighting its reentry. She was instantly aware of the pain that pressed on her entire body, even before she was fully conscious. An ache she knew was from an abundance of liquor, but had not grown accustomed to quite yet. Then her head began to throb, and she cast around her mind's eye as to how she let herself get drunk enough that she was actually this hung-over. Her memories were very blurry and confused.

Her eyes fluttered open finally, and she regretted opening them immediately. It all came flooding back to her in vivid detail; deciding to throw all of her common sense away and drink as much as she could...then calling Sesshomaru in a drunken stupor. Her eyes went wide, and she cursed at herself. 'Why, oh why would I do something so colossally stupid and creepy?!' She shook her head and then...Kaito. Holy shit, Kaito! And wait, Sesshomaru! She had called him and he had come for her! He had rescued her! She clenched her eyes closed as the last bits of her previous night rushed in, but she opened them now, and they flicked around her nervously.

This was definitely not her apartment, and definitely not her room. She was in an unfamiliar bedroom, in an unfamiliar bed. It was rather comfy, soft with sleek grey sheets, but not her own. There were large windows to her left, and they ran the entire length of the wall. It was daylight out, she could tell despite the blinds being drawn closed tightly. Judging from the brightness of the sunlight trying to fight its way through the cover it must have been after midday. She never slept this late! Then again, sleeping in may be the least of her concerns at the moment.

Logic led her to assume she knew the owner of the room she was in, but she had a hard time believing it. The space was immaculate, clean to the point that she had a hard time believing anyone actually occupied it. But someone definitely did. The door on the right side of the room opened slowly, and in walked Sesshomaru. Rin's mouth dropped open, and she held back a gasp. Everything from the night before felt fresh, yet still so blurry. He looked angry, and she felt it radiating off of him. It was nothing compared to the creature that had emerged the night before, but it was intimidating nonetheless.

He held in one hand a glass of water, and he glided around to her side of the bed and sat on the edge. Clearly keeping a respectable distance, which she appreciated. This whole situation felt so alien and strange. He held out the glass to her and in his deep, seductive voice he demanded: "Drink." Rin took the water, surprised how easily her hand obeyed, with almost no interference from her mind a completely innate instinct to obey. She took a relieved gulp of the chill filtered water. She kept her relief to herself, not wanting to seem too bodient still. She didn't want to admit that it soothed her scratchy throat, and made her throbbing head pound with less intensity almost instantly. He held out his other hand, and in his palm were two red capsules. "Take these. It's aspirin." He added. She noticed his bossiness, but took the pills and swallowed them. She tried not to visibly bristle at his command.

"Thank you." she mumbled, her voice hoarse despite the low volume. "Hnh." He made a soft grumbling noise at the back of his throat which sent a shiver down her back. She wanted to hear that grumble again and again. She took another small sip from the glass and then placed it carefully on the small bedside table. Goosebumps broke out on her skin, which she now realized was bare. "Where did my dress go?!" she cried out, almost regretting how defensive she sounded. "You were sick on the way back here. I removed it and sent it to be cleaned." Rin pulled the sheet up around her to cover her bra, and she could see a flush spreading up her entire body.

"I-I-" "My eyes were closed when I undressed you. It wasn't much of a dress, it required almost no skin contact." He sounded reproachful as he commented on her attire. She noticed then he had been avoiding looking at her, almost pointedly. "I stayed out there as well." he nodded towards the open door through which Rin could see a darkened hallway. "Oh." Rin wasn't sure how to follow that up. One moment she was itching to show him she would not blindly obey his oddly compelling commands, the other she was humbled by his heroism.

She had not prepared for being in his room, for being this close to him for...for what had happened with Kaito. "I know I owe you thanks...probably a lifetime worth. I just don't know how to show you how grateful I am and I'm so ashamed of everything-" "Stop." Rin felt her whole body tense. Sesshomaru's harsh growl seemed to shake her to her bones. "What that disgusting creature did has nothing to do with you." He spoke slowly, and with fangs that were exposed and sharp. "I am lucky that you had the instinct to call me and alert me. Or else-" He cut himself off mid-sentence, turning away from her. He closed his eyes and she could tell he was breathing deeply. She watched in wonder as his fangs shrunk and slipped back behind his lips, and the creases of anger in his face smoothed.

He looked young again suddenly, and calm. Of course a glance would make a person suspect he couldn't be more than his late twenties, but upon looking closely, which one could not help but do to be honest, the demonic perfection of his features were instantly apparent. And just like that, another piece of him would become another mystery. What caused him to slip between demon and faux human?

Her hand was reaching towards him before she could stop it, but then again she wasn't sure she wanted to stop it. It lit on his shoulder softly and she suddenly found her arm trapped in his grip. His hand had shot out and clasped around her wrist tightly. She gasped audibly as his eyes snapped to hers.

They were roaring with a golden fire that took her breath away. "I would not-" his grip tightened as he emphasised the not, "-touch me right now Rin." Her name slipped from his lips, a syrupy purr, and he gripped slightly harder. Rin hissed as she felt a harsh throb from her wrist. "Ouch!" she cried out softly before she could stop it. Far too quickly for her to catch, he released her wrist and stood off of the bed.

Rin clasped her arm to her chest, watching him. His eyes were closed, his arms loose at his side. A heavy silence hung between them now. Rin's mind was grasping for reasoning behind his whirl of emotions. He looked angry still, almost visibly smoldering. 'What the hell did I do?' "Look, I'm really sorry I touched you, but I'm not exactly going to bite you or anything-" "It's not you I'm worried about." His tone was cold and final. Rin bit her tongue holding back a sharp reply for him interrupting her.

"Get yourself cleaned up. The bathroom is just through there." He pointed to the door in front of him with one long finger. "I'll get you something to eat. There's clothes there-" His hand swung around pointing out a plush chair near the windows, clothes draped over it. "Then come out and see me. We can talk over breakfast." Rin opened her mouth to protest his demand, but before she could he turned and left briskly. She gaped at the door as he closed it behind him. 'What in the hell is going on?!' her mind screamed at her.

She shook her head to clear it, wincing in the pain that protested her sharp movement, and eyed the clothes on the chair. She sighed, slipped from the bed and into the bathroom keeping the sheet wrapped around her. She honestly wouldn't mind a shower, and she felt there wasn't much point in fighting him on it at the moment. Still confused and still shaking her head (gently this time) she started the water in the shower stall and waited for it to heat before getting in and leaving the sheet in a heap on the floor.

Rin tried to shower quickly, but made sure to soak in as much of the pressurised spray as she could. The shower head was clearly top of the line and much better than her weak one at home. It massaged her aching muscles, and she treasured it for a few moments before quickly washing her hair with the shampoo and conditioner provided and quickly scrubbed her skin with an expensive loofah. The small shampoo and conditioner bottles had the name of a hotel she knew to be downtown on them, and Rin was puzzled for a moment before she understood where she actually was. Downtown at one of the nicest hotels in the city. Why was he staying in a hotel, did he get rid of his place here when he went overseas?

She remembered, what felt like a lifetime ago, when Kagome had spilled the beans she had on him. He had been gone for a few years, maybe he didn't actually have a home here anymore? That made her a little sad so she instead inspected her wrist where he had grabbed her. There were three small imprints slightly finger-shaped. It didn't look like it would bruise, and it didn't hurt anymore, so she rinsed her conditioner and stepped from the shower turning off the water.

She wrapped one of the oversized towels around her, and peeked through the bathroom door into the room. It was empty and quiet. She sighed, relieved that the door was still closed, and left the bathroom, steam billowing into the room. It carried with it a light smell of berries and shea, the smell of the soap and shampoo. She kind of liked the smell, and she felt quite a bit better as she surveyed the clothes. A pair of light denim colored jeans, loose-fitting, and a black cotton t-shirt. She put on her bra and panties from the night before, and slipped into the pants. The jeans glided up her legs and sat low on her hips. The fit was perfect. She chose to not ask how he knew her size, and tried on the shirt. It also fit perfectly. 'Okay, this is getting weirder…' she thought, as she pulled her hair out of the shirt and faced the door into the rest of the hotel room.

She wished she could prepare what she was going to say to him, but there was so much rattling around in her brain right now that she just decided to dive in. As she opened the door, she took a deep breath, steeling her willpower.

The hallway beyond was dim with sunlight, and it opened up into a large sitting room with what looked like a brand-new television. To her left was a center island and tiled floor with a full refrigerator. Sesshomaru was leaning over the center island, a plate of steaming food in front of him. He looked completely casual, his laptop open in front of him. He was obviously reading something, his fingers resting on his lower lip, his eyes half-lidded, his knee cocked and resting against the island. He was barefoot, and she now realized he was wearing loose-fitting black pants that hung off of his hips leaving a thin line of alabaster skin exposed above his waistline. His black short-sleeved shirt looked similar to hers, but tighter-fitting, and she could see the outlines of his abs from the side. Her eyes stuck on the exposed skin, and she felt hypnotized by the lines trailing down below his pant-line. "Feeling better Rin?" She physically jumped as he spoke to her.

Her eyes met his, and she could see they were glittering at her almost laughing, his tone light. He obviously knew she was ogling him, and was clearly amused by it. Rin felt her face heat yet again as she tried to collect herself and made her way to the opposite side of the island from where he was leaning. There was a tall wooden stool with a soft cushion and she took a seat carefully, trying not to stumble as she mounted it. She was a little over five feet, relatively petite, so she commonly struggled with raised seating.

He straightened up across from her as the scent of the food wafted towards her. It smelled amazing! "What is that? It smells wonderful!" she couldn't help but gush at the delightful dish before her. "The best frittata in the city. Dig in." He motioned to the food, a small smile on his face. Rin eyed him skeptically, then took the fork next to plate in slightly trembling fingers. She took a slow bite, aware that he was watching her closely. Her eyes closed reflexively at the sensation of the flavors on her tongue. Her stomach roared at her, and she dug in almost as soon as she swallowed. She tried to maintain her composure, but it was so delicious she devoured it.

Once she was finished, she placed the fork on the plate and sighed, smiling. Sesshomaru had pulled his laptop in front of him, but his eyes were still on her. He looked mildly bemused at her voracious appetite. Rin felt herself redden in embarrassment. "Sorry, I guess I was hungry." "Well, I'm glad I fed you then." He responded, finally looking away back to his laptop, giving Rin a moment to gather her wits. Rin cleared her throat, readying her questions. "I'm sorry if I offended you earlier by trying to touch you...you looked upset, and I wanted to help the way you helped me last night…" Sesshomaru sighed heavily and Rin waited for him to answer.

She had wanted to interrogate him, but the shower had helped wash away some of her confusion and impatience. Now she only wanted him to know how grateful she was. "Rin, I owe you an apology for my earlier behavior. There are facets to my personality that are...troubling at times, and unfortunately you inadvertently bring these things out in me. I would wish to spare you from this, but...I cannot keep myself away from you it would seem, and this is my fault not yours." Rin blinked, surprised by his forwardness. "But...what if I don't want you to stay away from me?" Her voice came out soft and meek, and she almost hoped he hadn't heard her, but she heard him inhale sharply through his teeth in response.

"It's hard to explain, but I've already hurt you," his eyes flicked to her wrist, resting on the island "I can't risk anything else I could actually break you." There was relish in his voice. "It's okay though, my wrist is fine, really!" She held it out to him, showing that even the indents had faded now. He was still avoiding her eyes, watching the opposite wall. "It's not that simple Rin." "Well, then make it simple. I'm pretty quick, I'll catch on." She crossed her arms, frustrated that he was no longer making sense. "I have specific-" his eyes flicked to hers then away, "tastes, that do not fit what might be considered normal. On top of this, you are a human and much more delicate than what I'm used to. Hurting you would not be worth the risk." Rin took a moment before she answered, thinking. She didn't completely understand what he meant, but if she wasn't mistaken, he was saying he wanted her...romantically and possibly physically. She didn't want to look too closely at what kind of harm he was referencing in the physicality of a relationship with him, and her vision was tunneled on the simple admittance from him to being interested in her.

'Cannot keep himself away from me…' he had said. Now that it was out in the open, Rin felt something heavy settle on her. The way she felt about him seemed so obvious at this moment, and it was so unique. She had been denying it since their first encounter, but now the strength of her lust and interest in him was consuming. She had to admit he had not left her thoughts completely since she had met him last week. She had been dreaming while awake it felt, since that night, and it was only about him. This need and emotion in her was alive. Her decision seemed obvious. How could he assume anything was too dangerous for her? Anger flared inside her suddenly at his presumption.

"I think I can accurately determine what is harmful myself. I don't need you doing that for me, you know nothing about me how could you possibly make such a decision without even trying first?" He met her eyes now, and she could see he looked a bit surprised. After a moment of this, his face slid into an almost coy smirk and his eyes glittered. "You are a very curious creature, Rin. You continue to catch me off guard." Rin jutted her chin towards him, trying to continue to appear confident and assured. She wasn't sure if it was her succeeding at convincing him, or if he actually believed she was right, but his eyes lost their glimmer and his smirk disappeared.

He suddenly seemed very formal as his posture became rigid, and he leveled his gaze on her. "If you're sure, something could probably be arranged." Rin cocked an eyebrow at this. "Something? Am I something to be arranged?" Even she could hear that her voice had a teasing note to it. "And what might I get out of this 'arrangement' of yours'?" As she finished speaking something instantly changed in him. She could actually see his seriousness melt away from his features, and his eyes seemed to defrost slowly. Her eyes widened as she watched as his irises went from jagged ice to luscious liquid heat. The smoldering of his anger came to her mind for a moment, but this was more...lustful. Territorial came to mind. He practically prowled around the counter, and Rin felt her hands begin to shake.

He was smooth and slow as one of his arms wrapped around her waist, and his body slid between her legs, which opened for him immediately. His other hand cradled her jaw, and with firm yet gentle fingers he tipped her face up so she their lips were barely an inch apart. He was looking down on her now, deep into her, and she went limp in his hold. He supported her loose weight without missing a beat, and then he whispered across her lips: "You get me Rin. All of me." Rin felt his breath flit over her lips, and her body ached with a need she didn't completely understand. All she knew was his lips and eyes were her entire universe now. She only waited a a breath longer, and then - The Big Bang happened. His lips brushed hers, almost a nuzzle, then he took them, kissing her fully. His lips slanted fully over hers, and fire erupted in the pit of her stomach almost instantly, like a match to gasoline. Her eyes closed reflexively, and small bursts of light erupted in time with his kiss. It was like an orchestra of feeling had come to life in her. The warmth from her stomach began sliding through her veins and soon she felt it in the tip of her toes.

The grip around her waist tightened, and she was now flush against him in the full embrace of his larger body, and it felt as if she was being enveloped in him. His hand splayed on the small of her back, and he exerted the smallest amount of pressure forcing her breasts to push into him.

Rin's mouth opened into a gasp that he swallowed, and then his tongue was flirting around her teeth, soft and almost cautious. She tilted her head to the side slightly, the movement completely flawless and giving him the purchase he had been requesting instantly. It had never been this smooth with Kaito, this unimpaired. The hand that had guided her mouth to his now moved into her hair, and he placed the smallest amount of pressure there, placing Rin in a completely vulnerable position. Her mouth was now his to plunder, and with any sign of inhibition evaporating he dove into her. His tongue was so skilled it guided her mouth into a elegant dance, while still teasing and pulsing. It made her want to give him more access, but she doubted there was any more to give.

The orchestra swelled, the lights that had exploded behind her lids becoming swirls of color. She was dizzy with his taste, his smell, completely overwhelmed. The heat in her stomach became molten and slid down to her thighs, now tingling. Her mind was hazy and lost to the feeling. It felt like an eternity where he coaxed this heat in her thighs to an uncomfortable craving so that she wiggled slightly against him and small whimpers issued from her throat. Just before she lost any semblance of sanity however, he pulled back, releasing her mouth. The hand that had moved from tangling in her still-wet hair loosened and he took her shoulder to steady her as he stepped back breaking their last physical connection.

Rin's blood was a rushing river in her ears as the color faded from behind her lids, forcing her to open them. She had to blink a few times to clear her vision, and she was instantly chilled missing the warmth he had given her. The hand on her back slipped away, then he let go of her shoulder after a moment and Rin felt her spine solidify. She focused on him as he moved back around the counter and took his place in front of his laptop, watching her. He looked almost calm compared to the hurricane in her. There was so much need, so much more than she had ever known for anything. She wanted him back, kissing her like that forever...that and more. He spoke first, breaking the silence marred only by Rin's slight heavy breathing. "We'll have to arrange something."

AN2: Okay! Bam, some action! Sorry it's so short this time. Next chapter will include some of the *ahem* arrangements, then well...magic, I guess? Aha. Mmm, yeah. For T-Bone, as always, and to you guys! Some reviews, some follows, so psyched! See everyone in the next chapter! All the love!