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: ) Chapter 7:
Rin sat still in her seat for a moment, even after the car had come to a stop in front of the massive building. This place was enormous for only having one person live in it full time, why would Sesshomaru possibly want that much room.?!
"Rin, it is common knowledge that you must actually move to enter the house. Unless you are waiting for this Sesshomaru's assistance, that is" the demon spoke up after opening her car door and staring down at her, his voice had a rare teasing note.
"N-No, it's just…wow." was all Rin could manage to say as she stepped out of the car.
Immediately a male servant seemed to rush out of nowhere, bowing and holding his hand out with the utmost professional look. Her boyfriend dropped the keys to the vehicle into the waiting palm, not even looking at the man.
"Come." was his command, and Rin followed in a dazed state, inside of the massive and elegant fortress.
Inside, they were greeted by a stillness that gave her the chills, everyone of the servants appeared to be there to greet them. They stared for a moment at Rin, and then a threatening growl of warning prompted them to speak.
"Welcome home, Lady Rin." they all said in unison.
She peeked up at Sesshomaru before pulling one of her hands from behind her back and waving at the group shyly and spouting a quick "Hello."
"You may all return to your previous stations." They all scattered to different rooms, leaving Rin to her observation of the home.
They were in a sort of main hall looking room, the walls being a deep and comforting red, a rich color that was accented with the soft golden carpets beneath her feet. It was impeccably clean, she should have guessed, and an antique looking chandelier sparkled in the soft afternoon light, pouring in through a large window above the door.
"Is it possible for you to close your mouth, mate?" Rin slightly inclined her head and closed her gapping mouth as her eyes continued to rove over the area, her hand was taken into a much larger and clawed one. She was led to the point directly under the chandelier.
There was a grand staircase in front of her, and several doors on both of her sides. She pulled her hand from her mates, earning a soft growl, which she promptly ignored, and turned to face him.
"This is beautiful, Sesshomaru, it's different then I imagined it though." she giggled. Somehow she had seen his home as being a white and sanitized sort of place, everything in order with hard lines and such.
"Hn." As she made to turn around again, a small toad looking demon came bounding down the stairs, ignoring her very presence, to come to a full bow in front of the dog demon.
"My lord, you have returned! I am sorry to intrude, but there is a small matter in which you did not complete at the previous meeting and your father said it is imperative that you come speak with him for a moment." the toad stayed in his bowed position.
Sesshomaru flicked a glance towards Rin and then addressed the toad, a master speaking to his slave.
"You will correct your mistake in the next nanosecond, Jaken, or I will put you through the window again." came his steely voice.
Rin looked up at him, wondering what this Jaken had done wrong, when the green demon seemed to notice her for the first time, falling to the ground in apparent despair.
"Oh, My Lady, do forgive….what?! My lord, this is but a mere slip of a girl, a human girl, I thought you to be joking when you mentioned it! Are you seri…." Jaken stopped when he noticed the deadly silence of his lord, turning towards him with fear in his eyes.
Sesshomaru quickly took his nice dress shoed foot, and stepped on the little demons head, making it lower and crush into the carpet below. Rin hadn't really felt insulted by his outburst towards her, and surely didn't want the man hurt.
"Sesshomaru, it's okay, just let him up and he can….get used to me?" she said more of a question, but the pleading note in her voice seemed to persuade her boyfriend to let him up.
"Hello, Jaken, I'm Rin and it's nice to meet you." Rin held out her hand to the breathless demon, smiling her best in an attempt to make friends with someone so close to Sesshomaru.
Jaken looked at her hand before taking it and bowing lightly over it, not smiling but at least not going on about her human-ness.
"Hello, My Lady." he muttered.
Rin noticed Sesshomaru almost imperceptibly roll his eyes, and worried that the offhanded greeting would earn the little toad another round of abuse. But the dog demon seemed to be placated for the moment, and turned his eyes to Jaken.
"Very well, but this had better be a quick call, Jaken. Rin, you may look around, but do not stray to far, I do not wish to have to sniff you out. I will meet you in the dining hall as soon as I am finished, one of the servants shall direct you towards it." With that, he ascended the stairs, with Jaken sprinting to keep up with him.
She watched him go, wondering what this Jaken did for her mate, and then turned her eyes towards the many doors surrounding her. With a playful smirk on her face, she walked down the hallway to her left, intent on getting herself as lost as she could.
Just to give Sesshomaru a challenge, and her some entertainment.
The long stretch of hallway was quite empty, giving her free rein to go in and out of the rooms, wanting to discover which room held what. Most of them were guest bedrooms, equipped with fireplace's, bed's the size of her own room, and a variety of things to keep the guests entertained.
She discerned that there was also several sitting rooms, bathrooms the size of her home, workout area's, Rin lost track of where she was quicker than she thought possible. If she did come upon servants, they would politely bow and watch her intently, though pretending to continue their work.
Finally, she had climbed two sets of stairs, though both at different times, and made multiple turns down every which hallway she was met with. Rin was hoping this would give her boyfriend a good chase, though with his nose she doubted it. It was still fun to mess with his orders though.
She looked to the end of her current hallway and saw a set of double doors, a deep cherry wood with flowers and pretty vines intricately carved into it. Curiosity got the best of her, and Rin quickly bounded down to it, opening the heavy doors.
"Oh gee…" This was obviously the main bedroom of this place, being the largest and most extravagant room she had ever seen. It had deep blue walls with cream carpeting that her feet just sank into, a change from the red interior elsewhere.
The bed had a billowing sheer and blue layered canopy hung from above, giving it a royal feel, and the duvet was a lush and shimmering black, obviously made to stand out from the rest of the area. Rin felt the need to see how far she could fall down into those covers and the numerous pillows that aided to the look of it.
There was a set of fresh doors that seemed to lead to some sort of balcony, she would have to look at the view later, and another door that most likely led to the master bathroom. Just how rich was Sesshomaru…?
She was so wrapped up in her view of the room, that she didn't hear the sound of the door being opened and closed, until it was too late. Two hands wrapped around her from behind, a loud growl sounding in her ear sending shivers down her spine, one look at the stripes on his arms and Rin knew her game was up.
"Hello, mate." an unmistakable voice sounded in the silent room, a quick nip to her earlobe following the greeting. The rumble in his chest shaking her whole being as well.
"Ha ha…you found me.?" she said playfully, trying to diffuse the suddenly tense atmosphere, not with anger, but with….what, exactly? Rin shivered in his hold.
"I believe this alpha told his bitch to stay close to the front room. This is a little out of that realm and it is also my personal chambers. What am I to do with your disobedience, Rrriiin?" he growled, she gulped as he sensually turned her around in his grasp, his hands wondering over her sensitive sides.
"U-Uh, well you see…" She started, stopping when she noticed that she was being herded backwards, her back finally hitting the wall. Trapped.
One of his arms came to rest low on her hip, the hem of her shirt riding up her waist, she made a move to pull it back down. Sesshomaru growled and ceased both of her wrists, holding them above her head, and leaning into her even more.
"Mmmmate, submit to me and my will, it is that simple." The dog demon purred, with a tone of utter confidence. He looked into her dark eyes, and Rin seemed to lose herself in his gaze for a moment before she realized how close their lips were.
Those perfectly sculpted lips that could beat out a statue of a Greek god…She really needed to clear her mind, this was so not the time or place for this, the servants would be looking for them because of dinner soon…
"N-Now, Sesshomaru….you go over there, way over there, t-there's no reason to…to…" she stuttered as he disregarded her command, and slowly licked her bottom lip.
The rest of Rin's protests died quickly as Sesshomaru claimed her lips in a searing kiss, her mind instantly flying away. He took his time, his tongue prodding at her lips until she opened underneath him, nipping and biting at her in a not so gentle way.
It should have scared her, or something, but she only found herself trying to free her hands to…she didn't know what yet.
"Mmmm" she made a low growl of her own as her wrists were finally released and his now free hand found it's way to the hem of her top with the other one, pulling at the material.
If this was her punishment for not listening….she would have to misbehave on a more frequent basis.
Rin pulled away from his mouth for much needed air, but that just caused him to move on to her neck, running the tip of his nose from behind her ear to the tip of her exposed shoulder. His claws running over her stomach and sides, just skimming the bottom of her bra.
A moment later, Rin heard the distinct sound of ripping cloth, her shirt no doubt, and tried to pry her eyes open to assess the damage. When had she closed her eyes? Sesshomaru reclaimed her mouth, obviously showing no signs of letting her off the hook.
"Y-You just mmm bought that for me, Sesshomaru." she said out of breath as his claws traced invisible patterns on her bared skin, his tongue now caressing the top of her breast in a tantalizing line.
"It looks all the better on you when it's like this…." he answered before leaning back to simply study her, his amber eyes on fire with lust, lust she had caused apparently. That damned smirk was back on his beautiful face.
His stare was unnerving for Rin, and she tried to wriggle free once again, finally settling on closing her eyes and trying to calm her rapid breath when she found escape quite impossible.
"Rin, look at this Sesshomaru." came the command. It wasn't fair, he didn't sound out of breath at all, or even slightly ruffled.
She hesitantly did as told and flicked a glance towards his serious face, before diverting her gaze to just shy of where his head was. A little easier to concentrate.
"Mine." He said while grabbing her chin and forcing her to meet his look. With a flick of his deadly talons, her bra was split down the center, she gasped but he pushed her hands back as he leaned his face in.
"Sessho…maru ah! S-sto…." she moaned as he ran his textured tongue over one tight and rosy nipple, teasing her until it was peaked and hard. He suckled at her for a minute, massaging the other one, before switching to it's twin.
Rin's senses were on overload, she had never let a man touch her like this before, not even Sesshomaru. Her boyfriend seemed to have a very talented mouth in more ways than one, and she couldn't help but shiver at where that thought took her.
The dog demon growled, a loud possessive growl, and nuzzled her chest, his hands gripping her hips and grinding against her. Holy….he was obviously just as excited as she was. She squirmed against him, and gave a smile of her own when he groaned and doubled his efforts.
"Rriiin…." she could feel the warmth in her belly growing, how had she missed out on this before? Inuyasha's words about her physical relationship with Sesshomaru flashed through her head as another moan fell from her swollen lips.
'It will only build from there…'
"Ah! Nnn…Sess….wha-" she couldn't seem to form a coherent sentence anymore, the rhythm their bodies had worked up, and he was holding her thigh again, like back in the park.
No one seemed to notice the knock on the door
"Lord Sesshomaru your dinner is….Oh my!" Sesshomaru ceased his movements, but didn't move away from Rin. She felt as if her face was going to combust into flames, the maid had quickly turned around but not left.
"Uh…d-dinner is being served, my lord. I was told to um, come get you and Lady Rin…" she spoke again, while hesitantly peeking over her shoulder, squeaking at the glare and formidable aura coming from her master.
"Go." was the only reply. The maid was out in record time, not afraid to bolt all the way down the hall.
Rin stared at the open door and then at Sesshomaru. He was currently lower her leg and taking a step back, running a hand through his hair and growling in annoyance. She looked to the door again, and then dealt with the situation in the perfect way…
She clutched her stomach and began to laugh, giggling until tears were practically streaming down her face. That had ruined the moment quicker than the house blowing up around them, and her mate looked pissed.
"I cannot see how you would find this amusing, Rin" Sesshomaru spoke while walking over to a door she had previously missed, disappearing for a moment before reappearing with one of his shirts.
Rin quickly looked down, remembering she was still so exposed, and placed her arms over her. The giggles had subsided when she thought of what she must look like to the maid, but started all over again when she thought of Sesshomaru's face.
"Come, apparently it is time to dine." After handing her the shirt, the dog demon turned around and started towards the door.
"Haha….ok Fluffy!" she called while slipping on the oversized shirt. It made up for her own and covered her shorts in the process, she tucked it in a little and then ran after him.
Now it was time to get down to business…
Rin was sitting to the right of Sesshomaru in the biggest dining room-dining hall- that she had ever seen. She could just see her boyfriend entertaining royalty as he sat regally at the head of the table, his chin raised in a haughty manner, as it was now.
Servants had quickly brought out plate after plate of food for her consumption, after taking a moment to pick her jaw up, she noticed they were all her favorite foods. He really did pay an awful lot of attention to her…
She was hesitant to eat, wanting to get to her questions first, but Sesshomaru was staring at her again and silently nodded his head in an affirmative for her to eat. Maybe she could hold off some of this for after the meal?
But then nothing would get done, Rin thought while sighing. It was now or never, and she didn't want to lose her nerve or get…distracted, like before.
"Is something not to your liking, mate?" Sesshomaru asked while sending an icy glare towards the nearest servant, as if it was their fault that she was not eating yet.
"Wha- Oh, no, everything is great, really! I just….um…." Rin tried to sift through the questions scrambling around in her head.
"You reek of hesitation and apprehension, what is it that my bitch requires?" She looked at him, startled at the title, he had caller her his bitch only during more intimate moments.
"I'm not…uh…alright then, Sesshomaru. Um, I was talking to Inuyasha and Kagome, and they were…telling me some things that I would like to discuss with you." She was going to point out that she wasn't his yet, but decided to just leave it alone.
"Did I not ask you if you had all of your inane questions out and done with?" came the swift reply. Rin looked at him, trying to look calm and collected.
"Excuse me, your highness, if my inferior female and human brain feels the need to question you." she shot back, her voice dripping with sarcasm. Jerk.
The infuriating demon growled, his 'I'm not happy' one, and then proceed to grab her petite hand up in his own.
"What questions do you have for this Sesshomaru?" he asked, she could see it in his eyes that it was hinted with a slight sarcasm of his own, but Rin dutifully ignored it and pressed on.
"Well, first off mister, your brother mentioned something about your fathers visit being significant…?" She was hoping that he would tell her about everything without to much prompting on her part. Apparently, it wasn't going to go that way.
"My father enjoys meddling in others affairs, but I would not count it as something with a great significance. I do not enjoy family time, and enjoy my time away from them, though I do hold respect for my father." he mapped out his answer, trying to avoid getting to serious in the discussion, or so it seemed to her.
"Alright…. If you don't want to discuss that, then I'll be more direct. What's this business about meeting with the council and setting a date for our….you know." Rin couldn't help but blush.
The dog demon gave a huff and she noticed his jaw muscle gave a tick. He obviously didn't feel like discussing this, but she was just as irritated with him.
"It is an old tradition my father and the council feel is needed, though I do not feel the need to let anyone interfere with what I want. I will take you when I feel it is right, not them." confident and bold words. Arrogant Jerk.
"Excuse me? There is obviously a certain way to do things, and I haven't even consented to this mate thing, Sesshomaru. I am dating you, yes, but you cant possibly assume that I will just fall into your arms?
"It is what will be, you cannot fight me on this, Rin. You are my bitch, and this is how it is."
Rin took a few deep breaths. It wasn't like she didn't want to…mate with him, per say, she was just getting tired of not being asked about their relationship. Her heart gave a little tug at his possessive remark, but she tried to squash it so she could continue.
"You are Vice-president of the Taisho empire, and I'm sure it's not quite normal to have females turn you away, right Sesshomaru? But I refuse to roll over like that. Hmph." she sniffed while turning her head and grabbing her hand away from him to cross her arms.
She could be just as difficult as him, if she put her mind to it.
"Are you insinuating that you are jealous of my past relationships, Rin?" The great dog demon smirked, not helping his case any.
Rin looked at him through slitted eyes, this was not going as she had planned, and she found herself quite irritated with her boyfriend.
"No, Sesshomaru, that is not what this Rin is saying at all, I am merely angry at the fact that you are not open to sharing things, such as your past relations, with me." she stated, though she was a bit jealous at the thought of anyone else touching him…
He appeared amused at her domineering sense of speech, but his eyes immediately turned serious again, ready to reply.
"It is not something that yout need to know, neither is the information about the meeting with the council, we are on the right track with the courting, and it will continue as such."
"Ooh, that's right, we are already, what, three steps into this thing, and I wasn't even made aware? Did you just plan to be like 'ok we finished the courting, let's mate'?" Rin blushed again, and sank down in her chair.
"You are getting out of line with this Sesshomaru, cease this behavior, Rin, at once." he remained in his chair, looking quite put out with her outburst.
"If this courtship was going right on track, it isn't now! I'm out of here, and don't you follow me until you apologize to me. My requests have not been out of line, but your attitude is.." she mumbled the last part to herself and then stood up.
Rin looked over at the wide eyed servants and smiled graciously, giving thanks, and then proceeded to the door, ignoring the growing growl coming from the demon. See how he would like it if she wasn't so forgiving all the time….
Now if she could only find the main door again before he came after her, she was pissed yes, but it was kind of hard to not give into those hands and lips of his….no no this was not the time to think about that!
"Ugh, stupid dog, can't give me any information when I ask, just orders what he wants done… all sweet when it come to money but emotions, no no Rin nothing for you….just expects me…mating…how can he.." She ranted quietly to herself, the halls all seeming to blend into one another.
Finally, she spotted one of the butlers standing at the end of a hall, watching her like they all seemed to do. Was it really such a shock to see her with Sesshomaru? Ok, so she wasn't the obvious choice, but maybe he could get over it and help her.
"You! You're ordered to give me anything I need, right?" Rin asked the demon, who looked startled at her angry tone of voice and her small stature. Then he bowed respectively and answered in a creaky voice.
"Yes, my lady, and what do you require at this moment?" Good, at least Sesshomaru had made her escape easier. She tried not to let the feel of tenderness, from her boyfriends lengths he went to make her comfortable here, overwhelm her.
"I need someone to take me home, please?" she asked, her sweet nature coming through again.
"I will see what I can do, my lady."
"Please, just call me Rin." the servant gave a vague nod, not really an affirmative, but close enough. He motioned for her to follow him, and she did, as he led her down a series of corridors.
"Lady Rin? Lady Rin! Where are you going, and where is Lord Sesshomaru?" When the demon brought her through a door, one that led to the main door, to her relief. Jaken raced up to her and planted himself in front of her path.
"Why hello, Jaken. Sesshomaru is probably sitting in the dining room, being a sour puss. And I am going home, do you have a driver I could borrow?" She asked while giggling at him.
"Has his lord given you permission to leave, then?" She didn't like the sound of that, permission, but decided to play along.
"Oh, yes. I am tired and would very much like to go home. Please?" Rin asked rather wearily. Sesshomaru could be mad all he wanted, let him strew a bit.
"Right this way, human-I mean, my lady." the helpful servant from before, opened the door from them, and she stepped out onto the front steps. There was a car waiting for her, a limo, and a chauffer holding the car door open.
"Oh my, thank you Jaken!" she bent her head and kissed the little demon on the cheek, giggling again as he squeaked and placed his hand against his cheek.
Rin stepped inside of the car, and nodded to the driver, she glanced back at the house and stuck out her tongue in a childish manner. She knew that it wouldn't be very long until he came after her, though she knew it was far fetched to think he would really apologize, but it was worth it to ruffle his always stiff feathers.
She was bothered by Sesshomaru's behavior, but was more concerned about her own emotions at the moment. Rin shouldn't be so bothered that he wouldn't give her a direct answer, it was just how he was, but it did upset her that Sesshomaru wouldn't act excited about this whole thing.
It was probably the most exciting thing that had ever happened to her, and she was already greatly attracted to Sesshomaru. When Rin thought about it, it was more than a simple attraction.
She could very well be falling in love with the dog demon.
Rin got out of the car when they reached her home, and thanked the driver, climbing up the steps while she contemplated that last sentiment.
With their current fight, Rin realized that most of her anger came from the way her boyfriend treated the mating thing as inevitable, but with no emotional talk to support that claim.
She didn't just want a mate that wanted her because she was his, she wanted him to like her for herself as well. And that started with communication, or at least a better understanding of where each other was coming from and where they were going.
"Sesshomaru, you had better love me at one point…" Rin said to her ceiling." And it would be smart of you to not wait to long to apologize…"
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