"I will not let her out of my sight, I promise" Ginta said. We drove home and Ginta stayed outside my window and watched for danger. I did my homework and took a shower, I got dressed in a white tank top and matching pants. I looked outside and saw Sesshomaru standing under the tree next to my window; I smiled at the thought of him watching over me. A small thud came from my closet that got my attention, I turned to look but I just ignored it. I turned back to the window to watch Sesshomaru, but I couldn't see him anymore. All of a sudden arms came around me and tightened so hard it was hard to breathe.
"Let go of me" I said knowing that these arms around me were not Sesshomaru's or any one in my family.
"No, I will not, you are mine now and always." Naraku said
"Shit, I am not yours and never will be. GET OFF ME" I yelled then his hand covered my mouth. I elbowed him in the stomach, and I ran for the door, but I was thrown to the floor just as I reached the door knob. I scrambled to my feet, but as soon as I reached my feet I got a punch in the face, and I fell on top of my bed. As he came closer, I rose both my feet and I kicked him out of the way. I stood up and realized that I would not be able to reach my door without him catching me, so I ran for my closed window. I dove through the window and I grabbed the tree branch, I let go of the branch when I saw Naraku reach for me. I fell to the ground, suddenly there were arms around me and I jerked away until I realized it was Sesshomaru. I looked up at the window and Naraku was gone, I tried to get up, but I was unaware I sprained my ankle and had several cuts and bruises. Sesshomaru helped me up and into the house.
"What happened?" Sesshomaru asked as my mom and brothers cleaned up the cuts and Bankotsu healed my ankle.
"Naraku was hiding in my closet and he jumped me. The only way I could get away was jumping through a closed window. He was still there when I landed" I said as Sesshomaru raced off. I couldn't tell him all the details I saw the anger in his face and I knew he would kill Naraku and anyone else who got in his way. I could hear Sesshomaru running up the stairs and into my room, but nothing else. A short time later Sesshomaru was back, and he was at my side looking at a fresh bruise that was forming on my cheek I could see more rage building up on his face. He stayed with me throughout the night, but made no advances.
The next day, I arrived at school in jeans, high heeled boots, and a black tank top.
"Rylie, can you walk to the cafeteria alone? I have to take care of something with Ginta, I will meet you there." Sesshomaru said behind me.
"No, go ahead I will see you there." I said. I walked to the cafeteria for lunch.
I heard someone walking behind me, and I started walking faster. Someone pushed me into the lockers, which knocked me to the floor. I looked up and saw Naraku, glaring at me. Naraku kicked me in the stomach and punched me in the back. I struggled to get to my feet, but he kicked me back to the ground. Anger swelled up in my body and I threw an energy blast out of my hands, throwing him across hall and into the lockers and to the floor. I stood up and ran towards the cafeteria; Naraku grabbed my hair and pulled hard. I whispered to my brothers in my head, "I'm in the hall in front of the cafeteria, I need your help. HURRY." Naraku dragged me a few feet and let go, Sesshomaru came out of nowhere and ran right into Naraku knocking him to the ground, Naraku got up and ran off with my brothers right behind him. Sesshomaru was at my side in an instant; he put his arms around me and helped me walk into the cafeteria.
"You really scared me, I heard the fear in your brother's voice when he said your name so I came running" Sesshomaru said when he saw the confused look on my face. Sesshomaru took me home and kissed me on the cheek when we walked into my room, he still made no other advances.
I went to bed smiling, I slept free of nightmares for the first time in two years. I woke early; I took a shower and dressed in a black mini skirt with black spandex pants under it, tennis shoes, and a red v-neck shirt. I started for the door but stopped suddenly when I smelled cologne that I hated; I quickly looked around but found no one around. I walked outside and Sesshomaru was waiting next to his truck, but I could still smell the cologne and it was getting stronger.
"What are you thinking about?" I asked as I leaned up against the truck next to Alan.
"I was just wondering if I could kiss you without wanting to mate you right here." Sesshomaru said as I stared at him. I couldn't say anything. He reached his hand up and stroke my cheek. I closed my eyes, I felt him move so I opened my eyes and saw that he moved closer to me. His hand never left my cheek, I closed my eyes as he moved inches from my face, and I could smell his sweet breathe. I lifted my head a little, I heard him catch his breath, I felt his lips graze mine, and I pushed our lips together. He kissed me softly, and then the kiss became urgent and intense. Sesshomaru broke the kiss, he jumped back and his breathing was uneven.
"I'm sorry I didn't mean to push you like that" I said as I looked at the ground.
"Don't feel sorry, I have wanted to do that for so long, but I wasn't sure how to do it, you helped me and now it won't be so hard next time" he said and he smiled.
