Chapter 10:
Sesshomaru closely observed Rin. He had returned her to her house, and lay her on the bed, waiting for her to wake up.
He looked over her, noticing no burns, however he could not take his eyes off the ugly, dark bruise that was on her right cheek. It made his inner being snarl in rage.
He never should have left he alone, but it was the only thing he could do.
To let her go, before he tried to own her life forever.
Rin awoke, with the feeling of ash tickling her throat, making her cough before trying to gasp for air.
She kept this up for what felt like ages, until she felt a hand move to the back of her head, forcing to sit her up, before the feeling of a cool cup touching her lips.
Rin tasted the familiar taste of water, and as she drank, it washed away whatever was preventing her from breathing.
The cup withdrew, and she was laid back down.
Rin forced her eyes open, making out the face above her, and where she was.
Sesshomaru stare down at her, the look of worry on his face.
"S-S-Sess-homaru." Rin managed, before some remains of ash blocked her throat again.
"Shh." He told her.
She did as he said, and waited for her body to calm back down.
His hand began to caress her cheek, where she flinched in pain, where Bankotsu had hit her.
Sesshomaru's hand softened against her cheek, gently running his thumb over the bruise, as if trying to rub it away.
"W-what are you doing here?" Rin asked, her voice slowly getting better.
"I am making sure you are ok." He said, running his hand through her hair.
"Wha-" Rin wanted to ask, before his lips pressed softly against hers.
It was short, and chaste, and he pulled away, only to gently press a kiss onto the bruise.
"I am sorry Rin."
Rin was quiet, still trying to process that he was here, with her.
Her thoughts soon left her when she felt his lips claim hers again. It was deep, and loving.
Rin moaned as she kissed him back, her arms wrapping around his neck, pulling him close.
The kiss lasted for ages, until Rin's body begged for air.
Sesshomaru withdrew from her lips, letting her regain her breath.
Rin sat up as he rose.
"Rin. You need to rest." He told her.
"I'm ok." She said, "I just need a bath, and a change of clothes."
Sesshomaru helped her stand, and even then his arms remained around her, " am sorry that you had to go through this. Through all of this..."
"It's ok. I'm just... Really glad you're here. I... I missed you." Rin said.
"As did I, Rin. I was going check on you, it was then that I could sense your danger, your pain." He caressed her cheek again.
"Well. it's a bruise, it will heal." Rin said before reluctantly pulling away to find a clean pair of clothes in her closet, before heading into her bathroom.
It had taken Rin a couple days before she could get used to the change of being back home, and she almost didn't feel like she was home. Like something was missing.
Rin took off her clothes that were sprinkled with ash, and set them in the bin for laundry.
It was then that she noticed the kimono that Sesshomaru had given her.
She had cleaned it and it hung on one of the towel hooks.
After her shower, cleaning off the filth that the fire had covered her with, she got out, drying herself off, she grabbed the kimono from the hanger, and slipped it on, making her feel somewhat complete. As if this was who she was meant to be.
Taking a deep breath, she left the bathroom, noticing Sesshomaru was not there. So she went into the kitchen to fix some breakfast.
There, was Sesshomaru, looking around the house in mere curiosity.
When she entered the room, he focused on her.
"You kept it?" He asked.
Rin looked down at her kimono before smiling, "Yes. It's kind of nice."
Sesshomaru walked over to her, giving her a look of approval, before pressing his lips to hers.
Rin immediately kissed him back, her lips moving against his in perfect sync.
He pulled away from her for a split second.
"I love you." Rin breathed against him.
His lips met hers again, and he slowly backed her into the fridge, mouth claiming hers in a sense of dominance.
His hands slid down her sides, caressing her waist, pressing her against him, causing her to release a moan.
Their lust was broken by the sound of a ringtone.
Sesshomaru paid no heed to it, whereas Rin tried to find her thoughts to process it.
She hummed against his lips, before slightly moving away, "Sorry." She managed as she moved out of his embrace, and headed over to the phone that had been charging during the night.
It was Kagome.
Rin answered, "Hello?"
"Rin. Are you ok?" She asked worriedly.
"Yeah. Why?" Rin asked.
"Well. I tried to call you earlier and you didn't answer. I thought maybe Sesshomaru took you again." Kagome said.
"No. I'm at home. I just had to take a shower." Rin said.
"Oh. He's not there, is he?" Kagome asked skeptically.
"what? N-no... Ah." Rin's answer was defeated when she felt Sesshomaru behind her, his lips pressing against her neck.
"Right. Ok. Just... Think about what you're doing before you act?" Kagome sounded disturbed, and eager to hang up.
"I will Kagome... Bye." RIn hung up the phone before letting out another moan.
Why was her neck the most sensitive, and pleasuring location.
"Sesshomaru. I was on the phone." Rin managed.
"Yes. And I don't like it when she comes between us." He said as he turned her to face him again.
"Yes, but now she won't be letting this go. She knows, Sesshomaru." Rin said.
"Let her know. Let her know that you are mine." He said mindlessly.
He kissed her again, nearly making her fall back under his spell.
Reluctantly, Rin pulled away, "I have to work today."
Sesshomaru stared at her, a hint of confusion in his eyes.
"Yeah. I'm making up for all those lost hours back when you held me captive." Rin explained.
Sesshomaru sighed, "I really don't want you going out there. Not until I have finished off the rest of the band of five."
"Well. Maybe you can do that while I'm at work." Rin said.
"It's not that easy, Rin. They are smart, and will hide until the most unexpected time to strike, and that could end up exactly like last night." He said.
Rin sighed, "Well. I'll have Kagome drive me home. Plus here I work, I'm sure they wouldn't want to make a scene in front of a bunch of humans. I'll be extra careful. I promise."
Sesshomaru still stared at her with disbelief, he was very protective of her right now, because of the instinct that she was mean to be his mate, which made the bond stronger than ever.
He reluctantly accepted.
Rin smiled at him, and gave him a gentle kiss before moving away to make breakfast.