I walked onto the moon light bathed balcony, and as I sat in the chair, I could feel Sesshomaru's eyes on me. I pulled my legs to my chest and wrapped my arms around them. I rested my head on the back of the chair, eyes closed, soaking in the cool air on my warm skin and listening to the sounds of the forest below.

I heard a soft thump as Sesshomaru landed a few feet from me, and I felt his eyes watching me. I finally opened my eyes and raised my head to look him in the eyes. "Yes, Lord Sesshomaru?"

The first thing I noticed is that is armor wasn't on, something that didn't happen often. Second, he looked surprised that I had called him 'Lord'. I had unspokenly refused to do such a thing when I had first met him.

Sesshomaru POV

I was quite startled by Cece calling me lord. Though I usually felt angered when my title was not used, I felt a dull pain in my chest from the distance that had come between us, ever since she told me of her past. On an average day, she would bother me at least twice, but today, she had talked to me only once, and didn't really start a conversation of any sort.

"Cece, why are you not being yourself today?" I asked.

"What are you talking about?" she said. That proved she was acting weird. Normally, she would have made a sarcastic comment, but she didn't tonight.

"I mean that ever since you told me about your past, you've been acting weird." I said. All she did was look at the ground and sigh. I crouched beside her and put two fingers under her chin, lifting it so she was looking at me once again.

"Cece, just because people treated you unfairly does not mean I think any less of you." I said, trying to comfort her.

A sudden flashed of anger passed her eyes, but I could still see the pain they was trying to hide. "Of course you would say that! If you told me the truth, I wouldn't have anything to do with you! You're probably disgusted with how I let myself get treated like a real dog! You said it yourself - I'm just a worthless mutt!"

I growled at her and grabbed her chin a little rougher, pulling her out of the chair as I stood up, bringing her with me. "Listen good Cece, you are NOT a worthless mutt. You're beauty, smart, a great cheif, and very powerful. It's not your fault what happened to you in the past, the only thing about your past that disgusts me is how anyone could treat some one as perfect as you like that. And they is nothing you could ever do that would disgust me because I love you!"

I don't know what I was saying or doing, it just slipped out. Then, suddenly, our lips were pressed together, my hand behind her head and the other wrapped around her waist.

Cece Pov

I stood there as Sesshomaru yelled at me, my eyes widening at his sudden outburst. I knew of my fellings for him, but I had never known that he felt the same. My eyes went as wide as diner plates when he kissed me.

'Wait! Is this really happening? Is Sesshomaru really kissing me!' I thought.

I began melting into sesshomaru's kiss, wrapping my arms around his neck, and pressing my lips to his. His grip on my head, which had been a little too rough, loosened slightly, and his grip on my waist tightened slightly. I moved my right hand into his long, silver locks.

I almost jumped when I felt his tongue lick my lips, but I gladly opened my mouth so his tongue could slip in. He our tongue rubbed against one another and we explore each other's mouths. As we pulled away, we just stared each other in the eyes.

I smiled at him and kissed his cheek. "I love you too, Sesshomaru."

"Cece, can I aske why you said that earlier? Is their something you didn't tell me?" he asked.

I felt my throat tighten and I bit my lip. I didn't want to tell him about that. I whimpered lightly and layed my ears back.

"It's okay if you don't want to tell me." he said, using his thumb to rub my cheek.

I smiled again. "Thank you."

I stretched my arms and yawned. Sesshomaru just smirked at me and I almost squeeled when he picked me up bridal style. he walked with me in his arms into my room and toward the bed.

"Sesshomaru?" I said questioningly.

"shh, little one. It's time for bed." he explained. I nodded and layed head on his chest. I felt the cool blankets on my skin as he layed me down, but I sat back up and grabbed his arm. He turned his head to look at me questioningly.

"Uh, Sesshomaru, w-would..you..I-i mean could you.." I trailed off, but somehow he known what I wanted and responded with a slight nod. He went to shut the balcony doors, then came back to sit on the edge of the bed, and took off his shirt.

He layed next to me, pulling me to his chest. "Good night, Sesshomaru."

"Good night little one." His said quietly. I sighed as I fell asleep to the steady rythem of his heart beat.

Next morning

I felt Sesshomaru's warm body still against mine and looked up to see if he was awake yet. His eyes were closed and his chest rise then fell steadily. He looked so peaceful while he was sleeping, I didn't want to wake him up.

"Cece! Are you awake?" I turned my attention to the door and as I listened I heard a light knocking and Rin's sing-song voice. My ears perked up at the sound of her voice. I knew deep in my mind and heart that I thought of Rin as the child I would never have.

"Go on and get her." I heard Sesshomaru's deep, silky voice say. I looked up and saw him smiling at me softly. i smiled back and went to open the door. I let Rin into my room, and when I turned back, Sesshomaru was already gone.

"Cece, can we go play outside today?" she asked.

"If Sesshomaru says we can." I answered.

I got dressed in blue jeans short shorts and a light green t shirts. Instead of my hightops, I wore black combat boots and we walked to Sesshomaru's room together. I knocked on his door and we entered after he we heard a come in from the other side.

After asking, Sesshomaru told us we could only go if he went with us. So, Sesshomaru took Rin to a field a couple miles away while I grabbed a pinic basket and packed a blanket and sandwiches. I followed Sesshomaru's scent and saw him sitting in the shade of a sakura tree while Rin picked flowers. She looked up as I walked into the field and smiled. "Cece, come pick flowers with Rin!" she called.

I set down my basket and ran around the field with Rin. I looked to Sesshomaru occasionally, his eyes always darting away from me, letting me know that I had caught him staring at me. After a while I heard Rin's stomach growl and I couldn't help but laugh.

I spread the blanket and handed a sandwich to Rin, then placed one in front of me. Next, I handed one to Sesshomaru, but he shook his head. I frowned slightly angry, slightly sad. I made the sandwhiches myself, and it wasn't just cold-cuts and cheese. I cooked bacon, and smothered it in a secret sauce my mother had taught me to make before she went crazy.

I was about to put it up when Sesshomaru took the sandwich and ate it in silence. I smiled at him and started eating my own. Later, we went to a small river. I removed my shoes and me and Rin ran around and splashed one another.

Sesshomaru had fallen asleep while leaning against a tree. I snuck closer while Rin watched and when I was close enough, I splashed Sesshomaru with lots of water. He lightly growled at me while moving farther from the river. Rin and me just laughed our asses off.

We got out as the sun began to set, sitting together to watch it color the sky. I leaned back into Sesshomaru's chest, rubbing little Rin's back as she fell asleep.

"Good night Rin." I cooed, shifting her so I could rock her.

"Night, mommy." Rin yawned, half asleep. I froze and stared at Rin.

"Ya know, Sesshomaru, Rin will probably be the closest to a child I'll ever have." I said softly, smiling as I stood, still cradling little Rin.

"And you'll be the closest to a mother she'll have." He responded. I nodded and we walked to the castle together in silence. When we got inside, I headed toward Rin's room, while Sesshomaru gave the basket to a maid. I tucked Rin into her bed quietly, doing my best not to wake her, but her little eyes fluttered open.

"Mommy?" she said, still half asleep.

"Ssshhh, Rin. Go back to sleep." i said softly.

"Will you stay with me until I fall asleep?" she asked sweetly, and I just couldn't refuse.

I craawled onto the bed next to her, watching her fall asleep. When she was finally out, I was half asleep myself, and soon followed her.