AN: Sooo...it's been awhile. Yeah, this has been half finished on my computer for a while and I just got the chance to finish and post it. Hope ya'll like it. Fair warning it's a little long. Enjoy!
Promise
"Don't cry, Rin." Sesshomaru wiped at the tears trailing down her cheek.
"But I don't want you to go." She hiccupped and sniffed slightly.
"I don't want to go but I have to Rin or I can't keep my promise." He offered a small smile, doing his best to reassure her.
"You're promise?" Rin blinked her large brown eyes up at her golden eyed friend.
"Yeah, the promise I made to marry you." His smile grew when her cheeks tinted slightly.
"Oh, right." She giggled before frowning again. "When will you be back?"
"I don't know but I will come back for you. When my training is finished I'll come back and take you as my bride."
Her eyes sparkled at his words. "You promise you won't forget me?"
"I promise, Rin. I've known you since you were born, there's no way I will forget you." He cupped her cheek and leaned closer. They stared at each other for a moment before he placed a quick but hesitant kiss on her lips.
Rin gasped, her hand fluttering to her lips. "Sesshomaru?"
"That is proof of my promise. I will come back for you. Will you wait for me?" His eyes suddenly flashed with worry.
"I promise, Maru." She smiled, jumping to wrap her arms around his neck. "I will wait forever."
They pulled apart so they could smile brightly at each other for another long moment. Eventually they parted and he walked away. She watched from underneath the sakura tree until he faded away.
Rin slowly blinked open her eyes and sat up, a smile curving her lips as the remembered emotions lingered. She'd had that dream again. The sad yet happy memory of her best friend leaving. As she clung to the memory from eight years ago there was no hiding her huge smile. Finally, after all these years, that promise made between two young friends was being fulfilled. She was going to be able to marry Sesshomaru!
"You're exceedingly happy this morning, Rin-chan." The feminine chuckle caused the young girl still in bed to turn towards her open door.
"I have good reason to be, Kagome-chan." Rin giggled and threw the blankets off her legs so she could stand. With a moan se stretched the last of her sleep from her body and headed to the bathing chamber, Kagome following.
"Oh, and why is that, My Lady?" Kagome flashed a grin when Rin wrinkled her nose at the title.
"Don't call me that, servant." She shot back with an equally teasing tone. "And you know very well why I'm in such a grand mood."
Kagome chuckled again as Rin began to brush out her hair. Though the blue eyed woman was her personal maid, she knew that Rin like to do things for herself. While within the confines of the young lady's rooms they were allowed to simply be the friends they had always been. A smile graced Kagome's lips as she waited for her friend to finish her morning bath.
Even though Rin was the daughter of a high lord, she never saw herself above others. She was kind hearted and caring to all creatures. She seemed to think constantly of others before herself and was viewed as a precious jewel in the eyes of the town's people. And her outer beauty was only an added bonus to the beauty within the petite package. Over all she was a true angel and she was finally getting her wish granted.
It took about an hour to get Rin dressed after her bath. The young woman could not stop fidgeting and talking about the meeting that was to happen. It had been eight years since she last saw her first love and now she was going to meet him again…as her groom. So, in honor of him, Kagome opted to dress her best friend in a silk blue gown, decorated in carnations and silver. She quickly twisted the long ebony locks into an intricate braid that left some of it flowing down Rin's back. Once finished, and at her request, a light dusting of make-up was applied, the two left her rooms.
"Rin, would you stop fidgeting?" Kagome hissed under her breath as they walked down the corridor. Her friend kept tugging at her dress, wringing her hands, patting her hair, and biting her lip. All the twitchy movement was making Kagome nervous.
"I'm sorry Kags, but I'm so nervous." Rin groaned, snapping her hands to her sides.
"Oh, stop it, there's nothing to worry about. Obviously he remembers you or else he wouldn't have wanted this arrangement." Kagome pointed out with a smile.
"Yes, that's true but…what if he doesn't really care for me anymore?" Rin sighed and slowed her pace. They still had a while before their guests were to arrive. "It has been eight years, he's probably changed. Maybe he's only doing this because our fathers want him to? It has been a few years since his last letter."
Kagome bit her lip at her friend's words. They made sense and she would be lying if she said it had never accrued to her. But the idea never lasted for more then a minute after she remembered how the two of them were. She'd known Rin since they were children, best friends from the moment they met, and knowing Rin meant knowing Sesshomaru. Even though they were kids and he was two years older, there was no mistaking the look of love he constantly gave the younger girl when she wasn't looking. He even went off to become stronger for her. How could he not still love her?
"Enough talking like that." Kagome chided, hands resting on her hips as she stared down at the petite woman. They had stopped in the middle of the hall and thankfully were alone. "Now, you listen to me. I have known you both for too long to let you even consider that. Even as children who knew nothing about being in love anyone could tell that Sesshomaru loved you and still does. He left so he could prove himself worthy of you and has not given up. Now, after eight years, he's finally coming back and keeping his promise. You've loved him all this time, why can he have done the same."
The last part wasn't a question, but a statement and it was what Rin needed to hear. She smiled brightly at her friend before hugging her. "Thank you, Kagome, that was what I needed to hear."
"Glad I could help." She grinned briefly. "Now, let's get you to breakfast. There's still stuff you have to do before the Takahashi's arrive."
Rin nodded and they began their way back down to the dinning room. Then Rin grinned mischievously, shooting Kagome a look out of the corner of her eye. The dark brunette frowned in confusion at the look.
"I just realized something." Rin's voice took on a taunting note. "The entire Takahashi family is coming for the wedding tomorrow."
Kagome just nodded, still not understanding the look.
"That means Inuyasha will be here." That had the slightly older woman blushing and Rin laughing.
It was many hours later before Rin and Kagome found themselves standing in the grand hall of their home, awaiting the entrance of the visiting family. Both girls were anxious to see their long time friends, bouncing slightly while still trying to remain poised. Sai, Rin's father, couldn't help but chuckle at the look on his daughter's face.
"Relax, my dear." He whispered, placing a hand on her shoulder. "You have nothing to worry about."
"I know, papa." Rin offered her bright smile. "It's just been so long and I'm excited to see them again." 'Well, mostly just Sesshomaru.'
His smile widened at her words and he turned back to watching the entrance. Her words had just put his mind at ease about the decision he had made with Taisho. But, he was still worried about her reaction. After all his Rin may be gentle and kindhearted but she could be just as passionate and angry as any woman when faced with such a situation.
"Rin?" He called softly, the smile on his face dropping a touch when she faced him, big brown eyes wide in curiosity. "There is something I must tell you."
"What is it, papa?"
"Rin, I-"
His words were cut off as the sound of a trumpet filled the room and the doors opened. A young boy, around eleven hurried in. He bowed before the Lord and his daughter. "My lord?"
"What is it, Shipp ō?" Sai asked with a sigh.
"The Lord Takahashi and family have arrived." He flashed a wide grin at the two, eye twinkling in mischief.
"Let them in." Sai commanded with a wave of his hand, sending the boy running back to the closed doors. The people occupying the grand room watched as the guards opened the doors…revealing the most beautiful family the land had seen.
In the front of the group was Taisho Takahashi, the 'Inu' Lord, aptly named for the fact that he was a great inu-yōkai. He, like most powerful demons, was extremely handsome with his tall frame and strong features, jagged blue strips on his cheeks, long natural silver hair, and deep golden eyes. To his right, arm hooked in his, was his lovely human mate, Lady Izayoi. Considered one of the greatest beauties of the lands, and a princess, she had skin as pale as the moon with a head full of very long raven black hair and kind, soft light brown eyes. Her smile was always warm and welcoming, reminding Rin of her own mother.
To the other side of Izayoi, dressed in red, stood their youngest son, Inuyasha. He was a perfect mixture of his parents. Eyes and hair the exact color of his father while his features took a much softer tone, giving him his mother's nose. Not too feminine but enough to be considered adorable, especially with the twin dog ears on his head. Despite his human blood and features, Inuyasha was just as strong as any demon and was not afraid to prove it.
To the left of Taisho, however, was what caught Rin's eager gaze. An almost exact replica of his father, Sesshomaru was even more beautiful then she remembered. He was slightly leaner than Taisho but no less powerful. The only differences between the two were the twin magenta marks on his cheeks and the blue crescent moon on his forehead. Well, those and the hardness in his gaze. While Taisho's golden gaze was warm and inviting, Sesshomaru's was cold and distant, uncaring.
That didn't stop Rin's heart from fluttering when she saw him. At least until she saw the woman standing slightly behind and next to him. She, given her ruby eyes, was clearly a demoness. A very beautiful demoness with black hair and plump lips, as well as a woman's body that Rin wished she had. Just like Sesshomaru, the demoness with feathers in her hair stared around in an uncaring nature, tapping her closed fan against her chin.
"Taisho, my friend!" Sai called as he descended the short steps of the pedestal to meet the demon.
"Ah, Sai, it has been too long." Taisho responded with a grin, breaking from his family to grip the human male's arm. "I trust you have been well?"
"Quite, quite. And you?"
"Never better." Taisho laughed with a wink as he took Izayoi's hand, the woman blushed prettily at his words. "You remember my mate, Izayoi?"
"One could never forget one as beautiful as you, Lady Izayoi." Sai complimented as he bowed over her offered hand.
"You flatter my Lord Sai." She smiled and bowed her head.
"But that does not make my words less true." Sai's smile was mischievous before flashing to the young man to her right. "My word, this can not be young Inuyasha. The last time I saw you, you did not even reach my hip and were running from the girls who were trying to touch your ears."
Inuyasha blushed at his words and grumbled, crossing his arms. "I'd rather not remember that torture." As Sai laughed, the half-demon looked up to the platform and nearly gasped when he saw Kagome, hiding partially behind Rin.
Rin felt her friend squeeze her shoulder and gasp when she caught Inuyasha's eye. She couldn't help but smirk at her closest friend. Kagome blushed brightly and bowed her head. Rin almost laughed. However her attention was drawn back to her father as he approached the other male demon.
"Ah, Sesshomaru, my how you have grown." He said with his welcoming smile as he held out his hand. "Even as a mere human I can feel the power and strength you have gained. You have achieved your goals?"
"Nearly." Sesshomaru shook the offered hand, his gaze still bored, though they flashed at Rin for a moment.
"Good, good." Sai nodded and turned his gaze to the demoness standing near Sesshomaru. "And who is this lovely lady you have brought along?"
"This is Kagura the Wind Demoness." Sesshomaru answered, offering his hand to the female. She took it and stepped up to bow before the human lord. "She is my…companion."
The hesitation and word had Rin's heart freezing. What did he mean by 'companion?' Were they together or was she merely someone he found useful to keep around? It took everything she had to keep her breathing regulated and her heartbeat normal. Should she allow them to fluctuate the ones with demon blood in the room would know.
"It is an honor to meet you, Miss Kagura." Sai replied politely as he kissed the top of her hand.
"Like wise, my Lord." Even the demoness' voice was beautiful. Rin felt her heart sink further and had to consciously keep her shoulders from dropping.
"I am pleased you all could make it." Sai said as he returned to stand before Taisho. He turned slightly with a large smile and held out his hand. "Come, Rin, greet our guests."
Rin forced her body to move so that she stood beside her father and bowed before the visiting family. "Welcome Takahashi family, it is an honor to see you again."
"This cannot be little Rin." Taisho spoke as he stared at her. "Where is the little one with large eyes that would follow my son everywhere? The child who donned boy clothing so she could join the boys in their games?"
"She is here, Lord Taisho…though, donning boy clothing and following boys is such a rarity now." Rin offered a warm smile that was returned to her.
"You have indeed grown, Rin." Izayoi stepped up to her. "You are a true beauty. An image of your mother at your age."
"Thank you." Rin blushed at her words. Having heard them many times but never used to them.
"It is hard to believe you have not been wed yet." Izayoi said in a thoughtful tone.
Rin's blush deepened and her eyes shot to Sesshomaru for a second before looking down at her feet. He was staring at her, eye flashing brightly with heat.
"Ah, but that issue shall be taken care of tomorrow." Taisho spoke with a wide grin.
"Huh?" Rin frowned up at him then her father.
"That is why they have returned, my dear." Sai said with a hopeful smile.
"What?" Her frown deepened in confusion. 'What was he saying?'
"The Takahashi family is here to celebrate your marriage. You marriage to their son." He chuckled as he clapped Inuyasha on the shoulder
"WHAT?" Both Rin and Inuyasha called, the hanyō clearly louder than the girl.
The last thing Rin remembered was feeling so stunned and hurt and seeing the slightly wide eyes of her oldest and closest friend. Then everything went black as she fell back, fainting from the news.
Rin slowly and groggily blinked her eyes open, her consciousness not wanting to fully return. With a groan she slowly sat up and looked around. Somehow she'd ended up in her room. It took a moment before she remembered what had happened. The Taisho family had visited. She'd seen Sesshomaru and his…companion. Her father announced her engagement to Inuyasha.
Wait…her engagement…to…Inuyasha?
Instant awareness hit her once that realization set in. No, no, no! This was not happening to her. She wasn't supposed to be engaged! When had her father decided this? And why Inuyasha? He knew she was in love with Sesshomaru. Suddenly she found it hard to breathe.
"Easy, Rin-chan." The soothing familiar voice of her best friend sounded to her right. "Deep breaths."
"Kagome?" Rin turned to look at the blue-eyed woman. "Please tell me it was all a dream."
The sadness that instantly filled Kagome's eyes told her everything. "It's not a dream."
"Oh…Kami…" Rin breathed. "This can't be happening. Why did father do this?"
"I don't know, Rin-chan." Kagome sighed and placed a hand on her friend's shoulder. "But the…wedding is tomorrow evening."
Rin could hear the hurt and pain in Kagome's voice as she said the word 'wedding.' This was so unfair! To all of them. Kagome was in love with Inuyasha, not Rin. She should be the one getting married to the hany ō, not Rin. Then again, it should have been Rin standing besides Sesshomaru, not Kagura. But that was another matter, right now there was something she could do.
"I won't do it." She said with a strong voice.
"What?" Kagome shot her head up to stare in shock at the slightly younger woman.
"I won't go through with the wedding. I won't marry Inuyasha." She smiled brightly at her friend and took her hands. "I will not hurt my best friend. You love him, Kagome-chan, not me. You should be the one to marry him."
"But, Rin…I can't." Tears formed in Kagome's eyes. "I'm a servant and he's the son of a lord. This marriage is a union between your families."
"I don't care." Rin was set on her decision. "I won't marry him."
"Yes you will!" Kagome nearly shouted, shooting to her feet. "Listen to me Rin, this is something you have to do. For your family, your country, and your people. You are the princess and you must marry a strong man to help you rule. Tomorrow you will walk down that isle and marry Inuyasha."
"But what about you?" Rin protested, tears starting to gather in her own eyes.
"Forget about me. You have the chance to make a powerful union. Do this, Rin. I will survive and so will you." Kagome dropped onto the edge of the bed, her tears starting to fall. "I-I will g-get over him."
"Oh, Kagome-chan." Rin whispered, wrapping her arms around her friend's shoulders, her own tears falling as well. "You're not alone."
With that both girls held each other as they let their tears fall. They cried for what felt like hours over the loss of their hearts. After all, they had been in love with the Taisho brothers for many, many years and now they were both losing them.
It was well past sunset when the young women dried their eyes and Kagome left her lady to ready for bed. Rather then change into her nightgown, Rin went to her balcony to help clear her slight headache from all the tears she'd shed. The night air was cool and crisp, spreading over her like a cooling balm. She rested her arms against the railing and released a deep breath, staring out into the night.
A sudden movement below her caught her attention. Frowning she looked down to see someone with long dark hair running from the palace and into the forest. A moment later another figure followed, this one with even longer silver hair and…two little points on the top of his head.
'Inuyasha?' Rin thought with a frown, her eyes shooting back to the first figure. She watched as the person stopped just outside of the entrance to forest and turned to face the half-demon.
"Sit!" It was soft but Rin could clearly hear the command, instantly recognizing the other person. She watched Inuyasha slam face first into the ground and Kagome run into the forest. A soft smile tugged at Rin's mouth at the memory of the beads around Inuyasha's neck. He'd always terrorize Kagome when they were children and Kaede, Kagome's grandmother, was tired of her granddaughter crying so much. So the older woman created the spell on the beads that with a single command by Kagome, Inuyasha would be forced into submission. It was amazing that even after all these years the spell still worked.
The princess watched the hanyō push himself back up, only hearing broken pieces of his curse, before he sprinted into the forest after the hurt woman. Rin sighed as she watched him disappear. She felt so sad and ashamed because of their situation. Those two really deserved each other.
A heavy sigh forced its way from deep within her, her shoulders dropped. Closing her eyes she turned from her balcony and headed to her washroom to get ready for bed. She went about the normal routine of washing her face, brushing her teeth and hair, and changing into her sleeping gown. With another sigh she replaced her brush on her vanity and turned to her bed. After making sure her lights were all out she climbed under the covers and laid back against her pillow.
Sleep evaded her however. Her mind could not shut down, instead it kept the thoughts of tomorrow forefront in her mind. Reminding her of what she had to do and what she didn't want to do.
"This isn't fair." She whispered to her dark ceiling before rolling onto her side. "Why couldn't Sesshomaru just remember his promise?" Tears were beginning to build behind her eyes, threatening to spill out. However, a sudden tapping shocked them away.
Frowning she looked to her balcony doors. A dark figure was standing on the outside, gently tapping at the window. Unsure what to do she stood and moved to the door, what she saw was a shock. Sesshomaru stood on her balcony, patiently waiting for her to open the door to him. She paused for a moment before opening the glass doors.
"What are you doing here?" She questioned before letting him in.
"This Sesshomaru was worried for you." He responded, simply staring at her.
Rin narrowed her eyes and crossed her arms. "And this could not wait until morning?"
"No." was his simple response before he stepped closer to her. On reflex Rin stepped back, trying to still her heart.
Desperate to keep her emotions under control she turned away from the demon prince, refusing to look at him. "Well, I'm fine. You can leave now."
"So desperate to be rid of this Sesshomaru, are you Rin?" He asked from his place just inside the room.
"Given that it is inappropriate for a man to enter a lady's room in the middle of the night, especially a taken lady's, yes, I am desperate to be rid of you." She shot back, not looking at him. The wind gusted through her open door, causing her to shiver and rub her hands over her bare arms.
Sesshomaru saw this and quietly shut the door before stalking up behind her, placing his hands on her upper arms. Rin jumped slightly and tried to step out of his hold but he refused to let her go. Instead he pulled her close, lowering his mouth to her ear.
"You are not taken yet." He whispered.
Rin shuttered at the sensation of his breath brushing against her neck. Heat flushed through her entire body. She could feel his entire body pressed against hers, engulfing her entire form. The warmth from his breath against her ear caused her to shutter again, scattering her thoughts. Then she felt his lips press lightly into her neck. She gasped and, for a moment, tilted her head to allow him better access. Until she remembered what was happening tomorrow.
"Stop!" She breathed and stepped from his hold, turning to face him with a burning face. Her hand fluttered to where he'd kissed her, the sensation still there. "Wh-what are you doing?"
Sesshomaru smirked at her and stepped closer. She instantly stepped back. That had him narrowing his eyes in annoyance, so in one stride he closed the distance between them, caging her in his arms. He pulled her flush against his body and lowered his face until his lips were a breath away from hers and finally answered her question. "What I want."
She gasped just before his lips covered hers. Instantly her brain shut down and her body froze, but only for a moment. In one heartbeat to the next she was kissing him back as best she could. Her entire body was burning from the intensity of the kiss and his touch. When his tongue licked at her full bottom lip she couldn't help but moan. He answered with a growl, the rumble startling her into opening her mouth and allowing his tongue in.
Never had she imagined a kiss could be so thrilling. She moaned again as his tongue sought hers, leading it into a dance. Her hands lifted to desperately grab at the white kimono top he wore, doing her best to keep from collapsing under the onslaught of pleasure she was feeling. It was becoming too much and her lungs were beginning to burn but she didn't want to stop.
'I never believed that kissing Sesshomaru could be like this.' She somehow managed to think when he pulled back slightly to allow her to breathe. 'I want to do this every day.' That thought brought back a reminder, once again, of tomorrow.
Before she could say anything, Sesshomaru was claiming her lips once again. He was ruthless as he plundered her open mouth, desperately seeking the depths within. Rin could do little more then gasp and tighten her grip on his shoulders, wanting to pull him closer but she knew she couldn't. With every ounce of strength she possessed she pushed at his chest, pulling her mouth from his with a strangled cry of, "No."
Sesshomaru refused to let her go, releasing a deep growl he began to attack her neck. Her gasp turned into a heady moan as he sucked at the smooth flesh, nipping slightly and licking away the sting. She tasted just like he'd imagined she would and he couldn't get enough. Wanting more, he allowed one of his hands to snake downward and gab her rounded bottom, pulling her even closer to his aching groin. Again she gasped, her nails digging into his top as her grip tightened even further.
Gods, he couldn't wait anymore, he needed her.
Lifting his head slightly he moved his mouth so he could nip at her ear, sucking the lobe slightly. In a husky voice he let her name purr from his lips. "Rin."
She nearly collapsed at the sound of her name spoken so sensually and seductively. In fact, if he didn't have such a strong grip on her, she would have fallen. Then his tongue found a certain spot behind her ear that did have her knees giving out on her.
"Sesshomaru!" She gasped, tilting her head slightly.
He chuckled at the sound of his name, so full of desire and longing. He wanted to hear it again. Too bad she had taken the opportunity his distraction had given to pull back as far as she could in his arms. His amber eyes took in her flushed appearance; her pink cheeks, swollen red lips, hooded eyes. She was so beautiful. Then he noticed the hurt and pain shinning within her pleasure glazed eyes. Why was she in pain?
"Rin?" He questioned, cupping her cheek with his large hand.
The princess stared up at the man she loved, shocked by the amount of lust and desire she saw within his golden gaze. He looked like a predator ready to devour his prey; eyes bright and glowing, mouth parted slightly to control his breathing, face ever so slightly flushed. If he looked like a predator then there was no doubt she looked like his prey. It was almost too much for her resolve.
"Leave." She somehow managed to breathe, looking away from his captivating gaze so she could kick start her brain.
Sesshomaru frowned, unsure if he'd heard correctly. "What?"
"I said leave." She said in a firmer voice, still trying to control her heartbeat and breathing. She had to get out of his hold or else she would crumble.
He blinked down at the woman in his arms in shock. She wanted him to leave? What was going on? She should have been ecstatic the moment he stepped foot into her room. Instead the woman who'd haunted his dreams since he could remember was turning him away. No, this would not do. He was the son of the great inu-yōkai and a powerful yōkai in his own right, no woman should be turning him away. Especially not this one!
"No," he growled dangerously, tightening his arms around her to bring her closer. Rin gasped at his word and snapped her head up to look back at him. The whites of his eyes were beginning to turn red at his anger and he allowed her to see them, allowed her to know she was pushing him too far. "This Sesshomaru will not leave until I have received what I want."
Before Rin could utter a response his mouth was over hers again, rough and demanding, and she was hoisted into the air. Her mind was spinning under the onslaught of the kiss so much that she wasn't aware they had moved until she was tossed onto her mattress. She bounced slightly from the force she landed with but quickly composed herself so she could sit up slightly and stare in shock at the demon standing at the foot of her bed.
She stared in fear as he allowed his Mokomoko to fall to the floor so he could shrug out of his kimono top, tossing it carelessly to the side, before toeing off his shoes. Once those were removed he quickly removed the yellow sash about his hips, leaving him in only his white hamakas. Rin felt her face burning brightly as she couldn't help but stare at his bare chest and stomach. He was too magnificent in her opinion that it distracted her so much she nearly missed him crawling onto her bed. With a squeak Rin scooted back towards her pillows before attempting to roll off her bed. His hand on her ankle stopped her, yanking her underneath him in one pull.
"You are not going anywhere this night, princess." He growled, positioning his body fully over hers and trapping her with his arms and legs.
"Wh-why are you d-doing this?" Rin whispered, almost afraid to speak as she stared into his nearly red eyes.
Sesshomaru gave her a feral smirk, lowering his face to hers until they were merely an inch apart. "Because, you are mine to have." Then his mouth was over hers, once again claiming and devouring it until she was reduced to a mass of goo.
Rin couldn't believe what she'd heard. He thought of her only as a possession. Something he wanted before his brother had it. This wasn't how she wanted him to come to her. She wanted him to want her, to love her. But that wasn't the case. Tears began to form in her eyes as the realization set in. She was just a conquest for him to take before tossing her aside. Once again she pushed at his chest, desperately wanting him to get off her.
Sesshomaru felt her hard push on his shoulders but didn't pull back until he smelled the tears leaking from her eyes. That had him pulling back in surprise so he could look down at her. Her eyes were squeezed shut as, in fact, the salty liquid fell from the corners. Why was she crying? Had he hurt her in his haste?
"Rin?" He spoke her name softly, kissing the tears from her skin. "Why do you cry? Do you truly not wish for this?"
"Not like this." She whispered, covering her eyes with her hands. "Not just so you can have the satisfaction of taking my innocence."
Once again, Sesshomaru found himself frowning in confusion. "What are you talking about?"
"I'm talking about this!" She snapped, slapping her hands against his shoulders to push him away from her as she opened her eyes to glare at him. He didn't move even an inch. "I am to be married tomorrow and my husband shall be the one to claim me. You are merely here to take possession of something that you should never have. Go and leave me be! Go to your wind witch and have your fun." Her tears were now flowing from her eyes as she glared into his stunned face. "I am not for you to have."
Still Sesshomaru did not move, his mind was trying to understand what she was thinking. Then he thought about her words. My husband…something he'll never have. That explained everything and he fully understood her thoughts and why she pushed him away. He couldn't help but smirk down at her as she continued to try and push him away.
"Rin," once again he lowered his face to her neck, pinning her arms between their bodies so she couldn't hit him or push him away. "I have no witch, wind or otherwise." He licked at the underside of her jaw as he spoke.
"Your demoness, then." Rin tried not to moan as he nipped at the sensitive flesh of her neck.
"I have no demoness." He responded, moving up to nibble at her earlobe. "And as for your husband," he chuckled into her ear, his hot breath sending shivers down her spine. "He will not care if you have been taken by this Sesshomaru."
Rin gasped at the audacity of his words. She was a princess! And a princess was to remain pure until the night of her wedding where her husband was to be the only one to ever touch her. That is often the promise made when a princess is to be wed; that she is a virgin. With a growl of her own she managed to push him back a little so she could meet his eyes. "It matters not what you say. I am a princess and I will uphold the honor I have. I do not wish for this."
He smirked again and lifted his hand so he could run his fingers down her cheek. "Virgin or not, tomorrow will still produce the same result. And I am unwilling to back down." His hand trailed down her neck to her collar then rested over her heart. "You claim to not wish for this yet your heart tells another story. As does your body." To prove his point he moved his hand further south and squeezed her breast gently but firmly.
Rin gasped at the sensation of his grip on her breast, her head tossed back slightly. Shockwaves of pleasure radiated from his touch, causing her heart to accelerate. The heat in her belly increased and she suddenly felt herself going slick between her legs. With wide eyes she watched as Sesshomaru closed his eyes and took a deep inhale.
"Yes," he hissed out, his smirk widening as he opened his eyes and faced her again. "Your body is defiantly saying another thing." His hand released her breast to ghost over her stomach so he could cup her sex, right through her nightgown.
She gasped again, her fingers tightening on his shoulders to help keep her grounded. His touch felt so good she couldn't push him away. And then he started to rub her and she was lost. How could just a simple action cause her throw her head back and moan in ecstasy?
"You see, Rin." He purred into her neck as he applied a little more pressure to his strokes. "Your body craves this. I can smell your desire, so sweet and addicting." He shifted his hand so he could reach under her gown and touch her panty covered core. "You are already so wet."
"No," she breathed as she squeezed her eyes shut, trying to hold onto her fracturing thoughts. This wasn't right but it felt too good to stop. "I…I don't…" she was cut off as she moaned louder. His touch was becoming too much.
"See, you are already so close." He chuckled as he sucked at her neck and upper chest. "How often did you imagine this, me touching you like this? And yet you try to deny your obvious want." He increased his strokes, sensing her release was coming.
"N-no…I…I can't…" She gasped and moaned, her hips bucking in time with his movements. "T-tomor…row…"
"Forget about it." Sesshomaru whispered into her ear, pressing his finger into her cloth covered clit. "Think only of now and this. Come for me and let me have you."
Rin cracked open her eyes so she could see his face. His eyes were bright with passion and longing. Desire and lust turned them into melted amber she could never look away from. Her body tightened even more as she stared into his intense, burning gaze. She saw a brief flash of something that was her undoing.
"Come." He breathed, pressing a little harder.
And she did. She threw her head back, arching her body into his, as the pressure in her belly exploded. Her nails dug into his shoulders as her vision went white and her body went numb. Her mouth opened to release a scream but his mouth covered it, swallowing the sound. As the pleasure from her release slowly faded Rin sagged in Sesshomaru's hold, breaking from his mouth to try to desperately catch her breath.
Sesshomaru smirked down at her flushed face. The look of pure bliss in her hooded eyes caused a flare of male pride within his mind. He swooped down to claim her lips again in a passionate kiss. Rin moaned into his kiss, her arm looping around his neck to help provide leverage to return his kiss. She didn't even care when she found herself pressed against the softness of her mattress. Nothing mattered to her but the man atop her.
They parted for a moment, staring at each other, before they let their desires consume them. His mouth found hers again in a hot, desperate kiss, which she returned with equal vigor. As their mouths dueled their hands couldn't stand still. He greedily tore at her nightgown, uncaring when he actually ripped it, and tossed it aside. She tugged at the tie of his hamakas, eventually loosening it so she could push the white cloth down his hips. They never broke their kiss as he deftly removed his only piece of clothing and quickly ride her of her last piece.
Rin had to turn her head as her lung screamed for air, causing her to pant. Sesshomaru growled low in his throat as he kissed at her jaw then her neck. She gasped as he sucked roughly at her pale throat before moving to her round breasts. His talented tongue flicked at her pert nipple before his mouth settled over it, sucking hard. Her moans became louder as her hand found its way into his hair, the other gripping the soft sheets tightly.
"Ah…Sess…Sesshomaru." She moaned when he relented his teasing only to kiss his way to her other nipple.
With each suck and nip and lick she started to grow louder. The sounds were music to him and he wanted to make them louder. He moaned against her flesh as her hand tightened in his hair, causing her to gasp at the sudden vibrations and buck against him. Deciding to take pitting on the thrashing woman beneath him, Sesshomaru released her nipple with a wet plop, pulling back slightly to get a better look at her face. She was flushed a glowing pink as she panted with her eyes cracked open slightly.
"So beautiful." He whispered too softly for her to hear, his fingers brushing down her cheek to her neck before settling over her heart. The fast rhythm thumping against his palm sent a calming wave over him. All those years away from her, it was hard to believe that he was able to hear that soothing sound again. Humming in contentment he placed a gentle kiss directly over the life-giving organ.
"Sesshomaru?" She asked softly, tilting her head slightly in confusion at his action.
The hand that had been in his hair drifted to cup his cheek. Their eyes locked for a moment before he took her mouth again, rough and demanding. Tongues dueled once again, taking her breath away before he once again kissed his way down her chest again. He licked down her smooth belly, toying with her navel before finishing his journey to his ultimate prize. He stopped at the soft curls his fingers had been playing with not to long ago.
"Rin," he spoke in his deep voice, waiting until she looked at him. "Watch."
Her brown eyes widened as he lifted her legs onto his shoulders, settling back on his hunches. Amber fixed on warm brown as his mouth settled on her core. Rin cried out at the contact, arcing her back more. He growled at the taste of pure Rin before diving in completely. His tongue swiped at her clit before plunging into her tight passage.
Rin cried out again, tossing her head from side to side as pleasure assaulted her. Her hands gripped his head again pushing him closer as she arched more. He continued to assault her core, thrusting his tongue in and out, flicking it against her clit, before sucking and repeating. Her moans continued to grow louder and louder, she actually feared the entire place could hear her. To help quiet her moans she bite her finger, turning her face away from him.
Sesshomaru didn't like that. He growled loudly, nipping her outer lips. She gasped in shock, looking back at him. His eyes were narrowed as he soothed the bite with a long lick. "Do not look away from this Sesshomaru. And do not hide your pleasure."
His growled words had more heat flashing through her, building even more in her belly. The look in his eyes was equally so intense that when he resumed sucking her core she nearly came. He sensed her nearing her end and smirked. Harder then before he thrust his tongue deep into her core, hitting that bundle of nerves that had her head tossing back as she screamed her release. Her sweet liquid rushed into his mouth as her inner walls clinched around his tongue.
Rin gasped for breath as Sesshomaru slowly lowered her legs back to the bed, moving his body so that he was poised over her, held up by his forearms. Once again he took her mouth with his, his tongue seeking hers again. Rin couldn't help but find it extremely erotic to taste herself on his tongue. As that thought flashed through her mind a sudden desire struck her.
As their mouths molded together her hands seemed to move on their own. They started at his shoulders, drifting down his chest, pausing to flick his nipples with her nails. He actually moaned into her mouth which shocked her into pulling back to watch him. His eyes stayed on hers as she repeated her action, receiving the same result. Following that knowledge she continued her trek down his body, her nails and fingertips tracing the hard plains of his abs and stomach, following the V of hips towards the slightly weeping appendage resting at the juncture.
Curiosity got the best of her and she couldn't help but look down. Her eyes grew at the sight of him proudly jutting towards her. He was huge! How was he supposed to fit inside her? Questions bounced around in her skull as she stared at the organ. When it gave a slight twitch under her gaze her own hand twitched. Again her curiosity grew until her hands moved on their own again. The first touch was gentle and soft but enough that she craved more, especially when he gave a low moan. Finding she liked the feel of his velvet covered steel sex and the sound he made, Rin began to experiment.
It took everything within his body to keep Sesshomaru from taking her. Having her small hand wrapped around his painfully hard member was quickly becoming too much. She wasn't doing much, just lightly touching, but he couldn't take it anymore. He'd waited far to long for this and he was at the end of his rope.
"Rin," he groaned as she gave an experimental squeeze, his head dropping to her shoulder as his hips buck slightly. She continued her gentle squeezing and stroking, causing him to moan once again and lick at her flushed skin. This time she gasped and squeezed a little harder in reaction. That was the last straw.
"Enough." He growled, grabbing her hand and removing it from his throbbing member. "I need you now."
Rin's breath caught at the rough words he spoke and the fire in his red tinted amber gaze. The only response she could give was to pull his mouth to hers and initiate another deep kiss. Sesshomaru fully dove into the kiss, causing her body to instantly reignite with desire. Her fingers dove into his hair and tried to pull him even closer. He growled again, his hands grabbing her thighs and spreading them wider as he settled fully between them. With one quick thrust he buried himself deep within her body, swallowing her cry of pain.
He let her break the kiss so she could breath through the pain he'd caused, his lips finding her neck so he could kiss and suck her flesh. It took all his willpower to hold still while she adjusted to him, she was so tight and he'd wanted this for so long, but he would wait until she was ready. In an attempt to distract himself and her, he took one of her breasts into his mouth again and toyed with the nipple. Rin gasped and arched, rocking her lower body against his and causing them both to moan.
"Ses…sho…maru," she moaned as he increased his sucking and gently began to roll his hips.
"Yes, Rin?" His words came out lower and more of a hiss then he intended but he didn't care, everything felt too good at the moment.
"Please…" She gasped and experimentally bucked her hips. "More."
That was all the demon needed before his control snapped. A low, animalistic growl was Rin's only warning before Sesshomaru began to thrust into her harder and faster with each stroke. She was helpless under his onslaught, only able to moan and cry out, her nails digging into his shoulders as she tried to hold onto her sanity. Too much…he was giving her too much yet, it didn't feel like enough.
Rin opened her eyes to stare up at the man she loved, captivated by his demonic beauty. His facial markings were more pronounced against his checks, his fangs elongated and visible through his parted mouth, his hands at her hips had turned into claws. His eyes had turned red with teal irises. This was the demon, full on, the one she should be terrified of, but she only found herself even more aroused. Though his demon was showing, pushing at the surface, his touch was gentle. He was holding back…and she didn't want that.
With a deep thrust he struck that one spot inside her that had her arching off the bed again and digging her nails deeper into his flesh. A low growl emitted from him at the slight pain and he lowered his head to the crook of her neck. Kami, she felt so good around him, squeezing him so tight he didn't know how much longer he could last.
"Please, Sesshomaru." Rin gasped beneath him, bucking her hips in time to his thrusts. Her hands moved from his shoulders to wrap around his waist so she could pull him closer. Going on pure instinct Rin lifted her head so she could take the lobe of his ear between her teeth and nibbled on it. "More."
Her request combined with her action caused great results. Sesshomaru began to thrust harder and faster, going deeper and hitting her spot over and over again. Once again Rin was helpless, unable to do anything but arch her body and hold on for the ride. She was close, so very close.
"I…I'm…" Her words were cut off by his lips claiming hers in a searing kiss. She felt more then heard his continuous growl as his tongue sought out hers and his hips moved faster. When he hit that spot once again, Rin was forced to break the kiss so she could cry out.
Sesshomaru found his perch back in the crook of her neck, nibbling at her earlobe like she had done his. "Come for me Rin." His voice was deep and husky. "Scream my name as you find your end." He gave one last lick across the shell of her ear before he bit down on the junction of her neck and shoulder.
She couldn't hold it back anymore, his words combined with the pleasure/pain of the bite and that last hard thrust of his hips sent her reeling over the edge. His name came from her mouth in a scream of pure bliss as blinding white light covered her vision. Two more thrust and he released her neck to roar out her name, his climax slamming into him and shooting his seed deep within her.
Wave after wave hit them, coursing through one and into the other so fast it was impossible to tell where one started and the other ended. It didn't matter to the couple as they held onto each other, riding out the euphoric result of their actions. Finally, after what felt like hours yet only seconds, the waves died, leaving only the sweat damp, panting bodies of the semiconscious couple.
It took more effort then Sesshomaru thought he had to pull his flaccid member from within her warm body and to roll over, so as not to crush her when his arms gave out. Summoning more energy he shifted so he could pull the blanket over their cooling bodies then pulled her into his arms.
"'Shomaru?" Rin's voice was heavy with sleep and contentment as her head found its resting spot atop his shoulder.
He couldn't help but smirk down at her, satisfied that he'd been the one to put her into such a blissful state. Tightening his hold around her, he placed a kiss on the crown of her head. "Sleep, Rin."
"Hmm," she moaned, snuggling closer before a yawn escaped and her eyes closed completely. Before sleep full claimed her, she mumbled one last thing. "Love you, 'Maru."
A true smile tilted his lips as he looked down at the sleeping woman he held. "Tomorrow, my Rin. Tomorrow." Was his only response as he allowed his mind to succumb to the sleep he needed.
"You look so beautiful." Izayoi gushed as Kagome put the final pin into Rin's hair and stepped back. "The perfect bride in white."
Rin gave a soft smile, trying to be polite to her future mother-in-law, but she didn't trust her voice. If she spoke she was afraid everything that happened last night would come spilling out. She'd almost ruined everything already when the maids brought out the wedding dress. The white dress she'd dreamed of wearing for so long. Now she felt like she was tainting the purity of the dress and blackening her family's name, all because she'd spent the night with a man who was not her groom.
To make it worse, Sesshomaru had been gone when she'd woken up that morning. All evidence that he'd been there was cleaned up, including her ruined nightgown that had been placed on her vanity chair. At first she'd thought it had been a dream until she realized she was naked beneath her blanket and she was soar between her legs. Thankfully she'd been able to don a new gown before one of her maids knocked on the door to her room, saying that a bath had been prepared for her.
Now she stood, scrubbed, painted, and dressed, before her best friend and the mother of the man she was to marry in less then an hour. It all felt like a lie. And it didn't help that Kagome couldn't look at her the entire time Rin was getting prepared. With sad eyes, Rin looked to her friend who was still looking at the ground.
Before she could say anything a knock sounded at the door. Izayoi paused her chatting to open it, revealing Sai dressed in his formal clothing.
"Hello, ladies. How is everything going?" He asked with a big smile.
"Just finished up." Izayoi answered with a bright smile of her own, stepping aside to allow the older man a glimpse inside.
"My word." Sai gasped as he stepped inside, eyes widening as he took in the vision of his daughter. He was speechless.
"Why don't we give you a few minutes? I'm sure the boys will need some help." Izayoi chuckled. "Come along Kagome."
Rin watched the two leave before returning her gaze to her father. She could see the awe shinning in his eyes, along with pride, love, and…a bit of sadness.
"You look just like your mother." He finally spoke, gently cupping her cheek. "She would have loved to see you in that dress. And this day. I, on the other hand, always feared this day."
"You did?" She asked with a confused frown.
"Of course." Sai chuckled. "Every father dreads the day his daughter marries. To us, no one is good enough for our baby girls." His smile softened as he pulled her into a hug. "But I can't hold onto you forever." Pulling back he wiped a tear from the corner of his eye. "And I know I've made the best choice possible for you."
It took everything within her not to protest his statement and smile instead. He looked so happy and proud, how could she destroy his belief?
"I'm sure you have, father." She responded and let him hug her once more. They shared one more smile before he left to give her a moment alone. After the door had closed, Rin turned back to the mirror and took in her appearance. With a shaky hand she pulled the collar of her dress to the side, revealing the healed but visible bit mark left from last night. "But it's not who I wanted."
She released a sigh and the collar than dabbed at the tear that had escaped, patting down her dress as well. Setting her shoulders, Rin turned on her heels and headed out of her room. While this may not be what she wants, it is what her father wants. And because she loves and respects her father so, she will go through with the wedding…even if it breaks her heart.
Twenty minutes later found Rin standing just outside the grand hall, where all the guests and the groom waited. Her father stood beside her, looping her arm through his as the music began to play. With her brown gaze down cast Rin allowed her father to lead her slowly down the isle. As they past the final pew she finally lifted her eyes, meeting the figure of Taisho standing in the middle of the podium. He was the one performing the ceremony, she realized. Before she could look to the right at her groom, her father stopped and turned her to face him.
"I love you, my daughter." He whispered as he kissed her forehead and turned to the groom. Rin still did not look up as he placed her hand into a pale, clawed one. "I trust her to you now."
There was no response as the hand closed gently around hers, her father stepping aside as she was pulled up to stand before Taisho. Her eyes stayed focused downward, locked on the hem of her gown, even when saying her 'I dos.' She was not even really listening. Only when she was facing him did she straighten her head, allowing him to lift her veil. Once the lacy material rested along her back she took a deep breath and lifted her gaze.
Her eyes grew wide and her mouth dropped in shock at who filled her vision. Silver-white hair and amber eyes, just as she expected, but no dog ears. Instead he bore the same crescent moon and twin marks she'd seen the night before. Shock had her speechless, even when he cupped her cheek and smirked at her. But when his lips found hers, her body reacted instantly, melting into him as she had last night. But unlike last night, this kiss was quick.
Rin blinked up at him as he pulled back, finally finding her voice. "But…I thought…"
"Did you really think I would have come to you last night if you were to have wed my brother?" He smirked as he brushed his thumb across her cheek.
"Then why didn't you tell me?" She demanded.
"I told you that your husband would not care if this Sesshomaru took you." He chuckled. " I did not lie for I plan to take you many times."
Rin blushed at his words. "But my father said that…"
"He misunderstood. You were meant to be this Sesshomaru's." He lowered his face again, uncaring of the people around them, knowing that only his father and brother could hear their conversation. "After all, I made a promise years ago to the woman who held my heart, and this Sesshomaru never breaks his promises."
Tears began to form in her eyes at his words as the entire situation sank in. She had just married the man she'd dreamed of, the man she loved. He remembered the promise he made, the reason why he worked so hard for all those years. This even meant that Inuyasha and Kagome could be together.
Uncaring of Taisho's words or what they were supposed to do, Rin threw her arms around Sesshomaru and pulled him into a long, passionate kiss right in front of everyone. He didn't seem to care as he pulled her closer, bending her back a little as he deepened the kiss. Only when his father cleared his throat did the younger pull back so they could face the witnesses of their union. But not before whispering a new promise into her ear.
"Now this Sesshomaru promises to forever be with his Rin."
Rin could only smile happily at his words as they began to head out of the grand hall and into their future.
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