Inu Yasha no Yume

Chapter 18 – Sleepless Nights

She was covered in sweat. Not all of was hers, but she didn't mind. She rolled over, pressing her nose to his side. He looked down at her with his special smile. His hands were behind his head, propping himself up against the one tree on the rocky terrain.
"Moon's up," She whispered.
"Are you hoping to sleep?" He asked, taking a deep breath.
She stretched a hand across his bare chest. "Why would I want to do that?"
He put his hand on her shoulder and pushed her back so that he was on top of her. He pressed his lips to hers and was once more a part of her. Yume wrapped her arms around his neck and pressed hard against his chest and body. He pulled his mouth away, but only an inch.
"We should leave in the morning," His voice was gentle and inviting.
"We?" Yume asked.
"I would be honored to have you with me, Seer," Sesshoumaru pressed harder against her, stealing her breath.
"I'd love to," Yume wrapped her legs around him and kissed him again, clinging to the White Youkai. "Want to take a bath?"
She could feel him smile. "Yes..."
"If you're going to get back to Rin, we should probably sleep, as well," She let go and rolled over so that she was sitting up.
It didn't register right away in Sesshoumaru's mind what Yume had said. When it finally did, Yume had already gathered her clothes.
"How do you know about Rin?" He asked as he scooped up his own clothes.
"You forget so quickly. You mentioned her; she's the human who's scent is on you," Yume looked over her shoulder, a chunk of stuck to her face; her expression was unreadable.
"She's a child," Sesshoumaru stood and walked up next to her. "A child who has nowhere else to go."
Yume nodded. "I'd like to meet her. She must be special if you've taken and interest in her," Her smiled was reassuring as they walked back down the granite outcropping.
Yume gathered up his clothes in her arms, as well. "I'll join you in a moment," She winked and walked towards their long-burnt-out fire.
She gently hung up their clothes, slightly damp from their sweat, on various branches of the tree. Her thoughts flickered to the previous night and day's happenings and suddenly she was on fire. She finished and hurried to the hot pool where her lover was waiting.
She stepped over the ledge and into the steamy water, but Sesshoumaru was nowhere to be seen. She felt his presence from behind and turned. He was leaning on the ledge watching her. She blushed in spite of herself and smiled.
"Come here and I'll wash your back," She cooed.
He smiled in return and sprang gracefully over the ledge and into the hot, mineral water; barely making it ripple. Yume's body got hotter with every one of his steps towards her. He reached out and tucked a mass of hair behind her ear. His other hand rested on her hip and drew her to him. He starred into her eyes for a long moment, searching her for the answers that neither knew. Giving up, he kissed her, letting his tongue slide delicately into her mouth. Her blood roared and she knew there would be no sleeping this night; not that it mattered if she went without.

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It was too hot to wear her leggings, so Yume went without. Her tea dress would flare when the occasion came that they stepped up the pace. Her creamy legs were exposed, but she didn't mind, she was with Sesshoumaru now. She need not fear what he had planned for her.
They didn't stop once they started and walked steadily through the day. Sesshoumaru was silent, but gave her his special smile whenever she flashed her own. When the sun finally began to sink below the horizon, they stopped.
Yume leaned against a tree, watching Sesshoumaru relax by the fire. "How much longer?" She asked as she closed her eyes and breathed in deep.
"Morning," He replied.
Yume opened an eye. "Could we have made it tonight?"
"Yes," Came the simple answer.
Yume nodded and closed her eyes again. She folded her arms and looked to the sky, the night air felt nice on her neck, so she undid the top of her dress. She didn't even flinch when his presence came very close to her. She sucked in his scent through her nostrils as he breathed her in. His nose occasionally made contact with her skin as he became intoxicated with her scent and she with his. He undid the rest of her dress and completely. After all, she had teased him all day by flashing her thighs.
"So this is why?" She buried her face in his flowing white hair.
He grasped her bottom and pulled her snug against him. She burned with the feel of him forcing her against the tree. She entwined her fingers in his hair and pulled his head back. The lustful look she saw in his eyes made her gasp, but his smile reassured her and she smashed her mouth against his. It would be a long and delightful night.