Disclaimer: Inuyasha is Copyright of Takahashi Rumiko
Nothing Without The Other
Chapter 15
Sesshoumaru threw the sash behind him and leaned down to capture her lips. She was surprisingly open to his advances and seemed to be eager for his touch. It was almost as if she wanted get this over with as quickly as possible, but he had no desire to rush. If he was to be the first to touch, he intended to take his time doing it. He would savor every last inch of her.
Yes, she was eager, and a fast learner. Her mouth was hot and anxious. She titled her head just to the right, knowing it would deepen the kiss, knowing he would respond. He grabbed a fistful of her hair and pulled her head down further. His tongue dipped into her mouth and he once again tasted morning dew. It was somehow sweeter this time and made him feel lightheaded, as if he had been drugged.
He realized it was probably just because he could not breathe.
He broke the kiss abruptly and kissed her ear, lingering there as he spoke. "How do you feel?"
"Dizzy...hot...drowsy. I can barely breathe," she added, resisting the urge to push him away so she could have a moment to catch her breath. "Am I supposed to feel this way?"
"Hai. But," he trailed open-mouthed kisses down her neck and pushed the kimono over her shoulders. "You are still coherent."
Rin struggled to grasp what he said from the fuzzy haze that was her mind. "What? Why is that a proooo.."
Her words died out on a soft moan as Sesshoumaru slid his tongue across her shoulders. She shuddered as a wave of...she did not know what...but it traveled all the way down her body until every inch of it began to tingle. His mouth was so agile and clever. A nip here, a flick of his tongue there, a gentle kiss; all of it set her body on fire.
She had never felt so wonderful in her life.
Sesshoumaru reminded himself to go slow. He could taste her desire on her skin, the scent of her arousal seemed to make him more alive than the air they breathed, and even through his armor he could clearly feel the heat that radiated from between her legs. It took every ounce of his power to resist ending this little exploration and sending them both into oblivion.
But Rin was no help. Her hands were tangled in his hair and she all but guided his head where she wanted. Her body seemed to arch toward him, creating such glorious curves in her back that his hands tried to permanently mold it in that position. But though she persisted, he remained in control and it made him more determined to slowly send her over the edge.
So he dipped his head down lower and began kissing her chest. His hands slipped slowly up and he gently caressed her breast. She moaned his name with what sounded like desire and confusion. Clearly she did not understand the new sensation, but he did not give her any moment to adjust. Once her nipples were taunt and bright pink, he could no longer resist them.
He sucked one into his mouth and ruthlessly teased it with his tongue. Her hands tightened in his hair and her entire body trembled in delight. Pleased with her reaction, he kissed his way to her other breast and assaulted it in the same manner. When both were red and tender, he kissed them gently and lightly caressed them with his palms.
Sesshoumaru took a moment to catch his breath and gather his strength as he stared into her eyes. Though glazed with desire, they were brightest gold he had ever seen. She looked at him in fascination and adoration, making him feel powerful and weak all at once. He leaned forward and placed a kiss on her forehead, on those stars that seemed to have been placed there only to complete him. His heart stumbled and he wondered what he had gotten himself in to.
So when Rin began to kiss him, he could only blindly respond with equal passion and desire. When she brushed his hair back and nipped at his ear, he could only cling to her. Her tongue traced the shape of his ear and he only growled in response. She placed open-mouthed kisses on his neck and employed the same actions with her tongue as he had. Still he accepted her advances, trying to remember why he should not let her touch him so.
Her clever hands undid the tie of his obi and he suddenly remembered. In one smooth movement he had her lying on her back with her arms pinned above her head. Her arousal spiked as he hovered over her. He leaned down and nibbled at her neck until her struggles to escape died out. He released her slowly and set his hands on her body, memorizing every curve and every dip.
Her body was gorgeous. He could not help taking his time just admiring it. Beautiful shoulders, plump breasts, slim waist, smooth, distracting thighs. His hand lingered there and he parted her legs slowly. He brushed the tiny black curls and sought further to explore the treasure they hid. But as his fingers brushed her lower lips, Rin's hand shot out and gripped his wrist.
Sesshoumaru pulled himself further up so that they were eye level. She focused on him in silent understanding and relaxed her grip on his hand, but did not release it. Slowly his fingers began to tease the ache between her legs. She let out a soft moan of approval as the pleasure increased. Wetness developed as his fingers continued their deliberation and intensified the sensation. She panted heavily, fighting to remain focused on his, and wrapped her free hand around his neck to cling to him.
He slowly slipped a finger between her soft folds. Her hand tightened her grip on his wrist and her entire body went tense.
"Trust me," he said quietly, wiggling his finger so that she could adjust.
Rin let out a shaky breath and nodded to him. Slowly she relaxed as sensation after sensation coursed through every inch of her body. His fingers seemed to stroke and pull waves of pleasure from inside her. She did not understand why she felt this way, but it did not seem to matter anymore. Somehow she knew she was supposed to feel this way, that only Sesshoumaru could make her feel this way. So when her toes curled and her entire body seemed to explode, she gladly welcomed the feeling.
Her entire body went limp and she felt numb. Still every nerve tingled and became excited when Sesshoumaru slid his hand up her body. She felt giddy and dizzy and ravished and absolutely incredible. She closed her eyes and smiled.
Sesshoumaru kissed her neck lightly and whispered something that made her entire body come alert.
She opened her eyes to look at him, blushing profusely. "How much bigger? Saori-sama said it might hurt," she added, biting her lip nervously.
He nuzzled her neck with his nose and chuckled. "It might. But we'll worry about that another time."
Rin pushed him up so that they were face to face. "But why? Don't you..don't you want to? Don't you want me?"
He stared at her for a short moment. "I know what I want Rin. I'm not sure you do."
She stared at him in confusion. "I would not have let you touch me in such a way if I wasn't sure."
"Regardless, I only did this to show you and to help you understand your body's reactions."
She frowned. "What if I want more? What if I want to mate?"
"You have to wait," he leaned down and kissed her neck. "Besides, I'm not done with you."
Rin raised her eyebrow. "Not done, hnn? I find it hard to believe that-"
She struggled to remember what she wanted to say, but her mind went hazy again. She stared at the stars instead and held on for dear life as Sesshoumaru's clever mouth found it's way between her legs.
It was the oddest thing, having her so close, allowing her to be close without being annoyed or angry. There were no vicious voices complaining that this was not right, no whispers of guilt or shame. All that there was to feel was a sense of great content. He, Lord Sesshoumaru of the Western Lands, was content to allow a human woman sleep by his side and to allow her to do so for the rest of their lives.
If he were not so frightened, which was a bizarre feeling within itself, he would have done something more bizarre and laughed at himself.
But here they were. Rin was tangled in his fur, lost in a deep, peaceful sleep as if she belonged there. And though he desperately tried to convince himself that she was being pretentious, even in her sleep, he found his heart simply agreed with her silent declaration.
The heart truly was a vile thing.
So he had spent the entire night simply watching her, replaying the intimate moments they had shared. Her taste was still fresh in his mouth and her scent was thickly mixed with his, making him feel entirely too possessive. Still, he knew she was not completely his and felt deeply unsatisfied.
He resisted the urge to groan and buried his face in her soft hair, trying to understand what was happening to him. He had never felt so vulnerable, so open, so damn soft in his entire life. Still none of that seemed to matter. He knew, with all of his being, that what he wanted and where he wanted to be was here with this woman.
"I have never met a man who is so deep in love that he doesn't even know it," Tadaki chuckled to himself.
Sesshoumaru cursed the old man, hearing his laughter fresh in his ears. Yes, damn her and every one else he knew, he was...he was...in...in...
This time he did laugh at himself.
Rin stirred beneath him, mumbling some complaint about his fur and armor. He lifted up slightly and stared down at her, hoping she would wake up. It was sometime after sunrise and he assumed his brother would be awake. The sooner they finished this visit, the sooner he could take her back to his estate...
When she settled next to him and offered no sign of waking, he considered waking her but he had no desire to destroy this tranquil moment. Her face was softened with sleep and her disheveled hair made a rugged frame around her face. Her chest rose and fell evenly, giving him small glimpses of her breast beneath the half opened kimono. She made a beautiful picture and even though he was tempted to touch, he could not bring himself to disturb her.
So he remained there, quietly watching as he had during the night, until she finally woke up.
Rin slowly opened her eyes and blinked in obvious surprise when they focused on him. When she realized why she found herself in such a predicament, her body seemed to blush from head to toe. A strange sensation danced in her stomach and her heart began to race as they stared at each other. She remained frozen in place, unable to move and barely able to breathe, and simply watched him watching her.
Sesshoumaru stared at her curiously, trying to understand her strange reaction. Either she was having a panic attack or she was already aroused by what he could to do her again. He was about to say something, but she rolled over on her back and squinted up at the sky.
"It's late," she said.
"Some would consider it early."
Rin found that she was not in the mood to offer some smart remark so she said nothing in return. She closed her eyes and tried to relax. There was something strange about waking up practically wrapped in Sesshoumaru's arms, though it was not a bad thing. It just felt...right and...exciting. Was this a glimpse into the future she could have with Sesshoumaru?
"You had your dream again," he said, interrupting her thoughts. "But you did not wake up this time."
She rolled on her side and stared at him. "Hnn. It wasn't the same this time."
"You have never allowed me to know what it is about."
"You have never asked."
"I'm asking now."
"That was a very poor question then," she said teasingly and then sighed. "It used to be mostly about my families death, but then I met you. I am running from the wolves, but you scare them off, then you transform and start to chase me. I hide for a while and then there you are again, but I'm not afraid anymore. This time though..."
He raised his eyebrow when she blushed. "Nani?"
She blushed even more. "This time after I come out of hiding, you...you did those things to me again..."
He resisted the urge to smile with a difficulty that surprised him. "What things?"
"You know..."
He leaned over and brushed his lips over hers. His hand slide down and over the curves of her body. When she trembled, he kissed his way up her neck and to her ear.
"These things?"
"Hai.." She grabbed his wrist again when his hand slipped between her legs.
"Do you enjoy these things?"
"Hai.."
He caressed her thigh. "Do you want these things?"
"Hai.."
"Then you must decide if it is this Sesshoumaru alone who will do these things to you."
He abruptly disentangled her from his fur and rose to his feet, leaving Rin gaping up at him in confusion. "Bathe and eat. We will leave as soon as you are finished."
Shampoo-chan: Cliffhangers are the worst, and the best! I hope you're satisfied with this one. A lot happened, but a lot didn't happen, if you know what I mean. Blushing is fun I guess, hehe. I'm glad that you find everything realistic enough, so I'm pleased with your compliment! Thanks a lot!
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Verona: I don't think I've ever seen a Sesshoumaru doll. Places that I've seen that have anime stuff NEVER have him. Its always Jaken (of all things) or Miroku or Inuyasha, but NEVER my Sesshoumaru. I guess he gets sold pretty quickly. I would LOVE the website link to get one of my own!
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