Disclaimer: Inuyasha is Copyright of Takahashi Rumiko
Nothing Without The Other
Chapter 18
"So, Rin-chan, tell us more about this Eiji fellow."
Rin blinked and stared at Sango in surprise, only now realizing what the two older women meant when they said they wanted a night of girl talk. They were relaxing in a hot spring a short distance from the village- just as they had been doing for nearly half the day. Even on their second night together, Kagome and Sango still spent the majority of their time talking about their children and the trouble they seemed to attract. Rin, for the most part, had listened in fascination, grateful for the new insight of child upbringing. But somehow she became the center of the conversation.
"Ano, there isn't much more other than what I've told you," she said, trying to think of something more that would satisfy him. "He's just fun to be around, like the playmate I never had."
Kagome eyed her suspiciously. "Judging this game you two play, it seems to me that you're missing something. Maybe Eiji is training you to be apart of his family!"
Rin laughed. "That's ridiculous Kagome-chan, Eiji and I are just friends. He's never done anything to suggest otherwise."
"Sesshoumaru seems to think he has," Sango reminded her.
"That's right. I think Sesshoumaru is jealous and, I dare say, down right threatened by the possibility of Eiji ruining his chances with you."
Rin glanced between Kagome and Sango uncomfortably. "It couldn't be."
"Then why is Sesshoumaru jealous?" Sango asked.
"I don't know."
Kagome hit her fist with her hand. "I remember when Inuyasha would throw a fit whenever Kouga-kun was around. No matter what I did or said, he was always worried that Kouga-kun would steal me away from him. Looks as though Sesshoumaru is the same way."
"But I don't even like Eiji that way."
Sango leaned forward. "Do you think Eiji would keep coming around if you were involved with Sesshoumaru?"
"I don't know," she repeated with a frown.
"You don't seem to know much about this guy," Kagome pointed out.
"I think he's quite smitten with you, Rin-chan. Maybe you didn't think anything of it, but judging from the way you said Sesshoumaru has reacted, he obviously has some other plan for you that goes beyond friendship."
"Am I really such a fool, Sango-chan? I didn't even see what was right in front of me..." she trailed off, feeling quite foolish.
"Don't feel bad Rin-chan," Kagome told her. "You're heart, whether you knew it or not, has always belonged to Sesshoumaru. No other man can take his place. But, I don't think Sesshoumaru or Eiji knows it."
Rin bit her lip. "I guess your right, and that does explain why Sesshoumaru thinks I might choose someone over him. And I'm not sure how Eiji feels about me, but I do know its time I told them both where my heart lies."
Kagome squealed with delight. "I'm so excited for you! Not quite sure what you see in Sesshoumaru, but I'm happy none the less!"
Rin splashed water in Kagome's direction. "He's not that bad!"
"Speaking of being bad," Sango cut in, "I think we need to get back. There is no telling how much trouble our children are causing. Miroku and Inuyasha can only handle so much."
Rin had no sooner climbed off Ah Un before she heard the all too familiar call that told her Eiji was near by. She made some excuse and quickly dashed off into the forest before he could attract Sesshoumaru's attention.
"Rin," he jumped down from a tree. "I've been looking all over for you."
She suddenly felt nervous to be in his company. "I can't stay, now isn't a really good time."
Eiji glanced around, almost nervously. "When is a good time? Soon, I hope."
"Look, I'll meet you about a mile from here tomorrow, just after sunrise," she began pushing him deeper into the forest, afraid Sesshoumaru might be lurking nearby. "I only have time to speak with you for a while, nothing more."
"That's all I need. Don't be late," he told her, and disappeared.
Rin watched him go for a short moment before turning to walk back to Inuyasha's home. She felt as though something was off now that she talked to him again. Though it would have made her feel somewhat better, she knew it had nothing to do with the ideas that Kagome and Sango had planted into her head. Eiji had been quiet and complacent, his voice had sounded almost pleading, and there was worry etched upon his face.
She was probably reading into it too much. He could very well have been worried because they had not seen each other in quite a while. That did not help either. They had both grown entirely too attached to the friendship they had formed, perhaps Eiji more so than herself. That would certainly complicate things when she tried to break it off. Still, she hoped he was just worried about losing her to Sesshoumaru and nothing more.
"Rin."
She turned and immediately found herself trapped in Sesshoumaru's arms. Her heart began to race in fear rather than excitement. Had he seen her with Eiji? Did she have his scent on her? Would he think she had chosen the cheetah youkai instead of him? Would he be angry?
Sesshoumaru stated for a moment before releasing his hold on her. "What is wrong?"
"You frightened me, that's all," she said, placing her hand over her heart for emphasis.
"What have I told you about not paying attention to your surroundings? Even as a child you knew better."
"Why pay attention when I have you do that for me? You always protect me," she teased.
"I may not always be around, Rin," he answered her, rather seriously.
"Maybe I shouldn't go anywhere without you, then."
"Perhaps."
"Then it's settled. I'll never go anywhere on my own, ever again."
He pulled her close again and placed his hand on the back of her neck. "Promise," he demanded instead of asking.
She laughed at him and pulled him down to her. "Promise," she sealed it with a kiss.
Sesshoumaru let his hands roam over her body as he kissed her. It amazed him how new it was each time he kissed her. Was it because she was becoming less and less nervous with him? Or was it because her sweet taste was becoming something wonderfully familiar to him?
He imagined her lying naked beneath him again. Legs spread in hopeless abandonment, back arched toward the sky, hands tangled in his hair, lips parted and panting. A strange urge to remind her exactly of the kinds of pleasures he could bring her seized him quite violently. Maybe he needed to remind them both of what they really wanted.
He lifted her in his arms and carried her deeper into the forest.
"Sesshoumaru-sama, put me down, it's almost time for dinner," she tried slipping from his hold but found his grip was quite firm.
"It can wait."
"But I'm hungry. Some of us have to eat, you know."
"Your stomach will be the last thing on your mind very soon."
Her entire body seemed to turn to mush as if his words caressed every nerve. She did not know whether to blush or get excited. "So much for waiting."
Sesshoumaru noted the way her voice dropped to a whisper. "I have every intention of waiting. But there are other things, Rin."
"I remember them quite well."
"I don't think you do, but this Sesshoumaru intends to remedy that."
Satisfied that the area was relatively free of youkai, he placed her back on her feet and began removing his obi. He watched Rin in amusement, noting how nervous and shy she seemed to be as he undressed before her. When he pulled off his armor, she blushed a deep shed of red, and when he pulled off his haori, she turned away so quickly that she nearly tripped. He pulled her to him and crushed her to his chest.
"Well," she let out a shaky breath. "I don't think I remember this part."
"Quiet," he ordered her.
Rin was not sure she would have been able to speak even if his lips had not come crushing down upon hers. They were eager, hungry, and demanding. He did not give this time, he simply took from her. His kiss was forceful, and his tongue was impatient. She held on to him, opened her mouth, and let their tongues struggle for dominance.
He pulled her sash away roughly and slipped his hands around her waist. He raked his claws over her back, drawing blood in some places. The combined sensation made her feel as though it was on fire and her body trembled in response. He turned her around quickly and pulled the kimono down to expose the bruised flesh. A shot of pleasure shot up her spine as his tongue lapped up the blood, leaving her knees feeling weak. But he was relentless and held her firmly in place as he nipped and flicked his tongue across her back.
And then he turned her around again even as tremors of pleasure still wracked her body. He lifted her and laid her on top of his haori before climbing on top of her. She slipped out of her kimono and wrapped her arms around his waist, letting her hands explore his body. She scratched his back with her own claws and instinctively dug them into his hips when he settled between her legs.
Her body seemed to over heat as she realized what was to happen next. He pressed his erection against her crotch and an involuntary moan escaped her lips. The size, the firmness, the heat, the sensations - it was all so new and incredible to her. But she desperately wanted more. Her hips seemed to move on their own as they bucked toward him and she was rewarded with greater pleasure.
She could vaguely hear Sesshoumaru telling her to stop, but she continued trying to wrap her legs around his waist even though he tried to pin them to the ground. He gave in eventually and she held him firmly in place. But instead of reacting, he buried his face in the crook of his neck, hands clinging to her hips, and went deathly still.
He fought to remain focused, to remain in control, but he still could not ignore how badly he wanted to take the eager woman before him. He could feel the lips of her vagina as he pressed his crotch against it, he could all but feel how she would encircle him with her warmth. He groaned and placed desperate kisses on her neck. His hips were already moving, already grinding against the wall of the treasure he wanted to dig into, but he reminded himself why he wanted to wait.
Why he had to wait, reminded himself. He could not take her as he had other demonesses. Rolling around the dirt as though they were animals with out any care if the demoness was harmed. Rin was much more precious, more delicate and she deserved far better surroundings. She was to be his mate and he was not about to treat her as a common whore.
But it didn't stop him from pressing harder in an attempt to satisfy the aching sensation he was sure they both felt. He fondled her breast and nipped at her neck, she tightened her hips around his waist and dug her claws into his back. Cursing himself, he lifted one of her legs until she could rest it against his shoulder. Slipping his hands between their bodies, he plunged two fingers inside her. Her hands fisted in his hair and she moaned in his ear as he pushed her up and over the edge. Still unsatisfied, he dropped her leg and slid down her body to let his mouth do the pushing.
Rin was screaming his name by the time he was through.
Sesshoumaru took the pleasure of redressing her since she claimed that she was too weak to move. "Still hungry?"
"More so," she said with a yawn. "You know Sesshoumaru-sama, I still don't know how to make you feel the way you've made me feel. How can you possibly enjoy yourself if you're not getting anything out of it?"
"Everything you are doing thus far brings me great pleasure, but I will not deny that there is more pleasure to be had. You will learn, when I give you the chance."
"When will that be? Why can't it be now?"
"If you truly want me to take you with your back pressed into the hard ground, dirt soiling your hair, and the possibility of being interrupted by another youkai, then this Sesshoumaru shall do so."
Rin frowned. "A futon does sound much more comfy and cleaner. I need another bath."
"Hnn."
She watched him redress himself with a sadness that surprised her. "When we get back to the Western Lands, promise me you'll wear that armor less."
Sesshoumaru lifted an eyebrow. "That is quite a ridiculous request."
"It gets in the way of other activities. Every time you even come close to me I have to worry about being impaled."
"I will consider it."
"Hnn," she mimicked him.
He rose to his feet and led the way back to Inuyasha's village. "Why did you not return right away with the miko and her friend?"
"I was looking for you," she lied, but felt it was necessary in order to clear things up with Eiji without upsetting Sesshoumaru.
"I will be at the Goshinboku."
She looked over at him and smiled. "You seem to be attached to that tree."
"The area is peaceful."
"Hnn. When will we leave, Sesshoumaru-sama?"
"Tomorrow will be the last day here."
"Perfect."
The walked the rest of the way in comfortable silence. When they were a short distance from Inuyasha's home, Rin turned to him and embraced him lightly. They kissed briefly before she disappeared into the house. For reasons he could not explain, he found himself feeling uneasy about leaving her.
Wooooooooot! 200+ reviews. This is an outstanding accomplishment and I have all my reviewers to thank. I had no idea this story would be so popular! I'm glad everyone is enjoying it. Really, all I can say is THANK YOU and hope that will be enough to show you how grateful I am.
I'm glad every liked the last chapter. I felt it was really important for Sesshoumaru to sort of call a truce with his hanyou brother before even considering having hanyou's of his own. Rin also needed some reassurance of her own, even though she hasn't thought that far ahead, subconsciously, she still worries. But now that everything is out in the open, things shouldn't be too hard. Or will they...?
Sorry I didn't get this chapter updated earlier today. I actually went to a party last night, which is a rare occasion, and I slept in until I had to go to work. I'm getting a rather late start, I know, and I apologize for any typos, because I am sure there is bound to be a few. But, anyway, now its time to write another chapter! The story is progressing - and changing course - quite a bit and could possibly be around 25 chapters (if not more). I had no idea I could write anything that long. So bear with me!
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