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Love Me as I Am

Chapter 40- Lord and Lady

Setting Sango on the futon Miroku sat down behind her and put his arms around her.

"Only four months to go."

"Seems like an eternity huh?"

Miroku nodded and set his hand on her stomach.

"Always does."

Sango smiled and put her hand on his, looking into his eyes.

"I love you." she whispered before kissing him.

When she pulled away Miroku smiled.

"I love you too Sango."

~*~*~

Shippo settled beside Karlie again.

"Shippo. I have a question to ask you." Said Suki.

Shippo nodded.

"Shoot."

"It's about the Shikon no tama."

"Ok."

"I've been pondering this for months. What happens when the jewel is complete? After you make a wish does it disappear forever?"

Shippo thought about it for a moment.

"I don't think anyone knows. It's never been done before. Though I have heard many a legend telling about the jewel. Most of them say something about multiple wishes."

"Do you think it's true?"

"I don't know what to think."

'Multiple wishes…if it is true…oh Kami I hope it is…'

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Sesshomaru watched the snow accumulate outside as Rin came into the room watching from behind him.

Quietly she crept up behind him though he knew she was there.

"Come." he ordered but not in his usual tone of voice. It was softer, most unlike him and yet, it suited him perfectly.

Rin obeyed and moved to his side as he put his arms around her, not taking his eyes off the snow.

She looked outside also, listening to his breathing and the steady beat of his heart. She looked up at him.

"Lord Sesshomaru."

Sesshomaru said nothing but instead looked down at her, willing her to continue.

"Lord Sesshomaru. May I kiss you or must I lie to my diary whilst I write in bed tonight?"

A small smile tugged at the corner of his lips.

"Rin. You know it is never alright to lie."

"Well if that is truly the case..." whispered Rin as she brought her hand up to his cheek and moved her face closer to his.

"Then I must write only the truth."

Sesshomaru sunk down slowly to the floor as Rin kissed him. It was as if his knees had given out, only they hadn't. Maybe he had forgotten he had legs. But whatever the case, he was now leaned up against the wall, Rin in his arms just as he had always wished.

Rin thought the same thing. Never did she dream Sesshomaru would allow such things, not even in her wildest of dreams. But it was real, no doubt. She could feel him, she was kissing him. The almighty Lord Sesshomaru had withdrawn his defenses and allowed her to penetrate the frigid barrier around his very soul. She had been granted entrance into love's single most dangerous attribute, his heart.

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Nani playfully batted at Asako who continued to giggle, liking the funny and strange feel of Nani's smooth padded feet against her skin.

Ame still hadn't come back in yet.

"Hm…this is some storm. Doesn't look like it'll be dying down any time soon. You guys flew right?"

Everyone nodded.

"Oh. Where is Kilala anyway? I haven't seen her since we came inside." wondered Trinity.

Yasuo chuckled.

"If there's a honeymoon suite anywhere in this cave I can guarantee you she and Tobi found it."

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Rin pulled her face slowly away from Sesshomaru's then waited a second before snuggling her warm body closer to him.

"Rin. You are aware I hope of what we must do next. When a demon, such as myself has allowed a woman to kiss him there is but only one direction to turn."

Rin stared up at him.

"Within a month we must cement the vow we have just made."

"You mean get ma--"

Sesshomaru nodded.

"You cannot say that what just happened was merely a coincidence and that it meant nothing."

"Of course not milord."

"And Rin. If we are to marry you must also shed the habit of referring to me as you have just done. You and I shall be considered equals among the servants and people of the land."

Rin smiled sweetly and only nodded her agreement.

"Yes Lor…Sesshomaru." said Rin, correcting herself. Then she giggled. It felt quite funny to say that after so long. But it flowed.

Snuggling closer to his chest she fell asleep, and the two lay still in a heap against the wall, Sesshomaru holding his precious Rin close, his arm wrapped around her.

Jaken, curious as to why the house was so quiet all of a sudden creaked open the door. He glanced across the room and his eyes landed on Sesshomaru, widening to an unnatural size as he stood mouth agape.

Sesshomaru lifted his head momentarily, sending Jaken a glare that said something along the lines of 'Jaken you feckless little imp, leave or I shall have no choice but to behead you.' and sent him scurrying out of the room.

Smirking, Sesshomaru laid his head back down and fell asleep.

~*~*~ Well there you have it. I hope this will quench your thirst for more of the Rin/Sesshomaru fluff. More to come (haven't written it yet but of COURSE their's gonna be more) ~*~*~ Miyu