Flowers for Sesshomaru

Rin woke to the sun streaming down into her face. She blinked in the sudden liht and turned her face into Lord Sesshomaru's fur to block out the annoying light. As she realized what she was turning her face into she gasped and sat up quickly, coming face-to-face with Sesshomaru.

"Good morning Rin" he said, laughing at her suprise. "Lord Sesshomaru!" Rin gasped as she remembered the night's events. Had she really spent the night in his arms? "Go and get ready" he said camly. "We are leaving soon."

"Yes my Lord" Rin said as she hurried off to the hotsprings, her mind racing.

Sesshomaru watched as Rin hurried away and wondered what she was thinking. She had looked so peaceful and beautiful as she slept. He smiled a rare smile at the memory.

Much later that day, the four travellers stoped to make camp for the night. "We will reach my castle tomorrow" Sesshomaru said. Rin smiled in anticipation. Her lord's castle was a very nice place.

After her dinner of fish and fruit, Rin sat with her back against Ahun, staring up at the night sky.

She did not know how long she had been staring at it when Sesshomaru's question brought her out of her daze.

"What are you staring at Rin?" Rin looked down quickly, a flush climbing her cheeks. "The sky is very beautiful tonight my Lord" Sesshomaru looked up carelessly and brought his gaze back to her quickly. "Yes it is Rin" he said gently.

They held each others gaze for a long moment before Rin lowered her head once again, slightly embarrased. When she looked up again, Sesshomaru was still looking at her, an unreadable expression on his face. "Come here..."

Rin stood and walked to where he sat looking at her and waiting. "What is it that you want Rin?" "Lord Sesshomaru..." she whispered questioningly. Rin gasped slightly as Sesshomaru's lips touched hers. She stiffened then relaxed into his kiss. His arms encircled her small waist and he deepened their kiss.

After a moment they broke away, needing air. Rin looked at him, her eyes filled with questions. " My lord...?" her voice trailed off uncertaintly.

Author's Note: I hope this is a little longer... Here's a cliffhanger for you... :)