Chapter 9

Sesshoumaru pulled up in front of the apartment Rin lived in. He parked, got out of his car, and walked up to her door. He knocked and waited. Soon he heard footsteps coming to the door. The door opened and Rin walked out of her apartment.

She was wearing a purple kimono with white flower patterns on it. She had some blush, mascara, pink lipstick, and some light purple eye shadow. She had her hair up in a bun, which was being held up with purple chopsticks.

"I see that you remembered it is Feudal Era night." Rin said to Sesshoumaru. (He's wearing what he wears in the cartoon.)

"You too." Sesshoumaru replied his mouth dry. "You look absolutely stunning."

Rin smiled. "Why, thank you."

Rin shut her apartment door and locked it. Then Sesshoumaru offered his arm. She took it.

Once they got to his car, he opened the passenger seat door for her. She got in, then he shut it and got in himself. They drove in silence to the 'Thang Club'.

He helped her out once they got there and went inside.

Rin felt all the people stare at her as Sesshoumaru and herself walked up to the manager.

"Mr. Takashi, would you like the VIP seating tonight?"

"Yes."

The manager lead them to the VIP area and unlocked the gate. "How'd you get lucky? You have the most beautiful girl in this establishment." The manager said as he left. Rin blushing dark red.

Sesshoumaru pulled out a chair for her. Then pushed her chair in closer to the table after she sat down. Then he sat down across from her.

"The owner is right. I do have the most beautiful girl here." Sesshoumaru said, wanting to see her blush more.

She did. "Thank you." She said quietly.

Ayame came over to them. "I'll be your waitress this evening. What could I get you?"

"I'll have the stake, medium rare. Salad and mashed potatoes and gravy." Sesshoumaru said.

"I'll have the same, except I'd like the stake medium."

"Okay, what would you like to drink?"

"Two glasses of champagne." Sesshoumaru said with Rin nodding.

Ayame took off.

The two sat in silence for awhile.

"So, Sesshoumaru. You're a demon, correct? What can demons do exactly? And what type of demon are you?"

"Yes, I'm a demon, A dog demon. I don't know what other demons can do, but I can transform into a giant dog, I have poison claws, and I can create a whip of energy."

Rin nodded.

"Demons also mate for life."

"Mate? Oh, marry." Rin said. "That's cool. There's one thing that makes you better than humans."

Sesshoumaru's eyes saddened. "I'm sorry about you getting divorced."

"It's alright, I should of seen it coming. I ignored all the warning signs. I vowed I wouldn't fall for another man again. But lately, I've felt so lonely. I don't want to die single, yet I'm not ready to be hurt again. My…heart can't take it." Rin said, a tear running down her cheek for the first time in public.

Sesshoumaru leaned over and wiped it away. He then caressed her cheek. He felt Rin tremble beneath him.

Rin was scared. She didn't understand why, but she was.

"Don't be afraid. I won't let you get hurt anymore." Sesshoumaru said.

Rin looked up at him and gave him a smile then wiped her eyes.

"Would you like to dance?" Sesshoumaru said, giving her a smile.

Rin nodded and got up. Sesshoumaru lead Rin onto the dance floor and they started to sway lightly. Rin felt like she belonged in his arms while they danced. It soothed her fears.

"Rin," Sesshoumaru whispered in her ear.

"Yes?" Rin asked.

"Can we get to know each other better?" He whispered back.

"I'd like that." Rin said.

"Rin…can I kiss you?" He asked quietly.

Rin thought for a moment. Her mind said no. But her heart ached to be kissed again. "Yes."

Sesshoumaru pulled her to him and kissed her on the lips. At first it was just him doing everything, but then he felt her respond. Her arms subconscious wound around his neck. Sesshomaru let his arms snake around her waist.

Soon Rin was pushed against Sesshoumaru's hard frame as she moaned. 'This kiss is different then the way Kohaku and I used to kiss.' Rin thought as she deepened the kiss. Then she slowly pulled away.

Sesshoumaru growled softly, not wanting to stop kissing Rin. Her kiss felt so right. He craved for more, but he let her stop the kiss. He looked at her once they finished and saw a little bit of pink on her cheek.

"Our food probably is ready." Rin said.

Sesshoumaru and Rin sat in Sesshoumaru's car in front of her apartment. They both had enjoyed their evening and they didn't want it to end.

"Thank you for the wonderful time." Rin said.

Sesshoumaru nodded. Then he decided to ask a personal question. "Why didn't you and your ex husband ever have sex?"

"What? How do you know that?" Rin said in surprise.

"I'm a dog demon. And even though you were married, you still smell like a virgin. Will you answer my question? You don't have to if you don't want to."

"Well, that's sort of my first sign that he wasn't truly in love with me. I wanted to, but he always said the time wasn't right. So we always slept with clothes on."

Sesshoumaru nodded. "Let me walk you to your door."

He got out and helped Rin get out and they walked to her apartment door. She unlocked it and started to open the door. Then she turned around and pulled him toward her for a kiss.

Sesshoumaru was surprised at first, but then started to kiss back. Rin wrapped her arms around his neck once more and Sesshoumaru put one of his hands on the back of her head. He bit her lip lightly which reward him with a soft bite on his in return. Then she slid her tongue closer to his lips. He did likewise and the kiss turned into a French kiss.

He then finally pulled away. He looked into Rin's eyes and saw passion.

"All those times I said I was busy, I wasn't. I was just afraid. Afraid I'd get my heart broken all over again. Even now I'm afraid."

Sesshoumaru pulled her to him in a hug. Then slowly backed away.

"Don't leave." Rin pleaded. "I don't want to be alone."

Sesshoumaru stopped backing away. "You hardly know me."

"Please."

Sesshoumaru nodded and walked into her apartment. She shut the door behind him.