Chapter 10

"Well, that was probably the best sushi I have ever had." Sesshoumaru said as he got up and started taking their dishes to the sink. Rin got up as well and carried what he didn't get to the sink. She then pushed him away from the sink and started getting the water ready for dish washing.

"I cooked dinner and I will clean dinner. Just sit back and relax."

Sesshoumaru stood beside her and started to clean dishes. "My mother taught me that women aren't slaves and that we men should help out in any way we can. You aren't going to make me disobey my dear mother, are you?"

Rin sighed. "Fine." She pushed him away from the soapy water and handed him a towel. "You can dry." She commanded.

He took the towel from her hand, their fingers touching. Rin blushed a light red and went to work washing dishes and handing them to Sesshoumaru for him to dry and put away. Every time their hands touched, Rin blushed.

Once they finished, Rin leaned back against the counter. "Thanks for helping."

Sesshoumaru gave a nod of his head. "So, what are we going to do now?" He asked.

"Well, we could watch movies again. Or we could talk about…nonsense."

"Or we could go to my bedroom." Sesshoumaru said huskily.

Rin's eyes widened and her face turned a dark red. "Uh…maybe not that…one."

Sesshoumaru smirked. "You need to get your mind out of the gutter, Rin. I didn't mean it in that way."

"Sure. Tell that to the change of your voice when you said that. I don't need to be a mind reader to know what you were meaning that time." Rin said as she pushed herself off the counter she was leaning on. She walked over to Sesshoumaru and put her hands on his chest. "But, I've always wondered what you look like with out your shirt on." She said softly, pulling away from him and started to walk away.

He grabbed her hand and pulled her back to him. "Why do you keep trying to get away?" He asked quietly. "Am I ugly? Do you find me repulsive?"

Rin looked up into his eyes. "It's neither of those. You are gorgeous and you are anything but repulsive. It's just…I haven't…trusted a man…since…my parents were killed and was used by that…horrible man."

Sesshoumaru gave a nod. "I understand your fear, but you can trust me. I will not hurt you or do anything to you without your permission." He said, with a little lie twisted into it.

Rin pulled her eyes away from his gaze. "I'm sorry, Sesshoumaru. I'm not ready yet…to trust a man. I want to trust you…it's just…"

"I understand Rin, but you will never get over it if you keep hiding away from men. The best way to get rid of them is to face your fears. We will take it slow if needs be, but you can trust me." He said and pulled her head back to face him. He wiped away the tears that started to form in her eyes. "You are beautiful Rin and I never want to change or destroy that beauty. I'll treat you well and I'll make sure…"

"Just shut up and kiss me." Rin said quietly, her voice full of want.

Sesshoumaru gave a small chuckle and pulled her head towards his and caught her lips with his own. The kiss quickly became heated and soon became all tongue. When Rin pulled away for air; Sesshoumaru's lips went down to Rin's neck and kissed her there. He then licked her from her neck to the tip of her ear. Meanwhile, Rin would sigh and moan with pleasure. Then they came back in to a long kiss once more.

Finally, after three minutes of repeating the same thing over and over, they both pulled away from each other. Rin's hair was a bit messed up, but Sesshoumaru's wasn't.

"I better get home." Rin said softly.

"You probably should. Want me to take you there?"

"Yes please. I'd appreciate it."

Sesshoumaru opened the house door for Rin and let her walk through. He closed it behind him and then opened the car door for Rin. Once Rin was in the car, he walked over to his side and got in. It was a silent drive to Rin's apartment.

Once they stopped in front of the apartment, Sesshoumaru looked towards Rin. "Thanks for the dinner and what came afterwards. And I'm sorry that you had to be reminded about your parents."

"I'm glad you liked my dinner and the…love making. Don't worry about the parent reminder. It's about time someone else knew. I probably have held it in long enough. Good night Sesshoumaru." She replied, then leaned over and kissed him softly on the lips. She pulled back and opened her car door. "And I'll try to get over my fear of men…for you." She got out of the car and walked up the sidewalk. She soon disappeared from sight as she entered her apartment.

"Good night, my long lost Rin." He said softly and drove off towards his home.

"Where have you been?" Kagome asked Rin as she walked into the apartment.

"I promised Sesshoumaru dinner, so I made him dinner."

"Apparently you two kissed too, judging by your disheveled appearance. Am I right?"

Rin gave a slight nod. "Yeah…anyway, I'm tired. I'm going to go to bed. Good night."

"Night…you'll have to give me the details sooner or later though. So plan on it."

Rin yawned, "all right I'll tell you sometime tomorrow. The best time would be during my lunch break."

"I'll be there." Kagome replied and watched as Rin went to her bedroom and closed the door. A few minutes later, she heard water start in Rin's bathroom for a shower.

Kagome went and got ready for bed as well.

Rin woke up to a knock on her bedroom door. She groaned and slowly got up. Once she got up out of bed, she walked over to her door and opened it. On the other side was Kagome.

"What are you doing, waking me up this early?"

"Well, for one…it isn't that early. You actually are late to work. And the other reason why I'm getting you up is that Sesshoumaru is here."

Rin looked over at her clock. It was 9:00. She was supposed to be at work by 7:00. "Yikes, I'm really late. I am so going to get fired."

"Fired? From a circus? Is that even possible?"

"I don't know…" Rin replied, "now get out so I can get ready, please."

"All right. Hurry up…I don't want to entertain Sesshoumaru to long." Kagome said leaving the room.

Rin shut the door and dashed over to her closet. She grabbed a short sleeve, knee length black dress. Then she went to her sock drawer, grabbed a pair of black socks, and put them on. She then put on almost knee high black boots on and hurried out of her room to the bathroom. She quickly brushed her hair smooth but decided not to put it up. Once she was completely ready, make-up and everything; she hurried to the front room.

Sesshoumaru and Kagome were standing in an awkward silence.

"Thanks for coming to pick me up." Rin said to Sesshoumaru then she turned to face Kagome. "Will you be coming during my lunch break to see me and chat?"

Kagome glanced over at Sesshoumaru then back at Rin. "Nah. I'll talk to you another day."

"All right," Rin said. Then she and Sesshoumaru left to go to the circus.

Here's the next installment of Destiny. Hope you enjoyed and please RR.