Chapter 8 - First Nigt, or Is It?
'It's gray,' was Rin's first impression of Itachi's mansion. The house was built using gray stones, which gave a very depressing aura to it. Rin walked slowly to the entrance, feeling like every step takes her closer to her demise. The double doors were also gray, with little cracks from bottom to top. "Why is there-" started Rin, but Itachi touched her lips with his finger, quieting her down. "This mansion is very old, and was here before my father. We choose not to renew it in order to keep the authentic feeling of it." Explained Itachi in a hushed down voice, could the old walls have ears?
"Ow," replied Rin. The double doors opened from the inside very slowly, and a large hall appeared behind them. The ceiling was high, decorated with an enormous dog demon that looked at the comers with a sharp gaze. 'Sesshomaru-sama…' thought Rin, but very quickly snapped out of it. 'He didn't want me! Sold! Sack of grain! I'll start my new life here and be happy, just as I should! He and his ice cold heart can keep each other freezing cold at night together for all I care, hump!'
Large windows could be seen above, but day has already made way to night, and the view from the windows was pitch black. "Tomorrow morning we will not need all those candles," said Itachi, gesturing at the lamps scattered around, glowing with candle light. "The entire hall is lit with such natural and pure light, that the only thing you can do is watch and be amazed." Rin smiled at the comment. For the first time since Sesshomaru ordered her to get married, she felt the overwhelming feeling of anticipation. 'I can be happy on my own, for sure.'
"My Lord, your room is ready for you and My Lady." Rin turned her gaze, looking at the bird youkai servant who talked. She looked around once more, noticing that all her bags have been taken away, probably to that room the bird mentioned. "Come, my sweet. Our room is ready. You must be very tired after the journey." Itachi held her hand, and with his other one hugged her lower back, effectively submitting her to his control and guidance. He led her through a couple of small corridors, decorated with portraits of demons long gone. Finally, a set of shoji doors came into view. "Are-Are we sleeping together?" asked Rin, trying desperately to keep her voice from breaking. Up until now she had not given any thought to sleeping arrangements, nor to her duties as mate. "Of course my dear. We are, after all, mates. Do not fear my sweet, I will not force myself on you this night for I know that you are extremely tired and distressed. However, this moment will come, and when it does I expect cooperation." He smiled than, a charming full smile. Somehow, in Rin's scared mind, he looked different, gentle and kind. 'How come I never noticed his gentle side? The caring feeling in him.'
"Of course!" answered Rin, smiling gently now. Itachi opened the shoji doors to reveal a big white futon, fluffy pillows, and wooden drawers. "The door to your left leads to the changing room. The door to your right leads to our private hot spring. It is rather small, but fulfils his purpose." Finished Itachi, looking at her as if waiting for her to agree and feel at awe. "Umm, ok" said Rin, after a short pause.
"I am going to shower and sleep, as you said, I'm quite tired." She picked her sleeping gown and went through the door to her right. The hot spring was indeed small, but it has a good feeling and smell to it. It was divided into two sections - shallow and deep water. The spring was surrounded with smooth stone. In a basket at the side Rin found a container. 'Soap!' She thought happily and sniffed the rich fragrance. After a quick shower she got dressed and went back to the bedroom. Itachi was already asleep on the big futon. 'wonderful, no need to deal with him just for one more night'
Rin got inside the covers and closed her eyes, she was fast asleep. Itachi, however, was not. "Ah, my toy. A couple of days more, but no longer than that. I am already anxious to begin" whispered Itachi to the dark room, stroking Rin's cheek slowly with the back of his hand.
WOW, longgggg absence on my part. COMENDASAI *bows low*
I'm proud to say that I finished high school, finally! and that now, I'll have more time (If I ever gonna get over my huge writer's block that keeps nagging me all the time)
Anyway, enjoy reading this and don't forget to leave a review, I love to read them all!
Ja Ne,
Sansho.
