Catch My Disease
By flo4ever
It took me what, 45.000 years to write this chapter? Kidding! Starting at a new school really takes it out of you. Every time I found an opportunity to write, something came up. Birthing cows, homework, putting all of my crap in boxes, getting settled into my new room, unpacking all of my crap, exams. Its life.
Whoosh. Glad to have that out of my system. I've been so caught up in my real life I forgot to make some scheduled appearances in the fictive side. It was much needed.
Disclaimer: Rumiko owns all things IY. I'm just using my crazy imagination and make them my slaves.
Aaand without further ado, I give you guys the final chapter.
Enjoy!
Chapter 4 - His
Five sets of eyes looked up as a blinding light shimmered above the well in the forest. Sesshomaru emerged from the trees, carrying himself in his usual cocky manner. Miroku and Sango paid him little heed and went back to sanding Hiraikotsu in front of them, Inuyasha ground his teeth and made a comment about 'bad smelling old bastards', Rin gave the demon a genuine smile, whereas Kagome looked at him kindheartedly.
"'Rin." He ignored the others and stood in front of the human girl. Rin, 'his' human.
"Hi Sesshomaru, what's up?"
"Nothing, I came to see if these losers weren't giving you a hard time," He shrugged and looked at Inuyasha, "or one loser in particular, either way."
"Keh!"
"Its fine, Sesshomaru. We're just inspecting some new herbs to see if any involve medical substances." Kagome chimed, giving the demon lord a small smile. Maybe she cared, but then again, that was still only two people. Besides, when people smile at you, it doesn't necessarily mean they like you.
"You might as well go talk to Rin, there's nothing much to do here." Her eyes fell to her mate, who was looking at her with bulging eyes, as if begging her to shut up. The last thing Kagome wanted to do was to play referee. Again.
"Very well, if you'll refrain from following us, mutt."
"Whatever." Inuyasha said, trying to sound casual. Rin stood from her crouching position and headed towards the fringe of trees.
"Come, Rin." Sesshomaru said, skimming her shoulder softly as he turned around and followed after his human.
The unusual pair walked in silence. Rin watched her lord out of the corner of her eye as his perfect contoured face fell into a slight scowl as they trudged through the dense coniferous floor. It was the same look he had the night she verbally exploded. Sensing her uncomfortable stare, Sesshomaru halted and looked to his side, his caramel eyes meeting her doe brown ones.
Rin slightly raised her eyebrows, questioningly, as she turned to fully face him.
"Tell me what's bothering you, Sesshomaru. You've been wanting to say something to me, its spread all over your face."
Sesshomaru cocked his head to the side, amused at yet another clever observation. He shrugged and shook his head. "Nothing. It's not important."
The hell it is, Rin thought. Smiling slightly, she walked up to him and gently wrapped her arms around his lithe waist. For once, Sesshomaru didn't tense. Instead he lifted his arms, enveloping Rin into a hug. His claws combed softly through her hair. It was an action he did not allow anyone else to experience with Rin.
Swallowing soundly, Sesshomaru shook his head again, silently arguing with himself. He was done being her friend, her confidant. He cherished her, adored her. Loved her. He'd seen it coming, this...admittance. The other day, after Inuyasha had left Sesshomaru started mulling over his parting words. Lonely. Sesshomaru had been lonely. He just hadn't realized it. Rin was a constant in his existence, and whenever they parted, he felt incomplete. He smirked, brushing a hand down the side of her face. She looked into his hopeful eyes before clenching her eyes shut.
"Sess..." she said quietly.
Rin looked at him, trying to keep her eyes from tearing up. She ran her hand from his arm up to his shoulder, looking him in the face, finally coming to rest on his cheek. She was tall enough now to reach him more easily, rather than stretching her entire body when she was little and still not being able to, even when she was on her tippy toes.
Sesshomaru's claws tightened on her hips, pulling her into him. A slow, feral grin tugged up the side of his mouth as Rin gasped at the sudden movement, and he wasted no time in bringing his lips down to touch hers. He placed a single kiss on her soft mouth, feeling the muscles tense and relax under his cold lips. His nose skimmed her jaw line, placing lazy kisses along her slender neck, resting on the curve of her collarbone.
Sesshomaru nuzzled her neck, smirking against her skin. He had only placed a chaste kiss on her lips, but he was satisfied nonetheless. Rin completely relaxed against him, resting her cheek against the smooth planes of his chest.
"Sesshomaru?"
"Yes, Rin." He whispered, placing a soft kiss on her shoulder. He met her brimming eyes without fear, confusion or hatred. He finally accepted that Rin was meant to be in his life. It was not destined, but there was no use in fighting it either. For the first time in his long and weary life, Sesshomaru admitted something to himself he thought wasn't even possible before.
Before Rin.
"I love you," she whispered.
Sesshomaru sighed, his emotions wreaking havoc on his once so collected mind. Stroking her hair, he didn't answer. He didn't need to.
She always knew how to read him so well.
The end!
I hope you all approved of the way I left them, because I think it would only be a long, pointless drab if I let them cuddle for the rest of the chapter and live a long and happy life in Sesshomaru's Magic Kingdom.
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