(Author's Notes)
Hello again! Before you eat me, I know that this is a super super late update on the story! Some people on my other stories have asked why I didn't do more over the summer and I'll explain as I update them. During the school year, school and college is my job, which you all have been great and understanding about. During the summer, however, I work full time at a local pharmacy/drug store which eats up a lot of my time and energy. But I'm not dead and I'm always trying to fill in some time with my stories. So I haven't forgotten about you guys and I love how you are still keeping up with the reviews and comments.
I've also been spending some time tweaking my stories to have a better outline, and I've also been trying to draw some more so that you can go on my devianart page and have something to look at. They're nothing too detailed, just some simple drawing and colorings so that you can see my own versions of some existing characters or some of my own OCs I've been creating these past few months. And I actually have Photoshop now I'm hoping that I'll have at least something of Rin up on devianart by the next update. Until then, I hope you guys enjoy the update. ^^
(Story)
"Rin?" Rin turned around to see a familiar voice in the air, dragging her back from her meditative state.
"S-Sesshomaru…" Rin plainly said as she saw him at the entrance of the door, looking intently at her as he inspected her. Rin suddenly became nervous as he continued to stare at her.
"W-why are you out here? I thought you had to be at the DJ table tonight?" Rin asked, desperate to make a conversation to keep her mind off what happened just a few minutes ago.
"My partner can handle it for a few minutes. I just noticed a commotion over here by the door with Sango and the principal and that you were gone. I was concerned that something might have happened." Sesshomaru said as he slowly left the door frame and approached her, still carrying a look of cold inspection on his face. He was careful to keep his distance from her in case she was so upset she didn't want to be touched.
"So…did something happen?" Sesshomaru finally asked. Rin turned away and heaved a sigh as she thought back to when she fetched Sango.
"A couple things…for one I just got Kohaku in a bunch of trouble. I know I did the right thing and Sango appreciates me telling her the truth but…I can't help but feel guilty. And…" Rin had to pause for a moment to gather what she wanted to saw to Sesshomaru.
"What Kohaku did just brought back an old memory that I thought I'd locked away forever." Rin finally said as she unconsciously turned her attention towards the spot she just saw Kohaku drinking at. Sesshomaru took another step towards her and leaned against the school wall with her.
"Care to share?" Sesshomaru asked. Rin just gently shook her head.
"No…it's something very personal and it's already ruined my night." Rin explained as she kept her attention away from Sesshomaru. He gave her a moment of silence to show his respect for Rin and he didn't want to push her in any more of a negative attitude than she was already. He then recognized the current song that was playing and he memorized the itinerary he and his partner created for this evening. The song that was playing after this was a song that debut in America and a Japanese band had dubbed in in their own version. He turned to Rin once again. He didn't touch her, but he did lean over her to catch her attention.
"I won't ask you to tell me what you're thinking about now or what you'll be concerned about later. This is something personal for you and I will respect that, but for now…at least let me try to make you smile, even if it's just for a moment." Sesshomaru said as he offered her his hand. Rin then turned her attention to the music in the gym
On a night like this,
I could fall in love
I could fall in love with you…
…the first slow dance song was playing and he was offering to dance with her!
"I-I'm afraid that I'm not that good a dancer!" Rin quickly explained with a blush on her cheeks. Sesshomaru just smiled at her.
"No worries, I'll be your guide." He gently said.
In this dark so dense,
We talk so soft
The way young lovers do.
He continued offering her his hand, giving her the power to decide whether or not she wanted to take this chance. Rin herself realized this and felt her face heat up with embarrassment because of it. After a moment's hesitation, and a gulp in her throat, she took his hand. He just smiled as he reached down and gently grabbed her other hand.
The day's last sight
Turns to cool night's breeze
And this love hangs thick like these
Willow leaves
"Step on my feet." Sesshomaru said. She did so, making sure she kept the heel of her shoe away from his feet. He secured her back to him with his hand as he got her ready.
I've hid myself away from this
But your silhouette is the Judas kiss
"Ready?" He asked. Rin just gently nodded her head as she put her trust in Sesshomaru.
On a night like this,
The moon sits still,
And the stars
Are watching too.
He then started dancing in a small waltz, starting off with just tiny steps to help her get used to his movements, then he gave his legs more freedom to move around as she got used to the rhythm. Rin just got lost in the music, the movements, and the sheer joy she felt that she was dancing with the Prince in such a beautiful spot of the school yard, out of the crowded and now musky smelling gym.
The way you move
Is a lullaby.
And I could fall
I love with you.
She couldn't get over how kind and gentle Sesshomaru was dancing with her. He wasn't trying to push her out of her dancing league or try to entice her to dirty dance like she'd already seen so many couples doing. He was the perfect gentleman and was treating her perfectly, like a real Prince. His movements and personality in this moment were such a lullaby to her.
The day's last sight
Turns to cool night's breeze
And this love hangs thick like these
Willow leaves
I've hid myself away from this
But your silhouette is the Judas kiss
She was nearly heartbroken when the song started ending and she had to distance herself from Sesshomaru. However, when she looked up she saw a mischievous smile on his face.
"W-why are you smiling like that?" Rin nervously asked. Sesshomaru just chuckled in his throat.
"Look at your feet." He said. Rin did as she asked and noticed that she was no longer standing on his feet. Somehow, she'd managed to waltz with him completely on her own. He'd guided her into having the confidence to dance by herself.
On a night like this
I could fall in love
I could fall in love
With you…
(Author's notes)
Well, there you have it. I hope that you guys have enjoyed the update. Keep up with the comments and wonderful support I've been getting from you. Hopefully I'll get better at intermingling my school work as well as this with you guys. It feels great to be back! Also, the song that I was listening to while I was writing about the two of them dancing together was "On a Night Like This" by Dave Barnes. I feel like this song really suits this moment as the two of them dance for the first time. While all of the other moments I've given them may have been cute, I feel like this is really the one that sets these two off on the path of a romantic relationship. But give the song a listen and tell me what you think of it! :D