Golden Star Dreams
Chapter 14: Three Little Words
He heard this lovely woman scream and shout his name nonstop while making her his own. Listening to her voice was like a bad habit. No, worse than that. Her voice was like an addictive drug; and he was hooked solid. The actor wanted to hear those elongated cries continuously, and so he performed to the woman's lithe and subconscious pleas for 'more.' She writhed and wriggled under his stone-like body, scratching at his skin with perfect manicured nails that reminded him of his own claws- just more maintained.
'I love you…' She whispered through staggered pants.
'I love you…'
'I love you…'
'I-'
BUZZ, BUZZ, BUZZ… BUZZ, BUZZ, BUZZ…
Heavy, sore eyelids languidly parted open to expose his pupils to the daylight that immediately hit his face. Grumbling his hatred of the sun, Sesshoumaru turned over on his stomach and slammed a pillow on his head in hopes of obstructing the rays from reaching his sleepy eyes. After a few moments of adjusting to the fact that he was now awake, he peeked from under his pillow only to face a woman sleeping soundly next to him. A smile appeared on his normally stoic face, and instinctively, Sesshoumaru scooted closer towards Soshi and snaked an arm around her waist. He stared intently at her with hopes that she would awake and profess her undying love for the actor. But sadly, he merely dreamed of those words leaving her lips… He leaned in closer, his lips within centimeters of pressing against hers, but he decided against the action. He would let her sleep. Chuckling quietly to himself, Sesshoumaru smirked inwardly at the thought of waking up in the morning with a woman beside him; and he wouldn't kick her out the moment she awoke.
Flipping over on his back once more, Sesshoumaru scanned the ceiling with his golden eyes when he felt the bed shift beside him. He must have moved a little too much, for the once slumbering Soshi began stir uttering her first sounds consciousness. Smoldering black irises met the honey hues in the male's eyes before the woman smiled and scooted close to Sesshoumaru. Welcoming her into his arms, he pressed his forehead against hers and returned her soft smile with a mischievous smirk.
"How did you sleep?" He asked her softly.
"Pretty decent, thank you…"
"Mmm… Thank you for what?" He asked as his lips stole the skin on her neck.
She pressed a hand against his chest, giggling because she knew exactly what the silver-haired man was referring to.
"I meant, 'thank you' for asking. But I guess I can thank you for the wonderful night…"
"That's what I thought…" He said, kissing her neck once again.
Her small and light chuckles were music to his sensitive ears and the angelic voice she possessed was just soothing enough to make him want to listen to her more. She felt so comfortable in his embrace. As if she belonged in his arms and in his bed beside him. He wanted it to be just like this every morning.
'Is it possible to have such a chance?' He wondered.
During his pondering, those three little words rang in his ears.
I love you…
Suddenly, he dipped his face next to her ear and pulled her up so she could rest calmly on his chest.
"I love you." He whispered.
She gasped. No one has ever said such a thing to her; besides her mother, but never a man.
At least a man that meant it…
Soshi's dark eyes contrasted with the rosy tints forming around on her cheeks, and for the life of her she wasn't able to effectively respond to his heart-felt confession. She figured she was taking too long to answer when Soshi felt him nudge her cheeks with his own.
"I love you Soshi…" He repeated.
"… I… I…"
"Yes?"
"Sesshoumaru, I think I need some time to think…" She finally said.
His emotionless face transformed into a look of dismay as he remained frozen in his position. Soshi removed herself from his arms and left the bed in a hurry, grabbing her clothes from off the floor on her way out the door.
"Soshi…" He whispered sadly.
~~~ (-_-) Kirby's sad…~~~
I left the penthouse in a record time of twenty minutes. Never in my entire life had I wanted to be so far away from another person; and all because he told me he loved me.
He… loves… me?
… ME?
I couldn't believe it! Here I was; a waitress, an actress wannabe, and an all-around nobody, capturing the heart of one of the most famous and most wanted men in the entire country? Impossible! What did I have to offer Sesshoumaru Kenji that he wanted? What made me so special?
Finding myself in the park, I took the time to stop my fast-paced walking to bend over and catch my breath. Across the way, I saw the same playground that hosted the actor's grand appearance; it was also my first day on the job. I looked to the swing set and smiled remembering the touching scene of a father pushing his young daughter on the swing. The two looked so happy that way, especially Sesshoumaru. That smile was genuine; a change of pace from that boring, flat expression he usually wore.
I plopped myself on the bench, my legs parted and my bottom hanging off the seat; the heels of my feet the only part of me keeping me supported on the bench. A heavy sigh left me. What was I thinking? I shouldn't have left him like that… He probably hates me right now and is drawing up paperwork for my termination… But I told him once, that I was waiting for 'that special man' to come in my life.
Ha! A lot of good that did me, I still gave myself up to the first guy who would have me.
'That's not true Sosh', and you know it…' I thought to myself. 'You know full well that you actually care for Sesshoumaru…'
Shaking my head from the thoughts ravaging my brain, I suddenly stood up and folded my arms in a huff. I suddenly kicked the ground, picking up sand in the process.
"Right, me caring for that arrogant, pig-headed, stoic… sweet… handsome… loving…"
Oh shit… It's true… Completely and utterly true.
Wiping my face of the shame I felt with my hands, I was suddenly flooded with memories that I made during my time spent around the older Kenji brother.
'The first night we met, I didn't even realize who I was speaking with until a few days later…'
'Helping Sesshoumaru and Rin bond together at the park…'
'Standing up for me on multiple occasions, including that night at Rosalita's…'
'And now last night…'
I can't lie to myself any longer… I felt something back there. I felt this strange sensation (besides his… endowment) filling up inside me. Whether he could tell or not, I wanted it to continue. I wanted to have more nights like the one we shared together just mere hours ago. I found myself standing on top of the bench, arms stretched to the world and my head thrown back as I shouted my announcement to the world.
"SOSHI ARKIO IS IN LOVE WITH SESSHOUMARU KENJI!"
"Yea? Well join the club!"
A small, and rather annoyed, female voice rang through my ears and I looked down to see a small gathering of people ceasing what they were doing to observe my actions. All eyes were on me and using my acting skills, I scratched the back of my head and smiled sheepishly at my unwanted audience.
"Heh… practicing for a part?"
The crowd was silent before they finally resumed their park activities, and with a sigh of relief, I hopped down from the bench to go back to the penthouse before I embarrassed myself any further.
"Nice job Miss Ariko! Kendra would be proud of you!"
"Yea, way to pour on the gold!"
I looked to the all-too-familiar camera crew who were all smiling at me with wide grins, ready to record my reaction to their presence.
"How long were you guys standing here?" I asked with a red blush.
"Long enough to see you completely make a fool of yourself on the park bench…"
Glaring harshly at Kendra's lackeys, I dismissed myself from the area and ran gung ho for Sesshoumaru's penthouse. I had to get back to him…
I had to-
"OOOMPH!"
Turning the corner, I suddenly fell to the floor after ramming into a rock-solid object in the middle of the sidewalk. It toppled over, but strangely my fall was rather cushioned and before I knew it, a small chuckle rumbled from what was thought to be something inanimate. I looked down to see a pair of lusty golden eyes staring straight up at me.
Dammit! Just what I didn't need! Inu-gawddamn-Yasha!
"Well, well… couldn't keep away huh Cutie?" He said with a smirk.
Here comes the camera crew… Just to make matters worse…
"Oh, you got a little photo posse?" He asked as a hand snuck its way up to my face. "Let's give 'em a show shall we?"
"Dammit Inuyasha, I don't have time for this! I need to get back to-"
Catching me off guard, he quickly leaned up off the ground and claimed my lips with his own, not letting go until he heard the shocked (and somewhat disgusted) reactions of the pedestrians passing by. The camera crew immediately shouted out their cheers and began imagining the raises Kendra would give to them for bringing back such a scene.
'Oh Shit!' I thought.
Uh-oh! Uh-oh! Uh-oh! Soshi's in quite the pickle isn't she? Well place your bets folks! How will this turn out! Yea... it's a bit of a slow chapter, but I felt like being a little drama starter so, I came up with this situation!
Thanks for reading guys and keep on the lookout for the next installment; peace!