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SAVING ME
CHAPTER 32 – This Space between us
Two weeks. Two weeks he had been enduring her silent treatment, her pretense that he wasn't even there…her complete ignorance of him. Sesshomaru frowned; he couldn't believe their relationship was in a worse state than when they had just met, he thought with a shake of his head. So here they were in the small Village Store, Rin was waiting by the door for him while he dealt with the Cashier, a young woman who seemed intent on flirting with him despite his glacial stares.
"So how old are you?" she asked, which of course he ignored, but he saw Rin perk up as though she genuinely wanted to know as well.
"Twenty-nine." He answered and watched the girl gush, much to his annoyance.
"It's very nice of you to buy these for your sister…" said the girl rambling and Sesshomaru fixed her with an irritated stare, which male bought baby clothes in abundance for his sister?
"I'm Yura by the way…would you like to go out this weekend?" she asked and Sesshomaru visibly twitched. Clenching his jaw, he opened his mouth to insult the annoying female when Rin stepped to his side with a hand to his shoulder at the Cash register, which caused him to close his mouth; she hadn't been that close to him in two weeks.
"He doesn't have much time on his hands, you see…with this baby on the way and preparations and such!" Rin grated with narrowed eyes before she turned and left the Store while Sesshomaru had to bite his lip to keep from chuckling at both her actions and the surprised look on the Cashier's face.
As they walked, him with the numerous purchases, he started to frown realizing that Rin was very angry. Meanwhile back at the Store, Yura looked up to see two burly men at her counter.
"Have you seen these two people?" one asked holding a picture of Sesshomaru in a business suit and another picture of Rin in uniform.
"Yes, that's Mr. Taisho and his girlfriend…" she spat the word as though it left a bitter taste in her mouth, "They live up on the hill, just follow the footpath, you will know it when you see it." She stated pointing towards a footpath a small distance in the bushes outside the shop.
The men left the store, joining up with two Black vans filled with men and ammunition. "Let's go, we found them." They stated and the dozen men began adjusting and cocking guns. Simultaneously, nearing their house Sesshomaru was frowning at Rin, unaware of the danger they were in.
"I can't believe you were flirting with her…I was right there!" Rin muttered, unfortunately he heard every word. Angered, Sesshomaru dropped the bags and grabbed her shoulders, turning her to face his blazing golden eyes.
"I was not flirting with her; can't you see that you're the only woman I notice?" He asked shaking her softly as her eyes widened; she had never seen him so angry and serious at the same time.
"Rin, it's been five months! Haven't I proved to you that I'm a good man? I want to be with you, I'm willing to wait but can't you just show me something to prove you care about me in the slightest?" he asked and she gasped, tears filling her eyes, this wasn't a side of him she had ever seen before.
"Why are you doing this to me?" she asked in a voice choke with tears and he released her running a hand through his silver bangs.
"I'm in love with you. I don't know where we will go from here. But I want to be with you, I want to raise your child. I want to be the only father she knows. I want to be the man to protect you and hold you when you cry…as I have been since the day we met." He stated, his voice was flat and steady but his eyes blazed with passion.
She stepped away from him, "Why'd you have to ruin everything!" she muttered and ran away from him, back to the direction of the Village, clutching a hand around her middle.
Sighing, Sesshomaru ran a hand through his hair again before picking up the bags and walking towards they house. They could both use some space now.
Rin walked…stumbled really, It wasn't supposed to be like this, Sesshomaru was supposed to be different, she thought, tears blurring her vision in such a way she was walking blindly in such a way she had no time to scream when thick arms wrapped around her and covered her mouth with a foul smelling liquid seeped into a cloth.
Rin felt her mind become foggy as she fell into the darkness, her heart which wanted to race slowing as she screamed within her mind. Sesshomaru!
The moment the girl fainted, the man lifted her in his arms and carried her to the van, which drove off, having finally captured their prey after months of searching. The other men however, kept their steady path towards the house at the top of the Hill under strict objectives to kill the man who had been with Rin.
Sesshomaru sighed dropping into bed, a hand covering his eyes wondering if he had done the right thing by confessing to Rin.
Taking positions and surrounding the house were ten heavily armed men, closing in with deathly precision.
Ten minutes away, the band of Seven made making the final adjustments to their weapons as the Helicopter steadily made its way to the Village they had tracked Sesshomaru Takahashi to.
Suddenly, Sesshomaru heard the snap of a twig and a man curse softly.
"Shit!" he swore before Gunfire opened upon the small house.
A/N: One word: CLIFFHANGER! ^_^
This chapter is a bit longer, it just couldn't fit into the 500 word mold, though I'm sure no one is complaining lol. Yup the story has shifted again. The countdown has officially begun, 18 chapters to go for the completion of SAVING ME. It may seem like a lot but when you think about it, is it really enough? At the rate I have been going, maybe next week this time…you will be reading the epilogue *gasp*
Ladyrouge214: thanks for reviewing and I'm glad you like the chapter, I try my best lol. Hope you liked this chapter too and those to come. Sorry for the cliffhanger by the way, but this chapter needed it lol.
Jolie Luv: lol,I really did want to catch someone ^_^ sorry and yes *spoiler* I refuse to end this story without those two getting it on, refuse! Lol I swear these guys have a problem cause just tonight my boyfriend asked if I prefer writing Sesshomaru stories over talking with him…*I hesitated* he was sooo shocked now I have to make it up to him lol. Anyways, the warning really applies to all these last set of chapters, between the lemon, the killings and stuff it was necessary. I would love to go shopping ^_^ unfortunately, you live almost a day away lol. *sad* And here you go, the next chapter is here…btw, its only 15 minutes into Thursday morning for me where I am lol. Thanks for always reviewing *much hugs and love, hands you Rin plushie* ^_^
Delsan 13: o yes you know some big stuff gonna go down. I like to think it's been building, all leading up to this moment. I mean, Rin couldn't possibly run from Koga forever right? Thanks for loving this story, and reviewing ^_^ I aim to please. *excited by the upcoming chapters*
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Shy Winthrope: lol Rin's mom had a little mental breakdown there lol. Ha, Kagome isn't much better though is she? Lol I think they mesh well and being so similar in age, Rin can now have a bestie and you see, I finally told Sesshomaru's age. Wow this chapter has a lot going on *wipes forehead*. Yea I had to give you guys a break from them because they gonna dominate the upcoming chapters, lmao at throwing your back out with a hug. Too funny. I hope your appointment yields everything you want it 2. ^_^ lol Thanks for reviewing as always *kills you with hugs and love*
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AGAIN, THE NEXT CHAPTER WILL CONTAIN MATURE THEMES. You been warned.