Sweet Dreams

Sesshoumaru sat in the stuffy conference room of his office building. staring off into space, flicking his pen lightly against his notes as he thought about the event's in the alley way the week before.

This meeting was going on far too long, the powerpoint on buget cuts was nothing more than an annoying show of shapes and colors to him now. He couldn't care less about budget cuts. It didn't directly affect him, he wasn't going anywhere.

A heavy sigh passed his lips as his mind reverted back to Rin.

The associate giving the presentation looked over at Sesshoumaru, an annoyed look on her face. "I'm sorry sir, am I boring you now?" She said, clicking her heel in irritation, cocking an eyebrow at him.

Sesshoumaru blinked, a little stunned at the way he'd been so rudely yanked from his daydreaming. The thought of plowing his bartender in a dark alley was way more interesting than budget cuts. "Yes." He said finally. "I really couldn't care less about any of this, now that you mention it."

He said as he stood up, gathering his things from the table and walking out the door. "Leave your report on my desk. I'll look over it when I have the time." He added, before exiting. Leaving the the whole company to stare in awe after him.

He was breathing heavily, his face slightly flushed as he entered his office, slamming the door behind him. He threw his folder and pen down on his desk and sunk into his computer chair.

He let out another sigh as he looked up at the ceiling, rubbing his face with his hands. "What the fuck is wrong with me?" He whispered to himself. He couldn't wrap his mind around it but, there was something off about him.

He hadn't been the same since that night. In truth, he had been unsettled since the first night he talked to Rin but, he refused to allow himself to contemplate that. He wanted to talk to her, needed to see her but, every night he'd go to the bar after work, and every night she would call out. It was like she had vanished and it was confusing the fuck out of him.

He couldn't understand why he even cared. "So we fucked... In an alley.. Okay, so, that's definitely not how I saw that night unfolding but... I mean, shit happens, right? No big deal.." He groaned at the thought as his penis gave a painful throb. He couldn't think about her anymore, it was threatening to undo him completely. But, the thoughts just kept flowing, broken flashes of his body up against hers, the sound of her moans, the taste of her skin, the scent of the night air.

He physically shook his head, taking in a sharp breath as he stood up again. He glanced out the window at the buzzing city streets below and decided enough was enough. He grabbed his coat and was walking down the street before he even fully knew what he was doing.

He opened the door to the bar, which was practically empty because of the time of day. He stood there awkwardly for a moment, looking towards the bar. Tom the owner greeted him with a wave. "She isn't coming in tonight either, just hung up with her." He said, a hint of apology in his tone.

Sesshoumaru looked crest fallen for a moment before walking up to the bar. "Sake." He said, but, didn't sit. He downed his drink in one gulp, slightly slamming the empty glass down. "I don't suppose you'd know where I can find her?" He asked, a bit breathlessly. He knew it was a long shot but, he just couldn't take much more of this.

'Insolent girl..' She was really starting to piss him off.

Tom surveyed sesshoumaru for a moment. He seemed harmless enough. But, didn't really like the idea of breaching an employees privacy like that. Sesshoumaru caught this quickly and pulled out his wallet. "How much will it cost me?" He asked, pulling out a few hundred dollar bills.

He left the bar in a hurry, looking up the address he had just over paid for. 'Heh.. Money alway's talks..' He found himself thinking, a victorious smirk crossing his features as he haild a cab.

The sun was setting as he shut the door of the cab. He paid the driver and turned to look around the neighborhood he found himself in. It was very low class, and everything was dingey. The houses around him were falling a part and no one was outside, it was almost too quiet.

He shivered slightly at the sight before him. The house that the address said was Rin's was the cleanest one on the street but, still run down, with a broken gate before it.

He walked up to the gate and stopped for a moment to take it all in. 'What the fuck am I do here?' His head was suddenly swimming with embaresment and confusion. 'what the fuck was I thinking? This is so stalkerish..' He wanted to turn and run for it but, his body betrayed him and he was pushed forward, his feet moving on their own acord.

The brken gate swung creakily open and closed behind him, he had to push slightly, almost as if the gate didn't want him here either. Before he could stop himself he was standing on the front porch and had a finger pressed firmly on the buzzer.

He took in a deep breath as his heart started to speed up, the sound of the door bell chiming within sent chills down his spine as a little mental freak out began. 'What the fuck are you doing you fool?! This shit is crazy!' But, the damage was done, and he could hear footsteps on the other side of the door now.

'Is it too late to make a run for it?' One last thought before the door opened just a crack. A small, black haired woman stared up at him, the look of complete shock payed across her features.

Rin opened the door a jar, not knowing who the hell it could be, slightly worried. She looked up into the man's face, his long white hair swaying slightly in the wind, his eyes boring down into hers. "Sesshoumaru?" She said, completely stunned, opening the door the rest of the way, her brain trying to process the sight before her.

Sesshoumaru's face flushed, and his heart nearly stopped at the sight of her. He hadn't gotten this far in his head and was now really self concious. "I..." He said, but, nothing followed. He was at a loss. 'Goddamn it... What have I done?'

"How the hell d id you find me?" She demanded, her eyes narrowing as she crossed her arms.

He thought about this for a moment, the realization of his foolishness fully sinking in, no hopes of regaining himself now. "Money talks." He simply stated.

She scoffed at his statement but, her features softened. She opened the screen door, gesturing him inside. "Of course you would use money to get your way. Well, you're here now, might as well come inside." She said, a little grudingly.

He was shocked, his head reeling from the events of the day, really needing a drink or something. He slid past her quickly, eager to move on from the awkwardness between them. He heard the door shut behind him, felt the girl moving around his body.

He looked around. It was a modest little house. Second hand furniture, nothing matching, shaby curtains on the windows. But, it smelled nice. Homey. There was a radio on in the corner, soft music played around them.

He looked down at her, eyes full of irritation. He had found himself now and anger was slowly building up inside. "You disapeared." He stated, more as a question.

She stared back at him, her own irritation building now. 'This fucking guy..' "I don't have to explain myself to you." she answered, crossing her arms once more.

He clossed the distance between them quickly, leaning his face down to her ear. "No you don't... But, if you would be so kind, your explanation would be appreciated." He said gently, his hot breath caressing her neck. She shivered, backing away slgihtly. She didn't trust herself to be so close to him. Her body was still screaming out from their last encounter. Hence, the distance she had put between them in the first place.

She swallowed nervously, cheeks flushed, and looked away from him. Sesshoumaru did not move though, he just stood there, his face inches from hers, eyes pouring into hers seriously.

"I... I just needed some time off okay?" She said, refusing to look at him, face flushing more.

"Oh? Life as a bartender getting tiring is it?" He mocked her, a devilish grin perking on his lips.

She scoffed at him, and walked into the living room, taking a seat on the navy blue couch, and stared up at him, arms still crossed. A look of pure loathing on her face. "This may come as a surprise to someone of your standing but, even lower class people need time off from time to time." She spat out, her words laced with venom.

She couldn't believe this guy, what the fuck was his problem? How dare he track her down this way, then proceed to question her whereabouts, and THEN mock her low standing. This fucking guy..

He chuckled softly as he took a seat directly next to her, leaning forward on his knees, crossing interlocking his fingers. He looked over at her, taking her in as that all too familiar feeling set in and he was finally able to wrap his head around it, if only for a second.

'This bitch...' He thought as the euphoria set in, his brain going slightly numb, a serene calm washing over him. 'It was never the bar... It was only, ever her... I haven't slept in days, haven't been able to eat or think straight since that night.. But, now that I'm here with her.. I feel..'

He stopped himself from finishing that thought, not ready for the answer yet. He sighed a deep satisfied sigh as he looked at her. Even like this, baggy t shirt and sweat pants, with her messy bun, she was breathtakingly beautiful. "I'm sorry." He stated suddenly. Not fully understanding what he was apologizing for but, feeling suddenly compelled for her forgiveness.

"I know this is strange. I'm sure it's unerving, to say the least. But.. I just couldn't help myself. I needed to see you." He said, a soft smile curling at his lips as he stared her down. 'Goddamn she's just so beautiful..' He tried to stay focused but, his brain just didn't want to coroperate.

Rin stared back at the man from the bar, shock setting into her face as he spoke. Her breath hitched slightly and her face flushed again. "Why?" She said, without thinking. She blinked, totally flaberghasted by his honesty.

He smiled again, the shock provoking him slightly, trying hard not to fall into their usual games. He sighed out deeply, "Honestly... I don't know. I just couldn't get you out of my head and it was really starting to affect my performance at work." He said honestly, his voice soft and calming to her ears. "You wont believe the day I've had." He added, leaning back agains the couch, staring up at the water marked ceiling.

He didn't know why but, he felt really relaxed there. Even though he barely knew this woman and had never been to her house before, he felt himself becoming heavy with impending sleep. His eyes fluttered slightly as he sat there, trying to wrap his mind around everything.

She turned to him, crossing her legs. Her knees squished up against his outter thigh and observed him. It was so strange. She didn't even know this guys, aside from a few trivial details, and... Well, and the dark alley fucking. But, really, he was a stranger. But, at the same time, she felt this natural calm wash over her every time they were in the same vicinity. An overhelming sense of security. Her eyes softened as she watched him fight off sleep, his chest rising and falling gently under his coat.

"You seem tired." She stated, leaning her head on the back of the couch as she watched him curiously. "You're so strange." She added musingly, a smirk forming on her lips.

He glanced over to her, their faces close again. "I am exhausted..." He breathed, his eyes pouring into hers. "And you're one to talk." He chided her, returning her smirk tiredly.

She reached over suddenly, pulling his arms out of his coat, laying it across the arm of the couch. She turned, leaning over his body and took his tie, unbottoning the top two bottons of his shirt and placing a blanket over top of him.

He watched as the girl took his coat and tie, the warmth of the blanket encomposing him, for the first time in a week he was comfortable and at ease. His eyes closed and darkness took hold of him as he slept, finally at peace with the world around him.

Rin curled up under her own blanket, next to the strange sleeping man on her couch. She watched him for a long time before finally succumbing to sleep herself. She wouldn't have admited it, but, she too had been unsettled since their last encounter and had not been sleeping well. She couldn't understand it but, for the first time in a week she finally felt relaxed, at home.