Into The Sunset
It had been several weeks since Sesshoumaru had nursed Rin back to health and their relationship was growing more and more each day. He found himself constantly happy and content for the first time in his life. Meetings were a breeze for him and he'd find himself actually joking around with his co-workers. There was a spring in his step and a subtle smile on his lips at all times.
Rin was still working at the bar, no matter how many time's he told her she didn't have to keep that job. She never listened to him about things like that and it both irritated and amused him. He just wanted to take care of her, why wouldn't she let him?
She'd always win too, whatever the damn girl wanted, it was her's. Pouting up at him, rubbing his cheeks with her thumbs, and he'd crumble to dust at her feet. She knew it too, the hold she had around his heart, and she didn't hide it. She'd smile victoriously and just skip away from him, giggling all the while. Sesshoumaru would sigh heavily, staring adoringly after her. 'That woman.. she'll be the death of me..'
Sesshoumaru was on his last week of work before their trip. Everything was set. Their things were already packed and the private jet was scheduled to take them to Barbados at the end of the week.
Rin was still kind of unsettled by the idea but, she didn't let him know that. 'He owns a fucking island... He has a private jet... What the fuck is he doing with me?' Her thoughts were threatening to undo her. She just didn't think she was good enough for him and she could feel herself falling in love with him. It scared the shit out of her.
'Love...? Oh fuck...'
Rin couldn't understand what she brought to the table. What she was giving in return. But, he just wouldn't stay away. He seemed to always want to be around her. Like, he couldn't get enough and she, in turn, found herself growing ever more addicted to him. She found herself never wanting to be without him, and hating it. She'd always been on her own so, this sudden need she had for him confused and terrified her. Rattling her to her very core.
She walked into the office building, a paper bag in her hand. Looking all sorts of out of place in her ripped up jeans, faded t-shirt and converse clad feet. She walked up to a receptionist, the sudden fear creeping in, making her seriously rethink her decision.
The secretary looked up at her with a cocked brow. "Are you delivering food?" She asked, looking over the notes on her desk, worried she'd forgotten something.
"Umm.. Well, no.. I'm.. Here to see.. Mr. Taisho.."She said, voice lowering with each word, palms sweating. The secretary stared at her for a moment. "Mr. Taisho is very busy, if you don't have an appointment.." She said, an air of annoyance in her voice.
Sesshoumaru walked out of his office with his client, shaking his hand and laughing heartily with him. "Haha, give Kikymo my best, Uro. See you in a few months."
Their eyes locked as his client walked past her. His smile widened as he made his way for her. The look on her face worried him though. She was looking very shaken for some reason, and his heart ached painfully to fix it.
The secretary stood up, fed up now, she'd been trying to talk to this very out of place girl about making an appointment but, she was just aimlessly staring off into space. "Hello! Miss! You can't just stand here all day, state your business!" She was raising her voice now.
He closed the distance between them quickly, placed the paper bag on the receptionist desk and pulled Rin into a deep kiss, taking her breath away and making her face flush.
Pulling away, he smiled adoringly down at her. "Well, hello there, beautiful." He said, making her blush even more. "It's very nice to see you." He added, picking the paper bag up and taking hold of Rin's hand.
The sudden contact made her gasp and she looked up at him. "I thought we could eat together. But, apparently I need an appointment." She said, slightly looking away.
Sesshoumaru understood now what had shaken her and he glared over at the secretary. "From now on Uchio, when my girlfriend show's up for any reason, don't pester her, she is free to come and go as she pleases." He said, anger building up in him quickly. He honked at Rin's hand and led her to his office, slightly slamming the door. "That woman, honestly.." He said, shaking his head.
The secretary stared after the pair, totally confused. 'Why's he with someone like her?'
He looked down at her, smiling and sitting behind his desk, pulling her into his lap as he planted a few more kisses on her cheek and neck. She giggled, soaking up his affection, wrapping her arms around his neck.
"Sorry about her, that won't happen again." He reassured her. He couldn't stand the thought of her having to wait or be talked down to. Especially when all she wanted was to come eat lunch with him. It was just ridiculous.
"So!" He exclaimed excitedly, releasing her and opening the bag she brought. He was starving. "Everything is set and ready to go. I have to work tomorrow and have a few things to settle at the bank but, then we'll be out of here!" He said as he pulled chopsticks out of the bag. A broad smile taking over his lips.
She sat down on his desk, taking her own food out. "I'm kind of nervous." She admitted as she pulled her chop sticks apart.
He frowned at her. They'd already had this conversation and he'd already convinced her to get the fuck over herself. He had won and he wasn't backing down now. He had an imagine of them, naked on the beach, under the moonlight, and he wasn't going to allow her to steal it away. He was getting that beach sex. End of fucking story.
"Rin.." He said sternly.
"I know. I know." She said, waving a tiny hand at him. "You win, I'm not backing out. I just.." She looked out the window and sighed. "I've never flown before.." She admitted, feeling really self conscious now.
He scoffed at her. "Oh, is that all?" He asked, half making fun of her, half relieved that he'd actually won. "Well, It's safe, I assure you. And I'll be there with you the whole time. Plus, there's no other sight on the whole planet like looking out ABOVE the clouds." He reassured her, placing a hand on her arm, squeezing soothingly.
She smiled at him, sighing and taking a bite of food. "If you say so.. But, I might just sit in your lap the whole ride there." She said, smirking at him.
He returned her smirk with a devilish grin. "Fine by me, love." He said with a wink.
_Later That Night...
It was reaching the end of her last shift before their departure in the morning. The little bar was packed, wall to wall, with people. All of her regulars had apparently shown up to wish her a happy trip. She was in high spirits, pouring drinks, laughing heartily and chidding here and there.
Suddenly she heard her favorite song start playing and almost impulsively, her hips started to sway and move with the beat. She poured shot's quickly, sliding them down the bar to their owners before jumping onto the countertop. Causing the growing crowd around the bar to hoot and hollar.
"I love this song!" She yelled, dancing to the beat, making her way down the bar, weaving in and out of shot glasses like the sway of the sea. Her eye's met Sesshoumaru's and she picked up speed, the song echoing through her mind, making her limbs move on their own.
Sesshoumaru stared up at her, standing before him on the bar, rolling her hips and swaying to the music. He smiled as he knocked his glass back, finishing his 4th sake of the night. He stood suddenly, a huge smile across his face, and grabbed the girl off the counter with one fell swoop.
Her heels clicked to the floor, her black mini skirt fluttered tantalizingly as she was swooshed back down to earth. She gasped out, laughing. "Sesshoumaru!" She yelped, putting her hands above her head as the tempo of her favorite song sped up. She closed her eyes, rolling her hips and began to dance slow circles around him. Gently rocking her hip's up against him as she did so.
Sesshoumaru's heart skipped a beat as he stared down at the girl dancing circles around him. 'This girl..' He sighed to himself, completely content. The song ended, Rin ending her dance in front of him, placing her hands on his chest, looking up at him panting, slightly out of breath from physical exertion. A huge smile on her lips.
His hands gripped her waist, tightly pulling her into him. He looked down at her, giving her a breathtakingly beautiful and loving smile, before leaning down to kiss her. Their lips parted and he whispered, "I love you.." His heart nearly beat out of his chest as the realization of his own words hit him like a whip.
But, she didn't disappoint. She smiled up at him, kissing him back, "I know... I love you too." She said, her words confident and adoring. She broke away from their embrace, swaying her hips as she walked back behind the bar, pouring more drinks.
He stared after her, awestruck. He couldn't believe that he'd just confessed like that, without even considering it, without thinking about it at all. He didn't need to think about it though, he felt how true his words were before they'd even ran through his head. He loved this girl, his sexy bartender, with every fiber of his being.
More than anything.
The love he felt for her was overwhelming and unyielding. It ran through his veins like poison, infected and consuming him entirely. He wanted to stand on top of the highest building and scream out his love for her to the heavens, to the God's, to the world.
He wanted everyone to know just how defeated he'd been by this small, funny, beautiful girl. Above all, he needed to spend his life with her. The rest of his life and the rest of time itself. She was the best thing that had ever happened to him, and he knew he'd never grow tired of her, perfectly content for her to dance circles around him until he died, until time stopped.
He sat back in his seat, lighting a cigarette as he watched her, his eyes slightly glazed over as his thoughts took over. Rin was pouring drinks, laughing and carrying on with her patrons. Occasionally she'd take a shot herself as her hips swayed involuntarily to the beat of the music.
_And the hours drag on...
It was really late now, the bar gradually emptying, the music growing louder as the people filed out, echoing off the walls. Sesshoumaru was pretty drunk at this point, leaning against his hand on the counter of the bar, flicking his cigarette in the ashtray. The bell of the closing door brought him from his trance. Looking up he scanned the room for Rin. But, she was nowhere to be found. He heaved a heavy sigh, put his cigarette out and made his way to the bathroom.
Sesshoumaru's hand was on the door to the men's room when he froze, ears perked toward a heated argument in the woman's room. Her voice hit him somewhere deep down and he turned, no longer in control of hi sanctions. Completely under her spell, his muscles moving to the sound of her voice.
He turned, placing a hand instead, on the woman's restroom door, leaning his head in to get a better listen in. "Get the fuck off me.." Rin yelled, sounding a little frantic. A man had followed her into the restroom to haras her.
The man had her pushed up against the wall of a stall, breathing down her neck, pinning her there helplessly. "What?! You think that just because you're fucking someone else now that you no longer belong to me?" The man's drunken words echoed in Sesshoumaru's ears, instantly starting a frenzy.
Sesshoumaru wasted no more time listening. Before he could fully understand what was happening, he had busted through the door to the women's restroom. Rin gasped, pinned up against the stall.
The strange man was in the process of lifting up her skirt as Sesshoumaru laid eyes upon him.
Sesshoumaru's eyes slitted when his eyes made contact with the disgusting sight before him. He moved quickly, grabbing the guy by the shoulder and spinning him around. Sesshoumaru's immense height towering over the guy, his eyes full of rage. A single hand came up around the guys throat, pushing him far up the wall, dangling like a rag doll by the neck.
He was having trouble controlling himself, having trouble thinking, and he felt like he couldn't breathe very well.
Rin turned around suddenly, feeling the guy's hands off her finally, able to move again. She looked at the sight before her, Sesshoumaru had suddenly appeared and was now choking the life out of her assailant. She walked to him quickly, putting her hands on his cheeks and rubbing softly. "Se..Sesshoumaru.." She whispered, clearly shaken.
His eyes darted from the asshole he was choking to the small girl that was now holding his face. He was breathing heavily and his eyes were mere slits, pure hatred pouring out of them.
Sesshoumaru was seething. Half wanting to yell at Rin for allowing such scum to touch her in such a manner. He gripped the guys throat tighter, his nails digging into his skin. He returned his gaze to the scum in his hand. "You will never even look at her again.." He said, but, it wasn't just a statement, it was a warning, a dare.
The guy struggled in Sesshoumaru's grasp, unable to breath. But, managed a slight nod.
Sesshoumaru accepted his acknowledgment and threw the man, full force, across the room. Smashing right into the mirror above the sinks before falling to the floor, gasping for air.
Sesshoumaru looked away from the guy, bracing himself up against the stall with one hand, breathing heavily. Everything was clouded, everything foggy, his angry was taking over and he couldn't stop it from overflowing.
Rin gasped in surprise, not realizing the immense strength her beloved Sesshoumaru possessed. She didn't even glance at the idiot crumpled up on the floor. Her attention was solely on Sesshoumaru, worry coating her beautiful face.
"Sesshoumaru..." She whispered, placing a hand on the side of his face.
It took a moment, he was really lost, his rage taking over. Sesshoumaru shook slightly, breathing in and out deeply, anger radiating off of him.
She'd had enough, she'd spent long enough in this bathroom with that asshole pushed up against her and far too long watching the scene before her.
Rin shimmied under his arm, pressing herself up closely to his chest, nuzzling the crook of his neck, her hands on his chest. "Sesshoumaru.." She breathed into his neck. "Come back to me.." She whispered.
Sesshoumaru blinked, a sudden urge to throw whatever was touching him away from his body. He looked down, viciously glaring. Their eyes met and his immediately softened, his body relaxing finally. "What happened?" He asked, worried, his muscles twitching.
She looked at him questioningly. Then pointed to the guy on the floor, writhing in pain.
"Did he deserve it?" He asked, barely concerned.
Rin Noded nervously.
"Well... Fuck... I'm sorry you had to see that." He said, leaning his forehead down on hers. "It sounded like you needed me... And then I sort of.. Blacked out.. I guess.." He said, breathing her in. He was very intoxicated and her scent was driving him insane, he couldn't think.
Rin's features softened, knowing full well why he'd acted in such a violent manner. She stood on tiptoes and kissed his mouth. "Thank you.." She said, wrapping her arms around his waist, pulling him into her. "Let's go home.." She added,
It was late, the excitement at the bar had sucked all of Sesshoumaru's energy from him. Rin helped him inside and to her bed. Sesshoumaru collapsed on Rin's bed, immediately snoring. She took his shoes off and placed a blanket over him, collapsing on the floor next to the bed, totally drained, tears streaming down her face. Soon succumbing to sleep herself.
Sesshoumaru's eyes flashed open as he sat bolt upright, panting slightly, startled. "What the fuck happened?" His head felt dizzy, his stomach a bit queasy and his heart was racing painfully. "Rin?" His voice searched out for her through the dark. He placed his feet on the floor, nearly standing on the girl.
He bent down in a flurry, grabbing the girl up and into his arms, holding her tight. His memories from the night before flooding back to him. "That fucking prick.." He mumbled angrily. Rin didn't stir, curling up further into his arms and sighing out contently.
He held her tight for a moment before laying her down on the bed next to him, his arms around her waist. He lay there for the rest of the night, listening to her breath against him, staring off into the darkness, wanting more and more to kill that mother fucker.
_The Next Morning
Rin woke early the next morning to the smell of bacon, her stomach growling angrily out for the tantalizing purfume. She blinked her eyes groggily and groaned. "Sesshoumaru?" She called out weakly, but, no answer.
She sat up, pulling her tight shirt off. As she stood, slipping down her skirt and rolling down her stockings.
She stumbled out of the room, blinking angrily at the sudden sunlight assaulting her eyes. She ran her hand against the wall, using it as a guide as she walked blindly through the hallway.
She slammed into something solid and warm.
Sesshoumaru came down the hall to check on Rin, not knowing she was even awake yet, and ran directly into the half naked girl. He chuckled, wrapping his arms around her. "Where are you clothes, love?" He asked, thoroughly amused.
"They were too tight." She groaned, burying her face into his chest for a moment. "I threw them on the floor.. That's what they get for choking the life out of me.." She added grudgingly, looking up at him.
He leaned down, planting a kiss on her lips. "I'm sorry for... Last night." He said softly, his face suddenly struck with sorrow.
She had nearly forgotten. She shivered and pulled away from him. "Sesshoumaru..." She started, quickly backing away from him as her body started to tremble.
Sesshoumaru took a step back, looking at her sadly. "You are afraid of me now.." It was a question. His heart was breaking slowly as he stared down at the obviously terrified girl.
Rin's eyes closed as tears started to stream down her cheeks. She shook her head no but her body trembled more and more as the tears became sobs.
Sesshoumaru's eyes widened in horror and his body took over before his brain could command it to cease action. He grabbed the girl up in his arms and slid down the wall, sitting them both on the floor, Rin in his lap, his arms tightly around her. "I'm so sorry.. There are no words.. No excuse.." He said, holding her close as she trembled and sobbed into his chest.
Rin made no advance to get away from Sesshoumaru, instead she burrowed deeply into him. As if hiding. While this comforted his frenzied mind, it also confused him. He didn't know what to do or what to say. He was overwhelmed by the situation.
"I.." She began but, fresh sobs interrupted her. She grabbed his shirt in her tiny fists, burying her face into his chest, taking deep panting breaths into him. His shirt was now soaked in her tears and his heart was breaking more and more at the sound of her crying. It was all he could do just to sit there, arms wrapped tightly around her.
"Rin.."
"He.. He's my ex.." She mumbled into him, in-between sobs. "He's totally psychotic and was really abusive and possessive." She finished, finally regaining control of herself. "That's why I moved to this town, I don't know how he found me.." She added, looking up at him with puffy, red, sad eyes. "I.. I could never fear you..." She continued, "You're the only one that makes me feel safe."
Sesshoumaru couldn't stop himself, he bent down and planted a deep kiss on her lips. A strange mixture of sadness, outrage and relief washing over him. 'She doesn't fear me.. I still have her.. She is mine..' He pulled away from her, his golden pools of honey pouring into her watery onyx eyes. "No one will ever hurt you again. Not as long as I live and breathe." He stated, his words concrete and laced with venom.
"If I can help it, you will never feel sadness or fear ever again. As long as it is in my power you will only ever feel joy and pleasure in the purest and truest forms." He said, pulling her back into a loving and protective embrace. "He's lucky I didn't fucking kill him.." He whispered, leaning down to kiss her hair. 'Bastard..'
Sesshoumaru felt such hatred and disgust towards this man. He couldn't remember a single time in his entire life when he'd felt so angry. That fucking moron truly was lucky he hadn't killed him. He deserved to die. No, he deserved worse, much worse.
Sesshoumaru took a deep breath, standing them both up and looking down at his beautiful, tiny woman. "Now.. Let's forget about all this unpleasantness. It's in the past where it belongs and will never burden you again." He lead her to her bedroom, pulling a clothing box out from under her bed with a smile on his face. "I bought you this some time ago, I thought you could wear it today."
She smiled weakly at him, loving his doting but she hated that he spent so much money on her. And knowing him, whatever was in that fancy little box was definitely expensive.
She untied the lace ribbon and took the lid off, pulling back the tissue paper. It was a dark red corset top with black spider web laced trim and a black lace, frilled skirt. She gasped and clapped her hands, holding up the top to herself in front of the mirror. "Oh Sesshoumaru! I love it!" She looked at him, an adoring smile crossing her features.
Sesshoumaru smiled back, "I know exactly what you like." He said, heading towards the door. He needed to finish breakfast, their flight was leaving soon.
"I was worried it was something crazy fancy." She said with a laugh.
He looked back at her with a smirk. "Well, that wouldn't be you at all, now would it? I like you just the way you are. Also, I like the way the corset makes your boobs pop out at me." He said with a wink. Leaving her there to stare after him. Half amused have wanting to chide him back.
She took a heavy sigh. 'This guy... He'll steal my heart... And I'll never get it back...'
_The Private Jet
Passing through security was a breeze, Sesshoumaru flashed his passport and they were immediately pushed to the front of the line. "Oh! Mr. Taisho! This way please!" The overly polite security guard was a bit much for Rin, she was quietly giggling at him from behind her hand. Sesshoumaru glanced at her from the corner of his eye, and leaned over to her. "My father owns this airline." He whispered with a smirk. Knowing full well and enjoying how much his wealth baffled the girl. Rin gasped and stared at him in awe. "Are you fucking kidding me? Next you'll fucking tell me that you're actually a prince or something." She said, half joking, half questioning. He laughed out loud at her retort before answering, "There is still much to learn about each other.."
They were all but pulled like a whirlwind through the airport. She had to admit, being with Sesshoumaru did have it's perks. Before she knew it they were standing before a metal stairway to his private jet. Panic suddenly took hold of Rin and she froze. "Se..Sesshoumaru.." She whispered out, grabbing his hand.
Sesshoumaru looked back at her curiously then sighed, smiling. "It's going to be fine, you'll see. Besides, you're with me." He said, if a bit cocky but with soothing after tones. He pulled her onward, refusing to let go of her hand, pulling her up the stairs.
Rin gasped out, squeezing his hand tightly upon entering the plane. The interior of the private jet was lavish, with glossy oak trimmings, beige walls, plushy seats and dark grey shag carpet. There was a mini bar in one corner and a large flatscreen in the other. I mean, it was a bit ridiculous. "I can't even begin to imagine what your house on the island looks like.." She said in hushed tones, completely in awe by the sight before her. She set her carry on bag down in one of the plushy seats as she took it all in.
Sesshoumaru took his seat, resting his elbows on his knees as he watched her, a smile playing on his features. "You are so beautiful." He said, suddenly taken over with a severe longing to touch her. Rin looked at him confused, "You're so random sometimes." She retorted with a smile, walking over to him and plopping down in his lap, wrapping her arms around him and laying her head on his shoulder. He welcomed her onto him willingly, wrapping his strong arms around her and planting a kiss on her forehead. "I can't help it.. You're just.. You captivate me. Consume me.." He said with a sigh, completely content.
A voice over the loudspeaker: "Take off in five minutes. Please take your seats and buckle up."
Rin's whole body suddenly went rigid, she was terrified of flying. Sesshoumaru sensed this and tightened his grip on the girl. "It's fine. You'll sit right here in my arms, the belt will reach around us. I will never let you go." He whispered soothingly. 'Never let you go..' Rang in her head as she blushed, burying her face in the crook of his neck. "Never? You promise?" She whispered into his neck.
Sesshoumaru chuckled softly, "Never.." he said as he strapped the belt around them, Rin still in his lap and wrapping his arms back around her.