I Do Not Own Inuyasha

Chapter 20

For Rin, this silent life, it was perfect for her as she walked down the halls of his manor. How was it that she felt the most at peace with or near him. She didn't even need him to feel at peace, just being here she felt at peace. Rin wondered why she felt this way when she hadn't ever felt at peace. Never, in her childhood she had been happy and loved but not at peace. Of this she was certain. But for a moment in her time she felt at peace.

She walked out of the manor into the garden, sighing she smiled a bit as she inhaled the fresh air. It felt amazing to be here with no one lurking around about ready to kill her or jump her. Her bare feet splashed a puddle as she stood in the grass and in the rain. It felt wonderful to stand there alone and in the rain. She felt whole for a moment.

A strong encircled her waist then pulled her against a strong chest as a chin came to rest on her head. She smiled as she linked her hand with his clawed one resting on her hip, then reached up to trace his jaw. This felt wonderful, and peaceful as they stood there quietly in the light rain. Her eyes shut as she lightly stroked his jaw.

"Why are you so accepting?" he whispered. She couldn't answer back as she leaned back but she hoped her love was felt as he held her. How could she not accept him, all of him, when he always accepted her? It didn't seem to matter how bratty or childish or broken she was? He always accepted her and helped her out so she'd accept him always. It was just that simple as she held him. Something wet hit her hair that wasn't rain but she didn't question him as they stood there in silence.

Rin guessed some things in life really didn't need a voice or words, sometimes the silence was the best form of comfort to a person. Sesshomaru would be no different as he held her and it appeared no one seemed to understand that. Sesshomaru was no different from any other person living here. He needed comfort, acceptance, and love, so why people didn't give it to him was beyond her. But she'd give it to him because she would always love him.

Sesshomaru would admit that the nightmares these last few weeks had been hell on him but he'd also admit that being able to wake and find Rin near him was a relief. It was in a simply platonic way that they slept together at this moment but he had taken her into his bed since the first night she had come crying into his room. Now she slept with him every night because honestly he couldn't sleep without her securely in his grasp. It was as if Rin had turned into a childlike security blanket or security pillow for him. Not that she complained but it was worrying him how dependent he becoming on Rin.

Never in his life had he relied on another creature.

In his childhood he had never had a reason to rely on his mother or father. From the time he was a toddler to when he had taken Rin under his protection he hadn't relied on his parents or anyone. It was a reason that this to him was odd. How was he supposed to rely on a person when he had never relied on anyone. But somehow relying on Rin was easy. Too easy.

This was unsettling but he couldn't let her go at the same time. Sesshomaru just stared at the rain as he felt his dam break. The best thing about Rin, even before, when she had had a voice, was her ability to be silent. There was no way she'd say anything about what was happening even if she could talk because she accepted him. Why she accepted him was beyond him but she accepted him. All of him, even his monsters, his demons, and his beast. It meant more to him though that she excepted his scarred and destroyed body and his nightmares.

"Rin, let's go inside," he murmured softly. She gently nodded as he let her go but kept his hand on the small of her back. They walked into the manor in silence, then he snapped as he caught her wrist, spun the small woman around and planted his mouth on her slightly opened one as they backed into the wall of the manor. She gasped, then her hands weaved into his short silver hair as he kissed her breathless.

It felt natural to kiss her.

Honestly since Rin had come back to him he had wanted her. But he had refrained because she was scared. Now though as her body pressed against his he discovered she was willing and happy to kiss him back. Carefully he lifted her up, his hand slid over her smooth skin as he gripped her thigh. Both of her legs wrapped securely around his waist as she opened her mouth for him. Sesshomaru liked his Rin's thinking as he deepened the kiss.

Finally he pulled away as he trailed his lips over her throat. This was now or never, either they'd continue or he'd seduce her later but either way he would be having her as his mate. He was done, he didn't need anyone else, he didn't want anyone else and he didn't care what his father desired. If Sesshomaru had to wait a thousand years for tin to be ready for him then so be it but he'd have her.

"Rin, continue or be done," he growled as he pulled away to look at his mute partner.

She nodded as she brought his mouth to hers. He growled as he pulled away from the wall and carried her to their bed. He never broke the kiss as they fell onto the giant bed, Rin gave a smile though as her fingers dug into his shoulders.

Yay! Another Update! Anyways, now for the reason you all read my stories... UPDATES!:

Today:

-Until the Day I Die

-Healing Pain

Monday

-Healing Pain

-Only Tears

Tuesday

-36 Weeks & Counting

-Healing Pain

-MAYBE Until the Day I Die or Rain for Tears depending on how I feel

Wednesday

-Until the Day I Die

-Because I Love You

-Healing Pain

Thursday

-Healing Pain

-36 Weeks & Counting

-Rain for Tears

Friday

-Never Be the Same RETURNS with Part III: Mysteries of You

-Healing Pain

-36 Weeks & Counting

Saturday

-Only Tears

-Never Be the Same

-Healing Pain

Yep, that's the game plan folks. And I just know you all read this stuff for my updates so there's the plan.

That's all for now folks!

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