Joyful Evening
Warmth of a gentle clawed hand rubbed up and down my cheek. Lips I know all too well made their way down my forehead, almost sliding down, made their way towards my small nose, and finally my upper lip. The kiss was so soft that I fell into them, waking me up more. My hand found his cheek and his other hand went up the back of my night shirt to my soft back. Is this what it's like to wake up to the one you love? Yes! Yes, indeed.
Sesshomaru rolled over top of me, slid our bodies down the mattress, taking both my wrists, holding them down above our heads, and finding himself between my legs. His mouth breathed heavily on my neck, almost inhaling the aroma from my skin. When his tongue licked my neck, a seductive gasp released from my lips. My back arched when he did it again. His sharp fangs traced where his tongue was before.
In one swift movement, Sesshomaru ripped my night shirt off of me. It was so quick that I didn't even feel the fabric leave my body. But I didn't care. This was becoming more enjoyable with every movement he was making towards me. He wore no nightshirt for me to remove, but if he did, it would be impossible for me to remove since my hands are still held above my head.
Our morning passionate moments came to a halt when his hand was heading towards my lower half, when the sound of a helicopter came out of nowhere. "Shit!" Sesshomaru sat up fast, picked up his phone, and pulled up what looked like a text screen, "shit! He wasn't supposed to come here!"
I froze in place. Who does he speak of? Does he mean his father? I'm still not ready for him to know of mine and Sesshomaru's relationship. Though we've been together for two months, it's still too soon for his father to know of our relationship.
Sesshomaru grabbed my hand and looked down at me as I remained where I rested, "my father found out about us!"
I shot up fast, covering my upper half from being exposed even though he saw my naked body last night, "how?"
"The damn media is all for getting their stories on any famous designer families in all brands in the morning paper. Father sent me a picture of the morning article of us exiting your apartment last night." He showed me the photo on his phone. How did we not see these guys? I read the article that was written.
Last night we spotted one of the heirs of Inu no Taisho Hasegawa, Sesshomaru Hasegawa, the oldest son to Hasegawa, leaving an apartment building with a human girl we believe to be his new year's date. No word of who she is, but speculate they've known each other for some time. We will get more information at a later time.
"Did… did he say anything else?"
"No, but only that he is coming to us." Another big question.
"Sesshomaru, how does he know we're out here?" Did the news media follow us to the airport?
"He gets an update when the family helicopter is being used," he huffed. "I wanted to wait until a few days after the new year at the annual family dinner."
He was planning to tell them! "Annual family dinner?"
"It's a traditional passage that my family has celebrated for the past one hundred years. We come together with our family's, or our significant other, at my father's large cabin in the country, and have a great feast together." I still feel that it's still too soon. "We'll worry about the family dinner another day. We need to get ready for my father's arrival."
I don't know if I'm ready for his arrival, "okay." I guess it's best to get that over with first. But meeting his immediate family is another thing that worries me. I have heard stories where daiyoukai turn a blind eye if a family member of theirs dates a human. Will his father… no! His wife… his mate is human. So, he most likely will accept me. I could see Toga's human wife accepting me. I've heard wonderful stories about her from Toga. I think her name is Izayoi if I recall. But what about the rest of his family? Mostly his mother's side.
I dressed in casual jeans, a deep maroon long sleeve shirt, and house slippers. A comfortable outfit Sesshomaru had his stylist pick out for me. I did my best with my hair and placed it in a long ponytail. When my teeth were fresh and cleaned, we left his room, and made our way out into the foyer where his father was walking down from the helipad. He handed his long dark trench coat off to the servant, turned his attention to us, and had the biggest grin on his face. "Well, this is a surprise, isn't it? Haha."
Did he know of our relationship this whole time? "Father, let's take our business inside the study."
"Yes," he snapped his fingers. Why did he do that?
A new servant came around the corner. "Yes, master?"
"Please have the cooks make a great breakfast for three and have it ready within an hour," he ordered quickly. I don't know if my stomach can handle breakfast at this time.
The servant bowed, "yes, master." He left the same way he came.
We left in a different direction, towards the back of the house. Mr. Tashio… Toga, led us to a bookcase, pulled on a thick red book, with the title Daiyoukai Mythology, and the bookcase swung open. I've never seen a bookcase like that in real life, just in movies only. We all entered, and I was amazed by how the room looked. It wasn't like what I would expect a study to look like. It was surrounded by tall glass windows in the far back walls that overlooked the sea, the back of us was the only bookcase, the middle part of the room held a light oak desk, and matching desk chair and couch.
Sesshomaru and I took our seats on the couch and Toga took his seat in the desk chair. "Well, I would never believe my accountant was seeing my eldest son."
I didn't know what to say.
"How long have you been seeing Miss Kimura, Sesshomaru?" He brought his hands together, overlapped his fingers, and rested them under his chin.
"Two months," he took my hand within his.
"How did you two meet?" Was his second question.
"Inuyasha and Kagome set us up and we met at a nightclub," Sesshomaru answered again.
"I see," he was smiling our way still. "I would like to hear more of your relationship. Just not the deep personal information." I swallowed a lump in my throat. He doesn't need to know that Sesshomaru and I already had sex.
"Where do you want us to begin?" I finally answered.
"After the nightclub. If you don't mind?" I hope he doesn't know what happened at the nightclub.
It was Friday once again and close for me to clock out from work. I had really no plans for tonight or this weekend and Kagome was leaving to go on a long week camping trip with Inuyasha, leaving me alone for seven days. Which I don't mind. They have been planning this trip for months. They were going to a fall festival in a small town surrounded by nature. Though Kagome was worried about leaving me alone for a week, I told her I would be fine, and enjoy the time of her life. She needed it.
It had been one week since the nightclub and my set-up date with Sesshomaru. He has messaged me a couple of times to ask how I am doing and how my day at work is, but that's about it. Until… my phone buzzed beside me, and I noticed it was a text message from Sesshomaru.
Do you have any plans for this evening?
I didn't.
I don't actually.
Would you like to have dinner this evening?
Like a date? I won't ask him that. But dinner out doesn't sound bad at all. I won't have to worry about cooking or making a mess this evening. I'll leave that for this weekend.
Sure, what time?
I would have to go home and change. There is no way I will go out in my work clothes. Do I even have a perfect outfit to wear for dinner? Would he accept the outfits I own?
Is eight, okay?
Perfect!
Eight is perfect for me.
Gives me plenty of time to get ready. Also, enough time to go through my clothes. I know I have a decent dress in my closet, and it was modest.
I will see you at eight. What is your address?
I sent him that.
Kagome was walking by my desk and ready to leave. "Hey, Rin. Are you sure you're going to be okay for a week?"
"I will be," I should tell her the news. "Sesshomaru just texted me and he invited me out to dinner this evening."
Her eyes and smile lit up hearing the news, "really?"
"Yeah, I am not sure where we're going through." I know a dress will be very appropriate to wear this evening.
"Oh! And you have nothing to wear?" She was giving me that smile that she had something in her closet she would force me to wear.
"I have some…thing to wear," I can't believe I fumbled with my words.
I looked at the time and it was time to go. When I gathered my stuff, "Rin, you don't have to lie. What are you thinking? A boring ensemble or an outfit to catch Sesshomaru's attention?" I blushed at that.
"I'm not trying to catch his attention," I never would. He's handsome, and we may have held hands and I told him I would have bailed him out if he had gotten arrested…, "I just think he's a genuine person… demon."
"Of course, he is, he stopped dipshit from trying to control you that night." That's a reminder that I need to have my number changed. He has been contacting me from multiple different numbers. I haven't told anyone about this.
"Yeah," I will have my number changed this weekend. "Do you know what restaurants Sesshomaru tends to go to?"
"Hmm… let me think." We stepped into the elevator as she thought of places. "Inuyasha tells me they go to XEX all the time." She pushed the lobby button.
"Oh! That's the one in Minato City." I know it's pricey and way out of my price range. I have nothing to wear for that place that will be suitable.
"Yeah, and I know you're worried that you don't have anything to wear, but I got you covered in that department." I'm scared of what she has in mind.
When the doors opened, we walked out into the lobby. "I really need to update my wardrobe, but with more modest clothing."
"I wish you would give in and at least own a few outfits for going out and having fun," I don't know about that.
"I get what you mean Kagome, but I rather just stay with what I'm used to," though I do find some of her outfits nice.
"Rin," she pulled me out of the building, and we walked in the direction of our apartment. "You never were like this before… well sort of, but it's gotten worse when you dated that dipshit Hakudoshi. Rin, you used to wear such nice outfits, exposing a tiny bit of cleavage, your shoulders, and your thin arms I am jealous of. But when he came into the picture, he forced you to wear clothes that fit his family's religion, and it's not even your religion!"
"I know, ugh! Why didn't I break up with him then?" I know why. I was in love with someone toxic and I didn't see the signs. We were walking by a clothing store, three doors away from our apartment. I looked at the time I had on my phone, "let's go in here since I have time." I saw a dress that caught my attention from the window.
"Alright, Rin! And we're not leaving without at least one outfit or two!" She was so giddy.
I went to the dress section and found the one that was displayed in the window. It was a plain, knee length dress, in the color navy. It had thin straps upon the shoulder, and a second strap that was off the shoulders, but was a bit wider with its own train. The neckline was a heart scope. A perfect outfit for tonight. I hope at least. I know this store is in my price range, so I didn't care to look at the price tag.
"Wow! Rin, this is beautiful. Are you going to get it?" I was!
"Yes, I am planning on it." I already have an idea how I was going to do my hair. In a kind of nice, messy updo, with a few loose strands. "What color heels should I get?" That department I wasn't good at.
"Nude heels. This is exciting! You'll have to give me all the deets when I return home from my vacation!" Of course, I will.
"I promise I will." Kagome helped me pick out a pair of shoes, a nice fall jacket that would go with my outfit, and nice jewelry to finish everything off. "Since Inuyasha and I don't leave for another few hours, would you like some help with your hair?"
"Yes! Please. I'm thinking of a messy updo!" I know it would be perfect and I won't have to worry about my hair being all over the place.
"A messy updo is an awesome idea. I'll even do your makeup. I'm thinking of an almost no makeup look." I know what she means.
"Sure," after my purchase, we walked towards our apartment so I could get ready for this evening.
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Eight o'clock rolled on the dot and the buzzer downstairs rang. I knew it was Sesshomaru! I pushed the button by the front door to allow him to come up. Kagome had already left thirty minutes before. She and Inuyasha were taking a train to their destination. They had a long ride ahead of them. They would be getting there by morning.
I checked myself again in the mirror for the one millionth time when the doorbell finally rang. I took a few quick breaths knowing all will be alright. My nude clutch had everything I needed, rested on a podium, by the door. I picked it up, my new jacket that rested on the lounge chair, and answered the door to see him on the other side. He was dressed exquisitely nice. I am so glad I went shopping right after work.
"Rin, you look nice this evening." I held back the blush I felt coming on.
"Thank you. You do too." He really did. A more remarkable outfit than what he wore last week.
He nodded to my comment, "do you need a moment before we leave?"
"No, I am ready to leave." I just need to lock up before we head out. First, I put on my jacket, pulled out my keys when I walked out the door, and locked both the door and deadbolt. Double security is the best. Though we do live in a safe building, I don't want to risk it.
We walked on to the elevator, "have you been to XEX before?" He asked, looking at me when the doors closed, and he pressed the lobby floor.
"No, I haven't." Not really a place I can afford. "I've heard good stories about their place."
"They are. I called ahead to have a reservation made for two," oh! Makes me wonder if he planned these ahead days prior or today. But I won't ask that.
"That's good. I guess it's hard to get a table there?" Keep the conversation going Rin.
"Only on weekends and Friday nights." I understand that. It's almost the weekend and everyone wants to get out. Something I used to do before I dated Hakudoshi. "Are you feeling better since that incident last Friday night?"
"I am doing much better," do I tell him that my ex keeps messaging me? "I do need to make a trip to my phone provider tomorrow or on Sunday to have my number changed."
"That asshole still contacting you?" He seemed upset with the news.
"Yeah, he keeps getting his number changed no matter how many times I've blocked him." I do plan to have a restraining order out against him. I'll do that after Inuyasha returns from his vacation.
"Have you talked to Inuyasha about getting a restraining order?"
"Yes, once he's back from vacation." I wish I had done that this week.
"Good," we walked out of the building to find a man holding a car door open. Is this car for us?
"Master!" He was a tall man with no hair upon his head. Must be a personal driver.
Sesshomaru put an arm out for me to enter the vehicle first. I stepped up into the car and took my seat. The driver shut the door and Sesshomaru entered from the other side. I looked around the inside and found that the car had a divider between the front seat and back. Kind of nice to have privacy. Though the driver lowered it, "where to, master?"
"XEX," I knew we had a bit of drive ahead of us. Mostly because of traffic lights. The divider went back up afterward. "How was your day at work?"
I found Sesshomaru looking at me when the driver finally pulled off. "It was good. It's the same thing almost every day. How was your day at work?"
"I was off today. So, I spent most of it unpacking," I forgot he mentioned that he had moved into his new apartment.
"Are you taking one room at a time?" I know I would.
"Yes, though I am waiting to get more furniture at a later date."
"That's cool. When I moved into this apartment, I was the same way. Though most of my furniture came from secondhand stores," though they were used, I made sure they were decent to my taste. I will not allow anything tacky into my home. I'm glad Kagome was the same way.
"Mhm, how long have you been living there?"
"A few years." I never want to leave it.
We made it our destination in about forty minutes, exited out, and walked inside the luxurious establishment. "Good evening, do you have a reservation?" The host asked us when we walked up to the podium.
"Yes, Hasegawa," Sesshomaru answered.
The host fingers traced down the paper he had in front of him. His eyes lit up fast, "ah! Yes, Hasegawa. We've been expecting you." He snapped his fingers and another gentleman appeared before us. The host handed off two menus, "please seat Mr. Hasegawa and his date on the top floor at table twenty-five." I don't think this is really a date. Just two people… well one person and a demon enjoying a dinner together.
The older gentleman bowed, turned to us, "please follow me," and led us to the elevator. I have never been in a restaurant that required me to eat on the top floor. It feels so weird, but I'm loving it. Not in a snobby way. I would never act like that. The elevator doors opened, and I was amazed by the view of the city from this high above. It was lit up outside from the many buildings that surrounded us.
When we reached a certain floor, we were led off the elevator, and were led to a four-seater table by a window. I was going to take my seat, when Sesshomaru pulled it out for me, and gestured a hand to sit. Something a certain someone never did. He would act out as if he was going to be a gentleman and allow me to sit, nope. He would take the seat and laugh about it. Patrons would find his move not funny, but a bunch of rowdy teenage boys would join in his laughter.
I removed my jack and took the seat, "thank you," and he pushed me in.
Sesshomaru took the seat facing me and we were handed our menus, "your waiter will be with you shortly," and he left us be.
"Order whatever you like, Rin." The way Sesshomaru said that means he plans to buy our dinner tonight. Just like last week with our drinks we never got. Including the dinner, we had together with his younger brother Inuyasha and Kagome. She called that double date when we got home.
I opened up the plastic covered menu and saw one thing on the menu I wanted. A Caesar salad would be the perfect meal to eat for dinner. It's not too filling and I did have a big lunch today. "I think I'm going to just have a Caesar salad." I hope he's okay with me not eating a lot.
"Not very hungry?" He placed his menu down on a page that looked to be where he was ordering from.
"Kind of, but not really. I had a big lunch today." The food Kagome made last night could put you in a food coma for how good it is. Even for leftovers. "Do you know what you're having?" I don't know anything about his appetite. The only reason I thought of that was because we all got appetizers for a meal last week.
"I'll be having the XEX course," I think I saw that on the menu. It contains a lot for one person… well he's a demon so I could see him eating that much. "I can see in your eyes as you're wondering if I can eat that much. I can put away as much as a six-course dinner." Wow! I can only eat a one course dinner.
"That's interesting to know."
We talked for a few minutes when the waiter arrived. He asked for our drink order, and we went ahead and gave him that and our food order. Sesshomaru even asked the waiter to bring an unopened bottle of Moscato. I love that type of wine. Kagome and I, when we have nights at home, we'll drink a glass or two with a good movie, and order take out.
I looked out the window to the city before us. I rarely came to this side of town. Maybe because I really couldn't afford this area. "Such a lovely area Minato City is. This is my first time out here."
"Really?" I could tell my response made him curious. "Do you not travel much?"
I placed loose strands of hair behind my ear, "yes. Well, I have traveled outside Tokyo, but it's been a few years." I don't talk about my past very much. Kagome knows what happened and she respects me for how I feel about what occurred that day.
"How many years?"
"Almost twenty years." I wanted to change the subject, "what's Minato City like?" I know some really nice tourist attractions are around here. Including nightclubs.
"It's quaint and has some interesting places to visit. Is there somewhere you would like to see?"
"Not that I can think of." I'm perfectly fine just having dinner and going home afterward. But "is there anything you would like to see this evening?" If he had made more plans for this evening, I'll be glad to join.
"A walk along the canal," that sounds lovely. We could walk off the meal we're about to feast on.
"That will be nice." I haven't done something like that since… I need to stop thinking of that asshole. He's not in my life anymore. I wouldn't be surprised if Sesshomaru wanted to go to another club.
Our drinks were brought, and the server said no more and walked off. Sesshomaru lifted his wine glass towards me, "to a hopeful friendship, Rin."
I did the same, "to a hopeful friendship, Sesshomaru." We clicked our wine glasses together, brought them to our lips, and took a sip. The wine was divine and sweet.
When he placed his glass down, "what are your plan since Kagome is away for a whole week?"
I haven't really thought of that. "I am not sure. Probably just work and relax at home." Now it's my turn to ask him, "what about you?"
"About the same. Adulting takes that time away as you get older."
"I agree. There are some days I miss being a teenager." I kind of had free range living with my grandmother. She allowed me to do as I pleased, but I had to be home at a certain time on weekdays. Ten at night. If I knew I was going to be late getting back, I always called her, and she was okay with that. Weekends I was allowed to stay out until one. But I was always home by ten.
"At least it gives us time to hang together this evening." He reached his hand out for mine and I accepted his. His hand was so warm and welcoming. I am already enjoying our time right now and I kind of don't want the night to end.
"Yes, I agree. I'm happy that you asked me to join you this evening." I really am. If he hadn't, I would be in bed, possibly eating takeout, and watching a movie.
Soft music began to play behind me in another room. I turned in the direction it came from, and I found it very lovely. I heard Sesshomaru get up from his seat, still holding my hand, and came to stand before me, "come with me. Our dinner will take a bit."
"Okay," is he doing what I think he's doing? Are we going to dance again?
Sesshomaru led me to a large room with other patrons that were slow dancing with their dates. We walked to the middle of the dance floor, he faced us face to face, and he placed our arms in proper positions, and then he led me into a slow dance. The music we motioned to be a live band.
When I looked at Sesshomaru, I don't remember if I paid attention to his eyes last week, but I must say that are absolutely to die for. The honey pigment really brings out everything within his facial features, including his silver hair, that I noticed was pulled back into the same ponytail. It makes me wonder what photo he saw of me right before we met last week.
A new song played and Sesshomaru rested his forehead on mine. This is something new that I wasn't used to, but somehow accepting. I wonder if he'll kiss me tonight. Am I ready for that again? Am I ready to accept someone new into life?
We danced to a few songs, then Sesshomaru led me back to our private table, "our dinner is about to be brought out." I have a feeling he can hear the cooks announce that our food is ready.
"Okay." I was definitely hungry for my salad.
Arriving at our table, the server had dropped off our dinner, and I was shocked to see the platter that was Sesshomaru's. That whole dish could serve a whole family. While my dish could only feed one person. When we took our seats, "please bring an extra plate when you have a chance," he ordered the server.
"Of course, Mr. Hasegawa." The server turned on his heels and left.
I was confused why he needed two plates. "I can see why you're confused why I asked for another plate. Well, I was joking that I can eat this course all by myself. I have a feeling that salad will not be enough for you."
Oh! "That's thoughtful of you. Thank you."
Now that I think of it I am actually getting that hungry. "Is there anything on these platters you would like?"
I looked to what was before me. It all looked good. "I'll try a little bit of everything. Thank you again, Sesshomaru."
When the server returned with the extra plate, and handed it to Sesshomaru, he put the right number of servings for me to try, and then handed the plate over to me. "Thank you," I placed it next to my salad I have yet to try.
"Anytime," he expressed, filling out wine glasses again.
We ate our meal in silence, and I got full after having the serving that Sesshomaru gave me on my plate. When the server returned to see our empty dishes, "are we having dessert?"
Sesshomaru looked to me for an answer, "I am good. Thank you though."
"That is no problem. Are we taking any leftovers with us?"
"No, but I would like the check please."
"Of course, Mr. Hasegawa." He pulled the leather folder from his wait apron and handed it to Sesshomaru. I don't think I want to know the cost.
Before the waiter could walk off, Sesshomaru placed down what looked to be cash, "the rest is your tip." He got up from his seat, came over to me, and pulled my seat out again.
"Thank you, sir."
But Sesshomaru completely ignored him and offered his hand for mine, "thank you." He brought me to my feet and even slipped my jacket on for me and we left hand in hand.
Outside the driver opened the car again, but Sesshomaru held a hand up. "We're going to walk the canal, Renkotsu. I'll call you from where to pick us up."
"Take your time, master." He shut the door and got back in the driver seat and pulled back onto the road…
…I was cut off by a man calling on the other side of the bookcase, "sorry to disrupt you all, but breakfast is ready." I didn't realize I could smell a delightful scent of food through the bookcase.
"You can continue later, Miss Kimura." We all got up and left to eat. "Let's feast on this new year.
"There is no need to hear more father. Rin explained all that happened that night," I'm kind of glad Sesshomaru stepped in and said that. His father doesn't need to know that night Sesshomaru kissed me for the first time.
"The canal is very beautiful, Sesshomaru. I bet it's amazing when they decorate for Christmas!" I would love to see that.
"That's why I wanted to come walk around here. So, did you enjoy your dinner?"
"I did and thank you again. I know I'll be able to sleep well this evening," on a full stomach like tonight, it will feel like I am in a coma, and won't wake until the next morning.
"I know that feeling," Sesshomaru still kept his hand within mine as we strolled down the path of the long canal. There was no wall to protect us if either of us were to accidentally fall or slip in. But I have a feeling he won't let that happen. Though when I looked down to the water, it was dark, though you could see the lantern lights reflecting upon its calm surface, but underneath I knew a current hid away. A current so strong even the strongest swimmer couldn't avoid its strength and be brought under. I wouldn't want to see myself in that situation.
Another wave of soft music came before us. When I looked up ahead, I noticed a pavilion of the same type of music players playing a lovely tune, and groups of people dancing to the music. We stopped by an empty bench next to the canal, removed both our jackets, and I hid my purse under both fabrics. Don't want the chance of someone stealing it.
We stepped a few feet away within distance of our stuff, turned towards each other, placed our hands with one another, and slowly moved with the music. Though my feet ached, I wanted to enjoy our second dance this evening. With the music came a lovely soft female singer singing in Japanese. I wasn't sure what song it was, possibly from the nineteen-fifties, but it fit the tempo of our dance we were sharing together.
Without thinking I rested my head along Sesshomaru's chest this time. I hope he doesn't mind since I allowed him to rest his forehead on mine earlier. "Are you tired?" His left arm wrapped its way around my back and held my right side.
"No, I'm enjoying this time we're having right now." I don't want it to end.
"Let me know when you're ready to head home." Could this evening get any better?
"I will." A few more minutes is all I need. Song after song we continued to dance, and I kept my head along his chest. It felt like we're the only two here. "I wouldn't mind if we stayed out all night." I'm not really a night owl, but tonight I could be.
"I can arrange that if you like?" I felt his lips whisper those words into my hair.
I had to join in his humor, "can you take me to see the stars?"
We stopped moving, pulled back a bit, and we both looked at each other. "You want to see the stars?"
"Yes. I haven't seen them in almost twenty years."
I watched him raise an eyebrow my way. "Why is that?"
If I talked about it right now, I would start to cry. "It's a long story. I'll tell you at a later time." I think it's too soon to talk about my past.
When he continued to look my way, I think he could see the pain that hid behind my brown eyes. "When you're ready."
"Thank you," in time you will learn of my late family.
When the female singer began to sing again, Sesshomaru led me into another slow dance. "Rin, how old are you?"
"I'm almost twenty-five." I don't think I know his age. "How old are you?" I was now curious. I went back and rested my head along his chest.
"I'm almost thirty." Five years apart is not bad. "Though people speculate that I'm centuries old."
I stopped dancing, pulled back, and looked up to him. "Really?" I can totally see he's that right age mark.
"Yeah, it's pretty annoying. That's why people make a big excuse and say negative remarks when I give them my mind." I can understand what he means now and what Kagome meant by the other week. He is genuine and I am going to ignore what others say about him.
A new singer began to sing and Sesshomaru once again led me into another slow dance. This time we looked at each other. He took both my arms and placed them behind his neck, under his hair, and placed his hands behind my back. The moon glistening down on us made his silver hair shine like a newer silver coin.
A flash of a flare shot up into the sky, catching my attention, as I watched a bright color of pink burst out wide. Fireworks! "So beautiful!" More fireworks slowly began to crawl up one at a time every ten seconds, one new color at a time. My most favorite was an amber color. It almost matched his eyes.
"The only thing remarkably beautiful here is you, Rin." I turned my head around fast at his words.
"What?" Never in my life has a guy told me that.
His hand found the side of my face, rubbing my cheek, "I meant what I said, Rin. I find you the only thing remarkably beautiful beneath the fireworks." He leaned forward till his lips were just inches from touching mine. "Do you allow this Sesshomaru to partake your lips to mine?"
My jaw almost dropped at his words. I've only just met Sesshomaru last week and he wants to kiss me already. Though I just got out of a relationship that wasn't meant to be for a few years, am I ready for this again? Am I ready to accept a new demon in my life? "Yes."
His thumb rubbed my lower lip, "I'll be gentle." His lips soon found mine and somehow, I found myself melting into his kiss. While his hand still held my cheek, his free arm wrapped around my back, causing me to arch a few, and I found myself holding the back of his neck with one hand and wrapping my arm around his back.
Fireworks still lit up the sky as we both ignored what was before us. Our focus was with each other. His lips were so soft and warm. Butterflies fluttered my stomach, and I could feel my heartbeat with their flapping. I knew he could hear the beat of my heart too. When his lips left mine, my eyes remained closed as I was afraid that when I opened them that it would all just be a dream. A dream that I didn't want to end. His lips found the bare skin of my forehead and kissed me there. Tonight, was truly magical and something I did not expect to happen.
When I opened my eyes, I found him looking towards me, with softness in his eyes. "Shall we finish this evening by walking the canal again?"
"Yes, I would love that." Before he led me away, he led me into another kiss, with the fireworks still going off before us.
Breakfast was delightful as we were led back into the same hidden room as before to have a private talk. I was full and wouldn't want anything else till later tonight. When we took our seats again, "will Rin be attending our annual family gathering here in a few days?"
"She will be. We'll be arriving a day before everyone is to arrive." Sesshomaru had me put in a month ago at work for this weeklong trip, though I just found today where we will be going. A week away. A trip I totally deserve. A much-needed vacation to relax. A trip that I must pack for when I get back home. Plus I need to buy the necessities for winter getaway.
"That's great," Toga was very thrilled with the news. "Have you ever been to the mountains, Rin?"
"No, I haven't." Something I'll finally get to see here soon.
"You'll love it. There is so much to do from skiing, snow tubing, the spas, site seeing, and much more," sounds like something I would do. "Who knows, you might even see the wild white hound."
White hound? "That's a myth, father."
"Haha, you know that's not true, son. You've seen it with your own eyes when you were a kid. Scared the living shit out of you severely." I don't think I believe in this myth either. Actually, I don't believe in all sorts of myths. "But anyways, I hope you both had a splendid evening last night."
"I did," I don't think there is much to say. Mine and Sesshomaru's sex life doesn't need to be said. It was my first time, and… I'm not sure if it is Sesshomaru's first time, but he has never spoken of his past relationships. That will be something we can talk about sometime in the future since he knows of my one and only last relationship. "Our dinner was splendid too." Though our breakfast was good, it will not beat what we ate last night.
"Good, it makes me joyful that you'll enjoy the feast you're about to face here shortly. Mind you, you will be meeting my ex-wife, Sesshomaru's mother, Kōke, on this vacation." This is the first I've heard of her. Actually, I don't know much about his family, except Sesshomaru's father and younger brother. Izayoi has been mentioned only a few times.
"She better respect Rin at all costs."
"I'll pass the news along, son. But you'll probably not see her until our dinner that night. So, you really have nothing to worry about. Yes, your mother has her opinions on humans, but you just ignore her and just do you." Just the way they speak, I can understand what type of demon she is.
"That I plan too." I know to respect his personal life that he doesn't want to talk about.
Later that day after Toga had left, Sesshomaru and I found ourselves once again under the covers. This time he managed to remove all my clothes without any interruptions. They were on the floor in pieces. His lips kissed and sucked along my bare skin and his teeth nibbled along certain sections I found pleasurable. His tongue licked the sweat I dripped from this intimate moment we're having. I never knew that sex would be this amazing. I thought I would hate it, but I was wrong. I'm actually enjoying it very much.
Sesshomaru pulled me into the shower when we knew we were done and set the water on the hottest temp it would go. The heat from the water felt great against my skin. Even in my hair. What I did not expect was for Sesshomaru to lather shampoo, conditioner, and body wash on me. I wasn't sure what brand it was, but it smelled of lemon and mint. His fingers ran through my strands till the knots were all gone. "Thank you."
"Anytime," he rang the water from my hair till the last drop fell and threw it into a tight bun. From there, we got dressed, and Sesshomaru ordered the staff to make some hot tea as we went and sat out in the living room along a couch watching the sea before us. "Are you ready for this trip we are about to partake on?"
"Almost. I still have to buy a few more things for me to wear." I don't really have a great winter jacket.
"I'll order them for you." He's too kind.
"You don't have to. I don't mind buying the stuff I need." Like snow boots. I need to make sure my feet are comfortable wearing them. "I need to try on some things before I purchase anything."
"We'll go tomorrow when we return to the city." I already have a feeling he would still buy what I need even though I said I would purchase.
"That's a deal," I curled up into him. A fire was lit, but I still needed to cover up with a blanket. Our tea was brought and taking that sip sent a warmth sensation that relaxed me more. The same staff who brought our tea informed us that a small meal was being made for our dinner. Sesshomaru let them know we would eat it here and to bring folding dinner tables for us to use. We ignored him when he left and watched the calm sea and the setting sun before us. "What time do we leave tomorrow?"
"Ten in the morning." So, we can sleep in for a little bit before we leave. "Though, if you want to leave tonight, I can call for them to come get us."
"Would I get to stay the night at your penthouse tonight?" When Sesshomaru told me that night he got a new apartment, he didn't explain that it was a penthouse. A top floor one at that. He has the best view of the city.
"You may and we can go out tomorrow." I love his penthouse and technically it will be my first time staying the night with him there. He pulled out his phone and made the call for them to come get us. It would be an hour till they got here. So, we went and packed up our two bags and brought them to the living room when our small dinner was brought out. It was just a simple sandwich that would be filling for me.
Our ride arrived on time, and we left from there. The lights from the house disappeared behind us as all that we could see was the night sea. The stars littered the sky again, including the moon. I rested my head along Sesshomaru's shoulder and closed my eyes for a minute. But the makeshift movement underneath me awoke me. Did I fall asleep? I rubbed my eyes awake, "you slept well."
I found myself being carried by Sesshomaru inside his penthouse. "I fell asleep?"
"You did." How did I not feel him carrying me getting off the helicopter? He set me down once he closed the door. "You look like you can rest more," locking the door behind us.
"I'll take you up on that offer." I was already dressed in comfy clothes to sleep in.
He pulled me into his room, where his large Alaskan king size bed rested. This bed looked comfy that I knew I would be out when my back hit the mattress. I got myself under the covers and found that the mattress was quite warm. Sesshomaru joined beside and before I knew it we both fell asleep, holding each other.
Finally! Been working on this next part this whole year and I finally got it to where I love it. What were your thoughts on their first official date? What of their slow dance and first kiss? What do you think will occur at the family dinner? Hopefully it doesn't take me all year to write it, lol.
I hope you all are doing great. Unfortunately for me I ended up catching covid. Boo, sad panada. :'(. I spent the week slowly working on this chapter when I wasn't feeling like shit. I was out of work for ten days and I finally went back yesterday. Everyone missed me and is happy to see me back.
Taraah36: I loved the ending too! What about this ending?
Jenny Crum: What did you think of this part? They do rock as a couple!
GoddnessInMeka: I had fun writing the flashback. Especially in this new part. Maybe I'll do it again, Hehe. Yes, the fluff! You know me, I have to have my fluff. Yes, Sesshomaru always knew she was the one for him.