Disclaimer: I do not own Inuyasha
AN: sorry it took so long I've had a really busy month! Three birthdays one right after the other and then on top of x mas we had a family reunion- sigh – those are just soooo much fun! hopefully this is worth the wait. R+R please!
Chapter Nine
(Rins pov)
Later that night curled up in bed I stared at the slim line of light coming under my closed door from the hall light. Sesshomaru and I had run into his parents again at a restaurant, they apparently were on their own date or as Inutaisho said, A chance to get the hell away from the arguing. At the time it had made me smile, especially when he started to tease Sess. Now here in my warm bed and alone everything came rushing back.
My body started to tremble uncontrollably and silent tears rolled down my cheeks. When I had been with Sesshomaru none of what had happened mattered even when I was sitting with my family the horror of what nearly happened hadn't bothered me.
Only now that I was alone did it come rushing to fill my mind full force. I hugged a pillow tightly to my chest and cried. Images flashed through my mind to torment me.
It seemed that I cried for hours before I finally fell into a fitful sleep. The next morning I lay in bed and just stared at the ceiling listening to the comforting sounds of the house hold waking and getting ready for the day.
When my aunt knocked softly on my door I slid out of bed slowly and still in my pjs opened the door. She took one look at me and demanded to know what was wrong. I shook my head but she wasn't buying it.
She walked into the room and closed the door behind her, then took my cold hand in her soft warm one and led me back to the bed and pulled me down next to her.
"Now tell me what is wrong dear." She demanded in a soft but firm voice. I looked into her eyes and knew I wasn't going to leave this room until I told her. After my father died I never had someone to run to for comfort, mom wasn't ever one to give it - she wasn't cold but to really warm either.
I wanted to tell her, but didn't want everyone to know about it. Not yet. I would tell them when it wasn't so fresh in my mind. Sess had taken care of the humans and I knew that Drake would never bother me again.
So instead of telling her the truth I wrote on a piece of paper that I'd had a nightmare, it wasn't really a lie but not the whole truth either. As I knew she would she thought I was taking about the murders of my family.
Truthfully I had had that dream as well but it wasn't the main one for once. She comforted me for a little while longer and by the time we left my room I was feeling better, not much but better.
As the days went by Sess and I spent as much time together as we could and I talked with him, using my voice for the first time in a very long time. After the first week I no longer had to speak in a whisper and it no longer hurt to talk.
I couldn't wait to tell everyone, and I really wanted to tell them about Sess. I knew it was going to be hilarious when the boys found out. Kagome and Inuyasha were too wrapped up in each other to see what anyone else was up to. No one at school was really surprised to find out that the two of them were together, but when Sango agreed to a date with Miroku, that caused a lot of talk.
Us girls of course weren't surprised at all the boys on the other hand were shocked.
Nearly three weeks after the incident in the alley we all planned to spend the weekend over at Sesshomaru's house. As I waited for one of them to come pick me up. I decided to talk to my uncle.
So after I packed what I would need for the weekend I walked down stairs to find him. I found him in the living room along with my aunt and Sota. Kagome had gone shopping with the girls but I had decided to skip it this time. Taking a deep breath I walked over and sat down next to him on the couch and laid my head against his strong shoulder.
For a moment I simply sat with him watching TV. He had placed his arm around me when I sat down but hadn't looked at me. I smiled and looked up to watch his face.
"Uncle Jay?" I said softly still smiling.
"HMmm?"
"I just wanted to say I love you."
"I love you to Rin." He said giving me a little squeeze.
For a moment no one seemed to notice then Sota's head snapped up from the book he was reading. His eyes wide he stared at me his mouth slightly open.
"Oh my God. Rin just spoke!"
With that shocked sentence I was swept up off the couch and spun around in my uncle's arms. He was laughing and crying at the same time.
I could hear my aunt and Sota laughing as well. "It is so good to hear you speak again baby." Uncle Jay whispered in my ear as he finally stopped spinning.
I had my arms around his neck and so I squeezed him lightly, keeping my face hidden in his neck for a moment. Pulling back I looked into his watery eyes that none the less shined with joy.
My aunt was still crying but a huge grin split her lips. Sota seemed too stunned to do anything more then stair with wide disbelieving eyes.
Aunt Sara came over to stand beside us, placing her hand gently on my wet cheek.
"Oh sweetheart it's so lovely to hear you speak." The love in her soft voice made me feel warm inside. Uncle Jay had yet to let go of me so when she hugged me she had to wrap her arms around him as well. I hugged her as best I could, it was awkward but doable.
The first thing Sota was able to do was laugh delightedly. Then he flung himself onto the three of us joining the press of bodies. Laughing with the rest I ruffled his hair and laid my head on uncle Jays muscular chest.
When he spoke I felt the rumble of it against my cheek. "From the sound of it you have been speaking for a little while." I stiffened thinking I may have hurt him, but his voice was calm and held only quiet joy. Meeting his eye I relaxed as I saw that there was no accusation in his eyes only love.
I smiled slightly and shrugged. "A little while."
I could tell from the looks on their faces that I would have to tell them a bit more then that. "I wasn't ready to tell anyone at first," I began apologetically, "but I have been talking for about three weeks."
To my surprise they only smiled. "Its fine dear. We're only glad you are talking, none of the rest matters."
Fresh tears rolled down my cheeks at those soft words from my uncle. "Does anyone else know?" Sota wanted to know. I glanced at him and a slight blush heated my cheeks. "Sesshomaru does." I admitted not quite meeting his eyes.
"Hmm, is that so?" Sara said with a strange gleam in her eye.
"Yes..he was there when I first spoke. So really I didn't tell him." I said. Uncle Jay squeezed me then let go. Taking a step back he looked into my eyes for a moment. Then he sighed and aunt Sara laughed. Sota and I wear looking at them as though they had lost their minds.
"So are the two of you together?" Sara asked in a tone that said she knew the answer. I looked from one face to the other and then nodded blushing.
Sato's eyes almost fell out of their sockets. "No way! I mean he is way scary!"
"He's not that bad." I mumbled. Uncle Jay had yet to say a word so I looked to see how he was taking the news. He had that look. You know the one. The one every dad gets when he finds out that his little girl has her first real boyfriend. Yeah that one.
"Ohhh, I just knew he would ask you out soon. It was just way too easy to see when he looked at you." Aunt Sara exclaimed with a grin a mile wide.
"Looks like I'm going to have to have a talk with this boy." My uncle said in a voice that had he been a demon would have been a growl. Glaring at the door as if Sess was going to walk in right that moment. "Now, now honey leave the two of them alone." Sara said placing a calming hand on her husband's chest.
"But – "
"No buts leave it alone."
He heaved a sigh. "Fine."
Just then a car pulled up out front. Sota ran to look out the window and smirked. "It's your boyfriend." Uncle Jay started to mumble under his breath.
I hid my sigh as best I could, now I knew how Kagome felt. It was funny when it was her and Inuyasha, but now that I was the one making my uncle grumble it wasn't as funny. Aunt Sara went to get the door with a smile dancing in her eyes.
We heard her greet Sess and then the two of them walked into the living room. Sara threw her husband a behave look as she entered. I knew right away that Sess knew I had told them everything. Well almost everything. He spared a glance for Sota and then just continued walking to me. As he passed my uncle I could see his lips move but couldn't make out what he was saying and Sesshomaru was no help when I sent him a look. He smirked and shook his head slightly, telling me that he wasn't going to tell me right then if at all.
I frowned at him but let it go. You had to know which battles to fight. He stopped right in front of me but didn't touch me. Glancing over his shoulder at the three people staring at him. With looks ranging from hostile, smug and just plain disbelieving. He turned back to me with one eyebrow raised.
"I take it you told them." I knew I was the only one would could hear the amusement in his voice.
"yes." Was all I said, I knew he would understand. Suddenly Sota started laughing like a loon. Everyone turned to look at him since he was still standing by the window.
It took him a few moments to get himself under control. Whipping tears from his eyes he began to explain between chuckles. "I was just…..thinking…what…what Inu's face will look like…when he….learns y-you two….are t-t-together!" with that he dissolved into uncontrollable laughter once more.
Sess and I shared a look. Uncle Jay and aunt Sara were chuckling. Sota was on the floor holding his stomach as he rolled from side to side. I had to admit the look Inuyasha was most likely to get when he found out was going to be funny.
"He is going to be shocked to say the least." Sara said with a laugh.
"I bet that will be more shocking to him then Rin talking again." Sota said.
"More then likely that will be the biggest surprise from all the guys." I said smirking.
"We had best be going Rin." Sesshomaru said quietly. Looking up I meet warm amber eyes and had to force myself to look away. "Alright let me get my things." With that I sprinted for the stairs, leaving Sess to deal with my family.
When I came back down my aunt and uncle had vanished and Sota was talking to Sess about a new prank idea. I could see the amused gleam in Sess's eyes and from the look on Sota's face knew he was in heaven. I smiled a little and walked over to them. Sesshomaru glanced at me immediately, I slipped my hand into his and looked at Sota.
"Sorry bud, but I'm going to steal him from you now."
Sota grinned and gave a small shrug. "That's fine. I was about to go start on a new prank anyway," he glanced at Sess then back to me. "I like him Rin. You're not as bad as Inu makes you out to be." With that last part his as fell to the floor.
"Don't let him fool you Sota he's a complete jerk without me," I told him smirking up at Sess. He glared and playfully growled at me. My smirk turned into a grin. Sota looked at us thoughtfully. "Yeah I can believe that. Well have fun." With that he was running up the stairs.
I laughed as Sess rolled his eyes. Walking to the door I called out to my aunt and uncle. "Bye, see you later! Love you!"
"Love you too, have fun." They called back from what sounded like the kitchen. It sounded like my uncle said something else, but I couldn't make it out. Sesshomaru did and his lips twitched amusement danced in his amber eyes.
Ignoring my questioning look he grabbed my hand and pulled my out the door. A sitting at the curb was a silvery-black Jag. Sesshomaru had gotten it for his eighteenth birthday. It was in a word awesome! He pulled he over to it and placed my bag on the floor.
He took one look at me and raised one brow. I gave him my sweetest smile. "Please?"
His eyes narrowed to dangerous slits. I put my hands behind my back and gave him my puppy eyes. With a low growl he closed his eyes. "That's not far Rin." He said then opened his eyes. The look in them was mischievous, he smirked and held out the keys.
I grinned and reached for them but he pulled them away, just out of my reach. "You'll have to do better then that my little Rin." He whispered quietly in my ear. I shivered. Glaring at him playfully I thought for a moment. Then smirking I stepped closer to him. Had it been anyone else I would never have done this but it was Sess and I knew that I had nothing to fear from him.
With his help I had slowly gotten over the little scene in the alley, but it had taken time and I still was a bit jumpy.
I stood on tip toe to bring myself closer to him. My lips were only a breath away from his. They only place are body's touched were my hands on his tense shoulders. Knowing better then to meet his eyes I kept my gaze on his lips. I could feel his cool breath on my face smell the hint of mint on it. His forest and night scent was strong in my nose. Swallowing I nearly forgot what I was doing, but at that moment my fingers closed over the keys. I pulled away laughing to cover my reaction hoping he didn't notice the pounding of my heart or my quick shallow breathing.
He growled low in his throat and glared into space, I was already at the drivers door opening it, knowing better then to think I could avoid him if he tried to grab me.
I looked over at him with a smile. "Coming Fluffy?" I teased. He glanced at me from the corner of his eye. Then with a long suffering sigh he climbed into the passenger seat.
I climbed in and put my seat belt on. Using that and starting the car as an excuse not to look at Sess. My heart was still pounding, its hard to believe that we have been dating nearly a month and still have yet to kiss. As I pulled away from the curb Sess looked over at me. "That was dirty Rin." He said.
Sighing I glanced at him. "I know. Aren't you prod of me?" I asked smirking at him. I saw his lips twitch.
"You've been around Miroku to long."
"Yep." I agreed popping the p. "But I didn't learn that from him." I snuck a glance at him. His face was clear of expression, but I saw the curiosity in his eyes. "I got that from Koga."
Sesshomaru nodded. "Remind me to strangle him later."
I snickered. "No problem."
We lapsed into a comfortable silence. When I pulled into his parking space in the garage I hesitated getting out. I turned slightly in my seat but couldn't quite meet Sesshomaru's eye. He waited patiently for me to say what was on my mind.
I opened my mouth but nothing came out. I cleared my throat and tried again. "Sess I was ummm….I just." With a sigh I gave up. "Never mind." I could feel the blush as I climbed out of the car.
He was in front of me almost before I could shut the door. His normally blank expression replaced by one of concern. "What is it Rin?" he asked gently. I knew this was a tone he used only with me. I glanced up into his eyes and blushing like crazy shook my head, not saying a word. I stayed were I was, knowing he wouldn't let me pass.
After a few seconds of careful study of my face his confusion cleared into understanding. He reached out to run his fingers slowly along my jaw and then cupped my cheek. He started to lean down keeping his eyes on mine.
My heart started to beat wildly in my chest. He stopped just a breath away from my lips and waited. My breath was lost somewhere in my throat and I thought for sure my heart was going to jump out of my chest. Still he didn't move just looked calmly into my eyes. My lips parted as I glanced down to his lips then back up into his eyes.
Suddenly my nerves calmed. This was Sesshomaru he would never hurt me. Slowly I leaned in to close the distance between us. I closed my eyes as soon as are lips touched, a small sigh escaping. His other hand wrapped around my waist pulling me closer.
The one on my cheek ran up into my hair grabbing a fist full, keeping me locked to him. I ran my hands up his muscular chest and around his neck, pressing as close as I could get. I could feel the low rumble of the growl that passed through his lips as he changed the angle of the kiss, deeping it.
I don't know how long we stayed like that, seconds, minuets, I don't know, but all to soon he pulled back resting his forehead on mine. We stayed like that just looking into each other's eyes as we waited for our breathing to go back to normal. Sess trailed his fingers down my jaw. "You don't have to ask Rin." He told me softly.
I smiled pulling away. "Come on Fluffy, we'd better get inside before everyone shows up." I grabbed his hand and pulled him after me. As we made our way to the house I thought back to that night in the alley. I knew that was the reason it had taken me so long to allow Sess to kiss me. Though I had refused to tell anyone that night hadn't left me without some small problems.
Sess knew of course but didn't bug me about it, and scene Drake hasn't been back to school I've been trying to act like it never happened.
Inside Sesshomaru took the lead, pulling me toward the small library on the first floor. As we passed the sitting room Iziyo called out, "Sesshomaru, Rin come in here a moment I'd like you to say hello to someone."
Sess growled softly in his throat and would have kept walking but I pulled one his arm. Knowing full well that he could pick up my body with one hand and not be bothered in the least by the extra weight. But also knowing that slight presser from me would make him stop, as it told him that I wanted to meet this person. With a silent sigh he turned back to walk into the sitting room, letting go of my hand as he did. I hid my smile knowing he only did it out of habit.
Iziyo and a woman I'd never seen before were sitting on the sofa drinking tea. Iziyo greeted us with a smile. Sesshomaru was back to his cold, unreadable self. I smiled a little in return.
"Rin this is Liz, her mother was a family friend. Liz this is Rin a friend of my son's." she said this with a smirk as she looked at the two of us. "Sesshomaru you remember Liz?"
Sesshomaru growled low and made a move to walk out, but once more I stopped him with a touch. When I turned back to the women Liz was watching me closely. I couldn't really blame her, I knew Sess's reputation.
She had short black hair that brushed her jaw. Her blue eyes a shocking contrast. She was beautiful in a pixyish sort of way. She smiled at me and held out one delicate looking hand. "Hello it's nice to meet you." She said in a voice like velvet. I shook her hand and smiled but said nothing. When she greeted Sess she was ignored.
"You'll have to excuse Sesshomaru Liz." Iziyo said apologetically, but her eyes held a hint of amusement.
"Oh it's no problem Iziyo. I remember his attitude quiet well." And from her tone I could tell it was not one of her fondest memories.
Sesshomaru's lips twitched just slightly. Iziyo sighed lightly but the amusement was still in her eyes. Liz glared but there was no real heat to it.
Sess glanced away and then grabbed my hand. "Come Rin, the others just pulled up." With that he started to pull me from the room. I looked over my shoulder and gave a small wave before I was pulled out of the room. I heard soft laughter before we made completely away from the doorway and couldn't help my smile.
We met up with the others just as they were coming down the hall. "So you did pick her up. We thought you would have forgotten." Inu said smirking at the two of us. That wasn't so hard to believe as Sess had forgotten to pick up nearly every one of the others at one time or another.
"Stop it. Don't start let's just go swimming like we planned ok!?" Ayame snapped smacking Inu and walking off toward the poolroom. With a few chuckles we all followed her.
(Sess's POV)
The girls were all in the water having a good time dunking each other. The guys were sitting along the edge of the pool talking and I was laying on one of the lounge chairs watching my Rin splash water at her cousin. I smirked as she easily avoided Sango who had snuck up behind her trying to dunk her. So far Rin remains the dunking champion. Sango has been trying very hard to take that from her, but so far I'm the only one to have gotten her in the water ageist her will.
Suddenly Sango yelled, "Let's play chicken!"
Everyone turned to look at her. It was expected but there was still one small problem. There were four girls and three boys who would play willingly, at least as far as they were concerned.
"Alright it's the boy's turn to get the Iceberg to play." Ayame said grinning evilly.
I hid my smirk as the three groaned. Rin snickered looking at me. I closed my eyes nearly all the way so that it would seem as if I was sleeping. The others all turned to look at me.
I didn't move a muscle. The girls all swam over to the edge of the pool, resting their arms on the side. I could hear the guys arguing over who would 'wake me up' and get me to play. A lot easier said then done.
"How about this we just grab him and throw him in?" Miroku suggested. It was an unspoken agreement that should they get me in the water I had to play whatever game it was at the time. Couse if they managed to get me in the water they had won, so far only Rin has done this.
The other two considered for a moment. "Alright fine, Koga you get his legs and Miroku and I will get his arms." Inuyasha said in a low whisper. The other two nodded until Koga registered what he had said.
"What! Why do I have to get his legs?" Koga demanded in a loud whisper.
"Couse I'm not stupid enough to put myself there and Miroku is only human. You are a demon you won't get hurt as bad if he kicks you." Inuyasha said in a duh tone of voice. Koga growled.
For once it seemed as if my brother had a brain after all. I could see the laughter in Rins eyes as she watched. "Why don't you just pick up his chair?" she asked sweetly. The boys looked at her then at me and nodded. Her lips curled up into a grin as no one registered that she had spoken. She watched the position themselves around me, once they were in position I coldly said, "Don't even think about it."
"Damn!" Koga cursed and took a step back. Rin snickered and I opened my eyes to glare at those around me. Inu growled and crossed his arms over his chest. Miroku was standing next to Koga. "So do you want to play chicken?" he asked sheepishly. I glared at him saying nothing.
Ayame sighed. "Rin get the Iceberg to play please." My Rin turned her head to look at her on the other side of Kagome. She raised one eyebrow. The look clearly said 'why'.
"You know you want him to play so just get his icy but in her already."
Rin shrugged in a carless way as if to say 'I don't care if he plays or not'.
"Oh come on! You're good at getting him to play. Hell at getting him to do anything." Sango said eyeing Rin. I had to admit she had a point. Rin looked at me and I knew what was coming next. She turned back to Ayame, the others were all silently watching.
"What's in it for me?" she asked in a teasing tone. Ayame rolled her eyes. "I'll give you 100 bucks."
"I don't know." Rin said slowly.
"We'll all give you 100 bucks." Sango added. It had become one of their favorite games to play and without me they couldn't play, since Rin refused to be anyone else's partner and they wouldn't play without her.
Rin smirked and looked over to me, laughter lighting her beautiful eyes. "Sorry Fluffy, but $600 is too good to pass up."
I raised my brow at her choice of nicknames but said nothing about it. "You were going to do it all along and we both know it."
Her smirk grew. "Yep, but I can't argue with the outcome. Now get your butt in here so we can play." She demanded eyes dancing.
For a moment it was dead silent as everyone finally realized that Rin had spoken. Then their eyes widened in shock. "OH MY GOD! RIN SPOKE!" the girls yelled at the same time the boys yelled in disbelief, "SHE CALLED HIM FLUFFY!"
I mentally sighed. Of course they had to catch that. Then they switched with the girls catching the nickname and the guys catching that Rin had spoken. After that they were all taking at once. Swamping Rin with dozens of questions she couldn't get even begin to have the chance to answer.
I walked over and silently pulled Rin out of the water before someone accidently drowned her trying to give her a hug. The others followed suit and climbed out as well. Rin stayed close to me as her friends crowded around her. I could tell it was an unconscious move on her part.
"Rin how long have you been keeping this little secret?" Kagome demanded playfully as she hugged my Rin tightly.
"Not long." Rin answered hugging her back.
Everyone took a turn hugging my Rin and telling her how good it was to hear her speak. Kagome had tears in her eyes but she was smiling. She looked as if she was about to say something when her gaze fell on me and narrowed.
"From your reaction I'd say you knew about this for some time." She said getting everyone's attention. I said nothing.
Rin glanced at me over her shoulder, our eyes meet and held. With a barely noticeable nod I told her to tell them. She smiled and turned to face them. Before she could say a word Ayame demanded, "What is up with you calling Mr. Ice Fluffy? Are you two together or something?"
They all looked at her then back to Rin. She bit her bottom lip giving them a shy smile. "Yes." She told them simply.
They all froze, looking back and forth between the two of us. "Yes, you are dating?" Miroku asked disbelievingly. Rin nodded and they all looked at me. Not a sound was heard for about 30 seconds.
"No way! I don't believe that." Inuyasha said dumbfounded still staring at me. I raised one brow. "And why not?" I asked tonelessly. I already knew the answer but wanted to see if anyone would say it out loud.
"Well cause…Rin is nice and fun and you are…well…you!" he finally spite out. I just looked at him but Rin blushed. "Your point? Kagome goes out with you doesn't she?." I said calmly.
That made them stop and think for a moment. Really it was amusing to watch the looks of disbelief turn to shock as they realized we weren't joking.
"And just how long has this been going on? And when were you going to tell me?" Kagome suddenly demanded glaring at Rin. Rin flinched then glanced back at me. I stepped closer to her, the space between us nearly none existent now. Rin took a deep breath and looked around, then said in a rush, "About three weeks and I've been trying to tell you but didn't know how." They all stared at her for a moment.
"You know we should have known, they really didn't do much to hide it from us if you think about it." Sango said at last.
"Huh you're right." Koga mumbled. Miroku looked at me then at my Rin. "You know I'm glad I haven't messed with her in a while." He murmured. I glared at him as Sango smacked the back of his head. The others just shook their heads.
AN: sorry it took so long everyone. I've had a really bad time lately. I have been in and out of the hospital and not only found out I have to have a surgery done but also that I have a disease in my fingers that makes the nerves swell and causes A LOT of pain. I couldn't work on my story for like ever! So again I'm sorry for the long wait hopefully this was worth it. Let me know how you like it plz:)