InuYasha Fan Fiction ❯ A new beginning, a new hope ❯ When the fresh is weak (Continued) ( Chapter 22 )

Rin roused as the early morning rays emerged from the horizon. She grazed her cheeks against a furry velvety texture and at the same time, inhaling dreamily an intoxicating scent of forest pine.

 

She was familiar with its source.

 

Sesshoumaru-sama. She had asked him last night to….

 

Her eyelids parted drowsily only to discover that her master had long awakened. She wiggled out of under his shoulder up to his level. An immediate piercing migraine attacked her.

 

“Did you sleep well?” Sesshoumaru enquired with slight anxiousness. Of course, he for one did not, especially after suppressing himself so much that he was experiencing the worst, most throbbing morning erections ever. His arousal was stiff as rock and he moved up against the softness of the covers, trying desperately to sooth it a little. It certainly didn't help with Rin's breasts now rubbing so innocently up his chest.

 

“Actually no.” Rin answered honestly while attempting to give her temple a good massage. “I'm having a bad headache now.”

 

Sesshoumaru's brows constricted to a single line.

 

Headache again? He thought to himself. Why is she always having such attacks?

 

Perhaps he should travel to the hanyou Jinenji and try to seek a permanent remedy for this ailment.

 

“How are you feeling now?” Sesshoumaru felt a little remorseful about this discomfort the girl was presently experiencing. He probably had a big part to play for what she was suffering from. He had disturbed her rest with his little plot, teasing and playing with the boundaries of her limits. It had taken away far too much of her sleep time, obviously.

 

“I'll be fine.” Rin caught his worried frown. “I'll just get some aspirins and…” She was just about to climb out of the bed when she felt a strong clawed hand grip her by her wrist.

 

“Don't. I have a better way.” Sesshoumaru spoke gently while shaking his head.

 

Too much of any form of medicine can't be good, he agreed inwardly.

 

He proceeded to adjust her pillow fluffing it up a little and lay Rin's head down in it. After making sure she was comfortably settled in, he shifted nearer to her side and took her hand in his.

 

“Close your eyes and try to relax. You'll be better soon.” He reassured.

 

Touched by his caring actions, Rin complied meekly to his directions.

 

She felt him massaging skillfully on one particular acupuncture point somewhere between her thumb and index finger and true enough, after a short while, she began to get better, the migraine slowing fading away.

 

When she finally opened her eyes, Sesshoumaru had lurched closer.

 

“Does it hurt still?” He implored earnestly.

 

Rin shook her head, letting out a lazy yawn and threw him one of her childlike grins in appreciation. The girl was still so dazed that she merely regarded him with the dreamiest mis-focused look which Sesshoumaru find most alluring.

 

“You didn't sleep well I suppose.” He started again, though knowing exactly the reason why. And he bent over to kiss her on her forehead. He didn't know why he did it. He just couldn't help it.

 

Rin gulped at the sensation of this slick wet contact.

 

“Why are you doing this?” She quivered weakly. She didn't understand her master at all.

 

He got her all stirred up last night and she had a damn hard time cooling down and eventually getting some two hours of sleep. He started it yesterday. But why did he stop suddenly? And why is he doing this again now? What is he trying to do?

 

Instinctively, Rin backed off to her side of the wall somewhat defensively making Sesshoumaru feel guiltier than ever.

 

Yes, he wanted to make her want him. That was the plan. Hence, he had only himself to blame for the girl wasn't filled with any more of the anticipation or emotion like the night before. She had begun to be more protective.

 

It was back firing on him now.

 

“I'm sorry. You do not like that.” He managed a clipped apology.

 

“No, it's not that my lord.” The girl tried to explain. “But… I thought you didn't want to.... last night…”

 

His deduction was proven right. Rin was indeed affected by his denial.

 

It's alright. There will be other nights, he consoled himself. The most urgent task at hand was to get the girl to agree to be his bride. Then, he can have his way with her, most nights, and days.

 

He had to keep in focus. Still, he concluded he ought to find another opportunity to pop the question again soon.

 

“I didn't want to cause you distress again.” He tested her and as he spoke, he was observing meticulously her every little twitch of the brow and slight changes in her expression.

 

Rin felt instantly contrite.

 

Was she the one responsible for his discontinued advances, the fact that she had shown outright annoyance with his previous indiscretion? Perhaps, she shouldn't have been so harsh on him. Then they would have…

 

Rin almost slapped herself but she managed to keep her outward composure.

 

Why are you thinking all these things, Rin? She reprimanded. Till now, she couldn't fathom why her body just craves for him like this.

 

No matter what, she decided that it was simply too early to starting depleting her energy on more of such taxing debates and underlying issues between them. All she wanted now was to luxuriate in a quiet cozy winter morning in bed with Sesshoumaru. Is that too much to ask?

 

Rin threw the youkai a sheepish smile, an obvious display that he had long been forgiven. She put one foot out of her blankets and instantly retracted it.

 

“It's freezing out there.” Her voice shivering, instantly feeling glad that she had asked Sesshoumaru to share her bed.

 

“Did you sleep well, Sesshoumaru-sama?”

 

Of course he didn't but he nodded diplomatically anyway. Besides, he wouldn't want the girl to ask him why.

 

“Are you getting up already? It's still early.” The demon's tone was one reflecting a hint of disappointment. He was beginning to savor this soft, warm and sweet smelling girl waking next to him.

 

I could get use to this, he mused in complete contentment.

 

Rin stretched her head over the youkai to peer at her alarm clock.

 

He was right. It was barely past six.

 

“Why don't you try to rest a little longer?” He suggested, knowing exactly how much sleep the girl had.

 

Rin nodded and Sesshoumaru brought her into his embrace again. He felt extremely comforted when the girl did nothing to fight back. She wasn't resisting him any longer. It had become so natural, like a part of them and he simply loved it.

 

This definitely gives a fine start to the day, he thought smugly, hoping fervently it would remain so smooth sailing from now onward.

 

Sesshoumaru rested his chin on her head as she nuzzled into his hair, twirling a bunchful in her palm. He let his fingers coast up and down her spine and Rin snuggled in closer. She felt the heat emanating from his skin even through the many layers of his clothes.

 

Their eyes drifted shut, both letting sleep overtake them.

 

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Hey,

 

*sigh* managed to finish the ending part of this. Hope you guys like it.

I'll return to do spell check later. Gotta catch some ZZZZ

 

Anyway… coming up next…

 

Tomoko is a very unique girl and she is based on a real character. ( My own violin student actually *blush*) Got the inspiration from her recent exam.

 

How would she play an important role in helping Rin make a final decision regarding her future with the demon lord?

 

Will Rin say yes to Sesshoumaru's proposal, FINALLY???

 

(Yes, Rin, not only Sesshoumaru, everyone else is waiting too. So decide soon, will ya?)

 

 

 

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