InuYasha Fan Fiction ❯ Any one can love ❯ Almost kissed twice. ( Chapter 4 )

( I don't own inuyasha or its charictors, but I do own Tsuyara)

 

Ch: 4

Almost kissed twice.

 

Sesshoumaru woke to the sounds of birds singing the next morning, it was late morning. He looked around, saw Jaken and Rin still sleeping peacefully near him… something wasn't right though. Tsuyara wasn't with him. Standing up to see if she was still near by, gentle splashing of water caught his eyes. He looked over at the spring; Tsuyara was swimming in the far end. He walked to a spot near the edge of the water surrounded by shrubs and bushes, hiding from her. Not knowing why really. He noticed she still wore her clothes, probably for modesty.

 

Tsuyara caught a glimpse of Sesshoumaru spying on her. He didn't seem to have noticed that she saw him. So, she, feeling mischievous, decides to surprise Sesshoumaru... she dives under the water and swims effortlessly towards the bank where he stood. Being a snake Youkai… this wasn't much of a problem for her, since snakes in general can swim quite well.

 

Sesshoumaru looked curiously, and in one way or another you could say he was being panicky in his search. Scanning the waters surface he saw nothing, the water wasn't too murky but just enough so as to not see the bottom very well. He leaned over the edge of the bank trying to get a better view… still nothing. Then with a sudden splash…

“HA!” Tsuyara jumped out of the water… she attempted to scare Sesshoumaru… and in some ways… succeeded. The suddenness of her scare threw Sesshoumaru off balance causing him to fall forward into the water…on top of Tsuyara…

 

Both rose to the top and gasped for air. Sesshoumaru, nevertheless annoyed, and Tsuyara grinning with a laugh of simple triumph. Sesshoumaru pulled some of his bangs away from his face and glanced at the smiling Tsuyara.

“And I suppose you found that funny?” he growled, with a faint laugh. Tsuyara nodded childishly.

“Yes I do, and judging by the fact that you are now blushing proves that you enjoyed falling on me” she shot back with an amused, mocking grin.

“Uh…” was all Sesshoumaru could say… he had not noticed that he was blushing, and now he probably was blushing even more. He sighed… then a slight smirk appeared on his face. He grabed her by the waist, picked her up and threw her into the water, all a playful revenge for her little scare. She swam behind him and lifted her head over the water. He turned swiftly around. Neither had realized exactly how close they both were to each other, because when their eyes met… they were just inches away from one another… only someone with knowledge of romance would know what was bound to come.

 

Sesshoumaru stepped closer, not knowing what he was doing really, closed his eyes. Tsuyara did the same. Their lips came only centimeters form touching…

 

The sound of Rin yawing distracted them, and Sesshoumaru pulled away. Both of them were blushing bright red by now. Tsuyara was smiling shyly; Sesshoumaru was trying not to make any eye contact with her. He was shyer about this then she was.

“Um… sorry, I...” Sesshoumaru was lost for words. He wadded to the bank and walked out, Soaking wet. Twisting his hair to dry as best he could, he glanced at Tsuyara and sighed. Then he looked at Jaken and Rin. He tapped them gently.

“Common, let's get going.” He smiled. Rin looked up.

“You're all wet! What happened milord?” the child asked. Sesshoumaru laughed.

“I fell into the water.” He smiled. Tsuyara came up behind him, shyly.

“May I…I-if it's not too much to ask… may I travel with you? I… I don't really have any where to go. It gets kinda lonely after a while.” She asked unsurely. Sesshoumaru looked at her a little bewildered. He opened his mouth to say something but couldent find the words he was looking for… Rin then grabed onto Sesshoumaru's wet kimono.

“Oh please lord Sesshoumaru, can she? Please?” she asked hopefully, Sesshoumaru looked at the child then to Tsuyara.

“Uh… well. I suppose… if you truly desire to come with us, you may.” Sesshoumaru said. Tsuyara smiled cheerfully then ran and hugged Sesshoumaru, he blushed by the sudden embrace.

“Thank you so much.” Tsuyara grinned happily. Sesshoumaru nodded in welcome, smiling.

“Not a problem.” Sesshoumaru said, holding her in his own embrace.

 

Tsuyara traveled with Sesshoumaru for a few months after that, there had been few nights though that Tsuyara left on her own, not letting Sesshoumaru or any one follow her, despite Sesshoumaru's protests. but still returning the next day. Rin became fond of Tsuyara; she was from the first place. But since Tsuyara had been traveling with them Rin was happier then she was before. Sesshoumaru figured it was because of a few things, she was the only human, she was the only girl, and she was a child with no one but a toad and himself to talk to or play with.

 

It was a lazy afternoon on a beautiful spring day. Blossoms flooded the trees, and the fields. Sesshoumaru leaned up against a tree, he watched Tsuyara and Rin, and they were picking wild flowers. Tsuyara had mad a crown with some of the flowers, placing it playfully on Rin's head. Sesshoumaru smiled. Normally he always showed no emotion in his eyes, none. But since he first saw Tsuyara, all emotions seemed harder for him to hid, for some time he tried to fight this, and for that one year he succeeded. Then he laid eyes on Tsuyara yet again, this time he chose not to try and hid emotions form her. It was nearly imposable for him when she was present.

 

Watching Tsuyara and Rin, a new light gleamed in his eyes. He thought to his self. He looked at the Youkai; her hair… the first thing that caught his eye about her was her golden white hair. He smiled intrigued.

“She's so beautiful” Sesshoumaru whispered. Jaken, who was near by over heard him

“Milord?” he asked.

“Yes Jaken.” Sesshoumaru asked, the intrigued look fading slightly.

“Is it… is it possible that you really… you seem to love this Youkai…” Jaken winced when Sesshoumaru shot him a deadly glare.

“How many times in the past have I said love is a human emotion and a great demon like me will not allow his self to fall into such disgrace?” Sesshoumaru said coldly. Jaken nodded his head

“Sorry milord. I only heard you speak of how…” Jaken started to say but stopped when Tsuyara walked up to Sesshoumaru smiling, Rin close behind.

“We made this for you Sesshoumaru.” Tsuyara smiled, and then she placed another crown of flowers on Sesshoumaru's head. Rin giggled and Tsuyara smiled childishly. Sesshoumaru blushed as the two laughed and left.

“Are you sure of you feelings lord Sesshoumaru?” Jaken said then closed his eyes expecting Sesshoumaru to hit him… but no…Sesshoumaru was smiling. Jaken was confused.

“Ah… Jaken… I don't know why I feel the way I do. This is strange to me, new.” He looked at the toad. “If it is love…” he looked down holding the halo of flowers in his hands. “I really don't know” Sesshoumaru ended. Jaken bowed.

“I'll leave you to your self, milord.” The toad said before walking away to leave Sesshoumaru to his thoughts. He watched again as Tsuyara and Rin played.

`Rin sure dose love having her around. Tsuyara certainly is good with children. She'd make a good mate…' that thought came to him spontaneously; he blushed, and slapped his hand onto his forehead.

“Where in the world did that come from?” he whispered, scratching his head.

 

Tsuyara walked over to him and sat down with a cheerful sigh.

“I love spring, its so beautiful.” She said looking up at the trees. Sesshoumaru smiled. Spring to him wasn't really that big of a deal, it was beautiful though. But seeing her smile, made every thing so much lovelier. He stood up and picked a blossom from the cherry tree above them, and placed it behind her ear.

“Spring isn't nearly as beautiful as you are.” He said with pure kindness. Tsuyara smiled. Sesshoumaru leaned in closer to her, staring into her crimson eyes. He became lost in her gaze. But soon a scent in the air caused him to pull away. He growled looking out in one direction.

“Tsuyara hid your self. That half breed, Inuyasha is near by and I don't want you to get hurt.” Sesshoumaru demanded. She nodded and leaped effortlessly into the cherry tree above them. “Jaken… take Rin.” Jaken obeyed Sesshoumaru's demands and he and Rin stood off at a distance. And just as Sesshoumaru suspected, Inuyasha, Kagome, Miroku, Sango, Shipou, and the fire cat Kirara, entered into view.

“I knew I smelled your sent Sesshoumaru!” Inuyasha yelled.

“You wish to challenge me half breed?” Sesshoumaru mocked. Inuyasha growled and stepped forward, his hands on the Tessaiga, Sesshoumaru held out one hand, lashing at Inuyasha suddenly with his poisons whip.

 

The hanyou leaped out of the way and came down at his brother with his sword. Sesshoumaru moved back causing Inuyasha to miss. Sesshoumaru had hid under the tree where Tsuyara hid. Glancing up he lost focus for only a split second and before he could move Inuyasha nailed down again, hitting some of the trees branches as he did so. This caused some of the branches to weaken… they began to crack, and then soon enough broke… Tsuyara came falling down, and landed on top of Sesshoumaru… (Who, might I add fell flat on his back… swirly eyed Sesshoumaru! ^_^) all of this happened with in a split second. The battle stopped and Inuyasha stood surprised. Every one was surprised.

“Ts-Tsuyara?” Inuyasha said recognizing the black tail and the golden white hair.

“Ow… ah! Sesshoumaru are you ok!?” she said realizing what had broken her fall.

“My back… yeeaah I'm fine…ow… what about you?” he asked, suddenly oblivious to the fact that his brother (who tormented him about liking Tsuyara in the first place) was near by.

“I-I'm ok I guess, a few cuts but that's nothing.” She said. Inuyasha was holding back laughter, then Kagome spoke up.

“I….. Think well be going now. Common Inuyasha lets leave them alone, we can fight another time.” She said smiling,

“But… Kagome…what are you… he… but he's right there!” Inuyasha protested.

“Inuyasha don't make me say it…” Kagome warned.

“I'd listen to her Inuyasha.” Miroku agreed. Inuyasha growled then the group left.

 

Tsuyara looked down at Sesshoumaru. She was a little worried about him and sorry.

“Sesshoumaru are you sure you're ok? I'm so sorry… I.” she blabbed on.

“Don't be… I'm fine Tsuyara. I really am.” Sesshoumaru smiled. Tsuyara began to move off of him… but Sesshoumaru grabbed hold of her arms, not letting her go. He pulled her down closer to him.

“S-ses…shou-maru?” Tsuyara blinked.