InuYasha Fan Fiction ❯ Away From the Dark ❯ Chapter 20

WARNING (this story contains the following): male/male and female/female relationships, (verbal, physical, sexual) abuse, descriptive sex scenes, (major) OOCness, uke Sessh, and it is AU. If you oppose reading about any or all of these things then do not read this. Please, do not complain to me about the things I've just listed because we all know that you didn't have to read my story. That covers the warnings. I will add any new ones as the story progresses.

 

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Chapter Twenty

 

Sesshomaru tried to go to sleep. He wanted to so badly. His body ached though and it prevented him from doing what he wanted. He'd drift off for a few minutes before being jolted awake by a wave of nausea.

 

Inuyasha took care of him for the evening. It was about nine and Sesshomaru had finally been able to get more than five minutes of rest. It looked like he was going to be sick for at least a couple more days. I'll have to call in sick tomorrow. Inuyasha had a lot of sick days saved up so it wouldn't affect his job really. He found himself not caring that he'd have to skip tomorrow, not caring that this man was sick in his bed, not caring that he was the one who had to take care of him. No, he was glad Sesshomaru was here instead of at home with Naraku. He looked down at Sesshomaru as he begun to wake up. He was glad they had become friends.

 

Sesshomaru got up and went to the bathroom quickly to throw up. He was actually grateful that Inuyasha was with him. If he had been at home the only thing Naraku would have done was make him feel worse. Or take advantage of him while he was weak. Once he started going back to lie down, Inuyasha got up to help him. He was feeling weak and it was hard to keep his own body up for more than a minute. Inuyasha wrapped his arms around him. His skin was cool and it felt good against his heated body. Inuyasha laid him back down but kept standing.

 

“Do you need anything else?” Inuyasha asked. Sesshomaru shook his head. “Kay, well I think I'm gonna go to bed then…I'll go since you probably don't want me in here…”

 

“Stay…if you don't mind…”

 

“Uh, no I don't. Whatever you're comfortable with.” He was a little surprised when Sesshomaru reached out and pulled him back onto the bed. He couldn't fight his urge so he began to stroke his cheek. Sesshomaru leaned into the cool hand's touch. He still feels like he's burning up.

 

After a few minutes Sesshomaru fell asleep again. Inuyasha hoped it would be for at least a couple hours this time. He soon followed suit and drifted off too.

 

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Inuyasha woke up to the feeling of heat against his side and on his arm. He was lying on his back and one of his arms was perpendicular to his body. He looked over and was definitely surprised. Sesshomaru had his back to him but he had curled up against him with his head resting on Inuyasha's arm. He debated on whether or not to move him. Sesshomaru looked peaceful and not in pain so he decided to let him stay. It wasn't like it bothered him anyways.

 

When Sesshomaru woke up, he didn't know where he was. After a few moments he remembered everything. He turned over to see if Inuyasha was still there and was surprised to find himself only a few inches away from the black-haired male. He was still for a minute but then thought that he'd look like a creep if Inuyasha woke up to find him staring at him. He carefully moved away from him onto the other side of the bed. He was surprised that Inuyasha actually stayed with him and was sleeping in the same bed. In all honesty, it kind of made him feel good that Inuyasha wanted to be with him. After being told for five years that he was worthless and nobody wanted him…the fact that Inuyasha was here made him question the truth of those words.

 

“Mm, Sessh?” Inuyasha mumbled still half-asleep.

 

“What?” he asked.

 

“Go back to sleep.”

 

“I was.”

 

“Go to sleep, it does the body good.”

 

What the hell? “Uh…yeah.” Sesshomaru couldn't help but crack a smile though. He lied back down. “Weirdo.”

 

“I can still hear you.”

 

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Sesshomaru reluctantly woke up in the morning even though his body was still tired. His stomach was hurting now. He hadn't eaten since yesterday afternoon and he had thrown up all that food last night. Something light to eat would probably be good for him. He looked around. Inuyasha wasn't there. He would've called out for him but he suddenly felt bad. He felt bad for making Inuyasha take care of him when he could've gone home, for possibly making him sick, hell even for taking over his room. Inuyasha doesn't deserve this…I'm just being a burden…

 

If Sesshomaru had the energy, he would've gotten up and left to save his friend the trouble of bothering with him. As Sesshomaru was feeling guilty, Inuyasha walked in to check on him.

 

“Morning Sessh.” He smiled. “How ya feeling?”

 

“Fine,” Sesshomaru mumbled.

 

Inuyasha frowned. What's wrong with him…besides being sick? “What's wrong?”

 

“Nothing.”

 

“Do you need anything?”

 

“No.” Then Sesshomaru remembered something. “Don't you have to go to work?”

 

“Don't worry. I called in sick.”

 

Great…I made him miss work too…That was just another thing to make Sesshomaru feel bad.

 

“Hey, what's wrong? I know something's up.” Sesshomaru was acting strange. Sure, he was sick but he hadn't been so…depressed last night.

 

“I'm sorry for being a burden…I'll leave soon.”

 

“What?! Okay, one- no you're not. You're nowhere near well enough to be up and around. Two- you're so NOT a burden. You're my friend, I don't mind taking care of you. Hell, you'd do the same for me.”

 

Yes, Sesshomaru would. “I should've gone home though. I don't want you getting sick and missing even more work.”

 

“Trust me, a day off is nothing to complain about. And don't worry, I won't get sick.”

 

“How do you know?”

 

“I have something that keeps me from getting ill.”

 

“And what would that be?”

 

“Green tea. It's a magical little drink.” Sesshomaru smiled. Inuyasha sat down next to him. He put his hand on Sesshomaru's arm. “Sessh, don't feel guilty or anything. I'm happy to take care of you, really. I have a lot of sick days saved up anyways so it's not like my boss will bitch at me or anything. And when you're here I know you're safe…you're not with that bastard…” Sesshomaru was about to respond but he put a finger over his lips to keep him from speaking. “Now, are you sure you're okay? Because you haven't eaten anything since yesterday and you must be hungry. You want some soup?” He nodded. “Here, sit up then.”

 

Sesshomaru sat up but he still felt bad. Inuyasha could sense that he was still a bit guilty. He didn't like seeing him so sad so he wrapped his arms around the sick man and hugged him. Sesshomaru accepted it. Another man actually cared for him…they wanted to be with him and they didn't just want him for sex. Sesshomaru didn't know why Inuyasha cared but he was happy he did.

 

Inuyasha pulled away after a few minutes. “Kay, I'll be back in a little bit with your food.”

 

“Thanks.”

 

“Oh, it's nothing.”

 

Inuyasha came back and Sesshomaru ate slowly. Once he was finished, Inuyasha left in order to let him rest.

 

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Sesshomaru had just woken up a couple minutes ago. He was lying down with his eyes still closed. He heard Inuyasha come in but he was too tired to move or let him know he was awake. Inuyasha went to the nightstand and he assumed it was to get the dishes that were on it.

 

Inuyasha looked down at Sesshomaru. He thought he was asleep still. Poor guy…he really thinks he's a burden. What kinds of things does Naraku tell him to make him think that? It hurt him to think that Sesshomaru thought of himself as nothing more than a problem. He picked up the bowl he had come to get but he still looked at Sesshomaru. He couldn't help but smile to himself. The guy really had been a dick when they first met but that had only been a cover…he was actually really sweet once they started talking. He liked him a lot and got a good vibe from Sesshomaru. He then had an idea. He figured it wouldn't hurt any since Sesshomaru was asleep.

 

He brushed the bangs away from Sesshomaru's forehead then leaned down and kissed the hot skin.

 

“I'm happy to take care of you,” he whispered before turning around and leaving the room.

 

Sesshomaru's eyes flew open once he heard the door shut behind Inuyasha. Did he just kiss me? Sure, it was only his forehead but a kiss nonetheless. He wasn't used to being showed affection like that. At least, not from another man. Whenever Naraku did that he expected something in return…and it was always something Sesshomaru didn't like.

 

It confused him. He didn't know what to make of it. Or of Inuyasha for that matter. He seemed to actually care about him but why? Why did Inuyasha want to be with him? Why did he show him such kindness? Why did he think Sesshomaru deserved such treatment?

 

I don't deserve him as a friend…Sesshomaru was slipping back into his depression. He turned onto his side as a couple tears escaped his eyes. Damn sickness…it made his feelings intensify.

 

Inuyasha came in again. Sesshomaru had his back to the door and he was glad he did as he wiped the tears away.

 

Inuyasha noticed that he was wiping his eyes. Why is he crying? “Sessh, are you okay?”

 

“Yeah.”

 

He sat next to him. He gently turned him so he was on his back. “If you're okay then why were you crying?”

 

Sesshomaru looked away. Gods…I really am pathetic. “I wasn't crying.”

 

“Again you try to lie to me? Tsk, tsk, Sessh. Tsk, tsk.”

 

“I wasn't lying.”

 

“If you insist…though I know that you know that I know the truth that you also know.”

 

“Huh?” Sesshomaru couldn't help but smile though.

 

“Huh, what? Stop being silly.”

 

“Me silly? You're the one talking weird.”

 

“Oh, but I'm not.”

 

“Oh, but you are.”

 

“Nuh uh.”

 

“Uh huh.”

 

“Now you're arguing like a child? And here I thought you were mature.” Sesshomaru frowned. Inuyasha was highly amused. “You're pouting now too? Way to be an adult.”

 

“Shut up,” Sesshomaru laughed.

 

Inuyasha smiled. “No, I'm not gonna shut up. I'm going to keep on talking and talking about all sorts of things and you won't have any choice but to listen because you know why? You're sick in bed. So that's just too bad for you buddy. You're forced to listen to me though is it really force if you're enjoying it? Because I know you're enjoying it. I mean just look between your legs.”

 

Sesshomaru's gaze quickly went down and two things happened. One, he sighed in relief. Two, he felt like an idiot since he knew he wasn't up anyways. Inuyasha's laughter didn't help the second thing.

 

“Ooh, yeah. You can get me off on just your words alone. At least you're quiet now.”

 

“Whateverrr, girlfran.” Inuyasha was glad he got Sesshomaru to laugh. He seemed to cheer up.

 

“Psh, well this girlfran can kick your ass…when I feel better.”

 

“Heehee. You said girlfran.”

 

“So what? You did too.”

 

“It's funny when you say it.”

 

“How's it funny when I say it?”

 

“Say what?”

 

“What we were just talking about.”

 

“What was that? Remind me.”

 

“You're an ass, you know that?”

 

“And you're a dick.” Sesshomaru sat up to hit him but Inuyasha grabbed his wrists. “Silly, I know you were trying to hit me.”

 

“I wasn't trying to hide the fact. Now let go before I scream `rape.'”

 

“Aw, fine. Hey, are you feeling better?”

 

“A little.”

 

“See? Doctor Inuyasha knows what he's doing.”

 

“No, you're nurse Inuyasha.”

 

“Psh, well I cured you nonetheless.”

 

“Oh?”

 

“Yeah.”

 

“Heh, if you say so. Hey, actually I kind of want to take a bath.”

 

“Me too, let's go!” Sesshomaru didn't move. “Haha, I'm just fucking you, I mean with you.”

 

“Oh gods, wow.” Sesshomaru shook his head as he stood up. He did seem to be getting better. Hopefully he'd be better by tomorrow…even though he knew that was wishful thinking.

 

“That's what Souta said to me back on Saturday. I was just like okay kid.”

 

“You know the oddest people.”

 

“I know. Do you have anything to change into?”

 

“Yeah, in my car.”

 

Inuyasha went and got his stuff for him before leaving him alone. Sesshomaru sunk into the water happily. It felt good against his sore body. He washed up and got out after resting for a little while. He thought he was better but then his body decided to remind him how exhausted he still was. He didn't have the energy to keep himself up so he lied back down. At least I'm not throwing up anymore. Yeah, that was always a good thing.

 

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It was the afternoon now. Sesshomaru had moved to lying downstairs. There was a knock at the door. When Sesshomaru opened his eyes to see who it was, he saw Inuyasha and now Kagura.

 

“Hey, Sesshomaru,” she said.”

 

“Hi. Are you off work now?”

 

“Yeah. How you feeling?”

 

“A little better from this morning.”

 

“That's good.”

 

Sesshomaru was on his side so Kagura sat on the couch he was on next to his stomach. Her hand went to his forehead.

 

“How was your day? Y'know with Hakudoshi.”

 

She told him about what happened at work. They talked for a while before Sesshomaru had to get up. Nausea suddenly hit him and he went to throw up. He groaned when he came back. He had thought he was done with that. Gods, being sick was such a bitch. At least he had his friends to make him feel a little better.