InuYasha Fan Fiction ❯ Away From the Dark ❯ Chapter 27

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-Seven

 

Kagura walked back with Sesshomaru to Inuyasha's. She wanted to talk to the younger man. Maybe they could think of something so Sesshomaru would leave Naraku. They wouldn't have the chance until later on though since it wouldn't be good for Sesshomaru to overhear. And right now, he needed the both of him. She had rarely seen her best friend so scared. The only other time it had been this bad was the night she had discovered everything that Naraku did to him.

 

“I should go home soon,” Sesshomaru muttered to Kagura. “Naraku's already mad…”

 

“Then what's another day or two?”

 

He looked at her. “He'll be even more mad.”

 

“Look, he's already mad so it won't make a difference if you stay longer. Please, stay.”

 

“Fine…Kagura?”

 

“Yeah?”

 

“Can we go somewhere? I don't want to be here right now. Let's get Inuyasha and leave.”

 

“Okay, I'll go get him.” She knew he didn't feel safe here. Now that Naraku had come, he was afraid of him coming back and getting him.

 

They left and Inuyasha suggested they go to a movie. It would be quiet and dark so Sesshomaru would probably relax some. Night had already arrived by the time they were back at Inuyasha's house.

 

“I think I'm gonna go to bed…” Sesshomaru told them.

 

“Good night, Sessh,” Kagura said and hugged him.

 

“Are you gonna sleep in my room?” Inuyasha asked him.

 

“Yeah, if you don't mind.”

 

“Of course I don't mind. I like when you're there. Night.”

 

“Night. See you in a while.”

 

They watched Sesshomaru disappear into the bedroom then tried to devise a plan to help him get away from Naraku.

 

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They always came to the same obstacle. Perhaps they could get Sesshomaru to agree with them while they were in a group but what would happen when it was just him and Naraku? Naraku would do something that would scare Sesshomaru and make him stay.

 

Kagura sighed. “I think the only thing we can do is be by his side and let him know we'll help him in any way we can.”

 

“Yeah, he has to make that final step in leaving Naraku himself…” Inuyasha said.

 

“I'm glad he at least agreed to stay another night. And it seems that he's been more willing to open up.”

 

“Yeah, he's opened up a lot so far.”

 

“Inuyasha?”

 

“What?”

 

“Do you plan on having a relationship with him?”

 

“I…honestly, I'd like to. But with Naraku and everything…I want him to want it too. We'll go at his pace…if he continues to take it further.”

 

“He is attracted to you. He's confused though. He just needs time with everything that's been going on. Rushing into a relationship wouldn't be good for him but on the other hand, someone showing him love and care would help him a lot. Once he sorts out his feelings, I'm sure he'll see that you're that someone.” She suddenly stood up. “It's getting late, I should probably go home. Do you work tomorrow?”

 

“Yeah, but I'm gonna call in sick again. I'll see ya tomorrow.”

 

“Night, Inuyasha.”

 

“Good night.”

 

Once Kagura left, Inuyasha thought about what she said before turning off the lights and quietly walking to his bedroom. He wasn't sure if Sesshomaru was asleep by now and he didn't want to risk waking him up if he was. He changed out of his clothes and climbed into bed next to Sesshomaru. He couldn't sleep so he stayed awake thinking. A half hour later, he saw Sesshomaru stretch then turn onto his side so he was facing Inuyasha. They stared at each other for a few moments before a small smile appeared on Sesshomaru's face.

 

“It's rude to stare, y'know,” he told Inuyasha.

 

“You were doing it too though.”

 

“Two wrongs don't make a right.”

 

“Oh, hush.” He then blew a puff of air into Sesshomaru's face. He watched as his bangs moved then settled back into place. He smiled. He was glad that Sesshomaru seemed to be in a better mood than earlier.

 

“Hey, what was that for?”

 

“What was what for?” Inuyasha asked innocently.

 

“You ass.” He then snuggled into Inuyasha's side.

 

Inuyasha closed his eyes but then opened them in surprise when he felt teeth clamp onto his shoulder. “Ow, what was that?”

 

Sesshomaru pulled back. “What was what?” He then smirked.

 

“Psh, if that's how you wanna play…”

 

“Don't `psh' me.”

 

“Psh, I believe I just did…ow! You pinched me!”

 

“I did no such thing,” Sesshomaru lied before getting more comfortable. They were quiet for a few minutes before Sesshomaru spoke up again. “Inuyasha?”

 

“Yeah?”

 

“…Can I have a goodnight kiss?”

 

“Of course.”

 

Inuyasha leaned over and pressed his lips to Sesshomaru's. He wasn't sure how far to go but when Sesshomaru pressed his own body to his, he felt a little better. He shifted and was somewhat surprised to feel against his leg Sesshomaru getting turned on. He decided to end this before something Sesshomaru might regret happened.

 

Inuyasha gently pulled away. “How was that for a goodnight kiss?” he chuckled.

 

“Hehe…that was pretty good.” He smiled. He was both disappointed and relieved that Inuyasha ended it where he did. He could feel his body reacting to the simple kiss and was slightly embarrassed. But he was curious to see how far Inuyasha would go. Whether he wanted him to go much further or not, Sesshomaru wasn't sure.

 

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Inuyasha woke up to the sound of the phone ringing. He grumbled before deciding to get up and answer it.

 

“Hello?”

 

“Hey, Inuyasha.”

 

“Oh, hey Miroku. What's up?”

 

“Do you want to come over to Sango's today? Kagome will be here too. It's abnormally hot so we'll probably go swimming or something.”

 

“Well, I'm with Sessh.”

 

“Oh, he spent the night?”

 

“Yeah.”

 

“He's welcome to come too.”

 

“Okay, I'll ask him but he's still asleep right now.”

 

“Just call back later then. Bye.”

 

“See ya.”

 

“Who was that?” he heard as he hung up. He looked over. Sesshomaru's eyes were still closed but he was awake.

 

“It was Miroku. He wanted to know if we wanna go to Sango's today. Probably to swim or something. Do you want to?”

 

“They want me to come?” He opened his eyes to look at Inuyasha.

 

“Yeah, they know you're my good friend. They'd like to get to know you. Don't worry, they're really nice. I think you'll like them. Oh, Kagome will be there too.”

 

“Are you sure you want me to go? I mean, if you want to just hang out with them it's okay…”

 

“I want you to go with me.” Inuyasha sat next to where Sesshomaru was still laying. “I'd like all my close friends to know each other. Are you up for it?” His hand started playing with strands of white hair.

 

Sesshomaru thought about it. It probably would be a good thing for him to go out and Inuyasha did say they were nice. “Sure.”

 

Inuyasha smiled. “Okay, I'll call him back in a little bit. Hey…are you feeling a bit better since yesterday?”

 

“Yeah, I am. And I think going out again will help too.”

 

“That's good. I think it will too.”

 

Suddenly, Sesshomaru's phone started ringing. It was still in the pair of pants he had abandoned last night so he got up to answer.

 

“You're really cute without pants on,” Inuyasha said with a goofy wag of his eyebrows.

 

“And you're cute when you don't speak.”

 

“Haha, aw you're so mean to me.”

 

Sesshomaru rolled his eyes then answered his phone. “What do you want, Naraku?”

 

“You unfit mother fucker,” Naraku growled. “Come pick Rin up now. I just got called into work for something important. I have to leave soon so get your ass over here.”

 

“O-okay.” He hung up.

 

“What'd he say?” Inuyasha asked quickly.

 

“I have to watch Rin. He was called into work.”

 

“Do you want me to go with you?”

 

“No, Naraku will still be there.”

 

“I'm gonna ask Kagura to go with you then.”

 

He didn't respond. He was glad Inuyasha called her, he was afraid to go home alone. As he went downstairs fully dressed, Kagura walked in.

 

“Morning, Sessh,” she greeted.

 

“Hi,” he said.

 

“How are you feeling?”

 

“Okay.”

 

“You ready to leave?”

 

“Yeah.” He went to grab his keys but Kagura stopped him.

 

“It's okay, I'll drive.”

 

They both said bye to Inuyasha then left.

 

“Thanks for coming with me,” Sesshomaru said quietly during the drive to his house.

 

“Don't worry about it.”

 

Once they stepped inside Sesshomaru's house, Naraku glared at them. “You're lucky I have to leave right now,” he whispered viciously to Sesshomaru. Then he left.

 

Kagura called Rin down. She came and hugged her Papa happily. Kagura told him to get some extra clothes in case he decided to stay away longer. He got some then remembered where they were going today.

 

“Hey, Rin. We're going to one of Inuyasha's friends today. She has a pool so grab your swimsuit.”

 

“Okay!” She quickly got it then came back. They left to Inuyasha's.

 

“Bye, Sessh. I'll see you later,” Kagura told them in her front yard.

 

“Okay, bye.”

 

They hugged and she kissed his cheek. Rin had already gone inside Inuyasha's house to greet him so afterwards Sesshomaru followed her.

 

Inuyasha finished what he was saying to Rin before he turned to face Sesshomaru. “I called Miroku and told him Rin was coming too. Kagome's gonna bring Shippo.”

 

“Shippo's going too?” Rin asked excitedly.

 

“Yup. And so is my friend Sango's little brother. He's eleven but he's really nice. I think you'll make fast friends.”

 

Sesshomaru smiled. He was happy to be able to see Rin without having to be around Naraku. “What time are we going?” he asked.

 

“In like an hour or something,” Inuyasha answered. “Come on, let's go get ready.”

 

“Okay. We'll be back in a little bit, Rin.”

 

“Okay.”

 

The two men went up to Inuyasha's room and closed the door.

 

The younger one dug through his closet. “I'll find ya an extra pair of swim trucks.”

 

“Oh, er, you don't have to,” Sesshomaru told him. “I'm not gonna go swimming.”

 

“Why not?” He turned to look at him.

 

Sesshomaru squirmed a bit. “Just-just because.”

 

Inuyasha sat next to him. “What's wrong?”

 

“I…I have too many scars. Rin and your friends can't see them.”

 

“How many scars do you have…?”

 

He hesitated a few moments before pulling his shirt completely off. He heard Inuyasha gasp so he looked away from him.

 

“Sessh…” He put his hand on his chest and traced one of the scars that marred the skin.

 

Sesshomaru wasn't used to the gentle hand touching him. Whenever a hand was there it was usually Naraku's which was only there to hurt him.

 

Inuyasha noticed that some scars disappeared into the waistband of his pants. “Hey, just how far do these scars go?” He then followed them until his hand was on the waistband. He hadn't noticed but Sesshomaru did.

 

“Not much further.”

 

He suddenly realized where his hand was resting and pulled it away. “Sorry…”

 

He closed his eyes and lied down on his back. “It's just…I don't want to have to make up a lie about it. No matter what I say, it won't be believable.” He sat up. “I'm going to take a shower.”

 

“Okay. I'll be downstairs with Rin.”

 

When Sesshomaru was finished, he came down in jeans and a t-shirt. Inuyasha got up to change but dragged the white-haired man with him.

 

“Here you go,” Inuyasha said.

 

“I told you I wasn't going to…” Sesshomaru told him.

 

“Just keep your shirt on. It'll be fine.” Inuyasha gave him a big smile.

 

“Fine.” Sesshomaru took off the pants he was wearing and changed into the black trunks he had been given.

 

When they were all finished, the three of them left for Sango's house. She and Sesshomaru were introduced while Rin and Kohaku met. Shippo was there too. Inuyasha had been right, his friends were nice. They didn't seem to be fake either. Sesshomaru found himself talking much more then he usually would around people he didn't know that well. No one mentioned Naraku, not even Kagome. He was relieved, he didn't want to have to pretend that he was happy with him.

 

They migrated to the backyard where the kids were already splashing around. Rin called him over so he went to stand near the edge of the pool.

 

“Yeah, Rin?”

 

“Never mind!” she chirped before quickly swimming away.

 

That confused him and he turned back around. His eyes went wide when Inuyasha ran at him, tackling him into the water. They went under while everyone laughed. Sesshomaru came sputtering back up while Inuyasha swam over to Rin. He high-fived her then grinned at Sesshomaru. Both men got out but as soon as they did, Sesshomaru chased him.

 

“Damn it!” Inuyasha said but soon laughed, as did Sesshomaru.

 

It made Inuyasha smile. Sesshomaru was having a good time so far. He was doing much better than yesterday. He was able to spend time with his daughter while not having to worry about Naraku. Hopefully, if things kept going this well Inuyasha would be able to convince Sesshomaru that his life would be better with out the abusive bastard.