InuYasha Fan Fiction ❯ Turn Around ❯ Chpt 6: I'll Always Protect You... ( Chapter 6 )

[ Y - Young Adult: Not suitable for readers under 16 ]

IMPORTANT NOTICE!
PLEASE READ THIS BEFORE STARTING THE STORY:

I do not own any of these characters in this FanFic. -Sigh- Although I wish I could, especially Sesshomaru...-giggle-

All lettering in ITALICS means the person is having these thoughts in their head. They are not spoken out loud.

Word Key: (Translation)

Arigato - Thank You
Kami - God
Gomen - Sorry
Baka - Idiot
Doshite - Why
Iie - No
Hai - Yes
Honto ne - Really
Onegai - Please
Doragon - Dragon
Gami - Toad
Ningen - Human

OKAY, let the reading commence! Enjoy!

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Chapter 6: I'll Always Protect You...

Rin woke up, still in great pain, but with a smile on her face. Then, all of a sudden she remembered last night, and what had happened with Sesshomaru.

This Rin is going to have to tell him. Rin didn't want to kill herself, she fainted from too much blood loss, and fell into the river. Or maybe Rin should make him suffer (giggle)…no, this Rin won't do that, she isn't mean.

She smiled once again, and then heard a knock at the door. For some strange reason, she knew it was him before he even mentioned his presence.

He isn't himself. Normally, he would just walk into a room. Afterall, it is his palace, he doesn't needpermission to go anywhere , right? Hmm...this Rin wonders if what she said last night kept him awake…

At that moment, she saw him trudge in, looking, quite honestly, like shit. His normally beautiful silver locks were dishelved and looked like they hadn't been tended to in weeks. His normal, stoic face was contorted to something that showed he was in pain. His clothes were crumpled, and looked dirty; although they probably wern't. Even his posture was slumped! (which she had never ever seen before!) Under his eyes were dark circles, and his face was drooping, or so it seemed. He just didn't look like his normal, serious self.

Rin couldn't help but feel guilty.

It's all Rin's fault he didn't sleep, isn't it? He was awake, most likely all night, because of Rin's stupidity.

Rin tried to sit up, and flinched at the sudden pain, but ignored it. As she was about to attempt to get out of bed, he raced to her side and pushed her gently back down.

"No, let this Rin stand. This Rin has something to say to Sesshomaru-sama, and wants to say it without laying down."

Sesshomaru winced as he watched her get up when her face showed pain, but she showed no signs of giving up her sad-attempts to stand.

"Last night, Rin didn't try to kill herself. This Rin was in a daze...lost a whole lot of blood, and wasn't thinking clearly. Rin probably still isn't, since she is feeling quite dizzy..." and before she continued, she sat down on the edge of the bed and put a hand on her head.

He visibly relaxed, his contorted face actually turned up into a small smile, and then saw her put her hand to her head, and decided to walk over to help her.

Rin saw him coming closer, but she waved him away, for the time being, and thankfully he didn't attempt a second time.

"Rin wasn't herself. This Rin was in pain, and didn't really know her surroundings. She was still trying to figure out if what happened was real. At one point, Rin truly believed it was just a nightmare, and that she would wake up and it was all just her imagination. But after she attempted to get up, and felt that searing pain, Rin unfortunatly knew it was real.

This morning, when she woke up...Rin was smiling; and then remembered what you had said, and what Rin didn't say to answer your questions...and felt horrible. This Rin has hurt you; its visible. You don't look like yourself anymore, and Rin would do anything to get you back to your old self.

The one that always scolded Rin; told Rin that she is not bowing properly; the one who let her hug him, and showed her his caring for me in his own ways special ways;

and then she whispered, bowing her head,

Gomen, gomen, gomen...Honto ne,Rin is nothing but a baka ningen..."

Rin smiled when she saw his face, and walked over to him. She embraced him, but it wasn't just any embrace; it was special, and it was the most important thing that had happened to her in a long time. She smiled more when he hugged her back, a fierce hug that told her he cared for her, and was worried about her.

"I'll always protect you, from now on and forever Rin. This is my promise to you."

Rin smiled when she heard him tell her this, and replied easily,

"This Rin would never want to have it any other way, Sesshomaru-sama."

He led her by her hand back to his bed, and lay her down gently. Cautiously, he lay down beside her and held her close, making sure not to touch her wounds. Soon after, he heard her soft breathing, knowing she was asleep, and finally took a deep breath of his own, making it seem as though he had been holding his breath this whole time.

So she didn't want to hurt herself. I didn't think she did. She loves everyone too much. Kagome, Inu Yasha, Shippo, Sango, Miroku...maybe she feels something for me too?

Sesshomaru stopped dead in his thoughts.

What am I thinking? I'm worried about a human girl that might not have feelings for me? Sesshomaru blanched.

I won't lie to myself anymore. I have...feelings for her.

He looked down at her peaceful sleeping form and stifled a smile. Unconsciously, he pulled her closer and pulled her head slowly to rest on his chest, and closed his eyes.

This is how things will always be now. Now that I will be her protector, she must be near me at all times. I can't risk letting what happened to Sayuri happen to Rin. I'd have nothing else to live for, if Rin was gone...

Funny how I don't miss Sayuri as much now that Rin is here. Maybe I shall love again one day, if kami wills it...

Sesshomaru decided he should stop thinking, allow himself to rest, and surprisingly, managed to fall asleep in a few minutes. He hadn't slept at all the night before, and in fact, hadn't slept much at all lately; all the more reason to catch up on some much-needed rest, even for just a little while...

A Few Hours Later...

Rin woke up feeling very warm, more warm than usual, and wondered why. Slowly, she lifted her head, only to see that she had it on Sesshomaru's chest! Rin's face paled, and jolted up, causing her pain when she saw his golden eyes staring at her.

"Uhhh...good...morning, Sesshomaru-sama!" Rin managed to say, smiling and blushing as red as a cherry at the same time.

"Good morning, Rin."

Phew! He's back to his normal self, thank kami.

"Arigato, Sesshomaru."

He made a questionning look in her direction, and she explained.

"For...resting with this Rin. You kept her warm, and didn't leave her alone. Rin had your company. It was...nice of you."

Sesshomaru grunted, and began to get out of bed.

"If I am to protect you, I must be near you at all times. It wouldn't make sense to bring you to a ningen village, because if you get in danger, perhaps i won't be able to make it there in time to save you.

You shall from now sleep with me in my chambers. I shall go right now and alert the servents of this."

Even to him the way he had phrased that excuse it sounded lame, but didn't let it show on his face.

Rin giggeled, knowing he enjoyed laying beside her, and kept smiling, even when he turned around and left the room to do as he said.

He cares, he really does! And now this Rin is safe, because he is protecting Rin, although he already was before...

She smiled.

He is liking Rin more and more, whether he wants to admit it or not. Maybe in a few days when Rin's wounds are healed, we can visit Kagome and the others. That would be fun. Then this Rin would be able to tell Kagome all about the recent events! Oh, Rin and Kagome need to catch up! This Rin haven't seen her in so long!

Even when Sesshomaru came up about half an hour later with food for himself and her, he found Rin still smiling as she lay in bed.

Thank kami she is back to her normal, happy self.

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I know, short and really corny...gomen, GOMEN! Please don't kill me for it, or stop reading my story..../ and please remember to write a review!!! I love all your reviews, and take all your comments into consideration, such as shorter paragraphs, updating more often still trying to do that and in future might have a jelousy scene (upon a special request)...Arigato for all your reviews!

-AngelAnita-

Just so you know, chapter 7 will be:

Chapter 7: Tempting Taunting

(It'll be a longer chapter, I gaurntee this!)