Innocent Beginnings
A Promise Made Is A Promise Kept
Author Note: Well, I knew I had to make this clear... But like I'm so absent-minded, I always forgot about it!
1) Sess is OCC. It's true, however he will have his moment just like Inu in WHWM. I must admit that some people don't like the OOC-ness, that's why I put a warning in chapter one. And if you still don't like it, I'm sorry. You better find another story to read
2) This story is focused in the events preceding Sess & Rin secret love affair: how they met and fell in love. In fact that's where the title, Innocent Beginnings, comes from.
3) Perhaps you are wondering why Rin refers to Sess as "a World Famous Celebrity." Well, InuYasha and Sesshomaru are the heirs of the great Hara empire, an very important international hotel network... Mmm, I guess it's something like Sess being the male versif Paf Paris Hilton *lol* ('The Simple Life' with Sess and Naraku?! O_o *LMAO*). Anyway, Sess only is not grossly rich, but also one of the most wanted bachelors in Japan, and also figures in the list of the 'Top 10 Most handsome men' from Japan (you tell me what position * lol *) And what was he doing in Sacred Heart visiting Rin? *Duh* Charity! You know for publicity and all that stuff...
I hope this explexplained some points to you, now enjoy the following chapter. Don't forget to review.
Huggles,
Maggz
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Innocent Beginnings
Chapter 3: A Promise Made Is A Promise Kept…
I don’t know if Sesshomaru was trying to prove something to himself or not but he was true to his word. I was sitting in my room, working on the leg exercises that Yura, my physical therapist had prescribed for me, when the telephone beside my bed rang thru loud and clear. I actually jumped when it interrupted my intense concentration, but slid over to pick it up and place the receiver to my ear.
“Hello?”, I answered.
“Hi Rin!”, Sesshomaru’s voice replied back to me.
“Hi.”, I said, a smile appearing at once. I could actually FEEL it as it crossed over my face.
“How are you?”, he asked.
“I’m good. You?”
“Tired, bored, need a shower, and hungry!”, he breathed and it sounded as if he’d flung himself down across his bed.
“Then why aren’t you eating, sleeping, showering, or doing something so you WON’T be so bored?”, I asked,
I could hear his laughter over the phone line and it made me smile even more.
“That’s a good point and actually I am taking care of some of that right now. I’ve ordered a sandwich from room service. I’m gonna eat first, then take a shower and then take a nap!”, he said.
“Where are you?”, I asked.
“Taipei. There was a very important business meeting and my father wasn’t able to come, so here I am!”, he said. “Life sucks sometimes, right?”, he grunted lightly, making me think he was turning over on the bed.
“Yeah… life s sos sometimes. I’ve been to Taipei, Sesshomaru. It’s very nice there.”, I said.
“Really? Well I don’t think I’ll get to see much of the countryside. I’ll want you to tell me abouabout it when I come by tomorrow.”, he said.
“Tomorrow? You’re coming by here tomorrow?”, I asked.
“Yeah, is that a problem?”
“No… not at all. I just didn’t expect -”
“You didn’t expect me to come back did you? You didn’t even expect I’d call, I’ll bet. What DID you do with that piece of gum wrapper I gave to you, hmmm?”, he asked.
“It’s here, locked in my treasure box.”, I said.
“Good, don’t you DARE throw that away! Not many people have that number you know! That’s like my hotline number!”, he laughed. “So keep it near you at all times!”
“You left your coat here, Sesshomaru.”, I said, smoothing my hand down the fine grain leather. I’d kept it in close proximity ever since he’d left. Most of the time I wore it, had it thrown across me, or slept with it clutched to my chest. It smelled of him… of Joop and shampoo and soap. If I closed my eyes and inhaled deeply with the coat firmly about me, it was almost as if he were holding me.
“I know. You can keep it.”, he said offhandedly. “Oh, can you hold on just a second for me? Room service!”, he said. I could hear him lay the phone down, hear him opening his room door and the faint sound of him speaking and then laughing. I closed my eyes, imagining him…
“Ok! You wanna share this with me?”, he asked as soon as he picked up the phone again. I could hear him moving things about on a tray as I smiled.
“Yeah, that would be nice. What have you got?”, I asked shyly. I couldn’t believe he wanted to keep me on the phone. At the most I’d figured it as a courtesy call… a promise he’d made that he intended to see thru til the end. He didn’t owe me anything… it just amazed me that he wanted to continue the conversation even as he ate his dinner. I started to feel sorry for him… all alone in that hotel room… it made my tummy ache to think he might be lonely. I knew what it felt like and it wasn’t a feeling I was partirly rly fond of.
“Hmmm… I’ve got roast beef, double the meat and cheese. A sub sandwich, we can split it.”, he said and I could hear him already chewing as he talked to me. “I’ve got crisps, two bags - one salt and vinegar, one plain. Don’t tell me you like salt and vinegar or we’ll just have to fight over them!”, he said.
“I DO like salt and vinegar! Do you?”, I laughed.
“Too damned bad, you can’t have them… well, maybe ONE but that’s IT!, he said.
“Is that it?” I asked him.
“No… I wanted something sweet tonight and since you’re not here to talk to me face to face and we’re having to speak by phone, I felt sorry for myself and ordered chocolate chip cheesecake!”, he laughed.
“Is it good? The sandwich?”, I asked.
“Yeah, really good. You like roast beef?”, he asked.
“Yes, but turkey more. Sub sandwiches were... ARE one of my favorite things to eat.”, I said.
“Ah HA! I’ve learned a R.M. fact!”, he mumbled around his crisps.
“What’s that?”, I asked.
“An RM fact! Rin Matsumoto! Something about YOU, congratulations! You’ve shared with me!”, he said all smiles and warmth. I could just HEAR it in his voice. It made me feel safe and secure… a feeling I hadn’t had in awhile and it made me feel uncomfortable… yet for the life of me, I didn’t understand why!
“Rin?”, he called.
“I’m here, Sesshomaru. Sorry”, I said.
“What’s wrong?”, he asked.
“Nothing! I’m good. I’ve been doing my leg exercises. In fact, that’s what I was doing when you called.”, I said, changing the subject.
“Oh yeah? That is great!”, he said, sounding so excited. It made me feel horrible for ever doubting him. He seemed to really care if I did them. “We’ll work on them tomorrow, ok? I’ll help you.”, he said.
“Ok, if you want to.”, I said.
“It’ll be fun, trust me. Can’t wait to see you!”, he said.
“Me either.’, I whispered back.
“So I think that I’m gonna tell you good night cause if I’m not mistaken, it’s bedtime there, right?”, he asked.
“Yeah, bedtime. Sesshomaru?”
“What is it Rin?”
“Thank you. You know, for everything.”, I said. I wasn’t sure I could break it all down to him… there was so much I was thankful FOR!
“Thanks to you, little one. Get you some sleep, you’ve worked hard for me today. I’ll see you tomorrow afternoon, ok? Sweet dreams.”, he said.
“You too… I mean, when you go to bed.”, I stammered.
“Bye, Rin.”, he said.
“Goodbye, Sesshomaru”