Yuki's POV

“I can't believe that you are actually keeping your distance from your husband and you don't even add 'dono' when you address him!” Aiko said, completely flipped off.

A few days ago after we finally got off the stupid carriage, we started traveling because Sesshomaru dumb behind said he want to go see someone and I had to go along with him. Best part, Aiko came along with her reason “I want to see your relationship progress”.

Which part of our relationship is not going to progress does she not understand?!

And it's been nearly two months since we are wondering in the wild, I enjoy it but what I hate is that I have to tag along Sesshomaru, that imp thing, and Aiko!!!!

“So what?” I asked, casually.

I don't have to address him using honorifics if I don't want to it's my right whether I do it or not.

“Well, go up and say something!” She said.

Before I knew it, Aiko had already pushed me towards Sesshomaru who is like ten feet ahead of us! I closed my eye waiting for the hard impact of my face landing on the ground first then my body but it never came. I felt an arm around my waist and opened my eyes slowly. And of course...It's Sesshomaru's hand.

“Don't cause unnecessary trouble.”

I feel like an idiot, I'm probably already one either way. “Thanks a lot.” I mumbled sarcastically.

As soon as I stood back up, he removed his arm from my waist and went ahead again. I sent Aiko a death glare and she just smiled. Just watch, I'll get her back for this. Nope, nothing evil just a prank.

Before long we arrived at a waterfall. I was about to jump in since it has been a few days since I last took a bath. And hey, it's normal isn't it? If you don't take a bath daily, wouldn't you want one immediately when you see a tub of water?

See nothing's weird about jumping into a river!

I was stopped by a certain someone that grabbed my arm.... I think I will kill him one day for always stopping me when I'm doing something. T_T

“You will be washed down the stream if you jump in recklessly.” Sesshomaru hissed.

“I....don't think I actually care.” I replied, trying to get his had off my arm but his grip would not loosen at all! Why won't he just mind his own business and leave me alone for once?!

“Listen to your husband, Yuki.” Aiko stated.

“Hell no!” I don't want to listen to him at all!

“There's a hot spring near by.” She added.

“Fine....” I grumbled giving in.

As much as I would love to fight with Aiko and Sesshomaru, I love hot springs they are so warm and relaxing.

“Yay, it's the hot spring!!!” I stated happily.

Best part about it is that it is a human inn, so Sesshomaru and Jaken stayed behind because they despised humans.

I was the first one to get in but the last one to get out. Aiko left about ten minutes ago, so I decided to leave now or the green imp thing will start complaining again. I put my kimono on after I dried myself off and left, heading for the door.

“Come play with us.” A man in his middle ages said, grabbing my wrist.

He is so lucky that I actually like humans or he would have been dead by now! “Sorry but I am owned. I am pretty sure that my 'husband' won't be too happy if I walk off with random people.” I said, trying to to show the fact that I actually felt disgusted calling Sesshomaru my husband.

“So who's the lucky guy?” Another guy asked, putting his arm around my shoulder.

So...gross.... I want to puke. I slapped his hand off my shoulder. “Keep your dirty hands off.”

“Oh my, we got the little kitty mad.”

“What do you want?” I asked. These men look as drunk as a worm.

“Noting much, we just want you to come with us. Our Boss will be very pleased if you come with us.”

That will happen in hell. “Thank you but I'm not interested.” I said and swing my wrist out of his grip.

“We will give you what you want if you come.”

Bribes don't work on me. “I reject, have a good day.” I stated and begin to head for the door, only to be stopped by them again grabbing on my wrist.

“What are you doing?” Sesshomaru asked appearing out of nowhere and pulled me towards him.

Normally I would start a fit but I really don't like to be touched by those drunk bastards right now, it's creepy and feels like they are going to rape me... T_T

“You have a pretty face, boy. But I suggest that you leave.” One of the men threatened.

Wow...They threatened the wrong person, but this is going to be interesting....Well at least look like it.

“I said what were you planning to do to my 'delicate' wife?”

D-delicate?! No, he did not just call me delicate! I may not be a good fighter nor do I have much experience when it comes to real fighting but I know how to defend myself pretty damn well! So therefore I AM NOT fragile or delicate at all!

“Oh, so you're her husband. You have a pretty face, no wonder she married you. Anyway, we are going to borrow your wife for a while.”

“I'm not an object!” I shouted.

“Borrow my wife? I don't think so.” Sesshomaru said with a cocky tone.

One of the men charged at Sesshomaru, only to be gripped by the neck and lifted in mid-air.

Him and his abnormally insane strength.

The others begin to charge at him too, which is pretty stupid. I watched as each of them got killed by Sesshomaru like it was normal and didn't realized that one of them was behind me. I moved out the way as soon as I felt something coming at my neck but their stupid katana still scratched my face.

And god damn it stings alright! Just how long had that katana not been cleaned?! I hope I don't get an infection.

I kicked the guy in his nuts for revenge. Sesshomaru cut the guy in half with a greenish color whip made from his yoki.

Everyone begin screaming and running for their lives when they figure out that Sesshomaru was not a human.

We took this chance and left the Inn, but I was basically dragged out of there because I was standing there like an idiot. When we were far enough from the Inn, he let go off my hand and look at me with stern eyes.

“Um....That was fun?” I said, but it kind of came out as a question.

He glared at me and it seems like he's really pissed off this time. “Do not cause anymore unnecessary trouble ever again!” He hissed.

“It’s not my fault!” I stated. I felt him glare on me harder. Screw this! “Fine ,I'm sorry.”

What? You expect me to argue when I feel like he is about to be kill me?! Hell no! Never will I make that mistake or will I?

He walked closer to me and lifted my chin.

“W-what?” I asked.

“You reek of those men' scent.”

“I'm sorry that you have a sensitive nose.”

Instead of letting go like he normally would, leaned closer and.....licked the scratch on my cheek. I felt my face heat up and it freakin stings!!!!! Damn, it must have been deeper than I thought it was. I squeezed my eye shut wincing at the pain.

I opened my eyes slowly when the painful stings stopped and looked into Sesshomaru's cold eyes by accident.

He pulled away from me. “That should disinfect it. Your blood does not taste so good.”

“Were you disinfecting it or drinking my blood?!” I asked.

“Both.”

I hate him!!!!! On the way back I kept my distance from him, I am not trying to get eaten or what.

“Did something happened?” Aiko asked.

I shook my head 'no', then told her to go ahead with the group because I need to do something. She nodded and went ahead with the group.

What I need to do? Want to know?

I need to wash the stupid human scent off, I don't know why but it's defiantly not for that asshole of a bastard. I jumped into the lake with my kimono on. I don't really care whether I get things wet or not since I can control water at my will and create as many barriers as I like.

“How long were you going to make us wait?” Jaken asked as I caught up with them.

I rolled my eyes at him and looked for Aiko. Somehow she and Sesshomaru magically disappeared from the group.....Or not. Both of them reappeared out of nowhere. They....look so perfect together! I think instead of me being married to Sesshomaru, it should be Aiko, right?

….Why is my heart throbbing though? It's not like I like Sesshomaru like that.

Oh what the hell am I thinking now?! There's something wrong with me. I think I need a doctor right now.... I mentally slapped myself for thinking about stupid stuff.

For the rest of the day I didn't speak one word to Aiko or Sesshomaru until later that night, when I saw the full moon.

“It's about that time again.” I mumbled, looking at the moon.

Time sure flies by fast, faster than anything doesn't it?

“Hey, Yuki. Let's go catch some fireflies.” Aiko said, with a big smile.

I shook my head 'no' and leaned on the tree bark, lazily staring at the moon, letting darkness take over for the night.

Sesshomaru's POV

~The Next Day~

Yuki's eyes look different than usual today, she kept her distance and didn't say a word until she was spoken to. She even zoned out for a while until someone clap their hand in her face.

Aiko looked worried and I didn't bother to ask. But it started to annoy me after a few days.

“Yuki.....Yuki?”

“Huh, what?”

She zoned out completely again.

“Never mind.”

“Ah...okay.”

Is she really okay? Usually she would start making some come backs at me already. Aiko started looking more and more worried.

“What is wrong with her, Aiko?”

“That person's....the day that person died is near.”

I have never hear Yuki mention that person before, her family doesn't even talk about it.

Why am I even concerned about her? I would like to know who that person is and why does she keep on showing such a painful expression. It is not an expression that suits her.

This is extremely annoying. I pulled her to the side that night, yet she didn't struggle at all.

“Who is that person exactly?” I questioned.

“Why do you want to know?”

“No not question me, answer me.”

She nodded and sighed. “K-Kenji Shiratomi was that person's name.... The name of my lover...” My eyes widened in shock at what she just said. Now it was my turn to zone out, I didn't come back to reality until Yuki began crying. I embraced her for I had never seen her cry before.

“It's not your fault.” I whispered in her ear.

Why does she always bottle everything up inside her? She fell asleep after she stopped crying. I sat down, resting her head on the pelt that Father gave me (His long fur). I fell asleep holding her small body.

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I woke up at dawn, everyone was still asleep and the campfire died already. I was still holding Yuki in my arms, she look so peaceful in her sleep. Probably having a good dream. I kissed her forehead suddenly without knowingly, then closed my eyes trying to go back to sleep but it didn't work at all.

She woke a few minutes later and yawned. “Uh...Morning....Did I slept on you last night?”

“After crying.”

Her face turned red as she tried to get up. I strengthened my grip around her waist and pulled her closer. “I will only say this once, so listen carefully. I love you, Yuki.” I whispered in her ear.

Her face turned to a deeper shade of red. “But....I....W-we don't match.”

“I don't care.”

She blinked and stayed quiet.

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I believe this chapter is a little too crappy....but it should do for the time being. I'm happy I posted this on time ::)

And if you noticed instead of putting the entire title, I only put the chapter on the table of content because the chapter number won't show up and this should solve the problem of not knowing what chapter you're on. :)

Enjoy! I'll try my best to update soon again.