~Damn.~ Inuyasha growled with frustration. ~I can't get that monk off my mind. Why did I feel jealous?~ He recalled earlier when Miroku was flirting with the young women of the village again. The Hanyou sighed. ~Im not gay I know that much. Even if I was, I wouldn't chose someone like him. I'd probably chose someone like… Kouga probably. Ya.~ He perked up his ears, hearing his name. "Coming!" He called back. He leapt down from his perch up in a tree and landed with a small grunt. ~I'll just think about it later.~
When he returned, Inuyasha was greeted by Miroku. "There you are Inuyasha." He looked away from the monk and scoffed. "I was only gone a couple minutes." Inuyasha looked at the trees and saw a sturdy branch for him to take. As he was about to leap up, Kagome stepped in front of him. "You want any ramen?" He gave her a cold stare. "Uh… not now." Sango spoke up. "What? No ramen? What's wrong with you?" Inuyasha looked over at the slayer and noticed the monk was worried as well. Inuyasha felt his cheeks warm up. ~What the?! Why am I blushing!~ He quickly ran past Kagome and stopped when he knew it was safe. He felt his warm cheek and closed his eyes tight. ~Dammit! I'm in love with him! I know it!~ He drooped his ears and opened his golden eyes, a sad look in them. ~But he likes women. Damn… I guess I'll just have to live with it.~
He calmed down and turned around to see none other than Miroku come from the bushes. He tensed. ~How'd I not notice him?! Why?!~ The monk gave him a worried look. "Are you alright Inuyasha?" The Hanyou nodded and tried to act natural. "Yeah I'm fine." Miroku came to stand right in front of him. "Are you sure?" Inuyasha contained his blush this time. "Yes. Stop worrying about me." Miroku sighed and looked toward camp. "Everyone is worried about you. You haven't been the same since Kikyo died." Inuyasha flicked his ears. ~I did love Kikyo… but as a sister. I guess I had feelings for him then too…~ Miroku looked back at him with a serious look in his raven eyes. "Now answer me again, are you ok? Be honest. Man to man." Inuyasha lowered his eyes to the ground. "I'm not sure of anything anymore Miroku." His friend stepped closer. "What's bothering you?" Inuyasha drooped his ears and felt a knot twist in his stomach. ~I should tell him but how?~ Miroku leaned closer and Inuyasha suddenly pressed his lips against the monk's.
Miroku gasped and stumbled back. "What?!" Inuyasha froze and became terrified. ~What have I done?~ He ran off in the opposite direction and Miroku called after him.
Inuyasha came to a skidding halt, reaching the end of a cliff. He panted and shook his head. "Dammit why'd I do that?!" He sat where he stood and buried his face into his hands. "I'm such an idiot!" He growled at himself and pressed his ears flat against his head. "I need to stay away for a while."
He sat there for several minutes until the monk found him. Miroku kept hidden in the bushes and watched the miserable Hanyou, hitting his head on a tree. He felt sorry for him. ~I didn't really expect that kiss. I had no idea Inuyasha was like that. Now that I'm letting this sink in, I think I may be attracted to him as well…~ He stood straight. ~I'll just stay calm.~
Inuyasha sighed and closed his eyes tight, continuing to hit his head. "Stupid… stupid… stupid…" He froze when he felt a hand on his shoulder. ~Miroku?~ He turned around and saw it was indeed the monk he dreaded. Inuyasha blushed furiously. "M-Miroku! I'm sorry about back there I don't know what came over me! I-" Miroku put a finger on Inuyasha's lips and hushed him. "Sssh, it's fine. Just calm down." Inuyasha huffed and drooped his ears sadly. "I'm sorry." The kind monk sat down and patted the ground beside him. "Sit. Lets talk ok?" Inuyasha did as told and looked in the opposite direction. Miroku rolled his eyes. "Come on Inuyasha look at me." The Hanyou did so shyly and clenched his fists. "Miroku I don't know why I… kissed you. It just happened." His friend sighed and looked to the sun, beginning to set. "I know that's a lie. Things like that don't just happen." Inuyasha gulped nervously. "Miroku."
The monk faced him and leaned dangerously close. "Don't say it was an accident if its not any more of an accident than this…" He kissed the Hanyou gingerly and pulled away. "That, my friend is no accident." Inuyasha stared into Miroku's raven colored eyes and blushed. "But…" Miroku smiled warmly at him. "I understand."
A flood of emotion hit Inuyasha and he didn't know wether to be happy, sad, angry, or emotional. Nevertheless, he couldn't help but embrace the monk, his love. "Thank you Miroku." He hugged Inuyasha back and closed his eyes. "No problem dear friend."
Inuyasha slightly went limp. "Hey Miroku." He smiled. "Yes?" The half demon warmed up and his voice grew quieter. "Do you… think we could be together? Do you think the others will be mad?" Miroku kissed his head. "Of course we can be together. I would be so happy." Inuyasha blushed and pulled away from the hug. "What do you think they'll say?" He shrugged. "Probably nothing. Unless we tell them. Even so, nothing bad for sure." This brought the troubled Hanyou peace. "Good."
When they decided to return, Inuyasha grabbed Miroku's hand on the way there. He blushed and dare not look at Miroku in the eyes. "Thanks."
Miroku smiled stopped in front of him. "No problem." He placed a kiss on his lips and Inuyasha shivered. ~Gods I can't believe this.~
When they returned, Inuyasha let go of Miroku's hand and sat beside the fire they made. Kagome smiled and sat beside him. "You want something to eat?" He shook his head and tucked his arms into his sleeves. "I'm not really hungry."
Miroku looked worriedly at him and sat on the other side of the Hanyou. "Come now Inuyasha, you never lose your appetite." Inuyasha lowered his head so his bangs covered his eyes. "It's ok really. Missing one meal won't kill me." Miroku put his arm around Inuyasha's waist and pulled him closer. "Fine but don't starve yourself."
Sango was more than confused at this point. She didn't know if she should slap him like when he flirts with women or just let it happen. Kagome was just as confused. Not only was Miroku, the woman pleaser, flirting with Inuyasha, but the tight fisted Hanyou didn't resist. Kagome blushed. ~Are they... In love?~
Inuyasha blushed and looked into Miroku's raven colored eyes. The monk smiled and looked at the fire. "Did I forget to mention?" They all tensed. Miroku briefly closed his eyes. "Inuyasha and I are together." The Hanyou blushed furiously and pulled his ears back. ~Did you have to tell them? We could've kept it secret.~ Sango and Kagome stared at them in shock. Sango pulled a smile. "That's good. I'm happy for you." Kagome, surprisingly took it lightly. "Im glad too." Shippo scratched his head. "But aren't you and Kagome together Inuyasha?" The presumed couple looked at each other and Inuyasha gulped. "Not exactly. I do love Kagome, but like a sister. Same with Kikyo." Miroku looked over to Shippo quizzically. "How would you even know Shippo?" The kit scoffed. "Please. I'm young but not stupid. I know what love is."
Inuyasha narrowed his eyes and grinned. "You can't even count." Shippo pouted. "I can too!" The Hanyou chuckled. "Then count to ten." Shippo gulped. "Uh..." Miroku looked down at Inuyasha and scolded him. "Come now Inuyasha he hasn't had a chance to have an education. It doesn't take math skills to know what love is." The Hanyou lowered his eyes. "Sorry."
Kagome was shocked. Never before has Inuyasha apologized so easily. It took at least a sit to make him say sorry. ~I've never seen him act so submissive. This will be interesting.~
