Sango opened the door almost immediately after Kagome knocked. She looked almost surprised to see her.
Kagome: Can I talk to you?
Sango: Sure. Come in.
Kagome: Thanks. You ok?
Sango: Yeah I'm fine. I'm just having trouble keeping up with Ryu. That's all.
Kagome: Oh. Is he acting up?
Sango: Not particularly. Maybe I'm getting old.
Kagome (teasing): getting?
Sango (smiles): Very funny.
Sango made coffee and they sat around the coffee table. Kagome related some of the events of the previous night to her.
Sango: He did WHAT?
Kagome (nods): Yeah. Good thing Inuyasha showed up when he did.
Sango (knowing smile): He seems to always be there when you need him. Your very own superman.
Sango expected Kagome to deny it hotly but to her surprise, she turned beet red and gave a half hearted attempt at denial.
Sango: Kagome? What else went on last night that I don't know about?
Kagome: What? Nothing.
Sango: Hey I'm not stupid and I know that you only told me half the story. What happened after Inuyasha threw Koga out?
Kagome (blushing): Nothing important.
Sango: Like I said Kagome, I'm not stupid. Something happened and I'm going to find out.
Kagome: What makes you think that something happened, Sango?
Sango: well for one thing, I can barely mention Inuyasha's name without you turning 5 shades of red.
Kagome (sighs): really?
Sango (nods): Spill.
Kagome took a deep breath then related the rest of the story to Sango. Sango's eyebrows disappeared into her hair.
Sango (choking out): You asked him to do what?
Again, Kagome turned beet red as Sango roared with laughter.
Kagome: Sango! It's embarrassing enough already!
Sango: I'll say! Don't worry about it. No doubt Inuyasha has already forgotten about it.
Kagome: you obviously don't know the man. He's got an amazing memory.
Sango (mischievous smile): I'm sure he's amazing at a lot of things.
Kagome turned red again
Kagome: Sango!
Sango (laughs): Even so I don't think he'll mention it again. He's too well bred.
Kagome (laughs): So is Miroku but nobody could stop him from saying what he wants, whenever he wants.
Sango: I'm afraid I know nothing of his friend.
Kagome: Mmm, hey come to breakfast with me tomorrow? You can bring Ryu.
Sango: Breakfast? Where?
Kagome: At Inuyasha's. He invited me over for breakfast tomorrow.
Sango (smiles): He invited you. Not me.
Kagome: He wouldn't mind. Besides, I don't want to face him alone just yet.
Sango: Sure then. Oh, Kagome? Tell me something.
Kagome got up to go.
Kagome: Sure, what?
Sango: How do you feel about Inuyasha now?
Kagome: A lot different than I did two days ago!
Kagome opened the door to Inuyasha's house and headed directly to the kitchen; Sango and her son in tow. Kagome pushed open the door and stopped abruptly. Sango almost ran into her. Kagome was staring at something in the kitchen. Sango peered around Kagome and understood immediately her friend's reaction.
A man and woman were in the kitchen. The man had his hands braced on either side of his dark haired companion on the counter behind her. They were locked in a passionate embrace; the unknown woman running a very bare leg up the man's jean-clad leg.
Sango was quite embarrassed by the display of such passion by two half naked people, but it didn't seem as though Kagome had any plans to move. So Sango talked to her son first, told him to go out back and play with the toy truck he'd brought with him. She then took hold of her friend's arm and pulled her out of the doorway.
Sango: Kagome?
Kagome seemed to snap out of the trance she was in but she still seemed distracted.
Sango: Kags? You ok?
Kagome: Hmm?
Sango: Kagome!
Kagome: Huh? Oh...uh yeah. I'm fine.
Sango: Who's that in the kitchen?
Kagome: I don't know the woman. But the guy in there, the one naked to the waist, that's Inuyasha.
Sango: Oh. What do we do now?
Kagome: uh...I don't know.
She seemed to reconsider; turned to Sango, fire flashing behind her eyes.
Kagome: What the heck! Let's just go in.
It was obvious to Sango if not to her friend that Kagome was furious. Hence her sudden desire to jump into a sizzling frying pan.
Kagome pushed open the door.
Kagome: I take it that breakfast isn't ready yet?
The man raised his dark head and regarded Kagome with calm, mildly surprised gold eyes. Inuyasha didn't seem to be embarrassed by being caught in such a compromising position. Sango couldn't say the same for his companion, who had turned a very vivid shade of pink. She could see however that Inuyasha had reached the same conclusion that she had. He too saw that Kagome was mad.
Inuyasha: Kags? What are you doing here?
Kagome: I'm here for breakfast.
Inuyasha: What do you mean breakfast?
Kagome: You invited me over yesterday, Suarez.
Sango saw realisation dawn on Inuyasha's face. His eyes slammed shut.
Inuyasha: Gosh Kags. I'm sorry. I forgot.
Kagome: I figured.
She looked pointedly at the woman who was regarding her with mild interest and a lot of something else.
Inuyasha: Sorry, Kagome this is Kikyo. Kikyo, this is Kagome, my very bestest friend in the world who is probably never going to forgive me for this.
Kagome: You're so right! You know Sango, Inuyasha. Kikyo this is my friend, Sango. Inuyasha I invited her to breakfast and her son Ryu but I see that we're going to have to reschedule.
Inuyasha: Kikyo, Sango will you excuse us please?
Sango: Sure. I've to find my son in any case.
Inuyasha took her by the arm and lead her into the adjoining pantry. Once inside, Kagome turned to face him.
Inuyasha: Look Kagome, I know you're angry but I forgot ok? I'm sorry.
Kagome just regarded him silently.
Inuyasha: We can still have breakfast.
Kagome remained stubbornly silent.
Inuyasha (sighs): Come on Kags! It just slipped my mind, ok? I met Kikyo last night for the first time in years and...
Kagome: And breakfast just "slipped your mind". I understand.
Inuyasha: You're still mad.
It wasn't a question.
Kagome (sarcastically): How can you tell?
Inuyasha: I don't know what else to say to you. I already said I was sorry.
Kagome: It's nothing Inuyasha. Call me when you want to reschedule.
Inuyasha: I already agreed to continue with our plans Kags.
Kagome: I don't want to keep you from your...uh...guest.
Inuyasha: I don't think she'd mind.
Kagome: Who's she anyway?
Inuyasha: She's my girlfriend from college.
Kagome: The one you almost married?
Inuyasha: Yep. The same.
Kagome: How'd you two meet again?
Inuyasha: Well last night I went bar hopping with Miroku...
Kagome: Lemme guess. She was in one of the bars and you two started reminiscing and then...
Inuyasha: I do NOT want to know how you're going to finish that sentence Kags.
Kags giggled and Inuyasha recognised the mischievous intent in her eyes.
Kagome: Then, breakfast slipped your mind. I get it. Hmm suddenly breakfast sounds great.
Inuyasha: Kagome, you're not going to ask her any embarrassing questions and neither are you going to volunteer any "interesting" info about me, got it?
Kagome smiled slyly and brushed passed him back into the kitchen.
Inuyasha: I'm serious Kagome.
But Kagome just gave him another of her sly smiles, that he found terrifying at the moment, and turned a bright, cheerful smile to the only occupant in the kitchen. Kikyo looked askance at them. Inuyasha gave her a nervous smile.
Kagome: Hey Kikyo. Guess I'll be joining you for breakfast. Where's Sango?
Kikyo: She went out to the backyard to look for her son.
Inuyasha: Kikyo, let's go get decent and then produce some breakfast and some semi-decent conversation for this undeserving woman.
Kagome stuck her tongue out at him and he grinned back. Kikyo frowned.
Kagome: I'll make the coffee and you two, be good. I can't wait much longer for food.
Inuyasha glared at her over his shoulder. She looked back at him with an expression that would have been innocent if she wasn't trying to hold back laughter.
Sango: Ryu? Where are you, Sweetheart?
Sango: Ryu!
Sango was out in Inuyasha's backyard looking for her son Ryu. She hadn't seen or heard anything from him since she'd sent him out so that she could talk to Kagome. Sango was so wrapped in thought she didn't notice the man crouched inspecting something in the sprawling pool nearby.
Sango: Oh gosh, I've lost my son! Ryu!
The man heard her call and immediately decided that an attractive brunette was more interesting than whatever he was looking at in the pool. He approached her.
Miroku: Ryu?
Sango turned around, startled. She had not noticed that she had company. Now she wondered why exactly had she not notice him. He was definitely something worth looking at! Tall, dark haired and blue eyed, he was gorgeous! Masculinity personified! Sango wasn't interested.
Sango: Yeah. Have you seen him?
The guy rubbed his chin then allowed his hand to hover over the ground at waist level.
Miroku: He about yea tall? Blonde? Brown eyes about the same colour as yours?
Sango (nodding): yeah that's him.
Miroku: Nope, haven't seen him.
He spoke so seriously, Sango would have believed him if he hadn't just described her son perfectly. She sighed, exasperated.
Miroku (grinning): I'm Miroku. You are...?
Sango: Looking for my son.
Miroku: Hmm that'd be the Ryu you're looking for?
Sango: Yep.
Miroku: I might be willing to help you find him.
Sango: But?
Miroku: What's in it for me?
He smiled, staring suggestively at her. His smile was definitely something. She still wasn't interested. She had dealt with men like him before; she didn't want to do so again. Since she was on his property however, she did not have a choice. She sighed again.
Miroku: Something wrong?
Sango: Yes, I can't find my little boy.
Miroku: I told you I'd be willing to help you out.
Sango: At a price?
Miroku: Hmm, have anything in mind?
Sango: Since it's your idea why don't you tell me?
Miroku: Go out with me tonight?
Sango: I don't think so.
Miroku was taken aback. She refused him. She actually refused him, point blank. Women usually chased him. They thought him attractive and he knew it. But this woman wasn't even showing the slightest bit of interest. She intrigued and infuriated him. She had the gall to refuse him. No doubt she was playing some game.
Miroku: Do you have plans?
Sango: Nope.
Miroku: Then why not?
Sango: I'm not interested.
Miroku laughed sardonically. She had to be joking. But there wasn't as much as a hint of a smile on her face. She was serious!
Miroku: May I ask why not?
Sango: You're not my type.
Miroku stared at her in disbelief.
Miroku: You don't even know me.
Sango: I know your type.
Miroku: My type.
Sango: Yes your type.
Miroku: And what type would that be?
Sango: Arrogant. Self-possessed. Cocky. Egotistical. Irresponsible. Should I continue?
Miroku (sarcastic): Why stop there?
Sango was willing to continue but just then she saw a tow-headed little boy coming towards her. He collided with her at full speed, knocking her back a few steps.
Ryu: Mommy! You'll never guess what I saw!
Sango: Ryu! Where have you been?
Ryu looked puzzled for a moment before he replied.
Ryu: What? I was in the garage.
He said that as if it was the most obvious thing in the world.
Sango: what were you doing in the garage?
Ryu: That's what I was coming to tell you! I was in the garage looking at a real MOTORCYCLE!
Sango: A motorcycle?
Ryu: Yeah Mom. It belongs to Kagome's boyfriend's friend! Mom, he's really cool and he let me touch it and everything!
Sango: Wait what?
Ryu: Aren't you listening?
Sango: Sweetheart, Kagome doesn't have a boyfriend.
Ryu: So who's the guy she invited us over here to have breakfast with?
Ryu wasn't very interested in the answer to his question, he was still thinking about the motorcycle he saw. He wanted one just like that when he was old enough. He said as much to his mother.
Sango: What? If I ever find the guy who showed you that bike I'm going to...
She didn't get to finish the threat because Ryu interrupted her.
Ryu: Hey! I was wondering where you went.
To Sango's surprise, Miroku answered.
Miroku: I had something to do.
It figured. She just met the guy and already he had convinced her son that he wanted one of those death traps they call motorcycles!
Miroku: What were you saying you were going to do to the guy who showed him the bike? I hope it's something enjoyable.
He grinned and Sango wanted to spit. Instead she grabbed Ryu's hand and practically dragged him back to the house. She hoped she would never have to lay eyes on him again.
Miroku had other plans. She was rude, uptight and not the least bit interested in him. He was intrigued.
Inuyasha: I told you that she's just a friend!
Kikyo: Really? You don't look at her as if she's just a friend.
Inuyasha: What exactly do you mean by that?
Kikyo: You know exactly what I mean, Inuyasha. Besides if she's just your friend then why'd she get so upset when she found us making out in the kitchen?
Inuyasha: She was just upset because I forgot that we'd made the arrangement.
Kikyo: And that made her angry? She had a right to be annoyed but angry? I'm sorry Inuyasha but I'm not biting that hook. And what did you tell her in the pantry to calm her down so quickly?
Inuyasha: I think we should just drop this conversation Kikyo.
Kikyo: I don't think we should!
Inuyasha: Jeez woman, what do you want from me? I've told you over and over again that nothing is going on between Kagome and me. What more do you want me to say...
Inuyasha broke off abruptly then turned from the window to look at her.
Inuyasha (grinning): You're jealous!
Kikyo: Don't be ridiculous, Inuyasha. Why would I be jealous?
Inuyasha walked over to where she was standing by the bed. He pulled her into his arms and lowered his head to hers. Despite her anger she kissed him back.
Inuyasha: You're cute when you're jealous.
Kikyo (smiles): I'm sorry.
Inuyasha (teasing): Mmm, I'm not entirely convinced.
She kissed him.
Inuyasha: I'm still not convinced. You're gonna have to do better than that.
Kikyo grinned and deepened the kiss. Inuyasha raised his head.
Inuyasha: That's better but I'm not feeling the remorse. If that's the best you can do then I'm not sure this is gonna work.
He pretended to draw away from her. Kikyo grabbed his hand and pulled him back to her. He went willingly into the kiss. He started to protest when she drew away but she stopped him.
Kikyo (provocatively): Let's go back to bed then.
Inuyasha's eyes sparked gold fire.
Inuyasha: Took you that long to catch on huh?
That he said when she pushed him down on the bed and straddled him.
Kikyo: I suppose your Kagome would have caught on immediately?
At the mention of Kagome's name, the fire went out of Inuyasha. Yes, Kagome would have caught on immediately. That thought almost rendered him impotent with Kikyo. But he was able to do what was expected of him.
