Author's Notes:
Thank you so much guys for taking time to review my story, I really appreciate the encouraging words you've given me. Serious thanks going out to anima, alex and other peeps who've stuck through the chapters of this story. For longer comments and suggestions, you can reach me at kooriyoru@yahoo.com.
This is a very special chapter, I'd like to call it my songfic/sidestory/story progress. I just wanted to show how much things have changed (or not really changed) since their 'test' before Sango gets introduced to her future father-in-law.
The song "Out of My League" by Stephen Speaks has been playing in my mind so much these days that I decided to base this chapter on that song as well. It is rather perfect for Sango and Miroku isn't it? If you like music as much as I do, check out Stephen Speaks music-- it speaks to your heart. ^_^ Anyway, please read and review this chapter. Let me know what you think and your suggestions. Review! Review! Review! God bless!
"Out of My League" is dedicated to G2F.
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Sango had run on ahead of their group in her excitement. The whole day was perfect, high blue skies, fluffy clouds and the kind of wind that made it seem like there were songs and melodies playing in the air. She turned around and stopped at the top of a gentle incline. She waved at everyone and called out, "Hurry up guys! We're only half a day away from Kyo's kingdom!"
She smiled as she tilted her head up, letting the fragrant breeze coming from the meadow below tease her hair. She closed her eyes, enjoying the peace and warmth of the sun.
It's her hair in her eyes today
That simply just take me away
And the feeling that I'm falling further in love
Makes me shiver but in a good way
Miroku tried to stop staring, honestly he did. But it seems that every single time he turns to look at the youkai exterminator, she seemed to grow more beautiful in his eyes each day. Sound faded even as he walked towards the taijiya, trying to control himself.
/ Okay, cool it bouzo she's just looking exceptionally pretty today, no big deal. / Miroku reminded himself. Miroku barely suppressed a groan as his treacherous eyes strayed to and clung to the taijiya's happy features.
/ Oh no, oh no, please Kami-sama, don't make Sango flip her hair over her shoulder, I find that gesture so cute.../ As if to tempt him, Sango promptly flipped her hair and let it cascade down one shoulder as she laughingly blew her bangs away from her eyes.
All the times I have sat and stared
As she thoughtfully thumbed through her hair
As she purses her lips
Bats her eyes
As she plays with me
Sitting there, slack-jawed and nothing to say
"Miroku-sama, daijoubu?" Kagome asked as she pedaled at his side on her pink bike. Miroku's jaw was definitely hanging down and there was a vacuous expression in his eyes. When Miroku didn't respond, Kagome turned her head and followed the direction of the monk's gaze. She hid her grin when she realized that Miroku was gawking at Sango who was just looking so darn cute today. "Miroku-sama, are you by any chance, staring at Sango-chan?" asked Kagome mischievously.
Miroku started and had to restrain himself from blushing. He crossed his arms over his chest, his shakujo resting on one shoulder. He gave an indolent smile at Kagome. "Iie. I was just admiring the beautiful day... and making sure that my daily grope is right on schedule," said Miroku, leering.
A sweat-drop appeared on Kagome's head as Inuyasha said, "You're so silly Kagome. Why the heck would Miroku stare at Sango unless he planned to grope her?" Shippou rolled his eyes, "Ahou ja," he muttered as their group watched the monk stroll over to Sango and stop just behind her. Kyo had gone on ahead and Sango and Miroku were standing together at the grassy slope.
Miroku stopped, not wanting to get closer. A few strands of Sango's dark brown hair escaped her ribbon and flew out behind her, one strand touching his robes. He took a hidden breath, inhaling the scent of lilies and rain. He gave himself a mental shake and proceeded to do his duty. His hand stretched out to try and grope her rear...
Coz I love her with all that I am
And my voice shakes
Along with my hands
Sango turned back to sense Miroku's intention and she grabbed his hand angrily, a vein ticking on her forehead. "Don't you ever STOP?" snarled Sango as she shifted her footing, still holding on to Miroku's wandering hand and moved swiftly to toss him over her shoulder.
"WHOA!" cried Miroku, changing his grip so that Sango would take the fall down the meadow with him. As he felt himself fly off, he heard Sango's cry of dismay and the weight of her following after him. He grinned as he hit the grass-covered slope and 'oofed' in pain when Sango landed hard on top of him.
But the incline was a little sharper and the two combatants promptly went rolling down the small hill towards the meadow. Her ribbon got ripped from her hair and her tresses covered the both of them as they rolled like kids down the hill. Miroku laughed, unable to stop his own reaction as he stared up at Sango who looked flushed.
Coz she's all that I see and she's all that I need
And I'm out of my league once again
"Houshi-sama!" huffed Sango, catching her breath from their dizzying downhill roll. She groaned a little, pushing herself up as she gazed at the tall grasses around them and the proliferation of flowers. It was like they found their private little world, hidden from the world's prying eyes in the green grass and rainbow-full of colors. Butterflies danced around them and the air was warm and sweet.
Sango found herself smirking as she looked down at Miroku who lay flat on his back, his eyes closed as if in sleep. "The next time I throw you off my shoulder, I'll make sure you can't take me with you," said Sango trying to act haughty but she laughed, ruining the proud act.
It's a masterful melody
When she calls out my name to me
As the world spins around her
She laughs rolls her eyes
And I feel like I'm falling
But its no surprise
Miroku opened his eyes slowly and focused tender eyes on Sango.
Sango gulped, unable to tear her gaze away from his. Miroku opened his closed hand to show a daisy blossom in the middle of his hand. "You remind me of rain and lilies," he said somberly as he tucked the daisy in Sango's right ear.
Coz I love her with all that I am
And my voice shakes
along with my hands
Sango opened her mouth to speak but no words came out. All she could do is close her eyes and pray that this moment never ends. It was as if she was seeing Miroku's true self for the first time. His eyes were mesmerizing and his hands weren't doing anything! He just gave her a flower too!
I love you, Sango's mind cried out. Please love me too...
Sango opened her eyes to look down at Miroku, still wearing the serious expression on his face. Her eyes shone in the unique luster of love as they stared at each other, words flying over them, whispers in the wind, truth in the silence of their hearts.
Slowly, Miroku realized how Sango was looking at him. She looked at him in awe, in growing wonder and in fascination. There was also something indescribable in her eyes and it hurt his heart to close his eyes and look away, trying to do the noble thing once more.
Coz it's frightening to be
Swimming in this strange sea
But I'd rather be here than on land
His hands began inching towards Sango's bottom as he opened his eyes, his gaze slowly losing the honesty in their depths. There was a bright blush staining the taijiya's cheeks and she seemed oblivious to Miroku's discreet motions. Miroku tried to memorize Sango's image at this very moment, longing to imprint the smile on her pink lips, the softness of her gaze in his heart.
He didn't want to grope her-- truth be told. Okay, well he wanted to grope her but only because she was desirable to him... and in full honesty, he would much rather prefer groping Sango in their marriage bed. But there wasn't going to be a marriage, much less a bed because he would never risk hurting Sango by making her share his cursed life.
"So beautiful," murmured Miroku and he knew that Sango heard it. Just a few inches away...
Yes, she's all that I see
And she's all that I need
Miroku's hand finally landed on Sango's rounded rear and he grinned idiotically up at her as he watched the expression on Sango's face slowly turn to one of profound anger and disgust.
A vein ticked on Sango's head as she balled her fist. Miroku briefly wondered if he'd survive this...
Anger flushed Sango's face to scarlet red and she drew her fist back and let it fly towards the monk who lay beneath her, grinning that stupid grin. "IDIOT!" shouted Sango as fist connected solidly against the priest's jaw. Her other hand flew and slapped Miroku hard on his other cheek. "HENTAI!"
As Miroku lay twitching, she slowly climbed off him and gave him a dirty look. She stood up and threw the daisy he'd tucked earlier in her ear at his chest. "You ruined my day," fumed Sango as she stomped away, anger fumes rising from her head.
Miroku raised his head, looking at Sango's rigid back sadly. But a small grin stretched on his lips.
And I'm out of my league
Once again...
TBC
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Crucify My Love
Part 5- Out of My League
An Inuyasha fanfiction by Jo-chan
Final A/N: Review! Review! Review! I do not own the song featured in this chapter, this is once again, "Out of My League" by Stephen Speaks. Gotta love this group. ^_^ It would be awesome if my reviews reached 70+ for this chapter. I promise to write the next chapter extra fast. And in case you're wondering, G2F is a guy all right? He's the object of my most profound hormonal affections. ^_^