She Should Have Said Sit
by Nano and Lethe
Chapter Two: "You were in the hot spring with Sango!"
Disclaimer: Insert your standard humorous disclaimer here.
Intro: Lethe here! (grins) Now we get to see the beloved Miroku at work! He's my favorite character, and is so cool… we just couldn't help poking fun at him. I hope you enjoy this latest installment in the story! Please review… but if you intend to flame, please read the Flame Requirements in our bio… Thank you very much! ^___^
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Argh. …Bright.
Inu-Yasha groaned inwardly, but didn't open his eyes or even move. Every now and then, he liked to just lie in whatever tree he happened to be resting in and stay there. Laziness didn't hurt unless it was in large amounts.
A cool morning breeze caused the leaves around him to rustle. It also did something else, however: brought nearby scents close enough to examine.
Kagome's cooking ramen!
Inu-Yasha grinned and hopped off the branch.
"There we go!" said Kagome cheerfully, pouring hot water into five instant ramen cups. She looked to Inu-Yasha's tree. "Ramen's ready!"
"I know," said Inu-Yasha from right behind her. "I smelled it."
"Yaah!" shrieked Kagome in surprise, whirling around. "I didn't know you were up!"
Shippo giggled. "I saw him!"
Miroku smiled and began eating his ramen. "This is certainly appetizing," he said. "You should eat it before it gets cold, Inu-Yasha."
The half-demon growled stubbornly. "Don't think I haven't forgotten about last night, monk!" However, he grabbed his cup and dug in anyway. (Nothing can keep Inu-Yasha away from his ramen.)
Sango and Kagome started laughing. This made Inu-Yasha sulk even more darkly, as he gobbled down ramen at the speed of light.
The weather is nice out today, thought Sango. She glanced around, making sure nobody was looking – which was the case, as she had asked Shippo to keep guard for her – and eased with a sigh into the hot spring. Perfect. It wasn't very often that she had a chance to relax.
"Hey, Shippo!" said Kagome. "Would you like the rest of my ramen?"
Shippo bounced up with a big grin, completely forgetting what Sango had requested of him in the first place. "Yay! Thank you, Kagome!"
Miroku smiled slightly as he stepped into the hot spring, towel wrapped around his waist. The water was at that comfortable temperature right in between hot and cold, the sunlight was dancing around the trees, and there were few breezes. Ah, yes, today is a wonderful day for bathing.
Sango splashed up from under the water, shaking her hair out and laughing. She was thoroughly enjoying the peace and quiet.
Unfortunately, that peace was about to be interrupted by what she would see in front of her…
"Mmm… I love ramen!" exclaimed Shippo.
"Me too," said Kagome. She blinked. "Where are Sango and Miroku?"
The small demon jumped back up and dashed off in a panic. "Oh no!"
"Ah! Lady Sango! I didn't see you here," said Miroku with a friendly smile. "How are you?"
Sango stared at him. She tried to scream, or at least yell 'PERVERT!!!', but she found that she couldn't make a noise.
"I'm sorry. Did I offend you somehow?" said Miroku worriedly when he noticed her expression.
Sango blinked. Not even a nosebleed? Was this really… Miroku…? "N-no… It's okay…" she mumbled. Why was it that she couldn't look him in the eye?
"Ah, that's good," smiled Miroku. "The weather is wonderful today, isn't it?" The monk eased back and rested his head on a rock.
"Yes." Sango nodded. He was being so… un-Miroku-ish. The change was kind of welcome.
Miroku began wading to the edge of the spring. "Have a nice day, Lady Sango!"
"You too." Sango sighed inwardly. And then…
The monk stumbled over a hidden branch in the water.
"Here's the hot spring!" said Shippo happily.
"Dammit, Shippo, why'd you have to get us lost?!" complained Inu-Yasha. "It was only, what, five meters from the camp?"
"Actually, it was a bit more than that," interjected Kagome, brushing aside the foliage.
"Whatever, I don't give a-" Inu-Yasha stopped, eyes open wide. For before him were Miroku and Sango. One of whom was lying on top of the other.
Sango shoved Miroku into the water with a loud splash. "It's not what you think!" she yelled.
Kagome snuck a glance at Inu-Yasha. He was looking at Sango. "You're being a pervert, aren't you, Inu-Yasha?"
"Wh-what?! No way!"
"You're blushing."
"Like hell I am!"
"Oh, really?" said Kagome slyly. "I'm sure."
"Why would I-"
"SIT!!!"
THUD.
"I can't believe it!" said Sango later, when she and Kagome were alone.
"What?"
"Miroku didn't do anything! I mean, he didn't blush, he didn't seem to even notice that I was… you know…"
"Unclothed," supplied Kagome. "That is weird."
"Not that I wanted him to do anything," Sango said hastily. "It's just… it was like I was just another guy or something. He didn't even care… I mean, he didn't even have the perverted GLINT in his eyes."
Poor Sango, thought Kagome. I think I know what she means…
"What?" said Miroku. "Why have you called me out here alone? Is something the matter?"
"Yeah," said Inu-Yasha bluntly. "You were in the hot spring with Sango!"
"And…?"
"Huh?"
"Why is that wrong?" said Miroku blankly. "I don't understand."
Inu-Yasha twitched. Idiot monk. "Oh, forget it. But don't do it again!"
"Um… all right…" conceded Miroku.
"Feh," hissed Inu-Yasha, as he was turning to leave.
"Wait, don't go yet."
"What is it?!"
Miroku gazed at the half-demon oddly. He cocked his head to the side and smiled. "You're so… beautiful…"
"WHAT?!" Inu-Yasha stumbled backwards clumsily as the monk advanced, a smooth determination in his steps. Miroku smiled and reached forward, running his fingers through Inu-Yasha's long hair.
"You are."
"G-g-get off!!!" yelled Inu-Yasha nervously. "I'm warning you-!!!"
Miroku did not take heed. Instead, he stepped even closer to the half-demon.
Why is he blushing? Why am I blushing?!
"Inu-Yasha? Miroku? Where did you guys go?!" called Kagome. Miroku flinched and pulled away, walking back towards the camp.
Inu-Yasha followed.
Later that night...
"Hey!
Don't tell me you're trying again!!!"
"So?!
It's not like you can stop me!" Kagome hitched her backpack onto her
shoulder and glared at Inu-Yasha. "Do you really want to
try?!"
"Don't go!" yelled
Inu-Yasha stubbornly. "You can't leave me here!"
"Why
not?! It's only for a little while!"
"Please!" said
Inu-Yasha. "I..." he faltered.
Kagome's glare softened.
"You what...?"
"I want to be with you,
Kagome!" He looked at her resolutely. "At least take me
with you."
"Inu-Yasha..."
"Please!"
Kagome sighed, noticing
Inu-Yasha's hopeful expression.
"Kagome?"
"SIT!!!"
Then again... thought Inu-Yasha painfully, from his new vantagepoint just above the grass. ...maybe not.
Off in the distance, behind some bushes, Miroku crept away silently, sighing hopelessly.
