Authors Note: That didn't take too long, now did it? Nope, it didn't. School is back tomorrow…but there hopefully won't be any homework…and I feel I'm going to want to write before finals…those always have me stressed. Well…Enjoy!
Chapter 7:
EyesofMidnight: I mean, the whole song is practically just she and I expressing feelings for each other. Well, at least I am.
Waruasobi03: Those lyrics were really pretty, Miroku. You must really like her.
EyesofMidnight: Oh, I do.
EyesofMidnight: Seiko?
Waruasobi03: Yeah?
EyesofMidnight: Thanks for listening to me ramble on about Sango. I know if I told the guys they would just go straight to her and tell her. You're the only one I can trust.
Waruasobi03: It's no trouble Miroku, I'm glad you feel your secrets are safe with me.
EyesofMidnight: Well, bye!
::EyesofMidnight Signed off::
'I'm the only one Miroku can trust and I'm only lying to his face? What am I going to do about Seiko? I can't keep her a secret forever.'
Sango shut off the laptop and sighed while she plopped backwards onto her bed and put her arms behind her head. Kagome was putting on the finishing touches to her makeup. Supposedly Inuyasha wanted to take her out to dinner to make-up.
'But he meant to say make-out. The bastard.'
She hadn't liked him ever since he broke Kagome but then pretended like he was the whole reason the shattered pieces of her heart were being pieced back together. He wasn't a god and he definitely wasn't perfect.
'But Miroku is…GAH! What am I thinking? I can't let my heart melt after over every boy I meet…even if he says I'm indescribable, he has feelings for me…and…who am I kidding? I'm falling head over heels!'
"Sango? I'm going! How do I look?"
Sango rolled over on her bed to get one last look, "Lovely. Absolutely stunning. If that boy doesn't ask you to marry him, I'll beat him up."
Kagome giggled, she always liked to be flattered and then encouraged about an upcoming date. It was uplifting, "Thanks Sango."
Just as Kagome was about to shut the door all the way she stuck her head back in, "Oh, and Sango, if there are any 'midnight visitors' please put a 'do not disturb' sign on the door!" She left just in time to dodge a pillow directed at her.
"What is she thinking? Miroku would never do that! I need to get out of here, "Sango mumbled to herself as she reached for her jacket and ran out the door, "Now I've even started to talk to myself!"
When she stepped outside she felt a sudden urge to go to the beach and feel the sand beneath her toes, free and wild for once in a long while. It seemed almost like a movie in all black and white, but the scenes around her were all of pale blues and dark grays.
She ran into the sand, throwing off her shoes and socks and casting them aside as she twirled around in the moonlight. Sango kicked the sand up and watched it tumble back down towards earth, grain by grain. Then she caught sight of someone in the distance and somehow she just knew, it was him.
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"Thanks again for taking me out, Inuyasha," Kagome blushed as he helped her into a chair like a real gentleman.
Inuyasha shrugged and took a seat beside her at the table. He took her hands in his own; "It's the least I could do after you stayed with me last night. No one's ever cared for me that way."
Kagome shrunk down and blushed, "It was no trouble, Inuyasha."
In his own embarrassment he pulled his hand away and let them drop to his lap. He had let her catch him in a moment of softness, which he didn't often show.
"Order anything you want Kagome."
"Uh, thanks. Really."
Kikyo, who just so happened to be at the same restaurant at the same time, sat cross legged at the bar, snuffing out her cigarette in the glass container. She was eyeing them with annoyance; she wasn't planning on making her move just yet. That girl didn't look familiar, but no doubt she was some random skank Inuyasha found to keep him company while she was gone. He was pathetic, he couldn't live without her and he would do anything for her. Inuyasha was like her own personal dog.
In one snap he would be on his knees, begging and obeying her every whim. She began to fantasize about this and almost forget her scum of a boyfriend that was still cheating on her right before her very eyes. Kikyo stood up and straightened out her skirt, then she cleared her throat, she was about to scream and yell.
She marched up like a silent stalker and grabbed Inuyasha's collar, twisting it; he writhed beneath her and choked. Kikyo delighted at the way he gagged and his eyes panicked.
"No!" The tramp that Kikyo did not know roughly snatched her hands away, practically digging her fingernails into her skin and leaving stinging streaks in their wakes.
"And who the hell are you?" her eyes only grew wide as she saw Inuyasha put his arm around her waist protectively, drawing her to his chest.
"This is Kagome. She's Kaede's granddaughter."
Kikyo's hairs seemed to stand on end, "Oh, I'm sorry! I didn't mean to-"
"Too late. You were already hostile towards me." Kagome turned her nose up, biting her lip and trying not to giggle.
"Well! I'll do anything! Anything! Just don't tell Ms. Kaede!"
Kagome's eyebrow quirked, "Anything?" Kikyo nodded vigorously, "Well. You could do me this favor actually. Just…leave Inuyasha alone. Even better…just be a good girlfriend to him. Don't beat him up, don't call him names, and just care for him like he deserves."
"Kagome…"
Kagome smiled sadly at Inuyasha for his concern, "Treat him well."
She walked out of there alone, not regretting that she had given up Inuyasha. After all, his heart wasn't hers in the first place. Kagome felt that she was just tearing people apart and that was wasn't right. She had never been one to do the wrong thing and her heart felt at peace.
'But I can't help but notice this small void opening in my heart as well. Why do I feel empty inside?'
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"Sango?"
Sango smoothed out the back of her sweatpants as she took a seat next to Miroku on a ledge of rocks.
"If I didn't know better I would say you are stalking me."
Seeing that her eyebrows twitched, he knew it wasn't the right thing to say, "Oh…you…!"
He put his hands up defensively, "No, I admit it! I'm the one following you!"
"Really?" her cheeks changed to a light pink color.
"No. But it was a good way to get me out of a jam, wasn't it?"
She giggled softly, "Why yes it was."
Miroku tentatively let his arm slide over Sango's shoulder, going slow as to not scare her or have her perceive his intentions as unpure. She leaned into him while tucking her knees to her chest and sighed.
"Something wrong, Sango?"
"Nope." She cuddled in closer to reassure him.
It stayed silent for some time. Miroku continued to just stare out at the ocean, then at the stars. Sango, on the other hand, was focused on a raging turmoil growing within her. She was starting to feel uncomfortable too, and while thinking she began to fidget uncontrollably. It took awhile, but eventually Miroku noticed her struggle.
"Sango, I'm not transparent. What's wrong?"
Sango snapped her head toward his, breaking out of the lazy embrace so that she could get a clear view of his eyes. She found a haven in them; she would need an extra push to say what she wanted to say.
"Miroku…," she took a deep breath, "Have you ever felt like someone you really trusted was lying right to your face?"
"Why? Who's lying? Is Kagome keeping something from Inuyasha?" worry was etched all over his face.
"No, Miroku, no! Kagome is not lying to Inuyasha, and…it's just…"
Miroku nudged her with his shoulder giving her a cheeky grin, "You don't think I'm lying to you, do you?"
"Lying to me about what?"
"Nothing!" it looked almost as if he were sweating, "Nothing at all."
"Wait a second! You are lying to me about something, aren't you? Why are you acting so suspicious?"
He squeaked when she grabbed his collar and got up into his face, "No…no I'm not. I thought we were talking about you! What was it about someone lying to someone…?"
"Nevermind, you ruined it."
"What? Come on, spill, you know you want too."
Sango looked in the other direction, pretending to be as angry as she could without smiling, "No, quite frankly I don't want to tell you."
"Fine, whatever…you brat."
'So, he wants to play, does he? Oh I can play, and I can do it very well too.'
She chuckled haughtily, "Me? A brat? At least I'm not a perverted guy…who is…" this was really below the belt, but she had no other defense, "kind of, well, gay."
Miroku's eyes widened, "Me? Gay? I'll show you gay!"
He tackled her and quickly got up and straddled her hips so that she was trapped beneath him. Now what could he do to prove to her that he was a guy that only liked girls…?
He bent forward and attacked her lips with his own. It ended not a second after it started and he felt the bitter sting of her hand connecting with his face. Sango observed a look of sadness come over his face while he grimaced and touched his cheek.
"I-I'm sorry. I shouldn't have done that." By this time they were completely not touching at all and were sitting a few feet from each other.
"That was my first kiss…" Sango touched her lips, feeling a slight tingling sensation there.
Miroku flinched as he saw her lean forward; he was in for another hit. He was surprised though when Sango flung her arms around his neck and kissed him deeply. It only took one moment for him to respond and kiss back just as heartily.
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After telling herself she didn't need Inuyasha a million times, Kagome had decided to take a nice long walk along the beach shore. Everything seemed to be monochromatic at this time of night; the whole world was reflected as shades of purple or blue, the only obstruction being the moon's yellow light.
She leaned forward over the water after kneeling down, catching a glimpse of her own self. A small splash distorted the image and she carefully brought her hands up to her face. She was crying and she hadn't even noticed, but then the most heart-wrenching sob escaped her lips and she realized that she was not just crying but she was weeping, sobbing, and just letting it all out.
Kagome felt a hand on her left shoulder and she looked up to see Kouga, then she felt another on her right and she peered up to see Shippo. They were there to comfort her as best they could, even though they usually would have teased someone in her situation and kept up with their normal antics.
"Kagome, we've got a proposition for you."
She sniffled and wiped away her tears as best she could, "Proposition? About what?"
"Well, you see Kagome," Shippo sat down next to her and put an arm around her shoulder, "Ever since you showed us how much you care for Inuyasha we decided to do you a favor."
"Oh, I don't care for Inuyasha more than I care for you guys, you know that!" she gave them a weak smile. She had wanted to pretend that her feelings were only ones of friendship, after all, that night she visited Inuyasha she paid special attention to all of them.
Kouga sat down on her other side and nudged her with his shoulder, "Don't lie Kagome. You're a very bad liar. Plus, it doesn't suit you."
"Kouga, I'm flattered, really, but I'm not ly-"
Shippo cut her off, "Oh yes you are."
"Guys! I'm not lying! Leave me alone!" she stood up frantically, showing anger that she usually kept caged up.
Kouga and Shippo sighed, feigning that they thought she was out of earshot.
"Too bad she doesn't want our help to get Inuyasha back. She would be such a better girlfriend to him," Shippo stated flatly while looking at his fingernails disinterested.
"Yeah, she's prettier and nicer than Kikyo would ever be."
Kagome balled her fists a few times; she had to calm down. She tried to will herself to keep moving, but her feet would not budge, "Fine. Guys, I'm tired, so just tell me your plan."
They stood up on either side of her, flashing huge smiles as they walked along the beach, preparing to spill their miraculous plan.
"You see, we both like you very much. And we know that with Kikyo around you're not going to get anywhere with Inuyasha."
"I don't want to hurt Kikyo, if that's what you're suggesting."
Kouga chuckled, "No…although that would be nice." He put a finger to his chin in a thoughtful gesture.
"Now back to the subject, Kagome. We know for a fact that Inuyasha really, I mean really likes you. I don't know if you noticed this, but he gets really possessive. He always has to get what he wants."
Kouga nodded in agreement, "Oh yes, yes."
"You see…if we made him jealous then, well, he'd want you back and all for himself. He wouldn't even care what Kikyo said anymore, he'd just want to get you back."
Kouga made a cheeky grin; "Once you have Inuyasha…you never go back."
Shippo shook his head, "That wasn't a good rhyme there Kouga."
"It wasn't?"
"No…No, it really wasn't." Shippo said lightly.
Kagome rolled her eyes, "Guys, who are we going to use to get him jealous."
"One word…no two…no wait, one."
"On with it, Kouga!" Shippo barked looking at him pointedly.
"Me."
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Sango and Miroku had fallen back onto the rock in a passionate make-out session until…
"Oh my god! My eyes are bleeding!" which was followed by a whistle and a very girlie shriek.
They both pushed each other away, leaping at least a few meters away from each other with scarlet faces.
Sango stuttered, "Wha-what are you guys going here?"
Kagome stepped forward and grabbed Sango away, she was extremely excited for her friend. Miroku inwardly wanted to follow, even if he knew the discussion would be about him because he knew he was in for a teasing of his lifetime.
"Soooo, Miroku, kissy-face, darling. Why didn't you ever do that with me?" Kouga put his arm around Miroku's waist and fluttered his eyelashes.
"Uhh…"
"Yeah, baby. Let's get it on!" Shippo hugged Miroku.
Kouga began to nuzzle Miroku's neck while Shippo caressed his leg.
He screamed, disturbing the night peace and scaring the two joking bafoons off of him," I think you two really need to rethink your sexuality."
Miroku ran off, trying to escape the wrath of Shippo and Kouga as they ran after him yelling, "Why you little…Come back here!"
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"So…so so so? Was he a good kisser?" Kagome inquired while shutting the room door behind her.
Sango shrugged, "I guess, but I have nothing to compare it to anyway."
"Oh that's right! That was your first kiss!" Kagome drifted off into la-la land then after changing into her PJ's and snuggling in her bed, she started to think about the new plan.
Sango, on the other hand, was upset that she didn't get a formal goodnight and signed online where she wasn't surprised to see 'EyesofMidnight.'
EyesofMidnight: Seiko, I've got to tell you something.
Waruasobi03: Yes Miroku?
EyesofMidnight: This might sound kind of lame…but…I just had my first kiss.
Sango bit back a scream and her heart fluttered. There was nothing more exciting than sharing your first kiss with someone just as inexperienced as yourself. His lips were untouched until now.
Waruasobi03: That's wonderful!
EyesofMidnight: I think I'm in love…
Thanks to my reviewers:
Aamalie- I am sorry!!! Please forgive me! I noticed that when I was rereading some chapter that Kikyo got more progressively bitchy as time went on. I planned that in the sequel she will be eerily nice all the time. I mean, in the series she's not abusive, but she does do things against Inuyasha's will sometimes like the whole "I'm going to drag you to hell thingy." Now, as you can see, Kagome made her promise to be nice…she'll be a good little girl from now on! Thanks!
FlufflyLemonn-I noticed you reviewed twice, I'll just answer them both now. I'm going to start reading your story "Melting Away" as soon as I'm done thanking reviews…and…thank you for reviewing! And…I was so flattered by your review! Yours and one other really inspired me to keep writing! Thank you so much!
Soli-chan-Maybe that's why there are so many holes in my socks…hmmm…nah, couldn't happen. Anyway…it's the fourth Soli…and I think you realize that as well…tomorrow is the fifth, and I think you know that too…but did you know…that the next chapter to forevermore isn't up yet? Hmm? Did you know that? Probably, since you're the author…I'm still waiting for the next chapter…and thanks for reviewing!
LiL PsYch0- Lol, I found that line funny myself. I don't know why I had Shippo say it when it could be the lecher Miroku…or even Kouga…sheesh…Shippo's taking after some of his friends! New Years wasn't so great of my side of the hill, but, ya know, they can't all be super fantasic…Well, thank you!
Evil Pixi Stick Spork Goddess- I think saying you're a superstar from Japan is kind of cheesy…I wouldn't believe it for one instance if I were you. I might actually play along with it though to boost his ego. Pretending to be a Japanese Idol may be his thing, you know? And maybe it's the only thing he has in life…so don't take it away! *sobs* I can't believe you would do that! No, just kidding…I got a little carried away. Thanks!
Three-Legged Dog-Yeah, before Seiko was more of a love interest, but now she's just someone he can confide in about his love life. Little does he know…they're both the same girl! *shocking music* And Inuyasha and Kagome's situation has you confused? Maybe even a little troubled? Maybe frabbledazzled? Well, let me say it clearly. Kagome and Inuyasha had been seeing each other, like dates and stuff, until he told her that he was actually already taken. She got mad, right? I mean, who wouldn't…but then when she found out he was hurt by his girlfriend they made up…and hopefully you get what happened now. Wooh, that was long…but most importantly...thanks!
MikoMikka-Thank you so much for reviewing! You really inspired me to continue writing! And I think you should continue to write your fics, short chapters or not. Longer doesn't always mean better quality, I've read plenty of excellent fictions with short chapters. Plus, those are the easiest to update, you aren't forced to write 3,000 words every time you release something. Well, thanks again!