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Dialog~ "Meep meep meep."
Thoughts~ 'Meep meep meep.'
Author's note~ I'm sorry; I wasn't able to update this as quickly as I had hoped I would be able to. I had testing for a good deal of the week and last weekend I was forced to go on a church retreat to Camp Friendship *shudders* I also had a basketball tournament that took up the weekend as well, despite me getting hurt and not being able to play. Do forgive me, I have endured hell and I'm glad to be back. I hope this will satisfy you guys. Thank you.
Chapter 10
An intense fire of red burned across Sango's face when she found out he had come to see her. 'Oh no,' she thought. 'This isn't good. I'm nervous, very nervous.' She choked down a large gulp as he approached her. She could feel his eyes on her and sank lower into the springs, trying to hide her embarrassment.
Xen hadn't intended to embarrass the poor girl, merely check up on her. Though, he was also slightly amused by her behavior. They had been so close not too long ago and now it was as if they had just met. Women are quite curious.
"Are you alright, Sango? I'm sorry that I snuck up on you like that. I just wanted to make sure you were okay. I was worried when Kagome came back and you weren't with her."
Sango's face couldn't have gotten any redder; his concern was flattering but also very embarrassing for her. Sango was a very self-sufficient woman. She never was very keen on the idea of people checking up and worrying about her.
"I'm fine, Xen, really. I was just taking some extra time to think about things. I didn't mean to worry you, forgive me."
A small grin crept across Xen's face at Sango's remark. This girl kept getting more interesting, very defensive. "You always sound so very formal, Sango. You should loosen up a bit, it's not like we're strangers, exactly."
Sango got an unsettle look on her face, even Xen, like Miroku, could always read her emotions well. 'Why am I always the one who has to be so uptight?' She sighed and turned her attention back to Xen. "I'm sorry, you just caught me at an awkward moment."
"I see." He stood there and looked thoughtfully at her for a moment before speaking again, "Did I make the moment awkward for you?"
All of the sudden Xen became very boring and Sango's eyes shifted their attention over to a neat pile of rocks? 'Damnit,' she thought. 'Isn't there anything else that can catch my attention besides him?' She kept looking away and studied the marvelous wildlife around her, yeah right.
"Don't ignore me," Xen said in a hushed tone.
"Wha-what?" Sango's eyes shot back over to Xen, who by the way was looking pretty pissed at the moment. His fists clenched in a tight ball and a small frown gracing his usually soft face.
He took a step towards her, still very agitated. "Why won't you look at me? What did I do wrong?"
Sango didn't say anything in response; her eyes were fixed forward at his feet, avoiding his stare.
This was the boiling point for Xen, there was some obvious miscommunication going on between them. "Damnit, answer me! What did I do wrong now?"
"You didn't do anything, Xen," she answered quietly.
"Then why won't you look at me or at least talk with me? If you want me to go then just say so. I don't want to play guessing games with you."
When Sango didn't answer him Xen became angry and slightly worried. Trying to be calm however, his features softened and he submerged himself into the water, clothes and all. He was determined.
"Xen?" Sango was definitely a little more then surprised as he entered the water and began approaching her.
"I'm sorry." He extended his arms out to her and pulled her into a light embrace. "I didn't mean to yell, but you worried me so much. What's wrong?"
"I'm afraid," she whispered.
"Of what?"
'Your dirty mind,' Sango thought. 'What do you think you're doing, hugging me when I'm nude. You're going to get it.'
Before Sango had a chance to actually answer him, Xen clutched his head in a severe shock of pain. His head began to hurt furiously and things were starting to turn fuzzy.
A brief image of another hot spring entered his mind. Sango, Kagome, and Shippou were bathing, both Kagome and Shippou were giggling tremendously. Inuyasha also fought back a laugh as an unconscious priest lay on the ground, just behind a bush where the girls were bathing, a large lump forming off of his head. Sango was holding herself tightly with a deep blush on her face. "That'll teach you! You idiotic hentai!" A small boulder lay next to him as well, the assumed object to have caused the bump.
When the image or "flashback" had distilled Sango was still holding him tightly with a great look of concern on her face. "What was that?" she asked. "Xen, are you alright?"
"I think so," he said, smoothing out his forehead. "I just wish I knew what that was."
"We should get back to the camp, before the others start to worry. Besides, you really should lie down."
"Sango."
"Yes?"
"Kiss me," he said softly.
'Where'd that come from all of the sudden?' she thought. Concealing her nervous tone she was able to answer him. "When we get back to the camp, I promise, I'll give you a very nice good night kiss."
'Damn, can't blame a guy for trying though.' "Yeah, alright, lets just go."
Xen started to walk out of the spring but stopped when he realized Sango wasn't with him. He turned back around and offered her a confused look. "Sango?"
She turned around, trying to hide her red face and nude form. "Xen, I don't have any clothes on. Please, just turn around and wait for me."
"Oh yeah, sorry." A light blush appeared on his face at thought of seeing Sango naked all this time now. 'Damnit, I always screw things up. No wonder she was nervous. Truly, I am an idiot,' he thought. He let out a long sigh and continued to wait for Sango.
Now that Xen was out of the way Sango was able to get out of the springs and change back into some dry clothes. Xen didn't have that luxury but she figured it was payment. "Alright, Xen, I'm done."
"Right."
The two walked back to the camp side-by-side and looking very "lovey dovey" as Kagome would have put it.
Kagome and Inuyasha were a little less then suspicious when Xen came back soaking wet with water droplets dripping off his bangs and down his face.
"Why are you all wet, Xen?" asked the always curious and always annoying Kagome.
"Him and Sango were probably bathing together," snorted Inuyasha.
"Not true," replied Xen, in a very calm manner. "I was checking up on Sango to see if she was alright. When I approached her she startled me and I fell in."
Sango couldn't say anything, she watched as Xen miserably crashed and burned. 'They're never going to buy that story. Just give it up, Xen. It's not like it's a big secret.'
"Right. So you and Sango just happened to end up in the hot springs together. Is that what you're telling me?"
"Yes, Kagome, that's what I'm telling you."
Both Kagome and Inuyasha gave them doubtful and highly skeptical looks.
Kagome shook her head and sighed. 'Here I thought Inuyasha was pretty dense, but Xen takes the cake.' "Alright, whatever you say, Xen." 'Dirty liar!'
Even though Sango knew Kagome and Inuyasha hadn't bought Xen's story she was glad the interrogation was over for the moment, and she could have some peace and quiet.
The two sat down next to the roaring fire Inuyasha and Xen had built earlier and dried themselves off. It was getting dark out now and the stars began glistening in the night sky, it was an invigorating sight.
All the fresh air and walking Sango had done today was starting to take its toll on her and she could feel her eyes closing, soon to drift off into sleep. Her head slumped down and nestled itself unto Xen's shoulder.
He was slightly startled at first but didn't mind Sango's warmth draping over him. He loved any and all kinds of affection he got from her. He smiled and gently picked Sango up, securing her in his arms and carrying her off to bed.
Slipping into her tent he placed her gently on the ground and planted a soft kiss on her lips. "Good night, Sango. Sweet dreams."
He didn't want to leave her, but he knew Inuyasha and Kagome would grow even more suspicious if he slept with her for the night. He got up and went back to the fire. Shippou was asleep in Kagome's lap, Kilala by her side, and Kagome half awake snuggled up next to Inuyasha.
"Isn't that just the cutest site I ever saw," joked Xen.
"Very funny, just help me get the woman off to bed, I don't want her getting frisky while you're around."
Xen wasn't sure if Inuyasha was just joking or being serious so he chose to just do as he was asked. He was about to pick Kagome up but she immediately sprang back to life.
"Hey! Inuyasha! I heard that, I'm not asleep you know. And I'm not frisky either!"
"Yeah, yeah, okay wench. Just be quiet then and go to bed. I want to get an early start tomorrow."
"Humph. Good night to you too, Inu-baka."
"Good night, Kagome," he responded, in a much fiercer tone this time.
Kagome stood up and wobbled back to her tent with Shippou in her arms, and Kilala running off into Sango's tent, leaving the boys all to themselves again.
"Finally," let out an exhausted Inuyasha. "It's about time they all left."
Xen was beginning to loose himself to his sleep too but managed to stay awake enough to respond to Inuyasha. "Yeah, it's nice to be alone. It's hard to be yourself when you've got girls around you all the time."
"You said it. Speaking of which," an evil grin flashed on Inuyasha's face. "What were you and Sango doing in that spring, really?"
"Really?"
"Yeah, really. You didn't expect us to buy that lame story, did you?"
"No," he replied simply. "But a guy can hope."
"So tell."
"We didn't actually really do anything. We were about to, I think, but I got this really strange pain in my head all of the sudden and a weird flashback. It was pretty strange."
"Yeah, so." Inuyasha shrugged.
"Yeah, so, I didn't do anything with her when I could hardly see anything. I felt really dizzy, sick almost."
"I see," he said solemnly, a bit sad that nothing really happened that he could torture him with. "What does that mean then?"
"I wish I knew," he sighed. "I wish I knew."
"Whatever, it doesn't really matter, I guess. We can get a fresh start in the morning and put all this weirdness behind us for now."
"If you say so."
The night came to an abrupt end with the gang being totally emotionally and physically drained from the day's experiences. None of them could possibly know what tomorrow would bring, hopefully more answers to their many questions.
~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~End of chapter
I'm sorry, I know that wasn't a very long chapter but I figured that was the appropriate place to end it. I'm going to try my best to update faster; at least once a week is my goal. Thank you for being patient with me, I shall try my best. Thanks also to all the kick ass reviewers from the last chapter.
Aamalie~ No, football isn't evil, you're evil, look how long it has taken you update! Just kidding, I'm glad you were enthused about the chapter and things will start moving next chapter.
Wakadori Ramen~ Hey, I wouldn't mind seeing Miroku in a tight form fitting outfit like Sango wears either. It would be a grand site! Thanks so much for your review; I'm glad you took an interest in my story.
Small-Buttercup~ Me? Lemons? No, I don't think so. I NEVER ever write lemons, so don't you worry. Glad you enjoyed the cliffy even though it probably didn't turn out how you may have expected it to. Thanks for the review. And I'm sorry, I will try to update faster.
Lar-lar~ As long as I'm writing this story there will be plenty of mayhem to go around. I'm glad you like the whole, I can see what characters think bid; I always liked that sort of touch to writing. Thanks for all your support. ^^
Rissi-sama~ Right again? Was I ever doing something wrong? Just kidding, yeah, thanks for all the help you've given me. I enjoy hearing I'm bloody brilliant, I haven't heard that in a while. Thanks a bunch.
Backsplash007~ I really really appreciate that comment you gave me. I try my best to incorporate many genres into my fics and appreciate it greatly when people compliment me on that. Thank you very much.
Cassiechan~ Yes, rest assured, our loving hentai gets his memory back but it's the ride that I want people to enjoy the most and the idea that you should be happy with who you are and not be false. Thanks for thinking my fic is good, I'm trying.
Rain Angst~ Your reviews are always the shortest and simplest but also the most satisfying to read. I'm glad I'm doing something right. Thank you.
That's all of the kick ass reviewers for chapter 9; please review for chapter 10 if you get a chance. I really appreciate any and all reviews I get. Thanks to everyone who's been sticking with me and continually reviewing. I'm grateful for your support and I'll continue to try my best.
Till next time,
Zero.
Dialog~ "Meep meep meep."
Thoughts~ 'Meep meep meep.'
Author's note~ I'm sorry; I wasn't able to update this as quickly as I had hoped I would be able to. I had testing for a good deal of the week and last weekend I was forced to go on a church retreat to Camp Friendship *shudders* I also had a basketball tournament that took up the weekend as well, despite me getting hurt and not being able to play. Do forgive me, I have endured hell and I'm glad to be back. I hope this will satisfy you guys. Thank you.
Chapter 10
An intense fire of red burned across Sango's face when she found out he had come to see her. 'Oh no,' she thought. 'This isn't good. I'm nervous, very nervous.' She choked down a large gulp as he approached her. She could feel his eyes on her and sank lower into the springs, trying to hide her embarrassment.
Xen hadn't intended to embarrass the poor girl, merely check up on her. Though, he was also slightly amused by her behavior. They had been so close not too long ago and now it was as if they had just met. Women are quite curious.
"Are you alright, Sango? I'm sorry that I snuck up on you like that. I just wanted to make sure you were okay. I was worried when Kagome came back and you weren't with her."
Sango's face couldn't have gotten any redder; his concern was flattering but also very embarrassing for her. Sango was a very self-sufficient woman. She never was very keen on the idea of people checking up and worrying about her.
"I'm fine, Xen, really. I was just taking some extra time to think about things. I didn't mean to worry you, forgive me."
A small grin crept across Xen's face at Sango's remark. This girl kept getting more interesting, very defensive. "You always sound so very formal, Sango. You should loosen up a bit, it's not like we're strangers, exactly."
Sango got an unsettle look on her face, even Xen, like Miroku, could always read her emotions well. 'Why am I always the one who has to be so uptight?' She sighed and turned her attention back to Xen. "I'm sorry, you just caught me at an awkward moment."
"I see." He stood there and looked thoughtfully at her for a moment before speaking again, "Did I make the moment awkward for you?"
All of the sudden Xen became very boring and Sango's eyes shifted their attention over to a neat pile of rocks? 'Damnit,' she thought. 'Isn't there anything else that can catch my attention besides him?' She kept looking away and studied the marvelous wildlife around her, yeah right.
"Don't ignore me," Xen said in a hushed tone.
"Wha-what?" Sango's eyes shot back over to Xen, who by the way was looking pretty pissed at the moment. His fists clenched in a tight ball and a small frown gracing his usually soft face.
He took a step towards her, still very agitated. "Why won't you look at me? What did I do wrong?"
Sango didn't say anything in response; her eyes were fixed forward at his feet, avoiding his stare.
This was the boiling point for Xen, there was some obvious miscommunication going on between them. "Damnit, answer me! What did I do wrong now?"
"You didn't do anything, Xen," she answered quietly.
"Then why won't you look at me or at least talk with me? If you want me to go then just say so. I don't want to play guessing games with you."
When Sango didn't answer him Xen became angry and slightly worried. Trying to be calm however, his features softened and he submerged himself into the water, clothes and all. He was determined.
"Xen?" Sango was definitely a little more then surprised as he entered the water and began approaching her.
"I'm sorry." He extended his arms out to her and pulled her into a light embrace. "I didn't mean to yell, but you worried me so much. What's wrong?"
"I'm afraid," she whispered.
"Of what?"
'Your dirty mind,' Sango thought. 'What do you think you're doing, hugging me when I'm nude. You're going to get it.'
Before Sango had a chance to actually answer him, Xen clutched his head in a severe shock of pain. His head began to hurt furiously and things were starting to turn fuzzy.
A brief image of another hot spring entered his mind. Sango, Kagome, and Shippou were bathing, both Kagome and Shippou were giggling tremendously. Inuyasha also fought back a laugh as an unconscious priest lay on the ground, just behind a bush where the girls were bathing, a large lump forming off of his head. Sango was holding herself tightly with a deep blush on her face. "That'll teach you! You idiotic hentai!" A small boulder lay next to him as well, the assumed object to have caused the bump.
When the image or "flashback" had distilled Sango was still holding him tightly with a great look of concern on her face. "What was that?" she asked. "Xen, are you alright?"
"I think so," he said, smoothing out his forehead. "I just wish I knew what that was."
"We should get back to the camp, before the others start to worry. Besides, you really should lie down."
"Sango."
"Yes?"
"Kiss me," he said softly.
'Where'd that come from all of the sudden?' she thought. Concealing her nervous tone she was able to answer him. "When we get back to the camp, I promise, I'll give you a very nice good night kiss."
'Damn, can't blame a guy for trying though.' "Yeah, alright, lets just go."
Xen started to walk out of the spring but stopped when he realized Sango wasn't with him. He turned back around and offered her a confused look. "Sango?"
She turned around, trying to hide her red face and nude form. "Xen, I don't have any clothes on. Please, just turn around and wait for me."
"Oh yeah, sorry." A light blush appeared on his face at thought of seeing Sango naked all this time now. 'Damnit, I always screw things up. No wonder she was nervous. Truly, I am an idiot,' he thought. He let out a long sigh and continued to wait for Sango.
Now that Xen was out of the way Sango was able to get out of the springs and change back into some dry clothes. Xen didn't have that luxury but she figured it was payment. "Alright, Xen, I'm done."
"Right."
The two walked back to the camp side-by-side and looking very "lovey dovey" as Kagome would have put it.
Kagome and Inuyasha were a little less then suspicious when Xen came back soaking wet with water droplets dripping off his bangs and down his face.
"Why are you all wet, Xen?" asked the always curious and always annoying Kagome.
"Him and Sango were probably bathing together," snorted Inuyasha.
"Not true," replied Xen, in a very calm manner. "I was checking up on Sango to see if she was alright. When I approached her she startled me and I fell in."
Sango couldn't say anything, she watched as Xen miserably crashed and burned. 'They're never going to buy that story. Just give it up, Xen. It's not like it's a big secret.'
"Right. So you and Sango just happened to end up in the hot springs together. Is that what you're telling me?"
"Yes, Kagome, that's what I'm telling you."
Both Kagome and Inuyasha gave them doubtful and highly skeptical looks.
Kagome shook her head and sighed. 'Here I thought Inuyasha was pretty dense, but Xen takes the cake.' "Alright, whatever you say, Xen." 'Dirty liar!'
Even though Sango knew Kagome and Inuyasha hadn't bought Xen's story she was glad the interrogation was over for the moment, and she could have some peace and quiet.
The two sat down next to the roaring fire Inuyasha and Xen had built earlier and dried themselves off. It was getting dark out now and the stars began glistening in the night sky, it was an invigorating sight.
All the fresh air and walking Sango had done today was starting to take its toll on her and she could feel her eyes closing, soon to drift off into sleep. Her head slumped down and nestled itself unto Xen's shoulder.
He was slightly startled at first but didn't mind Sango's warmth draping over him. He loved any and all kinds of affection he got from her. He smiled and gently picked Sango up, securing her in his arms and carrying her off to bed.
Slipping into her tent he placed her gently on the ground and planted a soft kiss on her lips. "Good night, Sango. Sweet dreams."
He didn't want to leave her, but he knew Inuyasha and Kagome would grow even more suspicious if he slept with her for the night. He got up and went back to the fire. Shippou was asleep in Kagome's lap, Kilala by her side, and Kagome half awake snuggled up next to Inuyasha.
"Isn't that just the cutest site I ever saw," joked Xen.
"Very funny, just help me get the woman off to bed, I don't want her getting frisky while you're around."
Xen wasn't sure if Inuyasha was just joking or being serious so he chose to just do as he was asked. He was about to pick Kagome up but she immediately sprang back to life.
"Hey! Inuyasha! I heard that, I'm not asleep you know. And I'm not frisky either!"
"Yeah, yeah, okay wench. Just be quiet then and go to bed. I want to get an early start tomorrow."
"Humph. Good night to you too, Inu-baka."
"Good night, Kagome," he responded, in a much fiercer tone this time.
Kagome stood up and wobbled back to her tent with Shippou in her arms, and Kilala running off into Sango's tent, leaving the boys all to themselves again.
"Finally," let out an exhausted Inuyasha. "It's about time they all left."
Xen was beginning to loose himself to his sleep too but managed to stay awake enough to respond to Inuyasha. "Yeah, it's nice to be alone. It's hard to be yourself when you've got girls around you all the time."
"You said it. Speaking of which," an evil grin flashed on Inuyasha's face. "What were you and Sango doing in that spring, really?"
"Really?"
"Yeah, really. You didn't expect us to buy that lame story, did you?"
"No," he replied simply. "But a guy can hope."
"So tell."
"We didn't actually really do anything. We were about to, I think, but I got this really strange pain in my head all of the sudden and a weird flashback. It was pretty strange."
"Yeah, so." Inuyasha shrugged.
"Yeah, so, I didn't do anything with her when I could hardly see anything. I felt really dizzy, sick almost."
"I see," he said solemnly, a bit sad that nothing really happened that he could torture him with. "What does that mean then?"
"I wish I knew," he sighed. "I wish I knew."
"Whatever, it doesn't really matter, I guess. We can get a fresh start in the morning and put all this weirdness behind us for now."
"If you say so."
The night came to an abrupt end with the gang being totally emotionally and physically drained from the day's experiences. None of them could possibly know what tomorrow would bring, hopefully more answers to their many questions.
~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~End of chapter
I'm sorry, I know that wasn't a very long chapter but I figured that was the appropriate place to end it. I'm going to try my best to update faster; at least once a week is my goal. Thank you for being patient with me, I shall try my best. Thanks also to all the kick ass reviewers from the last chapter.
Aamalie~ No, football isn't evil, you're evil, look how long it has taken you update! Just kidding, I'm glad you were enthused about the chapter and things will start moving next chapter.
Wakadori Ramen~ Hey, I wouldn't mind seeing Miroku in a tight form fitting outfit like Sango wears either. It would be a grand site! Thanks so much for your review; I'm glad you took an interest in my story.
Small-Buttercup~ Me? Lemons? No, I don't think so. I NEVER ever write lemons, so don't you worry. Glad you enjoyed the cliffy even though it probably didn't turn out how you may have expected it to. Thanks for the review. And I'm sorry, I will try to update faster.
Lar-lar~ As long as I'm writing this story there will be plenty of mayhem to go around. I'm glad you like the whole, I can see what characters think bid; I always liked that sort of touch to writing. Thanks for all your support. ^^
Rissi-sama~ Right again? Was I ever doing something wrong? Just kidding, yeah, thanks for all the help you've given me. I enjoy hearing I'm bloody brilliant, I haven't heard that in a while. Thanks a bunch.
Backsplash007~ I really really appreciate that comment you gave me. I try my best to incorporate many genres into my fics and appreciate it greatly when people compliment me on that. Thank you very much.
Cassiechan~ Yes, rest assured, our loving hentai gets his memory back but it's the ride that I want people to enjoy the most and the idea that you should be happy with who you are and not be false. Thanks for thinking my fic is good, I'm trying.
Rain Angst~ Your reviews are always the shortest and simplest but also the most satisfying to read. I'm glad I'm doing something right. Thank you.
That's all of the kick ass reviewers for chapter 9; please review for chapter 10 if you get a chance. I really appreciate any and all reviews I get. Thanks to everyone who's been sticking with me and continually reviewing. I'm grateful for your support and I'll continue to try my best.
Till next time,
Zero.