Okay, here's chapter five. I don't know how many people are reading this
one...((looking around thoughtfully)) Anyways, if you are please, please
review.
Here's a thought, if you put together two characters...Sango and Sesshomaru...is that messing up the storyline? I got accused of that. It was like...ouch.
So, read on and please review.
=== Brilliant Minds ===
--- Shortly after the mall ---
Sango stepped back out into the sunshine carrying an oversized bag with her clothes and shoes. Sesshomaru walked behind her holding his giant bag like the weight was nothing.
"These are heavy," She remarked, heading toward her car.
Sesshomaru followed.
They both got into the car, Sesshomaru fixing his hair once again while Sango tried to start the car.
"It's not starting..." She began to get worried.
"..."
"Come on, help me. It will not start!"
He reached over and fiddled with the key a moment then grabbed her steering wheel jerking on it until the key would finally turn. The engine started.
"How...did you do that?"
"You didn't park straight. It locks up the steering wheel." He sat back up, staring forward.
((It is true: the wheel really does lock up.))
She said nothing, just backed out of the parking lot and headed toward Sesshomaru's house.
::: If you want me to wait, I would wait for you. If you tell me to stay, I would stay right through. If you don't wanna say anything at all, I'm happy wondering. :::
--- Friday ---
It was finally Friday. Sango was completely nervous the whole day. She was also tired because she hadn't slept at all the whole night thinking about how Sesshomaru had helped her in the car. Maybe he returned her feelings?
::: Ever since I met you, I never could forget you. I only wanna get you right here next to me. Cause everybody needs someone they can trust and... You're somebody that I found just in time. :::
What feelings? She didn't love him, did she? Sango was worthless the whole day. Even Inuyasha tried to snap her out of it, but she just sat there not eating just staring at her tray. There was so much to think about.
"Sango..." Miroku was by her side in an instant.
"..."
So the rest of the lunch was ate in complete silence, very unusual because there was always something going on. Miroku flirting, or Kagome and Inuyasha having one of their little spats.
--- That night at Sango's house ---
That night Sango stood in front of her mirror gazing at herself. She spun around noting how the skirt twirled just perfectly. Sesshomaru had picked it out, probably thinking about how it would twirl.
"You look beautiful."
Sango spun around. It was Sesshomaru.
"What are you doing here?" She locked the door, hadn't she?
"Picked the lock. I had to make sure you did everything right." He walked up behind her and used his nails to free a few wisp of hair from her thick half braid. He picked up a comb and ran it through her bangs.
"Sesshomaru..."
"Close your eyes," he commanded, and she did. He quickly applied more make- up to her eyes. "Alright. Let's go get your shoes and leave."
Sango nodded her head, walking downstairs and to the front door with Sesshomaru behind her. Did he just say she looked beautiful? Her heart skipped a beat. I'm going to need a pace maker after this.
Slipping on her shoes she followed him outside and climbed into his car. The roof was much taller so he fit in perfectly.
The drive to the Dance was very quiet, no sounds except for the passing of cars, probably on their way to the dance. It was a very big deal to most people.
After about five minutes Sango and Sesshomaru arrived at the dance. Sesshomaru climbed out of the car, walking over to Sango's side and opening the door for her while she was digging through her purse. She was quite shocked but also took his arm to lead her inside.
"We'll win." He assured her, leading her into the dance hall.
"Welcome to the Dance-A-Thon! If you are dancing, please make your way to the backstage and wait for your turn to be called on. We'll be beginning shortly.
"We got here just in time," Sesshomaru remarked, leading her backstage.
Sango was getting nervous. She still felt her heart skip every time Sesshomaru said "we." Meaning the two of them...together. It was wonderful.
Once backstage they met up with Kagome and Inuyasha. Inuyasha had his arms crossed over his chest, a scowl on his face as he stared forward.
"What's his problem?" Sango asked.
"He's mad about his outfit, but we do match!" Kagome gave a little twirl to show. Her dress was light yellow with frills at the ends of her sleeves and a v-neck. Inuyasha was wearing a light yellow shirt with frills at the three quarter sleeves.
Sesshomaru was smirking at Inuyasha's funny colored shirt.
"Don't look at me like that! Yours isn't much better!" Inuyasha snapped.
Sesshomaru looked down at his white billowy shirt and black pants. "I got to pick mine, very unlike you."
"Hey, I got to pick whether I wanted frills or not!" Inuyasha shot back.
"And you picked frills? How manly little brother."
"No!" Realizing he lost... "Kagome made me get the frilly one."
"It needed it to match mine better," She said. "Plus, it's a cheerful color."
Always in such a good mood, Sango thought, trying to past everyone to the crowd.
"We're ready to begin! Meet Misaki and....Greg."
Greg and Misaki came out of the shadows and onto the dance floor as their song played. Sango knew it and couldn't help but think of Miroku when it played.
::: I think I've already lost you, I think you're already gone. I think I'm finally scared now. You think I'm weak, I think you're wrong. I think you're already leaving. Feels like your hand in on the door. I thought this place was empire, now I'm relaxed. I can't be sure. I think your so mean, I think we should try. I think I could need this in my life and I think I'm scared. I think too much, I know its wrong it's a problem I'm dealing if you're gone. Maybe its time to come home. There's an awful lot of breathing room but I can hardly move. If you're gone, baby you need to come home. There's a little bit of something in me in everything in you. :::
It's funny how you can just fall for someone so easily and forget about someone else, she thought, thinking of how Miroku had always been flirting with her and grabbing at her butt. He did it to everyone else though.
::: I bet you're hard to get over. I bet the room just won't shine. I bet my hands I could stay here, I bet you need more than you mind.:::
It was true. He was so hard to get over, but having Sesshomaru around made it all so much simpler. If only he would show how he felt instead of leaving her in the dark.
:: I think you're so mean, I think we should try. I think I could need this in my life and I think I'm scared. Do I talk too much? I know it's wrong it's a problem I'm dealing if you're gone. Baby, its time to come home. Well, there's an awful lot of breathing room but I can hardly move. If you're gone, hell baby you need to come home. Oh, come home. There's a little bit of something me, in everything in you. Something in me, in you. :::
Sighing to herself, she waited through another song from Misaki and Greg whom she didn't know.
"Thank you very much. Wonderful job! Next, Inuyasha and Kagome."
Kagome turned around grabbed Sango's hands giving them a tight squeeze. "You'll be dancing to our songs."
She headed out onto the stage with Inuyasha's hand in hers.
There was silence for a few moments as Kagome and Inuyasha put their head down and held hands, standing a foot apart.
"What song are they doing?" Sango asked Sesshomaru, stepping next to him with her arms crossed over her chest.
"I'm not sure," He replied, his eyes on the couple.
Sango saw Kagome give a small smile.
::: Let's do it... :::
Kagome and Inuyasha threw up their right hand to their forehead.
::: No, no man. Cut that man. We going to get into the new ChaCha Slide, part two. :::
When the pulsing beat started again Inuyasha and Kagome began stepping in tune in a complete circle.
:: Okay we gonna do the basic step. To the left, take it back now y'all. One hop this time. Right foot, let's go. Left foot, let's go. ChaCha real smooth. Turn it up! Now it's time to get funky. :::
They followed the instructions but gave it more of a dance beat to it twirling and being in tune with each other completely. Sango could feel her jaw on the ground as they danced.
"They move so smoothly..." Sango was in awe.
"It must have taken some practice to get the kinks out of that song." Sesshomaru remarked, watching them dance.
People in the audience were cheering and doing the ChaCha Slide along with the couple.
::: Right foot let's stomp. Left foot let's stomp. Freeze!! Everybody clap your hands. How low can you go? Can you go down low? All the way to the floor. How low can you go? Can you bring it to the top, like you never, never stop? One hop this time! Reverse, reverse! Slide to the left, slide to the right. Reverse, reverse. ChaCha now y'all. :::
This song made Sango want to dance. Finally it was coming to an end. It was apparent how thankful Sesshomaru was of that. The song annoyed him.
Out of the corner of her eye Sango saw Miroku. He was standing in the audience, dressed in a beautiful white shirt with buttons down the front. He had his arm around an unhappy Koharu who looked scared to be here.
(( I want you to know that I'm happy for you. I wish nothing but the best for you both...Does she speaks eloquently? And would she have your baby? I'm sure she'd make a really excellent mother. ))
Sango felt her heart fall seeing the two. She looked forward to watch Kagome and Inuyasha who were dancing to a new song.
:::Take me away, take me far away from here. I will run with you. Don't be afraid, navigate and I will steer into the sun. We will run. :::
"That is the perfect song for those two," Sango remarked, watching and waiting. She couldn't help but turn back and look at Miroku.
(('Cause the love that you gave that we made wasn't able to make it enough for you to be open wide, no. And every time you speak her name. Does she know how you told me you'd hold me until you died, 'till you died? But you're still alive...you seem very well, things look peaceful. I'm not quite as well, I thought you should know...))
::: We will run, woah oh. Run, we will run. Oh yeah. :::
She glanced back at Miroku.
::: Wouldn't it be good if we they would understand us? Wouldn't it be good if we could be together? :::
::: Don't be afraid, let's runaway and I will steer into the sun, we will run. :::
Inuyasha and Kagome both came to a complete haunt, sweat on their faces obvious. They took a low bow and walked off stage.
"Wait, what was their third song?" Sango asked, confused.
"I don't know what it was called." Sesshomaru was too busy watching the next couple dance making sure Sango and him would be able to win.
"Thank you. Wonderful job."
There was a pause of silence.
"The next couple to dance is...Sango and Sesshomaru!"
Sesshomaru smiled and took Sango's hand, leading her onto the dance floor.
"Are you ready?" He asked.
"Nervous is all." Sango was looking down at Miroku who gave her a thumbs up with the hand that wasn't around Koharu.
::: On a Monday I am waiting, Tuesday I am fading. And on Wednesday I can't sleep. Then the phone rings, I hear you. In the darkness is a clear view: You've come to rescue me. Fall. With you I fall so fast, I can hardly catch my breath I hope it last. :::
::: Oh seems like I can finally rest my head on something real. I like the way that feels and oh, it's as if as you know me better than I ever knew myself. I love how you can tell all the pieces of me. Oh the pieces, pieces. Pieces of me. :::
Sango felt herself being twirled backwards as the song came to an end. She couldn't focus and she knew Sesshomaru would be upset at her because she couldn't focus.
Put all your thoughts into it, Sango thought. Think about whom you are dancing with. Just dance and put all your emotions into it.
(( Did you forget about me, Mr. Duplicity. I hate to bug you in the middle of dinner. There was a slap in the face how quickly I was replaced, and now you're thinking of me when you ....her. ))
((And I'm here to remind you of the mess you left when you went away. It's not fair to deny me of the cross I bear that you gave to me. You oughta know.))
::: Oh these little rejections how they add up quickly. One small sideways look and I feel so ungood. Somewhere along the way I think I gave you the power to make me feel the way I thought only my father could... :::
All my efforts, Sango thought. All my efforts.
::: I can feel so unsexy for someone so beautiful. So unloved for someone so fine. I can feel so boring for someone so interesting. So ignorant for someone of sound mind.:::
So true was the song. How did he know? Sesshomaru did pick them out after all.
::: When will you stop leaving baby? When will I stop deserting baby? When will I start staying with myself? :::
They pulled themselves together and slowly spun.
Breathing deeply she prepared for the last song. It meant a lot to her and it used to be her song to Miroku. How Sesshomaru knew that was beyond her when he listed their songs in the mall the day before.
To think it had only been twenty-four hours.
::: You're a song written by the hands of God. Don't get me wrong. This might sound to you a bit odd, but you own the place where all my thoughts go hiding and right under your clothes, is where I find them. :::
"Underneath you're clothes, there's an endless story. There's the man I chose, there's my territory. And all the things I deserve for being such a good girl honey," Sango sang silently so Sesshomaru wouldn't hear her.
"I love you more than all that's on the planet, moving...walking...talking...breathing. You know it's true, oh baby it's so funny. You almost don't believe it! As every voice is hanging from the silence, lamps are hanging from the ceiling. Like a lady to her good manners, I'm tied up to this feeling."
::: ...there's my territory and all the things I deserve for being such a good girl honey. Underneath you're clothes woah oh. There's the man I chose, there's my territory and all the things I deserve for being such a good girl. Oh...:::
((I wish there was a chance for you and me. I wish you couldn't find a place to be. This is pathetic, it's sardonic, it's psychotic. Tango was not for three, never meant to be.))
They took a low bow and exited to the other side of the stage, smiling and giving small waves. Sango thought she heard Miroku whistle but it could have been anyone.
Inuyasha and Kagome were on the other side, Kagome with a big smile and Inuyasha who was twisting about in his shirt.
"What's with him?" Sango asked, looking at Inuyasha then to Kagome.
"He's complaining that his shirt itches," Kagome replied.
"I bet it would with all that frill. Don't you feel manly, little brother?" Sesshomaru asked, looking at his little brother.
"I'm going to-"Inuyasha began.
"Now, now Inuyasha." Kagome turned to Sango. "You and Sesshomaru danced great!" She clutched Sango's hands.
"Thank you. Y'all did a great job especially on...the ChaCha slide." Sango laughed.
"Yeah." Kagome blushed. "It was a fun song to do, just a lot of moving."
Sango smiled. "I'm going to go get a drink, I'll be back."
She turned and walked down the steps leaving the three to talk and watch the next couple that was out there dancing.
"Hey Sango." The voice startled her. Sango jumped and turned back around.
"Hi, Miroku."
"I liked that last song.." He smiled.
"Yeah." She turned back to the punch table to pour her a drink like she said.
"Remember that time you sang it to me?" He asked, stepping up beside her to get himself a cup of punch too.
"That was a long time ago."
"Yes, it was. I can't believe you did it though." He smiled.
"Me neither." Sango blushed, she had to have been drunk that night.
--- Flashback ---
Sango sat on the edge of the bridge with Miroku beside her. They were only fourteen years old but Sango knew how she felt about him. Miroku was just a minor playboy at that age.
"You're a song written by the hands of God, Miroku," she had said. After giving her a questioning look Sango had begun to sing him the whole song. He listened intently.
"Do you like me, Sango-Chan?"
Sango had blushed and began singing the song once again.
"I like that song," Little Miroku had said, looking down at the water.
--- End Flashback---
Miroku nodded, taking a long sip of his cherry red punch. "Sango, do you still love me?"
Sango was speechless. Did she? Or was she just attached to him because she had? She was sure at one time that she loved Sesshomaru but she could have been wrong about that, she wasn't sure.
::: Did you ever have that dream where you're walking naked down the street? And everyone just stares. Did you ever feel so deep that you speak your mind and put others straight to sleep. You wonder if anybody cares. Sometimes I think I'm the only one who day turns out unlike it has begun and I feel bare naked, and I just can't take it. :::
That was how she felt now. Did she, or didn't she?
::: I know it's hard to hold it inside. It's days like these I run and hide when I feel bare naked and I just can't take it....cause I'm bare naked and I know life's what you make it wish I could float away to some other day. It's always a state of mind but I don't mind you. :::
=== End Chapter Five ===
Oh, cliffhanger. Please review!
Songs:
Wondering - good charlotte If you're gone - Matchbox 20 ChaCha Slide (Part II) You oughta know - Alanis Morissette Take me away - Fefe Dobson Pieces of me - Ashley Simpson Unsexy - Alanis Morissette Underneath it all - Shakira Objection - Shakira Bare naked - Jennifer Love Hewitt
Well, please review! Just a couple more chapters to go...
Here's a thought, if you put together two characters...Sango and Sesshomaru...is that messing up the storyline? I got accused of that. It was like...ouch.
So, read on and please review.
=== Brilliant Minds ===
--- Shortly after the mall ---
Sango stepped back out into the sunshine carrying an oversized bag with her clothes and shoes. Sesshomaru walked behind her holding his giant bag like the weight was nothing.
"These are heavy," She remarked, heading toward her car.
Sesshomaru followed.
They both got into the car, Sesshomaru fixing his hair once again while Sango tried to start the car.
"It's not starting..." She began to get worried.
"..."
"Come on, help me. It will not start!"
He reached over and fiddled with the key a moment then grabbed her steering wheel jerking on it until the key would finally turn. The engine started.
"How...did you do that?"
"You didn't park straight. It locks up the steering wheel." He sat back up, staring forward.
((It is true: the wheel really does lock up.))
She said nothing, just backed out of the parking lot and headed toward Sesshomaru's house.
::: If you want me to wait, I would wait for you. If you tell me to stay, I would stay right through. If you don't wanna say anything at all, I'm happy wondering. :::
--- Friday ---
It was finally Friday. Sango was completely nervous the whole day. She was also tired because she hadn't slept at all the whole night thinking about how Sesshomaru had helped her in the car. Maybe he returned her feelings?
::: Ever since I met you, I never could forget you. I only wanna get you right here next to me. Cause everybody needs someone they can trust and... You're somebody that I found just in time. :::
What feelings? She didn't love him, did she? Sango was worthless the whole day. Even Inuyasha tried to snap her out of it, but she just sat there not eating just staring at her tray. There was so much to think about.
"Sango..." Miroku was by her side in an instant.
"..."
So the rest of the lunch was ate in complete silence, very unusual because there was always something going on. Miroku flirting, or Kagome and Inuyasha having one of their little spats.
--- That night at Sango's house ---
That night Sango stood in front of her mirror gazing at herself. She spun around noting how the skirt twirled just perfectly. Sesshomaru had picked it out, probably thinking about how it would twirl.
"You look beautiful."
Sango spun around. It was Sesshomaru.
"What are you doing here?" She locked the door, hadn't she?
"Picked the lock. I had to make sure you did everything right." He walked up behind her and used his nails to free a few wisp of hair from her thick half braid. He picked up a comb and ran it through her bangs.
"Sesshomaru..."
"Close your eyes," he commanded, and she did. He quickly applied more make- up to her eyes. "Alright. Let's go get your shoes and leave."
Sango nodded her head, walking downstairs and to the front door with Sesshomaru behind her. Did he just say she looked beautiful? Her heart skipped a beat. I'm going to need a pace maker after this.
Slipping on her shoes she followed him outside and climbed into his car. The roof was much taller so he fit in perfectly.
The drive to the Dance was very quiet, no sounds except for the passing of cars, probably on their way to the dance. It was a very big deal to most people.
After about five minutes Sango and Sesshomaru arrived at the dance. Sesshomaru climbed out of the car, walking over to Sango's side and opening the door for her while she was digging through her purse. She was quite shocked but also took his arm to lead her inside.
"We'll win." He assured her, leading her into the dance hall.
"Welcome to the Dance-A-Thon! If you are dancing, please make your way to the backstage and wait for your turn to be called on. We'll be beginning shortly.
"We got here just in time," Sesshomaru remarked, leading her backstage.
Sango was getting nervous. She still felt her heart skip every time Sesshomaru said "we." Meaning the two of them...together. It was wonderful.
Once backstage they met up with Kagome and Inuyasha. Inuyasha had his arms crossed over his chest, a scowl on his face as he stared forward.
"What's his problem?" Sango asked.
"He's mad about his outfit, but we do match!" Kagome gave a little twirl to show. Her dress was light yellow with frills at the ends of her sleeves and a v-neck. Inuyasha was wearing a light yellow shirt with frills at the three quarter sleeves.
Sesshomaru was smirking at Inuyasha's funny colored shirt.
"Don't look at me like that! Yours isn't much better!" Inuyasha snapped.
Sesshomaru looked down at his white billowy shirt and black pants. "I got to pick mine, very unlike you."
"Hey, I got to pick whether I wanted frills or not!" Inuyasha shot back.
"And you picked frills? How manly little brother."
"No!" Realizing he lost... "Kagome made me get the frilly one."
"It needed it to match mine better," She said. "Plus, it's a cheerful color."
Always in such a good mood, Sango thought, trying to past everyone to the crowd.
"We're ready to begin! Meet Misaki and....Greg."
Greg and Misaki came out of the shadows and onto the dance floor as their song played. Sango knew it and couldn't help but think of Miroku when it played.
::: I think I've already lost you, I think you're already gone. I think I'm finally scared now. You think I'm weak, I think you're wrong. I think you're already leaving. Feels like your hand in on the door. I thought this place was empire, now I'm relaxed. I can't be sure. I think your so mean, I think we should try. I think I could need this in my life and I think I'm scared. I think too much, I know its wrong it's a problem I'm dealing if you're gone. Maybe its time to come home. There's an awful lot of breathing room but I can hardly move. If you're gone, baby you need to come home. There's a little bit of something in me in everything in you. :::
It's funny how you can just fall for someone so easily and forget about someone else, she thought, thinking of how Miroku had always been flirting with her and grabbing at her butt. He did it to everyone else though.
::: I bet you're hard to get over. I bet the room just won't shine. I bet my hands I could stay here, I bet you need more than you mind.:::
It was true. He was so hard to get over, but having Sesshomaru around made it all so much simpler. If only he would show how he felt instead of leaving her in the dark.
:: I think you're so mean, I think we should try. I think I could need this in my life and I think I'm scared. Do I talk too much? I know it's wrong it's a problem I'm dealing if you're gone. Baby, its time to come home. Well, there's an awful lot of breathing room but I can hardly move. If you're gone, hell baby you need to come home. Oh, come home. There's a little bit of something me, in everything in you. Something in me, in you. :::
Sighing to herself, she waited through another song from Misaki and Greg whom she didn't know.
"Thank you very much. Wonderful job! Next, Inuyasha and Kagome."
Kagome turned around grabbed Sango's hands giving them a tight squeeze. "You'll be dancing to our songs."
She headed out onto the stage with Inuyasha's hand in hers.
There was silence for a few moments as Kagome and Inuyasha put their head down and held hands, standing a foot apart.
"What song are they doing?" Sango asked Sesshomaru, stepping next to him with her arms crossed over her chest.
"I'm not sure," He replied, his eyes on the couple.
Sango saw Kagome give a small smile.
::: Let's do it... :::
Kagome and Inuyasha threw up their right hand to their forehead.
::: No, no man. Cut that man. We going to get into the new ChaCha Slide, part two. :::
When the pulsing beat started again Inuyasha and Kagome began stepping in tune in a complete circle.
:: Okay we gonna do the basic step. To the left, take it back now y'all. One hop this time. Right foot, let's go. Left foot, let's go. ChaCha real smooth. Turn it up! Now it's time to get funky. :::
They followed the instructions but gave it more of a dance beat to it twirling and being in tune with each other completely. Sango could feel her jaw on the ground as they danced.
"They move so smoothly..." Sango was in awe.
"It must have taken some practice to get the kinks out of that song." Sesshomaru remarked, watching them dance.
People in the audience were cheering and doing the ChaCha Slide along with the couple.
::: Right foot let's stomp. Left foot let's stomp. Freeze!! Everybody clap your hands. How low can you go? Can you go down low? All the way to the floor. How low can you go? Can you bring it to the top, like you never, never stop? One hop this time! Reverse, reverse! Slide to the left, slide to the right. Reverse, reverse. ChaCha now y'all. :::
This song made Sango want to dance. Finally it was coming to an end. It was apparent how thankful Sesshomaru was of that. The song annoyed him.
Out of the corner of her eye Sango saw Miroku. He was standing in the audience, dressed in a beautiful white shirt with buttons down the front. He had his arm around an unhappy Koharu who looked scared to be here.
(( I want you to know that I'm happy for you. I wish nothing but the best for you both...Does she speaks eloquently? And would she have your baby? I'm sure she'd make a really excellent mother. ))
Sango felt her heart fall seeing the two. She looked forward to watch Kagome and Inuyasha who were dancing to a new song.
:::Take me away, take me far away from here. I will run with you. Don't be afraid, navigate and I will steer into the sun. We will run. :::
"That is the perfect song for those two," Sango remarked, watching and waiting. She couldn't help but turn back and look at Miroku.
(('Cause the love that you gave that we made wasn't able to make it enough for you to be open wide, no. And every time you speak her name. Does she know how you told me you'd hold me until you died, 'till you died? But you're still alive...you seem very well, things look peaceful. I'm not quite as well, I thought you should know...))
::: We will run, woah oh. Run, we will run. Oh yeah. :::
She glanced back at Miroku.
::: Wouldn't it be good if we they would understand us? Wouldn't it be good if we could be together? :::
::: Don't be afraid, let's runaway and I will steer into the sun, we will run. :::
Inuyasha and Kagome both came to a complete haunt, sweat on their faces obvious. They took a low bow and walked off stage.
"Wait, what was their third song?" Sango asked, confused.
"I don't know what it was called." Sesshomaru was too busy watching the next couple dance making sure Sango and him would be able to win.
"Thank you. Wonderful job."
There was a pause of silence.
"The next couple to dance is...Sango and Sesshomaru!"
Sesshomaru smiled and took Sango's hand, leading her onto the dance floor.
"Are you ready?" He asked.
"Nervous is all." Sango was looking down at Miroku who gave her a thumbs up with the hand that wasn't around Koharu.
::: On a Monday I am waiting, Tuesday I am fading. And on Wednesday I can't sleep. Then the phone rings, I hear you. In the darkness is a clear view: You've come to rescue me. Fall. With you I fall so fast, I can hardly catch my breath I hope it last. :::
::: Oh seems like I can finally rest my head on something real. I like the way that feels and oh, it's as if as you know me better than I ever knew myself. I love how you can tell all the pieces of me. Oh the pieces, pieces. Pieces of me. :::
Sango felt herself being twirled backwards as the song came to an end. She couldn't focus and she knew Sesshomaru would be upset at her because she couldn't focus.
Put all your thoughts into it, Sango thought. Think about whom you are dancing with. Just dance and put all your emotions into it.
(( Did you forget about me, Mr. Duplicity. I hate to bug you in the middle of dinner. There was a slap in the face how quickly I was replaced, and now you're thinking of me when you ....her. ))
((And I'm here to remind you of the mess you left when you went away. It's not fair to deny me of the cross I bear that you gave to me. You oughta know.))
::: Oh these little rejections how they add up quickly. One small sideways look and I feel so ungood. Somewhere along the way I think I gave you the power to make me feel the way I thought only my father could... :::
All my efforts, Sango thought. All my efforts.
::: I can feel so unsexy for someone so beautiful. So unloved for someone so fine. I can feel so boring for someone so interesting. So ignorant for someone of sound mind.:::
So true was the song. How did he know? Sesshomaru did pick them out after all.
::: When will you stop leaving baby? When will I stop deserting baby? When will I start staying with myself? :::
They pulled themselves together and slowly spun.
Breathing deeply she prepared for the last song. It meant a lot to her and it used to be her song to Miroku. How Sesshomaru knew that was beyond her when he listed their songs in the mall the day before.
To think it had only been twenty-four hours.
::: You're a song written by the hands of God. Don't get me wrong. This might sound to you a bit odd, but you own the place where all my thoughts go hiding and right under your clothes, is where I find them. :::
"Underneath you're clothes, there's an endless story. There's the man I chose, there's my territory. And all the things I deserve for being such a good girl honey," Sango sang silently so Sesshomaru wouldn't hear her.
"I love you more than all that's on the planet, moving...walking...talking...breathing. You know it's true, oh baby it's so funny. You almost don't believe it! As every voice is hanging from the silence, lamps are hanging from the ceiling. Like a lady to her good manners, I'm tied up to this feeling."
::: ...there's my territory and all the things I deserve for being such a good girl honey. Underneath you're clothes woah oh. There's the man I chose, there's my territory and all the things I deserve for being such a good girl. Oh...:::
((I wish there was a chance for you and me. I wish you couldn't find a place to be. This is pathetic, it's sardonic, it's psychotic. Tango was not for three, never meant to be.))
They took a low bow and exited to the other side of the stage, smiling and giving small waves. Sango thought she heard Miroku whistle but it could have been anyone.
Inuyasha and Kagome were on the other side, Kagome with a big smile and Inuyasha who was twisting about in his shirt.
"What's with him?" Sango asked, looking at Inuyasha then to Kagome.
"He's complaining that his shirt itches," Kagome replied.
"I bet it would with all that frill. Don't you feel manly, little brother?" Sesshomaru asked, looking at his little brother.
"I'm going to-"Inuyasha began.
"Now, now Inuyasha." Kagome turned to Sango. "You and Sesshomaru danced great!" She clutched Sango's hands.
"Thank you. Y'all did a great job especially on...the ChaCha slide." Sango laughed.
"Yeah." Kagome blushed. "It was a fun song to do, just a lot of moving."
Sango smiled. "I'm going to go get a drink, I'll be back."
She turned and walked down the steps leaving the three to talk and watch the next couple that was out there dancing.
"Hey Sango." The voice startled her. Sango jumped and turned back around.
"Hi, Miroku."
"I liked that last song.." He smiled.
"Yeah." She turned back to the punch table to pour her a drink like she said.
"Remember that time you sang it to me?" He asked, stepping up beside her to get himself a cup of punch too.
"That was a long time ago."
"Yes, it was. I can't believe you did it though." He smiled.
"Me neither." Sango blushed, she had to have been drunk that night.
--- Flashback ---
Sango sat on the edge of the bridge with Miroku beside her. They were only fourteen years old but Sango knew how she felt about him. Miroku was just a minor playboy at that age.
"You're a song written by the hands of God, Miroku," she had said. After giving her a questioning look Sango had begun to sing him the whole song. He listened intently.
"Do you like me, Sango-Chan?"
Sango had blushed and began singing the song once again.
"I like that song," Little Miroku had said, looking down at the water.
--- End Flashback---
Miroku nodded, taking a long sip of his cherry red punch. "Sango, do you still love me?"
Sango was speechless. Did she? Or was she just attached to him because she had? She was sure at one time that she loved Sesshomaru but she could have been wrong about that, she wasn't sure.
::: Did you ever have that dream where you're walking naked down the street? And everyone just stares. Did you ever feel so deep that you speak your mind and put others straight to sleep. You wonder if anybody cares. Sometimes I think I'm the only one who day turns out unlike it has begun and I feel bare naked, and I just can't take it. :::
That was how she felt now. Did she, or didn't she?
::: I know it's hard to hold it inside. It's days like these I run and hide when I feel bare naked and I just can't take it....cause I'm bare naked and I know life's what you make it wish I could float away to some other day. It's always a state of mind but I don't mind you. :::
=== End Chapter Five ===
Oh, cliffhanger. Please review!
Songs:
Wondering - good charlotte If you're gone - Matchbox 20 ChaCha Slide (Part II) You oughta know - Alanis Morissette Take me away - Fefe Dobson Pieces of me - Ashley Simpson Unsexy - Alanis Morissette Underneath it all - Shakira Objection - Shakira Bare naked - Jennifer Love Hewitt
Well, please review! Just a couple more chapters to go...