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Warning: Un-beta'd, read at own risk. Pure FLUFF ahead… I must be coming down with something.
Unable to sleep and unwilling to continue to stare at Miroku, Kagome got up and went into the woods. She sat down, her back to the trunk of a tree, her arms around her knees. Well, Kagome thought, she would just have to get over Miroku. It was obvious that the Monk didn't have the slightest interest in her.
Kagome would never admit it, but she had tried several ways to… entice Miroku. She had worn the little skirts that at one point used to drive him crazy, she set her sleeping bag next to his and had tried a number of other things. At first, she had definitely seen a glimmer of lust in his eyes. She soon realized, however, that she was imagining things. Not one single grope.
The only good thing was that he had stopped groping Sango, they appeared to have come to and understanding. She felt bad about feeling jealous of her friend, but couldn't help it, and was only glad that she didn't have anything to be jealous of any more. I'm such a good friend, Kagome thought sarcastically.
Other women, though, were still very much appreciated by the perverted Monk.
At least with Inuyasha she had known that he cared for her in some level. She had no such luck with Miroku. Sure, he cared for her as a friend, but nothing more. From bad to worst, Kagome thought, excellent track record. Maybe, she would just swear off men forever. They were nothing but trouble anyway.
Stupid, perverted, moronic, irresistible monk!
It was his entire fault, if it wasn't for his sexy smirk, that infectious smile and that charming laugh, she would still be crushing over Inuyasha. Not that it was simple then, but somehow Miroku's rejection was more painful to her. Her feelings for him seemed deeper and stronger that they had ever been for Inuyasha. It scared her.
Even if they did for some miraculous reason get together, how would she ever be able to trust him? And what would happen when she went back to her own time?
"Kagome-Sama," a familiar voice said. Seconds later, Miroku's form appeared, his hair loose around his shoulders and robes askew.
"What is it, Miroku-sama?"
"What are you doing here? It's late and it could be dangerous."
"I just came to clear my head," Kagome said, willing him away so she could go back to pitying herself.
"Very well," he said. He sat down next to her, shoulder to shoulder. "I'll accompany you."
"Please, don't," she said tersely.
"Is something wrong?" He wanted to hold her, kiss her, and make love to her. He wouldn't, not unless he was sure she was the one he wanted. Attraction was one thing; he wanted more than that. Much more.
"No," Kagome nibbled on her bottom lip, drawing his attention to them.
Miroku didn't press her. If Kagome had something to say she would say it. A few minutes passed, both content to sit against the tree and share their warmth with each other.
"Please leave," she said morosely, she didn't want him there. Not really, she enjoyed his quiet company too much.
"Is my company that bothersome to you?" he asked, irritated at her mood. She was pinning, he knew that much, over Inuyasha. He wanted to shake her sometimes, so she could see what the hanyou did to her, made her miserable and weepy.
"No." If only he knew it was quite the opposite.
"I'm sure this is about Inuyasha. Just give him time Kagome," he said, trying to comfort her.
"It's not about him," she paused. Honesty is the best policy, she thought wryly. "It's about you," she said softly.
Instant hope flared in his heart. "About me? How so?"
"I've, um, developed certain feelings for you. I care for you… a lot." she said, glad of the darkness of night as she was blushing furiously.
"Does this mean I am allowed to grope you now?" Miroku teased her. In his mind he was doing cartwheels. She had developed feelings for him. Feelings!
Kagome furiously stood up. She had just told him something very serious and important and he had the audacity to make fun of her. Miroku remained seated, looking up at her with a silly grin.
"You… you…" Kagome couldn't think of words to describe him. The creep.
She turned on her heel but Miroku's hand caught her wrist and tugged her down. She ended up sprawled on his lap, face level with his chest. "Let me up," she hissed.
"You're so pretty Kagome," he said as he lowered his mouth to hers. At first, Kagome stayed wide-eyed and immobile as he nibbled on her lips, then realization hit and she responded eagerly to the kiss. He traced the seam of her lips with his tongue; she opened her mouth willingly.
Surprisingly, it was Miroku who broke the kiss. "Kagome, " he said breathlessly as he placed tiny wet kisses along her neck. His hands were firmly placed on her waist, his control was rapidly slipping and her soft moans only served to tempt him further. Her own hands were tangling in his robes, bringing him closer to her. He groaned loudly as her breasts pressed hard against his chest.
That seemed to drag Kagome out of her daze. She released him and much to Miroku's pleasure, shifted in his lap but did not leave him. He continued to kiss her neck, his mouth going dangerously low.
"Miroku, stop."
"Why?"
Good question.
He nipped at her ear, his tongue soothing the light sting. He was making it so very hard to think. His hands were twitching at her waist, wanting to roam her body. He swooped down for another kiss, drawing another moan from her.
"Kagome?"
"What?" she asked absent-mindedly as she peppered his face with kisses.
"You've never answered my question. Am I allowed to grope you now?"
She laughed, "Yes, Miroku," his hands went right to her bottom.
"I've wanted to do that for so long now," he said as he nuzzled her neck.
"Why didn't you," she asked as he silkily rubbed her upper thighs through her pajamas. " I wanted you to."
"I didn't know. I thought you wanted Inuyasha. You should have told me how you felt."
"You should tell me how you feel. Now."
He chuckled, "I care about you, I want you, wanted you for so long. I've wanted to rip out Inuyasha's and Kouga's throat out whenever they touched you. It killed me not being able to touch you, kiss you… Will that be enough?"
"Yes, that's plenty." she gave him a quick peck on the lips. "And Miroku, if you grope anyone else, I'll cut off both your hands."
"I assure you that it won't be a problem, love." He settled Kagome onto his lap so she was straddling him, "Now kiss me again, we have a lot of catching up to do."
Both were smiling as their lips met.
Next chapter will be smut. It's still not done yet, but I'll make sure to post the link to as soon as it's done.
Next chapter will also be the last… hope you guys enjoyed this little ficlet.
