A/N: Well here is the next chapter. I'm getting less response than I expected, but that's alright, I'm glad some people are reading :) Oh, btw, I purposely used Kagome because I don't like her at all, but I'm not portraying her as the "bad guy" here, just someone you might get overly annoyed at haha. Okay enjoy. You will make my day if you review this story.

Someone Out There
Chapter six: Giving 'Us' a Chance

"I'm going to be too busy to go to the movies with you okay?" Miroku paused listening to the other end. He nodded, said good bye, and put the phone down. Today he was going to take Kagome to the zoo. Yes, it was weird, but Kagome was thrilled when he suggested the idea. Miroku looked in the mirror to check how he looked. He wanted this date to be perfect. Well it wasn't exactly a date…but close enough seeing he hadn't been on an 'outing' with a female for the longest of time.

He wore a navy hooded sweatshirt and clean denim jeans. Looked casual, but good. Miroku didn't want to screw things over with a girl that could potentially be 'the one' as Sango had put it. The little gold stud on his ear gleamed as he looked into the smiling reflection. "This is as good as it gets," he said to no one in particular. Miroku picked up his keys and drove to pick up Kagome.

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The zoo was not crowded this time of year. It was almost winter, what did you expect? Kagome dragged Miroku from exhibit to exhibit. "Look at the python! OOO Look at this monkey." Everything amazed her. "We never had zoos like this back in Japan," she explained. They took an extra long time at the tiger exhibit. The furry creatures never ceased to amaze Kagome. Miroku looked at her adoringly. She is so cute, he chuckled. He held her closer to him and she didn't mind.

The trees harmonized to play a rustled resonance. The clouds were rolling in but it was still breezy enough to walk. Kagome's flip flops made a padded sound as they strolled slowly. Neither of them said anything but was enjoying the company of each other. Kagome's black hair flowed gently in the breeze and her sundress wrapped prettily around her slender legs as she moved. He breathed in the scent of vanilla candy. Different desserts filled his nose; cupcake, icing, frost. She smelt sweet and a tinge of artificialness. "Are you hungry?" asked Miroku breaking the slightly awkward silence. Kagome smiled eagerly and nodded. Miroku laughed, "Okay let's go eat."

There was a concession near the picnic area of the zoo. Most of the tables were empty except for one or two families eating. There were umbrellas perched up on picnic tables. Miroku and Kagome sat across from each other and ate their meal. Kagome chattered on about different things while Miroku nodded and talked as well. This girl is so bright, marveled Miroku. Miroku watched as a little kid threw a beach ball and it landed by her foot. She looked at the child fondly and handed the ball back. The little boy smiled shyly and waved good-bye. Kodak moment, thought Miroku.

"Hey!" waved Kagome. Miroku blinked looking blankly. "Sorry, what were you saying?"

"Tell me more about yourself! I already told you everything there is to me!" said Kagome expectantly.

"I'm not that interesting," said Miroku lamely. Kagome pouted.

Miroku squirmed in his seat. She got him in the spot, like a cat cornering his prey. The truth had no where to go but out. "Uh okay, I'm not exactly the kind of guy you think I am." he started nervously. "Are you a superhero then?" teased Kagome, batting her eyelashes. "Heh no. I've been known for…playing girls." Miroku looked at Kagome for any reaction on her face. None. "I guess I got tired of it so I stopped dating for a while. Then you came along." It started to rain. Raindrops descended onto the patio umbrella. The cold October air stopped breathing as Miroku waited for Kagome to say something…anything. She leaned over until her nose touched his. A long moment passed as they continued to stare at each other. Miroku's brown eyes flickered as she blinked. She was breathing slowly, each breath reaching his lips. The cold silence was unbearable. He tilted over and kissed her chastely on the lips and pulled back.

The resounding rain rung the silence. Miroku smiled a bit, his lips still warm from the touch. He can still taste her on his lips and smell the sharp vanilla chap stick she uses. His heart beat a million miles an hour as he looked at Kagome. An awkward silence passed, both just looking at each other. Maybe I shouldn't have kissed her so soon, he thought, his heart falling. Kagome turned her head to look at the trees shrouded, leaves together to prevent rain. There were a few ducks waddling in the muddy fields. I should go, he thought. Just go.

"Miroku?" Stop. Miroku looked at her not knowing what to expect. "I really like you. I don't care if you've played girls in the past, I only care about the fact that you're going to change. I'm willing to give 'us' a chance…if you want." Kagome wasn't sure what to expect either. Miroku looked up at her with amazement. "Really? You don't mind?" She shook her head, confirming his uncertainties. He stood up and pulled her up by the hand, kissing her lips once more letting the sweet candy scent fill his head.

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"You look like your cat was ran over by a truck and then some," noted Sandy. Sango had a blank stare without the usual spark in her eyes. Days without Miroku seemed longer to her, less fun, less fulfilling. She looked at her watch and sighed. The late night clubbers would soon be arriving and Sandy's shift was almost over. She waited patiently for Sandy to tidy up a few things so he can give her a lift home.

"Come on let's go." They got into Sandy's mini-white car and left the club. It was a rainy night, actually it had been raining since afternoon. Sango watched hypnotically as the windshield wipers went up and down, up and down. The tacky hum of the radio was heard over the deafening silence.

"Sango," said Sandy breaking the silence. "You like him." How many times has he said that? Sango thought. "And how many times do you keep denying that?" demanded Sandy, tightening his grip on the wheel.

Her eyes followed the motion of the wipers. Sango blinked and cast down her eyes. How long is she going to try to deny it? Her cousin saw through it, it was that obvious. She was tired of convincing herself to stop liking him. It was out of her reach, out of her control. How she felt towards her best friend changed and there was no 'backspace' button in life. "Yes." in barely audible whisper.

Sango said it. Confessed it. Yet it wasn't as fulfilling as she thought it would be. "He's my best friend, and now I like him. This is going to ruin our friendship." she said tiredly. Yet she wanted it. Oh boy did she want it. Every time he spoke to her it would send her a little chill, a good chill, and she'd remember everything he said. Even if he didn't mean it. Like the time he said she looked 'hawt' in a ponytail. She wore ponytails for a week.

Did he notice? No. Kagome was at the top of his priorities right now. Surely fristers mean more right? "He's not good enough for you Sango, but I know saying that won't convince you or anything." Love like its never going to hurt. It's going to be a rough ride.