A/N: WOWZERS. This story finally beat the number of reviews for my other story. Cheers everyone. We're getting to the midpoint of the story, especially the end of this chapter. Thank you so so so much for everyone who read and took time to respond in a review. I wrote some review responses at the end of this chapter. :) Enjoy this short chapter (once again!)
Someone Out There
Chapter Eleven: Accept my Invitation?
Miroku and Sango sat in the middle of the campus field leaning back to back. It was a cloudy day but it wasn't raining. Halloween was today. Everyone will be either inside avoiding the firecrackers or be outside lighting firecrackers. Sango never looked forward to Halloween. Too much of a foreboding feeling for her liking. Miroku and Sango sat there listening to Miroku's mp3 player. He had one headphone and she had the other, changing the song every 5 seconds. They sat there talking about anything to everything; school, homework, movies, people, holidays. Sango absentmindedly plucked a dandelion and toyed with the petals.
"Got any plans for Halloween? I do." said Miroku. "None of them involving me right?" said Sango dryly. She blew the petals away from her hand. It was out of good nature banter. Sango warmed up to the idea of Kagome being his girlfriend. She's also warmed up to the idea that most of the time was occupied by her. Her jealousy died down, but her crush remained the same.
"You can come if you want," replied Miroku seriously. He never minded Sango coming along, but she always insisted he needed "space" whatever that means.
Sango playfully elbowed him in the ribs. "You know being third wheel is never fun... Miro," using the nickname he hated. She knew he hated it when Kagome calls him that, but he never said anything about it to her. What a wuss, she had thought.
"Who says you're the third wheel?" Miroku retaliated in a mock-husky voice. He turned around to wink at her and put his hand on her knee. This was a new game they've been playing. Well mostly he's been playing. Since he's been serious with a girl, he claimed he need to let out his "energy" elsewhere. Elsewhere as in Sango. Flirting and playful banter was his current secret weapon. Much cheaper than paying for ice cream, he laughed inwardly.
She pursed her lips. Playful banter can only go so far without pushing the line. This was pushing the line. "I'll be fine, I'm a big girl." said Sango picking at the grass. She'd scream her head off if an earthworm popped out.
"Maybe you can come to that party at the club tonight?" suggested Miroku. "There's going to be other people there in case you're afraid of third wheel or whatever."
Sango blew her bangs, "Maybe." A gust of wind blew and she snuggled deeper into Miroku's navy sweatshirt he gave her to wear. It was a gentlemanly thing to do. Miroku's arms had goose bumps all over. He must be freezing in his t-shirt, eyed Sango. Hey was that a lipstick mark on the collar?
Miroku looked at Sango, his eyes smiling mischievously. "Remember the night you were drunk and you slapped my ass?"
Sango felt the blood rise to her face. "Like you said…I was drunk. I'd never slap your butt I wasn't unconscious." But if you want me to I'm good to go, she added in her mind. Miroku laughed and told her to calm down. He'd knew she'd get fired up about it. Things were going so well right now. They're talking again and things were going well with Kagome. He can handle any curve life threw him now.
"So any new boyfriends?" he joked. Sango quieted down thinking. "There is this one guy in my Literature class that always come to my table for help, when all he's doing is just brushing my arm 'accidentally' if you know what I mean." Wait…hold up. There couldn't be a guy that'll take her away right? he thought defensively. "He's sorta cute and…"
"He better not make you cry," he interjected. "You know what we haven't done for a while? Play pool."
Sango stopped talking, ears perked up. "Is that a challenge?" grinned Sango. "Mmhmm." Miroku grabbed her by the arm and started pulling her towards the club.
"Wait, Miroku …don't you have a date with Kagome or something?"
"Why would you say that?" Miroku asked. It's not like his whole life is around his girlfriend or something. There's a fine line between love and just plain crazy. But… "Oh yeah! I have to cancel our pool plans."
I knew it, she thought. Darn, she really wanted to play pool. "I'll see you tonight at the party?" he asked. Sure why not.
… … … … …
"Miro? Where's your sweatshirt hun?" asked Kagome rubbing his arms to keep him warm. "Ah, it's nothing." grinned Miroku, his eyes glinting a certain sparkle. "Do you have any plans for tonight? Want to go to a party?"
"What sort of party?" asked Kagome feeding the ducks. The two were on a stroll at the park. It seemed like simple things such as nature hikes were dates that Kagome liked. It was a change, not a bad change necessarily.
Miroku wrapped his arms around Kagome, feeling slightly warmer. "Why don't you come and find out?" he said in a low voice. No, it didn't feel the same as to when he teased Sango. It was funny watching her get all nervous, especially when he put his hand on her knee.
Kagome twisted around to face Miroku, his arms never leaving her side. "Who'll be there?" she asked innocently. Miroku sucked in quiet breath, knowing why she was asking. "Oh you know, people…" he replied lamely. Not a very good liar when he was looking someone in the eye. Kagome shrugged and went over to the pond. Miroku followed, pulling her onto his lap. They sat there in silence watching the still movements of the water.
Dates with Kagome were always quiet. She preferred it that way too. She liked times when they were just sitting together, enjoying each other's company. It was nice and all, but Miroku itched to move. Nature hikes are fine and dandy, but some conversation would be nice. "I got you something," said Kagome.
"Really?" he asked surprised. She reached into her bag and pulled out a pen. It was a sleek silver pen. Miroku smiled and gave Kagome a big bear hug. "Well you sure know how to make a guy happy." he drawled. Kagome laughed. "You know what would make me happier?" he winked suggestively, joking. She stuck her tongue out and pushed him away. "See you at the party Miro."
Review Responses:
( remember when I said a cookie for my reviewers? ;F )
pnaygurl767: thank you so much for taking the time to write a comment. I'm glad you find it interesting, I was hoping I wasn't dragging this story out too much and making it boring; thank you immensely for telling me what you think. A chocolate chip cookie for you!
Robot Killahh: first off, your email is off the hook! I love it haha, makes me laugh. I love emails and pen names that make me laugh or think. My friend has one that says myemailissonotcliche at something dot com and I was laughing my socks off. ANYHOO, I like your style of commenting. How you press enter so often, lol it stands out from the other reviews ;) Kagome is not sexy, yah :D I wish Sango could find a sexier guy, but she's already friends with a HELLA-LUVA sexy Miroku and t3h h0t Sandy, so it wouldn't be fair if she had all the hot guys right? ;) Tickle fight eh? Hahah sounds hot. A Peanut Butter cookie for you!
The Heartless Beast: aww thank you. I'm still surprised when people call me a good writer cuz I use to be the MOST reluctant person to write. A few months ago, I wouldn't have written a story for a million dollars :P cuz I didn't like my style of writing. Thank you so much for your kind comments, it's very encouraging :) I'm a Sango and Miroku coupling lover too :D A Sugar cookie for you!
Demon Exterminator Barbie: HEEEYA! So so so thankful for a reviewer like you who comes back every chapter and leaves me a sweet review. After Kagome burns to ashes let's throw the ashes to a swamp or something so the alligators can eat her stinky ashes XD! I already burned Rinoa and gave her a non-funeral LOL. Hehe I'm happy my story brings some sort (even if it's little) emotion to people. Oh you feel bad for her now? Wait til later…-lips sealed- A Butter cookie for you!
EmpathicFool: LOL sorry Inuyasha ain't going to be in this story at all. Not that I plan to bring him in either cuz he doesn't really fit in anywhere. Maybe next story I write can have him in it. Maybe. Although I agree about the gorgeous part hahah. A Hazelnut cookie for you!
ViRgO2: that's cool you can relate :D I'm a cryer too, hhehe but not in front of people UNLESS it's a movie lol. Thanks for coming back to review my chapters. A Pistachio cookie for you!
Moonyme: hehe yeah I do feel a bit bad for Sango right now as well :( Thank you for reviewing! A Fudge-O cookie for you!
biggest anime fan: a satisfying chapter :D you likey? Woohoo heheh I wish Miroku got a clue soon. AHEM I better not spill anything out haha. I. LOVE. YOUR. CONSTANT. WONDERINGS. They make me laugh and smile cuz it touches me that you've read my story and it actually made you think and stuff. :) Keep em coming dearie :D I would love to get my hands on Miroku's sexy ass as well. Ah well, we all can dream eh? An Oreo for you! (btw, how's YOUR story coming along XD? No rush no rush! Just curious :D)
Sesshomarusgirl123: whoa man thanks so much for sending in a review! Heheh hugs to review since it's a rare one ;) Gracias to your comments, it IS very encouraging. Update coming real soon lol :D An oatmeal cookie for you!
silent fairy: haha Kagome appears to be the bitch in my story, but when you think it through, aren't all girls like that? I'm sure in our minds we silently critique each other's outfits and habits. I don't like Kagome much anyways so I'll gladly stuff her the role in my story XD I'll try to make this fic as good as I can. Thank you muchly for reviewing! A Rainbow-Chips-Ahoy cookie for you!
Lady-Sango77: hahah yeah, but sometimes girls don't get a clue either ;) Thank you for coming back to review my story, that means a lot to me because every review counts and imprints a place in my heart. A Marshmallow-Puff cookie for you!
.reality sets in.: pissed Sango me like. I like the way she shows her fiery self and isn't afraid to speak out. Thank you muchly for coming back to review my chapters :) Your pen name is tres interesante ;) A Banana Chocolate cookie for you!
Muffins Mckenzie: heeeeya! Thanks for reviewing each of my chapters. I appreciate you coming back and taking the time to do this :D Heheh I like how she slapped his ass too. Gives him something to think about ;D A Chocolate Chip Coffee Cookie for you!
Evil Elf Girl: haha if only it was that easy ;D But it won't be! Lol. Thank you for reviewing my story! A Pumpkin Cookie for you!
Casui: hellooo I think I've seen you on Neopets before..hmm odd. Anyways it wasn't much of a cliff hanger XD Sango still has a thing for Miroku, and yes she still doesn't like Kagome, but she has gotten over the big green jealousy monster. A little jealous, but it's healthy haha. A Chocolate Monster-Cookie for you!
Demons-Heart: I don't like Miroku and Kagome pairing either, and I loaaathe Kagome and Inuyasha pairings. Never in my stories will there be Kagome and Inuyasha haha. Thanks for reviewing. A Ginger Cookie for you!
I'm terribly sorry if I left out anyone. Let me know and I'll make it up to ya next time with two cookies lol.