A/N: Judging from the reviews last time, I have an incredible urge to yell at half of you for not having enough faith in me . Just…trust me on this one okay? This story has more to it, we're about half way now give or take. This story will have turns and stuff and will not be "like other stories" or at least I'll try to not make it like that. Anyways, just please keep reading even if what I wrote tears your hair out…you can bitch at me when the story is actually over. Don't judge until it's over :D Okay, onwards with this chapter. This one is another short chapter, but the next one is double this length, so in all fairness its fine :) Since there were only a few reviews, I'll do some review responses :) cuz that won't take me long lol. OKAY, here we goooo!
Someone Out There
Chapter Fifteen: Then Why Are You Waiting?
The coffee shop had windows as walls. There were round tables made for two scattered throughout the café. Cotton shaped into heavenly clouds were decorated around the room, Christmas lights dangling prettily from the ceiling. Frost was sprayed onto the windows, and words such as Seasons Greetings were tacked up on walls. The black and white tiled floor were scrubbed clean, and each table was neatly arranged.
Despite the early holiday cheer, there was nothing close to resembling a cheer on Miroku's face. His tired face made him look older than he was. Sango adjusted her grey sweater as she sat down in front of Miroku. He looked up tiredly, "You're here!"
"Yes, sorry I'm late." apologized Sango. Miroku smiled, "It's okay to wait for a lady. Plus, I was always late before so now we're even."
"Hah! You wish we're even," teased Sango. She turned to order a latte and settled back down facing Miroku. "So."
"So?" copied Miroku.
"How are you doing?" Small talk was what this really was.
"What do you think?" Miroku replied matter-of-factly. Kagome's steam was blown off a bit, but she still refuses to acknowledge him. It tore his heart with frustration. "She won't even give me the chance to let me prove myself innocent."
Sango knew who the "she" Miroku was talking about. Who else? "You have to let things wait." How ironic. It was the best thing she knew how to do and now she's telling him to do the same thing.
"Wait? It's been three weeks Sango! How much more longer?" exclaimed Miroku. Sango's mind thought of the months she's been waiting but said nothing. "Sango, I want her more than anything. Cliché as it sounds, I can't live without her."
Sango snorted at the corny familiar words. She couldn't put a finger on it, but it sounded like he said that about three other girls in the past.
"Sango, I'm serious here."
She recomposed herself, and looked at Miroku with a straight face. "Stop trying to prove that she is wrong and you are right. For one thing, you aren't innocent. You slept with someone else while you're dating her." She put up a hand before Miroku could interject. "Despite your intentions, it's still wrong."
"But…I was drunk," he replied lamely. Sango shrugged as she slowly sipped her creamy coffee.
"What can I do?" asked Miroku, drumming his fingers on the table.
"Apologize to her. Show her you are really into commitment. Do something special for her. And I do not mean giving her gifts to bribe back her love." said Sango knowingly. Miroku slumped back into his chair. Why must girls make everything so complicated? Even his charms were useless right now. Sango made a mental note to pay a visit to Kagome later on.
… … … … …
Sango chased after the taller black-haired girl, hoping she would stay to at least talk for two minutes. "Kagome," she called out running up to her. She grabbed her arm and pulled her off to the side near the stairway. Kagome pushed her hand away trying to escape.
"What are you afraid of hearing?" said Sango sharply. Kagome was scared, she didn't want to listen to what Sango might say. Miroku and Sango had a strong friendship, nothing could break it down. It was like a wall that was impossible to penetrate. A wall composed of countless inside jokes, memories since forever and their philo love for each other. Kagome didn't want to hear about them being together.
"I'm not afraid," snapped back Kagome, lying through her teeth. She prayed that the shorter girl in front of her wont notice the lie.
"If not, then you'll listen to me." replied Sango. Kagome gave in and crossed her arms waiting expectantly. Students were moving up and down the stairs around them, pausing to see what the holdup was.
"If you're here to defend Miroku, then you might as well give up," said Kagome icily. How can he expect forgiveness when he cheated on her like that?
"If you're not expecting forgiveness, then why are you waiting?" pointed out Sango. She got her there. Why was she waiting? Sango blew her bangs and sighed, stuffing her hands in her pocket.
"You're frustrated," pointed out Kagome. Sango looked at her blankly. "Miroku told me whenever you blow your bangs you're frustrated." she answered casually.
Sango blinked. What else has he told Kagome about her? A pang shot to her heart as she was oddly touched (and taken aback) that Miroku would talk about her in front of his girlfriend. "I know other stuff about you too, like your favorite color, the spaghetti you love to eat that he makes, your favorite songs and movies, your smiles, the shampoo you use…he tells me more than I'd like to know." Sango nodded agreeing.
Kagome continued, "But what does he know about me? I can bet he doesn't even know my favorite color is not pink, but green. He doesn't even know me that well, I don't know why he is bothering to win me back."
Sango stood there looking at the taller girl. Kagome couldn't possibly be jealous of her could she? Sango felt bland compared to Kagome. She leaned back on the railing. The hallways were emptying out and only a few were left in the college building.
"He wants you." she stated simply, "It doesn't matter what happened with me and him, nothing is going to change between our friendship. But you and him…everything will change. He wants to progress forward with you. He may not know everything now, but he is more than willing to learn. God, I think he loves you or something." Her heart sank as she said those words. She prayed that Kagome wouldn't see any emotion she was bearing.
Kagome stared at Sango, the obvious dawning on her. "You like him don't you?" she asked smiling for the first time since they've talked. Sango avoided her stare, muttering a 'no'.
Hesitating, Kagome said, "Fine, I'll give him a chance." Sango brightened. "Good, because he really misses you." Kagome smiled coolly at the younger girl and walked past her to her next class.
Review Responses
Muffins Mckenzie: hello again :D Thank you muchly for being a loyal reader and taking the time to review each chapter :) I look forward to reading your reviews each time. Hmmm Kagome and Miroku broke up? I wouldn't put all my money on that ;D Sandy is an awesome cousin lol, I wish my cousin was like that XP
ViRgO2: hahha what a mess they got themselves into eh? Yeah, in a way I feel sorry for Miroku more than I'd feel sorry for Sango..i ono why. Oh, and trust me with this story ;) It won't be like others, and that's all I can give away lol.
ladysango-abc: Hehe glad you like! Thanks for reviewing. Yeah I update quick because I already have the story written out, all I need is to copy and paste and upload every few days or so :)
SanMirLover: no kidding eh XD That's why I don't get myself in situations like Sango did D
SangoAnimeChick: lol needing a baby to get a guy would be so…soap-oprea crap hahah, have some faith dear, keep reading :)
lady lilacks: LOL! HIS RATING! Hahah you're too cute XD Miroku-baby :D He will get much much better in the later chapters..like around chapter 20ish he gets better (I think) so yeah don't joo worry!
ImagineMeRememberMe: your review AND ur penname made me laugh :) lol thank you so much for reviewing and your compliments. Boosts up my esteem a bit :D Thank you again!
MistressofHeaven: hmm wasn't exactly too thrilled reading your review…your threats ticked me off and it seemed pretty rude. Anyways, I urge you to have some faith and keep reading and see how it goes…don't bash until you've seen the whole picture, no? Thanks for reviewing.