Chapter 4: Teenager In Love: Part II
While Sango and Kagome were discussing Miroku and Inuyasha in chemistry, the aforementioned were stuck in history. The teacher was droning on and on about religious hypocrisy in medieval Europe or something, and both boys were bored out of their skulls. Luckily, they sat right next to each other, so there were other means of communication besides speaking to one another. Inuyasha took out a piece of loose leaf, scribbled something on it and passed it to Miroku. He read what Inuyasha had written.
"God, this class blows." Miroku wrote his own message under Inuyasha's and passed it back.
"Brilliant deduction Holmes." it read.
"Screw you!" Before Miroku could write back, the bell rang and class ended. On the way to their next class, they continued their conversation. "So, anyway as I was saying, screw you!"
"No thanks." replied Miroku. "Kagome will be taking care of that tonight." he smirked. Inuyasha grabbed him roughly by the collar and gave him a cold glare.
"Don't even joke about shit like that." Inuyasha growled. Miroku just smiled back.
"Can't help it. I like getting a rise out of you." Miroku laughed.
"Why do you always bring Kagome into it?" Inuyasha asked, releasing Miroku.
"Because any other insult just gets me a 'fuck off'. The reaction there was what I was looking for, and bringing Kagome into it is the easiest way. Besides, it's you own fault you're so fucking in love with her." Miroku said, using Sango's exact words from the previous day.
"Who said I loved her?" Inuyasha asked, dangerously, his voice a growl again.
"It's no secret. You've even told me before, remember?" Miroku grinned inwardly at Inuyasha's incompetence.
"Wipe that stupid smile off your face! Who cares if I like Kagome? You got a problem with that?" Inuyasha yelled, getting weird looks from several passers by.
"Can't say I blame you." Miroku admitted. "But could you quit talking so loud? People are starting to stare."
Inuyasha wasn't listening. "What're you looking at?" Inuyasha sneered at a bystander who was puzzled by Inuyasha's outburst a moment earlier. Inuyasha turned back to Miroku. "As I was saying, who cares if I like Kagome?"
"Oh I dunno, maybe Kagome?" Miroku obviously said.
"Why would she? She goes out with that dunce Hojo anyway."
"Yeah, and instead of beating him, like you should, you just sit there and watch. Way to be proactive." Miroku drawled sarcastically.
"At least I don't go screwing up my chances even more, like you do with Sango." Inuyasha replied.
"And how do I screw up my chances?"
"By being yourself pervert." Inuyasha simply explained.
"Come on, I'm not that bad." Inuyasha gave him a look. "Fine, maybe I do go a little overboard sometimes, but not always." No change in Inuyasha's expression. "Whatever."
"Feh. You're a lech dude. You know it, I know it, she knows it. And that's not cool."
"Fine, maybe I am, but I'm no worse than you." Miroku lashed out.
"What's that supposed to mean? I don't do shit like that!" Inuyasha blustered.
"But you want to I can tell. I know how guy's think, and just because you don't do something, doesn't mean you aren't thinking it. And any who at least Sango knows I like her. That's gotta count for something."
"You got me there." Inuyasha confessed. "At least you make it clear enough. But then again, you have a girlfriend, so they probably even each other out."
"True. And as long as I'm with her, I guess there's nothing I can do." Miroku sighed.
After school, Miroku and Koharu were walking back to his place, when she asked "Miroku, why did you get Sango such a nice present?"
"Because it's birthday soon. Didn't I already say so?"
"Yeah, but I mean that! Don't you think it was a little much?"
"No." was Miroku's simple reply.
"But it cost you ten months salary, you said so yourself." Koharu persisted.
"It's not like I get paid a lot. It's only a part time job after all."
"Yeah but add up, three days a week, for three hours at 6.50 an hour times ten…" Koharu paused for a second to do the math. "…that comes to 2925. I know she's been your friend for nearly forever, but still."
"Why do you care so much? You act as if I've committed a horrible crime or something. I gave Sango a nice birthday present. Who are you to say I can't?"
"I never said you couldn't, it just seems kind of odd. Sorry."
"It's ok, just don't be so interrogitave." Miroku advised. Koharu looked at him kinda funny. Her confused expression turned into a smile.
"Oh I see what's going on." she said.
"What do you mean?" Miroku asked, perplexed.
"You like her, don't you?" This just confused Miroku further.
"If that's what you think, then what's with the smile?"
"Not like there's anything wrong with that. I actually think it's kinda cute."
"You're…you're kidding me, right?"
"Not at all. I mean I can't say there aren't one or two other guys I think are attractive. After all, it's not like you go out with me just because Sango's taken…" Koharu hesitated. "…right?"
"Right." Miroku was shocked to say the least. He thought that if Koharu ever did find out that he had a thing for Sango she'd want to wring his neck. Her reaction was the exact opposite. She even acted like she liked the fact that Miroku was into another girl as well. "Why are you taking this so well? I don't get it. No ones supposed to be this understanding. I'm not complaining, just…" Miroku looked for the right word. "…curious."
"If you liked Sango more, than you'd be going out with her. I just look at it from a logical point of view, and realized there's nothing to be angry about. Besides, I can see where you're coming from. She is very pretty, and she's a really nice person as well." Koharu explained. Miroku put and arm around her waist and kissed her on the top of her head.
"I love you." he lied. "When we get to my place, I can prove it too if you like." Miroku added with his usual perverted grin. Koharu rolled her eyes, even though she was still smiling.
"Maybe…in a few years."
"Whatever." he said "I can wait."