Chapter 4
"Kagome?" Inuyasha shook her lightly, "Kagome, time to wake up." Kagome moaned. "Can we just stay like this forever?" Inuyasha opened his eyes and looked up. "Did you two sleep good?" Miroku asked smiling. He was sitting next to Sango who had Shippo in he lap. When Kagome heard Miroku's voice her eyes flew open and she stood up as fast as she could. Inuyasha stood up as well. Now Miroku and Sango were laughing. "You could have told us, I'm sure Kaede would have given you two a separate hut." Miroku had recovered but was smiling so hard his cheeks hurt. Sango had regained control and both were now standing. Kagome could feel Inuyasha tense next to her, so she grabbed his hand and he began to relax. Kagome spoke up before Inuyasha could start yelling, she knew they wanted to ask questions. "Yes me and Inuyasha are together, and no we have not had sex." She said as she looked at Miroku. "So that is why Inuyasha stayed in your world the other night" asked Sango. "Yes." Kagome looked around and noticed Kaede wasn't there. "Where is Kaede?" "One of the villagers came by and requested her help. I think the woman said her daughter was injured," replied Sango. Just then Kaede entered the hut, "Ah, ye are awake," she said looking at Kagome and Inuyasha, "I will start breakfast."
"Bye Lady Kaede!" yelled Shippo from Kagome's shoulder. Everyone else waved goodbye to the old woman and started walking. Kagome had been careful to pack lightly, bringing only necessities like medicine, bandages, and some snacks. They were now entering Inuyasha's forest. "You two go on ahead, me and Inuyasha will catch up to you later." Kagome grabbed Inuyasha's hand and led him through the forest in the direction of the sacred tree. Sango and Miroku were a little surprised. "That was strange," said Sango. "Indeed, let us follow and see what they are up too." "You know Inuyasha will beat the crap out of you if you are caught." "Not to mention how mad Kagome would be if she knew we were spying," piped up Shippo. He had jumped off Kagome's shoulder when she started to dray Inuyasha away. "All the more reason no to get caught." With that Miroku started off in the direction Kagome dragged Inuyasha, and Sango and Shippo went after him.
"Kagome, where are you taking me?" She was still dragging him but her pace had slowed. "You will see." "Wait, you're taking me to the sacred tree aren't you?" "Yup." They came to the opening and walked up to the tree. Miroku had caught up and was now hiding behind a bush. "Miroku, let's leave them alone," said Sango but Miroku wasn't listening. "Kagome, why did you bring me here?" Inuyasha looked from the tree down to Kagome who was looking back at him. "I don't know. I just felt the urge to come here." Inuyasha pulled Kagome into a hug. "Kagome, will you stay with me forever?" "Forever," she replied. Kagome looked up into Inuyasha's eyes. "I never noticed how gold they are," she thought. "I can not fight the urge to kiss her any longer," he thought to himself. He brought Kagome away from him a little. Kagome looked up into his eyes and knew what was coming. He bent down and his lips met hers. It was a simple kiss to begin with but within seconds the kiss became more passionate, Kagome melting into Inuyasha's arms.
Meanwhile Miroku and Sango watched smiling. "Miroku lets give them privacy." "No way," came his response. "Miroku!" Sango said warningly. "Okay, okay, let's go." He started crawling away. Shippo jumped down off of Sango's shoulder. When he landed there was a loud 'CRACK'. He had landed on a stick. Everyone Froze.
Inuyasha's ears twitched, he had heard it. He gently ended the kiss, and reluctantly let go of Kagome. He turned his head and looked around. "Inuyasha, what's wrong?" "I thought I heard something." Cold fear was running through each of the three snoop's bodies. "If he finds us, he'll kill us," thought Miroku. "RUN!!!" he yelled and got up and ran. Sango and Shippo were right behind him. Miroku saw a red flash out of the corner of his eye. The next thing he knew Inuyasha was standing in front of him, his arms crossed across his chest. Miroku skidded to a stop and Sango ran into him. She immediately knew Inuyasha had caught them and was starring accusingly at Miroku and Sango. "I expected this out of Miroku, but you Sango?" said Kagome as she caught up. "I'm sorry Kagome," she came out from behind Miroku," I came to make Miroku leave you guys alone." "I forgive you Sango, I could never stay mad at you, you're my best friend. As for Miroku," she walked over to him and smacked him, hard. "Spy on us again and I'll let Inuyasha do the hitting." Inuyasha still had his arms crossed and she could see and angry fire burning in his eyes. She walked over to him and put her hand on his arm. He looked down at her and the angry fire turned gentle. "With one touch she can control me," he thought. "Let's get going," she pulled her hand back and Sango handed her, her bag.