A/N: I had some major writers block on this, but once I got short on ideas for That Night, another idea for this one burst forth. I hope I'll never get writers block for both stories at the same time. Enjoy your kudos!
Review Responses
MiroSan4eva: Here's your update even sooner! Though most people don't notice, Miroku is more faithful to Sango than what is expected. I'm glad someone takes his side for once.
Hayai-Hakai: You take Miroku's side too! At last, some people who recognize the big picture! I like it.
Moonyme: I don't mind you being late. It can take a while for people to review on a new story because they want to wait until it develops to have an opinion. Technically, wolfs and dogs are part of the same genus, so I figured putting it as dog food still made sense.
Xsachi: If by 'kinky ho' you mean Eri, no. She and Hojo went to a college in Kyoto. They're a whole continent away. She may visit in later chapters though.
Satsu Death's Messenger: I'm afraid I don't know what you're even referring to, but I'm sorry if I offended you.
Mazy-Chan: It's nice to hear enthusiasm. What can I say; I try to make my fans happy!
Pointy Objects: I'm sorry to hear your sick! I hope this chapter aids in your recovery. I bet your ideas are great! And even if they aren't you should put some of them out anyway. I thought Jealousy was an over-used setting and idea, but it actually went over pretty big. Who knows?
Tera McCaslin: You are wrong. I'll try and put in something funny or cute, but in a later chapter. If you're looking for happy and cute, this is not your chapter. I think the beginning might coax a few giggles though.
MonkeyFeet180: Nope.
College Life: Chapter Five
Sango heard a knock on her door. She ran across the room, tripping several times out of excitement. She knew who it was and didn't want to keep him waiting. She opened the door to reveal Miroku leaning on the side of the frame. He had his good old perverted grin stamped on his face. "Hey baby." Sango didn't bother to respond verbally. She pulled him into her room by the collar and kissed him roughly. In her opinion, it had been way too long since they had done this. Miroku had to agree.
"It's been way too long since we've done this." Sango said, slamming the door shit and bolting the lock. As if she hadn't learned from their awkward situation involving her little brother last summer.
"I concur. But forget the small talk." Miroku replied, pushing her down onto her bed. Before they could get any further, Sango's phone rang.
"Bloody hell." she swore. She smiled apologetically at Miroku, "Sorry this will only take a moment." She answered. "Hello?"
"Hey." Inuyasha's voice greeted on the other end. "Look, I got to tell you something important."
"That's great, but I'm a little busy right now. I'll talk to you later okay? Bye." Sango slammed the receiver down before Inuyasha could say his second sentence. She disconnected the phone from the jack in the wall. She jumped into Miroku's arms and wrapped her legs around his middle, not hesitating to get back to what they were doing. Her cell rang. "God damn it!" she yelled. The caller ID told her it was Inuyasha. "She flipped it open and snapped "I told you, later!"
"It's about Miroku." Inuyasha replied. "And I'm not going to stop bothering you until you listen."
Sango turned to Miroku and mouthed 'I'm so sorry!' then returned to her conversation. "Fine. Make it quick."
"There's no easy way to tell you this, and I don't want to make you sad, but I'd be a horrible friend." Inuyasha began.
"Don't worry; nothing could ruin my mood right now." Sango assured him "Let it rip."
"Miroku screwed Ayame." Inuyasha stated very bluntly.
Sango was sure she misheard. She responded after several seconds of silence. "Come again?"
"You heard me." Inuyasha said, not wanting to say more than needed to be.
"I think I heard wrong. You said something about Miroku and Ayame?" Sango checked.
"Right. They well…you know." Inuyasha confirmed.
"They did?" Sango asked dryly, a sob forming in her throat. "Are you sure?"
"Yes." Inuyasha lied. No, he wasn't sure, but he had known Miroku long enough to know what would happen had the setting and opportunity presented itself. Especially with a girl as attractive as Ayame. Even Inuyasha couldn't deny that girl was fine. "I'm sorry to have to tell you so, but it didn't feel right keeping it a secret."
"It's okay. I'm glad you told me." Sango replied. She wasn't glad though. She was devastated. The worst part was she didn't know what to believe. She had though Miroku had cheated on her before, but she had been for the most part wrong. Was this just another fluke, or was it the real deal this time? She didn't know. "Miroku?" she began. "Do you know who that was?"
"Can't say I do. What's the problem? You don't look too good all of a sudden." Miroku commented. He was definitely looking forward to getting some action, but Sango did really look as if she had just become ill. She lost some of the color in her face, and her voice held a waver." Are you feeling okay?"
"No." she answered truthfully. "It was Inuyasha who called. He told me about last night."
Miroku was truly perplexed. He had more or less forgotten Inuyasha's suspicion. "I'm afraid I don't follow."
"You and Ayame." Sango explained, revealing her meaning.
Miroku buried his head in his hands and plopped down on Sango's bed. It was official. Inuyasha's personal and ultimate goal in life was to screw him over beyond the point of recovery. "Please." he began, his voice muffled by his hands. "Please tell me you believe me when I say I didn't. You've thought I was cheating before and been wrong. So has Inuyasha. I've told you that I love you and only you more times than I care to count and you still don't seem to believe it."
"I don't think you did anything with Ayame." Sango finally said. Miroku looked up. Did Sango finally trust him? Albeit after their relationship had spanned the better part of two years. "But I'm not so sure you didn't either."
Miroku sighed. "You know Sango; experts say that a relationship is based of love and trust. We've been together how long now?"
Sango took a moment to count the time in her mind. "About two years. What are you getting at?"
"I love you Sango. A lot more than you know judging by your level of trust. This is the third time you've accused me of cheating on you."
"I'm not accusing you of anything!" Sango interrupted.
"Let me finish. If you are going to suspect something every time you get word of me being around another girl, I don't think we can be together." Miroku finished.
"But I don't suspect something every time you're around another girl!" Sango protested. "It's just for some reason I can't forget what you've been like in the past, and it makes me insecure."
"Listen here Sango; I'm not a stupid kid anymore. I gave up being a player the day I got you. And if you can't be sure of that then I can't be your boyfriend anymore. Can you trust me Sango?" Miroku asked seriously.
"I…I don't know. I want to but-"
Miroku cut her off with a raise of his hand. "That's all I need to hear." He rose from where he sat on the bed and headed towards the door.
"Miroku wait." Sango pleaded, grabbing hold of his hand. He jerked his hand out of her grasp.
"Ayame was right about you Sango." Miroku said. His voice was cold as steel. "Enjoy being single. Who knows maybe there's someone out there who won't mind pointless prosecution." He turned and left, leaving Sango all on her lonesome, no doubting herself more than anybody.
A/N: Didn't see that coming did you? Sango and Miroku, always the bumpy relationship. If you don't understand the part where it talks about Sango learning something for their encounter with Kohaku, read the chapter of Jealousy entitled Blackmail. I may make future references to Jealousy throughout, but I will point it out every time I do.
