Note to readers

Yes here it is! Chapter 5! Wee! Just wanted to let you know, I give a special thanks to my best friend Sara for helping me write this chapter this weekend! It will probably be the funniest yet for you guys and that's all thanks to her . Just to let you know, we both need medication 0.o lol! Please Enjoy! 

Chapter 5

They were led into a grand dining area with a table that ran nearly the length of the room. It was covered with an assortment of delicacies from all across Japan. A lot of the dishes looked strange to Sakura, but she was so famished that she didn't care at the moment. Servants led them to their seats while the lord and his sister set themselves at the ends of the table. All the while the lord commended them for their generous deed.

"You have quite the lavish lifestyle for such a small town do you not my lady?" Miroku asked curiously.

"Well, my brother is a very worldly man, and is respected and rewarded by other leaders for the many favors he has carried out for them." Princess Nariko replied, giving Miroku a flirtatious smile. At which Sakura noticed Sango's expression go from content to murderous, although Miroku was too busy staring a Nariko to realize it. Sakura smiled to herself, wondering how long it would take for Sango to lose her self-control.

"What are you doing Miroku? Looking for fleas?" Sango mumbled agitatedly to the very distracted monk sitting next to her.

Sakura just watched, quietly and contentedly eating her first meal in the feudal era of Japan. As she finished her delectable stew, Kagome leaned over and smiled comfortingly.

"So Sakura, how are you liking your meal? I'm sure you're very hungry, after all you haven't eaten since you got here."

"Oh, it's great! I haven't had food this good in a long time. Kira is the only friend I have who can really cook, and the last time I was at her house it was my birthday last year. Her boyfriend is always eating there because his mom can't cook, and the last time his dad tried he nearly burned their house down." Suddenly, she burst out laughing. "I remember Zane coming to school that morning pitch black and covered in soot. All we could see was his bright red hair! And the first thing he said when he saw us was; "I'm eating at your house from now on Kira whether you like it or not! My dad nearly killed us all, and my mom's food moves of its own free will!"

At that, Sakura and Kagome doubled over with laughter, unable to contain themselves. But their laughter was abruptly cut off when they realized that no one else was laughing, and in fact, they were all staring at them as if they'd gone mad. Sakura blushed furiously, suddenly becoming very interested in the tabletop.

"Do not be embarrassed Lady…I'm afraid I didn't catch your name." Lord Renjiro looked at her expectantly, waiting for a reply.

"Oh, my name's Sakura, Sakura Matsushita."

"A lovely name for an equally lovely lady." He said, giving her a disarming smile. Sakura froze in the act of getting another serving of a particularly tasty rice dish. Her thoughts had suddenly begun to race. 'Oh no, he's hitting on me! What do I do? He's cute, but not that cute! I don't like him that way, but how do I tell him? In my time I'd just slap him and walk away, but somehow I don't think that would be acceptable in this situation.'

"Uh…I don't feel so good. I think I'm going to go on to my room and get some sleep. If you'll excuse me…" She said quickly, praying that this would work.

"In that case, allow me to escort you to your room." Renjiro said, his smile widening slightly.

"O-okay. I guess that's alright…" Before she left, Sakura saw InuYasha giving Renjiro a suspicious look and wondered vaguely why.

She followed Renjiro down the hallway, suddenly feeling very tired and a little overwhelmed by the day's happenings. When Renjiro finally stopped, she nearly ran into him after having spaced out a few minutes back. Looking around, Sakura realized she didn't recognize the area they were in, and said as much.

"Well, I typically don't bring guests to my private quarters, but I suppose I can make an exception for someone as beautiful as you." He responded, giving her a look that reminded her of a wolf regarding its prey. He reached forward and held her hands in his.

An alarm began going off in her head. Wait… private quarters… an exception? OH MY GOD!

"Hold on just one second pal!" she said pulling her hands back, "You think that I, I mean you, I mean…NO! No way! Please tell me you're not thinking what I think you are!" She gasped, taking a few steps back, and wondering why she hadn't paid heed to InuYasha's expression.

"Well, I suppose that would depend on what you believe I am thinking." He said smoothly, taking a step towards her. In an instinctive movement she grabbed onto her chakrams at her side and held up her free hand, continuing to back away.

"Whoa! Back off! I'm not like that, and if you try anything I swear I'll…" She stopped, wondering what she really would do if he… Sakura then realized that he was laughing.

"I'm so sorry!" He said, straightening up again. "I thought you were suggesting something when you left for your room so early. I didn't mean to offend you, and I apologize for making you feel uncomfortable."

"Suggesting something? You were hitting on me! I didn't do anything! I was just tired!" She said defensively.

"I never hit you! What on earth are you going on about?" Then it was Sakura's turn to laugh as she realized she'd used a saying from her own time, one that he obviously wouldn't understand. Before they knew it, they were both laughing as if nothing had happened.

"If you would forgive me, I would be deeply honored. And, if you don't mind I'll walk you to your room this time."

"Okay, thanks. And, of course I forgive you! After all, everyone makes mistakes, although that was probably one of the most disturbing I've ever experienced." Smiling, they walked down the hallway, both happy to have made a new friend.