A/N: I know it took me a while to post this chapter, but like I said before, school is an obstacle and all you can expect is one chapter a week. This is my most demanding year academically and the fact I dropped out for last year doesn't help either. Among concerts and other things, it's hard to find free time. Enjoy
Review Responses
Miroku's Girl: No worries. Sango and Inuyasha are wrong. It just doesn't flow well for some reason. And as far as Kagome and Miroku go, the innocent sweet young girl falling for the sensitive, perverted, mature monk is classic. I'm very anti-Sango/Inuyasha.
ShadowKitsune67: So far that is the plan. Miroku and Kagome are the perfect match. Why would anyone bother changing that?
Inugirl4ever: It may seem that way now. But don't be so hard on Sango. Later on she may help Miroku and Kagome stay together thick and thin.
Lady Fiore Ami Metallium: I love Miroku and Kagome too. Miroku is my favorite character, the comic relief guy. Sango will warm up to the idea of Miroku and Kagome being together eventually. You should see the second movie. The third one is good, but the second is slightly better.
Chapter 15: Lies
Kagome's eyes slowly opened as she awoke. Sun rays shone into her room through the break in the curtains. Miroku was next to her, still snoozing and breathing softly. The events of the previous night were fresh in her mind. She checked her alarm clock. It read noon, and Kagome groaned. Today was the day she had promised to go back to the feudal era. She usually wouldn't care how annoyed Inuyasha got, but she felt getting him any angrier than he already was could be dangerous. "Miroku," she cooed softly, "wake up." She shook him gently.
"Good morning beautiful." Miroku replied, sitting up. "Have a good time last night?"
"Yes." Kagome bashfully admitted with a blush.
"So did I." he said, easing her embarrassment a little. "I must hand it to you Kagome; you are a master of deception. Here I was thinking you were completely beat. You sure proved me wrong!"
"Today was the day I said we'd go back to the feudal era." She changed the subject. Being reminded she had initiated last nights actions was not making her any less embarrassed.
"But we only just got here!" Miroku complained. "Besides here there's no chance of being caught you know."
Kagome rolled her eyes. "Don't you ever think about anything else?"
"Not so fast my love. Last time I checked, you were the leader and I was the follower." Miroku reminded her again.
"Look, Inuyasha is probably plotting the perfect murders right now. I don't think making him any madder would be wise." Kagome tried to reason with him.
"I suppose your right. But don't you worry yourself about it. As long as I live, Inuyasha nor anyone else will touch a hair on your head." Miroku promised.
"That's very sweet of you. I say the sooner we get going the better. Here." Kagome tossed Miroku his robes as she donned her own garments.
On the other side of the well, Inuyasha was anxiously awaiting the arrival of Kagome and Miroku. He couldn't wait to see Miroku's face once he was dumped like a ton of bricks and Kagome came running back to himself. "That'll show that sleazy monk to steal someone else's girl!" Inuyasha thought evilly. Part of his mind told him that Kagome was never his, but he often ignored everything his mind told him as he had demonstrated more than once before. He grinned as he saw two figures appear in the dark abyss of the well. Miroku climbed out along with Kagome.
"Gee, thanks for helping us out of the well." Kagome drawled sarcastically.
"Well you got out didn't you?" Inuyasha countered. He decided to get straight to the point. "Anyway I'm glad you're back. I need to tell you something important. Preferably in private." He added.
"Anything you can tell me you can tell Miroku. Shoot." Kagome said.
"Well, if that's the case maybe Miroku would like to tell you himself. I believe he knows what I'm talking about." Inuyasha turned to Miroku, as if waiting for him to say something.
Miroku was puzzled. What on earth could Inuyasha be talking about? He wasn't even in the same time period for several days. "I'm afraid I don't follow you. Please explain."
"I know Miroku. About you and Sango." Inuyasha told him.
"What about me and Sango? What are you talking about? I've been in modern times for the past three days. How could I have had any interaction with you or Sango?" Miroku asked incredulously.
"It was before you left you oaf. The night at the hot springs? Surely you remember that?" Inuyasha continued. Miroku stroked his chin and looked down, deep in thought. Suddenly his expression brightened to one of comprehension.
"Ohhh." Miroku sighed. "Right. I know what you're talking about."
Kagome was getting a little annoyed being left out of the conversation. "Timeout boys." Kagome interrupted. "Would one of you mind letting me in on this? Inuyasha, you said there was something important you had to tell me, but I still know nothing."
"Go ahead Miroku. Tell her." Inuyasha dared smugly.
"Go ahead Miroku, tell me." Kagome urged him.
"It's not that big of a deal. The day before we battled the shadow demon, Sango confessed her love to me. That's all really." Miroku explained.
"Like hell that's all! You kissed her! You told her you loved her!" Inuyasha accused him.
"What?" Kagome and Miroku asked simultaneously.
"You kissed her!" asked Kagome sternly
"Who told you I said I loved her? I never said that!" Miroku objected.
"You kissed her!" Kagome repeated.
"To set the record, she kissed me." Miroku corrected her.
"And you let her?" Kagome asked in disbelief.
"What did you expect me to do?" Miroku asked in his own defense.
Inuyasha smirked again, and took his leave, seeing his work was done. "I'll leave you two alone. I'm sure you have a lot to talk about."
"You could've denied her!" Kagome yelled accusingly.
"Why would I do that? You and I weren't together." Miroku pointed out.
"Fine I'll give you that. But what's this about saying you loved her?" Kagome continued her interrogation.
"I never said that! I swear!"
"You might as well have! You kissed her after all!" Kagome reminded him. "I need to relax. I'm going to the springs. And don't you even think about following me pervert!" Kagome shouted at him.
Miroku however, had no intention of following her. He needed to have a little talk with Inuyasha and Sango. He found Sango sharpening her katana on a whetting stone in Kaede's hut. "Hello Sango." Miroku greeted her, with steel is his voice. "Have any interesting conversations with Inuyasha while Kagome and I were gone?"
Sango thought for a moment. "Not really. Why?"
"Are you sure you didn't relate any event's of that night we were in the springs?" Miroku asked his voice still cold.
Sango's look turned to one of worry. "I'm sorry Miroku! I didn't think Inuyasha would alter that information and use it to his advantage like that! I meant no ill intention to you and Kagome's relationship. Honest!"
I didn't suspect you did, but a fat lot of good your apology does me. Kagome is very angry at me right now, and I wouldn't be too surprised if she leaves me once her head cools." Miroku grunted.
"I'll do what I can to help. I'll speak in your defense and I'll try and help you get back on Kagome's good side if I you forgive me." Sango promised.
Miroku smiled and chuckled. "You are forgiven. I must say I appreciate your generous offer. What Inuyasha did was no fault of yours. Thank you for being so willing to help."