Chapter Five: Sweet Kiss

Disclaimer: Here's the plan. I'll go fly to Tokyo, hunt down Kagome, jump through her well, and hunt down Inuyasha, confiscate Tessaiga, then drag him back with me to Canada, where they will stick me in my nice, white, padded room. Sound good? So who else is gonna come with me? XD

Inuyasha: O.o You're not serious, are you?

Disclaimer: -eye twitches- Do I look serious to you?

Inuyasha: -runs like hell-

A/N: I GOT A COLD! –sniffles and sneezes- Yucky… But, here's another chapter. My mom passed by when I was writing and she gave me a weird look when she saw the title of this chapter since I kept deleting and rewriting it…

It was mostly a silent ride in the car. Illenna kept her eyes fixed on the passing scenery outside the window most of the time. She would occasionally sneak a glance at Kohaku, who would be looking at her. He'd then blush slightly, and look out the window. She'd sigh almost inaudibly and turn her gaze back to the window. This happened a few times until…

"Illi, are you okay…?" Kohaku asked quietly, placing his hand on hers and squeezing it gently.

She turned to look at him again. "Yeah, I'm fine." Illenna forced a smile.

"Liar." Kohaku replied softly, almost instantly.

"Well…" Illenna snuck a glance at Sango, who's eyes were fixed on the road ahead, then lowered her voice to a whisper and leaned closer so that Kohaku could hear more clearly. "That Naraku person… He creeps me out… There's something seriously wrong with that guy…"

"Yeah, no kidding. My dad told me to stay away from him. He also said that…" Kohaku was almost inaudible. "He said that Naraku murdered his daughter, Kagura."

Illenna's now bluish grey eyes widened. How can someone kill his or her own daughter…? Simple. You take a gun; point it at your daughter, then pull the trigger. Illenna answered herself dryly.

"But don't worry," Kohaku whispered, grinning suddenly. "My mom wouldn't let him anywhere near me, let alone you. So we don't have to worry about him."

Illenna nodded slowly, realizing how close they were to each other. For a few seconds, they just gazed into each other's eyes. Then, starting to lean closer… As close as the seatbelts would allow–

"Now, now you two, no hanky panky." Sango chirped cheerily in a teasing tone from the driver's seat.

"Mom!" Kohaku groaned. He leaned back in his seat, glaring at the back of his mother's head.

Illenna leaned back in her seat as well, beginning to lose herself in her thoughts, momentarily forgetting that she and Kohaku were holding hands. Illenna, you idiot! You can't have feelings for Kohaku! He's your best friend for god's sake! But… Illenna glanced over at the boy next to her. He was only a year older… And he was so sweet, kind, caring… and he was so cute…. warm dark blue eyes, and dark brown hair… and he's holding your hand! Illenna's cheeks were stained bright red, and she pulled her hand out of his. He looked over at her questioningly.

"Something the matter?"

Illenna shook her head and smiled reassuringly. The concern on Kohaku's face melted away and was replaced by a smile. "If you're sure."

"We're here, you two." Sango said with a slight smile on her face. Kohaku groaned again, and resorted to grabbing a handful of tissue and throwing it at her.

"Mom! Please!" Kohaku glared at her, and she just laughed. Illenna shook her head and got out of the car.

"I shouldn't go home yet, should I?" Illenna sighed. "Looking like this, my mom would know for sure that I know something."

"We'll get my mom to make something up." Kohaku said taking her by the hand and dragging her inside. "Dad we're home!"

"I'm aware of that, Kohaku." Miroku said from the couch. "It's still early, you should take Illenna out somewhere for a while."

"Oh, I get. You're horny and you want to get rid of us so you can have sex with mom." Kohaku said simply. "If you don't want us in the house while you two go at it, just say so."

Miroku's eyes widened and he threw a cushion at his son. "Kohaku! Get the hell out of the house and don't come back until your mother phones for you to come back!"

"Fine! Just don't blame me because you're horny and mom probably won't want to–"

"OUT!"

Illenna was the first to sprint out the door followed by Kohaku. The two collapsed on the front lawn laughing. For a while, the two just lay there; sprawled out on the grass, looking up at the darkening blue sky.

"I'm hungry." Illenna declared sitting up. Kohaku stood up and offered her his hand to help her up.

"Well then, we'll get something to eat." Kohaku said simply as they walked down the sidewalk.

"Kohaku, where are we going?" Illenna asked as she stopped to pick up a wild flower.

"Just a fast food restaurant." Kohaku replied snatching the flower from Illenna's grasp and tucking it behind her ear.

Illenna rolled her eyes, but smiled and left the flower in her hair. "You're so weird, Kohaku."

"Yeah, I know."

There was a long, awkward silence while they walked. Once they walked inside, Illenna heard Kohaku curse under his breath. She followed his gaze to see her. Mayu. Kohaku's ex-girlfriend… Mayu and Illenna were never really on comfortable terms with each other. One of the reasons the two broke up.

"Kohaku, maybe we should leave–"

"No." Kohaku said quietly, yet firmly. "You're hungry, aren't you?"

"Well yeah, but it can wait…"

"No, Illi. We'll get you something to eat."

"But Mayu is here…"

Kohaku sighed. "So?"

"I just thought it would be uncomfortable to be here, let alone with me here as well…"

Kohaku looked her in the eyes. "Illi, she doesn't even know who you are right now, remember?"

Illenna blinked, then flushed red with embarrassment. "Oh… Right…"

"Besides, we're not together anymore. And I like someone else, now." Kohaku said once again in that quiet tone that usually made Illenna's heart skip a beat. But right then, he just confessed he liked someone… He'd tell me… right…? He told me before…

"Who…?" Illenna asked quietly as she followed him and waited in line beside him. Kohaku shrugged.

"It's a secret."

"Oh come on, Kohaku! I'm your best friend! Tell me!" Illenna groaned.

"If I told you, it wouldn't be a secret." Kohaku smirked. Illenna pouted slightly.

"Kohaku. Tell me!" Illenna whined.

Kohaku then kissed her on the cheek and put his arm around her. "It's you okay? So shut up."

Illenna flushed red, and leaned towards him. She wrapped her arms around him, smiling to herself. He likes me…! She shot a glance over to Mayu, who was with a group of her friends, staring at her and Kohaku with their mouths hanging open. They're gonna swallow a lot of flies today… Illenna laughed quietly.

"What's so funny?" Kohaku asked softly.

"Mayu's face." Illenna grinned. Kohaku discreetly glanced over to Mayu and her 'fish friends'. This was turning out to be one of the best days of her life.

"Illi…?" Kohaku whispered.

"Hmmm…" Illenna lifted her head from its spot on Kohaku's chest. "What is it?"

The two were currently lying in the grassy field of a nearby park. Illenna was curled up beside him, resting her head on his chest, and Kohaku had his arms wrapped around her. This is so extremely perfect… Illenna sighed happily. Why didn't you realize it before? You liked him. You've always liked him. And now that you think about it, it was obvious he likes you! Illenna was reviewing everything in her head.

"Illi, you're quiet… Is anything the matter?" Kohaku asked quietly.

"Just thinking…"

"Don't think too much. Unless you're thinking of me of course," he teased. "Then you can think for hours just about me."

"You're so full of yourself." Illenna smiled. "Just because you like me, doesn't necessarily mean I like you…"

Kohaku's grip around her loosened, and Illenna curled closer. "So…"

"Oh, you're so silly Kohaku. I was just kidding." Illenna said closing her eyes and resting her head on his chest again.

"So you really do like me in the same way I like you…?" Kohaku asked uncertainly.

"Yes of course." Illenna murmured. She felt him run his fingers through her hair.

Kohaku continued to run his fingers through Illenna's soft, silky hair. He was sure she had fallen asleep since her breathing had slowed slightly, and she wasn't squirming like she was before. He smiled. Illenna was always the one… He always wanted her…

Kohaku looked up at the sky. It was getting really dark, really fast…

"Illi, wake up…" Kohaku said tugging gently on her hair.

Illenna sat up sleepily and rubbed her eyes. "Hmm…? What is it?"

"We gotta go home now, stupid." He said kissing her on the forehead. He got up, and took hold of her hand.

Illenna groaned. "If I can make it past my mother like this, it'll be a miracle."

"Well, hope for one since we're only half a block away." Kohaku said pulling her closer.

"Ugh… I just hope Koga is either drunk, passed out, or dead." Illenna muttered. Kohaku laughed.

"Don't be too hard on him."

"I'll try. No guarantee though." Illenna smiled sweetly.

The two of them now stood at the front porch. Kohaku wrapped his arms around her waist, and Illenna's arms found their way around his neck.

"This is the goodnight part, isn't it?" Illenna teased.

"Yeah…" Both of them knew what they wanted to happen, but neither of them was certain if it should happen…

But it did. Illenna leaned forward, and so did Kohaku. She closed her eyes and felt Kohaku's lips on hers. Illenna's heart was racing. This was her first kiss… She opened her mouth slightly, and felt Kohaku's tongue slip into her mouth. She wasn't quite sure what to do, since she was new at this, but she wrestled his tongue with her own for a few minutes before pulling away.

They were both panting slightly, both blushing and smiling. "Uh, wow…" was all Kohaku managed to say.

Illenna smiled. "So, I should try to escape to my room now… I'll see you tomorrow?"

Kohaku pressed his lips on hers yet again for a brief moment. "Absolutely."

"Good." Illenna returned the favor, and kissed him. "Goodnight."

"Night." Kohaku said kissing her softly, yet again. Illenna laughed and pushed him away playfully.

"Go already!" Illenna teased. Kohaku smiled.

"Okay. I'll see you tomorrow."

Illenna watched him leave, then walked into the house and crept up to her room and closed the door.

She jumped on her bed and hugged her pillow tightly, then screamed into her pillow to muffle the sound. Kohaku was hers; she was Kohaku's. Illenna lay in bed for a while yet, just thinking of what had happened. Kohaku had kissed her… He had confessed that he had feelings for her… Just thinking about him now sent a shiver down her spine. It was all so wonderful… Is this really love…? Or is this just infatuation? Illenna wondered. The hell with it. Whichever one it is, it's wonderful. No, its just Kohaku that makes it wonderful…

Awww… Cute little chapter, huh? Everyone was expecting it, so it happened! Whooo! I'm gonna go get something to eat now…