AN: Well, here's the next chapter!
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Chapter: Kiss Me Softly
The stars were beginning to peak through the sky, the sun finally resting under the horizon. Miroku still had a grip on her hand, and she never took it out. They were nearing her home, and she feared she would lose the warm feeling she had all the way home. His hand felt so warm, so soft, and so safe. She didn't want the feeling to end.
They hadn't spoken for a while, the silence feeling more awkward than anything. And as they continued to grow nearer to her home, she felt it becoming more and more awkward.
"So," he said, once they finally made it to her front porch. "What did you think of today?"
He still held her hand in his, and she smiled, tilting her head slightly. "I say it was wonderful, thank you for showing me your life."
He grinned, taking a step closer, "Anytime, Chicken."
"Chicken?" she frowned.
Laughing, he held up her hand. "Because of your chicken fingers."
She giggled softly, her cheeks warming slightly. "Well, I'm going to have to come up with something for you, then."
"Oh, I hope it's nothing too embarrassing!" He laughed again.
She finally took her hand out of his, suddenly feeling cold. She reached into her purse and dug around for her keys. "I suppose I should go in, now," she whispered, half to herself.
"Yeah, you never know what dangers you may face if you continue to stay out here this late."
She laughed, and found her keys, taking them out and playing with them in her fingers. "So, Miroku, what can I do to repay you for today? It was just so wonderful, I have to give something back."
He grinned, tapping his chin slowly with his finger. "Hmm… what could you do to repay me?"
She laughed lightly, loving the expression on his face. He just looked so cute.
Grinning, he looked down at her. "I've got it."
"What?"
He took a step closer to her, wrapping his arms around her small waist. She felt her blush return faster than her eyes could blink. Slowly, he began to lower his face to hers, his breath felt like a soft gust of wind against her cheeks.
"Kiss me softly," he whispered, his eyes closed.
"W-what?" she stuttered.
"Just one kiss, Sango. Please. It'll make everything so wonderful, and more than repay for today."
Her heart began to beat wildly under her ribs, and she lost her breath. Without thinking, she nodded, and closed her eyes as he pressed his lips softly against hers.
It ended just as soon as it began, and she blinked to regain herself. He was smiling down at her, and released her from his grip. "That was perfect," he whispered softly. "Thank you."
She just nodded, not knowing what else to do. He lifted her hand and gave her a soft peck, and bowed slightly. "Good night, Chicken. I'll see you soon."
And with that, he left her. When he left her sight, she was finally able to breathe, but her heart was still racing. He sure had a way to win her affection.
"What am I getting myself into?" she whispered to herself as she entered her house for the night.