Sex Education
By: SlayerSango23
Disclaimer: I own noone, nothing!
A/N: To avoid confusion, the large portion in italics is Kagome having a flashback. The other instances of italicized wording are character thoughts. This chapter will be a little bit more Kagome/Inuyasha heavy, so all you Kag/Inu fans (and everyone else) enjoy!
Chapter Three: The First Step, Admitting You Have a Problem
The next morning, Sango found herself once again at the coffee shop where she and Miroku had chatted. She decided to grab some breakfast before work. After paying for her bagel and coffee, she headed toward the door, only to be stopped by the young waitress Kagome.
"Hey, Sango!" The slightly younger woman waved at her.
"Kagome, hi. How are you?"
"Fine, thank you. Can I talk to you for a sec?"
Sango glanced at her watch. "Uh, sure. What's going on?"
"I was just wondering...how much do you know about this doctor?"
"Well, not too much, actually." She paused, feeling a little guilty.
"Look, Kagome I'm sorry. I shouldn't have suggested that you and Inuyasha go to Miroku, er Dr. Houshi. That was none of my business, and I've only just met him, so I really can't speak on his behalf."
And shouldn't speak on his behalf...the lech!
"It's ok, Sango. I think I might give it a shot. I talked to Inuyasha about it last night..."
"Oh? How did it go?"
"Well, he kinda hit the ceiling, but I think I'm wearing him down. He might actually give in and go with me!"
Kagome recalled the events of last night when she'd suggested couples therapy to Inuyasha.
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"What! You saying I need therapy?" He was clearly irate.
"No, Inuyasha, I'm saying WE need therapy! I just...think it could help our relationship."
"And what is so bad about our relationship...?"
"It's not that it's bad. It's just that we argue a lot, and I think that we both have a bit of a problem with, well jealousy..."
"Keh!" He quickly turned away and refused to even look at me. I'd hit close to home on that one.
He acted so angry and defensive, and he sulked for quite awhile after that. I could tell that what I said really hurt him. He took it as a slap in the face. Even though my intentions had been to try and make things better between us, I'd ended up insulting him. I wasn't really surprised that he didn't speak to me for hours.
What did surprise me, though, was that Inuyasha was the one to initiate making up...
"Kagome?"
"Hm?"
"...Is this really important to you?"
"Yes, it is. All I want is for us to have the best relationship we can. I never meant to insult you, Inuyasha. I'm sorry..."
"Kagome..." I looked into his eyes then, and there was no longer a look of anger or pride in them, just love...
"I'm sorry, too." I could tell he genuinely meant it, even thought it wasn't easy for him to say.
He sighed in defeat. "I guess we can go see this jerk doctor..."
I threw him a cautious glance.
"I mean, I guess I'll give it a shot."
"Oh, thank you, Inuyasha!"
And I threw my arms around his neck.
Even though he was far from thrilled about the idea, he was willing to do it for me. In that moment, I was reassured of how much he truly cares for me.
He soon gave in and wrapped his arms around my waist and pulled me in close to him. I was so happy then.
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"You really think he will go? Well, that's great, Kagome. I hope it works out for you two." Sango gave her a sincere smile.
"Thanks. So, you don't know much about him or what he does then?"
"All I know is that he has a psychology degree and does some couples therapy. He is teaching sex education to my health class."
"Really?"
"Yeah. He has such a way with the students... I only wish I could get through to them like he can. I guess that's why I feel like he might be a decent therapist. He just seems to be such a natural people-person."
Sango then recalled Miroku's behavior, and her expression hardened. She was gettingriled up simply thinking about it. "Even though he can be exasperating and a complete lech!" she added, with a haughty jerk of the head.
Kagome giggled. "So, he has a way with people in general, but not with you then." She half-questioned, half-commented.
Sango nodded smugly. "Exactly."
Mmhm... Somehow Sango's bravado reminded her of someone...
Sango suddenly realized the time. "Oh, I better be going!"
"Ok, well thank you so much for your input!"
"It's no problem. I hope it works out, so let me know how it goes."
"I will. You know, we should get together sometime." Kagome suggested.
"I'd like that, Kagome. I don't know many people here yet." She smiled. It'll be nice to have a friend nearby...
Kagome smiled back. "Here's my number. Give me a call sometime." She scribbled her number down on a napkin and handed it to Sango. Sango tucked it neatly into her purse and gave hers in exchange.
"Ok, see ya around."
"See ya, Sango."
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Later that afternoon, Miroku sat in his office typing the notes he'd taken from his last session. He finished up and removed the glasses that he occasionally wore. Leaning back in his chair, he spun a pencil between his fingers and allowed his mind to wander. His thoughts settled upon none other than Sango Hiraikotsu.
She's really something else... Beautiful, intelligent, fiery...
Speaking of being fiery... He recalled the incident at the coffee house.
She sure didn't hold anything back when she hit me...
He seemed to be able to still feel the stinging sensation brought on by her hand colliding with his cheek.
But that had been nearly 24 hours ago, so surely he was imaging things...
Miroku tensed slightly and inadvertently touched the spot. Still, I like her spirit...
I'll just have to help her release all that pent-up energy in other ways...
A mischievous grin spread across his face, and he stroked his chin thoughtfully.
But the turning wheels were brought to a halt by his ringing phone.
"Yes?"
"Dr. Houshi, will you be accepting any more patients?" Miroku's secretary, Kasumi, asked. "I have a Kagome Higurashi on the phone, and she is inquiring about couples therapy."
"You may transfer her over to me."
End of Chapter
A/N: Ok, so I know I took a long time to update, and this was kind of a short chapter for me...but I swear it wasn't a cop-out! Hope you all enjoyed! Please review. I am open to thoughts, suggestions, criticisms...but let's all play nice together...so no flames, please.
-Kasumi, Miroku's secretary, is a character from Ranma ½