Chapter 11

Tough Love

Kagome let out a huge yawn and stretched. Today was the day she set her plan into action. She looked around and saw the awaiting package that Kaede had left for her. Picking up the bundle she untied the strings and peered inside. Seeing that everything was accounted for she scrambled up while laughing.

She reached the door to the hut when she heard Sango yell which was then followed by a loud slap. Kagome turned around to see Sango towering over Miroku who was rubbing his cheek.

Sango's eyes were ablaze when she gazed down at Miroku. "Sango it's nothing really. Please don't be that way." Miroku said in a calming voice.

Her eyes went wide in anger. "Nothing!" she yelled "Nothing! I open my eyes to find you asleep next to me. What am I to think?"

Miroku stood up and reached for Sango's hand but she jerked back like he was contaminated. He looked hurt when he dropped his hand to his side.

"Sango it's nothing really." Miroku said. Sango threw up her arms in exasperation . She winced at the pain and quickly brought them down. "I was only laying against you because you were so weak last night."

When she heard this her face softened. Miroku saw this and took a step forward. "Sango I was worried about you. I didn't want you to die so I slept next to you to keep you warm."

A blush spread across Sango's cheeks; she looked away not wanting Miroku to see but it was too late. He stepped forward and took her hand again, this time she didn't pull away.

She was suddenly very tired and let him led her back to the pallet. He gently sat her down.

"Sango" he whispered. "I'm going to freshen the bandage and check to make sure there's no infection." Miroku said while looking her in the eyes to make sure she heard him. Sango looked away and nodded that she understood.

"What I really need though is some sun." she said weakly.

Miroku turned to Kagome to give her a triumphant wink and then went back to taking care of the blushing Sango.

Seeing that everything was going to be alright Kagome opened the door and stepped into the early sunshine. Now all she needed to do was find Inuyasha.

It took about half an hour before she was able to track him down. When she finally did find him he was asleep in an oak tree. He looked so peaceful with the wind teasing his hair, but what she had in mind needed to be done.

She mustered up the sweetest most innocent sounding voice she could. "Inuyasha" she said with all smiles. Inuyasha opened one eye to look at her and grunted.

"What do you want?" he mumbled. He was always grumpy when someone woke him from sleeping.

"Inuyasha will you be a dear and come down here?" she asked sweetly.

Inuyasha closed his eye. "No" he said simply and went on ignoring Kagome.

Kagome's anger flared but she pushed it back down. Now was not the time for mistakes.

"Inuyasha please come down. I have a present for you." she cooed, hands behind her back.

This made both of Inuyasha's eyes open. He looked at her through the sides of his eyes. "Only if it's good and you better not be lying to me." threatened the half demon.

Kagome gave a silent victory dance as see watched Inuyasha jump down.

"Keh, I'm down here. Now where's my present." he growled.

Kagome bit her lower lip and rocked back on the balls of her feet. "You have to close your eyes first. Then I'll give it to you but only then." she stated in a firm but sweet voice.

Inuyasha looked at her accusingly through narrowed eyes. "Feh, I don't trust you. You've done this to me before and I won't be played as a fool."

This made her smile "Trust me. I think you'll like it." she said in a lustful tone. "I know I will."

"Fine I'll close them!" and he did but with one last glare.

Kagome brought her hands in front of her with the package in one. She untied the bag and as silently as she could she brought out what was inside of it.

Inuyasha's ears perked as he heard the familiar sound. He jerked his eyes open and grabbed Kagome's wrist.

"What the HELL were you thinking!" he yelled "I thought you lost those. Where did you get these" He grabbed the beaded necklace out of Kagome's hand.

"Kaede is a very resourceful woman. Now give those back!" she yelled and made a move to grab them.

"NEVER!" Inuyasha yelled back and ran away. Kagome sighed and sprinted after him.

"Inuyasha give those back NOW!"

Inuyasha yelled over his shoulder. "You said it was going to be something nice. And this ain't nice!"

By that time Miroku had been outside with Sango for quit some time. He laughed as he watched Kagome chase after Inuyasha back and forth. Finally Inuyasha stopped and stuck the necklace in his mouth and started digging with his hands like a dog digging for a bone. Dirt was flying everywhere and Inuyasha meant to bury the necklace.

Kagome sneaked up behind Inuyasha while trying to avoid being hit by dirt and brought something else out of the bag. She leaped on top of Inuyasha and threw it and slipped it over his head.

It was another incanted bead necklace. Inuyasha froze when he felt them slide around his neck.'Not another one!' he thought. 'How many of these does she got!'

Kagome jumped off his back and stood with her hands on her hips. "So, what do you think? Do you like them?"

"Curse you! Of course I don't like it!" he yelled while trying to tug the beads off. He stopped and looked at Kagome. "I'll get you for this Kagome!" and with that it was his turn to do the chasing. Kagome gave a delighted squeal and took off with Inuyasha in pursuit. The chase ended when Inuyasha grabbed Kagome around the waist and lifted her off her feet. She laughed and tried to wiggle free. He put her back down and turned her around so he could see her face.

"Kagome you know I don't need this stupid thing anymore." he snarled. "I trusted you. You said it was going to be something nice."

She smiled up at him. "I guess you are a fool. To fall for that twice." She laughed and Inuyasha's anger rose again.

"Kagome!" he yelled.

Kagome's eyes twinkled as she stood up on tip toe and kissed Inuyasha on the cheek.

"Huh?" Inuyasha froze in shock and looked questioningly at her.

"I just don't want you running off again that's all." said Kagome while giving Inuyasha "the" look.

He backed up waving his hands out in front of him with fear in his eyes. "Kagome don't be rash now. Come on Kagome."

In gave him an innocent look like 'what are you talking about?' and in a sweet voice she whispered "Sit boy."

It was a really cute scene. He sighed and glanced over at Sango.

"Sango my sweet it looks like they're having fun. So how about a little of our own? Hm, what do you say?" He waggled his eyebrows at her, closed his eyes and he leaned forwards.

Sango stared at him wild eyed. "Kirara!-" she began but Kirara knew what to do. She gave a happy mew and leapt in front of Sango right in the nick of time as Miroku's lips came down. Sango tried hard not to laugh at the scene unrolling in front of her

Miroku pulled back. "Sango you might want to think about shaving-" he didn't get a chance to finish when he was interrupted by Sango's hysterical laughing. She was laughing so hard that she was doubled over with tears streaming down her face.

Miroku looked confused. "Wh-whats so funny?" he stammered.

Sango looked at him and laughed even harder. "Ki-Ki-Kirara" was all she was able to choke out before she was hit by another laughing fit.

Sango's explanation just confused him more until he looked over at Kirara who was licking her nose and gave him a happy mew. It was then that it hit him. He had kissed Kirara instead! He yelled and jerked back while wiping frantically at his mouth.

"Sango how could you!" he gagged.

In the background came Kagome's giggle and another "Sit Boy!" along with an answering "thud!"

Shippo ducked back around the corner of the hut and sighed.

"Everything is back to normal. For now at least." he said to himself and walked away.

(A/N) I am sad to say that this is the end of my story. I hoped you enjoyed it, I know I did. So please review if you appreciated my story and tell me how much you did because this is your last chance. (tear) My goal for this chapter is to have at least 10 reviews . So please help me reach that goal and review. Also thanks to the following people who have been there for me and did review:

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